Chapter 600: The Third Sword Qi (Third update delivered)

In the distance, between heaven and earth, a cloud of dust rose. This dust, even rain momentarily, could not settle. Within the dust, countless Demon Soldiers, clad in Armor, wielding sharp blades, and riding horses, approached with thick Killing Intent.

Floating high above the Demon Soldiers was an antique pavilion, moving along with the great army.

Surrounding this pavilion were Demon Soldiers with sharp, piercing gazes, lining up left and right!

At this moment, a Long Arc of Light approached from the horizon, heading straight for the army. Before the Long Arc of Light even drew near, a person walked out from the pavilion in the sky. This person wore plain clothes but exuded an air of authority.

He smiled, looking at the approaching Long Arc of Light, and laughed, "Brother Wang, I trust you have been well!"

The Long Arc of Light transformed into Wang Lin's figure outside the pavilion. He glanced at the person who had emerged from the pavilion, showing no surprise, and cupped his fists, saying, "Wang Lin greets Demon Emperor Sir!"

This person was the youth with whom Wang Lin had drunk wine all night long years ago. At the time, Wang Lin had observed that this person seemed to possess no Demonic Power within him, yet he had a subtle feeling that this person was extraordinary.

Now, observing him with his Soul Transformation cultivation, Wang Lin noticed the anomaly: within this person's Dantian was a Demonic Crystal, only the size of a fist. Although this Demonic Crystal did not emit any Demonic Power and looked extremely ordinary, Wang Lin paid even closer attention to it.

While Wang Lin scrutinized the man, the man who walked out of the pavilion was also scrutinizing Wang Lin. He smiled and said, "Brother Wang, there is no need for such formality. You are the envoy personally appointed by the Ancestral Spirit. Strictly speaking, our statuses are equal. You can simply call me by my ancestral name, Gu Yundun. However, I am a bit puzzled, how did you know that I was the Demon Emperor?"

Wang Lin smiled slightly and replied, "I was merely suspicious that day, but seeing Brother Gu today confirmed it." Just as Wang Lin finished speaking, a stream of Divine Thought immediately emanated from his Storage Pouch, constantly pleading within his mind.

"Master, my most respected and greatest Master in this life, Xu Ligou! Do you have the heart to let a pair of lovers, who vowed to live and die together, pass each other by when they are only a few zhang apart? Master, I haven't seen that little beauty in ten years, I…" Wang Lin frowned, slapped the Storage Pouch directly, and Xu Ligou immediately flew out from inside the Immortal Sword.

This time, he was smarter; fearing Wang Lin's displeasure, he did not bring the Immortal Sword out with him, but instead emerged from the aperture alone.

As soon as he appeared, he immediately materialized and repeatedly scrutinized the Demon Emperor. But after searching for a long time and failing to locate the Emperor Sword, a look of disappointment appeared on his face. He sighed, "Could it be that this old man truly has no destiny with the little beauty? A separation of ten years, but turning back reveals a lifetime…"

It was rare for Xu Ligou to speak so elegantly, but hearing it still made Wang Lin feel awkward. He cupped his fists toward the Demon Emperor and said, "Brother Gu, this is my Sword Spirit. There is… a slight misunderstanding between him and your Emperor Sword's Sword Spirit…"

The Demon Emperor glanced at Xu Ligou and said, "No matter. I have long heard of this Sword Spirit who has caused my niece to remain resentful for ten years."

As he spoke, he grabbed into the Void Realm with his right hand, and a cracking sound immediately echoed in the sky. A gap actually split open in the Void Realm, and the Emperor Sword flashed out.

"It's you!!" As soon as the sword appeared, its body immediately trembled, and a sharp sound emanated from within. It sliced toward Xu Ligou, instantly sweeping out Sword Qi.

Xu Ligou's look of disappointment vanished instantly. Fortunately, he knew the little beauty's master was right beside them, so he forcefully suppressed the lustful light in his eyes, revealing a look of infatuation. He said to the Emperor Sword, "Wife, we haven't met in ten years. Your Master Xu… ah, has missed you terribly." As he spoke, he quickly dodged the Sword Qi.

Because he had appeared as a Spirit Body, Xu Ligou's evasion of the Sword Qi was somewhat strained.

