Chapter 1284
[Immortal Realm Chapter] Domain War, New Era Struggle
The situation is changing rapidly.
They were originally on good terms, sharing the same boat, and even if there were some disagreements, they wouldn't turn against each other. But the sudden action of the Spirit Master disrupted everyone's mood instantly!
Everyone stared at the two in disbelief, never imagining that the day of parting would be the day their true intentions were revealed!
"So, you planned to attack me all along?"
Lin Shan glanced at the blood-clad old man beside him without showing any emotion, and was deeply shocked. The other party's aura was unfathomable, and more importantly, he also had considerable combat power. Even he couldn't see through his strength!
In comparison, Star Sword Immortal is just a pretty face.
"Hehe, didn't the person next to you remind you?"
The Spirit Master glanced at the Star Sword Immortal with disdain. He was also shocked when he first met him. He never expected to encounter a sword master from the prehistoric era!
The fact that someone like him would place a bet on this kid shows that he's no ordinary person.
But after spending a long time with him, I realized that this swordsman was all show and no substance, with no real cultivation whatsoever, and was completely different from the prehistoric powerhouse within me.
Furthermore, as more and more suspicious things became about the other party, and the evidence along the way proved that this kid didn't have any powerful backers, his courage gradually grew.
Prehistoric powerhouses emerged one after another at the end of the Immortal Dao Era, all in order to compete for fortune, recover their strength as soon as possible, and get on the table to participate in the shuffling of the cards. The fastest way to grow stronger was through devouring and plundering!
This Star Sword Immortal has absolutely no fighting power, yet he makes such a high-profile appearance. Isn't he just a walking fat sheep?
"The other party is a powerful figure from the Blood Path Era. For some reason, he has recovered to the Void Transformation stage. Be careful, I can't protect you."
After saying this, Xing Yiyuan transformed into a stream of light and hid inside Lin Shan.
Okay!
You can't protect me?
I don't think you have any fighting ability at all, and you're relying on me to protect you, right?
Lin Shan's speechless mood reached its peak at this moment. He cursed Xing Jianxian, that pretty face, saying that beside him, all he did was make sarcastic remarks and was completely useless!
Moreover, I should have realized long ago that the Ancestor of Spirit Control was also a top ascendant in a world, and was able to break through to the Void Realm in such a remote and impoverished place as the Microcosm, and take over the important task of leading the Spirit Control lineage.
The fact that it can still bounce around like a cockroach despite all the hardships it has must mean it has some huge secret.
Unexpectedly, it was also the possession of a powerful figure from an ancient era!
"Once I forge the immortal sword, I will naturally regain the true spirit of the sword path. Then I will show you what a true sword immortal is!"
Xing Yiyuan disappeared after saying this, mainly because she was stubborn.
The old man in blood-stained clothes opposite him smiled sinisterly. The stench of blood on his body was nauseating, mixed with a sour and rotten smell, as if he had just crawled out of the ground.
"Young lady, you can't escape. The fortune on your body must have cost you a considerable amount of time and energy during the Immortal Era, right? From now on, it all belongs to me!"
"And what about me? Are you going to devour my luck as well?"
Lin Shan asked out of curiosity, only to find that the other party had no such idea at all!
"Hmph, what would I do with your luck?"
The old man in blood-red robes instantly changed his expression, but he still offered an explanation, seemingly to the Spirit Master.
"The strong of our prehistoric era can only devour the seeds of destiny left behind by past civilizations that are also from the old era. This is a struggle for survival and cannot be confused with the destiny of contemporary people."
Clearly, with the collapse of the old era, the remaining sparks of its civilization naturally have the destiny to continue, in order to compete for dominance in the new era!
The powerful figures of each ancient era all wanted to plunder each other's fortune to add fuel to the fire for their own civilization's future. The Star Sword Immortal never told Lin Shan this secret.
But now the Spirit Master couldn't help but turn hostile on the spot, clearly indicating that the old man in blood had something to do with it!
