Age Of Evolution

by Cui Shi yi

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Chapter 725: Chapter 728: Sword Intention! (Third update! 700 monthly tickets for additional updates)

Su Qing'an opened his eyes when he heard this, knowing that what he wanted to hear was coming.

Su Qing'an was naturally Lin Zhen with a temporary altered name, which was a combination of his several wives' names.

Now the whole city was hunting for him, but Lin Zhen would never be caught by others.

By changing his name, using a clone to avoid being tracked by Tian Ting, and using the Morphing Skill to change his appearance, he could control his breath with his Immortal Spiritual Body 100% and impersonate any realm he wanted.

Learning the basics of Sword Skill was merely a cover; what he really wanted to learn was to challenge opponents of higher levels.

From his last battle, Lin Zhen believed that when facing Longevity Warriors, he must have a more powerful means.

This powerful means was his sixth move of the Taiyuan Sword Skill: Death.

During this period, Lin Zhen had been hiding continuously, and was almost discovered a few times. His heart instinctively had some fear, worrying that he would be found by the Longevity Warriors, which would mean big trouble.

This slight fear caused a lack in Lin Zhen's current state of mind.

He knew he had made a mistake: even when facing a formidable opponent that was hard to defeat, he had to maintain a strong fighting spirit and willpower at all times.

While this might not matter to other martial artists, it was a problem for Lin Zhen, who had always been pursuing perfection in his breakthroughs.

If he could not eliminate his fear of Longevity Warriors at the Domain King Stage, it would definitely affect his breakthrough and future progress.

To eliminate this fear at the Domain King Stage, there was only one way: to learn the sixth move of Taiyuan Sword Skill, Death!

Executing the Taiyuan Sword Skill does not require high Star Power, but it does require an understanding of Sword Skill.

Lin Zhen studied spear, so he didn't have much understanding of Sword Skill. After many inquiries, he learned that Peace Martial Arts Hall had a sword instructor with some skill, so he came here.

This instructor was the tutor in front of him, called Li Mo. He was not very advanced in his realm and had a humble background, but Lin Zhen could see at a glance that his understanding of Sword Skill was profound.

So he stayed here, collecting Cosmic Crystals while listening to this man's lectures.

When Lin Zhen heard this, he immediately asked, "Master, what do you think Lin Zhen needs to do to kill Longevity Warriors with Sword Skill?"

Li Mo nodded, "Good question. Let me analyze it for everyone."

He pointed at Lin Zhen on the big screen, "We can see from the Divine Punishment Star War and the Imperial Palace battle that Lin Zhen's Star Power is at least over 7 million and continually improving."

"And after obtaining the Super Divine Body, his Star Power should be able to be utilized 90% efficiently. In that case, he has at least 15 million Star Power to use."

Swiping his finger, the big screen turned to the scene of Lin Zhen's battle with Emperor Liang Zhihuan.

"During Lin Zhen's battle with the Emperor, his Sword Skill didn't have much effect, but his Spear Skill seemed more powerful. However, if his Sword Skill was good enough, Iron Third Lady wouldn't have had a chance to save the Emperor, and Lin Zhen's situation would have been much better now."

Lin Zhen in the audience also agreed. If he had truly killed Liang Zhihuan at the time, Nan Liang would have been in chaos for a while, and the Qingye Sect's power alone could not catch him hiding everywhere.

"According to Lin Zhen's sword technique, I can judge that he has not learned Sword Skill to a profound level. So, what is he lacking? He's lacking Sword Intent!"

A student in the audience asked, "Master, what is Sword Intent?"

"Sword Intent is a kind of feeling, hard to explain. Let me demonstrate it for you."

Upon hearing this, the students were excited. Teacher Li Mo's demonstration of Sword Intent was renowned, and they were here for this course primarily to observe Sword Intent, without expecting to truly learn to fight those beyond their level.

Lin Zhen also straightened his back, sitting quietly and waiting.

Li Mo stood before the students with his hands behind his back, closing his eyes.

The atmosphere in the room suddenly quieted. The air seemed to be slightly viscous, and the students unknowingly started to be nervous, not daring to breathe loudly, holding their breath and watching Li Mo with rapt attention.

Lin Zhen's perception was even more acute. He closed his eyes, and even felt strands of sound coming from the air.

Sword Qi!

There was Sword Qi shuttling through the air!

"Open your eyes!"

Li Mo suddenly roared, and the students' eyes widened, but they felt they could hardly open them because strands of cold air in the atmosphere made their hairs stand on end!

"Ah! My face is cut!"

"There's Sword Qi hurting me!"

"Quick, see if I'm bleeding. Master, didn't you promise not to hurt me?"

One by one, the students screamed, some even covering their faces or bodies, feeling as if they had been struck by a sword.

At this moment, in Lin Zhen's eyes, Li Mo was like a sword about to be unsheathed, ready to strike at any moment!

Li Mo smiled slightly, and the oppressive atmosphere disappeared instantly.

"Take a close look at your bodies, did any of you get hurt? If you did, don't blame me, because I didn't cause any harm to you."

The students were also stunned, looking at each other, some even took out mirrors to look, but to their amazement, they didn't suffer any damage at all.

"How is this possible? I could have sworn I was hit by a sword."

"Yeah! It's amazing. I thought I was going to die just now. How did you do it, teacher?"

One by one, the students spoke up and asked questions. Li Mo smiled faintly, "This is the sword intent I wanted to show you. Only when you master the sword intent can you be considered a true beginner in sword skill, and deeply understand advanced sword skills. If you can't do this, then no matter how much you practice your sword skill, you can only be like Lin Zhen at most, using your powerful Star Power as a backup to overpower opponents. But that is still an inferior sword skill."

Hearing this, Lin Zhen took a deep breath. Although the teacher's words were not pleasant to hear, it was the truth, his sword skill was indeed not up to par.

Just as Li Mo said, without learning sword intent, Lin Zhen could never comprehend the Death technique.

Death, as the name suggests, annihilates Longevity Warriors, but the threshold for comprehension is extremely high, and Lin Zhen can't achieve it now.

"Teacher, how can we master sword intent?" Lin Zhen asked.

Li Mo glanced at Lin Zhen approvingly. Among these students, Li Mo felt that Lin Zhen was the most calm and eager to learn. He didn't know where the boy came from; such a child shouldn't come from a poor family.

"That's a good question. Some people think that to comprehend sword intent, you have to have a good sword and gain understanding from it. But what I want to tell you is that the comprehension of sword intent has nothing to do with the quality of the sword. Even the best sword is just a weapon. The most important thing is the person who wields the weapon."

As Li Mo spoke, his gaze fell on Lin Zhen: "Your hand holds no sword, but your heart harbors one. This is the foundation of understanding sword intent. Swords are everywhere. When you grasp this, your sword intent will come to fruition."

The students were all stupefied. The teacher's words were too profound, and they could not quite comprehend them.

"My lesson is over, whether you can gain enlightenment depends on your own fate."

After he was finished, Li Mo packed up and left the classroom.

Lin Zhen also stood up to leave as he still had many other things to do. He now had a large amount of Cosmic Crystals being sent to him every day, as he was trying to condense the World Stone and had already succeeded in most of it.

In another ten days, the World Stone would be fully condensed, and his condition for entering the Domain King Stage would be complete.

Furthermore, during the remaining time, he had to comprehend the feeling of having no sword in hand and a sword in his heart, as Li Mo had mentioned.

Just then, a girl stopped Lin Zhen.

"Su Qing'an, let's go get something to eat after class. I know of a newly-opened restaurant nearby that serves excellent ice and fire hot pot, and they even have freshly-arrived sauce dragon meat. I'm sure you've never tried it."

The girl was named Lan Lan, a little princess of the class who was quite pretty and came from a relatively better background. It was said that in some time, she wouldn't be attending classes here anymore.

Lin Zhen, of course, had no interest in such a girl. He shook his head slightly, "I have to go practice my sword."

"What's the point of practicing your sword all day? There won't be much gain from attending classes in such a place. My father is now a secretary to a deputy official in the Ministry of War, and he's making a lot of money. In a few days, he's going to hire a Domain King level private tutor for me. You can come with me, and you don't have to pay anything. It's guaranteed to be much faster than attending classes here."

"Thank you, but I won't be going."

Lin Zhen's face was expressionless, his tone not cold, but the indifference in it was enough to hit hard in the heart of a young girl's budding emotions.

Lan Lan's face changed for a moment. She wasn't a good-tempered girl. When Su Qing'an appeared in the class, she fell for him and warned other girls not to get close to him. He was her chosen boy.

The others were too afraid to offend Lan Lan and had to keep their distance from Lin Zhen.

In Lan Lan's view, Lin Zhen was just a handsome guy with no significant background or power. Liking him was his luck, and he had no reason or room to refuse.

However, Lin Zhen's behavior now completely infuriated Lan Lan.

"Su Qing'an! Think carefully!"

Lin Zhen walked away without looking back, while Lan Lan bit her lip ferociously, anger flashing in her eyes.

"How dare you not give face to this auntie! Fine, let me see what you're relying on!"

Lan Lan also turned around and left. She wanted to investigate Lin Zhen's family background. If he had no significant background, she would have him taken to her own bed by force if need be.

This was the law of the jungle in the Original World. It wasn't only bad men who bullied women; some women were just as domineering. They wanted what they set their eyes on and were determined to get it because their targets did not have the strength to resist. They simply had to accept their fate.

In Peace Martial Arts Hall, Lan Lan was also a young lady, and the hall master respected her father. So when she inquired about Lin Zhen's information, the hall master immediately agreed.

However, when Lan Lan saw Lin Zhen's information, she looked puzzled.

According to Lin Zhen's record, Su Qing'an came from Haisen County's Changshun Mansion.

But Lan Lan was from that same region; if Lin Zhen was also from there, then why didn't she know about him?

"Check Su Qing'an's family background for me…"

Lan Lan quickly gave orders. She hadn't thought much about it yet. If things really were as they seemed, then there would be nothing to fear or avoid.

However, to her surprise, the result of the investigation showed that the information about Lin Zhen's parents and family was all fabricated!

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Chapter 726: Chapter 729: Lin Zhen's Dark Transformation! (Fourth Boost! 800 Monthly Ticket Bonus)

"Mr. Su Qing'an, your ordered Cosmic Crystals have arrived. Please check them."

Lin Zhen received another batch of Cosmic Crystals at his rented house.

This was already the third batch, and each time Lin Zhen would purchase several billion Cosmic Crystals, as they were quite cheap.

Despite this, Lin Zhen had spent more than twenty or thirty billion in total, and he only had less than fifty billion left in his hands.

After receiving them, Lin Zhen returned to the city to begin a new round of condensation.

Sitting cross-legged on the bed, he used his Spiritual Power to watch his inner world.

In his inner world, within the Dark Star Space, a massive cluster of Cosmic Crystals floated there, brilliantly lit blue flames repeatedly smelting and condensing all the Cosmic Crystals into one big clump.

At the edge of the space in the distance, waves of energy surged, indicating the power to open a new world. As long as Lin Zhen could spread the edge once again, he would enter the World King Realm.

"Almost there, one more time, and my World Stone core will be completed in advance. If it could bring me a Million Star Power, everything would be successful."

Lin Zhen could feel that once this World Stone core was completed, it should be able to provide him with at least Million Star Power, and that would be the moment he breaks through.

After browsing the mall for a while, he ordered another batch of Cosmic Crystals. He didn't buy too many at once; it was a critical moment, and it was better to proceed with caution.

Outside, there was a commotion of people shouting and horses neighing, and the army was arresting people again.

Without a doubt, those people were coming for Lin Zhen. Although they hadn't caught Lin Zhen during this time, they had arrested many others and solved numerous cases.

Lin Zhen listened carefully for a while before the group passed.

He didn't want to keep running. The inspection outside was very strict now, and it was easy to be exposed if he was not careful.

Moreover, the most important point was that Lin Zhen's clone could not fight easily. If the clone was damaged, he would have to use his real body, which would attract Tian Ting's pursuit.

Thus, being able to spend this period peacefully was Lin Zhen's greatest hope.

Lin Zhen closed his eyes and began to comprehend Li Mo's words, having a sword in his heart but no sword in his hands.

But it wasn't easy to understand. A night passed, and Lin Zhen had no gains at all.

Three more days passed like this.

Apart from comprehending the Sword Skill, Lin Zhen also completed the refinement of elixirs during this time.

He had prepared a good amount of Spiritual Strength Pills, but the medicine to treat Ning Qingxuan's memory loss had not yet been refined because it lacked three medicinal materials. Moreover, treating amnesia was not something that could be done in a day or two. There was no rush.

The search in Nan Liang did not weaken at all. Instead, Liang Zhihuan announced that the queen's body was already unharmed and would be brought back to the Imperial Palace in three days.

Upon hearing this news, Lin Zhen knew he could no longer stay here for long.

Perhaps this was just a smoke bomb released by Liang Zhihuan, a bait meant to lure Lin Zhen out. But Lin Zhen had to take it.

He couldn't just watch Ning Qingxuan return to the palace. Now that she has memory loss, going back might indeed be deceived by Liang Zhihuan.

"One more day, and tomorrow I can complete the core part of the World Stone. Then I can break through to the World King. Although I haven't comprehended the sword intent yet, I can't wait any longer. I have to go back."

Early the next morning, Lin Zhen's last batch of Cosmic Crystals arrived.

Before Lin Zhen could begin condensing, there was a knock on the door.

Lin Zhen opened the door and saw it was Lan Lan.

"What do you want?"

"Su Qing'an, come with me." Lan Lan turned to leave.

Lin Zhen didn't move, not wanting to tangle with this woman at this critical time.

Lan Lan looked back: "Su Qing'an, you'd better cooperate or perhaps I should call you something else? Can you tell me where you come from? Who are your family members?"

"I have no need to tell you."

"Haha! What a joke, you're not even called Su Qing'an!"

Lan Lan suddenly raised her voice: "I don't care who you are, but refusing to come with me means there's something wrong. You'd better behave yourself now, or don't blame me for being rude."

Lin Zhen glanced at her, not expecting the problem to arise with this woman at this moment.

Should he kill her?

Unexpectedly, Lan Lan became so fierce. Seeing that Lin Zhen still didn't agree, she immediately shouted: "Help! There's a wanted criminal here! I report! He might be Lin Zhen…!"

She didn't know who Su Qing'an was, but to intimidate the other party, she would rather go big, as she had already investigated that Su Qing'an didn't exist, so she concluded that the other party was definitely problematic.

As she said this, Lin Zhen raised his hand, and a Sword Qi pierced her forehead!

Blood flowed from her forehead, and Lan Lan fell dead on the spot!

Lin Zhen waved his hand and took the body into the Dark Star Space, feeding her directly to the demon dragon as a snack.

Although he killed Lan Lan, it still attracted the attention of the surrounding people, especially her shout of Lin Zhen, which was very sensitive to the people of Nan Liang.

It was early morning, and the streets were crowded with people. When they saw Lin Zhen kill someone, they immediately reported it without any regard for its authenticity!

There was an army nearby, and people who reported through the Dimensional Universe were not as quick as those who shouted here. Immediately, there were soldiers rushing to the scene, and they reported it as well.

Seeing this situation, Lin Zhen sighed, knowing that he couldn't stay here any longer.

"Let's go, hiding for two more days should be enough."

Lin Zhen immediately turned to leave, but before he could move, a dense barrage of gunfire erupted from the surrounding area!

Above the sky, countless surveillance devices pointed at this location, and the heavens rained fire from above.

Lin Zhen dodged through the bombardment, his shoulder sustaining a slight injury.

"We need to head somewhere no one else can reach."

Lin Zhen had long been prepared, staying in the North City District, which was basically a suburb, having a nearby erupting volcano.

Thick smoke billowed from the volcano, fierce flames rose, and those without strong control over the fire element would not survive here. Lin Zhen's choice to stay in this place was also partly due to this volcano.

When the time came, he could hide within the volcano for two days to stay alive.

Now that time has come, Lin Zhen hurriedly rushed along the streets, heading straight for this hellish volcano!

There were sounds of weapon and armor clashing as a group of Dragon Knights appeared on the street.

These were the elite troops of the royal family, each Earth Dragon having the power of a Peak Domain King or even a World King. The knights were all World King experts who had come specifically to apprehend Lin Zhen.

Lin Zhen no longer needed to use his clone. His main body appeared, and with a lift of his hand, the sword given to him by Liang Zhihuan appeared at his side. This was the only weapon he had besides his flying knives.

In a way, Lin Zhen had indeed profited from this. The sword was called Longteng (Dragon Soaring), and its quality surpassed that of Phantom Light by more than a notch. After all, it was a weapon used by an Emperor and couldn't be too shabby.

Taiyuan~!

Not daring to be careless against these World Kings, Lin Zhen used his most lethal sword skill!

With a single sword stroke, his opponents were sent flying. Although they were World Kings, they still paled in comparison to Lin Zhen, as seven or eight Dragon Knights were killed in one strike.

Taking advantage of the gap between the crowd, Lin Zhen charged forward at high speed!

"Stop him! His Majesty has decreed, whoever captures Lin Zhen will be rewarded with 3 trillion!"

Under the prospect of such substantial rewards, a large number of people immediately rushed over, trying to intercept Lin Zhen.

Lin Zhen had always been reluctant to hurt ordinary people. These people's actions could at most be seen as being deceived, and killing them would not bring any sense of accomplishment.

However, at this moment, Lin Zhen had no room for mercy. Acting merciful would only make others see him as weak.

"I've risked my life to secure first place in the Divine Punishment Star for Nan Liang. You're not only ungrateful, but you also shout and shout to kill me. Since that's the case, what use is there in keeping you alive!"

Kill!

It was only by killing these people that they would understand that some things, though seemingly beautiful, were not meant for them. Pursuing them would only result in death!

With a swing of the sword at his side, a Sword Qi emerged!

The streets were densely packed with people, and within a short time, tens of thousands had gathered.

Lin Zhen's ruthless sword strike killed at least five thousand!

Heads flew through the air, and countless fountains of blood erupted more spectacularly than any fountain. These ordinary people from the Original World could no longer pose any threat to Lin Zhen!

Launching a sword strike, more people kept coming, so another sword strike would follow!

Killing one person is murder; killing ten thousand is slaughter; killing 900 million is achieving the pinnacle of domination!

In fact, at this moment, Lin Zhen wasn't in such a hurry to leave. His long sword danced in his hand, and he didn't care whether it was the military or ordinary people, whether they were after him or there to spectate. As long as a person came within his sight, a Sword Qi was sent their way!

Within one minute!

In a single minute, nearly a hundred thousand army soldiers, police officers, and civilians who came to kill Lin Zhen had fallen!

The street was empty, having become a living hell.

Maybe some people were still watching from afar, or perhaps some had survived, but they didn't dare make a sound anymore.

That blood-soaked figure now seemed like a demon from hell, enough to scare people to death!

Striding along the street with the sword in hand, the tip of the blade scraped against the bluestone pavement, making a sharp and chilling sound.

Wherever Lin Zhen's gaze fell, he could hear people hiding in the shadows, frightened and screaming or even falling over.

No one dared to show their faces again!

In the distance, another round of artillery fire from beyond the heavens was about to begin. Lin Zhen no longer needed to linger, summoning the Double-headed Dragon and heading straight for the Hell Volcano.

Those who had been chasing Lin Zhen caught up and saw the Asura-like scene. Immediately, they sent the scene to the Dimensional Universe.

"My God~! Great gods above, what has the demon Lin Zhen done? We must catch him, kill him! Avenge the people of Nan Liang!"

Lin Zhen's atrocities enraged the army, the royal family, and the people. Under the urging of Emperor Liang Zhihuan, they collectively began hunting Lin Zhen.

With the army leading the way, the civilians were not as afraid anymore and followed one after another, joining the ranks of those hunting Lin Zhen.

One hundred thousand vanguard troops continued to follow Lin Zhen, chasing him to the edge of the Hell Volcano.

Lin Zhen didn't hesitate, putting away his Double-headed Dragon and plunging headfirst into the volcano, disappearing without a trace.

What followed was a flood of people, one million! Ten million! One hundred million! One billion!

Within half an hour, hundreds of billions of people had gathered at the volcano's mouth, setting up an inescapable trap, vowing to execute Lin Zhen here!

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Chapter 727: Chapter 730: We Must Catch Him Even If We Have To Flatten The Volcano! (Five More Updates! 900 Monthly Votes Add Extra Updates)

This video of Lin Zhen's dark massacre has caused a great uproar in Nan Liang.

This time, it's not just the anger of the royal family, but also the citizens who have been thoroughly ignited.

Countless people took to the streets demanding severe punishment for Lin Zhen.

Holding banners and slogans, the angry people gathered in front of the government office and even volunteered to join the battle.

This large-scale action put immense pressure on the government, forcing them to dispatch local troops to maintain public order.

However, they soon provided a satisfactory answer to the people: Lin Zhen had entered the Hell Volcano, and the area had been completely surrounded. With billions of soldiers and civilians guarding the area, Lin Zhen could not escape even if he had wings.

Too many people had already gone, making it useless because the area within a thousand miles of the volcanic crater was already filled with people. The defense firepower in the sky was ready, and there were even more Advanced Martial Artists underground, leaving no chance for Lin Zhen to escape using earth escape techniques.

The royal family even declared a national holiday for people to watch the spectacle of the siege against Lin Zhen.

Many literary scholars stepped forward to condemn Lin Zhen's atrocities, considering him a butcher and a villain whose mere existence was a crime!

Article after article filled with impassioned words stirred up the hearts of the people of Nan Liang to unite against their common foe. The hero of the past had become the enemy of the people, and everyone wanted to punish him!

The massive operation in Nan Liang attracted the attention of many neighboring countries, some of which even sent reporters to report on the situation at Hell Volcano.

At the epicenter of the storm, Hell Volcano was swarmed with people: members of the royal family, the people from Qingye Sect, and the military, all discussing their strategies.

The first thing they did was to thoroughly seal off the area above and below the ground, leaving no chance for Lin Zhen to escape.

As Shi Zhonglie put it, the only way for Lin Zhen to survive would be to teleport away directly, otherwise, even if he turned into air, he would be torn to shreds by the people!

But the problem was that there was no teleportation array here, so he couldn't teleport away.

Iron Second Lady brought Tian Ting here, and this time, Tian Ting even obtained the blood of Lin Zhen's clone. Both the original body and the clone could not escape Tian Ting's tracking.

After arriving here, Tian Ting stood at the mouth of the volcano, barking incessantly, further proving that Lin Zhen was indeed in the volcano.

Shi Zhonglie appeared in front of the crowd with more than ten Longevity Warriors gathered around him.

Several of them were from the royal family, Iron Second Lady and Iron Third Lady from the Qingye Sect, and a few self-righteous volunteer warriors who were determined to eradicate the evil for the people.

Twelve people, all of them in the Longevity Realm!

"Ladies and gentlemen, His Majesty has issued a decree that we must spare no effort and use any means necessary to completely kill Lin Zhen. His Majesty will reward everyone greatly!"

The people all nodded their heads; this was already a consensus.

"Now, the whole of Da Liang and even the surrounding countries are watching us. We must not lose face again. Lin Zhen has already caused too much harm to Nan Liang."

"That's right! This time, I am here to completely annihilate this scum!"

"Commander Shi, say no more. Just tell us what to do? I am willing to be the vanguard and meet this bloodthirsty butcher!"

Several volunteer high-level martial artists were filled with righteous indignation, eager to fight Lin Zhen immediately.

"Good, good! I understand everyone's feelings, but this Hell Volcano is not easy to deal with. It was formed millions of years ago when a Constant Star reached the end of its life, shattered, and a large piece fell here, smashing an active volcano. Since then, eruptions have occurred frequently, becoming a disaster for the city."

"The temperature inside the volcano is extremely high. Though we are all in the Longevity Realm, I dare say that not many of us can penetrate deep into the volcano to capture Lin Zhen."

A civilian martial artist asked, "How did Lin Zhen manage to sneak into the depths of the volcano?"

Before Shi Zhonglie could answer, Iron Second Lady coldly snorted, "Lin Zhen is an alchemist, a sixth-grade Alchemist at that. Every alchemist is an ancestor of playing with fire. If you can't go in, of course, he can!"

The civilian martial artist's face changed color, but he didn't dare to confront this old witch and could only put up with it.

Shi Zhonglie laughed and said, "Everyone, don't worry. To completely solve the Lin Zhen issue, we have already thought of a solution. This time, we not only want to get rid of Lin Zhen but also completely eliminate the hidden danger of this volcano."

"What is the specific method? Tell us."

"Flatten the volcano!" Shi Zhonglie spoke astonishing words.

A few civilian warriors, including Iron Second Lady, were taken aback. How could they flatten a volcano with a radius of a hundred miles?

Shi Zhonglie laughed, "Ladies and gentlemen, don't forget how many people we have here. To push down this volcano and capture Lin Zhen, shouldn't everyone lend a hand? Although the mountain is very big, we have a large number of people. In just one or two days, we can completely remove this mountain from the ground, and by then, Lin Zhen will have nowhere to hide!"

"Understood, sir!"

Immediately, the officer gave the order for tools to be distributed to his troops, each person receiving a cold iron shovel capable of effectively resisting some of the heat.

The response from the crowd was overwhelming, and in a short amount of time, over a billion people had collected their tools.

As the army prepared to excavate the volcano, they resembled countless ants gnawing at a hill – although each bite could only remove a tiny part, the sheer number of people made the volcano visibly weak.

A civilian martial artist nervously asked: "Captain Shi, what should we do if the magma from the volcano overflows?"

"Don't worry, we're fully prepared. There are already martial artists proficient in ice-element techniques in place, and countless cooling potions are available. These will freeze the magma bit by bit, allowing the excavation crew to remove it."

Shi Zhonglie shouted to the crowd: "Remember to store the excavated soil, gravel, magma, and other materials in a space ring so as not to hinder the progress of the excavation!"

The crowd roared in response, their spirit soaring to the heavens above.

A group of civilian martial artists couldn't help but marvel: "This Lin Zhen really brought his downfall on himself. He committed so many heinous crimes without repenting, even daring to sneak into the royal medicine repository to steal medicinal materials and injuring the emperor. Now, he's mass murdering the poor, and his downfall is imminent. It's a perfect cycle of karma, and he's getting what he deserves!"

The surrounding people nodded in agreement, believing Lin Zhen to have brought his fate upon himself and deserving of death.

"Miss, look at this – Lin Zhen definitely won't escape this time. So many people are after him," Elise said as she combed Ning Qingxuan's long hair in their chambers, still watching the Dimensional Universe broadcast.

Ning Qingxuan's beautiful eyes stayed glued to the screen, but she remained silent.

"Miss, what's wrong? Weren't you the most indignant towards evil and keen to right wrongs?" Elise asked.

Ning Qingxuan's long eyelashes drooped slightly, her eyes unreadable and her tone somewhat somber.

"After losing my memory, my thoughts seem to have changed a bit. Elise, you see people's hatred for him, but if you were Lin Zhen, would you surrender?"

Elise opened her mouth but didn't know how to answer.

"Though I don't know the specific details, isn't this the first time in Nan Liang's history that someone has ranked first in the Divine Punishment Star competition? Not just in Nan Liang, but in Da Liang and all the surrounding allied countries, has anyone ever ranked in the top ten?"

Elise couldn't respond, feeling that her Miss had indeed changed.

"Lin Zhen must have paid a great price to win the Divine Punishment Star. Moreover, he's only a territory king. As a martial artist, he's achieved perfection and brought unparalleled glory to Nan Liang."

Taking the comb from Elise's hand, Ning Qingxuan stood by the window, looking towards the distant northeast where Hell Volcano was located.

"Such a person, in any other country, would receive unprecedented preferential treatment. Yet in Nan Liang, he receives nothing. Not only has he not been awarded with anything, but he is despised by the entire country, with everyone wishing for his death. All of this… is unfair to him!"

Raising her head, Ning Qingxuan continued, "The people of Nan Liang have reasons to hate him, but from his point of view, he's not in the wrong."

Elise was about to say something when Ning Qingxuan suddenly turned to her, her eyes showing a glimmer of brilliance: "You said that Lin Zhen deceived me before, that I fell in love with him after being deceived by him, and then went to the Divine Punishment Star to save him, right?"

Elise hesitated for a moment and had no choice but to nod, as this was the truth she had told Ning Qingxuan, which couldn't be concealed.

In Ning Qingxuan's eyes, there appeared a complicated emotion, and she whispered softly – almost inaudibly for Elise.

"So… it seems I had quite a good taste back then…"

"What are you saying, Your Highness?" Elise spoke loudly, reminding Ning Qingxuan to be mindful of her words.

Ning Qingxuan shook her head slightly, her gaze dimming again and falling silent.

The excavation of Hell Volcano proceeded rapidly, with millions of people working together as one. With the combined efforts of billions, any task could be accomplished.

The once-mighty volcano was now in ruins, and whenever magma erupted, countless ice-element martial artists rushed to freeze it, with bottles of freezing potion being thrown like they were free.

After the magma was frozen, swarms of people would rush in to remove it and store it in their space rings.

Always eating away, always advancing.

During this process, countless victims were devoured by the magma, not even leaving a trace of their bones.

But at this moment, nobody was too bothered by the sacrifice, for in order to capture Lin Zhen, the cost was worth it.

As the volcano grew smaller and the magma became scarce, even more people withdrew from the excavation. There was no longer a need for so many hands.

With the volcano gradually being hollowed out, the Slaughter Team made up of Longevity Warriors was on standby, waiting for the moment Lin Zhen was captured!

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Chapter 728: Chapter 731: World King Transforms! (Guaranteed 1 update)

Inside the volcano, Lin Zhen's cultivation had reached a critical moment.

The noisy voices outside did not affect him at all. After diving into the volcano, Lin Zhen plunged straight to the very bottom, into the hottest magma.

Lin Zhen was about to cultivate bright cyan-colored flames, which wouldn't harm him, allowing him to hide safely from others.

He didn't care about whoever was outside at this moment, he just ignored them.

Since the moment he began his massacre, Lin Zhen had completely torn his face off with the people of Nan Liang.

Lin Zhen had no regrets at all; he felt he was completely innocent!

"I have never thought of hurting you, but you treat me like this, so don't blame me for being heartless!"

With no decrease in his killing intent, Lin Zhen began to condense World Stone once again.

The last batch of cosmic crystals was already in his Dark Star Space, and with the abundant firepower around him at this moment, Lin Zhen could release his flames to the fullest extent.

Groups of flames surged out from the Dark Star, enveloping the World Stone.

As the flames soared, the World Stone began to change.

All the cosmic crystals were condensed together and smelted into a super-large cosmic crystal!

Compared to the cosmic crystal Lin Zhen had seen inside Yama's World King's inner world, this one was much more powerful.

Moreover, Lin Zhen's World Stone was not yet complete. Once the inner world truly appeared, this World Stone would grow substantially larger.

The one he was condensing now was to accumulate Star Power in advance, allowing Lin Zhen's Star Power to exceed 10 million.

Following the disappearance of the last flame, the World Stone was formed!

A stone with a diameter of ten meters and shaped like a sphere appeared!

Its entire body was made of cosmic crystals that had melted together through high temperatures and now floated in the Dark Star Space, emitting strands of Star Power.

At this moment, Lin Zhen's own Star Power also increased!

One point of Star Power! Ten points! A hundred points, a thousand points, ten thousand points!

One hundred thousand points!

Five hundred thousand points!

One million points!

Two million points!

The Star Power of this World Stone had exceeded Lin Zhen's original expectations, adding a total of two million points of Star Power to him!

As a result, Lin Zhen's natural Star Power had skyrocketed to eleven million!

Not only had he reached the legendary ten million Star Power, but he had also exceeded it by one million – was this a record-breaking achievement?

Lin Zhen didn't know if he had broken any records, but the growth in Star Power brought him astonishing changes!

The change occurred in the purple qi that stretched across the Dark Star Space, which had originally appeared when he created the world!

Although Lin Zhen had used this purple qi several times, he had only consumed less than one-fifth of it; a majority of it remained. The moment the World Stone was condensed, the purple qi twisted a few times in the air before merging into Lin Zhen's body!

All of his meridians and bones received the infusion of the purple qi, and a wave of intense pain rushed in!

Lin Zhen only slightly furrowed his eyebrows. Such a level of pain was nothing to him.

The flow of purple qi was incredibly strong, quickly filling Lin Zhen's body. Each of his pores was continuously expelling the purple qi.

With his energy filled to saturation, Lin Zhen closed his eyes, and his Spiritual Power began to spread out infinitely!

His Spiritual Power passed through the magma, through the volcano, through space, and reached the outside world.

The outside world was noisy with people shouting and horses neighing, the scene resembling a bustling construction site.

Everyone was working hard, united as one, and gradually emptying the volcano with the spirit of moving a mountain.

He could see the relieved smiles on everyone's faces, their dripping sweat, some working, some monitoring, and some on alert.

All of this was being done to supervise him, the great demon king, and they were striving to eliminate the demon king.

"What a touching scene…"

The space of the Original World no longer seemed mysterious to Lin Zhen like before. It was just like the space in the New World, allowing him to come and go with ease!

Lin Zhen suddenly opened his eyes, the purple qi and everything else calmed down.

"I got it, it's the power of space and time, it's the power of space!"

Lin Zhen's face showed excitement, as he had finally obtained a new talent, which was instantaneous movement!

The instantaneous movement that had greatly helped Lin Zhen in the New World became very difficult to use in the Original World, due to the tremendous spatial pressure there. Even if he moved instantaneously, he could only travel a few hundred or thousand meters at most!

Now, this World Stone-born purple qi had become Spatial Power, providing him with a new talent – instantaneous movement!

To test the distance he could move, Lin Zhen condensed the purple qi into a line and extended it towards the starry sky above him.

In a short while, he found the result: with his current Star Power, he could already move instantaneously to a distance of one million one hundred thousand meters!

One million one hundred thousand meters, which was equivalent to one thousand one hundred kilometers!

Even Longevity Warriors couldn't achieve the ability to move instantaneously to such a distance in the Original World!

Moreover, as Lin Zhen's Star Power continued to grow, his instantaneous movement would become even stronger.

"Perhaps one day, I could restore my ability in the New World to achieve planetary instantaneous movement in the Original World."

"If I can perform planetary instantaneous movement, I might even traverse the Endless Star Sea!"

After considering this, Lin Zhen soon returned to reality.

With the ability to teleport, Lin Zhen could even escape the encirclement of billions of people, but at this moment, he did not want to leave; there was still a more important task to accomplish.

That was to break through to the World King Realm!

With over ten million Star Power and the Spatial Power to teleport at will, Lin Zhen began his pursuit for a breakthrough.

He aimed not only for the World King Realm but also to advance his Spiritual Power to Dark Gold level!

His Spiritual Power had already reached the Golden Peak. After refining the Spiritual Strength Pills, he could now consume them. Dark Gold level Spiritual Power would make his teleportation less likely to be interrupted by others.

Lin Zhen decisively took out a handful of elixirs and ingested them.

An hour later, the evolution of his Spiritual Consciousness Sea within his mind was complete.

His Dark Gold Spiritual Power reached 20 percent!

"Very well, with this level of Spiritual Power, ordinary Longevity Warriors cannot interrupt my teleportation. Now it is a truly effective means of escape."

After the Spiritual Power breakthrough, Lin Zhen did not hesitate for a moment. With the right time, place, and people, his breakthrough to the World King Realm was already a certainty.

As the World Stone condensed, his Star Power had reached a saturated level and even began to break through uncontrollably.

At this moment, Lin Zhen's heart was racing with excitement.

The World King Realm!

Before his rebirth, the strongest person he knew was a World King. Lin Zhen was not even aware that there were higher realms above the World King. In the New World, the World King was the strongest and stood at the pinnacle of the universe.

Lin Zhen had been striving for this goal all along.

Even in the Original World, World King Powerhouses were highly regarded. The number of Longevity Experts was so small that every World King was extraordinary and respected by others.

Now, after two thousand years, Lin Zhen was finally about to reach this realm!

"Let's begin! From this moment on, I can truly say that I've found my footing in the Original World."

All other emotions were swept away at this moment. Lin Zhen adjusted his emotions and entered a completely empty and clear state of mind.

His spiritual power swept through the Dark Star Space. After such a long time of preparation, not only had he prepared a large number of elixirs for his breakthrough to the World King Realm, but the Star Crystal Tree on Lake Heart Island had also matured and produced an abundance of Star Crystals!

He had waited for this day for far too long, and these elixirs and Star Crystals would finally be put to use.

"My World King Realm, do not disappoint me!"

Lin Zhen took out all the elixirs and swallowed them in one gulp.

Already on the verge of a breakthrough, Lin Zhen's senses were flooded with the powerful medicinal properties, causing a violent chemical reaction-like transformation!

Crack~~~!!

A green thunderbolt pierced Lin Zhen's Dantian!

This thunderbolt carried unsurpassable heavenly might, impossible to resist. A flash of lightning struck his Dantian and brought it to the brink of collapse!

This was destruction!

Only by breaking the old, can the new be established!

Only the Black Hole within Lin Zhen's Dantian remained, as everything else shattered like bubbles and then split and recombined!

At this moment, the Black Hole began to spin wildly, the new Star World was about to be born, and the Black Hole continued to grow!

A speck of bright light, like the spark of a star, appeared at the core of Lin Zhen's world.

Bright! Dark! Bright! Dark! Bright! Dark!

After flickering this way three times, the heavens and earth were created anew!

An endless wave of energy swept through everything, emanating from the core of the world. The rolling shockwave spread outwards, leaving a trail of new worlds in its wake, just like the shockwave of a nuclear explosion!

Starlit skies and galactic rivers filled the horizon, this was no longer a small Star System or Star Domain, but an endless Star World!

Atop the World Stone, light flickered. The newly condensed World Stone grew larger, as clusters of Cosmic Crystals emerged from the void and merged with the original World Stone!

The freshly formed World Stone's diameter expanded from ten meters to fifteen meters, its energy far surpassing that of Yan Jun's World King Realm by ten or even dozens of times!

The vigorous Star Power roared to life, its boundless radiance soared towards the sky!

Winds howled and waves surged as energy washed back and forth like a celestial tide!

This was not the Dark Star Space; this was the New World!

An uncontrollable force rose from Lin Zhen's body, impacting every corner!

Lin Zhen's face turned red as he tried to suppress the urge to shout from his chest.

But the urge was so overwhelming that he could not resist it any longer, and with a wide-open mouth, he let out a piercing cry that tore through space and time, accompanied by a flash of starlight that soared into the heavens!

Starlight pierced through the magma, shooting straight into the sky!

"Ahh~~~~!!!!!"

The tumultuous sound reverberated between heaven and earth, causing those outside who were still working to stop and stare in astonishment at the unfolding events.

Even the Longevity Realm martial artists did not know what was happening, and they had not realized that at the base of the volcano about to be excavated, an unprecedented Super World King had been born!

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Chapter 729: Chapter 732: The Birth of the Super World King!

"Everyone hurry up and keep working, Lin Zhen is just bluffing in his desperate struggle, ignore him!"

Shi Zhonglie didn't take it too seriously. Under the current situation, it was virtually impossible for Lin Zhen to turn the tables.

The construction was still ongoing. In another day at most, the volcano would be completely hollowed out. By then, Lin Zhen would have no other option but to surrender.

Amidst the bustling work on the construction site, another piece of news spread.

Today, the Emperor will officially take the queen back to the Imperial Palace!

Regarding the tangled love story between the Emperor, Lin Zhen, and Ning Qingxuan, the people of Nan Liang were still siding with the Emperor.

After all, Liang Zhihuan was the Emperor and his status was evident. Besides, if Ning Qingxuan chose Lin Zhen, it was feared that she could no longer stay in Nan Liang, which was unacceptable to the people there.

Upon the delivery of this news, the people of Nan Liang rejoiced and celebrated, leaving messages in the Dimensional Universe, hoping that the Emperor could display his power and completely win the queen over today, so that 'cooked rice can not be turned back to raw', and everything would be settled without any suspense.

"Let's work harder guys! Let's get Lin Zhen today and offer him as a gift to His Majesty the Emperor!"

"Okay!"

The crowd echoed with agreement, accelerating the pace of work once again!

When a whistle pierced through the sky, Lin Zhen's breakthrough within his body reached a crucial moment.

