228: Chapter 228 The Powerful Lin Family

The Little Demon Fox Emperor was somewhat incredulous. "My goodness."

To save his subordinates, he had actually endured the Little Demon Fox Emperor's Purgatory Fire head-on; it was indeed quite surprising.

"This... the Lord of the Dark Tower doesn't seem that bad, does he?" Mu Cheng was also a bit dumbfounded.

A Hong also expressed, "This situation... it's the first time I've seen it too."

Usually, they would either pull others to block attacks or simply leave them to die; someone like the Dark Tower Master was truly unheard of.

"Purgatory Fire is nothing more than this." The Dark Tower Master eventually managed to forcibly neutralize the Purgatory Fire.

He glared coldly. "Leave quickly!"

The Four Great Guardians did not hesitate for a second; in the blink of an eye, they had vanished.

"As expected of the Dark Tower Master, he truly has strength," the Little Demon Fox Emperor had to admit.

Daring to neutralize her Purgatory Fire in such a manner proved that his strength was definitely above hers.

"The Three Calamities Poison Body is powerful indeed, but unfortunately, no matter who it is today, no one can save you."

The Dark Tower Master soon released his Divine Power Domain, the same one Guardian Yan had used before.

However, its power and range were at least ten times greater.

"What terrifying divine power; it's as if my entire body is being crushed by giant boulders." Mu Cheng could barely stand.

As for A Hong beside him, she had long since been unable to hold on, collapsing to the ground completely unable to move.

On the verge of death, even speaking was extremely difficult...

"A Divine Power Domain? I have one of those too." The Little Demon Fox Emperor also released her Purgatory Fire.

This caused the power of the Dark Tower Master's domain to be greatly reduced, finally allowing A Hong to catch her breath.

"An expert of the Five Shackles Realm truly lives up to his reputation."

"The difference of a single shackle makes the gap in strength as vast as heaven and earth." Mu Cheng was also in disbelief.

Dark Tower Master: "I must admit, you, having taken that step, are indeed more outstanding than I was a hundred years ago."

"Unfortunately, that was a hundred years ago."

"So much nonsense. If you have the ability, then bring it on!" The Little Demon Fox Emperor took out a wooden sword.

In just an instant, it broke through the Dark Tower Master's Divine Power Domain.

"Sister Jiu of the Super Ability Academy seems to be nothing more than this!" The Dark Tower Master attacked again.

In that split second, he directly pinned the Little Demon Fox Emperor to the ground, leaving her with no power to resist.

"So strong! But I want to see... where my limits lie." Mu Cheng naturally wouldn't just watch.

In the next moment, he fully activated the Devouring Bloodline Power and lunged forward with the black hole heavy sword.

"Hmm? As expected of the Devouring Bloodline, but unfortunately, you're still far off." The Dark Tower Master merely flicked a bolt of black energy.

It directly sent Mu Cheng flying, crashing heavily into the jagged rocks.

"Again!"

Mu Cheng actually blocked the blow; unharmed, he charged at the Dark Tower Master once more.

"How is this possible? You're clearly only in the Four Shackles Realm." The Dark Tower Master was also greatly surprised.

With that last strike, he had used sixty percent of his strength, yet he couldn't injure Mu Cheng in the slightest.

Left with no choice, he had to let go of the Little Demon Fox Emperor... and caught the black hole heavy sword with his fingers.

Seeing the opportunity, the Little Demon Fox Emperor immediately pulled away to a safe distance.

"This guy is even stronger than I imagined. Let's attack together!" The wooden sword in the Little Demon Fox Emperor's hand suddenly ignited with Purgatory Fire.

She stabbed toward the Dark Tower Master, who was currently fending off Mu Cheng...

"Hmm? It seems you were holding back." Sensing a dangerous aura, the Dark Tower Master hastily pulled back to dodge.

Knowing that the Devouring Bloodline could block attacks, Mu Cheng naturally lunged forward again with the black hole heavy sword.

"I've heard that the Devouring Bloodline can devour everything; today, I'll see if that's true."

With a wave of the Dark Tower Master's hand, countless black energy swords instantly flew toward Mu Cheng.

"Is this all you've got? It seems like nothing much to me." Mu Cheng barely managed to block them, but he was still forced back to the Little Demon Fox Emperor's side.

"How is this possible? Even among the past possessors of the Devouring Bloodline, it's impossible to devour my Shadow Blades at the Four Shackles Realm." The Dark Tower Master found it incredible.

But with the facts right before his eyes, he quickly guessed the reason.

"Could it be that you've broken through to the Ninth Stage?"

"As long as you know! So, what can you do to me!" Mu Cheng attacked again.

The Little Demon Fox Emperor had to return to A Hong's side. "Hold on for now... help me stall for some time."

"Very well, I'll play with you all today. I want to see if you fall first, or if she condenses her divine power faster."

