Chapter 68: The Blood-Slaying Tiger-Subduing Array

Within the Devil’s Den, the demonic creatures had been surging with restless energy; however, as Empress Qinglian obliterated the Mowang, all movement came to an abrupt halt. They seemed to have been thoroughly cowed. Chu Tianxiong sensed this and felt a flicker of doubt, but he did not ask. Now that his strength was restored, he felt an urgent need to return to the Ten Thousand Swords Sect to wipe out the rebels in a single stroke.

The two walked out of the Devil’s Den. Their auras were completely concealed, making them appear utterly ordinary. Given Chu Tianxiong’s understanding of Wan Helai, that man was narrow-minded and treacherous: he would certainly find a way to deal with them. Disguising themselves now would allow their enemies to lower their guard. After all, no one would believe that they could emerge from the Devil’s Den with a massive surge in cultivation.

The ambush outside was not something they could see through with a single glance; the danger lay in the unknown. Hiding their cultivation was a wise move.

“They are out!”

As the two emerged, a loud shout suddenly erupted from ahead. Peak Master Qi and his group immediately surrounded them. When they saw Chu Tianxiong, their expressions grew grim. They clearly had not expected Chu Tianxiong and Lu Jin to actually walk out of the Devil’s Den alive!

However, Peak Master Qi suddenly broke into a loud laugh. “Chu Tianxiong! I did not expect you to still be breathing! But your auras are so weak. Escaping the den must have cost you a heavy price! It is a pity that today, you have no way to escape!”

“Notify Sect Master Wan! Chu Tianxiong has appeared!”

“Yes!”

At Peak Master Qi’s command, a disciple rushed to report. Soon, Wan Helai arrived, accompanied by a graceful young man. Wan Helai sneered as he approached.

“Chu Tianxiong, you truly have some ability! It is a pity that today, I must kill you.”

“Peak Master Wan, it seems you are full of confidence?” Chu Tianxiong did not look angry at all: instead, he smiled. “When you lot forced this Seat into the Devil’s Den, did you ever imagine I would come out alive?”

Wan Helai let out a cold laugh. “Was it Lu Jin who brought you the antidote? To obtain a cure even after the Huangque Pharmacist died… this kid has truly surprised me!” His eyes turned sinister as he looked at Lu Jin, looking as if he wanted to kill him on the spot.

“Correct, it was indeed Lu Jin who brought the antidote! This Seat’s combat power is now restored. Let me see what tricks you have up your sleeves.” Chu Tianxiong stood with his hands behind his back, looking completely unbothered.

Wan Helai remained unhurried. He laughed and said, “Before we move, let me introduce a distinguished guest. Surely the Sect Master is not unfamiliar with the Four Great Families of the Blood Moon Holy Land? This is the Mo Family Scion, Mo Linghan!”

Chu Tianxiong’s expression shifted slightly. The Four Great Families of the Blood Moon Holy Land were all super-clans: they could even influence the politics of the Holy Land itself! This Mo Linghan was young, yet he possessed the cultivation to strike at the Purple Mansion Realm. He was at the peak of the Jindan Realm, a dragon among men with a far-reaching reputation.

“Scion Mo has transcendent talent. To have reached the peak of the Jindan Realm at such a young age… surely you are no match even if he uses no other power? Hahaha!”

“Heh, I did not expect that you, Peak Master Wan, would be in league with the Mo Family Scion. That is indeed a surprise.”

Wan Helai let out a cold shout. “Presumptuous! Chu Tianxiong, Scion Mo, is not someone you can afford to insult! Seeing how stubborn you are, it seems you have no intention of surrendering. In that case, let us show you the Heaven-tier array bestowed by Scion Mo: the Blood-Slaying Tiger-Subduing Array!

As Wan Helai spoke, he waved his hand. A terrifying fluctuation surged into the sky, forming a massive locking formation above Chu Tianxiong’s head. As the array operated, blood-red spears condensed everywhere: all their tips were pointed directly at Chu Tianxiong and Lu Jin!