"Alright, young friend Lin, there's no point in saying anything now. You have something we want, and even if there is some powerful immortal behind you, we will not let you go."
At this moment, the Ancestor of Spirit Control showed no signs of weakness.
His body had long since recovered to its peak, and his aura was continuously rising, while his domain expanded in an instant!
When he asked Lin Shan for resources, it was only to feign weakness, lull him into a false sense of security, and weaken his foundation, preparing for a future confrontation.
Lin Shan, however, did not fall for the trick and stopped after giving it to him only three times, thus avoiding an embarrassing situation.
Now that the other party has completely dropped the pretense and laid their cards on the table, it becomes clear that every action they took before had a deeper meaning.
The members of the Yixian Alliance quickly made a decision, retreating behind the Spirit Master. It was clear that the time had come to choose sides, and they would undoubtedly side with their own people.
Lin Shan, this outsider, has become completely isolated!
Hehe~
He couldn't help but laugh. It was fortunate that he had just used Xingfu to lead a group of people to find a way out, only to find that they were a bunch of ungrateful wretches. If it weren't for his guilt towards Ancestor Yanling, how could he have bothered with these burdens?
That's fine. At least now that they've turned against each other, he no longer has to be responsible to the Immortal Remnant Alliance, and the guilt in his heart is instantly erased.
While they were talking, their hands were not idle either. They also released their own Thunder Pool Domain, which collided and interacted with the other party on this ancient starry road!
Previously, when I broke through to the Void Realm, I fought against the Star Martial Emperor. The opponent did not have a domain, so I could only let him wrap me in his domain and do whatever he wanted. Now, I am fighting against a cultivator who also has a domain, so the first thing to do is to clash with his domain!
From mid-air, the two figures can be seen on opposite sides, with blue and red lights pressing together powerfully in the middle, creating a distinct dividing line that is quite spectacular.
Elsewhere, the realm itself is empty and transparent, with no color difference, only clearly defined at the moment of collision!
This was his first time fighting against someone in the Void Transformation stage, and he discovered that they were no match for the Star Martial Emperor.
The outcome was unclear at the moment, but the clash of their domains caused his entire body to tremble violently, his internal organs and meridians to shake, and even his bones to quiver wildly!
"Crunch, crunch, crunch~~~"
The domains rubbed and shifted under the pressure, producing a piercing sound. The opponent's body was also visibly tense and swayed slightly. The Spirit Master also didn't have much experience fighting against opponents of the same level!
There are only two or three Void Realm cultivators in the Microcosm. Their main opponent is the Star Martial Emperor. However, even if they haven't eaten pork, they've seen pigs run. In terms of experience, they are definitely stronger than Lin Shan!
Three breaths later, the opponent's domain surged, advancing dozens of feet in an instant, pushing Lin Shan's domain to the back, and their arrogance in conquering territory increased dramatically.
"Ok?"
Lin Shan frowned, puzzled. Why was this happening all of a sudden? He gritted his teeth, braced himself with his hands, and stubbornly resisted the domain's power to fight against the opponent.
As a result, they were caught off guard and lost ground again, taking away a large chunk of their territory.
clang~
The domain of the Spirit Master has advanced another several dozen feet!
At this moment, the forward was only three zhang away from him. If he did not make a decision soon, he would be drawn into the opponent's domain and face a head-on attack!
"what happened?"
Completely inexperienced, Lin Shan was utterly bewildered and couldn't understand why his opponent was able to devour his domain. But he was now completely trapped here and couldn't afford to retreat even a step!
Once he retreats, his own domain will have no supporting anchor, and the opponent's domain will instantly take over the entire field, crushing his nascent domain. This is no joke.
Once the domain is destroyed, it means that his Dharma body is destroyed, which is equivalent to the Dharma backlash of the Nascent Soul stage, resulting in serious injury in an instant!
If he wanted to escape, without a medium for his Wind Escape technique in the Land of Absolute Laws, he would definitely not be able to outrun the opponent's Xuanwu Spirit Boat.
