Chapter 1044
A Large Number of People
On the ground, Yang Ling and Dan Yan led their respective disciples in a fierce battle against the black-clad allied forces. While repelling the attacks, Yang Ling shouted encouragement to his disciples: "Brothers, hold on! We will surely defeat the enemy!"
Dan Yan calmly directed from the side: "Pay attention to the formation, don't panic! Use the newly learned spells to teach them a lesson!"
Under the command of Yang Ling and Dan Yan, the disciples, though few in number, gradually stabilized their position and launched a counterattack thanks to their newly comprehended spells and unwavering will.
Although the Black-Clad Alliance outnumbered and outmatched, they gradually began to falter under the tenacious resistance of Yun Feiyang and his men. Their leader was losing ground in the aerial lightning duel, further demoralizing the alliance.
Finally, under Yun Feiyang's powerful lightning strike, the black-clad leader fell to the ground, severely injured. His eyes widened in disbelief as he stared at Yun Feiyang, uttering with difficulty, "This...how is this possible..."
Yun Feiyang looked at him coldly: "Nothing is impossible in this world. Although your thunder magic is good, it is still lacking in refinement."
The black-clad leader's serious injury shattered the morale of the allied forces, allowing Yang Ling and Dan Yan to seize the opportunity and launch a fierce attack with their disciples. Amidst the clash of magic and weaponry, the black-clad allied forces suffered a series of defeats and were ultimately routed.
After the battle, Yun Feiyang and the others stood on the ruins, watching the fleeing enemy scatter in all directions. Yang Ling sighed, "It was truly breathtaking; I never expected we could defeat them."
Dan Yan nodded: "Indeed, this time we are very grateful to Senior Yun for his thunder magic and our newly comprehended spells."
Yun Feiyang humbly replied, "This is the result of everyone working together. We should rebuild our homes and be wary of their counterattack."
Amid cheers from the crowd, the battle came to an end.
After the battle, Yang Ling stood amidst the ruins, his eyes gleaming with the light of victory. He surveyed the devastation around him, a surge of ambition rising within him to rebuild his sect.
"Brother Yang, what should we do next?" Dan Yan walked up to Yang Ling and asked.
Yang Ling took a deep breath, his gaze resolute: "Rebuild! We must bring this ruin back to life, and let those villains know that the power of our sect is indestructible!"
Upon hearing this, Dan Yan nodded in agreement: "Alright! Let's start by repairing the defensive array to ensure the sect's safety."
The two agreed to immediately begin reconstruction. They gathered their disciples to clear the ruins and repair the damaged buildings. With everyone's efforts, the sect gradually regained its former vitality.
However, the defeat of the black-clad leader did not completely dishearten the evil forces. They remained in the shadows, waiting for their chance to strike.
That day, Yang Ling was repairing the magic array when he suddenly sensed a powerful and evil aura rapidly approaching. He immediately looked up alertly and saw a dark shadow sweep across the horizon, disappearing into the distance in an instant.
"This is bad! An enemy has infiltrated!" Yang Ling shouted sharply, his figure flashing as he chased after the direction in which the black shadow had disappeared.
Upon hearing the sound, Dan Yan immediately dropped what he was doing and followed closely behind. The two swiftly traversed the mountains and forests, one after the other, in pursuit of the shadowy figure.
Before long, they arrived at a desolate valley. There, they saw a man in black holding a demonic sword that shimmered with an eerie light, its blade pointing to the ground as if performing some kind of ritual.
"Stop!" Yang Ling shouted, his figure shooting towards the man in black like lightning.
The man in black looked up at the sound, revealing a sinister smile: "Yang Ling, you've finally come."
After landing, Yang Ling coldly stared at the man in black: "Who are you? Why are you using such evil magic here?"
The man in black laughed loudly: "Who I am is not important. What is important is that your sect will be annihilated!"
After saying this, he suddenly plunged the demonic sword in his hand into the ground, and a powerful evil aura surged out from the sword, quickly spreading throughout the entire valley.
