478: Betting and Showdown

A sect floated deep in the sky, causing both sides of the conflict to stop and look at this scene with surprise and uncertainty.

Especially the two Palace Lords of the Vermilion Bird Palace, their gazes changed, as the strength shown by the large hand earlier indicated that the newcomer was stronger than the two Lords of the Myriad Immortals Court.

A black light flickered, and a figure appeared out of thin air outside the sect. Dressed in black, his long black hair was blown wildly by the strong winds from deep in the sky.

His calm face was like a stagnant pool, as if the sky collapsing before him would not change his expression.

Upon seeing this familiar young man, the Lord of the Myriad Immortals Court secretly breathed a sigh of relief and cupped his fists towards the former, saying, “Many thanks, Brother Lin, for your timely rescue!”

Although the middle-aged man beside him was not clear about the other party's identity, he could feel the other party's power from his previous move, so he also seriously cupped his hands.

“No problem!”

Lin Yan glanced at the two and shook his head slightly. When he looked at the young man with dark red hair, he felt a little emotional.

The Vermilion Bird Palace truly lived up to its reputation as the former overlord of the Southern Immortal Domain. Its foundation was far beyond what the current Myriad Immortals Court could compare to.

If he hadn't arrived at this moment, the Lord of the Myriad Immortals Court and his companion would not have been a match for this person, and their defeat would only have been a matter of time.

“So it’s you!”

The Vice Palace Lord of Vermilion Bird Palace said in a deep, indifferent voice.

Immediately, he transmitted a divine thought to the Palace Lord of the Vermilion Bird Palace, who nodded and looked at the black-clad young man in the distance, who could block his attack, with great interest.

“You are very good. No wonder you possess several fragments. However, these items carry too much karma, which you cannot bear, so you should return them to my Vermilion Bird Palace!”

He spoke in a calm tone, seemingly unfazed by the fact that the other party had blocked his previous attack.

“Apologies, but I don’t have that habit. Anything that comes into my hands is not to be given away. So, why don't you bestow upon me what your Vermilion Bird Palace possesses?”

Lin Yan was not displeased by the other party's words; on the contrary, there was a sense of tit-for-tat.

Their positions were different, and only if one side chose to back down and hand over the fragments they held could the situation be resolved.

However, this was clearly impossible. The Vermilion Bird Palace was accustomed to being high and mighty, and making them yield would be unimaginably difficult.

As for Lin Yan's code of conduct, it was even more unconstrained. He also had a great interest in the fragments. Therefore, if anyone wanted to seize the fragments from him, they would have to defeat him.

Yet, to this day, he had not fully understood the limits of his own strength, but merely relying on the Palace Lord of the Vermilion Bird Palace before him, it was probably still not enough.

“Interesting. This is the first time this Palace Lord has met someone like you in so many years. I must say, you are much stronger than them!”

The Palace Lord of the Vermilion Bird Palace did not get angry upon hearing this; instead, it was the Vice Palace Lord of Vermilion Bird Palace beside him whose expression turned hostile, greatly displeased by Lin Yan's words.

“How about this, let’s make a wager between us. Whoever wins will hand over all the fragments they possess to the other party, how about that?”

After a moment of contemplation, the Palace Lord of the Vermilion Bird Palace continued, directly making the fragments the stake.

“Palace Lord!”

The Vice Palace Lord of Vermilion Bird Palace beside him said in a low, anxious voice, wanting to dissuade him, but was stopped by the former's slight wave of his hand.

“What, you don’t trust me?”

The Palace Lord of the Vermilion Bird Palace looked at the Vice Palace Lord with his dark eyes and asked expressionlessly.

“No… it’s not that!”

The latter quickly responded, a hint of fear in his flame-burning eyes.

Seeing this, the Palace Lord of the Vermilion Bird Palace no longer paid attention to the other party, turning his gaze to Lin Yan, the meaning in his eyes obvious.

“Just as I wished!”

Lin Yan smiled faintly. He naturally had no reason to refuse such a request from the other party. He assumed that with the capabilities of the Vermilion Bird Palace, the number of fragments it possessed must be considerable, perhaps even more than what he held.

“Very good!”

A satisfied smile appeared on the Palace Lord of the Vermilion Bird Palace's lips. The other party's personality suited his taste, and besides, he did not believe he would lose.

The two stood facing each other in the air. Although the scene was still calm, the invisible aura made the Lord of the Myriad Immortals Court and the others feel a surge of fear, causing them to retreat a distance.

With a wave of Lin Yan's large hand, the Chang Sheng Sect appeared directly within the Ten Thousand Immortals Palace, landing in the familiar Myriad Immortals Plaza.

The other party's strength was probably at the very top tier in the entire Immortal Realm; otherwise, he would not be able to hold the position of Palace Lord of the Vermilion Bird Palace.

“Fire Feather Burning Heaven, Slash!”

A sharp glint flashed in the dark eyes of the Palace Lord of the Vermilion Bird Palace. He knew that his opponent this time was extraordinary and did not underestimate him in the slightest, launching a killing move right away.

A Vermilion Bird feather continuously magnified in the void, with crimson flames flowing around it, finally descending like a battle saber from deep in the sky.

The dazzling firelight illuminated the four directions of the sky. Before this flame saber glow even descended, it caused the endless void to collapse, scorched and shattered.

So strong!

The Lord of the Myriad Immortals Court and the middle-aged man in the distance exchanged glances, both seeing the horror in each other's eyes. This move clearly surpassed the scope of a mid-stage Saint, causing them to secretly worry for Lin Yan.

Seeing this, Lin Yan remained as calm as water, slowly extending two fingers, which he brought together like a blade, lightly drawing a line in the void.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh.

The next moment, countless sharp sword qi formed, coalescing into a sky-rending sword light, which, after a hum, suddenly slashed towards the descending flame saber glow.

Clang.

The two collided, and a massive clang of metal echoed through heaven and earth. The vast power seemed to cause the endless continent below to sink considerably.

Especially those Immortal Venerable powerhouses who were fighting again, all felt their bodies sink, being forcibly pushed down from high in the sky.

“You truly did not disappoint this Palace Lord!”

Seeing that this move could not defeat the other party, a trace of fiery battle intent surged on the Palace Lord of the Vermilion Bird Palace's indifferent face.

This time, he moved his body directly, appearing in front of Lin Yan, and threw a punch, causing the Great Dao to rumble.

But the latter still unhurriedly extended a palm, easily taking the blow.

Thump, thump, thump.

Their figures intertwined, flashing deep in the sky. Such a peak confrontation left the Lord of the Myriad Immortals Court and the others somewhat dazzled.

However, he quickly reacted, giving the middle-aged man a look. The two appeared on either side of the Vice Palace Lord of Vermilion Bird Palace, forming a pincer attack.

“What do you want to do?”

The Vice Palace Lord of Vermilion Bird Palace couldn't help but frown, shouting.

“Hmph, what do we want to do? Of course, it’s to kill you!”

Killing intent was fully revealed in the Lord of the Myriad Immortals Court's eyes. The Ten Thousand Immortals Fist Seal enveloped the other party's figure. Although he had sustained some injuries in his earlier exchange with the Palace Lord of the Vermilion Bird Palace.

But he had also recovered in a very short time, and with the middle-aged man's cooperation, in a two-on-one situation, they would certainly be able to quickly gain an advantage.