The Yin Yang Sect has a Soul Guarding Hall, where a life lamp is lit for every significant member of the sect, guarded by a powerful figure.
As long as the life lamp burns, it signifies that the person is alive. If the lamp goes out, it means the owner of that lamp has died.
Other sects in the Eastern Wasteland have similar setups to the Soul Guarding Hall.
When the Sixth Elder saw the message on the jade slip, it was like a bolt from the blue.
“What, Tian’er is dead?”
The Sixth Elder could hardly believe it. He knew Lin Tian’s cultivation well. By all accounts, with Lin Tian’s strength, even if he couldn’t obtain the saint’s inheritance, he shouldn’t have perished.
What exactly happened inside the tomb?
After his bewilderment, the Sixth Elder was consumed by towering rage. Lin Tian was not only his direct disciple but also carried all his hopes.
“Tian’er is dead. Who killed him?”
The Sixth Elder thought briefly, then fixed his gaze on the Wine Sword Immortal, as in his view, only Yun Xi, the Holy Daughter of the Qing Yun Sword Sect, had the strength to kill Lin Tian.
“Well done, Qing Yun Sword Sect. You dared to kill my disciple. I’ll never forgive you.”
The Sixth Elder’s gaze darkened, and he shouted, “Wine Sword Immortal, today I will kill you.”
The Wine Sword Immortal smirked, “Little Six, don’t boast. I know exactly what you’re capable of. With your measly skills, you can’t kill me.”
“I advise you to surrender now and kneel before me, calling me grandfather three times.”
“Then, I won’t hold it against you.”
Suddenly.
“Ah!”
The Sixth Elder roared, and the Yin Yang Pagoda rapidly enlarged, hovering above his head like a mountain.
Immediately, the Yin Yang Pagoda released beams of divine light that merged into the Sixth Elder’s body, enveloping him in yin and yang energies.
His aura grew increasingly powerful, his spirit and energy soaring rapidly.
In an instant, the Sixth Elder’s strength surged.
“Hum!”
The Sixth Elder took a step forward, causing the earth to tremble and crack, as a dense killing intent surged towards the Wine Sword Immortal.
The Wine Sword Immortal sensed something was wrong and shouted, “Little Six, what’s this? Are you fighting for your life?”
“Regretting it now? Too late!” the Sixth Elder said, “No matter what, I’ll make sure you die here today.”
A vast killing intent swept across half the icy plain, chilling to the bone.
“Want to kill me? You’re not worthy.”
The Wine Sword Immortal, a powerhouse from the top sect of the Eastern Wasteland, was filled with pride. Seeing the Sixth Elder’s murderous intent, he wasted no more words. With a wave of his arm, the Seven-Coloured Sun Sword soared into the sky.
In an instant, the Seven-Coloured Sun Sword transformed into a giant blade, piercing the heavens, radiating towering sword intent that countered the Yin Yang Pagoda’s killing aura.
Above the void.
Winds howled, and clouds churned!
A great battle was imminent.
As the two were about to fight to the death, several powerful figures watching nearby stepped forward to intervene.
“Wine Sword Immortal, Sixth Elder, both of you are esteemed figures in your sects. How can you resort to a life-and-death battle over a disagreement?” said the elder from the Primordial Holy Land.
The elder from the Ancient Holy Land added, “Both of you, it’s better to resolve grudges than deepen them. I suggest you stop here.”
Liu Fairy from the Chaos Holy Land followed, “Please, don’t let a small matter lead to a fight to the death. Stop now.”
Having lost his beloved disciple, how could the Sixth Elder stop?
“You three, don’t bother persuading me. Today, I must kill the Wine Sword Immortal,” the Sixth Elder said, “Not only will I kill him, but after I’m done, I’ll personally visit the Qing Yun Sword Sect to demand justice.”
The Wine Sword Immortal, unaware of Lin Tian’s death, was puzzled by the Sixth Elder’s words, “Little Six, have you taken the wrong medicine? Demanding justice from our Qing Yun Sword Sect? Has our sect ever done anything to wrong your Yin Yang Sect?”
“You know exactly what you’ve done. Either way, you’re dead today,” the Sixth Elder said with an icy tone.