This is a certain death trap! "Hahahaha, young friend Lin, you're still too green. You don't even know how a Void Realm cultivator fights. How could the powerful figure behind you trust you to come to the Microcosm for training?"
The Spirit Master laughed loudly, realizing he was a newbie, and stepped forward, pressing him relentlessly.
"Or perhaps, you don't have any powerful figures behind you at all, and the only person you can truly rely on is that pretty face from the Sword Era?"
The members of the Yixian Alliance watched the battle from behind, and they all showed their delight at the scene. From their perspective, they had long wished Lin Shan dead, and even blamed him for all the sins that had led them to this point. When the Yuling Ancestor gained the upper hand, they all clapped and cheered.
Some people were celebrating and cheering in advance, saying "Kill him!"
This invisible clash was incredibly fast. It seemed insignificant, but the red and blue lights on the dividing line were colliding violently. The red light was powerful and strong, forcing the blue light to retreat steadily. The battle was about to be decided!
"Boom~~~"
At this critical moment, Lin Shan suddenly erupted!
Finding himself unable to find a way to exert force, he disregarded everything and directly activated his supreme divine power, releasing his Yuan Sha Domain.
A large area of the blue lightning pool domain shrank to the left, while the black elemental evil domain filled the right side, forming a triangular distribution with the red domain of the Spirit Master. The two against one struggled to resist the advance!
He clenched his teeth, holding his opponent firmly, supporting himself with both hands to prevent defeat in the battle for territory.
The combat methods of the Void Transformation stage repeatedly refreshed his understanding and overturned the previous free combat system, because the domain was simply too important!
It can be used for both offense and defense. If the domain is not broken, it is impossible to let the supernatural powers and magical treasures get close. If the opponent's domain is allowed to break in, one will completely lose the initiative.
Think of the Star Martial Emperor who died at his own hands, being toyed with in the domain. He himself was not a tough body cultivator, so he could not withstand the torment and had little room for error. Once he fell in, there would be no way to turn back!
Even with the two domains joining forces, they were still completely suppressed. The red light was invincible and overshadowed the blue and gray forces with its overwhelming power.
"You were hiding your strength before?"
Lin Shan suddenly raised his head and met the other person's eyes from afar.
In the Kongtong Realm and in previous battles, the Spirit Master Yu Ling performed on par with, or even slightly inferior to, the Spirit Master Yan Ling. He was always quite conventional and never stood out.
But today, it was completely different from usual; it was ridiculously strong!
"Nonsense! I am an ascendant, a top genius in the lower realm, invincible throughout the world, sweeping away all ancient sects and families, trampling on various spiritual bodies and bloodlines, and becoming the overlord of a realm before ascending. Do you think I am inferior to you?"
The Spirit Master finally revealed his terrifying fangs. In terms of experience, the other party might be even more legendary than him!
To be a top figure in any field, one must possess an abundance of luck, strategy, talent, and hard work.
Lin Shan had never encountered such a person before, but now he had finally met one!
But they immediately put us in a tough spot!
"You're such a newbie. You don't understand how to exert force at all. This isn't how you play in the Void Realm."
The Spirit Master preached, but he didn't actually teach him. Instead, he kept trying to manipulate him with words.
As they were talking, the red light domain suddenly expanded, like a giant maw that swallowed up both of Lin Shan's domains, surrounding and engulfing them from all sides!
Squeak squeak squeak~~~
An intense sense of oppression washed over them, and the Yuan Sha Domain was the first to give way, being crushed into several layers. In desperation, the Sha Emperor inside ordered his many underlings to form an array to withstand the pressure.
Lin Shan felt a weight on his back, bending over as if he were carrying a mountain, unable to even lift his head!
Is the difference really that big?
He simply couldn't believe it. He had always been the best among his peers, and fighting against opponents of higher levels was commonplace for him. How could he suddenly be struggling so much after entering the Void Realm?!
