Situ Jiannan discovered that when Xuchengzi first joined the Qian Yuan Sect, he did not initially show any outstanding qualities.
However, on one occasion, Xuchengzi and his fellow disciples were attacked by the Lei Clan's subordinate forces, after which Xuchengzi disappeared for a period of time.
Just like that cliché plot, Xuchengzi disappeared for a period of time before returning as a king, and in less than a million years, he broke through from Nirvana to the Samsara Realm, and then inherited the position of sect master of the Qian Yuan Sect.
Situ Jiannan Situ Jiannan not find out what happened during the time Xuchengzi disappeared, but he learned something from the descendant who betrayed Xuchengzi.
Xuchengzi kept such a large Lineage not to enjoy family bliss, but to enhance his own power.
By chance, the grandson secretly witnessed Xuchengzi devour two juniors who had cultivated to the Great Saint Realm.
It was this incident that instilled fear in that grandson towards Xuchengzi, which gave Situ Jiannan a breakthrough.
"Devouring one's own descendants?"
"Even tigers don't eat their cubs, yet this Xuchengzi would actually harm his own flesh and blood!"
A deep sense of disgust rose in Sun Yuan's eyes.
After Situ Jiannan finished speaking, the name of an evil technique appeared in Lin Heng's mind.
" Blood and Bone Linked!"
Lin Heng had some impression of this evil technique. When he was traveling through the Ten Regions, Lin Heng often listened to information in the restaurants of various cities. Once, he heard someone talk about this evil technique that Blood and Bone Linked.
This is a divine power of the Devil Race race, and its methods are extremely cruel.
Those who practice this evil technique can devour the flesh and bones of their blood relatives, thereby absorbing all of their cultivation.
Ordinary cultivation techniques that devour cultivation can only absorb about 50-60% of the other party's cultivation at most, but Blood and Bone Linked is different. Because they are related by blood, they are more compatible and can absorb about 90% of the energy.
And the most unique thing is that Blood and Bone Linked, and even the soul cannot escape them.
This technique not only increases one's cultivation level but also absorbs souls to enhance one's soul power. Such a technique is probably unparalleled even in the entire Longevity Realm.
It's even more powerful and evil than the " Heaven-Devouring Art "!
However, because they need to devour their own descendants who possess their bloodline, even though the evil magic is incredibly powerful, the Devil Race are unwilling to use it.
Unexpectedly, Xuchengzi actually learned it and even used it.
Just as Lin Heng and Sun Yuan were filled with anger, Situ Jiannan made a guess.
"Master, I've been pondering something these past few days. Since Xuchengzi has dealings with the Devil Race, could he also have connections with the Blood Demon Sect?"
Mentioning the Blood Demon Sect, a murderous glint flashed deep in Lin Heng's eyes.
To be honest, Situ Jiannan's little brain is quite sharp. After his reminder, Lin Heng also thought it was very likely.
If that's the case, then it's possible that Xuchengzi is secretly colluding with the Blood Demon Sect, and might even plot against the three of them.
"Hehe!"
But the next second, Lin Heng suddenly laughed as he looked at Situ Jiannan: " Jiannan, have you come up with some dirty tricks again?"
Situ Jiannan never speaks nonsense. Since he has made a guess, he must have a plan.
"No one understands me better than my master!"
Situ Jiannan nodded and explained his plan...
The plan was actually quite simple; wasn't Xuchengzi plotting against Lin Heng and his two companions?
Let's just turn the tables on them!
After hearing Situ Jiannan's plan, even Sun Yuan couldn't help but pat him on the shoulder and say admiringly, "I used to think that there was nothing that couldn't be solved with fists, until I met you, kid. I've realized that there seem to be more interesting methods besides fists."
Killing someone is merely a matter of beheading!
Anyone who has cultivated to the Samsara Realm has experienced tens of thousands of life-or-death battles.
You killed your opponent with one punch, but it only made him afraid for a few short seconds.
But compared to Lin Heng and Sun Yuan's methods of killing.
Situ Jiannan's method of killing people by destroying their spirit is even more terrifying.
"Alright, let's proceed according to Jiannan's plan."
Lin Heng readily agreed, and with everything in place, all that remained was to wait for the martial arts competition at the Ninefold Heaven.
The ten-odd days passed in the blink of an eye, and soon the Hundred Sects Assembly of the Ninefold Heaven arrived.
The location for this martial arts competition was chosen not far from the Qian Yuan Sect, specifically in the Soul-Burying Mountain Range near the newly discovered Origin Vein.
The Eight Great Imperial Clans and the Five Great Ascender Factions arrived early in the morning.
When Lin Heng arrived at the Soul-Burying Mountain Range with the Qian Yuan Sect, the representatives of the thirteen super powers were already seated in the main seats.
Lin Heng had always been quite curious about the Thirteen Factions that ruled the Ninefold Heaven, and so far he had only heard of two or three of them.
After questioning Xuchengzi, it was learned that these Thirteen Factions were the Lei Clan, Earth Yin Clan, Heaven Yang Clan, Metal Clan, Wood Clan, Earth Clan, Water Race, and Fire Clan, all belonging to the Eight Great Imperial Clans.
The Eight Great Imperial Clans each control the most supreme Universe Origin power; they existed since the birth of the Ninefold Heaven.
For countless years, the Eight Great Imperial Clans and the Ascenders have fought countless battles, but the Eight Great Saint Emperors who stand at the pinnacle of the Eight Great Imperial Clans have never fallen.
There's a saying in the Longevity Realm: the Eight Great Imperial Clans are the foundation of the universe, so they will never perish.
The five major forces on the side of the Ascenders are the Firmament Hall, Asura Island, Ten Thousand Beasts Pavilion, Heavenly Fall Pavilion, and Mortal World Inn.
Of these five major forces, the strongest is the Firmament Hall, the most mysterious is the Mortal World Inn, and the other three each have their own characteristics. Overall, the five major forces are not that different.
After listening to Xuchengzi's explanation, Lin Heng was quite puzzled.
Asura Island, with the Ancestral Dragon presiding over it, was actually outdone by the Firmament Hall?
When Xuchengzi mentioned the Firmament Hall, his tone was filled with amazement. "Brother Lin Heng, don't underestimate the Firmament Hall just because it's all Human Race. Its three palace masters are said to be strong enough to overpower any Saint Emperor. Even the Ancestral Dragon, a top-tier bloodline among the Demon Race, might not be able to do that."
After listening to Xuchengzi's introduction, Lin Heng gained a new understanding of the top forces in the Nine Heavens and the Firmament Hall.
At the same time, Lin Heng also noticed something else. Although the Firmament Hall was known as the strongest among the Ascenders, Lin Heng could feel the other party's helplessness in his several encounters with Ao Zhantian. Obviously, even a powerful place like the Firmament Hall could not force the other forces to do anything by force.
However, Lin Heng wasn't particularly concerned about this. What he cared more about was what Ao Zhantian had said about the highly likely great battle that would break out Eight Great Imperial Clans and the Ascenders.
Based on what we know now, it is clear that the Ascenders are not of one mind, and if the Eight Great Imperial Clans really start another war, it might sow discord among the Five Great Ascender Factions.
This made Lin Heng curl his lip involuntarily!
They've always relied on their fists, but unexpectedly, in the Longevity Realm, they've become all about using their brains.
Fortunately, he brought Situ Jiannan with him; otherwise, Lin Heng would not have wanted to waste time on these intrigues and schemes.