Chapter 998 Sign of Advancement

Swish!

The Broken Blade became a herald of silent emptiness that extinguished all matter and sound.

The black-robed middle-aged man was greatly alarmed and seemed to transform into a flickering black light as he avoided the attack with extreme speed.

His heart shuddered violently. He never imagined the other party would become a whole lot stronger all of a sudden. It was like facing a monster who refused to follow the rules!

It must be said that he was already pulling all the stops at this juncture and was holding nothing back!

Rumble!

The blade cleanly cut through a mountain in the distance, revealing the completely smooth insides for a moment before it collapsed with a loud rumble, creating a giant dust cloud.

Although he avoided as best as he could, the black-robed middle-aged man still ended up in a sorry state. The bloody gash on his back was so deep that even the whites of the bones were visible.

The pain made him muffle a grunt while he grimaced in agony.

"Slash!"

After scoring a successful hit, Lin Xun stepped forward without skipping a beat. Divine radiance swirled around his body, making him resemble an immortal of legend as the Broken Blade was swung again.

"Abominable!"

The black-robed middle-aged man roared as his silver sword zipped through the air. Resplendent Dao Truth Power flowed along it, causing it to shine brightly as it clashed with the Broken Blade.

Clang!

The collision violently shook the land and was accompanied by a clap of thunder. Sharp qi chaotically flowed everywhere as an astonishing aura and blinding light swallowed the surroundings.

In the end, the silver sword was knocked away with a nicked blade.

A Supreme King Weapon had been damaged!

The black-robed middle-aged man was so shocked and horrified that he no longer cared about his physical pain. Lin Xun's strength had completely surpassed his expectations.

Originally, Heaven Axis Holy Land had dispatched him because the target was an extraordinary young man who had ascended the supreme path. The middle-aged man was their guarantee in subduing the target.

Who could have anticipated that they would still have underestimated the target!?

"Slash again!"

Cold electricity seemed to blossom in Lin Xun’s eyes. His figure became akin to an abyss that stretched across the world, emitting power that made heaven and earth tremble.

This black-clothed middle-aged man was an exceedingly difficult opponent. It would only become more problematic if Lin Xun didn’t take advantage of this opportunity to kill him.

In an instant, the two once again exchanged hundreds of blows. They fought until the sky turned dark, causing eruptions of rock and sand with each clash.

However, the situation had already reversed, and the black-clothed middle-aged man was completely suppressed. He constantly coughed blood as injuries kept stacking up on his body.

Bang!

It wasn’t long before his Supreme King Weapon was destroyed, turning into specks of light that swiftly scattered.

Lin Xun, on the other hand, was still going strong. His attacks were ruthless and decisive, not giving the black-robed middle-aged man any chance to catch his breath.

After all, the old guy was strong. It was the first time Lin Xun had encountered such a formidable half-step King expert. It made him feel a sense of awe and realize that there were clear differences within the half-step King stage.

The black-robed middle-aged man, for example, was definitely one of the top experts in the half-step King stage!

"Slash!"

Lin Xun shouted as he became increasingly radiant. The faint aura of the one sole demon god seemed to emanate from him as he continued to clash against the opponent.

However, that black-robed middle-aged man seemed to realize that it would do him no good to continue. He decisively withdrew from the battle and tried to escape.

Just as Lin Xun was about to press the attack, he suddenly sensed several powerful presences rapidly approaching from far away.

They were obviously supporting forces from the Heaven Axis Holy Land.

Lin Xun’s black eyes narrowed slightly. Although he was reluctant, he ultimately restrained himself.

This wasn’t the best time to engage in an all-out battle with the other side. After all, there would be dire consequences if he allowed himself to get tangled with them for too long.

"I’ll take your head the next time we meet!" With these words, Lin Xun deployed the Grand Universe Ark and flew away into the distance.

The black-robed middle-aged man's face became an ugly white as his eyes turned blood-red. His heart was filled with rage and humiliation as he stared in the direction Lin Xun had left. It was a huge disgrace for someone of his status to be beaten and even gravely injured by a younger-generation member.

"Teacher-Uncle Wen!"

"How can..."

A group of Heaven Axis Holy Land disciples soon arrived. They immediately fell into shock and disbelief when they saw the black-robed middle-aged man covered in blood and wounds.

𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

The black-robed middle-aged man was named Wen Xingzhou and was a renowned top expert in the Heaven Axis Holy Land. Among the current generation of half-step King experts, he was strong enough to be ranked top thirty in the East Victory World!

It must be known that there were tens and thousands of provinces, factions, and clans in the East Victory World. As such, the number of half-step King experts definitely wasn’t on the low side.

It was easy to imagine how powerful Wen Xingzhou was for him to be ranked top thirty among the half-step King experts in the East Victory World.

Despite this, such an outstanding individual was found injured!

How could the Heaven Axis Holy Land disciples who rushed here dare to believe their eyes?

One of the disciples couldn’t help but ask, "Teacher-Uncle Wen, what...is going on?"

"We've underestimated Demon God Lin’s combat power!"

Wen Xingzhou took a deep breath as his expression turned cold and grim. ''Immediately notify the sect. It's time to dispatch the true powerhouses. If possible, I would like for the Cyclic Derivation stage core disciples to also be sent out."

He didn't explain too much due to embarrassment.

However, everyone’s expressions changed when they heard his suggestion. The core disciples were the top dogs among Heaven Axis Holy Land’s younger generation!

