Chapter 252 Daoist League of the Five Continents

"Tell me. What will it take for you to release her?" Xiao Chen asked emotionlessly.

One-dot Red smiled. "Release her? Impossible. It also won't be impossible for you to leave with her, not even you alone. Your only hope is to win this fight."

Suddenly, he patted his forehead with his finger. "I've nearly forgotten this. Your orthodox sects have too many rules and regulations; it won't be easy for you to let go of them and kill freely. Your people are regressing precisely because you wallow in your ancient learnings. We're different. We'll kill if we want to; we face no restrictions. Our own philosophy is that the weak will always be prey to the strong."

"Hehe, is that so?"

Xiao Chen sneered, finally understanding that the Fallen Immortals Sect was a demonic sect. Demonic sects operated outside of the rules and restrictions of the Immortal's Practice. Even though these sects weren't as cruel to the world as devils' sects were, their cultivation methods were all so nefarious that it was borderline devilish. By hook or crook, they would achieve their goals. In their pursuit of supreme power, they would commit deeds devoid of conscience.

Such sects existed thousands of years ago, but the Orthodox Path considered them to be depraved and exterminated them. Xiao Chen must admit that they were more suited to this new era where most people had lost their Bodhicitta, particularly when the Annihilation Times were close.

One-dot Red smiled. "How about it? Have you thought it through? Being a disciple from an orthodox sect, you'll receive punishment from your own sect and Immortals' League if you kill here. We, on the other hand, have never suffered any restrictions from any sects. That's why you're destined to fail today."

Xiao Chen put on a sinister smile. "You're right. Take any disciple from an orthodox sect and he'll suffer punishment for killing here. But you seemed to have misunderstood something. I don't belong to any of the sects here! I don't have to suffer their restrictions too!"

Following his roar, the Blood Lotus Demon Blade instantly appeared in his hand. Sinister whistling and murderous aura sprang up all around. The rest couldn't help feeling a shiver running down their spine.

"I'll repeat myself: Release her. Otherwise, I promise I'll turn this place into Asura's pond of blood and leave no survivors!"

His ice-cold voice echoed throughout the place. The Blood Lotus Demon Blade began to tremble, filling the entire Landscape Park with a murderous aura. In the distance, countless guards were shivering.

"Well, give it your best," One-dot Red said emotionlessly.

"Go to hell then!"

Following his burst of anger, the Immolation Spell of the Three Elements took shape in his mind and the blade fell with the force of surging waters. The gale that the blade radiance produced reduced everything around him to dust. The force even caught several distant residences inside, causing them to collapse. When One-dot Red and the rest saw this, they hastily made their way to him and worked together to spread out the force of this ferocious attack.

None of them anticipated his power to rise so sharply in such a short amount of time. They dared not underestimate him anymore.

Xiao Chen narrowed his eyes and spotted Double-tailed Crane making his move on Ziyun'er inside the hall. The Unsullied Sword once again rose into the sky and flew inside like an unblockable bolt of lightning. Caught off guard, Double-tailed Crane failed to control his sword to block the Unsullied Sword. The ambush succeeded, sending him flying.

Xiao Chen had activated the Immolation Spell of the Three Elements, meaning that his cultivation was now in the Nascent Soul Realm. Were it not for Double-tailed Crane's Mystic Skill for protection, Xiao Chen's violent attack would have badly injured him.

The hall abruptly collapsed with a loud crash. Xiao Chen's control over his sword was so precise that it cut off the rope binding Ziyun'er in a split second, allowing him to carry her out of the hall.

By now, Qingluan and the rest had arrived. Xiao Chen handed Ziyun'er to them and instantly lunged at One-dot Red and his brothers with a series of blade attacks.

Rumbling echoed unceasingly amidst the chaotic flashes of blade radiance. Large sections of buildings collapsed, sending dust flying everywhere. The collaborative attack of the twelve ladies of the Hidden Fragrance Wafting Under the Moon could only be described as terrifying. None of the hundreds of guards could wield their weapons. With every passing of the cold radiance, one would surely fall into a pool of their blood.

Bearing a grudge against them for capturing Ziyun'er, Qingluan attacked decisively and mercilessly. She was determined to turn the ground to a river of blood. For some time, screeches lingered in the air.

Before long, the entire Landscape Park turned into barren land. Those injured howled in grief. Terrifyingly, all spilled blood was sucked into the demonic blade in Xiao Chen's hand.

Staring at One-dot Red, Xiao Chen sneered. "Do you still think I look like an orthodox disciple wallowing in old teachings?"

One-dot Red's gaze was frighteningly cold, having never expected him to kill so decisively. The True Energy circulating all over his body jolted and a massive, earth-shattering force lunged at Xiao Chen. Everywhere the force passed, it left behind a huge gorge behind. The Hidden Fragrance ladies swiftly moved into action and worked together to form a Barrier, easily blocking this great attack.

