Chapter 2191 - 2180: Blood Shadow Dark Guard

It seems... within this Beiyao Ancient Clan, Thunder Tribulation experts are not just one, and when Lin Zifeng came to Beiyao Ancient Clan a few days ago, he felt something off in the eastern area, but when he asked Dongfang Ziyue, she kept silent.

Coming back to his senses, Lin Zifeng smiled lightly again and asked Dongka beside him, "Dongka, have you ever been to that place when it wasn’t sealed?"

After thinking for a while, Dongka nodded noncommittally and said, "That place is a forest, filled with abundant Elemental Power. When I was young, I often went there to cultivate, so I’m quite familiar with it."

"That’s right... Abundant Elemental Power, purple thunder, someone must be undergoing tribulation there, and the other Venerables must be setting up a formation to help them through it!"

Nine Heavens Thunder Tribulation is originally Heaven’s test for cultivators, each Heavenly Thunder carrying the power to destroy the world, and even mighty Saints could be turned to ashes if not careful.

Moreover, Heavenly Thunder is Heaven’s will, which can’t be defied by mortals; thus, only the Tribulation Transcender can withstand each bolt of lightning. If anyone interferes, the Nine Heavens will impose Heavenly Punishment, and as for its power, no one has ever seen it, but Lin Zifeng read in ancient books that when Heavenly Punishment falls, all creatures perish...

Nonetheless, countless years of inheritance led hidden elites to invent a formation called ’Thunder Crossing Heavenly Array’, using the Tribulation Transcender as the array’s core, while others assist, transferring their power to the Tribulation Transcender.

Not only that, the transmission of Elemental Power causes Heavenly Thunder to flow into others’ bodies, thus lessening some pressure for the Tribulation Transcender. This formation, in essence, merely transfers power, not defying Heaven’s will, allowing them to survive the arrival of Heavenly Punishment.

It seems simple, but Lin Zifeng only heard of it. As for the setup and required materials, he knows nothing. If not for Dongka’s description today, he wouldn’t have thought of the Thunder Crossing Heavenly Array.

While feeling relieved, Lin Zifeng also raised concerns in his heart. Those assisting in the formation need to continually transfer Elemental Power to the Tribulation Transcender, bearing a massive burden, barely surviving a life-and-death ordeal. The strength of the Five Supreme Venerables is not to be underestimated.

Thunder Tribulation experts... Lin Zifeng questioned himself; in a real fight, he might not be a match for a Thunder Tribulation expert.

After a moment of silence, Lin Zifeng finally decided to investigate that forest, patting Dongka’s shoulder, he said seriously, "Dongka, I decide to go to that forest. If suitable, I will set the Transmission Array there. Being the Four Corners Lord of the clan, you better not go, in case others see it..."

But before Lin Zifeng could finish, Dongka’s expression turned stern, his tone one Lin Zifeng had never seen before with a chilling edge, "Humph, for Ziyue, who cares about violating clan rules? If others see it, they’ll just be unlucky!"

Before the words had settled, Dongka clenched his fists tightly, the explosive sound from his bones surprising Lin Zifeng. All along, he thought Dongka was merely someone fond of tampering with formations and overly caring for Dongfang Ziyue, unexpectedly today showing such a resolute and decisive side.

Secretly clicking his tongue, Lin Zifeng packed all materials needed for the Transmission Array into the Magic Bracelet, while Dongka observed, ready to ask but stopped upon Lin Zifeng’s mysterious smile. Who doesn’t have some unspeakable secrets?

After tidying up, the two left the secret chamber. Upon discussion, they decided Dongfang Ziyue should stay there, to which she agreed with understanding. She knew with her current abilities, she’d only be a burden wherever she goes.

Silent along the way, the two left the cave towards the eastern forest, making Lin Zifeng secretly glad they didn’t encounter passersby wanting to greet Dongka, or a few innocent people might die needlessly.

Both being experts of the Saint Realm, they moved swiftly and as dusk fell, they were over a hundred miles away, stopping to view the scenes in the distance, both secretly clicking their tongues.

The forest Dongka remembered was now a wasteland, even the ground remained charred after all this time, its color yet to fade.

Though a kilometer away, Lin Zifeng’s sharp senses could still feel the intense thunder power in the air, secretly thinking, "The power of this Thunder Tribulation is indeed terrifying; this land, probably for a decade or eight, ordinary people cannot enter."

Far away, over ten guards, masked, wearing dark red samurai suits, leaned under a towering tree that hadn’t withered. Dongka saw them and hurriedly pulled Lin Zifeng behind a large rock to avoid being detected by the guards.

After tidying his clothes, Lin Zifeng raised an eyebrow and asked Dongka beside him, "Those guys are the ones you said are guarding here? How’s their Realm with only a dozen people."

After a moment of low murmur, Dongka slowly explained to Lin Zifeng, "Those guys, called ’Blood Shadow Dark Guards’, are unwavering forces cultivated by the Five Supreme Venerables."

"Selected from the clan since childhood, they undergo rigorous cultivation and brainwashing, now they only heed the orders of the Venerables. If commanded to kill their own parents, they wouldn’t hesitate at all."

Secretly clicking his tongue, Lin Zifeng again expressed disdain for Beiyao Ancient Clan’s feudal antiquity, Dongka sighed and continued, "Blood Shadow Dark Guards total around five hundred. As for cultivation, I’ve seen a captain hunt down traitors in our clan, roughly equal to Ziyue’s power, around Sub-Saint Realm First Layer."

Sub-Saint Realm First Layer... In the Mortal World, it would cause quite a stir, yet among these Blood Shadow Dark Guard, it’s merely a captain, making Lin Zifeng reassess Beiyao Ancient Clan’s power.

Exhaling lightly, Lin Zifeng’s lips curled with a playful arc, "Sub-Saint Realm First Layer, in my eyes, is but a larger ant."

Nodding noncommittally, Dongka advised solemnly, "The Five Supreme Venerables decreed anyone nearing a kilometer must be killed without exception."

"To avoid unnecessary trouble, let’s charge through; I assume with your speed, a kilometer is a breeze for you."

Before the words settled, Dongka’s right hand flicked, a longsword as thin as cicada wings, with blade gleaming like snow, fell into his hand, its sword glow radiating cold murderous intent under the night sky.