335: Current state of the lower realm

Hearing these words, the old man didn't even bother to wipe the tears from his eyes as he hurriedly stood up and bowed respectfully toward the horizon, saying, "Which Senior expert has graced this place? We are the last disciples of the Beast Taming Heavenly Sect. We beg you, Senior, to show mercy and save our Sect!"

Just as the old man was about to perform a formal bow, an invisible ripple spread out and supported his body. Then, a warm and clear voice drifted from afar, getting closer: "It's been a long time, Senior Xuanwu Great Saint."

Hearing this voice, the old man was stunned for a moment before slowly lifting his head.

He saw a handsome young man in white appearing before him. His Qi was like a rushing river and his presence like the vast sea, naturally exuding an extraordinary aura.

"You are..."

Looking at the young man before him, the Xuanwu Great Saint felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity, as if they had met somewhere before.

However, after his experiences in the Upper Realm, Lin Yang's temperament had changed drastically. Coupled with the chilling Killing Intent he had previously displayed, the Xuanwu Great Saint didn't dare to immediately associate him with the young man he had met once before.

"Junior Martial Uncle, he is the Saint of the Holy Emperor Sect, Lin Yang!"

Beside him, the Snarling Lion Heavenly Lord, King Benlei Ape, and Heavenly Dragon Underworld Emperor had already recognized the man who had once shattered their dreams of being prodigies.

In the past, they had faced Lin Yang head-on within the Demon Immortal Tomb, ultimately suffering a narrow defeat.

However, at that time, they believed it was only because they hadn't fully digested the Demon God Legacy. Thus, they had even left behind harsh words, promising to compete with Lin Yang again in the future.

But later... they heard news of Lin Yang defeating a Great Emperor who had descended from the Upper Realm. It was then that they realized their encounter in the Demon Immortal Tomb might have been the closest they would ever get to Lin Yang in this life.

Seeing him again now, their past suspicions were indeed confirmed.

Now, even a single wisp of Killing Intent emitted by Lin Yang was almost more than they could handle. Their boastful words from years ago about fighting him again in the future had become a complete joke.

However, Lin Yang had no intention of mocking them. Looking back now, those struggles from their youth weren't even considered minor squabbles, let alone a source of hatred.

Just as Lin Yang was about to ask about the latest situation in the Lower Realm, his brow twitched, and he looked into the distance with a sharp gaze.

There, a mass of pitch-black mist swept toward them like a sandstorm, making a howling sound. A large number of fierce auras emanated from within, causing the surrounding Spiritual Qi to vibrate and dissipate.

"They've caught up!"

The Xuanwu Great Saint, Snarling Lion Heavenly Lord, and the others also noticed the black mist rapidly spreading behind them. Their faces turned pale, and a look of horror flashed in their eyes.

"Big Brother!"

Just then, Ji Kunchang and the others caught up, glancing at the black mist rapidly approaching in the distance.

"They are Strange Creatures, and there is an Immortal-level being among them."

Ji Kunchang's Heavy Pupils glanced into the depths of the black mist, instantly sensing the strength of all the Strange Creatures inside.

"Kill them," Lin Yang said plainly.

"Alright!"

Ji Kunchang nodded with a smile, finally having a chance to use his skills. He immediately took the lead and dashed forward.

Chih!

He opened both eyes, and divine light suddenly shot out, piercing through the black mist. Then, like autumn leaves being swept by the wind, he crushed many of the Strange Creatures within.

"Roar!"

A roar of surprise and anger came from the depths of the black mist; it was an Immortal roaring. He was following a king's command to sweep this region and had never expected to encounter a True Immortal of this realm.

"Ah..."

After just a few breaths, the black mist dissipated, revealing a ground covered in corpses.

Among them was a corpse as black as ink, looking like it was cast from black jade. Many of its bones were broken with piercing wounds caused by the divine light of the Heavy Pupils. This was the corpse of the previously mentioned Immortal.

"What terrifying strength..."

Watching this scene, the Xuanwu Great Saint, Snarling Lion Heavenly Lord, and the others couldn't help but gulp, stunned and speechless.

This group of demons, who had hunted them down until they had nowhere to run, had been killed by Lin Yang and his companions in a single encounter.

In fact, only one of them had even made a move... But when they thought of the countless fellow disciples and elders of the Beast Taming Heavenly Sect who had been killed by these Strange Creatures, the horror in their hearts quickly turned into a sense of satisfaction from having their great revenge avenged.

