237: One move kills eight

“Hand over the divine medicine, or else the Prodigy of the Bai Family, who they worked so hard to cultivate, will perish here today.” The Prodigy of the Shadow Clan, one of the Hidden Eight Clans, spoke coldly, his voice carrying a hint of chill that sent shivers down one’s spine.

Bai Xiaoxiao’s legs turned to jelly from fright. Faced with the coercion of so many Prodigies, she knew she couldn’t keep the half-divine medicine no matter what. She frantically scanned her surroundings and suddenly spotted Jiang Xiyue standing at the edge of the crowd.

She had long heard that the Jiang Family’s Young Miss was kind-hearted and benevolent, and perhaps this was her only chance at survival.

Thus, she unhesitatingly threw the half-divine medicine to Jiang Xiyue and shouted, “Miss Jiang, I give you the divine medicine; please save my life.”

Looking at the half-divine medicine suddenly flying towards her, Jiang Xiyue subconsciously reached out and caught it, then looked bewildered, completely unprepared for things to unfold this way.

In truth, her desire for this half-divine medicine wasn’t strong, because she possessed a divine body, and as long as her cultivation proceeded smoothly, she would certainly achieve divinity in the future. This half-divine medicine held little value for her cultivation path.

Without the slightest hesitation, she handed the half-divine medicine directly to Qin Tian, saying, “Brother Qin Yu, this half-divine medicine is for you.”

Qin Tian was also stunned, clearly not expecting Jiang Xiyue to give him the half-divine medicine. He quickly declined, “Miss Jiang, divine medicine is too precious; you should keep it yourself.” If this half-divine medicine were in someone else’s hands, Qin Tian might have already snatched it, but now that it was in Jiang Xiyue’s hands, he truly couldn’t bring himself to act.

“divine medicine is useless to me. I possess a divine body; I don’t need this medicine.” Although Jiang Xiyue’s words were calm, they revealed an innate domineering aura.

In her heart, while divine medicine was good, compared to the friendship between her and Qin Tian, it seemed less important.

“Alright.” Seeing Jiang Xiyue’s firm attitude, Qin Tian no longer refused and accepted the half-divine medicine.

Seeing the divine medicine in Qin Tian’s hands, Bai Xiaoxiao immediately panicked. She worried that Jiang Xiyue wouldn’t keep her promise and that her life would still be in danger.

“Now that the divine medicine is in my hands, you can follow me.” Qin Tian seemed to read Bai Xiaoxiao’s thoughts and softly said to her. In his opinion, since this half-divine medicine had come into his possession, he had a responsibility to protect Bai Xiaoxiao’s safety.

As for the surrounding group of Prodigies, Qin Tian didn’t put them in his eyes. With his strength and methods, if they truly came to blows, he might not lose to them.

“Qin Yu, hand over the half-divine medicine.” The Azure Luan Clan’s Prodigy spoke angrily. Their previous top-grade treasure medicine had been snatched by Qin Tian, and now this half-divine medicine had fallen into Qin Tian’s hands. New and old grievances combined, filling him with resentment towards Qin Tian, vowing to reclaim the half-divine medicine.

“If you want the half-divine medicine, then let’s see if you have enough strength.” Qin Tian’s voice was low and powerful, echoing through the empty valley. His expression was calm, his eyes revealing an innate confidence and nonchalance, completely disregarding the immediate threat.

The Limitless Sect, where Qin Tian belonged, although having a certain reputation in the entire cultivation world, indeed had a considerable gap in strength when compared to the deeply rooted and long-standing Hidden Eight Clans.

However, Qin Tian clearly understood that the current situation was a contest among the younger generation, without the interference of the older generation’s Dao protectors, which gave him ample stage to display his own strength.

He was not a person who liked to show off; his actions were always low-key, but this certainly didn’t mean he would cower or live ignominiously.

In his view, if anyone coveted his possessions and attempted to seize them by force, there would only be one outcome—they would be ruthlessly suppressed by him. His storage jar already held many ill-intentioned individuals, and he didn’t mind adding a few more.

“Now that the eight of us are gathered, do you think you two can still stop us?” The speaker was a Prodigy from one of the Hidden Eight Clans. He had a tall stature, and his eyes gleamed with greed, as if the half-divine medicine was already within his grasp.

Zhou Cheng and the others silently retreated. They had indeed relied on Qin Tian’s help to successfully leave the second star.

But in this process, they had also paid a heavy price, feeling that they owed Qin Tian nothing. At this moment, they harbored their own ulterior motives. How could Qin Tian possessing such a heavy treasure as the half-divine medicine not tempt them?

