131: Chapter 131 The Great Calamity of Tiannan, the Perilous Situation of the Sect

Space twisted, and light and shadow shifted. When Lin Wan, Ye Qingxian, and Blood Bone (in a sealed state) tumbled out of the spatial passage, the scene before them had changed drastically.

It was no longer the deathly silence and gray gloom of the Bone Wasteland, but a shattered landscape shrouded in the fires of war and smoke.

The sky was overcast, filled with dark red spatial rifts that looked like massive wounds. Wisps of black Qi, carrying an aura of decay, were constantly seeping out from the rifts, polluting the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi.

The land was devastated; massive craters, fractured mountain ranges, charred forests, and... scattered broken weapons, shattered armor, and dark red bloodstains that had not yet completely dried were visible everywhere.

The air was thick with the pungent stench of blood, the smell of burning, and that extremely repulsive aura of decay belonging to the Temple of Decay.

In the distance, there were faint sounds of rumbling, battle cries, and shrill wails; clearly, the fighting was still ongoing.

This place was an area known as the "Luoxia Mountain Range," located in the eastern part of the Tiannan Realm, not too far from the headquarters of the Samsara Immortal Alliance.

This place was originally rich in Spiritual Qi, with many Loose Cultivators and small Sects, but at this moment, it had turned into a brutal battlefield.

"We have returned to Tiannan, but... this is a frontline area near the battlefield." Ye Qingxian's face was pale, but her eyes were as sharp as swords, rapidly scanning the surroundings to assess the situation.

She had forcibly traversed space to bring Lin Wan back from the fragments of the Bone Wasteland. Clearly, she could not pinpoint the location precisely and could only choose an exit that was relatively safe and closer to the Sect.

"Has the situation really deteriorated to such an extent?" Lin Wan looked at the scene before him, his heart sinking.

Although he had learned from Ye Qingxian that the Temple of Decay had launched an all-out war, seeing the shattered landscape and the devastation of life with his own eyes still delivered a massive impact.

It seemed the Temple of Decay had exhausted all its power to engage the Tiannan Realm in a life-or-death decisive battle.

"Let's go, back to the Sect first!" Ye Qingxian did not say more. Suppressing the injuries in her body and the backlash from the Legacy, she tore through space again, taking Lin Wan and Blood Bone as she sped toward the Tiannan Sword Sect.

She could sense that the Sect's protective Formation seemed to be under fierce attack.

Continuous spatial travel was clearly exhausting for Ye Qingxian; her face grew paler, and her aura became more unstable.

Seeing this, Lin Wan hurriedly took out several top-grade Medicinal Pills for healing and restoring magic power, handing them to Ye Qingxian.

Ye Qingxian did not stand on ceremony; she took them and consumed them, her aura stabilizing slightly.

Finally, after another spatial traversal, the scene before them changed, and a stretch of continuous immortal mountains shrouded in endless Sword Qi and magnificent in appearance appeared at the edge of their vision.

It was exactly where the Tiannan Sword Sect's mountain gate was located—the Wanjian Mountain Range.

However, the Wanjian Mountain Range at this moment was shrouded in an atmosphere of grim tension.

The Sect's "Wan Jian Ling Tian Formation," which was originally dazzling and connected the heavens and the earth, had its light significantly dimmed at this moment. The light barrier was constantly rippling, clearly having been subjected to fierce attacks.

Outside the Formation, the sky was pitch black, suspended with countless black shadows emitting an aura of decay. There were hideous flying demonic beasts, Cultivators of the Temple of Decay wielding decaying Magic Treasures, and several massive black shadows like mountains emitting terrifying "King"-level pressure, all continuously bombarding the protective Formation.

Every bombardment made the Formation's light barrier tremble violently, emitting a deafening roar.

On the ground at the edge of the Formation, corpses were strewn everywhere, and blood flowed like a river.

Countless Tiannan Sword Sect Disciples were engaged in a brutal slaughter with those decaying demonic beasts and black-robed Cultivators.

Sword Qi crisscrossed, Devilish Qi surged to the heavens, Magic Treasures collided, and flesh and blood flew everywhere.

Screams, roars, and the rumbling of Magic Treasures intertwined, forming a hellish scene.

