Chapter 2670 A Chance Encounter

That day, Lin Xun quietly left the Luo Clan alone. Half a month later, he arrived at the Mystic Forbidden Realm of the Rowdy Demon Sea. Following Lu Boya’s instructions, he had made his way to this legendary place of peril.

The black sea surged endlessly. Above its surface, countless layers of restriction law were interwoven, forming a boundless canopy of law power that stretched across the sky and ocean, without end in sight.

The laws were so intricate and chaotic, so fierce and overwhelming, that even observing them from afar sent a chill down the spine.

According to legend, the Mystic Forbidden Realm had existed since the beginning of the Eternal True Realm. For countless ages, it had been a forbidden land that made people pale at its mention. Even Immortals dared not set foot here lightly.

Lin Xun gazed at the scene for a long time from a distance before taking out the jade slip Mister Lu had given him. He reviewed it once again. Over the years, Lu Boya had explored this forbidden area multiple times, uncovering many hidden truths and dangers.

Those precious insights were exactly what Lin Xun needed now. A moment later, the Limitless Abyss Sword Cauldron silently rose above his head.

Shua!

With a flash of light, Lin Xun shot forward, plunging into the depths of the Mystic Forbidden Realm.

Boom!

Terrifying restriction laws surged like roaring tides. The moment he charged forward, he was bombarded by waves of devastating force and oppressive pressure. In addition, the scenery around him warped and shifted constantly, as if stars and constellations were spinning through time, with countless shattered worlds flashing across his vision.

This was a world forged entirely from restriction powers. It was exceptionally perilous. Once trapped within, even if one survived, they could remain lost for a lifetime! However, none of this posed a true threat to Lin Xun.

As the Limitless Abyss Sword Cauldron operated, it resisted and neutralized the violent power of the restriction laws, allowing Lin Xun to traverse freely through the countless worlds forged by them.

What surprised him was that although the Nirvana law could still counter restriction law powers, it was no longer as overwhelming as before, no longer able to devour them with ease. It was like biting into a tough bone. While it could eventually crush it, the refining process had to proceed slowly, nibbling away bit by bit.

In the past, when facing Earth Rank law power, the Nirvana law power could devour it in a single gulp and completely refine it. Now, it could only consume the power in small bites.

Moreover, only a tiny fraction of the restriction laws could be refined. Most of the time, the Nirvana law power could only resist and suppress the restriction power. Its ability had been severely diminished.

In all these years, this was the first time he had seen the Nirvana law being hindered.

“The restriction laws in this place truly are extraordinary...” Lin Xun muttered to himself as he cautiously pressed deeper.

According to Lu Boya’s guidance, the Mystic Forbidden Realm was vast beyond measure, like a world of its own. The deeper one ventured, the more terrifying the restriction law powers became. As for how large the Mystic Forbidden Realm truly was...not even Lu Boya could say for sure.

This made Lin Xun all the more vigilant and cautious as he proceeded.

After about the time it takes to brew a cup of tea... In the distance, a barren land devoid of even a single blade of grass came into view. The dry, withered ground was tinged with an eerie black hue, and every now and then, streaks of strange black light flickered across the surface.

The Black Light Forbidden Zone! This was the very place Lu Boya had explored, and where he had successfully subdued a restriction law!

However, to Lin Xun’s surprise, when he arrived, he found that others had already beaten him to it! Furthermore, it was not just one person. Instead, it was a whole group!

At the head of the group stood an old man in a flowing yellow robe, white-haired and sage-like, exuding an aura of transcendence. He held a feather fan in one hand, his sleeves billowing gently in the wind. His presence was mysterious and unfathomable.

Even from a distance, just a single glance made Lin Xun’s scalp tingle! Not even when facing Nirvana Spirit Immortals like Wen Tianshang and Heng Zonggu had he ever felt such a chilling sense of dread!

“Huh?”

Almost at the same time, the yellow-robed old man seemed to sense his presence. He turned slightly, a trace of surprise flickering in his deep, ancient eyes. The moment their eyes met, Lin Xun’s body tensed instinctively. Years of experience in battle and killing told him that this old man was a being far beyond what he could handle.

“Interesting. A supreme Emperor Ancestor reached this place relying solely on his life-bound Emperor weapon...how unexpected,” the old man said with a smile.

Standing beside him were four individuals, three men and one woman, all striking in appearance and bearing. They were clearly all rare extraordinary talents. At that moment, they all turned to look at Lin Xun. Surprise flashed across their faces after a brief moment of stunned silence.

𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

Just as Lin Xun was preparing to leave, the yellow-robed old man spoke again, his tone gentle, “Young friend, are you also here to subdue the law power of this place?”

“Yes.” Lin Xun nodded.

Seeing that he had come to a stop, the yellow-robed elder smiled and said, “Young friend, there’s no need to be so guarded. We’re not from the Sixth Heaven Domain, and we’ve also come here to subdue law power like you. If you don’t mind, why not come over and have a chat.”

Lin Xun thought for a moment, then nodded. “Alright.”

With that, he walked over directly. A glimmer of admiration rose in the old man’s eyes.

He’s only a supreme Emperor Ancestor, yet he remains so calm and composed even after unexpectedly running into us in such a perilous and unpredictable place. This young man...is no ordinary figure.

Upon entering the Black Light Forbidden Zone, Lin Xun put away the Limitless Abyss Sword Cauldron. This area was relatively safe, with only sparse traces of restriction law power.

