Chapter 2470: Destructive Strike
Lin Feng's perfect strike sealed the outcome of this agreed battle. However, the atmosphere in this void did not relax because of it; on the contrary, it grew even more tense.
The silence of the Six Divine Temple Alliance hung like countless enormous mountains across the sky, pressing down on everyone's hearts. Many people's gazes were fixed on the Fate Temple side, their expressions both tense and carrying a hint of anticipation. Would the Six Divine Temple Alliance retreat just because of this defeat?
"This agreed battle is now concluded."
A voice that seemed somewhat out of place rang out at this moment, breaking the silence. The speaker was naturally the referee of this battle, the Divine Artificer.
The Divine Artificer smiled at the crowd and said, "Today's battle has been decided. The Fate Temple side, in five matches, has three wins and two losses, making them the victors of this agreed battle."
This seemed like a redundant statement. Everyone already knew that the victor of this battle was the Fate Temple, but the Divine Artificer still spoke. This seemed to indicate something. Since he was the arbiter of this battle, he needed to take responsibility for this agreed-upon conflict.
"I never expected that in just two short years, Lin Feng's strength would break through again to reach his current level. We accept this defeat with conviction. Therefore, today, we will not pursue the matter of Lin Feng any further."
At this moment, the Hall Master of the Void Divine Temple spoke. Instantly, everyone's pupils contracted. What was coming had finally arrived. Now, the Void Divine Temple was about to make their stance clear.
"However," the Void Divine Temple Hall Master continued, "the grievances between my Void Divine Temple and the Fate Temple over all these years should also be settled today." They had lost, so they were not in a position of righteousness. To reduce pressure and checks from various other forces, they would temporarily give up on dealing with Lin Feng. However, with the Six Divine Temples gathered in the City of Fate, how could they be willing to return empty-handed after just a single defeat?
"And my Flame Temple as well. The Fate Temple has been expanding aggressively lately, wiping out many of my Flame Temple's experts. Since everyone is gathered here today, let's settle this matter as well." The Hall Master of the Flame Temple said indifferently. The Six Divine Temple Alliance all expressed their stance one by one, clearly indicating they did not intend to let things end here.
"It seems this agreed battle was nothing but a joke from the start. If you want to deal with my Fate Temple, why not just attack directly? Or do you think that everyone present here has so much free time that they need to play along with you?" The Hall Master of the Fate Temple said calmly, dragging all the various forces into the matter.
"This agreed battle was mainly aimed at Lin Feng. Since you won, we have said we will give up on dealing with Lin Feng. The grievances with the Fate Temple will be settled separately." The Void Hall Master looked at the crowd and said, "If we have disturbed any of you today, our apologies. If you are willing to stay and watch us settle this grievance, then please remain. If not, we will not see you out."
The Void Hall Master directly saw the guests off, telling them not to interfere in the matters between them and the Fate Temple.
"Having lost, yet still pressing so aggressively, you several Divine Temples have truly opened my eyes." At this moment, a voice rang out, causing many hearts to tighten. Who was so bold as to speak so bluntly? The crowd's gazes turned to the source of the voice, and their expressions froze slightly. The speaker was none other than one of the giants of the Tai Yao Realm, the Dragon Lord of the Dragon Clan.
"You flatter me, Dragon Lord." The Void Divine Temple Hall Master said indifferently. As his words fell, suddenly, a terrifying aura abruptly enveloped the entire sky and earth, causing the pupils of all the Fate Temple experts to contract.
"Not good!" The Fate Temple Hall Master's heart trembled. His gaze turned, and he saw a golden radiance in the sky that seemed to directly tear through the heavens and earth. The golden light instantly pierced people's eyes, making them unable to open them.
"At the location of the Fate Temple." The crowd raised their heads and saw above the temple suspended in the air, that dazzling golden light seemed to break through the sky and appear, descending directly toward the temple. At this moment, all the experts of the Fate Temple turned pale.
"Executioner's Sword!" The crowd's hearts pounded. The golden light fell upon the Fate Temple, yet it seemed to make no sound, only a wave of destructive fluctuation. Then, the golden light blinded people's eyes, and many experts closed their eyes, unable to open them.
"The Fate Temple is finished." Many people's hearts sank. This was the 'gift' that the Six Divine Temples had prepared for the Fate Temple. Regardless of whether this battle was won or lost, this gift would be delivered to the Fate Temple.
"Hall Master!" Many experts of the Fate Temple let out a roar of anguish. In the Fate Temple were their family members, their brothers and comrades. That single strike had killed who knew how many.
