82: Sword Sect Blocks the Way

The passage through the heavens was not a smooth path; it was filled with hidden spatial folds and the occasional desolate, lifeless small landmass.

The starship, like a streak of gray-gold light, shuttled through it steadily.

Lin Yang had initially stabilized his cultivation at the Early-stage Gang Qi Realm and was concentrating on practicing the materialization of his Protective Aura in the main control room.

One could see gray-gold light flowing at his fingertips; at times it transformed into flying birds circling his fingers, and at other times it turned into sharp blades whistling through the air, controlled by his will with exquisite precision.

The Four Women watched from the side, their beautiful eyes filled with wonder, especially the Chu Sisters. Having come from the Xuantian Sword Sect, they knew deeply what such proficiency in materializing Protective Aura meant—it signified an incredibly deep Foundation and exquisite control over energy.

"Senior Brother Lin Yang's control over his Protective Aura is something many Cultivators at the Mid-stage Gang Qi Realm or even higher would find impossible to match," Chu Yunxi sighed softly, a rare look of admiration appearing on her cold face.

"That's only natural!" Chu Yuning said, sharing in the pride as if she were the one being praised.

Suddenly, the starship's warning System emitted a low hum!

"Alert! High-energy reaction detected ahead! Multiple streams of Sword Qi energy are approaching rapidly!" Su Qingyue looked at the light screen immediately, her tone urgent.

Lin Yang instantly retracted his Protective Aura, his gaze turning sharp as he looked at the main control screen.

He saw that behind a corner in the passage ahead, several sharp rays of Sword Qi, like vipers that had been lurking for a long time, suddenly erupted, forming an arcane sword formation that instantly blocked the starship's path!

The Sword Qi dispersed, revealing seven Disciples dressed in the attire of the Xuantian Sword Sect.

The leader, with an arrogant face and sinister eyes, was none other than the Xuantian Sword Sect Genius with a past grudge against Lin Yang—Ling Feihong!

His Aura at this moment had also reached the Early-stage Gang Qi Realm, but compared to Lin Yang's condensed and heavy Aura, his felt sharper and more aggressive, yet lacked a certain depth.

"Lin Yang! It really is you! I've been waiting for you for a long time!" Ling Feihong stepped on the Sword Qi, his voice cold and filled with undisguised Killing Intent. "I didn't expect a piece of trash like you to actually reach this step and obtain such good fortune! Unfortunately, today will be the day you die!"

Lin Yang narrowed his eyes and controlled the starship to stop slowly.

He did not immediately launch an attack, but looked at the other party coldly. "Ling Feihong, do you think just you few can stop me?"

"Hmph! Stop being arrogant!" a Disciple beside Ling Feihong shouted sharply. "This area has been sealed by our Xuantian Sword Sect's 'Seven Kill Sword Formation.' The space is chaotic; don't think your starship can escape easily! Senior Brother Ling has already achieved a Breakthrough to the Gang Qi Realm. Today, he will definitely slay you and take back what belongs to you!"

He deliberately omitted what they were "taking back," clearly coveting Lin Yang's chaos star core and starship.

Chu Yunxi and Chu Yuning's expressions changed. Chu Yunxi stepped forward and said coldly, "Junior Brother Wu, what is the meaning of this? We have already left the Sect; this journey has nothing to do with the Sect!"

That Junior Brother Wu sneered, "Traitors to the Sect, and you still have the nerve to speak? Perfect, today we will capture you all and bring you back to the Sect for judgment! Senior Brother Ling, do it!"

Ling Feihong's gaze swept over the starship greedily before finally locking onto Lin Yang. "Sword formation, rise!"

The seven Xuantian Sword Sect Disciples simultaneously formed sword seals with their hands. Seven sharp rays of Sword Qi of different colors soared into the sky, intertwining with each other and instantly transforming into a massive Sword Qi cage that enveloped the starship.

Countless sword shadows flickered within it, filled with chilling Killing Intent, cutting the surrounding space with hissing sounds! This Seven Kill Sword Formation was extremely powerful, enough to trap and kill an ordinary Cultivator at the Mid-stage Gang Qi Realm!

"Lin Yang, get out here and die! Or are you planning to be a coward and rely on this iron shell to save your life?" Ling Feihong taunted, trying to provoke Lin Yang into fighting.

They knew well that the starship's firepower was formidable and that a direct confrontation was not a wise move. Only by forcing Lin Yang out of the starship and using the power of the sword formation to surround and kill him would they have a chance of victory.

A cold arc appeared at the corner of Lin Yang's mouth. "A provocation? As you wish."

He turned to The Four Women and said, "Stay in the ship, control the secondary cannons to provide support, and prevent others from ambushing. I will be back soon."

"Be careful!" The Four Women knew his strength had greatly increased, but the other party had come prepared, and the sword formation was exceptionally powerful.

The starship hatch opened, and Lin Yang stepped out, standing in the air. The gray-gold Chaos Gang Qi automatically swirled around his body, isolating the oppressive Sword Intent.

"You actually dared to come out! You're courting death!" A flash of joy and cruelty crossed Ling Feihong's eyes. "Sword formation, execute!"

In an instant, thousands of sword shadows within the Sword Qi cage shot toward Lin Yang like a rainstorm, each one containing the destructive power of the Gang Qi Realm!

Facing such an onslaught, Lin Yang did not dodge or avoid it. With a thought, the Chaos Gang Qi around him suddenly surged!

"Roar!" A roar like a Dragon's sounded, and the immense gray-gold Protective Aura instantly condensed into a lifelike giant Dragon of Protective Aura, circling and flying around Lin Yang!

As the Dragon's body swayed, the dense sword shadows were smashed and deflected, unable to get close to him at all!

