The Heaven Arena trembled violently.
Cracks spread across the stone stage as two terrifying auras collided in the center.
On one side stood Zhao Tianlong, his body wrapped in dark crimson energy.
Forbidden runes crawled across his skin like living serpents.
On the other side stood Lin Ye, surrounded by the power of the Heaven-Slaughter Form.
Dark wings of energy spread behind him.
The Shadow Dragon Spear glowed like a hungry beast.
The entire arena fell silent.
Everyone could feel it.
This fight was no longer just a tournament match.
This was a life-or-death battle.
Zhao Tianlong's Madness
Zhao Tianlong laughed wildly.
His voice echoed with strange distortion.
"You stole my destiny once."
"But now I have power beyond this world!"
He raised his sword toward the sky.
"Blood Heaven Devour Art!"
Dark clouds formed above the arena.
Crimson lightning struck the battlefield.
The forbidden power made several elders stand up instantly.
Elder Luo shouted,
"Stop this match immediately!"
But the energy barrier surrounding the arena suddenly activated.
No one could enter.
Hidden deep beneath the sect—
The secret ritual formation glowed brighter.
Energy from the battle poured directly into it.
Far away in the Upper Martial World, Mo Wuying slowly smiled.
"Good…"
"Let the hatred grow."
Lin Ye's Response
Lin Ye watched Zhao Tianlong calmly.
Then he sighed.
"You know…"
"You're really dramatic."
Zhao Tianlong roared and attacked.
WHOOSH!
His sword descended like a falling meteor.
Lin Ye lifted the spear.
CLANG!
The collision exploded with terrifying force.
Shockwaves blasted across the arena.
Several weaker disciples fell to the ground from the pressure.
Zhao Tianlong attacked again and again.
Each strike carried overwhelming power.
But Lin Ye kept blocking calmly.
Then—
Lin Ye suddenly disappeared.
"Shadow Step."
WHOOSH.
He appeared behind Zhao Tianlong.
The spear struck his shoulder.
BOOM.
Zhao Tianlong crashed into the ground.
Dust filled the arena.
The Ritual Awakens
At that exact moment—
Deep underground—
The hidden librarian spy finished activating the final formation.
Ancient runes ignited across the stone chamber.
Dark energy surged upward toward the arena.
The sky above the sect darkened.
Lightning cracked across the clouds.
Mo Wuying's voice echoed in the spy's mind.
"The ritual begins."
Su Qingyue in Danger
Back on the arena—
Zhao Tianlong stood up again.
His eyes had turned completely crimson.
He laughed like a madman.
"You cannot stop destiny!"
He raised both hands.
A massive energy spear formed above him.
Then he threw it toward Lin Ye.
But something went wrong.
The attack suddenly changed direction.
It flew toward the spectator stands instead.
Directly toward—
Su Qingyue.
The crowd screamed.
"Watch out!"
Su Qingyue quickly raised her sword.
But the attack was too powerful.
Just as it was about to strike—
A red blur appeared.
BOOM!
Mu Ling'er blocked the attack with both hands.
Dark demonic energy exploded around her.
But the impact forced her backward.
Su Qingyue quickly grabbed her arm.
"You idiot!"
Mu Ling'er smiled weakly.
"I didn't want the ice princess dying first."
Su Qingyue frowned.
"…Thank you."
Mu Ling'er winked.
"Don't mention it."
Demon Royal Power
Mu Ling'er stood up slowly.
Her eyes turned deep crimson.
Two elegant demon horns appeared on her forehead.
A terrifying aura erupted across the arena.
The sky darkened further.
Several elders gasped.
"That aura…"
"Demon Royal Bloodline!"
Mu Ling'er cracked her neck.
Her voice echoed with ancient power.
"You've annoyed me enough."
Even Zhao Tianlong hesitated slightly.
Lin Ye whistled.
"…Remind me never to make her angry."
Destiny Devoured
But Lin Ye stepped forward calmly.
"Actually…"
"Let me handle this."
He pointed the spear directly at Zhao Tianlong.
Inside his mind—
DING!
DESTINY PLUNDER – MAXIMUM ACTIVATION
Target: Zhao Tianlong
Chance of Success: 100%
Lin Ye grinned.
"Thanks for the power."
He lunged forward.
"Shadow Dragon Devour!"
The spear pierced Zhao Tianlong's chest.
BOOM!
Golden energy erupted from Zhao Tianlong's body.
His destiny aura flowed into the spear like a river.
Zhao Tianlong screamed.
"No!"
"My destiny!"
But the system continued absorbing everything.
Inside Lin Ye's mind—
DING!
DESTINY SUCCESSFULLY ABSORBED
Zhao Tianlong's fate has been devoured.
Zhao Tianlong collapsed onto the ground.
His aura completely gone.
The once arrogant genius now looked empty and defeated.
Lin Ye pulled the spear free.
"Game over."
The Hidden Spy Exposed
At that moment—
Sect Master Zhao Yunhai suddenly appeared in the sky.
His terrifying aura suppressed the entire battlefield.
"I found you."
His gaze pierced toward the library building.
BOOM!
A massive strike shattered the roof.
The hidden librarian spy was dragged into the air by invisible force.
His purple eyes glowed.
"So…"
"You discovered me."
Sect Master Zhao's voice turned cold.
"Who sent you?"
The spy laughed quietly.
"My master…"
"…is beyond your imagination."
Then his body exploded into black smoke.
The spy committed suicide before revealing anything.
The sect elders looked grim.
Sect Master Zhao whispered,
"This is not over."
Mo Wuying's Reaction
Far away in the Upper Martial World—
Mo Wuying watched the scene through a floating mirror.
He sighed softly.
"So the spy failed."
But then he smiled again.
"However…"
"The ritual energy was still gathered."
His eyes glowed darkly.
"Soon…"
"…I will open the gate."
After the Battle
Back in the arena—
The referee slowly raised his hand.
"Winner…"
"…Lin Ye."
The crowd exploded with cheers.
But Lin Ye looked toward the dark sky.
"…Something bigger is coming."
Mu Ling'er leaned on his shoulder.
"Then we'll break it."
Su Qingyue nodded calmly.
"We'll face it together."
Lin Ye grinned.
"Good."
"Because the real story is just getting started."