Tian Yuanzi and Di Yuanzi looked at Ling Qingzhu with lingering fear. Fortunately, they had sought help from the Seven Kings Hall as soon as they realized they couldn't defeat Bo Xuan. Otherwise, once Lin Xuan and the others emerged, they feared that even detonating the Demonic Seed within them wouldn't prevent them from being left here by the Ice Master.
The Ice Master, known as the strongest of the Ancient Eight Rulers, wasn't just a title. Even in Reincarnation Realm, once she began to awaken, she couldn't be underestimated. Who knew how many tricks she had up her sleeve, especially with the Ice Ancestor Symbol in hand and an Ancestor Symbol controller assisting her.
Currently, Tian Yuanzi's gaze towards Ling Qingzhu carried a hint of wariness.
The Seven Kings Hall in the distance was initially shocked. After all, it was the Ice Master. As one of the Ten Kings Halls, the Seven Kings Hall was far weaker than the first six.
Among the Demon Prison's Ten Kings Halls, the first six possessed the strength of the Triple Reincarnation Realm, while the last four, starting with the Seven Kings Hall, only had the strength of the Peak Double Reincarnation Realm. However, all four King Halls were protected by the Demon Emperor Armor.
Although they couldn't match the others in strength, the last four King Halls each had their own strengths. The Tenth King Hall excelled in leadership and commanding armies, the Nine Kings Hall specialized in formations, the Eighth King Hall was skilled in crafting demonic weapons, and the Seven Kings Hall was adept at strategy, serving as the Demon Prison's brain trust.
As a strategist, the Seven Kings Hall quickly calmed down. In fact, if it weren't for the Ice Master's reputation, which instilled genuine fear in the Seven Kings Hall, it wouldn't have been affected at all.
Now calm, the Seven Kings Hall's sharp eyes quickly scanned Ling Qingzhu, and a hint of greed arose in its eyes.
It had been startled by Ling Qingzhu's aura earlier, but now that the Seven Kings Hall had regained its composure, it immediately noticed something was amiss. Ling Qingzhu's aura was very weak, only at the Life Profound Realm. Moreover, the Ice Master's aura on her wasn't particularly strong.
Either Ling Qingzhu hadn't awakened yet, and the aura was leaking out during the awakening process.
In comparison, the Seven Kings Hall believed the other possibility was more likely: Ling Qingzhu had accidentally awakened due to the Ice Ancestor Symbol, but because she was awakened by the aura of the Ice Ancestor Symbol, she hadn't gained any power, merely opened the seal of Reincarnation Realm.
"Hehehe!! Unbelievable, this Hall only used an Ancestor Symbol to lure, but unexpectedly found the Ice Master who hasn't awakened yet. Tsk tsk, truly the heavens favor our race! Hahaha!!"
An Ice Master who had just awakened and hadn't even gained a trace of the Ice Master's power was the easiest to deal with. If it could eliminate the Ice Master, or even corrupt the Ice Master with Demonic Contamination, then...
The Seven Kings Hall couldn't help but grin at the thought of the Ancient Eight Rulers turning on each other. Of course, even if it couldn't succeed, killing the Ice Master would still be a great gain.
"Jie Jie Jie, Tian Yuanzi, what are you still standing there for?"
Looking at Bo Xuan, the Taiqing Palace Master, and the others, who were guarding Lin Xuan and the others with vigilance, the Seven Kings Hall sneered and said to Tian Yuanzi.
Tian Yuanzi's expression turned solemn upon hearing this. The next moment, he directly attacked the Taiqing Palace Master and the others. Di Yuanzi and Ren Yuanzi also attacked without hesitation.
"Boom!"
Instantly, three terrifying auras erupted, causing Ying Xuanzi, the White-Browed Old Man, and the others to change their expressions slightly. After exchanging glances, the White-Browed Old Man took the initiative to intercept Ren Yuanzi, while Ying Xuanzi, Qian Laogui, the Taiqing Palace Master, and the injured Primordial Hall Master joined forces to block Di Yuanzi and Tian Yuanzi.
Bo Xuan and the Black-Robed Grand Elder remained in front of Ling Qingzhu, vigilantly watching the Seven Kings Hall. Behind them, Lin Xuan's eyes narrowed slightly, his Sword in hand, and the power within him began to gather.
Ying Huanhuan and Ling Qingzhu exchanged a glance. They didn't speak, but they both quietly summoned the Heaven and Earth Gate hidden within them. A door seal appeared in each of their palms, and a special power lay dormant.
"Be careful later, find an opportunity to take them away!"
Bo Xuan transmitted his voice to Lin Xuan behind him. However, Lin Xuan didn't respond, only shook his head secretly. It would be impossible to leave easily this time. The Seven Kings Hall wouldn't let them go so easily. The best way was to defeat the opponent.
