At the sight of the green-robed young man arrogantly looking down on the crowd, Xuan Jiuyin couldn't help but ask in surprise, "Who is that guy? He seems very cocky."

Lin Xun grinned. "That’s my brother, Jin Duyi, whom I call Toady. He’s a descendant of the Three-Legged Golden Toad lineage, and had been slumbering in the Spirit Burial Sea since the ancient era. When I first arrived here in my youth, we somehow became friends after fighting. After which, he began to follow me almost everywhere."

A look of reminiscence appeared in his eyes. That was also when he first became acquainted with Zhao Jingxuan. He had accompanied her and a small detachment from her sect to search for the Return Dominion in Spirit Burial Sea.

Back then, everyone had been full of talent and youthful vigor. It felt like just yesterday, but hundreds of years had passed since then.

"No wonder." Xuan Jiuyin revealed a knowing grin. After all, how could any of Lin Xun’s brothers be ordinary?

The red-robed, black-haired man coldly said, "Jin Duyi, it seems that your New Genesis Sect has become anxious. Why else would you jump out so quickly?"

The Immortal experts of the Seven Great Factions numbered a dozen in total. Together, they stood in the air, blocking the path to the Return Dominion as their qi locked onto Jin Duyi.

Jin Duyi frostily responded, "Ridiculous, it looks more like you guys are anxious. Isn’t that why you decided to join forces and stake it all today?"

The red-robed man snorted coldly. "Things must eventually be settled once and for all."

Jin Duyi suddenly laughed and said, "If that's the case, I have a suggestion. To avoid unnecessary casualties on both sides, how about we do a wager?"

"What kind of wager?" The red-robed man raised an eyebrow.

Jin Duyi answered without hesitation, "Your seven factions and my New Genesis Sect choose three people each to participate in duels. If we win, you will leave immediately. If we lose, we will no longer stop you from exploring the Return Dominion."

The red-robed man and the others grew hesitant. They naturally knew that while attacking Fangchun Secret Realm might eventually lead to their victory, they would definitely suffer heavy casualties.

"It seems that the New Genesis Sect also feels threatened and can no longer sit still. Why else would they suggest such a compromise?" Xuan Jiuyin sighed softly. Lin Xun nodded, his expression still calm as ever.

"Why, don’t dare to wager?" Seeing that there was no response, Jin Duyi couldn't help but frown.

The red-robed man suddenly sneered. "Since we’ve already gained the upper hand, why should we bother with a wager?"

Jin Duyi's expression darkened. "Do you really want to fight to the death?"

A chilling voice cut in, "Fight to the death? Wrong, it's your New Genesis Sect that is doomed to be erased from history today!"

Another expert chuckled and remarked, "He’s trying to use a trick to save the New Genesis Sect, don't be fooled."

"Then what are all of you hesitating for, kill that evil spawn!" One of the experts directly took action, brandishing a black stave as he rushed towards Jin Duyi.

"Go!"

Almost simultaneously, the other Immortal experts present also launched their attacks. The onlookers in the distance couldn't help but gasp. These Immortal experts were indeed not to be trifled with. After all, they were clearly decisive individuals who were quick to act when required!

Rumble rumble~

The surroundings rippled and distorted as Immortal dao light raged like a hurricane. Radiant light streams mixed with the dao weapons’ unfathomable power rapidly enveloped Jin Duyi like the rising tide.

"Then fight to the death we shall! I'll be waiting in the Fangchun Secret Realm!"

His face changed slightly as he tried to slip away. He was still only at the Heavenly Longevity Stage, and while he was confident in handling a few opponents of the same realm, he knew full-well that he would be swiftly overwhelmed by the combined attacks of several Immortal experts.

Therefore, he decided to retreat into the Fangchun Secret Realm. While he was preparing to leave, however, countless web-like strands of law power surged out around him with a loud rumble. They formed a vast net that seemed to cover the sky, imprisoning the space around the entrance to the Return Dominion.

Jin Duyi’s only way out was now sealed, causing him to stiffen mid-movement and realize he was unable to escape from the imprisoning law power!

"Hahaha, you still don’t realize that you’ve already walked into our trap. After killing you, we'll destroy the New Genesis Sect!"

Amidst triumphant laughter, the dozen Immortal experts swiftly closed in.

Rumble! Dreadful dao light roared towards Jin Duyi. He gritted his teeth, his long hair flying wildly as he resolved himself to stake his life on one final struggle. "Think I'm afraid of you? Even if I die, I'll make sure to drag you guys down with me!"

At this critical moment, he suddenly felt himself become lighter and was grabbed away, disappearing from the entrance to the Return Dominion.

Boom!

The incoming attacks and dao weapons struck empty air, only succeeding in leaving behind berserk waves of destructive energies that spread across the area.

"This..."

"Where is he?"

"Damnit! All our law power has been broken."

"Who saved him?"

This sudden turn of events caught the Immortal experts by surprise, leaving them confused and perplexed. They weren’t alone. The experts of the Seven Great Factions, as well as the spectators in the distance were also stunned, unable to comprehend what had happened.

Even Jin Duyi himself was bewildered. He had barely registered the scenery flashing before him as he was taken away without warning. By the time he returned to his senses, he found himself at a nearby sea zone.

His eyes soon widened in disbelief, nearly jumping on the spot as he blurted out, "Big...Big Brother?"

