I'm Coming Clean

Tang Tian's longsword was about to pierce straight through Lin Yichen's chest.

"No!"

Qin Yuexi let out a piercing scream.

"Yichen!"

Lin Changdong's expression turned even uglier.

If Lin Yichen died, then the Lin Family's grand ambitions would be nothing more than a daydream.

Yet those in the stands did not dare make a move. The moment they intervened, Tang Lingyun would show them no mercy.

No one dared doubt whether Tang Lingyun had the courage to strike. At the very least, none of them had the courage to face Starfall City's foremost expert.

"Boom!"

At that moment, an incomparably powerful aura erupted from the stage. Its terrifying pressure instantly spread in every direction.

"Hmm? The Organs-Hiding Realm!"

Tang Tian raised a brow. He was not overly surprised, though killing Lin Yichen easily had become somewhat troublesome.

Still, it was only somewhat troublesome. The outcome would not change.

"Haha, wonderful! I never expected my worthy nephew to have already become an Organs-Hiding Realm expert. With such talent, it likely will not be long before he becomes a core disciple of the Falling Star Sect."

Qin Tiande finally relaxed and could not help laughing.

No matter how monstrous Tang Tian was, no matter how capable he was of challenging those above his realm, they were now separated by two major realms. The gap in strength was no trifling matter.

Organs-Hiding Realm cultivators possessed divine sense. When facing an enemy, they could use it to probe ahead, see through techniques first, and identify their opponent's flaws.

Even setting that aside, merely in terms of elemental power, Lin Yichen could exhaust Tang Tian to death outright.

Tang Lingyun's expression grew solemn. Lin Yichen had actually been so deeply calculating, concealing his cultivation level all along.

A trace of worry surfaced in Ye Ruxue's beautiful eyes. Although she had great confidence in Tang Tian, Lin Yichen was, after all, at the Organs-Hiding Realm.

Qin Yuexi's pretty face flushed red as she could not help thinking, As expected of my husband. He has already become an Organs-Hiding Realm expert. Killing Tang Tian will be as easy as lifting a hand.

Because Lin Yichen had unleashed the cultivation of the Organs-Hiding Realm, Tang Tian's Meteor Beyond the Heavens could no longer press forward and had been blocked.

"I have to admit, Tang Tian, you have surprised me. You forced me to reveal my true cultivation. Now, die!"

Lin Yichen's expression twisted savagely. He had been driven to such lengths by a publicly acknowledged good-for-nothing.

Did he really have to reveal all his trump cards?

Tang Tian shrugged. "You're at the Organs-Hiding Realm, yet you do not surprise this young master in the slightest. Fine, I won't pretend anymore. I'm coming clean."

After saying that, Tang Tian withdrew the Breath-Concealing Art. His cultivation aura rose steadily until it stopped at the Initial Bone-Forging Realm.

"Uh?"

Lin Yichen had been about to attack, but the instant he sensed Tang Tian's aura, he froze.

"The Initial Bone-Forging Realm!"

The entire crowd erupted in uproar!

Who in Starfall City did not know that Tang Tian was a Meridian Refining Realm good-for-nothing?

But now? After not seeing him for a month, he had actually become an Initial Bone-Forging Realm expert!

Lin Yichen in particular dared swear that when he had exchanged a move with Tang Tian before, Tang Tian had truly only been at the Meridian Refining Realm.

With both of them revealing their cultivation levels, the gap between their realms had narrowed once more.

Tang Lingyun was overcome with both surprise and delight. It seemed his son truly was a late bloomer, building up strength before bursting forth.

In merely one month, he had created a miracle, crossing two major realms in succession to become an Initial Bone-Forging Realm cultivator.

Qin Yuexi was stunned as well. How could Tang Tian's performance possibly belong to a good-for-nothing?

So in the end, she herself had been the clown!

Did she regret it? No, she did not!

Even if Tang Tian was not a good-for-nothing, compared to Lin Yichen's radiance, he was still far too lacking.

Light flowed through Ye Ruxue's beautiful eyes. Tang Tian had given her an enormous surprise.

