Sword Overwhelms All Heroes, the Qiu Family Retreats in Defeat

Li Tianwu's arrival was like a ladle of cold water splashed into a boiling vat of oil—it instantly exploded, completely changing the battlefield's balance.

He did not hurry to deal with Qiu Qianlie. Instead, he turned his eyes, brimming with unparalleled sword intent, toward the Qiu Family's Titled Douluo and remaining Soul Douluo, who were entangled with Li Tianji and Li Changlong or glaring hungrily as they tried to charge at Li Xuansheng and the others.

"Emperor Sword Domain, activate."

The soft utterance was not particularly loud, yet it seemed to carry the magic of words becoming reality. Centered on Li Tianwu, an invisible domain suddenly spread out, enveloping most of the valley. Within it, omnipresent sharp sword qi shrieked, and the air became thick and dangerous. Every member of the Qiu Family within the domain felt as though countless tiny blades were pressed against their skin. Their movements slowed, while the circulation of their Soul Power was invisibly suppressed and sliced apart!

The first to bear the brunt of it was the level ninety-seven Super Douluo, Qiu Qianlie!

He had originally been working with Old Ten, a level ninety-five Titled Douluo, to restrain Li Tianwu. But the instant the domain unfolded, his entire body sank, as if he had fallen into an invisible mire of swords, and his speed plummeted. Li Tianwu's figure had already appeared before him like a ghost.

"First Soul Skill, Gale-Splitting Slash."

Li Tianwu held two fingers together like a sword and casually swept them through the air. An immensely condensed azure sword aura appeared from nowhere. It did not carry any earth-shaking momentum, but it was faster than thought itself. Carrying an intent to tear through everything, it arrived before Qiu Qianlie in an instant.

Qiu Qianlie's pupils contracted sharply. Roaring in fury, he unleashed his strongest defensive soul skill, condensing a heavy dark shield before himself.

"Screech—!"

Like a hot knife cutting through butter, the shield formed from his enormous Soul Power lasted only an instant before the azure sword aura split it in two! The sword aura did not lose any momentum as it slammed into his protective Soul Power, sending him flying backward with a bone-deep gash across his chest and blood spraying wildly from his mouth!

A level ninety-eight against a level ninety-seven—and a sword Douluo whose attack power stood unrivaled under heaven against an injured opponent. It was an utterly one-sided crushing!

Li Tianwu did not even spare the flying Qiu Qianlie another glance before pointing with his sword fingers again.

"Go."

Several tiny sword qis, as though alive, shot precisely toward the Soul Douluo who were trying to bypass the battlefield and pounce on Li Xuansheng and the others.

"Pfft, pfft, pfft—!"

The sounds of sharp blades piercing flesh rang out in succession. Those Soul Douluo did not even have time to scream before sword qi pierced through their brows or hearts, killing them on the spot!

This scene completely intimidated everyone from the Qiu Family. The Soul Sages and Soul Douluo who had been itching to make a move felt as though icy water had been poured over their heads. They froze in place, no longer daring to move rashly. Their gazes toward Li Tianwu were filled with endless terror. With such a terrifying sword Douluo present, not only was killing Li Xuansheng impossible, even approaching him had become a distant fantasy!

The scales of battle began visibly tilting toward Li Xuansheng's side.

Dongyue Qingxuan and the injured Qiu Qiansha were locked in an even fight. Azure light and black radiance collided continuously, neither able to gain the upper hand.

Elsewhere, Li Tianji had already gained the advantage against a level ninety-one Titled Douluo. As the Sky Phoenix Halberd swept through the air, towering flames surged forth, forcing his opponent back again and again.

Li Changlong was even more ferocious. As a beast martial soul master of the assault type, his fighting style was wild and aggressive. He launched a furious barrage against another level ninety-one Titled Douluo, his Darkgolden Claw tearing through the air and leaving his opponent with only the ability to defend, completely unable to strike back.