"Sect Master! It's the Sect Master who has returned!"

"The Sect Master is back! We are saved!"

When Ye Qingxian's figure appeared at the edge of the battlefield, some sharp-eyed Tiannan Sword Sect Disciples immediately let out cries of surprise, and the somewhat low morale was instantly boosted.

"Ye Qingxian! You finally decided to show yourself! Today will be the day your Tiannan Sword Sect is annihilated!"

In the sky, a massive figure shrouded in thick, decaying black Qi and emitting the Peak pressure of the Late Stage of Void Refining ("King" level) let out a heaven-shaking roar.

This was one of the leaders of this siege on the Tiannan Sword Sect, a "King"-level existence from the Temple of Decay.

"Hmph! A bunch of rats hiding their heads and showing their tails, daring to offend my Tiannan Sword Sect! You are courting death!"

Cold light flashed in Ye Qingxian's eyes, and her previous weakness seemed to be swept away. A terrifying Sword Intent, sharp and peerless, as if it could sever the heavens, erupted from her body!

She took a step, her figure instantly appearing outside the Formation. A simple, archaic longsword—the Qingxian Sword—appeared in her hand out of thin air, its body crystal clear, as if forged from ten-thousand-year profound ice and the essence of stars!

"Qingxian Sword Art—Sword Sweeps the Eight Wildernesses!"

With one sword strike, the heavens and earth changed color!

A dazzling sword light, like an inverted galaxy spanning the heavens and earth, tore through the sky and swept toward the roaring "King"-level existence and the large swaths of decaying demonic beasts around it!

Wherever the sword light passed, space froze, and all things withered. Those decaying demonic beasts and black-robed Cultivators were like paper thrown into a raging fire, instantly turning into fly ash!

Even that "King"-level existence's expression changed drastically. It hurriedly urged its power of decay to defend, but it was still knocked back hundreds of zhang by the sword light, its surrounding black Qi churning; it had clearly suffered a significant loss.

The power of one sword strike was actually this terrifying!

It not only cleared a large area instantly but also knocked back that "King"-level existence!

This strength was more than ten times stronger than the Ye Qingxian in Lin Wan's memory!

It seemed that the Legacy of the "Qingxian Sword Master" was indeed extraordinary.

"It's the Sect Master! The Sect Master's Divine Might!"

"Kill! Follow the Sect Master and kill all these demons!"

The morale of the Tiannan Sword Sect Disciples was greatly boosted, and they launched an even fiercer counterattack.

Lin Wan was not idle either. Although his serious injuries had not yet healed, his Dao Fruit was complete, his cultivation had greatly improved, and he had comprehended a trace of the true meaning of "Extinction," making his suppression of the power of "decay" even stronger.

His figure flashed as he charged into the battlefield. He did not take out the chaos dao sword but directly operated his "Chaos Extinction Reincarnation Dao Fruit." With his hands forming Seals, streaks of chaotic gray light, mixed with deep black light of Extinction and pure white light of Purification, rained down like raindrops upon the charging decaying demonic beasts and black-robed Cultivators.

"Chaos Extinction Seal!"

"Light of Purification!"

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

In the area covered by Lin Wan's attacks, those originally ferocious decaying demonic beasts, as if encountering their nemesis, let out shrill screams. Their bodies were rapidly decomposed and devoured by the chaotic gray light, accelerated in decay and ended by the black light of Extinction, and completely purified and annihilated by the white light of Purification!

Even those black-robed Elders in the Early Stage of Void Refining appeared vulnerable before Lin Wan's power, which contained multiple supreme Dao rhymes and specifically suppressed "decay." Often, one or two attacks were enough to severely injure or even directly kill them.

Lin Wan was like a Wisdom King of Purification descended into the world; wherever he passed, decay retreated, and demons were warded off.

His joining greatly relieved the pressure on the outer defense line of the Tiannan Sword Sect.

"That is... Lin Wan? The 'Demon-Suppressing Heavenly Monarch' of the Samsara Immortal Alliance?"

"It's Senior Lin! Senior Lin has also come to help!"

"With Senior Lin here, these Demonic Paths are nothing to fear!"

