At the same time Ruo Su stopped, a ray of light shot out from the vortex and rumbled as it transformed into a golden figure holding an Emperor sword and wearing an Emperor crown, armor, boots.

Compared to the other golden figures, this one was far more terrifying. Possessing an extraordinary will power, it seemed to be the incarnation of heavenly tribulation itself.

“Leave it to me.” Pu Zhen seemed to have prepared for this as he immediately strode out, his aura climbing to an unprecedented level.

Boom!

Pu Zhen and the golden figure fiercely clashed.

It was impossible for Lin Xun to make out the details of the supreme battle between them.

The only thing he could see was the utterly grave looks on the faces of Senior Sister Ruo Su and the others. It was in stark contrast to their previous composed attitude.

“Junior Brother Li,” said Ruo Su.

“I understand. You guys go first.” A turquoise colored lotus flower appeared in front of Li Xuanwei. Once it transformed into a dao sword, he rushed to fight alongside Pu Zhen without hesitation.

Lin Xun's heart was heavy.

Clairvoyant, Shen Yan, Qing Ting, and his other senior brothers and sisters who had appeared before this were each able to fight head to head with a Taboo Spirit.

The current problem, however, was obviously different. The latest golden figure of taboo tribulation power produced by the vortex in the sky was clearly much more terrifying.

Otherwise, how could it have forced two of his senior brothers, Pu Zhen and Li Xuanwei, to attack together?

“Let’s move.” Ruo Su and Jun Huan didn't explain anything as they led Lin Xun away.

Lin Xun couldn't stop the urge to look back so that was what he did.

Behind him, a war for the ages was going on. Those disciples of Fangchun Mountain acted as if they were playing a game of chess against the heavens. No one knew which side would emerge victorious.

Only now did Lin Xun notice that including Clairvoyant, Shen Yan, Qing Ting, Cheng Yu, Well Moon, Canglan Armor…the number of Fangchun Mountain disciples who had just made their entrance only amounted to nine.

Together with himself, Ruo Su, Jun Huan, Li Xuanwei, and Pu Zhen, they only had fourteen people!

Lin Xun couldn't help but ask, “Senior Sister, where are our other fellow disciples?”

“They will appear when it is their time to appear,” replied Jun Huan calmly. “But…some of our senior brothers and sisters…may not be able to ever again…”

Her voice was tinged with sorrow.

Lin Xun's pupils shrank. “You mean… those like Senior Brother Ge Yupu?”

“No, some other fellow brothers and sisters. Just don't ask, okay?” Jun Huan's eyes flashed with pain, as though mentioning those who could never appear any more would unveil the pain and hatred sealed deep within her heart.

Lin Xun realized that although Fangchun Mountain had fifty disciples, those who had fallen…probably weren’t in the minority!

“Junior Brother, those old stories are laden with our blood and resentment. One day, when we can stand firm on our feet again, we will settle the scores one by one and pay them back a hundred fold, a thousand fold!” Ruo Su's voice was ever soft and gentle, but a bone-deep hatred emanated this time.

Lin Xun felt inexplicably stifled.

Just what kind of disaster had his senior brothers and sisters of Fangchun Mountain encountered back then?

Boom!

A deafening explosion resounded as a blindingly radiant golden figure rapidly swept toward them from the sky, ruthless and lofty to the extreme.

“Jun Huan…”

Before Ruo Su could finish, Jun Huan had already rushed out and demonstrated the ultimate sword art with her sword.

Her outfit that was adorned with pink rose petals fluttered behind her. Her peerlessly stunning face was brimming with hatred and killing intent.

Ruo Su inhaled deeply and led Lin Xun forward. “Let’s go.”

At this moment, she was the only one left to protect him. Moving forth, she had neither hesitated nor turned back.

It was as if the lives of Li Xuanwei, Pu Zhen, Jun Huan, and the other fellow disciples were all less important than taking Lin Xun to leave at the moment!

Lin Xun was anxious. He couldn't be like Ruo Su and cast off his worry about them, and he couldn't just bring himself to leave.

Taking a deep breath, he said, “Senior Sister, didn't you say that we wouldn’t have to fear taboo tribulation power as long as we seize that chaos treasure? Since I've already obtained it, why are we still doing this?”

“It's not time yet.” Ruo Su's voice carried a reassuring power. “This game is unprecedentedly perilous. We have waited for nearly a hundred thousand years for it, so we can't afford to make any mistakes.That chaos treasure you got is our trump card.”

Lin Xun said, “But apart from the chaos treasure, I also have a Bodhi sapling. Senior Ji Xuan said that it was born in an uncharted land and could also resolve the power of the taboo tribulation.”

Ruo Su smiled. “It may be able to stop this calamity after it grows into a sky-blotting tree, but now, it can’t do that just yet as a mere sapling.”

She didn’t go into the details because after all, the current Lin Xun was still unable to comprehend the dreadfulness of the taboo tribulation power.

That power enveloped the entire nebula and blocked the road to the other side of the cosmos. How could it be defeated so easily?

