A single wisp of extinguishing law flame wielded such unimaginable destructive power that it grievously wounded one Ancestor after another! This gave Lin Xun the perfect opportunity to strike. He first slayed Luo Shentu, then Wen Taolue in quick succession. Meanwhile, Heng Xingzhou, heavily injured and overwhelmed with fear, desperately pushed his power to the limit in an attempt to flee. However, how could Lin Xun possibly give him the chance? The instant he struck down Wen Taolue, he dashed forward without hesitation. His figure moved in perfect harmony with the Limitless Abyss Sword Cauldron as he unleashed a devastating blow. The heavens trembled, the earth split, and even the sun and moon seemed to lose their brilliance. Heng Xingzhou’s body was already scorched and tattered, riddled with holes like a ragged cloth. In the face of Lin Xun’s deadly strike, he couldn’t resist no matter how he struggled. His body and primordial spirit were annihilated in an instant. The third Ancestor had fallen! In just moments, three mighty Ancestors had perished one after another. The sight was so shocking it felt almost unreal. However, those who had witnessed the death of Heng Tianshuo, former Lord of Origin City, would not have found it surprising. According to the green sparrow, the extinguishing law flame was a force so terrifying it could threaten even Immortal-level existences. It was only natural that it could obliterate Ancestors of a Path. In the distance, the cultivators of the three Immortal Imperial Clans were frightened out of their wits. They frantically turned to flee in all directions. Unfortunately, Lin Xun’s speed was so great that only a faint streak of white light remained in the air where he moved. Within a few snaps of the fingers, several cultivators were slain. With his current level of cultivation, Lin Xun could crush any peer with a mere wave of his hand. He possessed the terrifying might to rival even Ancestors, how could ordinary Emperors possibly stand a chance? Blood rained from the sky. Screams echoed throughout the heavens. Panic engulfed the battlefield. “Activate the great array! Stop him! If we don’t, none of us will leave this place alive!” Luo Ling shouted, her voice sharp and commanding. Earlier, while Lin Xun was battling the three Ancestors, the cultivators of the three Immortal Imperial Clans had already laid down a network of restriction arrays. This was originally meant to trap Lin Xun and prevent his escape. Now, those same formations had become their last hope for survival. Suddenly, layers of restriction light unfolded across the heavens and earth, sealing off the skies. As Lin Xun’s figure was finally blocked, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. “Just you wait, you damn monster! What you’ve done today...we’ll repay it tenfold, a hundredfold!” “No one who offends my Wen Clan gets out alive.” ”Lin Xun...your days are numbered!” They spat venomous threats, as if venting the fear and fury pent up in their hearts. “You really think you’re safe?” Lin Xun’s pitch black eyes gleamed with unfathomable calm as he snapped his fingers. “Little Five.” A blinding downpour of divine light erupted across the sky as the Heaven Slaughtering Dao Severing array emerged from every direction. Symbols surged like tides and dao runes flowed like waves. As soon as the formation emerged, it enveloped not only the cultivators of the three Immortal Imperial Clans, but also the restriction arrays that had blocked Lin Xun’s path. It was as though a colossal sky curtain had fallen, sealing the entire world within! In the distance, Xiang Xiaoyuan and Yue Duqiu stood frozen in place, dazed and bewildered. Everything unfolding before them was beyond anything they had ever imagined. In fact, several days ago, Lin Xun had anticipated that the four escaped Ancestor-level evil spirits might return for revenge, so he had asked Little Five to set up the Heaven Slaughtering Dao Severing array as a defensive measure. By sheer coincidence, it came in handy after all. “No, how could this be?” The cultivators who had been shouting threats moments ago, certain that Lin Xun could no longer pursue them, were all struck dumb. Who could have imagined that in the blink of an eye, they too would be trapped within a grand array? At this moment, panic gripped them. Their souls felt as though they were leaving their bodies, smoke curled from their seven orifices, and it seemed as though their organs might burst from terror. “Break the array! Hurry!” Someone roared frantically as they launched a frenzied assault. Others followed suit, doing everything they could to shatter the formation. In truth, with the combined might of these Emperors, breaking the Heaven Slaughtering Dao Severing array was not impossible. After all, it was originally designed only to trap Ninth Realm Ancestors. However, Lin Xun would never give them the chance. “It’s useless. You really think you can escape me?” With a flash of his figure, Lin Xun tore through the void, white streaks slashing across the sky like falling stars. With unmatched momentum, he charged into the battlefield and the massacre began. A Ninth Realm Ancestor managed only a scream before Lin Xun struck him with a single palm, crushing him and all his protective treasures into dust. Even his spirit was obliterated, leaving no trace behind. “Everyone attack! Kill! Kill him!” Seeing Lin Xun charge in, the cultivators within the array surged forward in a desperate counterattack, some even aiming to perish together with Lin Xun if it meant taking him down. Unfortunately for them, their attacks were completely ineffective. Lin Xun’s cultivation was already terrifyingly deep, and combined with the