The Dark Tower Master took out a wooden sword—an extremely ordinary wooden sword... one couldn't even perceive its age.

It was clearly as ordinary as could be.

In just an instant, he was locked in a struggle with Mu Cheng...

"A common wooden sword? Why is it so hard? No... it's not hardness, but rather it's neutralizing my attacks."

Mu Cheng soon realized something was wrong; the Dark Tower Master was playing him like a fool, using purely defensive moves to neutralize his attacks.

"Fine, let's see who's faster!" Mu Cheng released his battle qi, and instantly the two became as fast as lightning.

Leaving only two afterimages behind...

"Very well, it seems I cannot let you live today." Soon, the wooden sword in the Dark Tower Master's hand snapped in two.

He had to quickly pull back... but he still held the broken sword in his hand, only this time he switched to active offense.

"What terrifying strength; even a wooden sword can be this powerful. It seems I must show some real ability." After being forced into defense, Mu Cheng...

...launched a fierce counterattack once more.

"Ren Xiaoxiao's move from the Super Ability Academy? Unfortunately, you aren't her; you're still far off." The Dark Tower Master threw away the broken wooden sword.

A wooden spear appeared. He was originally being completely suppressed by Mu Cheng... but just by raising the wooden spear, he easily neutralized the assault.

"This Dark Tower Master is truly a freak." A Hong had also sensed how terrifying the Dark Tower Master was.

"Again! Again!! Again!!!"

Mu Cheng refused to believe it and accelerated his speed once more... but he was still blocked by the Dark Tower Master.

Fortunately, Xiao Yao's voice suddenly came through his consciousness. "Master, don't be anxious; you will eventually find the opponent's flaw."

"Xiao Yao... you've broken through?" Only then did Mu Cheng pull back.

Xiao Yao: "Mhm. This guy is very strong; even with Sister Jiu and Senior Origin, we might not be certain of victory."

"So Master, you must calm down and find the opponent's flaw."

In fact, she had already broken through before they even arrived; she had just been stabilizing her realm.

That was why she hadn't appeared until now...

"Mhm, I'll try!" Mu Cheng began to seriously study the details of the Dark Tower Master's movements.

Soon, he actually found it. "So that's how it is. It seems this move of yours is nothing much either."

He lunged forward again with the black hole heavy sword, but this time he completely severed the wooden spear in the Dark Tower Master's hand.

"Not bad, not bad. I must admit, you are indeed stronger than the previous generation's possessor of the Devouring Bloodline." The Dark Tower Master also became serious.

A black gold spear appeared in his hand, no longer a piece of ordinary wood.

"Master, be careful!" Xiao Yao's voice came through his consciousness again.

"There's no choice; I can't hide my strength anymore." Mu Cheng also had to face the situation calmly.

The aura of battle qi on his body suddenly vanished completely...

However, his entire being began to emit a terrifying aura.

"Is this your true strength? Then take a strike from my spear."

The Dark Tower Master thrust the black gold spear forward; wherever it passed, the surrounding space could be seen clearly cracking.

"The Battlefield is not the Blue-White Star; being able to perform Shattering the Void, this is the true strength of a God of Destruction." Mu Cheng did not retreat.

He took a charging stance, and in an instant, a large pit was compressed into the ground where he stood.

Furthermore, the surrounding space also cracked...

"What terrifying Transcendent Martial Arts; to be this terrifying with only the strength of the Four Shackles Realm..." A Hong was incredibly shocked.

She hadn't expected that Mu Cheng had already touched the threshold of the Five Shackles Realm.

"The threshold of the Five Shackles Realm... it seems I must strangle you in the cradle today."

The Dark Tower Master no longer held back any strength; the black gold spear in his hand suddenly transformed into a Shadow Spear.

In an instant, his aura surged by more than ten times.

The aura alone directly pressured Mu Cheng to the point where he had no power to fight back.

"Oh no." Xiao Yao came out, and not just her... there was also a woman in white.

Working together, they managed to block the Dark Tower Master's attack.

"You old monster, aren't you ashamed? Using your full strength against a junior."

This woman in white was none other than Origin.

Dark Tower Master: "Truly ridiculous. So what if I use my full strength? With less than a tenth of your strength remaining, what can you change?"

"What about adding me?" Xiao Yao also stepped forward at this time.

"And me."

The Little Demon Fox Emperor had also finished condensing; at this moment, she was the Purgatory Fire, and the Purgatory Fire was her.

"Still not enough to fight me." The Dark Tower Master did not hesitate; even facing three opponents, he remained arrogant.

Holding the spear formed from his Shadow Blade, he thrust it directly at the Little Demon Fox Emperor...

"This guy is probably at the same level as the Orc Race's Great High Priest." The Little Demon Fox Emperor barely managed to block it.

But she eventually paid a heavy price; the aura of Purgatory Fire on her body had clearly weakened significantly.

