The Black Sun Killing Formation, A Life-and-Death Predicament
Boom!
The Black Sun Killing Formation erupted, unleashing terrifying sword energy like a thunderstorm, sweeping towards Xiao Chen with unstoppable force.
In an instant, the entire canyon was engulfed in a destructive storm. The space itself tore apart, the ground shattered under the immense spiritual energy, forming deep, bottomless fissures.
Lu Yuan, the leader of the assassins, a peak Foundation Establishment cultivator, watched coldly, his eyes gleaming with murderous intent as he sneered.
"No matter how strong you are, inside this Black Sun Killing Formation, you will die!"
He activated the killing formation with full force, causing the black sword energy around him to surge like an unstoppable tidal wave, completely enveloping Xiao Chen.
Life and death hung by a thread. The real crisis had begun!
Despite facing such a terrifying death trap, Xiao Chen's expression remained calm, but deep inside, a chilling sense of danger surged like never before.
"Something's wrong..."
"This formation is far stronger than I expected! It's not just the Foundation Establishment assassins; they've also invoked some unknown force!"
His Future Vision Fragment had indeed foreseen the ambush, but now he realized—the actual killing intent of this formation was far more terrifying than he had anticipated!
A deep, primal fear crept into his soul, making him understand one truth—in this battle, he might truly perish!
Boom!
The black sword energy fully descended, engulfing Xiao Chen in endless waves of death!
"Hahaha! He's dead!" The assassins laughed, their eyes filled with cruel delight.
Yet, just as the sword energy completely enveloped him—
"No… it's not over yet."
Boom!
From within the black vortex of death, a dazzling golden light burst forth, piercing through the darkness like divine radiance, instantly tearing apart the killing formation!
Xiao Chen's figure shot out, his body covered in blood, his chest scorched black—he was heavily wounded!
"What?! He's still alive?!" Lu Yuan's eyes filled with shock.
He had activated the formation with all his strength, yet he still couldn't kill Xiao Chen instantly?!
The true killing move had arrived!
Before Xiao Chen could catch his breath, a terrifying pressure suddenly descended from the void!
A gray-robed man slowly emerged from the darkness, his presence flickering like a ghostly shadow, surrounded by eerie black mist.
The moment Lu Yuan saw this figure, he immediately lowered his head in reverence.
"Lord Black Nether, you have come personally?"
Black Nether—the hidden executioner of Qingyun Sect, a peak Foundation Establishment assassin, and the true god of death in the Earthly Burial Palace!
He possessed the Soul Devouring Secret Art, capable of consuming the souls of his victims. Even other peak Foundation Establishment cultivators had perished at his hands!
"This boy's talent is monstrous. If he isn't killed today, he will become a future calamity," Black Nether said coldly, his gaze locked onto Xiao Chen.
"The killing formation was just a test. Now, it's time to truly send you to the afterlife."
He raised his hand slowly, fingers curled like an executioner's grip.
"Soul Destruction Palm!"
Boom!
The void trembled violently as a horrifying black palm condensed in the air, crashing down toward Xiao Chen!
This attack was not just a physical strike—it targeted the soul directly!
Xiao Chen felt an intense suffocating pressure, as though his very soul was being torn apart. A chilling darkness swallowed his consciousness, drowning him in an abyss of despair.
"Not good!"
At this moment, he finally understood—the true killing move had just begun!
A Decisive Defeat, Plunging into Despair!
Facing Black Nether's terrifying technique, Xiao Chen tried to break free, but his body was already battered by the Black Sun Killing Formation. His blood surged chaotically, and his spiritual energy was in turmoil.
"If I were at my peak, I wouldn't fear you..."
"But right now…"
His heart sank as he realized—he was truly cornered!
Boom!
The black palm landed with full force. Xiao Chen's body was blasted away, crashing hard against the canyon wall. Blood sprayed from his mouth as his aura weakened to its lowest point!
"Hahaha! He's done for!" Lu Yuan laughed cruelly.
Black Nether's gaze was emotionless as he slowly approached Xiao Chen, his voice chilling.
"That palm should have destroyed your soul. You are already crippled."
"Now, I will personally send you to the next life."
He stretched out his hand, and a ghostly dark aura gathered between his fingers, forming a deathly vortex as he reached for Xiao Chen's head!
"It's over…"
The surrounding assassins all wore triumphant smiles.
Yet, just as Black Nether's hand was about to touch Xiao Chen—
Buzz!
From the void, a faint blue radiance suddenly shimmered!
"Hm?!"
Black Nether's expression shifted, and he instinctively retreated. In that instant, a mysterious force surged forth from the void!
"Heaven's Fate Cycle, Destiny's Reversal!"
An ancient voice echoed from nowhere, and a mystical glow enveloped Xiao Chen!
The next moment, his body vanished, as if transported by an unknown power to another place!
"What?!"
Black Nether's pupils contracted sharply, his face darkening to the extreme.
A Rebirth in Hiding, The Flames of Vengeance Ignite!
At the same time, in a forbidden land deep within Qingyun Sect—
A brilliant light flashed as Xiao Chen's battered body reappeared within an ancient palace.
His wounds were severe, his aura frail, but his eyes still burned with cold determination!
"Where… is this?" he murmured.
Suddenly, a deep, ancient voice resonated.
"Young one, your fate is resilient."
Xiao Chen jerked his head up, only to see a blue-robed old man sitting calmly upon a stone platform, his gaze as profound as the abyss.
"Who are you?" Xiao Chen's expression turned wary.
The old man chuckled softly. "I am the founder of Qingyun Sect, True Lord Zhen Tian."
"This place is the Divine Hidden Forbidden Ground—no one can enter except those chosen by fate."
Xiao Chen's pupils contracted—his heart shook with unparalleled shock!
He never imagined he would be transported to the sect's most forbidden sanctuary, nor that the legendary founder of Qingyun Sect would still exist in some form!
"Would you be willing to inherit my legacy, to shatter the shackles of heaven and earth?" True Lord Zhen Tian spoke slowly, his gaze fixed upon Xiao Chen.
At that moment, battle intent and an unquenchable thirst for vengeance blazed in Xiao Chen's eyes!
"I am willing!"
He clenched his fists, roaring internally:
"Black Nether, Earthly Burial Palace, wait for me!"
"This time, I will make you all… pay in blood!"
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