I was just making up techniques… how did all of you become Emperors? Chapter 591 Shi Xuan: Then I Shall Deepen the Fear in Your Heart
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Chapter 591 Shi Xuan: Then I Shall Deepen the Fear in Your Heart
Clang!
Following the sharp ring of a blade, the audience watched as Shi Xuan performed a move from the most common Basic Sword Technique.
There were no world-shaking phenomena accompanying the strike, nor did his Sword Intent manifest into a physical form.
Nevertheless, it was this ordinary sword maneuver—one that any beginner could replicate—that effortlessly shattered Shi Hao's Sword Intent.
Once the sword struck, the turbulent air returned to a state of calm.
Total silence followed.
The arena became so deathly quiet that the sound of a bird would have been jarring. Cultivators who had been preparing to start their own duels froze, their gazes fixed on Shi Xuan hovering in the sky.
A singular realization dawned upon the crowd: Is this youth not far too much of a monster?
"Impossible, how can this be happening?"
Shi Hao was stunned; he never imagined his maximum power strike would be neutralized so casually by Shi Xuan.
The powerful figures of the Northern Abyss Holy Dynasty narrowed their eyes, their brows knitting together. The speed of Shi Xuan’s progress was staggering, far outstripping anything they had anticipated.
To mold Shi Hao into a top-tier heaven-gifted genius, the Northern Abyss Holy Dynasty had funneled massive secret resources into his Cultivation over the years.
Shi Hao had met those expectations, rising to become a premier genius among the youth of the Sacred Dao Academy. Within the Holy Dynasty’s own imperial clan, very few could claim to be his equal.
And yet, a genius of his caliber could not even force Shi Xuan to reveal his true power.
Just how deep was Shi Xuan's actual strength?
"Shi Hao, you have left This Seat utterly disappointed. If I had known your abilities were so limited, This Seat would never have agreed to this duel that day."
Shi Xuan looked down at Shi Hao with an expression of cold indifference.
The words stung Shi Hao like venom. Ever since birth, he had lived in Shi Xuan’s shadow in every conceivable way.
As a child, Shi Hao frequently questioned his family Elders, wondering why both he and Shi Xuan were considered heaven-gifted geniuses of the Shi family, yet Shi Xuan always received superior treatment.
Despite his grueling efforts, the high-ranking members of the Shi family continued to overlook him.
The cruelest blow was the fact that the woman he loved was destined to become Shi Xuan’s bride.
When that news broke, Shi Hao made a silent vow to one day grind Shi Xuan into the dirt.
He didn't even change his mind when Shi Xuan eventually gave up the woman to him.
For over a decade, Shi Hao had pushed his Cultivation day and night, solely to prove to the world today that he was not inferior to Shi Xuan.
However, the reality of the current situation was a bitter pill to swallow, causing his Dao Heart to tremble with instability.
"Shi Xuan!"
Shi Hao roared in fury: "You brought this on yourself. Since you want to die so badly, don't blame me!"
As he finished speaking, a thick baleful energy erupted from his body. This dark aura caused Shi Hao's form to twist and distort, looking as though he might be consumed by the malice at any moment.
Over at the Asking Path Academy’s seating area.
Cao Youqian couldn't resist a smirk: "Little Junior Brother isn't just killing him; he's destroying his spirit too!"
Xiao Chen nodded in agreement: "Once this fight concludes, even if Shi Hao survives, his Dao Heart will be in ruins."
Qin Qin looked on with a slight frown: "Senior Brothers, I noticed that the baleful energy around Shi Hao is strange; it even seems to contain a hint of Demonic Energy."
Cao Youqian replied dismissively: "Do not worry, Junior Sister. As long as Shi Hao hasn't grasped the Great Dao Truth, all his efforts are as fleeting as passing clouds."
Chu Feng remained expressionless while listening to his disciples. He maintained full confidence that Shi Xuan would not fail him.
Noticing the shift in Shi Hao, Shi Xuan gave a thin smile: "I didn't think you would go to that place for training. However, this level of baleful energy is truly insignificant."
"You will find out soon enough."
As Shi Hao spoke, his presence intensified, his aura climbing rapidly from the Initial Stage of Harmonizing Dao to the very Peak of Harmonizing Dao.
The baleful energy completely enveloped him, leaving only his face visible to the spectators.
"Is that all?"
Shi Xuan's face was masked in disdain: "Judging by your look, do you believe you’ve endured great suffering to obtain this power?"
"I have."
Shi Hao's eyes were resolute: "I sacrificed everything for this moment. To surpass you, I exerted effort that normal people cannot even fathom. Today, I will make you and the Great Wilderness regret everything!"
His heated declaration stirred the blood of many onlookers.
They began to imagine the blood, sweat, and tears a cultivator must shed to overcome such unfairness.
Shi Hao truly seemed like a hidden dragon.
And today, that dragon was finally taking flight.
"Hehe."
Shi Xuan let out a soft laugh, and suddenly, a monstrous killing intent exploded from him. This intent transformed into a literal sea of slaughter, blanketing nearly half of the Nine Cauldrons Secret Realm.
Standing in the sky, he resembled a Killing God descending to the mortal realm. That sheer pressure caused many hearts to throb with terror.
Even though the venue was packed with powerful experts, they couldn't help but frown at the intensity of the killing intent radiating from Shi Xuan.
Compared to Shi Xuan's aura, the baleful energy from Shi Hao seemed like a mere toy.
"This boy has such a heavy killing intent. Isn't he the student of the Universe Great Saint? Why would he possess such a terrifying aura?"
"Indeed. While the disciples of the Universe Great Saint are all unique, I have never seen one so unorthodox."
"..."
Shi Hao, being the target of the pressure, was the most shocked. Staring at the wave of killing intent, he blurted out: "You... just what have you been doing?"
Shi Xuan smiled: "Don't assume you are the only one who has suffered or sacrificed to grow strong. You seem quite frightened by my killing intent. If that is the case, I shall deepen the fear in your heart."
With those words, Shi Xuan pulled a bronze mask from his storage ring and placed it over his face.
The sight of that mask caused a massive stir among the crowd.
Gasps and shouts filled the air.
"Shi Xuan is actually the top madman of the Slaughter Land—the Break Kill Sword!"
Shi Hao’s face turned pale. He was well aware of the Break Kill Sword's reputation; the man was a legendary Cultivation fanatic, even more obsessed with training than himself.
But he never suspected that Shi Xuan was that very person.
In the Northern Abyss Holy Dynasty's camp, Jin Xi’s body trembled as she recognized the mask. A realization hit her: Was it actually Shi Xuan who had rescued her back then?
It appeared he had moved on from the past entirely and no longer cared about what had transpired.
Could a man who had truly let go of his burdens really be defeated by Brother Hao?
At that thought, Jin Xi closed her eyes, unable to watch the rest of the fight.
Shi Hao ground his teeth and roared: "Shi Xuan, I don't care who you are, you must survive this sword!"
With his shout, a holy light pierced through the dark baleful energy. Under the command of that light, the dark energy condensed onto Shi Hao's blade.
With a wild, fanatical look on his face, Shi Hao swung his long sword forward...