The Crystal Giant's entire body gleamed like crystal—hard, unyielding, and tougher than diamond. Even a single finger was more resilient than any divine weapon forged from adamantine. Ordinary magical artifacts would shatter to dust upon contact with its flesh. It was clear that this being had surpassed the realm of the ordinary. The tremors from its steps alone testified to the terrifying power it held within.
"Kill!!"
Without hesitation, Yi Tianxing raised his hand, and a flash of light revealed the bronze war spear. With a firm step forward, an unstoppable aura surged out of his body. His fighting spirit rose like a tsunami, shaking the very heavens and stirring the winds around him.
With the war spear in hand, a piercing spear intent shot into the sky, sharp enough to tear through the void and shatter the heavens.
"From this day forth, this war spear shall be named—Heaven-Piercing Spear. One day, in my hands, its edge shall stab through even the skies. My spear is indestructible, and its intent, unrelenting!"
Yi Tianxing's voice rang out as he stared at the bronze spear in his grasp.
Since obtaining this weapon, it had accompanied him through countless battles, growing stronger alongside him. As a primordial treasure from the Heavenly Emperor's Tower, it was now deeply bound to his life essence. It had remained unnamed for too long. Since the tower was the Emperor's, the spear should pierce the heavens.
The name Heaven-Piercing Spear (破天矛) reflected Yi Tianxing's indomitable spirit: the way of the spear was to advance—unyielding, invincible. If the heavens blocked his path, then he would pierce through the heavens.
As his declaration fell, the spear responded as if it had a soul. Two ancient runes shimmered on its shaft—"破天", Heaven-Piercing. It had accepted its name, and from this moment forward, it would be known as the Heaven-Piercing Spear.
The spear trembled in excitement. Within it, waves of Jade-Shattering Spear Intent (碎玉矛意) surged, casting a blood-colored glow across its surface. Nine blood-red stars appeared on the spear, emitting radiant divine light.
Boom!
Yi Tianxing stomped forward, cracking the ground beneath his feet. With a powerful thrust, he drove the Heaven-Piercing Spear straight at the massive crystal finger coming down on him.
Clang!!
Rumble!!
The spear clashed with the crystal finger, unleashing a blinding burst of energy. The Crystal Giant's strength was terrifying—its flesh unmatched. The force in that finger alone was tens of thousands of jin. Yi Tianxing felt his bones and blood tremble under the impact, as though his skeleton might shatter from the blow.
The giant's physical strength surpassed his own—but Yi Tianxing was far more than just brute force. His true essence, body, and spear intent united. The Heaven-Piercing Spear's power halted the crystal finger for a split second.
"Explode! Explode! Explode!!"
Yi Tianxing roared inwardly.
One after another, the nine blood-red stars on the spear began to detonate.
Each explosion caused the spear's power and spear intent to surge dramatically. With every star that shattered, a wave of devastating force exploded forth. As five stars blew up in quick succession, the massive finger recoiled, a clear gash torn into its flesh. The brutal spear intent burrowed into the wound like a swarm of blades.
The Crystal Giant was both shocked and humiliated—injured by a mere human! The finger, despite being more destructive than a fist, had been pierced. And the human hadn't even retreated.
"This human… must die. He cannot be allowed to live."
This Crystal Giant was no ordinary brute—it was among the highest echelon of Attack Titans, boasting the greatest strength and intellect. Its body was stronger than even the Armored Titans, and its intelligence rivaled any human's. It was born to lead. A natural king among giants.
In that instant, a murderous resolve took root. A human like Yi Tianxing, if allowed to grow, would become an existential threat to the entire Titan race.
Without a moment's hesitation, the Crystal Giant ignored its bleeding wound and swung down a colossal crystal battle axe. The strike was like the splitting of heaven and earth—irresistible, dazzling with crystalline brilliance.
The axe, several dozen meters long, descended like a mountain. Its momentum and flashing edge filled the world, leaving nowhere to run. The force behind it wasn't just physical—it carried an overwhelming pressure that shattered the will of its enemies, breaking their courage and making them submit.
But Yi Tianxing didn't flinch.
He summoned his Martial Will, firm and unshakable. His spirit remained untouched. His skin tingled from the axe's pressure, hair standing on end.
Step. Step! Step!!
Like a dragon in motion, each of Yi Tianxing's strides spanned several meters, cracking the ground with every footfall. Instead of retreating, he charged forward, ducking beneath the axe's path and arriving at the giant's feet in a flash.
Up close, the Titan's leg hairs were like adult-sized strands of crystal filament, exuding an eerie brilliance.
Yi Tianxing struck without hesitation.
Channeling his surging blood and essence, he drove the Heaven-Piercing Spear at the Titan's femoral artery with a flash of deadly precision.
Clang!!
The spear met resistance—not from flesh, but from those damn leg hairs, tough as metal. Sparks flew as the blade carved through them. When it finally struck flesh, it barely pierced the outer layer, drawing only a single drop of crystal-clear blood. It was like a mosquito bite.
Such monstrous vitality!
Since arriving on the Eternal Continent, the Titans had begun cultivating, making them far more terrifying than their anime counterparts.
The Crystal Giant raged at Yi Tianxing's tactic—using his smaller size to his advantage and attacking up close. Furious, it reacted instantly.
With a roar, it raised its leg and stomped down like a falling mountain. The massive foot blotted out the sky. Air pressure alone from the descent created sonic booms, cracking the earth below.
Yi Tianxing moved even faster.
Before the foot landed, he had already dodged, reappearing behind the Titan.
His gaze sharpened. He had found a vital weakness.
"Your entire body is a fortress, impenetrable and tough. But I wonder… at that spot… is your defense truly flawless?"
The thought flashed through his mind. Attacking such a place might seem shameful, even disgraceful.
But he didn't hesitate.
"Thousand-Year Kill!!" (千年杀!!)
With a roar, Yi Tianxing raised his spear and thrust upward.
It took less than a breath.
The Heaven-Piercing Spear shot like lightning.
In that moment, time froze.
The wind halted. The trees stilled. Even the surrounding alien warriors watching the battle fell silent. Even Fu Hongxue, in the midst of combat with an Armored Titan, paused subconsciously.
Every gaze turned to Yi Tianxing and the Crystal Giant.
His spear had landed—in that spot behind the Titan.
Yes. That unspeakable spot.
The Heaven-Piercing Spear was embedded deep, blood dripping down its shaft.
The Crystal Giant had been wounded.
But more than the injury—it was where it had been injured.
Its flesh was torn. Spear intent ravaged the wound. Blood flowed freely.
"ROOOAAAR!!"
The Titan's massive body stiffened. Then, slowly, it turned to face Yi Tianxing.
Its eyes showed disbelief, then rage, then uncontrollable fury. A thunderous roar erupted from its mouth. Divine light flared from its body, qi and blood surging wildly. Trees and stones around them shattered to dust.
"I will kill you! Tear you to pieces! You actually dared—you dared to strike such a lowly, despicable blow! You are shameless beyond belief!!"
The Crystal Giant howled toward the heavens.