After leaving Divine Light Mountain,
Lin Yi said farewell to Sikong Xin and others, embarking on a journey to Blood Prison Mountain.
By now, he had successfully left his name on Divine Light Mountain, and it would probably not take many days before his name became known throughout Central Province!
Tasked with fulfilling someone else’s entrusted wish, he was bound by loyalty to see it through.
During this time, he first had to complete Senior Kong Yuan’s dying wish, delivering the Blood Prison Holy Sword in his hand into the possession of the Blood Prison Sword Saint.
However, Lin Yi suddenly stopped in his tracks and then looked back at Xu Man.
"The place I’m headed to next is extremely perilous,"
"You should not follow me any longer."
The Blood Prison Mountain was riddled with spies from the Pi Jue Corpse Clan, and although Kong Yuan had slain them, it was uncertain if they had been completely eradicated.
Moreover, he was on a mission to clear the name of Kong Yuan, the "traitor."
He feared it would not be without significant setbacks.
Xu Man’s expression changed. Although she knew she couldn’t follow Lin Yi for a lifetime, she hadn’t expected that day to come so soon.
"Will we have the chance to meet again?"
Xu Man gazed intently at Lin Yi.
"Should fate allow it, we shall meet again."
Lin Yi left her with just those words, giving Xu Man no opportunity to speak further before he turned and gracefully departed.
"You’re rather heartless, aren’t you, lad?"
After turning to leave, Lin Yi heard Little Jin’s voice emanating from the Futu Sacred Tower, "You’ve truly broken that girl’s heart."
But Lin Yi shook his head, his gaze indifferent as he said, "If there’s no intention in my heart, why foster false hopes in someone else? That would be the mark of a true scoundrel."
"This Holy Sword, do you really plan to return it?"
Little Jin spoke up again, "If it were me, returning it would be out of the question. Once it’s in my possession, it’s mine."
"How could I go back on a promise made to Senior Kong Yuan?"
"Besides, since the Holy Sword has an owner, surreptitiously keeping it could lead to unnecessary trouble if the Blood Prison Sword Saint learns that I possess it one day."
A Holy Sword, though greatly tempting, was not enough to falter Lin Yi’s principles.
As Lin Yi was hastening towards Blood Prison Mountain,
Suddenly, he sensed a powerful force locking onto him!
Abruptly, a black arrow of light tore through the sky, hurtling towards him at blistering speed!
Lin Yi’s expression changed and he promptly shielded himself with the Meteor Sword in front of him!
With a loud explosion, Lin Yi’s body was sent flying through the air, sword and all!
A mouthful of fresh blood spurted out.
Down in a forest below, Hei Qing Venerable’s face lit up with ecstasy. The young man would have never dreamed that he had been discovered, and an ambush had been pre-arranged here!
Seeing Lin Yi plummeting like a wild goose, a cold glint flashed in Hei Qing Venerable’s eyes and, with a swift motion, he rocketed towards him!
A black iron rod in his hand rapidly expanded, swelling in the breeze until it reached a hundred feet in size and furiously slammed towards Lin Yi!
To pulverize Lin Yi into minced meat with one blow.
"Die, you little beast!"
Hei Qing Venerable’s face bore an expression of wild joy, as if he already had complete control over Lin Yi’s life or death, holding all the winning cards.
But just at that moment, Lin Yi, who was in mid-air, suddenly opened his eyes, revealing a mocking smirk.
Hei Qing Venerable’s pupils suddenly dilated, "You’re not injured?"
"If I didn’t pretend to be hit, how would I lure this big fish out?"
A fierce light flashed in Lin Yi’s eyes, and the sword move he’d been ready to unleash shot forth violently!
Limitless Killing Sword!
The terrifying combination and interplay of two Sword Intents magnified its power!
Struck by the sword move, even Hei Qing Venerable, at the First Level of the Venerable Realm, was sent flying back!
A huge hole appeared in his chest!
Caught off guard, Hei Qing Venerable was severely wounded by this sword strike in an instant!
"Hei Qing Venerable, heaven presented a path you did not take; hell had no gate yet you barged in."
Lin Yi looked straight at Hei Qing Venerable, his eyes brimming with astonishing murderous intent, "I’ve already given you one chance, yet you insist on coming here to court death. If that’s your wish, then I shall oblige and send you on your way!"
Lin Yi’s entire being suddenly radiated sharpness, with all eight sword meridians unleashed, sending out eight streams of Sword Qi at Hei Qing Venerable simultaneously!
Meanwhile, he held a treasure sword in each hand, unleashing their full force upon Hei Qing Venerable!
Hei Qing Venerable struggled to counter with his True Yuan, but still could not parry effectively, and his body crashed to the ground from mid-air, landing with a heavy thud.
Now he was covered with wounds, spattered with blood, and looked utterly miserable!
His eyes were full of horror!
Seeing another sword strike coming, Hei Qing Venerable hesitated not a moment longer and immediately transformed into the true form of the Nine Netherworld Snake, fleeing desperately into the distance!
A pair of black wings sprouted from his back, flapping violently, accelerating his frenzied escape.
"Hei Qing Venerable, today is doomed to be your end."
Lin Yi would not let Hei Qing Venerable escape, his body shooting through the air like a Flying Sword, relentlessly pursuing him!