Among the Tiannan Sword Sect Disciples, some recognized Lin Wan and were instantly even more energized.

Lin Wan's name as the "Demon-Suppressing Heavenly Monarch," along with rumors of the battle at the Earth's core and his journey to the Western Desert, had long spread throughout Tiannan, making him an object of worship for countless young Cultivators.

Seeing him display such Divine Might now, and with his such strong suppression of "decaying" demons, their confidence increased even more.

However, the good times did not last.

In the sky, the "King"-level existence battling Ye Qingxian saw Lin Wan's appearance; a trace of suspicion flashed in its eyes, which then turned into even more intense killing intent.

"Lin Wan! You dare to appear here! Perfect, today I will slay you and Ye Qingxian together to avenge the various Kings of my Temple who have fallen!"

The "King"-level existence roared. It no longer entangled with Ye Qingxian but flickered, turning into a black light, and lunged rapidly toward Lin Wan's location!

Clearly, Lin Wan's appearance and his terrifying suppression of the power of "decay" made this "King"-level existence feel a huge threat, and he had to be eliminated first.

Meanwhile, from other directions besieging the Formation, two more terrifying auras emitting "King"-level pressure soared into the sky. They also temporarily abandoned the bombardment of the Formation, turning into two black rainbows, and in coordination with the previous one, formed a triangular Formation to flank Lin Wan!

Looking at this posture, they were clearly planning to spare no cost, first gathering the power of three "King" levels to surround and kill Lin Wan, the greatest variable, right here!

"Lin Wan, be careful!" Ye Qingxian's expression changed upon seeing this, and she was about to turn back to rescue him.

But as soon as she moved, the "King"-level existence she had previously knocked back, along with another "King"-level existence that had been hiding in the shadows with an even colder aura, appeared simultaneously, entangling her tightly and preventing her from getting away.

Clearly, the Temple of Decay's siege of the Tiannan Sword Sect this time was well-prepared; they not only dispatched multiple "King" levels but also formulated targeted tactics to separate Ye Qingxian and Lin Wan and defeat them one by one.

"Three 'King' levels to surround and kill one Soul Transformation Late Stage Cultivator? You really think highly of me."

Lin Wan looked at the three terrifying black rainbows lunging toward him, as well as the terrifying pressure belonging to the three "King"-level existences that rushed toward him, almost freezing his Divine Soul, yet a cold arc curled at the corners of his mouth.

He had just experienced the erosion of the "Extinction" will of the "heart of decay" in the "Bone Wasteland" and had escaped death under the Law of Death of the "Lord of Bones." Now, facing the siege of three "King" levels, not only was he not afraid, but a raging Battle Intent ignited in his heart.

It was perfect; he could use these three "King" levels to verify exactly what kind of combat power his newly completed Dao Fruit and the comprehended true meaning of "Extinction" could unleash!

"Chaos Extinction Reincarnation Dao Fruit, appear!"

Lin Wan no longer suppressed his own aura. The brand-new Dao Fruit within his body, emitting four-colored Dao rhymes of Chaos, Extinction, Reincarnation, and Purification, emerged from the top of his head with a boom and slowly rotated.

Once the Dao Fruit appeared, an indescribable, ancient, vast, profound, and boundless aura, as if it were above ordinary Dao, instantly permeated the area, actually diluting the terrifying pressure exerted by the three "King"-level existences combined.

"What kind of Dao Fruit is this?!"

"What a strange aura! It actually contains Chaos, Extinction, Reincarnation, and Purification all at once... How is this possible?!"

"This child has a great secret! He must be captured alive and presented to the Holy Master!"

The three "King"-level existences simultaneously revealed shock and greed in their eyes, and their attacks became more urgent.

The one on the left held a decaying long spear. The spear thrust out like a dragon, aiming straight for the center of Lin Wan's brows. On the tip of the spear, the Law of Decay condensed, intending to pierce through his Divine Soul.

The one on the right formed Seals with both hands. Countless pitch-black chains condensed from the power of decay, like poisonous snakes emerging from their holes, drilled out from the void, winding toward Lin Wan's limbs, intending to bind and erode him.

