Chapter 671: Righteous Siege, One Against a Hundred

On the night of the full moon, atop Spirit Moon Peak, Lin Xuan knelt where Hunyuanzi had dissipated, his hands trembling as he lifted the warm, white bead.

This bead emitted a faint glow, containing the essence of Hunyuanzi's thousands of years of cultivation, and carrying the master's final love and expectations for his disciple.

Lin Xuan could feel the warm aura emanating from the bead, as if his master were still by his side, whispering words of comfort.

"Master..." he murmured softly, pressing the bead against his chest.

His master's words still echoed in his ears: A true powerhouse is one who can control their own destiny.

Nezha and Zhang Wuji stood quietly to the side, not daring to disturb the young man who had suffered the loss of his master.

They knew that Lin Xuan was enduring immense pain in his heart at this moment.

First, his bloodline had spiraled out of control, leading him to commit monstrous sins, and then he had watched helplessly as his master sacrificed his life to save him.

This double blow was enough to shatter anyone's will.

However, the silence was soon broken.

From the distance came the sound of rapid air-piercing whistles, as dozens of powerful auras approached quickly.

"They are here," Nezha said with a grave expression.

Zhang Wuji also sensed those familiar auras, and a bad premonition welled up in his heart.

"It seems the Righteous Coalition Army has made up its mind."

Jian Wuchen of the Heavenly Sword Sect arrived first, the Immortal-Slaying Sword in his hand emitting a chilling, intimidating light.

Once this divine sword was unsheathed, the entire peak was shrouded in terrifying sword intent.

Following closely behind was Wuyuanzi of the Five Elements Sect, with over a dozen Elders behind him, each radiating powerful pressure.

Abbot Fahui of the Ten Thousand Buddha Temple also arrived with the Arhats, the Subduing Demon Pestle gleaming under the moonlight.

The powerhouses of the three great sects surrounded Spirit Moon Peak, their goal only one—to kill Lin Xuan before he could fully recover his strength.

"Lin Xuan!" Jian Wuchen raised the Immortal-Slaying Sword and said coldly.

"You have murdered ten thousand innocent cultivators; today you must face justice!"

The sword light of the Immortal-Slaying Sword pointed directly at Lin Xuan, and a terrifying killing intent surged like a tidal wave.

Wuyuanzi also activated the Five Elements Array, the five-colored lights intertwining in the air to form a massive cage.

"Demon, die!"

The Elemental Power of gold, wood, water, fire, and earth swirled in the air, each containing destructive might.

Abbot Fahui pressed his palms together and chanted the Buddha Sect name, and the Subduing Demon Pestle began to emit a golden light.

"Amitabha, benefactor Lin Xuan has already fallen into the demonic path; today, this humble monk shall seek justice for the innocent lives lost."

The Subduing Demon Pestle was specifically designed to restrain evil and heterodox paths, making it perfectly suited to deal with the out-of-control Lin Xuan.

The attacks from the three great sects were launched almost simultaneously, the terrifying energy fluctuations causing the entire mountain to tremble.

Lin Xuan slowly stood up; his eyes lacked the previous blood-red madness, yet they were filled with deep sorrow and guilt.

He looked at the surrounding Righteous Coalition Army, knowing that explanations were already useless.

These people held only fear and hatred in their hearts; they would not believe the fact that Lin Xuan had regained his sanity.

"Wait!" Nezha hurriedly stepped forward.

"Seniors, Lin Xuan has already regained his sanity!"

"He is no longer the out-of-control Creation Demon; please give him a chance to explain!"

However, Jian Wuchen would not listen to any explanations.

"Nonsense!"

"A demon is a demon; how could he change so easily?"

"Even if he pretends well now, it cannot change his nature of being addicted to slaughter!"

The sword light of the Immortal-Slaying Sword grew even more intense, as if it would slash everything into nothingness.

Wuyuanzi also sneered: "Little child, you have been deceived by him."

