Chapter 396: Chapter 296: Heroes from All Over the World Gather in Yujing

Atop Xuanqing Mountain, where ancient ruins of the Mystical Sect once stood in disrepair, the site had mostly drawn sightseers each year, adding a flare of festivity to the place. However, after Luo Chongyang refurbished a Taoist temple here, the area underwent a significant transformation.

Now a secluded and elegant little Taoist temple is nestled on the north side of the mountain.

At this moment, a Taoist in a simple robe and cloth shoes stands at the entrance of the temple, gazing up at the rising sun.

This Taoist is none other than Luo Chongyang, the master of the temple.

Luo Yu’er, carrying a basket, walks out from the backyard. “Uncle Luo, you’ve been standing here all night.”

Luo Chongyang exhales deeply. “I have been observing the celestial omens through the night. It’s difficult to predict fortune and misfortune; the upheaval of the ages is upon us today.”

Luo Yu’er says, “I don’t understand the upheaval you speak of, Uncle, but the world has indeed changed. A few days ago, I went to the market at the foot of the mountain. What used to cost seventeen or eighteen copper coins per catty of pork now costs forty.”

She may not understand Luo Chongyang’s words about the state of the world, but she knows that the children’s favorite pork has gone up in price again.

Currently, chaos reigns throughout the lands of Great Yan, and the gathering of skilled martial artists in Yujing City stirs a maelstrom of undercurrents. The thirty-six Xuanyi Guards of the Great Heavenly Gang are all stationed in Yujing City, leaving no one available for reassignment.

Such chaos, fueled by the pervasive presence of evil spirits across the land, continues unabated and is even intensifying.

Luo Chongyang speaks solemnly, “If that young man were still here…”

The area around the Dragon Locking Well in Yujing City is now fraught with danger. The convergence of the world’s top fighters is terrifying, with Great Grandmasters lying in wait – these are truly the kind of experts who can shake the foundations of a nation.

An Jing’s slaying of Zongzheng Huachun in Ba Mountain was proof of his ability to contend with Great Grandmasters. In the current climate, Great Yan is in dire need of such exceptional fighters.

Luo Yu’er can’t help but think of that handsome man with the very attractive eyes. “Uncle Luo, is he really dead?”

Her heart always races when she recalls the first time she saw An Jing, especially those eyes which seemed to cover the moon with clouds with a single blink.

Luo Chongyang does not reply, merely sighing deeply as he gazes at the distant horizon.

Luo Yu’er falls silent too. She sometimes can’t understand why the people of Jianghu, although seeming near, also appear so distant.

They always cast their heads and spill their blood in Jianghu, born in Jianghu, dying in Jianghu, ultimately buried in Jianghu, until they turn into a handful of forgotten dust.

After a long while, Luo Chongyang finally says, “I must make a trip to Yujing City.”

Luo Yu’er asks with concern, “Uncle Luo, do you really have to go?”

She always has this unsettling feeling deep inside.

Luo Chongyang’s eyes are profound with a flicker of light, and he solemnly replies, “I have no choice but to go.”

Luo Yu’er has known Luo Chongyang for many years, yet she has never seen such an expression on his face.

……

Three days later, Yujing City, Imperial City.

The day is clear and bright, the sky cloudless.

At this time, the ordinary citizens of Yujing City have also caught wind of something. Families lock their doors and windows, and the streets grow sparse with pedestrians. The once bustling and lively Yujing City is now eerily empty, giving off an air of desolation.

Yet behind closed doors, it is anything but quiet. Experts from all over have gathered both inside and outside the city, and the Imperial Guard has been in a state of heightened alert for all twelve hours of the day, with all of the Xuanyi Guard’s nine divisions called back to Yujing City.

A storm is brewing as every individual can feel the tense and oppressive atmosphere.

This strange phenomenon leaves people astounded.

The Human Emperor Yong’an stands atop the highest tower of the Imperial City, her beautiful eyes reminiscent of distant mountains veiled in mist, or water enveloped in smoke.

