Chapter 2487 A Murderous Calamity

Due to the earth-shattering phenomenon caused by Lin Xun at the Battle Stele of the Domains, Taiyi City was thrown into unprecedented turmoil.

However, no one knew who the mysterious man with the unfamiliar face was, which only deepened the public’s curiosity. Speculations ran wild and the mysterious man’s identity quickly became the hottest topic in the city.

Then, the arrival of Hua Ruoxu undoubtedly poured fuel on the flames. Even those with extraordinary status and background began to take the matter seriously. Against this backdrop, Luo Ling made her move, sending her subordinates to spread the news and reveal the mysterious man’s identity.

Lin Xun! The third most wanted criminal!

“It’s him?”

Countless cries of shock rang out.

“When did such a terrifying existence emerge from a backwater like the Ancient Nebula Road?”

Many found it difficult to believe. Among the countless peerless talents from the top ten cosmic planes in the Great Thousand Worlds, those who manage to leave their names on the Earth Ranking were truly one in a million.

As for those who made it onto the Heaven Ranking, they were all without exception undisputed overlords of their respective cosmic planes.

As for the Mythic Ranking...

That depended entirely on luck!

Throughout the ages, even those with unparalleled talent and monstrous ability had failed to even brush against the edge of the Mythic Ranking, no matter how hard they tried. Now, someone from the declining Ancient Nebula Road had not only left his name on the Mythic Ranking but also triggered an earth shattering phenomenon.

Who could anyone accept such a reversal?

“He killed City Lord Heng Tianshuo in Origin City and also Wen Shaoheng of the Wen Clan. He’s a wanted criminal across the entire Great Thousand Battle Domain. But he still dares to show up in Taiyi City and leave his name on the Battle Stele of the Domains. Is he flaunting his strength to us?”

Just as the city reeled in shock and uproar over the news, voices of incitement began to spread.

“No matter how dazzling his cultivation or how deep his foundation, he’s still a criminal who broke the rules. We can’t let him run wild in Taiyi City!”

“I’ve heard he’s staying at an inn in the southwest part of the city. Now’s the best time to take him down!”

“Haha, if we kill him, we could claim the reward of twenty-six million first class cosmic origin crystals. No matter how terrifying he is, if we join forces, we’ll definitely kill him!”

These malicious voices constantly incited the cultivators in the city, fanning the flames and fuelling the unrest.

In no time, countless cultivators grew agitated. Those fanning the flames were none other than experts of the Luo Clan. Since they intended to kill with a borrowed knife, the more cultivators they could incite into action, the better.

“The Wen Clan’s cultivators are on the move! They’re heading southwest!”

Not long after, breaking news spread across the city. A powerful group from the Wen Clan had taken action.

“Look! The Heng Clan’s forces are also taking action!”

One news followed another, stirring Taiyi City into a frenzy. It felt as if a great storm was about to erupt. Countless gazes turned in the same direction.

“It wouldn’t hurt to see who this Lin Xun really is. After all, leaving a name on the Mythic Ranking is no ordinary feat...”

“If he dies just like this, we might never get the chance to meet him ourselves.”

Even some of the peerless figures from extraordinary backgrounds couldn’t resist and began making their way toward the southwest of the city. According to the rules of the Immortal Heavenly Pass, all fighting and killing were strictly prohibited within the city boundaries.

However, everyone knew that Lin Xun was a wanted criminal and deserved to be killed by all. Even if he were slain in the city, it would be seen as ridding the world of evil!

From above, one could see countless figures surging through the vast Taiyi CIty, like crashing tides heading in the same destination.

It was a spectacular sight.

Upon hearing the news, a cold smile curved Luo Ling’s radiant lips. Confidence radiated from her as if she already had the entire situation under control. She asked casually, “Has the City Lord Residence intervened?”

“The City Lord Residence only dispatched some troops to maintain order, but they did not stop anyone. It seems they’ve chosen to stand by and watch.” A Luo Clan cultivator promptly reported.

Luo Ling nodded slightly. “It seems the Wen and Heng Clans must have already received approval from that big shot in the City Lord Residence.”

As she said that, a chill glinted in her eyes. “We should head out. No matter what happens, we can’t let my cousin die like this. He is far more valuable when he’s alive.”

Luo Ling rose to her feet and walked gracefully out of the hall.

......

At the inn, Lin Xun was in quiet meditation.

He had been through countless deadly trials and fierce battles before arriving at the ninth Immortal Heavenly Pass. His strength had been tempered to an astonishing level of purity and even showed signs of approaching perfection.

He recalled that back in Origin City, he was only at the seventh realm Supreme Emperor Stage, yet he had managed to suppress Heng Tianshuo, an Ancestor of a Path, in a head-on clash.

Now, after crossing one Immortal Heavenly Pass after another, forging forward through countless battles over the past two years, his cultivation had grown with such terrifying speed that it was already nearing perfection. This level of progress was earth-shattering.

Of course, the greatest gain was not the improvement in his cultivation.

It was the fact that the endless tempering and slaughter had continuously refined and solidified his grasp of the dao. He had stripped away the superfluous, refined the essence, washed away all impurities, and returned to a state of original purity.