"Lin Yang, thank you." Several of them thanked him solemnly and gratefully.

Lin Yang waved his hand and immediately began asking about the current state of the Lower Realm.

According to the news he had received before descending, the Immortal Alliance of the Upper Realm had been continuously sending experts to the Lower Realm over the past three years to provide reinforcements and engage in fierce battles with the invading Strange Creatures.

However, few in the Upper Realm knew the specific details of the war.

"Alas, the Lower Realm is already in a state of misery..."

Hearing Lin Yang's question, the Xuanwu Great Saint sighed deeply and then spoke with a heavy tone about the tragic state of the Lower Realm... "Since the eerie invasion, countless lives have been lost, and many powers have been wiped out. Fortunately, at the critical moment, great figures from the Upper Realm led a large number of experts to provide support, engaging in fierce battles with the Strange Creatures and establishing layers of defensive lines. Only then were we able to hold out until now."

"However, the eerie offensive is relentless, and the reinforcements from the Upper Realm have been forced to continuously shrink their defensive lines."

"Not long ago, we received news that the Eerie Clan might be preparing for a major move. To preserve as much of the Lower Realm's remaining strength as possible, the great figures of the Upper Realm ordered everyone to retreat to the Central Continent and temporarily abandon the Four Wastelands!"

"We set off immediately after receiving the news, but unexpectedly, we were ambushed on the way. To preserve the sparks of our Sect, the old fellows either died or were wounded..."

"Fortunately, we met you in the end. Otherwise, the last hope of the Beast Taming Heavenly Sect would have truly been severed in my hands..." the Xuanwu Great Saint said, tears streaming down his face.

"Abandon the Four Wastelands?!"

Lin Yang was deeply shaken by this. He never expected the situation in the Lower Realm to be so dire.

Had the Immortal Alliance been beaten to the point of voluntarily abandoning their defenses?

"Didn't they say an Immortal King from the Immortal Alliance had already descended? Why abandon the land? Isn't that voluntarily giving up strategic depth?" Zhong Yu, Yan Tai, and Cang Zhou were all shocked to hear this.

"The barrier of the Lower Realm is weak. I'm afraid... the other side also has an Immortal King who forcibly crossed over, pinning down our Immortal King." Li Shiya whispered, her face solemn, also feeling the gravity of the situation.

If even an Immortal King could hardly quell this disaster, the severity of the situation was evident.

If this continued, the flames of war might truly reach the Upper Realm, eventually spreading to every corner of Lingxiao Heaven.

"Does Senior know the current state of the Eastern Desolation?" Lin Yang asked.

His relatives and fellow disciples were mainly concentrated in the Saint Essence Sect and the Lin Family in the Eastern Desolation.

But the spatial tunnel connecting the Upper Realm to the Lower Realm was built by the Immortal Alliance, and its coordinates were within the Central Continent. This place was near the border where the Central Continent met the Western Desolation.

If even the borders of the Central Continent had eerie Immortals appearing, the situation in the Eastern Desolation was likely just as grim.

"The Eastern Desolation... Of the Four Wastelands, it is closest to the entrance of the World Fissure. Before the people from the Upper Realm descended, it had already fallen..."

The Xuanwu Great Saint glanced at Lin Yang and spoke in a low voice. Clearly, he also knew that before becoming the Saint of the Holy Emperor Sect, Lin Yang had come from the Eastern Desolation.

"What!?"

Lin Yang's expression changed drastically. The Eastern Desolation had already fallen before the Immortal Alliance intervened?!

In that case, wouldn't the people of the Eastern Desolation have had no chance to escape to the Central Continent?

His parents, relatives, and Sect... had they already... At this thought, Lin Yang's face couldn't help but turn pale, and he didn't dare to think further.

"Zhong Yu, I'll have to trouble you to escort these friends from the Beast Taming Heavenly Sect to the Central Continent. The rest of you, come with me to the Eastern Desolation to search for people!"

Lin Yang waved his hand, not allowing for a moment's delay, and immediately split the group into two.

Zhong Yu, Cang Zhou, and Yan Tai would protect the people of the Beast Taming Heavenly Sect as they headed to the Central Continent's Immortal Alliance territory for refuge, while he would lead the others to rush to the Eastern Desolation.