A hush fell over the audience in front of the Gate of Ruination.

As Mi Wuya willingly made way for Lin Xun, this earthshaking showdown, unprecedented in history, had come to an end.

Everyone’s emotions were rising and falling like waves.

Mi Wuya’s sudden decision surprised, shocked and puzzled them.

Regardless, his action was tantamount to admitting that even he could not stop Lin Xun from advancing into the Gate of Ruination.

The atmosphere was tense, and the air was thick with the nauseating stench of blood.

In front of the Gate of Ruination, Lin Xun had his back facing everyone. Behind him was a path of blood and corpses.

This path had buried many peerless cultivators and had witnessed the defeat of powerful experts one after another…

All was quiet, and a heavy silence hung over the crowd.

Lin Xun’s body was a canvas of gruesome scars, with blood still oozing from his wounds.

With disheveled hair and a tall, straight figure, he stood before the thousand-foot-tall Gate of Ruination, radiating an aura of superiority that left the world in awe.

All eyes were fixed on him and all expressions were filled with amazement.

He was the person who, in less than the time it took to burn an incense stick, fought relentlessly. Blood-soaked, he left twenty-four dead and thirteen severely injured.

He was like the god of war, unstoppable and invincible!

Even Jing Tiannan, Ling Hongzhuang and other peerless figures were defeated at his hand. Even someone as powerful as Mi Wuya willingly made way for him.

Who would have imagined this to happen?

Who would have imagined that the battle for the platform would end with Lin Xun emerging victorious?

No one!

Everyone was in a level of shock never seen before.

A moment later, Lin Xun seemed to come back to his senses as a muffled cough escaped his lips and blood trickled down the corners of his lips.

“Brother Mi, you admit defeat?”

His voice was hoarse, his face alarmingly pale, and his blood-soaked body was on the brink of collapse.

At this point in the battle, about an hour had passed. Throughout this time, he had pushed himself to the extreme, taking down as many opponents as possible. Although he had killed many powerful enemies and intimidated others into retreating, only he knew how serious his own condition was.

Even so, he still exuded an air of confidence and superiority just as before!

Brother Mi, you admit defeat?

That question broke the silent atmosphere and sent chills down everyone. What did Lin Xun mean by that?

Did he not want Mi Wuya to admit defeat?

Mi Wuya let out a sigh, “It’s impossible to not admit defeat...”

The battle was originally unfair to Lin Xun, but even under such circumstances, he still failed to take down Lin Xun.

He knew well that if it was a fair fight, he was no match for Lin Xun!

Therefore, he had to admit defeat.

The audience was flabbergasted.

Lin Xun, a disciple of Fangchun Mountain, forged his way through to the Gate of Ruination, stepping over pools of blood and on corpses. Now, he was finally standing before the Gate of Ruination!

Even someone as powerful as Mi Wuya had to express his respect for him and make way for him!

He was truly invincible at this cultivation stage!

He created a path of invincibility for himself with fresh blood and ruthless killing. Throughout history, no one had ever achieved such an impressive, invincible feat.

“Even Xuan Kong back then didn’t have such a battle achievement...” Xuan Jiuyin sighed.

Among those present, he was the one who knew Xuan Kong’s background best. He was also the only one who understood how extraordinary was Xuan Kong, who was hailed as ‘absolutely invincible in the Saint Stage.’

However, after witnessing Lin Xun’s battle, Xuan Jiuyin realized that, in terms of being invincible in the Saint Stage, Lin Xun was perhaps better than his senior brother Xuan Kong...!

“Little monk, what’s wrong?”

Suddenly, Xuan Jiuyin noticed a trace of blood spilling out from the corner of Ling Kezi’s lips, and his face turning pale.

As if jolted awake, Ling Kezi exhaled and uttered in a trembling voice, “I... I’m fine.”

In truth, his mind was in turmoil, and he nearly lost control of it.

This was because he had been watching Lin Xun with the Dustless Buddha Heart and saw some unbelievable and horrifying scenes.

In those scenes, there seemed to be a long river of time weaving its way through the past, present, and future, and Lin Xun was like the great sun illuminating the vast river.

Majestic figures, all with terrifying auras, rushed out from the endless river of time, attempting to replace Lin Xun.

Yet, without exception, they all failed!

Lin Xun’s presence was akin to an unassailable wall in the sky, stretching across the past, present and future, impossible to cross and unshakable!

“This is what it means...to be invincible in the past and the present…”

After a long while, Ling Kezi gasped like he was talking in his dream.

By probing into those chilling scenes with his power, he endured an impact that almost led to the collapse of his mind.

However, it was also because of this that he was certain that no one at the same cultivation stage could compare to Lin Xun.

In the years to come, no one would be able to surpass his achievement of standing invincible in this cultivation stage!

