One Against All

One Against All

Qin Wentian seemed to embody the very essence of death itself, sending shivers down the spines of those who crossed his path. In the blink of an eye, over ten Heavenly Dipper Sovereigns had met their demise. These unfortunate souls, given their cultivation bases, would have held prominent positions in any major power.

Having carved a path of relentless slaughter, Qin Wentian's figure stood proudly in the sky, exuding an aura of supremacy, like a demon overlord surveying all beneath him.

"The Constellation Fruits are mine. If anyone dares to challenge me, come forward," Qin Wentian proclaimed boldly as he soared through the air once more. Little Rascal transformed into its golden battle form, with Qin Wentian riding upon it. This awe-inspiring sight left the pursuers momentarily stunned, and they hesitated to immediately give chase.

"WHERE DO YOU THINK YOU'RE GOING?" A voice from behind roared, and one individual pursued Qin Wentian. Suddenly, a brilliant beam of light radiated from the center of Qin Wentian's brow. Instantly, the pursuer's face contorted with horror as he found himself plunged into a nightmare, surrounded by hordes of rampaging demons.

"Puchi!" The scarlet demon halberd skewered through his head. Qin Wentian used Stellar Transposition to reverse his trajectory, executing a deadly strike.

As Qin Wentian withdrew the scarlet demon halberd, no one dared to meet his gaze directly.

His power was overwhelming; not even fifth-level Heavenly Dipper Sovereigns could withstand him. In fact, his victims hadn't even had the chance to unleash their Astral Novas before meeting their end.

"The scarlet demon halberd," Shang Qi muttered in shock, recognizing the weapon that Grandmaster Chi Yezi had forged, now in Qin Wentian's hands.

It was no wonder the scarlet demon halberd had vanished; it had been taken by Qin Wentian.

"To those who dare pursue me, I'll show no mercy," Qin Wentian declared as he continued his flight. This time, no one dared to utter a word in response. Most were intimidated by his dominance and lived in fear of his ruthless actions. Their hearts trembled as they realized that the individuals Qin Wentian had killed earlier were no pushovers. Pursuing him further would only lead to the same fate.

Furthermore, Qin Wentian possessed a multitude of cunning attacks and instant movement techniques, preventing them from mounting a collective assault. If they could have, they would have already joined forces to eliminate him. Yet, now they were left in dumbstruck awe of Qin Wentian's terrifying strength.

Nonetheless, the crowd wasn't ready to give up so easily, especially the chosen representatives from the major powers. Feng Yunhe moved with the grace of a roc in the wind and swiftly appeared in the airspace above Qin Wentian.

"After such a mad dash for survival and that grand display of dominance, his astral energy should be nearly depleted," Xie Yu commented coldly as he pursued them as well. His observation triggered recognition among the onlookers. Indeed, it was a reasonable assumption. The extended battle and the deployment of powerful attacks would consume an astonishing amount of astral energy. Qin Wentian, despite projecting the aura of a fourth-level Heavenly Dipper Sovereign, had achieved it by igniting his bloodline power, which ultimately consumed his energy.

Qin Wentian couldn't sustain this state for long; his earlier display of dominance was likely a bluff to frighten them off.

Shang Qi, Jian Jingtian, Jin Yan, and Yin Ting all followed in pursuit. Their actions stirred the hesitant crowd, who trailed behind the six chosen at a safe distance. They dared not approach too closely; the strength of the six chosen was unquestionable, and the shockwaves from their battle with Qin Wentian might inadvertently involve bystanders.

Qin Wentian and Little Rascal continued to advance, and as he sensed the relentless pursuit of Feng Yunhe and the others, a foreboding glint of determination flickered in Qin Wentian's eyes. These individuals seemed oblivious to their own peril; they would likely not relent until they had killed him and seized his Constellation Fruits.

Qin Wentian slowed down and came to a halt. Soon, the six chosen surrounded him, unleashing their Astral Novas and the power of their Mandates, pressing down on Qin Wentian with immense force.