As for the strongest among them, Li Tianwu stood like a stabilizing pillar of the sea. With one man and one sword, he suppressed Qiu Qianlie and Old Ten, the level ninety-five Titled Douluo, until they could only hold on bitterly while remaining wary of the deadly sword qi he unleashed with seemingly casual gestures.

Qiu Qiansha saw everything, and his heart sank to rock bottom. He knew full well that if this dragged on, not only would they fail to complete their mission, but most of them would likely be left here today!

"Retreat!" Qiu Qiansha made his decision without hesitation, letting out an unwilling roar. The black radiance around him surged as he tried to force Dongyue Qingxuan back and break away from the battle.

"You want to leave? Have you asked this old man?" Dongyue Qingxuan would not let him have his way. The azure Heavenly Heart Ring shone brilliantly, and solid rings of light wrapped around Qiu Qiansha, binding him tightly.

Li Tianwu also snorted coldly. The Emperor Sword Domain abruptly contracted, multiplying its pressure, while waves of fierce sword qi rained down upon Qiu Qianlie and Old Ten like a violent storm, leaving them utterly unable to break free.

The Qiu Family members were immediately thrown into a desperate dilemma, unable to advance or retreat. Panic began to show on their faces.

"Second Brother! You go! I'll hold them off!" At that moment, Qiu Qianlie, who had been severely wounded by Li Tianwu's sword strike, suddenly let out a hoarse roar. A flash of madness and resolve appeared in his eyes. He knew someone had to be sacrificed to preserve the family's strength!

He stopped defending and instead completely burned his Soul Power and life essence. His originally weakened aura instantly surged, even temporarily breaking through the suppression of the Emperor Sword Domain! Looking utterly crazed, he charged recklessly at Li Tianwu and Dongyue Qingxuan, launching a suicidal attack in an attempt to create an opportunity for Qiu Qiansha and the others to escape.

"Qianlie!" Qiu Qiansha's eyes nearly split with rage, but he knew this was their only chance. Gritting his teeth fiercely, he took a blow from Dongyue Qingxuan head-on during the tiny opening Qiu Qianlie had created with his life. Spitting blood, he transformed into a streak of black light, tore through the sky at astonishing speed, and vanished in an instant.

With their leader gone, the others had no desire to continue fighting. The two level ninety-one Titled Douluo, along with the surviving Soul Douluo and Soul Sages, each used their own methods to scatter and flee.

"Where do you think you're going?" Li Tianwu's gaze turned cold. The Emperor Sword became a heaven-piercing rainbow and instantly caught up with one fleeing level ninety-one Titled Douluo. A flash of sword light passed, cutting him down. Dongyue Qingxuan also struck in anger, turning the Heavenly Heart Ring into a streak of light that imprisoned the other level ninety-one Titled Douluo. Li Tianji then caught up and ended his life with a halberd strike.

However, Qiu Qiansha, Old Ten, and a handful of Soul Douluo ultimately seized the opportunity Qiu Qianlie had purchased with his life. They successfully escaped into the vast Azure Jade Forest and vanished without a trace.

At the center of the battlefield, only Qiu Qianlie remained. His strength had burned out, his Soul Power was exhausted, and his entire body was covered in blood. Kneeling on one knee, he still glared at everyone with hatred in his eyes.

A sudden life-and-death crisis, a world-shaking melee among Titled Douluo—it ultimately came to an end with the Qiu Family paying the price of three fallen Titled Douluo, including one level ninety-seven Super Douluo, along with the deaths and injuries of many experts, before fleeing in disgrace.

The valley was a complete mess, and the chaotic currents of energy had yet to fully settle. Li Xuansheng slowly put away the Divine Phoenix Halberd, while the Azure Luan Wings behind him also folded away and vanished. He gazed deeply in the direction Qiu Qiansha had fled.

The turmoil had temporarily subsided, but everyone knew that the grudge between the Li Family and the Qiu Family had become one that could end only in death.

They had failed to keep Qiu Qiansha here today. Once he returned and informed the Qiu Family, what awaited them next would be the Qiu Family's full-scale assault.

(End of Chapter Fourteen)