The core of the World Stone had been fully condensed, exuding a strong World Power, gradually connecting with Lin Zhen's Dark Star Space.

After all, both were real worlds, it was normal to attract each other.

Thus, the Dark Star Space was about to merge with the Dantian.

At this moment, the point of Lin Zhen's Star Energy Transfer was about to completely disappear, meaning Lin Zhen would no longer be able to use Star Energy Transfer.

Lin Zhen moved his mind and immediately used Star Energy Transfer to take all the Star Power of his clone into his Dantian World.

Since he could no longer use it, he couldn't let the eight million Star Power of this clone be wasted. He needed to recover some interest at least!

The eight million Star Power was directly injected into the World Stone, giving the World Stone even more powerful momentum.

Below the Dark Star, the thick earth element rolled up. The World Stone was the core point, spreading out from this point to form a new continent!

This was the real world of the World King, and the starry sky above was not the real world.

The earth element formed soil, sand, and rocks in the continent.

The elements in the Dark Star Space continued to surge, gold elements injected into the soil to form mineral materials.

The air formed the atmosphere above the continent, the water element was injected to become rivers, and occasionally sparks appeared, the power of various elements gathered in the air to form clouds.

Rain fell from the sky, with the thunder element dancing like a golden snake in the clouds.

The seeds of life started to root and germinate on the continent, growing at an incredible speed to form vegetation consisting entirely of moss and wild grass.

Looking out from the continent, the Dark Star was suspended above the sky. The two were quite far apart, but you could still see the Dark Star Ring around the Dark Star.

On the edge of the continent, Star Power was still perpetually pushing forward, enabling the vast expansion of the continent. The edge of the area had flashing Cosmic Crystals, which only appeared when a new world was being opened up.

Usually, when a World King's internal world is formed, the continent is elliptical in shape, and 10,000 kilometers long is the minimum standard.

Normally, it's about 30,000 to 50,000 kilometers long.

The standard for a genius is a length of 100,000 kilometers.

However, when Lin Zhen's continent was born, its length had already exceeded 100,000 kilometers!

With the expansion, this distance was still increasing rapidly, breaking through to 300,000 kilometers, then 500,000 kilometers!

When the continent finally stabilized at a size of one million kilometers, the Dark Star appeared very small above it.

This was a newborn place – a boundless vast continent!

If there were people living here, it could support a population of hundreds of billions at least!

What concerned Lin Zhen more at this moment was the increase in his Star Power.

Before breaking through to World King, Lin Zhen's Star Power had reached 11 million, allowing him to master the Spatial Power of the Original World and practice teleportation.

Now, having broken through to World King, his Star Power started to increase at an unprecedented rate!

From this moment, Lin Zhen no longer distinguished between the Star Power of his main body and the power of the Dark Star Space. Since the Dark Star Space was his internal world, it could all be counted as the power of his main body.

Lin Zhen originally thought that if his final Star Power could reach 15 million, it would be quite impressive. After all, with his full play, generally those with less than 30 million Star Power were no match for him.

However, he never expected this time to give him a big surprise!

The growth of his Star Power didn't stop at 15 million, and it continued to rise!

17 million! 18 million! 19 million!

20 million!

When he broke the 20 million mark, Lin Zhen was elated, his long hair flying in the wind!

At this moment, the power of all the elixirs he had consumed before slowly wore off, and the increase in Star Power slightly slowed down.

But it continued going up, reaching 21 million!

22 million!

At this point, Lin Zhen once again doubled his Star Power, from 11 million directly doubled!

Now the power of the World Stone was almost exhausted, but the eight million Star Power Lin Zhen had transferred from his clone started to play its role again.

These eight million Star Power did not all get utilized. Through the transformation of the World Stone, Lin Zhen was once again provided with an additional four million Star Power!

His Star Power climbed another small peak, reaching twenty-six million!

The increase in Star Power finally started to slow down.

However, Lin Zhen did not want to stop. There was still a large amount of Star Crystal left in his Inner World, a kind of treasure that had no side effects. If not now, when should he use it?

He picked up one Star Crystal after the other and began to absorb them relentlessly.

The edge of the world inside him that had stopped expanding suddenly gained momentum, and it started to expand outward with a rumble again.

Lin Zhen's realm, jumped from the First Level World King directly to the Second Level World King!

Since Lin Zhen's starting point was too high, and the base was too big, every time the World King level was raised, it brought him an even more massive amount of Star Power. This was the advantage of constantly reaching his limits and breaking through each time!

Every upgrade would bring Lin Zhen an increase of two million Star Power!

After the twenty-six million Star Power advanced, it reached twenty-eight million!

Lin Zhen initially thought he had a lot of Star Crystals stored, but now he realized just how colossal the amount of Star Power needed to progress at the World King stage is. To advance to the Second Level World King, nearly half of his Star Crystals had been consumed.

"I don't ask for more, just one more upgrade will be enough!"

Lin Zhen gritted his teeth and swallowed all the Star Crystals in one go.

His Star Power surged once more, progressing from the Second Level World King towards the Third Level World King.

This upgrade process was rather challenging. When his Star Power climbed to the peak of the Second Level World King, it almost came to a stop.

But luckily, the heavens favored Lin Zhen. The last bit of Star Power precisely broke the barrier from the second level to the third level, advancing Lin Zhen to the Third Level World King!

His Star Power increased by another two million, reaching a total of thirty million!

At this point, Lin Zhen's tremendous breakthrough came to a temporary halt.

Thirty million Star Power! This was a level of power that Lin Zhen could only imagine in his dreams before.

Although he had lost the ability to transfer Star Power, with this much Star Power, Lin Zhen didn't really think he needed the transfer of eight million Star Power.

Even though he had lost the Hua Hua Taisui avatar, given Lin Zhen's current strength, that avatar is no longer suitable for Lin Zhen's continued use. If it's gone, it's gone.

What does thirty million mean? After Qin Jianfeng transferred his Star Power and took elixirs, his Star Power only reached thirty million.

But his thirty million is nothing compared to Lin Zhen's current thirty million, because Lin Zhen has the Immortal Spiritual Body that allows him to exert one hundred percent of his Star Power!

If Lin Zhen's opponent does not have a Divine Body and can only exert fifty percent of their Star Power, then such an opponent, if their Star Power does not exceed sixty million, will not even be regarded by Lin Zhen.

After taking a look within his dantian using his Dark Gold Level Spiritual Power, Lin Zhen made another discovery.

Now, this is how Lin Zhen's dantian looks like on the inside.

At the top, it's the Boundless Starry Sky, and under the Starry Sky is the Real World.

At the top of the Real World are the Seven Evil Stars, of which Ying Huo, Yue Bei, Five Ghosts, and Seven Kills are already lit.

These several stars are shining and warming, and they are the Suns of the Inner World.

Below the Seven Evil Stars, is the Dark Star, above the Dark Star is the Star Fruit Tree, the Space-time Wandering Flower, and the Snow Lotus.

Below the Dark Star is an endless vast land. After two upgrades, the length of the land has reached 1.2 million kilometers, and it's truly boundless now.

And below the land, there's a silent rotating Black Hole.

Inside the Black Hole, the three Destructive God Thunders have been fully recovered. The power brought about by breaking through the World King level has replenished the two God Thunders that Lin Zhen had depleted.

With the revival of the Divine Thunder, Lin Zhen gained another Trump Card.

Lin Zhen reached into his Space Ring and took out a Divine Power Pill.

After taking a look, he put the Divine Power Pill back. This thing has side effects, so it's better not to use it if possible.

Now, with his thirty million Star Power and the vastness of the Original World, he can go anywhere. He wouldn't normally need the Divine Power Pill.

He slowly lowered his hands, pacifying the Star Power, a lotus appeared in Lin Zhen's brow.

The breakthrough is complete, Third Level World King!

"Master, there's news from the Dimensional Universe. Liang Zhihuan will take Ning Qingxuan back to the palace today."

Lin Zhen nodded slightly, the timing was just right.

Lin Zhen originally planned to leave the volcano now and teleport directly to the Imperial Palace at the fastest speed.

However, there was a burst of cheering outside, and suddenly, a ray of sunlight shone in from above!

There followed a burst of enthusiastic cheering from outside.

"We've dug through! We've dug through!"

"It's so hot down here, everywhere is scorching lava, bring the coolant quickly!"

"Woof Woof Woof~~~!"

"Tian Ting is barking, Lin Zhen is confirmed to be below. The Slaughter Team get ready, in case Lin Zhen breaks out."

"Attention, attention, bystanders quickly make way to avoid Lin Zhen lashing out desperately."

"Is there a master who can come down and apprehend Lin Zhen?"

Aside from the people nearby, there were also continuous cheers from afar. All eyes were on this place, waiting for the moment Lin Zhen is captured alive.

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Chapter 730: Chapter 733: Feast! (Third update! 1000 monthly tickets for additional updates)

Inside the Qingye Sect, Iron Granny watched the imperial procession leave with a smile on her face.

Liang Zhihuan finally took Ning Qingxuan back to the palace. Iron Granny believed that nothing would go wrong this time. Ning Qingxuan had lost her memory, and everyone had been saying that Lin Zhen was not good enough for her, so she couldn't possibly have any lingering feelings for him.

The education Ning Qingxuan had received from a young age was to marry Liang Zhihuan and become the queen. This time, things would surely go smoothly.

Moreover, Lin Zhen wouldn't be able to cause any more trouble; he should be captured soon. Once Lin Zhen was dealt with, everything would be settled.

"Let's go and check on the situation at Hell Volcano."

After Iron Granny went to take a look, Liang Zhihuan on his part, didn't idle either.

Ning Qingxuan sat in the imperial procession, maintaining a distance from Liang Zhihuan, as she was still not used to being close to men, even if this man was her husband.

Although Liang Zhihuan was somewhat impatient, he wouldn't force himself on Ning Qingxuan here. Nobody could force her anyway. He believed that things would naturally fall into place once they returned to the Imperial Palace and shared a meal.

"Your Majesty, please watch the Dimensional Universe, Lin Zhen has been spotted."

"Oh! I'll watch it immediately."

Liang Zhihuan hurriedly opened the Dimensional Universe and watched the broadcast from Hell Volcano.

At his side, the always cold Ning Qingxuan was also attracted to the screen, watching together with him.

The news of Hell Volcano being excavated spread rapidly.

At this moment, Nan Liang's news once again successfully occupied the headlines.

People opened the Dimensional Universe one by one, wanting to see how the criminal who had been declared guilty by the Emperor of Nanliang, and who had later committed repeated crimes, would be captured.

Whoever could capture Lin Zhen first would truly become famous.

Iron Third Lady wanted to step forward with her sword, but she was pulled back by Iron Second Lady.

"Third Sister, our mission isn't to make a splash."

Iron Third Lady didn't move, nor did Shi Zhonglie. The savvy old man knew that Lin Zhen wasn't easy to catch, and it was better not to stick his neck out.

But while he didn't want to make a splash, there were always those who did.

Gu Mu was the owner of the largest private martial arts hall in the Nan Liang region.

He was quite famous; he entered the Longevity Realm at the age of 6,500, and established the largest private martial arts hall outside of the official ones. He had taught countless students, and was considered a master of his generation in Nan Liang.

Since entering Longevity, Gu Mu rarely taught students personally and seldom made public appearances. Some of his disciples couldn't hold up the pressure, and the business of the martial arts hall began to decline, gradually being surpassed by competitors.

After the incident of Lin Zhen slaughtering civilians, Gu Mu was the first to jump out and criticize him.

He even became the first volunteer, coming to Hell Volcano to capture Lin Zhen.

All these actions indeed brought him a lot of benefits. His high exposure recently had led to the martial arts hall becoming popular again.

He actively requested to be the first one to capture Lin Zhen, which was part of his plan to promote his martial arts hall.

He even had his lines ready.

After capturing Lin Zhen, he would definitely denounce him righteously: "You audacious scoundrel, did you think no one could put an end to your evil deeds? Be it the royal family, the common people, or our Divine Fist Martial Arts Hall, none of us will tolerate you! Today, I, Gu Mu of the Divine Fist Martial Arts Hall, will eliminate this menace for the people!"

Listen, such a perfect advertisement!

Just thinking about it excited Gu Mu. If he could seize this opportunity, the Divine Fist Martial Arts Hall would become famous in the Original World, and it was easy to imagine the thriving business and rolling profits.

The current Hell Volcano was left with only one boiling magma pool, which had already lost its erupting power.

Cooling agents were constantly injected underground, and the magma connected to the Earth's core had even been temporarily cut off from the bottom.

The army set up a cordon, having all the people start retreating, and leaving an area of several hundred meters around the core for the courageous Master Gu Mu.

Master Gu Mu walked out, waving at the surrounding people, his face with a spring-like smile.

Flashes surrounded him, illuminating Master Gu Mu's heroic figure for all to see.

"He looks so strong."

"Of course, this is the owner of the Divine Fist Martial Arts Hall in Nan Liang, a Longevity Expert."

"For your daring to be the first one to capture Lin Zhen, I'll support you. Tomorrow, I'll sign up for the Divine Fist Martial Arts Hall!"

"Fight on, Master Gu Mu!"

The Dimensional Universe was filled with countless messages of support, and even louder cheers and applause at the scene.

Gu Mu struck a final pose, adjusted his clothes, and decided to descend into the lava pool, as enough cooling agents had been dropped.

"Lin Zhen, surrender now!"

Gu Mu took a deep breath and jumped into the magma pool!

All cameras followed him immediately. In particular, from the best position, the largest camera kept filming. This was the royal family's camera, broadcasting directly to the emperor. It was as if Liang Zhihuan's eyes were on the scene.

Within tens of thousands of meters around, people got ready to capture the moment Lin Zhen was caught, some even flying in the air on their mounts to be the first to capture the scene.

The world falls silent…

Gu Mu dove into the magma pool, it was not deep, only about twenty meters.

Underneath, it was still scorching hot, he endured the heat and swam downwards, soon reaching the bottom of the magma pool.

Inside a fiery red mass of magma, there was a figure – Lin Zhen.

Gu Mu's heart leaped with joy, he released his Star Power, driving back the surrounding magma, and strode towards Lin Zhen.

Lin Zhen knew someone was approaching, but he didn't pay any attention as he was researching something.

He discovered that the volcano's connection to the underground magma was temporarily severed, and it was not a good thing.

Because the volcanic vent is where the earth's core magma is released, forcibly cutting it off would quickly accumulate magma, and if it's not promptly cleared, it might cause trouble.

However, the people of Nan Liang were too preoccupied with capturing him, Lin Zhen, to care about this situation.

After studying for a while, Lin Zhen lifted his head and looked at Gu Mu, who was approaching.

"Who are you?" Lin Zhen asked.

"Hahaha~! Everyone in the world has the right to ask, but you, Lin Zhen, a scumbag, have no right to ask. You just need to know that I am here to capture you, and I am a righteous person, that's enough!"

Gu Mu loudly rebuked Lin Zhen, feeling extremely pleased. He had recorded this scene and planned to use it as promotional material when Divine Fist Martial Arts Hall reopened. He believed the effect would be explosive!

Lin Zhen's eyebrows twitched slightly, "Oh! It seems that in your eyes, I am an evil person."

"No! I don't just represent myself, I represent the entire people of Nan Liang. In all our eyes, haven't you, Lin Zhen, committed countless heinous acts? I didn't intervene when you broke into the medicinal materials storehouse and injured the Emperor, but why did you kill innocent civilians? What crime did they commit? With so much blood on your hands, you're an indiscriminate killer who no longer deserves to live in this world! So… I, the Lord of Divine Fist Martial Arts Hall, Gu Mu, have come!"

Looking at the seemingly righteous old man with ulterior motives, Lin Zhen sneered coldly.

"Good! A self-righteous hypocrite! Since everyone believes I, Lin Zhen, am evil, I can't let you down. Over ten billion people are here to capture me, aren't you afraid you can't leave?"

"How dare you! You're the first and the last one who dares to roar like this in front of me, Gu Mu!"

"Haha, yes, the last one, because you won't see the next one!"

Lin Zhen had already determined the underground situation and stopped wasting words with Gu Mu. With one leap of his foot, he instantly closed the distance to Gu Mu!

Instantaneous Movement!

Gu Mu didn't expect Lin Zhen to use instantaneous movement under such circumstances, and he couldn't defend himself against Lin Zhen getting close. Then he saw Lin Zhen's fist heading for his abdomen!

This punch had no fancy moves, just simple, direct, and forceful!

Without better options, Gu Mu released his Star Power in an attempt to block Lin Zhen's punch.

Both of their Star Powers formed a brief confrontation!

In the magma pool, Star Power had nowhere to dissipate. The ground below was sealed, and the airflow generated by the confrontation between the Star Powers could only rise into the sky.

All cameras captured this scene.

A huge column of light shot out from the magma pool, piercing through the clouds and even the atmosphere!

"They're fighting!"

Someone roared, and the atmosphere in the scene suddenly became tense.

Because such a pillar of light is clearly due to confrontation, could it be that Lin Zhen, a criminal, is so strong that he could actually challenge Master Gu Mu?

Boom~~~!!!

The pillar of light suddenly disappeared, and then an explosion was heard. Two figures shot out of the magma pool, clinging to each other like a wind-fire wheel, trailing flames as they rose into the sky!

Starlight and firelight dazzled people's eyes!

If accompanied by some music, this scene would rival a blockbuster sci-fi movie!

People gaped with mouths wide open, staring up at the two figures rising higher and higher, finally reaching a resolution at an altitude of over a thousand meters!

Lin Zhen suddenly lunged and choked Master Gu Mu from behind!

Master Gu Mu's eyes rolled back as he kicked and struggled, clearly unable to last much longer. He was no match for Lin Zhen!

Countless people in the field shouted, pleaded, warned, cursed, and scolded loudly!

Nasty words formed a torrent, rushing towards Lin Zhen in the sky!

Looking at the excited crowd below, Lin Zhen's eyes were icy cold.

He gazed into the distance, where the scene could truly be described as a sea of people. As far as the eye could see, both the sky and the earth were filled with people!

"Hahaha~! Good! An ocean of people! Good! The power of the people of Nan Liang!"

"Since everyone wants me dead, I can't disappoint you too much. You want Gu Mu back? I'll give him back to you!"

Lin Zhen's hands suddenly plunged into Gu Mu's back and brutally tore him into two halves in mid-air!

"Whoever wants my life, come all together!"

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Chapter 731: Chapter 734: The Slaughter Begins! (Fourth Update! 1100 Monthly Tickets Plus Update)

Lin Zhen's atrocities ignited the anger of everyone present.

Throughout the history of Nan Liang, there had never been such an arrogant person!

In front of billions of people hunting him, he dared to tear Longevity Experts alive. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he was the greatest criminal in the history of Nan Liang.

"Kill him!"

The angry roars of billions of people converged into a torrential river!

The Slaughter Team members were also red-eyed. Among the Longevity Experts who had come with Gu Mu, several burst forth and directly rushed towards Lin Zhen in the air!

There were a total of five Longevity Experts from the civilians, and the remaining four rushed towards him from four directions.

Lin Zhen raised his hand, and the Dragon-head Cane, his only weapon, appeared in his grasp.

"When I was desperately fighting for my life on Divine Punishment Star, I didn't see you cheering for me. When I was being blacklisted on the Internet under the pressure of the royal family, I didn't see you stand up for me. Now that I've fallen into trouble, you come to kick me while I'm down. Yet you dare to call yourselves righteous! It's laughable! Today, I'll use Liang Zhihuan's sword to kill you hypocrites!"

Before Lin Zhen was a Martial Artist wielding a long spear. Relying on the long weapon, he charged with the most powerful impact and the fastest speed and was the first one to rush forward!

"Lin Zhen, go to hell! What's righteous? Power is righteous! Our side has the power, so we are righteous. Go to hell!"

"Well said! Power is righteousness! Let's see who will die! Taiyuan~~!!!"

With a slash of the longsword, 30 million Star Power was unleashed. Lin Zhen didn't hold back at all and collided head-on with the Martial Artist!

Crack~~!

A thunderbolt in a clear sky!

The Longevity Realm powerhouse was split in half, along with his spear, by Lin Zhen's overhead sword!

Blood splattered everywhere!

If people couldn't see clearly what happened when Lin Zhen killed Gu Mu just now as they were both in the lava pool, this time it was all too clear.

Lin Zhen was incredibly powerful!

How could a Third Level World King kill a Longevity Expert with one sword strike? It completely overturned the traditions of the Martial Artists World and people's perception. When did the World King become so strong?

It was from this sword strike that people really understood Lin Zhen. When he was a Domain King, he instantly killed World Kings. Now that he had advanced to World King, he could even instantly kill Longevity Experts!

Killing with one sword strike, Lin Zhen ended up covered in the Martial Artist's blood, which made him appear even more terrifying.

Without any pause after the kill, Lin Zhen fiercely turned his head and raised his hand, using Planet Fall!

The second Martial Artist had already reached Lin Zhen's back and was directly greeted by Planet Fall.

Bang~!

While the first Martial Artist was cut in half, this time the second one was directly obliterated into ashes!

When struck by Planet Fall, the massive energy rushed past, and this Martial Artist was instantly turned into nothing!

It's not that this Longevity Warrior was incompetent, but even the lowest standard Longevity Realm warrior had at least 15 million Star Power, and the inferior ones had around 20 million!

For ordinary Longevity Realm warriors, the 30 million Star Power range left them still vulnerable. If they had over 40 million Star Power, they could be considered top-class Longevity warriors.

Even with 40 million, Lin Zhen didn't care and struck with his hand!

After killing the second Longevity Expert in a row, Lin Zhen twisted his body to dodge a Martial Artist's long blade which was about to reach him, while at the same time, he launched a Mental Shock towards the fourth Longevity Expert!

The fourth Longevity Expert was attacked by the Mental Shock, causing him to momentarily pause. He had Golden Level Spiritual Power, but there was still a gap between him and Lin Zhen's Dark Gold Spiritual Power. The Mental Shock made him extremely uncomfortable, not to mention the interference of those psychic spirits.

The third Martial Artist's strike missed, and he immediately struck like lightning again. What seemed like a simple attack actually contained all the life's work of the Longevity warrior, with countless changes embedded in the attack.

But what they didn't expect was that Lin Zhen would disappear the next moment!

Teleport~!

When he sensed Lin Zhen's teleportation, this Martial Artist wanted to interrupt it, but he failed. His Spiritual Power was at the Golden Peak, but he still couldn't interrupt Lin Zhen.

Teleporting behind the fourth Longevity Expert, Lin Zhen turned around and slashed!

Another Longevity Expert fell!

From this Longevity Expert's broken body, the Divine Infant swung a spear, aiming straight for the third Martial Artist's Spiritual Consciousness Sea!

With the Divine Infant's outburst, the Martial Artist could only use his Divine Infant to fight, and then run as fast as he could. He already knew that he was no match for Lin Zhen.

If his Divine Infant could withstand just two seconds, he could escape back into the crowd and be safe.

But, he didn't expect Lin Zhen's Divine Infant to be so strong. The Dark Gold level was already higher than Golden, and Lin Zhen even had a weapon. After just two moves, his Divine Infant was killed by Lin Zhen's Divine Infant's spear!

The Divine Infant let out a scream and shattered. Meanwhile, the Martial Artist who was running stumbled and plunged headfirst from the air!

Lin Zhen raised his hand, and a Seven Stars Knife flew past, leaving a man's head separated from his body!

The entire battle process did not last more than ten seconds, and the five Longevity Realm Martial Artists had all been killed!

There was a deadly silence at the scene!

One of the Longevity Martial Artists had said it right, albeit crudely, "Power is justice, and the world is in the hands of the powerful."

Now, Lin Zhen possessed the power to easily kill those in the Longevity Realm, making people shudder at his strength!

Seeing the situation, Iron Second Lady and Iron Third Lady realized that they had to take action.

"The few of you, join forces with us, sisters, today we must kill this monster!"

The Longevity Warriors from the officials, who had initially retreated, felt their courage rise again as they saw the two Iron sisters.

What was there to fear? The Qingye Sect was still here!

Their skills were unrivaled among the Longevity Martial Artists in Nan Liang, no one dared to provoke these old women. With them taking action, Lin Zhen would undoubtedly be defeated!

They couldn't believe that a World King would be invincible!

Shi Zhonglie shouted, "Fight alongside the two fairies; His Majesty is watching us!"

A few Longevity Realm Martial Artists roared in agreement. The Iron sisters charged forward, and the other five Longevity Warriors, including Shi Zhonglie, followed closely.

The seven Longevity experts surrounded Lin Zhen!

Iron Second Lady's Dragon-head Cane and Iron Third Lady's Sky-cutting Long Sword became the main forces attacking Lin Zhen, while their celestial dog, Tian Ting, launched sneak attacks. The five warriors including Shi Zhonglie seized every opportunity to join in the attack, and the sky was filled with chaos!

Lin Zhen was strong, but it wasn't so overwhelming that he could kill Longevity Realm warriors with a single sword strike. He wielded the Longteng Sword, his body glowed with a lotus bloom, elements surged, and the Star Power reached its limit, fighting the seven Longevity Realm warriors fiercely!

The surroundings of Hell Volcano were filled with sand and stone, the earth trembled, and if it were in the New World, a battle between them could easily shatter a planet!

Those who had reached the World King level formed a defensive line, their Star Power resisting the endless sandstorm, ensuring a stable recording of the battle and preventing ordinary people from disturbing the battlefield at the center.

Watching this apocalyptic battle scene, many people prayed on their knees for the deity's blessing, for the warriors of Nan Liang to display their divine might and kill Lin Zhen.

At this moment, they no longer considered Lin Zhen as an easy target but expected a considerable price to be paid to defeat him.

Those with fragile minds cowered and shivered on the ground.

However, many others were filled with fury, seemingly wishing to personally fight Lin Zhen and die on the battlefield, as if Lin Zhen had committed an irreconcilable blood feud against them.

Such blind obedience always existed in people's hearts, influencing their thoughts and judgments.

The royal camera captured the battle's details and transmitted it to Liang Zhihuan.

Watching the Longevity Realm warriors fall one after another, Liang Zhihuan's face grew darker.

Comparing Lin Zhen to a few days ago, he had come a long way. After breaking through to the World King level, Lin Zhen had become a formidable force to reckon with, even among Longevity Realm warriors.

Although Liang Zhihuan was also in the Longevity Realm, as an emperor, he didn't have much time to focus on cultivation. His more than 2 million Star Power was hardly impressive among the Longevity Realm warriors. He was certain that if he faced Lin Zhen now, he would not even last three moves.

Glancing at Ning Qingxuan, his queen, as she sobbed at the monitor in fascination, Liang Zhihuan noticed the occasional strangeness in her gaze.

He grew very concerned!

If Lin Zhen returned again, would he take Ning Qingxuan away? It seemed that their initial psychological tactics hadn't been very effective; Ning Qingxuan didn't seem to hate Lin Zhen that much.

No! This couldn't continue!

Liang Zhihuan took a deep breath, then immediately issued an order in the Dimensional Universe.

"Invite Iron Granny to the Imperial Palace immediately and gather all available Longevity Warriors to protect me. I'm returning soon, and all formalities will be dispensed with. I want to consummate my marriage with the queen!"

He could no longer wait, fearing the myriad of circumstances and dangers that may lie ahead. He had to get Ning Qingxuan first, as a prerequisite.

Even if Ning Qingxuan wouldn't agree, she would have no reason to disobey when Iron Granny arrived, especially since she didn't know Lin Zhen yet.

And Iron Granny, as the number one expert in Nan Liang, should be able to handle Lin Zhen.

The carriage sped towards the palace.

Liang Zhihuan closed his eyes for a moment, still feeling uneasy. Lin Zhen was extraordinarily fierce, and he worried that the Iron sisters might be no match for him. If Lin Zhen returned too soon before Iron Granny could arrive, it would be disastrous.

Who else could stall Lin Zhen or even defeat him?

With a sudden idea, Liang Zhihuan devised a plan. After hesitating for a moment, he gritted his teeth and issued another order.

"Dispatch our people to spread the news near Hell Volcano, agitate the public's emotions. Even if they die, they should drag Lin Zhen to his death at Hell Volcano. With billions of people, he wouldn't be able to kill them all. As long as we mobilize the people's emotions, Lin Zhen will be done for!"

After giving this order, Liang Zhihuan leaned back in his seat, feeling drained.

"Lin Zhen! With so many people accompanying you to the grave, you can consider yourself fortunate in death."

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Chapter 732: Chapter 735: Demons! (Fifth update! 1200 monthly tickets for additional updates)

The battle on Hell Volcano had reached a boiling point. The seven Longevity Warriors hadn't realized until they fought Lin Zhen that there were few rivals in the Longevity Realm now, let alone among the World Kings.

If they didn't unite, the only outcome awaiting them was being defeated one by one by Lin Zhen and all perishing!

Iron Second Lady and Iron Third Lady were no exception.

The only solution was to go all out; perhaps there was still hope of killing Lin Zhen!

The earth-shattering battle scene should have scared away the surrounding people.

But it didn't!

One by one, officials and soldiers received orders to move through the crowd, stoking emotions and making speeches!

"Fellow villagers! We are facing the biggest demon in Nan Liang's history, Lin Zhen! Look at his deeds! Deceiving the queen, deceiving the crown prince, assassinating the local gentry, stealing medicinal materials! Beating the emperor! Slaughtering civilians! All this could only be done by a demon, who is still jumping around in front of us. Can we just watch him?"

"No! No! No!"

The emotionally charged crowd waved their arms, shouting loudly.

"As long as everyone here is aware, our warriors are still fighting in front, and their blood has already been spilled on the battlefield. Although Lin Zhen is struggling, we must be prepared. If our warriors cannot defeat him, it is time for us to step onto the battlefield!"

One by one, military officers in the crowd pointed to Lin Zhen: "I am willing to shed my blood to fight this demon on Hell Volcano. We absolutely cannot let him extend his devilish claws towards Nan Liang, towards our people."

"So I call! All men present, except for the elderly, women, and children, must unite and fight Lin Zhen together. We have billions of people here. With everyone contributing a bit of strength, we can reduce him to dust!"

One by one, strong men were stirred up with red eyes, each waving their arms and volunteering for battle.

Not only men but also some elderly women and children were no exception.

"What's wrong with being a woman? Here in the Original World, everyone is born as a Star Realm martial artist. Every person is a Martial Artist. By adulthood, we are at least at the Constant Star Stage. We have strength too."

"Exactly, this old man is over nine hundred years old. There's no hope of passing through the Black Hole anymore. If I'm going to die, I will at least bite a piece of flesh off this demon!"

"Let the children retreat, and all adults stay! We don't believe that Lin Zhen with his iron body can resist our billions of people. Let alone one World King, even a Three Flowers Warrior would be buried alive by a mountain of people!"

The people were right, even the weakest Martial Artists have some strength. When the number of people reaches an absolute peak, it can even reverse the heavens and earth.

It's just a powerful World King, there are plenty of them here. Even if they are at the Star System Stage, the Star Domain Stage, the Planet Stage, or the Constant Star Stage, don't you, Lin Zhen, still have to expend strength to deal with them? We don't believe your strength is endless.

The people's emotions had been completely mobilized. If the seven Longevity Warriors win the battle, then it's okay. If they lose, it's time for the billions of people here to fight!

The battle in the sky finally showed a change!

Lin Zhen was single-handedly maneuvering left and right under the siege of the seven Longevity Warriors. The biggest threat to him was Iron Third Lady's Sky-cutting Divine Sword.

This sword was truly extraordinary, known as the number one God Sword in Nan Liang, much stronger than the Longteng in Lin Zhen's hand.

Strictly speaking, it was a spirit treasure-level sword!

The so-called spirit treasures were those that appeared when the Original World was born, accompanied by the birth of the Original World.

Such treasures were initially not scarce in number, but most of them were concentrated in the hands of top-notch experts, such as the Three Flowers Warriors.

A Longevity Realm expert who possessed a spirit treasure, as long as his strength wasn't too weak, would be almost invincible.

Lin Zhen didn't even dare to touch the divine sword with his own, or else Longteng would surely break.

Apart from the Sky-cutting Sword, it was Iron Second Lady's Dragon-head Cane and the Tian Ting that were most noteworthy.

Iron Second Lady and Tian Ting worked together seamlessly; the giant dog had fully matured and was even more difficult to deal with than ordinary Longevity Warriors, often forcing Lin Zhen to be on guard.

If it weren't for these two old ladies, Lin Zhen would have won by relying solely on Shi Zhonglie and the other five.

"It's no good to go on like this! I must first deal with Iron Third Lady and her sword, or else there's even a possibility of losing!"

Lin Zhen clenched his teeth, and since the battle had reached this point, he was ready to go all out.

Once Lin Zhen made up his mind, he liked to take risks. Once he succeeded, the situation would turn around.

Waving Longteng, he unleashed the Taiyuan Continuous Strike, forcing Iron Second Lady to retreat a few steps, while the surrounding Longevity Warriors were unable to get close for a while.

At this moment, Iron Third Lady screamed again: "Little beast! Don't be arrogant in front of me!"

The Sky-cutting Sword was swung, and with just a casual movement, it had more power than Taiyuan, causing spatial rifts and slashing down like a storm!

This strike was the essence of Iron Third Lady's lifelong power; there was nowhere for Lin Zhen to dodge!

Left with no choice, Lin Zhen had to block the sword with his own!

"Gaga! Lin Zhen, you're as good as dead, Emperor, let your sword be buried with Lin Zhen!"

With a huge sound, a ten-thousand-foot sword light fell!

The Longteng sword in Lin Zhen's hand was cut off by the Sky-cutting Sword, as fragile as a bamboo stick.

Of course, Lin Zhen was unwilling to die like this. He activated the Snow Lotus above his head, and Star Power surged, blocking the Sky-cutting Sword.

This time, even the Snow Lotus couldn't completely block the Sky-cutting Sword. Although it weakened the impact of the Sky-cutting Sword, it was still cut into two pieces!

Figures clashed in mid-air, blood and light flashed, and countless crisscrossing Sword Qi slashed Lin Zhen into innumerable pieces!

Iron Third Lady succeeded with a sword strike, wanting to laugh out loud.

At this moment, everyone around simultaneously revealed joyful smiles. Had Lin Zhen died?

Great! After such a difficult battle, they finally killed this demon—Now the people of Nan Liang could celebrate.

Even Liang Zhihuan, who had reached the entrance of the Imperial Palace, couldn't help but stop, his face slowly blooming with a smile, ready to clap in celebration.

However, Ning Qingxuan's eyes flickered with complex emotions. At this moment, she felt a sharp pain in her heart, as if she was about to lose something very important.

"Could it be… that I really loved him before?"

Time seemed to freeze for a second at this moment. If they could choose, the people of Nan Liang would like to keep it frozen forever, because what happened next was horrifying.

Iron Second Lady was the first to react; she suddenly shouted, "Third sister, be careful! You killed his Avatar!"

Her warning came too late. The huge wound on Lin Zhen's back quickly healed itself. In a desperate moment, Lin Zhen abandoned Longteng, broke through Xuelian, left his Avatar, and finally escaped from Iron Third Lady's sword!

The enemy had exhausted their moves; it was his time to explode now.

Instant movement!

Lin Zhen fiercely appeared in front of Iron Third Lady, who had not yet had time to withdraw her hand, and slammed his hand onto her Tianling cover!

"Old hag! It's the end of your arrogance!"

He exerted force with one hand, and his Star Power exploded!

Iron Third Lady's head burst like a watermelon, her brain and blood splattering as Lin Zhen gripped her skull!

After killing Iron Third Lady, Lin Zhen grabbed her falling Sky-cutting Divine Sword.

With a sword in hand, his aura soared!

"Ahahaha~! A demon, huh? Let me show you the power of a demon!"

This time, without even using Taiyuan, Lin Zhen stepped forward, aiming the sword at Iron Second Lady!

At this moment, Iron Second Lady's soul ran wild, trying to swing her Dragon-head Cane to block it. However, her Dragon-head Cane was not a magical treasure, so it couldn't block Lin Zhen's Sky-cutting Divine Sword.

A thundering Sword Light fell, and Iron Second Lady was cut into two halves, following her twin sister to death.

After killing Iron Second Lady, Lin Zhen felt the pressure lift. At this moment, he didn't even bother with the other Longevity Warriors but stepped through the void, and with the aid of his Spatial Power, he caught up to Tian Ting and swung his sword down!

"You dead dog, your master is already dead! What are you doing, trying to stay alive? Go with her!"

With a miserable bark, Tian Ting, the Super Star River Beast that possessed unique abilities, was also killed by a single sword slash from Lin Zhen.

After consecutively killing Iron Second Lady, Iron Third Lady, and Tian Ting, the outcome of this battle was no longer in doubt. Especially after killing Tian Ting, Lin Zhen would never have to face pursuers, no matter where he went in the future.

Feeling relieved, Lin Zhen even considered letting Shi Zhonglie and the others go.

He still needed to hurry to the Imperial Palace to save Xuan'er. He couldn't let Liang Zhihuan succeed.

"The rest of you, run if you don't want to die!"

Shi Zhonglie and the others all ran away, but not very far. They stopped in front of the crowd below, then turned their faces to Lin Zhen and said, "Lin Zhen, don't think that killing them means you've won! Today, even if the Heavenly Emperor himself comes, he won't save you! Look at who's in front of you!"

Lin Zhen was confused, not sure what they meant.

But the next moment, he understood.

He saw the surrounding seas of people start to move, everyone densely packed from top to bottom. Within his line of sight, not even a hint of light could penetrate through it.

"What are you doing…?"

"Hahaha~! Lin Zhen, aren't you that great? Don't you have the ability? If you have the ability, kill all these people! If you can kill a hundred-billion people, then you can be invincible in the Original World!"

Shi Zhonglie laughed triumphantly, and then cheers from the crowd followed.

"Execute Lin Zhen! Avenge our people!"

"My fellow villagers, get him! Beat this guy to death and eliminate the scourge for the people!"

The charge of a hundred billion people— targeting a single person—was a scene beyond shocking.

Amidst the sea of people, Lin Zhen stood with a sword in one hand and a cold expression on his face.

He slowly raised one hand, with a gravitational force enveloping the already hollowed-out volcano below.

"I've told you before that I don't like dealing with people like you, but you insist on not listening! You're blinded and brainwashed, willing to put me to death! Lin Zhen may not be talented, but I have family and friends, and I can't die so soon."

"Since I can't die, it'll have to be you!"

Lin Zhen roared suddenly, and the gravitational force exploded!

He had formed an inner world within his body, and the gravitational force was extremely powerful. With this move, he instantly connected the volcanic chamber to the molten center underground!

The volcanic power that had accumulated for a long time now erupted in an unprecedented manner!

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Chapter 733: Chapter 736: The Last Level! (Six more updates! 1300 monthly tickets added)

Lin Zhen, of course, couldn't kill all these billions of people; no one could.

Because they were not ordinary people; they were all Martial Artists with a certain level of combat power.

It was precisely because of this that they thought they had victory in their grasp and boldly attacked Lin Zhen. Even if it cost them billions, or even tens of billions, of lives, they were determined to bury Lin Zhen!

What's the big deal if they lost one-tenth of their people? They might not necessarily be part of that one-tenth.

What they never expected was that the real weapon of mass destruction was not Lin Zhen but the erupting volcano beneath the ground.

They forcibly cut off the connection between the volcanic magma pool and the earth's magma, and that was the real cause of the disaster.

Lin Zhen played a role as the guide here.

When Lin Zhen's gravity field descended and successfully broke the divide between the two, the catastrophe occurred.

Deep in the earth's core, the magma that had been pent up for days finally erupted, transforming into a towering fire dragon that devoured everything within tens of miles in an instant!

The former volcanic crater was recreated, and the magma returned!

By this time, some of the faster individuals had already reached Lin Zhen, and they were the first batch of unlucky ones.

These magma flows were something that even other Longevity Warriors dared not approach, let alone these people who, for the most part, hadn't even reached the realm of a World King.

No matter whether they were officials, soldiers, or civilians, at this moment, they all had only one fate: dust!

Lin Zhen stood in the middle of the volcano, letting the magma rush past him. He watched as person after person twisted, vaporized, and disappeared in the magma, feeling neither sadness nor joy in his heart.

This couldn't be considered wrong. There is no absolute right or wrong in the world. Since these people wanted his life, then they were to be annihilated.