The Spirit Master's domain has reached its peak; dealing with a mere rudimentary domain and a supernatural domain like his is akin to a dimensional reduction attack, done with ease.
The old man in blood-red robes hadn't even made a move yet; he had been watching from the sidelines, smiling as he observed the two vying for supremacy. Although he hadn't joined the battle, the pressure he exerted was no less than that of the Spirit Master.
The opponent also has a powerful figure from the Blood Path Era as a backup, who can intervene at any time. This is an invisible deterrent, and this person might be even stronger!
In the eyes of the members of the Yixian Alliance, one side was handling the situation with ease, while the other side was unable to resist despite their best efforts. It seemed that the outcome of the battle was already decided, and they all breathed a sigh of relief and chatted happily.
"It seems that experience still matters. That kid surnamed Lin has only just broken through to the Void Realm, and his Domain is only in its nascent stage. How can he possibly fight against the Spirit Control Ancestor?"
"You know, I forgot, he's only been at the Void Realm for a few days. Logically, he should be in seclusion for a hundred or two hundred years. Right now, his realm isn't even stable yet. He's probably at the bottom of his level among those at the Void Realm, right?"
"Whom Heaven wishes to destroy, it first makes mad. What he did to us in the past, he will repay tenfold now!"
"If it weren't for Ancestor Yanling's excessive favoritism towards him, he wouldn't have ended up in such a state. It's just a pity that he sacrificed himself halfway there."
"Ancestor Yanling was fooled by him! What kind of second-generation immortal is this, it's utter nonsense! With this kind of strength, he's not even worthy of being called a second-generation immortal, let alone someone else!"
"Yes, look, he's about to lose."
Lin Shan's forehead veins bulged, and he had a very frustrating game.
Despite his efforts in both fields, he was still completely suppressed by the other party. This feeling was unprecedented and instantly extinguished his pride!
He thought he would rule the world in the mortal realm and be unrivaled, but before he even reached the immortal realm, he encountered a fellow genius from the mortal realm, the Spirit Master, who had also ascended to immortality. Only then did he realize that there are always people more powerful than him and heavens beyond heavens!
In terms of both raw strength and skill, he, who had only been in the Void Realm for a few days, was far inferior to the veteran who had been cultivating for hundreds of years. Moreover, the other party's understanding of space far surpassed his.
"Accept your fate. The battle for the Void Realm lies in the domain and in taking the initiative. If you lose one move, you lose the whole game."
The Spirit Master spoke calmly, walked steadily, and his eyes, like a skilled butcher dissecting an ox, continuously analyzed his domain before destroying it piece by piece.
This level of skill is seemingly simple yet profound, without much fancy stuff. It's all about one's own foundation and understanding. Whoever wins in their area is basically guaranteed to win!
Any supernatural powers or magical treasures will be weakened the moment they enter the domain, and they will be blocked before they even reach the main body. This is the most unreasonable part.
Lin Shan realized that he couldn't compete with others in terms of expertise, he couldn't compete with others in terms of escaping, and he couldn't compete with others in terms of external support. The only way out was through supernatural means!
Ordinary supernatural powers cannot reverse the situation, but he also possesses extraordinary supernatural powers.
"Empty Star Bridge!!!"
An ancient star bridge connects the vast Milky Way, forming a massive bridge spanning thousands of feet, which falls straight down from overhead, as if it has come from ancient times.
We must suppress the Spirit Master on the spot!
This supreme divine power is specifically designed to restrict the opponent and buy oneself a precious breathing space.
Before he could make his next move, the other party burst into laughter, then pulled out a palm-sized rock, held it above his head, and did nothing else.
The Star Bridge was instantly frozen in mid-air, completely still!
"This is."
Lin Shan opened his eyes wide, an unbelievable sense of familiarity welling up within him. He vaguely recalled the aura he sensed when he left the Microcosm, where he had traveled to the void to inscribe the Dao.
"The fragments of the Void Bridge Ancestral Artifact are actually in your hands?" (End of Chapter)