The one in front, with the strongest aura, having reached the Peak of the "King" level, directly unfolded its "Domain of Decay," completely shrouding the hundred-zhang space around Lin Wan. Within the Domain, all things withered, life was cut off, and it intended to trap and decay him to death.

Facing this lethal siege by the three "King" levels, Lin Wan's eyes were calm. His hands moved slowly in front of him, and his "Chaos Extinction Reincarnation Dao Fruit" shone brightly, the four types of Dao rhymes blending and surging as never before.

"Chaos as the furnace, Extinction as the fire, Reincarnation as the guide, Purification as the blade..."

"Four Symbols united as one, Chaos Extinction Reincarnation Purification... Slash!"

As Lin Wan's low and majestic voice rang out, he pointed his fingers like a sword and made a gentle slash toward the "King"-level Peak existence that was lunging from the front with the strongest aura.

A strange sword light, difficult to describe in words, presenting a chaotic gray color, containing deep black light of Extinction, with the white light of Purification flowing at its edges, and its trajectory seemingly containing the rhythm of Reincarnation, burst forth from Lin Wan's fingertips.

This sword light was not particularly dazzling, nor was it grand or vast; it even appeared somewhat "slow" and "ordinary."

But the moment it appeared, the surrounding space seemed to freeze and tremble because of it.

The attacks of the three "King"-level existences—whether it was the decaying long spear, the pitch-black chains, or that "Domain of Decay"—the instant they touched this strange sword light, they were like encountering their nemesis, instantly stagnating, dimming, and then... beginning to silently melt, disintegrate, be purified, and be assimilated!

The power of Chaos encompasses and decomposes everything.

The true meaning of Extinction accelerates its process of decay and termination.

The Dao rhyme of Reincarnation incorporates the essence of its "existence" into the cycle of life and death, accelerating its disintegration.

The light of Purification is responsible for stripping away and purifying the pollution and evil thoughts within, leaving behind the purest energy.

The four forces perfectly cooperated, forming a near-absolute suppression and crushing of the power of "decay," and even of all forces of the "the end" category!

"No! This is impossible!"

The "King"-level Peak existence in front revealed shock and fear in its eyes for the first time. It could feel that its "Domain of Decay," which it had painstakingly cultivated for countless years, was so vulnerable before that strange sword light!

It didn't even have time to make any further reaction; that seemingly slow sword light had already penetrated the defense of its "Domain of Decay" and slashed across its body.

"Ssh—!"

A soft sound, like a hot knife cutting through butter.

The "King"-level Peak existence's body suddenly stiffened, the look of shock on its face frozen.

The next moment, its entire body, along with the "decay" Origin it had painstakingly cultivated, and even the Lifebound Treasure in its hand, all rapidly disintegrated, melted, and turned into countless pure energy particles under the erosion of the Dao rhymes remaining from the sword light. They were swept up and devoured by the sword light, eventually disappearing completely, not even leaving a speck of dust behind.

One sword strike, just one sword strike, to kill a "King"-level Peak existence head-on!

And it was so clean and neat, destroying both body and soul!

"Hiss—!"

The other two "King"-level existences gasped, the greed and killing intent in their eyes instantly replaced by boundless fear!

They simply could not believe their eyes!

A "King"-level Peak, also a top powerhouse in their Temple of Decay, was actually... instantly killed by a junior in the Late Stage of Soul Transformation so casually?!

This completely overturned their cognition!

What kind of power was this? What kind of monster was this Lin Wan?

"Run!"

Without any hesitation, the remaining two "King"-level existences instantly reached a consensus. They no longer cared about any missions or sieges, turned around, and transformed into two black lights, intending to tear through space and flee for their lives.

Facing such a terrifying monster as Lin Wan, who completely suppressed them, staying behind only meant death!

"Want to leave? Did you ask me?"

Lin Wan's eyes were cold. Since he had already made his move, how could he let the tiger return to the mountain?

With a thought, the "Chaos Extinction Reincarnation Dao Fruit" above his head flashed once more. Two streaks of Chaos Extinction Reincarnation Purification finger force, each containing the four Dao Rhymes, were launched after the others but arrived first. They instantly traversed the space and struck with pinpoint accuracy at the backs of the two escaping black lights.

