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Chapter 911: Within Reach, a Nation's Foe
Chapter 911: Within Reach, a Nation's Foe
February 11, 2025
While chaos reigns outside, the Province remains serene.
However, as the damning words "Bring in the Wolf" were uttered, an ominous atmosphere began to spread uncontrollably.
Luo Chen lifted his eyelids, his voice heavy with gravity, "Elder, you speak too harshly."
He Ze Old Ancestor's lips curled, and a potent aura of danger emanated from his dilapidated body.
"I won't make a mistake in my judgment!"
"The golden flames on Cangwu Mountain back then, the same golden flames outside just now, and now... How will you explain this?"
Before Luo Chen could offer an explanation,
He Ze Old Ancestor sneered, "I was wondering how the Phoenix could pinpoint Mount Yanfu and even shatter the core of the formation with a single palm. It turns out there was an insider like you responding to their calls."
He surveyed the surroundings, his gaze settling on the array of formation flags.
"Such mastery of formations, who would've thought that Luo Chen, a Dan Dao Master, is also a highly skilled Formation Master?"
Luo Chen spoke again, "Elder He Ze, you're overthinking this."
He Ze Old Ancestor shook his head, "Am I overthinking? If I had thought more deeply, I wouldn't have watched Cangwu Mountain fly away right before my eyes, nor would I have allowed you, the Phoenix, to bring your lackeys into the Abyss Sect."
Luo Chen sighed and slowly stood up.
Many things couldn't be explained, and it was better not to try.
He had revealed the Prosperity and Decay Essence to the outside world, but now he was manifesting the Nirvana Holy Fire.
With such deliberate concealment, who would believe that he harbored no ill intentions?
Especially now, with the sect facing tribulations and suffering heavy losses.
But it was clear that all of this had started with the old man's initiative in provoking Cangwu Mountain!
He could see that He Ze Old Ancestor had never regretted provoking Cangwu Mountain. His only regret was allowing Cangwu Mountain to escape, and not capturing them.
He regretted letting Luo Chen bring in Qixia Yuanjun instead of defeating him.
If they had the support of the Youming Deep Abyss Formation, relying on the geographical advantage of Mount Yanfu, and with the combined strength of three Grandmasters and countless Abyss Sect cultivators, who could forcefully invade the Abyss Sect?
Defeat often starts from within.
It was Luo Chen's actions that led to their current predicament.
As Luo Chen stood up, a formidable surge of Fa Li energy rippled out.
The Yuan Spirit Infant Realm was also activated, drawing in the fire-attributed Qi from the Dan Sheng Paradise.
Thanks to Qixia Yuanjun's blessing, some of the Nirvana Holy Fire had seeped in earlier, making the fire-attributed Qi in this realm particularly vibrant.
At this moment, as it merged into Luo Chen's realm, a terrifying spiritual pressure surged forth.
He Ze Old Ancestor watched this scene, his eyes involuntarily revealing a look of astonishment.
"Despite being only at the fifth layer of the Yuan Spirit Infant stage, your Fa Li fluctuations are no less than any Yuan Hou Grand Cultivator. This spiritual pressure is so intense that even if Chong Xuan and Han Yang were still alive, they might not surpass you."
But the more astonished he became, the more intense his anger grew.
"Although I knew you had a connection with Cangwu Mountain, we still wanted to give you a chance. Time reveals a person's true nature, and we hoped that if you performed well, we could assist you in achieving the Hua Shen stage in the future."
"But you absolutely shouldn't have betrayed your sect!"
"Now, with this attitude, do you still intend to take action against me?"
Luo Chen slowly raised his right hand, his fingers like a sword, as strands of Heaven and Earth Yuan Qi began to gather at his fingertips.
He calmly asked, "He Ze, what kind of performance would satisfy you? Is it not true that I had no desire to join the Abyss Sect? And how dare I, a junior, take action against a Hua Shen Grandmaster? I only seek self-preservation."
"Hahaha!"
Hearing these words, He Ze Old Ancestor couldn't help but burst into laughter.
However, as his laughter continued, he couldn't hold back a cough, stifling it in his throat.
