Ten Thousand Dragons Technique

Chapter 690: Chapter 688: Found the Celestial Sound Stone!

"Can that kid withstand it? He’s not going to be killed with a single strike, is he?" The distant Martial Artists exclaimed when they saw this, and they couldn’t help but worry for Lin Xuan.

But Lin Xuan stood there, unmoving as a mountain. As he watched the peerless sword strike approach, a glint of sharpness appeared in his eyes. Since she dares to make a move, she must pay the price.

Thinking this, he raised his hand. The Spirit Dragon Nine Heavens Sword he held began to radiate a brilliant light as he thrust it forward.

"This kid actually intends to take it head-on?" the people around exclaimed in shock. "Can he block it?"

"He can’t," Zhang Hu sneered.

Chen Qing laughed heartily. "What a foolish kid."

Assuming their weapons were of the same rank, how could Lin Xuan possibly be Shen Tang’s opponent? After all, she was a mid-three-star Grandmaster, and her cultivation was far superior to his. Without a weapon advantage, Lin Xuan stood no chance.

What an idiot! Shen Tang sneered at the sight, certain of her victory.

But Lin Xuan showed no intention of dodging. What do these people know? My Spirit Dragon Nine Heavens Sword isn’t a King’s Weapon—it’s a sixth-grade weapon! Oh well, I might as well let them witness its true power!

The long sword in his hand exploded with light. The Sword Qi seemed to transform into a Divine Dragon, soaring forward to meet the incoming attack. An instant later, it collided with the Sword Qi of Qiushui Traceless.

BOOM!

An earth-shattering explosion resounded as a terrifying Sword Qi storm swept through the area. The ground cracked and trees toppled.

The onlookers retreated in fright. The moment they moved, the spots where they had been standing were torn to shreds by the Sword Qi. How terrifying! Is that the power of a King’s Weapon? Everyone’s scalp tingled with fear.

Chen Qing and Zhang Hu also retreated to a safe distance, though they weren’t worried at all. In their eyes, Lin Xuan was bound to lose. Once they found a safe spot, they looked up at the clash, only to be stunned by what they saw.

"How is this possible?" Chen Qing couldn’t believe his eyes.

Zhang Hu exclaimed, "Am I dreaming?"

They saw that the Autumn Water Sword had actually been blocked. It was simply unbelievable!

Naturally, the most shocked of all was Shen Tang. She had used an Ultimate Skill right from the start, intending to kill her opponent in a single move. In her mind, there was no way he could have blocked it. But unexpectedly, he had done so with ease. It was truly incredible.

She snorted coldly. "I didn’t expect you to have some skill after all, to be able to block my attack. But so what? That was only my first strike. I refuse to believe you can keep blocking my Sword Qi," Shen Tang said through gritted teeth, preparing to attack again.

Lin Xuan, however, sneered. "Then you can take a strike from me."

As he spoke, the Dragon Dao Power within his body erupted completely. Dragon Scales emerged on his skin as a massive amount of power poured into the Spirit Dragon Nine Heavens Sword, causing the Divine Sword to emit a sky-shaking dragon’s roar. A Dragon Shadow materialized around the blade, and an earth-shattering power burst forth.

"Slash!"

Lin Xuan swung his sword forward. The surrounding onlookers’ expressions changed dramatically when they sensed its power. Damn it, what’s going on? Why is this power so terrifying?

"Stop!" Chen Qing exclaimed.

Zhang Hu shouted, "Shen Tang, dodge, quickly! Don’t take it head-on!"

Shen Tang’s expression changed drastically. She had thought they were evenly matched, but who could have known she was so wrong? The power her opponent unleashed completely exceeded her imagination. Her body began to tremble uncontrollably as she felt a mortal crisis descend upon her.

Her figure flickered as she tried to retreat, but it was too late. The sword had already fallen, its Sword Qi enveloping the empty space around her. She was caught within its range, unable to dodge.

In this moment of crisis, she could only desperately pour her power into the Autumn Water Sword, unleashing her strongest attack to counter Lin Xuan’s. The next instant, their attacks collided.

BOOM!

Another earth-shattering roar resounded, the shockwave nearly knocking everyone unconscious. Shen Tang’s ears rang as if she’d been struck by lightning, and the force of the impact was unbearable. With a retch, she spat out a mouthful of blood.

At the same time, the light on her Autumn Water Sword dimmed instantly. The body of the sword shook violently, as if it were about to shatter. Not good, I can’t block it! Shen Tang’s expression changed dramatically.

A moment later, a massive force sent her flying backward. She soared through the air like a kite with a broken string, and the Autumn Water Sword fell from her grasp, clattering to the ground.

The entire crowd was shocked. Everyone stared, completely dumbfounded. The spectators in the distance gasped. "This young man is so powerful!"

Chen Qing’s eyes nearly popped out of his head, and Zhang Hu’s mind went blank, utterly dumbfounded. They had thought the battle’s outcome was certain—Lin Xuan was bound to lose. But the result? They were severely slapped in the face.

Lin Xuan had won again!

Shen Tang had lost!

Defeated in a single strike! It was unbelievable.

"Shen Tang, are you alright?" Zhang Hu rushed over, with Chen Qing hurrying right behind him. The two of them reached her side and asked with concern.

At this moment, Shen Tang’s hair was a mess, her face was deathly pale, and a trickle of blood ran from the corner of her mouth. It was obvious the last strike had injured her. However, she paid no mind to her injuries, nor to Zhang Hu and Chen Qing. Instead, she scrambled forward.

She picked up the fallen Autumn Water Sword and glanced at it, her heart sinking with despair. The sword’s light was dim; it had been severely damaged. How could this have happened? This was a birthday gift from my brother, my most precious Treasure! But now... it’s damaged. The reality was more than she could bear.

