Chapter 309 - Shocking Changes in Xia Country

Netherworld Hall, the dark power that had vanished for hundreds of years, had reemerged upon the earth.

The worst part was that many from Netherworld Hall had infiltrated top forces like Wenxue Sect, unleashing slaughter upon those who resisted within the sect, plunging it into chaos.

All of Xia Country was in disarray, with battles erupting everywhere.

Within Wenxue Sect, when the Sect Master announced allegiance to Netherworld Hall, all the disciples were stunned.

On the spot, some disciples raised their hands to surrender, but many more rose to resist.

As the fight broke out, Leng Yidao, the Ice and Snow Fairy, and others sworn to never follow were violently encircled and attacked.

“Yi Dao, Ice and Snow, run!

Never come back!”

“Elder Xue, what about you?” the Ice and Snow Fairy cried.

“Forget about me, just go!

As long as you’re alive, Wenxue Sect will not perish!” Elder Xue cut down the approaching enemies, aiding the two in their escape.

Within Sword Pond Prefecture, a group of black-robed men descended from the sky as the Defense Array proved completely ineffective.

“Lord You, my thanks for your effort,” the Great Elder greeted with a chuckle.

“Elder Lin Quan, let us begin,” said Lord You with a smile, “No, perhaps I should call you Pavilion Master Lin Quan now.”

A proud laughter resonated.

The Great Elder rose slowly into the air, his voice spreading in all directions.

“Disciples of Sword Pond Prefecture, heed my order.

From this day forth, we are part of Netherworld Hall.

All commands come from Lord You first, and those who disobey will be put to death without mercy!”

The terrifying proclamation reached every corner of Sword Pond Prefecture.

At that moment, aside from the disciples loyal to the Great Elder, all other clan members were dumbfounded.

They were one of the top powers in Xia Country; when did they ever submit to another’s command, let alone to a dark power like Netherworld Hall.

“Lin Quan, what are you playing at?

How could we ever bow to Netherworld Hall?”

“Exactly, you’re betraying the clan!

You should be expelled according to our clan rules!” the Third Elder shouted coldly, “We will never submit!”

“Seeking death!” The Great Elder snorted coldly, raising his palm and pressing it toward the ground.

The void trembled, and the terrifying Palm Shadow descended.

The Third Elder put up a staunch defense, but the surrounding Spiritual Energy acted like an invisible cage, binding him tightly.

Even before the massive Palm Shadow reached him, the Third Elder’s defensive Spirit Armor was crushed by the violent Spiritual Energy.

Such was the power of a Spirit Transformation Realm Martial Artist that even a casual move was an insurmountable force for a Melt Spirit Realm Martial Artist.

Just as the Third Elder was about to be obliterated into a Blood Mist, a mountainous fist rapidly formed between heaven and earth, smashing against the terrifying Palm Shadow.

Boom!

Above Sword Pond Prefecture, the collision of the two forces created a shocking wave of energy that scattered in all directions.

“Lin Quan, you don’t get to run wild here!” a commanding voice rang out.

“It’s the Clan Leader, the Clan Leader has come!” the Lin Clan disciples below were thrilled.

“Lin Yuan, today is the day you die!” Lin Quan trembled with rage.

“Lord You, I beg of you to take action.”

The Black Robed Man next to the Great Elder cackled, “Alright then, let’s see what abilities the Pavilion Master of Sword Pond Prefecture truly possesses!”

“Form the Defense Array!” Second Master Lin commanded coldly.

Beneath the ground of Sword Pond Prefecture, ten thousand sword lights ignited, spreading like stars in all directions, and a tremendous Sword Array quickly took shape.

“This Sword Array is useless against me!” the Great Elder sneered, charging forward rapidly.

“That’s not certain!” Second Master Lin swung his longsword, controlling the Sword Array.

He formed twelve mountainous Sword Qi, merged into the shape of a Green Lotus, and slashed at the Great Elder.

“The Green Lotus Sword Formation, you’ve actually set up this kind of Sword Array?” The Great Elder’s face turned pale, and he daren’t meet it head-on.

“Damn it, when did you set this up?”

Second Master Lin controlled the Sword Array, creating terrifying Sword Qi that swept across every direction.

