Invincible Divine Sword Chapter 2076: I Have a Level 14 Holy Land, But You Don’t!
Previously on Invincible Divine Sword...
"Shall we secretly make a move now and seize Yang Xiaotian’s Dark Heavenly Book?" Li Quan pondered.
It was imperative to stop the Dark Heavenly Book from falling into the Holy Realm Academy's possession, and their solitary window of opportunity was to strike before the final confrontation.
"But Yang Xiaotian never leaves his Cave Mansion, making it hard for us to act even if we want to," Liao Yuan remarked.
"Yang Xiaotian occasionally visits Hongmeng Mansion in World City. We can strike during his next trip there!" Cheng Zhan’s eyes flashed with a cold light. "However, our execution must be lightning-fast! The moment we hit him, we must snatch the Dark Heavenly Book and retreat instantly!"
Any hesitation would surely alert Bai Yan and the various Ancestors of the World Academy.
Consequently, Cheng Zhan, Liao Yuan, Li Quan, and their cohorts lay in wait, hoping for the moment Yang Xiaotian would exit his Cave Mansion for Hongmeng Mansion.
In the meantime, Yang Xiaotian remained immersed in his Cultivation within his Cave Mansion, oblivious to the fact that only twenty-four hours remained before the fateful duel.
Yang Xiaotian finally ceased his Cultivation and stepped out of his Cave Mansion.
With the decisive battle scheduled for tomorrow and the vast distance between the World Academy and Emperor Heaven Mountain, an early departure was necessary.
Yang Xiaotian began making his way toward the Main Hall.
Along the path, however, he was plagued by a persistent sensation of being watched.
By the time he reached the Main Hall, a multitude of masters had already assembled.
Given that this was the definitive clash between Yang Xiaotian and the Son of the Holy Realm, many geniuses from the World Academy were naturally prepared to escort him.
The significance of this conflict far outweighed even the battle during his apprenticeship ceremony.
Inside the hall, Ancestors including Xin Lei, Xiao Zheng, and Teng Si greeted Yang Xiaotian before setting out with him toward Emperor Heaven Mountain.
Because the Master of the Holy Realm was not attending this duel, Bai Yan also stayed behind. Instead, Xin Lei, Xiao Zheng, and Teng Si acted as Yang Xiaotian's guardians for the fight.
Despite his absence, Bai Yan was prepared to rush to Yang Xiaotian’s side in a heartbeat should any danger arise.
He had already arranged a Grand Array in the vicinity of Emperor Heaven Mountain to guarantee Yang Xiaotian’s protection.
Cheng Zhan, Liao Yuan, and Li Quan also followed the group toward Emperor Heaven Mountain.
They remained silent throughout the journey.
They had anticipated Yang Xiaotian leaving for Hongmeng Mansion, but to their surprise, he had stayed secluded in his Cave Mansion until the very last moment.
Now that they were traveling toward Emperor Heaven Mountain flanked by Xin Lei, Xiao Zheng, and Teng Si, no opportunity for an ambush remained.
The long night eventually gave way to morning.
As the first light of dawn appeared, the silhouette of Emperor Heaven Mountain became visible in the distance.
Standing at the edge of the vast plains, Emperor Heaven Mountain was a magnificent sight, resembling a titan braced between the heavens and the earth.
Though the mountain predated the Desolate era, it only gained its current name during that time. It was then that numerous Great Emperors congregated on its slopes to validate their Dao, carving their permanent Dao imprints into the stone.
From that era forward, it became known as Emperor Heaven Mountain.
A dense, dark sea of powerful figures from every corner of the world surrounded the peak.
When Yang Xiaotian arrived, a wave of excitement swept through the gathered experts, who instinctively parted to let him through.
"Son of the World!"
"King of Chaos!"
As he walked forward, many enthusiastic disciples began to cheer.
Following his previous encounter with the Son of the Holy Realm at the ceremony, the title "Son of the World" had become his common moniker across the World Continent.
Furthermore, because Yang Xiaotian commanded two Chaotic King Totems, many followers had dubbed him the King of Chaos.
"First of Eternity Emperor!" Some even used this title due to his First of Eternity Heart.
