Chapter 493: Chapter 494: The last one who spoke to me like that was named Peng Yu

The group led by the Holy Desolate King naturally also saw Zhong Lin, who stood quietly with a blank expression.

“Greetings to the Holy Desolate King.”

Zhong Lin and the other person cupped their hands in salute.

No matter if there were past conflicts, the respect due to a Sealing King strong person must not be overlooked, which is the demeanor of a Holy Land.

The Holy Desolate King’s eyes glanced at Zhong Lin without joy or sadness, but the disciples behind him had a flash of murderous intent in their eyes. If looks could kill, Zhong Lin would have already been riddled with holes.

“Are you Zhong Lin?”

A young man stepped out from the crowd, looking at Zhong Lin with a blank expression.

“And this brother is?”

“The Fifth Saint of the Battle Heaven Sacred Land, Zhan Rui.”

Zhong Lin raised an eyebrow. The Battle Heaven Sacred Land has five Saints. Regardless of their previous names, after becoming a Saint, they take ’Zhan’ as their surname. This Fifth Saint, Zhan Rui, is famously known as the genius disciple with the Mixed Essence Dominator Body, most likely to become the sixth Sealing King strong person in the future.

“So it’s Brother Zhan Rui. May I ask what instructions Brother has?” Zhong Lin slightly squinted his eyes and spoke softly.

“I just wanted to see who managed to kill a true disciple of our Battle Heaven Sacred Land with one strike. Having a Yin Yang Realm cultivation is way too weak. Train well, or you’ll regret it.” Zhan Rui said coldly.

“Such familiar words. It reminds me, the last person who spoke to me like that was named Peng Yu.”

Zhong Lin looked at Zhan Rui with a smiling face and stated this sentence.

The single sentence instantly infuriated the group in front of him, and some even released their aura.

“Enough.”

The Holy Desolate King at the forefront snorted coldly, looked deeply at Zhong Lin, and then stepped into the Sky-reaching Peak.

The other disciples dared not slack off, suppressing the anger in their hearts and following closely.

Chi Zhonglin frowned deeply, showing a worried look: “Little brother, you must be careful in the future. The people from Battle Heaven Sacred Land won’t let it go.”

“Don’t worry, Brother. I know.”

Time slowly passed, and those invited by the invitation had already arrived.

On the central high platform, there were as many as fifteen Sealing King strong people. With the arrival of Senior Brother Tu Ye and Master Xi Xuan, the atmosphere of the entire place grew more enthusiastic.

At today’s Sealing King Ceremony, Tu Ye is the focal point, occupying the center, even Master Xi Xuan sits only to his left, while others are seated on both sides.

The other three Sealing King strong people from the Holy Land did not attend, but their congratulatory gifts had already been sent, not wanting to steal the limelight. However, other Saints who were not in closed-door cultivation had arrived, and Zhong Lin also saw the Third Saint, Wan Yuze.

All eyes turned to the high platform, full of excitement and low-voiced discussions.

No one expected that today’s Sealing King Ceremony would attract so many King Realm strong people.

This news quickly spread to Heavenly Sword City, where countless martial artists who were unable to ascend the mountain beat their chests and stamped their feet, regretting they could not witness today’s grand occasion. Some even called this trip worthwhile, thinking that although they didn’t see the Sealing King’s true form, they were at least under the same sky, and it would be an honor to speak of it later.

Some first-tier sect forces invited were filled with envy and jealousy, wishing they could take their place.

If one of their own… even if someone else in the sect was sealed as a King, that would be enough to protect the sect for a millennia of prosperity.

Time slowly ticked by.

The assembled people on Sky-reaching Peak gradually quieted down.

Chi Zhonglin’s excited voice rang out, “The auspicious time has arrived, the Sealing King Ceremony officially begins.”

In an instant.

There were nine earth-shattering drumbeats, and the sound stirred everyone’s blood inexplicably.

Then there was music rising and falling, coming from a distance, enchanting the hearts and minds.

