On The Path Of Cultivation To Become God

'Annihilation Sword. Last Breath.'

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With lightning imbued on him and his aura for a second, Chen Tian disappeared from the place he was standing.

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And reappeared from behind with his hand raised to the side.

/THUD/

And there, the fire knight's head fell to the ground.

Following that, an eruption of flames spurted from the headless body, which slowly collapsed to the ground.

The moment the headless body hit the ground, the flames were extinguished, leaving behind nothing.

Chen Tian stood there, panting heavily, his lightning sword still crackling with energy.

The battle was over, and he had emerged victorious once again, but the toll it took on his body was evident.

"Ugh, frustrating! Even with just 40% of lightning law, it's still wearing me down. But I have to use at least 40% for this technique," Chen Tian grumbled to himself, swiping the sweat from his forehead.

'Annihilation Sword. Last Breath.'

This wasn't your typical technique; Chen Tian had invested years into honing it.

In his cultivation journey away from the bustling world, he dedicated himself to creating his own sword path.

His own sword technique.

On his journey to becoming a sword emperor, Chen Tian had learned many sword techniques, but none of them were enough to truly define his sword way.

Each technique he mastered was like a brushstroke on a canvas, contributing to the masterpiece he was creating with his swordsmanship.

Through every meeting, confrontation, duel, and trial, Chen Tian honed his grasp of the sword.

Then, on a fateful day, Chen Tian experienced a moment of enlightenment that transformed his perspective.

He came to recognize his genuine path of the sword.

You can find inspiration or enlightenment from any disciple, regardless of their position.

It may come as an engineer when you are designing something.

It may come as a painter when you are looking at a beautiful woman.

It may come to you as a student when you are solving a question.

But, in the end, it would make you reach new heights in your life.

None of these techniques above were his reasons to swing this sword.

His reason for swinging his sword was pretty simple. It was to kill.

And the moment he realized that, every type of sword move started appearing in his mind.

The answer to those questions started appearing in his mind.

In the form of a new sword style, which he had invented for himself.

Annihilation Sword.

A name befitting the purpose of a weapon.

In the end, no matter how beautiful or graceful it is, a weapon is a tool made to kill people.

It was at this moment that his own sword style was born.

To annihilate.

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Returning to the 99th step, Chen Tian's eyes reopened, and the determination in his gaze had intensified.

His feet resumed their journey, propelling him towards the final challenge: the 100th step, the final test of this trial.

"Such incredible sword technique!" Su Linhua exclaimed, her face displaying astonishment.

"Incredible!! Such movement and precision," Long Wei added, his voice filled with awe.

He had observed numerous battles and experienced sword masters in combat, and he could sense Chen Tian's intent in the sword technique he had just demonstrated.

It was unlike anything he had ever seen before, a true testament to Chen Tian's skill and dedication.

"This technique is self-made!' Long Wei exclaimed, his eyes widening in admiration.

Hearing his words, Su Linhua's eyes widened in astonishment as well.

She looked at Long Wei to see if he was serious.

"Impossible..." Su Linhua whispered in disbelief. She can't believe that a Qi Refinement Realm kid could create such a technique.

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She knew that self-made techniques were incredibly rare and highly respected in the world of martial arts.

For one to craft their own technique, one should reach a certain level of mastery of the skill they are trying to create.

If this youngster can achieve such a feat, it's a testament to Chen Tian's talent. He was able to create such a unique and powerful technique.

But how could Su Linhua believe that a kid who's barely 20 years old could create a technique that even some experts who had lived for centuries couldn't do?

"Trust me, Su Linhua, I've battled numerous Sword masters throughout my life, and I can easily recognize a technique that's been personally crafted," he asserted.

"That kid's intent in using that technique was unlike anything I had ever witnessed before. The precision, speed, and sheer force behind his strike were beyond what any ordinary person could accomplish.

It was clear that he had put in countless hours of practice and had reached a level of mastery that surpassed his age."

"If that is true, then..."

Su Linhua couldn't help but marvel at the raw talent that Chen Tian possessed, unable to deny the undeniable truth right in front of her.

The conversation between Su Linhua and Long Wei remained unknown to everyone.

Some participants observed Chen Tian, waiting to see if he would successfully conquer the 99th step.

Amidst this, other participants persisted in their efforts, refusing to give up.

Su Bingxin had now reached the 87th step.

Observing Chen Tian's progress towards the 99th step, a joyful smile graced Su Bingxin's face.

Her eyes gleamed with a mixture of excitement and pride as she watched her Dao companion surpass everyone on the fire staircase.

"I need to do better!"

With unwavering determination, Su Bingxin pushed herself to climb higher, her determination fueled by the success of Chen Tian.

Chen Tian said that he would see her on the top, which is why Su Bingxin will not give up.

It's not like she's having a hard time climbing. Her only problem was the pressure on her body.

When it came to the ice law suppression, Su Bingxin handled it with ease.

Actually, she was leading the others on the ice staircase, with the second position being at the 71st step, and the rest even further behind.

So she has nothing to worry about.

"Will he be able to pass the 99th step?" Yin Yun thought in her mind.

She kept gazing at the Chen Tian figure that was standing still with closed eyes.

His calm demeanor and unwavering focus gave her hope that he would indeed pass the 99th step.

Yin Yun's heart swelled with admiration for Chen Tian's determination and resilience.

From the moment she met him, Chen Tian wasn't like other people Yin Yun encountered at the sect and inside her clan.

He possessed an indescribable aura of strength and determination that drew her towards him.

He's different from those geniuses from other clans.

He wasn't arrogant; there was no air of superiority surrounding him.

Despite his exceptional talents and remarkable abilities, he remained grounded and approachable.

This set him apart from the usual demeanor displayed by prodigies of his caliber that Yin Yun knew.

That's why she didn't have a problem talking with Chen Tian when they first met.

"I hope you win," Yin Yun said with a genuine smile.

The same can't be said for others who faced Chen Tian, such as Wang Hao, who hates Chen Tian.

He hoped that Chen Tian would fail.

However, his wishes will never come true.

The moment he looked at Chen Tian, his eyes narrowed as anger flashed across his face.

Chen Tian's movement attracted the attention of everyone who was keeping an eye on him.

The moment he started moving toward the last step, the 100th step, everyone held their breath in anticipation.

"Fuck!" Wang Hao cursed, his frustration obvious.

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As Chen Tian's feet touched the 100th step, a collective breath was held by everyone, anticipation thick in the air, all awaiting the ultimate result.

Will he be the one to finish this test!

"I need to hurry up and reach the top before he does!" Zou Yang thought to himself, feeling the need to hurry if the chance of getting the inheritance goes to this nobody.

With all his strength, he started trying to advance toward the 88th step.

******

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"...You must be kidding me." Chen Tian muttered under his breath as he looked up at the seemingly gigantic being in front of him.

A body that spawned from the shadows, towering over him with an ominous presence.

Chen Tian's confidence wavered as he realized the magnitude of the challenge ahead.

But he knew he couldn't give up now.

He took a deep breath and steadied himself, determined to end this test.

Using Chaos insight, Chen Tian gazed at the giant beast.

He wryly smiled as he saw the strength of the beast.

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Flame Dragon

Dao of fire: 0.1

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"Fuck." That was the only word Chen Tian could muster as he stared at the massive Flame Dragon before him.

"Grrrr"

"ROARR!!!!"

The deafening roar of the Flame Dragon shook the ground beneath Chen Tian's feet, further emphasizing the magnitude of the challenge ahead.