Dark Ink Mountain

"Zhang Shengyang, you scoundrel!"

At this moment, the cultivators of the Chen Immortal Clan on Dark Ink Mountain are on high alert.

The Chen Clan Patriarch, whose lifespan was nearing its end, was flushed red, and his eyes were filled with fury. He stood up to make a move, but was quickly stopped by several Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Chen Immortal Clan.

"Ancestor, you absolutely mustn't!"

"Zhang Shengyang is trying to provoke you and lure you into a battle. Don't fall for his trick."

Despite the others' attempts to dissuade him, the Chen Clan patriarch swallowed his anger.

If it were ten years earlier, he would naturally not be afraid of Zhang Shengyang, a newly promoted Purple Mansion. However, his lifespan is now exhausted, and his Qi and Blood have declined to the extreme. If he were to rashly use his magic Law Power, he probably wouldn't survive until today.

Thinking of this, Old Ancestor Chen revealed a worried expression. "When I came in, I felt my Law Power was stagnant, and I was already finding it difficult to exert any strength. I'm afraid I won't be able to control it for much longer."

Upon hearing this, everyone's hearts sank.

The flow of Law Power began to stagnate, indicating that Old Ancestor Chen's Law Power was also about to be exhausted, and he probably wouldn't be able to hold on for another year.

The tall man beside him forced himself to remain calm and reassured him, "Ancestor, please rest assured. If the information is true, once Xu Huan and Xu Ling return, Zhang Shengyang will have only himself to die."

"The Chu Chen Clan..."

Everyone's eyes lit up upon hearing this, but soon someone said with a wry smile, "But three hundred years have already passed, not to mention whether it is the Chen Clan left behind by the Second Ancestor."

"Even if they are of the Second Ancestor's bloodline, we have separated from them for three hundred years, and the older generation of cultivators have all died out. Whether they still recognize us now is another matter."

Hearing him pour cold water on their hopes, everyone's hearts sank.

Only Old Ancestor Chen shook his head and calmly said, "It would be best if the Xu Huan siblings could find reinforcements. If they can't, it's alright. Let them live as a seed of life; perhaps there will be a chance to rebuild the Lineage in the future."

So the reason he sent out the youngest members Xu Huan and Xu Ling, was to give them a way out.

The other Foundation Establishment cultivators all looked rather somber. This was actually something they had anticipated. If a Purple Mansion Immortal Clan could not be passed down, it would inevitably be devoured by other Immortal Clans.

"A common man is innocent, but possessing a treasure is a crime." The resources that the Chen Clan had cultivated on Spirit Mountain for eight hundred years and accumulated over two hundred years before advancing to the Purple Mansion Immortal Clan had now become a great calamity.

"Boom--"

Just then, Zhang Shengyang in the sky finally couldn't hold back any longer.

Seeing that Chen Clan was not swayed by his provocation, he unleashed a Divine Ability that struck down from the sky, causing the defensive array of Dark Ink Mountain to tremble wildly.

After this attack, he sneered, "In three months, it will be Ancestor Mo's 600th birthday. I don't have time to waste with you any longer."

"Not good."

As the Zhang Clan began their attack on the formation, the Chen Clan family members were all horrified.

The Chen Clan Great Elder's expression changed drastically, and he couldn't help but say, "This is bad. If this continues, I'm afraid we won't be able to hold out for three days."

Without the Purple Mansion Ancestor presiding over the formation, the Foundation Establishment cultivators present would be unable to unleash its full power.

If it were Elder Chen to preside over the ceremony, he might be in danger of running out of energy.

Old Ancestor Chen's expression changed, but he still gritted his teeth and said, "Fine, while I still have a breath left, I will use the Dark Ink Mountain formation to fight them to the death."

"Clang--"

Just then, a sword's cry rang out from the sky.

Everyone looked up and saw two dazzling sword lights soaring through the air, slashing straight at Zhang Shengyang.

Zhang Shengyang's expression changed drastically with horror. He repeatedly activated his Divine Ability Law Treasure to defend himself, and only managed to escape after one of his third-tier Law Treasure was shattered.

Having escaped with his life, Zhang Shengyang looked into the distance with lingering fear, only to see a black-clad youth with sharp features striding towards him.

"This person's strength."

"Who are you, and why did you attack me?"