Spiritual wine, spirit fruit, and spirit pills were laid out on the tables.

Disciples of the Holy Land, dressed in ceremonial robes and holding ceremonial swords, poured in—thirty-six from the Inner Sect and seventy-two from the Outer Sect, matching the numbers of the thirty-six Heavenly Gangs and seventy-two Earthly Fiends.

“Congratulations to Brother Tu.”

These disciples were full of youthful spirit, starting a sword dance like the rising sun.

Though it had no murderous aura, the sword dance was precise in form and concealed many mysterious changes in coordination. Imagine that if used in battle, it would be far from ordinary; this was both a sword dance and an extremely exquisite sword array.

Everyone’s eyes lit up. Those invited were at least above the Life and Death Realm and had keen eyes. Even though they didn’t practice sword cultivation, they could see the wonders of the sword array before them.

“Brother, what mysteries does this sword array hold?”

A disciple of a first-tier sect in the Fire Domain, just condensing into the Xuandan, asked softly to the brother beside him.

The man addressed as brother was already at Life and Death Realm cultivation and exuded a sword intent. Though a disciple of the Fire Domain, he practiced the Sword Dao.

“This sword array… is not simple. This sword array, combined, forms the Heavenly Gang and Earthly Fiend Sword Array, and separately, they are the Heavenly Gang Sword Array and the Earthly Fiend Sword Array. It can gather the strength of many to face the enemy, challenging the strong with the weak. Let me put it this way: if the cultivators forming the sword array are at the Xuandan Realm, they can kill those at the Yin Yang Realm; if they are at the Yin Yang Realm, they can kill those at the Life and Death Realm.”

Hearing this, the disciple at the Xuandan Realm sucked in a cold breath, shock written in his eyes.

Others also recognized the subtleties and marveled.

In martial arts cultivation, the gap between each realm is like clouds and mud, the later stages amplify this difference, and while it’s possible to kill above one’s level earlier on, preserving one’s life is impressive later.

This is also why Zhong Lin became famous for killing a true disciple of Battle Heaven Sacred Land and surviving from the hands of the God Desolate King.

It’s simply too difficult.

Yet the sword array before us enables someone to kill a stronger enemy above their level, naturally making it astonishing.

It’s nothing less than expected of the Heavenly Sword Sacred Land; their foundation is indeed unmatched by ordinary forces.

After the sword dance concluded, more beautiful female disciples came to perform, turning the scene lively with the clinking of glasses and rising enthusiasm.

Someone started the toast, and then everyone stood up, congratulating in unison:

“We congratulate Brother Tu on entering the King Realm, wishing you joy, freedom, and eternal life.”

Everyone looked on with reverence and yearning. A Sealing King strong person lives for ten thousand years, which is like eternal life and mastery over a domain. Wherever they tread becomes royal soil; at their thought, the world stands still. How different are they from the Immortal Gods to martial artists?

Tu Ye also slowly stood up, raising his glass loudly: “I am deeply grateful to everyone for coming here from afar; may you all drink to the fullest.”

At this moment, Tu Ye was in high spirits, his heart elated; a long-cherished wish had been realized all at once, making him feel utterly satisfied.

Everyone drank in unison, feeling the excitement of partaking in a grand event.

By this time, the Sealing King Ceremony was reaching its climax, but what everyone eagerly awaited was something else.

What is the Sealing King Ceremony?

Firstly, it’s about bestowing the King title; secondly, it’s about demonstrating one’s majesty.

Each Sealing King strong person has their own King title. While each Holy Land has its unique characteristics, these titles represent their renown outside and the majesty of a Sealing King strong person.

As for demonstrating majesty, it often resembles a preaching method.

This is why some Nirvana Realm strong persons come from afar—it’s for this. If a Sealing King strong person could impart some insights on breakthroughs or even just a hint of Domain comprehension, it would benefit them for life.

Some fortunate ones might even grasp the opportunity for breakthrough enlightenment from it.

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