Chapter 970: Chapter 997: Huo Lian’s Furious Rage! Breaking the Formation with Strength! (Second Update) Chapter 970: Chapter 997: Huo Lian’s Furious Rage! Breaking the Formation with Strength! (Second Update) “Old Huo, where have we gotten to?”

Yang Zhen’s question was asked so naturally, as if chatting casually with an old friend. It infuriated Huo Lian so much that he staggered and nearly fell from mid-air.

“Look, that’s Great Nether Dynasty’s Elder Huo Lian. Has he been injured?”

“Just how severe must his injury be for him to struggle so much with flying? It seems the gap between a Half-step Great Saint and a Saint Realm practitioner is not small. It’s terrifying that a mere coffin inheritance could inflict such serious injuries on Elder Huo Lian.”

“Fellow practitioner, you might be new here and not aware of what happened with the Nine Dragon Coffin. Elder Huo Lian actually wasn’t injured by the Nine Dragons Great Saint.”

“Oh? Then how come?”

“Actually… Elder Huo Lian was angered by Yang Zhen.”

“What? Fellow practitioner, do not joke about such things. What kind of person could make a Half-step Great Saint so angry that he can’t even fly? That’s utter nonsense.”

“You’d better believe it. When Elder Huo Lian and the others were shouting that they were stupid donkeys, I was right there witnessing it…”

“How… how did it happen?”

A group of people buzzed with talk, recounting the incident of four Half-step Great Saints seriously calling themselves stupid donkeys, causing many practitioners to laugh so hard they fell from mid-air. The way they looked at Huo Lian and others shifted from reverence to an almost uncontrollable urge to laugh out loud.

Elder Huo Lian, with his powerful cultivation, could certainly feel the disdainful talk of those bastard practitioners behind him. Upon hearing Yang Zhen’s words, he instantly became furiously enraged, and a violent surge of flames erupted from his body. It darkened the sky, and the practitioners behind him changed their expressions dramatically, crying out in shock. No one dared to speak carelessly anymore.

“Yang Zhen, you brat, continue your arrogance. You wanted to know where we are, didn’t you? Just ahead is the Shangyuan Sect!”

Elder Huo Lian gritted his teeth as he continued, “Kid, I’ve seen it already. Many from Shangyuan Sect are waiting at the entrance. Let’s see if those are all of Shangyuan Sect’s forces.”

The disciples of the Great Nether Dynasty had already given all the information about Shangyuan Sect to Elder Huo Lian and the others. He looked over coldly for a moment, then said with a sly smile, “Kid, it seems you’re in luck. Lu Chenghui and Liu Ruoning are both present. They are the former and current sect leaders of Shangyuan Sect, right? Perfect, let them both send you off so you won’t be lonely on your journey to the netherworld.”

Hearing Elder Huo Lian’s words, countless practitioners inhaled sharply.

“It’s over. Elder Huo Lian and the others have really come for Shangyuan Sect. How can a mere Shangyuan Sect withstand four Half-step Great Saints? I’m fortunate enough to bear witness to the downfall of a sect today.”

“Whose fault is that? If there’s someone to blame, it’s Yang Zhen for being too arrogant. Of all the people to offend, he had to pick the Great Nether Dynasty and their Half-step Great Saints. Now, not only has he brought trouble upon his sect, but he himself is also doomed to die here.”

“In fairness, this isn’t entirely Yang Zhen’s fault. We all know how the disciples of the Great Nether Dynasty conduct themselves. Who can clearly state what’s right and wrong with all these grudges?”

“We can only say… Yang Zhen is really unlucky!”

“Do you think Yang Zhen will show up?”

“Show up?” The surrounding practitioners shook their heads and sighed, “The Great Nether Dynasty won’t dare to mess with the Nine Dragon Coffin for a while. As long as Yang Zhen hides inside, he might be able to live a little longer. Coming out now won’t help matters. How could Yang Zhen alone save Shangyuan Sect? If Yang Zhen is smart, he won’t come out just to watch his sect family die before his eyes.”

Many sighed. At a time like this, probably no one in the entire Great Nether Dynasty could help Shangyuan Sect.

Who among those present dared to speak up for Shangyuan Sect?

