Chapter 2613 Unexpected Visitor

In the sea of clouds, Leng Qingxue said, “Xiaoxi, if you wish to reach the Supreme Saint Stage, you must possess an unshakable and untainted heart. In my view, while your heart is pure, you lack worldly experience. I’m taking you to slay monsters, and what happens from here on depends entirely on you. No matter that danger you face, I will not intervene. Do you understand?”

Xiaoxi nodded solemnly. “I won’t disappoint you, Master.”

“Whether I’m disappointed or not doesn’t matter. What’s important is that you don’t disappoint yourself.”

As they spoke, the two had already arrived at a perilous mountain range shrouded in blood mist. Since ancient times, this had been a land of savage beasts and roaming dangers. Ordinary cultivators wouldn’t dare step half a foot into it without the protection of a powerful master. For Fengwu Academy, however, this place served as a natural training ground for tempering its disciples.

“Go, slay ten little demon beast kings at the initial True Saint Stage. Only then will you be considered to have passed this trial.” Leng Qingxue said, pointing into the distance.

Xiaoxi nodded and transformed into a streak of divine light, soaring into the mist-covered mountains like a shooting star.

“Was that not too tough on her?”

As soon as Xiaoxi disappeared, Nie Qingrong appeared out of nowhere, her expression tinged with worry as she gazed toward where Xiaoxi had vanished.

“This was her request.” Leng Qingxue said softly, a touch of sentiment surfacing on her elegant face. “That child has great ambition and sees Brother Lin as her role model. Though she’s never spoken of it, I know she simply wishes that, when they meet again, he will recognize her strength and not be disappointed in her.”

Nie Qingrong paused in surprise, then murmured, “I understand now.”

“Sister, if Lin Xun never left the Fifth Heaven Domain, where could he be now?” Leng Qingxue couldn’t help but ask.

It had been more than a year since they had last seen him. Roughly half a year ago, she, Nie Qingrong, and Xiaoxi left the cave thousands of feet deep beneath the icefield. After traveling and searching far and wide, they eventually decided to settle in Fengwu Academy.

Now, both she and Nie Qingrong were Ancestor-level instructors at Fengwu Academy, enjoying high status and wide respect. Xiaoxi was currently only a formal disciple, but the moment she broke through to the Saint Stage, she would be granted special admission into the ranks of the core disciples.

It could be said that their current situation was far better to their days in the First Heaven Domain.

“I don’t know either, but judging from the news coming out of the Fifth Heaven Domain, the moment Brother Lin shows himself, he will face no real danger.” A sneer appeared in Nie Qingrong’s eyes. “If anything, it’s those high-ranking figures of the Immortal Imperial Clans who’ve had a miserable time. I can just imagine how frustrated, helpless, resentful, and powerless they must feel.”

Leng Qingxue couldn’t help but smile and said with a hint of longing, “If I ever possess the power Brother Lin has, I’ll just be like him. If I don’t stir up trouble, fine. But if I do, I’ll turn the heavens upside down.”

In the far distance, beneath a blazing crimson maple tree, Lin Xun withdrew his spirit sense with a soft smile and turned to leave.

Neither Nie Qingrong nor Leng Qingxue knew that since their arrival at Fengwu Academy, Lin Xun had visited them more than once. However, each time, he had left in silence and never disturbed their cultivation.

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Two years passed in the blink of an eye. Around the boundary star road, the gathered experts of the Immortal Imperial Clans were now seething with suppressed anger and frustration. If they had been in secluded cultivation, several years would have slipped by without notice.

Unfortunately, they weren’t cultivating. They were waiting day and night for the target to appear. This was agonizing and their patience had worn thin.

“I can’t take it anymore! One day, I’ll make that little bastard pay!”

On this day, Nan Yuanxing was the first to lose control. With a furious roar, he turned and left. Everyone looked at each other in silence.

He is just leaving like that?

Seeing this, Li Wuyan, who had long been on the verge of snapping, could no longer suppress her frustration. “Take care, everyone. If Lin Xun ever appears, I’ll return.”

Her voice still echoed in the air as her figure vanished. Not long after, more Immortal experts began to leave, no longer willing to endure the endless waiting. Soon, only a few cultivators from the Sixth and Fifth Heaven Domains remained. They exchanged hesitant glances.

If they continued to wait and Lin Xun never appeared, all their time and effort would be wasted, like trying to carry water in a bamboo basket. However, if they left now, after waiting for years, they’d go home empty-handed. Who could bear that?

Nan Yuanxing and Li Wuyan could just walk away without a care because they were from the Seventh Heaven Domain, and there was no way Lin Xun could pose a threat to them or the forces behind them in the near future.

However, for the rest of the Immortal Imperial Clans, if Lin Xun were to force his way into the Sixth Heaven Domain, it would pose a tremendous threat to the forces behind them.

“Damn it!” someone roared, their voice rumbling through the starry sky, trembling with rage.

“We can’t just waste our lives waiting around. In my opinion, if that brat dares enter the Sixth Heaven Domain, we’ll just rally our forces and kill him then,” someone said in a low voice.

