NOVEL WEB Chapter 175: Chapter 175: An Obvious Trap
The intense light forced many to shield their eyes.
Lin Yun's heart grew heavy. It seemed he was a step too late. The Crimson Ghost Sect's plan had succeeded.
A pillar of light exploded in the sky, blossoming into a bewitchingly beautiful red flower. At the flower's center, a crimson vortex swirled—the entrance to an immortal's abode.
The young girl on the ground below laughed maniacally. "The Void Heavenly Palace! It really exists!"
To open the Void Heavenly Palace, they had killed an unknown number of cultivators. Even disciples within their own sect had been sacrificed by the hundreds. But now, it was all worth it. They had succeeded. A history sealed in dust for many years would be unveiled once more because of their actions. The thought filled them all with glee.
Only Lin Yun, gazing up at the entrance to the Void Heavenly Palace, made a bold decision.
"Don't be reckless, boy. Since that is the place where the seal key is kept, there are bound to be countless restrictive wards inside," the Chongqing Bird immediately sensed Lin Yun's intention. "Although you've reached the Sky-Soaring Realm, rushing in rashly will be extremely dangerous."
Even Ezu's voice chimed in. "That's right. That place has already formed its own set of rules. Do you have any idea what will happen once you're inside?"
Lin Yun just smiled. "So many people are coveting this key. If I don't do something, won't I become a laughingstock?"
[Name]: Lin Yun
[Realm]: Sky-Soaring Realm - Stage 1
[Destiny Template]: Mediocre (White)
[Attributes]: Immaculate Sword Physique (Purple), Asura (Purple), Pure Sword Heart (Blue) [Fate]: During a fierce battle at the Flowing Cloud Sect, he is ultimately defeated by his opponent on the spot.
[Recent Turning Point]: Leads a group of disciples to fight against the Crimson Ghost Sect at their Spirit Realm encampment, ultimately holding out until reinforcements arrive. However, he is a step too late, but in the process of the Crimson Ghost Sect's sacrificial opening, he snatches the ultimate treasure, the Wuyang Jade!
He glanced at his panel. It was unchanged from before. This confirmed it: the so-called Wuyang Jade was inside the Void Heavenly Palace.
At that moment, the young girl from before leaped into the air, heading straight for the palace. Lin Yun, naturally, couldn't let her succeed. But before he could even make a move, a golden Buddhist bead flew across the sky, attacking the girl at incredible speed.
"Jingkong, you thieving bald donkey! You dare to show your face again!"
The young girl was just about to enter the palace, but the bead forced her to retreat several steps.
"Amitabha. Ancestor Xuemi, this old monk naturally cannot hand over the thing you seek," Jingkong said with a calm smile, his figure now visible.
"Hmph! So what if you stop me today? Now that so many people know about this, do you think they will let this opportunity pass?" The influence of the Zhenhuang Hall incident was too great. For that reason alone, no one in the entire cultivation world would let this matter rest. She had intended to use this to threaten Jingkong into giving up.
To her surprise, Jingkong just smiled serenely. "Since none of us can stop this, why not change our approach to one we can accept?" His sharp gaze turned to Lin Yun. "Patron Lin, your enmity with the Crimson Ghost Sect has a long history. This time, why don't we allow Patron Lin to help us by retrieving the key from within?"
Lin Yun never expected the old monk to suddenly bring him up. He stood there, momentarily stunned.
Ancestor Xuemi, on the other hand, was furious. "Old bald donkey, are you really trying to roast this boy over a fire? He is already the enemy of the entire cultivation world! According to your plan, he won't be safe anywhere he goes!"
Ancestor Xuemi was enraged, but also helpless. She had to admit, it was as if this old monk had seen through her every thought. Even after she had laid it all out, the old monk simply smiled.
The next moment, Lin Yun no longer hesitated. Channeling his Yuan Qi, he shot directly towards the entrance of the Void Heavenly Palace. This was his only chance. He already possessed two of the keys; a battle with the Crimson Ghost Sect was inevitable. Since that was the case, he might as well get his hands on the final one. It might give him more options.
Ancestor Xuemi hadn't believed Lin Yun would actually have the nerve. Now, seeing him really go for it, she turned pale with fright. "You reckless fool who doesn't know life from death! I didn't want to fight you, but today, you have brought this upon yourselves!"
With a furious roar, Ancestor Xuemi's body erupted with clouds of blood mist that instantly filled the surrounding area.
Lin Yun, meanwhile, expanded his killing intent domain, blocking the several Crimson Ghost Sect disciples who tried to intercept him. "There's not much time. I can't waste it." He glanced at Jingkong, wondering how the old monk had appeared here so suddenly. But this was not the time to worry about such things.
He heard Jingkong chant the Buddha's name. "Patron, it is best to give up."
As he spoke, he pressed down with his palm. A brilliant golden hand descended from the sky like a towering mountain.
Ancestor Xuemi snorted and flung out her left hand. Her own Yuan Qi surged up to meet the attack head-on. The sound of the explosion and the dazzling light blinded many, and Lin Yun used this opportunity to get much closer to the entrance.
"Old bald donkey, you know this is unstoppable, yet you would send a young man to his death! Do you not find your own actions to be cruel?" Seeing Jingkong still blocking her path, Ancestor Xuemi understood that today, she had no choice. If she didn't determine a victor with this man, she would never be able to stop Lin Yun.
But Ancestor Xuemi had still arranged for her own people to follow Lin Yun. "A mere Sky-Soaring Realm cultivator. What can he possibly do?" She had dispatched no small number of experts this time. The Crimson Ghost Sect had been very serious about this operation.
Seeing Ancestor Xuemi's determined expression, the old monk Jingkong simply asked a question. "Patron, do you believe in fate? As this old monk has said before, this time, no one can do anything to Patron Lin."
Seeing his unshakable confidence, and recalling the past legends about this old monk, Ancestor Xuemi grew even more certain that her task would be difficult to accomplish.
Meanwhile, Lin Yun saw the two powerhouses locked in a fierce battle, but at this point, a fight of that level had nothing to do with him. After breaking through numerous obstacles, he soared into the air. Soon, the entrance to the Void Heavenly Palace was right before him.
But he didn't rush in. Instead, he glanced at his panel.
[Name]: Lin Yun
[Realm]: Sky-Soaring Realm - Stage 1
[Destiny Template]: Mediocre (White)
[Attributes]: Immaculate Sword Physique (Purple), Asura (Purple), Pure Sword Heart (Blue) [Fate]: Is ambushed the moment he enters the Void Heavenly Palace and dies instantly.
[Recent Turning Point]: Enters the Void Heavenly Palace and is assassinated by a hidden gargoyle.