C16 Secret Skill

His chest heaved with intense emotion, the frustration within reaching a boiling point. Anger blazed inside him, fogging his mind with a dizziness that threatened to explode at any second.

Sunn Ling, a figure of half-emperor stature, was being scorned by someone merely at the late stage of the Heavenly Phenomenon Realm. How could he possibly stomach such an insult?

How had Lo Tianqi managed to ascend to the half-emperor realm so swiftly, his power becoming so formidable? They struggled to come to terms with this reality, never having imagined Lo Tianqi could achieve such feats.

To think he could amplify his cultivation more than tenfold in such a brief span! The fact was simply too much for them to accept.

"Hehe, Lo Tianqi, you're quite fortunate to have mastered the top Heaven Grade Secret Skill. But I'll have you know, the Sunn Family's Heaven Grade Secret Skill is no less remarkable. You won't stand a chance against me!"

With a mocking sneer, Sunn Ling was enveloped in a surge of black light. A black tortoise shell materialized, radiating a soft black glow, while arcane runes danced across its surface.

A fearsome energy emanated from the shell, making the very fabric of space quiver. Cracks snaked across the shell, spreading outward as an immense presence filled the air, sending shivers down the spines of all who felt it.

"A top Heaven Grade Secret Skill?"

"Could this really be a top Heaven Grade Secret Skill?"

"We haven't managed to cultivate such a skill in our generation, yet they've succeeded!"

"Lo Tianqi, just how many top-tier Heaven Grade Secret Skills have you acquired? To have mastered them all... He's nothing short of a prodigy, an anomaly!"

"Truly deserving of his third-place ranking on the Heaven List, he's lived up to his reputation by cultivating even the most elite Heaven Grade Secret Skills!"

Witnessing Sunn Ling deploy such a skill, the crowd was filled with shock, envy, and admiration.

"Rumble! Rumble! Rumble!" Sunn Ling's hands moved with purpose, channeling a ceaseless flow of Spiritual Force into the Purple Gold Gourd he wielded.

The gourd's power of confinement intensified, sealing off the expanse of the void and warping the space within.

Lo Tianqi's gaze was icy as he observed the space locked down by his own use of the top-tier Heaven Grade Secret Skill, his eyes glinting with a chilling frostiness.

"This is a Heaven Grade Secret Skill!"

"Hmph, what does it matter if it's a Heaven Grade Secret Skill? I've still broken through it!"

In an instant, Lo Tianqi's aura surged dramatically. His presence became incredibly fierce as he launched a punch at the Purple Gold Gourd. With a thunderous crash, the Purple Gold Gourd was smashed to smithereens by Lo Tianqi.

Sunn Ling was hurled hundreds of meters away, coughing up blood, his complexion ghostly pale, his eyes wide with shock and terror.

He hadn't anticipated Lo Tianqi's combat power to be so formidable. The top-tier Heaven Grade Secret Skill he had deployed was a treasure capable of contending with an early-stage demi-emperor.

Yet, to his disbelief, it couldn't withstand even a single blow from Lo Tianqi and was obliterated by his strike.

"Sunn Ling, are you alright? Don't worry, we're here for you and we'll definitely help you!"

Upon witnessing Sunn Ling being blasted away by Lo Tianqi's punch, the crowd was filled with concern and rushed over to him.

"Get out of my way!"

"If you refuse to surrender, then I have no choice but to personally end this!"

Sunn Ling glared at Lo Tianqi, his eyes seething with a ferocious and murderous energy.

Lo Tianqi let out a cold laugh. "Really? You think you can make me surrender?"

No sooner had he spoken than Lo Tianqi made his move again. His speed was astonishing; in the blink of an eye, he was right in front of Sunn Ling.

"You're seeking your own demise!" Seeing Lo Tianqi attack once more, Sunn Ling's expression darkened. He refused to believe that he couldn't take down a mere youngster.

Sunn Ling thrust his palm forward, unleashing a black light that transformed into a massive black handprint, emanating an endless aura of destruction as it reached for Lo Tianqi.

With a resounding "Boom!" Lo Tianqi struck back, his fist colliding with the black handprint. The impact generated a deafening noise, and a fearsome power erupted, causing the very fabric of space to quiver.

It was as if two worlds within the space had clashed, sending waves of spatial ripples expanding in every direction.

Space itself fractured, scattering fragments in all directions, and the onlookers' faces turned to expressions of sheer horror as they were helplessly flung through the air.

Sunn Ling was sent reeling back thousands of feet, a trickle of blood escaping from the corner of his mouth. His clothes were shredded, revealing a layer of hard armor that enveloped his entire body for protection.

A crazed light flickered in his eyes as he sneered, "Kid, no matter how high your talent or how monstrous your abilities, you remain nothing more than an ant. Do you really think a mere Heaven Rank Secret Skill can topple me?"

"Keep dreaming! Our Sunn Family is never in short supply of Heaven Rank Secret Skills. And I assure you, we possess more than just this one. Your downfall is inevitable!"

"Really? Well then, I wouldn't mind seizing your corpse to craft a puppet, and then have it serve as my underling!" retorted Lo Tianqi with an icy tone.

Sunn Ling's expression darkened instantly, his eyes seething with rage and resentment. "Lo Tianqi, you dare to contemplate refining my physical body!?"

"Hmph, and why not? Do you believe that being a demi-emperor places you above the Luo Family and everyone else? You're delusional. My body is the Sunn Family's most treasured relic, a pinnacle Heaven Grade Secret Skill. I'd rather die than surrender it to you!"

Sunn Ling's sneer was laden with scorn, his face radiating an air of unshakable confidence.

"Indeed, you would never relinquish a pinnacle Heaven Grade Secret Skill."

"Rest assured, Junior Sunn Ling, your body will be mine. We will find a way to transform it into the perfect puppet for our use!"

Lo Tianqi's formidable prowess had left them all astounded. They were aware of his strength, yet they had not anticipated the terrifying extent of his capabilities. He was able to contend with their Senior Sunn Ling, a feat that far exceeded their wildest imaginations. They recognized Lo Tianqi as an immensely formidable adversary, which is why they were desperate to eliminate him and claim the Heaven Rank Secret Skill for themselves.

With a swift motion, Sunn Ling vanished from his spot, reappearing instantly before one of his underlings. He reached out with his palm, striking viciously towards the underling's head in a fierce grasp.

The underling's eyes flickered with fear as Sunn Ling lunged at him. Reacting with incredible speed, he channeled his internal Spiritual Force, summoning a massive phantom of a Black Dragon that surged forward to clash with Sunn Ling.