It was a dream-like scenery behind the misty drizzle with majestic mountains, long rivers, and thriving lives…

This was the demonstration of Yan Yurou’s entire cultivation, the true reason why she had been able to gain a foothold on the All Heavens Saint-King Rankings at seventh place.

Therefore, she looked no longer dazed but very confident.

However, when that unfathomable and obscure abyss speedily approached, the world dimmed, and the misty rain seemed to vaporize as it was swallowed up to the last drop, and the magnificent kingdom was all but annihilated in a continuous rumble…

“Pfff!” Yan Yurou coughed up blood, her pretty face going pale.

Only at this moment did she realize how utterly useless the power and heritage she was so proud of were!

This was a direct confrontation between their dao abilities, meaning there was no way to cheat.

This also dealt a substantial blow to Yan Yurou’s mindset. It was like a blunt knock to her head that pushed her mental state to the verge of collapse.

Just how…

How can someone from Cloud State be so powerful?

“Whether this is a blessing or a curse will depend on whether she can recover from this blow…” lamented Taishu Hong softly as he watched this scene from the outside.

In this frontal battle of dao, Yan Yurou had lost thoroughly!

“Even Miss Yan was defeated…” Zu Feiyu could not describe how he felt at this moment. Indignation, anger, shock, confusion, disbelief…fermented and churned in him like the raging sea.

The original lineup of over twenty experts had now become mere nine people as the others had been eliminated.

Moreover, the number of people eliminated was still increasing…

As a core disciple of All-Demon Dao Court and the eighth genius on the All Heavens Saint-King Rankings, Zu Feiyu had seen his fair share of heaven-defying freaks.

The only thing he had not expected was that a guy called Jin Duyi from Cloud State, someone who had been so inconspicuous from the start, would be so appallingly strong!

Zu Feiyu couldn’t help but regret it.

Why did I have to provoke such an opponent?

Rumble!

The region shook as the intense battle went on.

However, the fighting spirit of Zu Feiyu’s group had long begun to falter. They could not stop chills from running up and down their spines as the feeling of terror started seeping in. ꭆ

The opponent was too overwhelming!

He was only one person, yet he had the power to dominate the scene!

In front of him, even exceptional talents from the Great Six Courts like them appeared dim and frail!

“This is impossible… Impossible!” Wang Tu in the distance looked bleak like he had lost all spirits.

Previously, when he had seen Lin Xun get besieged, he had been exhilarated thinking that Lin Xun’s elimination was inevitable.

Now, however, not to mention that his expectation had failed to come to fruition, but Zu Feiyu’s group had also been crushed in such a way that they couldn’t even fight back!

Wang Tu found this unacceptable!

“Miss Xuanyue, what is Brother Jin’s…actual origin? Our Cloud State couldn’t possibly raise a godly character like him, could it?” Lu Dubu, Xie Yuhua, Su Muhan were all in a shocked trance.

Jintian Xuanyue shook her head.

Of course she knew that Lin Xun wasn’t from Cloud State or even the Primordial Chaos World, but other than that, she knew nothing about his origin.

She only knew that he had an unimaginably powerful sect behind him and also an unassuming senior brother who looked like a farmer.

That senior brother had killed an Emperor from Earth Treasury Realm with three punches, then dominated the old ancestor of her Jintian Clan, Sword Emperor Brave Gale, to the point he had been forced to bow down!

Since just a senior brother of his was already terrifying to such an extent, how could Lin Xun be an ordinary expert?

“Careful, Miss Yan!” cried Zu Feiyu suddenly.

In that same instant, Lin Xun had stormed over along with the abyss and blasted a punch at Yan Yurou. His fist was like a dragon coming out of the abyss that emanated an infinite devouring power.

It was too late for anyone else to help.

Yan Yurou has also realized that her situation was not good. Her face was deathly pale as despair surfaced in her eyes.

Could it be that I, too, am going to follow in Tu Qianjue’s footsteps? Will I be eliminated and no longer have a chance with the competition in the Ancient Immortal Forbidden Zone?

“Come here!”

Suddenly, a fiery rainbow zoomed into the field and transformed into a delicate figure. She was dressed in black and had her black hair in a braid that floated behind her back. Her face was stunning but the expression on it was cold and lofty.

As she slapped her palm out, a fiery red whip of law power swept out and coiled around Yan Yurou before whisking her away barely in time.

Boom!

Lin Xun’s fist force landed in the air and exploded, spreading an energy that engulfed the void where Yan Yurou had just stood. That space collapsed with a loud bang.

Yan Yurou broke out in a cold sweat when she saw this. She had definitely just experienced a very risky, narrow escape from death!

“Senior Sister Ling!” Looking at the black-clad woman who had saved her, Yan Yurou’s eyes reddened like a frightened cub that had found someone to rely on.

Everyone else in the arena also turned to the newcomer. The eyes of Zu Feiyu’s group even lit up in excitement.

Ling Hongzhuang!

She was a core disciple of the Mythical Huang Dao Court and a peerless demon that had to be described with the word ‘legend.’

She had only stepped into the Saint-King Stage less than a hundred years ago, but she had already firmly positioned herself as third on the All-Heaven Saint-King Rankings. With more time, she might even be capable of competing for a higher rank!

The fact that Ling Hongzhuang was Yan Yurou’s senior sister made Zu Feiyu’s group feel like they were finally seeing their savior.

