The old dean was stunned when he saw the figure blocking his way, and almost couldn't react.
He actually knew Lin Xuan's true strength better than anyone else; otherwise, he wouldn't have gone against the majority opinion and made Lin Xuan the head of the Supreme Institute.
While he did appreciate Lin Xuan's talent and had high hopes for him, his primary motivation was that Lin Xuan's true strength was comparable to that of Half-Saint, only slightly inferior in terms of cultivation level.
However, he is certain that he will hold onto his position as dean.
He was only Half-Saint, not a true Saint Realm, and could not possibly contend with a true Saint Realm.
He wanted to stop them, but it was too late.
The Nine Luminaries Ancestor's attack was already upon them.
Seeing the giant palm of Spiritual Power being sent towards him, Lin Xuan didn't even blink, nor did he dodge.
He simply watched quietly, his eyes filled with nothing but tranquility.
They didn't even make a move.
" Lin Xuan!!"
Behind him, Lin Yuechan almost collapsed in despair at the sight. She couldn't care about anything else and rushed forward, shouting at the top of her lungs, tears welling up in her eyes.
If Chang Ling'er, choking back tears, she cried out, "Don't go! Don't go, Alliance Leader!"
Lin Yuechan almost pounced on her.
Even Lin Xuan's former teacher, Sacred Master Yunzhao, and his acquaintances, including Wan Renshan, couldn't bear to look and closed their eyes.
With his Thearch Realm First Layer strength, he withstood an attack from the Saint Realm. Even if an immortal came, they couldn't save him!
It's fair to say that in everyone's eyes, Lin Xuan was certain to die at this moment.
Despite being called out to and worried by the crowd, Lin Xuan remained motionless, simply watching the approaching attack. In an instant, his Spiritual Power was released, and a black and white Sword Domain instantly spread out beneath his feet.
Along with this, a sword formation consisting of several spirit swords flew out from his Storage Bag!
Immortal-Slaying Sword Array, activate!
In the Eastern Continent, the Immortal-Slaying Sword Array made its first appearance, but it was completely hidden within Lin Xuan's black and white Sword Domain.
Not only the sword formation, but almost everything around was enveloped by Lin Xuan's Sword Domain.
The palm strike, powerful enough to kill the old dean, first touched the Sword Domain before it reached Lin Xuan.
However, what was clearly a powerful palm strike instantly fizzled out like water splashing into soft fabric the moment it touched Lin Xuan's Sword Domain.
It vanished in an instant, transforming into wisps of pure Spiritual Power that diffused into the air.
Lin Xuan didn't even make a move.
This is merely the Sword Domain's automatic defense...
Upon witnessing this scene, the students of the Primordial Holy Heaven, who were either unable to bear watching any longer or had their eyes wide with despair and hatred, were almost all stunned for a moment. They were astonished as chickens with their necks being choked, unable to utter a single cry of surprise, only filled with bewilderment and disbelief.
They stared blankly at the scene, as if they had witnessed something horrific, something they could hardly comprehend.
"What... what's going on?"
Am I dreaming?
Some were bewildered, while others, regaining their senses, even performed several hand gestures to try and escape the "illusion" before them.
No wonder they reacted so strongly.
Everything before them was so bizarre and unbelievable!
That was a strike from the Saint Realm! Not from Ancient Emperor, nor Half-Saint, but from a Saint Realm who had been famous for a long time!
Let alone the Thearch Realm First Layer, even the old dean, who is also at the Saint Realm, would find it difficult to withstand this palm strike. Moreover, the old dean is currently defeated and seriously injured. If he were to actually take such a palm strike, he would most likely perish instantly!
But that devastating attack simply vanished on its own... without even getting close to Lin Xuan?
this.
What kind of joke is this?!
How could that be!
Even the Nine Luminaries Ancestor, who unleashed this palm strike, showed utter astonishment in his eyes.
He was fully aware of just how terrifying his attack on himself had been.
But what did he see now?
That palm strike that filled him with confidence, the one he thought would end the battle, not only failed to achieve its goal, but also dissipated?
It disappeared!?
The old dean's eyes widened abruptly, and he clutched his chest, ignoring the pain from his wound. He looked at Lin Xuan and then at Elder Zuo with a shocked expression, his gaze filled with nothing but awe and accusation.
Elder Zuo was also shocked.
When he met the old dean's gaze, although the old dean did not speak, Elder Zuo immediately understood.
The old dean's eyes clearly said, "You old fool, didn't you say Lin Xuan's strength was comparable to Half-Saint? This is Half-Saint? Is this how you fool me, the dean? This is far from being comparable to Half-Saint. He didn't even make a move, yet he withstood a Saint Realm's attack. Is this something a Half-Saint could do?"
Even for him, it would be difficult to achieve this level of accomplishment!
What can Elder Zuo do?
He was overjoyed and on the verge of tears, his face contorted in a grimace. It took him a moment to calm down, but he was still incredibly excited.
He never expected this!
Even when Lin Xuan was besieged by the six Ancient Emperor, he didn't unleash his full strength.
They've already come to that point, and they're still hiding it!
This kid...
That kid!
This kid is perfect; he should have been hidden like this!
As he thought about it, Elder Zuo almost burst out laughing.
His previously depressed and somber mood dissipated immediately, and he even had the mood to communicate telepathically with Elder Qi beside him.
"When I escorted this kid to the Demon-Suppressing City earlier, I could tell he was no ordinary person."
"I knew I hadn't misjudged him."
Elder Qi:...
He couldn't be bothered to pay any attention to Elder Zuo.
If you're talking about being extraordinary, he actually thought Lin Xuan was extraordinary when Lin Xuan first challenged the Sword Stele!
Only the Nine Luminaries Ancestor remained in a daze for a long time. After regaining his senses, he looked at Lin Xuan with extremely complicated eyes.
"You..."
He wanted to say something, but stopped abruptly.
After all, the Nine Luminaries Ancestor was an old monster who had lived for who knows how long. He thought he had seen all kinds of storms, but he never expected that he would be shocked by a young man who was just over Thirty.
With the strength of Thearch Realm First Layer cultivator, he took... no, he should say he casually took the attack of a Saint Realm cultivator, without any sign of strain.
Is this kid even human!?
And that black and white vortex-like domain—is it Sword Domain that transcends Sword Intent!?
At the age of Thirty, he comprehended the Sword Domain; although his realm was only at the Thearch Realm, his true strength was comparable to that of the Saint Realm...
Nine Luminaries Ancestor's brow twitched violently.
Where on earth did this damned monster come from?!