Zhang Shengyang was startled and quickly cupped his hands in a polite gesture.

He couldn't help but feel sorry for Chen Xianye was at the Sixth Purple Mansion Layer, he had Self-Foundation Establishment and broken through to the Purple Mansion Purple Mansion. In addition, he had taken the Creation Azure Origin Pill, so his Law Power was comparable to that of someone at the Eighth Purple Mansion Layer.

With such formidable strength, coupled with the Heavenly Separation Twin Swords in hand, even ordinary Purple Mansion Late Stage cultivators might not be his match, let alone Zhang Shengyang, who had just broken through to the Purple Mansion.

Chen Xianye did not answer Zhang Shengyang's question.

He glanced at Dark Ink Mountain, then his eyes swept over Zhang Shengyang, before looking at the vast sea of clouds in the distance and calmly asking.

"Should this person be executed?"

"Since he's going to be ruthless, then let's just kill him."

Upon hearing the reply, Chen Xianye's eyes sharpened, and he immediately unleashed the Heavenly Separation Twin Swords to slash at Zhang Shengyang.

This person is only at the Purple Mansion First Layer, and his strength is quite ordinary. Even if three or five people were combined, they probably wouldn't be able to defeat Chen Xianye.

Faced with Chen Xianye's relentless attacks, he was completely outmatched in less than ten moves. If this continued, he would probably be killed before he could last twenty moves.

Seeing the situation was dire, Zhang Shengyang's face showed despair, and he could only cry out, "Brother Qian, save me!"

Suddenly, a sound came from the sky.

"Fellow Daoist, please spare their lives!"

In the sky, an old man with white hair and beard stepped out; he was actually an old cultivator at the Great Perfection of Purple Mansion.

Chen Xianye, however, showed no fear and instead slashed at Zhang Shengyang with his Heavenly Separation Twin Swords without hesitation.

Seeing that he showed no respect for him, the old man's eyes turned cold, and he raised his hand to unleash a Golden Light Treasure Bracelet, which turned out to be a Tier 3 High-grade Law Treasure.

But at that very moment, a divine light descended from the sky, freezing the Golden Light Treasure Bracelet in place.

Then a figure in black robes stepped forward, flicked his sleeve, and sent the white-haired old man staggering back three steps.

Having taken this blow, the white-haired old man showed a somewhat solemn expression. He looked at the black-robed figure and said...

"Such profound Law Power! You are not from the State of the Qi Kingdom?"

"Um."

Chen Nianchuan wore a long black robe, his handsome face was calm and composed, and he exuded an extraordinary aura.

The white-haired old man felt immense pressure upon just one glance. "Only at the Seventh Purple Mansion Layer, yet your Law Power is half a level stronger than mine."

"Judging by this person's demeanor and Law Power, he must have reached this point without using any external aids. Such a foundation would probably place him among the top geniuses in the Qi Kingdom's Purple Mansion cultivators."

Thinking of this, the white-haired old man showed a solemn expression. "I am Qian Kongye, and my master is the Ancestor Mo. You are not a citizen of the Qi Kingdom, so please do not interfere in the affairs of the Qi Kingdom."

"Yeah."

Chen Nianchuan responded calmly, offering a noncommittal reply.

But at that moment, a scream rang out, and Zhang Shengyang's arm was severed by Chen Xianye's sword.

Qian Kongye's expression changed, and he hurriedly wanted to offer his help, but Chen Nianchuan stopped him again.

"You..."

Qian Kongye's expression changed drastically, only to find himself subtly at a disadvantage.

In that brief moment of delay, Chen Xianye severed Zhang Shengyang's head with a single sword stroke.

"How dare you!"

Qian Kongye was so angry that his hair and beard stood on end. He finally took a deep look at Chen Nianchuan and felt a sense of retreat.

Before leaving, he invoked his master's name. "Since you dare to interfere in the affairs of my Qi Kingdom, you may not be able to bear the consequences if my master pursues the matter."

As he spoke, he turned to leave.

Just then, a warm and profound aura, as vast and deep as an abyss, swept over him. Qian Kongye felt his Law Power stagnate, and a sense of oppression, like looking up at a towering mountain, filled his heart.

Just as he was filled with immense fear and about to flee for his life, a calm and gentle voice came from behind him.

"Wait!"