Behind her stand the high officials and confidants of the Great Yan, flanked by the highly skilled Imperial Guard.

Yong’an, an exceptionally beautiful woman, is accompanied by another lady behind her, whose demeanor and appearance are by no means inferior to the Empress’s own.

The woman carried an air of pure aloofness and cold beauty, her features exquisitely picturesque, and the eyes beneath her willow-leaf brows were soul-stirring.

This woman was none other than Dai Ling, who followed Li Fuzhou to Yujing City and was then favored by the Yong’an Human Emperor. She rose rapidly through the ranks, leaping directly to the position of Deputy Governor of the Xuanyi Guard.

It must be known that Dai Ling was just over twenty years of age, yet she had become the Deputy Governor of the Xuanyi Guard of the Great Yan Dynasty, a feat that would have been simply impossible during Zhao Zhiwu’s reign.

Moreover, the typical Deputy Governor of the Xuanyi Guard was mostly at the Half-step Grandmaster or even the Grandmaster Realm, but this newly promoted Deputy Governor was only at the First Grade. Although her appointment caused much discontent among many, it was ultimately suppressed.

Yong’an Human Emperor asked, “Is everything ready?”

Zhou Xianming clasped his fists and replied, “Your Majesty, two hundred thousand troops are already waiting in arms in Yujing City.”

“Very good.”

The Yong’an Human Emperor narrowed his eyes, “This time, I want these petty people to know what it means when an Emperor is enraged.”

Hearing the Yong’an Human Emperor say this, everyone present involuntarily shivered.

The Yong’an Human Emperor turned his gaze toward Meng Zhaodou, the chief leader of Heaven and Earth Net, and said, “How is the investigation by the various masters progressing?”

Meng Zhaodou clasped his fists and responded, “Black Ice Platform, White Mist Sect, Bibo Island, Seven Snakes Association, and several other forces have sent a total of five Grandmaster Realm experts. The Southern Barbarians have sent two Grandmasters, and the noble Guishuang has sent three, among whom the leader is Pang Ban from the Heavenly Slaughter Divine Palace. In addition, there are several hidden Grandmaster experts, all of whom are old turtles who live reclusively.”

In the world, there are always some masters who have enjoyed fame, fortune, and power and do not wish to immerse themselves in a life of deception, choosing instead to retire into Jianghu.

Now, with the appearance of the Earth Vein Spirit related to longevity, those Grandmaster experts who once lived under assumed names have naturally been unable to stay hidden, and one by one, they surfaced.

After pondering for a moment, the Yong’an Human Emperor asked, “Any news on Wusun, the King, and that elder from Ten Directions?”

Meng Zhaodou replied in a low voice, “These Great Grandmasters are elusive, like ghosts and spirits, impossible to track, but I suspect they must be near Yujing City.”

The Yong’an Human Emperor nodded slightly, then his brow furrowed tightly.

It was these flying, escaping, and great Divine Skill possessing Land Immortals that he both feared and dreaded.

“Your Majesty!”

Just then, someone from the waterways hurried over from a distance.

The Yong’an Human Emperor asked, “What’s the matter?”

The messenger hastily reported, “The wellhead of the Dragon Locking Well has collapsed.”

“What!?”

Upon hearing the messenger’s words, all those present changed their expressions dramatically.

Boom–!

Just at that moment, the ground beneath their feet began to shake violently, causing the palace maids and eunuchs inside the palace to sway severely.

The Yong’an Human Emperor said in a deep voice, “Quick, go and check on the Dragon Locking Well!”

After speaking, she leaped towards the direction of the Dragon Locking Well.

Zhou Xianming immediately shouted, “Quick, protect Her Majesty!”

Tianpeng Ancestor and a group of Imperial Guards, along with numerous experts from the Royal Family, quickly followed.

……..

Yujing City was shaking violently, and all the hidden experts of Jianghu around sensed the anomaly, suddenly becoming incredibly excited, their eyes shining with keen anticipation.

“Quick! It must be the Earth Vein Spirit breaking free from its bindings!”

