The Unparalleled Sword Emperor
Chapter 532 - 531: Return! Revenge!

Chapter 532: Chapter 531: Return! Revenge!

Lin Bai quickly departed from the Forbidden Zone Forest.

When Lin Bai arrived in the forest, he saw puddles of blood on the ground, most likely demon blood.

However, the blood had been there for so long that the vitality within it had entirely dissipated, and hence, it was no longer useful.

"Ji Xiang——"

Roaring——

Just as Lin Bai had stepped out of the Forbidden Zone Forest, an enraged roar echoed from the temple behind him.

The roar sent a colossal tremor throughout the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains.

Lin Bai anxiously glanced back at the Forbidden Zone Forest before activating his Feng Lei Divine Wings. He quickly departed from the depths of the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains.

"It’s time to look for the Flying Swords."

"I can sense their location. They’re in the middle of the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains and moving towards the outskirts."

Lin Bai sped up, escaping the depths of the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains.

Lin Bai possessed one-third of his Divine Soul on the Flying Swords, thus, no matter the distance separating him from the swords, as long as they weren’t shattered, he could faintly sense their direction.

All along the way, Lin Bai contemplated the words of the Old Monk.

"Regardless, I didn’t come to the temple for nothing."

"Perhaps, if I had helped free the Old Monk, he might have revealed the destined fate related with the Devouring Sword Spirit. However, the Old Monk doesn’t look like he’s up to any good. What if he killed me after being let out?"

"Besides, the Old Monk was full of lies. Who knows if he would tell me the truth or lie after he was set free?"

"I don’t want to risk it!"

Lin Bai had some apprehension towards the Old Monk’s power.

Although the Old Monk was currently only a spirit, he still possessed the strength of the Human Elixir Realm just by relying on his spirit!

Lin Bai wondered what kind of dire situation it would be if he pushed the Old Monk into desperation, forcing him to fight with his life at stake.

"Luckily, through the illusion the Old Monk showed me, I have learned something."

"The giant passed the verdict stating that my crime was the Devouring Sword Spirit, a sin so grave that even the heavens and earth couldn’t tolerate it. In accordance with Heaven’s will, he was bestowed to execute me!"

"So, I can assert that the giant came to kill me because of the Sword Spirit!"

"This must be the reason why my master asked me to come to the temple, to show me the strength of the enemy I was about to face!"

"And at the end, the Old Monk also mentioned that the faster I cultivate, the closer I get to death before reaching Divine Elixir!"

"So that means the giant will appear when I reach the Divine Elixir Realm?"

Lin Bai quickly sifted through everything the Old Monk had said.

Lin Bai now understood Ling Tianzi’s motive. Ling Tianzi had sent Lin Bai to the temple to show him the enemy he would soon have to face.

The words of the Old Monk indicated that this enemy would appear when he reached the Divine Elixir Realm.

Lin Bai gathered all the critical information, clearly understanding the situation.

"That’s enough!"

"I’m eager to see who this giant is anyway. He dares to kill me? Let’s see!"

Lin Bai wore a cold expression, inwardly roaring in rage.

"And what exactly is the grievance between Ji Xiang and the Old Monk?"

Lin Bai felt very curious about Ji Xiang.

Whoosh——

Lin Bai was extremely fast, and in a blink of an eye, he had left the depths.

Five days later.

Lin Bai, who had been searching for the Flying Swords, had left the central area of the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains.

By the time Lin Bai was absorbed by the Old Tree Spirit, ten days of the Bloodlight Chase and Kill Order had already passed. Therefore, Lin Bai was now relatively safe in the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains.

"Long Yi, Hu Jiang, I’m back. Be prepared to meet your doom!"

Lin Bai roared in anger in his heart.

He harbored deadly intent towards Long Yi and Hu Jiang.

If it weren’t for their combined efforts, even with the Ten-Day Bloodlight Manhunt Order, Lin Bai wouldn’t have ended up in such a sorry state in the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains.

Therefore, when returning this time, Lin Bai had two objectives: to find his Flying Swords and to seek his revenge on both of them.

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During these days, four significant events had occurred in succession within the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains, shocking everyone in the vicinity.