It would just be more people, after all. If one person wants to kill you, you fight back; if a group of people wants to kill you, would you just stand there waiting to die?

What difference does ten billion people make? It's just the same thing.

Within tens of miles of him, at least two billion people had gathered, and they all vanished into smoke in the volcanic eruption!

However, the eruption did not end when the magma had been spewed out; it still had to come back down, extending its range of destruction even further!

Countless searing magma rained down on the crowd in the distance, and cries for help rang out. Countless people were buried in the magma, forever sleeping beneath the volcano.

The first eruption killed over 20 billion, and the subsequent falling magma wiped out another 10 billion or so.

Just like that, almost 40 billion people turned to dust.

At first, there were cameras capturing the scenes, but with the volcanic eruption, all the nearby cameras were destroyed.

Some footage was captured by people far away, but all that could be seen were people crying for their lives, a veritable hell on earth. Lin Zhen's whereabouts were entirely obscured.

Without even looking, everyone knew that the operation to encircle and capture Lin Zhen was doomed.

Among the tens of billions dead, there weren't just civilians, but also more than a dozen elite forces, all buried here together.

Liang Zhihuan's operation to encircle Lin Zhen could be considered a total failure, even to the point where the strength of Nan Liang would be weakened as a result.

Amidst the smoke and dust, Lin Zhen's figure flickered several times. He knew that there were still a few people alive on the scene, and they were the few government Longevity Warriors. At this point, Lin Zhen didn't want to leave any trouble for himself; he teleported after these Longevity Realm figures one after another, killing them all with a single strike of his sword.

After Shi Zhonglie's screams echoed through the area, Liang Zhihuan, who was standing in front of the Imperial Palace, had cold palms.

"It's over! All of it is over! Shi Zhonglie is dead, the people of Qingye Sect are dead, and the civilians are dead too—tens of billions of them! And yet, Lin Zhen still isn't dead."

He couldn't help but sigh, "Is Lin Zhen my nemesis?"

Ning Qingxuan stood by Liang Zhihuan's side, wanting to say that all of this was caused by his order for civilians to attack Lin Zhen, but she couldn't bring herself to speak up.

She didn't know how to help Lin Zhen, as she couldn't remember anything about her past.

Shi Xiaomao came to Liang Zhihuan's side and whispered, "Your Majesty, Iron Granny has arrived. What shall we do now…?"

Shi Xiaomao's words reminded Liang Zhihuan, and he calmed down.

With things having come this far, he had no way back. Lin Zhen would be coming to the Imperial Palace soon, and he had to act quickly.

"Come, follow me inside!"

Liang Zhihuan strode forward, and Ning Qingxuan hesitated for a moment. But her teacher, Iron Granny, had already arrived behind her, giving her a feeling like thorns on her back, forcing her to follow Liang Zhihuan's footsteps.

The door to the Imperial Palace slowly closed, and the queen's chamber was being swiftly prepared. The Emperor and Queen were about to consummate their relationship, and all the servants began bustling about.

Iron Granny arrived in front of the palace where the queen resided, and sat down in a chair outside.

"Senior, we're counting on you for everything here," said Liang Zhihuan to Iron Granny.

"Your Majesty can rest assured, as long as I'm here, the sky won't fall on Nan Liang."

Upon hearing these words, Liang Zhihuan's uneasy heart finally calmed down a bit, and he turned to enter the queen's palace.

Iron Granny closed her eyes slightly, her hand holding a string of prayer beads. They had no glimmer of light, being as black as the night, and it was impossible to know what they were made of.

One by one, Longevity Warriors came rushing over to protect the Emperor.

But Iron Granny waved her hand, and they all silently retreated, going to the front gate to intercept the enemy.

Warry's frontline was gone, so the action was over. Nan Liang's Martial Artists knew that with Iron Granny's presence, there was no need for other warriors. As the current leader of the Qingye Sect, Iron Granny's strength was unquestionable.

The battle at the Hell Volcano had ended.

Amidst the smoke, Lin Zhen walked out with his sword.

Standing in the void, he looked down at the rapidly dispersing crowd and sighed faintly.

Why do these people blindly follow others when they can't see their own strength and can't tell right from wrong?

After this incident, Lin Zhen knew that his notoriety would spread across the continent.

"No matter! Notorious or infamous, reputation is ultimately a good thing, as it can save me a lot of trouble."

Glancing towards the direction of the Imperial Palace, Lin Zhen marched forward with his sword.

"Xuan'er, I'm coming!"

In the blink of an eye, Lin Zhen was already over a thousand kilometers away after a short teleportation!

At the spot where he landed, people could only see a flickering figure in the air, but no one dared to say anything, fearing that if they did, Lin Zhen would truly appear.

The Nan Liang people who had been shouting for Lin Zhen's death were now like docile sheep, not daring to utter a single word.

Even the bustling Dimensional Universe suddenly grew quiet at this moment.

"Big news, big news! The number one villain in the Original World is born!"

"What's slaughtering nine million for dominance? Have you seen the real slaughter? Forty billion people killed by Lin Zhen in Nan Liang!"

"Da Liang, Da Zhou, Da Wei, and other allied countries issue a joint statement, listing Lin Zhen as the number one wanted criminal and offering a sky-high reward!"

"The first-ever strongest man, the supreme World King, the first person below Longevity! I worship him!"

One rolling post after another appeared on forums in various countries.

The headline "Lin Zhen's Massacre of Forty Billion" once again became the hot topic in the Original World.

With Lin Zhen's name being frequently mentioned recently, he had gained quite a bit of popularity in the Original World.

Da Liang and other countries were shocked by this incident and initially thought that Nan Liang could handle it well, but they never expected things to escalate to this point.

Lin Zhen's massacre also shocked the world, and all countries related to Da Liang began to hunt Lin Zhen, demanding tighter border defense to prevent his entry.

They even dispatched experts to support Nan Liang, but those far away could not quench the thirst here, and Nan Liang's fate still rested in the hands of its own people.

Countless people focused their attention on the Nan Liang Imperial Palace, knowing that Lin Zhen had left Hell Volcano and that his next stop would be the Imperial Palace. How would Emperor Liang Zhihuan of Nan Liang resolve this issue?

One thing was certain: if he couldn't properly handle the Lin Zhen incident, Liang Zhihuan's reign as emperor would come to an end.

If he wasn't killed by Lin Zhen, he would be overthrown by the people – an emperor who couldn't even deal with a World King had no right to be an emperor.

In front of the Nan Liang Imperial Palace, bows were strung, and knives were drawn; soldiers stood on guard, apparently well-prepared but secretly wishing they could turn and run.

Numbers might work against other people, but would they be of any use against Lin Zhen?

With forty billion people turned to ashes, what could their tens of thousands do? Were they merely here to get stuck between Lin Zhen's teeth?

Even the officials and soldiers had privately agreed that if Lin Zhen arrived, the most they would do was wave their flags and cheer; there was no way they would risk their lives as cannon fodder.

In people's uneasy hearts, a figure appeared in the distance.

Lin Zhen was here!

With the Sky-cutting Divine Sword in one hand, Lin Zhen's steps seemed to shrink the earth; one step covered a vast distance, and it only took one step to get from where he appeared to the doors of the Imperial Palace.

As his feet touched the ground, Lin Zhen had reached the front of the Imperial Palace.

A huge protective shield surrounded the entrance to the palace, closing off the sky.

Lin Zhen landed at the gate, and the surrounding soldiers retreated in haste, some even falling to the ground in fright. No one dared to approach Lin Zhen within a 10-meter radius.

"Open the gate!"

Lin Zhen spoke, and an officer with keys almost wet himself in terror. Trembling, he tried to get the keys, but couldn't seem to grasp them.

Lin Zhen furrowed his brow, raised his hand, and swung his sword, causing the palace gate to explode!

The soldiers rolled and crawled away, leaving Lin Zhen to his own devices.

Lin Zhen ignored the surrounding troops and strode into the palace.

He knew the location of Ning Qingxuan's residence and, taking three steps as two, arrived at her chamber's entrance within seconds.

Hidden Moon Palace!

This was Xuan'er's residence.

Just as he was about to step in, an old woman stood up under the large tree.

"Lin Zhen! This path is blocked!"

Lin Zhen's eyes narrowed as he realized the final challenge had arrived.

This old woman was the head of the Qingye Sect, Xuan'er's Master, Iron Granny. Before Xuan'er broke through to the Three Flowers Realm, she was the strongest in Nan Liang!

At the peak of the Longevity Realm!

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Chapter 734: Chapter 737: The Power of the Spiritual Treasure! (Seven more updates, plus 1400 monthly ticket updates)

This was the first time Lin Zhen met Iron Granny.

Although it was their first encounter, the two were mortal enemies!

For Iron Granny, Lin Zhen was the subverter and challenger of their Qingye Sect and the Nan Liang royal family. She wouldn't be able to quell the hatred in her heart if she didn't kill him. Moreover, Lin Zhen had just killed her two younger sisters. Although Iron Granny seemed calm, she actually wanted to eat Lin Zhen alive.

As for Lin Zhen, this old witch was one of the chief culprits behind his current situation and was almost on par with Liang Zhihuan.

Without her support, Liang Zhihuan wouldn't have caused such a storm. Without her sending Iron Second Lady and Iron Third Lady, Lin Zhen wouldn't have been so passive.

If she hadn't used the Soul Chasing Bell, Xuan'er wouldn't have lost her memory; not only that, but she was now blocking his way, trying to bury Xuan'er in Liang Zhihuan's hands.

Although Lin Zhen was anxious about Xuan'er's situation inside the hall, he knew he couldn't be impatient. He had to get rid of Iron Granny, or he would never have peace!

So Lin Zhen stood in front of Iron Granny with the Sky-cutting Divine Sword, ready to make a move.

"Patter! Patter!"

Iron Granny was holding the prayer beads in her hand while bearing a murderous spirit on her face, staring intently at Lin Zhen.

"Lin Zhen, you've become famous at a young age, and your arrogance has reached the sky. You still don't know that there's always someone better out there. How dare you challenge me? I really want to know what you're relying on."

"What am I relying on? I'm relying on my strength!"

"Hahaha! How ridiculous! Your bit of strength is really not worth mentioning in my eyes."

As Iron Granny spoke, her Star Power suddenly burst out!

It was not a earth-shattering burst, just a layer of starlight enveloping her, and the Star Power did not dissipate or involuntarily overflow. Even if there was some overflow, it was only a small part.

Lin Zhen was originally not interested in talking to her and was preparing to make a move, but he suddenly stopped!

"This is… a Divine Body!"

"Hehe, at least you have some insight. I know you got a Super Divine Body from the Divine Punishment Star, but I also know what a Super Divine Body can do, which is to exert 90% of your Star Power. But do you know that I have also experienced the last Divine Punishment Star?"

Lin Zhen didn't respond, but he had heard from Xuan'er that Iron Granny had entered the Divine Punishment Star with over ten million Star Power, but she hadn't obtained a Divine Body.

"It seems you know a little bit. That silly girl, Xuan'er, really tells you everything. However, I'm grateful that I kept a bit of insight and didn't reveal everything."

Iron Granny sneered, "You know what? To inherit the position of Sect Master of the Qingye Sect, one must have a Divine Body!"

"Just like Xuan'er today, I paid a huge price for getting this Advanced Divine Body, so a big family in the Original World that was well-known at the time fell apart. But I still got it, this advanced Divine Body that let me succeed!"

Lin Zhen gripped the sword in his hand; today's battle was not going to be easy.

"A Super Divine Body can exert 90% of your power, while my Advanced Divine Body can exert 80% of mine. I've checked your Star Power, and to my surprise, it is as high as thirty million!"

"But have you seen my Star Power? You can see it now, so you won't be unconvinced when you lose later."

Lin Zhen checked Iron Granny's Star Power and was shocked to find that the old witch had reached a staggering 45 million!

Since both of them had Divine Bodies, their Star Power could not be doubled. Lin Zhen's 100% utilization meant that his thirty million remained the same.

Iron Granny's 80% utilization turned her 45 million into 36 million!

Lin Zhen was at a disadvantage in terms of Star Power!

Fortunately, the gap was not insurmountably huge. As long as Lin Zhen swallowed the Divine Power Pills, his Star Power could increase by 40%, reaching 42 million, which was still enough to defeat her.

Thinking of this, Lin Zhen didn't hesitate and swallowed the Divine Power Pills immediately.

"Hahaha, taking medicine, are you? Lin Zhen, you're still too naïve. As the Sect Master of the Qingye Sect, do you think I don't have any elixirs and treasures? You eat, and I eat too. You still can't pass my test, so just obediently watch Xuan'er become someone else's wife in the hall!"

Iron Granny swallowed an elixir too. This elixir could increase her power by 30%, albeit with significant side effects. Although it was not as good as Lin Zhen's Divine Power Pills, it was almost the same.

Lin Zhen's power increased to 42 million, while hers increased to 46.8 million!

Lin Zhen still couldn't beat her!

But Lin Zhen couldn't wait any longer. The difference of more than 4 million Star Power was not the biggest factor determining victory or defeat. In the end, it still depended on the person's fighting ability. Lin Zhen had defeated people with Star Power stronger than his own many times before.

No longer wasting time with the old woman, Lin Zhen swung the Sky-cutting Divine Sword and advanced.

"Old hag, this sword comes from your Qingye Sect, right? Today, I'll let you taste its might!"

Lin Zhen had great confidence in the Sky-cutting Divine Sword. As the best sword in Nan Liang and being in his hands, he believed he could defeat Iron Granny even if her Star Power exceeded his own.

But to his surprise, Iron Granny just smiled faintly, "Lin Zhen, you're too naïve. This sword might work against others, but against me, it can only return to its true owner!"

Iron Granny raised her hand, and the prayer beads in her hand soared into the sky.

The prayer beads turned into a ring in the air, with golden runes on it, emitting a strong suction force that directly covered Lin Zhen's Sky-cutting Divine Sword.

"What is this?" Lin Zhen couldn't believe he might lose grip of the sword.

"My Qingye Sect has the Divine Sword, and also this sword ring. This sword has been with the sword ring since the creation of the world, and it's a heritage treasure of our sect. How could I let it go without any precautions? If the person wielding the sword attacks me, I will take it back!"

After speaking, Iron Granny's Star Power erupted, and the sword ring rapidly spun again, stealing Lin Zhen's longsword right away!

Iron Granny reached out, and the longsword fell into her hands, and at the same time, the sword ring hovered above her head.

"The Sky-cutting Divine Sword and its sword ring, one for offense and one for defense, are invincible. Lin Zhen, you are now empty-handed, show me what you can do against me!"

With a flick of the Sky-cutting Sword, a formidable Sword Light broke the air, making it difficult for Lin Zhen to evade, forcing him to dodge.

Iron Granny struck with incredible power, showing off her formidable strength.

With her Star Power surpassing Lin Zhen's and the Divine Sword in hand, she quickly forced Lin Zhen into a desperate retreat!

"Lin Zhen! Why aren't you fighting back? What about your Black Hole? Try using it!"

Lin Zhen had exposed his Black Hole Devour technique in several occasions, so it was no longer a secret.

Since Iron Granny dared to come, she must have a perfect plan.

Lin Zhen guessed that her reliance was the sword ring, which was a treasure that existed since the beginning of time and often had miraculous effects. He didn't know if the sword ring could withstand the Black Hole Devour, but he dared not try recklessly.

If he succeeded, it'd be good, but if he failed, he would be killed on the spot by Iron Granny during the transformation!

Having come this far, Lin Zhen couldn't take the risk, even if Iron Granny was bluffing.

Swish, swish, swish~~!!

The Sky-cutting Sword in Iron Granny's hand was even more powerful than when Iron Third Lady wielded it, with lethal Sword Qi in every stroke. Although Lin Zhen had an Immortal Spiritual Body, he didn't want to taste the pain of being wounded easily. After all, without a weapon, he could be continuously injured once he was hurt.

He unleashed his Seven Stars Knife to strike, but it was knocked away one by one by Iron Granny's Sky-cutting Sword, having no effect.

"Young man, you don't know the immensity of heaven and earth! If you had advanced to the King of the World Peak, I might have feared you a little, but a Third Level World King, how can you fight me at the peak of Longevity! Die!"

A sword attack came, Lin Zhen teleported away, but Iron Granny forcefully interrupted!

The opponent also had Dark Gold-Level Spiritual Power, and it was the Dark Gold Middle Stage!

The teleportation failed, Lin Zhen finally took a sword hit, leaving a massive wound on his chest!

The People of Nan Liang, who had been suppressed for a long time, finally cheered out loud.

Their Iron Granny was still the strongest, having Lin Zhen in trouble right away. In this way, killing Lin Zhen was only a matter of time!

At this moment, Lin Zhen was driven to desperation, feeling terrible since none of his techniques worked. Helplessly, Lin Zhen made a bold move and unleashed the Destructive God Thunder!

"Old hag! Taste this!"

With a wave of his hands, a Divine Thunder roared down!

As the Destructive God Thunder was unleashed, the sky changed, and dark Divine Thunder split the dark clouds, striking directly at Iron Granny's head!

Iron Granny, who had just been rampaging, let out a miserable scream and was knocked backward!

A tremendous explosion erupted, and smoke filled the air!

But Lin Zhen's heart turned cold because the Destructive God Thunder did not kill Iron Granny!

In the smoke, a flag fluttered above Iron Granny's head, while the sword ring seemed tarnished and dull, but it didn't fall down.

A trickle of blood flowed from the corner of her mouth, and Iron Granny looked at Lin Zhen with a ferocious expression.

"Good lad! You do have some skills. If it weren't for my sword ring protecting me and the Advanced Divine Body from the Flying Bird Flag, this strike would've taken my life."

What an amazing treasure!

Lin Zhen's eyes narrowed, annoyed by the old hag's sword ring. As long as it wasn't taken down, he wouldn't win today.

No matter! Whether it's one thunder or three, fight to the end today!

Lin Zhen raised his hand again, and the second Divine Thunder roared down!

Iron Granny screamed miserably, her body swaying unsteadily, looking extremely pale. She didn't expect Lin Zhen's Divine Thunder to be so powerful. Treasures could fundamentally change a person's combat power, and she thought that having the sword ring would make her invincible, yet now she was about to be defeated by Lin Zhen.

Before she could react, Lin Zhen's third Divine Thunder fell!

With a crack, the luminous aura of Iron Granny's sword ring disappeared, transformed into a small bracelet shape, and finally fell to the ground with a clang!

Iron Granny tried to pick it up, but Lin Zhen wouldn't let her get the sword ring again. He quickly cast a gravity force, snatching the sword ring first and placing it into the Dark Star Space.

"Lin Zhen! I'll fight you to the death!"

Iron Granny was finally scared. If Lin Zhen had another Divine Thunder, she would undoubtedly die. To prevent Lin Zhen's Divine Thunder and his Black Hole Beast transformation, Iron Granny staked everything, concentrating all her life's powers on this one sword, sticking to Lin Zhen like a tarsal maggot!

"Even without the sword ring, I still have this sword. You have nothing, and you are still no match for me, Lin Zhen! You have no chance!"

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Chapter 735: Chapter 738: Comprehension of Sword Intent, Death! (Eight more updates! Extra update for 1500 monthly tickets!)

The battle within the palace was full of twists and turns, leaving the spectators somewhat stunned.

Iron Granny had the edge in Star Power and even possessed two spiritual treasures. It seemed that she had this battle in the bag. However, it was surprising that Lin Zhen's three Destructive God Thunders managed to obliterate Iron Granny's defensive spiritual treasures.

But the battle did not tip in Lin Zhen's favor. Iron Granny had lived for over a hundred thousand years and her combat experience was incomparably rich. Knowing that it had come to a life-and-death moment, she chose close combat to prevent Lin Zhen from using his final deadly move.

Lin Zhen had no more Destructive God Thunders left, and transforming into the Black Hole Beast also required some time and space. But Iron Granny's combat strategy precisely countered him. He could not teleport away or transform. The battle was difficult!

Sword light flashed everywhere, continuously inflicting injuries on Lin Zhen. He was unable to turn the tables for the time being.

If this continued, he was in danger!

Inside the palace, Liang Zhihuan, observing this scene, finally relaxed.

"Hahaha! Lin Zhen! You finally met your doom! Not only will you die today, but you will also lose to me in the competition for the queen. I'm going to consummate my marriage with the queen now. Let's see what you can do?"

Liang Zhihuan turned and reached out to Ning Qingxuan, who was sitting at the side.

Both of them had finished their baths, and all the irrelevant people had been dismissed. No one would interrupt them now.

But Ning Qingxuan shrank back her hand, "Your Majesty, please behave yourself."

"What? What did you say?"

Liang Zhihuan was taken aback for a moment, showing an angry expression on his face: "At this point, you are telling me to behave myself? Do you still have any unbearable memories in your heart? Don't forget your identity, you are my queen. Your master is on the verge of killing Lin Zhen, and yet you're giving me this? Aren't you afraid that your master will blame you later?"

Ning Qingxuan looked at Liang Zhihuan with her beautiful eyes: "No, I don't remember anything from the past few hundred years. Lin Zhen outside there is very unfamiliar to me. But I reject you because of your actions."

"My actions? Aren't I good to you?" Liang Zhihuan was angry.

"No, it's not about me, but your subjects. I've seen your actions. You let billions of people attack Lin Zhen, regardless of the life and death of your subjects, leading to the death of four billion people in the volcano. Just because of this, you are not worthy of being an emperor!"

Ning Qingxuan's reprimand left Liang Zhihuan dumbfounded.

He was only concerned about dealing with Lin Zhen and had overlooked a very important thing, that is, he did not consider Ning Qingxuan in the process.

You must know, Ning Qingxuan is a person who truly upholds justice. Even though she has lost her memory, her nature has not changed.

All this fell into her eyes, and it would be difficult to gain her forgiveness now.

Liang Zhihuan had the intention to force her, but how dare he do so. Although Ning Qingxuan did not take action, she held the actual power of a Three Flowers Realm martial artist, even stronger than Iron Granny outside.

What he could do now was only to wait for Iron Granny to kill Lin Zhen. As long as Lin Zhen died, there was still hope to turn things around. At least, Ning Qingxuan was not helping Lin Zhen against Iron Granny now.

Lin Zhen was in a crisis like never before.

After the breakthrough, his strength soared. If he had a weapon, he wouldn't be afraid to face Iron Granny, even having a high chance of winning.

But just one divine sword changed the situation of the battle.

Even if he had a weapon now, it would be useless. Without a spiritual-grade weapon, he couldn't resist Sky-cutting.

Iron Granny had pushed her offensive to its limits. Each sword was faster than the last, attacking tens of thousands of times in a single second. This was an attack at the speed of light!

"Lin Zhen! Stop struggling! It's useless. Before I chop you into mince, I will not give you a chance to breathe. You have a resilient body, let's see how long you can hold up!"

Injuries were healing quickly, but new ones appeared even faster. All Lin Zhen could do now was to dodge and dodge again.

Not allowing Iron Granny to strike a fatal blow, or cut off his limbs, was the only thing he could do.

"Hahaha! Are you done yet? You have no weapon, but I have a sword. The gap between victory and defeat is often as simple as that. If you don't die within ten seconds, I will take my own life!"

Iron Granny's desperate attack finally showed its effect. Although she was also seriously injured by the Destructive God Thunder, she was still able to press on with the sharp edge of her weapon.

Lin Zhen dodge mechanically, yet no one noticed that he was slowly closing his eyes at this moment.

Iron Granny's attack was fierce, but as long as he was not chopped into pieces, he wouldn't die instantly.

Iron Granny's words, like the sound of morning and evening bells, heavily pounded in his heart.

Iron Granny had a sword, yet he had no sword.

But…Who wrote the rule that one must lose without a sword?

The knowledge he had acquired from Peace Martial Arts Hall previously surfaced in his mind.

Li Mo said to him: "Su Qing'an, what you lack is the understanding of the sword, the true understanding of it. No sword in hand, but sword in heart! As long as the sword intent in your heart is everlasting, then the weapon is not that important."

"Although weapons are good, ultimately, it's people who wield them. The moment you understand this, the moment you grasp the sword intent, and then you can learn superior sword skills."

With his eyes closed, Lin Zhen was quietly murmuring.

"No sword in hand…..sword in heart….. I understand!"

"Everyone has a hidden divine weapon in their hearts, but very few people can bring it out. Among the people I've seen, only Li Mo, this insignificant person, has aroused the sword intent."

"Where is the sword? The sword is in the heart, the sword is in the hand! As long as I want to use it, it will appear!"

A thought, like thunder cutting through the night sky, flashed through Lin Zhen's mind.

He was deeply impressed with Qin Jianfeng's natural Spirit Sword Body during their battle on the Divine Punishment Star.

As a warrior of the Imperial Clan, Qin Jianfeng had an extraordinary talent. The two sword Qi ejected from his hands had limitless power, and their movements once forced Lin Zhen into retreat.

If it wasn't for Xuan'er unsealing his Divine Needle, allowing him to perform the Black Hole Beast transformation, he would have not been a match for Qin Jianfeng.

However, what Qin Jianfeng possessed was a natural Spirit Sword Body, while what Lin Zhen had just comprehended was sword intent!

He needed to borrow it, borrow Qin Jianfeng's method, to bring out the sword intent from his palm!

This realization was but a mere moment!

Iron Granny had already drawn her sword once again, and with her piercing voice, she roared: "Cut!"

A streak of sword light swept across the sky!

In her eyes, Lin Zhen would certainly evade this sword. Once he did, she would execute her chain of sword techniques once more, and she should be able to completely subdue him.

However, Lin Zhen did not evade it. Instead, his body twisted similarly, his right hand waving, and he swung out a single hand.

In that instant, the secret of the Death Sword Skill was clear in his chest!

"So this is Death! The tomb of the Longevity Realm!"

"Old witch! It's over, Death!"

"Cut~!"

With a roar like dragons roaring and tigers howling, the eardrums of the people vibrated.

Yet something even more terrifying happened!

Iron Granny's sword sliced across Lin Zhen's waist, nearly severing him in half!

If her sword edge had moved a little further, Lin Zhen would've been sliced in two by that sword.

Even if Lin Zhen had the Immortal Spiritual Body, to recover from being severed in half would not be a simple matter. The surrounding soldiers would swarm him, and Lin Zhen would probably be chopped into minced meat instantly.

Unfortunately for her, she could not move any further.

Because from Lin Zhen's swinging right arm, shockingly, emerged a golden light sword measuring up to five meters!

That light sword was larger and longer – before she could step further, it swept across like a massive force!

This sword struck Iron Granny. The mighty Peak of Longevity Realm martial artist was slain on the spot by a Third Level World King. Her decapitated head spun in the air, then fell to the ground!

Blood sprang from the headless body. Iron Granny stumbled, then suddenly fell!

Falling along with Iron Granny were a great tree behind her and a group of palaces in the distance!

It was as if space was cut off somehow, and all the scenery broke uniformly, the cut surface smooth as a mirror!

No ripped space spectacle, no hint of a smoke scent, this was the essence of the sword! This was Death!

Clang!

The Sky-cutting Divine Sword fell to the ground. Lin Zhen lifted his hand and collected the Sky-cutting into his bag.

No matter what, this was an unparalleled divine weapon, and it now belongs to Lin Zhen.

The wound on his body began to heal quickly as Lin Zhen's gaze swept over to the crowd in the distance.

As sharp as a knife, his gaze made numerous people retreat step by step, until they finally turned their heads and ran away with a scream!

The imperial army, who were supposed to be protecting the Emperor, abandoned him and fled at such a crucial time!

Lin Zhen did not chase after them. Instead, he took a step forward, hovering in mid-air, before appearing inside the Hidden Moon Palace in the next moment.

Inside the room, the wind was lightly sweeping, the curtains swaying. Liang Zhihuan and Ning Qingxuan both stood on opposite sides, each to their own side.

Seeing Lin Zhen enter, Liang Zhihuan's legs couldn't help but tremble at that moment.

This Lin Zhen is too terrifying – he actually killed Iron Granny. If the top figure in Nan Liang's Longevity Realm has been defeated, who else can stop him?

That's right! There's still the queen!

Liang Zhihuan urgently shouted to Ning Qingxuan: "Queen! This is the man who deceived you, who deceived me, the executioner Butcher. Kill him for me!"

Seeing that Ning Qingxuan was unharmed, Lin Zhen breathed a sigh of relief.

Just as he was about to step forward, Ning Qingxuan suddenly stood before Lin Zhen.

"You can't kill him, he is the emperor, and… and.. also my husband."

Listening to Ning Qingxuan's soft voice, Lin Zhen was stunned: "Xuan'er, don't you recognize me at all?"

Ning Qingxuan shook her head slightly, "Not at all. You better stop the killing now, or I'll have to take action."

Seeing this scene, Liang Zhihuan, who had been downcast, suddenly brightened up. He realized the strongest person was right beside him. If the queen made a move, Lin Zhen was certain to die!

His hatred for Lin Zhen was enormous. He had to document Lin Zhen's death, so at this moment, he decided to start broadcasting.

He recorded Lin Zhen's death and provided an ending to this event.

But in the next moment, Lin Zhen's actions exceeded his imagination.

Lin Zhen didn't move himself, but walked up to Ning Qingxuan, completely disregarding her warning gaze, and held this extraordinary beauty in his arms.

Ning Qingxuan didn't know why, but perhaps she felt that Lin Zhen wouldn't hurt her, so she just stood there dumbfounded as she was held.

Just as she was about to struggle and counterattack, she heard Lin Zhen whisper in her ear: "Do you remember this embrace?"

Ning Qingxuan's raised jade hand suddenly paused in mid-air, time seemed to freeze.

Lin Zhen lowered his head to look at Ning Qingxuan's delicate face, feeling the warmth of the soft body in his arms, he felt that all his efforts and sacrifices were worth it at this moment.

Having her in his arms was more beautiful than the lanterns' light after countless turns of the head.

Perhaps the next moment when Ning Qingxuan came back to her senses, she would turn against him, but at this moment, Lin Zhen decisively kissed the tempting cherry lips!

Only Liang Zhihuan was standing beside them, recording this scene in a daze, broadcasting it into the Dimensional Universe. His eyes, which were supposed to see a colorful world, only sensed darkness!

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Chapter 736: Chapter 739: The Curtain Falls

Liang Zhihuan's broadcast time was very short, less than ten seconds.

From Ning Qingxuan's obstruction, to being embraced by Lin Zhen, to the kiss, and then Liang Zhihuan turned off the broadcast.

But this process caused a huge sensation in the Dimensional Universe.

If it weren't for Liang Zhihuan's broadcast, this drama in Nan Liang would have had no ending, and no one would know what happened in the queen's chamber.

According to the normal script, it might have been Lin Zhen, the villain, killing all the way, only to see the Emperor and queen's love, and then despair, and then be killed or something like that as the normal result.

But Liang Zhihuan revealed the answer, Lin Zhen did not end tragically, but he did.

Lin Zhen and Ning Qingxuan embraced and kissed, okay, this is not particularly unusual, and it confirmed the speculation that there was indeed something between Lin Zhen and the queen.

But why did Liang Zhihuan broadcast this?

Was watching his queen being embraced and kissed by Lin Zhen enjoyable? Was this emperor a masochist?

In the Original World's hot news, the term "cuckold emperor" successfully ranked first.

Compared to Lin Zhen's fighting situation with a kitchen knife and cutting wires, sparking lightning all the way, people from those distant countries seemed more interested in gossip.

Countless people in the Dimensional Universe even @-tagged Liang Zhihuan, hoping that the Emperor of Nan Liang could continue to broadcast what happened next.

Did the queen and Lin Zhen go to bed? Did they have sex? Some even asked about Liang Zhihuan's mentality while broadcasting during that time.

But they were disappointed, as after realizing his stupid mistake, Liang Zhihuan resolutely turned off the Dimensional Universe.

His heart was like ashes, and he sat down, with both hands jammed into his hair.

Lost! Completely lost!

There was probably no hope left between him and Ning Qingxuan, and he had no face to be an emperor anymore.

The news that he had ordered hundreds of billions of people to besiege Lin Zhen had been exposed. In the beginning, he thought, by being successful, everything would be covered up, but now that he had failed, nothing could be hidden.

The people would not forgive him, and neither would his political enemies miss this opportunity.

Moreover, what he found even more unacceptable was that he had personally broadcast Lin Zhen and Ning Qingxuan's kissing scene to the Dimensional Universe, becoming the laughingstock of the entire Original World. If there was a crack on the ground at this moment, he would definitely not hesitate to squeeze into it.

A strong male scent assaulted her senses, and Ning Qingxuan's head felt dizzy. The other party's tongue was suckling the sweetness forcefully in her mouth, as if to suck her soul away as well.

She could have easily hit Lin Zhen away with a lift of her hand, but she didn't do it.

Because she found that she did not reject this feeling at all, and even unconsciously hugged Lin Zhen's back, which was her body's instinctive response.

To arrive at this conclusion, the only proof was that she must have done the same thing with him before.

Fortunately, her sanity quickly returned and tried hard to push Lin Zhen's chest away.

Lin Zhen didn't let go of her hand: "Xuan'er, come with me, I can help you regain your memory."

With cheeks red like burning fire, and heart pounding as if it were about to jump out of her chest, Ning Qingxuan took a few heavy breaths. She looked at Lin Zhen with complex emotions in her eyes.

"Don't worry, I've already found a way to break the Soul Chasing Bell of your Qingye Sect. If you come with me, within less than ten years, you will definitely be able to recover your memory completely," Lin Zhen told her, seeing that she still hadn't made up her mind.

Ning Qingxuan thought for a moment, and finally accepted Lin Zhen's words.

After what happened with Lin Zhen, she could no longer continue to be a queen, nor could she stay in the Imperial Palace, or else it would become a laughingstock of the entire royal family of Nan Liang.

Moreover, at this moment, her heart was incomparably relaxed. Without the restraint of the Soul Chasing Bell, it was like a bird breaking free from its cage, and she even felt like seeing the outside world.

Bowing her head, Ning Qingxuan took off her queen's dress. She would no longer wear such clothing.

"I'll go with you." Ning Qingxuan's tone was firm.

Lin Zhen smiled, glanced at Liang Zhihuan on the ground, and suddenly lost the intention to kill him.

This emperor still needed to live for now. Otherwise, with Nan Liang in chaos, Ning Qingxuan might not be able to leave peacefully.

As Lin Zhen led Ning Qingxuan to head out, Liang Zhihuan's hoarse voice sounded behind them: "Your Majesty, are you just going to leave me like this?"

Ning Qingxuan paused for a moment: "Do you think I can still stay here?"

Liang Zhihuan pointed at Lin Zhen: "You won't have a good life with him. He is now wanted by dozens of countries like Da Liang and has become the number one criminal in the Original World. As far as I know, many countries have even sent people to Nan Liang to arrest him. It won't be easy for him to leave."

Ning Qingxuan looked at Lin Zhen, then said, "It's okay, I'll help him."

"Is it worth it?" Liang Zhihuan roared.

"I don't want to be deceived like a fool and be kept in the dark. Your Majesty, I have my own judgment too. Even though I've lost my memory, do you think I couldn't see that you've been arranging people around me every day to instill negative thoughts about him? Too much of anything is bad, and you've said too much, which has inspired my desire to find out the truth. I'll be by his side to find the memories I've lost. If everything is as you've said, I'll leave him, but I'll never return to you."

Liang Zhihuan regretfully lowered his head, knowing that he had made a mistake again. Ning Qingxuan was such a clever woman, and all his actions had been outsmarted by his own cleverness, like lifting a rock and smashing his own foot.

But he really couldn't bear to see Ning Qingxuan go. Seeing that she was about to leave, he suddenly shouted, "No! You can't go! The Qingye Sect and Nan Liang have nurtured you and brought you to your current Realm. How much has been spent on you during this time? How can you just leave like this?"

"Oh! Then how much was spent, I'll compensate you."

"Two hundred billion!" Liang Zhihuan blurted out.

Ning Qingxuan rummaged through her bank cards. Her wealth over the years was not insignificant, although not quite two hundred billion, it was almost there.

She transferred all her money to Liang Zhihuan without keeping a cent for herself.

But she was still a few billion short. Liang Zhihuan looked at her, not daring to say he didn't want the money. Otherwise, Ning Qingxuan would really leave.

At this moment, Lin Zhen came over and transferred his remaining billions to Liang Zhihuan as well.

It was quite a coincidence that after the transfer, Ning Qingxuan was penniless, and Lin Zhen had only a few hundred dollars left in his account.

"I've given you the two hundred billion, Liang Zhihuan. Now we owe each other nothing."

With that, Ning Qingxuan left without any hesitation, following Lin Zhen out of the Imperial Palace.

There was a teleportation array in the palace. They held hands and came to the teleportation array. The guard here had long run away in fear, and the two could go anywhere they wanted.

"Lin Zhen, where shall we go?"

Lin Zhen thought for a moment: "We can't go to Da Liang's allied countries now. Let's go to Freedom City first, and then find a chance to go to Da Qin. Xuan'er, following me, a wanted criminal, might not make for an easy life."

Ning Qingxuan couldn't help but roll her eyes at him: "I don't care, I have no money now, you have to support me."

Lin Zhen hugged Ning Qingxuan tightly in his arms: "Money can always be earned, as long as you're with me, it's enough."

Ning Qingxuan blushed and pushed Lin Zhen away: "No, you can't treat me like this before I regain my memory. What if you're deceiving me?"

Lin Zhen smiled, hugged her once again, and said: "This is also a way to help you recover your memory."

White light flashed, and the teleportation array was activated.

Lin Zhen and Ning Qingxuan disappeared from the teleportation array. Their first stop was the border, followed by Freedom City.

At last, the grand drama in Nan Liang has come to an end.

Liang Zhihuan had used the entire nation's power, including military forces, officials, and civilians. Even the three Iron Sisters of the Qingye Sect had taken action, but he lost in the end.

He lost the battle, lost the woman, and even lost his kingdom.

The truth was being exposed bit by bit. Although other matters might not amount to much, Liang Zhihuan's order for a hundred million people to besiege Lin Zhen became the fuse for his downfall.

Just like the demonstration during Lin Zhen's arrest, people once again took to the streets to denounce their emperor.

However, this time Liang Zhihuan didn't give others much chance to oppose him. With all these events, he couldn't stay on the throne any longer.

The day after Lin Zhen and Ning Qingxuan left, Liang Zhihuan ordered the throne to be passed on to his son, Liang Chen, the crown prince.

Having handed everything over to his son, Liang Zhihuan left Nan Liang without saying a word to anyone.

From today on, he would no longer be an emperor. He would be a free martial artist, pursuing a higher martial way.

If one day, he could obtain even greater power, he would meet Lin Zhen again!

Liang Chen ascended the throne in a daze, having assumed he would not be in this position for thousands or even tens of thousands of years.

It wasn't until he was officially crowned emperor and the civil and military officials bowed before him that he accepted the reality of his new position.

But after acquiring the throne, he found it didn't bring happiness.

What he truly yearned for was a life like Lin Zhen's, roaming the world with the one he loved while pursuing the peak of the martial way.

"No! I need to get married and have children as soon as possible. Not for anything else, but to wait for him to grow up and take over my throne. The throne is not suitable for a martial artist with ambitions."

As Liang Chen stood in front of the Imperial Palace, he wished his mother happiness and hoped that Ning Qingxuan and Lin Zhen could truly find happiness together.

However, the arrest warrant for Lin Zhen was still not revoked, and more than a dozen countries, including Da Liang, were still wanted Lin Zhen with a staggering reward.

This made Lin Zhen undoubtedly become the number one most-wanted criminal in the Original World, reigning at the top of the Villain List.

Despite this, Lin Zhen's various classic battles were still widely spread and kept as teaching materials in martial academies.

Even villains have many admirers, and just as Lin Zhen thought, as a hero among heroes who slaughtered nine million, his actions turned the world of Nan Liang upside-down for love, earning him countless fans!

Young girls in Nan Liang in love often said to their boyfriends, "If you could treat me like Lin Zhen treats the Crown Princess, I would be content even if I died!"

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Chapter 737: Chapter 740: On the Dragon Car

In the Original World, there is a mountain range named Heavenly Ridge, which spans across hundreds of kingdoms such as Qin, Jin, Zhao, Xia etc., it is a continuous mountain range extending for billions of light years.

