CHAPTER 546: CHAPTER 546: RECOMPENSE

It seemed like an ant in the early stage of divine distraction, yet it possessed such peculiar magical power and extraordinary combat abilities. It even wielded treasured swords like the Frost Sword and White Rainbow Sword as if treasure hunting or scavenging.

But what truly astonished the swordsmen of this world and the swordsmen of the Ren Dynasty was Yang Tian’s body defense!

The grounded swords inflicted no harm, as if cutting a person’s body. This physique could rival the finest of magic treasures!

With this thought, the Sword Master cast a profound gaze at Yang Tian and said, "This position has existed for hundreds of years, and I must admit, you are the strongest Divine Monk I’ve ever encountered on this throne. But in the end, you are merely in the divine distraction stage! If you choose to stop here and submit to my sword sect as a disciple under my command, how could this position have failed to spare your life?"

As soon as these words were spoken, many disciples of the Shenjian Sect were struck dumb. They could hardly believe such words came from the venerable master of Dejian Sect.

One must understand that as one of the Four Great Sects governing the northern territories, the Shenjian Sect always pursued the path of repaying blood debts with blood.

If anyone dared to provoke the Sword Sect of the Divine, the response would be a return of a hundredfold, a thousandfold, even more!

At this moment, Yang Tian had consecutively slain three elders at the gates of the Divine Sword Sect. Not only did this infuriate many, but it also placed a glaring stigma on him!

Under such circumstances, could the people here really bring Yang Tian into the Divine Sword Sect?

Would that not be insanity?

Thus, they immediately looked toward the Sword Treasures beside them, hoping he would intervene and dissuade Yang Tian.

However, to their disappointment, despite the fact that Master Ren Jian furrowed his brows upon hearing the words of Master De Jian, he showed no intention to intervene.

This was him paving his own way in this position!

Though they were fellow elders!

And the three elders of Tian Deren were the strongest during the plundering stage, while the three others had only peaked during the divine distraction period. The chasm between them was as vast as a gaping wound in the heavens.

Thus, whether it was the death of the three elders, the Frost Sword, or the White Rainbow Sword, neither the Sword Master on earth nor the Sword Master in the heavens paid it any attention.

Even if they hadn’t been elders of the Divine Sword Sect, they still wouldn’t have spared a glance!

This was the intention of those in superior positions!

This was also the most pragmatic survival law aligned with the cultivation path and just about anywhere else: survival of the strongest, with interests reigning supreme!

From the perspective of earthly individuals, the swords on earth and Ren Jian’s sword could only block so much on the attack. Yet Yang Tian displayed such heaven-defying strength, clearly surpassing any elder in the divine distraction stage.

Whether it was Yang Tian’s profound arrogance, his techniques, his magic, or his secrets!

If they were harnessed by the sword sect, could they not achieve an undefeated status comparable to Yang Tian?

If that were the case, would the sword sect remain merely one of the Four Great Sects?

Even the rankings of the top three could be reshuffled together!

"More pleading, is it?"

Yang Tian heard the words of the Earth Sword Master and sneered disdainfully. Carrying a blade, he stepped forward.

Needless to say, Yang Tian had already killed three elders of the Chenjian Sect, and now, watching the ulterior motives of the two swordsmen and Ren Jian leaning toward personal gain, he directly disregarded the enmity with the three fallen elders.

Such absolute indifference and absolute disregard for justice clashed with the Dao in Yang Tian’s heart!

Why had Yang Tian come to the Sword Sect?

It was to save Chen Xue and ensure she would not be taken away by the cold-hearted fairy!

Chen Xue, as a disciple of the Shenjian Sect, had already captured the heart of Yun Han Immortal. Had Yang Tian sought refuge with the Chenjian Sect, what good would have come?

Even more significant was that ever since Yang Tian consumed the memories of the Devil, his gaze had stretched across the boundless cosmos!

"That lunatic is finally heading to his death!"

"Naturally so. With the two elders showing their techniques, his end is certain!"

