Chapter 401:

Qing State, Green Emperor City

Lin Jiang looked at the scene in front of him, feeling a bit dizzy. He was really being exposed to the sun here, Lin Jiang felt like he was getting cooked, and he even felt like he could smell his own burning flesh.

"Smack"

"Ah"

At some unknown time, a whip struck, leaving a bloody mark on Lin Jiang’ body. Lin Jiang let out a scream of pain.

"Ah"

"Smack"

"Ah"

"Snap"

The whip continued to strike, Lin Jiang screamed in pain. Soon, his body was covered in wounds, and blood dripped down.

"Give him the healing medicine, don’t let him die."

"Yes."

A voice whispered in his ear, then Lin Jiang’ mouth was forced open and a pill was shoved in. Someone helped him to absorb the spiritual energy. Lin Jiang soon began to wriggle his body, the pill’s effect was amazing. The torn skin and flesh started to heal, causing intense itching.

"Elder, the pill has been taken, he won’t die."

"Good, let him rest for a while. From now on, whip him a hundred times every day, but don’t kill him."

"Yes, Elder."

The people from the four major families happily obeyed the order to torment their enemy. They were very pleased, as this was a grudge that had lasted for over a thousand years. The four major families didn’t even know how many people had died.

"Uncle…"

Thousands of miles away, Cao Ying saw Lin Jiang being punished through the formation, crying uncontrollably.

"Cao Ying, they did it on purpose, intentionally making you see it. Don’t be fooled!"

Feng Zhang told Cao Ying that this kind of spying spell is easily blocked. The four major families in Qing State intentionally didn’t block it, just to provoke them.

"Dad, save him, that’s my brother."

Lin Ying also begged Lin Batian, watching her own brother being tortured, feeling unbearable pain.

"I know, but we can’t blindly save him. They are setting a trap for us."

"I don’t care, that’s my brother. If he dies, I don’t want to live either. I promised my mother that I would take care of my brother. Dad, I’m begging you…"

Lin Ying continued to plead with Lin Batian, who had a pained expression on his face but still didn’t dare to agree.

"Lin Lang, Sixth Brother helped us a lot back then, we can’t make our family cold-hearted."

Xiao Lingyue rarely speaks up for Lin Jiang, she doesn’t want to see Lin Ying in such pain.

"Lao Shi, look behind me, there are over a hundred thousand Lin family members, tens of thousands of disciples from Yun State Three Sects. Those are my sons, wouldn’t I worry about them? But I have to consider the people behind me."

Lin Batian pointed to the people behind him and said. The high-ranking officials of Yun State are all here. Can he act recklessly?

Lin Ying looked at the high-ranking members of the Lin family, none of them dared to meet Lin Ying’s gaze. They opposed saving people and those who were once friends with Lin Jiang. The ones who died in battle died, and those who ascended left. The current high-ranking members of the Lin family, who grew up, have no emotion towards Lin Jiang. They don’t even know he exists. The sudden appearance of the ancestral home makes it difficult for them to accept.

"Wuwu…"

Lin Ying cried, crying so heartbrokenly, just like when her mother left. Lin Batian heard Lin Ying’s crying and felt the pain in his heart.

·········

"Boom"

"Finally hooked, activate the formation, don’t let them escape."

"It’s Cao Ying, the witch from Yun State. Haha, caught a big fish."

In Qing State’s Green Emperor City, people from the four major families finally witnessed the intervention of Yun State. As soon as Cao Ying entered Qingzhou City, she could feel the strong binding power of the powerful formation.

However, Cao Ying disregarded everything. She rushed forward, not caring about Lin Batian, who didn’t save his own son, or her Martial Uncle, who didn’t save the Yun State alliance. She came to rescue her uncle without considering the bigger picture.

"Rescue!"

As soon as Cao Ying made her move, Lin Batian, who was closely monitoring Qing State, immediately commanded his men to take action. He was the first to enter Green Emperor City.

"Lin Batian, we’re waiting for you to take the bait. Let’s attack together."

When Lu Family Ancestor saw Lin Batian using the Spatiotemporal Mirror to appear inside the city, he was delighted. With a command, countless restrictions emerged within a hundred miles of Green Emperor City, enough to ensure that Lin Batian’s Spatiotemporal Mirror would fail. They did the same thing in Xiaotian City years ago, forcing Lin Batian to watch as the people of Xiaotian City were surrounded and killed without being able to do anything.

The troops from Yun State rushed towards Qingzhou City like madmen.

"Boom!"

Someone activated the talisman array from the Holy Heavenly Sect, breaking through the strong defenses of Qingzhou City. In an instant, Green Emperor City was thrown into chaos, with countless cultivators fleeing.

"Fight, seek revenge."

Consumed by rage, they no longer considered the pros and cons. Everyone fought desperately.

Talisman arrays were activated one by one, and cultivators from both sides fell, drenched in blood.

