HPDBC Chapter 273: All
Chapter 273: All
Chapter 273: All
Cang Shengjie's expression was as stern as ever. "Li Pin!"
The other Martial Saints from Great Shang shared the same sentiments. Some had cold, sharp gazes; others were eager to fight. A few glanced at Cang Shengjie, awaiting his orders.
As for those who felt fear... there were some, but only a few.
After all, they were individuals who had attained the level of Martial Saint.
Each one who had made it to the King of the Century Competition was an existence at the pinnacle of Martial Saints, only a step away from breaking through the barrier of life and death.
Although the sight of Li Pin ascending the island had brought them great shock, to say that this alone could scare them off would be to greatly underestimate the Martial Will they had forged step by step to this point.
It took Cang Shengjie a while to steady himself. "I refuse to believe a Martial Saint could reach such a level! Either he took some drug or used some injection! Or maybe he has astral equipment or high-tech tools we can't comprehend!
"We are all Martial Saints! Who would admit they are weaker? Who would concede they don't even have the courage to face him? To admit they're not even worthy of dying at his hand!?"
He took a deep breath, his eyes filled with steely resolve. "I don't care what secrets Li Pin is hiding or what treasures he possesses! Here and now, on this battlefield of the King of the Century, the ultimate victor can only be Great Shang. No one can stand in our way!
"Anyone who dares to obstruct Great Shang from claiming final victory and supreme glory—even a god—I would slay them for all to see!"
He waved his hand sharply. "Go! Let's meet this arrogant fool who dares call himself the King of the Century ahead of time!"
Meanwhile, the Supreme Martial Saints from factions like Solar Radiance, the Royal Empire, and Star Alliance regained their composure.
"King of the Century! Quite the King of the Century! No wonder you enjoy such high praise!"
Tai Long from Star Alliance gazed at the figure standing atop the cliff and strode forward. "I admit you have the strength to deserve such glory! But life-and-death combat requires more than just raw power! The true winner of this battle will be the one who survives to the end! And that person will be me!"
Ao Haichuan who had joined the Solar Radiance United Empire was equally stirred.
He roared, "No matter how strong you are, there's always someone stronger! Our Great Moon claims to be the land of ten thousand saints, but it's too impoverished, plagued by constant war and cut off from communication, making it almost disconnected from the world. Our Martial Saints' vision can't compare to the top-tier nations like the Six Extremities!"
His eyes burned with fervor and devotion. "Today, let me, as a pilgrim, pay homage to this powerhouse representing the pinnacle of the world. I want to see just how strong Li Pin is! And more importantly... how many of my strikes he can withstand!"
As for Meng Xueya from the Royal Empire, he remained calm. He came from a poor village, or more accurately, a tribe. Through martial arts, he had emerged, receiving the favor of a great figure who took him in and nurtured him.
And today... would be the day when all his efforts over the years would be put to use.
"If I win, I can repay the Crown Prince's kindness. I can lift my village out of poverty... let my mother, father, uncles, aunts, brothers, and sisters all live happy lives...."
For the Crown Prince's grace and his village's happiness... I have no choice but to win! No... I must win!
Compared to the other factions' determination, the Tianyuan Federation side was more hesitant. Ye Chengyuan, White Emperor, and Wan Yuexin all focused their gazes on Wang Liancheng.
At first, many were surprised by Wang Liancheng's sudden reappearance, especially since rumors had spread that he was gravely injured and couldn’t participate in the King of the Century Competition.
However, as Martial Saints with extraordinary intellect, it didn't take long for them to realize that they had unknowingly served as covers for Wang Liancheng.
Ye Chengyuan and the others felt a twinge of resentment in regard to this. But they remained calm. They understood that such feelings were pointless.
They wanted to vent that frustration, and they wanted to prove their worth. There was only one way to do that—to perform better on the King of the Century grand battle and outshine Wang Liancheng!
That was, let their actions speak for themselves.
Besides...they understood that if anyone should feel resentful, it would be... Li Pin.
Among them, Great Shang's Cang Shengjie glanced at the Tianyuan group standing idle nearby, a sneer curling at the corner of his lips. However, he said nothing.
He thought, Let us deal with Li Pin comes first, this way we’d be eliminating our biggest uncertainty.
Over three hundred Top-Tier Martial Saints stood like a dark cloud under the oppressive sky, the air filled with a chilling killing intent that was hard to describe amidst the downpour.
However, before any of them could speak, they heard Li Pin’s voice.
"Twelve o'clock sharp. Time's up," said Li Pin, turning around.
His gaze swept past Ao Haichuan, Cang Shengjie, Ten-Thousand Slaughter, Tai Long, Meng Xueya, Xi Mi, and the others nearby as he spoke. It lingered momentarily before moving over the three hundred-plus Martial Saints standing in groups a hundred meters away.
His eyes didn't even pause on Wang Liancheng and the dozens of Martial Saints from Tianyuan Federation a few kilometers off.
His eyes seemed to pierce through the void, through the stormy clouds and thunder, reaching the satellites orbiting in space.
Through the satellites... he looked upon the world.
"I, Li Pin, will be the King of the Century," His voice rippled through the wind and rain. "I know some of you may disagree."
The words weren't loud, but they were enough to resonate in everyone's mind.
"Those who do, try... to step in front of me."
Li Pin lowered his gaze. It landed on the over three hundred Martial Saints below. "If you can reach me unharmed and draw your sword, believe me, that will be the most glorious moment of your life."
He slowly removed his rain-soaked robes, revealing his chiseled muscles that faintly crackled with sparks of electricity.
"Because at that moment, the world will praise your courage; for you had dared to stand before a Martial God and draw your sword!"
The three hundred-plus Martial Saints fell silent.
Only the sound of rain hitting the ground remained on the cliffside.
A wave of unprecedented oppressive tension and murderous intent, filled with the cold, lethal aura of each Martial Saint, surged through the storm, rolling toward the lone figure atop the cliff.
Finally, after a long time, people reacted.
Tai Long of the Star Alliance was the first to step forward among his group.
"What arrogance!" He twirled a dagger in one hand and gripped a curved blade in the other. "What kind of courage makes you bold enough to say such things!?"
In perfect sync, one Supreme Martial Saint stepped forward from each faction: the Great Shang, Solar Radiance, the Royal Empire, and the East Sea's Thirty-Six Countries.
"I take it that you're... challenging all of us?" sneered Fangs of the Solar Radiance.
"Smart. You're right," Li Pin nodded slightly. "So..."
Rumble, rumble!
Thunder boomed!
Brilliant lightning lit up the sky, like a blazing silver dragon with claws bared, illuminating Li Pin's towering figure and serene expression for all to see.
"All of you... come at me together!"