Chapter 577 (1/2)

Chapter 577

Under the urging of his violent true energy, the Heaven Splitter resembled a ferocious mountain cleaver as it carved out chunk after chunk of rock from the cliff that was even harder than steel . Every block weighed more than a hundred kilograms, and they were constantly being thrown out into the river, with signs that Ling Tian was even speeding up!

The Heaven Splitter was recorded in history as the sharpest G.o.dly tool for a reason, and added with Ling Tian's domineering and pure true energy, the destruction it wrought to the cliff was naturally huge! When he finally sighed and took a rest, a wide fan-shaped hole was already dug on the cliff face about as high as two people, seven meters deep, and over ten meters wide!

If the entire continent, as well as the major influences, were to find out that Ling Tian actually used the legendary Heaven Splitter to carve out rocks they would likely drown themselves in hatred and anger . . .

”This should be it!” Ling Tian wiped the sweat from his brows, staring absentmindedly at his results .

As though thinking of something, Ling Tian once again brandished the Heaven Splitter, carving out a few more dozen blocks of stone, stacking them at the cave entrance . He had to ensure that it would be s.h.i.+elded from the water spraying up . If it got wet, then what kind of show would he perform? That toy of his was completely vulnerable to water, so if he accidentally got it wet, then wouldn't he have to go collect a new batch? Furthermore, to collect those things, they had already deployed the entire force of Sky Bearing, so how was it possible that they find another batch?

Once everything was fully prepared, Ling Tian sheathed his sword, grabbing onto the rope before swinging himself up like a monkey… .

”Stop! Stop stop stop… . ” Ling Tian suddenly hollered, ”It looks like you guys really wanted to hollow out this mountain, am I right?”

Our young n.o.ble Ling was shocked . Without a clear limit in his instructions, this bunch of dumb brutes had somehow become pangolins, digging out a beautiful hole that looked like it was polished repeatedly countless times . . .

One by one, the unsophisticated monkeys came walking out of the hole, and their sheepish smiles made Ling Tian totally speechless .

Who was it that said digging through a mountain was a monumental task? Wasn't it easily achieved? Ling Tian whispered inwardly . Of course, Young n.o.ble Ling never thought about the fact that not everyone possessed a loyal troop of steel-skinned and strong subordinates, who not only possessed above average cultivation but also good equipment . What was considered as impossibly hard rocks to normal people were just like tofu to them!

With their backs carrying the explosives, Ling Tian and Ling Jian went down in the hole . This time, the amount used was smaller . Since it was the first time, our Young n.o.ble Ling who was well versed in using explosives knew that if he wanted to achieve the greatest effect on his first attempt, then it would be the best to first do a few small explosions, allowing the stone in the mountain to loosen up a little before giving it a big explosion from the other side . . .

After thoroughly checking the specific locations, Ling Tian brought the completely confused Ling Jian back to where they came from . However, this time on the way back, a string hung on Ling Tian's waist… which was the fuse .

Every few feet he looped the fuse around the overgrown vines around the mountain . This was a must, for Ling Tian did not forget that the mountain was less than 100 feet away from the water! If after he lit the fuse it dropped into the water as it burned, that would be a disastrous consequence! The worst part was that to check on it you would run the risk of it exploding right in your face… .

Finally, at the top of a boulder, Ling Tian gave the command, ”Everyone, back off at least three kilometers!” After thinking a bit, he added, ”The mountain is going to explode!”

It would be better for him not to have spoken that sentence, for the group of men immediately had an expression of interest, all of them suddenly rooted to the spot and refusing to move! Everyone wanted to see what was this explosion that the young n.o.ble was going to perform to the mountain . How could a large mountain suddenly explode for no reason? Was their young n.o.ble the incarnation of Mara, spouting nonsense in their ears?!

It was only after Ling Tian jumped up in anger, las.h.i.+ng out at all of them, did they then unwillingly turn back to start walking . However, every three steps, they would turn back to take a look, as though they were reluctant to leave . . .

Seeing that everyone had retreated to a safe distance, Ling Tian no longer hesitated and lit the fuse . In an instant, a bright flame traveled down the mountain, letting out a green smoke trail .

At the same time, Ling Tian stuck close to the ground as he flew backward . His movement technique this time was employed to move the fastest he had ever done in his entire life! It might even have surpa.s.sed the speed he used when he was escaping Justice . As he ran away, his back was covered in a cold sweat . Dammit! It's been so long since I last used these toys that I forgot how fast the fuse would burn!

One cannot escape from evil of their own doing! Ling Tian was afraid that the fuse would become damp due to the water spray, so he added more gunpowder inside it . The result almost scared him out of his skin .

Standing there with a cool poker face, Ling Jian gazed at the spot that Ling Tian was speeding away from .

