The grand and domineering words echoed throughout the land.
The cultivators a mile away from Xiao Yao could only stare at him, afraid to utter a word, clearly intimidated by the two large-scale slaughters.
It was understandable, though. Two waves of Heaven and Earth One Sword had killed nearly three thousand cultivators.
Even with new cultivators constantly arriving after hearing the news, their numbers were significantly fewer than before.
Within Zhuo Dongxuan's Spiritual Sense, there were currently three thousand cultivators within a ten-mile radius of the Dao Fruit Tree.
In other words, Xiao Yao's two waves had directly eliminated the same number of cultivators present.
Even the cultivators in the Sea Opening Realm felt a sense of fear and unease at this moment.
"In three seconds, if you don't speak up, please leave immediately. Anyone who is still within ten miles of the Dao Fruit Tree, I will kill!"
A killing intent surged out, making the cultivators present feel oppressed, even fearful.
In the eyes of the cultivators, Xiao Yao had already become a madman with bloodshot eyes.
But if one were to give him a positive image, he was a Battlefield God of Slaughter!
"3!"
Hearing Xiao Yao's count, those who didn't want to sacrifice themselves or felt they had no hope began to leave.
They even started spreading increasingly outrageous tales to the cultivators rushing towards them.
For example, Xiao Yao could kill cultivators within ten miles with just a glance.
Or that he could kill cultivators within ten miles just by exhaling.
"2!"
"1!"
Just as Xiao Yao was about to say "0," an elder with peak ninth-level Sea Opening Realm cultivation stepped forward.
"Young man, your actions will incite public outrage. Aren't you afraid that the people around you will suffer when you leave?"
Xiao Yao glanced at the elder. His face was full of wrinkles, his hair was white, he was frail and nearing the end of his life, with little vitality left in his body, as if he could die at any moment!
No wonder he dared to threaten him!
After all, the elder was only one step away from death.
"So, what do you mean, elder?" Xiao Yao asked curiously.
The elder, believing he had persuaded Xiao Yao, dropped his guard and smiled, "Of course, it's to give everyone present in the Sea Opening Realm a Dao Fruit, so everyone can live in peace."
"Tsk tsk tsk! Old man, you have a very beautiful plan!" Xiao Yao's voice was cold and sharp.
The elder glared at Xiao Yao and said, "You brat, I'm thinking for your own good. Otherwise, do you think you can fight against all 163 cultivators in the Sea Opening Realm here?"
"Heh heh! Of course, I can!" Xiao Yao showed an incredibly confident smile, just like before.
But in the eyes of many Sea Opening Realm cultivators, this was arrogance, and it was also a blatant slap in their faces.
"If you want to fight, hurry up. If you delay any longer, I'll start attacking indiscriminately!"
Xiao Yao didn't want to waste any more time. After this wave, he still had to rush to Sword Scar Peak, and then to Ascension Palace. He was very busy, alright!
Having experienced the previous two waves, even though she still had some doubts, Zhuo Dongxuan found that she was increasingly inclined to believe that Xiao Yao could defeat the 163 Sea Opening Realm cultivators.
In the blink of an eye, 74 Sea Opening Realm cultivators appeared within a mile of Xiao Yao, as if this was an excellent position to take advantage of him.
"Everyone, don't be cowards!"
"Standing here, he can only exhaust us if he wants to attack."
"The Dao Fruit, don't you all want it?"
Under these encouraging words, most of the hesitant Sea Opening Realm cultivators flew over.
At this moment, 136 Sea Opening Realm cultivators were standing within a mile of Xiao Yao, while another 27 Sea Opening Realm cultivators had retreated to ten miles away to watch the show.
Among them were naturally those with powerful backgrounds who didn't need to fight to the death for the Dao Fruit Tree.
There were also those who felt something was amiss and decided not to participate, as their lives were more important than the Dao Fruit.
"Anyone else?" Xiao Yao asked with a smile.
His voice reached ten miles away, causing many cultivators who had heard exaggerated rumors to change their course, not daring to enter this dangerous place.
Among them were many Sea Opening Realm cultivators.
Of course, some didn't change their course but chose to watch the show from ten miles away.
Seeing that the numbers were only increasing sporadically, Xiao Yao no longer hesitated and intensified the pressure from his phenomena, Chaos Seeded Green Lotus and Rising Moon Over the Sea.
This prevented cultivators ten miles away, even those with Sea Opening Realm cultivation, from getting any closer.
The 143 Sea Opening Realm cultivators within a mile felt immense pressure. It was only now that they truly realized how powerful Xiao Yao was.
"Even a Sea Opening Realm cultivator with Emperor's Bearing probably wouldn't be this strong!"
"Could this young man possess an immortal-grade cultivation talent?"
