Inside the quiet room, the bone-chilling cold dissipated like spring snow. The thick blood vessels in Lin Sheng's eyes faded, revealing pupils flickering with sharp light.
With a thought, his personal attribute page appeared. The Spirit attribute column had already reached four points.
Feeling an unprecedented sense of clarity, a smile couldn't help but appear on Lin Sheng's Face.
All these days of effort were not in vain. His spirit had finally successfully broken through.
Despite this, he still felt a splitting headache at this moment. Clearly, swallowing a large amount of youming soul grass at once, such an overloaded action, still had some side effects, but right now, he couldn't care less about these.
After resting for a moment, he took a deep breath, closed his eyes and focused again, attempting to condense his spirit.
The ethereal mind and will, under his intentional mobilization at this moment, began to gradually change. The conscious mind, agile like a river, began to rapidly divide and condense. The scattered consciousness slowly gathered, forming a small circle under his deliberate control, and it was still continuously compressing.
In the past, this process of convergence was quite strenuous, but this time it felt effortless. The extremely abundant mental power was completely sufficient for him to unleash it without restraint.
Screech...
At the same time, an eagle cry sounded above the temporary station. Several black birds circled high in the sky, their gem-like eyes staring intently at the dark station hidden in the mountain hollow below.
Yuan Zhongfei and Xie Qingyun sat cross-legged on the rooftop, closing their eyes to regulate their breathing, while also maximizing their senses to check for potential enemies around them.
But for some reason, the two of them were always uneasy, unable to completely stabilize their minds. One must know that this situation is extremely rare among experts like them.
When cultivation reaches a certain level, the perception of danger will also be greatly enhanced. This situation clearly indicates that some unimaginable danger is rapidly approaching.
They opened their eyes one after another, and both saw a deep look of worry on the other's Face.
"I wonder if staying here is right or wrong?"
Yuan Zhongfei looked up at the dim crescent moon in the sky and murmured softly.
"No matter what, I believe in Sheng'er."
Xie Qingyun shook her head slightly and spoke slowly.
"I hope we are not wrong." Yuan Zhongfei let out a bitter smile and said softly.
"I won't be wrong, don't worry."
This was an indifferent voice that suddenly sounded from behind the two of them.
Yuan Zhongfei and Xie Qingyun were startled in their hearts.
Although they were talking, they maintained a high level of vigilance and had not noticed when an extra person appeared behind them. Only after turning around and seeing Lin Sheng did they breathe a sigh of relief.
However, both of them were also somewhat surprised in their hearts. It was difficult to detect someone approaching from behind. If they were sneak attacked, the two of them would likely be severely injured even if they didn't die.
"Sheng'er, you've come out of seclusion?"
Xie Qingyun couldn't help but ask.
At this moment, she only felt that Lin Sheng had undergone some kind of change compared to before, but she couldn't articulate what specific change it was.
"Mm."
Lin Sheng nodded, his gaze sweeping around the mountain hollow, finally looking up at the black birds circling in the sky.
These black birds were hovering ten thousand meters high. Even a Bones Transformation Martial Artist would find it difficult to detect these things without looking carefully.
Feeling the gaze cast upon the birds, a vertical pupil appeared between Lin Sheng's eyebrows.
Instantly, several black birds let out a mournful cry and fell straight down as if they had lost all strength.
Before they landed, several streaks of green energy had already shattered them completely.
"This is... the Prefecture Yamen's Sky Sparrow Hawks!"
The moment they saw these black birds, Yuan Zhongfei and Xie Qingyun felt a chill in their hearts.
With these Sky Sparrow Hawks present, it was clear that they had been completely exposed.
"Sheng'er, let's leave here quickly. It will be too late if we delay any longer."
Xie Qingyun reacted immediately and urged him quickly.
However, Lin Sheng shook his head slightly, his gaze falling upon the dense mountain forest ahead.
"It's already too late."
"Too late..."
Xie Qingyun and Yuan Zhongfei looked towards his gaze, somewhat puzzled.
Only then did they discover that there were powerful presences rapidly approaching from within the mountain forest.
In just a few breaths, they had already emerged from the forest.
They were clearly constables dressed in black robes.
Seeing this scene, the moods of Yuan Zhongfei and the other person instantly sank to the bottom.
"Tsk tsk, are you all here? That saves a lot of trouble."
Two figures slowly walked out from among the black-robed constables. It was precisely Wei Bo and Liu Tianci.
"Yuan Zhongfei, Xie Qingyun, and you must be Lin Sheng. You're younger than I imagined." Wei Bo looked at the few people with a half-smile and spoke with interest.
"Speaking of which, our Prefecture Yamen doesn't have any grudges with your Seven Forms Sect. I, this constable head, also cherish talent. So, I'll give you an opportunity. If you are willing to join the Prefecture Yamen, I can spare your lives."
As he spoke, the group of black-robed constables had already surrounded the entire station.
"Wei Bo, stop being hypocritical here. If it weren't for you secretly fanning the flames, how could the Tianxiang Sword Sect and the Yuanyang Beast Sect attack us?! Do you dare say you have nothing to do with this?"