The highest point of this mountain even surpasses some planets, it truly extends beyond the heavens, thus the name Heavenly Ridge.

This mountain does not belong to any country, and no country can have absolute control over it.

This place is a haven for smugglers and criminals. Many people who cannot go to other countries will enter Heavenly Ridge.

Of course, one could also venture to the Endless Star Sea, but there are Imperial Clans there, as well as some races that rely on the Imperial Clans. These races are enemies of the surface races in the Original World, so going to the Endless Star Sea would be very dangerous.

Within the Heavenly Ridge, there is a very famous city called Freedom City.

In the past, people used to say that the most powerful country in the Original World was the Qin Kingdom, but if one were to talk about the most famous city, it would not be the capital of the Qin Kingdom, rather it would be Freedom City.

This place has the most developed commerce, as well as the most chaotic order. No matter what your status, no one in Freedom City will pay you any mind. As long as you have the ability, you can survive here.

Freedom City covers an area of thousands of kilometers, but this is not the real Freedom City.

The real Freedom City is located on the absolute peak of Heavenly Ridge, the residence of the Lord of Freedom City.

It is said that the absolute peak of Heavenly Ridge is a million kilometers high, and on top of the peak is a small planet!

There is a castle on the planet, which is the real Freedom City. The massive city below can merely be considered an extension or appendage of Freedom City.

Generally speaking, the place where the Lord of Freedom City resides is known as Sky Freedom City, while the one on the Heavenly Ridge is called Earth Freedom City.

Freedom City is governed by a City Lord. People only know him as the Freedom City Lord. His existence ensures the independence of the Heavenly Ridge area, hence it remains unconquered by any country.

However, this City Lord does not manage mundane affairs. No matter what happens inside the Earth Freedom City, he won't interfere; yet, as long as he exists, Freedom City exists.

The Lord is a great God in the Original World, mysterious and lofty, just like the owner of the Falling Star Lake into which stars fall automatically every day.

Moreover, this place is also a Martial Arts Sacred Land.

Freedom City of Heavenly Ridge, Da Qin Falling Star Lake, Fairy Island Twin Tree Garden, Desert Locking God Terrace, these are the Four Major Martial Arts Sacred Lands in the Original World. Many renowned figures originated from these four places.

Warriors who come from these four places are called Holy Land Warriors.

In the Original World, there is a saying that warriors are divided into two types: one is the ordinary warrior, the other is the Holy Land Warrior.

The reason why Da Qin is the strongest empire is because of Falling Star Lake. Warriors coming out of Falling Star Lake all possess great strength!

No one will check your identity here, you can also travel to any place through here, as long as you pay the fee.

As long as you board the transportation of Freedom City to other places, Freedom City will guarantee your safety before you leave the vehicle.

Once, a country named Meng hijacked the transportation of Freedom City. However, the Lord of Freedom City sent a disciples, who was a Holy Land Warrior, to slaughter the entire royal family of the Da Meng Empire. The incident changed the country dramatically.

Keep in mind, the Emperor of Da Meng was a warrior of the Three Flowers Realm!

A single Three Flowers, countless Longevity, everyone involved in this affair was eradicated!

No one has yet dared to seek revenge, such is the deterrence of the Lord of Freedom City.

On a Dragon Car from Freedom City to the Da Qin Empire, dozens of passengers have already taken their seats.

This Dragon Car only requires a driver and a White Dragon. The speed of the White Dragon is the sub-light speed limit, and it can pass through all teleportation arrays without queuing or waiting, making it one of the fastest forms of transportation.

It only takes half a month to cover the couple tens of millions of light years from Freedom City to the Da Qin Empire.

The White Dragon soared into the sky, disappearing into the horizon.

There is no feeling of weightlessness inside the Dragon Car. The passengers leaving Freedom City all had an excited look on their faces.

Dong Xiaoqi looked somewhat enviously at the young couple sitting opposite him.

To be precise, he was envious of the man.

This pair of man and woman were both dressed in coarse hemp clothes. The man was handsome and striking, while the woman was a beauty so stunning that the coarse clothes couldn't hide her elegance. She rested her delicate head lightly on the man's shoulder. Her occasionally wandering eyes were so captivating they could even steal one's soul.

The man was a Fifth-Level World King, while the woman was only a Domain Monarch.

Dong Xiaoqi squinted slightly, listening to the conversation of the young couple.

"Husband….Every time I call you that, I find it strange. You are not that old yet."

A trace of a mischievous smile lingered on the man's face: "It doesn't matter, it's just a term of endearment, like calling someone Old Zhang or Old Li."

The woman nodded slightly: "Husband, how long before we arrive in Da Qin?"

Dong Xiaoqi quietly thought, so the man's surname is Gong.

The man softly replied: "It won't be long, just half a month. What, are you getting tired of staying in Freedom City?"

"Hmm, it's been three years here already, when will my illness be cured?"

"Your treatment this time is going quite well, I had previously estimated that it would take ten years to cure, but it now appears that it should be done in about three to four more years."

As he said this, the man affectionately stroked the woman's hair, "How much do you remember now?"

The woman rolled her eyes at him: "I remember the time we took a bath, the subsequent stuff is still quite blurry."

"Take your time. In a little over a year, you should remember everything about me. By then, the medicine's effects will have completely faded, and your powers should also have been restored."

"Okay!" The woman appeared well-behaved, softly agreeing in a way that tickled one's heart.

"We've had a hard time here in Freedom City, but now that your condition has stabilized, once we reach Da Qin, I promise we will make lots of money. Everything will get better."

The woman lifted her head: "You know I do not care about that."

As they looked deeply into each other's eyes, Dong Xiaoqi felt a pang in his heart.

Bringing a woman of this level along yet living a difficult life, this man named Gong is really too inept.

If I display only a little of my own abilities, perhaps the beautiful woman would look at me differently. Who doesn't like money? As far as I can tell, aside from his good looks, the man doesn't seem capable of much. Maybe I do have a chance to win over this beauty.

He cleared his throat to catch the attention of the couple ahead, Dong Xiaoqi said: "Brother, how do you do?"

The man lifted his head, replying indifferently: "How do you do."

"As the saying goes, 'a chance encounter implies predestined affinity'. Let me introduce myself: I am Dong XiaoQi from the Da Qin Herbal Material Chamber of Commerce, responsible for purchasing medicinal ingredients for the National Capital Alchemist Guild."

The man was taken aback for a moment before showing some interest: "Oh! That's quite a coincidence. I am an alchemist too."

Hearing that the other party was an alchemist, Dong XiaoQi instantly became more enthusiastic.

Since he's an alchemist, he should understand the importance of my role in the procurement of medicinal ingredients. In fact, many alchemists secretly contact me, trying to get medicinal ingredients at a lower price.

After all, those alchemists with discount privileges are all Senior Alchemists. This man named Gong in front of me seems to be just over a thousand years old, potentially a first-grade apprentice who is overreaching himself by calling himself an alchemist.

"How should I address you, Mister Gong, the same way as I do this beautiful lady?" asked Dong XiaoQi.

The man across suddenly coughed violently, and waved his hand repeatedly: "That's not necessary, not necessary. You seem older than me, you can call me Xiao Gong."

"Alright then, Xiao Gong, since I seem older to you, allow me to say a few words."

The man and woman exchanged glances and turned their attention towards him, curious about what he had to say.

"Is this your younger sister?"

Xiao Gong nodded slightly, grasping the woman a little tighter.

"I heard earlier that your younger sister seems to be ill. This is a matter that cannot be delayed. If you are sick, you must seek treatment immediately. Don't hesitate to spend money on medicine or hesitate to invite a good alchemist. You claimed to be an alchemist, but it seems like you are struggling to treat her illness."

"It's alright, not very difficult."

"Ah! Don't lie to me. It looks like you are living a difficult life. Here is what we will do, after we reach Da Qin, I will take you to the alchemist guild. The cost of looking for an alchemist, buying elixirs, and the treatment fee, I will take care of all."

Xiao Gong squinted his eyes slightly: "That doesn't seem right, the cost to treat Xuan'er's illness would be pretty high."

"That's your perspective. What is 'a lot' to you? Perhaps in your view, several hundred thousand is a lot, but in my eyes, even several million is just pocket change. As long as your sister…Oh! Your sister is called Xuan'er, right? Such a beautiful name. As long as Xuan'er's illness can be cured, no amount of money is too much!"

Dong Xiaoqi patted his chest loudly, displaying his willingness to take care of everything.

Xiao Gong suddenly gave a laugh, "If that is the case, then we might really need to bother you when we reach Da Qin."

"No bother at all. I have a house on the outskirts of the capital. You can stay as guests."

Xiao Gong nodded his head: "Alright, please add the Dimensional Universe to Dong Xiaoqi."

The two then swapped their Dimensional Universe codes. Dong Xiaoqi originally wanted to add Xuan'er's Dimensional Universe code as well, but the beautiful woman was quite cold towards him. Her gaze was as indifferent as looking at a rock. There was neither admiration nor regard in her eyes, making him a tad disheartened.

After chatting for a while, even without letting Dong Xiaoqi show off his wealth, Xuan'er already seemed somewhat tired and leaned on Xiao Gong's shoulder: "Honey, I'm tired."

"Alright, if you're tired, let's rest. What you need right now is a long period of rest, don't worry, I'll always be by your side."

Xuan'er nodded slightly, then nuzzled into his arms. Though her memory had not yet returned, this warm embrace was undoubtedly the place she felt most attached to.

Dong XiaoQi watched enviously as Xiao Gong held the beautiful woman, and she surprisingly quickly fell asleep. He wanted nothing more than to take her place in his arms.

Xiao Gong shot a glance at him, a light in his eyes that sent shivers down his spine.

Dong Xiaoqi was taken aback. Though he himself was a fourth-level World King and had encountered many powerful individuals, Xiao Gong, being a fifth-level World King, actually managed to instill fear in him.

"This young man has strong spiritual power, but it doesn't matter. Once you two outsiders reach Da Qin, you'll be at my mercy!"

Days passed steadily. The young couple spent most of their time in cultivation, leaving Dong XiaoQi with little opportunity for conversation.

Thankfully, the half-month quickly passed; when the Dragon Car began to slow, they had arrived at the Da Qin Empire!

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Chapter 738: Chapter 741: Association of Alchemists

The young man and woman were naturally Lin Zhen and Ning Qingxuan.

After leaving Nan Liang, the two traveled all the way to Freedom City.

In Freedom City, Lin Zhen began treating Ning Qingxuan.

Ning Qingxuan's amnesia was not simple; it was caused by Qingye Sect's Soul Chasing Bell. The only treatment method was to refine soul-nourishing elixirs for her to gradually recuperate and dispel the residual power of the Soul Chasing Bell.

This was a long treatment process and the cost was incredibly huge. Lin Zhen, a seventh-grade Alchemist, could earn astronomical numbers by selling elixirs daily, but it was barely enough to cover the cost of Ning Qingxuan's treatment medications.

Moreover, soul treatment would directly affect a person's majority of strength, so Ning Qingxuan's strength was suppressed to the Domain King Stage.

After three years in Freedom City and stabilizing the treatment, Lin Zhen wanted to go to Da Qin.

There were two things to do in Da Qin: one was to find Feng Qingluan from the Phoenix Clan, and the other was for Lin Zhen to visit the Kirin Clan.

Being a wanted criminal was troublesome, Lin Zhen needed to resolve this issue. If he could obtain the identity of the Kirin Clan, he would have two identities, making things much more convenient for him.

The giant dragon circled in the sky, slowly descending as people gathered near the windows to watch the outside scenery.

"Wow! This is Da Qin, the strongest empire indeed. I see many space surveillance systems; they are so dense."

"Look at that one there; that golden Pengluan carriage is so gorgeous. Our Dong Jin doesn't have such beautiful cars."

"The floating city over there is so big; this should not be Qin City yet, and there's already such a beautiful city."

"What city? That's just a private estate of a Da Qin tycoon."

Most of the people on the dragon car were from out of town and here in Da Qin for the first time. At this point, Dong Xiaoqi, who was a local, became very active with a sense of superiority in his tone.

He occasionally glanced at Ning Qingxuan, but she didn't even give him a look.

In the distance, a meteor fell from the sky, and a faint trace of fire line could be seen.

"Quick! Look! There's a meteor!"

People turned their attention, and someone said, "Da Qin indeed has places not as good as our Western Liang. If such a meteor fell in our country, it would have been destroyed long ago, not allowed to fall to the ground."

Dong Xiaoqi snorted, "You country bumpkins know nothing. That's the Falling Star Lake area. When meteors fall, they fall into the lake. It's a unique scenery in Da Qin. You ignorant people better not make a fool of yourselves."

As expected, after the dragon car continued to drive for a while, there was indeed an incredibly large lake on the ground.

It would be more appropriate to call it a vast ocean rather than a lake.

Because there was no boundary to this lake, the surface churned with waves, and the huge waves pushed by the wind easily reached a hundred meters high. During this part of the journey, the buffer zone between the lake and the shore was thousands of kilometers wide.

"How big is this Falling Star Lake?"

"How big? Let me tell you, it's almost as big as half of your country! How big is that?"

People couldn't help but marvel at the size. Half a country was so big that even the smallest nation had a span exceeding a hundred million light-years!

At this time, the dragon car driver said, "Everyone, please hold on tight. Today, there are some abnormal weather conditions on another route, so the dragon car cannot take the normal path. We will skim past the edge of Falling Star Lake. As long as you are not unlucky enough to encounter lake monsters, you will see Qin City soon."

Everyone consciously held onto something stable. Even stars could be easily swallowed up in the Falling Star Lake, so the monsters that could survive here must not be small creatures— they didn't want to die here.

Unfortunately, at this moment, a huge octopus emerged from Falling Star Lake! Its tentacles were thousands of meters long, shooting out of the water and directly reaching for the distant dragon car.

"Oh my God~!"

The driver urgently tried to evade the octopus, but there was no way to avoid it within such a short time.

Lin Zhen frowned and planned to send Ning Qingxuan into his inner world before teleporting away.

"Whoosh~~!"

At that moment, a sword qi traveled along the lake surface, quickly catching up with the octopus.

While sprinting, the sword split into two, then three, and then countless more, turning into a sword light. It swept over and dismembered the octopus, which was comparable in strength to Longevity Warriors.

The giant octopus sank to the bottom of the lake, its blood staining the waters red.

Lin Zhen looked at the lake surface and saw a white-clothed warrior standing on the water, putting his sword into the lake to collect the corpse of the octopus monster.

The car continued onwards, and Dong Xiaoqi said, "See, this is the Falling Star Lake's Holy Land white-clothed warrior. Their strength is incredibly powerful. If it weren't for the rules of the Four Great Sacred Lands, which prohibit Holy Land warriors from participating in various martial arts competitions organized by non-Holy Land groups, all competition champions would be taken by the Holy Lands."

Many people waved and saluted the Holy Land warrior, expressing their gratitude.

Ning Qingxuan glanced at the warrior and said to Lin Zhen, "This is a Longevity Realm warrior, very strong."

Lin Zhen nodded, "His spiritual power control has reached an incredible level of mastery. The Holy Land…I should really go and see it."

The Dragon Car passed Falling Star Lake, and Qin City gradually appeared in their line of sight.

This city was much larger and more prosperous than Nan Liang Country, and it could be said to be the core area of the entire Original World.

The Headquarters of the First Bank of the Universe, Dimensional Universe Company, Dimensional Arena, Alchemist Association, Artifact Refiner Association, Star River Giant Beast Alliance, and many other giants were located in this city.

The entrance of the Dragon Car into Qin City was like an ant crawling into the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, instantly being engulfed by the huge city.

Everyone left the Dragon Car, and a warm breeze greeted them. The climate here was also pleasant.

"Brother Gong, Sister Xuan'er, you guys just follow me, let's go directly to the Alchemist Association Headquarters, it's a good opportunity for you to get familiar with it."

"Then we'll have to trouble Brother Dong."

"What are you being polite for? When you arrive in Qin City, it's like you've arrived at my home. Just listen to my arrangements."

Dong Xiaoqi made a grand show of taking charge, waved his hand to call a flying horse-drawn carriage, and headed directly to the Alchemist Association Headquarters.

They even took two teleportation arrays within the city, paying a fare of five thousand, and it took nearly an hour before they finally arrived at the entrance of the Alchemist Association Headquarters.

This was Lin Zhen's first time to really see the Alchemist Association Headquarters.

Seeing the entrance of the headquarters, Lin Zhen also felt a little excited.

This was the highest temple for the alchemists in the Original World.

As far as Lin Zhen knew, the president of the Alchemist Association was called Minos, but the person was basically a figurehead, rarely appearing. The last time he appeared was three thousand years ago, and now it was unknown where he went.

The daily affairs of the Alchemist Association were entrusted to several vice-presidents for management.

Before Lin Zhen came here, he had already added Vice President Long Ge'er's Dimensional Universe number. Vice President Long Ge'er was actually Nalan Chenxi's teacher.

In people's concept, seventh-grade alchemists were considered the highest. The vice-presidents of the Alchemist Association were all seventh-grade, but they were already at the peak of seventh-grade.

The seventh-grade peak referred to those who had created more than five ancient alchemy recipes and were qualified to be called the seventh-grade peak.

Above the seventh-grade peak, there was no eighth-grade. When a seventh-grade peak alchemist created a Saint-level Elixir one day, they would be revered as Saint Master.

The president, Minos, used to be at the seventh-grade peak, but then he disappeared, and it was said that he went searching for the path to become a Saint Master.

Long Ge'er had once told Lin Zhen to find him when he arrived at the Alchemist Association Headquarters, and he would arrange everything for Lin Zhen.

With this in mind, Lin Zhen followed Dong Xiaoqi's footsteps all the way into the headquarters.

The magnificent hall was even more luxurious than the Imperial Palace. Well-dressed people moved through the hall. The usually murderous martial artists were well-behaved here.

There were three statues erected in the main hall of the headquarters.

Da Qin was the location of the Alchemist Association Headquarters. Over the years, three Saint Masters had emerged here, and their statues stood in the hall.

Dan God Shui Wuhen, Dan Saint Xi Erman, Dan King Qian Tong.

Shui Wuhen and Xi Erman were both ancient figures, and no one knew whether they were dead or alive today. As for Dan King Qian Tong, he was a living legend.

Qian Tong was a Three Flowers Realm martial artist. He advanced to the Saint Master's level three thousand years ago, and now he was even the Royal Master of the Da Qin Empire.

"Brother Gong, take a look. These three are the legends of the Qin Kingdom, the highest achievers in the alchemy field."

Dong Xiaoqi introduced each one to Lin Zhen, and then came to the statue of Dan King Qian Tong, paying his respects with great reverence.

"Everyone who makes a living in the alchemy field in Qin nowadays must respect Senior Dan King. Although he doesn't hold the position of president, he controls the lifeline of the elixir market of the Da Qin Empire. He's our ancestor!"

Lin Zhen also paid his respects, his heart full of warmth.

One of his goals was to create Saint-level Elixirs, which were said to be able to bring the dead back to life or break through realm barriers. These people were indeed worthy of respect.

Following Dong Xiaoqi, Lin Zhen arrived at the counter of the headquarters. Dong Xiaoqi seemed to be very familiar with the receptionist and chatted for a while.

"Xiao Gong, my sister-in-law needs medicinal herbs. You can buy them here. I just told the receptionist that I'll pay for my sister-in-law's medication fees. Don't be polite with me."

Dong Xiaoqi said, showing a flattering smile to Ning Qingxuan. Ning Qingxuan turned her head silently and looked at Lin Zhen. The disgust in her eyes could no longer be hidden.

Lin Zhen remained calm, greeted the receptionist, and quietly reported his name.

At first, the receptionist didn't take it seriously, but after entering Lin Zhen's identity, shock appeared in his eyes!

Oh my! This young man turned out to be a seventh-grade alchemist who had already registered with the headquarters!

Just as he was about to stand at attention and salute, Lin Zhen winked at him,"Hello, this big brother of mine wants to pay for my girlfriend's medication, so I'll show you the prescription."

With that, Lin Zhen handed over Ning Qingxuan's treatment prescription to the receptionist.

Soul nourishing medicine, each of them was extremely valuable. Ning Qingxuan took the medicine twice a month, and the cost of each session was two billion!

If it weren't for Lin Zhen being able to refine pills himself, this price would be at least doubled!

In fact, Lin Zhen had also planted a few medicinal herbs in his inner world, but since someone was willing to pay the bill now, why not oblige?

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Chapter 739: Chapter 742: Mechanical World King

The receptionist at the Association understood Lin Zhen's intentions from the look in his eyes.

Although he also knew Dong Xiaoqi, how could a medicine seller compare to a Seventh-grade master?

With a smiling expression, the receptionist asked Dong Xiaoqi, "Mr. Dong, are you sure you want to pay for this lady's medicinal materials?"

"Of course, of course! When have I ever gone back on my word? Hurry up and settle the bill."

The receptionist nodded, "This lady takes the medicine twice a month. Do you want to pay for one or two doses?"

"Both doses, don't worry about saving money for me."

The receptionist seemed to know better than Lin Zhen, with a slightly embarrassed expression, he said, "Brother Dong, her medicine expenses aren't cheap, you'd better think carefully."

"Shut up! How expensive could it be? Could it be 10 billion?" Dong Xiaoqi deliberately mentioned a large number to attract Ning Qingxuan's attention.

At this time, Ning Qingxuan also deliberately showed a slightly shocked expression. She already knew Lin Zhen's plan and since this guy was so annoying, it wouldn't hurt to trick him.

Seeing Ning Qingxuan's cute, slightly open-mouthed expression, Dong Xiaoqi felt itchy, not considering the cost of the medicine at all.

"Of course not."

"Then settle it already, swipe the card."

The receptionist didn't say anything else and directly swiped the card, inputting the amount of two doses of medicine and asked Dong Xiaoqi to enter the password.

Dong Xiaoqi entered the password smoothly and confidently.

He had more than 4.4 billion in his account. As a medicine businessman, he had considerable wealth over the years, and he really didn't care about the small amount of money.

Soon, the transaction was successful, and Lin Zhen received the medicinal materials for Ning Qingxuan's two alchemy sessions.

"Brother Dong, you are really generous, thank you for the medicine."

"Oh, this is just a small matter. You must be hungry from traveling all this way, let's go have a meal!"

Before Lin Zhen could answer, a notice appeared in Dong Xiaoqi's Dimensional Universe.

"Your card balance is below 1 billion, the account level has been reduced by one!"

Just after the free-spirited Dong Xiaoqi was suddenly dumbfounded, "What? The money in my card is below 1 billion?"

His eyes immediately turned red as he looked at the receptionist, "How much was the medicine?"

"Twenty billion each time, Mr. Dong, you paid for two doses, a total of forty billion."

"You fucking cheated me!" Dong Xiaoqi suddenly erupted in anger, as though he wanted to jump over the counter to hit the receptionist.

"Mr. Dong, please be aware that your every action and word have been recorded. You voluntarily offered to pay for the lady and said that as long as it wasn't 100 billion, it would be fine. Continuing to make a scene at the Association of Alchemists, I assure you that your fate will be miserable!"

The receptionist's words calmed Dong Xiaoqi down, but his cheek muscles were still twitching involuntarily, as his gaze fell on Lin Zhen.

"Day after day of shooting ducks, but getting pecked blind by the ducks instead. Kid, leave a name, we'll meet again in the future."

Lin Zhen ignored him and looked back at the receptionist, "I think this person is unreliable, can the Association stop using his services in the future?"

The receptionist immediately said, "Great Elder, as long as you give the order, we will certainly follow it. Unless this fellow can find Deputy President Longge'er, he absolutely won't be employed again."

"I'll go explain to Deputy President Longge'er."

The receptionist promptly informed an elder-level Alchemist to come.

The Elder of the Association was a Sixth-grade Alchemist, who usually managed these miscellaneous things. The receptionist told him about Lin Zhen's identity and words, and the elder immediately revealed a smile towards Lin Zhen, then turned to Dong Xiaoqi and said, "You don't need to come to the Association anymore. We will no longer purchase your medicinal materials here."

"He-he-he… He is the Great Elder?" Dong Xiaoqi stammered, completely unable to believe Lin Zhen's identity.

"Hmph! A dog-eyed person who looks down on others, you don't even recognize the newly promoted youngest Great Elder of the Original World. Can you still mix in the medicine industry? Get out, get out, get out!"

The elder waved his hand, and the guards came to drag Dong Xiaoqi out directly.

Lin Zhen didn't bother to look at Dong Xiaoqi again and contacted Long Ge'er in his Dimensional Universe.

In a short while, a group of old men rushed in, all Seventh-grade Alchemists!

Walking at the forefront was a tall Alchemist in red robes. Upon seeing Lin Zhen, he burst into laughter.

"Hahaha! Brother Lin! I've been waiting for you so long that my hair is turning white!"

"Lin Zhen has seen Vice President."

"Don't be courteous, don't be courteous, come, let everyone get to know each other."

At this time, Long Ge'er was introducing Lin Zhen to the other high-ranking members of the guild.

There were two vice presidents besides him, and more than twenty seventh-grade alchemists, who were all great elders.

"This young brother is Lin Zhen, I'm sure you all know him by now. He made quite a stir a few years ago. Everyone only knew that his strength was not strong, but no one knew that he is actually a seventh-grade alchemist of our association, and also the youngest known seventh-grade alchemist in the Original World, who will not even be 1,100 years old this year."

These old men all showed surprise. Becoming a seventh-grade alchemist was something that could only be achieved after a long period of accumulation. Most of the people present were in the Longevity Realm, and only by reaching this realm could they hope to advance to the seventh grade.

A seventh-grade alchemist who was over a thousand years old was simply unheard of.

One by one, the elders vied to talk to Lin Zhen, and for a time, he became the center of attention.

"Alright, alright, Elder Lin has traveled a long way to come to the Alchemist Guild, let everyone give him some rest first. The house is already available, follow me."

The crowd finally dispersed, and Lin Zhen followed Long Ge'er to the room arranged by the association.

This was a set of floating garden villas. Although there were many such floating villas around, very few people lived in them. Most alchemists still chose to live on the ground.

"The villa has been arranged for you three years ago. It has a nice view and is full of vitality, suitable for young people like you who are under ten thousand years old. You also brought along your female companion. On normal days, you can nurture flowers and such, all very romantic."

At the doorway of the villa, Long Ge'er said to Lin Zhen: "Brother Lin, let me advise you, your identity is still somewhat awkward. Of course, you are safe in the association, but in Qin City, the sign of the Association of Alchemists is not that useful. Other giant industries may not necessarily give us face, so you still need to be a little low-key when you act, so as not to cause unnecessary trouble. After all, in the eyes of some people, your life is quite valuable."

Lin Zhen nodded slightly: "Don't worry, brother, I know."

"As long as you know. Actually, it's just because I'm old and worrying too much. With your strength, ordinary martial artists in the Longevity Realm can't do anything to you, so your safety is not much of an issue. Just don't mess with a few particularly troublesome places."

"I know, like people from the No. 1 Bank of the Universe, Dimensional Universe Company." Lin Zhen said.

"It's not just these few. There are also the current Qin royal family and Falling Star Lake Sacred Land, these two places are also particularly troublesome. Back then, you defeated Qin Jianfeng on the Divine Punishment Star, and he and his father have already fled the Qin Kingdom to the Endless Star Sea. The current emperor is a man named Zhu Ziheng, who got the support of the current National Master and then ascended to the throne. So now in the Qin Kingdom, the biggest power is not the Dimensional Universe Company, but the emperor and the National Master!"

"The National Master, is he the living legend, Saint-Level Alchemist Qian Tong?"

"That's right, Qian Tong is an amazing person. Our association should have a high status, but it's because of his existence that our association doesn't have a high status in the Qin Kingdom. He has a group of seventh-grade alchemists under him, and he himself is the only Saint-Level, which made many people in the Qin Kingdom disbelieve in the association and believe in him instead!"

At this point, Long Ge'er let out a sigh: "Unless President Minos can break through to the Saint-Level and come back, the association might be suppressed by Qian Tong."

Lin Zhen thought for a moment: "What about the Holy Land?"

"The Holy Land generally does not participate in worldly affairs. They have their own world. As long as you don't provoke them, Holy Land warriors generally won't come to provoke you, although there are exceptions, but they are few. People there are pursuing the peak of the martial way."

As he said this, he looked at Lin Zhen: "Brother, if your identity wasn't so awkward, I would suggest you should go to the Holy Land to cultivate. After all, martial artists should focus on martial force."

"How do you get into the Holy Land?"

"Once every ten years, the Holy Land selects people. Those who are recommended by the nation or race can participate. If calculated, next year will be the Holy Land selection. Brother, you should first go to the Kirin Clan to obtain an identity, and then get the recommendation from the headquarters of the Star River Giant Beast Alliance, so you can go to the Holy Land."

"Brother is right, that's exactly what I was thinking."

"That's good. I won't nag anymore, Brother Lin, you should rest."

Long Ge'er stood up to say goodbye to Lin Zhen, and Lin Zhen walked him out.

Returning to the room, Lin Zhen saw that Ning Qingxuan had just taken her medicine and was staring out the window.

This was a critical period for Ning Qingxuan's memory recovery, so Lin Zhen didn't want any complications. He took her directly into the room, embraced her on the bed, and although he was tempted to do something, he had to hold back until she recovered.

"Elder Qin, have you heard the news? A new seventh-grade alchemist has joined the Association of Alchemists." Ke Xiangnan stood behind Elder Qin, his heart in turmoil.

"There's no need to beat around the bush with me. You just want to say that Lin Zhen has arrived, right? I already know about this."

"You already know, so why aren't you anxious? That Lin Zhen is actually a seventh-grade alchemist, and the Association of Alchemists must value him very much. There's no doubt that they will make Lin Zhen return to the Kirin Clan. He even got first place in the Divine Punishment Star before. If he goes to the Kirin Clan, the alliance might let him enter the Holy Land."

"I know everything you're saying, so how can I not be anxious? But what can I do if I'm anxious? The Clan Leader has mentioned more than once that Lin Zhen is a talent. Maybe if it wasn't for Lin Zhen's various troubles and our interference, Lin Zhen would have been brought back a long time ago. Moreover, his Galaxy Beast is a Black Hole Beast. Do you know what that means?"

Ke Xiangnan's face darkened, "I know!"

"If you know, then it's good. If Lin Zhen comes back, everyone's days will not be good, so we must all think of a way, instead of relying on me alone."

Ke Xiangnan thought for a while, "It's not that there's no way. I know someone who hates Lin Zhen to the core, and he's also from the New World. He's now a Holy Land warrior. If he knows Lin Zhen has come, he will definitely attack Lin Zhen. I'll go find him to try."

"Oh! There's such a person in the New World? What's his name?"

"When he was in the New World, he was called the World King of the Mechanical Realm. He is now in the Holy Land, and Lin Zhen killed his son. Do you think he will let Lin Zhen go?"

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Chapter 740: Chapter 743: Holy Land

On Falling Star Lake, there is an island called Star-Picking Island.

From the land of the Da Qin Empire to Star-Picking Island, there is no bridge, and Martial Artists have to travel tens of millions of kilometers on their own.

The winds on the lake are fierce, the waves are raging, and water monsters roam freely. Ordinary Martial Artists can't even hope to travel dozens of kilometers, let alone reach Star-Picking Island.

Star-Picking Island's geographical position is incredibly high, a full ten thousand kilometers above sea level, seemingly deep into the depths of the starry sky!

But beneath, the waters of Falling Star Lake churn furiously, with every wave reaching hundreds or even thousands of kilometers high!

Occasionally, a huge wave would splash over, sprinkling water droplets on the feet of the Martial Artists practicing on the island.

There are more than a thousand Martial Artists scattered across the island.

In front of every group of Martial Artists, there is a shining stone tablet, with text or patterns on it. Some of the Martial Artists in front of the tablet have expressions of struggle, some expressions of joy, and some are completely intoxicated.

In front of one stone tablet sits a tall Martial Artist.

Unlike others, it is difficult to discern the race of this Martial Artist.

He seemed to be of human origin, but his body had already been replaced by metallic machinery. Each joint and component represents the highest level of mechanical power.

Except for some skin left on the head, there is no skin left on the rest of the body.

This is the Mechanized World King, one of the super-strong figures in the New World, part of the earliest batch of people who passed through the Heavenly Gate.

When he passed through the Heavenly Gate, the Mechanized World King had already reached the King of the World Peak. Entering the Original World, he came to the Da Qin Empire, and relying on his extraordinary talent and strength, he quickly advanced to the Longevity Realm, becoming a powerful figure.

Later, under the recommendation of Qin Wushang, Qin Jianfeng's father, he came to practice in the Holy Land of Falling Star Lake and is now a Holy Land Warrior.

"Zzz…zzz…!"

The Mechanized World King opened his eyes.

His eyes were mechanical, containing thousands of compound eyes. There were two normal ones and two more behind his head.

All four eyes opened at once, and he connected to the Dimensional Universe.

"Who is it?"

"Mechanical Senior, I am the son of Ke Jianglong, Ke Xiangnan, do you still remember?" Ke Xiangnan added the Mechanized World King as a friend and immediately introduced himself.

"Ke Jianglong… yes, I have some impression of him. Back in the New World, we were both standing at the peak, as World Kings. It's been so many years, how is he doing?"

"Senior, my father is already deceased."

"How could that be? Didn't he advance to Longevity? It shouldn't be, his strength was not inferior to mine. I am now at the Peak of Longevity Realm."

"It's true, Senior, my father was killed by Lin Zhen. Do you still remember him?"

The mechanized World King opened his mouth, and the metal components of his body made a few crisp sounds. His anger was now expressed through circles of light emitting from his eyes.

With all four eyes flashing for a moment, the Mechanized World King opened his mechanical mouth and said, "Of course, I remember Lin Zhen. He killed my only son, Ye Hua. I had a mind to find him for revenge, but the Original World is too vast, and I couldn't track him down. Do you know where he is?"

"Senior, the news you Holy Land Warriors receive is too isolated. Lin Zhen is now thriving amongst the ordinary warriors in the Original World. Not only has he become an Alchemist, but he even won first place in the Divine Punishment Star contest. Now he has even come to the Qin Kingdom and is preparing to enter the Holy Land to study."

"You said he won first place in the Divine Punishment Star contest?" The Mechanized World King asked in response, then understood, "Three years ago, Senior Qin Wushang was forced to leave the Da Qin Empire due to his son's defeat in the Divine Punishment Star contest, which exposed their Imperial Clan identity. It turns out that the person who defeated Qin Jianfeng was Lin Zhen."

"Yes, that youngster is now a World King, with great strength."

The Mechanized World King's eyes filled with an increasingly intense halo as his anger seemed to reach its peak.

"Where is he now?"

"Associations of Alchemists."

There was silence in the Dimensional Universe, and Ke Xiangnan let out a deep breath.

The Mechanized World King is a Peak of Longevity Realm fighter and a Holy Land Warrior, possessing both status and strength. More importantly, he has a reason to hate Lin Zhen.

That's enough. The Mechanized World King will definitely target Lin Zhen. As long as he succeeds, Lin Zhen will not pose a threat to the resources of the Kirin Clan.

After disconnecting from the Dimensional Universe, the Mechanized World King stopped his cultivation.

At his side, two Martial Artists looked over to him.

"What happened, Mechanized World King?"

"I have found the whereabouts of the one who killed my son."

"Oh? Where is he?"

"He's in Qin Kingdom, at the Association of Alchemists, this kid even got first place in the Divine Punishment Star contest."

Seeing this, the other two warriors revealed a playful expression: "Quite interesting, the first place among ordinary warriors. I wonder how he would compare to us Holy Land Warriors?"

"I also want to know, so I'm going to find this kid, you two brothers come with me."

"Sure, we've been bored every day here in the Holy Land, just getting some insights, it's nice to go out and play. Although Holy Land Warriors don't get involved in the disputes between ordinary martial artists, it shouldn't be a problem to help Mech Brother take revenge."

Mech laughed, his teeth making a metallic sound: "Alright, let's wait for another month. I feel I have gained some insights from this stone tablet. In a month, we'll all leave Star-Picking Island together!"

Inside the suspended villa of the Association, Lin Zhen was watching Ning Qingxuan's training.

Finally, life had settled down. After Lin Zhen practised alchemy every day, the Association staff would directly come to buy all the elixirs and give Lin Zhen the money at a 90% market rate.

This way, Lin Zhen didn't have to sell the elixirs himself, and there would be no backlog.

It saved a lot of time and allowed him to have enough time for cultivation.

But at this moment, Lin Zhen was not cultivating; he was watching the battle images of Ning Qingxuan in the Dimensional Arena.

Ning Qingxuan was fighting Longevity Warriors inside the Dimensional Arena.

This battle scene shocked Lin Zhen greatly.

It was because Ning Qingxuan's realm had been suppressed to the Domain King Peak level. It wouldn't be surprising if she could challenge World King, but she was actually battling in the Longevity Arena with Longevity Warriors and maintaining a relatively good record.

In the scene, Ning Qingxuan was controlling three long swords, fighting a Longevity Warrior.

That Longevity Warrior also chose to control objects with Spiritual Power, manipulating five flying swords. However, they seemed to be restrained and unable to unleash their full potential in the fight against Ning Qingxuan.

Although they had more powerful Star Power, they were restricted at every turn. The control of their five flying swords, which had been smooth initially, now appeared flashy and impractical under Ning Qingxuan's concise and sharp control.

After a five-or-six-minutes standoff, Ning Qingxuan seized the opportunity to launch continuous sword attacks, eliminating this warrior.

When Lin Zhen finished watching the broadcast, Ning Qingxuan glanced at him: "Husband, what do you think of my control?"

"Masterful, Xuan'er, your comprehension of the swords seems to be even better than mine."

"Well, I wouldn't say it's better than you. I'm a Three Flowers Realm martial artist after all, and my understanding of martial arts is still above that of Longevity. Besides, I went to Freedom City to practice for a while at the recommendation of Nan Liang back in the day."

"Oh, you've been to the Holy Land?"

"Yes, I stayed in Freedom City for a hundred years, and this method of controlling objects with my spiritual power is what I learned in Freedom City."

"Is the gap between Holy Land Warriors and non-Holy Land Warriors really that huge?"

Ning Qingxuan thought for a moment: "Indeed, the Holy Land allows us to learn more profound martial arts and techniques. Each stone tablet in the Holy Land contains the proudest martial techniques of a super strong martial artist, and learning even one percent of it brings endless benefits to Holy Land Warriors."

"There are martial techniques on the stone tablets?"

"Yes, each tablet is a strong warrior's heritage. Husband…. Why are you insisting on this nickname even when there are no outsiders present?" Ning Qingxuan was puzzled by the nickname, always feeling that there might be some ulterior motive.

Lin Zhen sheepishly smiled: "Isn't it for fear that you might suddenly forget it when we're in public? Stop getting off-topic, keep talking."

"In order to pursue someone's heritage, martial artists often fight bitterly, lose their lives, but there are countless martial arts essences in the Holy Land.Today, it all depends on how much you can comprehend when practising in such a place – even trying not to make progress is difficult."

After saying this, Ning Qingxuan suddenly grabbed Lin Zhen's hand, her beautiful eyes looking into his: "Husband, you shouldn't stay here with me for the treatment any longer. I can take care of myself. You should go to the Holy Land as soon as possible!"

Lin Zhen hesitated for a moment: "I'm worried."

"Don't worry, I promise I won't leave half a step from the Association of Alchemists, nor will I leave this suspended villa. Moreover, you saw that ordinary Longevity Warriors couldn't harm me. Besides, I feel that my realm is gradually recovering, and I am almost back to the World King's strength."

"Really! Then can you remember more things?" Lin Zhen asked in surprise.

"I remember… Liang Chen told me that you were a big liar, who cheated him out of a lot of money. Then Chen'er wanted to borrow money from me, I think it was thirty billion… and you cheated him again."

Lin Zhen suddenly had a dark expression on his face, feeling awkward about the memory card's time frame.

Ning Qingxuan stepped back slightly, her eyes filled with caution: "Husband, you're not really a liar, are you? Are you deceiving my feelings?"

