The Unparalleled Sword Emperor
Chapter 1236 - 1234: Five Poison Sect! Eighteen Dharma Protectors!

Chapter 1236: Chapter 1234: Five Poison Sect! Eighteen Dharma Protectors!

Dugu Yun and Ye Wuhuan each led a group attacking into the Splitting Sky Valley.

Many followers of the Five Poison Sect swiftly met the enemy in a fierce battle!

Among the warriors of the Miracle Ridge, two figures clad in black robes slightly lifted their heads, revealing the indifferent faces beneath their cloaks.

"It seems the Miracle Ridge intends to fight to the death."

One of them said softly, "Suxin, we came here secretly without Master Ye Wuhuan’s knowledge. If the Sect Leader finds out, I’m afraid we’ll both be punished."

These two were none other than Hong Su and Ye Suxin, who had slipped away from the Miracle Ridge.

Ye Suxin, with a determined look, stared at the Splitting Sky Mountain Range and said, "Sister Hong Su, I had no other choice. As soon as we find the ’Five Saints Mocking the Heavens Scripture’ and discover how to undo the Ice Extinguishing Skill, we’ll leave immediately."

Hong Su’s eyes sparkled as she said, "Should we notify Lin Bai?"

Ye Suxin replied, "Forget it. He’s currently dealing with the high ranks of the Five Poison Sect. He’s struggling on his own; let’s not add to his troubles. Let’s go on our own."

After saying this, Ye Suxin and Hong Su surged forth into the Splitting Sky Valley!

...

Inside the Splitting Sky Valley, countless passageways made the area a huge underground palace.

Lin Bai, Bai Xiaoxiao, along with Jian Ruohan and others stormed into the underground palace.

They were immediately met by a large number of Five Poison Sect warriors, whom Lin Bai and Jian Ruohan promptly slaughtered!

At this moment, Ye Wuhuan came over and said, "Lin Bai, the passageways in this underground palace are far too complex, utterly inscrutable. At this rate, we might wander here for half a month and still not reach the true core of the Five Poison Sect."

Ye Wuhuan was very troubled by the passageways inside the underground palace.

This underground palace was complex and difficult to navigate, and it contained Magic Circles that could change the exits of the passageways at any time!

Lin Bai nodded and said, "In that case, Master Ye Wuhuan, please lead the warriors from the Miracle Ridge to wipe out the followers of the Five Poison Sect. I will go ahead to figure out the layout here. If I can find the Divine Bone, that would be best."

Ye Wuhuan thought for a moment and immediately nodded, "Alright, that’s all we can do. Be careful."

Lin Bai nodded lightly and in a flash, surged forward!

The speed of the Nine Rotations Sword Steps carried Lin Bai swiftly through the corridors.

Half an hour later, Lin Bai had slain many experts and finally entered a very secluded passageway!

"I presume this must be the Saint of the Miracle Ridge."

Just at that moment, from within this hidden passageway, an eerie laughter sounded.

"Who?"

Lin Bai stood his ground and demanded in a cold voice.

"Hehe, I am one of the 18 Guardians of the Five Poison Sect Leader, Wu Xun!" the voice responded coldly.

Just as the voice faded, an old man with a hunched body appeared in front of Lin Bai, emanating a terrifying aura of the Great Perfection of the Heavenly Elixir Realm.

"One of the 18 Guardians of the Five Poison Sect."

Seeing the old man, Lin Bai’s eyes gleamed sharply.

"It looks like I’ve encountered one of the high ranks of the Five Poison Sect," Lin Bai said with a cold laugh.

"To meet me is your misfortune, Saint. The Five Pinnacle Saint is renowned for his Sword Skill, and today, it’s a rare opportunity to exchange a few moves," Wu Xun said coldly with a smile.

"Then bring it on."

Lin Bai drew out the Emperor’s Heart Sword and looked coldly at Wu Xun.

This was one of the 18 Guardians of the Five Poison Sect, his strength definitely formidable, indeed a high-ranking member of the Five Poison Sect.

"Please teach me," said Wu Xun with a cold smirk, immediately darting towards Lin Bai.

A powerful force immediately spread from Wu Xun’s body.

He struck out with a palm.

