The next instant, a system prompt popped up on the panel.
"Simplify!"
Lin Changâsheng chose to simplify without hesitation.
[Great Dao is Simple: Simplification of Fiery Sun Fire Control Technique starting... Simplifying... Simplification complete, Fiery Sun Fire Control Technique == Playing with Fire!]
"Playing with Fire?"
Isnât that too easy? Just light a bunch of fires and I can reach Perfection quickly?
With that thought, Lin Changâsheng began to channel the technique.
Whooshâ
The next instant, a ball of flame burst into life in Lin Changâshengâs palm.
Fiery Sun Fire Control Technique Experience Points +1!
Fiery Sun Fire Control Technique Experience Points +1!
...
As the flames appeared, the proficiency of the Fiery Sun Fire Control Technique kept increasing.
But even so, Lin Changâsheng still felt the improvement was too slow. After leaving Dragon Tiger Sect, he arrived under a mountain range, then fired flames into the forest below.
The forest immediately erupted in a blazing inferno.
[Fiery Sun Fire Control Technique Perfection!]
In just a few moments, the Fiery Sun Fire Control Technique reached Perfection in an instant.
Now, in Lin Changâshengâs hands, the flames could constantly shift formsâbecoming swords, tigers, human figures, and more.
Having finished cultivating the Fiery Sun Fire Control Technique, his next step was naturally to search for Situ Wuâs whereabouts.
To make sure it was legit, Lin Changâsheng summoned Zhao Fuhuâs soul once more, intending to use the Celestial Ghost Technique to absorb his memories.
"Lin Changâsheng, donât even think about getting anything out of my mouth. I want to watch you die with my own eyes!"
Zhao Fuhu glared and spat out the words.
But what he didnât know was Lin Changâsheng never planned to let him liveâhe wanted him utterly destroyed, his soul obliterated for eternity.
"You wonât be seeing anything, ever again."
Lin Changâshengâs hand wove a technique, instantly unleashing a tremendous suction force.
He sucked Zhao Fuhuâs soul straight in.
Zhao Fuhuâs memories poured ceaselessly into Lin Changâsheng, and the look of pain twisted across Zhao Fuhuâs face, his soul warping and distorting.
It didnât take long before Zhao Fuhuâs soul was completely ripped to shreds with one last miserable scream.
"This is what you deserve!"
Lin Changâsheng said coldly. Such ruthless means made the souls inside the Myriad Soul Banner shiver with terror.
Looks like Lin Changâsheng had actually been merciful to themâhe hadnât devoured their souls for himself.
Otherwise, they wouldnât even get the chance at reincarnation, much less rebirth.
After confirming Situ Wu was indeed in Wuyang Valley, Lin Changâsheng set off immediately.
For Lin Changâsheng, covering hundreds of miles took only a few breathsâ time.
This was a place crowded with mountain peaks, and in the middle formed a valley. Because the mountains surrounded it, the sun almost never shone into the valley itself.
This time, to prevent Situ Wu from escaping, Lin Changâsheng placed the Array of Myriad Spirits Locking Heaven outside the valley.
That way, even if he couldnât kill Situ Wu, he could use the array to trap and slaughter him for sure.
After finishing the setup, Lin Changâsheng changed his appearance to Zhao Fuhu, carrying along Gao Zhenâs corpse as he entered the valley.
That way, when Situ Wu let down his guard, he could hit him hard all at once.
Entering the valley, Lin Changâsheng quickly discovered the concealed cave where Situ Wu was hiding.
"Immortal Venerable, I brought you the vital blood of a Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator!"
Upon seeing Situ Wu, Lin Changâsheng instantly changed his voice to perfectly mimic Zhao Fuhu.
"Good, very good!"
Situ Wu didnât suspect a thing, and with a technique, drew the blood energy from Gao Zhenâs body. Bloody mist gathered thickly and drifted toward his nostrils.
Meanwhile, Lin Changâsheng crept a little closer to Situ Wu, and just as the distance was right, he struck without hesitation.
"Die!"
Lin Changâsheng swung his palm, blasting directly at Situ Wuâs chest.
Situ Wu never saw it coming, and it was already too late to defend himself.
Boomâ
A deafening crash rang out as Situ Wu was sent flying and smashed into a distant stone wall, leaving a deep dent as rocks came tumbling down.
Splurtâ
Situ Wu spat a mouthful of old blood; his wounds, not yet fully healed, were now even worse.
"Zhao Fuhu, youâ"
Situ Wu could hardly believe it, his pupils widening. Then he realized something was wrong. "Youâre not Zhao Fuhu. Who the hell are you?"
Lin Changâsheng stopped pretending and returned to his own form.
"So itâs you, you little bug? You actually broke through to the Middle Stage of Divinity Transformation? Howâhow is that possible?"
