Chapter 2310 Calamity of Ruin

A thick scent of blood filled the air.

At the peak of Blood Dome Mountain, only Yu Kunzi remained.

The atmosphere was deathly still.

Lin Xun paused his attack and said, “Now, I’ll also give you two choices.”

Yu Kunzi’s expression flickered between pale and livid. Indescribable humiliation and sorrow was surging in his heart. He was the high and mighty leader of the Holy Illumination Ancient Sect, a ruler-like being in the Ancient Nebula Underworld, but now, he had fallen to this desperate state, powerless to control his own fate.

“Speak.” His voice was hoarse and low.

At the foot of the mountain, the gathered cultivators couldn’t help but sigh inwardly.

It had been a massacre. Emperors were cut down like mere blades of grass. If they had not witnessed with their own eyes, who would have believed that Emperor Daoyuan, a fourth realm Emperor, could wield such monstrous power?

Now, even a figure as lofty as Yu Kunzi had no choice but to bow his head!

“First, tell me the secret to controlling the power of this mountain, and I will grant you a complete corpse and let it remain in this world.”

As soon as Lin Xun spoke, Yu Kunzi let out a furious laugh, “I knew it!”

He finally understood why Lin Xun had spared him when he had countless opportunities to strike during the battle.

It turned out that he was after the secret behind Blood Dome Mountain’s law power!

Lin Xun’s expression remained indifferent as he continued, “The second option is I’ll kill you and extract everything I need from your spirit.”

Both choices represented death. It was just a question of whether it was with dignity or disgrace.

Yu Kunzi’s chest heaved up and down, an unspeakable sense of humiliation gripping him.

For countless years, he had ruled the Holy Illumination Ancient Sect like a deity above all, looking down upon the world with an air of supreme authority. Who would have thought that he would suffer like today as if cast down from the heavens into the mortal realm?

After a long silence, he suddenly raised his head, his bloodshot eyes burning with hatred as hissed hoarsely, “Even if I die, the Holy Illumination Ancient Sect will stand, and you, Lin Daoyuan...you will meet your end sooner or later!”

Lin Xun said aloud, “Ten thousand miles from here lies the Holy Illumination Ancestral Mountain. At this moment, I might as well tell you that it has likely already been surrounded and sealed off.”

“What?!” Yu Kunzi’s eyes widened in disbelief. “Impossible. In the Ancient Nebula Underworld, who could possibly lay siege to our Holy Illumination Ancient Sect?”

Lin Xun continued, “I’ve said what I needed to say. Whether you believe it or not is irrelevant. Now, it’s time for you to make your decision.”

Yu Kunzi’s face twisted with fury and his eyes burned with hatred as he glared at Lin Xun. “Lin Daoyuan, you will suffer retribution!”

Shua!

Xi moved like a phantom. In an instant, she appeared before Yu Kunzi, her delicate hand closing around his throat.

Unfortunately, it was too late. The vitality in Yu Kunzi’s body drained away like receding tides. His flesh and blood withered, his body shriveled and turned to dust, scattering through Xi’s fingers in just a few breaths.

“He killed himself.” Xi stated.

Lin Xun was stunned for a moment, then said, “That old fellow had some backbone, but he doesn’t realize that even without him, I can still uncover the secrets of this mountain.”

As he spoke, he first cleared the battlefield, collecting the spoils one by one. Then, shifting his focus to Blood Dome Mountain beneath his feet, he summoned the sword cauldron.

Buzz!

The dao sword shot out from the sword cauldron like a streak of lightning, wreathed in the purple Phoenix Flame of Order, radiating an obscure and mysterious energy.

Lin Xun instilled his spirit sense into the sword, allowing the aura of the Phoenix Flame of Order to spread across the entire Blood Dome Mountain.

Moments later.

Through his spirit sense, he detected strange and chilling waves of law power swirling at the mountain’s core.

It was the aura of the Calamity of Ruin!

In an instant, Lin Xun realized that this strange law power was identical to the Calamity of Ruin when the Nirvana of Transcendence descended upon the world.

However, the law power within Blood Dome Mountain was far weaker, unable to compare to the law power in the Nirvana of Transcendence.

Lin Xun fell into deep thought.

The first Calamity of Ruin had caused the Dark Hidden Purgatory to condense in the Dark Lair.

The second Calamity of Ruin erupted near Blood Dome Mountain, triggering strange transformations. No one below the Emperor Stage could set foot on it, an eternal mist enshrouded the peak, and every blade of grass and plant became indestructible!

The third Calamity of Ruin led to the descent of the Nirvana of Transcendence...

This comparison made Lin Xun realize that the law power within Blood Dome Mountain was most likely a remnant of the Calamity of Ruin’s power.

More importantly, it was very likely to be an origin power of the starry sky world just like how it was in the Nirvana of Transcendence!

With this thought, Lin Xun recalled his mysterious experience of comprehending and controlling the law power within the Nirvana of Transcendence. Suddenly, an idea struck him.

Swoosh!

His spirit sense surged into the depths of Blood Dome Mountain, attempting to grasp and comprehend its law power.

For any other Emperor, even an Emperor Ancestor, this would have been an impossible feat. Most would struggle to even perceive this law power, let alone comprehend it.

The reason was that Blood Dome Mountain was shrouded in an impenetrable aura of law power, which blocked off all spirit sense.

However, Lin Xun bypassed this obstruction using the power of the Phoenix Flame of Order within the Limitless Abyss Sword Cauldron. Only with this unique power did he gain the opportunity to touch upon this profound and mysterious force.

