Chapter 1498 Enter the Battlefield

Back then, Lin Xun had defeated and killed a group of Saints outside Snow Mulberry City with the help of the life-killing Stupa heart. This incident had shaken the entire Ancient Wasteland Domain.

It was also after that battle, which ended with the death of several Saints, that the will of quasi-emperor Bai Yujing had appeared at the scene and he had left a few words.

When the Nine Domains Battlefield opened, if Lin Xun did not step onto the battlefield to kill the enemies to atone for his sins, he would be the first to kill Lin Xun!

Now, the long and loud bugle had sounded in the Ancient Wasteland Domain, signifying the opening of the Nine Domains Battlefield.

Mister Shen was a little taken aback that an influential person and quasi-emperor like Bai Yujing would actually remember Lin Xun.

“Bai Yujing, you are an unparalleled hero, a mighty authority. Your mind and vision are far beyond that of ordinary people. How can you hold a grudge against a junior?” asked Mister Shen.

“Hmph! He took the lives of so many Saints and caused the Ancient Wasteland Domain to lose a significant amount of power. How can I remain indifferent?” Bai Yujing grunted.

“Some people...deserve to die,” Mister Shen uttered causally. “It’s not worth getting justice for them.”

Bai Yujing said calmly, “Even if they must die, it’s better to let them die on the frontline battlefield than at the hands of a little guy.”

Mister Shen fell speechless for a moment and then he chuckled out loud. He realized that Bai Yujing had no prejudice against Lin Xun and was simply complaining.

“Brother Bai, rest assured that Lin Xun will go to the Nine Domains Battlefield,” Mister Miaoxuan reassured loudly in the distance.

“If he is capable, he better not die, otherwise I will look down on him.” Bai Yujing left that comment before he cut through the sky and vanished.

“Miaoxuan, I’ll leave the Divine Apparatus Pavilion for you to take care of.” Mister Shen saluted.

“Senior Brother, take care.” Mister Miaoxuan returned a cupped fist salute.

“I’ll leave now.” With a flick of his sleeve, Mister Shen stepped forward and was already gone. He disappeared so mysteriously and quietly that nobody would notice.

......

Immortal Sacred Mountain.

Although the mountain was related to the word ‘death,’ its features, form and shape did not match its name[1].

The mountain was breathtakingly majestic and steep, winding like a giant dragon, and its entire body was as dark as ink.

It towered impressively into the sky, and its peaks seemed to be stroking the sun. A divine immortal-like aura flowed all over the mountain.

Years ago, Lin Xun participated in the Little Giants List Competition and defeated all opponents to win the number one position on the Little Giants List.

It was also on the Immortal Sacred Mountain that he had comprehended the secret of the Immortality Grand Dao.

On this day, as the bugle sounded, Lin Xun, Zhao Jingxuan, Toady, A’lu and the big black bird crossed the Star Chess Sea and came to the Immortal Sacred Mountain once again.

The bugle sound erupted from the mountain summit and was echoing in every direction. The flashes of lightning, deafening claps of thunder, and the swirling vortex forming above the mountain created an earthshaking spectacle.

“You guys have come.”

An illusory-like old figure appeared, emitting waves of the frightening power of order and laws.

It was a figure transformed by the will of the Immortal Sacred Mountain, and it called itself Spirit Servant.

Lin Xun and the others had met Spirit Servant before when they participated in the Little Giants List competition so they were pretty familiar with him.

“That is the way to the passage that leads to the Nine Domains Battlefield.” Spirit Servant pointed to the area above the mountain.

A portal of light was vaguely taking shape and condensing in the raging wind and lightning.

“Once you step inside, you will be teleported to the Nine Domains Battlefield and participate in the Conflict of the Nine Domains against cultivators from the other domains.

“There are no rules. Whoever is still standing in the end will be the final winner.

𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

“I believe you all know that the previous two Conflicts of the Nine Domains ended with disastrous defeats for the Ancient Wasteland Domain. This time, I hope...you all will come back alive.” Spirit Servant’s voice was still as hollow as before, completely devoid of any emotion.

Spirit Servant suddenly waved his sleeve, and five badges with a golden metallic sheen were suspended in front of Lin Xun and the others.

“Instill your own will into it. When the Nine Domains Battlefield closes, you can use this badge to teleport back to the Ancient Wasteland Domain, provided that you are still alive,” Spirit Servant indifferently explained. “Additionally, the badge represents your identity, and it has the wonderful function of accumulating battle merits for killing enemies. The more enemies you kill, the more battle merits you earn.”

Toady couldn’t help but interrupt, “What’s the use of battle merits?”

“Exchange for luck blessed by heavens.” The spirit servant stated, “You have participated in the competition of the Little Giants List back then, so you must also know that the Immortal Sacred Mountain is enveloped in the power of true great dao luck. If you come back alive, you can redeem your accumulated battle merits with corresponding great dao luck.”

Understanding dawned on Lin Xun and the others.

Spirit Servant then reminded them, “However, you all should be aware that the Ancient Wasteland Domain lost tragically in the past two Conflict of the Nine Domains, and fewer than ten percent of the participants were able to return. Therefore, only a small number were able to redeem great dao luck.”

Fewer than ten percent of the experts had come back alive!

Lin Xun and the others felt a chill run down their backs.