Lin Zhen hastily defended himself: "How could that be? At that time, we weren't familiar with each other, and Liang Chen always treated me like an ATM, so I tricked him. I had absolutely no intention of fooling Xuan'er…"

A pair of snake-like arms wound around Lin Zhen's neck, and Ning Qingxuan giggled, "You're panicking! Looks like you're not a liar."

Seeing the mischievous look in Ning Qingxuan's eyes, Lin Zhen sighed with relief and couldn't help but pinch her nose: "You little guy, deliberately scaring me, be careful or you'll get punished."

He pounced on her like a hungry tiger. Ning Qingxuan, at the Domain King level, was no match for Lin Zhen, and she was completely overwhelmed. Under Lin Zhen's body, she twisted, her hair disheveled, and her eyes charming.

After teasing her for a while and having enough fun, Lin Zhen reluctantly let her go.

"I really feel the importance of comprehension lately, especially after mastering sword intent. Since stronger martial techniques can be learned in the Holy Land, I'll go there."

"Mhmm, don't worry about me."

With Ning Qingxuan's support, Lin Zhen immediately contacted Long Ge'er through the Dimensional Universe.

He wanted to meet the Kirin Clan head to find out why he hadn't contacted him to return to the Kirin Clan!

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Chapter 741: Chapter 744: The Growth Period of the Black Hole Beast

Long Ge'er had a lot of influence. After Lin Zhen contacted him, on the third day, Long Ge'er invited Lin Zhen to his garden, saying that the Fire Kirin Clan Leader had arrived.

Lin Zhen was very delighted, stopped his alchemy, and left his hanging villa to go to Long Ge'er's place.

"Come, come, come, my dear Lin brother, let me introduce you. This is Sa Jia, the Clan Leader from the Fire Kirin Clan."

In the room, there was a tall and burly middle-aged man with golden-red tousled hair, broad-eyed and wide-mouthed, with an amazing aura.

Like Long Ge'er, this was also a Three Flowers Realm martial artist.

Because of Xiao Nuan's sake, Lin Zhen could tell at a glance that this middle-aged man was a Fire Kirin with the purest bloodline.

"I have seen Clan Leader Sa Jia."

Upon seeing Lin Zhen, Sa Jia laughed heartily, "Hahaha! This must be Lin Zhen, the young hero of my Fire Kirin Clan, right? I have long seen your files, you really are a talent! No wonder you could run away with someone else's wife!"

Lin Zhen almost spewed a mouthful of blood, was this a compliment or an insult?

Long Ge'er laughed and said, "Your words are misleading, old fellow. The Emperor of Nanliang has a narrow mind and cannot tolerate others. He is not worthy of Miss Ning, the heaven's proud daughter. Lin, my brother, and she are a perfect match, yet you speak as if they were adulterers, which deserves punishment!"

"Hahaha! That's not what I meant! Alright, alright, I misspoke. What does Brother Lin want to punish me for?"

Long Ge'er continued, "It's the first time Lin meets you, so how could he bring it up? Let me do the honors. Punish you to immediately accept Lin into the Kirin Clan! My brother is a genius, winning the first place on the Divine Punishment Star, yet your clan has been dragging its feet in bringing him back. What's the reason for that?"

With a bitter smile, Sa Jia replied, "I have my difficulties too. A group of people led by Elder Qin opposes Lin returning and claims he killed Ke Jianglong and oppressed Ke Xiangnan and Ke Xiangdong. Also, Elder Qin's son Qin Dong was eliminated by him in the Divine Punishment Star. These people keep nagging me all day long, and it's so annoying. Besides, Brother Lin was busy with trivial matters a while ago, wasn't it inconvenient?"

"Alright, let's say your reasons are valid. But now that Lin is here at the Alchemist's Guild, you have no other excuses, right? Isn't it time for him to return to the Kirin Clan?"

"Alright, alright, that's the purpose of my visit today."

With that, Sa Jia looked at Lin Zhen solemnly, "Mutated Fire Kirin Lin Zhen, now on behalf of the entire Fire Kirin Clan and as its leader, I ask you: Are you willing to return to the Kirin Clan?"

Lin Zhen's Black Hole Beast was a mutated Fire Kirin, so he was considered to be part of the Fire Kirin branch.

"I am willing to return." Lin Zhen replied solemnly as well.

"Very well, as the Fire Kirin Clan Leader, I officially welcome you back!"

After saying that, Sa Jia extended his hand and gently covered Lin Zhen's head. A surging wave of fire power descended from his palm!

Upon receiving this fire power, Lin Zhen felt his muscles and bones relax, and he couldn't help but transform into his Black Hole Beast form!

Previously, Lin Zhen's Black Hole Beast had only reached the peak of the Infant Stage and had never advanced further. This time, when the Fire Kirin Clan Leader channeled his Star Power Firepower into him, Lin Zhen's Black Hole Beast unexpectedly broke through its realm, reaching the Growth Stage!

Its originally dark scales now appeared to emanate a blue light, and the bone spurs on its back grew rapidly. The mane around its neck thickened as well.

Its body noticeably grew larger. It had initially been six or seven meters long, but now it had reached eleven or twelve meters!

"Hissss!"

Lin Zhen let out a long howl as a bright blue flame burst from his nostrils, forming a fire snake several meters long!

Above his head, the starry sky appeared, with a black hole lurking and spinning as if it was the center of the universe.

Star Power surged throughout his body, his bones now a hundred times harder than the toughest metal. Lin Zhen felt that his current Black Hole Beast form could easily defeat a Longevity Realm adversary using only melee combat.

As it stands, his most powerful state, disregarding the use of Divine Power Pills, was his Armorization form. With his impenetrable scales and Immortal Spiritual Body, Lin Zhen had become a super battle weapon.

Such formidable power impressed Sa Jia and Long Ge'er, especially Sa Jia, whose eyes showed excitement: "The Black Hole Beast! I have been the Clan Leader of the Fire Kirin Clan for 600,000 years but never seen a Black Hole Beast. Lin Zhen, one day you will have the qualifications to become the Clan Leader!"

Lin Zhen returned to his human form just in time to hear Sa Jia's words.

"What did you just say, Clan Leader?"

Sa Jia immediately said, "I said that you even have the qualifications to become the Clan Leader, not just for the Fire Kirin Clan, but also for all Kirin Clans! Lin Zhen, you are the hope and the future of the Fire Kirin!"

"Clan Leader, let's not talk about this for now. I still have a lot of shortcomings."

"Never mind the lack of abilities, you can still cultivate. I'll recommend you to the Star River Giant Beast Alliance now to start practicing in the Holy Land!"

Lin Zhen was overjoyed: "Can I go to the Holy Land? Wouldn't the others in the clan oppose?"

"Don't worry about them, they're not clan leaders. I came here this time to avoid their gossip, and to make a direct decision. When you transformed into the Black Hole Beast just now, I actually brought the Kylin Transformation Medicine with me. You're already at the peak of the Infant Stage, so you might as well advance to the next growth stage, which will also help you in your battles."

"Thank you, Clan Leader!"

"No need to be polite. The matter will be announced after I return. I've already registered you. Our Fire Kirin Clan has only one spot for Holy Land cultivation. I recommended you, but that doesn't guarantee that you can go."

"Oh! Why?" Lin Zhen asked.

"There are limited spots in the Holy Land, and every time someone is recommended for Holy Land cultivation, there is fierce competition. My recommendation alone doesn't guarantee your victory."

"So many people want to go to the Holy Land for cultivation?"

"Of course! Not to mention the entire Star River Giant Beast Alliance, there are 128 Super Star River Beast races, and each race can only recommend one person. This is only for the Galaxy Beast clan, what about the others? Large-scale eliminations are always held when the Holy Land begins to admit people."

"There's an elimination tournament?"

"Exactly, the reason I arrived here in a hurry is that the elimination tournament is about to start, and I want to secure your spot in advance. Otherwise, according to Elder Qin's intention, he wants to give this spot to his son, Qin Dong. Now that it's given to you, Lin Zhen, you'd better learn about the elimination rules in advance. The Holy Land promotes actual combat, and all matches in the tournament are real battles, not virtual ones. Be careful, injuries and deaths are common."

At this moment, Long Ge'er chimed in: "That's true. It's said that during the Holy Land selection, each participant is given an arena protective talisman. When crushed during combat, a protective barrier will appear. But sometimes, there's no time to crush the talisman, so many people die in every Holy Land selection. Little brother, you'd better think it through. I'm worried that someone may be displeased with you and make a move on you."

Saga also agreed: "That's right, little brother. You have a promising future. Don't lose your life in the Holy Land selection."

Hearing the words of caution from the two, Lin Zhen laughed: "Clan Leader, Vice-Chairman, you're both worrying too much. I've already fought through countless bloody battles. If I were to die, I would have died hundreds of times already. If I can't even pass the two Holy Land selections, I might as well smash my head against a block of tofu and die!"

Long Ge'er said: "Little brother Lin, you must not be careless. You are not only the hope of the Fire Kirin Clan but also the hope of our Alchemist Guild. Yesterday, I discussed with several Great Elders during dinner that if anyone has the greatest chance of becoming a Saint Master, it's you, Lin Zhen. As the youngest Seventh-grade Alchemist, who can become a Saint Master if you don't? So, your life is precious, be extremely careful."

Saga also said: "Little brother, do you know that during the Holy Land selection, most participants are Longevity Warriors, and even Three Flowers Warriors appear? A considerable number of them have Divine Bodies, isn't it very dangerous?"

Only then did Lin Zhen feel shocked: "Are there Three Flowers Warriors participating in the selection?"

"Although rare, there definitely are." Saga's expression was serious.

"Even if there are Three Flowers Warriors, I must give it a try. There's no doubt about it. I believe that even if I can't compete, I still have a chance to crush my protective talisman. Don't worry about my life."

Saga and Long Ge'er nodded in agreement. They knew that Lin Zhen had to participate in the Holy Land selection now.

Even though Lin Zhen has the identity of the Fire Kirin Clan, it only makes things more convenient for him when he travels, such as staying in hotels, shopping, and having credentials while traveling. But if someone catches him, they can still take him back to Nanliang for a reward.

However, if he becomes a Holy Land Warrior, his wanted status in the various countries will become invalid.

A billion years ago, the masters of the Four Great Sacred Lands jointly declared that Holy Land Warriors were under the jurisdiction of the Holy Land, and mortal realms and races had no authority to dispose of them!

Therefore, the identity of a Holy Land Warrior is a super protective talisman.

Once Lin Zhen acquires this identity, his arrest warrant will become useless.

"Little brother, just wait. The registration may end in a few days, and after the rules are set, the registration will end. After the rules come out, you will soon receive a notice within the Dimensional Universe. No one knows the rules yet, but the only thing I'm sure of is that the arena battles are real and will be held in the Holy Land."

Lin Zhen nodded and bid farewell to Long Ge'er and Saga.

By this time, his identity within the Dimensional Universe had changed, and he now belonged to the Fire Kirin Clan.

From today onwards, he would be a member of the Star River Giant Beast Alliance. He just entered in a low-key manner without any announcement.

He returned to his floating villa in a very happy mood, only to see Ning Qingxuan leaning against the flower tree in front of the entrance, staring at his side like a lamenting stone.

Among the flowers, a beauty like jade looked like a little wife. Lin Zhen's heart warmed and he quickly walked to her side.

"Xuan'er! I have a new identity now! I'm going to participate in the Holy Land selection!"

Lin Zhen grabbed Ning Qingxuan and spun her around twice, and she also showed him a sweet smile.

"Husband, put me down, I was just about to talk to you about these things."

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Chapter 742: Chapter 745: The Candidate to Snipe Lin Zhen

Upon hearing Ning Qingxuan's words, Lin Zhen released her and they walked back into the room together.

"Go ahead, let's hear what my Xuan'er has to teach me."

"Husband, are you sure you want to enter the Falling Star Lake Holy Land?"

Lin Zhen was stunned: "Can I enter any other Holy Land?"

Ning Qingxuan said: "It's not impossible to enter Falling Star Lake, but husband, among the Four Great Sacred Lands, each martial artist can only choose one. If you enter Falling Star Lake for enlightenment, you won't be able to enter other Holy Lands in the future, and you will belong to the Falling Star Lake lineage."

"The Four Great Sacred Lands are independent of each other and compete against each other. From what I know, Falling Star Lake Holy Land does not have any advantage compared to the other three."

Lin Zhen pondered for a moment: "In other words, if I enter the Falling Star Lake for enlightenment, I won't be able to go to other Holy Lands in the future."

"Yes, each Holy Land's martial arts have their own unique features, and not being able to gain enlightenment is a regret. That's why I'm telling you this, so you can think it over."

Lin Zhen was silent for a while: "I'll still enter Falling Star Lake, as I can't leave Da Qin too far right now. It's more convenient in Falling Star Lake."

At this point, Ning Qingxuan suddenly gave Lin Zhen a fierce stare: "I heard that there's a Saintess in the Phoenix Clan, unparalleled in beauty. Seems that you have a great relationship with her."

Embarrassment appeared on Lin Zhen's face, as he knew that he couldn't hide such a thing forever. Xuan'er's intelligence meant she probably knew about it long ago, but Lin Zhen had never had a chance to bring it up.

"Xuan'er… "

Ning Qingxuan suddenly placed a finger on Lin Zhen's lips: "I've seen news about Feng Qingluan in the Dimensional Universe, she's indeed a very rare good girl, and she's around my age. I'm not as narrow-minded as ordinary women, though it's a bit sour in my heart, don't see me as a vinegar jar."

Lin Zhen breathed a sigh of relief in his heart: "I know, Xuan'er is at most a vinegar bottle."

A jade-like little fist hammered on Lin Zhen's chest. In the past, Lin Zhen could still feel the pain, but after the Black Hole Beast entered its growth phase, Ning Qingxuan's playful punch felt more like tickling.

Soon, Ning Qingxuan was subdued by Lin Zhen, and the two rolled together…

"Crash!"

Elder Qin angrily swept everything on the table onto the floor.

The calligraphy, which had been completed, was also ruined; the ink on the floor looked like a clawing black dragon.

His son, Qin Dong, and brothers Ke Xiangnan and Ke Xiangdong were all sitting on the side with gloomy faces.

"Damn it! The Clan Leader made a decision on his own and directly absorbed Lin Zhen into the clan. What's more, he sent his name to the headquarters of the Star River Giant Beast Alliance. The Fire Kirin Clan only has one spot, and he took it!"

With an endless stream of sulfuric breath coming from his nostrils, Elder Qin paced around the floor before suddenly looking at Ke Xiangnan: "You said you found someone to deal with Lin Zhen. Why hasn't there been any news yet?"

Ke Xiangnan scratched his head: "That mechanic agreed to deal with Lin Zhen, but because his martial arts enlightenment is at a critical moment, he asked to delay it by a month. We didn't expect the other side's action to be so fast, and Lin Zhen's spot was taken."

"Contact him again and ask if there's any way to assassinate Lin Zhen? Even if we can't get a spot, Lin Zhen must not be allowed to enter the Holy Land, or else no one will be able to control him in the future."

"Alright, I'll contact him right now!"

The sudden change of events caught the mechanic off guard, as Lin Zhen's name had already been submitted and could not be changed, unless Lin Zhen suddenly died right now.

However, Lin Zhen was in the Association of Alchemists and would not easily appear, so even if he wanted to attack Lin Zhen, he had no time to find an opportunity.

One of the two Holy Land Warriors accompanying the mechanic suggested an idea.

"Old fellow, there is a way to deal with Lin Zhen. He doesn't come out of the Association, so we can't make a move, but since he's signed up, he'll have to attend the Holy Land selection eventually."

"You mean…?"

"Find someone to assassinate him during the arena match!"

Upon hearing the Holy Land Warrior's words, the mechanic shook his head slightly: "Of course I've considered this, but since Lin Zhen could win first place on the Divine Punishment Star, assassinating him is not an easy task, especially in a one-on-one arena match, where ordinary people probably can't kill him."

"You're wrong. Ordinary martial artists might not be able to kill him, but how about Holy Land Warriors?"

The mechanic looked at his companion: "Your thoughts have some issues. If you're already a Holy Land Warrior, how could you re-enter the Holy Land selection?"

"Hehe! Old fellow, you only know half of it. Did you know that we caught a Holy Land Warrior from the Desert Locking God Terrace who tried to spy on our Falling Star Lake martial arts?"

"I know, that person tried to spy on our Falling Star Lake martial arts and was captured by our predecessors."

"That's right, he's been chained in the Falling Star Lake water prison for 500 years, completely forgotten. You can find a chance to release him, control him with Soul Refinement, and make him obey you. Then you can send him to participate in the arena match. He has two identities, so it's possible for him to sign up with another one."

The mechanic was stunned: "But he won't pass in the end."

"It doesn't matter if he doesn't pass, we don't expect him to. If he's discovered, it's his own fault for escaping, at most the Holy Land will catch and execute him. But before that, he can assassinate Lin Zhen."

"But how can you be sure that he'll face Lin Zhen?"

"It's quite simple. We all came through the selection process and are familiar with the rules. Lin Zhen just recently signed up. We could let him sign up too, and they will soon face each other in one of the rounds. As long as he kills Lin Zhen, he would have completed his task."

Machine remained silent for a moment, feeling that his companion's suggestion was very feasible.

A Holy Land Warrior from Locking God Platform, who had always wanted to steal Falling Star Lake's martial arts skills and signed up for the contest when he escaped from the water prison without giving up his evil intentions. As long as they control him with soul medicine, he will not reveal his identity. Even if he is discovered, they could force him to commit suicide.

"Medicine…?"

"The medicine is not a problem. You pay, and I'll help you solve it. I have a friend who works under National Master Qian Tong. He can definitely get the elixir to control him."

When thinking of his son Ye Hua's death, Machine was filled with hatred for Lin Zhen.

"Fine! I'll do this. As long as I can kill Lin Zhen, it will be worth it."

"Hehe! There definitely won't be any problems. The warrior from the Locking God Platform possesses an Advanced Divine Body and is also in the Longevity Realm. It's said that he's even learned the essence of Senluo Divine Sword from the Locking God Platform. With such power, he's almost a champion, and targeting Lin Zhen will be a piece of cake."

Machine, the World King, was shocked, "He actually learned Senluo Divine Sword? Isn't that the stele of our Holy Land?"

"No, no, no! Senluo Divine Sword is one of the several supreme stone steles. Each Holy Land has one, and the contents are all different. It is said that if someone learns all of the Senluo Divine Swords, they can dominate the Original World. But it's a pity that Holy Lands no longer allow interchange, so no one has the opportunity to learn all of the Senluo Divine Swords."

"Oh, then I can rest assured. Such a powerful warrior is probably above us. I'll find an opportunity to release him."

"I'll help you with the contacts. As long as you're willing to pay, I know the person who guards the water prison…"

After receiving Machine's response, Ke Xiangnan finally felt relieved.

"Elder Qin, don't worry, Machine has agreed to find someone to kill Lin Zhen during the competition."

"Did he say who he's going to find?"

"He didn't tell me that, but he assured me not to worry. The person he'll find is extremely powerful and has arranged everything well. Lin Zhen will definitely die in the competition."

Elder Qin remained silent for a while, "We cannot put all our hopes in the hands of others. Lin Zhen is now at the Kirin Clan and is highly valued by the clan leader. I'm afraid that, at this rate, the Fire Kirin Clan will eventually fall into Lin Zhen's hands."

"We can't control this, can we?" Ke Xiangnan asked.

"Not necessarily. If one day, the current clan leader dies, who do you think has the best chance to succeed him?"

Ke Xiangnan was stunned, "Of course, it would be Elder Qin."

"As long as you know it."

Upon hearing Elder Qin's words, a chill went down Ke Xiangnan's spine, but it was accompanied by even greater ambition.

Inside the Dimensional Universe, Lin Zhen was practicing.

Ning Qingxuan's condition stabilized and improved rapidly during this time, and thanks to Dong Xiaoqi's sacrifice, Lin Zhen had been working hard on alchemy and finally had some money.

As long as Lin Zhen doesn't let up, he can earn a few billion a day from his alchemy practice.

With money in hand, Lin Zhen's cultivation was back on track.

In the imitation field of the Dimensional Arena, Lin Zhen could infinitely refresh his opponents.

Immediately after one battle had ended, Lin Zhen stumbled to the ground.

"Chris, how many matches have I lost now?"

"Master, you have participated in a total of four hundred and thirty battles, of which you won seven, lost four hundred and twenty-two, and had a draw in one."

"In the seven matches that I won, what were my opponents like?"

"According to your request, each martial artist was a Holy Land Warrior, in the Longevity Realm, and possessed a Divine Body. The system randomly assigned you warriors from the Four Great Sacred Lands. In your seven winning matches, one was against Twin Trees Garden, and you won twice against each of the remaining sacred lands."

"And in the seven victories, the opponents all possessed Primary Divine Bodies, were in the early stages of Longevity, had Star Power lower than yours, and the Spiritual Mind Master level was also below yours. Under these circumstances, your winning rate was quite high."

"When the difference in Star Power is relatively small, your chances of winning are about one percent."

Lin Zhen nodded, "Yes, I noticed that when the Star Power was close, the opponent's martial arts skills were clearly above mine. My Star Fall Five Skill and Taiyuan Sword Skill seemed to lack power. Unless I use Black Hole Devour or Destructive God Thunder, victory is difficult."

"Master, the martial arts skills you've learned, such as Taiyuan Sword Skill, are derived from Holy Land martial arts. The others can do what you can do, and when fighting against Holy Land warriors, you naturally tend to lose more often. I think if you don't choose Holy Land warriors, you'll have few opponents."

But Lin Zhen shook his head slightly, "No, the competition for selection will start soon, and I have a bad feeling that someone will interfere."

"I have to improve my strength as soon as possible and be fully prepared, but it seems that the usual methods won't suffice."

Raising his hand, three Destructive God Thunders danced in his palm. Lin Zhen spoke to Chris, "Let's do it again! This time, I want to win them all!"

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Chapter 743: Chapter 746: Holy Land Battle Rules (Third Update)

The recruitment of Martial Artists by the Sacred Places is also a grand event in the Original World.

Although the recruitment of each individual Sacred Place is not as sensational as the Divine Punishment Star, the four Sacred Places recruit together every time, which is even more sensational than the Divine Punishment Star.

The longing for the Sacred Places among the Martial Artists of the Original World is very high, and every Martial Artist takes pride in joining a Sacred Place.

However, the number of Martial Artists who can get recommended is far fewer compared to the Divine Punishment Star. The entire Divine Punishment Star can allow billions of Martial Artists to enter, while the four Sacred Places combined only have a few million spots at most.

A few million people still have to be dispersed amongst the four Sacred Places, leaving only over a million spots for each Sacred Place.

Martial Artists who are recommended sign up one after another. The heat of the Divine Punishment Star has long passed, and people's attention is now concentrated on the selection of Holy Land Warriors.

In order to ensure that the Martial Artists of their own country or race can smoothly enter the Sacred Place, each country has sent out their strongest Martial Artists.

They include Martial Artists from a hundred thousand years ago during the Divine Punishment Star, two hundred thousand years ago, and one million years ago…

People can often see some prominent figures in the list of registered participants.

As people eagerly anticipated, the registration for the Falling Star Lake Sacred Place came to an end, and the selection system was revealed.

"Honey, I'll read it out to you."

Although Ning Qingxuan had not fully recovered her memory, she had already formed a strong emotional bond with Lin Zhen. Lying lazily in Lin Zhen's arms, her voice was a pleasure to listen to.

"Go ahead, I'm listening." Lin Zhen had just finished his cultivation and was listening to Ning Qingxuan's voice.

"The registration for the Falling Star Lake Sacred Place has been closed, and the number of participants is controlled at 104,8576."

Lin Zhen interrupted Ning Qingxuan for a moment: "Do you know why they control the number of participants like this?"

Ning Qingxuan gave him a glance: "Do you think my IQ is very low? This number is double of two, perfect for elimination competitions."

Lin Zhen nodded slightly, indicating for Ning Qingxuan to continue.

"The competition is divided into two stages, both elimination rounds. The first stage will eliminate the majority of the Martial Artists, leaving 1,024 who can be selected to join the Sacred Place."

"The Sacred Place is divided into several levels, and the Stone Tablets are divided into eight levels: Heaven, Earth, Xuan, Yellow, Universe, Hong, and Huang. Then comes the second stage, where the remaining 1,024 people will start another elimination round. The first batch to be eliminated will be Huang Class students."

"The remaining 512 people will be eliminated again, with 256 eliminated entering the Hong Class and the remaining 256 people continuing the elimination."

"So on and so forth, with the last eight people entering the Heaven Class. There are eight students each in the Heaven and Earth Classes."

"Heaven Class students can choose to comprehend any Stone Tablets, while Earth Class students cannot comprehend Heaven Class Tablets. Xuan Class students cannot comprehend Earth Class Tablets, and by the time it reaches the lowest Huang Class, they can only choose to comprehend the lowest level Tablets."

At this point, Lin Zhen asked, "Xuan'er, were the rules the same in the Sacred Place you were in when you were in Freedom City?"

"It's almost the same, without much difference. If there is a difference, it's that the number of people in Freedom City was more than this time, with 2,048 people being selected. Because there were more people registering there, the extra 1,024 people were all assigned to Huang Class, so the number of people in the Huang Class is extremely large."

"What was the difference between the top eight in Heaven Class?"

"Not much difference. Although there are differences in strength among the Martial Artists, once the top eight is selected, the division of Sacred Place classes is determined. However, when it really comes to the Heaven Class, there may be disputes among the students."

"Oh, what else is there to fight for?" Lin Zhen asked, puzzled.

"Of course, it's about fighting for the best position. Everyone's position is fixed. If you are the top of Heaven Class, you will be in the best position. This not only symbolizes status, but also allows for a deeper understanding when comprehending the Tablets."

Lin Zhen nodded, now understanding the selection rules of the Sacred Place.

"What position did Xuan'er get back then?"

"I didn't perform very well back then and only made it to the Universe Class, not even making it to the Yellow Class."

Although Ning Qingxuan said she didn't perform well, there was a hint of pride in her voice.

It is indeed amazing. There are eight people in Heaven Class, eight in Earth Class, 16 in Xuan Class, 32 in Yellow Class, and 64 in Universe Class. In total, Ning Qingxuan was one of the top 128 Martial Artists in the Freedom City Sacred Place.

"What was your realm back then?"

"I was at the middle stage of the Longevity Realm and also had an Advanced Divine Body."

Lin Zhen couldn't help but be amazed that such strength barely made it to the top 128. He was now a Fifth-Level World King and didn't know what results he could achieve.

This fight is not like the Divine Punishment Star. One could say that the Divine Punishment Star was filled with young people, all under ten thousand years old, so their strength had its limits.

But this time, there are countless old monsters, with people several million years old everywhere. Each one has a terrifying level of strength, and Lin Zhen can't be sure if he can even make it into a Sacred Place. It would be extremely unjust if he were to be eliminated midway due to encountering a Three Flowers Warrior in the competition.

Ning Qingxuan looked at the Dimensional Universe for a while and worriedly said, "Honey, the contestants are too strong this time. I saw some familiar names, and I'm worried you won't be able to enter a Sacred Place."

"Oh, are there many powerful fighters?"

"Yes, I just checked the participants from Nan Liang's Holy Land Warriors, and surprisingly, the founder of our Qingye Sect is among them!"

"What? Your founder?"

"Yes, my master's master, her name is Zhao Lihua, and the three Iron sisters you fought against are her disciples."

"How old is she?"

"I've met her once when I was a child, and it is said that she is already over three hundred thousand years old. She has an Intermediate Divine Body and is in the Three Flowers Realm."

"Furthermore, I saw that there are several people from Da Liang, Zhou Country, Wei Kingdom, and other countries I know of who are not inferior to her. I even thought that these people were already dead, but it turns out that they are all participating this time."

Lin Zhen shook his head slightly: "Entering the Longevity Realm is completely different. Longevity has an infinite lifespan; as long as one does not die in combat with others, they basically won't die. They're just hiding somewhere in cultivation, cultivating for tens of thousands of years, and later generations naturally think they are dead, but it's just not time for them to reappear yet."

Ning Qingxuan nodded: "Yes, the highest pursuit of a martial artist is still the peak of martial arts. Being able to enter the Holy Land to cultivate is the dream and wish of countless martial artists, but for you, it seems a bit unfair; you have only been cultivating for just over a thousand years."

Lin Zhen touched her little cheek with a smile: "It can't be said to be unfair. If you're afraid of being unfair, you shouldn't have signed up; since I signed up, I'm not afraid of fighting."

After that, Lin Zhen said: "The only thing I worry about is that I might not be assigned to a good class; I might end up in the Huang class. But do you know whether it is possible to move up from the Huang class?"

"Oh, right, I haven't read that part yet. When you enter the Huang class, you'll find that there are more people in the Huang class than you can imagine because there are new students arriving every ten years, especially in the Huang class, which may have thousands of people."

"As everyone has only a hundred years to study and comprehend in the Holy Land, in order to ensure that the number of Holy Land warriors does not become too large, a major competition will be held every period of time. Those who rank low in their class will be eliminated to the class below, and those who rank low in the Huang class will be directly expelled from the Holy Land. However, those who rank high can still upgrade to the previous class."

Hearing this, Lin Zhen's eyes lit up: "That should be easy to handle. Even if my first results are not ideal, I can still enter the previous class through the assessment. I believe that as long as I adapt for a while, I will stand out."

"Mm! I believe in you!"

Gently cradling his lover's pretty face, the two softly kissed.

As the Holy Land selection drew nearer by the day, Lin Zhen's cultivation became even more diligent.

Currently, Lin Zhen had reached the Fifth-Level World King, with a Star Power of 34 million.

Over these years, he had accumulated enough Star Crystals to almost advance to the Sixth-Level World King.

In addition to the advancement of his realm, Lin Zhen's internal world was constantly nourished by the Nurturing Pills, and the edge of his world was expanding continuously. The fifth evil star, Po Jun, on the Evil Star Chart, was also close to being lit up.

Furthermore, Lin Zhen's Black Hole Beast had reached its growth stage, which had once again improved his overall strength, making it about one-third stronger than when he had just entered the World King Realm.

These days of hard work had allowed Lin Zhen to reach the peak of Fifth-Level, and Po Jun was about to be lit up.

However, Lin Zhen didn't have time to attack these two realms now, as he had to prepare Divine Power Pills for himself.

According to past experience, the Holy Land Selection lasts about a month.

Lin Zhen can only take Divine Power Pills once, and he must use them at the most critical moment.

"I have one chance to take the Divine Power Pills, one chance for the Black Hole Devour, and I have finally practiced the Three-in-One technique of Destructive God Thunder after many days of practice!"

"The single Destructive God Thunder is already powerful enough, and the combination of three will be my biggest trump card at present. The Destructive God Thunder must not be used unless absolutely necessary."

"Fortunately, I now have the Sky-cutting Divine Sword and the Sword Ring, as well as the Sword Gang in my palm, which were acquired when I comprehended sword intent."

"With these trump cards, I should be able to support myself in entering the Holy Land."

Lin Zhen's goal is not high at the moment; even if he only enters the Huang class, he believes that he will stand out step by step.

"Beep beep beep~~!!"

The Dimensional Universe rang, and Chris sent Lin Zhen a message.

"Master, your Holy Land Battle number has been released, 778122. According to the battle rules, the battles will start between adjacent numbers, so your initial battles should be mainly against adjacent martial artists."

"Great, find out who my first opponent is."

Chris quickly looked up the information for Lin Zhen.

"From the Da Qin Empire's Medicinal Materials Commerce Association, his name is Jiao Xi, and his recommender is… National Master Qian Tong."

Lin Zhen was stunned for a moment, not expecting his first opponent to be from Da Qin.

"Master, please prepare; in three days, all contestants will go to Falling Star Lake, where the elimination round will be held."

Lin Zhen nodded; the Holy Land battle was about to begin!

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Chapter 744: Chapter 747: Public Enemy of the Qin Kingdom

The importance of Holy Land Warriors to a country goes without saying.

Generally speaking, in a small country like Nan Liang, it is quite impressive if a country can have one or two Holy Land Warriors. Some countries don't even have a single Holy Land Warrior for millions of years. Without Holy Land Warriors, a country would be weak and looked down upon by others.

In the Original World, with five million kingdoms, only a few thousand Holy Land Warriors emerge every ten years, which demonstrates how rare these warriors are.

More and more people began to gather in the Qin Kingdom, awaiting the start of the Holy Land competition.

On the shores of Falling Star Lake, arenas had been set up early on for the martial artists to battle one another.

Entering the Holy Land isn't so simple; one must win ten consecutive matches in the elimination round to secure a spot in the Huang Class. It can be likened to passing a single-log bridge among thousands of competitors; a slight lack of strength would render success impossible.

As the host country where Falling Star Lake is located, the Qin Kingdom has the most participants. Every time the Holy Land selection takes place, the kingdom becomes as lively as the New Year celebrations.

One particular group in the Qin Kingdom stands out, and that is the followers of National Master Qian Tong.

Qian Tong's status in the Qin Kingdom is unmatched. As the only Saint-Level Alchemist in the Original World, Qian Tong's position even surpasses that of the king of the Qin Kingdom, receiving countless people's admiration and enjoying numerous privileges.

For instance, during this Holy Land Warrior selection, Qian Tong alone has one hundred nomination spots!

At the National Master's Mansion, all the people Qian Tong nominated have assembled.

Qian Tong sits on the throne in the great hall of the National Master's Mansion, surrounded by magnificent decorations that rival the Imperial Palace, yet nobody would dare to question it.

He wears a golden Alchemist robe, and above his head, three flowers can be seen faintly appearing.

These three flowers respectively represent the Flower of Vitality, Flower of Qi, and Flower of Spiritual mind.

The blossoming of these three flowers signifies that a martial artist's essence, Qi, and spirit have all reached their peak state. Qian Tong is indeed at the peak of the Three Flowers Realm!

Looking down at the hundred martial artists standing below him, Qian Tong nods in satisfaction.

These people are all his trusted followers, carefully handpicked by him.

According to his judgment, if there are no major accidents, at least ten of these hundred people should be able to enter the Holy Land, which is his goal.

His followers already include many Holy Land Warriors, and he sends a batch of people to participate in the competition every ten years.

With more and more Holy Land Warriors gathered under his command, Qian Tong's position in the kingdom has become increasingly stable and he is almost like the puppet emperor of the Qin.

Controlling a large amount of high-level martial force and dominating the entire Da Qin Empire's elixir market, Qian Tong is truly a winner in life.

"The first round battle list has been released. I only have one requirement for the first round: all of you must pass!"

Qian Tong's tone is authoritative and commanding, exhibiting the demeanor of one who has long been in a superior position.

"Tell me about your first round battles. Are any of your opponents particularly strong or problematic?"

The martial artists exchange glances amongst themselves, saying nothing, implying that there are no problems.

"Oh! All of you have so much confidence? That's great; I hope none of you disappoint me."

"Please rest assured, Saint Master! We will definitely pass!"

In the seventh row of martial artists, a man named Jiao Xi checks who his opponent is for the first round.

Lin Zhen!

Jiao Xi is familiar with Lin Zhen, who had eliminated Qin Jianfeng and claimed first place in the Divine Punishment Star competition.

However, defeating Qin Jianfeng isn't considered a significant feat. Taking into account Qin Jianfeng's young age and limited years of cultivation, Jiao Xi believes he too could easily eliminate Qin Jianfeng.

After all, he is a Longevity Realm martial artist, which places him at a different level compared to a World King.

"I've really drawn a good lot this time. Lin Zhen is very famous in the Original World, and ever since he entered the competition, countless fans have been supporting him. When I eliminate him in the first round, I will immediately become the center of attention."

Upon learning that Jiao Xi's first-round opponent is Lin Zhen, his fellow competitors cast envious glances at him. While they all have to face one round of battle, Jiao Xi has the opportunity to defeat a renowned martial artist; it's as if he has struck luck.

Qian Tong inquires about the key martial artists' battle conditions. Among these one hundred people, ten are considered key martial artists, who Qian Tong believes are guaranteed to enter the Holy Land. For this reason, he deliberately manipulated the registration time to ensure that these ten people wouldn't encounter each other during the elimination round.

In his view, the key martial artists' entry to the Holy Land is virtually guaranteed. All he hopes for now is that a few more people from the other martial artists will surpass his expectations and give him a pleasant surprise.

His gaze sweeps across the room and lands on Jiao Xi.

"Jiao Xi, I heard that your first-round opponent is the champion of the Divine Punishment Star?"

"Yes, Saint Master, his name is Lin Zhen."

"Good. This is an excellent opportunity to make a name for yourself. Though Lin Zhen is not well-liked in the Qin Kingdom, he definitely garners attention. When you battle against Lin Zhen, if you get the chance, announce that you're from my faction. Because in the first elimination round, your battle will certainly attract a lot of attention."

Jiao Xi understands Qian Tong's intention, which is to seize the opportunity to advertise himself.

"Please rest assured, Master. I, Jiao Xi, will definitely fulfill my duty!"

Before every Holy Land competition, the list of participants would be scrutinized under a metaphorical microscope by the people.

When Lin Zhen's name appeared, it set off a frenzy in the Qin Kingdom!

More than three years had passed since the Divine Punishment Star event. Countless major events happened every day in the Original World. Even though there were countless competitions daily, the Divine Punishment Star event was almost completely forgotten.

However, while people from other countries could forget, the people of the Qin Kingdom could not.

They remembered clearly how Qin Jianfeng was essentially guaranteed to win first place during the Divine Punishment Star event. He was in the lead from the start and maintained it until the last moment.

But in the end, Lin Zhen snatched the victory from Qin Jianfeng with a last-second finishing move, leaving the people of Qin Kingdom furious. Even though it was later discovered that Qin Jianfeng was from the Imperial Clan, the people of Qin Kingdom didn't harbor hatred towards them.

At least under the leadership of Qin Wushang, the Qin Kingdom became the strongest nation in the Original World. Even though most Qin citizens knew Qin Wushang was from the Imperial Clan, they still held him in high regard.

Especially the Imperial Clan worshippers, who blasted Lin Zhen to great lengths online, viciously attacking him every chance they got.

Unfortunately, Lin Zhen later became a wanted criminal and disappeared without a trace, calming down the situation. However, the hatred the people of Qin Kingdom harbored towards Lin Zhen never diminished.

Unexpectedly, Lin Zhen, who crushed the Qin Kingdom's hopes three years before, appeared in this Holy Land selection!

As a result, many people in the Qin Kingdom saw an opportunity to raise a ruckus in the Dimensional Universe, calling for Lin Zhen's death in the arena!

"Hahaha! Look who I found. Isn't this the champion of the Divine Punishment Star, Lin Zhen? How come he's now representing the Kirin Clan?"

"Don't you know? He's just a stray dog who was unceremoniously driven out of Nan Liang."

"Despicable fugitive, do you think you'll be safe in Da Qin? How did our great nation start to decline? It's all because of you! I curse you to get your just deserts!"

"No need for curses. This guy is about to get what he deserves. As soon as the competition begins, the Qin martial artists must make sure to take him down in the arena!"

"That's right! Don't give him a chance to crush his amulet, kill him!"

"I'm also a participant. My name is Cai Jie, and my registration number also starts with 7. Technically, I'd have a chance to encounter Lin Zhen, but I doubt he'll last long enough to meet me. I bet he'll be eliminated in the first round."

"Quick, let's find out who Lin Zhen's opponent is so we can go support them!"

"Found it, found it! It's someone recommended by Master Qian! His name is Jiao Xi."

"Awesome! All the people recommended by the Master are strong. Lin Zhen, you're done for!"

"Register for our group to watch Lin Zhen die miserably in the arena. Everyone will receive snacks and a small stool, paid for by me!"

"No need for you to pay! We'll all chip in. Watching Lin Zhen die is something we all want to see! Hahaha!"

Originally, this arena competition was filled with incredible fighters who deserved people's attention.

However, this was the Qin Kingdom, and Lin Zhen, the Kingdom's public enemy, had surfaced, sparking a wave of national outrage. People even spontaneously organized online.

Countless people planned to witness Lin Zhen's failure. There were solo viewers, teams, and even people who made banners and placards to support Jiao Xi or mock Lin Zhen.

These banners were incredibly inventive, using every possible technique to ridicule and mock Lin Zhen.

Analytical articles began appearing in the Dimensional Universe, discussing the respective strengths of Lin Zhen and Jiao Xi.

