Qi Refining Layer Six, Nothing More

"Burial place?"

Lin Zihao frowned. He understood that Zhao Huaian knew he intended to kill him, so he stopped pretending and laughed heartily, "You picked a good spot, kid. The environment here is beautiful, truly a fitting burial place."

As he spoke, he shook his head with amusement, "But how could I grant your wish? After I kill you, I will grind you to ashes and scatter them in the wind, discarding your body into the sea. The bellies of those fish will be your burial place."

"Senior Brother has a good idea. Grinding to ashes and scattering them in the sea is indeed a good way to eliminate all traces."

Zhao Huaian nodded very seriously.

"Stop playing dumb, kid. I don't believe you're not scared. Aren't you curious why I want to kill you?"

Seeing Zhao Huaian's nonchalant demeanor, Lin Zihao felt extremely displeased.

This was completely contrary to his expectations.

In his mind, after he caught up, Zhao Huaian, whose cultivation was inferior to his, would surely be weeping and begging for mercy.

But Zhao Huaian's current calm demeanor made Lin Zihao feel as uncomfortable as if he had eaten something indescribable.

"I am indeed a little curious. I remember I didn't offend Senior Brother. I just don't know if Senior Brother is acting alone, or if someone else is directing you from behind?"

Zhao Huaian nodded. Seeing that Lin Zihao had brought it up, he also voiced his confusion.

Since Lin Zihao was willing to talk now, he didn't mind wasting a little time.

After all, it would be good to understand the cause and effect before killing Lin Zihao.

If it was just Lin Zihao's own idea, then after killing him, he could rest easy.

If there was someone else behind Lin Zihao, then he would have to consider things carefully.

"Ice Grass!"

Recalling the annihilation of his entire Lin family, Lin Zihao's teeth itched with hatred. He gritted them and said, "The Ice Grass you offered to Lei Yangwen was something of my Lin family. It was the key to my breakthrough to Qi Refining Layer Seven. But you, kid, in order to fawn upon Lei Yangwen, not only took the Ice Grass but also massacred my entire Lin family."

"Ice Grass? So that's how it is..."

Hearing Lin Zihao's words, Zhao Huaian suddenly understood. The doubts that had been troubling his heart were all resolved at this moment.

He had always wondered how he, who had been diligently cultivating and behaving properly within the Greenwood Sect, could have offended someone. It turned out it was all because of that Ice Grass.

However, he had taken the blame for all of this.

Because the one who massacred the Lin family was not him, but Guoshanhu, who had wanted him to help with detoxification back then.

But at this point, there was no use in saying anything more. Zhao Huaian couldn't be bothered to explain.

He didn't care whether he had taken the blame or not.

He only knew that Lin Zihao before him had repeatedly tried to design his death.

That was enough!

No matter the reason, Lin Zihao had to die here today.

"You understand now? I'll give you a chance. You were just a mortal back then, you couldn't have done this alone. Tell me who your accomplice is, and I'll leave your body intact!"

Looking at Zhao Huaian, who seemed to finally understand, Lin Zihao said with a cold voice.

Killing Zhao Huaian alone was not enough to vent his anger. He had to find and eliminate everyone involved.

"They... they are all dead..."

Zhao Huaian shook his head, looking at Lin Zihao with pity. "But as a healer, I have compassion. Since I'm merciful, I can send you to join them..."

As his voice fell.

Streams of gray-white mist rapidly spread from Zhao Huaian's feet, enveloping dozens of meters around them in an instant.

"Soul Bewildering Array?"

Feeling his spiritual energy slightly suppressed, Lin Zihao frowned.

"That's right. Since you planned to deal with me, why wouldn't I be prepared?"

Zhao Huaian quickly retreated, a cold smile on his lips. "Moreover, you've been consuming spiritual energy to fly your sword all the way here, and now you're troubled by the Soul Bewildering Array. Even if you are at Qi Refining Layer Six, so what? I told you, this is your burial ground!"

"Hahaha, arrogant! Ridiculous!"

Lin Zihao laughed disdainfully. "You are at Qi Refining Layer Four, and I am at Qi Refining Layer Six. Even if my spiritual energy isn't abundant, even if you have the Soul Bewildering Array to help, so what? The gap in cultivation is something a mere ant like you can never bridge!"

Amidst his disdainful laughter, Lin Zihao's spiritual energy surged wildly. He waved his hand, and the surrounding seawater rapidly gathered, condensing into water spikes that shot towards Zhao Huaian.

"Earth Wall Spell!"

Seeing this, Zhao Huaian didn't dare to hesitate. He performed a hand seal, and a massive, thick earth wall emerged from the ground.

Beneath this huge and thick earth wall, the incoming water spikes fell into it. Although earth debris flew everywhere and left many cracks, they did not breach Zhao Huaian's Earth Wall Spell.

