149: Chapter 149 The Radiant Martial God!

As Lin Xiao's low voice fell, the aura around him abruptly underwent a drastic change.

The once clear and pure sword intent was instantly replaced by a violent, chaotic dark energy.

A terrifying, heart-palpitating pressure erupted with him at its center.

Lin Xiao's eyes instantly turned a deep blood-red, and dark demonic patterns crawled up from his neck, rapidly covering half his face.

Broken wings extended from his back. What was once merely reminiscent of an Abyssal Demon had now fully transformed into a demonic form.

The god slaying sword emitted an excited hum, the radiance that once adorned its blade...

...was replaced by thick, ink-like black-red sword energy, as if countless resentful souls were wailing and howling within the sword.

"Hah! This evil power, if used for righteous purposes..."

"...might not be entirely unacceptable."

Lin Xiao's voice became hoarse and icy, carrying an inhuman quality.

The space around him began to distort as a dark-red domain woven from endless sword intent and demonic energy abruptly unfurled.

It stood in stark opposition to the Asura's brilliant golden holy light!

"Demon's Descent - Ten Thousand Swords Return to Ruin!"

Lin Xiao swung his sword instantly, no longer employing exquisite sword techniques, but unleashing the simplest, most violent torrent!

The moment the god slaying sword struck, countless sword shadows condensed from pure demonic energy and murderous sword intent surged from the dark-red domain behind him.

Like a breached flood, they swept across the sky to meet the golden starry river that seemed capable of annihilating gods!

BOOM!!!

This collision far surpassed any that came before.

The golden starry river and the dark-red tide of swords clashed head-on. It was no longer mere annihilation of energy, but a frenzied tearing and erosion at the level of laws!

The sacred golden light sought to purify the demonic energy, while the violent demonic swords sought to devour the divinity of the golden light.

At the epicenter of the collision, space no longer tore; it shattered inch by inch like a mirror, revealing the chaotic void of darkness behind.

A terrifying suction force emanated from it, devouring everything in the vicinity.

A storm of energy swept across heaven and earth; the ground churned and shattered like waves.

The entire Time Town was reduced to utter ruin under the impact of this power.

Lu Yin and the others retreated to a great distance under the protection of Yarberna and Kasa.

Even so, the scattered shockwaves of energy still caused their blood and qi to churn, making it difficult to look directly at the heart of the battlefield.

"Blocked?!"

A trace of surprise finally appeared in the Asura's golden eyes.

The power of this move of his was difficult for even other Four Awakening experts to withstand.

He never expected it to be forcefully blocked by the opponent's bizarre and evil form!

However, Lin Xiao's condition was by no means easy either.

While the Sword Demon Form brought terrifying power, the strain on him was immense.

Blood seeped from the corner of his mouth, and his sword-wielding arm trembled slightly.

Although the demonic energy around him still surged violently, it had visibly dimmed somewhat.

"It seems I still underestimated you."

The Asura's voice turned utterly cold, brimming with killing intent: "But relying on this heretical demonic path, how long can you last?"

The light from the golden armor on his body blazed brilliantly, clearly indicating he was about to use his true power.

Lin Xiao's blood-red eyes fixed intently on the Asura, and the demonic energy on the god slaying sword surged once more.

He rasped, "Long enough... to slay you!"

Before his words faded, both figures blurred simultaneously.

The next instant, they had already appeared above the shattered void.

Golden holy light and demonic sword energy clashed at speeds difficult for the naked eye to follow.

Each collision erupted with startling metallic clangs, and the sparks of energy sprayed could easily pierce through the void.

The battle had entered its most brutal and perilous white-hot stage!

The entire world transformed into a hell of destruction woven from gold, black, and red.

"What should we do?"

Standing in the distance, the Three Women asked Lu Yin.

Lu Yin stared at Lin Xiao, who was gradually falling into a disadvantageous position, and frowned.

"Wait."

"Wait?"

"Yes, someone will be here soon."

Lu Yin's expression was certain. Just as his words fell...

...a powerful aura suddenly pierced through the clouds in the distant sky, descending upon the battlefield like a thunderclap!

Wherever this figure passed, the violent energy storm parted automatically like a gentle stream.

The newcomer's face was resolute as if carved by knives and axes. He wore Martial God attire and held a martial god spear.

Merely standing there, the majesty emanating from him caused even the shattered void to solidify.

"The Radiant Martial God, Xiao Wanguo!"

The Asura's voice held unconcealed surprise: "You would be here?"

Xiao Wanguo's silver-white Martial God attire shimmered brilliantly amidst the energy storm.

His gaze was sharp as he stared directly at the Asura, his voice steady and authoritative:

"Golden Cult, you have overstepped. This person belongs to my Heavenly Dynasty Alliance. You dare to move against him?"

However, after a brief shock, the Asura responded dismissively.

"But this is the territory of the Western Alliance. That boy obtained a divine inheritance here. He must either die or surrender the inheritance."

Upon hearing this, a cold glint flashed in Xiao Wanguo's eyes. The martial god spear in his hand trembled slightly, emitting a low dragon's roar.

"So what if it's Western Alliance territory?"

"divine inheritance belongs to those fated to receive it."

"For your Golden Cult to attempt to kill someone in broad daylight is far too arrogant."

As his words ended, the aura around Xiao Wanguo suddenly surged violently.

His silver-white Martial God attire billowed without wind. A vast, tangible pressure spread out, actually suppressing the Asura's released golden holy light by a few degrees.

Sensing Xiao Wanguo's aura, the Asura frowned.

He could feel that Xiao Wanguo's strength had increased significantly.

Then he glanced at the demonic energy-entwined Lin Xiao not far away and spoke slowly.

"The Golden Cult acts according to its own rules. However, if you wish to fight, I will naturally oblige."

Battle intent surged in Xiao Wanguo's eyes. The martial god spear in his hand seemed to come alive, its tip flickering with silver-white cold light.

"Good! Then today I shall experience firsthand what capabilities a Golden Fighter truly possesses!"

Before his words faded, Xiao Wanguo's figure abruptly vanished from his original spot.

In the next instant, he appeared before the Asura. The martial god spear, carrying the force to tear through the void, thrust straight out!

"Army Breaker!"

This spear thrust was fast as lightning. Where the spear tip passed, space was forcibly torn open, leaving a dark trail.

The Asura's pupils contracted. Brilliant light erupted from his entire body as he slapped his palm forward.

"Holy Shield!"

A golden Holy Shield instantly condensed, blocking before the spear tip.

BOOM!

The spear tip and the Holy Shield collided violently, erupting with a deafening roar.

The golden Holy Shield trembled intensely; although it did not shatter...

...the immense force sent the Asura's figure hurtling backward through the void.

Xiao Wanguo snorted coldly, flicked his wrist, and the spear's momentum abruptly changed.

"Dragon Pursuit!"

With Xiao Wanguo's low shout, the silver light on the martial god spear surged.

The spear shaft transformed into a silver swimming dragon, closely pursuing the Asura's retreating figure!

Wherever the silver dragon passed, the void shattered inch by inch, emitting a piercing tearing sound.

The terrifying power condensed at the spear tip made even Lu Yin and the others in the distance feel their hearts palpitate.

The Asura's expression turned grave, the light on his golden armor growing increasingly brilliant.

However, just as the Asura was about to erupt his Seventh Cosmos to forcibly boost his power...

...a majestic phantom suddenly descended, its voice uttering a soft whisper.

"Asura, let them leave."