"Pfft! Pfft!"

Two soft sounds rang out, like bubbles bursting. The figures of the two "King" level existences stiffened, and their escape came to an abrupt halt.

They lowered their heads, looking in disbelief at the bowl-sized, transparent holes in their chests, the edges wreathed in chaotic gray light, extinction black radiance, and Purification white light. They watched as their "heart of decay" Origin inside rapidly disintegrated, crazily eroded and purified by the four Dao Rhymes. Their eyes were filled with despair and unwillingness. In the end, just like their companion, they completely turned into nothingness and dissipated between heaven and earth.

In the blink of an eye, three "King" level existences—two dead, one fled (instantly killed). Among them was even a "King" level Peak!

Silence.

Not only the battlefield, but even the two "King" level existences fighting Ye Qingxian in the distance paused in their movements, looking towards Lin Wan in disbelief, their eyes filled with horror.

The Disciples of the Tiannan Sword Sect were even more dumbfounded, watching that young figure standing in the air, surrounded by flowing Dao Rhymes and an unfathomable aura, as if witnessing a myth.

A flash of undisguised shock also crossed Ye Qingxian's eyes, but it was replaced more by relief and complexity. She had not expected that Lin Wan's strength had grown to such a terrifying level. Soul Transformation Late Stage, defying the odds to kill three "King" level existences, including a Peak existence, and in such a crushing manner... This was simply unheard of!

She asked herself, even if she had received the "Qingxian Sword Master" Legacy and her strength had skyrocketed, facing the siege of three "King" level existences, she would absolutely not be able to do it so easily.

"This child... has truly grown up. Perhaps, he can really become the hope for this realm to resist 'the end'..." Ye Qingxian sighed inwardly, the light of the Qingxian Sword in her hand shining brighter, suppressing the two "King" level existences in front of her who were distracted by shock.

As for Lin Wan, after killing three "King" level existences in the blink of an eye, he did not stop. His gaze swept over the dense crowd of Decay demons and black-robed Cultivators who were still fighting with the Tiannan Sword Sect Disciples in the sky, and a cold light flashed in his eyes.

"Let's clean up these minions as well."

He spread his hands, and the "Chaos Extinction Reincarnation Dao Fruit" inside his body rotated rapidly. A massive amount of chaotic mana, fused with the four Dao Rhymes, surged out like a bursting flood, turning into an ocean of chaotic gray mana that covered dozens of miles in radius.

"Chaos Extinction Sea—Purify!"

Following Lin Wan's low shout, that ocean of chaotic gray mana suddenly boiled. Countless tiny streams of chaotic Qi, containing the power of extinction and Purification, poured down onto the battlefield below like a torrential rain, indiscriminately!

"Chii chii chii—!"

As the raindrops fell, those hideous Decay demons and black-robed Cultivators, as if encountering their natural enemy, let out shrill screams. Their bodies were rapidly eroded, decomposed, and purified, turning into wisps of green smoke and dissipating. However, the Tiannan Sword Sect Disciples, as well as those normal Magic Treasures and Spiritual Qi, remained unscathed in this chaotic rain, even feeling a warm sensation throughout their bodies, with their injuries and consumption rapidly recovering.

In just a few breaths, the Decay army, which had originally covered the sky like locusts, was more than half cleared by Lin Wan's large-scale, indiscriminate Purification move! The remaining few stragglers were also quickly encircled and killed by the morale-boosted Tiannan Sword Sect Disciples.

The sky was cleared.

On the ground, the tragic scene of rivers of blood was also washed away and purified by the chaotic raindrops containing the power of Purification, and the lingering scent of decay in the air faded significantly.

With his own strength, he reversed the battle situation, extinguished "King" level existences with a snap of his fingers, and cleared away ten thousand demons with a wave of his hand.

Lin Wan stood in the air, his robes fluttering, surrounded by flowing Dao Rhymes, as if a Pure World Dao Venerable had descended into the mortal world. Countless gazes of shock, awe, and worship focused on him.

"Senior Lin... Divine Might!"

It was unknown who first let out a shout of excitement that trembled.

The next moment, cheers like a tsunami resounded throughout the entire Ten Thousand Sword Mountain Range!