Boom——

A thunderous noise accompanied by immense force attacked Lin Bai’s face.

Lin Bai’s eyes turned icy, his Sword Skill flashed, racing towards his opponent.

Shoo——

The Sword Skill broke through Wu Xun’s palm wind, and the sharp Sword Aura instantly aimed at his throat.

Wu Xun’s eyes widened in shock and fear.

He immediately shot backward while unleashing a powerful palm imprint from his hands.

Above Wu Xun’s head, a Martial Soul emerged.

"Martial Soul Secret Skill! Poisonous Bee!"

Wu Xun’s eyes darkened and his Martial Soul emerged. Numerous dense black points of light attacked Lin Bai.

Within those light points, remarkably, were the poisonous bees.

Each of these bees was filled with potent venom—just one sting could cost half a life!

"Flying Swords! One Sword Becomes Thousands!"

Lin Bai dodged explosively back as the swords within him surged forth.

In an instant, thousands of Sword Shadows charged forward!

They directly shattered Wu Xun’s Martial Soul Secret Skill!

Simultaneously, Lin Bai’s eyes flashed, and the thousands of Sword Shadows uniformly reversed and flew back, converging above Lin Bai’s head into a giant sword a hundred zhang in size!

"Thousands of Swords Return to the Source!"

Lin Bai gritted his teeth, and the giant sword smashed directly towards Wu Xun!

Boom, boom, boom—

A massive sound spread!

Wu Xun spat out a mouthful of fresh blood and was sent flying backward!

"Haha, the Five Pinnacle Saint truly lives up to his reputation. Today I have truly seen what you’re capable of, I bid you farewell!" Seeing that he was no match for Lin Bai, Wu Xun immediately turned and transformed into a puff of black smoke, disappearing from Lin Bai’s sight.

Lin Bai watched Wu Xun leave, chuckling lightly, "This movement technique of fleeing is not bad, turning into a puff of black smoke..."

Lin Bai chuckled softly, took a step, and his figure vanished into the passageway!

Inside the Underground Palace of the Five Poison Sect.

Wu Xun, seriously injured, returned to a great hall.

"Wu Xun, you’re back?"

"What’s the situation outside?"

In the great hall, more than a dozen warriors asked Wu Xun.

Wu Xun coldly said, "The situation isn’t good. Master Ye Wuhuan led the warriors of Miracle Ridge to sweep through the underground palace, and I happened to run into the Five Pinnacle Saint Lin Bai."

"This Saint is truly formidable. Within just a few moves, he put me at a disadvantage. If I hadn’t escaped quickly, I might already be dead under his sword."

Wu Xun said, his eyes filled with wariness.

"So, what should we do now?"

"Should the eighteen of us Guardians take action together?"

Asked the other warriors.

Wu Xun shook his head and said, "There’s no need. Splitting Sky Valley has been operated by the Five Poison Sect for more than twenty years. This underground palace is easy to defend but hard to attack. Even if Miracle Ridge’s warriors number in the millions, it will take them half a month to discover its secrets!"

"Besides, we have been ordered by the Sect Leader to defend this great hall; we absolutely must not fail!"

"Let’s leave the outside to the chief of the Ninety-Nine Branches."

Wu Xun shook his head and said.

In the great hall, the other seventeen people were precisely the seventeen guardians of the Five Poison Sect, making a total of eighteen people, including Wu Xun.

They were ordered to defend this great hall, which was clearly very important to the Five Poison Sect!

Wu Xun sneered, "Heh, thinking of that Saint, it really is a pity. How good it would have been if he had truly joined the Five Poison Sect."

"It’s a pity, even if this Saint had great abilities, he likely would not be able to find his way here."

Wu Xun sneered.

The other Guardians also nodded and laughed.

"It is indeed very difficult for me to find this place alone."

"But with you, one of the Guardians to guide the way, finding it is quite simple."

At that moment, in the great hall, a light laughter suddenly echoed.

All eighteen Guardians were shocked and looked towards the entrance.

There, a white-robed man holding two Sharp Swords coldly walked in!

"Lin Bai!"

Wu Xun cried out in horror.

Lin Bai sneered, "Guardian Wu Xun, thank you for the guidance!"