Starting as the young master of a medicine shop, he practiced swordsmanship for twenty years.

Chapter 307 The Ruthless Summer Day, Child Killing!
In the boundless sky at the core of the Lingxu land, high in the vast heavens, the thick clouds were suddenly parted by an invisible force.

In an instant, a massive, suffocating black shadow, like an ancient ferocious beast that had been lurking since the beginning of chaos, slowly came into view.

Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be an island.

Its name is Lingkong Island, and it is surrounded by strange halos of light.

Lightning flashed at the edges, and clouds churned wildly around them. The island's mountains, rivers, and forests were all faintly visible through the hazy mist.

The island floats silently in the ethereal void, without any support, yet it remains stable, as if it were born with heaven and earth, unshaken by the passage of time.

Below it, the surging sea of ​​clouds churns and surges, like a raging torrent.

Sunlight streamed down, casting a dreamlike golden halo around the island, giving it an air of endless mystery.

"Linkong Island!"

"The Nine Heavens Secret Realm!"

Lu Xuan's voice suddenly rang out from ten thousand meters away from the Sky Island.

In less than half an hour, Lu Xuan tore through the barriers of space and time, traversing tens of thousands of miles of vast distance, and successfully arrived near the Sky Island.

At this moment, Lu Xuan was hidden in the void, his aura faint and elusive, as if he had merged with heaven and earth.

The next moment, the black-gold flames in Lu Xuan's eye sockets flickered violently, their light dazzling, seemingly able to pierce through all illusions in the world.

Looking down at the Sky Island, Lu Xuan exuded an extraordinary aura, like an immortal sage descended to earth, displaying supreme majesty in every gesture.

A moment later, Lu Xuan's lips curled up slightly, forming a meaningful arc.

"Is...this a formation?"

"It seems these people think highly of me!"

Since breaking through to the Earthly Venerable Realm Lord realm, the grotto-heaven Dharma form within Lu Xuan's body has already evolved into the form of a Creation True Immortal!

With a significant improvement in his cultivation level, the former True Monarch of the Void has undergone a complete transformation, evolving into the True Immortal of Creation who rules the world.

Every gesture he makes exudes an aura of dominating the world.

The power of world rules!

Moreover, the Creation Form of the Earthly Venerable Realm Lord possesses the supreme ability to see through the essence of the world's operation, and can see through the complex appearances to understand the core mysteries of all things.

This was the second time Lu Xuan had seen such a grand, complex, and exquisite formation since he was born.

The last time I saw the formation was at the bottom of the Jinlin River.

That Xuan Bird Formation that trapped the Netherworld Python.

It was a super killing formation that the late Emperor Xia Ritian laid out with all his might, using the Nine-Patterned Moon Artifact, the Mysterious Bird Heavenly Lock, as the array's core.

This formation is incredibly powerful, able to trap a demonic beast at the Void Realm level firmly at the bottom of the river.

Its immense power was truly awe-inspiring and terrifying, and even after the passage of time, it still terrifies people.

On the island of Lin Kong.

Thick clouds and fog, like layers of mysterious veils, made the entire island appear even more eerie.

On the ground, ancient trees rise up one by one, like giants awakening from the depths of time.

The lush foliage intertwined, obscuring the sky and forming a dark and deep ancient forest.

Meanwhile, the roars of monsters could be heard from time to time, as if a terrifying wave of monsters was about to burst out of the forest and devour everything.

Deep within this perilous forest, a flat area spanning tens of thousands of square meters suddenly appears.

On the flat land, yellow dust filled the sky, and jagged rocks protruded like ferocious beast teeth.

In the distance, barren mountains rise in layers, appearing and disappearing in the hazy mist.

On this vast plain, a stone-carved human figure stands like a pillar supporting the sky, attracting everyone's attention.

The human-shaped statue is thousands of feet tall, with its head piercing straight into the clouds.