"This kind of demon is best at disguising himself; do you think a few words can wash away his sins?"

"Can the ten thousand cultivators who died at his hands have died in vain?"

Abbot Fahui shook his head and sighed: "Benefactor Nezha, you are kind-hearted, but too naive."

"Benefactor Lin Xuan has completely fallen into the demonic path and must accept the purification of the Buddha Sect's teachings."

The golden light of the Subduing Demon Pestle grew ever brighter, and the Sanskrit chants of the Buddha Sect echoed in the air.

Zhang Wuji also attempted to explain: "Seniors, Senior Hunyuanzi just sacrificed his life to save Lin Xuan!"

"He really has regained his sanity now!"

"If you do not believe it, you can let him prove his innocence!"

But the Righteous Coalition Army had already made up its mind, and any explanation was futile.

They had witnessed how terrifying Lin Xuan was when he lost control and dared not risk believing he would turn over a new leaf.

"Enough talk!" Jian Wuchen shouted angrily.

"Even if Laozi himself came today, he could not save this demon!"

The Immortal-Slaying Sword erupted with brilliant sword light, striking directly at Lin Xuan's vitals.

This strike contained the thousands of years of heritage of the Heavenly Sword Sect, enough to split mountains and cleave seas.

Lin Xuan looked at the incoming sword light, complex emotions welling up in his heart.

He knew he had committed unforgivable sins, and the anger and hatred of these people were deserved.

But his master had just sacrificed his life to save him; he could not die just like this.

He had to live, at the very least, to spend the rest of his life atoning for his sins.

"I do not wish to be your enemy," Lin Xuan said in a deep voice.

"But if you insist on fighting, I will not sit idly by and be captured."

He slowly raised his right hand, and the power of his Genesis bloodline began to surge.

However, this time, there was no violent killing intent in the bloodline, only a firm will.

He wanted to control this power, rather than be controlled by it.

"Boom!"

The sword light of the Immortal Execution Sword struck Lin Xuan's protective barrier, erupting with a thunderous roar.

Terrifying energy fluctuations swept in all directions, and the entire mountain peak shook violently.

But Lin Xuan's protective barrier only fluctuated slightly and was not broken.

"What?" Jian Wuchen's expression changed drastically.

He was very clear about the power of the Immortal Execution Sword; even an expert at the late Integration Stage would not dare to take it head-on.

But Lin Xuan had blocked it with ease, which meant his strength had improved significantly once again.

"Attack together!" Wuyuanzi shouted loudly.

The Five Elements Great Array operated at full power, and the five-colored light transformed into giant dragons, attacking Lin Xuan from different directions.

Abbot Fahui no longer hesitated, and the Subduing Demon Pestle transformed into a giant golden hammer, descending from the sky.

The combined attack of the three major sects was astonishingly powerful; even an expert at the early Mahayana Stage would have to temporarily avoid its edge.

But Lin Xuan still stood where he was, without the slightest intention of retreating.

He remembered his master's words: a true expert is someone who can control their own destiny.

Since they were unwilling to listen to an explanation, he would use his strength to prove his change.

"Genesis Domain, open!"

With Lin Xuan as the center, a massive domain instantly unfolded.

Within this domain, he was the absolute master.

As soon as the attacks from the Five Elements Great Array entered the domain, they were immediately dissolved by an invisible force.

The golden light of the Subduing Demon Pestle also dimmed, its power greatly reduced.

"This... how is this possible?" Abbot Fahui stared with wide, shocked eyes.

The Subduing Demon Pestle is a supreme treasure of the Buddha Sect, specifically designed to restrain evil spirits and heretical paths.

Logically, it should have had a significant effect against Lin Xuan.

But now the power of the Subduing Demon Pestle had been drastically weakened; what did this mean?

"The evil aura within his body has disappeared," an Elder of the Buddha Sect exclaimed.