Chapter 133: Inside the Black Cloud, Speak Plainly

As Lin Yang and Yuan Xue'er's figures disappeared into the black cloud.

Between heaven and earth, it was as if the mute button had been pressed, instantly silent enough to hear a pin drop.

Everyone instinctively lifted their heads and stared at that mass of black cloud.

The black cloud surged wildly, like thunder and lightning, the scene resembling boiling hot water.

The people on the ground wanted to peer inside the black cloud, but the cloud blocked them, making it impossible to see inside.

Zhou Tianming's brows were tightly knit, his eyes full of worry.

He well knew that the four iron chains binding his master were called the Star Emperor Chains.

It was forged from the mysterious and powerful Star Emperor Stone found in the Ruined Void; its texture is tough, containing violent energy—even a Great Emperor powerhouse standing at the pinnacle of cultivation would often be helpless against it.

And now, although his master is unfathomably mysterious, he has certainly not reached the Great Emperor Realm, making it absolutely impossible to sever those Star Emperor Chains.

"Master……, we have only known each other for a few days, why would you risk your life for me like this?"

Zhou Tianming bit his lower lip tightly, his hands unconsciously clenched, gazing at the black cloud as he muttered: "You must be alright."

At the same time, he secretly swore in his heart that if he did not die, he would certainly go through fire and water for his master without hesitation.

And after Lin Yang entered the black cloud.

What met his eyes was a huge Star Emperor Stone, as large as a mountain, floating within.

That Star Emperor Stone was deep, cold, and dark, emanating an ancient and imposing aura.

Four Star Emperor Chains, exuding evil energy, protruded from the stone like vicious serpents seeking to devour.

The chains gleamed with a cold light—indeed they were the four iron chains binding Zhou Tianming's back.

These four Star Emperor Chains, with each slight tremor, seemed to carve a bloodstain on Zhou Tianming's body.

According to the system prompt, one could also directly smash the Star Emperor Stone itself, thereby resolving the crisis.

However, the system's assessment of his current overall strength indicated that, with his power, smashing the Star Emperor Stone would be like a mayfly shaking a tree—pointless and self-inflicted suffering.

By comparison, first cutting the four Star Emperor Chains to relieve Zhou Tianming's urgent need would be feasible.

The decision was made.

He didn't waste words, instantly flashing forward like a ghost toward one of the Star Emperor Chains.

The Slay Immortal Sword in his hand flashed out of its sheath.

The sword blade hummed.

Sword light flickered.

The surrounding darkness was illuminated.

On the Slay Immortal Sword emanated a fierce aura of slaying heaven and earth.

"One sword to slay the immortal!"

Lin Yang gave a low shout.

The sword moved with his body, carrying endless sharpness as it slashed toward the Star Emperor Chain.

In an instant.

Sword qi crisscrossed, and where it struck the Star Emperor Chain, sparks flew and the metallic clash was deafening.

The Star Emperor Chain, after all, is an object from beyond the heavens.

Don't mistake it for merely an iron chain; to a certain extent, it has awakened intelligence.

That iron chain.

Instantly, a phantom of a vicious serpent appeared.

The vicious serpent was pitch-black all over; though not a true dragon, it possessed a dragon's dread.

Roar!

The vicious serpent let out an angry roar, and a black wave of energy surged back toward Lin Yang's sword.

Hum!

Lin Yang's Slay Immortal Sword was thus neutralized by the vicious serpent.

Lin Yang narrowed his eyes.

The system had long informed him that this Star Emperor Stone is extremely difficult to deal with; even a Great Emperor realm expert would find it hard to cope.

However.

The system also said that although the Star Emperor Chains are hard to deal with, they are not absolutely invincible.

He has a chance.

Thus.

He then activated the Shadow Holy Body, his form instantly blurring as if merging into darkness.

"Shadow Stab!"

His figure shifted, and in an instant he appeared behind the vicious serpent.

Bang!

He fiercely stabbed the vicious serpent's hindbrain with the black blade, an imperial treasure assassination dagger in his hand.

Boom!