As Situ Wu sensed the surging Primordial Power in Lin Changâshengâs body, shock filled his heart.
He had wanted to wait until he himself reached the Late Stage of Divinity Transformation, then come out and crush Lin Changâsheng and Yan Zhen.
But clearly, there was no more time to wait.
The enemy had come knocking on his door.
"Whatâs impossible about it? Today is the day you die!"
Lin Changâshengâs voice dropped, Primordial Energy erupting around him, and with a wave, he summoned the Unrivaled Divine Blade.
"Hahahahaâjust you, a little bug, want to take my life? What a joke!"
Situ Wu burst into wild laughter. Though Lin Changâsheng had landed a sneaky hit just now, severely injuring him, he was still far from someone Lin Changâsheng could kill easily.
But facing Lin Changâsheng, Situ Wu dared not be careless this time.
He had suffered a big loss in their last battle.
And now, Lin Changâshengâs cultivation was much higher than beforeâhis power, even more horrifying.
If he lost, heâd better run for his life.
"Die!"
Lin Changâsheng swung the blade, slashing down. Instantly, even the very air shiftedâthe entire space became a land of flames as countless vengeful spirits, ablaze with fire and holding Blade Aura, burst forth.
Woooâ
Countless souls howled, shaking the heart.
Every soul held a sharp blade, murderous intent surging.
This move was the Myriad Nether Heaven-breaking Slashâdomineering in every respect.
Lin Changâsheng also powered the Fiery Sun Fire Control Technique, infusing the attack with Power of Fiery Flame.
Even Situ Wu felt a massive wave of force crashing into him.
It was as if a hundred-zhang high wave came crashing down, shaking his heart to the core.
And yet, even so, he didnât retreat an inch.
"Celestial Nether Gods Sword!"
Situ Wu unleashed his strongest attack as well.
Countless Sword Aura slashed through the air, striking toward the sea of ghostly flames ahead.
Boom! Boom! Boom!â
Sharp Sword Aura and Ghost Blade clashed instantly, sending explosions reverberating out.
The entire cavern began to collapse from the fierce fighting; the Primordial Power erupting from the two tore the place to the ground.
The surrounding mountain range crumbled with a thunderous crash.
Their attacks were overwhelmingly violent, nothing stone or mountain could block.
The clashes were so loud, you could hear them clearly even a hundred miles away.
...
Immortal Ascension Sect.
"Theyâre fighting!"
Ling Yue, sensing the powerful surges of Primordial Power, jumped in fright.
No one expected Lin Changâsheng would find Situ Wuâs hiding place so quickly.
"Letâs hurry and back him up!"
Wang Chonglou spoke up immediately, worried Lin Changâsheng would be at a disadvantage alone.
But before they could say more, Yan Zhen had already turned into a stream of light, rushing toward the source of the power surges.
"Move!"
Qianyang Daoist left a word behind, then sped off toward the battlefield.
The Fiery Sun Treasure Manual their Yin Yang Dao Sect had lost still hadnât turned upâit had to be reclaimed.
And that manual was on Zhao Fuhu; they couldnât risk losing it again.
Soon, all the major Sect Leaders transformed into streaks of light, shooting across the sky toward Wuyang Valley.
When the Immortal Ascension Sect disciples noticed the commotion, they were perplexed.
"What the hellâs happening? Why are all the Sect Leaders heading the same way?"
"Maybe they found Zhao Fuhu and the othersâ trail!"
"Does that mean another huge battleâs about to start?"
"Hell yeah, thatâs a given. The other side is tough, too; canât miss this fight!"
"Letâs go, hurry up and watch!"
...
A bunch of disciples discussed, eager to see the upcoming battle.
But only the stronger disciples actually wentâthose lacking power knew better. In a fight between powerhouses, even the slightest aftershock could mean death.
"Brother Lin, you better not get yourself killed!"
Gao Ziyue secretly worried in her heart.
Although Lin Changâsheng had grown powerful quickly, facing an Immortal Realm powerhouse, there was zero room for error.
One misstep, and he could die.
More importantly, Lin Changâsheng was now their Southern Realmâs last hope.
If Lin Changâsheng lost, the rest of them would probably die too.
By the time everyone arrived at Wuyang Valley, Lin Changâsheng and Situ Wuâs battle had already reached its fever pitch. Situ Wu, even though putting up a fight, was now fighting and retreating at the same time.
After all, with new wounds piled on old, he just couldnât keep up his fierce attacks for long.
Soon, he began running out of strength.
"Youâre not escaping today!"
Lin Changâsheng stomped on the ground. Instantly, the Array of Myriad Spirits Locking Heaven activatedâbeams of light shot into the sky, sealing the place completely.
"The Grand Array?"
Seeing the array activate, Situ Wuâs heart dropped. Today, his life was hanging by a thread!