Chapter 66: Battered and Dusty
Chapter 66: Battered and Dusty
“You forcefully occupied my abode, harmed the public for personal gain, and now you even try to twist the facts and play the victim, accusing me first? Enough nonsense! Surrender my cave abode to me today, and that will be the end of it. Otherwise, I’ll make sure these old debts leave you all incomplete!”
Lin Yuan let out a long laugh.
His gaze swept over the crowd, staring directly at them.
“Do you all want to come at me together, or one at a time!”
In an instant, without waiting for anyone to speak, Lin Yuan’s eyes turned to the area around the Xuanzhen Abode. He spoke calmly. “As for those watching from the shadows, I ask you also to witness today’s events. Today, this Senior Brother Yan was the one who started the fight first!”
Upon hearing this, everyone’s expressions changed dramatically.
“You arrogant brat, such big talk! Senior Brother Yan was tasked by the elders to guard this Blessed Land Cave Abode. He has worked hard and achieved much. How can someone of your status criticize him? Watch as I personally capture you!” That Junior Brother Wu was already furious. He was the first to jump into the open area, and streams of sharp, faint golden light appeared in his hand.
A closer look revealed it was an exceptionally sharp flying sword materializing.
This was from the “Heavenly Gang Prime Sword Scripture,” one of the Thirteen Earth Immortal Orthodox Methods, and also one of the only two sword cultivation techniques of the Chengyuan Immortal Sect. This method could harness the power of the Nine Heavens’ gang winds to purify the sword light, temper the Dao Body, and achieve the form of a Heavenly Gang Sword Immortal.
Although Sword Immortals had shorter lifespans compared to other cultivators of the same rank, their combat power far exceeded that of ordinary cultivators of the same level.
“Scram!”
However, Lin Yuan didn’t even look. A beam of Five Elements lightning was blasted out. Instantly, the sword shadows formed by the Heavenly Gang sword primordial mana shattered with a crash in front of the stunned Wu youth, immediately blasting him and sending him flying backward into a pavilion. His whole body was charred black, and he couldn’t get up for a long while.
The enchanting female cultivator, who had earlier acted like the mistress of the place, stared dumbfounded at this scene.
Although this Junior Brother Wu had not yet entered the list of the top ten Inner Sect Disciples of the Yuanling Grotto-Heaven, he was a figure with great hope of making it onto that list.
Yet, in front of this person, he was so useless.
Yan Chuyi’s face also drastically changed.
He saw clearly that Lin Yuan was actually skilled in lightning techniques.
And it was an extremely superior lightning technique!
“Don’t give him a chance to use his lightning technique!” Yan Chuyi shouted angrily.
Hearing this, the long-eyed black-robed Daoist who had previously received Lin Yuan, hiding in a pavilion, had a cold glint in his eyes. A chilling golden light shot out from his body, streaking through the air like a descending golden ray aimed at Lin Yuan.
A flying sword!
This was no longer a flying sword formed purely from mana. It was also from the “Heavenly Gang Prime Sword Scripture,” but possessing an actual flying sword made its power several times stronger and incredibly fast.
Even several hidden pairs of eyes seeing this slightly changed their expressions, preparing to act!
The attacking speed of a flying sword was extremely fast. Without a supreme defensive treasure, one could easily be harassed and ultimately slain!
“Mere trifling skill! Five Elements Grand Seizing Technique, seize it all for me!”
Lin Yuan’s face was expressionless. With a light shout, his mana surged, and a giant palm formed purely from condensed mana appeared.
That was another high-level Dao technique attached to the “Five Elements Return to Origin Scripture.”
The Five Elements Grand Seizing Technique was extremely difficult to cultivate, but once mastered, it was a long-range seizing technique of great power.
However, the Five Elements Grand Seizing Technique Lin Yuan had mastered was exceptionally exaggerated. His internal mana surged, materializing a gigantic five-colored giant hand that soared into the sky.
It was several times larger than an ordinary Five Elements Seizing hand!
Instantly, it fiercely grabbed the golden light streaking through the air, transforming into a giant palm dozens of meters wide that slammed viciously into the pavilion where the black-robed Daoist was hiding, shattering it with one slap.
Along with the flying sword, it was smashed heavily onto the ground. The immense backlash shockwave made the long-eyed black-robed Daoist let out a miserable cry. He spat blood and collapsed in the ruins.
He was almost slapped to death!
“What a powerful Five Elements Seizing Dao technique?” At this moment, the hidden figures had a change in their expressions.