"What's wrong, it’s only been a little over a hundred years and you’re already unable to recognize me?" Lin Xun smiled. He was naturally the one who had taken action earlier.

A look of ecstatic joy filled Jin Duyi's handsome face. Unable to contain himself, he laughed excitedly. "It really is you. Oh my goodness, am I dreaming?"

He immediately slapped his thigh, allowing the sharp pain to tell him that this was no illusion. Lin Xun's heart couldn’t help but churn at the overly emotional Toady. He patted Toady on the shoulder and said, "I already know the situation. Leave the rest to me."

Toady nodded, only to cry out moments later, "There’s more than ten of those Immortal-level scoundrels, I will fight with you!"

Xuan Jiuyin couldn't help but interject, "Brother, let’s just watch from the sidelines. Don't you want to see how strong your Big Brother has become after all these years?"

Toady was taken aback.

By this juncture, the dozen Immortal experts had already found Toady's tracks. Their gazes shifted to Lin Xun’s group with dark expressions. One of them frowned and shouted in a reproachful tone, "Who are you? How dare you meddle in the affairs between us and the New Genesis Sect! Are you tired of living?"

Their eyes scanned Lin Xun, Xia Zhi, Xuan Jiuyin and Jintian Xuanyue, finding them very unfamiliar. However, the Immortal aura emanating from Lin Xun made them inwardly shiver. The experts of the Seven Great Factions and the onlookers also looked over in bewilderment, unable to believe that outsiders had dared to get involved in spite of the circumstances.

"Heh heh."

Xuan Jiuyin merely chuckled and revealed a pitying expression, not bothering to respond.

Lin Xun nonchalantly asked, "Has our New Genesis Sect suffered any casualties?"

Jin Duyi shook his head. "Nope, we've been holding our ground in the Fangchun Secret Realm for the past few years. Under its protection, everyone has been able to avoid danger so far."

These words finally put Lin Xun at ease. With a heartfelt smile, he said, "That's good."

They chatted as if they were alone in the place, completely ignoring everyone else. As a result, the faces of the Immortal experts grew stormier and stormier.

"Who are you, Esteemed One? Are you truly not afraid of meeting misfortune here?"

The red-robed man’s icy voice was full of killing intent as a terrifying pressure emanated from him.

Lin Xun glanced at them and said, "You should be thankful that no one from my Lin Clan has died. Otherwise, none of you will be able to leave today."

"How arrogant! This old man would love to see what right you have to make such threats!" An elder shouted in retort as he summoned a golden dao seal and sent it smashing towards Lin Xun.

Rumble!

The golden seal soared across the air, releasing a power that made heaven and earth tremble. Even the sea churned and boiled in its wake as countless people inwardly shivered at its might.

However, Lin Xun didn’t move. The golden seal suddenly stopped a hundred feet from him, unable to advance as if it had hit an immovable wall.

Bang! Almost immediately after, the golden seal exploded, scattering light everywhere. An Immortal dao weapon had been destroyed just like that!

The bizarre and frightening scene left Jin Duyi dumbstruck, completely subverting his expectations. In the distance, the elder was struck by the backlash and coughed up a mouthful of blood. The expressions of the other Immortal experts near him also changed, realizing that something was wrong.

Almost instinctively, the red-robed man shouted, "Attack together!"

"Kill him!”

The Immortal experts advanced once more. They summoned their dao weapons, and displayed their dao arts, fully unleashing the might of their Immortal cultivation at Lin Xun.

Boom~

It felt as if the sky and land were reversed and even the sun and moon lost their light. The terrifying flood of Immortal power made the countless spectators nearby scream and flee in panic.

"Ignorant fools."

A cold arc appeared on Lin Xun's lips as he suddenly reached out and grabbed. The various dao techniques were immediately crushed like paper, exploding into a dazzling rain of light that brightened the surroundings.

Bang bang bang!

The Immortal weapons were also crushed one after another. Jade cauldrons, swords, spears, and halberds...were all turned into scrap in a single move. The Immortal experts were naturally struck by the backlash and coughed up blood. Their expressions changed once more as fear rapidly rose within them.

A single grab had easily smashed apart all of their power! It made them finally smell the scent of death, feeling terrified at the realization that they had encountered a very formidable foe.

"This..."

Jin Duyi was dazed and unable to form any coherent thought. How terrifying must one’s cultivation be to achieve such a dreadful feat with ease? It was simply inconceivable!

Silence dominated the surroundings. Even the onlookers in the distance were utterly shocked and rendered unable to think. That strike from earlier had felt as invincible as a divine hand reaching down from the heavens!

When they looked at Lin Xun again, their eyes were filled with fear. Who is he? What kind of overwhelming power does he possess?

Amidst the deathly silence, Lin Xun indifferently said, "It would be a pity to kill you, so I'll spare your lives and use you lot as whetstones for the New Genesis Sect in the future."

As he spoke, his sleeve began to flutter. Everyone else could only watch as the dozen Immortal experts were immobilized in the air like trapped flies. Next, they turned into streams of dao light as they disappeared into his fluttering sleeve.

The thousands of experts from the Seven Great Factions felt their vision darken as they uncontrollably flew into the air and also vanished in his sleeve like the receding tide. In the blink of an eye, everyone from the Seven Great Factions vanished without a trace as if they had been erased from the world!