"Bzzz!" The third eye at the center of Qin Wentian's brow flickered, and the Mandate of Dreams surged toward the six chosen. His Great Dream Astral Nova materialized, enveloping the entire space in dreamlike illusions. Within moments, everyone's minds felt heavy as they witnessed visions from a dreamscape.

"Mandate of Dreams," the chosen muttered through gritted teeth, striving to maintain their focus and resist the dreamlike influence.

"No matter how powerful you are, today will be your downfall," Jian Jingtian declared, his countenance sharp as a sword. Radiating an intense sword-might, his Astral Novas floated in front of him. He waved his hands, and the piercing sound of swords resonated through the skies as a beam of sword light shot toward Qin Wentian. It was a probing attack, not exceptionally potent, and Qin Wentian responded by dissipating it with a swing of his halberd.

However, Jian Jingtian persisted with his relentless assault. In mere moments, the sword qi he emitted coalesced into a surging river of swords, its currents carrying overwhelming power as it hurtled toward Qin Wentian. With each step Jian Jingtian took, the force of the torrent grew even more formidable. His sword intent continued to condense, producing thunderous sounds that reverberated throughout the skies. This was one of his ultimate techniques, the Heaven Shocking Swordplay. When executed, it could stir the very mountains and rivers with its force.

The scarlet demon halberd in Qin Wentian's grasp twirled gracefully in intricate arcs, acting as a bulwark against the deluge of blades. It was essential to remember that this halberd was a low-tier fifth-ranked divine weapon forged by Grandmaster Chi Yezi before his passing. What set this fifth-ranked divine weapon apart was its unique quality—it didn't directly enhance the user's attack. Instead, it was further empowered by the lingering soul of Chi Yezi, which had transformed into a nightmarish will. This will could generate illusions of the mind using the Mandate of Dreams. Although Qin Wentian had not fully mastered the weapon, he could still use it to ensnare others in dreamscapes when amplifying his Mandate of Dreams. While it didn't provide a substantial boost to his attack strength, it was far more potent than an ordinary fifth-ranked divine weapon.

Qin Wentian's figure flickered as the halberd in his hands vigorously met the oncoming sword river. A formidable energy surged within him as his sword intent radiated outward, causing the river of swords to roil wildly in response.

Yin Ting floated in the air, his body enveloped in countless arcs of lightning, resembling a deity of thunder.

His outstretched hand drew in a multitude of electricity, coalescing into a thunderbolt that cleaved through the heavens as he directed his palms downward, aiming at Qin Wentian.

Jin Yan unleashed a compressed golden flame lotus of maximum intensity. Shang Qi and Feng Yunhe unleashed their formidable attacks, while Xie Yu, as was his custom, held back, only firing his arrows once the others had launched their assaults. Nine arrows were released in rapid succession, forming a string of pearls that sealed all of Qin Wentian's potential escape routes.

Though Qin Wentian's Stellar Transposition was formidable, it was not genuine teleportation. He couldn't manipulate space itself; rather, he moved at an incredible speed. Once his avenues of retreat were blocked, his swiftness would be of no avail unless he halted and confronted the oncoming attacks head-on.

"The chosen ones' attacks are truly extraordinary. Even if Qin Wentian had wings now, he wouldn't be able to escape," the spectators silently mused.

Nevertheless, Qin Wentian's King Sword Astral Nova slashed out at the sword river. Vast waves of sword energy converged, infusing his halberd in a desperate attempt to defend against the relentless deluge. Simultaneously, Qin Wentian's Heavenly Hammer Astral Nova descended from the heavens, shattering Xie Yu's arrows as he initiated Stellar Transposition, propelling himself toward Xie Yu.

"BANG..." The devastating attacks of the chosen wreaked havoc on Qin Wentian's surroundings.