"Cough, cough, cough..."
His steps didn't stop, and he continued to approach Luo Chen step by step.
His eyes fixed on Luo Chen's fingers, sensing the Law Essence.
"That fire is the Nirvana Holy Fire, and this Law Essence is so similar to Qixia Yuanjun's Nirvana Doctrine. You said you received her guidance, and indeed, you didn't lie."
"Luo Chen has always been sincere in his dealings with others!"
"Even though my Ling Bao was broken, my mental state was affected, and I was being pursued by Qixia Yuanjun, which impaired my condition, do you think you are my match?"
Luo Chen stared at the black-clad elder's dilapidated body, which was like a torn sack, leaking Fa Li.
But at the same time, more and more Heaven and Earth Yuan Qi was gathering towards him.
Luo Chen understood that the opponent was allowing him to gather his divine abilities because he was also recovering his strength.
Killing Luo Chen might only take a single strike.
But how could he just sit and wait for death!
His eyes flashed with golden light, and before the Ku Rong Dao Zhi could be unleashed, a bluish-white flame erupted from Luo Chen's center, sweeping towards the opponent like a fiery wave.
Facing this move, He Ze Old Ancestor neither dodged nor evaded, and merely a black halo appeared around his body.
The Ku Rong Shen Huo collided with the black halo, like a wave crashing against a sturdy reef, unable to break through.
He Ze Old Ancestor withstood the surging fiery wave, taking step after step forward, getting closer and closer to Luo Chen.
"Your killer move may pose a certain threat to any Hua Shen Grandmaster, but you just happened to encounter me, the most suppressive force against the fire attribute."
In an instant, Luo Chen's expression turned grim.
On the surface, he was gathering his divine abilities, but in reality, his most powerful move was the fifth-tier Ku Rong Shen Huo.
However, just as his opponent had said, in the face of an absolute disparity in strength, fire-based abilities were restrained by water-based ones.
This was the most fundamental principle of the Five Elements' mutual restraint.
At this moment, the old man's body stopped a zhang away from Luo Chen, showcasing this principle vividly.
"It's over!"
"After you die, your son will follow you, and the entire Luo Tian Zong will accompany you in death."
"Everyone in Dong Huang who has any connection with you will suffer!"
"Tian Yi..."
Hei Ze Old Ancestor clenched his right fist and pushed it forward, reaching mid-air before slowly opening his hand.
He muttered softly,
"Sheng Shui!"
The next moment!)
A black aura, similar to Hei Ze Old Ancestor's, emerged from Luo Chen's body.
It was like a bubbling spring, bubbling and boiling.
Luo Chen's physical body seemed to be corroding, melting away in an instant.
After completing this, Hei Ze Old Ancestor couldn't help but heave a sigh of relief.
It was as if activating the divine ability left on Luo Chen's body had also exhausted him.
The concentrated heaven and earth's energy around him began to dissipate slowly, and he dared not let it linger, knowing that in this state, he would surely suffer backlash and be assimilated by the heavens and earth.
"Everything is over."
As he spoke, his dispirited demeanor exuded a deep sense of fatigue.
What difference did killing Luo Chen make?
It was merely a way to vent his anger.
However, the Mingyuan Sect had suffered a devastating blow.
Rebuilding after the war was inevitable, but whether they could restore their former glory was another matter.
Moreover, with the Mingyuan Sect's weakened state, it was uncertain if they could avoid attracting the covetousness of the Tian Yuan Dao Zong.
He lowered his heavy head and looked at the ground.
"At least with this province, the Mingyuan Sect has a chance to recover."
Just then!
A figure emerged from the melting snow and the black aura, moving like a ghost and pointing like a sword, thrusting forward.
In an instant, it was a battle of nations.
Caught off guard, Hei Ze Old Ancestor subconsciously used his remaining Fa Li to inflate his robe, making it swell.
However!
The incredibly sharp sword tip pierced through his body as if it were a piece of cloth, encountering no resistance.
Pff!
The balloon-like body deflated.
Hei Ze Old Ancestor raised his head in disbelief, meeting Luo Chen's red eyes and golden pupils.