Yuan Zhongfei's Face showed anger, and he said in a deep voice.
One must know that their Seven Star Sect had no grudges with the Tianxiang Sword Sect. On the contrary, their ancestors even had some connections. There was no reason for them to attack them. Clearly, the Prefecture Yamen's push was indispensable behind the scenes, or it was even simply instructed by the Prefecture Yamen.
Hearing this, a cold smile appeared on Wei Bo's Face.
"Yuan Lao'er, things have reached this point. Do you still have a choice? I have given you the opportunity; whether you take it depends on your decision. Also, let me remind you, I can wait for you, but the Tianxiang Sword Sect and the Yuanyang Beast Sect may not."
"You..."
Yuan Zhongfei wanted to say something else, but was stopped by Xie Qingyun. Clearly, saying more was meaningless.
At this moment, Liu Tianci's voice sounded. Since appearing, his gaze had been fixed on Lin Sheng.
"Last time I let you escape. This time, no matter what, we have to fight. If you can satisfy me, I can spare you."
Before he finished speaking, a rough wolf howl had already sounded from the mountain forest on the other side. Following it was the heavy sound of footsteps like a drum. Just by listening to the sound, one could tell that the approaching being was absolutely a behemoth.
As expected, only a few breaths passed before two giant beasts crashed through a large area of ancient trees and appeared in everyone's line of sight.
One was a giant Black Bear, its physique enormous like a small mountain, exuding the powerful pressure of a high-level Spirit Beast. The other was a slightly smaller, strange ferocious beast resembling a wolf and an ape, but the pressure it emitted was not much weaker than that of the giant Black Bear. It was clearly also a genuine high-level Spirit Beast.
"It seems I, Tian Sanye, haven't arrived too late."
On the giant Black Bear, the slightly plump Tian Sanye smiled and swept his gaze across everyone present, saying with a smile.
"Brother Tian, you reacted quite quickly."
Wei Bo narrowed his eyes and spoke indifferently.
"Wolf Ghoul? It seems you, Mu Zhong, have gained quite a bit during your seclusion."
Liu Tianci's gaze fell upon the strange Spirit Beast resembling a wolf and an ape. A flicker of surprise flashed in his eyes, and he spoke slowly.
"After today's matter is settled, I, Mu, might seek some pointers from Brother Liu, but before that, I am more interested in this child."
On the back of the Wolf Ghoul, the pale-faced Mu Zhong's gaze fell upon Lin Sheng.
Although he had not seen Lin Sheng with his own eyes, he had seen his portrait more than one. Even without a portrait, he recognized the other person at a glance at this moment.
"He's actually only in the Blood Transportation Realm. It seems that guy Ouyang Lengshui really cultivated to the dogs. However, his vitality and blood are quite good."
Roar—
Before he finished speaking, the Wolf Ghoul he was sitting on let out a low growl. Its scarlet eyes fixed on Lin Sheng, revealing a hint of desire.
"What? Very interested in his flesh and blood!?"
Feeling the Wolf Ghoul's reaction, a strange look appeared on Mu Zhong's Face.
Wolf Ghouls have the powerful talent of devouring other formidable Spirit Beasts to strengthen themselves, but there are not many Spirit Beasts that can interest them.
Unexpectedly, it had such a rare reaction to a person at this moment.
"Don't worry. In a moment, I will let you have your wish." Gently soothing the Wolf Ghoul's restlessness, Mu Zhong spoke softly, and an inexplicable dangerous aura also emanated from his body.
Originally, he was just a little curious about Lin Sheng, wanting to meet this rising star who could heavily injure Ouyang Lengshui. However, now he no longer planned to let the other party go.
Judging from the Wolf Ghoul's reaction, if this child could be devoured, it would undoubtedly bring considerable benefits to it.
Just as he was about to say something, a series of sword hums suddenly sounded in the sky.
"Lin Sheng is mine!!"
The next moment, a scorching sword light descended from the sky.
A figure in white robes, surpassing snow, stood on a crimson longsword, suspended in mid-air. It was precisely Ouyang Lengshui.
And Wu Xing Sword Shi Hui also landed on the ground closely behind him.
"Liu Tianci, Mu Zhong, I don't care about the two of you. I can give you the lingxu ivory, and everyone else can be handed over to you, but this child must be given to me. Otherwise, don't blame me for being merciless."
A nearly tangible killing intent emanated from Liu Tianci, and his scorching aura surged, as if the valley had suddenly changed from late autumn to midsummer.
And this killing intent was completely locked onto the tall figure on the rooftop.
"The famous sword Scorching Light Sword, Ouyang Lengshui. It seems the Sword Sect truly values you, I didn't expect them to let you bring this sword out."
Feeling the sudden rise in temperature in the mountain hollow, both Liu Tianci and Mu Zhong showed a hint of surprise on their Faces. To be able to achieve this, it was clear that the strength of this old opponent had improved compared to before.
"Liu Tianci, this child is also valued by my Yuanyang Beast Sect. It won't be that easy for you to take him."
