Chapter 2139 Mastery (3)

Chapter 2139 Mastery (3)

A bead of sweat, an anomaly on his reptilian body, trickled down Shi Xuan's temple. Fear wasn't the emotion gripping him, but a potent cocktail of annoyance and a grudging respect for Yun Lintian's audacity.

No mortal cultivator, in his millennia of experience, had ever dared to face him with such a power.

He couldn't deny the effectiveness of the tactic. The death energy, while minimal, slowed his reflexes and dulled his senses.

A direct hit wouldn't be fatal, but it would undoubtedly leave him weakened, a state unbecoming of a True God, especially in front of this young upstart.

With a powerful flick of his tail, Shi Xuan sent a wave of water crashing towards Yun Lintian, hoping to disrupt his focus and regain control of the fight.

Yun Lintian, however, anticipated this move. He teleported a split second before the wave hit, using the Law of Space to reappear behind Shi Xuan.

Boom!

The maneuver surprised Shi Xuan. He spun around swiftly, but the numbness caused by the death energy delayed his reaction.

Yun Lintian seized this opportunity. With a swift movement, he slashed one of the death-infused blades across Shi Xuan's tail.

"Hiss..." A sickening hiss escaped Shi Xuan's maw as a black gash appeared on his tough scales. It wasn't a deep wound, but the sight of it, the first injury inflicted upon him by a mere mortal, sent a jolt of shock through the ancient being.

The numbness in his tail intensified, momentarily crippling his movement. Shi Xuan knew he couldn't allow this to continue. He roared once more, the sound echoing across the lake like a challenge.

"Enough of this game, little sprout!" he boomed, his voice laced with newfound seriousness. "I underestimated you, but this charade ends now!"

With renewed fervor, Shi Xuan unleashed his full power. The air crackled with divine energy as the surrounding water rippled and churned, responding to his command.

Rumble—

Shi Xuan turned to Tian He, who remained impassive throughout the entire ordeal. "Seems like we have to see each other for a long time, Old Jiang."

Tian He chuckled, amusement dancing in his eyes. "You cunning snake. You can fool him but not me."

Shi Xuan snorted. "What do you mean? Clearly, I wasn't his match."

Hearing this, Yun Lintian seemed to understand everything. It turned out that Shi Xuan deliberately held back and let him win.

Tian He ignored Shi Xuan and turned to look at Yun Lintian. "Your control over the Great Laws wasn't bad but it was far from being competent. With your current strength, you have no chance against the other inheritors."

Yun Lintian nodded admittedly and asked. "Please give me a guidance, Senior."

"Give up," Shi Xuan interjected. "Find a place to hide and practice for another million years. Perhaps you would have a chance."

"Let's be serious, Old Shi," Tian He spoke. "His control wasn't perfect, but the potential is undeniable. Weaving the Great Laws of Life and Death, even if momentarily, is a feat most people wouldn't dare attempt."

Shi Xuan grumbled, a low hiss escaping his throat. "He had a lucky break, that's all. Don't get me wrong, the potential is there, but he needs much more honing before he can even think of challenging the others."

Tian He chuckled. "Ah, but that's the beauty of climbing the power ladder, isn't it? To push yourself to your limits and see what you're truly made of. Besides," he added, a glint in his eyes, "wouldn't it be entertaining to see the other inheritors' reactions when they face his unorthodox methods?"

Shi Xuan rolled his eyes and said. "I suddenly felt bad for those people back then to be your opponent."

"What about you?" Tian He looked at him with a smile.

"Hmph!" Shi Xuan snorted angrily. "I was careless."

"Alright, here's what we'll do," Tian He continued, his voice turning serious. "Old Shi, I want you to fight him one more time, with no restrictions. Show him the true power of a True God, without holding back."