Poof!

The next second, the spear of lightning skewered the Old Bronze Tree, causing the latter to wail in pain.

Taking advantage of this, Lin Xun summoned the Dao Lifeless Seal and activated its suppression force.

A bronze light exploded as the seal stirred up a monstrous aura of domination and destruction, rightly imprisoning the lightning spear.

The Old Bronze Tree, despite the pain, waved its branches and began to frantically refine the spear, which seemed to be fixed in the air.

As a section of the Sacred Kunwu Tree’s roots, it could act like a container for the Kunwu Lightning Fire power contained in the lightning spear.

In a matter of moments, the spear shattered with a deafening noise. The pieces were furiously drawn over and refined by the Old Bronze Tree's dense, tentacle-like branches…

Soon after, not only did the old tree’s wound heal, but its aura also grew thrice as powerful. It now looked full of energy and bursting with life.

Apparently, refining the lightning battle spear had been immensely beneficial.

“Fellow Daoist, here are three drops of Kunwu Lightning Liquid.” The Old Bronze Tree quickly distributed the loot to Lin Xun.

“Three drops?” Lin Xun glanced at him.

The Old Bronze Tree shivered and hurriedly explained, “The lightning essence in that spear was only enough to condense six drops. I used three drops and left you three.”

“I see,” said Lin Xun. “Starting from the next battle, I get eighty percent of the spoils, you twenty.”

𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

The Old Bronze Tree was dumbstruck. Its heart bled, but it didn't dare to refute because without Lin Xun's aid, its power alone wouldn’t be enough to fight the lightning law power that had taken various forms.

Similarly, without the Old Bronze Tree clearing the way, the terrifying power filling this lightning forbidden zone would make it difficult for Lin Xun to move an inch.

In a nutshell, the two had no choice but to cooperate, but of course, Lin Xun had the greater advantage.

In the following journey, they faced many more attacks from lightning cauldrons, lightning lances, lightning blades, lightning gourds… All of them were bright red like fire and wrapped in a petrifying, destructive aura.

The Old Bronze Tree was bound to take the lead every time, attracting the attackers with its energy, while Lin Xun took advantage of this to suppress them. Finally, the Old Bronze Tree would absorb and refine the opponents.

Although there were quite a few bumps on the way, the duo were able to resolve them one by one. In addition to harvesting some Kunwu Lightning Liquid, their coordination gradually became more and more smooth.

Half a day later, Lin Xun and the Old Bronze Tree arrived in the depths of this lightning forbidden zone.

The dangers they encountered also grew more and more powerful. From time to time, there would be lightning suns, moons, and stars smashing down murderously.

Just their might alone could make an average Emperor expert despair.

Facing this situation, the Old Bronze Tree felt an overlap of pain and pleasure. Although it wasn’t strong enough to handle such bombardments, it was still able to act as a bait.

It was like a flame that attracted moths.

Therefore, it could only bite the bullet and charge forward each time. Every time, it would be struck by lightning to the point that it was left covered in smoke and with cracked branches.

Fortunately, Lin Xun didn't let it down. Every time when it was enduring the trouble, he would launch an all-out attack and dominate those lightning enemies.

Even so, when the duo reached the depths of this lightning forbidden zone, they both felt an unprecedented pressure.

The opponents that were derived from lightning law power were becoming more and more terrifying…

“Let’s take a break,” declared Lin Xun suddenly.

By now, half of his energy had already been consumed. If he didn't recuperate, then by the time he was actually lucky enough to find the Sacred Kunwu Tree, he probably wouldn't have any strength to subdue it.

Having said that, Lin Xun sat cross-legged, took out some Dao Essence Crystals, and started to recharge.

The Old Bronze Tree could only stand by his side to shield him from the lightning law power from all directions.

Fortunately, it didn't need to recover as the Kunwu Lightning Liquid that it had refined along the way had long since filled it with vitality. Even its cultivation had improved by leaps and bounds.

Looking at Lin Xun sitting with his eyes closed, the old tree’s expression changed several times. In the end, it sighed in its heart and erased the dangerous idea that had popped up in its mind.

After an incense stick of time, Lin Xun opened his eyes and sprang up.

The Old Bronze Tree hurriedly said, “Fellow Daoist, are we continuing now?”

Lin Xun nodded.

However, as they set off, Lin Xun suddenly said, “You're a smart one.”

The comment came out of nowhere, but the Old Bronze Tree trembled and said with some difficulty, “Smart is an overstatement. I just know what I should and should not do.”

Lin Xun didn't say anything else.

With his mind and will having reached the peak, he had detected several bursts of killing intent from the old tree while he had been recuperating.

However, the Old Bronze Tree ultimately had not taken action.

“Huh?!” Not long after they resumed on the road, a surprised Old Bronze Tree said incredulously, “Fellow Daoist, I’m perceiving a cry for help, suspectedly from the Sacred Kunwu Tree!”

“A cry for help?” Lin Xun was taken aback.

This was a forbidden area of lightning controlled by the Sacred Kunwu Tree, and it was filled with the power of Kunwu Lightning Fire. The Sacred Kunwu Tree was like an overlord here, so who could actually threaten it?

“It's confirmed!” The Old Bronze Tree soon revealed a look of horror. “The Sacred Kunwu Tree’s origin root spirits are being eroded by a fearsome force.”

“Do we know who is doing this?” asked Lin Xun quickly.