The clouds above the sky, like a light, flowing veil, swirled around his face, making it difficult to see his true features.

It could only be roughly discerned that he was an elderly man.

The old man stood tall and straight, gripping a mysterious knife tightly in his hand.

The stone blades appeared and disappeared in the misty fog, radiating a chilling aura, as if they had slain countless powerful enemies and endured countless thrilling battles.

Suddenly, a gust of wind rose from the ground and swept across the entire plain.

Amidst the howling wind, a faint, low humming sound emanated from the stone statue.

At the same time, the patterns on the knife in the old man's hand began to flicker with an eerie light.

The white light, like a nimble snake, quickly spread throughout the entire statue.

Just then, the roars of the monsters deep in the forest grew even more intense, as if in response to the statue's unusual movements.

The atmosphere on this empty flat ground instantly became extremely tense, so oppressive that it was hard to breathe.

Suddenly, a sharp and long voice pierced the silence: "The Lord of the Spirit Ruins has finally appeared in the world."

In an instant, a series of sharp, piercing sounds followed one after another.

The once empty flat ground was suddenly filled with countless figures.

The spiritual energy of heaven and earth surged around these figures, and the powerful auras they exuded intertwined, causing ripples to spread throughout the surrounding space.

Among the many figures, two humanoid monsters with strikingly different forms and exuding terrifying pressure, led by one faction, stood out from the crowd.

Naturally, these are the Feather Emperor Ancestor and the Netherworld Python.

The Feathered Ancestor had a bird's head and a human body, and his body was as thin as a rake, as if the years had drained his flesh and blood, leaving only a skin and bones.

However, it exudes a suffocating aura, much like an active volcano about to erupt.

Its body was covered with purplish-red flame feathers, each one like a lively fire sprite.

The continuous stream of scorching fire waves caused the surrounding space to distort and deform under the high temperature.

The Azure Wood Staff held tightly in the hands of the Feather Emperor Ancestor had flame patterns that appeared and disappeared on its surface, emanating an indescribable aura.

At the top of the Azure Wood Staff, three purplish-red feathers stood proudly.

Around the crimson feathers, holy flames of purplish-gold swirled and flickered like nimble snakes.

Beside the Feather Emperor Ancestor stood a Netherworld Python with a human body, standing three meters tall.

Its enormous size creates a strong visual impact.

The scales on the Nether Python shimmered with an eerie, deep blue light.

A mysterious azure current seemed to flow between the scales, and with each movement of the Nether Python, the scales rubbed against each other, producing a piercing sound like metal clashing.

The Nether Serpent's enormous head was held high, its triangular head...

His pair of golden vertical pupils resembled two burning blue will-o'-the-wisps, filled with an incomparably cold killing intent.

Behind the Feather Emperor Ancestor, ten figures stood majestically in the void.

It was at the entrance to the Spirit Ruins that the ancestors of the eight great families, enslaved by the powerful demonic energy of the Feather Emperor Ancestor, and the leaders of the five transcendent forces were located.

Although these people were powerful human beings, they were under the long-term pressure of the Feather Emperor Ancestor.

Every expression on his face carried a hint of fear and resentment, and his aura was slightly weak.

A dozen meters away from the Feather Emperor Ancestor, there was a floating garment that resembled neither a human nor a human.

Inside was an old man composed of countless streams of white energy.

Its appearance is exactly the same as the old man on the towering statue in front of it.

He is the lingering remnant of Luolingxu.

The remnant spirit of Luolingxu was surrounded by a mysterious aura, with wisps of air occasionally escaping, distorting and blurring the surrounding space.

The other side consisted of the Great Xia royal family, who had been hiding in the shadows.

Empress Xia Mingyue of the Great Xia Dynasty was graceful, her magnificent black robe fluttering in the wind. The nine black birds embroidered on the hem were lifelike, as if they were about to take flight at any moment.