Lin Xun's heart grew heavier and heavier.

At this moment, he felt how powerless he was!

Even the mighty Ruo Su, who could toy with even Emperor Ancestors like they were in the palm of her hand, looked incredibly grave when faced with the taboo tribulation power.

As for himself, he was only a supreme quasi-Emperor. He couldn’t even amount to much in front of Emperors, so it was needless to mention how extremely far he was behind Junior Sister Ruo Su.

If it hadn’t been for her and the others’ protection, how would he be able to escape this heavenly murderous calamity by himself?

The more Lin Xun dwelled on it, the more disheartened and depressed he became…

“Junior Brother!”

Ruo Su's voice suddenly thundered through his mind.

“The most dangerous thing on the path of cultivation is an unstable mind. You have only cultivated for less than a hundred years, but your achievements have long surpassed that of anyone around your age that has ever existed. It’s not even too much to say that you are unrivaled in all history and worlds, so you must not look down upon yourself!

“The game you’ve witnessed today is one that can kill Emperors, and even Emperor Ancestors may end up dead if they get involved. Because what we are facing here is the taboo tribulation power, the most bizarre and ominous existence since the beginning of time.

“If you let it rattle your mind and sully your confidence, then how can you…have any hope to defeat and surpass it in the future?”

Lin Xun was shaken to the core. All the useless thoughts and negative emotions in his mind were dispersed like receding waves and replaced by peace and determination.

He took a deep breath, his eyes unfathomable as he looked at the vortex in the sky and said, “You are right, Senior Sister. The current me may be far from being its opponent, but sooner or later, I'm going to trample it under my feet!”

His voice resonated clearly and impactfully.

As if angered by his declaration, the taboo power sent out another golden figure with a heaven-shaking rumble.

Shrouded in a raging aura of thick taboo tribulation power, the figure resembled a supreme deity. Just that aura alone imposed so much pressure on the sky that it quivered.

Ruo Su had never looked this solemn.

Just then, a voice rang out, “Senior Sister, allow me.”

Ruo Su was visibly stunned then pleasantly surprised. “Fifth Junior Brother! You…you’ve forgiven me?”

There was a tremor in her voice.

Boom!

A figure had already rushed out and engaged in an intense battle with the newly formed golden figure.

Hearing Ruo Su's question, that person laughed loudly, “Senior Sister, I was too impulsive then and misunderstood your good intentions, so…I have come to apologize!”

This was a man with a flamboyant and domineering character. His battle prowess was berserk and relentless, and he himself looked like an erupting volcano.

Ruo Su smiled a smile that came from the bottom of her heart, and said to Lin Xun, “That’s your Fifth Senior Brother, dao name Blazing Jun. His battle power is far superior to mine.”

There was utter joy in her voice.

Lin Xun could also tell that his Fifth Senior Brother was extremely fierce in battle. The man displayed a shockingly domineering and arrogant attitude.

“Senior Sister, take our junior brother and go. Now that I, Blazing Jun, am here, even the highest god will have to ask for my permission to pass!” Blazing Jun laughed while attacking like a madman.

“Go.” Ruo Su moved along with Lin Xun.

Shortly after, another golden figure bolted out with an equally terrifying aura compared to the last one.

This time, without waiting for Ruo Su to react, a series of voices rang out.

“Third Senior Sister, we're here as well.”

“Third Senior Sister, all these years…we and Fifth Senior Brother misjudged you…”

“Third Senior Sister…”

One person after another appeared. They were all men and women with unimaginably strong auras.

Ruo Su’s eyes glazed over for a moment. Looking around at those familiar faces, she couldn't contain her excitement and happiness.

“So, all of you have come… Good, this is great…”

Lin Xun keenly noticed the mist welling up in her eyes. It was as if the long suppressed feelings in her heart were flooding out at the moment.

Seeing his senior brothers and sisters arrive in succession, Lin Xun couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion as well.

He could already tell that they, along with Blazing Jun, had probably had a misunderstanding with Ruo Su in the past, and it had resulted in a conflict between them.

However, today, they had come hand in hand!

“Junior Brother Xing Que, you go take care of this Taboo Spirit. Everyone else, join me and move with Senior Sister Ruo Su,” commanded a black-clad man. His physique was slender but his might was towering.

The newly arrived Fangchun Mountain disciples immediately acted accordingly.

Ruo Su had also regained her composure, and she didn't object to his arrangement. Surrounded by a group of sisters and brothers, she started moving again as they sheltered Lin Xun together.

Along the way, Ruo Su briefly introduced them to Lin Xun.

Besides Fifth Senior Brother Blazing Jun, there were six others in total, whose styles and skills varied as with their dao names and ranks in seniority.

This lifted Lin Xun's spirits. By now, twenty-one Fangchun Mountain disciples had gathered here!

Never in his wildest dream had he expected that there would be such a pleasant surprise in this incredibly treacherous showdown.

Ruo Su whispered with a pure, bright smile. “We’ve finally gotten together again after so many years. Even if something untoward happens to me during this ordeal, I already no longer have any guilt and regrets…”