She knew very clearly that when Tang Tian had been at the Initial Blood-Burning Realm, he had already been able to fight the Heavenly Thunder Python. Now that he had crossed an entire major realm, dealing with Lin Yichen would pose even less of a problem.

"So what if you are at the Bone-Forging Realm? Today, I will make you understand the might of the Organs-Hiding Realm!"

Lin Yichen shook his longsword. The surrounding air seemed to be squeezed, and Sword Qi transformed into stars once more, growing ever sharper. Sword shadows filled the heavens as they swept toward Tang Tian.

Those at the Organs-Hiding Realm could already draw upon the spiritual energy of heaven and earth for their own use, incorporating it into their techniques with tremendous power.

That was why Organs-Hiding Realm experts were already considered elder-level figures in Starfall City.

Tang Tian laughed loudly. "Is the Organs-Hiding Realm supposed to be impressive?"

His longsword turned in his hand, once again unleashing Meteor Beyond the Heavens from the Astral Sword Art.

Although this move was only the first stance of the Astral Sword Art, it was incomparably swift. Moreover, as its speed continued to increase, its power grew stronger as well.

The time Tang Tian had used the Astral Sword Art most was during his battle with the Heavenly Thunder Python.

The Heavenly Thunder Python had indeed been powerful, but in terms of nimble variation and sharp, fierce techniques, it naturally could not compare to Lin Yichen.

Thus, Tang Tian erupted with all his strength. Elemental power flowed into his longsword as he thrust forward without pause.

With a crisp "crack," fissures appeared along the blade. As the sword continued advancing, those cracks spread wider and wider.

Tang Tian felt somewhat helpless. The grade of the longsword in his hand was too low. It simply could not withstand his strength, including the force brought by Meteor Beyond the Heavens.

The sword techniques unleashed by the two blades collided. How terrifying was that?

Meteor Beyond the Heavens annihilated every single star. The sword blade shattered, and the fragments crashed against one another, turning into dust.

Where the two stood, the arena had long since been carved with countless ravines and was on the verge of collapse.

Sword Qi scattered in all directions, grinding and slaughtering each other. Only after a long while did it finally dissipate completely.

Tang Tian raised a brow slightly. It seemed Lin Yichen had truly become an inner disciple of the Falling Star Sect through his own strength.

If the Heavenly Thunder Python had encountered that move just now, Tang Tian believed even its head would have been gone.

"Very good, Tang Tian. You really have surprised me greatly."

Lin Yichen's face was unsightly. If this continued, forget killing Tang Tian—he might end up getting himself killed as well.

Having fought to this point, he could no longer worry about anything else.

"Clang!"

A sword cry rang out, and a green longsword had appeared in Lin Yichen's hand, radiating azure light.

"A Lower-Grade Spirit Artifact?"

Jia Shiming and Qin Tiande on the viewing platform could not help gasping in shock.

Earlier, when comparing cultivation, Tang Tian had always been one realm lower. When comparing swordsmanship, neither could gain the upper hand due to the difference in realms.

With their strength so evenly matched, they could only compete in equipment now.

It was extremely rare for Lin Yichen to possess a Lower-Grade Spirit Artifact. At the very least, it would not shatter so easily again.

"Tang Tian, the fact that you have forced me to use the Spirit Artifact my master bestowed upon me, the Azure Leaf Sword, is enough for you to feel proud even in death."

Lin Yichen shook the longsword in his hand and looked at Tang Tian.

What he did not understand was that Tang Tian truly had something to be proud of—but Lin Yichen had plenty to be ashamed of as well.

Not only did Tang Tian show no fear, his eyes instead lit up as he smiled. "Lin Yichen, you are too polite. This is a life-and-death battle between us, so why are you giving me such a treasure?"

Lin Yichen's mouth twitched. Tang Tian had nearly angered him into spitting blood.

It seemed his opponent was certain he could kill him!

"You're courting death!"

Just as Lin Yichen was about to attack, he saw a streak of white light flash before his eyes. His expression changed drastically.

Everyone present cried out in alarm!