“To the Dragon Locking Well!”

……

Many experts from Jianghu rushed towards Dragon Spring Temple and the Dragon Locking Well as if insane.

In the blink of an eye, the streets and the eaves above were filled with martial artists from all paths.

These individuals possessed extraordinary skills, their feet touching the ground like nimble swallows, and in a blink, they had leaped dozens of feet forward.

On the street, a figure slowly emerged from an alley, standing motionless looking towards the direction of the Dragon Locking Well, forming a stark contrast with the hasty experts of Jianghu.

This person was none other than Pang Ban of the Heavenly Slaughter Divine Palace.

At this moment, a cold smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, sending a chill down the spine of anyone who saw it, “Today is destined to be a day where blood flows like rivers.”

With that said, he walked slowly towards the front.

He didn’t walk fast, but each step was firm and powerful.

The scene before their eyes was playing out in every street of Yujing City. The heroes from all over the world had been waiting for this moment for a long time.

Chaos!

Yujing City was completely in chaos!

At this moment, inside Yujing City, there were martial artists holding weapons such as knives, spears, swords, and clubs everywhere. These people had come from all corners of the world and were not to be trifled with.

And everyone’s target was the Dragon Locking Well.

…..

Dragon Spring Temple, Dragon Locking Well.

Jin Xing, Mu Xing, Huo Xing, and Tu Xing looked at the Dragon Locking Well, which had suddenly exploded, with utter seriousness in their eyes.

Just as a domineering Qi Mechanism emerged from within the Dragon Locking Well and the well’s mouth was directly blown away by the powerful Qi Mechanism, they too were affected and sustained slight injuries.

“Amitabha!”

At that time, Xi Hafu stepped out.

“Master!”

The four hurriedly bowed.

Xi Hafu paid no attention to them, but looked towards the Dragon Locking Well, whispering lowly, “It has finally come.”

His words carried a hint of excitement and fervor, an emotion that seemed unable to be contained any longer.

“The Dragon Locking Well is right in front!”

“The Earth Vein Spirit is about to reveal itself to the world!”

…….

At the same time, a noisy clamor rang out, with heroes from all directions rushing in from all sides.

All around, the area was crowded with people, and at first glance, there didn’t seem to be an end to the mass of bodies.

Tianyi Bodhisattva and Fa Wu, along with Buddhist experts and monk soldiers, also emerged, quickly surrounding the entire Dragon Locking Well, blocking the approach of high-level experts from all sides.

Seeing grandmasters such as Fa Wu and Tianyi Bodhisattva appear, the martial artists at the forefront suddenly paused, exchanging glances.

Though they were still shouting about fighting their way up, none of the experts dared to act rashly.

Xi Hafu turned his head to face the heroes of the world, “The Earth Vein Spirit is a grace from Buddha meant to save all living beings and has a destiny with Buddha. I hope all benefactors will act wisely.”

The heroes of the world, upon hearing this, boiled over with indignation.

Jin Xing couldn’t help but inwardly sigh, “I didn’t expect Xi Hafu to say such shameless words with such righteousness.”

Boom-!

The earth shook once more, and everyone’s bodies violently trembled.

Suddenly, the Dragon Locking Well cracked open yard by yard, spreading outwards continuously, and then a robust Qi burst forth from the fissure.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The robust Qi dispersed the clouds in the sky, shrouding the bright sun overhead.

Immediately, everyone was overwhelmed with an extremely oppressive feeling, as if the end of the world had arrived.

Thump! Thump! Thump!

The Qi burst right through the earth’s surface, and the ground broke apart yard by yard. Some martial artists who were slower to act and got close to the Qi were turned into grey streams.

Heaven and earth were torn asunder! It was a shocking scene indeed!

All the experts were shocked upon seeing the Qi tearing through the ground and felt that even after breaking the earth’s surface, it was not finished, continuing to extend towards the sky.

“Is this the Earth Vein Spirit emerging?”

All the experts looked up, stunned by the scene before them.