Someone else muttered grimly, “But if he really makes it into the Sixth Heaven Domain, that little bastard will just pull the same tricks again, spreading chaos everywhere. Sure, we might kill him in the end, but how many sects can endure the destruction he brings?”

As the conversation continued, more and more figures silently departed, unwilling to wait in vain. If Lin Xun chose to spend the rest of his life in the Fifth Heaven Domain, were they supposed to wait forever?

Impossible!

As fewer and fewer cultivators remained near the boundary star road, even those who had intended to wait a while longer began to wave. Lin Xun, of course, knew nothing of any of this.

Fengwu City.

In a courtyard, Lin Xun slowly emerged from his meditation. He had reached the pinnacle of the advanced Supreme Emperor Ancestor Stage! Sensing the profound changes in his qi, a faint sense of satisfaction arose in his heart.

This Fifth Heaven Domain was indeed extraordinary. Whether it was the laws of heaven and earth or the primal chaos qi, everything perfectly suited his cultivation needs.

For example, back in the First Heaven Domain, he had spent several years rebuilding his dao path and healing his injuries. Even after returning to peak condition, his cultivation had only reached the pinnacle of the initial Supreme Emperor Ancestor Stage.

However, after just six years of traveling from the First to the Fifth Heaven Domain, he had already reached the pinnacle of the advanced Supreme Emperor Ancestor Stage! Such rapid progress was nothing short of miraculous!

After all, the higher one’s cultivation, the harder it became to advance further. Some Emperors could be stuck at a bottleneck for thousands of years without a breakthrough. By contrast, Lin Xun’s advancement was astonishingly fast.

In other words, he had now reached the pinnacle of the Ninth Realm Emperor Stage and the next step was the Immortal Path.

After carefully putting away the Primordial Chaos Thousand Daos Tree rooted in the courtyard and removing the restriction arrays protecting the area, he stepped out into the bustling streets as usual.

From time to time, he would glance up at the sky, whether consciously or not, wondering how much those enemies lying in ambush near the boundary star road must be suffering from the wait. Every time, he couldn’t help but feel inexplicably amused.

Not long ago, he had heard that many Immortal Imperial Clans forces stationed near Fengyan Academy had begun to withdraw. The news had caused quite a stir in the Fifth Heaven Domain, as it indicated that the Immortal Imperial Clans had lost patience and no longer wished to waste time contending with Lin Xun.

However, others believed it to be a trap to lure him into dropping his guard. They seemed to have retreated, but they were likely lying in ambush, ready to unleash a fatal strike the moment he showed himself.

To all of this, Lin Xun simply laughed. He couldn’t care less and had no intention of paying it any mind. Back in the Second to Fourth Heaven Domains, he had already slain countless lackeys from those clans. He knew very well that such counterattacks might enrage the enemy, but the actual damage they caused was negligible.

Under such circumstances, whether or not he returned to Fengyan Academy to unleash another slaughter didn’t really matter to him. He wasn’t in a rush.

In fact, the more restless and furious the enemy became, the more their composure unraveled and the greater his advantage!

Huh?

While strolling causally, his eyes narrowed slightly. He had sensed something. At that moment, on the bustling street in the distance, an old man with gray hair and in wide-sleeved black robes stood quietly, his gaze fixed directly at Lin Xun.

“I am Luo Yunshan.” The old man’s voice rang clearly in Lin Xun’s ears despite the surrounding noise and distance.

The Luo Clan!

Lin Xun’s eyes sharpened slightly, though he quickly regained his calm. He immediately guessed that the man had likely used some secret technique or treasure, just like Luo Ling had back in the Great Thousand Battle Domain to sense his Grand Abyss Heaven Devourer.

“Why don’t we find somewhere quiet to talk? Don’t worry, I came alone this time.” Luo Yunshan spoke calmly, extending an invitation.

Lin Xun turned and walked away.

Luo Yunshan frowned. “Little friend, you won’t even give me this bit of face?”

Without looking back, Lin Xun replied, “You want to talk? Then come outside the city.”

Outside the city?

Luo Yunshan was surprised at first, but quickly came to understand. Fengwu City was packed with people, and any conflict would immediately draw attention and alarm the entire city. This undoubtedly put Lin Xun at a disadvantage. Whereas in the remote wilderness, there was no need to worry about any of that.

But, isn’t this kid afraid I might suddenly strike?

Luo Yunshan’s eyes flashed, but he ultimately nodded and followed Lin Xun out of the city. Before long, they arrived at a secluded mountain surrounded by rivers and vast ranges. Standing atop the peak, Lin Xun turned to calmly face Luo Yunshan and said indifferently, “So, are you going to strike now, or have a chat first?”

Luo Yunshan fell silent for a moment, then smiled. “If we talk things through, there’ll be no need to strike.”

Lin Xun gave a faint hum in response. “What do you want to talk about?”

Luo Yunshan didn’t hesitate either. Fixing his gaze on Lin Xun he said bluntly, “Let’s talk about you and the Luo Clan. Perhaps there’s another way to settle this grudge.”