Chapter 769: Lin Hao Appears

“That’s not a planet. It was manifested by Dugu Shang using Primordial Gang Qi!” a voice called out from the darkness.

“Dugu Shang, you’re finished!”

“Perish!”

The three of them—Shu Fangge and the others—spoke as an endless radiance erupted in the darkness.

BOOM!

Another planet shattered.

But at the same time, muffled grunts could be heard.

The space was dense with planets. Though they managed to shatter them, they suffered heavy blows in return.

The radiance lit up the darkness, revealing Dugu Shang’s pale face as blood trickled from the corner of his mouth.

He couldn’t help but sigh softly.

‘These three old monsters who’ve cultivated for a thousand years are truly terrifying,’ he thought. ‘I can’t withstand their combined attacks right now.’

Just then, Dugu Shang’s body convulsed as if struck by lightning, and he suddenly spat out blood.

The next moment, the endless illusions vanished.

Dugu Shang and the trio of Shu Fangge were still in the Undying Holy Land. The only difference was that Dugu Shang was now under their control.

“What a character, this Dugu Shang. You’re the most stunningly brilliant person I’ve ever met, but you shouldn’t have opposed us.”

“Young people just don’t understand forbearance. If a little more time had passed, the three of us combined might not have been your match. A pity it’s too late now. Heh heh…”

“Hand over the Primordial Undying Scripture, or I’ll slaughter everyone in the Undying Holy Land!”

All three of them—Shu Fangge and the others—spoke. Having captured Dugu Shang, they held the absolute upper hand.

But Dugu Shang seemed not to have heard, his eyes shut tight.

He had, of course, heard their words, but he was replaying every detail of the recent battle in his mind, while also mentally practicing the later parts of the Primordial Undying Scripture.

Though he had lost this battle, he had gained a great deal from it.

Seeing Dugu Shang remain silent, the Jade-faced Ascendant grew furious and swung a palm strike at Dugu Shang’s left arm.

Just then, a voice rang out. “You people are truly shameless.”

The voice was so sudden it struck the trio’s ears like a thunderclap on a clear day.

Someone had gotten close, yet they hadn’t noticed at all. It was a terrifying realization.

Even Dugu Shang’s tightly shut eyes snapped open.

‘This is the Undying Holy Land,’ he thought. ‘I’m the Holy Master, so of course I know how hard it is to get in.’

‘The Undying Holy Land is protected by runes!’

‘Even that fierce beast couldn’t break through, but they did!’

‘To be precise, *he* somehow managed it.’

Dugu Shang knew who had arrived, even though this first speaker wasn’t the person he was thinking of.

“Who is it? Get the hell out here!” The Jade-faced Ascendant’s Divine Sense swept the area, but he couldn’t find the speaker. Shock turned to rage.

“Quite a show. Someone was kind enough to take you in, and you repay their kindness with betrayal.” Another voice spoke up.

This time, it wasn’t just the Jade-faced Ascendant; even the Hehe Ascendant and Shu Fangge were on high alert, as if facing a great enemy.

‘There are people hiding—two of them—and we can’t find a thing,’ they thought.

But they soon realized they were wrong—terribly wrong. Because then they heard a third voice, and a fourth…

“So this is the true face of the Holy Lands and Secret Sects. To think I once made it my life’s ultimate goal to join one.”

“Brother Bai, what about now?”

“Now? I wouldn’t even let those three old geezers shine my shoes. It would be too humiliating.”

“All of you, get out here, or else…” the Jade-faced Ascendant began. As he spoke, he reached out, and when he pulled his hand back, he was holding a Martial Artist.

He had plucked the man from within the Undying Holy Land; it was one of its disciples.

In just a short time, he had heard three or four different voices. A chill ran down his spine.

“Jade-face, if you harm a disciple of my Holy Land, I will destroy you!” Dugu Shang declared. His voice held no killing intent, yet it made the Jade-faced Ascendant’s heart tremble.