The entire Yujing City was boiling over with excitement, and the heroes of the world raised their heads to look at the darkening sky.

And at that moment the sky turned from grey to black, as if a force capable of devouring souls was hidden within it.

“Is it finally going to reveal its true form?”

Pang Ban, who was standing among the crowd, showed a hint of ecstatic joy in his eyes.

In the shadows, someone trembled with emotion, staring at the extending black Qi in the sky without blinking.

This held all of his hopes.

Prepared for a thousand years, today he was finally about to achieve his original intention; for this day, he had waited too long.

Xi Hafu’s eyes sparkled with fervor as he murmured, “Everyone can become Buddha, the ultimate bliss of everyone being a Buddha is about to come.”

Decades ago, he began researching ancient Buddhist texts, finding clues about the Earth Vein Spirit–a miraculous object of creation from heaven and earth, with effects so magical that not only could it break the shackles of a Great Grandmaster, its most important feature was its power to bless all under the heavens.

Since then, he had always seen the widespread salvation of the Earth Vein Spirit as his goal. Today, the Earth Vein Spirit was right in front of him.

Everyone present was beside themselves with excitement, watching as the Qi sprawled towards the horizon.

“Is this the Earth Vein Spirit?”

Just as the Qi was spreading, a cold voice sounded in everyone’s ears.

Xi Hafu looked up towards the sky.

Amidst the tumbling sinister Qi in the sky, a grand hall emerged, looming as mountainously over everyone’s heads.

The newcomer was none other than Wushu, who at this moment had a cold expression, indifferently watching the massive Qi in the sky.

Yong’an, the Human Emperor, also arrived and immediately felt a tremendous pressure, saying, “So, you are Wushu?”

Although she had long known that the Heavenly Slaughter Divine Palace’s Palace Master was a first-class expert, she never expected that Wushu could bring about such a strong sense of oppression.

“A Royal Family expert!?”

Wushu glanced at Yong’an and the people behind her and said indifferently, “That’s all.”

Royal experts, such unimpressive beings!

Hearing Wushu’s words, Tianpeng Ancestor, Jin Xing, and the others all had a chill spread across their faces. Wushu’s statement was a blatant insult to them.

Tianpeng Ancestor shouted coldly, “This is the territory of our Great Yan, do you dare be so rampant?”

“What is there not to dare?” Wushu shouted coldly, his true qi raging toward them like surging waves.

Boom! Boom!

Massive handprints ferociously flew out, shattering the void, and cracks in space a zhang in length appeared, a terrifying sight.

Tianpeng Ancestor was a Three Qi Grandmaster in his cultivation. Facing this howling Qi force, even his breathing hitched.

In that moment, the ever-silent Xiao Qianqiu leaped forward and struck out with a palm.

Bang bang bang bang!

When the two palms collided, the heavens and the earth trembled, then Wushu remained motionless, while Xiao Qianqiu was pushed back dozens of steps.

The outcome seemed to be decided in the instant the two exchanged blows.

Wushu narrowed his eyes and said, “Worthy of being the State Preceptor of Great Yan, you indeed have some real strength to be able to leverage my palm.”

There were probably not many in the Grandmaster Realm who could leverage his palm like that.

“While the Great Grandmaster is indeed powerful, are you not being too arrogant?”

As soon as Wushu had finished speaking, another voice came through. Following the sound, they saw You Gai, Ouyang Ping, Duanmu Xinghua, and many other top experts from the Demon Sect leap forward and stand beside Xiao Qianqiu.

“So many high masters?”

Seeing so many high masters appear, Pang Ban felt his heart shudder.

Even if Wushu was powerful, he was now faced with Xi Hafu, along with the other masters. The masters from his Bactrian group were completely at a disadvantage.

Looking at the Demon Sect masters who had appeared, Wushu spoke indifferently, “Xu King Brother, aren’t you coming out yet?”

“Clap clap clap clap!”

A series of clapping sounds rang out, and they saw Xu King appear not far from the black qi, with the Southern Barbarians’ chief and a group of Southern Barbarian masters behind him. The crowd unconsciously made way for them.

