The Legend of the Netherworld

"You don't seem to understand yet. You're merely fighting a dead soul." Wang Buwei's voice was mocking, his eyes gleaming with a coldness. "My body has long since decayed, and my soul is the only remaining force. Do you think you can defeat me?"

Hearing this, Lin Xiao's heart suddenly became alert. He understood that the reason why this "Soul Guardian" could maintain such a strong power was because he relied on the power of his soul, not his body. This meant that Wang Buwei's body had long ceased to exist, and all the attacks came from his powerful soul.

Lin Xiao's heart moved, and his eyes flickered slightly. Since it was soul power, there must be a breakthrough.

He suddenly took a step forward, his figure transformed into a phantom, and instantly disappeared. This time, he did not face Wang Buwei directly, but instead used his "Illusionary Body Skill: Imitative Phantom", making himself appear from all directions at once, making it impossible for Wang Buwei to distinguish which one was the real him.

"Illusion?" Wang Buwei sneered, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes. "Do you think such a technique can work on me?"

However, just as he finished speaking, Lin Xiao's voice rang out from behind him: "Unfortunately, you are wrong."

Wang Buwei spun around, only to see Lin Xiao's sword thrusting straight at him with unparalleled brilliance. While the Soul Guardian possessed powerful soul power, it was ultimately powerless against true physical attacks. Lin Xiao seized on this and decided to strike with one strike.

The sword blade penetrated Wang Buwei's shadow. In an instant, a strong spiritual energy fluctuation erupted around the soul guardian's body. Wang Buwei let out a scream, and his whole body began to twist violently, as if he was about to be torn apart by this force.

"You..." Wang Buwei's voice was full of anger and unwillingness. The power of his soul struggled frantically, but ultimately could not stop Lin Xiao's attack.

Without any hesitation, Lin Xiao mercilessly thrust the tip of his sword into Wang Buwei's void. With the spiritual energy of heaven and earth attracted by the "Da Kun Attraction Technique", he completely bound Wang Buwei's powerful soul power and sealed it in the sword energy.

After a violent fluctuation, Wang Buwei finally turned into countless phantoms and completely dissipated into the air, along with the powerful soul aura.

Lin Xiao finally breathed a sigh of relief, the sword in his hand trembling slightly. He watched the dissipating shadow, a complex wave of emotions welling up in his heart. "Sure enough, the power of the world is not a simple duel of strength. The power of the soul is just as important as the power of the body, and neither should be underestimated."

He silently retracted his sword and his gaze returned to the "Great Kun Attraction Art." Now, he was no longer the young cultivator who had just come into contact with these powers. Facing powerful enemies, he had learned how to respond calmly.

"I want to become stronger." Lin Xiao whispered to himself, "And this book may open up a new world for me." He put away "Da Kun Attraction Art", knowing that he has embarked on a road full of thorns, but he also understands that only by becoming stronger can he survive and reach the height that he once could not imagine.

Lin Xiao emerged from the ancient tomb, the sky before him already shimmering with light. Having experienced the fierce battle with the black-robed figure, his breathing remained steady, but his heart was filled with vigilance. While this desolate mountain forest was secluded and far from human habitation, he knew that at this moment, any moment of composure could have fatal consequences.

"Did they find me so quickly?" Lin Xiao frowned, turned around and looked back at the ancient tomb, feeling uneasy.

At this moment, he heard the sound of wind in his ears, and a strong spiritual power wave tore through the air. Then, several figures came flying from the distant woods, with a swift breath, as if they had locked onto Lin Xiao's position.

"The pursuers are coming." Lin Xiao thought to himself, and without hesitation he activated his body skills, his figure moving at an extremely fast speed through the mountains and woods.

However, the black shadows in the distance were getting closer and closer. Lin Xiao knew that the speed of these pursuers was extraordinary. If he continued to escape, his physical strength would gradually be exhausted and he would eventually fall into their control.

"It seems I can't hide any longer today." Lin Xiao turned abruptly, standing still, a look of determination in his eyes. He waved his hand and pointed, and in an instant, sword energy shredded the surrounding trees like a rainbow, slicing them into pieces as if they were made of iron.

"You've come just in time!" Lin Xiao smiled coldly, then mobilized all the spiritual power in his body and condensed it into a sword energy with astonishing pressure.

"Hold! Don't run!" A shout came from the distance. The Xiaoyao Sect's disciples and the government's pursuers all appeared in sight. Leading the way was a man in a green shirt, his brows radiating an undeniable sense of pressure. He was Ling Xiao, the Xiaoyao Sect's deputy leader.

