Chapter 486 - 485: Reversal

Such immense combat power!

It far surpassed that of a Celestial Human, perhaps even rivaling a King!

With just one move, the exceptionally perceptive Jinlin City Lord had already formed a rough assessment of Qin Ya's strength. But as an Era-Defining King, he remained fearless!

Even as a severely wounded Era-Defining King, he was not to be provoked by a mere Celestial Human. "Brat, if you leave now, it's not too late!"

"Heh."

Qin Ya chuckled softly. He brandished his Breaking Army, giving it a flourish, then pointed the long spear diagonally at the Jinlin City Lord and said with a faint smile, "Come, let me witness the might of an Era-Defining King."

"You're courting death!!"

The Jinlin City Lord roared in anger. It was as if lake water swirled around him, sending out ripples. Then, the forms of large, golden carp appeared one after another, glittering magnificently in the sunlight—a beautiful sight, yet suffused with a grim, murderous intent!

"Go!"

The moment he spoke, a hundred golden fish shot through the void. Their figures, like streaks of golden lightning, lunged violently toward Qin Ya. Their terrifying might caused the void itself to tremble.

Qin Ya took out an Elixir and tossed it to Mo Bokong. He then gripped his Breaking Army Long Spear, his figure shifting like a Ghostly Charm. In an instant, he was in front of the school of fish. The Four Symbols Mysteries erupted, gathering a wave of the Power of Nature as he executed his exquisite Spear Technique.

POP, POP, POP...

When the large golden carp touched the Breaking Army Spear, their bodies shattered like bubbles. Not a single one could withstand a single blow. But then, the Jinlin City Lord gave a cold smile.

"Explode!!"

With a mere clench of his empty hand, a True Intent permeated the world. The school of fish immediately surrounded Qin Ya, their bodies swelling before exploding one after another!

Qin Ya was slightly startled. 'The power of a single explosion is enough to leave a King in a sorry state, let alone this dense swarm of at least a hundred of them.'

He did not face it head-on. Scenic Landscapes activated, and the Mysterious Speed erupted. Silvery-white lines were sketched out in an instant, and an eighteen-zhang Dharma Aspect suddenly descended.

"Another Mysterious power!"

Expressions of astonishment appeared on the faces of the Jinlin City Lord and Mo Bokong. 'The fluctuations that just gathered on the spear were definitely a Top Level Mysterious power, and the one now condensing into a Dharma Aspect is clearly of a high level as well. This young man's talent is beyond imagination.'

With the Speed Dharma Aspect revealed, Qin Ya's speed rose to another level. He was so fast his figure could not be tracked, so fast he seemed to transcend the limits of Space. His application of this speed was exceptionally exquisite; he actually managed to charge out through the gaps between the exploding golden fish. Such fine control and combat instinct left the two men dumbfounded!

'This... how is this possible?'

'Just how many battles must one fight to forge such instincts!'

'Damn it!'

In the blink of an eye, Qin Ya's Dharma Aspect was before the Jinlin City Lord. He raised his long spear, his wrist shaking, and unleashed a dense flurry of spear shadows like a torrential downpour!

The Jinlin City Lord was also a veteran of a Hundred Battles. Back in the Slaughter Ruins, he had been a truly imposing figure, relying on his Golden-Backed Saber to slaughter Evil Spirits until they fled in disarray.

Now, he was severely injured, his True Essence was mostly depleted, and he was using a large portion of what remained to suppress his injuries. He hesitated for barely a moment. The instant Qin Ya closed in, he took out the Golden-Backed Saber that had accompanied him across the lands!

The spine of the blade was entirely gilded, resembling fish scales, while the edge glinted with a cold light. A precious aura flowed around it, and it exuded an air of slaughter. It was actually a Spiritual Artifact!

He swung the saber upward and, with a CLANG, suddenly blocked the long spear.