“What’s your name? Which clan are you from?” asked the woman in the group curiously. Her voice was soft and sweet, soothing to the ear.

She wore a light blue long dress that accentuated her slender figure and graceful waist. Her oval face was radiant and fair, and her eyes were bright like stars. Her black hair was tied up in a small bun, giving her an air of lively charm.

The others also looked at Lin Xun, each silently observing and sizing him up.

“Ling’er, that was a bit presumptuous,” the yellow-robed elder chuckled before Lin Xun could respond. “It’s a chance encounter. Names mean little. If fate is on our side, we’ll come to know each other eventually. If not, we may never cross paths again after today. So, why bother asking?”

The woman called Ling’er hummed in agreement, her bright eyes blinking. “You’re right. Once Senior Brother Chunjun returns, we’ll be leaving this Sixth Heaven Domain anyway.”

Senior Brother Chunjun?

Lin Xun keenly picked up on the way the woman addressed someone as ‘Senior Brother.’

In the Eternal True Realm, immortal forces were mostly clans. Only certain academies or sect-like institutions would take in successors and use titles like ‘Senior Brother.’ Clearly, this group most likely belonged to some kind of academy-like faction!

Moreover, the woman said they would leave the Sixth Heaven Domain once this Senior Brother Chunjun returned. That suggested their true base lay in the Seventh Heaven Domain, or perhaps even the Eighth Heaven Domain!

After all, the aura of the yellow-robed elder far surpassed that of ordinary Immortals. In addition, to venture into a place like the Mystic Forbidden Realm...how could they be mere nobodies?

“Little friend, it seems you’ve already guessed something.” The yellow-robed elder looked at Lin Xun with a faint smile, a glimmer of meaning in his gaze.

“It’s only my own speculation.” Lin Xun replied calmly, his demeanor composed and neither humble nor arrogant.

“Haha, in that case, continuing to keep things hidden would seem rather ungracious.” The yellow-robed old man laughed heartily and said, “To speak frankly, I am Mo Lanshan, from the Origin Sect Ancestral Court. I’ve brought these disciples out on a journey to temper themselves.”

The Origin Sect Ancestral Court!

Lin Xun’s heart trembled, and his expression shifted. As one of the Four Great Ancestral Courts, the Origin Sect Ancestral Courts was regarded as a transcendent existence in the Eternal True Realm. How could he not have heard of it?

This was a colossus that even the Ten Immortal Giants of the Eighth Heaven Domain had to show deference to! At that moment, seeing the surprise flicker across Lin Xun’s face, the woman called Ling’er and the three men beside her couldn’t help but feel a surge of pride. Their expressions grew more composed, tinged with reserved dignity.

This was the demeanor unique to disciples of the Origin Sect Ancestral Court, a subtle yet unmistakable pride. Naturally, it stemmed from the honor of their sect.

After all, with their status, there was no need to put on airs before someone they had only met by chance like Lin Xun. None at all.

“So you’re an elder with disciples from the Origin Sect Ancestral Court. Please forgive my earlier disrespect.” Lin Xun offered a slight bow.

Truthfully, he had been caught off guard. The Origin Sect Ancestral Court was like a force removed from the world. Its members rarely appeared in the world, and this only added to the sense of mystery and reverence surrounding it.

Even so, no one dared to overlook the power and presence of the Origin Sect Ancestral Court! Seven years ago, when Lin Xun was still lying low in the Fifth Heaven Domain, news spread that the Origin Sect Ancestral Court would begin recruiting in ten years. That announcement alone sent shockwaves throughout the entire Eternal True Realm.

It was then that Lin Xun truly understood the terrifying foundation and unshakable status of the Origin Ancestral Court, one of the Four Great Ancestral Courts. However, he didn’t expect to run into people from the Origin Sect Ancestral Court here in the Mystic Forbidden Realm!

Moreover, they were clearly here for the same purpose: to subdue law power. This meant they were competitors. Even worse was that the so-called Senior Brother Chunjun from their side had clearly already begun taking action.

Realizing this, Lin Xun knew he could no longer afford to waste time. He decided to press onward without delay.

“Hey, we’ve already told you who we are. Isn’t it time you introduced yourself too?” Ling’er asked, blinking her limpid eyes.

“If fate allows, you’ll find out.” Lin Xun replied with a faint smile. Then he bowed slightly. “Elder, fellow disciples of the Origin Sect Ancestral Court, I will take my leave.”

With that, he turned and walked away. Ling’er stared blankly at his retreating figure, then her beautiful eyes narrowed slightly. “He...just left like that?”

A man in a jade robe chuckled, “After knowing who we are, he must be getting anxious, worried that Senior Brother Chunjun will beat him to the law power.”

A young man in scholarly robes with a broad belt and a stern expression frowned. “He’s just a supreme Emperor Ancestor, yet he dares to try subduing law power. Isn’t that a bit too arrogant?”

“That treasure of his isn’t bad. It can contend with law power. He might actually have a way to subdue law power. It’s just a pity...he came one step too late...” Another black-robed youth spoke lazily, arms crossed and an ancient sword strapped to his back.

As the successors spoke, the yellow-robed old man simply smiled, saying nothing. His eyes remained fixed on the direction Lin Xun had left, his expression thoughtful.

That sword cauldron was indeed extraordinary.

Could he be the young man who had recently caused a stir in the Sixth Heaven Domain?