The Reversal of Heaven Begins with The Smiling, Proud Wanderer

She knew all too well that she was now Lin Mu's servant, and that if anything went wrong, a fate more terrifying than death awaited her and her father.

Just then, a figure moved with ghostly speed, suddenly emerging from the cave and blocking Liu Sheng Piaoxu's path.

The newcomer wore a strange green patterned battle robe, his face hidden behind a ghastly green mask, revealing only a pair of cold, ruthless eyes that gleamed with an eerie light.

The aura emanating from him was sinister and malevolent, yet it also carried a suffocatingly powerful sense of oppression.

It was Lin Mu who transformed using the system's transformation technique—the Man in the Net!

"Huh? There are accomplices too?!"

The long-bearded elder was startled, sensing the unfathomable aura emanating from the other party. Alarm bells rang in his mind, "Who goes there? State your name!"

"The Evil Man, the Man in the Net".

The voice of the man in the net (Lin Mu) came through the mask, hoarse and cold, devoid of any emotion: "Those who obstruct me shall die!"

Before he finished speaking, he didn't dodge or avoid the crowd, but rushed straight into it.

"Arrogant! Form the Qingcheng Sword Formation!"

The long-bearded elder roared and leaped out with the other three elders. The four long swords trembled, transforming into dozens of sword shadows, which covered the vital points of the "man in the net" like a storm.

The other disciples also drew their swords and thrust forward, their blades flashing and exuding a murderous aura.

Liu Sheng Piaoxu instinctively wanted to step forward to help, but saw that the person Lin Mu had transformed into in the net only let out a disdainful snort.

Faced with a fierce sword formation capable of annihilating a grandmaster, the "man in the net" neither parried nor blocked, but his body suddenly erupted with dazzling golden light.

It is the Indestructible Vajra Divine Skill!

"Jingle bells, jingle bells...!"

Countless longswords pierced, slashed, cut, and sliced ​​across the golden body, creating a series of dazzling sparks and a dense, crisp sound like raindrops hitting banana leaves.

However, the sharp blade, capable of splitting stone and shattering monuments, couldn't even leave a white mark on that golden skin!

"What?! Invulnerable to swords and spears?!"

"It's...it's the Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill of the Great Demon Gu Santong?!"

The Qingcheng Sect members were terrified, and their attack faltered instantly.

In the instant they were stunned and bewildered, the "person in the net" moved!

His ten fingers moved like ghostly shadows, incredibly fast, and instantly grabbed the wrists of the two elders!

The Absorption Technique was activated!

"Ugh!!"

The two elders felt a sharp pain in their dantian, and the internal energy they had cultivated for decades poured out like a flood. Their bodies visibly shrank, their eyes filled with despair and disbelief, and they collapsed to the ground without even being able to struggle.

"It's the Absorption Technique! Retreat!"

The long-bearded elder was terrified and screamed, trying to back away.

But the speed of the "person in the net" far exceeded his expectations.

Approaching like a golden lightning bolt, its palm ignored his futile attempts to block and pressed directly onto his dantian.

In just a few breaths, another elder at the mid-stage of the Innate Realm was drained dry.

"Run!"

The remaining elder and his many disciples were terrified. With a shout, they scattered and fled.

However, would those "in the net" let go of such "nourishment" that was delivered right to their mouths?

He moved like the wind, rampaging unchecked under the absolute defense of his golden body. With each flash, a Qingcheng Sect member would scream as his inner strength was drained, turning into a dried-up corpse and collapsing to the ground.

massacre!

A complete and utter massacre!

Upon hearing the news, Li Qingzhou, the leader of the Qingcheng Sect, finally arrived. Seeing the scene that resembled a battlefield, especially the golden demonic figure that was impervious to swords and spears and frantically absorbed internal energy, he was instantly filled with rage: "Demon! I'll fight you to the death!"

He roared and unleashed his ultimate technique, the "Dragon and Tiger Swordplay," becoming one with his sword, transforming into a sharp blue rainbow that pierced straight towards him.

Unfortunately, he was only at the late stage of the Innate Realm, and in front of Lin Mu, who was now at the Grandmaster Realm, he was as insignificant as an ant.

The "man in the net" didn't even bother with any moves; he simply grabbed the tip of the sword that was thrusting towards him with a backhand.

Use slight force.

"Crack!"

The longsword, forged from refined steel, shattered instantly.

Li Qingzhou gripped the broken sword, his eyes filled with horror.

The next moment, a golden hand was already pressed on his head.

"Do not!!!"

Li Qingzhou let out a final, desperate howl, his entire cultivation becoming Lin Mu's resources.