“It seems I haven’t arrived late today.”

Xu King calmly looked at all the high masters present.

You Gai, Duanmu Xinghua, Ouyang Ping, and the others felt a shock in their hearts at the sight of Xu King. They had never expected that Xu King would actually join hands with Wushu of the Heavenly Slaughter Divine Palace.

“Two Great Grandmasters joining forces!?”

“Then who could stop them?”

…..

The crowd was taken aback by this development.

Clearly, no one had expected that the mysterious Grandmaster who had assisted Ghost Swordsman in Ba Mountain was now in league with Wushu. They had previously clashed over the Ghost Swordsman’s affair.

“It’s unexpected that so many high masters would appear here today.”

At this moment, a Taoist slowly stepped forward.

There was no one in the Great Yan Martial World who did not recognize this man; it was Luo Chongyang.

“The little martial uncle!” Xiao Qianqiu gave a Daoist salute. “Your nephew did not expect the martial uncle to come.”

Luo Chongyang said, “This time I’ve come, I never expected to leave.”

“A mantis trying to stop a chariot, overestimating one’s own abilities,”

A hint of a cold smile appeared at the corners of Meng Zhaodou’s mouth, his eyes flashing with an incomparably fierce murderous aura.

Feeling the deadly aura radiating from Meng Zhaodou, Xi Hafu finally spoke, “The two of you joining forces truly surprises me, but who in this world could stop me from obtaining the Earth Vein Spirit?”

The moment he finished speaking, Xi Hafu released a golden light all over his body, like the sun itself, dazzling and mesmerizing, as he confronted the formidable Meng Zhaodou.

“Well then, let’s see the truth in the fight,” Meng Zhaodou said, his voice clear.

The Death Hall erupted with terrifying momentum, and the cold, dark building above flickered with a gloomy light, as if it would transform into a dragon soaring into the sky, stirring the heavens and earth.

In those blood-red eyes, however, there was no laughter, only a cold icy chill.

With a stomp of his foot, a mass of black Yin Evil Qi emerged beneath him and, with a swish, tore through the sky to form a giant hand that appeared above Xi Hafu and then cast a dark shadow over him.

Under that shadow, the ground itself collapsed.

Xi Hafu looked up; as the massive palm whooshed down, he stomped his foot and his figure surged upward.

Swish!

Xi Hafu trod on the void, his palm striking upward against heaven. Qi Force swept through like a roaring gale, boldly meeting the giant palm of black Yin Evil Qi head-on.

Clang!

A roaring sound echoed forth, and visible ripples spread across the sky. Meng Zhaodou tapped the void with the tips of his toes, dissipating the terrible force. His eyes fixed on Xi Hafu, his hoarse voice sounding, “Is this all the ability the so-called living Buddha has?”

Xi Hafu’s face remained expressionless as he took a step forward. A terrifying and startling aura surged out as a golden Buddha appeared behind him, and heaven and earth trembled at its manifestation.

“Boom!”

The air itself felt distorted at this moment, as if the space within several tens of meters exploded into a vacuum.

Meng Zhaodou’s overwhelming True Qi swept out, forming on the sky a serpent of Yin Evil Qi, coiling and enormous enough to cover the heaven and earth.

Roar!

The serpent, formed from condensed Yin Evil Qi, ruthlessly fierce, managed to catch the whomping golden palm coming down.

Boom! Boom!

The two colossal forces collided violently in the sky, the dreadful fluctuations of True Qi almost shattering the void itself, terrifying in the extreme.

These two Great Grandmasters were certainly staging one of the most exciting battles in the world today.

Meanwhile, numerous other top warriors were also engaging in combat.

Xiao Qianqiu faced Pang Ban, pressing him so hard he could barely catch his breath, while the Yong’an Human Emperor showed an overwhelming advantage against the chief of the Southern Barbarians.

Although her aptitude was average, having absorbed the Heaven and Earth Spirit Essence of two Great Grandmasters, she did not break through her limits to reach Great Grandmaster, but she had still attained the peak of the Five Qi Grandmaster.

