Projection of the Heavens: I prove my immortality through slaughter.

The portal of light was not static; it resembled a slowly rotating chaotic vortex, its edges flowing with scenes of lightning, flames, gales, and weak waters—symbols of various tribulations. It was as if the power of the tribulations the Nine Tribulations Hermit had endured was imprinted upon the portal. A vast, ancient, yet powerful Daoist aura, filled with destruction and trials, swept out like a tide, causing all cultivators who sensed its power to tremble violently. Those with weaker cultivation even felt an urge to prostrate themselves in worship.

"The Nine Tribulations Immortal Abode! It's the Nine Tribulations Immortal Abode!" "The portal has appeared, the great formation is about to open!" "Opportunity is right before our eyes!"

After a brief period of deathly silence, a volcanic eruption of fervor and commotion erupted! Countless cultivators' eyes instantly filled with bloodshot veins, their breathing became heavy, and greed and desire almost broke through the shackles of reason.

However, although the gate of light had appeared, it was not fully open. Above the gate, nine calamity runes lit up in succession, emitting a chilling pressure. Clearly, the legendary "Ninefold Calamity Annihilation Array" had been activated, guarding the final entrance.

"The Ninefold Calamity Annihilation Formation has been activated! This formation is extremely dangerous and cannot be broken by force alone. We must find out its operating rules or rely on our own Dao to withstand the calamity's power!" A knowledgeable elder warned loudly, his voice filled with solemnity.

No sooner had the words been spoken than some cultivators, unable to contain themselves, rode their escape lights and rushed toward the gate of light like moths to a flame!

The first group to rush forward were several rogue cultivators at the Great Perfection of Foundation Establishment. They joined forces to unleash a heavy, earthen-yellow seal, attempting to force their way through the lightning-filled area on the surface of the light gate.

"Boom!"

Above the gate of light, the runes representing the first level of "Thunder Tribulation" suddenly lit up, and several terrifying divine lightning bolts, as thick as buckets and of chaotic color, slammed down! The earthen-yellow seal, which was of considerable quality, was like paper in front of the chaotic divine lightning and was instantly shattered into pieces! The few Foundation Establishment Grand Perfection rogue cultivators didn't even have time to scream before they turned into ashes in the lightning, their bodies and souls completely destroyed!

hiss--!

Gasps of shock filled the air. The horrific scene of the first group of challengers was like a bucket of ice water, instantly sobering many cultivators who had been blinded by greed. This gate to the Immortal Abode was not one to be easily entered!

"Trash! You can't even withstand the first level of tribulation, yet you dare to covet the Immortal Abode's inheritance?" A young member of the Rending Heaven Divine Clan, clad in crimson-gold armor and exuding a powerful aura, scoffed disdainfully. His name was Yan Feng, a cousin of Yun Huang, and his cultivation was also at the Great Perfection of the Foundation Establishment stage. He stepped forward, golden divine flames blazing around him, and without relying on any magical artifacts, transformed into a beam of golden light, rushing towards the tribulation area!

"It's Young Master Yan Feng!" "The genius of the Rift God Clan is about to make his move!"

Under the watchful eyes of countless people, Yan Feng charged into the lightning zone, and the chaotic divine lightning struck down once again! He roared and threw out both fists at the same time, divine flames on his fists condensing into two small suns, fiercely colliding with the divine lightning!

"Bang!!"

A deafening roar shook the heavens, and lightning and golden flames scattered everywhere! Yan Feng's body trembled violently, and a trace of golden blood spilled from the corner of his mouth, but he ultimately withstood the wave of lightning strikes. With a flash, he successfully passed through the lightning tribulation area and disappeared behind the gate of light!

"Success!" "Truly worthy of being a prodigy of the divine race!"

Someone successfully broke through, reigniting the crowd's enthusiasm. Immediately afterwards, the prodigies and powerful figures from various factions began displaying their unique abilities, attempting to break through the formation.

Zhang Daoyi, the young celestial master of the Xuanhuang Star Realm, had a Bagua diagram appear around him. Stepping with the Yu Step, he drew upon the power of the lightning tribulation to nourish himself, like a thunder god descending to earth, strolling leisurely through the lightning field. Leng Ningshuang, the Moon Fairy of the Guanghan Immortal Palace, summoned a bright moon, its cool light silently "freezing" and "melting" the descending chaotic divine lightning, drifting into it. Xiao Buyu, the Shadowless Swordsman, merged with his sword, transforming into an almost invisible, minute sword light, weaving through the gaps in the lightning tribulation, fraught with danger yet incredibly fast. The golden-eyed giant of the Ten Thousand Beasts Demon Court roared, revealing part of his demonic form, his skin covered in golden scales, enduring the lightning tribulation, and strode into the gate of light…

While some succeeded, many more perished! The tribulations atop the gate of light were not static. Besides the most common lightning tribulation, there were also fire tribulations capable of incinerating primordial spirits, ice tribulations freezing all things, and wind tribulations eroding the foundation of one's Dao… constantly rotating and changing, each one extremely perilous. Cultivators continuously turned to ashes or became ice sculptures amidst their piercing screams, falling from the sky, making it seem as if a rain of blood was falling before the gate of light.

Lin Xuan remained calm and observant. His virtual divine core operated at full capacity, constantly analyzing the operational patterns of the great formation, the energy composition of the various calamities, and the methods used by those who successfully broke in.