“Did you see something?” Xuan Jiuyin asked suspiciously.

Ling Kezi shook his head. The secret was too frightening. If it got out, it would definitely cause unimaginable storms.

After all, being invincible in a cultivation stage was already a remarkable feat.

For example, Xuan Kong had achieved this feat.

Unfortunately, he also met his end at the Saint Stage!

If the world learned that Xuan Kong’s junior brother Lin Xun had reached the state that he could be hailed as invincible in the past, present, and future...

What sort of storm would it set off?

……

The Gate of Ruination was enveloped in the aura of destruction.

Lin Xun did not turn around. With his back to everyone, he broke into a fit of violent coughs. “Whether you accept it or not, this battle...originally, I didn’t have to do anything...”

As he spoke, he stepped forward with great effort, the platform at his feet following him into the Gate of Ruination, which was cloaked in an ominous aura of destruction.

No one knew that he possessed the magical power of Time Stopping, which could allow him to freeze time for a moment. Although it was only a brief moment, it was more than enough time for him to enter the Gate of Ruination with the platform.

How could the present people stop him?

They likely would not react in time!

No one was also aware that, when he was battered and exhausted, Sword Spirit Yezi who was lying dormant in his hair, and Emperor Faded Lightning Ji Xuan who was concealed within the Sky-Blotting Talisman, both expressed that they would help him eliminate all the enemies present.

Despite that, Lin Xun declined their offer without hesitation.

He had wanted to fight this battle by himself!

In the end, he proved that everyone, including Mi Wuya, was no match for him!

Very quickly, Lin Xun’s wounded, blood-soaked figure disappeared along with the platform.

As they watched him leave, their hearts tumbled in their chests, mingling with feelings of confusion.

What did Lin Xun mean by those words?

They couldn’t figure it out nor did they understand that Lin Xun had the chance to directly enter the Gate of Ruination…

“So many treasures!” someone suddenly said.

The weapons of those who had been slain in the battle were left scattered across the battlefield, their bloodstained surfaces emitting an alluring luster.

Those words made many people’s expressions change.

Among the remnants were magical Emperor-grade treasures!

“If you only have eyes for external objects, when will you find your own dao?” A trace of disdain crossed Mi Wuya’s features. He turned around and left. Among those at the same cultivation stage as him, he only had respect for Lin Xun.

The rest was unworthy of his attention.

Although he failed to win the chaos treasure, he had little regrets.

On the contrary, the battle with Lin Xun made him realize some shortcomings in his own dao. He considered this a great harvest.

He had decided to break through to the next cultivation stage in the Ancient Immortal Forbidden Zone!

“Although those treasures are tempting, don’t forget that a group of Emperors is waiting in the outside world. Do you think you can leave this place alive with those spoils?” Ling Hongzhuang swept a look over the crowd before she left.

Like Mi Wuya, she had also decided to find a good location to attempt a breakthrough!

In fact, she had long had the foundation and confidence to break through into the Quasi-Emperor Stage. She only suppressed her own cultivation to have the chance to explore the Ancient Immortal Forbidden Zone.

She had missed out on obtaining the chaos treasure, so breaking through into the next cultivation stage was now the most important matter to her.

“It’s not just those spoils. Even if Lin Xun gets his hand on the chaos treasure, he will very likely run into great danger when he leaves.” Jing Tiannan’s expression flickered; he glanced at the treasures before finally leaving the battlefield.

In the following time, many experts also made the decision to leave.

Some people stayed, eyes gleaming.

Several moments later.

Only a dozen or so people were left in front of the Gate of Ruination.

As though he read the minds of those that remained behind, Xuan Jiuyin sneered aloud, “Everyone, you’ve been beaten like that, yet you’re still after those treasures. Are you not afraid of losing your life here?”

“What do you mean by that?”

Xuan Jiuyin’s smile faded, replaced by a look of disdain.

“What do I mean? It’s very simple. These are Lin Xun’s spoils. I will look after them for now. If you don’t want to die, hurry up and get lost!”

Everyone fixed him with darkened, hostile stares.

Xuan Jiuyin paid no attention to them and turned to pat Ling Kezi on the shoulder. “Go, help Lin Xun collect the spoils. Leave these guys to me.”

Ling Kezi said awkwardly, “Monks don’t touch blood. Moreover, those people are dead. If I take their belongings, will those Emperors in the outside world allow me to live?”

“Are you going or not?”

One sharp look from Xuan Jiuyin was all it took to frighten Ling Kezi into compliance. He reluctantly stepped forward and began to gather the spoils left along the trail of destruction caused by Lin Xun.

Someone immediately got angry and yelled out, “Monk, if you don’t want to die then don’t touch them!”

It was Hou Zheng.

Not too long ago, he was threatened by Mi Wuya to withdraw from battle, but now, he seemed to be full of confidence.