This was the most precious form of dao experience: transforming in the midst of life and death, and rising to a higher state through battles.

“If I can gain some fortunes that benefit my cultivation in the Dao Ruins...perhaps I can attempt to breakthrough into the Dao Harmonization Realm, Fusing with the Dao...” A look of anticipation appeared on Lin Xun’s face

Ding—

A copper bell covered in intricate and complex restrictions rang crisply in the quiet room

Visitors?

Lin Xun stirred from his meditation, a faint frown appearing on his brow. This was his first day in Taiyi City and he didn’t know anyone here. Who would come to visit him at this time?

“Could someone have tracked me from the Battle Stele of the Domains?”

As the thought flashed through his mind, Lin Xun rose to his feet. With a wave of his hand, he withdrew the restrictions within the room and stepped toward the door.

Then, he stopped cold. The moment the protective forces lifted, his spirit sense picked up murderous intent.

This is bad!

The killing intent was overwhelming, encircling the inn from all sides. It was so intense that it was hard to tell how many enemies lurked outside.

My identity’s been exposed!

A cold glint flashed in Lin Xun’s eyes. He immediately suspected the Wen Clan, the Heng Clan, or the Luo Clan!

They located me this quickly. It seems I have underestimated the abilities of those Immortal Imperial Clans...

Lin Xun sighed, then his gaze turned cold and composed.

There’s no other way. I’ll have to fight my way out.

This inn is like a cage, staying inside will be suicide.

Furthermore, Taiyi City is unlike any other Immortal Heavenly Passes. It draws countless peerless figures and ruthless powerhouses.

Once they all come after me because of that bounty, I’d have no place to stand in Taiyi City!

Ding—

The bell chimed again.

Outside the room, seven or eight figures stood waiting. Each one had withdrawn their aura, yet their power was already fully gathered, poised to strike.

They were led by two Ninth Realm Ancestors.

Among them, a man in crimson robes gave a low warning, “Remember, our goal is to lure the prey out. Don’t fight to the death. Otherwise, given the criminal’s strength, he can definitely kill us with ease.”

The others all nodded, their expressions grim.

However, as time passed with no sign of movement from inside the room, restlessness began to grow in their hearts.

“Could it be that he’s already sensed something was wrong and fled? someone whispered.

The crimson-robed man’s eyes flashed. After a moment’s thought, he took a deep breath and said, “Everyone step back, I’ll break the door.”

The group immediately moved far away. The crimson-robed man was also extremely cautious. He retreated to a safe distance before bringing out a massive blood-red seal and hurling it forward with full force.

Boom!

Like a bolt of blood-drenched lightning, the seal struck the door with a thunderous crash. It exploded on impact, scattering smoke and splinters in every direction. As the dust settled, the scene inside the room slowly came into view.

The crimson-robed man and the others were ready to bolt. No one wanted to face Lin Xun directly. After all, he had killed Heng Tianshuo, an Ancestor of a Path. Who wouldn’t fear him?

𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

“Wait, no one’s here?”

Just as they were about to withdraw, the group was shocked to find that not a single soul was in the room.

“Did he really escape in advance?” The crimson-robed man muttered in disbelief.

Then, at that very instant, a tall, imposing figure stood before him as if appeared out of thin air. The sudden appearance was so terrifying that the crimson-robed man’s scalp went numb. Instinctively, he unleashed his full power, striking out like a god hurling a sacred mountain. Dao light surged wildly from his body. The strike was mighty beyond belief.

Boom!

However, the tall figure simply extended a hand and the crimson-robed man’s attack dissolved like mist. Then, his entire body exploded with a deafening boom. Before blood or bone could scatter, a terrifying devouring force crushed him into nothingness.

Both his body and spirit were annihilated!

This man was a Ninth Realm Ancestor, a peak existence in the Great Thousand Battle Domain. Even ordinary supreme Emperors were no match for him.

Now, he had been erased in the blink of an eye.

The attacker was of course Lin Xun. His aura was calm, his presence unremarkable, and no waves of power surged from him. Even so, the experts who came with the crimson-robed man were all instantly terror-stricken.

“Run!”

They turned and bolted from the inn like terrified fugitives.

“You’ve chosen death by coming here. You might as well stay.” As a calm voice echoed, streaks of invisible sword qi slashed through the air.

Pu! Pu! Pu!

Those experts, all with a cultivation of at least the Emperor Stage, were slaughtered where they stood, regardless of their level or escape methods.

It was effortless.

Yet it was fierce and domineering!

All defensive weapons and treasures, indestructible Emperor body and secret escape arts, they were all meaningless.

Those sword qi were too terrifying. It treated Emperors like weeds, cutting them down at will!

What was most terrifying was that from beginning to end, the tables, chairs and furnishings in the room, even small objects like wine jars and teacups, remained perfectly intact.

Not a single item had shifted. The only change was the stench of fresh blood now hanging heavy in the air.

This undoubtedly proved that Lin Xun’s command of lethal power had reached a world-shaking level, making the mighty seem effortless, the devastating seem simple.

Unbelievable!