With the sect leader dead, all the elders perished, and the elite disciples suffering heavy casualties, the remaining Qingcheng Sect members completely collapsed, fleeing down the mountain in tears and wailing.

Lin Mu dispelled his golden body and felt the true essence within his body surging even more.

After sweeping away the Qingcheng Sect, the massive accumulation of internal energy allowed his cultivation to naturally break through to the late stage of the Grandmaster realm!

Lin Mu did not leave immediately. Instead, he took Liu Sheng Piaoxu and brazenly broke into the Qingcheng Sect's scripture pavilion and treasure vault, looting all the valuable items inside.

Afterwards, he found a quiet place and spent half a day meditating quietly, thoroughly purifying and refining the newly absorbed, vast but somewhat impure internal energy, transforming it completely into his own pure Yang true energy, which was perfectly harmonious and unimpeded.

When he opened his eyes again, his aura was even more profound and restrained. His gaze was bright and clear, yet it carried a kind of calm that inspired awe, like a vast and unfathomable ocean.

Meanwhile, the news that the Qingcheng Sect had been almost wiped out by the "Power Absorbing Demon" spread like wildfire throughout the martial arts world through the mouths of the disciples who had escaped down the mountain!

Three of the eight major sects were wiped out in a short period of time!

The entire martial arts world was plunged into unprecedented panic and anger!

Two days later, Lin Mu was cultivating "Dominating the World" in the cave where he was temporarily staying when Liu Sheng Piaoxu, who had gone out to gather information, quietly returned.

She knelt respectfully on one knee and reported, "Master, the martial world is in turmoil. The remaining five major sects (Shaolin, Wudang, Emei, Kunlun, and Diancang) have issued a call to arms, uniting numerous small and medium-sized sects to hold a 'Demon Extermination Conference' at Shaolin Temple on the fifteenth of next month, vowing to join forces to eradicate... eradicate the demons that are threatening the martial world."

At this point, she cautiously glanced at Lin Mu.

Seeing that Lin Mu remained expressionless, he continued, "In addition, the Dragon Guard Manor and the Eastern Depot have also become involved."

"But their target... seems to be Cheng Shifei, a disciple of Gu Santong."

"Rumors in the martial arts world all agree that the golden-bodied demon who destroyed three sects and absorbed countless internal energy is Cheng Shifei."

"Now he is a rat crossing the street, hated by everyone, and is being chased and blocked by various forces."

Upon hearing this, Lin Mu's lips curled into a playful smile: "Oh? In the end, this fool took the blame for everything. Zhu Wushi is quite adept at shifting the blame."

He knew perfectly well that his recent frequent actions, his deliberate display of the Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill, and his secretive behavior of never showing his true face would naturally lead people in the martial arts world to suspect Cheng Shifei, the only known successor.

Zhu Wushi seized the opportunity to use this maneuver to eliminate Gu Santong's successor.

"The person who wronged you knows better than anyone how wronged you are."

Lin Mu snorted: "At this moment, Zhu Wushi is probably both hoping for a violent death and unable to eat or sleep."

Just as Lin Mu had predicted.

Inside the study of Hulong Villa.

Zhu Wushi stared grimly at the latest secret report, his fingers tapping unconsciously on the table.

Cheng Shifei was discovered in Fugui Village near the capital, which did not match the time of the massacre of his family as rumored in the martial arts world.

He was well aware of this.

"If it's not Cheng Shifei... then who could it be?"

Zhu Wushi's eyes flashed with a cold light: "Before Gu Santong died, did he secretly cultivate another successor? Not only is he proficient in the 'Indestructible Vajra Divine Skill,' but he is also skilled in the 'Absorption Technique'..."

The thought of a hidden enemy, equally skilled in the art of absorbing internal energy and acting without restraint, rapidly growing stronger made Zhu Wushi feel uneasy and restless.

He knew better than anyone how terrifying the Absorption Technique was, especially since the opponent seemed to absorb power without any bottom line, and its growth rate was simply astonishing!

The "Thirty-Six Heavenly Generals and Seventy-Two Earthly Fiends" he had painstakingly cultivated for many years were uprooted, and the important pawn of the Qingcheng 837 Sect was also completely destroyed, resulting in heavy losses that made him so heartbroken that he almost vomited blood!

"The Evil Man, the Man in the Net".

Zhu Wushi pondered the name that came from Yagyu Tajima-no-kami: "His disguise skills are superb, he can change his appearance instantly... Other than that, he's a complete blank!"