"How did you break free from my divine ability's control?"
Luo Chen didn't answer him; his eyes only held a crazed look.
A sword tip extended from his fingertip, frantically destroying Hei Ze Old Ancestor's body, piercing through the Purple Mansion's barrier, and impaling the weak Yuan Shen.
"It's a Ti Shi Kuilai!"
Hei Ze Old Ancestor's thoughts flashed, and he instantly understood Luo Chen's method.
Without time to think, he could only roar in anger.
"Get away!"
The Fa Li surged, sending Luo Chen's body flying.
He became a falling gourd, rolling on the ground and trampling countless rocks.
But as Luo Chen retreated, the stabbing pain in his Yuan Shen didn't lessen; instead, it became more agonizing.
Hei Ze Old Ancestor lowered his head and saw a blood-stained sword piercing his chest.
He trembled as he reached out, trying to pull the sword out.
However, it was already too late!
A bloodthirsty and insane will emerged from within, violently surging towards the Yuan Shen in the Purple Mansion, swallowing it whole.
It was the Yuan Tu Jian Ling! When cultivators refine their Qi and spirit, reaching the Hua Shen stage, the Yuan Ying and spirit merge, forming a powerful Yuan Shen.
In that state, even without a physical body, as long as the Yuan Shen survives, the Dao remains unharmed.
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But once the Yuan Shen is destroyed, all is lost.
This wasn't the first time the Yuan Tu Jian had killed a Hua Shen-level cultivator.
The last time, it was the Xuehai Old Ancestor of the Yuan Mo Zong who died by its sword.
This time, it was Hei Ze Old Ancestor of the Mingyuan Sect.
At this moment, the Yuan Tu Jian Ling, having devoured fresh blood and the Yuan Shen, emitted a sharp sword cry, seemingly rejoicing and also burping after a satisfying meal.
Hei Ze Old Ancestor stood frozen, his eyes wide, like a wooden statue.
"Old Ancestor!!!"
A shrill, piercing voice suddenly rang out.
Protected within the fire circle, Ye Ruoli, who had been suppressed by Luo Chen's domain, couldn't speak until this brief yet perilous battle ended.
She couldn't believe it, unwilling to accept that the revered Old Ancestor of her sect had died right before her eyes, his breath completely dissipated.
In the distance.
A tall figure struggled out of a pile of rubble.
In Ye Ruoli's terrified gaze, he took a step towards Hei Ze Old Ancestor.
"Dan Sheng Dian Zhu, don't!"
"The Old Ancestor can't die!"
Luo Chen stopped in his tracks, bloodshot eyes, and chaotic breath.
"If he doesn't die, I will."
Hearing this, the young woman stumbled, almost touching the fire circle beside her. Fortunately, Luo Lingxi grabbed her hand.
"Elder Sister Ruoli, Father had no choice."
Luo Lingxi spoke with determination, his mind echoing the words of He Ze Old Ancestor before he attempted to kill Luo Chen.
Everyone related to Luo Chen must die!
Father did nothing wrong!
Ye Ruoli's face turned pale, her lips trembling as she tried to speak, "But, but..."
There were no more buts.
Luo Chen approached He Ze Old Ancestor and reached out to pull out the sword.
During the battle in Ba Dao Domain, he had already realized the bloodthirsty attribute of Yuan Tu Jian Ling.
Later, during the war in Yao Wang Domain, he used his own blood as a price, unlocking the third seal of Yuan Tu Jian and completely releasing the sword spirit.
However, when Qing Shuang arrived later, Yuan Tu Jian Ling was of no use.
Qing Shuang's spatial abilities were too mysterious, and Yuan Tu Jian couldn't catch up to strike.
But this time!
It was an unprecedented, perfect opportunity!
A severely injured Hua Shen Da Neng, with an attack distance of just a few feet.
To strike this sword, he had used Ku Rong Shen Huo, Ti Shi Kuilai, and even Shen Tong Ku Rong Dao Zhi) as decoys, and only then did he achieve an unexpected battle result.
Now...
Luo Chen gripped the hilt of the sword and slowly drew it out.