“Lin Quan, you are unworthy to be a disciple of the Lin Clan!

Even less should you delude yourself with the idea of controlling Sword Pond Prefecture!”

“Seeking death!” The Great Elder scoffed coldly, continuously waving his hand, forming terrifying Palm Shadows, and smashed towards the ground below.

At the same time, in other areas of Sword Pond Prefecture, intense battles were unfolding.

In the Lin Family Ancestral Land, Mr.

Lin Yuan stood up, his expression grave as he looked up at the sky.

There, dozens of black figures were approaching, led by none other than Lord You.

“Old man, I’m giving you a choice, submit to Netherworld Hall, or die!”

“Enough with the nonsense.

I will never bow down to you!” Lin Yuan coldly snarled, raising his hand to unleash a terrifying burst of Sword Qi.

“Netherworld Trapped Heaven!”

The Black Robed Man exuded countless black mists, shrouding the surroundings completely.

Black mists heavy with killing aura combined with the surrounding Spiritual Energy, rushing towards Lin Yuan.

Boom!

The battle was on the brink of ignition.

The fighting of Spirit Transformation Realm Martial Artists was terrifying to behold, each gesture or move potent enough to split mountains and sever rivers.

“You lot, go check inside the Stone Gate!” commanded Lord You.

Instantly, six black-clad figures made a mad dash toward the Stone Gate.

Puff!

Puff!

Puff!

The local Killing Array activated, creating dazzling sword light, piercing through two black-clad individuals in an instant.

“You Yi, You Er, you two are in charge of Breaking Array.

Make sure to get through the Stone Gate!” Lord You coldly ordered.

The remaining black-clad figures were also busily engaged…

Within the Ancestral Land, Lin Xuan faced the Stele, sitting cross-legged.

The Stele’s giant dragon insignia emitted a soft glow, enveloping Lin Xuan and forming an indescribable connection between them.

As time passed, the dragon seal on the Stele grew weaker, while Lin Xuan’s aura became increasingly formidable.

Eventually, the seal on the Stele vanished, and the glow was like a mirror.

Lin Xuan also abruptly opened his eyes.

Pupils flashed with the phantom of a dragon, profound and unfathomable, as the sound of a dragon’s roar, filled with dominion, echoed within Lin Xuan.

On the Mysterious Small Sword, the pattern of the giant dragon became clear again, now forming half of a dragon’s body.

Although Lin Xuan’s Sword Intent had not improved, his strength had risen significantly.

Such immense power!

Lin Xuan clenched his fist, feeling an all-around enhancement of his abilities.

Now, facing Lin Feng, he surely wouldn’t experience such a difficult fight.

In fact, he was confident that he could defeat Lin Feng before even using his Earth-grade Martial Arts!

“It’s time to go outside.” Lin Xuan composed himself and headed out.

With a flicker of his figure, he swiftly ran towards the Stone Gate.

Outside, Mr.

Lin Yuan and Lord You were fiercely fighting, while the rest of the Black Robed Men were fully focused on breaking through the Array.

Suddenly, the Stone Gate began to tremble as if it was about to open.

“Could it be Xuan’er?” Mr.

Lin Yuan’s heart was filled with urgency as he tried to break through Lord You’s defenses.

Believing his subordinates had succeeded in breaking the Array, Lord You felt a surge of joy, his moves becoming even more fierce.

In such a critical moment, he naturally would not allow Mr.

Lin Yuan to interfere.

The Stone Gate gradually opened, and the four Black Robed Men brimmed with anticipation, ready to rush in as soon as the gate was fully open.

Click!

Click!

Finally, the Stone Gate opened completely.

However, the four Black Robed Men were stunned.

Because they saw a figure walking out from inside.

Naturally, coming from within was Lin Xuan, who, due to the special nature of the Ancestral Land, was unaware of the events occurring outside.

But at the moment the Stone Gate opened, he sensed battles within a thousand miles of Sword Pond Prefecture.

“What’s going on?

Could it be that old man Lin Quan is rebelling?” Lin Xuan wondered.

However, when he sensed the presence of numerous Black Robed Men, his heart tightened.