He had indeed intended to recruit Yagyu Tajima-no-kami to investigate for him, but the news that came through was that Yagyu Tajima-no-kami had already lost all his skills and had returned to Japan by ship a few days ago to recuperate. Now it was too late for him to help.

As a high-ranking official, he had to deal with court affairs every day, engage in open and covert struggles with his old rival Cao Zhengchun, and also carefully deal with the increasingly powerful and wary young emperor Zhu Houzhao. He was overwhelmed with work.

Left with no other choice, he had to entrust the important tasks of tracking down the "man in the net" and dealing with the "demon extermination conference" to his three most capable secret guards.

"The Ends of the Earth, Begonia, and a Single Blade."

Zhu Wushi said in a deep voice, "The world is in turmoil, and demons are rampant. They even impersonate me and act in my name, intending to disrupt the world. Their intentions are despicable!"

"You must intensify your efforts to track down the 'man in the net' and go to the Shaolin Demon Extermination Assembly to find out the truth, stabilize the martial arts world, and if necessary... act as you see fit."

"Yes! Foster father!"

Duan Tianya, Guihai Yidao, and Shangguan Haitang accepted the order in unison, their faces solemn.

They all sensed the eeriness and immense pressure behind this matter.

Shangguan Haitang hesitated for a moment before speaking, "Godfather, what about Cheng Shifei..."

A complex emotion flashed in Zhu Wushi's eyes, which was then replaced by coldness: "Whether something is right or wrong, the opinions of the martial arts world will determine the outcome."

"Your primary task is to find the real mastermind behind it all, 'The Man in the Net.' I have a feeling he will be our Dragon Guard Manor's greatest enemy!"

"This person knows the Absorption Technique and the Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill. You are no match for him. Once you find him, send word immediately."

"Yes!"

After the three left, Zhu Wushi stood alone by the window, gazing at the gloomy sky with a deep look in his eyes.

"You man caught in the net, no matter who you are, how dare you disrupt my plans... I will make you vanish into thin air!"

Chapter 59: Three Knives of Avici Hell

The martial world is in turmoil, and the imperial court is rife with intrigue.

Lin Mu's existence is like a butterfly flapping its wings, shattering the original trajectory of fate.

Iron-Blooded Marquis Zhu Wushi's carefully laid plans, which had been painstakingly developed over many years, suffered repeated setbacks, leaving him overwhelmed and exhausted.

This was also a result that Lin Mu was happy to see.

Only by keeping Zhu completely distracted can he take advantage of the chaos.

Lin Mu, whose cultivation has reached the late stage of Grandmaster, understands the essence of power more profoundly than anyone else.

Whether it's to prepare for the upcoming Shaolin Demon Extermination Conference, or to ultimately confront Zhu Wushi, and even the entire world, he desperately needs more and stronger trump cards.

Although the previous reversal of "The Conqueror" was incredibly powerful, it was based on incomplete memories from Yagyu Tajima-no-kami, lacking the subsequent part - "The Three Swords of Avici".

Avici Hell is the lowest level of hell in Buddhist scriptures, where the most evil and wicked intentions in the world converge.

This sword technique can be considered the pinnacle of swordsmanship in this world, drawing power from endless hatred and negative emotions, and completely transcending the constraints of humanity.

The sword technique consists of only three moves, but once unleashed, it is as if it draws upon the evil spirits of the deepest hell to attach to the blade. Wherever the sword light passes, the enemy feels as if they are in an endless hell of blades, suffering endless torment in both mind and body.

Its power is unparalleled, and its demonic nature is unmatched. Every strike of its blade is a blood-drinking act. Three strikes are tantamount to opening the gates of hell. The soaring resentment and demonic nature will completely erode the cultivator's mind, ultimately turning them into a puppet demon who only knows how to kill.

In the original story, even someone as powerful as Guihai Yidao was tormented by this sword technique to the point of wishing for death, and ultimately had to sever his right arm to break free from the demonic control.

"The secret manual of 'The Three Knives of Avici' should be in the hands of Lu Huanong of Shuiyue Temple."

Lin Mu had watched the drama and naturally knew the location of the Great Law, but he still needed to find out the location of the Water Moon Nunnery.

Three days later, at dusk, the afterglow of the setting sun gently enveloped a secluded nunnery, bathing it in a tranquil and warm light.

The air inside the temple is filled with the fragrance of sandalwood, making it feel even more serene and otherworldly.

A figure stepped into this tranquil place.

The newcomer had green hair, wore a dark black battle robe, and his face was hidden behind a ghastly green mask. Only a pair of cold, piercing eyes with an eerie light were visible. He exuded a sinister, malevolent, yet unfathomable aura.

It was Lin Mu who transformed into "the person in the net".