Chapter 2364 It’s Your Turn

Quasi-Emperor!

To Chi Cangmei, who stood at the Big Saint Stage, this title already represented the pinnacle of existence.

Furthermore, this realization made her blood run cold, because within the entire Chi Clan, there was only one quasi-Emperor overseeing them.

In other words, even if the Chi Clan somehow survived this calamity, the price would be catastrophic.

Chi Cangmei opened her mouth, intending to cry out, to send a signal to the nearby cultivators, urging them to report immediately to the Spirit Treasure Holy Land.

If they learned that Lin Xun had returned, they would surely dispatch experts at once. That would minimize the disaster the Chi Clan was facing.

Unfortunately, to her horror, no sound came out. Her voice was sealed. Even her spirit sense was locked, unable to spread beyond her body.

A chill sank into her soul.

......

Meanwhile, at the summit of Crested Jade Peak.

𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

Inside the Chi Clan’s Main Hall.

Many high-ranking figures of the clan had gathered to receive a distinguished guest.

In the years since the revival of aeth qi concentrations, the Chi Clan, as one of the high clans, had also gained many fortunes and benefits. Their strength had skyrocketed and they were no longer what they used to be.

At this moment, every figure seated in the main hall radiated an aura as deep and oppressive as an abyss. Some blazed with intense heat, some emanated bone-chilling cold, some exuded violent battle intent, while others surged with overflowing qi and blood.

Even the weakest among them was a Big Saint!

However, the strongest presence had to be the imposing middle-aged man seated at the head of the hall. He was clad in a bright yellow dragon robe, with ink-dark hair and beard and eyes as sharp and cold as lightning.

Chi Lingxiao!

The clan leader of the Chi Clan. His presence was like a bottomless abyss, radiating the boundless power of the Quasi-Emperor Stage.

Twenty years ago, Chi Lingxiao had stumbled upon a hidden secret realm and obtained a great fortune. It transformed his cultivation, allowing him to ascend into the Quasi-Emperor Stage!

He became the sole quasi-Emperor of the Chi Clan to this day.

Despite that, at that moment, Chi Lingxiao was all smiles as he chatted to a handsome young man dressed in a flowing daoist robe, his skin fair as jade.

Though the young man appeared youthful, his eyes shimmered with age and insight, as if they had witnessed the ebb and flow of time. There was a natural arrogance and composure in his every gesture.

When he looked at Chi Lingxiao and other high-ranking figures of the Chi Clan, it was as though he was merely glancing at his subordinates.

Lan Muli!

A true disciple of Spirit Treasure Holy Land.

Even though he was only at the Big Saint Stage, his status alone was enough to make powerful figures like Chi Lingxiao lower their heads in respect

“Clan Leader Chi, two hours ago, where the ruins of the Lin Clan’s Mind Cleansing Peak are, an earth-shattering murderous aura erupted. I wonder if you sensed it?” Lan Muli said calmly.

“So Young Master Lan is here regarding that event.” Chi Lingxiao’s eyes flashed with realization and he nodded. “I‘ve just been informed. They say the murderous aura was so strong it surged straight into the heavens, shaking the entire Forbidden City. That kind of aura couldn’t possibly come from an ordinary cultivator. At minimum, it has to be...a quasi-Emperor.”

Lan Muli said indifferently, “Our Spirit Treasury Holy Land believes the same, but unfortunately, when we sent people to investigate, there was no trace of that person at the ruins of Mind Cleansing Peak. But we suspect...that the person might be Lin Xun.”

Lin Xun!

Chi Lingxiao and the others visibly tensed, their hearts pounding.

Today’s younger generation might be ignorant of how dazzling Lin Xun once was, but for those of the older generation, how would they not know what his name represented?

He alone suppressed the entire empire!

Back then, the Zuo and Qin Clans, two of the Seven High Clans, had been wiped from existence overnight by his hand!

Though many years had passed since then and times had changed, they still struggled to remain calm at the mention of his name.

Of course, if it were them now, they had no reason to fear Lin Xun anymore.

Not only had their own power grown rapidly over the years, but more importantly, they also had the Spirit Treasure Holy Land as their backing!

“If it really is that boy, doesn’t that mean he’s already stepped into the Quasi-Emperor Stage?” Chi Lingxiao’s eyes flashed.

Lan Muli said aloud, “Whether it’s him or not, I’ve come here under the orders from my sect to take some people away.”

Chi Lingxiao responded promptly, “It is our clan’s honor to serve Spirit Treasure Holy Land. May I ask who it is that you wish to take?”

Lan Muli replied flatly, “Those connected to Lin Xun who are currently imprisoned by your Chi Clan. Go ahead, I don’t intend to waste any time.”

Chi Lingxiao nodded, though a flicker of confusion passed through his mind. He couldn’t help but ask, “Young Master, even if it was Lin Xun, with the foundation and strength of Spirit Treasure Holy Land, wouldn’t it be a piece of cake to eliminate him?”

Lan Muli laughed with a trace of mockery, “You wouldn’t understand. That guy is not as simple as you think. Back when he was in the Ancient Wasteland Domain...”

He abruptly stopped himself, realizing that if he continued, it would expose the incident that the Spirit Treasure Holy Land considered a deep humiliation to this day.

After a brief pause, he said calmly, “In this new era of the revival of aeth qi concentrations, Lin Xun is naturally not a threat. Since coming to the Forbidden City, our Spirit Treasure Holy Land has been eager to eliminate that beast. Unfortunately...he has been gone for many years...”

Bang!

The doors to the main hall slammed open, and a figure staggered inside, voice trembling, “Clan Leader, bad news, someone has breached Crested Jade Peak!”

“What?” Everyone was stunned and could hardly believe their ears.