The black blade, worthy of being an imperial treasure, actually left a hole in the vicious serpent's hard hindbrain.

Roar!

Though Lin Yang's strike landed, the vicious serpent was utterly enraged; a flash of ferocity crossed its eyes, and, relying on its copper walls and iron bones, it charged at Lin Yang.

Lin Yang again used the Shadow Holy Body to become invisible and shift position, dodging the attack.

Then.

Once more he appeared behind the vicious serpent, instantly switching to the Sword Dao Holy Body.

His muscles were taut, veins bulging, every inch of his skin seeming able to slash the air, brimming with power.

One sword to slay the immortals!

Boom—

A mighty sword aura swept out sideways.

Roar!

The evil flood dragon took a sword blow, winced, lifted its head, and let out a miserable cry.

Then.

It turned its head and once again foolishly charged at Lin Yang.

Lin Yang handled it with ease, two holy bodies alternating in their support.

Making his attacks as swift as lightning and as fierce as thunder.

Although the Star Emperor Chain had some intelligence, it ultimately could not match Lin Yang's higher intellect; under his superb combat skills, the chain was forced back step by step, its light dimming somewhat.

Lin Yang pressed the attack.

Breaking one of them.

Then he could break the second.

Until they were all destroyed.

But when he prepared to press the attack, a tacit understanding seemed to exist among the Star Emperor Chains.

Seeing their companion in trouble, the remaining three Star Emperor Chains would not sit idle; black radiance flared as they howled forward to assist.

They writhed and twisted, forming an impregnable shield that blocked wave after wave of Lin Yang's attacks.

They also waited for a chance to strike back.

For a moment, Lin Yang, fighting four alone, fell into a stalemate; though he showed no sign of defeat, he also found no opening for victory.

What is puzzling is that.

Lin Yang seemed to have exhausted his means, even taking out the Heavenly Dao Pill Canon he had obtained from Medicine Elder Yao Lao and slamming it hard onto a Star Emperor Chain.

It produced a loud sound.

But it was of little use.

The evil flood dragon formed from the Star Emperor Chain showed no sign of pain, its breath like a darting tiny flame, as if mocking Lin Yang's overreach.

And Lin Yang didn't care at all.

However.

Yuan Xue'er, who had been hiding in a corner of the black clouds, originally had the mindset of watching Lin Yang be killed.

After all, in her view, Lin Yang was nothing more than an overreaching ant.

However, at this moment.

She personally witnessed Lin Yang wielding such peerless treasures as the Slay Immortal Sword and the Black Blade.

There was also the unfathomable dual holy body and his cultivation method.

And the moment he produced that Heavenly Dao Pill Canon.

She couldn't help but be stunned.

No wonder the lofty-as-the-skies Zhou Tianming would choose to take this person as his master; this person indeed has some foundation and ability.

Meanwhile.

Greed also flared in her eyes; if she could claim those treasures for herself, her strength would surely rise to a higher level.

Thinking of this,

Yuan Xue'er's eyes flashed, and she suddenly shouted, 'Everyone, stop!'

Her voice seemed to carry some kind of power, actually causing those Star Emperor Chains to truly cease their attacks.

Lin Yang sheathed his sword and stood, giving Yuan Xue'er a light, indifferent glance and said, 'Do you have something to say?'

Yuan Xue'er walked out with graceful steps, a seemingly friendly smile on her face, and spoke slowly: 'Sir, today's bout has truly opened my eyes.'

Her gaze seemed to casually sweep over the treasures in Lin Yang's hand, but in fact the fire of greed burned fiercely.

'I have wandered the realms for many years, yet I have never seen someone like you with such potential and means.'

Saying this, she slightly raised her head, her expression revealing a hint of pride as she said, 'I speak no falsehood.'

'I originally intended to deal with Zhou Tianming, but seeing that he is your disciple and that you possess such ability, I have formed a new idea.'

Lin Yang remained calm and indifferent, or perhaps he had long been waiting here for her to speak; she slowly said, 'Just speak plainly if you have something to say, stop beating around the bush.'