At Shangyuan Sect, the atmosphere was so heavy it almost stagnated. Lu Chenghui watched the rapidly approaching Nine Dragon Coffin and sighed, “It’s for the best that Yang Zhen isn’t here. Even if he were, he would likely not escape unharmed.”

Liu Ruoning’s face flashed with worry. She turned and asked Gou Shengtian, “Great Elder, Yang Zhen left the western hills of Shangyuan Sect a long time ago. Has he really not returned?”

Gou Shengtian gave a bitter smile and said, “Why would this old man hide anything from the Sect Leader? Yang Zhen indeed has not returned.”

Liu Ruoning sighed and said, “In that case, it seems the matter of Yang Zhen offending the Great Nether Dynasty is true. Yang Zhen… might have really gone to the Nine Dragons Sparrow Platform.”

“What?”

The disciples of the Shangyuan Sect showed a look of horror on their faces, none of them had expected that Yang Zhen had actually taken a step ahead and gone to the Nine Dragons Sparrow Platform.

At this moment, Valley Granny glanced coldly over everyone from the Shangyuan Sect, sneered, and said, “Huo Lian, the protective formation here is somewhat interesting. Would you allow me to take a look?”

Huo Lian laughed heartily and said, “Valley Granny is interested, but it’s just a trifling formation, there’s no need for the trouble. Watch as I dismantle this formation with my bare hands, letting the young Yang Zhen witness the true power of a Half-step Great Saint.”

Upon hearing these words, whether it was members of the Shangyuan Sect or the surrounding practitioners, all of their faces showed shocked and horrified expressions.

Valley Granny possessed a deep understanding of ancient inheritances. If she were to break the formation, she would probably do so without shedding a drop of blood, but this might require some time. Huo Lian, however, seemed too infuriated to waste that time.

It appeared that there was no chance for the Shangyuan Sect to escape unscathed!

While everyone was in a state of suspenseful uncertainty, Huo Lian suddenly leaped up, stood tall in mid-air, faced the people of the Shangyuan Sect, and without a word, burst forth with a terrifying wave of fire.

As the fire wave roared and shook the heavens, countless fire dragons burst into the sky, roaring across the firmament, charging towards the people of the Shangyuan Sect.

For a moment, it seemed as though the entire sky was enveloped by countless fire dragons, the violent air currents making the surrounding atmosphere blur into obscurity; the world was in turmoil, with the raging aura rampaging unchecked.

“Youngster, do you see? This is the consequence of your own doing. Next, it will be your sect, your teachers, and your fellow Senior Brothers, all dying at my hand,” he said.

“Huo Lian, don’t push people too far!”

Lu Chenghui’s face flashed with rage as he sprang forward. Within the formation, he fearlessly confronted Huo Lian, the Half-step Great Saint.

Huo Lian laughed uproariously and threw a punch at Lu Chenghui, “If this old man wants to bully you, what can you do?”

The sound was thunderous, the momentum rainbow-like. Huo Lian’s speech was emphatic and powerful, leaving everyone speechless.

Indeed, if a towering Half-step Great Saint wished to destroy a sect like the Shangyuan Sect, what temperament could the entire Shangyuan Sect possibly have?

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Terrible roars sounded, devastating air waves exploded above the Shangyuan Sect, endless gales surged out in all directions, sending groups of practitioners swaying, their faces drastically changing.

Huo Lian exclaimed in interest, looking at the hazy light screen in mid-air and laughed loudly, “This is interesting, this formation is interesting. It can actually dissolve my power. However, I’m curious, how many punches can this formation withstand from me?”

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Huo Lian’s punches came faster and faster, and the protective formation of the Shangyuan Sect started to teeter. Meanwhile, Lu Chenghui and his cohorts could only wait helplessly. At this moment, going out meant death, and not going out was still death; their only hope lay with the Chilong lying dormant next to the stele.

But… Chilong had yet to make any move!

Just as the Shangyuan Sect’s protective formation was in imminent peril, a series of terrifying air waves suddenly came from the far horizon.

Everyone was startled, even Huo Lian’s face showed a hint of surprise. He turned around, looked coldly, and said, “Why have these people come?”