Mu Zhong narrowed his eyes and spoke softly, his words carrying an unyielding determination. However, he quickly seemed to think of something else, and a smile appeared on his Face.
"Of course, you can take his life, but the body must be left to me."
"Hmph, I'll talk about it after I've killed this child."
Ouyang Lengshui spoke coldly, his gaze like a knife, stabbing at Lin Sheng.
"Lin Sheng, the humiliation of the past, I will surely repay it twofold today. This time I won't be careless like before. Today, you cannot escape this calamity. If I had known this earlier, I would have surrendered obediently and been executed that day."
On the rooftop, facing the gaze of everyone around him, Lin Sheng lowered his eyes.
"I didn't expect I, Lin, would have such prestige, to attract so many experts from the Prefecture."
As he spoke, he finally raised his head and calmly scanned everyone.
The dim moonlight from the sky sprinkled down, and a patch happened to fall on him. He stretched out his hand and looked at the moonlight in it. His calm expression gradually became twisted and ferocious.
"Just enough to... kill them all!!"
As he spoke, he tore off his upper garment, revealing his extremely muscular upper body.
"Seeking death..."
Hearing this, Ouyang Lengshui's expression turned cold, and he could no longer sit still. His figure transformed into a golden phantom, instantly crossing a hundred zhang and reaching Lin Sheng's vicinity. The Candlelight Sword in his hand flickered with oppressive and terrifying high temperatures, and the extremely sharp sword qi erupted to its limit.
"One Sword Transforms a Thousand!"
Without any reservation, Ouyang Lengshui directly unleashed his full power. To wash away the humiliation of that day, he wanted to kill him with one sword in front of everyone.
The terrifying sword qi pierced through the air, causing most people in the field to have their vision blurred, making it difficult to see his movements. They could only feel the terrifying power contained within.
"I didn't expect that Junior Nephew Ouyang would have made such progress during this time, actually completely mastering the characteristics of the Scorching Light Sword."
As a Peak Bones Transformation expert, second only to those in the Divine Transformation Realm, he could naturally see the intricacies of this sword strike.
One must know that he had cultivated for decades, and at the other party's age, he was far from having such accomplishments. As expected of the Sect's Jianzi, he would definitely be able to step into the Divine Form Realm and take charge of the Sword Sect in the future.
Meanwhile, Liu Tianci and Mu Zhong on the side also showed a solemn expression upon seeing the might of this sword strike. They clearly realized the formidable nature of this sword. If they were in his place, they would probably need to use quite a few methods to block it.
"Die!!"
Looking at Lin Sheng in front of him, Ouyang Lengshui roared out.
However, the next moment, he witnessed a scene he would never forget in his life.
A large, clearly jointed hand reached out and directly grabbed his sword blade.
The Bone Strength that he had pushed to the extreme, when it entered the opponent's palm, was like mud entering the sea, not stirring up a single ripple. The extremely terrifying high temperature on the Scorching Light Sword also had no effect whatsoever.
"Trash is always trash..."
Lin Sheng's mouth split into a grin, and he let out a sinister laugh. The next moment, his body rapidly expanded as if being inflated.
Streaks of reddish-yellow patterns, like flames, bloomed from his skin, instantly covering his entire body. His eyes became a fiery reddish-yellow, like two burning flames. On his head, reddish-yellow keratinous growths spread out, linking with each other, resembling dragon horns. A scorching and dangerous aura emanated from his entire body.
"You..."
Feeling the wild and extremely scorching aura emanating from the other party, Ouyang Lengshui's Face was filled with disbelief. He desperately urged his Bone Strength, wanting to pull the longsword out of that large hand, but it had no effect whatsoever. No matter how much strength he used, the longsword remained motionless.
And when his eyes met those burning eyes that resembled flames, an uncontrollable sense of trembling inexplicably arose in his heart.
"Junior Nephew Ouyang, retreat quickly!!"
This was Shi Hui's loud roar from behind him.
He reacted instantly, letting go of the Scorching Light Sword and wanting to get away from the other party. However, a reddish-yellow large hand had already quickly filled his vision and grabbed his neck.
The reddish-yellow large hand carried intense high temperature, scalding a series of terrifying large blisters onto his skin.
"Spare him..."
Shi Hui's anxious voice quickly approached.
Snap—
However, the next moment, in Ouyang Lengshui's extremely terrified eyes, his head shattered.
"You brat, how dare you!!"
In Shi Hui's furious and shocked roar, the extremely fierce Wu Xing Sword light had already arrived nearby.
Responding to him was a large hand that resembled a demon claw covering the sky.
The extremely sharp sword light was directly shattered by the large hand, and the terrifying force sent Shi Hui's figure flying backward.
Lin Sheng's body stretched out. His massive figure, nearly five meters tall, carried endless ferocity and the terrifying aura of a superior being.
Bang—
He crushed the headless corpse in his hand, his fiery eyes swept around. Amidst the sky-high blood rain, a look of enjoyment appeared on his ferocious Face.
"Do you feel it? The passing of life..."