The other Royal Family experts and members of the Demon Sect were clashing with the King of Xu.

Duanmu Xinghua, Ouyang Ping, Yi Daoyun, Li Fuzhou, Tianpeng Ancestor, the Five Elements, and several Grandmasters from the Heavenly Prison were all confronting the King of Xu.

The King of Xu, with True Yuan as solid as iron, deflected every attack with ease, and none of the several combatants could even touch him.

Watching the chaotic battle before them, all the heroes of the world turned their attention to the piercing black Qi. They knew that the Earth Vein Spirit could very likely be within that black aura.

Realizing that this was their only chance, they each began to step onto rooftops and rushed into the dark mist in the sky.

The area around the Dragon Locking Well was filled with fighting, energetic waves rolling skyward, and the black mist gradually drifted away into the distance.

In the blink of an eye, there were dozens of corpses strewn on the ground.

Just then, a piercingly cold glint of light from a blade struck from a distance. The speed of the blade light was so fast it was undetectable, and the edge was incredibly chilling. In an instant, it had already slain two Grandmaster experts.

This scene had the surrounding experts dumbstruck in terror!

Grandmaster experts, and yet that glint of blade light had actually cut down two Grandmasters before the crowd realized what had happened.

Minghong Blade!

Even though it was made from the remnants of The World’s First Sword, it was undoubtedly The World’s First Blade.

Qi Xuan Dao, as if in a realm without peers, directly charged towards the black mist.

Earth Vein Spirit!

This treasure, the focus of the entire world, was right before his eyes!

Boom!

Qi Xuan Dao’s blade struck the black aura, and the breath at the front suddenly trembled, causing the surrounding air currents to churn.

Qi Xuan Dao furrowed his brow, not expecting the black breath to be so tough; his full-force strike hadn’t shattered it.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Just as Qi Xuan Dao was about to strike the black aura again, a huge cold gleam pierced through from afar, directly stirring the Qi Force in front of him.

Qi Xuan Dao’s heart jolted with shock, and he stretched out his hand, directly clamping the incoming cold gleam.

Those two aged fingers were like iron tongs, the cold gleam still spinning, but now completely immobilized.

Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a horsetail whisk.

Qi Xuan Dao looked into the distance and saw an old Taoist standing far away, his expression cold and merciless.

This man was none other than Luo Chongyang.

His strength was at the Four Qi Realm, and when combined with Heavenly Human Communication, his power could very well match that of many Grandmasters in the Five Qi Realm.

Qi Xuan Dao, seeing Luo Chongyang, showed a hint of surprise in his eyes, not expecting that among so many Grandmasters from Great Yan, there would still be experts able to block him.

Luo Chongyang took the horsetail whisk with his left hand and calmly said, “Qi Xuan Dao, I’ve wanted to face you for a long time.”

Qi Xuan Dao laughed and replied, “Do you know where all those who once wanted to fight me are now?”

As an old generation Five Qi Grandmaster, Qi Xuan Dao’s renown even surpassed that of Xiao Qianqiu, a legendary figure of an era. How could the list of Grandmaster experts who had fallen at his hand be short?

Surrounding the dark breath of the heaven-reaching black aura, a grand battle involving countless experts had already begun. Inner Strength roared, resonating for dozens of miles, with powerful Qi Forces intermittently surging around. A minor misstep by anyone hit by these forces could result in Grandmasters sustaining injuries.

A fierce battle involving several eminent experts, including the assault on Duke Xu led by Wu Shu, Xi Hafu, and other Demon Sect experts like the Emperor of Yong’an, was particularly intense.

“That old man from the Ten Directions is severely wounded and poses little threat; Xi Hafu appears to be my strongest opponent at present.”

Wu Shu took a deep breath, his massive body beginning to turn blood red, as a surge of crimson evil aura burst forth.

Suddenly, Xi Hafu vanished into thin air.

The next moment, a golden palm seemed to pierce through the void, carrying immense True Yuan and mercilessly struck at Wu Shu’s back.

