101: Chapter 101 Words Become Law, Awe-Inducing a Thousand Armies

Lin Ye's figure, upright like a lone peak, seemed to merge with the phantom of the "reincarnation seal" in his hand amidst the swirling snow.

He did not roar, nor did he unleash his Spiritual Qi; he merely cast his eyes, which reflected a chaotic sea of stars, calmly toward Crown Prince Han Yulong, who sat high atop an ice dragon, and spoke.

His voice was not loud, yet it sounded like thunder from the Nine Heavens, carrying an indescribable rhythm that seemed to resonate with the Law, echoing directly in the depths of the Soul of every living being on this ice plain:

"Crown Prince Han Yulong."

As the three words were uttered, the fierce Ice-Armored Earth Dragon Beast beneath Crown Prince Han Yulong let out an uneasy low growl, its four hooves scraping back slightly.

The surrounding chilling wind seemed to pause for a moment as well.

"You are the Crown Prince of the Northern Underworld Dynasty, enjoying the offerings of the masses and bearing the Luck of a Dynasty.

You should have diligently cultivated virtuous governance, guarded the land to bring peace to the people, and complied with the Reincarnation of the Heavenly Dao."

Lin Ye's words, calm yet containing an icy coldness that saw through everything, continued, "However, you do not understand the times, fail to distinguish Karma, covet external objects, and listen to slanderous words, daring to lead troops to intercept the 'Gatekeeper' and covet the authority of 'Reincarnation'.

This is acting in a Heaven-Defying manner, interfering with Heavenly Fate, and has committed a great taboo."

With every sentence he spoke, the phantom of the "reincarnation seal" in his palm grew brighter, and the vast, boundless, and cold pressure originating from the Origin of the world became more intense.

That was not the pressure of Spiritual Qi, but a higher-level existence, an instinctive rejection and warning against "error" and "transgression."

The battle formation formed by the fifty Ice Dragon Guards, with its originally seamless Killing Intent, began to show imperceptible Chaos, like a lake surface into which a stone had been thrown.

The roaring ice dragon phantom also dimmed slightly, appearing somewhat unstable.

The mockery and greed on Crown Prince Han Yulong's face had long since been replaced by uncertainty and suspicion.

He felt as if his heart was being gripped by an invisible, cold hand, and every beat was exceptionally difficult.

Deep within his Divine Soul, various illusions emerged involuntarily: the Dynasty collapsing, the foundation destroyed, being betrayed by all, becoming a prisoner, and wailing in eternal ice and darkness... That was the pressure of the "reincarnation seal" triggering the deepest fear and Karma projection within his heart!

"No! Playing tricks!"

Crown Prince Han Yulong bit the tip of his tongue hard, the sharp pain allowing him to barely break free from that state of being mentally suppressed.

He roared sharply, trying to dispel the gloom in his heart, "It is just a somewhat strange seal! Bluffing! Ice Dragon Guards, kill for this Prince! Kill them, and there will be heavy rewards!"

However, his voice was no longer as confident as before, and even carried a trace of trembling that he himself did not notice.

"Stubborn and unyielding."

Lin Ye shook his head slightly, a trace of pity flashing in his eyes, but that pity made Crown Prince Han Yulong feel more stung and humiliated than the sharpest blade.

"I hold the 'reincarnation seal', patrolling on behalf of Heaven, protecting the Order of this world.

The weapons you point are not aimed at me, but at the 'Order' and 'Reincarnation' that all living beings under the sky of the Northern Underworld should have!"

He stepped forward abruptly!

This step seemed to land on some invisible node of the pulse, and the entire ice plain seemed to tremble with it!

It was not an earthquake, but a violent change in "momentum" and "field."

"I say: Those who act in a Heaven-Defying manner shall suffer Heavenly punishment.

Those who interfere with Reincarnation shall surely suffer the backlash of Reincarnation!"

The words were like iron Law, carrying the mysterious and unfathomable Law power of the "reincarnation seal," and they boomed outwards!

"Pfft—!"

