Ten Thousand Dragons Technique-Chapter 347: A Showdown with Gu Linfeng!

The Sect Leader of the Ten Thousand Flames Sect, the Sect Leader of the Bei Ling Sect, the Sect Leader of the Mad Blade Sect, Clan Leader Yan, Clan Leader Ouyang, and Clan Leader Du. Along with the Immortal Sword Sect Leader, the leaders of the four major sects and three great families had all arrived. They stood in the void like a celestial mountain range, barring the Celestial King's path.

"Heavens, what is happening?"

Everyone was stunned. The three great families and four major sects were the most elite forces in the Great Xia Country, yet they were joining forces to protect Lin Xuan. It was unbelievable.

Even the Manor Master of Cyan Dragon was dumbfounded. Just moments ago, he had been beside himself with anxiety when Lin Xuan refused to leave. He never expected Lin Xuan to have such a backup plan. These seven top-tier powers were actually joining forces to protect him!

How did he accomplish this? The Young Master is simply incredible!

The Manor Master of Cyan Dragon heaved a sigh of relief, his excitement building. With the help of so many powerful forces, they would surely be able to stop the Celestial King.

"You all intend to make an enemy of me?" the Celestial King's expression was impossibly cold. He stared at the three clan leaders and four sect leaders, declaring, "Those who block my path will die!"

The Celestial King took a single step forward, and the power emanating from him erupted. The three clan leaders and four sect leaders were sent staggering backward, their qi and blood churning within them.

"You think you can stop me? Dream on," the Celestial King sneered in disdain.

"And what if I am added to their number?" a resonant voice boomed.

An elder with the ethereal air of an immortal descended from the sky. He appeared like a celestial being, and the aura around him was terrifying to the extreme. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

"The Head of the Heavenly Dao Academy! He's here too!" the crowd exclaimed.

The Celestial King's face turned completely grim. Although the lineup of three clan leaders and four sect leaders was formidable, the Celestial King had not taken them seriously. This was because none of them were true Kings. The Cyan Dragon Manor had a long history, but it had since declined. The current Manor Master of Cyan Dragon was not a true King, but only a Half-King. Even if they all joined forces, they could contend with him, but they would ultimately be unable to stop him.

However, the Head of the Heavenly Dao Academy was different. He was a genuine King, an equal to the Celestial King himself. With his arrival, it seemed killing Lin Xuan would not be so easy.

Yet, the Celestial King had no intention of backing down. Today, he was determined to slay Lin Xuan, no matter the cost. Otherwise, the boy would become an endless source of trouble in the future.

"Fine. Very well. You all wish to oppose me, to stand in my way, is that it? Then come! Today, I will not hesitate, even if it means making an enemy of the entire world!" the Celestial King roared, the power of his body erupting. At that moment, he transformed into an unrivaled War God, completely unstoppable.

The surrounding crowd gasped in shock. Even when facing such a lineup, the Celestial King still intended to fight?

The Head of the Heavenly Dao Academy snorted coldly. "Celestial King, I advise you to stand down. Do not persist in your folly, or you will face consequences you cannot bear."

The Celestial King laughed coldly, about to make his move. But just then, from the depths of the Imperial City, a cold hum echoed from within the Imperial Palace. "Celestial King, stand down!"

A ray of golden light shot out from the depths of the Imperial Palace, forming a golden path in the sky. A towering figure walked along this path. Everyone looked up. The man wore a Dragon Robe and a crown, his face majestic and his bearing extraordinary.

It was the Emperor.

"We pay our respects to the Emperor!" everyone fell to their knees in salute. Even the three clan leaders and four sect leaders quickly offered their greetings, as did the Head of the Heavenly Dao Academy.

The Celestial King's expression was indescribably ugly. Suppressing his rage, he growled, "Your Majesty, Lin Xuan killed my son! This is a feud that cannot be reconciled."

"Old Thirteen, I know you are angry, but you cannot touch Lin Xuan. I understand your grievance, but for the sake of Great Xia, there are some grievances you must endure."

"But…" the Celestial King began to protest.

The Emperor's face darkened. "This is an order! Do you intend to defy it?"