“Elder, we need another badge.” As Lin Xun was speaking, Little Silver appeared from his mind-sea.

Spirit Servant waved his sleeve again and presented a badge to Little Silver.

Boom!

Meanwhile, a mysterious and glowing portal had formed, looming in the lightning and thunder.

“Go ahead,” Spirit Servant urged.

Lin Xun and the others nodded and headed towards the mountain summit.

In the past few days, they had already said everything that needed to be said between them, and they had told each other everything that they wanted to tell.

Now, filled with determination, they all launched into action.

“Big Brother, I will go ahead first!” Toady impatiently rushed into the portal first and vanished in an instant.

“It’s my turn next.” The big black bird beat its wings and followed closely behind.

“Big Brother, why don’t you go first?” A’lu smiled at Lin Xun, but Lin Xun sent him flying into the portal with a kick.

Then, he turned to Zhao Jingxuan who was next to him and said with a smile, “That guy does not get the hint. He doesn’t know that I have something to say to you before we go in.”

“What do you have to say that you have to tell me now?” Zhao Jingxuan tucked her black hair behind her ears and looked at Lin Xun. It was just a glance, but her captivating eyes sparkled like the lake in autumn.

“Nothing much, it’s just...”

Zhao Jingxuan seemed to have guessed what Lin Xun was about to say. “Don’t worry, if I run into danger, I will contact you right away,” she interrupted with a smile.

Lin Xun smiled back. “That’s good, then that’s it. After you.”

Zhao Jingxuan shook her head. “You go first.”

Lin Xun also shook his head. “I’ll go after you.”

Zhao Jingxuan glared at him. “I told you to go first!”

Lin Xun nodded and then suddenly reached to grab Zhao Jingxuan’s lapel and threw her into the portal.

Then, he laughed, “If you don’t listen in the future, this is what will happen!”

Zhao Jingxuan shouted in anger, “You with the surname Lin, don’t let me catch you!”

She vanished before her voice faded.

A playful smile curled the corners of Lin Xun’s lips, and then he stepped forward into the portal.

Not long after the group left, groups of experts appeared on the Immortal Sacred Mountain one after another.

Just like Lin Xun and the others, they were experts wanting to enter the Nine Domains Battlefield.

Spirit Servant gave each of them a badge and watched them leave one by one.

The same thing was happening in different areas of the Ancient Wasteland Domain. Saints from various ancient orthodoxies, supreme figures...

They all entered the Nine Domains Battlefield from different passages.

This went on for three full days.

“Our fate lies in this battle!”

“We must win! We must...”

This battle stirred the emotions of every person in the world. As the passage to the Nine Domains Battlefield opened, countless cultivators all over the Ancient Wasteland Domain prayed silently in their hearts for the warriors who were going into battle.

......

The Nine Domains Battlefield.

It was an expanse of blood-redness. A world stained with blood, the wind whimpering and the air was filled with a tragic atmosphere.

The ground was covered with a thick layer of gravel and sand that seemed to have been steeped in blood. It was still a poignant red hue even after years of erosion.

Buzz!

Following a ripple in the air, Lin Xun appeared, and then, with a thud, he landed on the blood-colored gravel.

Through the whirling sand and dust, he noticed that the ground was strewn with mutilated corpses and bones, many of which had decayed beyond recognition.

But in his mind-sea, he felt a terrifying, cold, murderous aura coming his way, and then, the sound of weapons clanking and clanging rang in his ears along with passionate battle cries.

In his field of vision, devastating scenes of mountains of corpses and seas of blood dotted the blood-colored world.

He violently shook his head and the strange visions collapsed in an instant. Only the whimpering and howling continued to echo endlessly, and the air was still saturated with blood-colored sand and dust.

He released his spirit sense. He appeared as calm as the clouds in a clear sky, but in truth, his entire body was already tensed up like a fully drawn bow, ready to strike at any moment.

This was the Nine Domains Battlefield!

From the moment he entered, he knew he had to be extra careful.

“The ten thousand foot sky is filled with astral fiendish qi and is not suitable for flying.

“The great dao laws here are obscure, unusual, and far stronger than those in the Ancient Wasteland Domain. The aeth qi is mixed with wisps of chaos divinity qi, which has an immeasurable effect on one's cultivation.

“But at the same time, it is mixed with different murderous and foul auras. When training, it’s important to be vigilant and wary of the surroundings, otherwise, there is a risk of being possessed by demons.

“My spirit sense can only detect within a radius of 1,300 feet, so it is best not to travel at full speed.”

Within minutes, as his powerful spirit sense investigated the area, insights poured into his mind like streams, allowing him to make an accurate judgment of the current environment.

The Nine Domains Battlefield was a completely unfamiliar place to him. If he did not familiarize himself with everything here as soon as possible, then his subsequent actions might lead him to encounter unexpected accidents and dangers.

However, he would not shrink back.

The Nine Domains Battlefield might be full of unimaginable dangers, but he was prepared for the worst.

After years of battles and countless tests of blood and fire, his state of mind had long been tempered to a level far beyond imagination.

He even felt a burning desire to fight in the war.

This was because only a battlefield like this could help him achieve his ultimate goal of becoming a supreme Saint!

1. The characters used in the name of the mountain has the word death in it ☜