"Senior Lin's Divine Might!" "Many thanks to Senior Lin for saving our lives!"

Ye Qingxian also took the opportunity to force back the two "King" level existences in front of her whose minds were in Chaos, and even severely injured one of them. Seeing that the situation was lost, those two "King" level existences had no more will to fight, and they fled in a sorry state, tearing through space.

The crisis besieging the Tiannan Sword Sect was temporarily resolved.

Ye Qingxian put away her sword, her figure flashed, and she arrived beside Lin Wan. Looking at this increasingly unfathomable young man before her, the expression in her eyes was complex, finally turning into a soft sigh: "Lin Wan, this time, it is all thanks to you. Otherwise, my Tiannan Sword Sect would have been in great danger today."

"Sect Master Ye is too modest. As members of the Human Race, resisting 'the end' is our bounden duty." Lin Wan cupped his hands, his expression still calm, as if the earth-shattering battle achievements just now were not his doing. He looked at Ye Qingxian and asked, "Sect Master Ye, what is the current war situation? Why did the 'Temple of Decay' suddenly launch such a large-scale total war? How is the situation at the Alliance headquarters?"

Mentioning serious business, Ye Qingxian's expression also became solemn. She glanced at the Disciples below who were cleaning up the battlefield and treating the wounded, and said to Lin Wan, "This is not the place to talk. Follow me to the Sword Pavilion. In addition, bring that captive (Blood Bone) you brought along."

The two turned into streams of light and flew towards the depths of the Ten Thousand Sword Mountain Range, to the Peak of "Tianjian Peak," the highest and steepest Peak that looked like a divine sword inserted upside down, and to that ancient and magnificent "Tianjian Pavilion."

Inside the Tianjian Pavilion, there were many Restrictions. Ye Qingxian activated the innermost layer of defense and soundproofing Formations, and personally checked the Seal on Blood Bone one more time to ensure that he could not hear or transmit any information, before sitting down on a jade chair with a weary expression. She looked at Lin Wan and spoke slowly, her voice carrying a trace of heaviness:

"Lin Wan, during the time you were away, the Tiannan Realm has undergone a tremendous change."

"The 'Temple of Decay' is not fighting alone. They have secretly contacted, controlled, and even incited rebellion among several major Evil Path and Demonic Path Sects within the Tiannan Realm that have always been insubordinate to the Alliance or even harbored ulterior motives, as well as... some 'dark agents' who have been deeply hidden and occupy high positions. At the same time, they seem to have persuaded, at some cost, several otherworldly forces in the 'Heavens Battlefield' that have connections with 'the end,' or are themselves part of 'the end' faction, to join hands and launch this long-premeditated total war against the Tiannan Realm, codenamed 'Sky Burial'."

"The war broke out in the Five Regions almost at the same time. In the Western Desert, the 'Temple of Decay's' old lair, the 'Swamp of Decay,' has completely rioted. Countless Decay demons have poured out, uniting with Evil Path Sects like the 'Ten Thousand Poisons Cult' and 'Corpse Yin Sect' under their control, sweeping through the Western Desert and engaging in fierce battles with the Alliance's Western Desert branch and the forces of the Buddhist Kingdom. The situation is tragic. In the Southern Region, outside the 'Five Elements Barrier,' several huge and stable spatial rifts have appeared, suspected of connecting to a 'Wasteland Realm' completely eroded by 'the end.' Countless twisted 'end' creations have crossed the border, uniting with local Demonic Path Sects in the Southern Region like the 'Blood Fiend Sect' and 'Ten Thousand Ghost Cave' to fiercely attack the Southern Region's defense line. In the Northern Plains, deep within the 'Eternal Silence Ice Field,' the awakened Frost Giants are suspected of having reached some agreement with 'the end,' leading the ice field undead and mutated Yao Beasts to assault the human gathering places in the Northern Plains, causing heavy losses to the Pill Tower and the Northern Plains Anti-Calamity Alliance."

