“If that’s the case, then die!”
As the Tongtian Realm black-robed man spoke, he waved his hand, unleashing a surge of powerful inner energy. A massive palm shadow instantly formed, pressing down with overwhelming force.
The giant palm shadow, carrying earth-shaking might, surged towards Lin Yun and the sisters at astonishing speed.
“This… this…”
Yu Rou and Yu Qing, seeing the attack, turned pale, feeling as if they had plunged into an icy abyss, their bodies chilled.
How could they withstand such an attack?
“Let’s see how strong a Tongtian Realm cultivator is!”
Lin Yun swiftly stomped forward, his sword arm instantly covered in dragon scales. His treasured sword glowed with golden light, transforming into a soaring dragon that streaked across the sky, striking the massive palm shadow.
“Explode!”
“Cloud-Piercing Strike!”
Lin Yun gritted his teeth, veins bulging on his forehead, as his inner energy surged like a flood, empowering the strike.
Dragon Claw, Dragon Emperor Bone, Ultimate Dragon Art, and divine sense all erupted to their limits, as did his physical strength.
“Lin Yun!”
Yu Rou and Yu Qing watched in shock as Lin Yun charged forward, their eyes filled with awe.
Facing a Tongtian Realm cultivator, they felt only despair, yet Lin Yun, a mere Xuansheng Realm cultivator, dared to meet the attack head-on.
His courage left them stunned.
But their greater concern was whether this move would kill him.
The sisters clenched their fists, hearts in their throats.
Boom!
A deafening crash rang out as Lin Yun’s sword collided with the palm shadow, unleashing a terrifying force that whipped up a fierce wind.
The palm shadow’s glow rapidly dimmed.
Lin Yun was flung backward, crashing heavily in front of the sisters.
“Cough!”
He coughed up a mouthful of blood.
The palm shadow, after knocking him back, faded completely.
“Hm? Not dead?”
The black-robed Tongtian Realm cultivator showed a hint of surprise.
Though it wasn’t his strongest attack, he had expected it to easily kill a Xuansheng Realm cultivator.
“Seventh Master, this guy killed Big Brother despite being Xuansheng. He’s no ordinary foe,” one of the men beside him said.
Meanwhile, the sisters rushed to Lin Yun’s side.
“Lin Yun!”
“Benefactor Lin Yun, we’ve dragged you into this,” Yu Qing said, tears streaming down her face as she saw him spit blood.
Yu Rou’s eyes also welled up, her heart heavy with guilt.
Though they had known Lin Yun for only a day, he had offended these people to save them, leading to this disaster.
Lin Yun wiped the blood from his mouth. “I’m fine. You two, head left down the mountain now. I’ll hold them off. You’re not far from the base. The rest is up to you. I can’t escort you further.”
“No, that won’t do!” Yu Qing sobbed.
“Benefactor Lin Yun, you’ve already been dragged into this because of us. How can we let you cover for us?” Yu Rou said, tears falling, her voice laden with guilt.
“Don’t worry. He’s only First Heaven. Killing me won’t be easy,” Lin Yun said through gritted teeth.
The Tongtian Realm was divided into First, Second, and Third Heaven.
This black-robed man was in the First Heaven, which was a slight relief.
At Xuansheng Realm, Lin Yun wasn’t as powerless against a Tongtian Realm cultivator as he had been in the Initial Saint Realm.
If the opponent were Second or Third Heaven, he’d have no confidence at all.
“No, we can’t do this!” Yu Rou bit her lip, shaking her head.
“Stop arguing! There’s no time. Do as I say! Otherwise, none of us will survive! If you leave, I have a chance to escape. If you stay, you’ll only hold me back, understand?” Lin Yun roared at them.
Stunned by his outburst, the sisters froze.
“Go!” Lin Yun’s command brooked no argument.
Under his stern order, they nodded.
“Sister, let’s go. Staying would only burden him. Benefactor Lin Yun has his reasons,” Yu Qing said.
Yu Rou grabbed Lin Yun’s arm with her slender hand.
“Lin Yun, you… you must survive! We’ll repay this debt!” she said, her gaze resolute.
With that, she and Yu Qing sped off to the left.
Lin Yun quickly produced a jade slip and crushed it.
“Trying to escape? Wishful thinking! You three, chase them! I’ll deal with this kid!” the black-robed man ordered, seeing the sisters flee.
“Yes!”
The three men moved to pursue Yu Rou and Yu Qing.
“Dare to chase? Stay here!”
Heavenly Extinction Fire!
Lin Yun acted swiftly, his inner energy transforming into dragon qi through the Ultimate Dragon Art, forming a massive fire dragon that roared towards the three with terrifying force.
At the same time, seven blood seals formed on his chest, activating the Heavenly Slaughter Seal as he charged at them.
The three, sensing the dragon’s power, hurriedly countered.
“Hmph, trying to stop them? In your dreams!”
Seeing Lin Yun’s move, the black-robed man flashed forward, thrusting a long spear that gleamed with cold light towards Lin Yun.
Infinite Dharma!
Lin Yun split into eight figures: four rushed at the black-robed man, four at the other three.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The black-robed man’s spear swiftly shattered the four figures charging him.
They were clearly decoys.
Lin Yun’s real body, along with three decoys, reached the three men.
Unsure which was real, they attacked all four.
Boom!
As they destroyed the three decoys, Lin Yun’s true body struck, his sword slashing at the Initial Mysterious Realm cultivator.
Pfft!
The sword, with immense piercing power, broke through the man’s attack and pierced his chest.
The cultivator’s eyes widened in disbelief.
He never imagined, even with a Tongtian Realm ally, he’d be killed.
“You dare seek revenge? Pay the price!” Lin Yun’s eyes blazed red, his face ferocious, like a demon from hell.
With that, he yanked out his sword and spun, striking at another Xuansheng Realm cultivator nearby.