Chu Beihai, for instance, was one of the leading members of the core disciples.

Compared to them, the true disciples were a clear cut lower.

Although there were countless disciples in the Heaven Axis Holy Land, the number of core disciples could be counted with one’s fingers. They were rare existences akin to phoenix feathers or unicorn horns.

Someone asked, "Isn’t this...a bit presumptuous?"

"Demon God Lin has reached the peak among those of his cultivation level and boasts outstanding battle power. This makes him an excellent training partner. I'm sure the core disciples will not hesitate to move if they knew there was such an opponent."

Wen Xingzhou said, ''I’m sure you guys know that the battle for the great age will soon arrive. Only by facing the apex experts of the younger generation will you be able to bring out your own potential and power!"

……

In a valley deep within the mountains.

Lin Xun quietly meditated.

Three days had passed since the battle against the black-robed middle-aged man.

Over the past three days, Lin Xun encountered obstructions several times. However, they were mostly rabble that followed the orders of Heaven Axis Holy Land.

Before Lin Xun could show his might, the rabble would scatter in all directions.

Evidently, they had already learned of Lin Xun's strength and were only stationed there because they were following orders. Only a small handful would dare to fight him.

Although these encounters weren’t dangerous for Lin Xun, they were very problematic.

It was because his whereabouts were constantly exposed, making it almost impossible to escape the pursuit.

On the bright side, the pursuit allowed Lin Xun to dig out more of his potential. The cultivation that had been suppressed for a long time was finally showing signs of a breakthrough.

It felt perfect and natural like water filling a cup and overflowing.

If he advanced for the sake of advancing, he would have reached the advanced Cyclic Derivation stage as early as when he was crossing the Boundary River.

Currently, Lin Xun was trying to seek a cultivation breakthrough!

Once he succeeded, he would reach the final stretch of the Cyclic Derivation stage which would in turn boost his combat power several fold.

At that time, someone on the level of the black-robed middle-aged man from before would no longer pose any threat to him.

Rumble!

Mighty mountains seemed to collide in Lin Xun’s body as he meditated. It was the power of his aura circulating around him which felt as boundless as the abyss and as vast as the sea.

In the area of cultivation foundation, there were likely very few people in the entire world who could compare to Lin Xun.

Although his cultivation progress seemed slow, every step he took was incomparably firm and stable. As a result, his foundations had attained an extreme state of perfection.

This was precisely why he was capable of steamrolling over anyone from the same cultivation level and could even kill half-step King experts, who were a cultivation level higher!

Omm~

Wisps of faint azure light hung around him like smoke, shrouding his seated figure in a layer of sacred, dream-like aura.

The sun fell and the moon descended, marking the passing time.

Lin Xun appeared oblivious to the passage of time and meditated for an entire day and night.

His aura grew increasingly abundant like a raging furnace while the Divine Derivation Wheel in his body revolved, releasing gorgeous, blazing light.

It was the evening. The sun slowly descended toward the horizon. The valley was peaceful save for the vague sounds of animals from far away.

"It's him!"

"He doesn’t fear death at all. How dare he meditate in the open without any cover? Is he tired of living?"

"Careful! There might be a trap. Wait here while I inform the others so they can come quickly."

At the entrance of the valley, a group of Heaven Axis Holy Land disciples quietly hid themselves as they communicated via spirit-speak.

Lin Xun seemed overly arrogant in their eyes. He was casually meditating on a rock in the valley without hiding his presence as if he wasn't the least bit worried about any danger.

However, due to the fearsome reputation he had built up several days prior, the Heaven Axis Holy Land disciples did not dare to act on their own. Instead, they believed it was a trap and were deeply wary.

"He seems to be trying to seek a cultivation breakthrough. Looks like he also realizes how bad the situation is and is desperately trying to become more powerful!"

"Hmph, that’s delusional. The sect dispatched six core disciples and several half-step King experts a day ago. Under these circumstances, it will be useless even if he becomes stronger!"

"Regardless, you have to admit he is terrifying. Let's just wait here. He’s not someone we have any hope against even in such a seemingly defenseless state."

Although they believed it was the best opportunity to catch Lin Xun off-guard, they ultimately restrained themselves.

From this, it could be seen that Lin Xun's performance had made the Heaven Axis Holy Land disciples wary and afraid. They didn’t dare to show any negligence against him.

Night fell, shrouding the valley in darkness. No stars or the moon could be seen in the sky, and even the sounds of birds and insects couldn’t be heard.

A disturbing and stifling pressure hung in the silence.

At the entrance of the valley, more and more Heaven Axis Holy Land disciples had gathered and concealed themselves. They quietly waited, not daring to act without instruction.

Swoosh!

Suddenly, blinding fire-light appeared far away and illuminated the sky.

At closer inspection, it was revealed to be a womanly figure!

She had a slender figure and was surrounded by wisps of blinding divine flames. She walked through the air like a fairy emerging from the flames, appearing exceptionally eye-catching in the night.

Rumble!

In another direction, an imposing figure approached in the air. Space crumpled like paper with every step he took as the land trembled.

From afar, he resembled a barbarian god crossing the mountains and rivers. The disturbance scared the sleeping beasts so badly that they prostrated themselves on the ground with trembling bodies.

The commotion instantly broke the silence in the valley.

The eyes of the Heaven Axis Holy Land disciples camping at the entrance of the valley brightened. They’re here!

Meanwhile, Lin Xun, who was meditating inside the valley, suddenly opened his eyes.