On the opposite side, the Seven Kings Hall's gaze wandered over Bo Xuan and the Black-Robed Old Man before finally landing on Lin Xuan.
With Bo Xuan and the Black-Robed Old Man present, the Seven Kings Hall, which had already suppressed the Primordial Banner, had no confidence at all and naturally didn't dare to attack rashly. Instead, it smiled as it sized up Lin Xuan.
"The Sword Saint is indeed the Sword Saint. With only the strength of the Lesser Death Profound Realm, he was able to kill a Revolving Wheel Realm expert. Tsk tsk, truly extraordinary!"
The Seven Kings Hall was well aware of Tian Yuanzi's little tricks. However, all it needed was someone to work for it and complete the task. As for the dog's life or death, it didn't care at all.
In comparison, the Seven Kings Hall even felt that the Hongya Cave Master's death was worthwhile, because it allowed the Seven Kings Hall to have a clearer understanding of Lin Xuan's strength.
"You flatter me, he didn't die by my hand. In comparison, Lin Xuan hopes to personally take your head!"
Lin Xuan said calmly, his tone as if he were exchanging pleasantries with an old friend, but the meaning in his words was to take the other party's life.
Seven Kings Hall's eyes narrowed slightly. This tough nut was difficult to deal with for the time being. In fact, Seven Kings Hall hesitated, unsure whether to target Ling Qingzhu or Lin Xuan.
Lin Xuan appeared to be in poor condition, his injuries not fully healed. However, Lin Xuan couldn't be judged by ordinary standards, and he was stronger and more troublesome. Yet, Seven Kings Hall felt that Lin Xuan posed a greater threat, even compared to the Ice Master.
After all, the current Ice Master was merely newly awakened, not yet having recovered the Ice Master's power. Even if there was a threat, it was something for later.
But Lin Xuan was different. This ruthless character was already difficult to deal with now, and if he grew stronger in the future, he would likely be even more troublesome than the Ice Master.
Dealing with Lin Xuan carried great risk, but also great reward, and it would remove a thorn in Seven Kings Hall's side.
But the other option was the Ice Master, the Ice Master! If it missed the opportunity to eliminate the Ice Master, Seven Kings Hall would feel regretful.
"Sword Saint, why such hostility? In fact, we can cooperate. Even our Demon Prison can make concessions. As long as Sword Saint is willing to cooperate with us, we can even abandon this territory. What do you say?"
"Abandon Tianxuan Continent? When did it become the rat's nest of you underground rats?"
Lin Xuan's eyes narrowed, and he sneered, his face showing a hint of coldness as he responded softly, causing Seven Kings Hall's expression to turn somewhat ugly.
This guy still had the same bad temper as always. Even though Seven Kings Hall was lying, this guy rejected it without hesitation. Couldn't he have some trust in them, the Otherworldly Demons?
"Sword Saint, do you not trust this Hall?"
"Lin Xuan just thinks that Seven Kings Hall can offer its head and test whether Lin Xuan's sword will fall more reliably!"
What trust was there to speak of with this group of Otherworldly Demons? Lin Xuan didn't draw his sword on the spot only because he was injured and worried that Seven Kings Hall would target Ying Huanhuan and Ling Qingzhu. He never liked to talk much.
"Humph! Since that's the case, Tian Yuanzi, Di Yuanzi, you don't need to hide anymore. Properly entertain our friend!"
Seven Kings Hall snorted coldly and immediately shouted at Tian Yuanzi and Di Yuanzi, who were locked in an intense battle with Ying Xuanzi, Qian Laogui, the Taiqing Palace Master, and the Primordial Hall Master.
After the Demonic Seed was detonated, although it couldn't compare to a true Reincarnation Realm expert, the energy within had reached the level of the Reincarnation Realm, and its strength was enough to crush Ying Xuanzi and the others, who were only at the Revolving Wheel Realm.
"Boom!"
After Tian Yuanzi and Di Yuanzi forced back their opponents with two palms, their expressions were somewhat hesitant. However, facing Seven Kings Hall's order, they didn't dare to refuse. Immediately, they gritted their teeth, and the Demonic Seed within their bodies instantly detonated.
"Boom!"
In an instant, two streams of Demonic Qi soared into the sky, and two extremely powerful auras erupted from Tian Yuanzi and Di Yuanzi, comparable to Ren Yuanzi, who was fighting with the White-Browed Old Man.
The two auras, barely stepping into the Reincarnation Realm, forced Ying Xuanzi and the Taiqing Palace Master back. Qian Laogui and the Primordial Hall Master, who retreated a distance, had solemn expressions on their faces as they sensed the changes in Tian Yuanzi and Di Yuanzi's auras.
Although Tian Yuanzi and Di Yuanzi hadn't reached the level of the Reincarnation Realm in terms of comprehension and couldn't unleash their full strength, they were by no means something that four Revolving Wheel Realm experts could deal with. After all, the original Tian Yuanzi and Di Yuanzi, supported by Demonic Qi, were already enough to deal with Ying Xuanzi and the other three.
