Chapter 763 - 325: Yan Zhen, Destruction of the Immortal Vine

Chapter 763: Chapter 325: Yan Zhen, Destruction of the Immortal Vine

Unfortunately, Yan Zhen vanished from his sight in the blink of an eye.

It was as if he had instantly arrived high above the Immortal King’s Tomb.

The two of them plunged headfirst into the vine-like tentacles that everyone else was desperately trying to avoid.

From thirty li away, Chu Lingguang could only extend his Spiritual Sense to observe. Standing in mid-air, he watched from a distance as countless green tentacles writhed within the Immortal King’s Tomb. Suddenly, a golden light appeared like a cluster of stars, enveloping the green tentacles and finally forming a golden Qi Vortex.

From a distance, it looked like just a Qi Vortex.

But for those witnessing it up close, it was a golden storm. The storm engulfed all the vines in the Stone Forest, attempting to rip them out of the Immortal King’s Tomb by the roots.

That terrifying power could no longer be described as a fusion with the Five Elements Power. It seemed to have surpassed the Five Elements, drawing its Divine Power from a source beyond them.

It possessed the might to destroy heaven and earth.

Chu Lingguang and the other two stood thirty li away, yet they could all feel an intense sword intent from the golden radiance. It was as if they could see the vines being uprooted from the Immortal King’s Tomb by the golden light.

The three of them were completely stunned, their faces filled with shock.

It was unimaginable that Great Qin had such a terrifying figure in its ranks.

’Why would someone so powerful wait until now to act? He clearly had the chance to enter the Immortal King’s Tomb first and find the Immortal Fate everyone dreams of.’

BOOM!

Suddenly, the entire Ancient Perilous Land seemed to tremble.

The horrifying fluctuations of power were like the Immortal King’s Tomb being split open by a single sword strike, like mountains collapsing.

Chu Lingguang, Yang Rong, and Li Qiushui stared wide-eyed. In the distance, they saw a terrifying green figure, as if it had been ripped out by the roots, get thrown more than ten li away, where it smashed an entire mountaintop to pieces.

The green figure, like a colossal green octopus, writhed on the mountaintop, crushing swaths of the forest below.

The green figure seemed to burrow into the ground and vanished from their sight.

"This..."

The three were dumbfounded.

Many others who had witnessed the scene stared in shock at what had just happened.

It was obvious that the green figure was the Immortal Vine from within the Immortal King’s Tomb. The master of the Golden Flying Sword had uprooted it, thrown it out, and now it had burrowed underground to escape.

"Do you know him?"

Yang Rong asked.

"I don’t know him, but my good brother is with that person."

Chu Lingguang explained.

He recounted what he knew about Yan Zhen.

"The Profound Celestial Sect has no such expert."

Yang Rong stated with certainty.

Chu Lingguang had expected as much. Otherwise, after all his time in the Profound Celestial Sect, even if he couldn’t find Yan Zhen himself, someone of Yang Rong’s status and power couldn’t possibly be unaware of him.

’It seems when that person appeared in the Great Yuan, his immense strength made people assume he was an expert from the Profound Celestial Sect. That must be why I thought Yan Zhen was also cultivating there.’

’Now, years have passed. I’ve reached Heavenly Dao Foundation Establishment, but Yan Zhen has continued to advance rapidly, becoming a Core Formation cultivator. A Core Formation cultivator this young... if Yan Zhen returned to the Celestial Sea, he could probably rewrite the history of the Great Yuan, or even cause a change in dynasty.’

Chu Lingguang believed that Yuanchu Mountain might also have Core Formation cultivators, but no matter how powerful Yuanchu Mountain was, it couldn’t possibly be stronger than the figure standing with Yan Zhen.

Back when the Great Yuan Immortal Vine appeared, countless people had swarmed it, desperate to absorb all the power it contained.

But the person who took Yan Zhen away did just that and nothing more. From beginning to end, he hadn’t even given the Immortal Vine a second glance.

And now, he had just uprooted the Immortal Vine from within the Immortal King’s Tomb.

It was clear just how strong he was.

’As his protege, as long as Yuanchu Mountain isn’t foolish, they wouldn’t dare go against Yan Zhen’s wishes. They would hand over the Great Yuan and might even make Yan Zhen the Sect Leader of Yuanchu Mountain, using the opportunity to curry favor with him.’

"He came from the direction of the Profound Celestial Sect."

Li Qiushui said.

She had also seen the golden light and recognized that the direction it came from was where their sect was located.

"A person like that can’t be one of ours, but perhaps he has some connection to the Profound Celestial Sect."

Yang Rong guessed.