"As for the Central Plains and the Eastern Wasteland, they are the main battlefields of this 'Sky Burial' war, and also the places under the greatest pressure." Ye Qingxian's tone was heavy, "'The Temple of Decay' has united with several first-class or even top-tier Demonic forces that they incited to rebel, such as the 'Yinhun Hall,' 'White Bone Demonic Sect,' and 'Seven Kill Tower,' to simultaneously launch surprise attacks on the 'Samsara Immortal Alliance' headquarters at the Emperor Yan Immortal Capital, as well as the Eastern Wasteland 'Samsara Immortal Alliance' branch, the 'Heavenly Secret Pavilion,' 'Earth Vein Sect,' and other core strongholds of our Human Race! What is even more terrifying is that there is confirmed intelligence showing that the 'Holy Lord' of the 'Void Church' seems to have personally descended a stronger will Clone this time to sit in command of the Central Plains battlefield! Under his command, at least more than ten 'King' level existences have appeared, and their offensive is extremely fierce."

"His Majesty Emperor Yan and the Alliance's experts are currently in the Emperor Yan Immortal Capital, fiercely battling the 'Holy Lord' Clone and numerous 'King' levels. The battle is deadlocked, and it is said that many Alliance Elders have already fallen, and His Majesty Emperor Yan has also been injured. The Eastern Wasteland branch, Heavenly Secret Pavilion, and Earth Vein Sect are all in bitter battles, and requests for help are constant. My Tiannan Sword Sect, because it is located in the eastern part of the Central Plains and is relatively independent, and because I was previously in seclusion, was judged by the 'Temple of Decay' as a relatively weak link, so they dispatched several 'King' levels to lead a large army to besiege us, intending to eradicate us first before converging with the main force in the Central Plains."

"Now it seems they underestimated you, and they also underestimated the Foundation of my Tiannan Sword Sect. But the situation in the other battlefields remains grim. Especially at the Emperor Yan Immortal Capital, with the 'Holy Lord' Clone personally present, the threat far exceeds that of an ordinary 'King' level Peak. If the Emperor Yan Immortal Capital is breached and the Alliance headquarters falls, the blow to the morale of the entire Tiannan Realm will be devastating. By then, the defense lines everywhere will likely collapse completely."

Ye Qingxian finished speaking in one breath, her face even paler. Clearly, this news had caused her immense pressure. Although she had received the "Qingxian Sword Master" Legacy and her strength had greatly increased, facing this catastrophe that swept across the entire realm, she still felt powerless. The Legacy also mentioned the tragic nature of the ancient "War of the End," but only by experiencing it personally did she know its horror.

Lin Wan listened quietly, his heart also surging with waves. He knew the "Temple of Decay" would have major movements, but he did not expect them to be so large, so fast, and so ruthless! They had actually united multiple internal and external forces to simultaneously launch a total war against the Five Regions of Tiannan. This was clearly intended to decide everything in this one battle and completely annihilate the Human Race tradition in Tiannan!

The "Holy Lord" Clone personally present... over ten "King" levels... incited Demonic major Sects... the "End" army crossing the border... This situation is ten times worse than imagined! The Tiannan Realm has reached the critical moment of life and death!

"Sect Master Ye, do you know how my 'Samsara Immortal Alliance' and family are doing now?" What Lin Wan cared about most was his own Foundation and loved ones.

"Your 'Samsara Immortal Alliance' has its Foundation in the Eastern Wasteland, and this time it has also been subjected to key attacks. However, Seniors like Dan Dingzi, Tian Shu Zi, Yao Xi, and Tianji seem to have been prepared early on, contracting their main forces to the 'Samsara Immortal City.' Relying on the 'Zhou Tian Star Array' you left behind and the Alliance's support, they have temporarily stabilized their footing, but they are also surrounded and unable to break free. Your family is being personally protected by Dan Dingzi and the others, so they should be fine for the moment, but being trapped in a lone city for a long time might lead to complications," Ye Qingxian said.

Lin Wan felt slightly relieved, but his worry remained. He must return to the Eastern Wasteland as soon as possible to lift the siege on the "Samsara Immortal Alliance" and ensure his family's safety.

"Sect Master Ye, what are your plans next?" Lin Wan asked.