The first event was the coming of the Ash Battle Team and Heavenly Dragon Battle Team caused by the Ten-Day Bloodlight Manhunt Order. But in the end, despite joining forces, these two teams had nine of their elites slain by Lin Bai, leaving only Long Yi and Hu Jiang alive.

Moreover, Lin Bai had managed to break through the encirclement of martial artists from the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains on the periphery, entered deep into the mountains, and vanished without a trace.

As a result, the martial artists of the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains gifted Lin Bai with the title of "a demon Sword Cultivator."

The second event was the echoing roars from the temple deep in the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains that managed to scare away all the demon beasts in the vicinity, retreating towards the center of the mountain range to distance themselves from the temple.

The third event was the slaughter of more than a dozen Demon Kings who had entered the Forbidden Zone of the temple, their corpses discarded in the wilderness to be gnawed on by wild dogs.

The fourth event was Meng Yuanhan’s mysterious death due to poisoning, and Qin Hai taking control of the entire Qi Mountain. Although Mengyun Chuan had a few supporters, the control of Qi Mountain had already changed hands.

These four events had all happened within a short span of half a month, shaking the entire Hundred Thousand Great Mountains.

Be it the change of control over Qi Mountain, the uprising in the temple, the death of over a dozen Demon Kings, or the annihilation of the Ash Battle Team and Heavenly Dragon Battle Team, each event was earth-shattering.

Although Lin Bai had heard many martial artists discussing these events along his journey, he didn’t pay them much attention.

Because Lin Bai felt that he was getting closer and closer to his Flying Swords.

In an unremarkable forest.

Long Yi was accompanied by over a dozen martial artists, all at the Peak of the Heaven Martial Realm Ninth Layer.

"Brother Long Yi, don’t be angry anymore. If Lin Bai dares to venture deep into the Forbidden Zone, he is doomed to die. Even if the Demon King doesn’t kill him, he will meet his death at the hands of the Forbidden Zone Creatures."

"Exactly, Brother Long Yi. You should focus on your future developments. If the Heavenly Dragon Battle Team has been annihilated, are you considering recruiting new members?"

"Brother Long Yi, what do you think of me? I harness the power of the Peak of the Heaven Martial Realm Ninth Layer. Give me three more months, and I’ll break through into the Initial Stage of Half-step Divine Pill Realm."

A group of martial artists flocked around Long Yi, hoping to join his team.

After all, although Long Yi was the only survivor of the Heavenly Dragon Battle Team, his renown within the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains was undeniable. If he were to rally the troops, there would be countless martial artists desperate to join his ranks, no matter the cost.

Long Yi exclaimed angrily, "Of course I know Lin Bai is doomed. He even ditched his Flying Swords! A Sword Cultivator wouldn’t abandon his own sword unless he’s on the verge of death!"

"What I truly regret is that he didn’t die at my hands!"

A martial artist said with hesitation, "But speaking of which, Lin Bai’s Flying Swords really were formidable. Brother Long Yi, since Lin Bai is dead, do you have his Flying Swords?"

Long Yi shook his head, "Hu Jiang took them. For us, the Flying Swords are as good as dead, of no use at all. Since Hu Jiang expressed an interest in studying them, I let him take them."

The martial artist expressed disappointment, "What a pity. If we could use the Flying Swords Technique, hunting demon beasts in the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains would surely make us rich!"

"Do you all remember? When Lin Bai once pointed his sword forward, the Flying Swords appeared out of nowhere and in a blink of an eye, it slew hundreds of martial artists at the Initial Stage of the Half-step Divine Pill Realm."

"It was as if the Flying Swords were playing with those at the Half-step Divine Pill Realm!"

"Yeah, we’re so envious."

The group of martial artists all expressed their envy.

Long Yi scoffed, "What’s there to envy? Though the Flying Swords are powerful, they are external forces after all. Only when one’s own cultivation is strong, can one truly stand firm!"

While this group of martial artists were busy flattering Long Yi, a martial artist suddenly appeared before them unexpectedly.

"Who’s there?"

Long Yi immediately went on full alert, sensing a terrifying aura of death coming from the forest.

"Hehe! Long Yi, it’s been a while."

A scoffing laughter came from the forest. Subsequently, a figure emerged from the thicket.

With an icy smile on his face as cold as an ancient glacier, he appeared as dreadful as a demon god returning from hell!

He was Lin Bai!