"The Immortal Vine is gone. I want to go take a look."

Chu Lingguang saw that after the master of the Golden Flying Sword uprooted the Immortal Vine, the golden sword light seemed to enter the Immortal King’s Tomb, disappearing from everyone’s view.

The oppressive feeling from ahead had diminished significantly.

Overcome with curiosity, the crowd couldn’t help but move forward to investigate.

The three of them flew over.

They soon saw that the Restriction Array inside the Immortal King’s Tomb was still active. In fact, with the Immortal Vine gone, all the Spiritual Power was now concentrated on the Restriction Array, making it incredibly powerful.

Now, even a Core Formation cultivator would be risking their life to force their way in.

As for Foundation Establishment and Qi Refining cultivators, they would likely be obliterated, body and soul, the moment they touched the Restriction Array. ℯℯ𝑙.

"Yan!"

Chu Lingguang called out several times.

He received no response from Yan Zhen.

It seemed Yan Zhen had entered the Immortal King’s Tomb with the master of the Golden Flying Sword, seeking all the Immortal Fate within.

"Ah!"

Suddenly, a painful groan came from nearby.

Chu Lingguang looked toward the sound.

He saw a figure lying on the ground, covered in wounds and wailing. The person’s Spiritual Power was dissipated, but their aura felt somewhat familiar.

The three of them focused their gaze and couldn’t help but exclaim in unison, "Sect Leader!"

The person was actually Niu Chunming.

His strength was extraordinary. Unlike the other Elders who were instantly devoured by the Immortal Vine, he had been struggling desperately against it. Just as he was about to be annihilated, Yan Zhen and his companion had suddenly arrived.

The Immortal Vine was uprooted.

Niu Chunming, who had been caught by the Immortal Vine, was freed at that moment. When the vine was uprooted and thrown, he was flung out along with it.

If his physical body hadn’t already undergone a transformation, he would have died right then and there.

"Insolent! You see me, and you still don’t come over?"

Niu Chunming roared angrily.

"Senior Brother!"

Li Qiushui went over, intending to help Niu Chunming up.

WHOOSH!

At that moment, however, Yang Rong threw out a Talisman. It formed a bolt of heavenly lightning that ruthlessly struck Niu Chunming’s body.

BOOM!

The heavenly lightning exploded.

Niu Chunming’s body went rigid. The lightning blast shattered his soul, ruptured his internal organs, and killed him on the spot.

"Ah, Senior Brother!"

"Elder Yang, what are you doing?"

Li Qiushui, caught completely off guard, couldn’t help but demand an explanation.

"The Sect Leader already died in the Immortal King’s Tomb. If you bring back a madman, you’ll only endanger the entire sect. A man like him can no longer manage the Profound Celestial Sect."

Yang Rong said, her face calm.

In Yang Rong’s eyes, the moment Niu Chunming ordered the disciples of the Profound Celestial Sect to eliminate her and Chu Lingguang, he had already become a madman—or even a dead man.

As the foremost Alchemy Master of the Profound Celestial Sect, a Core Formation cultivator, and a master of eighth-level Telekinesis, Yang Rong did not fear Niu Chunming. The only thing about him that gave her pause was his ability to mobilize the entire Profound Celestial Sect.

Now, having just escaped the Immortal King’s Tomb, he still hadn’t regained his senses. If Niu Chunming were allowed to return to the sect, she and Chu Lingguang would be in trouble.

Therefore, the best solution was to kill him directly.

Even if every disciple of the Profound Celestial Sect knew he died by her hand, Yang Rong still had to do it.

In the cultivation world, there is no talk of Favors.

Only strength determines everything. A person capable of killing their own Sect Leader would be seen as shameless, but they would also strike fear into the hearts of others.

This principle held true even in the Profound Celestial Sect.

"You..."

Li Qiushui knew Yang Rong was right, but she couldn’t accept it so suddenly.

"My master is right. The Sect Leader had lost his mind. Besides, given his state just now, sending him on his way has spared him a great deal of suffering."

Chu Lingguang added in agreement.

He had no personal feelings for Niu Chunming, only a shred of loyalty to the sect. But when he saw that Niu Chunming was not only still alive but also dared to continue ordering the three of them around, killing intent had also begun to rise from Chu Lingguang.

If Yang Rong hadn’t acted so quickly, Niu Chunming might have died under his Flying Leaf Lotus Spear.

"Senior Brother, may you rest in peace."

Li Qiushui closed her eyes.

She found a spot nearby and buried Niu Chunming. Out of courtesy, Chu Lingguang and Yang Rong both went over to pay their respects.