The Wine Sword Immortal was furious, “Little Six, don’t be so arrogant. With your skills, you can’t kill me.”
“Is that so?” the Sixth Elder roared, “Kill!”
The Yin Yang Pagoda, hovering above, crashed towards the Wine Sword Immortal.
Unwilling to show weakness, the Wine Sword Immortal waved his arm, and the Seven-Coloured Sun Sword sliced through the sky, also hurtling towards the Yin Yang Pagoda.
“Retreat!” The other three powerhouses, seeing this, quickly backed away.
Boom!
The Yin Yang Pagoda and the Seven-Coloured Sun Sword collided in the void, sending terrifying sound waves rippling outward in circles.
Everything in their path turned to ash.
The Sixth Elder and the Wine Sword Immortal both retreated ten miles, then locked eyes with each other.
Their killing intent was palpable.
The Wine Sword Immortal reached out, and the Seven-Coloured Sun Sword shrank, landing in his palm, radiating endless sharpness.
“Little Six, today I’ll teach you a lesson on behalf of the Limitless Heavenly Sovereign, so you’ll know the vastness of heaven and earth.”
As the Wine Sword Immortal spoke, the Seven-Coloured Sun Sword shot forward like lightning, piercing through the void.
His movements were too fast, like a streak of light.
The Sixth Elder reacted swiftly, grabbing the Yin Yang Pagoda and swinging it fiercely at the Wine Sword Immortal.
A life-and-death battle ensued.
“Clang, clang, clang!”
The sound of clashing rang out incessantly, sparks flew, and the void shimmered with various radiant lights and endless divine beams.
The two fought fiercely.
Neither gave an inch.
After five hundred exchanges, they battled relentlessly, both drenched in blood, with countless broken bones. Having used numerous secret techniques, their injuries couldn’t heal quickly.
Suddenly, the Wine Sword Immortal’s body soared into the sky, transforming into a streak of cold light. The Seven-Coloured Sun Sword thrust forward, aiming straight for the Sixth Elder’s forehead, like an immortal descending from the heavens.
This strike was incredibly domineering.
The Seven-Coloured Sun Sword erupted with dazzling light, illuminating the void, as if a sun had exploded, breaking the shackles of time, stunning past and present.
Even a powerhouse like the Sixth Elder felt a life-threatening crisis. He hurriedly raised the Yin Yang Pagoda to block, hoping to use the holy artefact’s power to fend off the Seven-Coloured Sun Sword.
“Clang!”
The Seven-Coloured Sun Sword struck the Yin Yang Pagoda, producing a deafening sound. The pagoda was sent flying, and the Seven-Coloured Sun Sword reached the Sixth Elder’s forehead.
Before the blade could land, the powerful sword aura had already pierced a bloody hole in the Sixth Elder’s forehead, blood gushing out.
It was shocking!
As the Seven-Coloured Sun Sword was about to pierce the Sixth Elder’s forehead, the Wine Sword Immortal felt a pang of compassion and quickly altered the blade’s path, slashing across the Sixth Elder’s waist.
“Pfft!”
The Sixth Elder’s body was cleaved in two.
“Ah…” As the Sixth Elder screamed, his hands swiftly formed seals, channelling all his strength into the Yin Yang Pagoda.
Instantly, the Yin Yang Pagoda flew out, crashing heavily into the Wine Sword Immortal.
“Pfft!”
The Wine Sword Immortal’s body shattered into pieces, leaving only his head intact, severely wounded.
Both were gravely injured.
“Bang!”
After his all-out strike, the Sixth Elder’s strength was depleted. His upper body fell from the void, crashing to the ground.
“Sixth Elder!”
At this moment, the elder from the Primordial Holy Land rushed over, supporting the Sixth Elder, and asked, “Are you alright?”
“I’m not dead yet. Give me some time, and I can restore my body,” the Sixth Elder said with a ferocious expression.
“I’ll help you heal,” the elder from the Primordial Holy Land said, producing a three-inch black needle in his palm.
Then, with a sudden strike, the elder drove the black needle into the Sixth Elder’s crown.