"Leave, the further the better! I'm going to turn this place to dust!" Xiao Chen said icily, carrying no shred of emotion in his voice. Nine flames had emerged in the hollow of his palms.

Those from the Fallen Immortals Sect could sense the terrifying power imbued in those flames. One-dot Red asked coldly, "What are you doing?"

"What am I doing? Didn't you say the weak will always be prey to the strong? That this world is one where only the fittest will survive? I'll return those words right back to you!"

Following his howl, the nine flames flew toward the group. Simultaneously, he unleashed his Phoenix's Wings and escaped far into the horizon. When he was far away, he transmitted his voice to them, saying, "Those who provoke me are destined to die no matter where they are!"

Before his voice reached them, the nine flames instantly turned into nine storms of raging fire that engulfed the entire Landscape Park. The sky was turned into a sea of flames.

Fifteen minutes later, Xiao Chen landed on a wide empty land 25 kilometers away, reconverging with Qingluan and the rest. Now, he would never show his enemies any mercy.

"Master, what do we do now?" Qingluan asked.

"We're going to the Daoist League of the Five Continents to prepare for the Immortal's Sword Assembly."

He was aware that the Nine Heaven-scorching Flames wouldn't be much of a threat to those from the Fallen Immortals Sect; it was just there to trap them. His earlier use of the Immolation Spell of the Three Elements wouldn't last. Soon, he would be suffering the countercharge. Right now, he must get to a safe place as soon as possible and circulate his Qi and breath.

The group left for the Daoist League of the Five Continents at once.

Meanwhile, the fire had incinerated Landscape Park. The injuries that One-dot Red and the rest sustained were light but they looked worse for the wear. They had been scoring victory after victory from the day they stepped on the soil of the Middle Continent and yet they were left in such a pathetic state today.

Putting aside the fact that their stronghold was destroyed, they even lost more than one hundred outer disciples. More importantly, they would surely suffer a terrifying punishment once the news spread.

Their expressions were positively ghastly, especially that of One-dot Red. He stared in the direction where Xiao Chen had left in and said icily, "Xiao Chen, I swear I'll take your life within three months!"

Traceless for Ten Miles walked over to him and asked placidly, "Can you now be certain that he's the heir of that sect?"

One-dot Red sneered. "Our forefather made divine calculations that revealed that someone would escape. It must be him. He has finally shown up after thousands of years. As the last remaining heir of that sect, he must die."

The rest looked solemn after hearing this.

"Hehe. Life is so unpredictable. The Mystic Cyan Sect, which had always considered themselves unrivaled in the world back then, is only down to one disciple now. Twelve Spiritual Meridians, at that. Hehe..."

"Since he's shown up, I think it's better to return and report this to the Elders."

"Don't be hasty. I still want to play around with him. I want to see just how strong he is..."

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The Daoist League of the Five Continents was jointly established by the various orthodox sects in the Five Continents. The league was built on the Jade Terrace Mountain in the middle of Tianyuan City. The mountain was covered in lush greenery all year round and shrouded in thick clouds and fogs. The league's building was impressive and covered a large expanse of land, with countless islands hovering above it. On top of the islands were jade palaces peeking out of the clouds, which served as meeting places for high-level business and cultivation grounds for the Elders.

By the time they reached the Jade Terrace Mountain, Xiao Chen's face was deathly pale and his forehead was covered in cold sweat. The countercharge of the Immolation Spell of the Three Elements was evidently acting up. He had to rely on Qingluan and Ziyun'er for support.

Under the mountain, the disciple responsible for welcoming the league's guests immediately walked up to them after seeing his state. "Your injuries are grave. Can we offer you any help?"

Since the league was a joint-establishment of various orthodox sects, most of the disciples here were polite to those from other sects.

Xiao Chen lifted his head and felt cold sweat sliding down his cheek before hitting the ground. It seemed like even talking was strenuous for him. "I'm a disciple from the Jade Qing Sect; all you have to do is bring me to the league."

Perfected Immortal Qing Chen of the Jade Qing Sect was the Elder representing the East Continent. The disciple dared not slight him in the least. "Senior Brother, please come with me." He immediately showed them the way.

The pain in Xiao Chen's elixir field was so acute that he felt like something was being knotted inside. It was as painful as if there was a flame raging inside him. His gait was still unstable even with Qingluan and Ziyun'er supporting his arms. Seeing this, the disciple leading the way dared not ask either.

"Are we there yet...?"

He was beginning to lose consciousness halfway up the stairs. The more Qi he consumed while using the Immolation Spell of the Three Elements, the heavier the countercharge would be. He had overexerted himself in dealing with the Fallen Immortals Sect earlier.

Panicked, Ziyun'er said, "We're almost there. Master, please hold on for a little longer."

"We're there...?"

With one final sentence from him, darkness shrouded his vision and he lost all consciousness. When he opened his eyes again, he found himself lying inside a small house. Li Muxue and Luo Shangyan were easing the effects of the countercharge for him.