Chapter 1248 The Forces of the Underworld

The sky was a serene blue without a single cloud.

Lin Xun trod lightly across the air, his robe billowing around added an ethereal charm to him.

After four years, he returned to the Mythic Fire Realm again. He couldn’t help from going into a daze as he breathed in the rich aeth qi permeating the sky and the earth.

But soon, his gaze returned to its usual calm, rippleless state.

Zhao Jingxuan had sealed her own spirit using the Six Paths Spirit Seal and fallen into a strange state of slumber. The only thing that eased Lin Xun’s mind was that her situation was not life threatening.

Xia Zhi had also been in a similar slumbering state, but now it was Zhao Jingxuan...

“As long as I am alive, I will wait until you wake up,” Lin Xun murmured.

In the Nameless Pagoda, Zhao Jingxuan was lying quietly on a polished jade platform, with her slender fair arms wrapped around the Nine Dragons Cauldron.

Her eyebrows were dark as ink, her skin was smooth and soft, and her facial features were delicate and perfect. Her face was a little thin but still breathtakingly beautiful especially with her slightly pursed cherry lips. She bore a calm expression that exuded a sense of peace and tranquility.

It was unknown whether she heard Lin Xun’s heartfelt words, but a clear teardrop quietly rolled down and evaporated from the corner of her eyes.

……

“Fellow Daoist, may I ask which blessed mountain land belongs to the Unsolved Mystery Sword Alms?”

Lin Xun ran into a group of cultivators picking aeth herbs.

“Kongzhe Mountain, it’s about another thirteen thousand miles to the east...”

“Thank you.”

After receiving a definite answer, Lin Xun nodded, thanked them and darted away in the air.

After four years, the Upper Nine Realms had completely changed. Lin Xun planned to head to the Unsolved Mystery Sword Alms to find Ji Xingyao to ask her something.

He also wanted to inquire about the whereabouts of Toady.

“Why do I feel like that guy looks like someone?” mumbled one of the aeth herbs pickers suspiciously.

“Who?”

“Demon God Lin.”

A hush fell over the crowd. The name represented a fierce man who was once known all over the world!

But immediately after that, laughter broke out.

“Stop kidding, Demon God Lin died four years ago. If that person is Demon God Lin, I will eat shit!”

The others joked and laughed their heads off.

Only one person murmured in puzzlement, “But that person really did look like Demon God Lin...”

……

Kongzhe Mountain was one of the most known mountainous blessed lands in the Mythic Fire Realm.

The Unsolved Mystery Sword Alms had occupied the mountain since the Upper Nine Realms opened up. Despite suffering years of flames of war, Kongzhe Mountain remained under the control of the Unsolved Mystery Sword Alms.

But recently, the situation of Unsolved Mystery Sword Alms had become a bit tense.

“This is my third time here, Brother Mo, Miss Ji. As the saying goes, nothing should be done more than three times, so please don’t make things difficult for me.”

On Kongzhe Mountain, in a grand hall, Zhen Yunfeng was sitting cross-legged at a table. As he looked at Mo Tianhe, Ji Xingyao and other Unsolved Mystery Sword Alms successors across from him, a frown wrinkled his brows.

The atmosphere in the hall was heavy.

Everyone, including Mo Tianhe and Ji Xingyao, was inwardly angry and their faces were overcast.

Zhen Yunfeng, an ancient-era eccentric genius from North God Holy District, was known for his talent and strong foundation.

But a talented person like him had submitted and joined the Underworld camp last year, becoming one of the twelve warriors of the Underworld.

The Underworld force had appeared four years ago, established by the mysterious figure Underworld Son who was born from the Divine Underworld Altar.

Over the past four years, under the leadership of Underworld Son, Underworld had risen strongly, becoming a behemoth that could be regarded as the strongest force in the Mythic Fire Realm.

Under his command were twelve warriors, thirty-six guardians and a number of descendants from various sects and clans. He could be said to have assembled as many experts as the clouds in the sky.

Even among the entire Upper Nine Realms, Underworld enjoyed a high reputation, which made no other sect or clan dared to underestimate it.

This should have nothing to do with the Unsolved Mystery Sword Alms.

But not long ago, Zhen Yunfeng turned up at their door as a representative from Underworld to recruit Unsolved Mystery Sword Alms and ask them to submit.

Naturally, Ji Xingyao and Mo Tianhe unwaveringly refused.

As descendants from the number one sect of the West Infinity World, how would they willingly surrender to the camp of Underworld?

But Zhen Yunfeng was not disheartened by the rejection. When he came for the second time, he promised many attractive benefits and even discreetly warned that if the Unsolved Mystery Sword Alms refused again, they would likely be regarded as a thorn to the Underworld force and be in deep water.

However, Ji Xingyao still flatly refused.

There was no room for negotiation.

But Zhen Yunfeng now turned up for the third time and put all the cards on the table. Nothing should be done more than three times and they must put an end to this matter!

“Zhen Yunfeng, you are also a notable figure, but now you willingly became someone else’s lackey…how disappointing,” Ji Xingyao uttered coldly.

“Miss Ji, that’s because you don’t understand His Highness Underworld Son’s power. If you work for him, you will receive unexpected fortunes and unimaginable benefits.”

Zhen Yunfeng did not mind Ji Xingyao’s mocking tone and continued calmly, “Also, in the present Upper Nine Realms, the competition is becoming more and more brutal. Only by advancing and retreating together with His Highness Underworld Son will we have hopes of continuing to rise.”

