Chapter 265: Entering the Domain of Annihilation!
"Oh, and don't forget that battle back then. Dao Sect's senior Zhou Tong faced the Three Young Kings of Yuan Gate all on his own and beat them so badly—one dead, one crippled, one fleeing. Tsk tsk… what a tragedy."
As he spoke, Lin Fan even spread his hands in a gesture of mock sympathy.
His words immediately caused a stir in the skies.
Many looked on in shock, clearly not expecting Lin Fan to openly provoke Yuan Cang like this.
"Bastard! That day you only got the upper hand with a sneak attack! You think you're worthy of being compared to Zhou Tong?" Lei Qian growled, his face a stormy shade of green.
"Even Zhou Tong didn't escape being killed by Yuan Gate in the end," said Ling Zhen, the Little Spirit King, twirling his folding fan with a seemingly gentle smile.
"So the mighty Sect Master of Yuan Gate personally killed a Dao Sect disciple. Truly impressive," Lin Fan replied, voice full of sarcasm and disdain.
Hearing that, Ling Zhen and Lei Qian's expressions darkened slightly, and their smiles became forced.
It was true—Zhou Tong had been only a disciple when he forced Yuan Gate's sect master to take the field personally to kill him. The incident had drawn a fair amount of ridicule afterward and had long become a sore spot for Yuan Gate's inner circle.
Just as Lei Qian clenched his fists, ready to lash out again, Yuan Cang raised a hand slightly.
His narrow, snake-like eyes narrowed with a smile—but that smile was cold as ice.
"Looks like we haven't punished you Dao Sect dogs enough over the years."
His voice was soft, yet full of venom as his gaze slowly swept across the entire Dao Sect team like a poisonous serpent.
"In that case… for this year's Sect Competition, I hope you're prepared."
There was no overt threat in his tone, but the malice within was chillingly obvious.
"That same warning goes to Yuan Gate," Lin Fan responded calmly. His eyes swept across the Yuan Gate disciples with cold killing intent, making many of them feel a sudden chill.
"You've got backbone. I like that." Yuan Cang smiled faintly. "When the time comes, I'll remind you of these words again. Let's hope they're not the last thing you ever hear."
He slowly folded his hands in front of him, then withdrew his gaze.
Lin Fan also withdrew his.
"The Domain of Annihilation… it's about to open," Xiao Xiao said suddenly, her voice solemn.
Lin Fan looked up.
Far in the distance, the space at the barrier of the Domain began to ripple visibly like water.
This was the unmistakable sign that the Domain of Annihilation was opening.
…
At the same time, thousands of miles away in the sky, three streaks of light raced through the air like lightning.
"Junior sister, no need to rush. We'll make it in time for the Sect Competition."
The third streak slowed slightly, revealing a figure with half his face covered by a ghostly mask, giving him a sinister appearance.
"You're too slow. If you don't want to come, just stay behind. Huo'er and I can go ourselves."
Ahead of him, a crisp voice rang out from one of the two leading figures as her speed suddenly increased.
The masked man sighed and shook his head before catching up. Faint voices drifted between the group.
"Are you going to find someone, Junior Sister? Someone… important?"
"Mm-hmm. You'll know when we find him… but he'll probably scold me. If that happens, you better play dumb, or I'll tell Master you didn't protect me properly."
"Hehe, I know! Sister Qingtan wants to find Brother Lin Fan."
"Lin Fan? That name sounds familiar…"
…
Back on the dark, vast plains, the twisted space rippled more violently. Terrifying waves of power radiated from the distortion.
The crowd stirred again.
Everyone knew what this meant.
The Domain of Annihilation was opening.
This infamous forbidden land of the Eastern Xuan Region was sealed for most of the year by ancient formations. But with time, cracks had appeared in the seals, and every few months, the barrier would weaken.
These moments had become a mad rush for fortune seekers.
The pressure from the distorted space spread like a storm, and through the swirling spatial ripples, one could faintly glimpse the dark, ominous land beyond, full of shadow and dread.
"It's opening…" Lin Dong murmured beside Lin Fan, eyes locked on the twisted space.
"When we go in, we must link our auras. Otherwise, we'll be scattered by the spatial teleportation," Xiao Xiao said seriously as she turned to face the Dao Sect disciples.
"Yes!"
The disciples responded in unison, their expressions tightening.
They all knew the rumors of the Domain's dangers.
If they were teleported alone into a deadly area, survival would be slim.
"Will we return the same way?" Lin Dong asked curiously.
"There's a formation deep in the Domain," Xiao Xiao explained. "All eight super sects will converge there eventually."
She paused, then added softly, "That place… will likely be where we clash with Yuan Gate."
"Last time, Senior Sister Wang died protecting Dao Sect disciples during the retreat…"
At those words, Wang Yan's eyes turned bloodshot, a violent and murderous aura beginning to surge within him.
Lin Fan placed a hand on his shoulder. "This time, we'll make them pay."
[Ding! You patted Wang Yan and obtained five million Xuanyuan Pills!]
The familiar system chime rang out in Lin Fan's mind.
Buzz—!
Just then, the spatial barrier twisted to its limit—then suddenly shattered!
A massive spatial vortex formed in the sky.
Whoosh—!
The moment the vortex appeared, the skies exploded with the sound of tearing wind.
Countless figures surged forward like a flood of locusts, diving into the vortex.
The super sect disciples began moving as well, though with far more order. Waves of Yuan Power surrounded each group, transforming them into arcs of light that streaked into the swirling portal.
"It's our turn," Xiao Xiao said, stepping forward with a command.
"Yes!"
Yuan Power surged out of the Dao Sect disciples, fusing into a glowing sphere of light that wrapped around them like a cocoon.
"Go!"
Xiao Xiao waved her hand and flew toward the vortex.
Behind her, Lin Fan, Wang Yan, Lin Dong, and the rest followed in unison.
Together, they formed a glowing mass of rainbow light—united and imposing.
And under countless watching eyes, Dao Sect's team plunged into the spinning spatial vortex—
And disappeared without a trace.
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