Chapter 2242 Dramatic Meets Dramatic

Elegance Peak was a majestic mountain situated not far from Thousand Dragon Dao Palace

Long ago, it served as the residence and training ground for Ao Xingtang, the younger sister of the current patriarch Ao Huanhai.

When Zhao Jingxuan arrived at the Dragon Palace, she was settled here because her mother was none other than Ao Xingtang, the empress of the Ziyao Empire.

Lin Xun arrived at the base of Elegance Peak. Gazing up at the mountain shrouded in mist and bathed in an auspicious glow, he took a deep breath before making his way up the mountain.

Whoosh—

A wave of rippling restriction power surged, enveloping Elegance Peak. However, to Lin Xun, it posed no threat at all and he effortlessly bypassed the restrictions as though they did not exist.

The mountain paths wound through verdant grass and ancient trees, shrouded in a gentle mist. Magical birds perched on branches while auspicious beasts roamed freely below. The atmosphere was quiet and tranquil.

Midway up the mountain, clusters of ancient buildings and pavilions were nestled among the greenery, and lush bamboo groves swayed gracefully in the breeze.

Some servants were sweeping up fallen leaves scattered across the mountain paths, their movements sluggish and lacking energy.

From a distance, seeing this scene, Lin Xun couldn’t help but wonder,

Has Jingxuan been living here for the past ten years?

He released his spirit sense, which immediately swept across the entire area surrounding the buildings. However, his brows furrowed as he saw no sign of Zhao Jingxuan anywhere within them.

Without leaving a trace, he entered one of the ancient buildings. The furnishings inside were timeless and elegant, simple yet tidy. A faint fragrance lingered in the air.

Lin Xun’s eyes narrowed as he instantly recognized it. Zhao Jingxuan’s aura!

His eyes scanned around, and soon he noticed a room that seemed to belong to Zhao Jingxuan. It was furnished with a bed, a soft couch and a dressing table...

Huh?

Then, his gaze froze. He saw something next to the couch that made him stop in his tracks.

It was a small bamboo toy horse, made from smooth green bamboo. Nearby, there was a tiny cradle, a small bamboo sword, and a rattle.

Lin Xun trembled inwardly.

These...Jingxuan prepared these all for our child...

But where is she?

After a moment, Lin Xun took a deep breath. With a flick of his sleeves, he collected the bamboo horse, cradle, rattle and other small items into his storage. Then, he turned and exited the room.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

As his spirit sense spread, the servants and maids throughout the buildings collapsed silently to the ground, unconscious.

He had planned to search the souls of the servants to uncover any information about Zhao Jingxuan.

Unfortunately, before he could take action, a commotion broke out in the distance.

“Quick! There’s an intruder! Everyone, take action!”

“The Grand Elder has issued orders that any suspicious person found must be immediately killed without mercy!”

“Go!”

Murderous shouts echoed through the sky.

At the same time, numerous figures surged toward Elegance Peak, led by a True Dragon Emperor, Ao Qutong, a formidable figure at the third realm Emperor Stage.

“Seal off this place and search every corner!” Ao Qutong barked the order before even reaching Elegance Peak, his expression icy and severe.

“Yes!”

Around him, several elders of the Emperor Stage sprang into action, each leading groups of powerful attendants. Like a relentless tide, they surged forward, sealing off every inch of Elegance Peak.

Seeing this, Lin Xun couldn’t help but frown.

Just when he was about to leave, something unexpected happened.

Buzz!

In the distance, Ao Qutong took out a fist-sized, glittering bead and hurled it toward Elegance Peak.

It unleashed a cascade of golden light that spread across the sky, enveloping Elegance Peak in a radiant golden hue.

Spirit Binding Bead!

This was a mysterious treasure capable of piercing through illusions and locking onto the aura of concealed cultivators. Even those at the Emperor Stage would struggle to escape its detection.

Under the golden light spreading across the sky, Lin Xun was instantly exposed.

“Huh?”

Ao Qutong was stunned for a moment, clearly not expecting such a stroke of good luck. Then, his expression twisted with cold excitement as he bellowed. “The intruder is there! Kill him!”

His voice echoed across the sky.

Lin Xun was also surprised, but his expression quickly returned to its usual calm. He had anticipated this scenario and was fully prepared to face it.

“Kill!”

In the distance, a group of attendant elders advanced with their subordinates, their bodies radiating brilliance as mighty power surged into the sky, causing the void to quake and erupt. The scene was truly terrifying.

Those attendant elders were all Emperors from the nine imperial clans, and there were six of them in total. Such a formidable lineup was enough to instill despair in even the most powerful of Emperors.

All of a sudden, brilliant light erupted, roaring like torrential rain. Dao arts surged forth like an unstoppable tide, drowning the world with an aura of destruction.

Facing this, Lin Xun neither dodged nor retreated, but instead charged forward, unleashing dense waves of Taixuan sword qi that roared like a tsunami.

Rumble!

Amidst earth-shaking roars, the crisscrossing sword qi sliced through all incoming attacks. It was dazzling, domineering, and overwhelmingly powerful.

