Chapter 474 (1)
Within the Sacred City, Meng Dian could feel the countless gazes locked onto him from all directions.
At first, the pressure weighed heavily upon him.
However, as his cultivation method circulated and the mysterious treasure within his body pulsed with waves of power, a faint wisp of black mist flickered in his eyes.
A surge of aggression suddenly rose in his heart.
His body trembled, and his aura exploded once more—this time, even more violent than before.
"First Holy Lord, what a clever scheme! What a deep calculation!
You speak of placing the world above all else, but in the end, isn't your so-called decree merely a means to shackle cultivators under your Sacred Mountain's rule?
For over a thousand years, you have held the world in your grasp.
Under your oppressive might, all Precelestial Realm cultivators have been bound, their minds deprived of true freedom.
Now, after such difficulty, the world has finally changed, and spiritual energy is reviving.It is the perfect time for us cultivators to forge ahead and break through our limits!
Yet you three old fossils still wish to restrain us?
If my Guiyuan Sect were to yield to your demands, wouldn't that make us accomplices to your tyranny?
Today, my Guiyuan Sect shall stand for the righteous path and sever your grip over the world!
If the Sacred Mountain refuses to step aside, then surrender the title of the Righteous Path’s leader to us!"
Meng Dian’s aura surged violently as he fixed his cold gaze upon the three Holy Lords.
The next instant, a streak of gray light coalesced in his palm and shot toward the three of them!
“What?!”
The crowd gasped in shock.
No one had expected Meng Dian to suddenly launch an attack.
And judging by the power of the gray light, this was no mere probing strike—it was a lethal move!
"Hm?"
Even the three Holy Lords were momentarily taken aback.
They clearly hadn’t anticipated that Meng Dian, who had just been cornered, would choose to fight so abruptly.
However, despite the suddenness of his attack, the three of them did not falter in their reactions.
Almost the instant the gray light was released, the First Holy Lord swiftly formed a hand seal, conjuring a barrier of earthen yellow light before the three of them.
Just as the yellow light barrier manifested, the gray light crashed against it.
In an instant, the yellow barrier trembled violently, cracks forming across its surface.
It was actually on the verge of being shattered!
Seeing this, the Third Holy Lord’s gaze sharpened. With a flick of his waist, his longsword unsheathed, unleashing a dazzling sword light that cleaved toward the gray light.
Boom!
Sword light and gray light collided, releasing a terrifying burst of energy that sent shockwaves tearing through the air. A fierce whirlwind erupted atop the stone platform.
Fortunately, a mysterious formation protected the massive stone platform.
Otherwise, just this single clash would have caused the platform to shatter into rubble.
This sight left the audience even more astounded.
Even the Golden Core Realm cultivators present narrowed their eyes.
Meng Dian's attack actually forced two Holy Lords to act together to withstand it.
Was it because his technique was truly this formidable, or had the Holy Lords’ avatars weakened too much?
"Meng Dian, does this mean you no longer intend to discuss matters?"
The Third Holy Lord’s gaze grew icy.
“Hahaha! Discuss? Power is the only true principle!
You three old monsters have ruled this world long enough—it’s time for you to step down!
If you refuse, I’ll destroy your pathetic avatars and see if you still dare to leave the Sacred Mountain!”
Seeing that just a casual attack of his had nearly overwhelmed two Holy Lords, Meng Dian’s confidence soared.
His expression turned even more brazen.
"Destroy our avatars? If you have the ability, go ahead and try!"
The Third Holy Lord was never one to tolerate provocation. At Meng Dian’s words, his sword intent turned even sharper, causing a bone-chilling aura to fill the surroundings.
“Hmph! You refuse to drink the wine of honor and instead insist on swallowing the wine of punishment! Your era has ended—die for me!”
Meng Dian sneered at their obstinance, no longer bothering with words.
A new surge of gray light condensed in his palm and shot forward once more.
This time, however, the gray light was several times thicker than before, and its power had multiplied.
Wherever it passed, even the air turned gray, forming an eerie, visible trail.
“Good timing!”
The Third Holy Lord did not retreat. Instead, he channeled his sword intent entirely into his treasured sword.
A radiant sword light burst forth from his blade, slicing through the air to meet the incoming gray light.
The chilling energy from his sword was unmistakable, proving this strike was no ordinary attack.
But the next moment, the Third Holy Lord’s expression changed dramatically.
“How is this possible?!”
His sword light clashed against the gray light.
However, unlike before, this time, instead of splitting the gray light apart, his sword light was devoured by it.
The gray light dissolved and consumed his attack with alarming speed.
Then, having absorbed the sword light’s energy, the gray light grew even larger and continued its relentless advance toward the Third Holy Lord.
Just as it was about to reach him, a yellow light barrier suddenly appeared, enveloping his body.
At the same time, a streak of green light shot forth to intercept the gray light.
It was the First and Second Holy Lords, reacting in time to save him.
Sizzle!
As the green light met the gray light, it was as if cold water had been poured into a pot of boiling oil—instantly causing a violent reaction.
Just like the Third Holy Lord’s sword light, the green light was swiftly devoured.
However, unlike before, the gray light did not expand further. Instead, it shrank by nearly half.
In the end, when it struck the yellow barrier, cracks appeared, but it failed to penetrate completely.
Despite this, the scene before them left every expert present utterly stunned.
Even the Golden Core Realm cultivators among them sucked in sharp breaths, eyes filled with disbelief.
They had all seen it clearly.
The Third Holy Lord’s previous sword strike had already possessed the power of a true Golden Core Realm cultivator.
Even though the Holy Lords had not arrived in their true forms, that attack was still equivalent to a full-strength blow from a Golden Core cultivator.
Furthermore, the spells cast by the First and Second Holy Lords were also extraordinary, each demonstrating formidable Golden Core-level power.
Yet, despite three Holy Lords attacking together, they had only barely managed to block Meng Dian’s attack.
This outcome was beyond all expectations.
Even the Golden Core experts could not help but shudder.
That gray light—what exactly was it to possess such terrifying power?!
And when had Meng Dian cultivated such an astonishing divine ability?
“Elder Meng is mighty!!”