Crown Prince Han Yulong was struck as if by lightning, his face turning instantly as pale as snow, and he spat out a large mouthful of blood!

Within the blood, there was faintly a trace of ice-blue cold air, as if the ice-cold Spiritual Qi he cultivated had begun to backlash against him!

The Ice-Armored Earth Dragon Beast beneath him let out a shrill cry, its four limbs softening, and it nearly knelt to the ground!

The two deputy generals at the Early Stage of the Golden Core also groaned, their auras dropping sharply, and their faces revealed expressions of extreme horror.

They felt their Golden Cores were bound by invisible shackles, their circulation sluggish, and their communication with the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi had become extremely difficult!

And the fifty Ice Dragon Guards were even worse off.

The battle formation they had formed, under the dual impact of the righteous cause of "Heaven-Defying" and "interfering with Reincarnation" and the Law pressure of the "reincarnation seal," instantly disintegrated!

The ferocious ice dragon phantom wailed and completely shattered into ice crystals filling the sky!

All the Ice Dragon Guards spat out blood in unison, staggered backward, and could barely hold their long spears.

The eyes with which they looked at Lin Ye were filled with endless fear, as if they were looking at an ancient god who had descended to the mortal world to control life and death!

Just a few words, one step taken!

Not a single move made, not a single ounce of power unleashed!

The Crown Prince of the Ice Dynasty was heavily injured and spat blood, two Golden Core deputy generals were restrained, the fifty Ice Dragon Guards' formation collapsed, and everyone was injured!

Such might could no longer be fathomed by human power!

Chu Yun, Gui Li, Ye Xiao, and others, although mentally prepared, were dumbfounded at this moment, their hearts shocked beyond measure.

They knew that Lin Ye had obtained the "reincarnation seal" Legacy and his strength must have greatly increased, but they never expected that he could reach such a shocking state of "words manifesting the Law," suppressing people with momentum, and subduing the enemy without fighting!

"Is... is this the true authority of the 'Gatekeeper'?"

Chu Yun muttered, his hand gripping his sword trembling slightly with excitement.

Crown Prince Han Yulong covered his chest with one hand, coughing up blood, the greed and arrogance in his eyes long since replaced by boundless fear.

He looked at that figure who was still standing quietly, pale-faced yet seemingly one with heaven and earth, and looked at that chaotic seal floating in his palm, emitting an aura that made his Soul tremble, and finally understood completely that he had kicked an incredibly terrifying iron plate!

This was not power he could covet at all!

This belonged to "Heaven," belonged to "Dao," and belonged to the forbidden authority that maintained the fundamental Law of this world!

His so-called status as a Dynasty Crown Prince, his so-called Golden Core cultivation, were as insignificant as dust before such an existence!

Continuing to resist would only lead to death!

It might even bring disaster to the entire Ice Dynasty!

"Retreat... retreat quickly!"

Crown Prince Han Yulong used his last bit of strength to let out a hoarse and terrified roar, not even bothering to wipe the blood from the corner of his mouth, turned the almost limp Ice-Armored Earth Dragon Beast around, and fled frantically along the way he came without looking back!

The two Golden Core deputy generals were even more relieved, hurriedly following, fearing they might be a step too slow.

The fifty Ice Dragon Guards were already terrified, and seeing the Crown Prince flee, they abandoned their armor and weapons, fleeing in a sorry state, only wishing their parents had given them two more legs.

In the blink of an eye, the elite of the Ice Dynasty, who were just moments ago murderous and determined to win, disappeared into the vast snow like a receding tide, leaving behind only messy footprints, scattered weapons, and the faint scent of blood and fear that had not yet fully dissipated in the air.

On the ice plain, silence returned, with only the wind and snow howling.

Lin Ye slowly withdrew his right hand, and the phantom of the "reincarnation seal" in his palm quietly faded away.

The last trace of color on his face seemed to fade away with it, his figure swayed, and a strong sense of weakness and dizziness washed over him.

The "deterring the enemy with words" just now, while seemingly effortless, was actually extremely draining, not only using the newly obtained Legacy power but also greatly depleting his already weak spirit.