"It seems that I have finally met a real opponent." Lin Xiao glanced at Ling Xiao coldly and had already made a decision in his heart.

"Don't let him escape! This man has a big secret!" Ling Xiao shouted angrily and waved his hand to signal the disciples behind him to take action.

Following Ling Xiao's command, the Xiaoyao Sect disciples used their Qing Gong skills to fly towards Lin Xiao. At the same time, the government soldiers also began to surround them, forming an encirclement.

Lin Xiao took a deep breath, his sword intent bursting forth, and he instantly transformed into a shadow, swiftly flashing into the enemy formation. His sword streaked across like a meteor, bringing with it gusts of wind and whistling sounds, instantly forcing the surrounding pursuers to retreat.

Ling Xiao's eyes fixed, and he leaped up, his sword flashing like a rainbow as he charged towards Lin Xiao. Lin Xiao snorted coldly, and his figure instantly vanished into the air, dodging Ling Xiao's attack.

"Not slow." A flicker of surprise crossed Ling Xiao's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure. Xiaoyao Sect was a renowned martial arts sect, its disciples all talented martial artists, and Ling Xiao, a true leader, was accustomed to facing powerful foes.

Lin Xiao felt more and more pressure. Although he was able to suppress some enemies with his powerful swordsmanship, Ling Xiao's strength was undoubtedly far beyond that of ordinary cultivators, and there was a whole team of pursuers behind him, which made Lin Xiao's battle extremely difficult.

"We can't delay this any longer." Lin Xiao's mind moved, and he suddenly exerted force on the long sword in his hand. The sword energy broke through the air and swept across the surroundings. At the same time, his other hand quietly formed a seal and quickly performed the "Dragon Swimming Across the Seas" movement.

"Change!" Lin Xiao shouted softly, and his figure suddenly disappeared. Then, a huge phantom appeared behind him, and its speed suddenly soared. The sword energy also expanded into a larger range, oppressing the enemies around him.

A hint of astonishment flashed in Ling Xiao's eyes. He obviously didn't expect Lin Xiao to display such superb skills. "How did you do it?" he asked in a low voice with a hint of coldness in his voice.

Lin Xiao sneered, suddenly accelerated forward, and thrust his sword at Ling Xiao. Ling Xiao's quick eyes and hands blocked Lin Xiao's attack with his sword technique. The sword lights crossed, and the air around them seemed to freeze.

"Do you really think you can escape with these little tricks?" Ling Xiao sneered, then counterattacked with a sword. The sword energy was mixed with a powerful true energy, and the impact was extremely strong.

"If I don't show you some color, you probably won't know my true strength." Lin Xiao said in a low voice, his eyes gradually becoming sharp.

Then, he suddenly used the "Illusionary Body Skill: Imitating Phantom Moves", not only turning himself invisible into multiple phantoms, but also accelerating the pressure of the sword energy, forming an almost irresistible offensive.

"It's time to end it." A determination flashed in Lin Xiao's eyes, and the sword energy in his hand increased wildly, surging towards Ling Xiao and all the enemies behind him like a tide.

Ling Xiao's expression changed slightly, but he was not afraid. He immediately summoned the Xiaoyao Sect's true secret skills and suddenly collided with Lin Xiao's sword energy.

However, despite Ling Xiao's powerful swordsmanship, Lin Xiao's strength has also reached the peak of the fourth level of Jiachen. The impact of the sword energy once again shook the surrounding mountains and forests, making a deafening sound.

With a loud bang, Ling Xiao was knocked away and fell heavily to the ground. A trace of blood flowed from the corner of his mouth, and it was obvious that he had suffered considerable injuries.

"You--" Ling Xiao looked at Lin Xiao who was standing there, his face gloomy.

Lin Xiao didn't pursue him, having already seen the current situation clearly. Although Ling Xiao was still a formidable opponent, he was no longer able to pursue him. Lin Xiao took this opportunity to turn around and flee.

However, just as he was about to take a step, he suddenly heard a burst of hurried horse hooves.

As the sound of horse hooves approached, Lin Xiao frowned slightly and immediately became alert. Clearly, this new force was not just an ordinary pursuer, but something far more powerful.

"It seems that a master is coming." Lin Xiao said in his heart.

He quickly surveyed his surroundings. Using his previously activated "Illusionary Body Technique: Imitating Shadow," he had already vanished into the surrounding trees, leaving only a few illusory images. He remained completely focused, nervously awaiting the next person's movement.

