Chapter 659: The Upper Realm Trembles, the Schemes of Various Factions

As he spoke, his figure flashed, and he instantly appeared before the first Elder.

He struck out with a palm, and the opponent's head instantly exploded.

Red and white matter splattered all over the ground.

Seeing this scene, the other Elders were so terrified that they scattered and fled.

But how could their speed compare to Lin Xuan's?

"Bloodline Tracking!"

Lin Xuan's eyes flashed with a blood-red light, instantly locking onto everyone's location.

Then, he moved like a ghost; wherever he went, someone was bound to die.

Within a mere few minutes, all the high-level members involved in the Blood Demon Sect's dealings were killed.

The Core combat strength of the Azure Cloud Sect was completely annihilated.

The remaining ordinary disciples looked at the corpses covering the ground, their souls already scattered in terror.

They finally understood that tonight, the Azure Cloud Sect was destined to perish.

And as for them, they would likely find it hard to escape death as well.

"Senior brother... what do we do?" a young disciple asked, trembling.

"It's over... it's all over..." the old disciple said in despair.

"The Azure Cloud Sect has been passed down for thousands of years; I never expected it to be destroyed in our generation's hands..."

Lin Xuan looked at these ordinary disciples, a trace of hesitation flashing in his eyes.

These people truly did not know about the high-level members' dealings; logically speaking, they should be innocent.

But the sins of the Azure Cloud Sect had already seeped into the marrow; leaving these people alive would also be a disaster.

Moreover, in his current bloodline state, he simply could not control the urge to kill.

"Since you chose the Azure Cloud Sect, you must bear the sins of the Azure Cloud Sect."

Lin Xuan finally made up his mind.

"After tonight, there will be no more Azure Cloud Sect in the Upper Realm."

As his words fell, a terrifying killing intent enveloped the entire mountain gate.

The news of the Azure Cloud Sect's destruction spread faster than one could imagine.

In just three days, cultivators across the entire Upper Realm knew of this earth-shattering event.

A righteous sect with a heritage of thousands of years had been completely wiped out overnight.

And the culprit was only one person: that Lin Xuan who had just completed his Ascension two months ago.

Heavenly Sword Sect, Assembly Hall.

Dozens of Elders gathered together, every face filled with shock.

"Is it confirmed? Was the Azure Cloud Sect really destroyed by one person?" the Heavenly Sword Sect Master, Jian Wuchen, asked in a deep voice.

"It is absolutely certain," the Law Enforcement Elder replied.

"The spies we sent have already inspected the scene."

"The entire Azure Cloud Sect mountain gate has been reduced to ruins, and all high-level members are dead."

"More than half of the ordinary disciples are dead or injured, and the rest have scattered and fled."

Hearing this news, everyone present gasped.

Although the Azure Cloud Sect's strength was not considered top-tier in the Upper Realm, they were by no means weak.

The Sect Master, Qing Yunzi, was even a powerhouse at the early Integration Stage.

Yet he was killed without even having a chance to resist.

"What is that Lin Xuan's background, exactly?" an Elder asked.

"Two months ago he was still at the Golden Core Stage, and now he can destroy the Azure Cloud Sect?"

"This speed of cultivation is simply inconceivable."

"According to intelligence, he possesses the Creation Bloodline," Jian Wuchen said.

"This is a legendary god-level bloodline; those who possess it are geniuses rarely seen in eternity."

"But even so, he shouldn't be strong to this extent."

"Unless..."

"Unless what?" everyone asked hurriedly.

"Unless his bloodline awakening level is extremely high," Jian Wuchen's eyes flashed with worry.

"Every time the Creation Bloodline awakens a level, one's strength surges violently."

"If awakened to the later stages, it might even threaten powerhouses at the Tribulation Stage."

Hearing this, everyone fell silent.

Powerhouses at the Tribulation Stage were legendary existences in the Upper Realm.

If Lin Xuan could truly threaten that level of powerhouse, it would be too terrifying.

"Sect Master, what should we do?" an Elder asked.

"Continue to observe, or take the initiative to strike?"

Jian Wuchen pondered for a moment, then spoke slowly.

"Do not act rashly for now."

"Lin Xuan's strength has not been fully exposed; acting rashly will only lead to our own destruction."

"But we cannot sit and wait for death either."

"Send people to secretly investigate his weaknesses, and at the same time, contact other sects."

"If we truly need to take action, we must gather all our strength and go together."

At the same time, Tianmen was also holding an emergency meeting.

"You have all heard about the matter regarding the Azure Cloud Sect, haven't you?" asked Sect Leader Xuantianzi of Tianmen.

"We have heard, it is indeed shocking," an Elder replied.

"But I am more concerned about the Azure Cloud Sect betraying the righteous path."

"If they have truly colluded with the Blood Demon Sect, then the reputation of our Righteous Alliance is finished."

"That is the most serious problem," Xuantianzi nodded.

"Although Lin Xuan is powerful, he exposed the true face of the Azure Cloud Sect."

"In a sense, he is eliminating a scourge for the righteous path."

"But the problem is, how will other sects view this matter?"

"Will they suspect that we also have problems?"

This question caused everyone to fall into deep thought.

The reason the Righteous Alliance can exist is because of mutual trust.

But the betrayal of the Azure Cloud Sect has broken this trust.

Now, every sect will suspect the allies around them; this kind of suspicion is more fatal than any attack.

"Sect Leader, people from other sects have already come to contact us," an Elder reported.

"They want to form an alliance to jointly oppose Lin Xuan."

"The reason is that he is too dangerous and must be dealt with before he has fully grown."

"What do you think?" Xuantianzi asked.

"I think this proposal is problematic," the Elder shook his head.

"Although Lin Xuan has killed many people, there were reasons for it."

"The Azure Cloud Sect colluded with the Blood Demon Sect and caused the deaths of dozens of innocent cultivators."

"In terms of principle, Lin Xuan is upholding justice."

"If we want to kill him because we fear his strength, then how are we any different from the Azure Cloud Sect?"

After hearing this, Xuantianzi nodded in appreciation.

"You are right."

"The righteous path should have the appearance of the righteous path."

"We cannot abandon our principles because of interests."

"Reply to those sects and say that we will not participate in any actions against Lin Xuan for the time being."

But not all sects have such awareness.

Inside the meeting hall of the Five Elements Sect, the atmosphere was extremely oppressive.

"The destruction of the Azure Cloud Sect is not necessarily a bad thing for us," Sect Leader Wuyuanzi of the Five Elements Sect said coldly.

"The resources occupied by the Azure Cloud Sect can be redistributed."

"Moreover, their destruction has also sounded an alarm for other sects."

"What alarm?" an Elder asked.

"Lin Xuan is too dangerous," Wuyuanzi said.

"His growth speed has exceeded everyone's expectations."

"If we continue to let him develop, he will sooner or later threaten our status."

"Therefore, we must nip him in the bud before he has fully grown."

"But his strength is already very high," another Elder said worriedly.

"Even the Azure Cloud Sect was no match for him; I fear it would be dangerous for us to act alone."

"Of course we won't act alone," Wuyuanzi smiled sinisterly.

"I have already contacted several other sects."

"Although the Heavenly Sword Sect does not express a stance on the surface, they have already agreed to cooperate in private."