The clash of spear and saber sent a shower of sparks flying. Endless Strong Qi swept out, carving cracks into the ground in a hundred-zhang radius around the two. Amidst the swirling dust, only the continuous splatter of sparks could be heard, accompanied by the crisp, clear sounds of weapons clashing, like rain on banana leaves. CLANG, CLANG—the sound carried a certain indescribable rhythm.

Mo Bokong couldn't help but suck in a sharp breath. 'Just who in the world is this young man? With only a Celestial Human's Cultivation, he can actually fight the Jinlin City Lord to such a standstill.'

Then, he looked at the Elixir Qin Ya had tossed him. Just from the Pill Fragrance that wafted to his nose, he knew it was no ordinary item. He gritted his teeth, and without caring whether Qin Ya had ulterior motives, he swallowed the Elixir directly. A surging yet gentle Medicinal Power instantly swept through his entire body and began to heal his injuries.

Even the Yang Evil Qi, which had been torturing him for nearly an Armor, showed signs of being suppressed. This made him overjoyed, and he immediately circulated his True Essence to refine the Medicinal Power!

CLANG, CLANG...

The clash of saber and spear—a close-quarters weapons duel between an Era-Defining King and a Celestial Human!

The result was that the saber was being suppressed. The Era-Defining King was at a disadvantage!

This caused the Jinlin City Lord's face to drain of color. His Blade Technique had long since reached the pinnacle of perfection, yet now, he was being suppressed by a mere Celestial Human!

How could this not shock him? How could this not enrage him!

Throughout the exchange, Qin Ya's spear strikes carried a natural, awe-inspiring might, enhanced by a profound rhythm. It was as if his every thrust was exactly as it was meant to be!

It was almost a... law, a... principle!

Skill Nears Dao!

Suddenly, those three words surfaced in the Jinlin City Lord's mind. It was as if countless heavenly thunderbolts had exploded in his head, leaving him dizzy and utterly shocked!

'His Spear Technique... it has actually reached such a level.' As the Jinlin City Lord reeled in shock, his True Essence suddenly surged, gathering on the great saber in his hand. Countless golden carp leaped forth—each one an incomparably sharp ray of saber light!

Seeing this, Qin Ya brandished his long spear, concentrating a surge of the Power of Nature. Like a dazzling, brilliant meteor, it met the golden fish saber light, which was torn apart as if it were thin paper. Carrying a formidable force, his spear then pressed on toward the Jinlin City Lord!

"Heh, you've gone too far!!"

The Jinlin City Lord roared, and a dazzling golden light erupted from his body. His True Intent condensed, forming a golden barrier that blocked Qin Ya's spear. Even the Power of Nature it contained was useless. This golden light was indestructible!

BOOM! An immense force knocked Qin Ya back. He reversed his grip on the Breaking Army Spear, planting it into the ground to bleed off the reverberating power. Even so, he was still thrown back over a hundred zhang, carving a half-meter-deep trench in the ground. 'The true power of an Era-Defining King, is it?'

Gazing at the golden light surrounding the Jinlin City Lord, a grave expression appeared in Qin Ya's eyes. That golden light was True Intent condensed to its absolute limit, resembling a golden sea in which carp leaped one after another.

Meanwhile, streams of fresh blood spurted from the Jinlin City Lord, dyeing the surrounding ground crimson. The corners of Qin Ya's mouth curled up. "Giving up on suppressing your injuries to go all out... Heh, it seems I'll have to get serious too!!"

But just then, a frigid aura erupted, like a gale in the dead of winter, silencing all things in its path!! When the Jinlin City Lord felt this presence, his pupils abruptly shrank, and he looked toward a spot not far away.

He saw that the greyish-white Flame on Mo Bokong's body had receded. A chilling cold emanated from him, freezing even the void in the surrounding space. His powerful aura was far greater than before. 'How is this possible? Could his injuries...'

'This is bad!!'

'I have to get out of here.'