"That's unlikely! If he had immortal-grade cultivation talent, why haven't I heard of him before?"
It's not that Xiao Yao's fame is small.
How could a Direct Disciple of the Lotus Sword Emperor possibly have little fame?
It's just that Xiao Yao rose too quickly, reaching the Sea Opening Realm in just one month; no one would believe it if they heard it.
On the other hand, Xiao Yao's current fame is only spreading within the Xiao Family and the vicinity of Xuanzhou City.
It will take considerable time for it to spread throughout the entire Southern Wilderness Domain, or even the whole world.
"Everyone attack together! I don't believe that 143 Sea Opening Realm cultivators can't defeat this move of his."
The crowd exchanged glances, feeling a bit flustered deep down.
But their advantage lay in their numbers, so they weren't that panicked and each unleashed their strongest move with full power.
Brilliant, colorful spell lights flashed around Xiao Yao, each carrying immense power and formidable might, fully living up to their Sea Opening Realm cultivation.
Sensing this, Xiao Yao let out an even more arrogant smile; he had been waiting for this moment.
Engaging and defeating countless experts of the same realm brought him immense satisfaction.
Without further hesitation, Xiao Yao immediately unleashed Heaven and Earth One Sword.
This time, he didn't charge it up, but the will of heaven and earth still swirled around him, enhancing his power and might.
Zhuo Dongxuan's eyes widened, her sensual lips parting slightly, "He... he was still hiding his strength?"
"The Young Clan Leader is too strong!" Xiao Xueyu exclaimed.
This reminded her of Xiao Yao's father, Xiao Ran, the Clan Leader who, through his own power, had secured the Xiao Family the top position among the Eight Great Families of Xuanzhou City nine years ago.
How powerful was that Clan Leader back then? Any enemy before him couldn't last a single move.
Even the hidden experts of the Eight Great Families were no match for him.
It was precisely because of this that these individuals secretly targeted the pregnant Clan Leader's wife.
And after the Clan Leader left the family, they incited the Elders' covetousness for the position of Clan Leader.
Even so, neither the Xiao Family nor any other family dared to do anything to the Young Clan Leader.
Of course!
If they were to attack a cripple who couldn't cultivate, it would be an insult to their strength and status.
"What a powerful sword strike! Should we run?"
"Run? We're in the best position; he can't attack us."
The next moment, Xiao Yao gripped the Taiyan Sword and spun, slashing in a 360-degree arc.
The Sword Intent, which hadn't been fully revealed before, now manifested completely.
"Sword Intent Triple Layer Peak? Was my perception wrong?"
"Your perception is correct, but he's still just a child. He's only at the Sea Opening Realm Second Layer Peak cultivation. To have comprehended Sword Intent is already heaven-defying! Why... why did he also comprehend Sword Intent to the Triple Layer Peak? Even the Initial Dao Realm cultivators in my sect haven't comprehended it!"
"This is too much! Everyone, if we kill this child, we'll be benefiting countless cultivators worldwide."
This statement was entirely true!
Those who surpassed ordinary cultivators were considered geniuses, worshipped and admired by countless people.
But those who surpassed genius cultivators, conversely, instilled fear even in those who were geniuses themselves.
They believed such existences were not human and therefore needed to be destroyed.
Unfortunately, the fact that Xiao Yao dared to reveal this trump card meant that their combined efforts were no match for him, and they would all be annihilated.
Boom, boom, boom!
Boom, boom, boom, boom!
Countless explosions resounded through heaven and earth.
The only constant was the sword light, still incredibly sharp, containing Sword Intent Triple Layer Peak and surging sword energy like a raging flood.
The Sea Opening Realm cultivators fell silent!
Their combined attacks were like a disorganized mob, instantly dissolved.
However, they didn't feel fear because they knew Xiao Yao's sword light couldn't travel beyond a mile.
Watching the approaching sword light, they even laughed happily, relieved that they had found the "Jade Oil Chicken" (a metaphor for being in a safe spot).
But in the next instant, the sword light traversed the mile distance, horizontally piercing their bodies.
Before they could even cry out in pain, the sword energy caused their bodies, along with their souls, to dissipate.
Xiao Yao laughed and cursed, "Hahaha! What a bunch of idiots! To think that even before dying, they still believed my attack was limited to a mile around me."
One move to instantly kill 143 Sea Opening Realm cultivators.
Zhuo Dongxuan was stunned. Today, she had witnessed what a true genius was.
She realized that her Master giving the token to Xiao Yao was the most correct decision.
Otherwise, she would most likely have been among those Sea Opening Realm cultivators who died.
Thinking of this, Zhuo Dongxuan shivered. Just then, she saw Xiao Yao approaching with his sword.
She quickly retreated, accidentally falling to the ground, and cried out, "Don't... don't..."
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