Chapter 1788: Cultivating Rebirth Together
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As the hunt continued, Lin Feng realized that the scope of what could be hunted was gradually shrinking. The camps of Xi Emperor and Nine Nether were obviously untouchable, and they couldn't bite into them either. Yu Wenhou and the others were also difficult to move against; they would never trust Lin Feng, and if they encountered him, it would likely lead to a direct clash.
There were also some extraordinary individuals with formidable strength who couldn't be easily provoked. Otherwise, no one knew who would emerge victorious. Just now, a suppressed Great Emperor-level expert had nearly claimed the lives of several among them, injuring five. If they encountered someone even more powerful, it would be extremely dangerous. Great Emperor-level experts, even with their cultivation suppressed, still exuded a terrifying threat and were incredibly difficult to deal with.
Thus, Lin Feng and his group had no choice but to resort to ambushes and lures, gradually eliminating the weaker trapped individuals. Those following Lin Feng felt a chill run down their spines. If what they were doing were to spread, the consequences would be unimaginable. They had killed many from ancient clans in Sky-Gazing Ancient Capital and slain several experts from various academies. The harvest from this venture was terrifying, but it was too risky. That bastard Lin Feng really dared to do anything.
Lin Feng had no other choice either. If he didn't act, Yan Di would be in grave danger. He couldn't just stand by and watch that old bastard remain in peril without doing anything.
"Lin Feng, where should we strike now?" At this moment, Lin Feng and the others were in an illusion array area. Their bodies were radiating the fluctuations of slaughter Qi, stained with the scent of blood.
"Let me take a look." Lin Feng surveyed the vast region. Now, only six illusion array areas still had people. The other illusion array areas had been swept clean by them through various means. However, what remained were all extremely difficult to deal with.
Just then, a sudden muffled rumble echoed out, causing Lin Feng's pupils to contract slightly. He then heard a grunt—it came from Yan Di.
The illusion array dissipated, vanishing like smoke. Soon, everyone was standing directly in the vast golden palace hall. The formation had finally been broken.
Those who had dared not step into the formation earlier now flickered and moved toward this direction, their gazes fixed on the end of the golden palace. There, a group of people sat cross-legged, their bodies faintly releasing vast, rolling energy. Their illusory figures gradually solidified, giving off an elusive feeling. At the end of the hall, on the majestic golden throne, Yan Di's eyes were already open, staring at the crowd before him, exuding an air of authority.
Yan Di was no longer dressed in a Taoist robe. Instead, he wore a golden long robe and a golden crown on his head, looking majestic and exuding a noble aura, like someone of high royal bloodline.
Yan Di, the Crown Prince of the Tian Yan Holy Clan.
"Xi Emperor and all of you have come to the ancient hall of my Tian Yan Holy Clan. May I ask what guidance you seek?" A faint smile appeared in Yan Di's eyes as he slowly walked down from the golden throne, his face bearing a smile, as if he were completely unaware of the situation he faced.
At this moment, Xi Emperor was not looking at Yan Di. Her gaze was fixed on the group sitting cross-legged on the ground, sensing the aura emanating from the light screens around them. A sharp glint flashed in Xi Emperor's eyes.
"The intent of rebirth. You are allowing these dead people to be reborn." Xi Emperor's gaze fell on Yan Di. He actually wanted to revive these members of the Tian Yan Holy Clan.
"Since it is rebirth, it means bidding farewell to the past." Yan Di said with a smile. No one knew what he was thinking at that moment. Hearing their conversation, the others all stared at those sitting cross-legged. Were these people cultivating the Rebirth Scripture?
"This guy is really calm," Lin Feng thought as he watched Yan Di. Now, the crowd was closing in, but the experts of the Tian Yan Holy Clan were all in the midst of rebirth recovery, cultivating at a critical moment. If Xi Emperor and the others made a move, Yan Di and his people would certainly be in danger.
"Yan Di has returned to the ancient hall of the Tian Yan Holy Clan. I assume everything in this hall is under your control. Now that everyone has come from afar, they all want to see what inheritance items the Tian Yan Holy Clan has left behind." A formation master beside Xi Emperor spoke up, causing the crowd's eyes to sharpen. Indeed, Yan Di had returned to the golden ancient hall of the Tian Yan Holy Clan before them. Everything inside must have been taken by him.