Meanwhile, Lin Xun raised his brows and said, “Finally, a worthy opponent.”

Behind him, the great abyss floated mysteriously like an inexplicable chaos world, so mighty that it subjected the whole field to its pressure.

Ling Hongzhuang patted Yan Yurou on the shoulder before turning to Lin Xun. “Our Mythical Huang Dao Court will not get involved in this matter. If you want to fight me, it can wait until after we have all entered the Ancient Immortal Forbidden Zone. I will gladly oblige you then.”

Her voice was as intimidating as a sharp blade.

After finishing her piece, she transformed into a streak of flame, teleporting away with Yan Yurou.

She…left?

Zu Feiyu’s group, who had thought that they were going to be rescued, were dumbfounded.

Ling Hongzhuang had not only left but also taken Yan Yurou with her, simply leaving them to die here!

And Yan Yurou’s departure meant their side instantly had one less powerful helper…

Lin Xun didn’t give pursuit.

Ling Hongzhuang’s aura was different and extraordinary, and it gave him a faint sense of threat. According to his judgment, a fight with her would not be decided quickly even if he used his full strength.

The urgent thing now was to handle these other opponents on the field!

Without any nonsense, Lin Xun resumed his onslaught.

Boom!

The great abyss roared as its obscure devouring aura diffused.

When Zu Feiyu and the others had spent days conducting an arduous search for Lin Xun, they had been filled with anger and annoyance.

How was it not the case for Lin Xun, though?

During this period of time, he had had to move to a new hiding place every day or two, hiding like a mouse.

The reason was so that Jintian Xuanyue could heal her injuries, and not because he was scared and wanted to avoid battles in this Mythical Huang Secret Realm.

Now that Jintian Xuanyue had recovered, how could he show his enemy mercy?

Others might have apprehension for the influence of the Great Six Courts, but this did not apply to Lin Xun.

After all, his opponents here were from either Heaven and Earth Dao Court or Demon Dao Court.

He had found out that Heaven and Earth Dao Court was among the hostile forces who had destroyed Fangchun Mountain!

Meanwhile, All-Demon Dao Court had watched from the sidelines, waiting to reap benefits from the conflict. The moment Fangchun Mountain had fallen, they had jumped right in to take a share of its treasure and influence.

Under these circumstances, how could Lin Xun possibly let them off?

On the contrary, Mythical Huang Dao Court had always remained neutral. Since Yan Yurou was its member, Lin Xun wasn’t distressed by the fact that she had been rescued.

Rumble!

In the following time, some were swallowed up by the abyss and instantly eliminated, while others were crushed by Lin Xun’s fist and sword qi before being automatically transported out of the secret realm…

When only five of them were left, including Zu Feiyu, the last spark of fighting spirit in them fizzled out and they started running in all directions.

“Run!”

“Escape, quick!”

Zu Feiyu was the first one to flee, throwing whatever unwillingness and anger out the window as he did. There was only one thought in his mind:

I must not get eliminated!

Even if it meant losing face, he had to survive in the Mythical Huang Secret Realm, or else he would lose the chance to go to the Ancient Immortal Forbidden Zone!

Lin Xun couldn’t possibly just watch them leave. Without delay, he launched the strongest killing spree possible.

Within a few breaths, three more were eliminated.

When he was about to chase after the remaining two, his brows suddenly furrowed imperceptibly, and he eventually stopped.

“Don’t let me see you again.” Lin Xun inhaled deeply before going back to the battlefield.

“Brother Jin.” Lu Dubu’s group came up to greet him at once.

Having watched such a striking battle, each of them looked incredibly emotional. Their hearts were still surging with inexplicable shock and gratitude.

None of them had expected that Lin Xun, who had drawn the line with them, would not hesitate to come to their rescue after they had fallen in distress.

On top of that, he had dominated Tu Qianjue, Zu Feiyu, and their group into their devastating defeat all by himself!

Witnessing Lin Xun’s elegance during the battle with their own eyes completely amazed them. Even now, they were still feeling surreal.

How many talents like him could they ever find in all existence?

“It’s not advisable to dally here. We’ll leave once Xuanyue returns,” said Lin Xun quickly while looking into the distance.

Earlier, he had already instructed Jintian Xuanyue through voice transmission to go and capture someone. Counting the time, she should be returning soon.

……

Before the battle between Lin Xun and Zu Feiyu’s group had ended, Wang Tu had already fled in fear.

Along the way, his child-like face was filled with unwillingness, panic, and resentment.

“Damn that bastard Jin Duyi! If he had been honest about his true strength, then how could I have decided against going to his aid, how could I possibly have considered him a plague and avoided him for fear of being implicated?”

He kept cursing inwardly as heart bled with regret and remorse. More than anything else, however, was his resentment.

“Also Zu Feiyu and his group! All that fame is completely undeserved! They can’t even take down a mere Jin Duyi! Utterly useless!

“If I had known this, I wouldn’t have told you about Jin Duyi’s whereabouts. Not to mention killing him, you instead made me into a villain who betrayed my companions. How can I hold my head up in public from now on?”

𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

Wang Tu had accumulated so much hatred that his teeth were about to crack from all the gnashing and his face was hideously distorted.

Right at this moment, a cold and clear voice sounded in his ears, “If you make a mistake, you pay for it. Running away is futile!”