Chapter 279: Chapter 279: Slaying the 2nd Prince

The leader of the Celestial Eagle Valley disciples was named Huang Tao, and he was quite a standout even among the Direct Disciples. From his perspective, helping Lin Yun block the Crown Prince and Third Prince was a trivial matter. Besides, he was also eager to see just how formidable Lin Yun’s combat power truly was.

As for the Yanhuang Royal Family, even if the Crown Prince had ten times the courage, he wouldn’t dare to challenge Celestial Eagle Valley. Huang Tao wasn’t worried in the slightest.

With the Crown Prince and Third Prince intercepted, the Second Prince had already arrived before Lin Yun. With a flash from his Space Ring, a Giant Axe appeared in his hand.

"Lin Yun, die!" With a furious roar, the Second Prince’s Giant Axe swung down abruptly. It was a heavy, powerful blow, carrying enough force to seemingly cleave Lin Yun in two.

Facing the Second Prince’s attack, Lin Yun chose not to dodge. With the Demon Bone Heaven-Dominating Spear in hand, he instantly unleashed Thunderfire Bombardment. Transforming into flame and lightning, Lin Yun met the challenge head-on, charging toward the Second Prince’s Giant Axe.

The two collided in mid-air. As a Primordial Ocean Realm expert, the Second Prince was capable of flying. However, the violent collision still forced him back a dozen or so steps.

As for Lin Yun, he was slammed back down to the ground by the force, leaving two deep footprints where he landed.

"What? They fought to a draw in a single blow?" Seeing this result, many of the surrounding geniuses cried out in astonishment.

What was the Second Prince’s cultivation? The First Layer of Primordial Ocean Realm. And Lin Yun’s? Qi Sea Realm Eighth Layer. There was a whole Great Realm between them, yet in a head-on clash, Lin Yun had actually managed to fight the Second Prince to a standstill.

Moreover, the Second Prince was no ordinary Primordial Ocean Realm expert. Everyone who could participate in the Green Talent List was a genius. ’To be able to cross a Great Realm and fight a genius on even terms... could it be that Lin Yun possesses Demon Level combat power?’

"Just as I thought. His combat power is comparable to a Demon Fiend, but he still needs some time to grow." Looking at Lin Yun, a smile appeared on Huang Tao’s face. Lin Yun’s immense combat power only further confirmed that he had made the right decision to help him.

"Damn it, Lin Yun! Today, I’ll show you the consequences of offending the Royal Family!" Having failed to gain any advantage, the Second Prince felt utterly humiliated. With a furious roar, his Giant Axe was instantly enveloped in blazing flames.

He swung the axe down, and the dense flames transformed into a Flaming Giant Axe. Over ten meters long, the Flaming Giant Axe radiated a terrifying, heart-pounding might.

The power of the Primordial Ocean Realm was truly not to be underestimated, especially since the Second Prince was a genius among those in that realm. His strength was far greater than that of an ordinary expert at the First Layer of Primordial Ocean Realm.

"Haha, Lin Yun, die for me!" the Second Prince laughed maniacally. This was his full-power attack; the Second Prince refused to believe Lin Yun could possibly withstand it.

However, facing the Second Prince’s ferocious attack, two Dragon Shadows—one of flame, one of lightning—suddenly shot out from the Demon Bone Heaven-Dominating Spear in Lin Yun’s hand. Faint dragon cries echoed from the two Dragon Shadows as they intertwined and rushed toward the Flaming Giant Axe.

"Dual Dragon World Destruction...!" With a furious shout, Lin Yun unleashed the move. This was his first time facing a Primordial Ocean Realm expert alone, and a genius like the Second Prince at that. Lin Yun wanted to see exactly where his limits lay.

It was for this very reason that Lin Yun had not called on Little Ape to fight. Otherwise, with their combined strength, killing the Second Prince would have been much easier.

The Second Prince’s Flaming Giant Axe was very powerful; at least, many of those present admitted they were no match for it. However, for a Primordial Ocean Realm expert to be able to unleash an attack of such might was still within the realm of their expectations.