indestructible defense of the Limitless Abyss Sword Cauldron, he was like an untouchable force, impervious to all techniques. As he unleashed his attacks, blood sprayed into the air, treasures exploded with deafening booms, and death screams rang out without end... In truth, at this point, Lin Xun only regarded Ancestors of a Path or stronger as worthy opponents. Anyone below that was no longer worth his attention. Outside the arrays, Xiang Xiaoyuan and Yue Duqiu could only hear wave after wave of shrieks and screams. The sound made their hearts pound with fear. It was clear that a brutal slaughter was taking place within the grand array. After just a brief moment, all sounds abruptly stopped. The thunderous roars, agonized screams, and surging waves of power all vanished. The dead silence that followed left the two feeling unnerved, unable to adapt. “Is it over?” Yue Duqiu muttered. “It...seems like it...” Xiang Xiaoyuan replied with uncertainty. Then, they saw Lin Xun emerge from the fading array. His black hair flowed freely over his shoulders, his robes were pristine and not a speck of dust was on them. However, the air around him still carried a chilling, murderous aura. It was as if a god of death had returned from the battlefield. Behind him, the array dissipated soundlessly, returning to stillness. A thick, cloying smell of blood and carnage spread through the world like a dense fog. That lone, transcendent figure set against the blood-red backdrop painted a scene that shook the heart. This scene left an indelible mark on the hearts of Xiang Xiaoyuan and Yue Duqiu, one they would never forget, even after countless years. “What are you two standing around for? Time to go.” Lin Xun’s teasing voice snapped them out of their trance “Is it really over?” Yue Duqiu still couldn’t quite believe it. “It’s over,” Lin Xun said calmly. Aside from Luo Ling who had been captured and suppressed, every other enemy had been annihilated. A dazed look returned to Yue Duqiu’s eyes. Three unrivalled, domineering Ancestors... Dozens of formidable Emperors from the three Immortal Imperial Clans... They had arrived with overwhelming might. Now they were utterly wiped out! If this news spread, who in the Great Thousand Worlds would dare believe it? Even in the Eternal True Realm, who would believe this to be real? Yue Duqiu only felt one thing in that moment: utter disbelief. “Brother Yue and I were prepared to intervene at a critical moment and help carve a path for your escape, but it seems there was never a need for us to step in.” Xiang Xiaoyuan was much calmer in comparison, though her voice carried a faint note of guilt. “Yes, from the moment we entered this forbidden area until now, we’ve done nothing. We simply stood by and reaped the benefits of your efforts. Honestly, I feel rather ashamed.” Yue Duqiu added. Lin Xun chuckled, “Your intentions mean more to me than a thousand words. There’s no need for apologies. Once we have the chance, we should have a drink together.” From the moment they chose not to retreat during the ambush, Lin Xun had already regarded them as true friends. He didn’t dwell on this because he knew full well the pressure and danger involved in standing against the three Immortal Imperial Clans. Xiang Xiaoyuan and Yue Duqiu had not disappointed him. Next, Lin Xun quickly collected the spoils of the battle and the three departed in haste. Once they emerged from the forbidden area, they found themselves outside the vast mountain range once again. Lin Xun and the others immediately sensed that something was wrong. An indescribably intense murderous aura surged across the world, accompanied by the thick, pungent stench of blood. The atmosphere was deeply unsettling. “Ah—!” A piercing scream suddenly rang out from beneath the distant sky. Through the swirling layers of murderous qi, they saw a powerful cultivator who was clearly a Ninth Realm Ancestor being surrounded by a horde of evil spirits radiating terrifying killing intent. His body exploded in midair, like a scarlet firework blooming in the sky. Lin Xun and the others’ pupils constricted as their spirit sense swept out in all directions. Across the vast skies, countless cultivators turned into streaks of divine light, scrambling to flee in all directions. From the ground, it looked like innumerable divine rainbows were shooting up from different regions, all trying to pierce the skies. It was a breathtaking sight. Midway through, many were intercepted by wave after wave of evil spirits that had emerged out of nowhere, each one radiating Emperor-level power. Some even radiated a might comparable to Ancestors! Terrifying waves of battle raged beneath the heavens, and scenes of bloodshed and carnage unfolded everywhere. From time to time, blood-curdling screams pierced the air, chilling to the bone. It was as if the entire Dao Ruins had been thrown into turmoil, with every trial participant fleeing for their life in a desperate attempt to escape. “Could it be that the fiend sealed in the ancient well is about to break loose?” Yue Duqiu gasped “It’s hard to say, but one thing is certain...the catastrophe has already begun. If we want to get out, we’ll have to carve a bloody path.” Xiang Xiaoyuan frowned. She recalled Lin Xun’s earlier analysis and a deep sense of unease gripped her. “We need to leave as soon as possible. The longer we stay, the worse this will get.” Lin Xun’s black eyes glinted with a cold light, and his expression turned grave. The worst case scenario might already be unfolding. The Dao Ruins had undergone drastic upheaval and would soon become a land of chaos. They must break through the siege now. Otherwise, they might never leave this place alive!