At the same time, in Zhong State’s Holy Heavenly Sect, Yang Luo watched the entire battle. She was not the only one; almost all major sects from various states were paying attention. Even though this matter didn’t concern them directly, Tao Achieving was someone who could influence the situation in the cultivation world.

"Lin Batian is indeed formidable, combining the four great secret techniques, comparable to the legendary Green Emperor of the past."

Yang Xi sighed, witnessing Lin Batian’ immense power as he seamlessly integrated the four great secret techniques, fighting on par with three opponents.

"Although he hasn’t fully merged them, he still appears unfamiliar with the combined power. However, Lin Batian is truly an outstanding figure in the present world."

"Yang Luo, all of these scenes have appeared. Now I suspect that this is not a conspiracy anymore. The cost is too high."

"Yes, the cost is too high."

Yang Luo sighed. She had already seen disciples from both sides fall at the level of Soul Changing. Soul Changing is not easy, it is difficult to cultivate a Soul Changing disciple. The Holy Heavenly Sect is like cheating. In nearly a thousand years, they only have a few dozen disciples at most.

"So, Yang Luo, can we make our move now? Someone as strong as Lin Batian should also be dead."

"Yes, almost. Let’s wait until they finish fighting."

"Ah, don’t we attack now?"

Yang Xi was somewhat surprised. Normally, this would be the best time for them to join the battle and catch both sides off guard.

"No, I still think they are plotting against me. So, I need to be perfectly prepared."

"What do you mean by perfectly prepared?"

"Father, if this is a trap, what kind of trap do you think it would be?"

"Lin Batian is cooperating with Qing State."

"Yes, even though they have fought for thousands of years, and many people have died, there is something they all respect. That is the reverence for the Green Emperor and the glory of the four major families. The four families have intermarried for generations, they are like one big family. It’s not uncommon for them to join forces against enemies and continue fighting each other."

"So with the power of our Holy Heavenly Sect, we can’t really handle the power of two provinces."

Yang Xi nodded. When Qing State and Yun State’s forces are combined, they are already very strong. They have at least ten Tao Achieving individuals, several Void Achieving individuals, and many Soul Changing Nascent Soul experts. Overall, their strength is much greater than that of the Holy Heavenly Sect.

"Yes, so we have to be prepared for anything, even if it’s truly a trap. We need to have the ability to overcome it."

"Yang Luo, you have been planning for so many years, it’s time to take action."

"Of course, I have thirty letters here. Father has sent people to help deliver them."

Yang Luo nodded and took out the letters, handing them to Yang Xi.

Until now, she still believes this is a plot and trap against her, but she has reasons that she must step on it, whether it is the Green Emperor Tomb or Li Changsheng, they are things she must have.

And she dares to step on it because she has the confidence to do so, even if it is a trap, breaking it is no problem.

"Tianxuan Sect, Danxia Sect, Pure Jade Sect…"

Yang Xi looked at the address on the envelope, somewhat shocked. All the major forces in the cultivation world are included, not a single one is missed. How big is our precious daughter’s plan?

········

The fierce battle lasted for two whole days and ended with Yun State’s defeat. Yun State lost at least half of its troops, some of whom were captured, including Cao Ying and a dozen others. Lin Batian only managed to flee with the remaining troops.

And more than half of Green Emperor City was destroyed. The top executives of the four major clans were all furious. It will take hundreds of years for them to restore the prosperity of Green Emperor City.

"Spread the word. Within half a month, have Lin Batian surrender himself. Qing State will pardon the other crimes of Yun State and not pursue them. If Lin Batian refuses, after half a month, execute all the captives. Qing State will then attack and conquer Yun State, leaving no survivors."

After the three Tao Achieving experts of Qing State discussed, they spread the news. In the eyes of everyone, this is a very reasonable news. Yun State relies on Lin Batian, and once Lin Batian dies, Yun State will not be able to gather anymore.

And this time, more than half of Yun State’s troops were injured or killed, even with the Dutian Formation, they were unable to withstand Qing State’s attack.

When the news came out, Lin Batian, who was badly injured, arrived at the Holy Heavenly Sect.

"To save people, seek revenge, and afterward, I am willing to contribute the Spatiotemporal Mirror and Sagittarius Bow. I am a frontline warrior for the Holy Heavenly Sect, willing to risk my life for them."

Lin Batian grimaced and brought out his last resort. He had already given up the secrets of the four major families’ techniques. Now, besides the Spatiotemporal Mirror and Sagittarius Bow, he was the only one left.

"Friend Lin, there is no need for this. We are friends, and when friends are in trouble, Yang Luo cannot just stand by."

Yang Luo had a wide smile on her face. Even if Lin Batian didn’t come, she would still take action. Now that he had come, her reasons were even more justified. And with these things, could it be considered a pleasant surprise?

"Thank you, I will keep my word."

Lin Batian nodded. It would be best if the Holy Heavenly Sect agreed to help. If they didn’t, he would have to resort to his last move.

Two days later, Zhong State’s Holy Heavenly Sect issued a statement announcing an official alliance with Yun State and personally joined the battle against Qing State.