Facing the Feather Emperor Ancestor, Xia Mingyue exuded an aura of nobility and majesty, displaying the demeanor of the Empress of Great Xia in every gesture.

Beside Empress Xia Mingyue, seven terrifying figures stood in the void.

The Mo family patriarch had white hair but piercing eyes. He held an ancient wooden staff in his hand, with countless mysterious brown currents swirling around its surface. The Li family patriarch was slender, exuding a faint, ethereal aura, and held a longsword that radiated a chilling killing intent.

The patriarch of the Shangguan family had a cold and stern face. He carried an object resembling a jade bottle on his back, with faint patterns of heaven and earth visible on it.

In addition, there were three patriarchs of the Great Xia royal family. Their auras were restrained, yet they gave people a feeling of unfathomable depth.

Of course, the appearance of one person in this group shocked everyone.

"Summer Sky, you damned human!"

Upon seeing Xia Ritian appear, the Netherworld Python instantly revealed a ferocious face with its enormous snake head.

A dazzling azure light shone from its golden vertical pupils, and the scales on its body trembled violently with rage.

The surrounding space vibrated and hummed from the powerful aura emanating from the Netherworld Python.

"boom--!"

The terrifying demonic aura emanating from the Netherworld Python surged forth like a raging sea.

The surrounding space vibrated and hummed, and even fine black cracks appeared, as if it would collapse completely at any moment.

"You are indeed not dead!"

The roar of the Nether Serpent, filled with boundless hatred, echoed between heaven and earth.

Not only was the Netherworld Python shocked, but even the enslaved powerhouses behind the Feather Emperor Ancestor were also shocked.

The abbot of Daoxu Temple, Ying Lingfeng, stared intently at the figure in green robes with deep, unfathomable eyes, his fingertips unconsciously clenching.

His lips trembled slightly, and in the end he could only manage to utter three words with difficulty.

"Summer day!"

These three words struck everyone's hearts like a heavy hammer.

Who would have thought?

The mighty Emperor of the Great Xia Dynasty actually staged a shocking deception in front of the entire world!

Even the usually calm and composed Abbot of Jingxin Temple, Master Xinji, showed a hint of surprise on his face.

The most fearful were the ancestors of the Jiang family, the Guyue clan, the Tang family, the Luo family, and the Wu family.

There are also the leaders of forces such as the Extreme Flame Holy Gate, the Mysterious Sound Immortal Palace, and the Sword Spirit Sect.

These people know better than anyone else.

Just how terrifying was this "deceased" Emperor Xia Ritian of the Great Xia Dynasty?
A hundred years ago, he was already a perfected Void Realm cultivator.

In that battle, the Lord of Lingxu's all-out attack was enough to shatter mountains and rivers and extinguish the sun and moon.

But Xia Ritian not only survived, but even... completely unharmed?
It was precisely because Xia Ritian was subjected to a full-force attack from the Lord of the Spirit Ruins in full view of everyone.

That's why these old foxes dared to make their decision in their hearts.

It is generally agreed that the news of Xia Ritian's death is true.

"impossible……"

The Jiang family patriarch's voice was hoarse, his eyes filled with disbelief, "He was clearly struck head-on by the Lord of the Spirit Ruins's 'Burial Heaven Blade Technique,' how could he still be alive?"

The ancestor of the Guyue clan turned deathly pale and murmured, "If Xia Ritien is not dead, then what exactly has he been plotting all these years?"

It could make a supreme being at the peak of the Void Realm fake his death and disappear from everyone's sight.

So, the thing he's planning must be extremely important, even if you think about it with your feet.

The air seemed to freeze, and everyone's eyes were focused on the figure of the middle-aged man in black ahead.

Xia Ritian stood with his hands behind his back, his expression indifferent, except for the seemingly ordinary black seal at his waist, which faintly gleamed with a dark light.

Then, Xia Ritian's gaze swept over everyone, finally landing on the Netherworld Python. A faint smile appeared on his lips.