If not for the qualitative leap of his Divine Soul after the Reincarnation trial, he would likely have fainted again by now.

"Junior Brother Lin!"

Chu Yun hurriedly stepped forward to support him.

"I'm fine, just overexerted."

Lin Ye waved his hand, forcing himself to stay alert, and looked at the only remaining, scarred Snow Soul Tribe warrior, "Why would the Ice Dynasty suddenly intervene? They and the Yinkui Sect..."

The Snow Soul Tribe warrior showed hatred and helplessness: "Reporting to you, my Lord, the Ice Dynasty and our tribe have been enemies for generations, long competing for hegemony in the Northern Underworld.

It is no secret that the Yinkui Sect is active in the Northern Underworld; they must have been aware of it long ago and may even have had secret dealings.

This time, the Yinkui Sect must have revealed the news that you, my Lord, were carrying a treasure to Crown Prince Han Yulong, promising heavy rewards to use the Dynasty's power to intercept you.

Crown Prince Han Yulong is arrogant and greedy, and eager to make a contribution to consolidate his position as Crown Prince, which is why he personally led the elite here.

I didn't expect..."

The look he cast at Lin Ye was already filled with incomparable awe.

To be able to drive away the Ice Dynasty's Crown Prince and his elite with a single word—such means were simply legendary.

"This place is not suitable for a long stay.

Although Crown Prince Han Yulong has retreated, there may be stronger people under his command, or it may attract the Dynasty's army, and the Yinkui Sect's pursuers may also appear at any time."

Lin Ye made a prompt decision, "We must leave the Northern Underworld immediately and return to the Sect at full speed!"

Everyone knew the situation was critical, so they did not delay any further.

With Ye Xiao and Gui Li scouting and guarding in front, and Chu Yun and the Snow Soul Tribe warrior supporting Lin Ye, the group identified the direction and headed rapidly toward the last hidden passage marked on the Snow Soul Tribe's map leading to the Tianfeng Kingdom.

On the journey that followed, they did not encounter any large-scale interception.

Perhaps news of Crown Prince Han Yulong's defeat had already spread, or perhaps the Yinkui Sect's power in the Northern Underworld had temporarily shrunk due to the previous battle in the ice cave and the deterrence after Lin Ye's awakening.

The group chose steep and remote paths, traveling day and night, crossed the last glacier of the Northern Underworld, and finally entered the relatively familiar northern region of the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain Range.

Entering the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain Range meant they were one step closer to home, but it also meant they might encounter Yao Beast attacks.

However, given the current state of the group (Lin Ye had barely recovered a little on the way and could walk slowly on his own), dealing with ordinary Yao Beasts was no longer a problem, but they had to be careful to avoid potential hidden sentries of the Yinkui Sect or the Ice Dynasty.

Seven days later, the group had penetrated deep into the heart of the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain Range, and they were only a few days' journey from the gate of the Lingyun Sword Sect.

That evening, they took a temporary rest in a sheltered valley.

Lin Ye sat cross-legged on a blue stone, silently circulating the "Great Sun Golden Flame Technique" and "Mystic Jade Body," absorbing Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, nourishing his Meridians, and restoring his Spiritual Qi.

The newly obtained "Gatekeeper" Legacy mark was also subtly improving his Physique and accelerating his recovery.

Now his Spiritual Qi cultivation had barely recovered to the level of the fifth or sixth layer of Qi Refining; although it was still very low, he was no longer as powerless as before.

More importantly, his control and application of power were far beyond what they used to be.

Chu Yun was on guard nearby, while Gui Li and Ye Xiao scouted the vicinity separately.

The Snow Soul Tribe warrior, after safely sending them out of the core area of the Northern Underworld, had bid farewell two days ago and returned to the tribe to report.

The afterglow of the setting sun gilded the rolling mountains with a golden rim, temporarily dispelling the bitter cold of winter.

However, Lin Ye did not feel the slightest relaxation in his heart.

The closer he got to the Sect, the heavier the ominous premonition in his heart became.