"Such misdeeds–he dared offend our Divine Guardian Sect, and this is the fate awaiting him!"

Against this backdrop, Murong Yan wiped his cold sweat, watching the deeds and successes of the Sword Master and Master Ren Jian, anxiety weighing heavy as he doubted Yang Tian could withstand it.

The disciples of the Divine Sword Sect, watching the two grand spectacles produced by Sha Di and Ling Tianjian, also concluded in their hearts that Yang Tian’s death was sealed!

At precisely this moment, a boundless aura erupted uncontrollably from Yang Tian, piercing straight into the clouds above.

The turbulent breath instantly swept away even the assaults of the Earth Sword and Ren Jian’s sword. It was as though, in that moment, a mechanism governing the world had been activated by Yang Tian’s hand.

"What... what is this?"

Feeling this overwhelming aura, Master Ren Jian stood frozen, his face awash with incredulity as he stared at Yang Tian.

The Sword Master cried out, "Look!"

"Look at what?"

"What am I looking at?"

Master Ren Jian, hearing this, fixed his gaze firmly ahead.

Through his observations, Yang Tian’s current breath seemed endlessly vast, an existence placing all of them beneath.

"Hoo!!"

In an instant, a raging gale carried with it an intense aura of heaven and earth, forming an extraordinary essence that poured madly and endlessly into Yang Tian’s frame.

In a mere breath’s time, Master Ren Jian shockingly discovered that the spiritual energy of heaven and earth within a hundred miles had abruptly diminished—to a staggering nine-tenths!

Such a revelation caused his heart to race uncontrollably!

One must understand, a monk’s power derives from the truths within their body, which originate from the flow of heaven and earth’s spiritual energy!

And now, Yang Tian’s single breath had nearly drained ninety-nine percent of the spiritual energy within a hundred-mile radius in a region as spiritually rich as the Divine Judgment Sect!

If this had occurred elsewhere, even hundreds of miles away might have been drawn into the phenomenon!

Evidently, the vast amount of immortal spirit drawn meant relatively nothing for Yang Tian.

Did this not signify the sheer terror of the spiritual energy within Yang Tian’s body?

Of course, none of that mattered most!

Because at that moment, whether it was Master Ren Jian or the surrounding Sword Masters, all could sense that Yang Tian’s surge had ascended toward the might typically reserved for the plundering stage!

"No... he cannot be allowed to go on any further!"

Though the martial artists could not comprehend how Yang Tian could suddenly ascend from divine distraction to plundering stage, they reacted immediately to the urgency of the unfolding circumstances!

Most pressing of all was that Yang Tian could no longer be allowed to continue accumulating power!

Master Ren Jian immediately nodded with solemnity, saying, "He must be killed at once!"

Before his words even settled, Master Ren Jian darted forward, sword raised high, encased in a radiant golden glow: "The War God, Lingtian Sword, strike!"

The Sword Master simultaneously swung his blade heavenward, releasing a resounding proclamation: "Heaven collapses, and its fall shall destroy him!"

Crumble!

Two heavenly swords descended fiercely, aimed directly at Yang Tian.

Everywhere they passed, the skies darkened, the winds howled, the clouds churned, and thunder roared with lightning flashing across the heavens!

The power of these two grand plundering-stage warriors united was overwhelming, and there was likely no other existence in the entire cultivation scene who dared face them!

Yet, Yang Tian merely glanced at the scene, revealing an astonishingly disdainful technique, and said, "Too weak."

Too weak?

Before the Sword Master and Master Ren Jian could react, they saw Yang Tian stretch out both hands, catching the descending sword light with his palms, and then crushing it with a powerful grip.

Crack!

In an instant, what was previously seen as an indomitable sword light was, in Yang Tian’s grasp, shattered into fragments like a brittle biscuit.

"This... this... this..."

Witnessing Yang Tian’s sheer dominion, it was akin to a child effortlessly snapping twigs before the awe-stricken faces of the masters.

Their lips trembled uncontrollably, incapable of forming coherent words.