Chapter 266: Is This Really Real?

"Heavens, is this real?" someone exclaimed. "I've lived here for decades and have never seen such a scene!" "Quick, record it! A once-in-a-lifetime scene like this will definitely make the headlines!" "Look at that Heavenly Ladder, could someone really be about to become an Immortal?"

Reporters were frantically filming everything; helicopters circled in the sky, and drones were packed densely. Meanwhile, the discussion online had completely exploded.

"Immortal phenomena have appeared at Baiyun Guan again! This time it's even more spectacular than the last!" "I live nearby and saw it with my own eyes; it's absolutely real!" "Can someone who understands explain what is going on here?" "Photos from the scene have been posted, judge for yourselves!"

Various videos and images went viral online, and eight of the top ten trending topics were related to Baiyun Guan. For a time, the entire country was focused on this obscure Daoist temple.

Upon learning the news, Zhao Fangxu nearly dropped his phone. He immediately called Luo Daming, but no one answered. At this moment, Luo Daming was at a critical juncture and had no time to deal with the disturbances of the outside world.

After consuming the Pill, Luo Daming felt his realm constantly improving. The Qi within his body was many times stronger than before, and even his thinking had become clearer. This feeling was as if his entire being had been reborn. He even felt as though he had touched the threshold of a higher level.

It was not until late at night that the phenomena gradually dissipated. Luo Daming awoke from his cultivation and discovered that his strength had undergone a heaven-shaking, earth-shattering change. Just standing there gave people a sense of awe without him even needing to be angry.

"Is this the effect of the Pill left behind by Lin Xuan?" Luo Daming sighed, looking at his own hands. "It's truly incredible. No wonder the ancients said that those who attain the Dao can achieve Ascension in broad daylight. This realm truly exceeds the imagination of ordinary people."

At this moment, Zhao Fangxu's call finally went through: "Daoist Master Luo!" His voice carried obvious anger. "What are you people trying to do? Making such a huge commotion in the middle of the night, how am I supposed to answer to those above? Now the whole country is paying attention to this matter!"

"Chairman Zhao, please calm your anger." Luo Daming's tone carried a bit of confidence, not at all like the timid manner he had before. "This matter was truly an accident, but please rest assured, there won't be any impact. Besides, such phenomena of heaven and earth are simply manifestations of the Heavenly Dao; what could we possibly do about it?"

Zhao Fangxu sensed the change in his tone and sighed inwardly: This Baiyun Guan is likely going to rise. Whether it is Lin Xuan or Luo Daming, neither is someone he can easily control anymore.

Early the next morning, Lin Xuan stepped forward to disperse the onlookers. He did not use any forceful methods; he simply explained a few words, and those people dispersed of their own accord. This miraculous ability made even Luo Daming sigh in admiration.

"Thanks to you coming back," Luo Daming said gratefully. "Otherwise, I really wouldn't have known how to handle these things. By the way, the feeling after taking the Pill this time was truly marvelous. That realm is probably already approaching the legendary..."

Lin Xuan smiled: "Master, you are too polite. These are all small matters, not worth mentioning. As for the matter of the realm, just let it follow Nature. Forcing it would not be beautiful."

Just like that, Baiyun Guan finally returned to peace. But everyone knew that this incident would surely stir up a huge storm in the Outsider world. Especially Baiyun Guan; under the leadership of Lin Xuan and Luo Daming, the future would surely undergo heaven-shaking, earth-shattering changes.

In the Quiet Room of Baiyun Guan, sandalwood incense curled, and Lin Xuan was focused on circulating the Heart Fire within his body. That power originating from the Divine Fire traveled through his meridians; every circulation was like being tempered a thousand times, making his meridians become tougher. Wisps of dark red light flowed across his skin, illuminating the entire Quiet Room with flickering light.

"So that's how it is." Lin Xuan opened his eyes, a flash of realization in them. "This Heart Fire can not only strengthen meridians but also refine the origin. No wonder the ancients said that fire can forge all things; the profound mystery within this far exceeds imagination."

Xiao Qing and Xiao Bai guarded outside the door, able to feel the waves of heat coming from the Quiet Room. That heat contained a special rhythm that made one feel awe.

Just at this moment, a sound of breaking through the air suddenly rang out in the dark, windy night. Over a dozen dark shadows attacked from all directions, each radiating cold killing intent. Their movements were shockingly fast; they were clearly battle-hardened assassins.

"Finally couldn't hold back?" Lin Xuan sneered, his tone carrying a bit of playfulness. "I was wondering how long you would lurk. Since you've come, then don't leave."

The Black-robed Men did not speak, the weapons in their hands flashing with cold light. The next second, countless hidden weapons broke through the air, densely covering the area where Lin Xuan was. Under the moonlight, one could see those hidden weapons glowing with an eerie purple; they were clearly coated with deadly poison.

"Small tricks." Lin Xuan waved his hand lightly, and a wall of dark red fire appeared out of thin air, turning all the hidden weapons into ash. The deadly poison coated on those hidden weapons emitted a pungent odor under the high temperature, and a charred stench filled the air.

"What?!" the lead Black-robed Man exclaimed, his voice carrying an obvious Dongying accent, his tone full of disbelief. "Impossible! How could it be possible to break our hidden weapons so easily? This was coated with the venom of the Eight-Headed Serpent!"

Lin Xuan did not give them a chance to continue speaking. With a flash, he had already arrived beside the nearest Black-robed Man. Pointing a finger, a flame pierced into that person's chest like a sharp sword. The Black-robed Man didn't even have time to scream before he turned into a pile of ash. Even the ninja tools on his body were melted by the high temperature, leaving a puddle of metal residue on the ground.

"Baka! Everyone attack together! Use the Forbidden Technique!" the leader roared, his voice carrying a bit of hysteria.

The other Black-robed Men formed seals simultaneously, and one eerie ninja technique after another was released. Some transformed into a giant Water Dragon, roaring as it charged toward Lin Xuan; some condensed into sharp Wind Blades, whistling as they tore through the air; and others summoned terrifying Shadow Monsters, pouncing with claws bared. The light of various ninja techniques intertwined in the night sky, forming a brilliant and dangerous scene.

However, all of this appeared so powerless before Lin Xuan. His figure flickered uncertainly under the moonlight, and wherever he went, flames bloomed. Every time he struck, a Black-robed Man fell. Those ninja techniques they were so proud of were like ice and snow meeting the scorching sun before his Divine Fire, vanishing without a trace in the blink of an eye.

"This... what kind of monster is this?" a Black-robed Man said in terror, his voice trembling. "Could this be a Huaxia Immortal?"

In less than a moment, only the last Black-robed Man remained at the scene. He trembled, wanting to bite the poison sac hidden in his teeth, but Lin Xuan was one step faster and restrained him. A wisp of flame coiled around his chin, leaving him without even the chance to commit suicide.