Without turning around, Wu Shu also sent a palm strike towards his rear.

Bang!

The palms collided, and the horrific shockwave spread out.

Wu Shu’s figure flew backward, a trail of blood emerging from his mouth. Only when he truly clashed head-on with Xi Ha Fu did he finally sense the latter’s formidable strength. The vastness of that True Qi was like an ocean, seemingly endless, and the golden light carried within it was strange and imperious Buddhist Law.

However, Wu Shu’s eyes were frosty cold. He did not attempt to regulate his breathing, nor did he heed the throbbing pain in his arms. Instead, he swiftly formed hand seals, and a torrential True Yuan burst forth from within him.

Behind him, the Life and Death Hall also emerged.

“Is the donor getting desperate?”

Seeing this, Xi Ha Fu spoke expressionlessly.

Boom! Boom!

An ancient and time-worn golden Buddha appeared behind Xi Ha Fu, sending a vast aura crushing down on Wu Shu with massive force.

The strength of the Buddha of the current world could be inferred from that terrifying aura.

At this moment, Pang Ban and the chief of the Southern Barbarians were also forced to retreat continuously, especially Pang Ban, who even sustained injuries in his confrontation with Xiao Qianqiu.

On the other hand, King Xu seemed to be handling himself with ease, his movements as light as a breeze, untroubled by the escalating tensions.

Chaos reigned around the Dragon Locking Well, with numerous experts rushing towards the Earth Vein Spirit. Each person’s strike was exceptionally ruthless, sparing no mercy and plunging that corner of the world into endless slaughter.

As Wu Shu was repeatedly forced back, his eyes began to split, and the Life and Death Hall behind him erupted with rolling evil Qi, like a vast flood pouring forth.

Xi Ha Fu stood tall on the eaves, the golden Buddha behind him radiating dazzling brilliance. Seeing Wu Shu’s aura suddenly grow more powerful, he couldn’t help but furrow his brow.

He could feel that the life force within Wu Shu was steadily vanishing, yet the aura inside him was growing stronger and stronger.

Boom! Boom!

The aura of Wu Shu continued to ascend, the colossal Life and Death Hall behind him carrying boundless, vast Yin Evil Qi.

“Could this be a kind of sacrificial technique?”

Xi Hafu’s eyes reflected a hint of surprise, noticing that Wu Shu’s aura was still climbing, his eyebrows unwittingly knitting tighter.

At this moment, Wu Shu’s lifespan was visibly diminishing, yet his strength was insanely rising.

Seeing this, both the chief of the Southern Barbarians and Pang Ban exchanged a look, their eyes simultaneously blazing with resolute light. The two of them also began to burn their lifespans, and as their lifespans vanished, their aura escalated wildly.

As the aura of the experts from the Mixed Element Demon Clan soared, all the Immortal Emperor-level experts present felt their hearts tremble.

“Be careful!”

Xiao Qianqiu, feeling the chilling Yin Evil Qi, couldn’t help but cry out.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The terrifying surge of waves roared, mixed with Yin Evil Qi, almost piercing a colossal hole in the heavens and the earth.

Wu Shu was bathed in the rolling Yin Evil Qi, his eyes intensely cold, staring fixedly at Xi Ha Fu ahead: “Xi Ha Fu, your strength is indeed commendable, but the Life and Death Hall in my hands is not as simple as you imagine!”

At this moment, Wu Shu stood amidst the sea of evil Qi, his robes fluttering without wind, as though he were a lord stepping out from the depths of Nine Nether Fengdu.

All experts present were deeply shaken.

Yet, at the next moment, the dark Qi in the sky underwent a massive change once again.

Beneath the Dragon Locking Well, a gigantic black Qi that reached for the heavens rose from the depths of the earth, drilling ferociously into the sky, like a world-shaking demon pillar, scattering all the surrounding clouds.

Could this actually be the Earth Vein Spirit!?

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PS: Striving to finish by tomorrow, at least twelve thousand words.