The Old Bronze Tree was about to make an effort to communicate, only to realize that the magical connection had been cut off. It stared blankly, saying, “The Sacred Kunwu Tree has most likely fallen… It's call for help has disappeared… ”

Lin Xun took a deep breath and made a decision, “Let’s go!”

No matter who did it, he had to go and take a look. It would be a real pity if he let the opportunity pass him by like this.

“Fellow Daoist, even the Sacred Kunwu Tree has suffered, so you can imagine how horrifying its attacker is. We…” the Old Bronze Tree hesitated.

“Then I’ll just go by myself,” said Lin Xun, about to launch into action.

“We go together.” The Old Bronze Tree gritted its teeth and led the way.

The two traveled forward before they soon saw a huge, deep-red lightning pool on the horizon. It was about a thousand feet in radius. Kunwu Lightning Liquid tumbled in it like rising and falling tides.

At the center of the pool was a three-foot-tall tree. Its body was small but looked like cemented copper and very sturdy. The branches resembled knives and swords. Rooted in the lightning pool and bathed in lightning law power, the tree looked godly.

Without a doubt, it was the Sacred Kunwu Tree, who had been born from lightning chaos origin and was one of the Four Sacred Trees!

However, Lin Xun's pupils shrank, revealing surprise and dismay.

The reason was that in the fiery lightning pool, there was a bronze kettle shrouded in chaos qi, and on the kettle perched a blood mosquito. It must have ridden the kettle like a boat and avoided the bombardment of the lightning pool's power to arrive in front of the Sacred Kunwu Tree.

The creature’s body was crimson like blood and looked like it was made of a divine metal, emitting an eerie chill.

Its eyes were like a pair of blood-colored lanterns. On its back were sixteen pairs of wings, each pair bearing dense and strange underworld scriptures. This gave the mosquito a bizarre and diabolical appearance.

Even when looking from afar, one could feel an appallingly vicious aura coming from it that made them feel like they were looking at a supreme, blood-thirsty devil!

The mosquito’s jagged mouth, which looked like the sharpest spikes, was inserted into the roots of the Sacred Kunwu Tree. Meanwhile, its wings vibrated slightly, looking as if it was sucking on some power. The scene was uncanny.

Underworld Son?

Lin Xun's pupils constricted as he was almost unable to believe his eyes.

Back then, in the Supreme Realm’s Upper Nine Realms, Underworld Son, an ancient freak who had been previously hibernating in the Underworld River Forbidden Zone, had awakened and immediately raised a storm by displaying an otherworldly power.

Lin Xun had confronted the other party more than once, and knew that this fellow’s original form was a eight-winged blood mosquito, a great evil born within the Underworld River!

Such a fiendish creature born and raised by nature possessed unimaginable, savage talents.

Moreover, its life force was so strong that it was almost immortal. Lin Xun had completely killed it as many times as he had fought it.

However, by virtue of the Underworld Emperor Spirit Refining Kettle, Underworld Son had come back to life every single time.

The last time they had met was at the Great Emperor Pass. During that time, Underworld Son had brought Lin Xun a lot of trouble using his status as a direct descendent of Dark Blood Underworld Emperor.[1]

Despite their history, Lin Xun completely hadn’t expected to see the other party in the ninth level of Dark Hidden Purgatory after so many years!

This was too surreal an occurrence.

After all, the entrance to this Dark Hidden Purgatory had always been under the control of Copper Sparrow House. Outsiders and ordinary people would never have the chance to go in.

So, how did Underworld Son get in?

One question after another surfaced in Lin Xun's mind.

However, he immediately relaxed when he judged from Underworld Son’s aura that the latter had yet to be certified as an Emperor, meaning he wouldn’t be a serious threat.

However, it made Lin Xun wonder even more how this Treasure Delivery Boy, who he hadn’t seen in a long time, had snuck into the lightning forbidden zone and suppressed the Sacred Kunwu Tree.

“Who?” The blood mosquito, in the middle of drawing power from the Sacred Kunwu Tree, quickly sensed something. It abruptly turned its head around and spotted Lin Xun in the distance.

Its red, lantern-like eyes froze, seemingly incredulous. Only after a long time did it shriek, “Lin…Xun?”

“Long time no see, Treasure Delivery Boy.” Lin Xun waved his hand with a bright smile.

Recalling the past events, he couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

Is there really a fate destined by Heaven? Or is this just a common thing between enemies?

“It's really you, bastard!” The blood mosquito’s figure flashed and turned into a devilishly handsome man in black attire. From the deepest part of his heart, past hatred surged out like a tsunami.

He suddenly faced the sky and laughed, “Hahaha, good old Heaven has eyes! I’ve finally found you! Lin Xun, oh, Lin Xun, do you know how much I missed you all these years?”

His voice was filled with cruel, cold, and almost insane hatred.

Lin Xun was the first opponent who had utterly embarrassed him. On top of that, the other party had repeatedly robbed his treasures!

Whenever Underworld Son had recalled those things, the rage and resentment in his heart spiraled out of control. Even so, it was still a surprise for him to run into the enemy here on this ground.

It was truly coincidental!

At this moment, Underworld Son couldn’t help but have the same thought as Lin Xun.

Is it sentenced by destiny that Lin Xun will die at my hands today?

Meanwhile, the Old Bronze Tree was stupefied. How could it not tell from the air between Lin Xun and Underworld Son that they were an old pair of enemies with a long history of grudges?

This…is probably what they call ‘destiny will make enemies meet,’ right?

1. See Chapter 1639 for the last time he appeared ☜