Crack! A shattering sound rang out as dense cracks appeared across the immortal halberd. The next instant, it exploded with a bang, countless bolts of lightning raging forth and engulfing the Imperial Clans elder.
"Ah..." The elder let out a despairing wail before he was swallowed up and vanished, reduced to dust.
The pupils of the Imperial Family's many experts contracted, their expressions frozen. That immortal halberd was a peak ninth-grade spiritual treasure, yet it still could not withstand a single strike from Lin Taichu. Just how powerful was Lin Taichu?
Lin Taichu swept his gaze over the remaining Imperial Clans experts and coldly said, "If you remain stubborn, death will be your only path as well!"
The Imperial Clans experts exchanged glances, their eyes filled with deep apprehension. They did not doubt the truth of Lin Taichu's words. That Imperial Family elder had been the best example—slain in a single strike, without even the slightest chance to struggle.
They had already understood. Lin Taichu was not only exceptionally powerful, but his background was also immensely profound. Otherwise, it would have been impossible for him to nurture such a monstrously gifted figure.
Lin Taichu's gaze swept around before finally settling on the Black Robed Man. He asked, "Who are you?"
"Di Qingcheng. I am the father of Di Qing of the Imperial Family," the black-robed man said after pondering for a moment. He knew that he could not escape today. Since that was the case, he might as well seek revenge another day.
Lin Taichu's gaze stiffened slightly. He had long suspected that Di Qingcheng's father might be connected to the Imperial Clans. As expected, his guess had been correct.
Di Qing continued, "Today's humiliation will be repaid a hundredfold someday!"
His voice was sonorous and forceful, like a great