But when Lin Yun’s Dual Dragon World Destruction appeared, everyone was stunned. ’Is that an attack a Qi Sea Realm Martial Artist can unleash?’ Even many of them couldn’t produce an attack that powerful.

"This guy... you really can’t underestimate him." Watching Lin Yun’s Dual Dragon World Destruction, both Chen Ming and Ziyi smiled faintly, glad for the decision they had just made.

’Given time to grow, he will definitely become the sixth great Demon Fiend of the Eastern Domain.’ Huang Tao was equally shocked. Lin Yun’s combat power had already surpassed his imagination. At first, Huang Tao had only thought Lin Yun *might* have the potential to become the sixth great Demon Fiend of the Eastern Domain. But now, Huang Tao was convinced that as long as Lin Yun was given time, he *would* become the sixth great Demon Fiend of the Eastern Domain.

The two Dragon Shadows, like a pair of furious dragons, slammed viciously into the Second Prince’s Flaming Giant Axe. In just an instant, the Flaming Giant Axe was shattered by the Dragon Shadows.

After shattering the Flaming Giant Axe, the Dragon Shadows didn’t stop. Although their power had diminished significantly, they continued to charge toward the Second Prince.

"Damn it! I refuse to believe I can’t kill you today!" His all-out attack had been broken by Lin Yun, and the Second Prince was completely enraged. ’Is this saying I’m too weak, or that Lin Yun is too strong?’

He swung his Giant Axe again, forming a second Flaming Giant Axe, which finally, completely obliterated Lin Yun’s Dual Dragon World Destruction.

Dual Dragon World Destruction was Lin Yun’s strongest move at present. A single use consumed more than half of his Elemental Power. In other words, even at peak condition, Lin Yun could only use Dual Dragon World Destruction twice at most.

And this was with Lin Yun’s Elemental Power reserves being far greater than an ordinary person’s. It could be said that Dual Dragon World Destruction was a Martial Skill unique to Lin Yun. Even if others wanted to learn it, they couldn’t, because they would lack the massive amount of Elemental Power required to support it.

His Dual Dragon World Destruction had failed to harm the Second Prince, and Lin Yun’s estimation of these geniuses’ combat power rose even higher.

’Even though my combat power is formidable now,’ Lin Yun thought, ’my cultivation is still a whole Great Realm behind. If I could also break through to the Primordial Ocean Realm, I’m confident I could kill the Second Prince in an instant.’

’Since there’s a gap in our cultivation, I have to play to my strengths. My greatest advantage right now is close-quarters combat. With my Battle Intent and Flawless Flesh Body, I fear no one in a melee.’

Having made his decision, Lin Yun no longer clashed head-on with the Second Prince. Executing Inch Step, he rapidly closed the distance between them.

Inch Step, imbued with True Intent, was incredibly fast when used by Lin Yun. Seeing Lin Yun actually choose to engage in close combat, the Second Prince roared, "Lin Yun, die!"

Amidst the furious roar, Lin Yun and the Second Prince were already locked in a bloody battle. Both were incredibly fast and their strength was immense. The entire space was filled with their afterimages, and the constant clang of Spirit Soldiers colliding echoed through the air.

The battle was fierce, with every one of their moves being a killing blow. However, as time wore on, Lin Yun’s Battle Intent began to reveal its true might.

Having broken through to the Minor Accomplishment level, his Battle Intent could not only affect his opponent’s psyche, but also suppress their speed and strength within a certain range.

Although the suppression was slight, that tiny bit of pressure could sometimes be the key to victory or defeat.

Just like now. As the long battle dragged on, the Second Prince gradually felt that his movements were always just a fraction slower than Lin Yun’s. At first, the Second Prince was able to ignore this suppression through the advantage of his cultivation, but as his Elemental Power depleted, he began to feel the true terror of the Minor Accomplishment Battle Intent.

Lin Yun, of course, had also noticed this. Seizing an opportunity, Lin Yun made a feint with his spear. The Second Prince blocked it with all his might, but in the next second, Lin Yun’s fist had already struck him square in the chest.

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