They called him Emperor because of a widespread belief that Yang Xiaotian would eventually surpass the Great Emperors of old to become the realm's supreme sovereign.
Acknowledging the passionate looks from the disciples, Yang Xiaotian nodded to the crowd and proceeded with Xin Lei and the others toward the mountain's heart.
At the summit of Emperor Heaven Mountain lay a sheer precipice adorned with the Dao imprints of the Desolate era's Great Emperors.
Even after the passage of aeons, these Dao imprints glowed with an unyielding brilliance.
Having fused with the mountain itself, the power of these imprints rendered Emperor Heaven Mountain completely indestructible.
Regardless of the intensity of the combat, the mountain would remain unscathed.
Yang Xiaotian began to study these ancient Dao imprints.
As he looked upon them, he felt a dormant power deep within his soul beginning to stir.
While Yang Xiaotian was focused on the imprints, a sudden stir in the crowd signaled the arrival of a massive spaceship tearing through the clouds.
Positioned at the vessel's prow were the Son of the Holy Realm and a host of Ancestors from the Holy Realm Academy.
Turning his gaze, Yang Xiaotian met the "hateful" stare of the Son of the Holy Realm, whose fighting spirit was so fierce it seemed to set the sky ablaze.
The enemy vessel soon came to a halt before Emperor Heaven Mountain.
The Son of the Holy Realm descended from the ship, walking through the air toward Yang Xiaotian.
He spared a brief glance at the Dao imprints of the ancient Great Emperors before locking eyes with his rival: "Yang Xiaotian, are you ready?"
His arrogant tone suggested he was asking if Yang Xiaotian was prepared for his own demise.
"Did you bring the stuff?" Yang Xiaotian replied calmly.
His primary concern was whether his opponent had brought the two thousand portions of Holy Realm Origin Liquid and the two thousand pieces of Five Elements Sacred Soil.
Hearing that Yang Xiaotian was worried about the stakes of the wager, the Son of the Holy Realm let out a cold sneer; how could he worry about such treasures when his life was on the line?
Nevertheless, he produced a Jade Vase and a Space Ring, revealing their contents. The vase held the two thousand portions of Holy Realm Origin Liquid, while the ring contained the two thousand pieces of Five Elements Sacred Soil.
"Where’s your stuff?" the Son of the Holy Realm demanded.
The Dark Heavenly Book manifested from Yang Xiaotian’s body as he simultaneously presented a Space Ring. Upon opening it, the rich aroma of medicine flooded the area, uncovering twenty thousand Thirteen Tribulation Heavenly Grade Saint Venerable Pills.
Every spectator stared greedily at the immense wealth wagered between the two.
The sight of twenty thousand Thirteen Tribulation Heavenly Grade Saint Venerable Pills left the entire audience breathless.
Witnessing the pills, even the Son of the Holy Realm's eyes flickered with greed. He immediately surged with the power of his Fourteenth Defying Heaven’s Top Tier Holy Body.
The radiance of the Fourteenth Defying Heaven’s Top Tier Holy Body illuminated the firmament, followed instantly by the Son of the Holy Realm unleashing the full might of his Holy Land.
The Fourteenth Level Holy Land expanded relentlessly, casting its shadow over the territories of multiple empires.
The crowd gasped as they saw the Holy Land spanning the space of more than ten nations.
"In the entirety of the Eternal Realms, only His Majesty, the Master of the Holy Realm, and Long Yi have ever achieved a Fourteenth Level Holy Land. Now, there is another!" a Great Emperor shouted in awe.
"Lei Gang is truly the pride of our Holy Realm! In a million years, he will surely be the most powerful figure beneath the Master of the Holy Realm," several Ancestors added with pride.
Xin Lei, Xiao Zheng, and the others could not mask their alarm as they beheld the Fourteenth Level Holy Land of their opponent.
Standing with supreme confidence, the Son of the Holy Realm looked down at Yang Xiaotian: "So what if you have the Fourteenth Defying Heaven’s Top Tier Holy Body, Yang Xiaotian? I have it too! But I have a Fourteenth Level Holy Land, which you don’t have!"