The Celestial King fell silent.

The onlookers were stupefied. They never imagined the Emperor would stand so resolutely on Lin Xuan's side. It was utterly surreal. The people of the Celestial King's Mansion fell into despair. Chu Yue was disappointed; it seemed her wish to see Lin Xuan fall was now impossible. Ye Qingwu and the others, however, were ecstatic. Lin Xuan was safe.

Lin Xuan stood with his hands clasped behind his back, a faint smile playing on his lips. Even with the Celestial King ready to attack, he remained unafraid. He looked up at the Celestial King and raised his eyebrows in a blatant provocation. His arrogant attitude made it seem as though the Celestial King was beneath his notice.

The Celestial King's fists cracked as he clenched them. He stared coldly at Lin Xuan and said, "After you lose your challenge to Gu Linfeng, we'll see who can still protect you."

With that, the Celestial King turned and left.

A wave of murmurs went through the crowd as they understood the meaning behind his words. The Emperor was siding with Lin Xuan because he hoped Lin Xuan could defeat Gu Linfeng and save Great Xia's honor. Otherwise, the entire younger generation of Great Xia would be trampled under Gu Linfeng's feet, which was an intolerable humiliation for the nation. Therefore, regardless of what Lin Xuan had done, the Emperor had to support him for now.

Everything would be decided after the match.

If Lin Xuan won, he would be a peerless hero, and no one would dare to touch him. But if Lin Xuan lost, the Emperor would likely withdraw his protection. When the Celestial King came for him then, Lin Xuan would be doomed.

The key to everything was for Lin Xuan to defeat Gu Linfeng.

But could he really do it? Many people frowned in thought. Gu Linfeng was too strong, a Grandmaster at the peak of the two-star level. It was improbable that Lin Xuan could defeat him.

In the sky, the Emperor turned to Lin Xuan. "Champion Marquis, how confident are you of victory?"

Lin Xuan cupped his hands. "Rest assured, Your Majesty. I will win this battle!"

"Your duel will be in three days. I will personally attend to watch." After speaking, the Emperor turned and departed.

"We respectfully send off the Emperor," the crowd saluted once more.

Gu Linfeng spoke up. "In three days, we will have our match. I will not be holding back."

"You don't need to. Even at your full strength, you are no match for me," Lin Xuan stated with supreme confidence.

"Hahaha, as arrogant as ever. Truly befitting of the Champion Marquis. I will see you in three days," Gu Linfeng said with a laugh before turning and returning to the palace.

The rest of the crowd burst into an uproar. Ye Qingwu and the others rushed to Lin Xuan's side. "What are we going to do?" she asked anxiously.

"What do you mean?"

"About the duel in three days! How will you deal with Gu Linfeng? Did you get a powerful Divine Weapon from the Ancient Relic?"

Lin Xuan simply shook his head. "No."

Everyone was stunned. In their eyes, it was impossible for Lin Xuan to defeat Gu Linfeng based on his own strength. His confidence must have stemmed from some incredible Treasure he'd found in the Ancient Relic—perhaps even the Sword King's legendary King's Sword! Yet, he had denied it. Without a King's Divine Weapon, how could he possibly fight?

"With my own strength, defeating him will be as easy as turning over my hand," Lin Xuan said with a smile.

"What?" The crowd was dumbfounded.

Ye Qingwu grew frantic. "Junior Brother Lin, you just got back! You don't know how strong Gu Linfeng is! He's a Grandmaster at the peak of the two-star level!"

"Peak of the two-star level? So what?" Lin Xuan retorted. "Within the two-star realm, I am invincible!"

"Junior Brother Lin, this is no time for boasting!" Hua Yan and Mu Jin stamped their feet in anxiety.

Wan Tianming and Bei Chen also chimed in, urging Lin Xuan not to be so careless.

"Relax. I am completely confident," Lin Xuan replied, his expression serene. "A mere peak two-star cultivator is truly beneath my notice."

Everyone was left speechless.

In three days, if Lin Xuan loses, I'll take him and flee Great Xia immediately, the Manor Master of Cyan Dragon thought to himself. No matter what, even if it costs me my life, I will protect the Young Master!