Chapter 902 902 - Brothers

The Azure Sword Formation paused for a moment.

Quivering slightly, it let out a creaking sound as though it could disperse at any moment!

Slyff Nae's expression turned a little pale.

If that sword formation could not hold out, they would be engulfed within a world of spears instantly and die without any corpse left!

*Bang!* *Bang!* *Bang!*

After a momentary pause, the Azure Sword Formation began spinning wildly once more, destroying all the incoming short spears as they turned into malevolent energy and dispersed in the air.

The white-robed sword martial artist was tongue-tied and stunned.

That sword formation managed to defend against the attack of millions of heavy-armored mounted riders!

The battle of Azure Myst Sect spread within the entire region and he too had heard about the monster incarnate of Azure Myst Sect that was at Extreme Martial Knight realm and could kill beyond his level.

However, he truly did not dare to believe that Aiden would possess such terrifying might with a single attack!

The Azure Sword Formation had nine levels, or so to say 'ranks' to it.

Rank or Level 1 required 9 long bladed swords to activate, Rank 2 required 18 while at Rank 3 it needed 27!

Aiden had already comprehended the Azure Sword Formation to Level 3.

However, he had just formed his core and did not manage to refine new flying swords yet.

One of the reasons for his trip to the Great Forbidden Ruins was so that he could seek out the legendary connate spirit fire and refine a new set of 27 floating, swirling swords!

Every additional flying sword increased the power of his attacks.

The power increase of nine additional swords together with the force of the sword formation was indescribable and its might would be terrifying!

While the white-robed sword martial artist was shocked out of his mind, Aiden was not pleased.

The Level 2 Azure Sword Formation could only be used for defense passively and was nearly smashed apart.

If he could create a Level 3 Azure Sword Formation, it could even charge forward and mince the millions of heavy-armored mounted riders into ashes, let alone the malevolent spears.

With the Azure Sword Formation blocking behind, the heavy-armored mounted riders could not approach them for the time being.

Up ahead, before the heavy-armored mounted riders arrived, Aiden took the initiative and activated his Inner Core to churn his Internal Soul Power Energy madly as his eyes began to glow with intense golden luster and he exclaimed whilst punching the ground before his feet.

Ancient, Primordial energy filled the air, causing the ground itself to shake, quake in fear, and strange vibrant power to spread out from the impact!

The ink-black malevolent energy in the skies started dispersing, as though they sensed something.

*Boom!*

There was a deafening sound.

A golden clawed hand descended from above, radiating with a golden brilliance that tore the heavens apart. Repressive void currents started surging toward the heavy-armored mounted riders in a frightening manner!

The golden light spread and malevolent energy started dissolving, akin to snow meeting with a scorching sun.

As they say, the light was the best counter for darkness.

It was a unique skill Aiden could now use as he reached his current level of power. The Ancient Draconic Seal!

At Martial Knight realm, Aiden could not unleash the true might of the Ancient Draconic Seal.

But now that he had formed a core, the power of his Ancient Draconic Seal had increased significantly!

Yet, Aiden frowned after attacking.

Something was still not right!

Although the might of the Ancient Draconic Seal was incredibly powerful after he arrived at Martial Master realm, Aiden could still sense that he had yet to unleash the true potential of the Ancient Draconic Seal.

Compared to the Ancient Draconic Seal that was displayed by that old man of the Ancient One's Palace when he was training there, his Ancient Draconic Seal was still inferior be it in terms of power, force or intent.

Before he could contemplate further, the Ancient Draconic Seal had already descended!

*Boom!*

The gigantic palm smashed heavily on the ground and countless otherworldly soldiers were crushed into dust as their malevolent energy were purified by the Ancient Draconic Seal.

Up ahead, an empty area the size of a palm formed.

All the otherworldly soldiers stopped for a moment in their tracks, not daring to advance as though they were stunned by the power of the Ancient Draconic Seal!

Aiden continued going forward in the hazy night and with his powerful vision, he vaguely caught sight of a dilapidated structure up ahead.

Quite a number of otherworldly soldiers revolved around the structure but none of them entered.

