Chapter 994 Deciding Life and Death in a Flash

"Allow me!"

A strong-looking man rushed out as soon as Nangong Huo's words sounded.

His skin looked as if it was forged from bronze, his athletic body appeared full of explosive power, and his eyes were as sharp as a hawk.

Rumble!

As he moved, space was forcefully torn apart by his figure with a deafening rumble.

In this moment, he was akin to an ancient, divine leopard. From his swiftness and ferocity, he was clearly no ordinary disciple.

He was Xiao Zheng!

Xiao Zheng was one of the true disciples of the Heaven Axis Holy Land and a heaven pride at the Cyclic Derivation stage. He was a courageous and good fighter, and the fighter’s blood that flowed in his body was extremely powerful.

"That guy is going to experience a tragedy." Nangong Huo and the others revealed pitying expressions.

Xiao Zheng might not be the strongest or the most talented among the true disciples of the Heaven Axis Holy Land, but he was the most battle-hungry maniac!

In fact, none of his opponents were still alive today.

"Lin Xun, Senior Brother Chu told us to be careful of you because he believes you’re a problematic opponent. I look forward to seeing how strong you are."

Xiao Zheng's voice was sonorous like clashing metal. He emitted a murderous aura that pierced straight to the bone, causing the surrounding air to wail in agony.

"Bring out your most powerful trump card or I’ll tear off your head and use it as a cup!" A feral smile rose from the corners of his lips as he stared at Lin Xun as if he was prey.

Lin Xun acknowledged it without any change in expression and unhurriedly said, "You don’t qualify for me to use my strongest card."

Xiao Zheng's eyes fiercely flashed like lightning as his long hair rose into the air. He laughed heartily and said, "You’re arrogant enough! I hope you can still be this arrogant when you die!"

Rumble!

He stepped into the air as he spoke and rushed at Lin Xun like a thunderbolt.

A fierce, bloody, and thick killing intent alarmingly unfurled like a wave, causing anyone nearby to feel a suffocating sensation.

This was no human but a killing god that had charged out from a mountain of corpses and blood!

"Junior Brother Xiao Zheng's killing intent has become increasingly compact and refined!" Nangong Huo and the others inwardly marveled.

Dong!

Xiao Zheng's attack was simple. His fingers lined up together in the shape of a blade and swung downward with great force.

However, anyone who wasn’t blind could see that Xiao Zheng's strike contained a uniquely dominant power. It felt as if the force from his hand could cover all directions, making the target feel a sense of powerlessness at the impossibility of escape.

Even Lin Xun was surprised. He could tell that Xiao Zheng was a top expert with genuine ability. This attack alone showed the astonishing level of his martial dao.

Unfortunately, it was still lacking in Lin Xun’s eyes.

He also thrust his palm as if lightly pushing something.

Boom!

The two forces collided, causing the surroundings to shake.

Everyone watched as Xiao Zheng's palm-force was ground away inch by inch amidst sprays of bright sparks.

He was shocked. He felt as if his palm was being engulfed by an abyss and was about to be swallowed!

"Dragon Battle Seal!"

Xiao Zheng roared as divine light erupted from his muscular body. His presence grew increasingly powerful as he stepped forward and jerked both of his arms in an attempt to destroy Lin Xun’s attack.

However, the result made his heart turn cold. The other party’s palm seemed akin to an immovable abyss that could endlessly devour everything.

Crack!

He suddenly felt intense pain as his hand, bones and all, was smashed, causing blood to splatter.

Shit!

His abundant combat experience immediately told him that things were taking a turn for the worse. Hence, he retreated without any hesitation.

However, Lin Xun changed his palm into a grab at this moment and swiftly advanced like a heavenly prison descending from the sky.

Crack!

The sound of a bone snapping sounded again.

Xiao Zheng didn't even have time to scream as his neck was snapped by a hand.

His eyes were still wide open in anger and disbelief. How could a youngster from a lower plane be so strong?

It might have taken a while to describe, but in reality, only a split second had passed from the time Xiao Zheng attacked to when his neck was broken by Lin Xun.

Fast!

So fast that no one could react!

"This..."

The pity on Nangong Huo’s and the others’ faces abruptly froze as if they had been struck by lightning.

Previously, everyone had thought that Lin Xun would have to shed a layer of skin to survive if he somehow managed not to die.

Now, however, they almost cried in shock. How did this happen? How had Xiao Zheng’s neck been snapped a split second after he attacked?

It was beyond astonishing. People who didn’t know anything would probably mistakenly think that Lin Xun was killing a small fry to set an example for the rest.

Nangong Huo and the others, however, were well aware that Xiao Zheng was very strong! As one of Heaven Axis Holy Land’s true disciples, he was a powerful Cyclic Derivation expert who even dared to challenge half-step King existences!

Even so, he had died just like that...and his corpse was now hanging from Lin Xun’s hand like a dead dog...

"You couldn’t even block a single blow from me and yet you still dare to clamor about using my head as a cup. Your death isn’t regretful at all."

Lin Xun casually threw aside Xiao Zheng's corpse as if it was mere garbage.

Hss!

Gasps sounded as the other Heaven Axis Holy Land disciples’ expressions changed. They looked at Lin Xun in fear and anger while their faces were colored by unprecedented graveness.

Only now did they realize that the young man before them was not an individual the likes of them could bully.

