The silver sky remained deathly silent.
The gigantic golden eye hovered beyond the clouds, unmoving, yet its mere existence caused the entire battlefield to tremble beneath unbearable pressure.
Lin Feng felt his breathing slow instinctively.
Not because of fear.
But because every instinct within his body screamed at him to remain still.
As if moving before that eye itself was forbidden.
Below the heavens, countless cultivators remained kneeling.
Some trembled uncontrollably.
Others lowered their heads completely, not daring to look upward.
Even Commander Yue's expression had become pale.
"The Heavenly Eye…" she whispered.
The Voidborn laughed.
Its grotesque body continued emerging slowly from the fracture while dark mist spread endlessly around it.
"Witness…"
Its voice echoed like countless dying souls.
"The gaze of the False Heaven."
Lin Feng's pupils narrowed sharply.
False Heaven again.
The phrase continued appearing repeatedly.
Before he could think further
the Azure Core inside his body suddenly rotated violently.
BOOOOOOM!!
Blue spiritual energy surged throughout his meridians uncontrollably.
The Azure Sword trembled at his side.
Sharp sword intent erupted naturally around him, forcing back the invisible pressure descending from above.
Commander Yue's eyes widened slightly.
"He resisted the Heavenly Pressure?"
Several nearby experts looked toward Lin Feng in disbelief.
"That's impossible…"
"He's only at the Spirit Sea Realm…"
Ordinary cultivators could barely remain conscious beneath the Heavenly Eye.
Yet Lin Feng still stood upright.
The golden eye above slowly shifted.
Then
it locked onto him completely.
An indescribable pressure descended instantly.
CRACK.
The black stone beneath Lin Feng's feet shattered.
His body trembled slightly.
For the first time since arriving
he felt genuine danger.
Not from the Voidborn.
Not from the battlefield.
But from the thing watching beyond the sky.
The furious voice within his soul roared violently.
"Do not bow."
Lin Feng clenched his fists instinctively.
Blood trickled from the corner of his mouth.
Yet,
he remained standing.
The giant golden eye suddenly flickered.
Then the silver clouds trembled violently.
BOOOOOOOM!!
A deafening sound exploded across heaven and earth.
The Heavenly Eye slowly closed.
The unbearable pressure vanished instantly.
Several cultivators collapsed onto the ground gasping heavily.
Others looked upward with lingering terror.
Commander Yue exhaled slowly.
"…It left."
But Lin Feng's expression remained serious.
No.
It had not left.
It had merely stopped watching.
The Voidborn suddenly roared furiously.
Its countless eyes fixed onto Lin Feng with killing intent.
"He noticed you."
Dark mist exploded outward.
The fracture in the sky widened further.
More Bone Saints began descending continuously from above.
Commander Yue's face darkened immediately.
"All units hold the inner line!"
"No creature reaches the city core!"
The battlefield erupted once more.
BOOOOOOOM!!
Explosions shook the walls continuously.
Cultivators clashed against the descending creatures while formation masters desperately repaired the damaged barriers.
Blood filled the air.
Lin Feng gripped the Azure Sword tightly.
He understood clearly now.
This war would not end quickly.
One Bone Saint rushed toward him at terrifying speed.
Its black spear pierced downward instantly.
Lin Feng moved calmly.
Azure Sword Steps.
His figure blurred sideways.
SHING!!
Blue sword light flashed.
The creature's arm separated cleanly from its body.
But unlike before
the Bone Saint reacted immediately.
Dark mist surged from the severed wound, rapidly regenerating the missing limb.
Fast.
Too fast.
Lin Feng narrowed his eyes.
Ordinary attacks were useless unless Azure energy remained within the wound.
The Bone Saint attacked again.
Its spear transformed into countless black afterimages stabbing toward Lin Feng's vital points.
Lin Feng's expression remained calm.
Azure Sword Art — Flowing River Domain.
Blue sword qi spread outward around him like flowing water.
CLANG. CLANG. CLANG.
The black spear strikes collided repeatedly against the sword domain.
Lin Feng stepped forward suddenly.
Azure Sword Art — Heaven Severing Flash.
A concentrated streak of blue sword light pierced directly through the Bone Saint's chest.
The creature froze.
Azure energy spread rapidly throughout its body.
Then
it disintegrated completely.
Ash scattered into the wind.
Nearby cultivators stared in shock.
"He killed another one!"
"How is he doing that?!"
Commander Yue's gaze sharpened further.
This was no coincidence anymore.
Lin Feng possessed power capable of permanently destroying Void creatures.