Deep crevices tore through the ground, and the incoming arrows fired by Xie Yu disintegrated due to the shockwaves from the Heavenly Hammer Astral Nova. Nevertheless, Qin Wentian persevered through the onslaught, materializing right in front of Xie Yu.

Visible lacerations marred his back, and his once-neat hair now danced wildly in the wind. Despite executing Stellar Transposition earlier, he had still been struck by some of the attacks.

"His Astral Novas are incredibly potent," gasped the spectators. Qin Wentian's first three Astral Souls had all been condensed from the fifth Heavenly Layer. Moreover, his Astral Novas were formed using Divine Energy, making them far more formidable than those of ordinary cultivators. For most, their first three astral souls were predominantly from the second to fourth Heavenly Layer. There was no comparison.

Xie Yu calmly faced the enormous Heavenly Hammer hurtling toward him. He swiftly punched out with all nine of his arms, generating a golden energy shield to intercept the attack.

"BOOOM!" Qin Wentian's Heavenly Hammer recoiled from the collision. However, simultaneously, his third eye radiated as the potent will of his Mandate of Dreams surged toward Xie Yu. Tremors coursed through Xie Yu's body as he shook his head frantically in a bid to maintain his clarity. But it was futile. Countless demons and fiends rushed at him, each exuding immense power.

"Bzzz!" Qin Wentian's scarlet demon halberd descended, amplifying the influence of his dream will.

Xie Yu howled in madness as his Astral Novas burst forth from the void. Fist-shaped Astral Nova shadows blanketed the sky, and the shockwaves from his attack reverberated through the earth, shattering the illusions.

"SCRAM!" Xie Yu roared, only to be met with a surge of astral light flooding the area as Qin Wentian's figure vanished once more. Xie Yu's expression contorted drastically. However, his battle-honed instincts kicked in swiftly, and all nine of his arms surged toward his back.

Simultaneously, the other experts unleashed their second wave of attacks. Feng Yunhe moved with incredible speed, his golden talons descending to tear off Qin Wentian's head.

"DIE!" Qin Wentian's focus remained on Xie Yu. A towering wave of dream-like willpower inundated Xie Yu's consciousness, causing him to waver. He could only rely on his primal instincts as he exerted all his strength to deflect the halberd, preventing it from landing a fatal blow.

"As expected of someone who has mastered the Mandate of Great Earth and Mandate of Gold, his defense is truly formidable," Qin Wentian quietly marveled. He swiftly retracted his halberd and adjusted its angle, slashing upwards towards Feng Yunhe in one fluid motion. The clash of their attacks sent tremors through both of them. In that very moment, Shang Qi's blood-red palm imprint surged forward, enveloping Qin Wentian in a relentless barrage.

"LITTLE RASCAL!" Qin Wentian cried out. Little Rascal, who had been observing from the sidelines, leaped onto Qin Wentian's body instantly. Simultaneously, Qin Wentian's four Astral Novas formed a protective shield around him.

With a flick of his robes, he produced an ancient scroll exuding spatial energy.

"DAMN IT, STOP HIM!" The chosen ones seethed with anger. That was a spatial transference scroll!

Jian Jingtian lunged forward with his sword-shaped Astral Nova, slashing directly at Qin Wentian. However, the scarlet demon halberd retaliated in defense, the impact causing Jian Jingtian's internal organs to vibrate violently as he spat out blood.

Meanwhile, the attacks from the others rained down like a deluge, but none of them managed to breach Qin Wentian's protective Astral Novas. Soon after, the spatial energy fluctuations intensified, and with a blinding flash, Qin Wentian completely vanished from his spot!

"RUMBLE!" The ground beneath Qin Wentian had shattered entirely due to the powerful spatial disturbances. The six Heaven's Chosen from various major powers stood there dumbfounded, gazing vacantly at the empty space before them.

Qin Wentian had vanished. Right in front of their eyes, he had escaped, taking with him a total of seven Constellation Fruits!