”Pa!” Ling Jian's head was unceremoniously slapped hard by Ling Tian when he reached him, causing him to stumble . ”How are you still acting cool at a time like this! Lie down for this daddy! The heavens and earth are going to shatter!”

”All of you lie down! Open your mouths for this daddy!” Ling Tian viciously spat this command at all the big men . Opening their mouths would lessen the reverberations within the eardrums of everyone, preventing them from rupturing . However, Ling Tian had no time to explain this to everyone right now . He could only harshly command them to prevent any losses to his men . . .

The moment his words were spoken, a forceful and oppressive explosion was heard . It came so suddenly, and this booming noise was more than hundreds of times louder than the waters cras.h.i.+ng along the gorge . For a moment, n.o.body could hear anything other than the majestic explosion, and even the land trembled . Even when sprawled on the ground, it felt as though they were sitting atop a bucking horse . A few of them were even bounced up by the tremors, before sprawling back down .

This was closely followed by the sound of toppling as the stones on the mountain rolled down one by one in all directions . It was only after a long time did all the heaven-shaking movements then subside .

A group of big men with waists like a bear, unafraid of the heavens and earth, shakily got up with pale faces . Fear and shock washed over their faces and they resembled children who were stunned and unable to move .

Ling Chi stuck out his tongue as he muttered, ”When young n.o.ble spoke about a heaven and earth-shaking effect, I was still wondering if he had gone mad . To think that he was actually speaking the truth, oh my goodness, that power, not to mention destroying a mountain, if you told me that could destroy the very heaven and earth, I might just believe it . ”

The few men by his side still had their ears ringing, and it felt as though a bunch of giants were holding onto huge mallets, repeatedly smas.h.i.+ng them on their eardrums . They only saw Ling Chi's lips moving but failed to register what he was saying at all . They opened their mouths to speak, only to realize that they could not even hear what they were trying to say .

What a frightening power . Was this something possible to be guided by mankind?

The only one who was mentally prepared, Ling Tian, slowly uncovered the hands he used to cover his ears, and stood up . While he was extremely confident in the standard of his explosives, he hadn't dabbled in this hobby for a long time, and furthermore, he did not think that there would be such an immense impact from something so crude . He had almost ruptured his eardrums in this process… . And to think that the explosives used were just the excess ones!

The only one who was mentally prepared, Ling Tian, slowly uncovered the hands he used to cover his ears, and stood up . While he was extremely confident in the standard of his explosives, he hadn't dabbled in this hobby for a long time, and furthermore, he did not think that there would be such an immense impact from something so crude . He had almost ruptured his eardrums in this process… . And to think that the explosives used were just the excess ones!

The next time, I had better run farther . Ling Tian made up his mind .

Everyone present was still considered to have decent cultivation, coupled with the fact that they had some preparation beforehand, so they quickly recovered . They eagerly rushed towards the peak of the mountain, only to let out a disappointed sigh . The peak of the mountain retained its original shape, as though the previous explosion did not affect it in any way .

With his sharp eyesight, Ling Tian could naturally see the mult.i.tude of fissures that now encompa.s.sed the entire mountain . He let out a wide smile in response, glad that the effect was better than his own expectations .

”Young n.o.ble, I see that the water level seems to have increased by a bit . ” By the side of the boulder, Ling Jian peered down at the raging river as he calmly said, ”It seems like young n.o.ble's plan has a certain amount of success . See that lone tree sticking out over there? It used to be 10 feet above the water, but now it's already half submerged inside . ”

Ling Tian shot him a praising look as he smiled, ”Ah'Jian, your eyesight is finally able to catch even the smallest of details . That's right, the water level has indeed increased . While it looks like the previous explosion did not seem to do much to the overall situation, a lot of boulders were loosened . When those heavy boulders are dumped into the river, the water can't possibly move them away in an instant, hence the increase in water level . However, all of these will not be enough . ” Ling Tian viciously smiled, ”I'm not looking for an increase in the water level, I want the river to be cut off!”

”Young n.o.ble, let me be the one to place the things this time around . ” Ling Jian was eager to give it a try .

”Are you looking for death?” Ling Tian shot him a glare in return . ”Can't you see that the entire mountain is already extremely shaky, with the foundations already cracked? If you go down there again it would be as good as sending you to your death!” Ling Tian waved his hands towards the huge hole dug by the majority of the men present . ”Throw the rest of the stuff down inside . ”

Looking at the group moving in single file and placing all their explosives into the cave, Ling Tian tilted his head to look at the peak of the mountain . After some calculations, he commanded everyone to leave .

Naturally, the group did not need Ling Tian to urge them . All 150 of them immediately ran away like startled rabbits . Ling Tian then carefully avoided the s.h.i.+fting sand and rubble, cautiously gathering the explosives into one bundle . He checked the explosives once more, and after ensuring that everything was in place, he then attached the fuse, slowly unraveling it . This time, he made sure that the cord was much longer than before . After all, the payload this time was much larger than before .