"Blazing Gold Divine Temple." The crowd's eyes were bloodshot. The Executioner's Sword was the supreme treasure of the Blazing Gold Divine Temple, just like the Heaven Sealing Chart.
"Temple Alliance, you have gone too far." The Divine Artificer's expression was cold, his voice carrying a hint of chill. With one strike, they had destroyed the future of the Fate Temple. Although many important figures of the Fate Temple were here watching the battle, there were still many talented younger disciples within the temple.
Of course, this was also a form of deterrence (zhen she), to intimidate the other Divine Temples. Whoever dared to interfere might also receive such an attack from the Executioner's Sword.
"Blazing Gold Divine Temple." Lin Feng took a deep breath, his expression extremely ugly. His body trembled slightly. If Meng Qing was also there... Lin Feng dared not imagine the consequences. But even if Meng Qing had survived by some miracle, how many of the other family members in the temple could survive such an attack?
"Don't move." The Fate Temple Hall Master saw many people wanting to rush over and coldly spat out a command. His eyes even closed slightly, and then he said in a low voice, "From now on, the mission of my Fate Temple is to destroy the Six Divine Temple Alliance. Everyone, every one of them, must be destroyed."
"Hall Master." Lin Feng came to the side of the Fate Temple Hall Master, his eyes bloodshot, his body trembling.
"Lin Feng, this calamity is within fate's calculations. However, the Fate Temple will not be destroyed. It will be eternal, as long as you live well." The Fate Temple Hall Master opened his eyes and smiled at Lin Feng. How much pain was hidden in that smile, only he himself knew.
"I will definitely live well and annihilate the Temple Alliance." Lin Feng's voice trembled.
"As long as my Fate Temple still exists, what does it matter if the temple itself is damaged? Everything will be reclaimed." The Fate Hall Master patted Lin Feng on the shoulder, still smiling. "Since fate has bestowed a taboo upon my temple, it must also pay the price of tribulation. This is destiny. Also, the fact that the Blazing Gold Divine Temple launched such an attack means that the alliance of the Six Divine Temples is already a deep-level alliance, a unified body. When you deal with them in the future, you must be careful. Never enter their temples."
"En." Lin Feng nodded heavily. He knew that since the Six Divine Temple Alliance dared to launch such an attack, they were already prepared. These two years were their preparation time. Now, their goal was first to erase the Fate Temple from existence and at the same time, destroy Lin Feng.
Even the other Divine Temples had not anticipated such a turn of events. It was completely unexpected. At this moment, everyone was calculating in their hearts. Now that the Six Divine Temples had formed an alliance, should they also form an alliance? Otherwise, after the Fate Temple, which Divine Temple would be next?
"Too much." The Hall Master of the Earth Divine Temple, after a moment of silence, spat out a cold voice. Finally, he could not hold back and spoke his mind.
"This is merely a punishment for the Fate Temple. Since we lost this battle, we will abide by the agreement and withdraw." The Void Hall Master smiled. Then, the Hall Masters of the Six Divine Temples all stood up at the same time, their bodies rising into the air. Their sharp gazes swept over the Fate Temple Hall Master, filled with provocative intent.
"Let's go!" One figure after another rose into the air. The Six Divine Temples withdrew, a cold smile curling at the corners of their mouths. They wanted to see how long the other forces would protect the Fate Temple.
After they left, the Fate Temple Hall Master's expression remained calm. He looked at the Hall Masters of the other Divine Temples and the great experts and said, "I would like to invite you all to stay for a discussion. I wonder if you are willing."
"I will stay." The Earth Divine Temple Hall Master said.
"I will also stay." The Hall Master of the Heavenly Sound Divine Temple also expressed his stance, causing the hearts of the crowd to tremble. This attack might also be a turning point for the Fate Temple. Perhaps the Fate Temple could also form an alliance.
"And us." In the void, figures descended from the sky. They were the experts of the Ancient Realm Clan. The leader was an old figure. Seeing him, Lin Feng's pupils contracted slightly.
"My Ancient Realm Clan is willing to form an alliance with the Fate Temple, with the goal of destroying the Flame Temple." The old man's voice was vigorous and powerful. The experts in the void were all at the Saint Realm. Clearly, they had deliberately shown their strength to let everyone see their stance.
"Welcome, everyone." The Fate Temple Hall Master said. The old man smiled and replied, "From now on, we will temporarily reside in the Fate Temple."
"No problem." The Fate Hall Master nodded slightly.