These people, called Data Emperors, provided a comprehensive three-dimensional analysis. They used the past records, Star Power comparisons, ultimate move comparisons, realm comparisons, popularity comparisons, and countless other factors concerning both fighters.

Many people supported these posts. After all, they were martial artists, and logical judgments were expected.

Betting parlors started opening wagers on who would win between Lin Zhen and Jiao Xi.

The spotlight was stolen from all other powerful fighters by this focused battle, leaving many competitors who planned to make a perfect debut in the first match feeling annoyed.

Jiao Xi instantly became the hottest martial artist in the Qin Kingdom, reportedly gaining several hundred million fans in the Dimensional Universe within a day!

Of course, this wasn't due to Jiao Xi's personal charisma or his relationship with Qian Tong. It was entirely because Lin Zhen had a terrible reputation in the Qin Kingdom. Everyone hoped Jiao Xi would swiftly defeat Lin Zhen and give the citizens of Qin Kingdom a chance to vent.

With a wave of overwhelming support, everyone took notice. Jiao Xi felt as if he was floating on air.

He didn't realize that fighting Lin Zhen would have so many benefits. It seemed he was truly becoming famous.

Jiao Xi clenched his fists in excitement, determined to show his brilliance in the first match. He would crush Lin Zhen beneath his feet and bask in the cheers of the crowd.

Seizing this opportunity would be his first step towards the peak of his life!

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Chapter 745: Chapter 748: Lin Zhen's Supporters

In the past few days, the matter of Lin Zhen has been brewing and fermenting. On the day before the actual start of the competition, Zuixing Lake's Holy Land was already packed with people.

During previous Holy Land selections, there were also countless people here, but never as many as this time.

The Dimensional Universe Company is a great invention, giving people throughout the universe a platform to communicate. People at home can now watch the entire universe.

But this time it was different. After Lin Zhen's appearance, the various forces in the Qin Kingdom took advantage of the situation. The Qin people were more united, and once they had the same enemies, they created a grand scene.

According to statistics, the number of people who came to watch the competition in person at Zuixing Lake this time was higher than ever before, even doubling!

If there were 100 people in the Holy Land to watch, 60 of them were there to see how Lin Zhen would fail, while the remaining 40 were watching other martial artists.

Lin Zhen had previously brought humiliation to the Qin Kingdom and caused losses to many forces. Many wealthy people even volunteered to pay out, as long as you came to watch, they would give you money. All you had to do was curse Lin Zhen, and they would give you money!

In the vast Qin Kingdom and the Original World, there were indeed too many people who didn't care about money.

The competition had not yet begun, and the battle area with the number 7 prefix was already overcrowded.

It was truly overcrowded. Tomorrow was the day when the competition was supposed to begin, and it was already jam-packed today. People gathered here, forming a terrifying crowd.

Originally, as soon as the Holy Land started the competition, the lakeshore of Zuixing Lake would be a battlefield spanning thousands of kilometers. However, the unexpected crowding forced the Holy Land to make temporary changes to the arena, even setting up a specific rule for Lin Zhen's situation.

A huge arena was built, specifically for Lin Zhen.

If Lin Zhen got eliminated after just one match, it would be fine. If there was a second or third match, this would be his exclusive arena, and there would be no need to change venues. All the fights would take place here.

The reason for this change was to take the surrounding audience into consideration and give them the best viewing environment.

No matter how big the arena was, it wouldn't be able to accommodate all the spectators. Screens of several kilometers were set up around the arena.

The screens could be seen from all sides, broadcasting simultaneously, allowing the audience to see the situation on the arena from any angle and immerse themselves in the lively atmosphere.

Countless banners had already been erected, and new ones were being put up constantly.

"Lin Zhen, a scum who will die here!"

"A scumbag who specifically seduces other people's wives, the Qin Kingdom will be your burial ground!"

"Emperor of Nanliang, Liang Zhihuan, Phoenix Young Master Jun Mo, all were cuckolded by Lin Zhen, a man with an extremely poor character!"

"Qin Kingdom's Jiao Xi, invincible in battle!"

"National Master, the mighty. His disciples will surely avenge the entire nation!"

Even before the day of the competition, more than a hundred billion people had come to secure a spot!

According to estimates from the Holy Land, by tomorrow, the number of people watching Lin Zhen's battle could exceed 500 billion!

The people of the Qin Kingdom formed human waves, hand in hand, creating waves of continuous motion. The sight was so spectacular that it made people's scalp tingle.

Ordinary people, if targeted like this, would probably have wobbly legs even before the fight began.

Moreover, the Qin people stated that they would not accept Lin Zhen's surrender. He must die to atone for his crimes!

Inside the floating villa of the Total Association, Lin Zhen was undergoing his final practice.

In the Dimensional Arena, Lin Zhen was fighting against a martial artist at the peak of the Longevity Realm.

The martial artist was a virtual character, at the peak of Longevity Realm, with an Advanced Divine Body, and a Star Power that was even tens of millions higher than Lin Zhen's.

Most importantly, this martial artist was proficient in Sacred Land martial arts, which required hundreds of millions of costs per simulation.

This time, Lin Zhen used all his techniques: time acceleration-deceleration! Sky-cutting Divine Sword, sword rings, and Sword Gangs all fought!

In the end, Lin Zhen finally seized an opportunity, inflicting damage on his opponent before being eliminated.

But Lin Zhen was not at all discouraged. On the contrary, he was extremely excited. It was only by constantly challenging the peak that his strength would improve. This was the first time he had killed a Holy Land martial artist at the peak of the Longevity Realm, a tremendous progress.

After leaving the Dimensional Arena, Lin Zhen saw Ning Qingxuan by his side, her beautiful eyes watching him with a hint of worry.

"Xuan'er, what's wrong?"

"Lin Zhen, right now, there are voices opposing you everywhere outside. I am really worried."

"Oh! I didn't expect that, my popularity in the Qin Kingdom is really high. Just look at other countries in the Original World, only Nanliang can compare with the Qin Kingdom, but Nanliang is too small, and they are far away compared to Da Qin."

Ning Qingxuan gently punched him: "You still have the mood to joke."

"Hehe! Xuan'er, martial artists rely on their own strength when fighting. They never rely on external supporters to determine victory or defeat. Since the Qin people want me dead, I will stubbornly stay alive and keep killing my way through, just to anger them!"

Seeing Lin Zhen's optimism, Ning Qingxuan felt relieved, "You don't have to worry about anything either. Although the people of Qin Kingdom wish you dead, you still have quite a few supporters outside of the Qin Kingdom. I even heard that a group of your fans came from afar to support you in Qin Kingdom."

"Really? Where are the fans from that are so supportive?"

"You can check out Dimensional Universe. Those fans have already occupied a corner of the arena, waving banners in your support."

Lin Zhen logged onto the Dimensional Universe immediately. News about the Holy Land selection was all over the internet, and his situation even made the headlines.

Even many media reporters were already reporting on-site. Reporters always appear wherever there's interest from the public.

Lin Zhen casually found a media outlet that was reporting on the events near his arena.

"Dear audience, I am Han Du, a reporter from XX TV station, reporting from the Falling Star Lake."

"As we all know, the Holy Land selection at Falling Star Lake is a grand event that has always attracted attention, especially in our Qin Kingdom, where everyone is a loyal fan of the Holy Land battles."

"The people of Qin are hospitable and proud! We are the strongest nation, but we don't discriminate against warriors from other countries. When warriors from other countries arrive, they are warmly welcomed."

"However, this time there is an exception in the competition at Falling Star Lake. One Martial Artist has been collectively rejected by the people of our country. Who is he? I believe everyone knows by now – it's Lin Zhen."

"I won't go into too much detail about Lin Zhen. The decline of our country's strength can be largely attributed to him alone. Now let's see what's happening on the scene."

The camera started to broadcast. The prepared crowd saw the camera coming and rushed to grab the spotlight, shouting loudly at the screen.

Their shouts were basically all the same – things like 'Lin Zhen must lose' and 'Jiao Xi will win.'

"Hehe! It seems that everyone has high enthusiasm, but today it seems that a group of people hold a different opinion. Let's go take a look."

The camera continued to move forward, reaching a group of about ten thousand people on the edge of the arena, who were setting up banners in support of Lin Zhen.

"May I ask where you all are from?" Host Han Du asked.

The interviewee was a beautiful girl. She told the host, "We are all fans of Lin Zhen, coming from various places. As for me… I came from the New World and have known Brother Lin for a long time."

"Brother Lin, keep it up! Victory is certain!" The beautiful girl shouted at the camera.

A group of people behind her rushed to hold up banners and chant slogans, expressing their support for Lin Zhen.

Inside the Dimensional Universe, Lin Zhen's eyes were slightly heated.

The girl was Zi Qianxia, and in the crowd, he saw several familiar faces, including Zhao Xiaoman, Long Juetian, Qing Xu, and Chen Fenglie.

Looking at their outfits, it was clear that they were not from the same country before but came together to support Lin Zhen.

They had spontaneously rushed over from various places after hearing about Lin Zhen's participation.

"They're all old friends!"

The appearance of these old friends made Lin Zhen feel as if he was back in the New World."

They collectively chanted at the camera, "Lin Zhen, keep going! We will always accompany you, never leaving your side!"

"Thank you so much! I will definitely not disappoint you!"

Lin Zhen took a deep breath, hugged Ning Qingxuan beside him, and said, "Xuan'er, when there is a chance, I will introduce you to my friends. They are all old friends."

"Mhm." Ning Qingxuan nodded obediently. She had already begun to recall some fragmented memories from her time with Lin Zhen.

In her memories, she deeply loved Lin Zhen.

The host, seeing the slogans of the group, felt that the broadcast was somewhat inappropriate and simply decided to interview somewhere else.

As the camera was switching, two Martial Artists from New World, a man, and a woman, were talking, their voices faintly heard.

The woman said to the man, "Husband, prepare more food and supplies. Lin Zhen's matches will probably last for many rounds, and we should be ready in advance."

The scene disappeared, but Ning Qingxuan was stunned for a moment.

"She…called that man 'husband.' Lin Zhen, don't tell me this is just a coincidence."

Lin Zhen's eyes flickered, knowing that he couldn't hide it, and brazenly said, "That's right, it's not a coincidence. 'Husband' is a term of endearment a woman uses for her spouse; those who can call their spouse this must be married."

"Lin Zhen…you liar!" Ning Qingxuan's face flushed red, and she raised her fist to punch Lin Zhen.

"Being hit now would not be a gain for me. I haven't done what a husband should do for his wife yet. Shall we do it now?"

Lin Zhen suddenly pinned Ning Qingxuan down, losing his restraint against the incredibly beautiful woman.

Ning Qingxuan flustered underneath Lin Zhen, her face flushed as he caressed her. When his hand reached into her clothes and covered her chest, the young lady's mind went blank!

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Chapter 746: Chapter 749: The Competition Begins!

Finally, the day of the martial arts competition has arrived.

As expected by the Holy Land, an even larger crowd poured in on the second day.

If they hadn't prepared in advance, the competition might have been aborted even before it began, as the crowd would have crushed the venue.

By the shores of Falling Star Lake, tens of thousands of stages have already been set up.

However, the rest of the stages are wide and sparsely populated, with few spectators. Only well-known expert martial artists would attract a certain level of popularity.

But no matter which stage, none can compare to Lin Zhen's.

In the areas closer to the stage, the price had even been inflated to quite a high level. Many people who came early to occupy seats even made a profit.

The competition was scheduled to start at 9 a.m., and it is already 8:30 a.m. now.

All the participating contestants have already arrived, ready to make their mark in this highly anticipated event.

"Look! The people from Falling Star Lake are coming, it's about to start!"

They saw the water churning in the distance, white waves soaring into the sky, as if something huge was emerging from the water.

"Wow! It's the Sacred Whale of Falling Star Lake!"

People looked over and saw that under the splashing water, a small island seemed to be rising from the water, stirring the waves, and the exposed surface area was getting larger and larger.

It was a thousand-meter-long giant whale, its blue skin gleaming like a huge blue gemstone.

After the whale surfaced, several carriages filled the sky above, with dragon and phoenix carriages arriving on the whale's back.

A group of white-robed Holy Land disciples had set up tables and chairs on the whale's back, and even laid out a large screen so that the VIP guests could watch.

All these carriages were invited by the Holy Land, and the people who came were all prominent figures.

"Emperor of the Da Qin Empire, Emperor Zhu Ziheng and the Queen, have arrived!"

With the long singing, nine dragons pulled a carriage, landing on the back of the whale.

Emperor Zhu Ziheng, with his queen, alighted from the dragon carriage and waved continuously to the camera.

Zhu Ziheng as emperor was far less prestigious than Qin Wushang in his time. Although he was the emperor, most Da Qin people didn't regard Zhu Ziheng as the most respected person in Da Qin.

This person could be National Master Qian Tong, the master of Falling Star Lake, the CEO of the Dimensional Universe, the CEO of the premier bank of the universe, but definitely not Zhu Ziheng.

No matter what, Zhu Ziheng was the emperor of Da Qin, and at today's event, he must still sit in the first place.

The people of Da Qin also gave Zhu Ziheng a round of applause.

"The living legend of Da Qin, the only Saint-Level Alchemist, National Master Qian Tong has arrived!"

There was another round of drums and music, a giant crane flew from the sky, with an old man in an alchemist's robe sitting on it.

The person who came was National Master Qian Tong. Although his influence was extensive, he didn't make a show. He was still very cautious, not wanting others to gossip about him, so he only flew over on a crane by himself.

Qian Tong landed on the blue whale's back, laughing and bowing to Zhu Ziheng. Zhu Ziheng also hurriedly went to support him, and the two of them sat down, chatting and laughing, in a harmonious scene.

The applause for Qian Tong from the people of Qin was even more enthusiastic than for Zhu Ziheng. To a large extent, Qian Tong represents the prestige of the Qin Kingdom. Since the succession of the Qin royal family, there are not many things that the Qin Kingdom can boast about, and Qian Tong is definitely one of them.

His identity as a Saint-Level Alchemist alone was enough to make other countries on the continent worship him.

After Qian Tong sat down, more and more important people arrived one after another.

For example, the vice president of Dimensional Universe, the vice president of the Dimensional Arena, the vice president of the Universe's First Bank, the well-known civil and military ministers of the Qin Kingdom, princes, members of the Star River Giant Beast Alliance, Alchemist Association, Artifact Refiners Association, prominent families, and business celebrities…

The number of people grew, and soon several hundred people were seated on the back of the blue whale.

Lin Zhen even saw Long Ge'er and Saga among them.

Long Ge'er was representing the Alchemist Association, and Saga was a member of the Star River Giant Beast Alliance team.

When all these people had arrived, a golden-robed martial artist appeared from the Holy Land.

In the Holy Land, menial workers wore blue robes, formal disciples wore white, and those with different statuses wore gold.

When the golden-robed martial artist appeared, Qian Tong, Zhu Ziheng, and others stood up one after another to show respect.

This honor was given to the master of Falling Star Lake. Even if Zhu Ziheng was the Emperor of Da Qin, he was no match for the master of Falling Star Lake. The masters of the Four Great Sacred Lands have absolutely unattainable status and identity, and the golden-robed martial artist is the disciple of Falling Star Lake Master, so, of course, they had to give him full respect.

Other martial artists, even if they were Heaven Class students, could only be considered Holy Land Warriors, not disciples of the Falling Star Lake Master. To become a disciple of this great figure is definitely no easy task.

The golden-robed martial artist appeared gentle and refined, exuding a strong scholarly air.

After he appeared, Zhu Ziheng and others said, "Greetings, Fifth Young Master!" "Greetings, Young Master Jin Nuo!"

This man was the fifth disciple of the Falling Star Lake Master, named Jin Nuo. He was usually in charge of any Holy Land activities, so everyone was familiar with him.

"Greetings to Your Majesty and everyone!" Jin Nuo greeted Zhu Ziheng individually, and didn't deliberately greet the National Master, in order to further highlight the Emperor.

"Today the Holy Land selection begins. We appreciate Your Majesty and everyone's presence to witness this event, helping Holy Land select talents. Thank you all!"

"Hahaha! It's not hard at all! What counts as hard work? Please give my regards to your master. If the Da Qin Empire is still flourishing 100 years into my reign, I will personally lead the civil and military officials to Star-Picking Island to pay homage!"

Jin Nuo nodded slightly, then called for the Holy Land servants in blue to take care of the honored guests, before coming to the head of the whale.

As Jin Nuo stood in mid-air, the head of the whale began to spout a huge column of water!

This water column shot directly up to a kilometer high in the sky, with Jin Luo standing atop it, overlooking the people below like a godly palace in the clouds.

His voice didn't seem loud, but it could clearly be heard by everyone present.

"Every ten years, the Holy Land recruits talents to enter Falling Star Lake. The purpose is to improve the overall strength of martial artists, confront enemies in the Endless Star Sea, and ensure the safety of our Original World."

"As long as the Holy Land flourishes, the Original World will be safe and secure. Therefore, the Holy Land recruitment must select only the best talents."

"The rules have been sent out long ago, and everyone should be clear. The Holy Land selection will adopt an elimination format, where everyone will be automatically teleported to the arena for their match, to save as much time as possible. The Holy Land selection is estimated to take three days."

"All participating contestants, please get ready. The staff have already sent you your amulets and number plates. Wear your number plates and be prepared to begin."

All the contestants took their amulets and put on their number plates.

Number plates are used for teleportation. When it's time for a match, contestants are teleported to the arena using their number plates.

The amulet can be held in the hand or stuffed in the tooth gap. When crushed or bitten at a critical moment, it would generate a shield capable of withstanding the attack of a Three Flowers Peak Stage martial artist, or even a Mental Shock attack from a Diamond Peak level martial artist.

When all these preparations were completed, Jin Nuo turned to Zhu Ziheng and said, "Your Majesty, you may announce the start of the competition."

Zhu Ziheng nodded, stood up from the crowd, and shouted to the camera, "I hope everyone will compete fairly and add their strength to the flourishing Da Qin era. Provide fresh blood to the Holy Land. I now declare the competition begins!"

There was the booming sound of salutes, shaking the heavens, while the scene was filled with people and excitement. The Holy Land selection was about to begin!

People's blood started boiling, as they shouted the names of those they supported.

Soon, shadows appeared at every arena, and the fierce battles officially began!

The first round of elimination would take a bit longer because there were a total of 10,000 stages, and the first round would eliminate more than 500,000 people.

This means that each stage must host at least fifty matches to eliminate the contestants in the first round.

However, after the first round, things will become easier. The second round will eliminate more than 250,000 people, and the third round will only have more than 120,000 left, while the fourth round will only have more than 60,000 left.

The further it goes, the simpler it becomes, and toward the end, even the 10,000 stages won't be needed.

All stages have a huge energy shield to protect the martial artists inside, and no attack can break the shield and harm people outside.

Even people outside cannot attack the martial artists within, so the fights are mostly fair.

There are no specific restrictions on the arena. As long as you can win in the arena, you pass. The losing contestants either die in battle or crush their amulet to quit the match.

If both rivals die in a match, their next opponents will get a bye.

The rules were simple, and the battles were intense!

Lin Zhen's stage wasn't only designated for him; in the early phase, it could also be temporarily used by other contestants. However, all of Lin Zhen's matches would take place on this stage.

Even now, the fighters on the stage were having fierce battles, causing sky-shaking clashes, as they were Longevity Warriors. In such a narrow arena to unleash their firepower, it was difficult not to have intense battles.

However, what people were looking forward to even more was the confrontation between Lin Zhen and Jiao Xi.

"Look! I see Jiao Xi!"

"Where? Where?"

"Over there! The one in white holding a sword, flying towards us!"

In the distance, a figure was stepping on a flying sword, dressed in white, slowly flying over at a leisurely pace!

Jiao Xi had planned this entrance for a long time. He was currently very popular in the Qin Kingdom, and many people hoped he would defeat Lin Zhen in the first round to vent their anger.

Jiao Xi, of course, also wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to make a name for himself and gain more notoriety.

He designed this entrance, as the white-clothed youth comes flying with a sword, defeats the enemy of the Qin Kingdom, Lin Zhen, and then leaves gracefully. This would win the hearts of countless young girls!

He had originally intended to appear after Lin Zhen's arrival, but since Lin Zhen's shadow had yet to appear, Jiao Xi decided to make his entrance first.

With fluttering clothes and a sword in hand, he arrived! Underneath, countless people cheered for him, making this moment the peak of Jiao Xi's life!

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Chapter 747: Chapter 750: A Violent Beating!

As Jiao Xi appeared, he immediately received countless cheers.

He seemed a little elated and even swaggered around the ring with his sword, causing waves of excitement among the audience. The two fighters on the stage were completely ignored.

After making the round, he landed slowly on his flying sword and came to his seat.

As soon as he landed, a large group of reporters immediately surrounded him.

"Mr. Jiao, how confident are you in winning against Lin Zhen?"

"Mr. Jiao, does the National Master's recommendation for you to fight Lin Zhen first mean that you are being given special attention?"

"Lin Zhen has already angered the public in the Qin Kingdom. Here is a little girl who has a request for you: You should not defeat him in a single move but rather teach him a good lesson. Can you fulfill her wish?"

"Mr. Jiao, I am a reporter from Reidy County. The people there are already preparing to erect a monument in your honor. Do you have anything to say to them?"

"What do you think of Lin Zhen's strength?"

The buzzing of reporters was everywhere like flies, but Jiao Xi did not show any impatience.

"One question at a time, please. After all, I can only answer everyone's questions with my one mouth."

Jiao Xi smiled and began to answer the questions one by one.

"Against Lin Zhen, I cannot say that I have a 100% chance of winning. After all, this person was once the champion of the Divine Punishment Star, and his strength is very strong. However, I have prepared thoroughly for this battle. If I am rational, I should be able to defeat him within ten moves!"

"The National Master has been extremely kind to me. Regardless of whether I am being groomed as a key figure or not, I will repay him with a resounding victory."

"Tell the little girl that I will fulfill her wish."

"There's no need to erect a monument for me. Thank the people for their good intentions. Jiao Xi will certainly not let them down!"

"As for Lin Zhen's strength, I can only say that he is a strong man among the World Kings. However, I am sorry to say that I am a strong man in the Longevity Realm. Not only do I plan to win, but I also hope not to give him a chance to crush his amulet. Lin Zhen, I am notifying you here. You better crush your amulet and get lost right away, otherwise, I will grab you, gouge out your eyes, tie your intestines around your neck, and then…*crack*! That will be the end for you, haha!"

Jiao Xi's confidence infected the reporters on the spot, and a series of enthusiastic reports were published.

Some articles attracted people's strong support, and some attracted the analysis of data kings. However, no matter how they analyzed and judged, Jiao Xi's victory was certain. The current focus was on whether Lin Zhen would have a chance to crush his amulet and retreat.

People were discussing loudly, thinking about how to prevent Lin Zhen from crushing his amulet.

The people of the Qin Kingdom were very worried, worried that Lin Zhen would crush the amulet as soon as the match started. If that happened, although they could ridicule Lin Zhen without fear, the outcome would be too dull.

People were waiting patiently, and the snack stalls around the stage were the most popular. People ate and drank, waiting for the ultimate showdown, waiting for the two protagonists to appear.

The events here did not affect the fights on the other stages. Millions of fighters were being eliminated at breakneck speed.

The level of the first round of the elimination stage was uneven, with strong and weak fighters. Some people were so far apart in strength that they often got knocked off the stage in just a few moves. Some could just barely crush their amulet in time to save their lives, while others who insisted on persevering despite their lack of strength met their end on the stage.

Instances of eliminating opponents with a single move were not uncommon.

For example, an old lady from Nan Liang, called Zhao Lihua, used a single claw attack, piercing her opponent's chest and pulling out their heart alive. The opponent managed to crush their amulet, but it only enveloped their lifeless body as it disappeared.

After a series of battles, it was finally almost time for Lin Zhen's match.

On the stage, a martial artist wearing a cloak, whose face was hidden, was fighting.

This martial artist was also in the Longevity Realm. Once he stepped onto the stage, he simply raised his hand, and his Palm Thunder exploded, blasting his opponent into pieces without them even seeing his face!

This move shocked many spectators. They had not been paying much attention to the stage, but this cloaked martial artist was too powerful.

The opponent was also in the Longevity Realm, but they were defeated without even making a single move.

People remembered this mysterious person who used Palm Thunder.

However, their attention quickly returned to the stage, because the next battle was the long-awaited showdown between Lin Zhen and Jiao Xi.

The stage was being cleaned up, and the two fighters would automatically step onto it once it was ready.

People looked around for Lin Zhen.

It was only when the stage was almost clean that they saw Lin Zhen slowly entering.

When Lin Zhen flew overhead on the Double-headed Demon Dragon, almost all the cameras were pointed at him.

Not a single expression on Lin Zhen's face would be missed.

They saw Lin Zhen fly over with an ugly expression on his face, looking gloomy enough to drip water.

Seeing this scene, the people of the Qin Kingdom were overjoyed!

"Lin Zhen is afraid!"

"Look, his expression is obviously showing fear!"

"Ladies and gentlemen, we can almost celebrate in advance. When Lin Zhen arrived, his face looked like his mother had died. For a martial artist, mentality is very important. Facing a strong opponent like Jiao Xi, such a mindset is almost impossible to lead to victory!"

The people of the Qin Kingdom spontaneously formed a wave of people. Looking around, the entire area around the stage was a cheering sea. People stood up and sat down in waves, accompanied by their neat clothing, creating a sense of the ocean.

The cheers at this moment resounded through the sky, and people from afar hearing these cheers rushed over.

With such a large commotion, it was undoubtedly Lin Zhen's appearance. Even the bigwigs atop the Blue Whale from afar cast their gazes over.

Seeing the situation, the broadcast on the back of the blue whale immediately switched to Lin Zhen.

Zhu Ziheng looked at Lin Zhen on the screen and said to the queen next to him: "This person is Lin Zhen."

The queen nodded, "I know this person. If it weren't for him, I'm afraid you wouldn't be here today, and I'm very interested in him."

"Why does the queen say that?"

"Because he abducted the queen of Nan Liang!"

Zhu Ziheng felt a black line on his head, suddenly thinking Lin Zhen was extremely dangerous. He glanced at his beautiful wife, involuntarily moved closer, and protected her even more. He thought that if Lin Zhen wanted to see his queen, he must never let that happen.

Qian Tong slightly narrowed his eyes, thinking that Jiao Xi was so lucky. If he had faced Lin Zhen instead of the few seeded players he had already chosen, it would have been great, and he could have made a name for himself in the first match.

Long Ge'er and Saga secretly cheered for Lin Zhen, but it was not appropriate to shout out their support in this environment.

Although they dared not shout, the cheering group under the ring didn't care.

As the whole world was jeering at Lin Zhen, their cheering sounded so clear!

"Go Lin Zhen!"

"Lin Zhen is invincible! All-conquering!"

"Husband killer! Sweeping across the Original World!"

Lin Zhen was just about to greet his cheering team when he heard this voice and almost coughed up blood.

He was a bit frustrated today. The previous day, he had been gearing up to take advantage of Xuan'er, but she backed out at the last minute, saying it wasn't the right time. She would wait for the right moment to give Lin Zhen a great gift.

Lin Zhen didn't know what the gift was, but to him, Xuan'er's pure body would be the best gift. Unfortunately, she couldn't give it to him yet.

With so much pent-up anger and unable to vent it, he naturally didn't have a good face as he arrived at the venue today.

However, after arriving at the scene, Lin Zhen discovered something interesting.

He didn't realize how much the people of the Qin Kingdom hated him. This grand scale of opposition was probably bigger than even an emperor's enthronement.

"Well! My reputation in Da Qin is already bad enough anyway, so let's make it even worse."

Just as Lin Zhen was getting off the two-headed dragon, it was time for the match. The badges on both fighters began to activate the transfer power, teleporting Lin Zhen and Jiao Xi directly onto the stage.

At this moment, countless films were killed in an instant, and the entire stage was shrouded in flashlights.

Jiao Xi across the stage was dressed in white. Although he was far less good-looking than Lin Zhen, he could barely be considered a decent talent. He looked at Lin Zhen with his hands behind his back and a mocking smile at the corner of his mouth.

Lin Zhen straightened his clothes and looked at Jiao Xi.

Jiao Xi didn't attack immediately. He had to seize this great opportunity to leave a deep impression on the people of the whole country.

"Lin Zhen, do you know who I am?"

"It doesn't matter who you are. Today, everyone here is here to see me. If it wasn't for me, you'd be just a nobody!"

Jiao Xi was choked by Lin Zhen's words, his face turning the color of a pig's liver.

Lin Zhen was right; if it weren't for him, the people's enemy, standing here, who would know which onion Jiao Xi was?

But he couldn't accept such insulting words, and couldn't help but become angry.

"How dare you! Lin Zhen, remember my name. I am Jiao Xi, the guest minister under National Master Qian Tong. Today, on behalf of the people of the Da Qin Empire, I will take your life on this stage. Don't forget, I am the one who killed you when you reach the Yellow Springs!"

While Jiao Xi was righteously indignating, Lin Zhen didn't seem to care, instead turning to the camera and saying: "Do you all want to see me eliminated?"

"Yes!" The sound from the crowd was deafening.

"Then have you brought enough food? Don't starve to death. It would be a shame if I didn't get killed here, but you all starved to death!"

Such blatant provocation made the people of Da Qin even more furious.

However, they didn't have a unified slogan to curse at Lin Zhen, and the crowd below the stage was in chaos.

Some radicals even threw rotten eggs and tomatoes, but the stage was protected, so they couldn't hurt Lin Zhen at all.

At this moment, Jiao Xi thought he had to make a move. The long sword in his hand shook, and a myriad of pear blossoms bloomed!

Before his sword was even extended, Lin Zhen made his move!

Armorization!

Armorization was different from the Galaxy Beast transformation. After Lin Zhen's armorization, he became a humanoid war machine, towering over three meters tall, covered in scale-like armor, with sharp bone spurs protruding. He lunged forward like an ancient beast!

In the process of his attack, he used Instant Movement!

In the blink of an eye, Lin Zhen was in front of Jiao Xi. His hands grasped out, and the two engaged in a Star Power struggle!

Jiao Xi's Star Power was 34 million, the same as Lin Zhen. However, with Lin Zhen's full utilization and the increase in physical strength after armorization, he actually managed to push Jiao Xi to the ground!

Lin Zhen didn't give Jiao Xi any chance. He directly mounted Jiao Xi, raised his fists the size of watermelons, and rained down a barrage of punches like a torrential downpour!

He wanted to vent all his pent-up frustration in this fight, and he wanted to beat this fool to a pulp!

With each punch landing on flesh, blood and gore flew. At this moment, for the billions of viewers below the stage, there was no sound at all!

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Chapter 748: Chapter 751: Smacking the Face of the Entire Qin! (Third Update)

Qin Kingdom put so much effort into ensuring Jiao Xi could defeat Lin Zhen!

Over a thousand billion people watched from the Holy Land of Falling Star Lake, all of their gazes now focused on Lin Zhen's fight against Jiao Xi.

At the start of the fight, media outlets heavily promoted and reported the event, praising Jiao Xi to the heavens and making him seem invincible. The hype built around him nearly even surpassed that of National Master Qian Tong.

Many offered their analyses and comparisons of the two fighters' power levels.

The fighters both possessed the same Star Power, but what made a huge difference was that Jiao Xi, as a Peak Advanced Martial Artist, had significantly more combat experience than Lin Zhen.

When it came to experience, Lin Zhen was completely outmatched!

Jiao Xi studied under National Master Qian Tong. Even though Qian Tong was an Alchemist, he still was a Peak Advanced Martial Artist in the Three Flowers Realm. And Lin Zhen? He didn't even have a mentor. In this aspect, Lin Zhen was completely beaten!

So be it in terms of the fighting skills or combat experience or the martial techniques taught by their mentors, Jiao Xi had the clear upper hand. No matter how you viewed it, Lin Zhen had no chances of winning.

With the backing of the entire nation supporting him, every advantage was on Jiao Xi's side. Losing this fight was nearly impossible.

Many spectators even analyzed beforehand what would happen if the fight reached a stalemate and if Lin Zhen fought desperately.

Jiao Xi even bought medicine to boost his Star Power at crucial moments, although he felt he wouldn't need it.

Even though this outcome didn't exactly match his expectation, the result was the same – he didn't need to use it.

This was because Lin Zhen started off with Armorization and instantly overwhelmed Jiao Xi, throwing him to the ground.

Jiao Xi initially planned to dodge using an unconventional move. Unexpectedly, Lin Zhen rushed on him directly, getting on top of him and landing a flurry of punches, just like a street thug in a brawl!

There probably has never been a Martial Artist who has been so brutally beaten. Mounted and punched on a stage, Lin Zhen sat on top of Jiao Xi. Before Lin's first punch even landed, Jiao Xi spat out blood.

It wasn't from being injured, it was from sheer rage!

"Lin Zhen! You bastard, can't you fight like a normal person…Bang!"

Before he could finish his sentence, Lin Zhen landed a heavy punch on his nose!

Blood gushed out, and his eyes nearly bulged out!

His head was ringing. Any Martial Artist would have a tough time if punched square in the face like this. Jiao Xi was immediately stunned.

However, this guy did have some fight in him. With a flip of his sword, he stabbed at Lin Zhen's side!

But the superficial wound barely caused damage to Lin Zhen, and only some blood was drawn.

Firstly, he couldn't put enough force from his position, and secondly, Lin Zhen's robust Immortal Spiritual Body after Armorization was just too powerful. It simply wasn't something this level of an attack could shake.

After that, he was no longer capable of retaliating. The gigantic behind of Armorized Lin Zhen sat firmly on his waist, making it impossible for him to move even an inch. Meanwhile, ceaseless punches landed on his head. Aside from trying his best to protect his head with both hands, he couldn't do anything else!

The first punch drew blood, the second made him dizzy, the third broke his bones, and after the fourth, he did not even remember who he was!

This situation caught everyone off guard.

Even those who supported Lin Zhen didn't expect this outcome. These people, originally from the same place as Lin Zhen, hadn't been successful since coming to the Original World. They found the Original World to be very costly. Being ordinary people, they were at the bottom rung of society. Nonetheless, they were comforted by the fact that Lin Zhen was thriving in the Original World and in the New World as well, even to the point of safely cuckold the Emperor, something they didn't dare to even dream about it.

However, they could not meet Lin Zhen when he was in the Divine Punishment Star. When they heard Lin Zhen was participating in the selection at the Holy Land of Falling Star Lake, they decided to come and show their support!

Over ten thousand long-lost friends from the New World gathered here to show their support for Lin Zhen!

However, deep down, they didn't think Lin Zhen would accomplish much in this fight. They felt getting past two or three rounds was pretty good already.

Some even pessimistically thought that Lin Zhen was more likely to be eliminated in the first round.

But who would have thought, Lin Zhen was so fierce and started off by brutally beating his opponent!

This was a real beatdown, mount and punch style!

Every punch landed not just on Jiao Xi's face, but also on the faces of all the people from the Qin Kingdom!

Just look at all the Qin people below. They were deflated at this moment. Each Martial Artist covered their faces, some grit their teeth, and some held back tears, looking as if they had lost their loved ones.

Especially since Jiao Xi had just been boasting about being a guest of honour under National Master Qian Tong and carrying the hopes of the nation, all these grand claims only served to make the downfall more intense.

The whole stadium fell silent. Not a single sound could be heard.

What's more, Lin Zhen, clearly knowing he was in the right, threw punches while cursorily cursing.

"Do you damn piece of trash even dare to say you would annihilate me? Bang!"

"Has Qin run out of people? They picked trash like you to fight me. This is truly laughable!"

"Smack, smack, smack~!" When his fists got tired, Lin Zhen started slapping Jiao Xi's pig-like face.

Lin Zhen could have killed him with a single punch at any moment. Jiao Xi was so flustered that he even forgot to break his protective charm. But Lin Zhen didn't want to kill him instantly.

It felt good to torture this guy a bit longer, so that those who disliked him would feel more frustrated.

Lin Zhen was not someone with a good temper, especially when these people tried to label him unfairly. It was clear that he, Little Phoenix, and Xuan'er are fond of each other, yet they gave him a name of one who enjoys making others wear the green hat.

They didn't even consider what kind of people Liang Zhihuan and Jun Mo were, did they think they were good enough for the people he liked?

Unfortunately, people wouldn't listen to Lin Zhen's explanations. Now he seemed to have a green hat from which he couldn't escape.

But since you dare to mock me, get ready to pay the price of your mockery!

The one-sided beating on the stage continued, but those under the stage could no longer watch.

"Lin Zhen! Have you had enough?"

"Arrogant! Really damn arrogant! You're making me angry!"

"Don't hold me back, I want to go up and destroy him myself, he's too arrogant!"

"You're humiliating us like this now, be careful you will pay in the next round, I don't believe you can keep killing all the way!"

Down the stage, it was exceptionally turbulent, and the people on the back of the Blue Whale also frowned slightly.

Especially the National Master, Qian Tong, was facing a problem at the qualifier in the first round. His apprentices had performed pretty well, all of them passed the round smoothly, but he hadn't expected Jiao Xi to cause an issue here.

Among the hundred guest fighters under him, Jiao Xi ranked around thirty, which was fairly good, and there should be no problem for him to pass this round.

However, this fight was damn unfair. Jiao Xi's strengths and preparations were all in vain. He wasn't able to show his abilities at all. Lin Zhen's ability to grasp the battle situation is so strong that he pushed him down with brute force and then it was a wild beating.

There was absolutely no elegance, not a bit of the grace of an Advanced Martial Artist.

This guy was completely shameless, and it was even more shameful for those who were beaten by him. The whole country was shamed, and Qian Tong's face was also burning with anger, surrounded by everyone's degrading looks, it was unbearably uncomfortable.

At that moment, Qian Tong even hoped that Lin Zhen would quickly kill Jiao Xi, which would be better than continuing to beat him.

Below the stage, those who support Lin Zhen were screaming crazily, shouting, blowing whistles, even shooting elemental powers in the air to simulate fireworks.

All of this contrasted sharply with the anger and annoyance of the Qin Kingdom's Martial Artists.

After fighting for a while, Lin Zhen, who was somewhat tired, finally stood up from Jiao Xi.

He grabbed Jiao Xi's collar with one hand, just like holding a rag doll.

Dragging Jiao Xi across the stage, Lin Zhen spoke faintly: "As a Martial Artist, you should have the spirit to fight to the end, but I see you are just a coward who fears death. You even audaciously represent Qin Kingdom, so I'll give you a chance now, have the guts to represent Qin Kingdom and fight with me again!"

As he said this, Lin Zhen raised his hand, and a gentle Holy Light power enveloped it, healing most of Jiao Xi's injuries.

The obvious swelling on his face subsided, even though not completely healed, he certainly has the power to fight again.

"Jiao Xi! Fight!"

"Jiao Xi, everyone is watching you, you'd rather die in battle than admit defeat!"

"Even if you lose, lose with dignity, you can't be scared off by him!"

This was the last bit of face for Qin's Martial Artists. They all hope that Jiao Xi would be a bit more spirited.

Jiao Xi sobered up from his dizziness and was immediately startled when he saw Lin Zhen resembling a giant beast in front of him.

Lin Zhen suddenly spoke, his voice booming like a bell: "Jiao Xi! Dare you fight me again?"

At this moment, Jiao Xi, being held by Lin Zhen, had lost all his momentum. The beating earlier still left him not fully recovered, and he was immediately frightened and kept waving his hands in refusal: "No more fighting! Spare me, boss Lin Zhen!"

Seeing Jiao Xi's state, Lin Zhen laughed heartily: "So this is all you got? But what if you don't want to fight, but I haven't had enough?"

At this moment, all Jiao Xi's eyes could see was Lin Zhen. He had completely forgotten about the situation on the stage. He crossed his arms over his head immediately, ready to get beaten again. He had already surrendered.

As long as Lin Zhen did not kill him, he might as well take the beating!

But the moment he crossed his arms over his head, he suddenly noticed the talisman in his palm.

Oh my god!

I could surrender and quit at any time, why should I make a slave's face?

Jiao Xi felt a heat in his chest, almost spitting out another mouthful of blood.

He knew that everything was over. Not only he lost, but also made a fool of himself. Most likely, in the future, the most hated person in the Qin Kingdom will not be Lin Zhen, but him, Jiao Xi.

