System's Super Sect Chapter 1030 957: There Won't Be a Second Chance

Heaven and Earth Thunder.

One thousand prestige points per piece.

Exorbitantly priced!

When ten thousand prestige points could rapidly cultivate numerous Demon Gods in merely two to three days, Wen Ping found the Heaven and Earth Thunder to be remarkably costly.

The Heaven and Earth Thunder's damage cap is the Earth Unrestricted Middle Realm, yet Wen Ping still opted to purchase it due to its area-of-effect explosive power.

Furthermore, expending prestige on nurturing Demon Gods at this juncture was akin to using distant water to extinguish a nearby fire, compelling him to reluctantly splurge on some Heaven and Earth Thunder.

He decided to acquire ten units initially.

[Heaven and Earth Thunder X10 purchased successfully!]

[Prestige decreased by ten thousand!]

Following this, Wen Ping accessed the Flying Ship's interface.

Since the Flying Ship's last upgrade, he had procured a new cannon.

BX-Destruction!

A level three offensive armament.

Power: Intermediate.

This new cannon, far exceeding the Vortex Cannon's capabilities, was priced at ten thousand prestige points per unit.

[BX-Destruction X3 purchased successfully!]

[Thirty thousand prestige points consumed!]

Wen Ping proceeded to add three more BX-Destruction cannons to his acquisition.

Despite the ten thousand prestige point cost per Destruction Cannon, each firing actually depleted White Crystals.

With over ten million White Crystals currently in his possession, Wen Ping unhesitatingly bought a few more BX-Destruction cannons.

These would serve as a grand offering to the Vanguard Army of the Sky-Covering Tower!

This gesture, while perhaps not crippling the Vanguard Army, would unequivocally signal the Immortal Sect's unwavering resolve.

The Immortal Sect would not falter!

Nor would it yield!

Should they dare to advance, they must be prepared to face the consequences!

After finalizing the addition of the new cannons, Wen Ping closed the system interface.

There was nothing further to prepare at this moment.

His thoughts were presently occupied by Lan Feng's earlier words.

The Sky-Covering Tower's Vanguard Army comprised five War God Battle Division members, each an unparalleled force below the Celestial Unrestricted realm; additionally, they boasted twenty to twenty-five Half-Step Celestial Unrestricted experts, against whom the Immortal Sect currently possessed no counter.

Once they traversed the Curved Realm Passage and set foot upon the Heaven and Earth Lake territory, their annihilation would prove no simple feat.

Wen Ping’s gaze fell upon the Sword Demon, who, after the Holy Light Barrier dissipated, was being pushed to his absolute limit by Hei Zhao and Lan Feng. He lapsed into deep contemplation once more.

Insufficient!

Even if the Sword Demon managed to break through to Half-Step Celestial Unrestricted under the immense pressure from the duo, and subsequently had time to stabilize his newfound power, it would still not be enough!

The power disparity between the two factions remained staggeringly vast.

The Sword Demon absolutely needed to achieve Celestial Unrestricted before the Vanguard Army's arrival.

Therefore, his progression to Half-Step Earth Unrestricted needed to be accelerated.

He had to intensify the pressure upon the Sword Demon.

Or rather, provide a greater impetus.

"Sword Demon, today this Sect Leader presents you with an opportunity. Do you not wish to stand before her once more in an utterly dominant position?"

Wen Ping’s voice boomed.

His words resonated through the air.

Just as the Sword Demon was collectively hurled a thousand meters back by Hei Zhao and Lan Feng, he clawed his way out of the debris, dazed, upon hearing the Sect Leader's pronouncement. He then directed his gaze towards the Flying Ship.

The Sword Demon offered no verbal reply.

Yet, his eyes conveyed a profound longing.

A longing for a chance!

He understood implicitly that if the Sect Leader spoke of an opportunity, it would undoubtedly be a monumental one.

Potentially saving him decades, or even centuries, of painstaking cultivation.

He knew unequivocally that the Sect Leader possessed such capability!

Wen Ping continued, "Should you manage to slay either Hei Zhao or Lan Feng, this Sect Leader shall grant you the opportunity to ascend to Celestial Unrestricted. This boon could shave off a hundred years, perhaps even several centuries, from your cultivation journey!"

Upon hearing this, the Sword Demon's spirit soared.

The chance to attain Celestial Unrestricted!

This was precisely what his heart yearned for!

"Thank you, Sect Leader!"

The Sword Demon offered his heartfelt gratitude before fixing his intense stare upon Hei Zhao and Lan Feng.

Whom should he choose to eliminate?

Hei Zhao and Lan Feng, uncertain of the veracity of Wen Ping's declaration and with no time to deliberate, felt their Qi surge with indignant rage at the Sword Demon's scrutinizing gaze.

What did he perceive them to be?

Mere pawns to be disposed of at his whim?

To be slain as he pleased!

Sword Demon!

Did you truly possess the worthiness!

At this critical juncture, Wen Ping’s voice cut through the tension once more.

"However, should you fall in battle and your life hang by a thread, while this Sect Leader will intervene to save you, no further opportunities shall be granted."

Sword Demon swiftly replied, "If Sword Demon is defeated, I shall ensure we perish together, requiring no intervention from the Sect Leader!"

Wen Ping gave a slight nod.

The Flying Ship ascended rapidly into the heavens, creating distance from the unfolding conflict.

Sword Demon's intense gaze followed the departing Flying Ship for a moment before returning to fix upon Hei Zhao and Lan Feng.

Ah—

With a peculiar roar, a Magic Wand materialized in Sword Demon's grasp.

The incantations commenced!

Hei Zhao and Lan Feng's expressions grew grim. Having witnessed Sword Demon's capabilities during Holy Light Shining, they instantly grasped his intent.

"Stop him!"

"Destroy him!"

Their Meridian Gates trembled in unison.

Following this, they moved like twin streaks, flanking from both sides to encircle, reaching Sword Demon's position within two breaths.

A colossal golden Sword Aura was on the verge of piercing Sword Demon.

The oppressive darkness wielded by Hei Zhao was poised to engulf him.

Yet, Sword Demon made no move to dodge.

The chant reached its conclusion!

Tier Three Magic—Holy Light Will!

Unblemished Holy Light cascaded once more, descending upon Sword Demon and integrating into his form, transforming him into the Child of Light.

He embodied light.

Light was him!

Boom!

The Sword Aura and the encroaching darkness struck him simultaneously, obliterating him from view and causing the very earth to tremble for thousands of meters, rendering the landscape unrecognizable.

Mountains crumbled, massive boulders were pulverized, and even a section of Vast City's imposing walls nearby was shaken into ruin.

But as the Sword Aura dissipated and the darkness receded, Sword Demon remained standing, resolute.

Tier Three Holy Light Magic—Holy Light Will!

This was the magic Sword Demon had attained after his Spiritual Power reached the Second Stage during the Celestial Traveler battle.

Holy Light descends!

Immortal!

For the duration that his Spiritual Power endured, Sword Demon would remain in an Overlord State, imbued with Double Power Amplification, and a recovery state only marginally less potent than Holy Light Shining.