"Grandmaster-level Earth Wall Spell!"

Lin Zihao's pupils constricted, his eyes filled with shock.

"Boom!!!"

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Before he could react, Zhao Huaian gathered spiritual energy in his hand and swung it forcefully, unleashing a giant fireball several meters in size.

"Grandmaster level Fireball Spell?!!"

Lin Zihao's expression grew even more shocked.

Fortunately, he wasn't a rookie who had never fought before. With his seasoned experience, he ignored his surprise and quickly circulated the Spiritual Energy in his body. A massive Water Curtain instantly enveloped him.

"Bang!!!"

"Splash..."

The giant Fireball collided with the Water Curtain, and a deafening roar erupted between them.

Amidst the violent explosion, countless flames scattered everywhere, while the massive Water Curtain instantly shattered into pieces, turning into a sky full of Water Drops that splashed onto the ground.

Following that was a violent tremor. Lin Zihao, who had hastily defended himself, couldn't help but retreat repeatedly, a trace of blood flowing from the corner of his mouth.

"You're not at Qi Refining Layer Four, you're a Qi Refining Layer Five cultivator."

Feeling the power of Zhao Huaian's strike, Lin Zihao finally saw through his cultivation realm.

"Correct, but no prize..."

Zhao Huaian's lips curved slightly. Seeing Lin Zihao's somewhat disheveled state, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

So this was the immense power of a Grandmaster level Fireball Spell. He had even cautiously prepared many items.

Now it seemed those items were useless. Under the suppression of the Soul Bewildering Array, he could easily kill Lin Zihao with just his cultivation and Grandmaster level spells.

Beating a drowning dog!

Before Lin Zihao could recover, Zhao Huaian's Spiritual Energy surged wildly again.

Giant Fireballs appeared out of thin air, bombarding Lin Zihao relentlessly.

At the same time, the ground churned, and thick Vines rapidly spread out, blocking all of Lin Zihao's escape routes and coiling towards him.

"Damn it! Curse you!"

Lin Zihao quickly swallowed a pill and sacrificed his Dharma Artifact, a cyan Long Sword.

Then, Lin Zihao's Spiritual Energy surged madly. Protective Talismans were quickly affixed to his body, and he continuously slashed at the coiling Vines with his Long Sword.

With his Qi Refining Layer Six cultivation and the advantage of several Tier One Mid-grade Protective Talismans, Lin Zihao, despite being in a disheveled state, did not immediately fall into defeat when facing Zhao Huaian's two Grandmaster level spells.

The two were locked in a stalemate.

"Hold on. As long as I can last for one incense stick, once the effect of the Soul Bewildering Array dissipates, I will definitely kill Zhao Huaian. Even if I can't, I can escape from here."

Lin Zihao gritted his teeth and persevered, his eyes filled with increasing malice.

"Go!!!"

Zhao Huaian naturally knew Lin Zihao's thoughts, and he would certainly not give Lin Zihao any chance.

At this moment, the Spiritual Energy within his body surged wildly again, almost pouring out all his Spiritual Energy, transforming into overwhelming fireballs that crazily smashed towards Lin Zihao.

Concurrently, Spiritual Energy surged from Zhao Huaian's fingers, and streaks of Silver Needles flashing with cold light flew out from his sleeves, hidden within these overwhelming fireballs.

"I want to see how much Spiritual Energy you have left. Even if you are Qi Refining Layer Five, so what? You still want to rely on two Grandmaster-level spells to kill me across levels?"

Seeing the fireballs surge towards him again, Lin Zihao roared in anger.

He gritted his teeth fiercely, directly consuming more than half of the Spiritual Energy in his body, and combined with the spirit talisman in his hand, he condensed a giant Water Shield, placing it in front of him.

He believed that with Zhao Huaian's desperate attack, his remaining Spiritual Energy would not be much.

As long as he could withstand this attack, the situation he would face next would be much easier.

Even when the time for the Soul Bewildering Array passed, he could easily kill Zhao Huaian.

"Boom boom boom!!!"

Under the bombardment of the giant fireballs, deafening explosions continuously sounded.

As all the fireballs exploded, the giant Water Shield instantly turned into flowing water, splashing onto the ground and seeping into the dust.

Seeing Zhao Huaian's attack, which had exhausted his Spiritual Energy, being blocked by him, Lin Zihao couldn't help but laugh heartily.

However, the next moment...

Pfft!

Streaks of brilliant Crimson rapidly bloomed within Lin Zihao's body.

Dozens of Silver Needles pierced through his body and returned to Zhao Huaian's sleeves.

Blood splattered out, appearing exceptionally alluring and beautiful under the sunlight.

And Lin Zihao, at this moment, had already widened his eyes, his face filled with pain and unwillingness, and he fell straight to the ground, completely lifeless.

"Qi Refining Layer Six, nothing more than this..."