A flash of determination crossed Ye Qingxian's eyes: "Although my Tiannan Sword Sect has temporarily resolved the siege, the losses are not small, and we need time to rest, treat the wounded, and repair the Formations. But the Emperor Yan Immortal Capital is the core of the Alliance and must not be lost. My intention is to personally lead the remaining elite of the Sect to reinforce the Emperor Yan Immortal Capital and assist His Majesty in resisting the 'Holy Lord' Clone. As for you..."

She looked at Lin Wan, her gaze burning: "Lin Wan, I have seen your strength with my own eyes, and your ability to restrain 'decay' is even more inconceivable. Now that the battle in the Emperor Yan Immortal Capital is deadlocked, a strong reinforcement is urgently needed to break the situation. I would like to invite you to go with me to the Emperor Yan Immortal Capital. With your help, we might be able to defeat the 'Holy Lord' Clone and reverse the battle situation in the Central Plains. As long as the Central Plains stabilizes, the other regions will have a chance to breathe."

Go to the Emperor Yan Immortal Capital and face the "Holy Lord" Clone directly? Lin Wan's eyes narrowed slightly. He knew this was the most critical battlefield at the moment. If he could defeat the "Holy Lord" Clone, it would indeed greatly boost morale and might even reverse the entire battle situation in one fell swoop. However, the strength of the "Holy Lord" Clone was by no means comparable to the three "King" levels just now. Moreover, his family in the Eastern Wasteland was trapped, and he was burning with anxiety.

Seeming to see Lin Wan's hesitation, Ye Qingxian added: "I know you are worried about your family and Sect in the Eastern Wasteland. But if the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold; if the Emperor Yan Immortal Capital falls, the 'Holy Lord' Clone, carrying the might of a great victory, will sweep across Tiannan, and the Eastern Wasteland will not be able to survive alone. Only by concentrating our strength first and breaking their strongest point can we resolve the crisis of the whole situation. As for the Eastern Wasteland, I can send a message to the few reclusive Sword Sect Elders still active in the Eastern Wasteland, asking them to take the opportunity to support and assist the 'Samsara Immortal Alliance.' Moreover, I believe that with the abilities of Dan Dingzi, Yao Xi, and the others, they should have no problem holding out for some time."

Lin Wan was silent for a moment, weighing it rapidly in his mind. What Ye Qingxian said was not unreasonable. Under a collapsed nest, there are no intact eggs. If the Central Plains collapsed, the Eastern Wasteland would definitely not survive. Moreover, his strength had just greatly increased, and he had comprehended the true meaning of "extinction," which had a very strong restraint on "the end," making him the most suitable candidate to deal with the "Holy Lord" Clone. As for his family and the "Samsara Immortal Alliance," with Dan Dingzi and others in command and the "Zhou Tian Star Array" guarding them, they should be safe for a short time. Moreover, he also believed that Ye Qingxian would do her best to coordinate support.

"Alright! I will go with Sect Master Ye to the Emperor Yan Immortal Capital and meet that 'Holy Lord' Clone!" A sharp look flashed in Lin Wan's eyes as he made his decision.

"That is excellent!" A look of relief appeared on Ye Qingxian's face. "There is no time to lose, we will set off immediately! I will entrust the Sect's affairs to the Grand Elder for the time being."

Immediately, Ye Qingxian quickly gathered the Sect's high-level members, arranged matters for those staying behind and post-war affairs, and sent a message through a special channel to the reclusive Sword Sect Elders still active in the Eastern Wasteland, requesting them to support the "Samsara Immortal Alliance" as much as possible. Subsequently, she and Lin Wan, along with several Sword Sect Elders with lighter injuries and stronger strength, as well as Blood Bone, who had been completely sealed by Lin Wan and was prepared to be used as a source of intelligence, boarded one of the Sword Sect's fastest "Space-Breaking Sword Ships." They turned into a brilliant sword light, tearing through the sky and speeding towards the core of the Central Plains, the direction of the Emperor Yan Immortal Capital.

On the Sword Ship, Lin Wan and Ye Qingxian stood side by side, looking at the dim sky ahead shrouded in war and black Qi, their hearts both heavy.

The catastrophe of Tiannan has arrived.

And they, as pillars supporting the sky, will rush to the most core battlefield that determines the fate of this realm.