Yang Ling and Dan Yan were shocked to see this and immediately joined forces to launch an attack, attempting to stop the black-clad man's evil magic. However, the evil energy seemed to possess the power to devour everything, and their attacks were completely swallowed up. "This is the power of the Netherworld!" Dan Yan exclaimed, "He is summoning creatures from the Netherworld!"
Yang Ling frowned, knowing the situation was critical. If the man in black were allowed to successfully summon the Netherworld creatures, the entire sect would be plunged into utter ruin.
Thinking of this, he took a deep breath and instantly appeared behind the man in black. With a flick of his wrist, a dazzling spiritual energy slashed towards the man in black.
Sensing the impending danger, the man in black nimbly dodged Yang Ling's attack. He turned to face Yang Ling, a cold glint in his eyes: "Yang Ling, do you really think you can stop me?"
Having finished speaking, he raised the demonic sword again, intending to continue the summoning spell. But at that moment, a golden radiance descended from the sky, instantly enveloping the man in black.
The man in black looked up in alarm and saw an old man in a golden robe descending from the sky, his golden staff inlaid with a dazzling gemstone.
"Senior of Beiming Yunyin Sect!" Yang Ling and Dan Yan were overjoyed upon seeing this and hurriedly stepped forward to pay their respects.
The old man nodded slightly: "There is no need for such formalities. This man is a traitor to our Beiming Yunyin Sect. We have come today to cleanse our ranks."
With that, he lightly waved his golden staff, and a beam of golden light instantly bound the man in black to the spot. The man in black struggled in terror, but no matter what he did, he could not break free.
"Senior, who exactly is this person? Why would he summon beings from the netherworld?" Yang Ling couldn't help but ask.
The old man took a deep breath and said, "This is a long story. This man was originally an elder of our sect, but he went astray because he coveted the power of the Netherworld. He tried to use the beings of the Netherworld to enhance his own power, but he did not know that this would only lead to his eternal damnation."
Yang Ling and Dan Yan suddenly understood: "I see. Thank you for your help, senior!"
The old man smiled calmly: "Your sects have a long-standing relationship with ours, so it is only right that you lend a helping hand this time. However, you must remember that the power of the Netherworld is the source of evil, and you must not touch it."
Yang Ling and Dan Yan agreed in unison, indicating that they would keep the teachings in mind.
The old man nodded, then turned to look at the bound man in black: "Do you know your crime?"
The man in black lowered his head and trembled, "I...I know I'm guilty..."
"Considering you were once an elder of my sect, I will spare your life." After saying this, the old man lightly waved his golden staff, sending the man in black back to the Beiming Yunyin Sect to be punished.
After dealing with the men in black, the old man said to Yang Ling and Dan Yan, "Although this matter is over, you still need to strengthen the sect's defenses to prevent similar incidents from happening again."
Yang Ling and Dan Yan agreed in unison, indicating that they would strengthen their defenses.
The old man nodded, his figure flashing and disappearing into the horizon. Yang Ling and Dan Yan watched him vanish, their hearts filled with gratitude and respect. They knew that their escape from danger was largely due to the help of the senior from the Beiming Yunyin Sect. At the same time, they also deeply understood the importance of strengthening their defenses.
Upon returning to his sect, Yang Ling immediately convened his disciples to discuss defense matters, resolving to increase patrol teams and establish a vigilance system to ensure the sect's stability. He also maintained close contact with friendly sects such as the Beiming Yunyin Sect to seek timely assistance in times of crisis. Furthermore, he strengthened the education and training of his disciples to enhance their vigilance and response capabilities.
Under the guidance of Yang Ling and Dan Yan, the sect gradually returned to its former peace and order. They always kept in mind the warnings of their predecessors, deeply engraved the dangers of the Netherworld Power in their hearts, and vowed to protect the sect and the peace of this world.
But just when they thought everything was settled, an even greater crisis was quietly approaching...
That morning, Yang Ling was in seclusion in his cultivation room when he suddenly sensed a powerful aura descending from the sky, instantly enveloping the entire sect in a chilling atmosphere. He immediately opened his eyes and dashed out of the cultivation room.
Dark clouds filled the sky, lightning flashed and thunder roared, as if the end of the world had arrived. And that powerful aura emanated from within the clouds. (End of Chapter)