After the time it took to burn an incense stick, Lin Xun withdrew his spirit sense. He remained silent for a moment before suddenly raising his hand.

Boom!

The thousand-foot-tall Blood Dome Mountain beneath him erupted into chaos, its foundation collapsing in a massive torrent of crumbling rocks and soil.

Terrified cries rang out from the surrounding areas as countless figures scrambled to evade the sudden destruction.

“You’ve been watching the show all this time and still won’t leave? Do you not want to live anymore?” Lin Xun’s indifferent voice reverberated across the heavens.

In an instant, the experts lurking in the vicinity dared not remain any longer and bolted in all directions, vanishing without a trace.

At the same time, as Lin Xun clenched his fingers, a ball of gray light emerged from the void falling into his palm.

“Elder, this is the origin law power left behind after the second Calamity of Ruin. It contains the secrets of the calamity itself.”

As Lin Xun spoke, he casually handed the ball of law power, something that would drive any Emperor made with desire, to Xi.

Xi was visibly surprised, “You’re giving this to me?”

Lin Xun smiled. “Over the years, I have been very fortunate to have you by my side, protecting me, guiding me, and helping me navigate countless crises. Now that I finally have the chance to repay you, I hope you won’t refuse it.” His voice was very sincere.

From the time he was a young boy in Feiyun Village, when he first acquired the Omega Secret-Realm, Xi had been with him.

Ziyao Empire, Return Dominion, Blood Kill Battlefield, Ancient Wasteland Domain, Ancient Nebula Road, Ancient Nebula Underworld, True Dragon World, Celestial Phoenix World...

Through countless trials and endless journeys, only Xi had remained by his side.

Perhaps it was because of the Omega Secret-Realm that their fates were intertwined, but Lin Xun knew well how much he owed her.

Unfortunately, no treasure or fortune he had accumulated over the years could truly repay what she had done for him.

Now that an opportunity finally presented itself, he of course wouldn’t hold back.

To others, wielding the power of laws and order meant possessing the very foundation to rule the world. The power was beyond imagination.

For example, Nameless Esteemed Emperor and Heavenly Emperor Shi both wielded such power.

However, to Lin Xun, the law power left behind by the second Calamity of Ruin was nothing compared to what Xi had done for him!

Xi hesitated because she understood far better than Lin Xun the rarity and significance of such power. Although the starry sky was incredibly vast and boundless, law power...was incomparably scarce. Throughout history, only a handful of individuals had ever been fortunate enough to obtain such miraculous power.

“Please accept it,” Lin Xun urged with a smile. Without waiting for a response, he gently placed the ball of law power into Xi’s hands.

As their fingertips lightly brushed, Lin Xun only felt a warmth—smooth and soft like jade—without sensing anything unusual.

However, Xi recoiled as if struck by lightning. Her usually poised and graceful figure even trembled slightly, leaving Lin Xun staring at her in bewilderment.

Xi quickly realized she had overreacted. Taking a moment to compose herself, she spoke stiffly, “Then...thank you.”

Her cold, clear voice carried an unfamiliar softness, like a warm spring breeze sweeping across frozen ice, refreshing and subtly stirring the soul.

Lin Xun smiled and said, “Elder, given the bond between us, there’s no need for thanks. If there’s ever anything I can do for you in the future, I’ll do my best to help.”

Xi cast him a sidelong glance, then suddenly smirked, “Little guy, don’t think that a mere law power is enough to make me risk my life for you. You’re still far from repaying that debt.”

After a brief pause, she added as if giving him a warning, “Also, I’ve watched you grow up, so don’t get any strange ideas.”

With that, she turned into a streak of light and vanished into the Omega Secret-Realm.

Lin Xun stood there, stunned.

What strange ideas? Elder Xi’s words...

...are intriguing...

Shaking his head with a smile, Lin Xun turned and strode away.

It was time to reunite with Big Yellow!

......

Holy Illumination Ancestral Mountain, the fortress of the dark giant Holy Illumination Ancient Sect.

Since ancient times, this mountain had been revered as a ‘sacred’ place by countless beings in the Ancient Nebula Underworld.

Nightfall.

Buzz!

With a ripple of obscure restriction energy, Little Five collapsed to the ground, panting heavily, as if he had just been relieved of an immense burden. “It’s done!” he gasped.

Holy Illumination Ancestral Mountain was towering and majestic, its range stretching endlessly across the land, but its mountain gate was located on a single sacred peak of breathtaking beauty and steep cliffs. It was called Heaven Illumination Peak.

Beyond its mountain gate lay a vast secret realm of the Holy Illumination Ancient Sect, where generations of disciples resided and cultivated.

In the early morning, Big Yellow led Little Five here and they reached Heaven Illumination Peak without attracting any attention.

Those countless layers of defenses and patrol checkpoints were nothing to Big Yellow and Little Five.

One was capable of single handedly battling three Emperor Ancestors, shaking the heavens with his might.

The other was an array spirit, whose ability to dismantle restrictions was as effortless as drinking water and eating food. Together, their coordination was seamless. From beginning to end, not a single soul noticed their presence.

However, setting up the Heaven Slaughtering Dao Severing array was a complicated and tremendous task. Adding to that, sealing off the mountain gate of the Holy Illumination Ancient Sect entirely was also no easy feat. Little Five only finally succeeded in completing the array after exhausting all his energy.

Big Yellow rushed over and said eagerly, “What are you waiting for? Activate the great array and kill them all.”

Little Five, utterly exhausted, rolled his eyes and slumped onto the ground, groaning weakly, “Forget killing the enemy, you’re going to kill me first at this rate.”