But then he snorted coldly, killing intent surging in his eyes.

He was about to make his move.

“Sigh. I didn’t want to get involved in other people’s business.” Just then, a sigh came from the shadows.

“Young Master, allow me!”

The next moment, a giant hand reached out from the void.

The Jade-faced Ascendant casually tossed the Martial Artist in his hand behind him and clawed at the giant hand.

Shu Fangge and the Hehe Ascendant attacked as well, directing their techniques at the giant hand.

But another giant hand emerged from the void, slamming toward them.

Then, the giant hands collided.

There was no thunderous explosion, because endless runes lit up in the void. At the same time, the space above the Undying Holy Land twisted, absorbing the full force of the impact.

Immediately after, the void trembled. One crack after another appeared, and several figures emerged from them.

In the end, a total of six people appeared.

It was, of course, Lin Hao and his group.

However, Lin Hao was shielded in the center by the other five, and Shu Fangge’s group couldn’t even see his face.

Seeing Lin Hao’s group of six, Shu Fangge’s body relaxed, and his eyes narrowed once more.

“Heh heh…”

The Hehe Ascendant’s signature smile reappeared.

The Jade-faced Ascendant stared at the six newcomers, his eyes filled with intense killing intent. “Two at the Sealed Martial Realm Sixth Layer, two at the Sealed Martial Realm Fourth Layer, and one at the Sealed Martial Realm Fifth Layer. As for you… you seem to have a powerful bloodline, but you’re only at the Sealed Martial Realm Fourth Layer. Did you come here to die?!”

As an Ascendant of a Secret Sect, he saw through the cultivation levels of all six with a single glance.

‘That’s quite remarkable,’ Lin Hao thought.

‘My bloodline is the Overlord Body. Anyone with a weaker constitution shouldn’t be able to see through my cultivation. The fact that this old monster can is highly unusual.’

“You hid in the void without us discovering you by using the Undying Holy Land’s runes. One of you has profound attainments in runes. Step forward, and I’ll spare your life.” The Jade-faced Ascendant spoke again, on the verge of a massacre.

Xi Chenghua and the others closed ranks slightly, protecting Lin Hao even more tightly.

They had just exchanged a blow with the trio and knew how terrifying they were.

They were injured in that exchange. If Xu Zihao hadn’t produced a medicinal pill, their remaining combat strength would be less than sixty percent.

Seeing their movement, the Jade-faced Ascendant said, “The stars gather around the moon. I’d like to see just who you are!”

As he spoke, he attacked.

Once again, his five fingers formed a claw. Once again, his movements were slow.

The area where the six stood was sealed, but after a moment of stiffness, powerful auras erupted from Xi Chenghua and Lao Xuexin to resist the sealing force.

Their cultivation was at the Sealed Martial Realm Sixth Layer, just one layer below the Jade-faced Ascendant. Normally, they would have been instantly sealed. But after practicing the Cultivation Technique modified by Lin Hao, they were able to resist the sealing force, even though the pressure was immense.

The Jade-faced Ascendant was shocked.

Seeing that the situation was turning against them, Shu Fangge and the Hehe Ascendant also attacked.

With one Holy Master and two Ascendants attacking simultaneously, Xi Chenghua and the others were immediately overwhelmed.

The area was sealed tight. The bodies of Xi Chenghua and the others were crushed down by the pressure, but one person remained standing tall, completely unaffected.

This time, Shu Fangge’s trio finally saw his face clearly.

The next moment, the color drained from all three of their faces.

“Lin… Lin Hao?!”

They were a Holy Master and Ascendants. Back when Lin Hao and Lin Wu fought their great battle in the Divinity Realm, they had watched the beginning of the fight and naturally recognized Lin Hao.

Now, seeing Lin Hao—who was supposed to have perished—suddenly appear before them, the three were utterly shocked.