Originally, he wanted to say something to save face, but when he saw the iron fist swung by Lin Zhen coming at him again, he was so frightened that he disregarded everything and directly crushed the talisman!

A shroud of light enveloped him and took him out of the field.

The Holy Land's intelligent system immediately gave the ruling!

"Congratulations to Lin Zhen of the Star River Giant Beast Alliance for winning, proceeding to the next round!"

With his victory, Lin Zhen rubbed his chest: "Feels much better!"

He glanced at the camera, a teasing smile on his lips: "Is this the person you entrusted? He seems…. not that impressive, huh?"

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Chapter 749: Chapter 752: An Easy First Day

Lin Zhen's provocative actions ignited the rage of the people of Qin to its peak.

"This Lin Zhen is fucking arrogant!"

"Jiao Xi is also a waste, lacking the slightest backbone, he's completely lost face for the people of Qin!"

"Quickly check who's the next to face Lin Zhen? See if he can take him down?"

The people of Qin began to investigate who would be Lin Zhen's next opponent.

After Lin Zhen's duel ended, his next opponent was revealed. It was someone named Kong Xi.

This contestant was not from the Da Qin Empire, but from Xi Qin.

His weapon of choice was a pair of double swords, reputed to be the fastest in Xi Qin. If compared to Jiao Xi, Kong Xi had more fame.

Seeing that Lin Zhen's opponent was Kong Xi, the people of Qin began to feel hopeful again.

"The previous Jiao Xi wasn't particularly outstanding as a guest under National Master, his strength is inferior to Kong Xi. There's no doubt that Lin Zhen will definitely lose when he's against Kong Xi!"

"Yes indeed, Kong Xi is truly strong. His sword skill is extremely remarkable. He ranks among the top Longevity Warriors in Xi Qin.

For a moment, Kong Xi's popularity skyrocketed in the Dimensional Universe. People rushed to follow his updates and some even sent him gifts, promising to support him if he defeats Lin Zhen.

The warrior named Kong Xi couldn't believe that such good fortune had fallen into his lap. The downfall of Jiao Xi was his opportunity. All he had to do was defeat Lin Zhen and he'd gain fame in Qin.

Immersed in immense joy, he was eager for the battle to begin.

Lin Zhen was teleported off the stage and immediately walked over to his supporters.

"You guys…..!"

Lin Zhen stopped after uttering just one word. He shook hands and hugged everyone one by one, pounding a few punches on the friends with whom he was closest.

"Brother Lin, you've been living the high life in the Original World. Yes, you may have many enemies, but compared to us mundane folk, your situation is far better."

The former emperor of the Tianhe Empire, Long Juetian, was in casual attire now. In the Original World, he was no longer an emperor but an ordinary martial artist.

However, Long Juetian's progress over the years was remarkable. Having crossed the Heavenly Gate during his World King phase, he had now entered the beginning of the Longevity phase.

Whether to remain as an emperor or embrace an endless life, everyone would make the right choice.

Chen Fenglie, Lin Zhen's Earth-born buddy, was now a World King. He warmly embraced Lin Zhen.

Zi Qianxia, the little princess from the Andromeda Galaxy, was now in the initial stage of longevity. When Lin Zhen walked in front her, he hesitated whether to hug her, but she had already given him a big hug.

"Well, have you found someone else in the Original World? Are you going to abandon us old ones?"

Lin Zhen responded, half in jest and half in frustration, "I can only differentiate between 'new' and 'old' if I've used something. We haven't even become close, so how can we talk about 'new' and 'old'?"

Zi Qianxia raised her eyebrows: "Oh! So how about letting you 'use' me properly tonight? Do you dare?"

Lin Zhen was taken aback. He turned away, ignoring this crazy woman.

Zi Qianxia laughed heartily, and the whole scene came to life with laughter.

"Brother, I don't think the citizens of the Da Qin Empire are very friendly towards you. I'm afraid each battle won't be easy. You have to be careful."

Lin Zhen nodded, "I know. But the battles won't happen that fast. Now it's the knockout phase, and expectedly we could fight up to five rounds today."

The crowd surrounded Lin Zhen on all sides, inquiring about his adventures in the Original World. Sometimes, Lin Zhen would ask about how everyone was faring.

But everyone assured him that they were fine. They did not want Lin Zhen to be distracted at this time.

Looking at all the familiar faces, Lin Zhen felt filled with joy. This life was already far better than his previous one.

In his past life, Lin Zhen never saw another Earthling since his death. However, this lifetime proved to be different. Not only did the people survive, they ventured into the cosmos, and even reached the Original World. Many had even advanced to the Longevity stage.

All his actions had finally paid off, which filled Lin Zhen with joy.

Zhao Xiaoman said to Lin Zhen, "Brother Lin, I saw that some betting shops have opened a market for you, predicting your final ranking."

"Oh, how are they predicting it?"

"They have every possibility. You are in the top few hundred thousand now, there are possibilities of you being in the top tens or twenties of thousands."

Lin Zhen slightly frowned, "So I am not highly favored? The highest they've predicted is only in the top tens of thousands."

"No! There is more, there are predictions of you being in the top thousands or even hundreds. But basically no one on invests in those because everybody doesn't believe you can break through the Qin's targeted attacks to reach the top."

After thinking for a moment, Lin Zhen asked, "Are there any bets on me clearing each match and entering the Holy Land?"

"Yes, and the odds are very high. Brother Lin, should I bet on you entering the Holy Land?"

Lin Zhen glanced at her, "What do you think?"

"I'll go place my bet right now!"

Zhao Xiaoman hopped up excitedly, immediately opened up the Dimensional Universe, and bet all her wealth on Lin Zhen's ability to enter the Holy Land.

"Brother Lin, whether Zhao Xiaoman can turn her fortune around and become wealthy depends on this!"

"Rest assured, if you lose, I'll support you in the future!" Lin Zhen replied, laughing.

Zi Qianxia suddenly laughed and said, "You're being so generous. Should I support you as well, so that if I lose you will take care of me too?"

Lin Zhen nodded without hesitation: "I will!"

Without another word, Zi Qianxia bet all her wealth on Lin Zhen's ability to enter the Holy Land.

The odds of entering the Holy Land are 100 to 1. If Lin Zhen truly succeeds, they will make a fortune.

At this point, Ni Ke, the dwarf, broke away from the crowd, sweating profusely: "Boss, I've been calling you from behind for so long, you didn't notice me."

Lin Zhen was happy to see Ni Ke, "I can't help it if you're too short to be noticed."

"Boss, I heard that everyone is betting on you being able to enter the Holy Land, and if they lose, you've promised to support them, so I'm betting 50 million. That's my entire fortune. If I lose everything, you have to support me."

Lin Zhen kicked Ni Ke straight back into the crowd: "Just stay in the back!"

Many of Lin Zhen's supporters placed bets on him to enter the Holy Land, and Lin Zhen was determined not to let them lose.

The second battle soon started.

Unlike the arrogant Jiao Xi, Kong Xi, the fast sword engager from Xi Qin, chose to fight cautiously once he entered the arena."

This suited Lin Zhen's style. He did not armorize this time, but drew his Sky-cutting Divine Sword.

The two of them exchanged quick blows on the stage, fighting at high speeds.

In terms of speed, Lin Zhen could match anyone since gaining the ability to strike at light speed. No matter how fast the opponent's attack speed was, it would only be on par with Lin Zhen's.

When it came to sword skills, Lin Zhen might still be slightly inferior to Kong Xi. However, Lin Zhen could manipulate time, speed up and slow down, making Kong Xi uncomfortable. After about five minutes of fighting, Lin Zhen impaled Kong Xi in the lower abdomen. Kong Xi, knowing when to hold or fold, activated his talisman and quit the match.

With that, Lin Zhen defeated his second opponent and advanced to the third round!

After two rounds of eliminations, out of more than a million participants, only 262,144 were left.

The people from Qin Kingdom had calmed slightly, realizing that Lin Zhen wasn't an easy target and wouldn't be eliminated by just anybody.

They turned their attention to Lin Zhen's opponent in the third round.

In the third round, Lin Zhen had to face a martial artist from Dong Jin, a name none of them had heard before, at the early stage of Longevity.

Seeing such an opponent, the people from Qin Kingdom couldn't help but sigh. This person wouldn't be able to stop Lin Zhen either.

The truth was exactly as such. The Longevity early-stage martial artist was no match for Lin Zhen. The match lasted for only three moves before Lin Zhen kicked him off the stage.

Advanced again!

After three rounds, the number of participants had decreased to just over 130,000.

People hoped the next opponent would put up a better fight, but to their dismay, the next one was another mid-stage Longevity warrior.

The match-ups in the Holy Land selection could not be rigged. Once a duo had finished their fight, the winner must face the winning participant of the corresponding duo. No one could interfere.

Even if someone wanted to interfere, they couldn't account for the unpredictable match-ups on the arena.

Lin Zhen easily advanced once again, evoking despair in the eyes of the Qin people.

With this, only 65,536 participants were left in the whole arena!

And after Lin Zhen's next round, his opponent would be the winner between two peak-level Longevity warriors behind him.

People were filled with hope. Early and mid-stage Longevity warriors couldn't do it, and it seemed unlikely that the late-stage would either. But these two peak-level Longevity warriors should pose a real challenge, right?

Masses of people carried the hope of one fighter after another, only to be disappointed time after time. They believed that this time there would be a good result.

But as fate would have it, these two peak-stage Longevity warriors fought fiercely for the chance to advance, refusing to give in to each other. The fight was like Mars colliding with Earth, and by the very last move, both ended up severely injured!

Moreover, they both realized that they could no longer fight, and coincidentally, they smashed their protective talismans at the same time!

As they watched the two peak-stage Longevity warriors simultaneously being repelled out of the arena, the Qin people couldn't even find tears to cry.

The luck of this Lin Zhen was just too good. He actually won a round without even lifting a finger, advancing without doing anything!

And so, Lin Zhen had a bye round, and he waited idlely for the next elimination round to be over. By the time it was over, there were only 32,768 participants left!

By the time the last match finished, it was already dusk. The first day of the elimination match was over!

Lin Zhen had been chatting with his group of supporters, looking bored. After watching the final match, he finally stretched and stood up.

Seeing the countless cameras pointing at him, Lin Zhen suddenly smiled and said, "Friends from Qin Kingdom, I did remind you to bring more food. After all, it's been a whole day. Are you hungry yet?"

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Chapter 750: Chapter 753: Opponent of the Second Heaven

Having made it through the fifth round lying down, the first day of the competition finally came to an end.

Lin Zhen checked who would be his opponent in the next round, and it turned out to be someone from the Star River Giant Beast Alliance, an Elder Dragon Aoxiang from the Dragon Clan.

Longevity Realm peak and possessing an advanced divine body, this would be a tough battle.

Though the Star River Giant Beast Alliance members aren't from the Qin Kingdom, the Qin people still swarmed over, one after another, to cheer on Aoxiang, a Supreme Elder member from the Black Dragon Clan.

Aoxiang actually didn't need the encouragement – this black dragon was already over 200,000 years old, a wise and seasoned expert who had truly refined to perfection, with peak-level skill and power.

In the previous five rounds, Elder Black Dragon Aoxiang had almost always come through by crushing his opponents, with each battle lasting no more than one minute.

After five rounds of elimination, there were very few weak fighters left who could reach this stage. Cases like Lin Zhen, who was fortunate enough to have a bye, were extremely rare; nearly all of the remaining fighters were strong ones.

Based on Aoxiang's record, everyone could confirm that he was one of the strong ones among the strong ones.

The sullen Qin people, who had been disappointed throughout the day, finally got excited, as if they had been injected with chicken blood.

Everyone was a martial artist, so they didn't need to go home to sleep at night. They simply stayed at the arena, chatting and drinking by lamplight, saying that as soon as the competition started tomorrow morning, Lin Zhen would certainly be defeated.

"Boss, boss, I've collected the information of the major possible opponents in our area. Take a look tonight and make some tactical plans specifically for them."

Dwarf Ni Ke ran to Lin Zhen's side, handing him a piece of paper.

On this paper, all the participants were listed with numbers starting with 7.

After a day of battle, the Original World people had already compiled a lot of information, including who the experts were, who had the strength to enter the Holy Land, and so on.

There were several top-notch fighters in the seventh area as well.

One was a fighter recommended by National Master Qian Tong, named Xiao Se, Three-Flowers Early Stage. His explosive combat strength could be described as astounding, having won his battles so far through a single sword strike.

There was also a mysterious man in a cloak who excelled at using Palm Thunder. He defeated his opponents with just one Palm Thunder, and no one knew his true identity.

Additionally, several experts in the Three Flowers Realm resided in this area, each of which was not to be taken lightly.

Among them were fighters like Aoxiang, who were at the peak of Longevity, and could only be considered part of the second and third echelon.

Lin Zhen checked the schedule for tomorrow's matches – if he won the first round against Aoxiang, his opponents in the second and third rounds would have similar strength.

No matter who won or lost on that side, Lin Zhen felt that he had a good chance of making it through.

By analyzing bit by bit, everyone also tried to help Lin Zhen calculate the chances of encountering strong opponents in the subsequent rounds.

In the end, it was Zi Qianxia who gave Lin Zhen an answer: "Lin Zhen, if you can make it to the fourth round tomorrow, you will have a great chance of encountering Xiao Se!"

Everyone lowered their heads in silence, clearly worried for Lin Zhen.

Lin Zhen took the information about Xiao Se and looked at it. He was a fighter recommended by Qian Tong and should be considered part of the first echelon in this area. If both he and Xiao Se kept winning, they would meet each other in the fourth round.

"What if I beat him? Can you calculate who I might encounter next?"

"Well… it's not easy to tell for now as there are too many people. If you can get through three more rounds tomorrow, then it should become clearer."

"Alright, see you tomorrow!"

Lin Zhen gently closed his eyes, waiting for tomorrow's battle to arrive.

Many people didn't get any rest that night, including National Master Qian Tong.

Qian Tong's subordinates had all returned and were summarizing today's battles.

"Overall, the battles today went quite smoothly, and those who were supposed to pass did."

Qian Tong's eyes swept across the room, pausing briefly and then saying, "However, there are still many areas where we were weak, and some people failed to surprise me!"

Everyone's eyes fell on Jiao Xi, who had crushed his talisman to escape.

Qian Tong's gaze turned cold and sharp: "Jiao Xi! When the whole country is watching, you loudly claimed to be my recommendation, but what was the result of the final battle?!"

"Saint Master… my subordinate… my subordinate…"

"Never mind! Since my promotion to Saint-Level Alchemist, I, Qian Tong, have never lost face like this before. Let's not even mention the special significance of defeating Lin Zhen – you couldn't even defeat a mere Fifth-Level World King, and you were so arrogant beforehand. My face has been completely lost by you; and in the end, you didn't even have the courage to fight, choosing to flee instead. There is no place for you in my mansion!"

Jiao Xi's face turned hard as well. After all, he was a Longevity Warrior, and it was difficult for him to bear being scolded like a child.

Forget it! There would be places where he could make a living, and he wondered if he should find a chance to enter the New World.

In the New World, Longevity Realm fighters would be considered kings and supremes, with everything available as they desired. That would be far better than staying in the Original World.

"Since the National Master no longer needs me, I will take my leave!"

"Hmph! Do you think I, Qian Tong, am someone with a good temper? This National Master's Mansion is not a place you can come and go as you please!"

As soon as Qian Tong finished speaking, he suddenly raised his hand, and a black mist enveloped the area.

Jiao Xi tried to dodge, but a martial artist beside him swiftly struck him, blocking his path.

Due to the delay, he was directly hit by the black mist and was immediately enveloped in it, emitting ghostly howls.

"Saint Master! I was wrong, please give me another chance… Ah!"

With a scream, a puddle of bloody pus fell, and Jiao Xi was turned into a pool of black blood.

After killing Jiao Xi, Qian Tong's gaze fell on the martial artist who had just blocked Jiao Xi's path: "Xiao Se, did you think I couldn't kill him?"

"No! Of course, the Saint Master can kill anyone here. I just didn't want to see him struggle in vain. Actually, I could have handled such matters."

Qian Tong nodded slightly and said to Xiao Se, "Since you are so loyal, you might have a mission tomorrow."

"I understand. If I encounter Lin Zhen tomorrow, I will definitely not give him any chance to survive!"

"I trust you. You are an esteemed guest in my mansion, unlike that boastful Jiao Xi. Tomorrow, it's up to you."

"I hope so too. I just hope that Lin Zhen can put up a good fight. If he is killed by Ao Xiang, it would be truly disappointing."

In the Dimensional Universe, there was also a wave of criticism against Lin Zhen.

The people of the Qin Kingdom believed that Lin Zhen's recent victories were clearly undeserved, and he had just gotten lucky.

Except for the second battle, where he fought a bit, the subsequent opponents were too weak, and there was even a bye. Anyone could have passed through.

However, in tomorrow's battle, Lin Zhen will not be able to bluff his way through, and he might be knocked out in the first round.

The only thing that worried the people of the Qin Kingdom was that both fighters are from the Star River Giant Beast Alliance. If the Star River Giant Beast Alliance intervened and let Ao Xiang go easy, it would be terrible.

So the people of the Qin Kingdom warned the Star River Giant Beast Alliance on the forum not to try any tricks. The eyes of the Qin people are sharp, and if they are caught cheating, they might not be able to get away with it!

In fact, the concerns of the people of the Qin Kingdom were not unfounded.

The members of the Star River Giant Beast Alliance were indeed planning to let Ao Xiang go easy. The main reason was that Saga, the chief of the Fire Kirin Clan, valued Lin Zhen highly. In his heart, Lin Zhen was a Black Hole Beast who, as long as he survives after some time, could take over as the leader of the Kirin Clan and even the leader of the Star River Giant Beast Alliance in the future.

Seeing that the first opponent tomorrow would be so strong, he thought that since they were all members of the alliance, he might as well offer a little help. He even brought gifts to visit the Dragon Clan, hoping that Ao Xiang would go easy on Lin Zhen and let him win.

However, he overestimated his own influence. For millions of years, the leader of the Star River Giant Beast Alliance had always been a martial artist from the Dragon Clan.

Among the various clans of the Star River Giant Beasts, the Dragon Clan was the strongest.

Black Dragon Clan! White Dragon Clan! Fire Dragon Clan! Golden Dragon Clan! Thunder Dragon Clan!

The Dragon Clan had dozens of Super Star River Beasts, the largest number and the strongest in power, and they never took other clans seriously.

The Chief of the Fire Kirin Clan actually dared to make such a request, causing the Dragon Clan to laugh.

Not only did they not give him face, but they also threw Saga's gifts out, without even looking inside.

The Supreme Elder of the Black Dragon Clan, the only martial artist in the Black Dragon Clan participating in the competition, even arrogantly laughed at Saga: "Chief Saga, you have come to the wrong person with such a despicable request. Tomorrow, not only will I not go easy, but I will also try my best to kill Lin Zhen. I heard you had the idea of nurturing him, huh? Do you plan to compete with my Dragon Clan for the position of Alliance Chief? It seems I have to strangle your hopes in the cradle, hahaha!"

Saga returned dejectedly, but it was not over yet. By midnight, the incident of Ao Xiang from the Black Dragon Clan scolding the Fire Kirin Clan Chief was leaked to the Dimensional Universe.

For a moment, the entire Qin Kingdom was in an uproar!

The people of the Qin Kingdom denounced the despicable conduct of the Kirin Clan, and many even demanded Lin Zhen's disqualification from the competition.

"If you can win, win; if you can't win, you can surrender. What is this?"

"Indeed, shameless people always do shameless things. It's no surprise that the bastard Lin Zhen did something like this."

"Haha! It's so satisfying to see him getting slapped in the face. Lin Zhen will definitely surrender tomorrow."

"Everyone, watch closely to see if they are just putting on a show tomorrow. Maybe this video is just a cover, and in fact, Ao Xiang still went easy on him."

"If that's the case, they probably miscalculated. We're not blind!"

In the midst of the barrage of condemnation, Lin Zhen also learned about the incident.

At first, Lin Zhen found it both funny and annoying. Saga really did more harm than good! He wasn't afraid, so why go beg others?

Moreover, he was also annoyed by the Dragon Clan's inconsiderate behavior. It was one thing to refuse, but why put it on the Dimensional Universe to embarrass others!

In this situation, there was only one way for Lin Zhen to prove his innocence.

The battle within the Star River Giant Beast Alliance tomorrow will definitely be fierce!

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Chapter 751: Chapter 754: Amazing Turnaround! (Third update, 1800 monthly tickets added!)

On the morning of the second day, the weather was pleasant with two suns hanging in the sky above the Qin Kingdom.

The arena was bustling with a sea of people as soon as the sky brightened.

Yesterday, there were more than one million competitors, and less than ten thousand died in the arena. Most of the remaining people didn't leave immediately. They still wanted to see who would finally enter the Holy Land, especially after yesterday evening's incident, Lin Zhen was even more focused today.

If it were someone else who had experienced such an incident, they might feel ashamed and quit the competition, but no one thought Lin Zhen would quit.

In the eyes of the people of the Qin Kingdom, this guy was already a complete villain, with a thicker skin than the barriers of the Original World and New World. So, it was not surprising that he would do such a thing. Why would he quit because of shame?

It must be said that sometimes Lin Zhen was really wronged. Not only the people of the Qin Kingdom, but even the people of other countries may not have a good impression of him.

The matter of Little Phoenix, the Crown Princess, the wanted criminal, the downfall of the Nan Liang royal family, the downfall of the Qin royal family, and now the bribery. For this guy, any means were acceptable to achieve his goal.

However, having a bad reputation had its own advantages, and people generally accepted it.

But many people already believed that there must be something fishy about this competition.

They all stared intently at Lin Zhen. If there was any problem, they would definitely ask the Holy Land to cancel Lin Zhen's qualification to participate.

Finally, it was time for the competition to begin.

Amidst the booing, Lin Zhen took the stage.

Surrounded by noisy voices, most of which were accusing Lin Zhen of cheating, Lin Zhen automatically filtered out these sounds. Perhaps his skin was indeed thick. As a martial artist, not being disturbed by external factors was a basic quality.

At the same time, appearing on the stage with him was Ao Xiang, the Supreme Elder of the Black Dragon Clan from the Star River Giant Beast Alliance.

Already over 200,000 years old and nearly entering the Three Flowers Realm, Ao Xiang felt like he was facing a child when he looked at Lin Zhen.

Ao Xiang was tall and strong, dressed in black clothing that wrapped around his sturdy body. His eyes emitted an intimidating divine light.

After sizing up Lin Zhen for a while, Ao Xiang arrogantly said, "Young one of the Fire Kirin Clan, do you know who I am?"

Lin Zhen also looked at Ao Xiang, "You look a bit like my mount, but with one less head."

"Insolent!"

Ao Xiang roared loudly, his long hair dancing in the wind, "Lin Zhen, stop using your words to cover up your guilt! Yesterday, your clan leader reached out to me, and hoped that I would let you off on the stage. It would be best if I voluntarily lost. In this matter, you picked the wrong person!"

"Oh, did that happen?"

"Don't play dumb with me! I can't believe you don't know about this. Your clan leader offered me 10 billion! Lin Zhen, did you ever ask what kind of person I, Ao Xiang, am before starting your plan?"

Lin Zhen wasn't in a hurry to fight and asked, "What kind of person are you?"

"My Dragon Clan is the most outstanding race in the Star River Giant Beast Alliance, and the Black Dragon Clan is the embodiment of righteousness, bravery, and fearlessness. We never tolerate injustice. I, Ao Xiang, have always taught my younger generations these tenets! Showing such vile tactics in front of me is simply asking for humiliation!"

Looking at the indignant Ao Xiang, Lin Zhen coughed, "Old sir, I think you might have misunderstood something."

"What is it?"

"I know that our clan leader went to find you."

"Of course, I know very well. You, Lin Zhen, are infamous for being capable of doing anything."

"Yes, I told our clan leader that old man Ao Xiang is getting on in years, yet he still insists on participating in the competition. And my hand might be a little too heavy. What if I accidentally kill him? Wouldn't that hurt the internal feelings of our alliance? So, I suggested for him to tell you to admit defeat voluntarily. I would rather spend 10 billion to make you admit defeat than kill you in the arena!"

Listening to Lin Zhen's words, Ao Xiang trembled with anger.

"Very well! What a wonderful distortion of the truth! You dare to say you're afraid of killing me in the arena? Fine, fine, fine! Today, let's see who will be killing whom in the arena!"

After speaking, Ao Xiang directly took out the talisman in his hand and released a touch of real fire, directly burning the talisman.

"Lin Zhen, if you want to prove your words, would you dare to burn your protective talisman like me? Neither of us is allowed to admit defeat voluntarily. If you want to leave the arena, only one person can survive!"

Hearing Ao Xiang's words, all the people below the stage were shocked.

From the beginning of the competition till now, this was the first time anyone had done something like this.

Directly cutting off the retreat, it was either die in the arena or emerge victoriously. There was no third option.

However, in doing so, Lin Zhen was also pushed into a corner.

You want to prove that you didn't intend to cheat? Go ahead, dare to gamble with me for your life!

Even the big shots on the back of the Blue Whale had perked up at this moment, wanting to see how Lin Zhen would choose.

Someone from the Universe First Bank sneered, "This old man from the Black Dragon Clan is really showing off. If Lin Zhen doesn't destroy the talisman now, wouldn't he be able to piss him off?"

Qian Tong glanced back at him, "You're wrong. If Lin Zhen doesn't dare to destroy the talisman now, his momentum will be lost, and the battle will be lost without even fighting."

Zhu Ziheng also looked at Qian Tong, "So, the National Master means that if Lin Zhen destroys the talisman, he'll still have a chance."

Qian Tong shook his head slightly, "There's still a gap in strength, and even if he destroys the talisman, the chances of winning aren't great. But deep down, I still hope that Lin Zhen can get through this round. In that case, my guest official might have a chance for revenge!"

Zhu Ziheng didn't continue to speak, but watched the situation on the stage with interest.

The audience below hadn't thought so much, each of them excited.

This is a life-or-death duel!

In this way, Lin Zhen seemed to have reached a dead end, and it seemed that he could finally be eliminated today.

"Elder Aoxiang is mighty!"

"Go, old man of the Black Dragon Clan, I was so happy when you scolded the Kirin Clan chief with righteous words yesterday. Martial artists should be like you."

"Lin Zhen! Why are you chickening out? Weren't you hopping around happily yesterday? If you have guts, burn the charm now. It's over, hahaha!"

Those who supported Lin Zhen clenched their hands nervously. They didn't want Lin Zhen to burn the charm, but they were worried that Lin Zhen would lose his momentum, and their hearts were very conflicted.

All eyes were on Lin Zhen.

Lin Zhen took out the charm from his hand and smiled, "I haven't used this charm since I got it, and the Holy Land hasn't given me a second one. To be honest, I never intended to use it."

"But today, Aoxiang, you are forcing me like this, it seems I have to make a choice."

As Lin Zhen spoke, he took out a large number of vials from his Space Ring.

"These vials are all filled with deadly poisons that can corrode a person's flesh and strip their soul. Now I will put them here, crack-crash!"

Lin Zhen threw all the vials down, breaking them, and the black mist inside spread out.

Wherever the mist passed, the stage was weakened, and the stones rotted!

Seeing the dense poison gas, Aoxiang's expression changed: "Lin Zhen, what are you going to do?"

"Nothing, since Elder Aoxiang decides to fight me to the death, these poisons are not important. In three minutes, the black weapon will spread throughout the stage. By then, whether we are dead or alive, we will turn into pus and blood. So it's best if Elder Aoxiang can defeat me within three minutes, or if you can't, just die with me!"

Aoxiang's expression was fierce, "You are despicable. You still have the charm!"

"Fine! If you think I'm despicable, you can keep it, and see if you're despicable yourself!"

After speaking, Lin Zhen threw the charm directly to Aoxiang, who instinctively reached out to catch it.

In this way, Lin Zhen no longer had a charm while Aoxiang ended up with one.

Aoxiang wanted to burn the charm immediately, but seeing the spreading black mist, he suddenly felt a chill in his heart.

The stage was completely enclosed, and no one could leave until the battle was over. Aoxiang believed he could win, but he wasn't sure he could defeat Lin Zhen in three minutes.

He dared to burn the charm based on the foundation that he was bound to win. Now that he had a time limit, his life had become more valuable.

He held the charm in his hand, but in the end, he did not have the determination to burn it. Instead, he gently held it in his hand, thinking it was better to be safe than sorry. He was close to advancing to Three Flowers Realm and couldn't risk his life with a madman like Lin Zhen.

Seeing this scene, Lin Zhen laughed loudly, "I thought you were brave, Aoxiang, but now it seems you're just like this? Fearing death and craving life, this battle is over for you!"

Before the words fell, Lin Zhen's Sky-cutting Divine Sword struck with an instant teleportation, right in front of Aoxiang – Taiyuan!

A spatial rift appeared, and the fierce Taiyuan attacked!

Aoxiang's Star Power was as high as 40 million. Facing Lin Zhen's Sky-cutting Divine Sword, he took out a long stick to parry!

But Lin Zhen's fierce attack was beyond his imagination. After the first sword was blocked, he completely abandoned defense, and the Sky-cutting Sword in his hand constantly swung, each sword exerted with full force!

One after another, rays of thunder interweaved on the stage, and Taiyuan Sword Skill struck continuously!

Crack-crack-crack~!

Amidst the shining thunder, Lin Zhen completely ignored his own waist, abdomen, and chest, pushing his Star Power to the extreme!

Aoxiang could resist, but the stage beneath his feet could not!

Finally, under Lin Zhen's onslaught, cracks appeared in the stage below Aoxiang's feet, and a spider-web-like pattern began to form.

At this moment, Aoxiang saw Lin Zhen as a mad tiger and felt a trace of fear rise in his heart!

The moment the thought arose, he took a step back!

With just that one step back, Lin Zhen seized the opportunity for even more crazed and unrestrained attacks. With a buzzing noise, Lin Zhen's sword intent surged, and a long Sword Gang shot from his palm!

Left hand holding Sky-cutting Divine Sword, right hand with Sword Gang, Lin Zhen's figure flickered, Tidal Martial Intent erupting, the attack surging like a tide!

Seeing this, Qian Tong closed his eyes slightly on the back of the blue whale.

The battle was over!

From the moment Aoxiang feared in his heart and took Lin Zhen's charm, the battle was over.

This Lin Zhen was truly extraordinary. In that situation, he not only didn't fall into the trap but instead tricked Aoxiang. That poison mist was indeed poisonous, but as a Saint-Level Alchemist, Qian Tong saw clearly that the poison was simply a mixture of ordinary poison and Fossil powder and had no real power. Unfortunately, Aoxiang did not know this and was fooled by Lin Zhen. Aoxiang originally had the advantage, but with the presence of survival instinct, he lost his momentum and faced inevitable defeat!

"Alas! Foolish!"

For the first time, Qian Tong began to take Lin Zhen seriously in his heart.

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Chapter 752: Chapter 755: A Powerful Opponent in the Three Flowers Realm

Ao Xiang clenched the amulet in his hand, desperately resisting Lin Zhen's furious onslaught.

However, the battle was already irreversible. Ao Xiang's heart was filled with apprehension, and his fighting spirit had waned. He simply couldn't withstand the relentless Lin Zhen.

By the one-minute mark, Ao Xiang managed to strike Lin Zhen's waist with his staff, but at the cost of his right hand!

The amulet was still clutched in his right palm, now lying on the ground.

Ao Xiang immediately lunged to retrieve it. It was his only hope for survival and escape.

But Lin Zhen wouldn't let him succeed so easily. Wielding the Sky-cutting Divine Sword, he finally found an opportunity to sever Ao Xiang's staff!

Weaponless, Ao Xiang roared, transforming into a massive Black Dragon, albeit with its right foreleg missing. He continued to circle in the air, searching for a chance to retrieve his severed hand—or more accurately, the amulet inside the hand.

Lin Zhen shifted his footing to the Plum Blossom Piles stance. He had used the amulet as bait to lure Ao Xiang to his doom.

As Ao Xiang dashed towards him with all his might, Lin Zhen calmly sidestepped, and as they crossed paths, his sword vibrated. He seized the opportunity to strike when the Black Dragon dived downward—Death!

A trace of spatial distortion appeared on the arena, demonstrating the devastating power of his sword!

Dragon Slayer in one strike!

The colossal dragon's head was cleanly severed by Lin Zhen's bare hands, and crimson dragon blood erupted from the wound!

"Oh my! What a precious thing this is! Can't let it go to waste."

Upon seeing dragon blood, Lin Zhen's Alchemist instincts kicked in. He immediately took out bottles and jars to collect the blood and even produced a small knife to dissect the dragon's corpse.

This sight caused the members of the Star River Giant Beast Alliance to frown repeatedly.

It was outrageous! He had killed a man and was now collecting blood and dissecting him like slaughtering a pig—this was simply too insulting!

At this point, the announcement echoed: "Battle over, Lin Zhen of the Star River Giant Beast Alliance advances."

At the sound of these words, Lin Zhen immediately stored the dragon corpse into his inner world and was teleported out of the arena the next moment.

With this victory, he had made it into the top 16,384.

This battle may have been an inevitable win, but it held great significance for Lin Zhen.

No one could accuse him of bribing his way to victory—no one had ever heard of a bribed fighter killing an opponent outright.

The people of the Qin Kingdom fell silent once more, starting their search for Lin Zhen's next opponent.

However, their disappointment was bound to continue, as it seemed the subsequent contender wasn't as strong as Ao Xiang.

From morning until noon, two more rounds of fighting took place.

In these two rounds, Lin Zhen displayed extraordinary strength. He didn't even use any powerful killer moves, yet he effortlessly passed through each stage.

After eight rounds, only 4,096 warriors remained!

Whoever amongst them triumphed in two consecutive battles would be guaranteed entry into the Holy Land!

"Heavens! Who can stop Lin Zhen?"

"This guy has gotten through eight rounds already! Are we really just going to watch him enter the Holy Land without meeting a challenger capable of sniping him?"

"Don't worry! He definitely won't make it past his next opponent!"

During the lunch break, Lin Zhen's next opponent emerged—a warrior named Xiao Se, also recommended by National Master Qian Tong.

Upon seeing Xiao Se, the eyes of every Qin citizen lit up.

Lin Zhen really had no chance this time. Among the 7-digit Martial Artist rankings, Xiao Se ranked first. Although there was another formidable contender with a black head-covering, he wasn't as famous as Xiao Se.

Xiao Se was now in the Three-Flowers Early Stage, having followed Qian Tong for tens of thousands of years, and boasting an impressive record in the Qin Kingdom.

During the eliminatory competition, Xiao Se had proclaimed that he would enter the Holy Land without using more than twenty sword strikes in total—drawing wide skepticism. But the reality of his battles left everyone astounded.

In the previous eight rounds, Xiao Se used a total of thirteen sword strikes!

Four battles were settled in one sword strike, three in two strikes, and one in three strikes!

In the battle that took three strikes, Xiao Se's opponent was also at the Three Flowers Realm. It was expected to be a fierce contest, but the opponent with 50 million Star Power ultimately lasted only three sword strikes against Xiao Se!

According to insiders, Xiao Se's Star Power had exceeded 60 million, and he had ranked first in the Divine Punishment Star during his three years there, possessing a Super Divine Body!

Facing such an opponent, Lin Zhen truly had no chance of victory.

Upon seeing Lin Zhen confront Xiao Se, the Qin people rejoiced as if it were a festival. Elemental fireworks filled the sky as they commenced a grand celebration in advance.

The atmosphere among Lin Zhen's supporters was very oppressive.

No matter how they looked at it, Lin Zhen was no match for Xiao Se. They had initially thought that he had a chance to reach the Holy Land, but now it seemed that it was about to end.

Feeling the heavy atmosphere around him, Lin Zhen was about to say a few words to comfort everyone when suddenly someone shouted, "Xiao Se is coming!"

Lin Zhen looked up and saw the crowd in front of him parting, leaving a passage open.

A martial artist dressed in simple gray clothes, like an ascetic monk, appeared in front of Lin Zhen.

Lin Zhen stood up, unsure what Xiao Se was here for.

Xiao Se walked up to Lin Zhen, looked up and down at him, and then a cold smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, "Lin Zhen, I have to say that your luck has always been good. Up until now in the competition, you haven't encountered a real strong opponent."

Lin Zhen smiled, "Maybe my luck will continue."

Xiao Se shook his finger slightly, "No, your luck ends here. In the next round, it's our battle. You might not know me well, but I'm actually a kind person. So, I came to see you during the lunch break to see if you have any last words to leave behind, lest you don't have the time to do so after getting on the stage."

After saying that, Xiao Se waved to someone behind him, "Come here and record what Lin Zhen has to say. See if he has any unfinished wishes, record them all, and we'll fulfill those that can be fulfilled. If it involves spending money, I'll pay!"

Then he turned back to Lin Zhen, "See, how kind I am? You must have never seen such a merciful opponent before."

Xiao Se's condescending attitude was particularly annoying to Lin Zhen.

However, Lin Zhen had to admit that there was a significant gap between his strength and Xiao Se's.

Xiao Se's Star Power was over 60 million, exceeding even many others. Moreover, there was a long sword on his back, clearly similar to Lin Zhen's Sky-cutting Divine Sword, a spirit treasure-level item.

This was the first Three Flowers Warrior Lin Zhen had ever faced. After Xuan'er advanced to the Three Flowers Realm, there were no more battles between them.

"The competition hasn't even started yet, don't be so arrogant, Xiao Se!" Ni Ke, the dwarven girl, jumped out and shouted at Xiao Se.

"You're just an annoying fly!"

Xiao Se said and waved his hand at Ni Ke!

A surge of power erupted, and Ni Ke, who had also entered the Longevity Realm, was thrown away like a fly in front of Xiao Se!

A mouthful of blood spurted out in mid-air, Ni Ke fell a kilometer away, her life or death unknown!

"How dare you!"

Lin Zhen was furious and drew out his Sky-cutting Divine Sword, slashing directly at Xiao Se!

"A tiny pearl trying to show off its brilliance? Fine, before the competition begins, I'll let you experience despair first!"

Xiao Se also drew his sword and greeted Lin Zhen's attack!

"Clang~~!!"

The huge impact sound made the people nearby cover their heads in pain.

The strength of Xiao Se's Star Power left Lin Zhen at a loss. As their swords met, Lin Zhen's Sky-cutting Divine Sword was deflected, and if not for his now-grown Black Hole Beast body, the sword in his hand would have been blown away!

As his sword was knocked away and left wide open, Xiao Se's second sword strike was a swift thrust that felt even faster than lightning, piercing Lin Zhen's lower abdomen!

This sword would have severely injured or even killed an ordinary person, but Lin Zhen had an Immortal Spiritual Body, so it couldn't kill him.

However, Xiao Se reacted incredibly fast, seeing that the second sword hadn't killed Lin Zhen; he spun around and swung his sword again!

This sword was aimed at Lin Zhen's neck, and even if he defended himself, he would lose both his arms at the very least!

Lin Zhen frowned, it seemed that he had to use his trump card ahead of time. Even if it meant getting seriously injured, he had to take down Xiao Se.

"Clang~~!"

After another huge collision, Xiao Se retreated and looked at the person who had suddenly appeared in front of him with a solemn expression.

Dressed in elegant clothes and as lovely as a lily, Ning Qingxuan stood in front of Lin Zhen!

"Nan Liang Empress!" Xiao Se was shocked.

As expected, the beauty of Nan Liang Empress was unmatched. Even in the prosperous Da Qin, Xiao Se had never seen such a beautiful woman, and she was even more stunning compared to the rumors.

However, he never knew that the strength of Nan Liang Empress was also so powerful, not inferior to his at all.

Ning Qingxuan coldly said, "Xiao Se, the battle hasn't started yet, and you're provoking your opponent. Doing so can result in disqualification."

Xiao Se's eyebrows twitched, seeing that there was no chance to continue fighting, he laughed, "I was just playing with Lin Zhen, and I didn't really cause any harm. Even if you weren't here, I would have stopped my sword."

After that, he said to Lin Zhen, "I'm sorry, my brother hiding behind a woman, I just went a little overboard. If you're not happy about it, you can take revenge on me when we're on stage together. Hahaha! Let's go!"