“Chu Tianxiong, this is a lower Heaven-tier array! Even an early Purple Mansion Realm expert would be unable to withstand it! Even if you have many tricks and your cultivation has returned to its peak, how could you possibly walk out of this formation alive?”

Wan Helai’s voice boomed. The array above was horrific and domineering. A Heaven-tier array was far more powerful than a Heaven-tier weapon; its destructive force was simply irresistible!

Chu Tianxiong’s expression changed, but it was out of worry for Lu Jin. As for himself, he was not afraid.

“Blood-Slaying Tiger-Subduing Array, kill them!”

Wan Helai clearly did not intend to waste more words. At his shout, the sect disciples under his command leaped into the array positions! As they entered, energy rolled within the formation. The horrific aura filled every inch of space with violent, destructive power!

“Do you truly intend to follow this man in rebelling against this Seat? Fine. Since you chose the path of death, do not blame this Seat for being merciless! Lu Jin, stay close to me!” Chu Tianxiong’s voice reached Lu Jin’s ears.

He knew Lu Jin’s cultivation was no longer what it used to be, but he believed the boy could not yet resist such violent array energy. To his surprise, Lu Jin showed no sign of tension despite being within the suffocating pressure of the array. Instead, after sensing the pure energy of the formation, Lu Jin looked as if he wanted to devour it all.

“The Sect Master does not need to worry about me. Let us move separately.”

The moment his words fell, Lu Jin charged forward. His spiritual Qi erupted as he lunged toward a figure in one of the array positions.

Rumble!

Seeing Lu Jin take the initiative to attack, the energy within the array gathered and pivoted rapidly, rushing frantically toward his position! A stream of blood-red spears tore through the air, looking as if they could pierce through anything! The thunderous roar was unceasing; a terrifying aura filled the entire grand array.

In that instant, Chu Tianxiong’s gaze became one of absolute shock. Lu Jin was incredibly important to him now: he could not stand by and watch him be swept away by the array!

However, what happened next stunned him. A wave of eerie energy erupted from Lu Jin’s body: it instantly drained the horrific array power surrounding him! Those spears seemed to fly into a strange space, vanishing without a single ripple. Such a majestic array of power was actually neutralized effortlessly by him!

Seeing this, not only was Chu Tianxiong stunned, but the faces of Wan Helai, Mo Linghan, and the others changed completely!

“How can this be? What treasure does this kid have that allows him to sweep away such violent array energy in an instant?”

“Capture him alive! This Seat wants him to spit out every secret he has!”

“Yes!”

The array shifted unpredictably. Blood-red energy covered the sky and the earth, and the spears that had been drained were condensed once more in the next second. Thousands of them filled the air as the aura of destruction rose again!

“Good kid! After just a few days, you have once again made this Seat look at you in a new light!” Chu Tianxiong’s worry was instantly replaced by joy. As the array launched another wave of attacks, Lu Jin continued to handle it with ease. Only then did Chu Tianxiong realize why Lu Jin was so confident. He was not being arrogant: he truly possessed the skill to resist it!

“Is he that disciple of your Ten Thousand Swords Sect… the one who disappeared for three years and then returned?” Mo Linghan, who had been silent until now, finally spoke. His face was dark. He could see that Lu Jin’s methods were highly sophisticated: perhaps even inconceivable. Since even a Heaven-tier array could not subdue him, Mo Linghan concluded that Lu Jin must possess a heavy treasure.

Otherwise, with his meager cultivation, what ability could he have to fight a Heaven-tier array? And regarding treasures, Mo Linghan always followed one principle: take it for himself!

“Correct, he is Lu Jin!” Wan Helai said. “I do not know what secrets he is hiding. Since his return, his cultivation has reached such a terrifying level in just a few days. This kid absolutely cannot be left alive, or the consequences will be endless!”

“But your people seem to be wasting this Scion’s array!” Mo Linghan looked at the battle, a flicker of dissatisfaction appearing in his eyes. “A pack of bungling idiots!”

“The Blood-Slaying Tiger-Subduing Array is not used like this!”

As his voice fell, Mo Linghan’s aura erupted. His battle intent surged!