Before the attendant elder at the forefront could react, the flying sword he had launched shattered before his eyes. In the downpour of light, dozens of Taixuan sword qi engulfed him!

This is bad!

The attendant elder’s face paled, and his soul almost left his body. He never thought that he would crumble under a single blow, even with his cultivation.

When he tried to resist and dodge, it was already too late.

Pu Pu Pu...

The attendant elder’s body was riddled with countless sword cuts, blood spraying wildly. He thought he was on the brink of death, but to his shock, what appeared to be fatal wounds were merely surface injuries.

Almost at the same time, Lin Xun’s voice rang in his ears. “If you don’t want to die, then pretend to be dead!”

The attendant elder from the Yazi Imperial Clan was stunned at first, then he realized that this guy...was Lin Daoyuan!

Rumble!

Taixuan sword qi swept across the world, wreaking havoc across the heavens and earth. At the same time as the attendant elders were struck down, many others in different areas were also wounded.

No one could withstand Lin Xun’s powerful assault; he was simply unstoppable.

The attendant elder who had received the message from Lin Xun immediately relayed it to the others, “Everyone, don’t fight back. Play dead and lie low. That’s Fellow Daoist Lin Daoyuan!”

Hearing this, the experts who had been furious, shocked, and bitter suddenly understood, and their expressions shifted. They quickly began to cooperate, feigning defeat as they played along with the act.

“Who are you and how are you so strong?” An old man with white hair and a wrinkled face was blasted backwards, his expression twisted in terror. Blood trickled from his mouth and nostrils as he crashed to the ground.

“No—!”

A stern and fierce-looking middle-aged man let out a desperate cry before he collapsed to the ground.

“Kill, I'd rather die than...”

A stunning woman charged forward in a frenzy, like a moth drawn to a flame, but the moment she collided with Lin Xun’s sword qi, she let out a tragic cry, “Am I...am I really going to die like this...”

With a boom, she also collapsed to the ground.

In just a few breaths, a series of similar scenes unfolded. As attendant elders fell one by one, their bodies crumpling in misery, despair and reluctance, the subordinates and guards stood frozen, dumbstruck and trembling with fear.

Lin Xun was just as stunned.

When Emperor-level characters start acting, each one is more dramatic than the other...

Meanwhile, in the distance, Ao Qutong had no idea that there was actually more to this overwhelming defeat.

He couldn’t help but gasp in shock.

How can the intruder be so powerful?

Boom!

The sky and earth rumbled as Lin Xun radiated with brilliant light, sword qi swirling around him. He charged forward, his dark eyes filled with terrifying murderous intent.

Ao Qutong chose to flee without hesitation and did not dare to fight at all.

However, just as he moved, a colossal hand shot out and gripped his neck with terrifying force. The immense power instantly shattered his defense, leaving him completely immobilized and trembling.

“Where did you hide Zhao Jingxuan?” Lin Xun’s ice-cold voice rang out, causing Ao Qutong to tremble uncontrollably.

𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

“Bastard, this is the Dragon Palace. If you want to die then kill me!” Ao Qutong hissed, his eyes red.

The True Dragon Lineage was known to be proud, and as the ruler of this world, their arrogance ran deep. They could not fathom the idea that anyone would dare to defy them on their own territory!

Crack!

In a flash, his neck was snapped, his spirit obliterated, and his face froze in shock as he struggled to accept the fact that someone dared to kill on their territory.

Lin Xun stowed the body, glanced at the fallen attendant elders in the distance, and turned away without saying anything.

The child Zhao Jingxuan carried had long made her the most closely guarded secret of the True Dragon Lineage. Even the attendant elders, let alone the average True Dragon Clan member, likely had no knowledge of her whereabouts.

Lin Xun planned to go to the Thousand Dragon Dao Palace to find the patriarch of the True Dragon Clan, Ao Huanhai!

If he captured him, all problems might be solved.

“Quick! Kill him!”

From afar, numerous figures emerged from the void, heading straight for Lin Xun. They were experts who had been alarmed by the previous disturbance and were quickly rushing to offer their support.

Rumble!

Lin Xun, unwilling to waste any time, immediately unleashed his full power. With a flash, a sword slashed through the air with violent force, as if splitting the heavens.

The world descended into chaos as the void shattered. No matter their strength, the enemies were struck by the force of an ancient sacred mountain and sent flying in all directions, their screams echoing through the air. Some lay with broken bones, others had torn skin and crushed flesh, while others were drenched in blood.

The scene was utter carnage.

Meanwhile, amid the devastation and bloodshed, Lin Xun’s figure shot out like a streak of light. After effortlessly crushing the enemies, he teleported away, vanishing without a trace.

He was unstoppable, destroying everything in his way!

“Reporting! The enemy appeared on Elegance Peak! Elder Ao Qutong has been killed!”

“Reporting! The enemy has broken through the encirclement and is heading east!”

“Reporting...”

The world of the Dragon Palace was thrown into chaos. Countless experts who were searching for Lin Xun in different areas learned the news right away.

The high-ranking members of the True Dragon Clan were also mobilized, rushing towards the location where Lin Xun was last seen at incredible speed.