Chapter 275: Yuan Cang's Killing Intent, Ferocious Battle Ignites!
Beside him, Ling Zhen also looked at Lin Fan with eyes full of murderous intent.
The two shot into the air, positioning themselves at Lin Fan's flanks, clearly intending to attack him together and take his life.
But Lin Fan, facing the combined threat of Yuan Cang and Ling Zhen, remained calm. His Yuan Power surged silently within him.
Yuan Cang and Ling Zhen wanted to kill him—but Lin Fan also had every intention of killing them.
Before long, Ling Qingzhu would head to the Taiqing Immortal Pool, a place known for its dangers. Lin Fan had already decided to accompany her.
But once he left, Yuan Cang and Ling Zhen would pose a mortal threat to the Dao Sect disciples.
To prevent the tragedy that occurred in the original timeline, Lin Fan had decided—it was time to eliminate them now.
Just then, a fragrant breeze swept by Lin Fan's side. The figure who had been standing quietly behind him—Ling Qingzhu—suddenly stepped forward and placed herself in front of him.
"Qingzhu? What is the meaning of this?"
Yuan Cang's gaze grew even colder as he saw her block Lin Fan's path.
"Senior Brother Yuan Cang, I was only able to reach this place thanks to Lin Fan. I owe him a debt," Ling Qingzhu said, her voice as crisp as jade. Even the stifling heat of the area seemed to lessen at her words.
Yuan Cang's expression turned pitch-black. Deep within his eyes, thunderous fury boiled.
Yuan Cang's interest in Ling Qingzhu was well known throughout the Eastern Xuan Region.
Though there had never been much progress between them, he had always regarded her as something only he was entitled to.
And now—she was defending Lin Fan. That, to Yuan Cang, was nothing short of a personal humiliation.
"Lin Fan, you're hiding behind a woman?" Yuan Cang sneered darkly.
Lin Fan stepped forward calmly, moving past Ling Qingzhu. He gave her a sideways glance and smiled.
"I'll handle this."
Seeing that Ling Qingzhu still wanted to speak, Lin Fan added,
"You know me—I'm not one to show off. If I were, I wouldn't have asked you to hold off Lin Langtian back at the Ancient Tomb."
"They want to kill me, and I want to kill them. As the team leader of Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace, it's inconvenient for you to interfere. But don't worry—the ones who'll die today... are them."
Beneath her veil, Ling Qingzhu's expression shifted slightly, clearly recalling that ridiculous moment from years ago.
She bit her lip, cast her eyes down, and suppressed the storm of emotions within her heart. In the end, she said nothing more.
"Hmph, what arrogance. Let's see who really dies today! Attack!"
Yuan Cang snarled, turning to Ling Zhen.
"I'll take on Ling Zhen," Lin Dong said, stepping up beside Lin Fan.
Lin Fan hesitated briefly, then nodded. "Be careful."
"Got it."
Lin Dong answered firmly and charged forward, his powerful Yuan Power exploding outward.
"Well, well... Dao Sect disciples sure are arrogant. You, a Seven Yuan Nirvana piece of trash, think you can challenge me?"
Ling Zhen mocked, raising his folding fan. He struck forward, unleashing a deadly gust of wind that tore through the air toward Lin Dong.
Lin Dong's eyes turned sharp. Yuan Power surged, covering his body in azure dragon scales, and a pair of dragon wings spread behind him.
With a flap of his wings, he dodged the incoming strike and then countered with a powerful kick using his dragon-scaled leg.
"Better worry about your own life!"
As Lin Fan glanced toward Lin Dong's fight, Yuan Cang's cold voice came from beside him.
Boom!
Yuan Cang's black iron sword appeared silently in his hand. With a tremor, countless strands of razor-sharp sword energy surged forth like a storm, blanketing Lin Fan.
"Vermilion Bird Flame Barrier!"
Lin Fan responded instantly. His hands formed a seal, unleashing a surge of blazing Yuan Power.
A crimson shield, shaped like a mix between a bell and a cauldron and burning with three-colored flames, enveloped Lin Fan completely.
Around the barrier, a Vermilion Bird phantom soared and circled continuously.
Shhk! Shhk! Shhk!
The sword light slammed into the barrier, only to be melted and erased by the searing fire.
"Trying to kill me with this? That won't work," Lin Fan shook his head and sneered.
As he spoke, he shot into the sky. A tide of crimson light burst from his body and began to condense around him.
"Screech—!"
A majestic cry echoed through the heavens.
A massive Vermilion Bird, hundreds of meters long, took shape above him. Its presence filled the sky with blazing light, as if a true divine beast had descended from the heavens.
"Vermilion Bird Descent!"
The fiery giant spread its wings and soared above Lin Fan, its presence setting the sky aflame.
"Go!"
With a thought, Lin Fan gave the order.
The enormous Vermilion Bird let out a mighty cry, then vanished in a flash and appeared directly in front of Yuan Cang.
Its massive claws slashed toward him, tearing through the air and splitting space itself!
Yuan Cang's expression grew serious. His body trembled, and his own Yuan Power erupted like a storm.
He raised two fingers and thrust them forward.
"Emperor Scripture—Emperor Sword Finger!"
A low, powerful chant echoed as Yuan Cang pointed to the sky.
A radiant beam of light formed at his fingertips, quickly coalescing into a massive sword of light.
Then, with a cold gleam in his eye, he directed the blade at the Vermilion Bird and slashed down!
BOOM!
The light sword clashed with the Vermilion Bird's claws in a deafening explosion.
Waves of raw energy surged outward, and the space around them warped under the pressure.
CRACK!
The ground below fractured from the impact. Cracks spread in all directions like spiderwebs.
BOOM! BOOM!
Even the giant stone altar below began to tremble under the shockwaves.
A rumble sounded as the altar began to shift. Radiant light spilled out from its core.
The beams intertwined, forming a gigantic array that descended and wrapped around the altar entirely.
Lin Fan glanced at it, eyes flashing, but chose to ignore it for now. His focus remained on the battle.
CRACK! CRACK!
Moments later, the light sword Yuan Cang had summoned was shattered by the Vermilion Bird's claws, leaving behind only the sound of cracking steel.
Then, the fiery claws slashed forward again—aimed directly at Yuan Cang's chest!
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