The figure that appeared before Lin Ming was completely enveloped in a thick, eerie Black Mist.
The Black Mist seemed to possess a life of its own, slowly flowing and churning around it, emanating a chilling aura that sent shivers down one's spine.
In the dim light, only two eerie, will-o' -Ghost Fire -wisps of light could be seen piercing through the thick fog, shooting out like solid ice spikes, and locking firmly onto Lin Ming, making one's heart tremble!
In the sudden, deathly silence that descended upon him, his voice, icy cold as if it could freeze the soul and devoid of any human emotion, slowly rose, carrying an air of superior, unquestionable authority and boundless rage.
The voice wasn't loud, yet it seemed to contain some strange, powerful force. Each word struck like an invisible hammer, deeply impacting the hearts of all living beings present, causing even the surrounding space to tremble slightly.
"Lin Ming... and the Ancient Void Dragon Clan, is that it? You really have a lot of nerve!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the Black Mist surrounding him slowly rippled, parting slightly to the sides like a curtain, finally revealing his true form hidden beneath.
It was an unusually pale face, devoid of any color, like the withered bones of a tomb that had never seen the light of day.
This face doesn't look old; the skin is smooth and even has a youthful innocence. However, the vicissitudes and ruthlessness in its eyes, and the sinister tone that comes from the Nine Nether Yellow Springs when it speaks, make everyone understand that the true age hidden beneath this appearance is far greater than it appears!
Seeing this, and combining it with the memories in his mind, Lin Ming understood immediately. This person was probably the Vice Hall Master, who held a highly respected position in the Soul Hall, second only to that mysterious Hall Master!
In the original novel, when Xiao Yan massacred the Human Hall, it was at this final moment that the Vice Hall Master appeared to stop him. However, that point in time was much later, when Xiao Yan had already united many forces in the Middle Continent to form the Heavenly Mansion Alliance, officially standing against the Soul Hall.
At that time, it was quite reasonable for the Soul Hall to send this Vice Hall Master, who possessed the strength of Late Stage Three-Star Dou Saint, to oversee the Human Hall in order to strengthen its defenses.
But now, even though it's much earlier than expected, he still showed up here!
"Has there been a change in the personnel allocation within the Soul Hall, or has my appearance triggered some unknown variables?" Lin Ming's mind raced, and many speculations flashed through his mind in an instant.
However, this unexpected turn of events did not cause him to panic.
Always cautious in his actions, he had already made the worst-case scenario plan when he first formulated the action plan, assuming that the Vice Hall Master might be stationed here.
Therefore, from the very beginning, he did not allow the Three Great Dragon Kings to appear, but instead had them completely hidden in the void like the most patient hunters, as the ultimate Trump Card to deal with unexpected situations.
Therefore, even if this Vice Hall Master Late Stage Three-Star Dou Saint, really appeared, Lin Ming felt no fear whatsoever. Instead, he felt a calm sense of "just as expected."
Therefore, faced with the Vice Hall Master's questioning, which was filled with Killing Intent and pressure, Lin Ming remained silent, not even bothering to waste a single word on him. Immediately, he waved his sleeve again, issuing a simple and clear gesture.
The three Ancient Dragon Elders, who had been guarding him all along and had just dealt with the Second Heavenly Venerate, the Third Heavenly Venerate Venerable, and those One-Star Dou Saint Dou Zun expert, were cautiously surveying their surroundings. Upon seeing Lin Ming's signal, they did not hesitate or waver at all.
"Roar!" "Roar!" "Roar!"
Three deafening dragon roars erupted almost simultaneously!
A blinding golden light instantly enveloped their figures. Their bodies swelled and deformed rapidly in the light, covered with incredibly hard golden dragon scales, their enormous dragon wings Space-Rending the air, and their sharp dragon claws gleamed with a cold light.
In the blink of an eye, three more Ancient Void Dragon, True Body as large as a mountain and exuding a primordial ferocity, appeared in the already somewhat crowded sky!
The seven ancient dragons stretched across the sky, their visual impact devastating! The immense Dragon Might True Body combined with the power of the dragons was like a tangible tsunami, violently impacting the sinister aura emanating from the Hall of Souls Vice Hall Master.
The three newly appeared ancient dragons had a clear objective. Their massive heads lowered, their cold, merciless eyes locking onto the last remaining breath of the Great Heavenly Venerate in the deep pit below. Then, three Dragon Breath, each a different color but equally imbued with destructive energy, erupted from their enormous mouths like three death pillars tearing through the sky, relentlessly blasting towards the pit!
Clearly, they intend to take advantage of his weakness and eliminate the supreme Leader of the Soul Hall Human Hall here to prevent future troubles!
"Presumptuous!"
Seeing that Lin Ming and his group dared to continue killing so recklessly right in front of him, completely ignoring his existence, the Hall of Souls Vice Hall Master's eyes turned cold, and the Killing Intent surging within them almost solidified!
He flicked his finger lightly, a seemingly casual movement that triggered a dramatic shift in the Heaven and Earth Energy.
"Laugh!"
A thick, ink-like Black Qi shot out from his fingertips, swelling in the wind and instantly transforming into a swirling black abyss above the pit!
The abyss was incredibly deep, seemingly connected to the Nine Nether hell, and emanated a terrifying power of devouring.
