Chapter 478: Kill the Five! Protect Peace!

The reason Sect Leader destroyed the Rain Immortal Realm back then was because the Rain Immortal Realm contained abundant immortal spiritual energy, heavenly treasures, and other cultivation resources.

To satisfy the cultivation needs of cultivators from outside the realm, and to enhance his own strength and the overall strength of the outer realm, Sect Leader attempted to seize the resources of the Rain Immortal Realm for himself.

The four great immortal realms within the realm were important cultivation and dwelling places for cultivators, consolidating their power.

Sect Leader knew that destroying these immortal realms would weaken the overall strength of the cultivators within the realm, putting them at a disadvantage in their confrontation with the outer realm.

Due to the great battle between the Seven-Colored Immortal Venerable and Lian Daofei, the Cave Realm and the Immortal Astral Continent were blocked by the Realm Sealing Array.

The four great immortal realms could, to a certain extent, maintain stability within the realm and the cultivation of cultivators by relying on the power of incense offerings. Sect Leader's destruction of the Rain Immortal Realm was to further disrupt the balance and stability within the realm, weaken the power of the Realm Sealing Array, and open a path for outside forces to a wider space within the realm.

Immortal Emperor Qinglin clenched his fists suddenly, his knuckles turning white: "For all these years, I've been looking for an opportunity to get revenge, but Sect Leader's cultivation has grown higher and higher, and he's only half a step away from Empty Tribulation."

"If it weren't for Lin Che Daoist helping me stabilize my cultivation, if it weren't for seeing you again this time, I truly fear I wouldn't have lasted until the day of revenge…"

Qing Shuang looked at the regret and murderous intent in his eyes, and then remembered her mother's appearance before her death, and her tears finally couldn't be held back.

"Do you know? All these years, I've been alone on Vermilion Bird Star. Every time I encountered danger, I thought it would be great if father were here… But I also hated you, hated you for not coming back to find me…"

"It's father's fault, father came back too late."

Qinglin reached out, wanting to touch her hair, but then feared she would resist, so his hand stopped in mid-air, his eyes red.

"Qing Shuang, can you… give father another chance? I want to make it up to you, I want to be with you, to avenge your mother, and to avenge the cultivators of the Rain Immortal Realm!"

Qing Shuang did not answer, but simply picked up the teacup and took a small sip.

The sweetness of the tea spread in her mouth, very much like the taste her mother brewed for her when she was a child.

Qing Shuang Immortal Monarch looked at the anticipation in Qinglin's eyes, then at the jade hairpin in her hand, remained silent for a long time, and finally nodded gently.

Seeing this, Immortal Emperor Qinglin's eyes instantly erupted with wild joy. He could no longer hold back, reaching out to pull Qing Shuang into his embrace, his voice choked: "Good child… Father will never let you suffer again…"

Lin Che, in the distance, saw this scene, a faint smile appeared on his lips, and he quietly turned and left, leaving the time for the father and daughter…

Two years passed in a flash. After arranging matters on Vermilion Bird Star, Lin Che also planned to depart early, returning to the outer realm to eliminate the Ancient Five Venerables.

Although he had never thought of slaying these people before, ever since he almost died at the hands of that group, Lin Che understood in his heart that letting a tiger return to the mountains was never the path he would choose.

His great path was the path of slaughter. Only through slaughter could he improve his strength, and only through slaughter could he stop wars.

Lin Che called everyone to the center of the square.

This included Li Muwan, Hong Die, Zhou Ru, Li Qiqing, Leiji, Qinglin, Qing Shuang, Tan Lang, and others.

At this moment, everyone looked at Lin Che, who was suspended in mid-air, their faces filled with excitement. After all, being able to witness a powerful figure firsthand naturally brought immense excitement.

Lin Che floated in the air above the square, green spiritual energy slowly circulating around his body, his robes gently swaying with the airflow. When his gaze swept over the crowd below, the usual gentleness faded, replaced by a hint of determination.

Lin Che raised his hand and pressed down, and the commotion in the square instantly subsided. Everyone's gaze was fixed on him.

"I have gathered you all today to inform you that I will be heading to the outer realm tomorrow to settle the grievances with the Ancient Five Venerables."

Lin Che's voice, carried by spiritual energy, spread throughout the square, clearly reaching everyone's ears.

"The protective array of Vermilion Bird Star has been reinforced to the late-stage Empty Profound level. Senior Leiji and Alliance Leader Li Qiqing will temporarily preside over the overall situation, while Senior Qinglin and his daughter will be responsible for handling emergencies. With you all here, I can leave with peace of mind."

Leiji stepped forward, his demonic energy condensed but unreleased, and said in a deep voice: "Master, rest assured, as long as I am here, I will not allow any cultivator to step half a step onto Vermilion Bird Star!"

Li Qiqing also cupped his hands and responded: "Senior Lin Che, just go. The cultivators of the Cultivation Alliance are ready to depart and await your orders at any time!"

Lin Che nodded slightly, his gaze turning to Li Muwan and the other two, his tone softening a bit: "Wan'er, your alchemy skills are the foundation of Vermilion Bird Star. If any cultivators are injured, I will need you to take extra care."

"Hong Die, Zhou Ru, your attainments in array formations are no longer what they once were. I'll entrust the daily patrols of the protective array to you."

Though worry was in Li Muwan's eyes, she still forced herself to nod and handed over a storage bag: "Inside are a hundred Spirit Recovery Pills and ten Heart Protection Pills. You must carry them with you."

"If you encounter danger, don't try to endure it. Send a message back, and we will come to pick you up, even if it means risking everything."

Hong Die and Zhou Ru also stepped forward, stuffing several array plates into his hand. Hong Die's voice was choked: "Husband, these are Concealment Array Plates and Counterattack Array Plates. You must return safely."

Lin Che took the storage bag and array plates, clutching them tightly in his hand, his heart filled with warmth. He looked at Qinglin and his daughter, his tone solemn:

"Senior Qinglin, we will avenge the Rain Immortal Realm together. This trip to the outer realm, if we encounter Sect Leader, I will need your assistance."

Qinglin's eyes were filled with chilling killing intent, and he tightened his grip on Qing Shuang's hand: "Daoist Lin Che, rest assured, Sect Leader destroyed my home and harmed my wife and daughter. This hatred is irreconcilable!"

"Tomorrow, I will go with you to the outer realm. We will make him pay for his blood debt!"

Qing Shuang Immortal Monarch also nodded, her voice firm: "I want to go too! I want to personally avenge my mother and the cultivators of the Rain Immortal Realm!"

Lin Che looked at the trust and support in everyone's eyes, took a deep breath, and raised his hand to summon the Extinction God Sword before him.

The sword body hummed, and a green sword energy shot up into the sky, cleaving through the clouds, revealing a clear sky.

"Everyone, rest assured, I, Lin Che, will go and definitely slay the Ancient Five Venerables and protect the peace within the realm! The day I return will be the day Vermilion Bird Star is free from war!"

Upon hearing this, the cultivators in the square all raised their weapons and shouted loudly: "Slay the Five Venerables! Protect the peace!"

The shouts of the crowd echoed through the sky, and even the ground of Vermilion Bird Star seemed to tremble slightly.

Lin Che looked at this scene, a determined smile on his lips, knowing in his heart that this journey would be extremely dangerous, but with the support of these people behind him, he had nothing to fear.

The next morning, as the first ray of sunlight shone upon Vermilion Bird Star, the figures of Lin Che, Qinglin, and Qing Shuang transformed into three streaks of light, flying towards the outer realm, leaving behind hearts full of anticipation, awaiting their triumphant return.