A group of people came arrogantly and left triumphantly, leaving behind a string of obnoxious laughter.

The surrounding Qin spectators cheered. In their view, if it weren't for Ning Qingxuan suddenly appearing, Lin Zhen might have been killed by Xiao Se before even reaching the stage.

Moreover, with National Master Qian Tong around, Xiao Se would definitely not be disqualified.

Lin Zhen had been arrogant for so long, and it seemed he finally met his match.

Ning Qingxuan ignored the laughter of others and pulled Lin Zhen, "Come with me."

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Chapter 753: Chapter 756: Xuan'er's First Time, The Dual Cultivation Method!

Long Juetian, Qing Xu, and the others watched as Lin Zhen followed Ning Qingxuan away, letting out sighs of admiration.

"Brother Lin is really a winner in life, this Ning Qingxuan's beauty is truly incredible."

"Not only beautiful but also powerful, she's a Three Flowers Warrior."

"What's more important is how good she is to Brother Lin, but what important matter could she possibly have in mind to call him away now?"

Although they envied Lin Zhen for having such a lover, they still couldn't help worrying—Xiao Se had just come to show off his power, appearing so domineering that it seemed very difficult for Brother Lin to pass this round.

The break time for the ring was two hours, and only about ten minutes had just passed. Ning Qingxuan came over, leading Lin Zhen directly away.

However, she did not return to the Association of Alchemists; the round trip time would be too slow.

Instead, she went to a nearby inn and chose a top-tier suite.

After entering the room, Lin Zhen asked in surprise, "Xuan'er, has your strength recovered?"

Ning Qingxuan showed a sweet smile, and a blue flower bloomed above her head.

"A Flower of Vitality! You actually condensed a Flower of Vitality?" Lin Zhen was immediately shocked. The Flower of Vitality on Ning Qingxuan's head had fully bloomed, signifying she reached the Peak of Three Flowers Early Stage. If she condensed the second Flower of Qi, she would enter the Three Flowers Middle Stage.

"Lin Zhen, I only fully recovered today. After taking the medicine, I had a tremendous headache, and after adjusting my breath for a while, I somehow remembered everything from the past."

Ning Qingxuan clutched Lin Zhen's hand: "I am so grateful that I didn't miss you during the time when I lost my memory. Hus…husband!"

As Ning Qingxuan flushed and her heart raced while saying these words, Lin Zhen excitedly hugged her tightly: "That's wonderful, Xuan'er, you finally remember everything."

"Mm!"

Embracing her slim waist, Lin Zhen spun her around several times in the air. The care he had given her over these years had finally paid off. Ning Qingxuan's memory had recovered, and it made him happier than anything else.

"Stop spinning first. I came to talk to you about important matters."

"What is it?"

"What's your opinion on the upcoming battle?"

Lin Zhen's face turned serious.

"Xiao Se's strength is powerful. Mainly, his Star Power is far greater than mine. If I were to fight conventionally, I should be no match for him. To achieve victory, I must use my trump card."

Ning Qingxuan shook her head slightly: "I've just reviewed your matchup list. Do you know who you'll face if you defeat Xiao Se in the next round?"

Lin Zhen was momentarily stunned: "I'm focusing all my energy on Xiao Se right now, so I hadn't thought that far ahead."

"Your next opponent will be that mysterious man in the black robe. To this day, no one knows who he is or where he comes from. But in my opinion, this man is even more difficult to deal with than Xiao Se."

"Oh, why do you think that?"

Ning Qingxuan said gravely: "If I'm not mistaken, this person is deliberately hiding his capabilities. Although I still can't be sure what he's hiding, he is undoubtedly dangerous. Facing Xiao Se, I don't feel in danger since I'm a Holy Land Warrior. I can win against him if I give it my all. However, I can't say the same about that man."

Maybe feeling that the conversation was getting too tense, Ning Qingxuan laughed: "But my feelings aren't necessarily correct, so don't worry too much."

Lin Zhen remained silent. It seemed that the path to the Holy Land was not going to be smooth after all.

"So if you can avoid using your trump card, don't use it. I believe that in this battle between you and Xiao Se, there might still be a chance for you."

Lin Zhen pondered for a moment: "It's very difficult."

"I've looked up Xiao Se's information. His Star Power has reached 61 million; Lin Zhen, how much is your Star Power now?"

"34 million, the difference is too huge. If I had 40 million Star Power, I might have a chance to fight, but now it's not enough."

"But I feel you're on the verge of breaking through, right?"

Lin Zhen nodded: "Yes, I can indeed break through, but there's not enough time. It's too rushed. If I had three more days, I'd have some confidence."

"Let me help you." Ning Qingxuan said.

"How can you help me?"

Ning Qingxuan blushed deeply as she spoke: "Have you ever heard of Dual Cultivation?"

"Dual Cultivation?" Lin Zhen was taken aback.

"Yes. When I was in freedom City with Holy Land, I once comprehended a stone tablet. At that time, I didn't know that it turned out to be a Dual Cultivation technique. However, this dual cultivation has strict requirements, not only must the man and woman's Divine Bodies be compatible, but their minds must be completely open during the process. Without full trust, dual cultivation cannot succeed. During dual cultivation, there should be no defenses in heart or body, or else it will not succeed. It is equivalent to entrusting one's life to the other person, so naturally, it's difficult."

Hearing this, Lin Zhen took a deep breath: "If Xuan'er is willing to give herself to me, I will go all out. In my heart, I absolutely trust Xuan'er. But when it comes to the compatibility of our Divine Bodies…? How should it be explained?"

"Although I didn't participate in the Divine Punishment Star, I also have an Advanced Divine Body. Our sect spent a fortune to get it, and it's called Hundred Flowers Body!"

"Hundred Flowers Body?"

"Yes. I was born with the ability to nourish flower-type Divine Bodies. Husband, I remember that you have the Snow Lotus Divine Body, right?"

Lin Zhen nodded, his heart suddenly filled with hope.

"That's enough. We don't have much time. Husband, this is my first time, so you have to listen to me and be gentle."

Without any more words, Lin Zhen directly released his Star Power to isolate the room from the outside world, and then rolled onto the bed with Ning Qingxuan in his arms.

"Remember, you must follow my guidance. If we succeed in dual cultivation, it will be immensely beneficial for both of us. However, if you only seek pleasure, our efforts will be in vain."

Lin Zhen quickly took off his clothes and disarmed the beautiful Xuan'er as well.

Ning Qingxuan covered her face with both hands, her body completely exposed in front of Lin Zhen.

Looking at the stunning beauty before him, Lin Zhen couldn't help but sigh inwardly. Heaven had truly been kind to him. With such a magnificent beauty by his side, he was determined to reach the peak in this life, unthreatened by anyone and holding his happiness tightly in his hands.

Passionate waves rolled as they entwined intimately, and Ning Qingxuan finally gave her precious first time to Lin Zhen.

"Pay attention! It's time!"

Suppressing his own desire, Lin Zhen followed Ning Qingxuan's teachings, adjusting his breath and resonating their Star Power!

It was then that he understood why Ning Qingxuan had said it was difficult. As long as either person had even the slightest subconscious guard, the dual cultivation would not succeed.

Only a couple like them, who had experienced life and death struggles, could trust each other enough to cultivate together. Ordinary husbands and wives could not achieve this.

And Xuan'er's Hundred Flowers Body was indeed miraculous. Waves of Star Power circulated through their bodies, and Lin Zhen clearly felt that his Snow Lotus in his body had actually split into two under the nourishment of the Hundred Flowers Body.

Lin Zhen's Snow Lotus possessed two characteristics: light and ice.

Lin Zhen had comprehended the power of light on the Divine Punishment Star, learning to strike at the speed of light, which enabled him to fight against experts.

Without the light speed strike, Lin Zhen would be absolutely vulnerable now.

However, he had not yet truly mastered the power of ice, so he chose the Water Element for his second divine body.

Water is ice, and ice is water.

The two forces converged on the Snow Lotus, entwining each other until they were nourished by Xuan'er today. Lin Zhen's Snow Lotus sprouted a second flower bud, which slowly bloomed.

A Light Snow Lotus!

An Ice Snow Lotus!

Meanwhile, Ning Qingxuan also benefited greatly from the dual cultivation. When they finally lost control of their feelings and their bodies melded together to reach the peak, Lin Zhen's pure True Qi entered her body, causing a second Flower of Qi to bloom on her head!

Her Hundred Flowers Divine Body had become a Super Divine Body after absorbing the Snow Lotus power!

Super Divine Body! Three Flowers Middle Stage!

Their Star Power surged back and forth between them, and Ning Qingxuan said to Lin Zhen, "Husband, it's time to break through the realm!"

Lin Zhen felt it too. The Star Power in his body, supplemented by Ning Qingxuan's virgin Yin, finally broke through the critical point and was about to break through!

This breakthrough was not a simple one.

First, Lin Zhen's realm not only broke the barrier of the Fifth-Level World King but even broke the barrier of the Sixth-level World King, reaching the Seventh-level World King!

Seventh-Level World King, with a Star Power increase of four million, brought his total Star Power to thirty-eight million!

What's more crucial was that the fifth star in Lin Zhen's Evil Star chart – Po Jun – had finally been lit!

As Lin Zhen unveiled the veil of Po Jun, a tidal wave of Star Power surged out and pushed his Dantian to expand even more!

Lin Zhen's Evil Star Chart was indeed a treasure. The first star, Ying Huo, only had tens of thousands of Star Power, the second, Yue Bei nearly a hundred thousand, the third, Five Ghosts, had several hundred thousand, and the fourth, Seven Kills had reached millions!

This Po Jun was even more incredible, with a direct Star Power of five million!

Lin Zhen's thirty-eight million Star Power received another significant boost, directly reaching forty-three million!

However, this still wasn't the end of Lin Zhen's Star Power.

When the Snow Lotus in his body split into two, it gave Lin Zhen a significant boost.

The initial Snow Lotus provided one million Star Power. Now when the Snow Lotus split into two, it wasn't as simple as one plus one. Instead, each Lotus provided three million Star Power!

Thus, Lin Zhen's Star Power increased by another five million, reaching forty-eight million!

Star Power is the foundation of all martial arts. Even if you are a Holy Land Warrior and have learned strong Martial Intent techniques, without powerful Star Power to support you, everything will be just a castle in the air, impossible to bring into play.

If we don't consider the martial arts techniques and other factors, the person with the strongest Star Power would be the top martial artist in the universe.

Xiao Se's Star Power was sixty-one million, and his Super Divine Body could exert ninety percent of it, equivalent to fifty-five million nine hundred thousand.

However, Lin Zhen's Star Power was forty-eight million, and the gap between the two was less than eight million!

For Lin Zhen, who had always challenged higher levels, this gap was not huge. He was ready for battle!

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Chapter 754: Chapter 757: The 9th Round Begins! (3 updates, 1900 monthly tickets added)

This dual cultivation session brought great benefits to both Lin Zhen and Ning Qingxuan.

Originally, Lin Zhen broke through to the Sixth-level World King and lit up the Po Jun Star, increasing his Star Power to about forty-one million.

However, after dual cultivating with Ning Qingxuan, he directly advanced to the Seventh-level World King, and the Light Snow Lotus and Ice Snow Lotus successfully separated.

With forty-eight million in Star Power, Lin Zhen was at his strongest ever. By this estimation, when he reaches the Level 9 World King, his Star Power could exceed fifty million.

Although Xiao Se was difficult to deal with, the battle-hardened Lin Zhen didn't care. The previous difficulty in combating him with conventional means was due to the large difference between their Star Powers, but a gap of less than ten million was no longer insurmountable for Lin Zhen.

His Dark Gold-level Spiritual Power swept through his inner world, and on the North Pole of the Dark Star, the Twin Snow Lotus swayed gently.

Lin Zhen's Spiritual Power focused on the Ice Snow Lotus, and a dense freezing air enveloped it.

"It's so cold! The true chill of this Snow Lotus must be close to absolute zero!"

"Although I don't have time to truly master this low temperature, the Snow Lotus can cover the cold air when attacking, definitely producing unexpected results."

After practicing a few times, Lin Zhen roughly grasped the use of the cold air.

Just as the limit of the flame is bright cyan, the limit of ice is absolute zero, with a temperature of minus 273.15 degrees.

The temperature of the cold air Lin Zhen could control at this moment was around minus 220 degrees, which was already quite powerful.

Exhaling slowly, Lin Zhen's gaze fell on Ning Qingxuan next to him.

Apparently, Ning Qingxuan had also just finished her cultivation. She initially wanted to put on her clothes right away, but when she felt Lin Zhen waking up, she became shy and didn't dare to open her eyes.

All her infinite beauty fell into Lin Zhen's eyes.

From a girl transforming into a woman, Ning Qingxuan radiated endless charm. Even though Lin Zhen was accustomed to stunning beauties, he couldn't help but be captivated.

"Xuan'er…." His voice was a little hoarse.

Hearing this, Ning Qingxuan shivered and dove headfirst into the quilt: "I don't want to hear it!"

Lin Zhen laughed and immediately pounced on her: "I was too focused on cultivation just now and didn't properly appreciate the experience. Let's do it again."

"No… Ah!"

A moan echoed through the room.

Only 4,096 people were left to participate in the afternoon battles. Before the fight between Lin Zhen and Xiao Se, there were still several pairs of Martial Artists who had to fight.

By this point, it was already the ninth round of battling. None of those who could make it this far were mediocre.

These Martial Artists came from all over the Original World and were cultivators with countless years of experience. Each had incredibly strong techniques and hidden cards. In previous battles, they might have held back, but at this moment, they held nothing back.

First, advance to the tenth round!

One after another, experts with awe-inspiring strength appeared.

First, a huge upset occurred among the Martial Artists with the number 3, as a dark horse named Mitchell, belonging to the Angel Clan, eliminated one of Qian Tong's seed players.

This Martial Artist was an Archangel with black wings, a fallen angel!

Fallen angels were considered heretic and rebellious in the Angel Clan, but these angels often possessed astonishing potential.

Angels were already a super combat race, belonging neither to the Human Clan nor the God Clan, nor the Star River Giant Beast Clan. They were born for battle, possessing unparalleled advantages compared to other races.

Mitchell was in the Three-Flowers Early Stage, and with his astonishing strength and a Black Thunder Longsword, he made Qian Tong's Three-Flowers Middle Stage super expert spit blood and flee within one minute! He advanced to the tenth round forcefully!

His opponent for the tenth round trembled when he saw him, completely losing the will to fight.

It could be said that the fallen angel Mitchell was the first Martial Artist to secure a place in the Holy Land in advance.

Even Jin Nuo, who had always maintained an unruffled demeanor on the Blue Whale's back, studied Mitchell carefully, apparently feeling that there might be more to him than just entering the Holy Land.

On the contrary, Qian Tong's face was extremely unsightly, as one of his seed players had been eliminated.

Following Mitchell, more and more formidable Martial Artists made their strong debut.

Ranked number 6, Dongfang Yu from the Da Han Empire, surprisingly eliminated another one of Qian Tong's seed players and advanced to the tenth round.

Dongfang Yu's weapon was an iron fan, and he was also in the Three-Flowers Early Stage. Previously, he had played it cool until suddenly exerting force at this moment, catching everyone off guard.

Then strong Martial Artists like Zhao Lihua also advanced one after another, making the battles even more intense.

As one round ended and the second round of battles was about to begin, Lin Zhen still hadn't appeared.

Qian Tong's face was extremely ugly. He had originally planned to secure at least ten spots in the Holy Land, but two of his seed players had been eliminated, and the rest had withdrawn in advance. This meant that at most, eight people from his faction could advance.

Moreover, the competition wasn't over yet, and he didn't want any more surprises.

"Xiao Se, only your battle with Lin Zhen is left in the ninth round. I need you to guarantee advancement, understand?"

"Please rest assured, National Master. At noon, I already tested Lin Zhen's strength. He's absolutely no match for me."

"That's good. It's better not to leave him alive!"

Qian Tong, for the first time, revealed his killing intent. Lin Zhen had caused him to lose a considerable amount of face, and he wanted to eliminate him.

Just as the martial arts competition began, Lin Zhen still hadn't appeared.

People around were starting to talk.

"Where did Lin Zhen go? We've been waiting for this match all the time."

"Yeah, he's been so arrogant for two days, and finally, he met someone who can control him, and now he's gone."

"Haha! This time Lin Zhen is really done for. Did you see the video of Xiao Se and Lin Zhen fighting just now? If it weren't for the beautiful girl suddenly coming to save Lin Zhen, I'm afraid Lin Zhen would have been beheaded on the spot."

"He's lucky. That beauty must be Ning Qingxuan. Is she helping Lin Zhen escape right now?"

"It's hard to say. If it was someone else, I wouldn't believe it, but Lin Zhen is a complete scoundrel. It's not surprising what he could do. Maybe he's already run thousands of miles away."

"Quick, check if there's any record of him leaving the country. If he runs away, we have to catch him and bring him back, no matter where he goes!"

"Don't be silly, the license plate has a tracking function. He can't escape until the fight is over. Just be patient and wait."

As the people of Qin Kingdom tried to vilify Lin Zhen, Lin Zhen's supporters continued to cheer him on.

Although the situation was extremely unfavorable, everyone's eyes were firm. They believed in Lin Zhen and believed that he would create miracles over and over again, just like in the New World.

As the competition was about to begin, Lin Zhen finally arrived, looking relaxed.

With a radiant face, Lin Zhen greeted his supporters as he arrived at the ring.

"I'm sorry to have kept you waiting!"

Long Juetian and the others stared blankly at Lin Zhen, feeling that he seemed a bit different from before.

In the morning, Lin Zhen was still a Fifth-Level World King, but after going out for a while during noon, he became a Seventh-Level World King.

Although he appeared calm, the joy in his eyes was undeniable. He seemed happier than an ordinary person who had won a lottery.

"Brother Lin has advanced, why is he so happy?" Zhao Xiaoman asked in surprise.

Zi Qianxia beside her curled her lips: "Definitely didn't do anything good."

Zhao Xiaoman pondered for a moment, and her face turned red for some reason.

"Boss, I thought you ran away!" Ni Ke, the dwarf, was carried over and asked weakly.

Seeing Ni Ke's condition, Lin Zhen felt a surge of anger.

Xiao Se had gone too far, provoking him before the battle and injuring his friend Ni Ke.

Ni Ke had been on many adventures with Lin Zhen, and they were considered old friends. But to Xiao Se, Ni Ke was just an ordinary martial artist, not worth mentioning. His arrogant attitude thoroughly enraged Lin Zhen.

"How are you feeling now?" Lin Zhen asked.

"It's fine, I'm tough. I'll recover in a day. But Boss, you have to be careful. That guy is too strong."

"You just focus on healing, and watch me take revenge for you."

Ni Ke nodded heavily. She believed in Lin Zhen, even more than she believed in herself.

After talking, it was time for the ring match, and Lin Zhen was teleported to the ring.

Seeing Lin Zhen on stage, the audience burst into boos as usual. This time the people of Qin Kingdom were fully energized, unlike the previous rounds when they lacked confidence. This time, they were fully confident.

Ignoring the surrounding boos, Lin Zhen looked up at his opponent.

National Master Qian Tong recommended seed player, a superb expert at the Three Flowers Realm, and the one who just provoked him, Xiao Se!

At this moment, Xiao Se also looked at Lin Zhen, with a deep expression of ridicule on his face.

"It seems you understood what I said just now, knowing what to do before you die. Did you do something with that beauty just now? Are you unregretful now?"

Lin Zhen pulled out his Sky-cutting Divine Sword, "Xiao Se, I thought you were a worthy opponent, but it turns out you're just someone who talks big. It seems like I won't have any problem advancing in this round."

"Hahaha! Shameless boasting! I said at the beginning of the Holy Land selection that I would not use more than twenty swords in this battle. So far, I've used thirteen swords. If it weren't for that beauty saving you, you would have been dead by now, and those three swords, I'm sure you'll remember them for the rest of your life! Now, I can tell you, defeating you would only take three more swords!"

Lin Zhen sneered coldly, "You're good at bragging, now take this!"

Suddenly raising his hand, his domain appeared!

Lin Zhen hadn't used his Tianhe Territory for a long time. It was a large-scale group killing skill, but during high-level duels, the domain power was usually too slow to deploy.

Now with 48 million Star Power, he could condense dozens of planets in the blink of an eye!

As soon as the domain appeared, all the planets rushed towards Xiao Se at high speed!

Tianhe Star Explosion!

Countless exploding planets rushed towards him, and even Xiao Se had to be careful.

He swung his long sword repeatedly, knocking down the incoming planets one by one.

"Haha! You're really out of ideas to use this move against me, Lin Zhen!"

Before his laughter ended, Lin Zhen sneered, "How many swords have you used now?"

Xiao Se's face stiffened, and his face turned ugly. Just now, he had used dozens of swords in that moment alone.

Without waiting for him to say anything, Lin Zhen was already in front of him with his hands wielding his sword: "Are you done? Now taste your Uncle Lin's sword technique!"

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Chapter 755: Chapter 758: Battle with Three Flowers! (Fourth update)

Lin Zhen's attack was extremely tactical.

Xiao Se's arrogant declaration that he would only use twenty swords before entering the Holy Land demonstrated his strong self-confidence.

Moreover, Lin Zhen had just crossed swords with Xiao Se, gaining some understanding of his power. The other party's comments were reasonable; his first few swords were indeed hard to fend off, bearing the force of a thousand thunders.

If his opponent was weak, Xiao Se could kill with a single blow. If the opponent had some strength, he could easily fend off his weapon using his star power, and his sword, at its peak of power and speed, was truly hard to resist.

The first thing Lin Zhen had to do was to shatter Xiao Se's self-confidence.

Knowing full well that Tianhe Star Explosion wouldn't harm Xiao Se, Lin Zhen still used it, to make him eat his own words.

In a duel between experts, the mentality is also important. Xiao Se's empty boasting would affect him mentally. At this moment Lin Zhen was going all out. As long as he could withstand the first three swords as the other party described, he would already have won half the battle!

Thus, Lin Zhen's first strike was his strongest ace, the Death!

With the appearance of Death, space vibrated!

At this moment, Xiao Se's eyes were red. He also put all his strength into his first sword. Even though Lin Zhen didn't know what sword skill it was, its power was definitely not inferior to Death, even slightly surpassing it!

With the clashing of two swords, the dazzling sparks and golden light tore through the space, causing the arena to shake for a moment!

A great force surged forward. Thanks to Lin Zhen's firm grip on his sword and his unyielding martial intent, he managed to withstand this blow!

Blood dripped from his tiger's mouth, his internal energy roiled in his chest, and the floor of the arena cracked beneath his feet, but Lin Zhen stood like a rooted tree, steadfastly blocking it without taking a step backward!

From the start of the fight until now, this was the first time anyone had blocked Xiao Se's first sword!

No one was killed, not even knocked back!

When the first strike failed, his confidence was not 100 percent certain as he prepared to launch the second blow.

When the second sword was swung again, Lin Zhen used Planet Fall!

He manipulated the sword with both hands, the sword light turned into a falling planet and met Xiao Se's sword again!

It was as if an atomic bomb exploded between the two of them. Planet Fall was indeed inferior, against the absolute power, Lin Zhen was repelled!

But although he was driven back, Lin Zhen was not injured.

Seeing that his second sword finally repelled Lin Zhen, Xiao Se immediately followed up with his third sword. He put all his strength into this strike. Lin Zhen's strength had greatly improved since noon. If the third sword could not kill him, he would be going back on his words, and that would lead to troubles.

Just like Lin Zhen had expected, Xiao Se's three consecutive swords were learned from a Holy Land Warrior.

These three swords had power not inferior to that of Death, and were applied consecutively, each one more potent than the last.

Like Lin Zhen, a martial artist with many adventures, he could only learn the Taiyuan Sword Skill and the Star Fall Five Skill. And the martial skills of the Holy Land were a combination of powerful techniques, as soon as Xiao Se learned these three moves, his average strength immediately put him among the best.

To have blocked two swords, that was already a miracle!

The third sword was launched, bringing about a whip-like sword light. Behind the sword light were long shards of torn space and energy surges heading straight for Lin Zhen!

After Lin Zhen consecutively released Death and Planet Fall, the only one he could use now was Taiyuan.

At this moment, Lin Zhen gathered all his strength, and the Star Power burst out. At the same time, he initiated Armorization, and met it with a Taiyuan sword strike!

Compared to Planet Fall and Death, Taiyuan was slightly inferior, it did not fully block Xiao Se's sword, and Lin Zhen was repelled again, while a large cut was made across his waist!

Blood splattered across the arena!

After Xiao Se launched the three swords, he was panting heavily. The triple consecutive strike drained him considerably. He did not know if Lin Zhen was dead yet.

Everyone's gaze was focused on Lin Zhen in the arena.

"Is he dead?"

"It looks like it's almost over, if he's not dead, he's seriously injured and definitely has no combat power left."

"I think I caught a glimpse of a petal flash earlier. It should have taken off some of the sword's power; he's not dead yet."

"Even if he's not dead, what can he do? The three swords were hard to resist; Lin Zhen is just that."

People in the Qin Kingdom nervously discussed, wanting to see Lin Zhen's life or death.

"Snap!"

Lin Zhen patted the ground with one hand and propped up his body.

The blood at the corner of his mouth had dried up, Lin Zhen faced a somewhat panting Xiao Se and said, "So this is your ultimate technique. But from the looks of it, it seems to be just that. You're still far from being able to take my life."

"What!" Xiao Se's eyes bulged out. His three continuous strikes had only caused Lin Zhen some injuries, but hadn't managed to kill him or even take away his fighting power.

"Damn it, If I had learned a complete set of Holy Land ultimate techniques, you would have surely died today."

"I'm sorry, but you don't know any, and there's no chance for you to learn them in the future. Xiao Se, there's an old saying in my hometown, 'Once and twice, then thrice until exhaustion.' Twice you boasted prematurely, and twice your energy was drained. Now it's my turn to perform!"

After he finished speaking, Lin Zhen's injuries had fully healed. A flip of his body got him up from the ground, this time he did not use the Sky-cutting Divine Sword.

With a swing of both his hands, two Sword Gangs sprayed out from his palms, with a brief collision they emitted the clear ringing sound of metal clashing.

"Sword Intent! You've understood Sword Intent, forming the external release of Gang Qi?" Xiao Se was also a sword expert, but he hadn't grasped the Sword Intent. Yet Lin Zhen had.

"Hahaha! You do know good stuff, now watch this!"

Lin Zhen rushed up with a hop, slashing with his Sword Gang in both hands!

Like a lone boat in a storm, Xiao Se suffered from the humming of the Sword Gang, as if he might be toppled at any moment!

The courage of his past three continuous attacks had lost its momentum. Facing Lin Zhen's mercury spilling-like attacks, Xiao Se was left with only defending!

His stellar energy of up to 60 million did not give him any advantage at this moment. Just as Lin Zhen said, his energy seemed to have been drained by the continuous attacks. His fighting power can no longer be fully exercised.

What baffled him even more was, how could Lin Zhen's Star Power be so strong?

Although overall, he is not as good as Xiao Se, the difference is not significant. Coupled with his momentum, he has pushed Xiao Se into continuous retreat.

The more he retreated, the further he was from victory!

Despite being in the Three Flowers Realm, Lin Zhen had made countless earnings and fought countless battles in the competition field over the years. He even had various sparring matches with Three Flowers Warriors. His rich experience left him fearless of a Three Flowers Warrior like Xiao Se.

This is something only Lin Zhen could achieve. Being a seventh-grade Alchemist, without a family or a team to take care of, he could spend all the money he earned on training. Even if he were a prince, he could never spend money as recklessly as Lin Zhen!

This is how a martial artist is trained; through money. Although Qian Tong is a Saint-Level Alchemist, he has too many guests to take care of all of them.

With all these factors at play, Xiao Se was already losing!

On the back of the Blue Whale, Lin Zhen battled Xiao Se under the watchful eyes of his fifth martial brother from the Holy Land, Jin Nuo.

He didn't even glance at Xiao Se, his eyes were fixed on Lin Zhen.

"A seventh-level World King has made it to the ninth round. He may be the only World King left."

"I never expected this… Lin Zhen is… interesting!"

On the viewing platform, Zhu Ziheng turned to Qian Tong, "Master, this is dangerous!"

Qian Tong also nodded with a serious look, "The fight is over. Xiao Se's strength is depleted and he has no chance of victory now. This Lin Zhen is truly extraordinary, always turning tables to his favor and completing the impossible."

"Oh, so you intend to recruit him as a guest?"

"Your Majesty, you joke. This young man is our Da Qin's enemy. I can't let him pass. Besides, as a World King, even if he enters the Holy Land, he wouldn't achieve much. What's more, I doubt he could even enter the Holy Land."

Upon saying this, Qian Tong closed his eyes. Zhu Ziheng, who knew him well, was aware that Qian Tong was truly angry but had no means to deal with Lin Zhen at the moment.

Under the stage, Lin Zhen's supporters were going insane!

People waved their arms wildly, shouting loudly. The cheering was so loud that it silenced the rest of the Da Qin people.

The Qin people were feeling resigned. If even Xiao Se could not defeat Lin Zhen, who could stop him?

Perhaps this kid would really enter the Holy Land.

Some spectators even wanted to leave early, not wanting to see Lin Zhen and his supporters being arrogant anymore.

On the stage, Xiao Se finally crushed the amulet.

Although he felt that he could hold on for a while longer, it was already meaningless. Besides his three strongest sword moves, his other moves were not very impressive.

Moreover, he had investigated Lin Zhen and knew that the latter still had Divine Power Pills to consume and had not used his Black Hole Beast transformation yet.

If he could not defeat Xiao Se quickly, he might consume the Divine Power Pills, posing an even greater danger to Xiao Se.

Xiao Se, who knew when to advance and retreat, did not stubbornly hold on. But that didn't mean he was willing to let go of Lin Zhen. Lin Zhen had blocked his way to the Holy Land, and Xiao Se was determined to have his revenge sooner or later.

"We'll see, Lin Zhen!"

The Flower of Vitality on his head bloomed halfway, indicating that he had not yet reached the peak of Three Flowers Early Stage.

The Three Flowers not only represented the realm, but also had a strong defensive function. Lin Zhen's sword light, like a tide, caused petals to fly, but he couldn't completely cut it down for the time being. This gave Xiao Se the opportunity to crush the amulet easily.

Lin Zhen could barely suppress a Three Flowers Warrior, but he was not yet strong enough to easily kill one. To be able to do this was quite an accomplishment.

A World King has defeated a Three Flowers warrior on the arena. This might be the first recorded instance.

When Xiao Se, full of unwillingness, was enveloped by the light and left, the crowd of Lin Zhen's supporters erupted with thunderous cheers!

"We won!"

Passing the ninth round and defeating Xiao Se means Lin Zhen has defeated his strongest opponent. Now, in the entire Holy Land, only 2048 warriors remain.

Half of these people will become Holy Land Warriors. As long as they win one more round.

The path to the Holy Land for Lin Zhen is about to open!

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Chapter 756: Chapter 759: Heigu, The Strong One

After defeating Xiao Se, the people of Qin Kingdom were utterly desperate.

There was only one last round, and though Lin Zhen's opponent had already appeared–the mysterious man in a black robe–no one believed that the man's strength would surpass that of Xiao Se.

Xiao Se was considered the number one expert among those with a 7-character name. Even he had lost, meaning there was no hope left.

As people despaired, they began to doubt the recommendations of National Master Qian Tong.

Some even claimed that Xiao Se was an imposter who didn't deserve to be a seeded player.

When Xiao Se left the stage, some people rushed over and threw rotten eggs and stones at him.

All of them were martial artists, and their thrown objects posed a not inconsiderable threat, like sniper bullets flying towards Xiao Se.

Xiao Se, already extremely unwilling to have lost to Lin Zhen, was building up rage within his heart. Seeing these people actually dare to attack him, he couldn't help but feel an anger rise up from the depths of his heart, and in a fit of rage, he drew his sword to kill them!

With three continuous swords, he displayed powerful might down the stage, and those who attacked Xiao Se were killed on the spot without exception!

This section had no guards, and no one could withstand the furious killing of Xiao Se!

Even if there were guards, they would have been no match for Xiao Se.

"How dare you scum ridicule me! Who just threw stones at me? Come on! Let me send you on your way; I promise you won't feel any pain!"

Xiao Se was seeing red, his sword sweeping across the area leaving corpses everywhere, killing hundreds instantly!

"Quick, stop him!"

Atop the Blue Whale, both Zhu Ziheng and Qian Tong stood up. Qian Tong was even more furious, thinking that Xiao Se was useless and couldn't take losing gracefully. If he had known what kind of person Xiao Se was, he would have killed him long ago.

But the trouble had already begun, and they were too far away to stop Xiao Se's killing spree for the time being.

From a distance on the stage, Lin Zhen watched Xiao Se's mad actions and couldn't help but frown in secret. If this were any other place, Lin Zhen would have stepped in to stop him, but in Qin Kingdom, no one treated him kindly, so he hesitated to act for now.

Lin Zhen didn't move, and though the nearby people were all martial artists, they were like chickens in Xiao Se's eyes. In a flash, countless people fell to the ground!

Blood stained his eyes, and the tyrannical thoughts in Xiao Se's heart grew stronger, no longer caring whether the people in front of him had mocked him before or not. All he wanted was to vent his rage.

A shadow flashed, and a dark figure appeared in front of Xiao Se.

"You're in my way." The dark figure said to Xiao Se.

"Die!" Xiao Se didn't care who the person in front of him was and swung his sword to slash!

The figure raised his hand, which was wearing a metal glove, and directly punched toward Xiao Se's long sword!

"Clang!"

After a loud noise, Xiao Se's first sword was actually blocked!

This was the same move that failed to gain any advantage against Lin Zhen's Death technique, yet it turned out to be futile!

Xiao Se became furious, and the second and third swords continued to strike.

The dark figure used only one hand to deflect them. With two metallic clangs, he remained unmoved, while Xiao Se's three swords ended up completely useless, without gaining even the slightest advantage!

"Losing a round and going crazy, you're already useless!"

The dark figure suddenly rushed in, his arms flickering like lightning as he launched a series of attacks.

In an instant, Xiao Se's vision was filled with the shadows of iron hands. He desperately waved his sword to block them, and a series of violent collisions echoed in a chain.

One second!

The black shadow launched 20,000 attacks in a second, and also ended the fight within a second!

When he withdrew his hands, his palms held a still-beating, hot heart!

As people looked at the hole in Xiao Se's chest where his heart had been, they were shocked that the man in black had actually taken it!

"You're useless alive, so I might as well send you on your way!"

With a single squeeze, the heart in the dark figure's hand turned into a lump of flesh!

Xiao Se saw his own heart being crushed with his dying eyes, and his will to live faded, his eyes grew dim, and he collapsed to the ground with a thud.

"So…so strong….!"

As his body collapsed in the dust, as a Three Flowers Warrior, Xiao Se's end was extremely tragic. Defeated on the stage and killed off it.

Xiao Se was dead, and no one cared about a dead person. But people were shocked to discover that the man in black who had killed Xiao Se seemed to be Lin Zhen's opponent in the final round.

"He is…he's the man in the black robe?"

"It's really him, he even has the badge on his chest!"

"My God! This man is so powerful? Xiao Se, who is considered the number one expert among those with 7-character names, was killed just like that, their difference in power is too great!"

"Another Three Flowers Realm, and his Star Power is definitely above Xiao Se."

"Who on earth is this person? It's the first time I'm hearing of such a powerful figure like them!"

People were discussing in various groups, but the man in the black robe turned a deaf ear to them. After killing Xiao Se, he walked down silently to sit on the ground below the stage, waiting for the final battle to begin.

Not only the other people were discussing who he was, the bigwigs on the back of the blue whale were also at a loss about where the man in the black robe came from.

In the previous rounds of battles, he also appeared very domineering, but no one really took him seriously until now they realized that the real master was right here.

Blocking three swords with just one hand, and instantly killing Xiao Se, this person's strength was incredibly powerful!

Zhu Ziheng and Qian Tong also asked the people around them about his identity, but none could give an answer.

It was not until they checked the information that they found out that he was a martial artist recommended by the Dimensional Universe Company.

When contacting the Dimensional Universe Company, they replied that they did not know which relationship this person had with them, but he certainly did not belong to the Dimensional Universe Company itself.

An unknown person with a mysterious background!

Jin Nuo stood on the head of the blue whale, narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at the man in black clothing. Others might not have known, but in an instant, Jin Nuo even had the urge to take action.

In this man in black, he felt an unusual aura.

Slightly familiar…

Suddenly turning around, Jin Nuo looked back at a group of Holy Lands warriors on the back of the blue whale and said to several people in white robes: "Why aren't you practicing on Star-Picking Island instead of coming here?"

The so-called Holy Land warriors in white were different from the green-robed errand workers.

When the white-robed warriors heard Jin Nuo's question, they hurriedly replied, "Fifth Brother, we just came to watch the excitement, and we have no intention of causing trouble."

"Nonsense! If you don't want to be punished, go back now."

The three white-robed warriors nodded and immediately left.

Among the three, one was Machinery, and the other two were his fellow apprentices.

On the chests of these people, there was a "Xuan" character, proving their identity. They belonged to the Falling Star Lake Holy Land, Xuan Class Holy Land Warriors.

Among the different classes of Heaven, Earth, Xuan, Yellow, Space, Time, Hong, and Huang, the Xuan Class ranked third. It was a tremendous achievement to study in the Xuan Class.

The two warriors next to Machinery were brothers named Changshan and Changling, lifeforms of the Machinery Clan.

Although Machinery knew the two brothers well, he was originally a human being but had now completely lost the characteristics of the Human Clan.

As they flew, Changshan suddenly transformed into a scorpion-like small spacecraft, allowing Changling and Machinery to enter his cockpit.

This was the talent of Machinery Clan, the ability to transform into spacecraft-like objects. They had innate talents, and their powerful firepower was enough to wipe out strong fighters of the same level from other clans.

However, they lacked close combat skills, which was why they came to the Holy Land to learn.

Inside the cockpit, Changshan's voice echoed, "I almost forgot about the Fifth Brother being there. We were discovered."

Changling breathed a sigh of relief, "We're lucky it was the Fifth Brother, not the Big Brother. Otherwise, we would have been severely punished."

Machinery nodded in agreement but quickly changed the subject, "As expected, Heigu showed up and didn't disappoint. He's indeed a top-notch master from the Locking God Platform. I feel like I might not be able to win against him."

Changling laughed, "Machinery old buddy, you're overvaluing yourself. It's not that you can't win against Heigu, it's that you will definitely lose. This guy is a Heaven Class escapee from Locking God Platform. Comparing yourself, a Xuan Class disciple, to him, is just humiliating yourself!"

"What? You mean he's a Heaven Class disciple?"

"Of course. Otherwise, how could he learn the Senluo Sword Skill? When he came to our side, it took a lot of effort to capture him."

Machinery nodded slightly, "That's good. Fortunately, I gave him the soul medicine, which allowed me to control him smoothly. Otherwise, I might be easily backfired by him."

"Don't use the control easily. Use it only at critical moments."

"I know, I didn't control him just now; he did it all by himself."

Changshan, who transformed into the spacecraft, said, "You should be relieved this time, right? With Heigu in action, Lin Zhen is doomed."

Machinery's metal mouth laughed, "I feel like Lin Zhen is hopeless too, but I still won't feel secure until I see him dead. Changshan, don't go too far, leaving too far away will weaken my control. We should try to blend into the crowd so that in case Lin Zhen crushes the talisman and retreats, I can directly control Heigu to kill Lin Zhen!"

"Alright, we were a bit careless just now. This time, we'll take a different direction so that the Fifth Brother won't see us."

The transformed spacecraft turned around, spraying huge waves on the lake's surface before heading towards the lakeshore again.

"We're almost at the shore, Machinery, you should change your appearance. Don't let people recognize you."

Machinery changed his thoughts and applied a layer of skin to cover himself, making him look human.

Changshan also turned into a human form, and the three of them took off their white robes, disguising themselves as ordinary spectators and blending into the crowd.

As the afternoon approached, the remaining 2,048 martial artists were all eager to get started with the competition.

This was the final hurdle, and winning this round meant successfully overcoming the challenge!

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