Only Chi Lingxiao remained composed. Frowning, he raised a hand and said calmly, “Third Elder, Fourth Elder, Fifth Elder, go investigate. Make sure the intruder doesn’t disturb our guest.”

“Yes!”

Immediately, the three powerful figures stood up and left in a hurry.

“Apologies for the interruption, Young Master.” Chi Lingxiao apologized to Lan Muli with a smile.

Lan Muli couldn’t help but clap his hands. “The clan leader of the Chi Clan remains calm even in the face of crisis. What remarkable composure.”

Chi Lingxiao laughed heartily, “Our Chi Clan has been rooted in the Forbidden City for generations, and has seen countless storms over the years. This minor disturbance isn’t worth raising a fuss over.”

Lan Muli nodded in agreement, finally at ease.

Come to think of it, this was the Chi Clan’s territory, and in the current Forbidden City, only a fool with a death wish would dare cause trouble here.

Just as Chi Lingxiao and Lan Muli were about to resume their conversation, a piercing, blood-curdling scream echoed from afar, rising from the base of Crested Jade Mountain and reverberating through the hall.

Chi Lingxiao’s expression darkened instantly. His face clouded with suppressed fury.

Seeing this, Lan Muli asked, “Clan Leader Chi...do you need to go check the situation yourself?”

Chi Lingxiao forced a smile. “No need, Young Master. Just a minor disturbance.”

He issued another order, dispatching more high-ranking clan members to investigate.

“I’m curious, who in the Forbidden City would be so bold as to cause trouble at the gates of the Chi Clan? Do they not know that the Spirit Treasure Holy Land won’t tolerate such provocation?” Lan Muli narrowed his eyes.

Chi Lingxiao let out a faint chuckle, “Once the intruder is captured, I’ll be sure to present them to Young Master.”

Just as he said this, another sharp scream ripped through the air, shaking the walls of the hall.

Chi Lingxiao’s face turned as dark as storm clouds. Although he was furious, he also realized that the enemy who had come was no ordinary foe.

“Let’s go take a look together.” Lan Muli stood up, unable to remain seated.

Chi Lingxiao and other senior Chi Clan members also quickly stood up.

Just then—

Boom!

A deafening explosion shattered the silence.

The main hall door exploded into a cloud of dust. Immediately after that, several Chi Clan corpses were hurled into the hall, rolling lifelessly, blood gushing everywhere.

Chi Lingxiao and the others stood frozen, horrified by the sudden scene.

The moment they identified the fallen bodies, a wave of burning rage rushed up their hearts. The corpses belonged to the high-ranking members who had only just stepped out the hall a moment ago.

Now, they were all killed!

Who had the audacity to slaughter right at the gates of the Chi Clan and storm to the Chi Clan main hall?!

At this moment, a calm, cold voice sounded from the entrance. “Chi Lingxiao, your old friend has come to visit. Why haven’t you come out to greet me? Have you forgotten who it was that once knelt and begged for mercy at my Lin Clan’s doorstep?”

Amidst the swirling smoke and dust, a young man stepped forward, extraordinary and otherworldly, his hands calmly folded behind his back.

The moment they saw him, the pupils of Chi Lingxiao and the others contracted sharply. Their voices rang out in unison.

“It’s you?”

“How is this possible...”

Even Lan Muli’s expression drastically changed, his face stiffening as his gaze narrowed.

The young man was of course Lin Xun.

His dark eyes swept over the hall with a calm, detached coldness. “What? Did you not expect me to pay you a visit?”

After the initial shock, Chi Lingxiao forced himself to stay composed, his eyes turning ice-cold and filled with hatred. “Lin Xun, all these years, my Chi Clan has done nothing to offend you, why have you stormed into the Chi Clan and slaughtered our members?”

As he spoke, he was secretly observing Lin Xun, trying to discern his cultivation level. But he was met with disappointment. Lin Xun’s aura was completely restrained, and it was impossible to see through it.

“At this point, you still have the nerve to ask me that...”

Lin Xun’s gaze turned frosty and his voice indifferent, “Did you really think I didn’t know how your Chi, Hua, and Qi Clans have been working for those scum from the Ancient Wasteland Domain all these years?”

Chi Lingxiao and the others were stunned.

That one sentence didn’t just insult them, it was a direct slap to the face of the powerful factions of the Ancient Wasteland Domain!

Lan Muli, who had remained silent, suddenly asked, “Was it you who unleashed that murderous aura at the ruins of Mind Cleansing Peak?

Lin Xun glanced sideways at him. “A disciple of Spirit Treasure Holy Land?”

Lan Muli’s lips curled up with a trace of pride, “That’s right.”

“Kneel down.” Lin Xun spat out two words.

What?!

Chi Lingxiao and the others could not believe their ears.

He’s from Spirit Treasure Holy Land!

Is Lin Xun actually planning to go to war with the Spirit Treasure Holy Land?

Bang!

Lan Muli dropped to his knees with a dull thud, his head pressed to the floor, his handsome face flushed with humiliation.

He let out a hoarse, furious roar, “Lin Xun, you’re digging your own grave! Just you wait, this Forbidden City will be your tomb!”

Bang!

The next instant, Lan Muli’s body exploded into a rain of blood and flesh. Startled, Chi Lingxiao and the others instinctively dodge to avoid being splattered with blood.

However, their faces turned ashen and their eyes wide with disbelief. Lin Xun had just killed a disciple of Spirit Treasure Holy Land so effortlessly?!

They struggled to believe it

“I originally intended to let him live. I thought I could gather information about the Spirit Treasure Holy Land. But unfortunately, his mouth stank.”

Lin Xun turned to Chi Lingxiao and the others, his gaze as cold and emotionless as ever. His voice was devoid of any emotion. “Now, it’s your turn.”