It was just that for various reasons, it was inconvenient for them to act personally. Now that the Hidden Eight Clans had taken the initiative to attack, they were naturally happy to be spectators, thinking that they could use Qin Tian to test the true strength of the Hidden Eight Clans.

After all, Qin Tian had once defeated the Sword Son, and his strength was not to be underestimated, making him a perfect touchstone for this contest.

The Prodigies retreated one after another, tacitly yielding the open valley. A thrilling battle was about to unfold.

It should be known that this trial was not just an internal struggle among them, but also a fierce competition concerning personal glory and Opportunity.

“Just the eight of you? I don’t even need to use my full strength.” Qin Tian’s tone was filled with arrogance. He tightly gripped the half-divine medicine, his eyes revealing determination and disdain.

In his heart, let alone these eight from the Hidden Eight Clans, even if the dozens of Prodigies present were to besiege him together, he was fully confident of escaping unscathed.

“Arrogant! Who do you think you are? The East Wilderness Seven Heroes of yesteryear, or a Reincarnation of a Phoenix or True Dragon Body?” The Azure Luan Clan’s Prodigy roared with anger, “Prepare to take him down.”

“Good!” The Prodigies of the other seven clans responded in unison, their voices filled with fighting spirit and killing intent. In an instant, the eight of them simultaneously circulated their Internal Skill, their spiritual power surging like eight volcanoes about to erupt.

Eight terrifying attacks of various colors, like eight meteors streaking across the sky, shot directly towards Qin Tian. In an instant, the entire valley was illuminated as bright as day by the powerful spiritual energy fluctuations. The surrounding air seemed to be compressed to the extreme by this power, emitting crackling sounds.

Qin Tian’s expression was calm, and the corners of his mouth curved slightly into a faint smile, as if the eight attacks before him were merely children’s play, posing no threat to him whatsoever. He slowly raised his hand, and a terrifying aura circulated and gathered in his palm.

At this moment, he disdained to even use the immensely powerful Emperor Sutra and Ancient Art. His own profound strength was enough to crush these enemies.

Under everyone’s gaze, Qin Tian’s palm continuously grew larger at a visible speed, as if it intended to cover the entire sky. In the blink of an eye, this giant palm hung high above the heads of the eight, then pressed down fiercely. The palm wind howled, and wherever it passed, space seemed to be kneaded by an invisible large hand, becoming distorted and chaotic.

“Boom!” A tremendous roar shook the valley. Under the pressure of this giant palm, the eight attacks were instantly annihilated, as if they had never appeared. The giant palm did not stop for a moment, continuing with an overwhelming momentum, heavily striking the Prodigies of the Eight Clans.

“Bang!” With another muffled thud, the eight individuals, like kites with broken strings, were directly slammed into the ground. Eight huge deep pits instantly appeared on the ground, dust flying, and shattered stones scattering. The eight lay in the pits, unconscious, their clothes torn and blood continuously oozing from the corners of their mouths.

The once arrogant Prodigies of the Hidden Eight Clans were thus easily instantly killed by Qin Tian’s single strike, like weak children. The scene was dead silent; everyone was too shocked to speak.

Although they had long heard that Qin Tian was powerful, they had never imagined he was terrifying to such an extent.

The Hidden Eight Clans, each with Prodigies who were elites among elites, perhaps not top-tier in individual strength among the younger generation, but their combined power was enough to suppress the once renowned East Wilderness Seven Heroes. However, in front of Qin Tian, all of this seemed so vulnerable.

“Does anyone else want the half-divine medicine now?” Qin Tian’s voice resounded again. His gaze, like a sharp sword, swept across the entire scene. Wherever his eyes landed, people lowered their heads, not daring to meet his gaze.

Seeing this, Zhou Cheng and the others quickly waved their hands. They clearly understood that the gap between them and Qin Tian was like a chasm, impossible to cross.

Just then, a person suddenly stepped out from the crowd; it was Dragon Blowing Snow. His steps were steady, and the Azure Dragon Saber in his hand emitted crisp saber hums, as if cheering for the impending battle.

As a saber wielder, Dragon Blowing Snow always possessed a fearless and unyielding spirit, unafraid of life or death. At this moment, he looked at Qin Tian with determined eyes and said, “I’ll try Brother Qin’s strength.”

Almost simultaneously, Gun Immortal Ye Qingcheng also slowly took a step forward, her long spear trembling slightly in her hand, its tip glinting with cold light, as if eagerly anticipating a confrontation with a strong opponent. Powerful weapons often possess sentience, capable of sensing their owner’s Battle Intent and becoming excited for an upcoming battle.

“I’ll go first.” Dragon Blowing Snow looked at Qin Tian, his eyes filled with respect, but even more so with a craving for battle. “Brother Qin, may I ask for guidance?”