After a pause, he continued, “The little fish and shrimps will not survive. I believe you all know that many weak sects and clans have been annexed by different more powerful forces in the present Upper Nine Realms. Everyone, do you think that, given the strength of the Unsolved Mystery Sword Alms, you can escape this fate?”

Those words turned the atmosphere in the hall more heavy and tense.

Bang!

Mo Tianhe smashed the table in front of him with a slam, saying disappointedly, “Zhen Yunfeng, I thought of you as a true friend in the past. Who would have thought that you would become so shameless? Let me tell you, even if you like to be someone else’s dog, I am not interested!”

Everyone trembled inwardly.

But Zhen Yunfeng’s face darkened, and he said expressionlessly, “Brother Mo, if I didn’t see you as a friend, do you think I would come here three times to persuade you? You have to fight for your reputation. If you are so stubborn and refuse to listen then I’m afraid that, from today onwards, Kongzhe Mountain will change ownership.”

This was tantamount to tearing into his face and shredding all friendship.

Suddenly, all Unsolved Mystery Sword Sect disciples moved restlessly and their expressions changed.

Ji Xingyao drew a deep breath and questioned, “Do you mean that if we refuse again today, you will become our enemy?”

Zhen Yunfeng sighed softly, “To be honest with you, the areas around Kongzhe Mountain are already under the control of the forces of Underworld. If you don’t give me a satisfactory answer soon then…there might be bloodshed here…”

His one sentence instantly made the atmosphere freeze in the hall like a cold current. Everyone’s breathing stopped for a second, and their expressions dramatically changed.

Only then did they realize that Zhen Yunfeng had come prepared this time!

“You have gone too far!” Mo Tianhe was so infuriated that he almost crushed his own teeth.

“Brother Mo, please calm down. This is just our last resort. What’s more, I am only following orders, so please don’t make things difficult for me.” Zhen Yunfeng looked calm and composed as though everything was within his grasp.

“Are you not afraid that we will detain you?” Ji Xingyao threatened.

Zhen Yunfeng gave a subtle grin. “Since I dared to come here, do you think I did not consider this possibility? Everyone, as I said earlier, I really don’t want to become enemies with you.”

Ji Xingyao kept quiet, various expressions rapidly flitting across her beautiful face.

Mo Tianhe and the others were so furious that blood almost spewed from their eyes. They never imagined that Unsolved Mystery Sword Alms would be so threatened in such a way.

He simply was going too far!

“This time, Underworld has sent out, including myself, a total of four warriors and eight guardians. If we have to use force then I believe we will be able to swallow this place in less than a quarter of an hour.” Zhen Yunfeng spoke again. His words sent a shiver down many people’s backs.

“So, I urge everyone to think about the offer carefully and don’t act impulsively and ruin the reputation of the Unsolved Mystery Sword Alms in the Supreme Realm.”

The atmosphere in the hall fell into heavy silence...

It was at that moment when frantic footsteps outside the hall broke the silence. Before they saw anyone come, a panicked voice rang out, “Senior Brother Zhen, can you...come out for a moment?”

It was Yin Xue who also came from the Divine Underworld Altar like Zhen Yunfeng.

Back then, she also explored the Underworld River Forbidden Land with Lin Xun and others.

Zhen Yunfeng scrunched his brows. “What is it?”

The attention of Ji Xingyao, Mo Tianhe and others were immediately drawn, and they quickly noticed that Yin Xue’s expression was a mix of indescribable panic and confusion, as if she had encountered something unbelievable and incomprehensible.

“He…” Yin Xue mumbled hesitantly.

“Just say what it is,” Zhen Yunfeng said expressionlessly. He was about to completely frighten Mo Tianhe and the others into submission and reap the fruits of victory, but Yin Xue had interrupted him, which he was very displeased about.

Yin Xue’s beautiful face donned a cloudy expression, and her faint voice sounded distressed, “Lin...Fellow Daoist Lin Xun is here.”

Zhen Yunfeng was startled at first, and then his body went stiff. His hand trembled and alcohol spilled from the cup in his hand.

But he seemed to not notice and asked in confusion, “Who are you talking about?”

Ji Xingyao and the others were also stunned by the news. After four years, the name Lin Xun had rarely been mentioned, but Yin Xue actually said that Lin Xun had come. How was that possible?

Yin Xue also looked rather dazed. But being stared at by Zhen Yunfeng, she summoned the courage to answer him, “It’s fellow daoist Lin Xun. He...he’s still alive.”

Crash!

The table in front of Zhen Yunfeng flipped over, and the wine jar and cups flew everywhere.

He shot up with a overcasted face and scolded, “Nonsense! He was dead four years ago, so how can he appear here?”

Yin Xue trembled all over. “But...but it’s true! He is at the foot of the mountain now, there is absolutely no mistake.”

“Impossible!”

Zhen Yunfeng snapped irritably and lost his usual calmness and composure.

Four years ago, he witnessed with his own eyes how Lin Xun used his mighty power to fight against the Underworld Son at the Divine Underworld Altar.

He was rather afraid of him.

But he never imagined to hear news about him once again, and that he was still alive in the world!

How is that possible?

Ji Xingyao, Mo Tianhe and the others were equally shocked and confused. Could... Lin Xun really be alive?

If so then that’s good news!

Ji Xingyao’s and the others’ spirits were immediately lifted. They all knew how powerful Lin Xun was.

If he helped them, then perhaps their predicament could be resolved!