Among those hidden figures was one whose foundation was in Five Elements techniques, who also cultivated the “Innate Five Directions Treasure Talisman” from the Four Methods and Four Formulas, yet even they hadn’t managed to cultivate an ordinary superior Dao technique to such a terrifying level of power.
He actually swatted down a flying sword like it was a mosquito!
Yan Chuyi’s face was now extremely dark. The other young men and women all had drastically changed expressions, realizing they might have encountered a tough opponent.
Looking at the many splendid pavilions around that had been shaken and scattered, Yan Chuyi’s gaze was extremely grave, containing a trace of indescribable coldness.
“Well done, Lin Yuan. No wonder you dared to come seize my abode. Do you dare to fight me on Lingyuan Lake!”
As soon as the words fell, he had already taken the lead, transforming into a dark stream of light and silently disappearing into Lingyuan Lake.
At that very moment, a faint, melodious female voice reached Lin Yuan’s ears.
“Don’t fall for it! Yan Chuyi cultivates the ‘Profound Abyss Dao Scripture.’ On Lingyuan Lake, his strength will increase greatly; he can even fight a Primordial Spirit Great True Lord!”
“No matter. Fighting me in the water is asking for trouble!”
Lin Yuan muttered to himself, giving a cold smile. His figure transformed into a five-colored stream of light and also appeared above Lingyuan Lake.
“Hey! Why don’t you listen to advice!” That voice couldn’t stop him in time, carrying a hint of annoyance.
Seeing Lin Yuan step onto Lingyuan Lake, the enchanting female cultivator was overjoyed, a rosy flush uncontrollably spreading on her pretty face.
“That fool has taken the bait! Senior Brother Yan recently mastered the Profound Abyss Water Net from the ‘Profound Abyss Dao Scripture.’ The power of that water net harmonizes with the omnipresent water veins of Lingyuan Lake. Standing upon the water net, he is almost unbeatable. This is suicide!”
Beside her, several other young men and women who knew the details also relaxed slightly.
Though they still harbored some doubts in their hearts, this newly appeared Inner Sect Disciple named Lin Yuan seemed incredibly powerful. Judging by his completely open and unrestrained killing methods, he was probably an extremely keen combatant!
“Senior Sister Qiao, perhaps we should inform the elders now, ask them to come and uphold justice. Otherwise…”
One of the Inner Sect Disciples who spoke showed some hesitation in his eyes.
He was referring partly to the elders on “their” side.
Hearing this, the enchanting female cultivator, Senior Sister Qiao, slightly reined in her joy. She wasn’t someone who only sought to show off strength and fight recklessly. After a bit of thought, the level of skill Lin Yuan displayed was indeed extraordinary. For someone to dare to come and attack, he probably still had some skills he hadn’t revealed yet. To be safe, it was better to call for backup.
She nodded lightly and was about to speak when suddenly, the dozen or so men and women all changed their expressions.
Beside them, strands of mist-like mana swirled, and a graceful figure silently stepped out from the misty haze.
Before one of the figures could finish speaking, a graceful and beautiful silhouette had already appeared soundlessly by the side of the lotus pond nearby.
A vast, oppressive force instantly pressed on everyone’s hearts. The dozen or so people found it extremely difficult not only to send messages but even to move their bodies.
The dozen or so men and women clearly recognized this graceful figure but couldn’t utter a word, their faces flushed red as they watched the scene.
This graceful figure’s beautiful, watery eyes were tightly furrowed, looking with great surprise toward Lingyuan Lake.
On Lingyuan Lake.
Now seeing Lin Yuan closely pursuing, Yan Chuyi immediately burst into loud laughter. His clothes flapped wildly, and his hair flew in the wind.
“Lin Yuan, you’re still too green. This Lingyuan Lake can be considered my home ground. Standing here, my mana is several times stronger! I can summon wind and rain at will. You brought this upon yourself!”
His wild laughter echoed across the surroundings. The entire Lingyuan Lake trembled with his laughter. Streams of invisible light surged from the water veins. Vast mana surged like a long river, seeming to generate a dark, profound black water net. In the sky, a torrential downpour fell, and dark clouds stretched for miles.
With a slight tremor, countless icy, extreme Profound Abyss Divine Thunders shook heaven and earth. The scene was truly terrifying.
“A frog at the bottom of a well, thinking you can suppress me with mere Dao techniques. Today, I’ll show you what it truly means to summon wind and rain and overturn rivers and seas!”
The cold voice was crystal clear amidst the rolling flood of great waves. Lin Yuan’s expression was calm. His gaze fell upon his palm, where a divine light-radiating talisman had already appeared!