She lifted her head, staring fiercely at Lin Xuan as she gritted her teeth. "You... you destroyed my Treasure Sword!"

"You brought this on yourself," Lin Xuan sneered. This woman had been the one causing trouble from the very beginning; he had merely been defending himself. And yet she still dared to blame him! Truly reckless.

"Damn you! I’ll fight you to the death!" Shen Tang shrieked, preparing to rush forward again.

However, Zhang Hu and Chen Qing held her back. "Don’t be impulsive! You were no match for him at full strength, let alone now that you’re injured. You stand no chance!"

"Why are you two useless lumps stopping me? Get him! Kill that brat for me!" Shen Tang screamed madly.

Zhang Hu and Chen Qing hesitated. Should we make a move? If we team up, can we beat him? After a moment of thought, they still didn’t dare to act. After all, Lin Xuan’s long sword was terrifying enough to suppress a King’s Weapon. Could his Treasure Sword really be a sixth-grade weapon? If so, even the two of us together wouldn’t stand a chance!

Lin Xuan’s expression turned grim. If they dare to make a move, then they can’t blame me for being merciless. I refrained from killing them only out of respect for the Sacred Institute. But if these fools continue to be so reckless, I will not hesitate to use lethal force.

Just as he was about to act, a thunderous roar suddenly emerged from the Celestial Sound Valley behind them. The multicolored auspicious clouds in the sky flew down into the valley, followed by another thunderous boom that quickly faded.

"The Celestial Sound Valley has opened," the big black dog’s voice rang in his mind. "Kid, you can go in now."

Hearing this, Lin Xuan ignored Shen Tang and her two companions, turning to rush into the Celestial Sound Valley.

The surrounding crowd also began to stir. "The Celestial Sound Valley is open! We can go in!"

"Hurry, let’s go!"

Everyone charged into the valley.

Seeing Lin Xuan leave, Zhang Hu and Chen Qing breathed a sigh of relief. "Let’s not bother with that kid for now," Zhang Hu said quickly. "Let’s go in and find a Celestial Sound Stone first!"

Shen Tang gritted her teeth and finally gave a heavy nod. Fine. We’ll find a Celestial Sound Stone first, and then I’ll get my revenge on that brat. The three of them then rushed into the valley as well.

Lin Xuan was one of the first to enter the Celestial Sound Valley, but he stopped short, stunned. The valley was now completely calm. There were no sounds, no strange phenomena—only stones. Rocks of all shapes and sizes covered the entire valley floor. What’s going on? he wondered.

He wasn’t the only one; everyone who entered was equally stunned. This was not what they had expected at all.

The big black dog’s voice echoed in his mind again. "A Celestial Sound Stone is hidden among these rocks. Search carefully. I’ll keep watch for you."

Hearing this, Lin Xuan nodded and hurried deeper into the valley to begin his search.

Behind him, Shen Tang and her companions rushed in. Seeing the valley full of stones, they were also confused. "How are we supposed to search through all this?" one of them asked.

Shen Tang declared, "The Celestial Sound Stone is a rare natural wonder. It must be very distinct and easy to recognize. Let’s split up." Soon, the three of them went their separate ways to search.

Everyone in the Celestial Sound Valley began to search frantically.

「Half a day later」

The big black dog’s voice suddenly echoed in Lin Xuan’s mind. "Kid, there’s a rock to your front right. That’s a Celestial Sound Stone."

Lin Xuan grew tense and quickly turned to look. But when he saw the area, he was baffled. There were indeed quite a few rocks on the ground there, but every single one looked completely ordinary. He walked over and began searching through them carefully.

The dog’s voice sounded again, exasperated. "You just threw the Celestial Sound Stone away."

What? Lin Xuan froze. He looked at the pile of rocks he had just tossed aside, then said doubtfully, "I don’t see any Celestial Sound Stone here."

The big black dog was speechless for a moment. "Do you see that rock with all the holes in it? That’s the Celestial Sound Stone."

Stunned, Lin Xuan picked up a nearby rock. It wasn’t large, only about the size of his palm, and it looked completely ordinary. It gave off no light and was covered in six irregular holes. Lin Xuan examined it closely before asking, puzzled, "This is a Celestial Sound Stone? Are you sure? You’re not mistaken, are you?"

"How could I possibly be mistaken?" the big black dog said irritably. "I once followed the Great Emperor! I’ve seen every kind of Treasure imaginable. Trust me, that’s a Celestial Sound Stone, and a high-quality six-holed one at that. With it, your training efficiency in Sound Martial Arts will increase several times over."

Lin Xuan was ecstatic. Given the big black dog’s status and experience, there was no way he could be wrong. So this had to be the legendary Celestial Sound Stone. He never would have guessed it would look so unassuming.

Since he had found what he came for, there was no need to stay any longer. Lin Xuan turned to leave.

His movement immediately caught the attention of the others in the valley. Did that kid find a Celestial Sound Stone? they wondered.

They all stared at Lin Xuan, their eyes fixed on the rock in his hand. But a moment later, they were disappointed. He was indeed holding a rock, but it was exceedingly plain. It even had a bunch of holes in it, making it look shabby. That can’t possibly be a Celestial Sound Stone. They all shook their heads and went back to their own searching.

Zhang Hu frowned. "That kid is leaving the Celestial Sound Valley. Don’t tell me he actually found a Celestial Sound Stone?"

Beside him, Shen Tang sneered. "How could that be? The Celestial Sound Stone is supposed to be extraordinary. There’s no way it’s that broken-looking rock he’s holding. Forget about him. Let’s keep searching."