Wang Lin's gaze turned cold. Although Xu Ligou was a sword soul, he belonged to Wang Lin. Wang Lin could treat him however he liked normally, but he would not tolerate outsiders doing so!

Seeing the Emperor Sword slash again and the Demon Emperor making no move to stop it, Wang Lin's expression darkened. He waved his right sleeve, and a strange wind blew up, instantly causing the Sword Ray on the Emperor Sword to waver.

"This aura… it's you! You are that detestable food source!! Fine, so you're working together!" The figure of a young girl materialized from the Emperor Sword. She glared angrily at Wang Lin and Xu Ligou, and without hesitation, she activated the Emperor Sword. In an instant, Sword Qi filled the surroundings, immediately surging toward Wang Lin.

Wang Lin frowned slightly and let out a cold snort. His cultivation had now reached Soul Transformation, far surpassing his Late Stage Nascent Soul Transformation days. He had indeed been wary of the Emperor Sword back then, but now, with his current cultivation, why would he care about a mere sword!

With his cold snort, all the surrounding Sword Qi instantly shattered. Just as the Emperor Sword was about to move again, the Demon Emperor grabbed into the Void Realm with his right hand and seized the Emperor Sword.

"Brother Wang, my niece is a bit mischievous, please excuse her behavior. Although she is a Sword Spirit, she was not born one. She is the daughter of a close friend of mine who, due to certain circumstances, transformed into a Spirit Body. To me, she is like my own child, and I cannot allow scoundrels to harass her with lewd words!" Demon Emperor Gu Yundun said with a smile, but his gaze casually swept over Xu Ligou. This single glance caused Xu Ligou's body to tremble, as if he were about to collapse.

Wang Lin's eyes narrowed almost imperceptibly. In that instant, the Demonic Crystal inside the Demon Emperor suddenly erupted with power, its intensity in no way weaker than a Cultivator at the Great Perfection Late Stage of Soul Transformation!

Wang Lin's expression was grim. He grabbed Xu Ligou, threw him into the Storage Pouch, and cupped his fists, saying, "Apologies for the spectacle, Brother Gu. I came here to inquire about something: where is Demon General Mofei?"

The Demon Emperor sighed inwardly. He hadn't intended for things to become so strained with Wang Lin, but he couldn't tolerate watching others bully Shuang'er right in front of him.

Although Wang Lin's Sword Spirit had concealed himself very well, the lustful evil in his eyes was extremely dense in the Demon Emperor's view. Sighing softly, the Demon Emperor said, "Brother Wang, Mofei has already become a Vice Commander. He is leading the Left Route Army along with Marshal Tian and others. They should currently be besieging Songtao City in Huoyao Prefecture."

After speaking, he paused slightly, then added, "Brother Wang, since you are the Ancestral Spirit's envoy, I have already announced this matter. This will make it easier for you to carry out your tasks. Furthermore, possessing my Jade Slip is equivalent to my personal presence. If anyone shows disrespect, you may mobilize Marshal Tian to execute them!" Gu Yundun said, taking out a white Jade Slip and handing it to Wang Lin.

This Jade Slip contained a unique Demonic Qi, making it very difficult to imitate.

Wang Lin's expression was normal. He accepted the slip and said, "Thank you!" After speaking, he cupped his fists, turned, and stepped away, disappearing into the horizon.

Gu Yundun watched the place where Wang Lin disappeared, shook his head, and thought, "Wang Lin, from the moment that zither music entered my ears, I knew you and I were people of the same path. I do not wish to make an enemy of you. I have sent goodwill, and I hope you understand."

During the spatial shift, Xu Ligou's voice entered Wang Lin's Primordial Spirit.

"Master, that little beauty…"

"Don't mention this matter again!" Wang Lin said flatly. He squeezed the Jade Slip in his hand and put it into his Storage Pouch. With his intellect, he naturally understood the Demon Emperor's intentions.

The Left Route Army of Tianyao Prefecture consisted of ten million Demon Soldiers. Wherever they passed, the earth trembled, as if countless fierce thunderbolts were exploding on the ground. The three Chief Marshals—Tian, Zhou, and Huang (荒)—led the team, assisted by the three Vice Commanders—Hong, Xuan, and Huang (黄). They led ten million Demon Soldiers straight toward Songtao City, located at this border of Huoyao Prefecture.

