Chapter 2390 Meet Bai Yujing Again

The news of Lin Xun’s refusal to spare the major factions of the Ancient Wasteland Domain spread across the entire Great Emperor Pass by the next morning.

It was like a tossed stone raising a thousand ripples.

Fear gripped countless experts as they realized that with Lin Xun’s powerful return, a massive purge of the Ancient Wasteland Domain was inevitable.

“Isn't Emperor Lord Lin being too ruthless?”

“For countless years, more than half of the experts stationed at the Great Emperor Pass have come from the major factions of the Ancient Wasteland Domain. If not for our sacrifices, would the Ancient Wasteland Domain still be standing?”

“Emperor Lord Lin’s actions are too cruel! Does he not care how bitterly disappointed we are?”

Many turned pale, their expressions shifting between anger and dread. They rushed to find Lin Xun, hoping to dissuade him.

As members of those great factions, how could they sit idly by and watch as their forces were wiped out?

However, when they arrived at Lin Xun’s residence, he had already left with Su Bai.

For a moment, they exchanged glum looks.

It was clear that Lin Xun had anticipated they would come and plead, so he had left before they even arrived.

“Emperor Lord Lin, aren’t you afraid that this will make us lose all faith in you?” Someone shouted hoarsely, eyes reddening.

“Lose faith?”

In the end, Mister Shen stepped forward and said coldly, “Everyone, I suggest you calm down and think carefully. Is it Lin Xun who has wronged the Ancient Wasteland Domain, or has the Ancient Wasteland Domain wronged Lin Xun?”

Before anyone could retort, Mister Shen spoke again, throwing out one undeniable fact after another:

“Many years ago, when the Conflict of the Nine Domains erupted, who was it that led the younger generation of the Ancient Wasteland Domain to crush the other eight domains and seize a decisive victory on the Nine Domains Battlefield?

“Back then, Lin Xun achieved unparalleled military merit for the Ancient Wasteland Domain. But how did the sects of the Ancient Wasteland Domain repay him?

“Have you ever stopped to consider how those factions treated Lin Xun’s clansmen and family after they descended to the lower world in recent years?”

Mister Shen’s words were like a clap of thunder, echoing throughout the area and leaving the furious experts speechless.

How could they not have known these facts?

When it came to how the factions of the Ancient Wasteland Domain had treated Lin Xun, his clansmen and his family, their actions were truly despicable and disgraceful.

“That was...in the past. Perhaps those factions were wrong, but...does that mean they should be wiped out?”

Someone spoke in a deep voice, “If Emperor Lord Lin is willing to take a step back and allow these factions to continue existing, then no matter what price they must pay, I believe they would accept it.”

Many experts nodded in agreement.

However, Mister Shen frowned and said coldly, “Since you claim that’s all in the past, fine, let’s not dwell on it. Instead, let me ask you this, if Lin Xun did not fight, do you all believe that the forces stationed at the Great Emperor Pass alone could withstand the full-scale invasion of the Eight Domains’ army?”

The entire place fell into dead silence.

Expressions darkened.

“Outside the Sun Pass, Lin Xun single-handedly annihilated the army of the Great Luo Ancient Domain!”

“Alone, he traversed the eight domains, toppling eight ruling factions, dealing a devastating blow to the strength of the eight domains and throwing them into turmoil and chaos!”

“He alone saved the Great Emperor Pass from the brink of destruction!”

Mister Shen’s voice rang with power and conviction, “Achievements like these will be remembered for all eternity, recorded in history as unparalleled feats.

“And now, all he’s doing is settling personal grudges, yet you try to stop him. Why is it that the factions behind you can oppress others as they please, but when the tables turn you refuse to accept the consequences?”

By the end, Mister Shen’s voice was filled with anger, “Of course, if you truly want to stop him, then return to your sects and fight to the death!

“But the world will remember, history will remember, who the most respectable and unforgettable figure of the Ancient Wasteland Domain truly is!”

With that, he flicked his sleeve and left.

......

Meanwhile, Lin Xun remained completely unaware of all this.

He had already returned to the Ancient Wasteland Domain with Su Bai.

“Master, are you really going to destroy those factions this time?” Su Bai couldn't help but ask along the way.

Lin Xun replied casually, “With the revival of aeth qi concentrations and the world undergoing a great change, the existing order must also shift. Besides...mistakes come with consequences. Just because they are the so-called ancient orthodoxies and major forces, they think they can simply brush the matter aside?”

Su Bai nodded. “I’m just worried that this might tarnish Master’s reputation. As for the fate of those sects, I couldn’t care less.”

“Reputation is written by the last surviving victor,” Lin Xun said indifferently.

“Then...where are we going first?” Su Bai asked.

“Omega Sword Sect,” Lin Xun answered.

......

Heavenly Baiyujing, Twelve Towers and Five Cities.

The immortal caresses my top, my hair receives longevity.

Bai Yujing was the name of a legendary figure in the Omega Sword Sect of the Ancient Wasteland Domain, and today, it was also the name of the most prosperous province in the Ancient Wasteland Domain.

It was winter.

Snow swirled through the sky, blanketing the land in white.

Cultivators carrying swords on their backs could be seen everywhere in the city. As Lin Xun and Su Bai walked along the bustling street, they couldn’t help but think of Yun Qingbai.