Even Gu Yunting was stunned for a moment. He never imagined that in the few years since they last met, the youngster he had viewed as insignificant would have grown to this level.

He...

What kind of things had he experienced for the past few years?

Nangong Huo’s face was ashen as he involuntarily cried out, "You you you...how dare you kill him!?"

It was surprising that such foolish words would be said out loud. This showed how shaken he was by the scene.

"Why wouldn't I dare to kill? Is it because you guys are disciples of Heaven Axis Holy Land?"

Lin Xun stood alone on the peak, giving off an ethereal presence akin to the flowing clouds that wasn’t the least bit oppressive or intimidating.

However, his words caused a chill to rise in the hearts of Nangong Huo and the others.

They were originally confident due to their numbers and did not doubt that they would capture Lin Xun.

However, Xiao Zheng's death made them deeply aware of how terrifying of an opponent they were up against this time. It was definitely nowhere as easy as they had previously imagined.

The most frightening part was that the other party was completely fearless and killed without hesitation despite knowing they were from the Heaven Axis Holy Land. He was as cool as a cucumber from start to end, making it even more terrifying.

Even a demon who killed without blinking was nothing compared to him!

"Go back and tell Chu Beihai that I do not intend to start a feud with the Heaven Axis Holy Land. This is only a small punishment. However, if you guys still wish to be my enemy, you’d better think hard about whether you can withstand my anger."

Lin Xun left these words as he turned around to leave.

He’s leaving?

Nangong Huo’s expression fluctuated indeterminately as he grinded his teeth.

He had been full of vigor to pay back his humiliation and never expected that he would encounter such a setback at the beginning. The feeling was so unbearable that he nearly vomited blood.

The other Heaven Axis Holy Land disciples shared the same feeling.

It was the first time they witnessed someone who dared to slaughter them like chickens in their own territory. The nonchalance he showed about the whole situation brought unprecedented shock to their minds and hearts.

Only Gu Yunting inwardly sighed, knowing the fruitlessness of Lin Xun’s words. Whether it was to avenge Xiao Zheng or for other reasons, there was no way the Heaven Axis Holy Land would let him leave the Ancient Blue Province alive!

Sure enough, a group of figures led by Nangong Shui appeared in the distance not long after Lin Xun departed.

The group behind him consisted of several half-step King experts with astonishing auras. Although their appearances varied, all of them gave off extremely formidable presences.

After learning of Xiao Zheng's death, Nangong Shui could not help but feel vexed. He pounded his chest and said, "I was still a step too late. Senior Brother Chu was right!"

Nangong Huo and the others were taken aback. They could not help but ask, "Did Senior Brother Chu foresee that this would happen?"

Nangong Shui replied, "When I arrived, Senior Brother Chu obtained some news about Lin Xun and realized that he is more terrifying than we expected. In fact, he caused quite a commotion recently in the West Infinity World..."

Nangong Shui began to recount several stories about Lin Xun in the West Infinity World.

After hearing about how Lin Xun had long become famous throughout the West Infinity World, everyone couldn't help but gasp as their hands and feet turned cold.

Demon God Lin?

To think that he was such a formidable individual!

"That's why Senior Brother Chu instructed me and the senior uncles to rush here to support you guys. However, we were still too late." Nangong Shui sighed.

Gu Yunting could not help but ask, "Does Senior Brother Chu have any other instructions?"

"Yes." The one who spoke this time was a hale and hearty elder with yellow hair. He said in a solemn voice, "We must kill him at all costs!"

"Moreover, we have already reported to the sect. They will deploy more forces and set up a heavenly net across the entire Ancient Blue Province so that he will not be able to escape!"

Gu Yunting's heart jumped in alarm at this information. There was no doubt that the Heaven Axis Holy Land was genuinely serious about killing Lin Xun.

No matter how powerful Lin Xun was, he was ultimately a single individual. Were these measures really necessary?

Gu Yunting could not understand.

The others were also stunned. The Heaven Axis Holy Land was an ancient orthodoxy. People would probably laugh at them if it was known that they went so far as to set up a heavenly net in order to hunt down Demon God Lin.

"You guys don't understand his value. He is in possession of great treasures and blessings. Other factions would also spare no effort in capturing him, let alone us."

The yellow-haired elder continued with an indifferent expression, "This is also the reason why he is being chased by so many powerful factions from the West Infinity World and had no choice but to take refuge in the East Victory World."

"I see."

Understanding dawned upon them.

"There is no time to lose, let’s get going!"

……

Meanwhile, Lin Xun’s brows were deeply furrowed.

It wasn’t out of the kindness of his heart that he had left earlier. In fact, he had originally planned to finish all of them off.

However, he had detected the approach of many stronger presences and thus chose to leave out of caution.

Nangong Huo and the others might have been unaware of his strength.

However, it was likely different now!

Lin Xun knew full well that anyone would be able to find out about his feats in the West Infinity World if they were interested.

Based on his understanding of Chu Beihai's identity and methods, it would be easy for him to obtain such information.

"The situation is becoming more troublesome than anticipated..." Lin Xun had a premonition that an unforeseeable storm would soon unfurl.

If it were in the past, Lin Xun would definitely be fretting. He would likely be anxiously racking his brains for a way out.

However, he was different now. He dared to fight even against the King stage old monsters!

Lin Xun’s only worry was that there would be too much unnecessary trouble and bloodshed if the Heaven Axis Holy Land unleashed its full force against him.