Protective Aura Materialization: Chaos Dragon Guard!

"What?!" Ling Feihong's expression changed. He had not expected Lin Yang's Protective Aura to be so condensed and powerful, and that his materialized form could easily block the first wave of the sword formation's attack.

"Seven Swords into One!" Ling Feihong did not dare to delay and shouted loudly. The seven Disciples changed their sword seals again, and all the sword shadows converged, condensing into a giant sword that reached the heavens, carrying a terrifying will to tear everything apart as it fiercely slashed toward Lin Yang, who was under the giant Dragon of Protective Aura!

This strike already possessed the power to threaten a Cultivator at the Late-stage Gang Qi Realm!

Battle Intent burned in Lin Yang's eyes, and he laughed, "Well come!"

He pointed his fingers like a sword and tapped forward. The giant Dragon of Protective Aura circling him let out a sky-shaking Dragon roar and suddenly soared into the sky, colliding directly with the falling giant sword!

Boom! The terrifying explosion echoed in the passage, and energy shockwaves scattered wildly.

The seven Xuantian Sword Sect Disciples who formed the sword formation all groaned, their faces turning pale; they had clearly been affected by the backlash.

As the light dissipated, the giant Dragon of Protective Aura was much dimmer, but it was still circling. And that giant sword had already shattered!

The difference in strength was immediately apparent!

"How is this possible?!" Ling Feihong's pupils shrank, and he couldn't believe it. The strongest strike he had unleashed by combining the power of seven people had been easily neutralized by one person?

"The sword formation is not bad, but unfortunately, the people are too poor." Lin Yang's voice was calm, but carried immense mockery.

Feeling the Protective Aura in his body, which was slightly depleted but still surging, he gained a clearer understanding of his own strength.

The quality of the Chaos Gang Qi was far superior to these ordinary sword energies!

He no longer gave them a chance to form the formation and moved his body, shooting out like a ghost!

"The first one!" A cold voice rang out, and Lin Yang instantly appeared in front of that Junior Brother Wu.

The latter was terrified and wanted to retreat, but saw Lin Yang's right hand condense Protective Aura, transforming into the shape of a simple, ancient battle saber, and with a simple and direct slash!

Puchi! His protective Sword Qi was torn apart like paper, and blood splattered! That Junior Brother Wu couldn't even let out a scream before being cut in two!

The Chaos Gang Qi instantly poured into his remaining body, devouring his unscattered cultivation and Origin Sword Intent completely!

"Junior Brother Wu!" The remaining Disciples were shocked and furious.

Lin Yang did not stop and flashed his body again!

"The second one!"

"The third one!"

He was like a tiger entering a flock of sheep. He used various forms of Protective Aura—sabers, swords, fists, palms—with ease, and every strike was accompanied by the fall of an elite Xuantian Sword Sect Disciple!

Although the Chaos Domain Prototype was not fully expanded, its invisible power of devouring and suppression had already caused these Disciples' minds to waver, making it difficult for them to exert their full strength!

In the blink of an eye, all six Disciples were executed! Their cultivation and Sword Intent became nourishment for the chaos star core, and Lin Yang's understanding of the Dao of the Sword deepened invisibly.

At the scene, only Ling Feihong, who was pale-faced and both shocked and angry, remained.

"It's your turn." Lin Yang turned around, his gray-gold eyes locking onto him coldly.

Ling Feihong felt the threat of death. He roared, his essence blood burning, and his Aura instantly rose to the peak of the Early-stage Gang Qi Realm. The long sword in his hand emitted a shrill sword cry, and he merged with the sword, turning into a blood-colored rainbow, stabbing at Lin Yang with his life!

This was his desperate strike!

Lin Yang's expression did not change. He slowly raised his right hand, and all the Chaos Gang Qi instantly condensed in his palm, transforming into a slowly rotating gray-gold vortex.

"Swallow Heaven!"

He struck out with his palm, meeting the blood-colored rainbow.

There was no earth-shattering explosion. The blood-colored sword rainbow crashed into the gray-gold vortex, but it was like a mud ox entering the sea; it only caused the vortex to vibrate violently, then it quickly dimmed and dissipated!

In the center of the vortex, Ling Feihong's terrified face was revealed. He felt that his lifelong cultivation and Sword Intent were being crazily devoured by the other party!

"No!!!" He let out a desperate roar.

Lin Yang's eyes turned sharp, and the Protective Aura in his palm suddenly erupted!

Bang! A blood hole exploded in Ling Feihong's chest. He screamed and flew backward, his Aura instantly wilting to the extreme, and his cultivation was forcibly knocked back down to the Xiantian Realm!

His eyes were filled with fear and resentment. Daring not to stay any longer, he burned his last bit of Origin, turned into a streak of blood-red light, and fled into the depths of the passage in a wretched state, disappearing in the blink of an eye.

Lin Yang did not chase him. He slowly clenched his palm, feeling the pure energy and sharp Sword Intent he had devoured, and a satisfied smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

In this battle, he not only tested his power in the Gang Qi Realm but also severely wounded his nemesis and devoured quite a lot.

The starship hatch opened, and The Four Women flew out, gathering around him, their eyes filled with shock and joy.

"Clean up the battlefield, we are leaving." Lin Yang ordered calmly, but his gaze looked toward the deeper parts of the passage.

The appearance of the Xuantian Sword Sect was by no means accidental. It seemed that the Grand Elder and the Misty Immortal Palace's trap had already quietly begun.

The starship set sail again, leaving behind only the faint scent of blood permeating the passage and the residual energy from the broken sword formation.

After this battle, the feud between Lin Yang and the Xuantian Sword Sect could no longer be resolved.