Not long after, a black warhorse rushed out of the woods, and on its back sat a middle-aged man in a cyan robe. He had a cold demeanor and a sharp gaze, giving people a strong sense of oppression.

"It's him..." Lin Xiao was startled, instantly recognizing the newcomer. It was none other than Han Feng, the leader of the Tianyuan Sect, one of the nine imperial sects. The Tianyuan Sect had always been a core faction within the imperial court, possessing a formidable intelligence network and considerable strength. Its disciples were numerous, each highly skilled in martial arts. As the sect's leader, Han Feng had already reached the fifth level of the Jiachen realm, making him an extremely formidable presence.

Han Feng's eyes swept around, a cold light flashing in his eyes. He did not rush to take action, but said in a low voice: "Lin Xiao, hiding is useless. Since you have caused such a disaster, you should be aware of the consequences."

Lin Xiao's mood was a little heavy. Although he had long expected that Tianyuan Sect would send people to hunt him down, Han Feng's appearance still made him feel a huge pressure.

"It looks like today will be another tough battle," Lin Xiao thought silently. He knew that if he was captured by Han Feng, there would be no way to escape. Moreover, the Tianyuan Sect was very powerful, and it would be difficult for him to compete with his own strength.

Han Feng's gaze gradually locked onto Lin Xiao's position, as if he had already noticed his presence. "Hiding in the shadows, trying to escape?" He sneered, then waved his hand. Suddenly, the sound of breaking air resounded through the surrounding woods, and several elite disciples of the Tianyuan Sect rushed over from all directions.

These disciples had clearly made meticulous arrangements, practically blocking all of Lin Xiao's escape routes. Their speed and strength should not be underestimated. Lin Xiao immediately felt a surge of pressure, but he remained calm.

"As long as I survive, everything can be solved." Lin Xiao said to himself, with a glimmer of determination in his eyes.

Without hesitation, he quickly unleashed the "Dragon Swimming Across the Seas" technique, leaping like a dragon and disappearing from the spot in an instant. Several Tianyuan Sect disciples only realized that Lin Xiao had suddenly vanished from their sight, and there was no way they could catch him.

"He's here!" A disciple shouted, suddenly pointing his long sword and thrusting it forward. The sword energy swept over like lightning, heading straight for Lin Xiao's position.

Lin Xiao's mind moved, and he quickly retreated to avoid the attack of the sword energy. At the same time, he took advantage of the momentum and turned his body to another position.

"As expected of a member of the Tianyuan Sect, his eyesight is indeed sharp." Lin Xiao praised secretly. He knew that if he hesitated for a moment, he would definitely be surrounded by these powerful enemies.

Han Feng was surprised to see Lin Xiao dodge the disciples' attacks so easily, but then he sneered, "As expected, you're someone who could cause such great trouble in Tianyuan City. You're truly extraordinary. However, escaping my pursuit is nothing but a dream."

He waved his hand, and immediately, several disciples of Tianyuan Sect launched an attack. The dense sword energy and palm wind instantly surrounded Lin Xiao from all directions.

"Just in time." Lin Xiao snorted coldly and suddenly attacked. His hands swung like a gust of wind, and several sword energies instantly intertwined into a net, sweeping towards the surrounding enemies. At the same time, he once again used his "Illusionary Body Skill: Imitative Move Phantom", transforming his figure into several illusory images, confusing the enemy.

Lin Xiao's sword energy surged like a raging wave, echoing through the air with bursts of piercing sound. Despite their formidable cultivation, several Tianyuan Sect disciples were unable to withstand Lin Xiao's barrage of attacks. Soon, one of the disciples was forced back by the sword energy, spitting blood and suffering severe injuries.

Han Feng's expression finally became somewhat serious. He waved his hand fiercely, signaling his disciples to stop attacking. Then, his figure suddenly rose into the air, and his aura suddenly increased.

"I want to see where you can hide." Han Feng said coldly, his hands condensed into a huge air shield, and instantly pressed towards Lin Xiao.

Lin Xiao's expression changed slightly when he sensed Han Feng's presence. He knew he was facing an extremely powerful force. At this moment, he no longer held back, channeling all his spiritual energy into his body, unleashing an astonishing aura.

"Come on, the battle has just begun!" Lin Xiao shouted softly and turned to meet Han Feng's attack. The sword energy rose into the air again, forming a strong shock wave, heading towards Han Feng's air shield.

The two powerful forces collided in the air, making an earth-shaking roar. Lin Xiao felt that every bone in his body was trembling. Although he could maintain the confrontation with Han Feng for a short time by relying on his sword energy and body skills,