There were many forbidden grounds within the palace that even the troops guarding the palace could not step foot in casually!

"Let's go there!"

Aiden pointed forward and strode over in huge steps.

The white-robed sword martial artist and Slyff Nae who was carrying Krisia Hall followed closely behind.

As though they could sense that Aiden's group wanted to enter the structure, more otherworldly soldiers swarmed towards them and attacked wildly.

Aiden changed his sword force, turning from a sinister sword technique with torrential blood energy into a majestic aura with tides rumbling!

A single slash caused a strong resonance.

Coupled with the sound of tsunamis, the might was horrifying!

Even the attack formed by the heavy-armored mounted riders could not stop Aiden's footsteps.

At the back, the Azure Sword Formation defended them.

At the front, Aiden swung Rygintarth in huge, wide motions.

Creation, Ripple... and all the other first four strikes of the Void Splitting Manual. Aiden fought in all directions and broke through the layers of obstacles, eventually bringing Slyff Nae and the other two with him into the structure!

The endless otherworldly soldiers behind them surged over.

However, all of them stopped in the tracks when they arrived before the structure.

None of the otherworldly soldiers dared to take a single step in!

When they saw that, the white-robed sword martial artist and Slyff Nae heaved a sigh of relief, finally calming down.

Now that he was fully relaxed, the white-robed martial artist finally experienced aches all over his body. His spirit energy was nearly entirely exhausted and his robes were sticking to his body, long drenched in sweat.

That escape had pushed his stamina to its limits!

Instinctively, he turned to look at Aiden.

However, that look gave him a shock.

Normally, given the fact that Aiden was right at the front and took on most of the attacks while summoning the Azure Sword Formation and conjuring a spiritual art with such a terrifying might, he should be the most exhausted.

But now, he was standing on the spot looking calm and breathing steadily. It seemed as though he still had energy left and he did not break a sweat at all!

What sort of a stamina was that?

Was he a monster?

The white-robed martial artist took out a couple of elixirs and consumed them. After taking a breather, he cupped his fists towards Aiden and said sincerely, "Thank you for rendering your assistance, Young Master Aiden. My name is Lian Juhe, a martial artist of the Azure Myst Sect. I was originally exploring outside and had only returned recently."

Aiden nodded and shifted his gaze, looking at Lian Juhe's sleeve.

There was an emblem of a flying sword etched on it.

That was the emblem of Sword Peak's master!

Slyff Nae remarked, "Lian is one of the few martial artists in the sect who managed to comprehend a Martial Master phenomenon and he's also a sword martial artist. As such, he can be considered as the number one of the Martial Master realm in the sect and has returned this time round to take over the position of Sword Peak's master."

"I'm ashamed..."

Lian Juhe shook his head hurriedly and said with a bitter smile, "I'm not worthy of being the number one of Martial Master realm. Young Master Aiden's strength is above mine. Your reputation truly precedes you, impressive."

In the cultivation world, martial artists lived for hundreds and thousands of years and strength reigned supreme.

Although Aiden was only a young man in his twenties right now, he had already formed his core and was in the same realm as Lian Juhe. Technically, in terms of power, they were brothers, there were no reason to force any hierarchy between themselves.

This was also the common norm.

If Lian Juhe started speaking to Aiden with an arrogant attitude and the tone of an elder just because he had lived for more than a hundred years, that would be unwise of him.

Perhaps it might be acceptable within the same sect.

However, if it was outside, there was a huge possibility that a large fight would breakout and one could even get themselves killed!

"Peak Master Slyff Nae, why did the three of you enter this place?"

Aiden changed the topic and asked confusedly.

What happened for three peak masters of Azure Myst Sect to leave the sect together?

Slyff Nae sighed and replied, "The Sect Master was hurt during the battle at Azure Myst Sect and he requires a special elixir to have any hope of recovering. Otherwise, there's a great chance that he's going to fail in his attempt to break through to the Martial Grandmaster realm and thus would perish as a result."

Aiden's heart skipped a beat.

He knew that the sect master was injured but he did not expect the impact to be this great!