Demon Lord Yinming would never sit by and watch the "reincarnation seal" be brought back to the Sect and complete the "three keys return" ceremony.

This last leg of the journey was likely the most dangerous.

Just as he was concentrating on regulating his breathing.

In his bosom, the emergency communication Talisman belonging to the Dark Hall, which had been silent all along, suddenly, without warning, became violently hot and began to vibrate!

Lin Ye opened his eyes abruptly and took out the communication Talisman.

On the Talisman, a blood-red light flickered rapidly; this was the highest level of warning, representing the life and death of the Sect—a blood-colored alarm!

Ye Xiao's figure emerged from the shadows like a ghost, his face more solemn and pale than ever before, and he was also clutching a communication Talisman that was flickering with blood-colored light.

"Acting Sect Master..."

Ye Xiao's voice carried a trace of imperceptible trembling, "The Dark Hall... the last message sent..."

"Speak!"

Lin Ye's heart sank to the bottom in an instant.

Ye Xiao took a deep breath, each word squeezed out as if from a crack in the ice:

"Three days ago, the four great Demonic Commanders under Demon Lord Yinming led the Nether Domain vanguard army and forcibly descended from the weak point of the 'Nine Nether Passage'!

The location... was just three hundred miles outside the gate of our Lingyun Sword Sect, Black Water Swamp!"

"Supreme Elder Tianxuan, Elder Xing, Elder Liu, and others led all the Disciples of the Sect to resist desperately, relying on the Sect-protecting formation.

However, the Demonic Commanders' ferocity was monstrous, and the Nether Domain's Death Qi eroded the formation, the Sect... suffered heavy casualties and has retreated to the last three defensive lines!"

"The Demonic Lord said: Within three days, if the 'reincarnation seal' and the holder of the seal, Lin Han, are not handed over, he will massacre Lingyun, leaving no chicken or dog alive!"

"Today... is already the third day!"

"Besides..."

Ye Xiao's voice became even more strained, "The last eyes and ears of the Dark Hall lurking outside died to send back a blurry image... The Yinkui Sect has come out in full force and has joined forces with the Demonic army.

And Golden Flame Valley... the new Valley Master of Golden Flame Valley has announced the closing of the mountain, not intervening in the righteous-demonic struggle.

But... there are signs indicating that some forces within their Sect have already secretly defected to the Demonic Lord..."

The news was like a bolt from the blue, exploding in the valley!

Chu Yun's eyes were splitting with rage, and he punched a rock nearby, sending stone fragments flying: "Demonic Lord! Yinkui Sect! Golden Flame Valley! These bastards!"

Gui Li's face was also gloomy, and ghost fire flickered in his eyes.

Lin Ye slowly stood up and looked toward the direction of the Lingyun Sword Sect.

The setting sun was like blood, reflecting on his pale face.

In those eyes, the chaotic sea of stars seemed to be burning, cold to the extreme, and also calm to the extreme.

What was to come had finally come.

And it had come so violently, so decisively.

The Demonic Calamity was no longer a prophecy, but a bloody reality, pressing on the head of everyone, pressing on the life-and-death line of the Lingyun Sword Sect.

"Go."

Lin Ye only said this one word, his voice had no ups and downs, but it carried an unquestionable determination.

"Go to the Sect?"

Chu Yun said anxiously, "But we..."

"Go to the Sect."

Lin Ye interrupted him and walked toward the outside of the valley, his steps steady, his back casting a long shadow under the blood-colored setting sun.

"Bring the 'reincarnation seal' and go complete what we must do."

"And then,"

He turned his head slightly, the afterglow of the setting sun outlining a circle of cold golden light on his pale side profile, his eyes as sharp as a peerless divine weapon about to be unsheathed and drink blood.

"Let that Demonic Lord, and his minions know—"

"The 'Gatekeeper' of this world has returned."

"The Lingyun Sword has not been broken either."

"Those who offend our Sect and disturb the peace of this world..."

"Even if it is the Nine Nether Demonic Lord, they shall—"

"Be executed!"