That alone made him invaluable.
Or dangerous.
Before she could think further
a scream erupted nearby.
A massive Bone Saint broke through the defensive line and landed directly atop the city wall.
Unlike the others
this one was different.
Larger.
Covered in crimson markings.
Its aura far surpassed ordinary Bone Saints.
Commander Yue's expression changed instantly.
"Retreat!"
Too late.
The creature swung its giant spear downward.
BOOOOOOOOM!!
Half the defensive wall exploded apart instantly.
Dozens of cultivators were thrown into the air violently.
Blood sprayed everywhere.
Lin Feng's expression hardened.
This creature…
was approaching Saint Realm.
The Crimson Bone Saint roared and charged directly toward the retreating soldiers.
Fear spread instantly.
Even experienced cultivators hesitated before its overwhelming aura.
Commander Yue shot forward immediately.
Crimson flames erupted around her spear.
"Crimson Heaven Spear Art!"
Her spear collided directly against the creature's black weapon.
BOOOOOOOM!!
Violent shockwaves spread across the battlefield.
The city walls cracked further.
Commander Yue was forced backward several meters.
Her expression darkened.
The creature was stronger than expected.
The Crimson Bone Saint laughed coldly.
"Pathetic vessel."
Its spear erupted with dark mist once more.
Commander Yue prepared to attack again
then suddenly froze.
The creature vanished.
Fast.
Far too fast for its size.
Lin Feng's instincts exploded instantly.
Without hesitation
he moved.
Azure Sword Steps.
His figure transformed into blue light.
The next second..
BOOOOOOOM!!
The Crimson Bone Saint appeared where Commander Yue previously stood.
Its spear shattered the ground apart violently.
Commander Yue's pupils contracted slightly.
If Lin Feng had not pushed her aside
that attack would have hit directly.
The creature turned toward Lin Feng slowly.
Its hollow crimson eyes flickered.
"Azure…"
Dark mist spread around its body violently.
Lin Feng's expression remained calm.
But inwardly
he felt pressure.
Real pressure.
This enemy was dangerous.
The Crimson Bone Saint attacked instantly.
Its giant spear descended like a collapsing mountain.
Lin Feng raised the Azure Sword.
Azure Sword Art — Sky Reflection.
BOOOOOOOM!!
The collision shook the battlefield.
Lin Feng was forced backward several meters.
His arms numbed slightly.
Strong.
Far stronger than ordinary Spirit Sea opponents.
The surrounding cultivators stared in disbelief.
"He blocked it?"
"That monster forced Commander Yue back earlier!"
Lin Feng steadied himself.
His breathing remained controlled.
He was strong among his generation.
But against true upper-realm monsters
the difference in cultivation still existed.
The Crimson Bone Saint charged again.
Lin Feng's eyes sharpened.
Azure Sword Steps.
He vanished instantly.
The giant spear struck empty air.
Lin Feng appeared behind the creature.
Azure Sword Art — Thousand Current Slash.
Dozens of blue sword lights erupted simultaneously.
SHING. SHING. SHING.
The attacks struck the creature repeatedly.
But the crimson armor resisted most of the damage.
Only shallow wounds appeared.
Lin Feng frowned slightly.
Not enough.
The creature turned abruptly and punched toward him.
BOOOOOOM!!
Lin Feng crossed his sword defensively.
The impact blasted him backward through the ruined wall.
Dust exploded everywhere.
Several nearby cultivators turned pale.
"Senior Brother Lin!"
Lin Feng landed heavily against broken stone.
Blood flowed faintly from the corner of his mouth.
But his eyes remained calm.
The Crimson Bone Saint walked forward slowly.
Dark mist coiled around its body like living shadows.
"Unfinished heir…"
Lin Feng's expression changed slightly.
It knew something.
Before he could ask
the furious voice within his soul roared violently once more.
"Kill it."
The Azure Core exploded with light.
BOOOOOOOM!!
Blue spiritual energy surged throughout Lin Feng's body.
The Azure Sword released a sharp cry.
Ancient sword intent spread across the battlefield instantly.
The surrounding cultivators froze.
Even Commander Yue's eyes widened slightly.
Because Lin Feng's aura had changed.
Not stronger in cultivation.
Sharper.
Older.
As though an ancient swordsman had awakened within him.
The Crimson Bone Saint stopped moving.
For the first time
fear appeared within its crimson eyes.
Lin Feng slowly raised the Azure Sword.
Blue energy flowed across the blade like liquid lightning.
Then
he stepped forward.
Azure Sword Art…
"Heaven's End."