At this moment, the three Chief Marshals—Tian, Zhou, and Huang (荒)—were each riding different Yao Beasts, galloping through the center of the Demon Soldier army.

The three of them did not speak to each other. A suffocating aura of desolation and killing enveloped heaven and earth, following the Tianyao Prefecture army as they pressed toward Songtao City.

On the right flank of the great army, Vice Commander Mofei, clad in Armor, rode a Qilin-like Yao Beast, his eyes placid. Standing on the Qilin's tail behind him was a middle-aged man. His eyes were closed, and he carried a great sword on his back. His entire body swayed with the Qilin's tail, giving him a distinct air of immortality and Daoist grace.

Just then, a streak of thunder suddenly exploded on the distant horizon. The booming thunder seemed to suppress the Killing Intent of the ten million Demon Soldiers. Amidst the rushing thunder, a figure suddenly stood upright!

This person wore a set of black Armor, appearing like the descent of a Demon Venerable, with Devilish Qi surging all over his body.

His appearance instantly drew the attention of many people.

This person was Wang Lin. In a flash, a cold light flickered in Wang Lin's eyes. He took a step forward, and his entire being transformed into a shooting star, charging directly through the air.

He spoke no words. With a single charge, his Divine Sense suddenly spread out, instantly locking onto Mofei on the right flank! Mofei's gaze was indifferent as he looked toward Wang Lin from afar.

The middle-aged man behind him slowly opened his perpetually closed eyes, and a profound light shone forth.

Faster said than done, Wang Lin stepped on rushing thunder, arriving with lightning flashes amid rumbling sounds. He leaped past countless Demon Soldiers. At this moment, the eyes of the three Chief Marshals—Tian, Zhou, and Huang (荒)—flickered, except for Marshal Tian.

The Killing Intent of ten million Demon Soldiers howled, but Wang Lin ignored it all. Killing required seizing momentum and cutting through the chaos swiftly. Otherwise, if he first reported his identity and produced the Demon Emperor's Jade Slip, he would lose the initiative to kill, giving the person from the Great Luo Sword Sect time to think and unleash Ling Tianhou's Sword Qi.

"By order of the Demon Emperor, seize and execute Vice Commander Mofei! All others, step aside!" Wang Lin roared, throwing out the Demon Emperor's Jade Slip with his right hand. It flew straight toward the two Chief Marshals, Zhou and Huang (荒), who were about to make a move.

All of this was completed in an instant. Under the sweep of the Yellow Springs, Wang Lin teleported out, and the moment his figure vanished, his right index finger pointed forward!

Finger of Annihilation!

The Finger of Annihilation shot out like lightning, heading straight for Mofei. Mofei's expression was cold as he raised his right hand. The middle-aged man behind him looked solemn. He performed Formed Hand Seals with both hands, and the great sword on his back suddenly flew out. In mid-air, a Soul of a Fierce Boar materialized upon the sword.

The Finger of Annihilation was extremely fast, but it suddenly collapsed and vanished without a trace just as it neared Mofei. This scene startled Mofei, but his expression immediately changed slightly, and a burst of Demonic Power erupted from his body, enveloping him completely.

As for the middle-aged man, he was also momentarily stunned!

That single moment of hesitation meant death!

Wang Lin's figure instantly appeared beside the middle-aged man. He pointed a finger out, and the Devilish Qi covering his entire suit of Armor instantly condensed, transforming into a streak of Demonic Flame.

This Finger was at the Peak, irresistible! The middle-aged man's expression changed drastically. At the moment of life and death, he instantly shifted out, preparing without hesitation to unleash Ling Tianhou's Sword Qi. However, in that instant, the Yellow Springs of the Earth roared up, the Dao spread throughout heaven and earth, Reincarnation materialized, and an invisible force descended upon the surroundings. It was as if, in this moment, only the Yellow Springs remained between heaven and earth, causing all living things to pause!

During this pause, just as a golden light flashed on the middle-aged man's brow, Wang Lin's index finger had already landed upon it.

The finger landed, and the man died!

After severing the head, Wang Lin flashed, grabbed the man's great sword from the Void Realm, turned, and left.

Smooth as flowing clouds and running water, clean and precise!

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