He was a legendary swordsman who shone like a meteor, but a tragic and pitiful figure.

Years ago, his signature style of carrying a sword on his back became a trend and influenced countless cultivators. Even now, in Baiyujing, people could be seen walking the streets with swords strapped to their backs.

Lin Xun glanced at Su Bai beside him. He was also born with an innate sword bone and was equally dazzling, yet their fates had taken different paths.

“Let’s go,” said Lin Xun. “It’s time to visit the Omega Sword Sect.”

Returning to this once familiar place, Lin Xun and Su Bai found that everything had changed. There was no need for nostalgia. Without a word, they understood, and their figures gradually faded into the bustling streets.

The Omega Sword Sect loomed atop its sacred mountain, its towering peaks draped in mist and ice.

Inside the Great Hall, the atmosphere was heavy and stifling, making it almost difficult to breathe.

The expressions of all the high-ranking figures gathered, including the leader of the Omega Sword Sect Cang Huanzi, were grim.

“Lin Xun is dead set on his path! He is determined to wipe out the Ancient Wasteland Domain factions including our Omega Sword Sect. He really has lost his mind!” Someone snarled through gritted teeth, furious.

“Does he not fear the world’s condemnation? Isn’t he worried about eternal infamy?”

“We’ve already expressed our willingness to surrender, to atone, to pay whatever price is necessary, but he...still refuses to back down!”

Everyone spoke out one after another, some filled with worry, some burning with rage, some anxious, and some utterly distraught.

Cang Huanzi remained silent throughout it all. As he listened, his gaze swept across the faces around him.

After a long silence, he heaved a long, weary sigh, “Everyone, in today’s world, no one can stop Lin Xun’s killing. Whether we like it or not, we must admit that our Omega Sword Sect...is on the brink of destruction.”

“We should fight him to the death!”

“No, absolutely not. We’ll be annihilated.”

“Then what? Do we flee?”

The room descended into chaos.

These were once high and mighty figures, but now, they resembled powerless, panicking ants on a hot plate.

Even Cang Huanzi, their leader, was at a loss on what to do.

They all knew the truth. Lin Xun was unstoppable. He was like an invincible, supreme being. Whether it was in the All Dao Realm, the Great Emperor Pass, or even in the other eight domains, he was unrivalled!

“Enough!” Suddenly, a deep voice echoed through the hall.

Then, a tall, imposing figure stepped inside and an Emperor might swept over them like a hurricane. For a moment, the entire hall was stunned.

“Old Ancestor!”

“Old Ancestor has returned!”

Everyone’s faces immediately lit up.

The tall figure standing before them was none other than Bai Yujing!

To the entire Ancient Wasteland Domain, he was an unparalleled legend.

He was the senior brother of the Omega Sword Sect’s founder and a legendary swordmaster whose name had resounded since the ancient era.

His prestige was so great that an entire province bore his name!

At this moment of crisis, with internal turmoil and external threats looming, Bai Yujing, who had not been seen for countless years, suddenly appeared. To Cang Huanzi and the others, it was as if they had grabbed ahold of a lifeline, filling them with hope and excitement.

“Bai Yujing?”

At that moment, an indifferent voice rang from outside the Omega Sword Sect.

The tall, imposing figure who had just entered the great hall paused and sighed, “Emperor Lord Lin, you arrived sooner than I expected.”

Cang Huanzi and the others froze, their faces changing dramatically.

Lin Xun!

He’s already here?

By the time they looked up again, Bai Yujing’s figure had vanished from the hall and now stood beneath the sky.

In the distance, two figures hovered in the void—one majestic and ethereal, the other clad in clothes as white as snow. They were none other than Lin Xun and his disciple, Su Bai.

“You returned in such haste, are you here to stop me?” Lin Xun gazed at Bai Yujing, his brows slightly furrowed.

Long ago, he had heard from Mister Miaoxuan of the Divine Apparatus Pavilion that Bai Yujing was not only a peerless swordsman but also a man of vision and courage beyond the ordinary. As early as in the ancient era, he had traveled to the Great Emperor Pass to defend it against the eight domains.

Lin Xun had great respect for such a person.

Not long ago, Lin Xun and Bai Yujing had shared a drink and conversed freely at the Great Emperor Pass, but now Bai Yujing stood before him, blocking his path.

“The Omega Sword Sect was founded by my junior brother, so I cannot stand idly by and watch it be annihilated. If Emperor Lord Lin is willing to leave a path of survival for the Omega Sword Sect, I, Bai Yujing, will be eternally grateful.” Bai Yujing’s voice was calm.

Lin Xun considered this for a moment, then said, “You and I stand on different sides. There is nothing more to discuss.”

Bai Yujing exhaled slowly, his expression complex. “I had expected this answer. If that is the case, then I have no choice but to see if I can stop Emperor Lord Lin’s killing intent.”

Boom!

Instantly, his robes fluttered and his long hair billowed, like a divine sword breaking free from its sheath. Sword intent surged to the nine heavens, distorting the wind and snow.

“Emperor Lord Lin, please.”

An ancient sword appeared in Bai Yujing’s grip. Its blade was stained with blood and mottled with the passage of time.

“Then...I must offend you.” Lin Xun remained outwardly calm, but inwardly, he let out a soft sigh.