The sword spirit within transmitted a crazed thought, as if it wanted to kill everything.
Endless bloodlight, following the sword's extraction, was like a stream of light, scattering around, carving deep and shallow ravines on the ground.
Luo Chen's face turned fierce, "Since you've acknowledged me as your master, do you still dare to revolt?"
As he spoke, Ku Rong Shen Huo directly enveloped Yuan Tu Jian.
It seemed that with a single disagreement, he would refine this sword.
Under the threat of Ku Rong Shen Huo, Yuan Tu Jian Ling trembled in reluctance several times before finally choosing to submit.
Luo Chen finally felt relieved.
This was the drawback of placing Yuan Tu Jian in the arm's acupoint for cultivation.
If the connection between his consciousness and the sword spirit wasn't tight enough, and the sword spirit's independent consciousness was too strong.
Unlike Ku Rong Huo Ling, even if it reached the fifth rank, it would willingly submit to Luo Chen's control, only requiring a large amount of Fa Li as a condition.
After drawing out Yuan Tu Jian, Luo Chen placed it in front of him, looking at the gleaming sword body with satisfaction in his eyes.
This famous Zhan Shen Blood Sword, which once shook Leng Guang Island, was now even more powerful.
After it digests He Ze Old Ancestor's Yuan Shen, it might be able to take the final step, breaking free from the shackles of a pseudo-Ling Bao and achieving the true Ling Bao rank.
At that time, Luo Chen would possess a killing weapon of his own!
"Go and rest well!"
With a flash of bloodlight, Yuan Tu Jian disappeared.
He Ze Old Ancestor's body fell to the ground with a thud, kicking up some dust.
Not far away, sobbing could be heard.
Ye Ruoli cried uncontrollably, "Why... why..."
She didn't understand why everything had changed.
In a single night, the once-flourishing sect was consumed by war.
The highly revered Old Ancestor was killed by Dan Sheng Dian Zhu's sword.
For Ye Ruoli, who had grown up in Abyss Sect and was protected by her elders, this impact was too great.
Luo Chen looked over and met Ye Ruoli's eyes.
A flash of resentment passed through her eyes.
Luo Chen seemed unaware and lowered his head to look at He Ze Old Ancestor's corpse.
Why?
Perhaps it was simply because the other party didn't respect him enough? For the mighty Abyss Sect's Da Neng, all cultivators in Dong Huang were at their beck and call.
Was it him who brought in the wolf?
No! They had only attracted a troublesome phoenix.
He was just a Yuan Ying Zhen Ren, a mere chess piece to be moved around by the Hua Shen Da Neng.
"A Zhen Ren is not truly a Zhen Ren, a Da Neng is not a Da Neng. If you want to live freely and achieve immortality, you must become a Xian."
Luo Chen muttered and released a wisp of Nirvana Holy Fire, burning He Ze Old Ancestor's corpse to ashes.
This way, even if the strong from Abyss Sect asked, he could say that Qixia Yuanjun had killed him.
In fact, He Ze Old Ancestor's fate today was indeed bestowed by Qixia Yuanjun.
Luo Chen's sword was merely the final straw that broke the camel's back.
After doing all this, Luo Chen waved his hand behind him.
Plop!
Luo Lingxi stared blankly at the woman in front of him, lying beside him, still feeling the lingering gentleness in her hand.
He looked at the lifeless Ye Ruoli, then turned his head in a daze towards the tall man with his back turned.
"Father, why?"
"You shouldn't ask that question."
Luo Chen didn't turn around to look at his son but shook his left shoulder, and a little dragon flew out, circling in front of him.
"Protect Lingxi, I'll be back soon."
"Yes, Master!" Hei Wang, rarely clean and decisive, replied, his eyes filled with fear.
Luo Chen reached out and picked up the token from the ground, activating his Fa Li, and his entire body was enveloped in Yun Yan, disappearing into Dan Sheng Paradise.
In the vast Dan Sheng Paradise, silence reigned.
Only the Black Dragon crouched, and the golden fire circle slowly burned.
The boy sat slumped inside, guarding the woman's gradually cooling body.
(End of Chapter)
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