"If you all wish to see, that's naturally no problem. However, the members of my Tian Yan Holy Clan are currently cultivating at a critical moment. I ask for your patience. The inheritance of the Tian Yan Holy Clan lies with them. My clan originally sought to select talents to inherit its legacy. However, because I arrived first and happened to obtain the Rebirth Scripture, I have hope of allowing my clan's predecessors to be reborn. Of course, the inheritance remains as before. As long as one sincerely joins my Tian Yan Holy Clan, they will receive the inheritance from these elders."
Yan Di's voice was unhurried, calm and deliberate, causing doubt to flicker in the eyes of the crowd. If they waited until these people completed their rebirth, threatening them would no longer be so easy. These powerful wills guarding the deepest part of the golden ancient hall—Yan Di had taught them the Rebirth Scripture, indicating that they must have been formidable experts in life.
"Since the Crown Prince of the Tian Yan Holy Clan has returned to the ancient hall, there is only one path for others to obtain the inheritance: kill the Crown Prince. If you all continue to wait, your chances will only grow smaller." Another cold voice rang out, causing the crowd to step forward. Although Yan Di's face showed no change, his heart suddenly tightened.
"If you all truly decide to make a move against my Tian Yan Holy Clan, then forget about the inheritance. Whether you can even take your lives away is also a question." Yan Di smiled slightly. In front of him, a golden pattern began to flow and roll, as if countless light runes were flickering endlessly. This caused the crowd's pupils to contract slightly. Several who had been slowly stepping forward paused.
Many had stepped into the illusion array earlier, but when it disappeared, many were missing. Where had they gone? It went without saying. Yan Di had used the formation to silently erase so many experts. His mastery of the array dao instilled a faint fear in people's hearts. The flickering golden light runes made it hard to guarantee they weren't a deadly killing array.
"Everyone, rest assured. That is not a formation at all," a formation master said.
"Since it's not a formation, why don't you come and test it yourself?" Yan Di smiled at the formation master, causing the crowd's gazes to fall on him, putting him under a slight pressure.
The formation master stepped forward. With a booming sound, his foot stomped on the ground, sending a pattern directly forward. It wasn't aimed at the golden pattern but at the cross-legged cultivators.
Yan Di stood calmly, unmoving. With another explosive sound, the pattern struck the light screen in front of one of the cultivators. Light flashed, and the pattern instantly shattered, crushed and annihilated by the light barrier.
"A formation," the crowd thought. Formations were everywhere here. Even those cultivating were protected by formations.
"Interfering with the cultivation of my Tian Yan Holy Clan's predecessors is reckless. If someone is willing to kill him, they will receive the inheritance of my Tian Yan Holy Clan." Yan Di spoke slowly, then transmitted a message to Lin Feng: "Little bastard, this one's for you."
"Ah!" Lin Feng rolled his eyes, silently cursing Yan Di. This old bastard was clearly stalling for time and dragging him into the mess again.
Lin Feng slowly stepped forward, then pointed at the formation master and said, "I believe in the sincerity of the Tian Yan Crown Prince. You, get out here."
The man's pupils contracted slightly as he coldly swept his gaze over Lin Feng. Xi Emperor's brow furrowed. Others might not be clear about the relationship between Lin Feng and Yan Di, but she and Nine Nether knew. However, she did not expose Lin Feng and instead watched the situation unfold.
Among the crowd, there were indeed some Great Emperor-level figures. But the stronger one was, the more cautious they became when their cultivation was suppressed. To be wiped out here without knowing why would be too great a loss.
"Let me see how a junior like you plans to kill me." The formation master stepped forward, and patterns emerged beneath his feet, spreading toward Lin Feng. With cultivation suppressed, those skilled in formations often held a significant advantage.
"Boom!" Lin Feng also took a step, light runes flickering, causing a strange look to flash in the formation master's eyes. He took two more steps, patterns rolling and spreading toward Lin Feng.
"Boom! Boom!" Lin Feng moved faster, stomping the ground step by step. Patterns crisscrossed as the two clashed not with raw power but with their array dao. Array runes collided, holy light flickered, intertwining and entangling. Soon, complex patterns emerged on the ground, enveloping both of their bodies.
"Kill!" The formation master suddenly roared, stepping on the patterns he had carved. Light flashed, his long beard fluttering, and a cold glint appeared in his eyes. But as the light runes flickered, they suddenly calmed down. This caused his pupils to contract. His formation... had been broken!
"Imprison!" Lin Feng shouted. The void patterns locked onto the man's body, making his feet seem stuck to the ground.
"Annihilate!" A cold sound escaped Lin Feng's lips. The power of destruction blasted out. The formation master's soul tried to flee, but it was enveloped by the light beam. After struggling for a moment, it was completely destroyed and killed.