The three violent Dragon Breath struck the black abyss, but they were like mud oxen entering the sea, not even causing a ripple. They were completely swallowed up and annihilated by the endless darkness, disappearing without a trace!
Having easily neutralized the three Dragon Breath, the Hall of Souls Vice Hall Master's face contorted with savagery and disdain. He swiftly reached out with his large hand to grab at the seven enormous dragon bodies in the air!
"Soul Binding Chain of Life and Death!"
A massive cloud of Black Mist burst forth from between his five fingers, with eerie and sinister runes flashing and leaping within Black Mist. The Black Mist rapidly twisted and deformed in the air, transforming into seven enormous Black Chains resembling black dragons!
These chains were formed entirely from pure soul power and the Law of Death. Their surfaces were covered with twisted, ghostly runes. The clanging of metal echoed through the heavens and earth, carrying a terrifying aura that imprisoned souls and corroded life. Like seven venomous snakes that would devour their prey, they swept towards the seven ancient dragons in the sky!
Wherever the chains passed, faint black marks were left in the space, which took a long time to heal.
"Don't think you can be arrogant here just because you have more people! In my eyes, you so-called Ancient Void Dragon are nothing more than slightly stronger reptiles!"
The ferocity on the face of the Hall of Souls Vice Hall Master intensified, and his contempt and arrogance were undisguised.
His strength had reached the terrifying level of Late Stage Three-Star Dou Saint. Such cultivation was absolutely at the top of the pyramid in the entire Dou Qi Continent! Compared with the Three Great Dragon Kings hiding in the shadows, he was almost equal, only slightly weaker than the strongest North Dragon King.
With such absolute strength, he had enough confidence and assurance to crush these Ancient Void Dragons of the Void, whose highest level was only Two-Star Dou Saint Sheng!
Quantity sometimes seems utterly powerless in the face of a huge gap in quality!
Faced with the seven enormous Black Chains that were approaching and exuding an ominous aura, the seven ancient dragons in the sky dared not be negligent in the slightest, and roared angrily as they fought back with all their might.
The dragons roared, and dazzling golden Dou Qi erupted from their massive bodies like a volcanic eruption.
It might slam its massive claws, covered in thick dragon scales, against the chains, or lash out with its mountain-like tail, or unleash a torrent of scorching Dragon Breath, or manipulate the Space Power to create layers upon layers of spatial barriers in front of it.
However, the Hall of Souls Vice Hall Master was, after all, Late Stage Three-Star Dou Saint, and the Soul Chain he condensed contained the power of Law, making them incredibly sturdy and unpredictable.
Although his attack was split into seven parts, dispersing some of his power, the four ancient dragons, whose strength had reached the level of Two-Star Dou Saint, were still able to hold their ground. The dragon claws collided with the chains, bursting out bursts of metallic clang and dazzling sparks. Although their dragon bodies trembled slightly and the space beneath their feet kept shattering, they were still able to barely withstand the attack and were not immediately defeated.
However, the three Ancient Dragon Elders, who only possessed the cultivation of One-Star Dou Saint, found themselves in a rather perilous situation.
The Black Chains seemed to possess Spirituality, specifically targeting their relatively weak points in defense. The Black Qi swirling around the chains continuously eroded their protective Dragon Qi Shield, emitting a hissing, corrosive sound.
An immense force transmitted through the chains, causing their Qi and Blood to surge and their massive dragon bodies to retreat backward in the air, appearing quite disheveled.
Especially the Ancient Dragon Elder, whose strength was only at the Early-Stage One-Star Dou Saint, faced a particularly cunning and ruthless chain. Unable to dodge in time, the tip of the chain, which resembled a venomous python, suddenly grazed his belly covered with dragon scales!
"Pfft!"
A teeth-grinding scraping sound rang out, accompanied by the faint cracking of scales.
His dragon scales, which were harder than Fine Gold, were forcibly ripped open with a gash several feet long, from which golden dragon blood immediately gushed out, dazzlingly bright in the sunlight.
The excruciating pain caused him to let out a muffled roar, and his dragon eyes instantly filled with bloodshot veins.
However, although the injuries looked frightening, with blood everywhere, for his massive, mountain-like dragon body, it was really equivalent to an ordinary person being lightly cut by a sharp knife. Although there was pain and blood was drawn, it was hardly a fatal injury.
On the contrary, the pain of drawing blood was like cold water being poured into a boiling oil pan, completely arousing the ferocity and tyranny deeply rooted in the Ancient Void Dragon Bloodline!
"Roar--!!!"
The injured One-Star Dou Saint Gu Long did not back down because of his injury. Instead, he let out an even more violent and ferocious dragon roar!
The excruciating pain jolted his nerves, and the proud dignity of the Dragon Clan made it impossible for him to tolerate being injured by such a "reptile"!
His enormous dragon eyes instantly turned crimson as he stared at the Black Chains that were attacking again like venomous snakes. Instead of dodging or blocking, he clenched his dragon claws and poured all his Dragon Force into his claws. The cold light flashing at the tips of his claws seemed capable of tearing the sky apart!
"Cut it right now!!"
With a roar, his dragon claw, imbued with all his power, neither dodged nor evaded, but clashed head-on with the incoming Soul Chain!
"Collapse--!!!!!"
A deafening sound, far louder than any previous collision, like a bowstring snapping at its limit, suddenly resounded across the sky!