“Of course.” Qin Tian agreed without hesitation. In his opinion, if someone willingly challenged him, there was no reason for him to avoid the fight. As long as he thoroughly subdued these people, he would surely save himself a lot of trouble in the future.

“You go first.” Qin Tian still showed a certain degree of respect and goodwill towards an opponent who challenged him politely like Dragon Blowing Snow.

“Alright.” Dragon Blowing Snow did not refuse. After all, the scene of Qin Tian instantly defeating the Prodigies of the Hidden Eight Clans with a single move was still vivid in his mind, which was enough to prove that Qin Tian had the capital and strength to be arrogant.

As soon as his voice fell, Dragon Blowing Snow’s figure shot out like a bolt of lightning, moving so fast that it was almost impossible to catch his form. In an instant, he had arrived before Qin Tian, and the Azure Dragon Saber in his hand suddenly unsheathed. A dazzling saber light instantly tore through the sky, heading straight for Qin Tian.

“Heavenly Dragon Eight Sabers!” Dragon Blowing Snow roared, his voice containing endless Battle Intent. As his shout fell, a terrifying Saber Qi instantly swept across the sky, as if to cleave everything between heaven and earth.

At this moment, the world suddenly became extraordinarily quiet, as if even time itself had frozen before this powerful Saber Intent. The air around Dragon Blowing Snow violently twisted and churned like boiling water.

The ancient long saber in his hand, at this moment, seemed to merge with his Soul, emitting a buzzing sound and a heart-pounding tremor.

At this moment, Dragon Blowing Snow’s eyes were no longer filled with his usual gentleness and humility. Instead, they were consumed by endless Saber Intent—a decisive and domineering aura that seemed capable of severing mountains and rivers, and tearing apart the sky.

“Break!” Dragon Blowing Snow roared again, and the Saber Intent he had accumulated for so long instantly erupted. In a flash, a transparent ripple, visible to the naked eye, spread wildly outwards from him. Wherever it passed, the air seemed to be forcibly torn apart by an invisible sharp blade, emitting sizzling sounds, just like a huge curtain being sliced by a sharp blade.

The originally calm earth, under the rampage of this terrifying Saber Intent, instantly became fragmented. Hard rocks, like fragile glass, cracked open one after another, and cracks spread in all directions at an astonishing speed, seemingly bottomless.

Giant rocks on the ground were lifted by the Saber Intent, thrown high into the sky, and then cut into countless tiny fragments by the sharp Saber Qi in mid-air, scattering down like a torrential rain of stones.

The surrounding towering ancient trees, under the impact of this powerful Saber Intent, were as fragile as weak straw, unable to withstand it. Thick tree trunks were cut in half, the cuts smooth and clean, without a single burr.

The broken trees crashed down, raising large clouds of dust and startling a flock of birds. These birds flapped their wings in panic, flying high, but were affected by the invisible Saber Intent, their feathers falling one after another, emitting mournful cries.

The distant mountains, enveloped by this terrifying Saber Intent, were not spared either. One side of a mountain peak was forcibly sliced off by the Saber Intent, rocks collapsing and rolling down, the stirred dust obscuring the sky.

Halfway up the mountain, a huge gully stretched across it, as if an invisible giant hand had fiercely slashed a knife, a shocking sight that seemed to speak of the terrifying power of this Saber Intent.

“What terrifying Saber Intent! This strike is enough to rival a Void Refining Realm expert.” Zhou Cheng frowned, secretly marveling. Although he had long known Dragon Blowing Snow’s strength was considerable, he had never imagined that he could unleash such an astonishingly powerful strike.

The dozens of Prodigies present all had solemn expressions; this powerful Saber Intent made each of them feel unprecedented pressure. As expected of Dragon Blowing Snow, known as the Arrogant Saber Wielder, the power of this attack was truly astonishing.

Seeing this, Jiang Xiyue’s spiritual power rapidly churned in her hand, ready to assist at any moment. However, Qin Tian reached out to stop her, saying, “No need, I’ll handle it.” In Qin Tian’s view, although Dragon Blowing Snow’s attack was powerful, it was not enough for him to seek help. Since Dragon Blowing Snow used Minor Achievement Saber Intent, he would respond with Minor Achievement Sword Intent.

With a thought, a precious sword instantly appeared in Qin Tian’s hand. This precious sword was one he had previously confiscated from the Sea Clan. Its blade was long and slender, emitting a faint blue glow all over, and it was engraved with mysterious runes, as if speaking of its extraordinary origin.

Due to the infrequent contact between the Sea Clan and the Human Race, none of the people present recognized this precious sword.