Now that Tian Yuanzi and Di Yuanzi's strength had greatly increased, Ying Xuanzi and the other three were immediately at a disadvantage and were suppressed. If no one came to help, they would likely fall before long.
Bo Xuan glanced back at Lin Xuan, then turned to look at the Black-Robed Old Man. The latter nodded slightly upon seeing this. The next moment, his figure flashed, and he joined the battle, directly intercepting Tian Yuanzi, leaving Ying Xuanzi and the other three to deal with Di Yuanzi alone.
Moreover, at the start of the fight, the Black-Robed Old Man, like the White-Browed Old Man, directly suppressed his opponent. After all, the strength that was forcibly raised was not as good as the strength cultivated by oneself, making it difficult to control that powerful force.
However, on the other side, Ying Xuanzi and the other three, joining forces to deal with Tian Yuanzi alone, were also suppressed throughout the entire fight, allowing Tian Yuanzi to occasionally help Di Yuanzi and Ren Yuanzi. For a time, the situation was considered evenly matched.
As the few of them fought in a group, the smile on Seven Kings Hall's face gradually faded, and a pair of sinister eyes stared intently at Lin Xuan and Ling Qingzhu, who stood beside him. On the contrary, Ying Huanhuan was directly ignored by Seven Kings Hall.
After hesitating again and again, Seven Kings Hall ultimately couldn't make a decision. Or rather, it planned to choose a target depending on the situation.
Lin Xuan gripped his sword tightly, stepped forward, and stood with Bo Xuan, blocking Seven Kings Hall's line of sight. Meanwhile, Ling Qingzhu and Ying Huanhuan, standing behind them, silently fused the energy within their bodies together.
"Sword Saint, are you truly going to be an enemy of this Hall?"
The Seven Kings Hall's eyes sank, and it coldly shouted, but just as it spoke, its figure had already strangely disappeared from the spot.
Lin Xuan didn't pay attention to the Seven Kings Hall's words. When it opened its mouth, his eyes narrowed, and then, the long sword in his hand instantly shot out, slashing towards the space beside him.
The long sword cut through the void, instantly tearing the space apart, causing the Seven Kings Hall, who originally wanted to attack Ling Qingzhu, to fall directly out of the space. Bo Xuan's attention fell on Lin Xuan's sword the moment Lin Xuan drew his sword.
Bo Xuan was very clear that he couldn't compare to Lin Xuan in his attainments in space, so he didn't think about finding the Seven Kings Hall's tracks himself, but followed Lin Xuan's movements to stop the Seven Kings Hall.
Therefore, the moment the Seven Kings Hall revealed its figure from the space, Bo Xuan had already urged the power of darkness, directly attacking the Seven Kings Hall.
Feeling the power of the Ancestor Symbol, the Seven Kings Hall's brow furrowed slightly. After coldly snorting, it raised its hand and waved a strong demonic aura from its hand, shooting towards Bo Xuan. At the same time, another demonic palm stretched out, grabbing the blade in Lin Xuan's hand.
"Boom!"
With one palm, the violent demonic aura instantly shattered the power of the Ancestor Symbol in Bo Xuan's hand. At the same time, the powerful force directly forced Bo Xuan back.
After repelling Bo Xuan, the Seven Kings Hall's gaze fell directly on Lin Xuan.
Raising his eyes to meet the Seven Kings Hall's gaze, the moment the long sword was restrained, the Supreme Force within Lin Xuan's body surged rapidly. At the same time, he exerted force with his wrist, wanting to break free from the Seven Kings Hall's hand.
However, the power of this clone of the Seven Kings Hall, after being nourished by demonic energy, was simply not something Lin Xuan could shake.
The Seven Kings Hall sneered at this scene. In the next moment, another demonic palm slapped towards Lin Xuan. Seeing this, Lin Xuan immediately raised his Sword Sheath to protect himself.
"Boom!"
The violent power passed through the Sword Sheath and into his arm, directly sending Lin Xuan flying. While being knocked away, Lin Xuan also used this force to pull the long sword out of the Seven Kings Hall's hand.
After repelling Lin Xuan and Bo Xuan, the Seven Kings Hall's aura suddenly soared, and it took the initiative to attack Bo Xuan and Lin Xuan.
Bo Xuan's face slightly condensed, and the Origin Power and the power of the Ancestor Symbol in his body suddenly burst out. Then, he slapped out a palm, and the power of darkness turned into a large hand, shooting towards the Seven Kings Hall.
However, that dark hand shattered instantly under the Seven Kings Hall's palm. But just as he retreated from the darkness, a cold sword light flashed, and it ruthlessly slashed onto the Seven Kings Hall's demonic palm.
"Boom!!"