"Attack together!" Origin held a Shadowless Sword and stabbed directly forward.

Xiao Yao didn't hold back either, transforming into a giant tree hundreds of meters tall, with dense golden vines flying toward the Dark Tower Master.

The Little Demon Fox Emperor also fully unleashed her Purgatory Fire...

"Boring. It's time to end this." Facing so many attacks, the Dark Tower Master didn't panic at all.

In just an instant, countless Shadow Blade spears were condensed and flew toward the three of them in a dense mass.

With an unstoppable momentum, the three of them simply couldn't withstand it...

"No other choice, I'll have to use another chance." The Little Demon Fox Emperor did not hesitate and took out a Golden Rubiks Cube.

"Leave it to me! Why use a butcher's knife to kill a chicken?" A voice suddenly came and stopped the Little Demon Fox Emperor.

In another split second, the whole world became terrifyingly quiet; even the Shadow Blade spears were frozen in mid-air.

The one who had stepped in was a woman.

Dressed in red, cold, glamorous, and exotic!

Her hair was pulled up into a simple bun with a golden hairpin, and red flowers emitted a rich, thick fragrance, enchanting and seductive.

Beneath her slender, jade-like neck, her chest was like congealed fat and white jade, half-hidden and half-revealed; her waist was so slim it could be held in one hand, and a pair of long, moist, well-proportioned legs were exposed.

Her large eyes were full of smiles, charm, and mystery, as if veiled by mist and water.

The corners of her small, charming mouth were slightly upturned, and her red lips were parted slightly, tempting one to kiss them; this was a woman who emitted an enchanting allure from her very bones.

It was as if she was constantly seducing men at every moment...

"Are you from the Lin Family?" The Little Demon Fox Emperor saw her extraordinary temperament but couldn't recognize who she was at all.

"Yiyi, why has a girl like you come here?" Origin recognized her at a glance.

Lin Yiyi: "You are Senior Origin."

"Mhm, it's me. You're not staying at the Ninth Layer Battlefield... can that side really be held?" Origin asked, not panicking at all.

The Dark Tower Master was completely frantic. "Who are you?"

"This woman's strength is so terrifying; she easily blocked the Dark Tower Master's attack."

A Hong and Mu Cheng were both incredibly shocked; Xiao Yao also transformed back to her original form at this time.

"I had to come back even if I couldn't hold on; if I didn't, this guy would be lawless." Lin Yiyi didn't waste words and suddenly became very serious.

"Who I am is not important; what's important is that you should return to the Fifth Layer Battlefield; that's where you belong."

Without another word, she simply reached out her hand, and the Dark Tower Master was firmly grasped by a mysterious force.

No matter how he resisted, he couldn't break free from the restraint.

Clearly, she had come specifically for the Dark Tower Master... and the two were simply not on the same level.

"You're from the Lin Family... how is this possible... absolutely impossible." The Dark Tower Master was in total despair.

"I beg you, I don't want to go back."

"How about you take a nap! Maybe in your dreams you can return to the Blue-White Star." Lin Yiyi didn't waste words.

She tore open a rift and left with the Dark Tower Master, her voice echoing afterward.

"In less than two years, what's meant to come will eventually come!"

"They left just like that? Her strength is probably in the Six Paths Shackles Realm!" Mu Cheng was dumbfounded.

Origin: "Mhm, everyone in the Lin Family is a freak, especially that guy named Ling; his strength is likely already in the nine shackles realm."

"Nine Shackles? Senior, are you joking?" Xiao Yao was greatly surprised.

The nine shackles realm was already considered the peak of power in the entire universe.

Equivalent to an existence of the Great High Priest level...

"Could that be fake?" The Little Demon Fox Emperor was still certain.

Ling's strength had long been comparable to the Dean, and he could also suppress Xia Lingling and the God of Death, Karl.

To be more precise, it was a situation where no one could do anything to each other.

"Um, I'd like to ask weakly, are there nine layers of the Battlefield in total? What kind of existence is the Ninth Layer?" Mu Cheng asked curiously.

Origin: "I've heard it's the edge of the cosmic circle; the Lin Family is responsible for guarding it."

"Master, do you remember the Lin Family member we met?" Xiao Yao suddenly recalled.

Mu Cheng: "I remember, it was the Divine Power of the Colorless Realm; it seems she is guarding a very terrifying existence."

"Senior Yuehua is indeed quite terrifying, and her strength is also in the nine shackles realm... she's not at the Ninth Layer Battlefield?" Origin guessed directly and asked.

Xiao Yao: "She's not; she was in a secret realm within a Trader Space."

"That should be the Bagua array core." Origin couldn't be certain if it was.

But for Lin Yuehua to be guarding it, it definitely wouldn't be that simple.

Hearing this, Mu Cheng looked bewildered: "The Bagua array core is those eight planets? Shouldn't it be the Heavenly Dao?"