He discovered that although the Ninefold Annihilation Array was dangerous, its core was not pure destruction, but rather a kind of "test". It seemed to have relatively low resistance to the power of destruction, or rather, cultivators with destructive power were more likely to trigger the "resonance" of the array and find the "gate of life" within it.

"It's time to get going."

He stood up and dispelled the concealment array around him. His figure in the green robe was not conspicuous in the chaotic crowd, but his calm and composed demeanor as he walked straight toward the gate of light immediately attracted a lot of attention.

"Another one who's not afraid of death!" "Late Foundation Establishment stage? Daring to charge into the formation alone? He's courting death!" "Judging by his appearance, he's probably scared out of his wits!"

Mockery and skepticism arose, but Lin Xuan ignored them. His steps were steady, his gaze fixed on the ever-changing gate of light.

However, just as he was about to approach the area affected by the light gate, several hostile and murderous divine thoughts, like cold venomous snakes, instantly locked onto him!

"Lin Xuan! It really is you! Prepare to die!" A fierce shout filled with resentment and hatred rang out from behind! From the Rift God Clan's camp, a crimson-gold figure pounced out like lightning. It was none other than a late-stage Golden Core elder who had been stationed there earlier! He had long sensed Lin Xuan's approximate location through his secret treasure and had been holding back. Now, seeing Lin Xuan about to break through the formation, he finally couldn't restrain himself and made a fierce move!

A gigantic hand, engulfed in raging divine flames and containing the terrifying power of a late-stage Golden Core cultivator and the annihilation rules of the Sky-Splitting God Clan, descended upon Lin Xuan, determined to capture him or kill him on the spot!

At the same time, from the direction of the Netherworld, a pitch-black chain, like a poisonous dragon from the deepest abyss, silently coiled around Lin Xuan's feet. The chain was filled with wailing vengeful spirits and emitted a chilling aura that could freeze the soul! It turned out that the powerful ghost cultivator at the late Golden Core stage had also made his move!

Two late-stage Golden Core cultivators, disregarding their status, simultaneously launched a sneak attack on a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator! Clearly, the allure of Lin Xuan's head and the Heaven-Burning Halberd temporarily surpassed even the opportunities presented by the Immortal Abode!

This sudden turn of events stunned all the cultivators around!

"It's Elder Jin Yan (of the same name) of the Rift God Clan and the Soul-Hooking Messenger of the Netherworld Ghost Palace!" "They actually attacked that green-robed youth at the same time?" "Who is that youth? How could he attract two late-stage Golden Core cultivators to disregard their pride?" "He's finished! He's dead!"

Faced with the deadly attacks of two late-stage Golden Core cultivators, Lin Xuan's eyes suddenly turned icy cold, like an ancient abyss. He didn't turn around, nor did he make any defensive or evasive movements; he simply unleashed his newly formed Destruction Sword Domain!

"Buzz—!"

A three-zhang-deep, gray, and deathly domain instantly unfolded around him! Within the domain, light distorted, sound vanished, and only the pure aura of destruction permeated the air!

The colossal fiery hand that blotted out the sky and the chilling, soul-hooking chains seemed to sink into an invisible quagmire the moment they entered the Destruction Sword Domain, their speed suddenly decreasing! The divine flames on the fiery hand dimmed and extinguished at a visible speed, and the vengeful spirits on the soul-hooking chains let out mournful howls as their forms rapidly dissipated!

"What?!" "A domain?! How could he possibly have a domain?!"

Elder Jin Yan and the Soul Reaper's expressions changed drastically at the same time, their eyes filled with disbelief and shock! A Foundation Establishment cultivator had actually mastered a Dao Domain that only the best Golden Core cultivators could initially touch?! Moreover, the attributes of this domain were so domineering that it could even forcibly disintegrate and annihilate their attacks!

Although their attack was not completely neutralized and still carried residual power as it hurtled towards Lin Xuan, its power was greatly reduced after being weakened by the Destruction Sword Domain!

What Lin Xuan wanted was this momentary obstruction and weakening!

Using the recoil from the two attacks being blocked by the domain, he not only did not retreat, but instead shot towards the ever-changing light gate at an even faster speed, like an arrow released from a bow!

At the last moment before rushing towards the gate of light, he abruptly turned around, facing the shocked and enraged Elder Jin Yan and the Soul Reaper, a cold and mocking smile curving his lips, and declared loudly:

"The Sky-Splitting God Clan and the Netherworld Ghost Palace? Nothing more than that! I, Lin, will remember today's 'gift'! One day I will repay it a hundredfold!"

The voice was clear and resonant, carrying an undeniable determination and killing intent, clearly reaching the ears of every cultivator present!

Before he finished speaking, his figure had already crashed into the "Gale Tribulation" area that was rotating and raging within the portal of light!

Protected by the Sword Domain of Destruction, its dim light flickered uncertainly in the gale, forcibly repelling and annihilating the destructive gale that was powerful enough to tear apart magical artifacts! His figure swayed in the gale, yet remained steadfast, and finally disappeared completely behind the gate of light, successfully entering the Nine Tribulations Immortal Palace!

All that remained outside the gate of light were Elder Jin Yan, his face ashen and his killing intent boiling, and countless complex gazes filled with shock, apprehension, and a hint of fear.

Lin Xuan, the God of Slaughter in the Starry Sky! Under the watchful eyes of everyone, he withstood the attacks of two late-stage Golden Core cultivators and calmly entered the Immortal Abode!

If this child does not die, he will surely become a storm that sweeps across the star field one day!