"Old snake, after all these years, you're still as impatient as ever."

The Nether Python's pupils suddenly contracted, and it subconsciously took a half step back!
This retreat left the entire arena in stunned silence!

A powerful demon beast at the Void Realm is actually afraid of a human!
But then, as if suddenly awakened, the Nether Python revealed an extremely sinister smile on its ferocious face.

"Hiss..."

A low, guttural laugh emanated from the depths of its throat, like the hiss of a venomous snake, sending chills down one's spine.

"Summer Sky, do you think... you're still the same as you were back then?"

The Nether Python slowly raised its massive head, its golden vertical pupils flashing with a cruel light. It flicked its tongue slightly, its voice hoarse and cold.

"No matter how powerful you are, before the Feather Emperor Ancestor..."

"Today is also destined to be the day of your damned humanity's demise!"

Xia Ritian ignored the roar of the Netherworld Python. His gaze swept over the crowd and finally landed on the ever-silent Feather Emperor Ancestor.

In that instant, a hint of apprehension finally surfaced on Xia Ritian's previously indifferent face.

yes……

The Netherworld Python is right.

This time, it's definitely not like before!

Who would have thought?

A terrifying demonic beast from the Earthly Venerable Realm Lord was able to break through the Heaven and Earth Seal left by the Holy Ancestor and forcibly descend into the Great Xia Dynasty.

The Feather Emperor Ancestor remained standing silently in the void, his eyes indifferent, as if looking down at ants, without the slightest emotion.

But it is precisely this tranquility that is most unsettling!

"Earthly Venerable Realm Lord..."

Summer murmured softly, her fingertips unconsciously caressing the black seal at her waist.

Xia Ritian truly didn't take those at the Void Realm seriously.

However, the opponent was no longer a Void Realm expert, but a supreme being who was a Earthly Venerable Realm Lord.

That is a being that truly transcends the mortal realm, a supreme power capable of tearing apart a region of heaven and earth!
It seems that leaving this Netherworld Python alive back then was a mistake.

The fact that the summer sky could leave behind the Netherworld Python was certainly not out of mercy.

He kept the Netherworld Python because of some of the Spirit Ruins' original power that it had taken from the Spirit Ruins.

The reason for using a grand formation to lock up the Netherworld Python was to prevent it from resorting to desperate measures, preferring to self-destruct and destroy the source power of the Spirit Ruins rather than leave any for itself.

According to the original plan, Xia Ritian was to go and deal with the Netherworld Python, which was already in a weakened state, when the Spirit Ruins opened.

But who could have imagined that at this final moment, this terrifying monster of unknown origin would appear?

He forcefully used his own immense power to squeeze into the Great Xia Dynasty and rescue the Netherworld Python.

This extremely mysterious monster is definitely not as simple as an ordinary Earth Venerable.

"Mingyue, the situation is urgent now, and this is the only last resort."

For the sake of today, he did not hesitate to fake his death to escape, and in this dark and sunless imperial tomb, he secluded himself to cultivate the "Nine Heavens Mystic Bird Method" left by the Holy Ancestor.

This technique is mysterious and unpredictable; after cultivating it to the highest level, the ninth level...

There is actually a tenth floor.

The tenth secret holds an even more astonishing meaning—by devouring the bloodlines of all royal family members who have cultivated the "Nine Heavens Mystic Bird Technique," one's own cultivation level can achieve an unimaginable leap.

Although this improvement is only temporary, it is still worthwhile.

"I never imagined that I would be reduced to murdering my own son!"

The sounds of summer echoed gently between heaven and earth.

Despite saying this, Xia Ritian's eyes remained completely calm as he spoke.

It was as if they were talking about nothing more than trivial matters.

For Xia Ritian, offspring were merely tools to perpetuate the bloodline of the Xia royal family.

If you die, you will be reborn!
(End of this chapter)