I started with Emperor Armor and conquered Infinity.

Chapter 145 Heavenly Hidden Palace, Protector Hong

"boom!"

A deafening roar, like a thunderclap exploding in one's ears, shook the very air.

Not far away, Lin Yao was fighting with several chains.

The chains were shrouded in a strange black aura, their power surging and no weaker than the chains that had instantly killed Xiao Xiuwen and Yu Yufei.

It was immediately obvious that this was an extremely dangerous weapon.

Lin Yao's eyes were like torches, and the Golden Crow Emperor Flame leaped and coiled around his fist, just like a nimble golden snake.

With a sudden punch, he actually blasted the chains away.

The flames continued to burn along the chain, and cracks quickly appeared on the surface of the chain wherever they passed.

The already dull color became even more somber, as if it had been drained of its vitality.

"That's quite a powerful technique, and with that obvious 'hehehe' laugh, he must be from that place."

Lin Yao narrowed his eyes slightly, pondering to himself.

"You're from the Heavenly Concealment Palace?!"

"Oh? You do indeed know something about us. To know about our power in such a small place, no wonder the flame in your hand is so similar to the legendary flame."

"But there's a huge gap in strength between us. Why aren't you thinking about running away? Is your confidence given by your flames?"

The black-robed figure from the Heavenly Hidden Palace sensed a scorching heat emanating from the chains connecting him to the other.

And that boundless, profound meaning that seemed capable of burning everything in the world to ashes, his hoarse voice revealed a hint of surprise.

Lin Yao remained calm, gently shook his head, showing no fear on his face, and said earnestly:

"How could that be? No matter how powerful the flames are, if the two people are vastly different in strength, it will be difficult to make up for it. This is an absolute difference in their realms."

This frank response surprised the people from the Heavenly Hidden Palace in mid-air, and a hint of astonishment flashed in their eyes.

This kid, knowing he's outmatched and at a disadvantage, why doesn't he run away?

Could it be that his pride as a prodigy made him disdain fleeing in a sorry state, unwilling to face the humiliation of being caught in a cat-and-mouse game?

"So, you're still here now, either because you're desperate and ready to surrender, or because you're determined to fight to the death? However, I still advise you not to make things difficult for yourself."

Even though it's rare to encounter a genius like you who has reached the Golden Core Realm at such a young age in such a small place, to me you're nothing more than a tiny ant.

The only thing that could make me think twice about you is capturing you; that would be a great achievement, a truly fortunate opportunity.

The man in the black robe still had that hoarse voice.

As soon as he finished speaking, a powerful aura, almost comparable to that of Su Wan, a Nascent Soul Realm expert, suddenly erupted and swept towards Lin Yao like a surging tide.

The astonishing killing intent was like a materialized blade, ready to pierce his body in the next moment.

Dust billowed all around, and a strong wind suddenly arose, howling straight toward Lin Yao, making his clothes flutter loudly.

It seemed to be about to lift him into the sky.

However, Lin Yao already had a plan in mind, so he was not greatly affected by this pressure. Instead, the corners of his mouth turned up slightly, revealing a smile.

"To be honest, I haven't tried fighting someone of a higher level since I broke through to the Golden Core Realm."

You guys from the Heavenly Hidden Palace claim to be invincible among your peers. Even if you're a Nascent Soul Realm expert, I still want to experience just how invincible you really are.

My trump card isn't just this Golden Crow Emperor Flame; the outcome is still uncertain..."

Lin Yao's voice was clear and firm, sounding particularly powerful in the tense atmosphere, which made Protector Hong pause for a moment, and then find it somewhat ridiculous.

"Hehe, what an interesting brat. He's definitely a lucky guy from a small town. He has no idea about the difference between the Golden Core Realm and the Nascent Soul Realm."

Even if he obtained a divine fire inheritance from who-knows-where, his vision was still limited, and he had no idea how big the world was, like a frog at the bottom of a well.

Indeed, I had overestimated you. Since ancient times, treasures have belonged to those with virtue, and I am one of those with virtue.

Protector Hong cackled, his gaze toward Lin Yao filled with disdain, his laughter brimming with contempt.

In the cultivation world, although it is not easy for those below the Golden Core realm to challenge others, it is still quite common.

After all, advantages in bloodline, martial arts techniques, weapons and equipment can gradually make up for the gap in strength.

But once you step into the Nascent Soul Realm, it's a completely different world.

Upon transforming the elixir into an infant, one's lifespan suddenly increases to three thousand years.

The physical body and spirit undergo a dual transformation, which is beyond the imagination of cultivators at a lower level.

More importantly, experts at the Nascent Soul Realm can comprehend a wisp of the power of the rules of heaven and earth when they break through to this level.

Any move, even a casual punch, contains immense power under the blessing of the power of heaven and earth.

With what can a mere Golden Core cultivator possibly contend with?

Moreover, he had already broken through to the Nascent Soul Realm and had been immersed in this realm for a long time. He was adept at using that wisp of rule power and had achieved a high level of expertise.

Therefore, in his eyes, Lin Yao's words were undoubtedly a ridiculous joke of overestimating one's own abilities.

In reality, Protector Hong, who came from the Heavenly Hidden Palace, came to the Dragon Abyss Imperial Dynasty to collect the soul power of geniuses in order to accumulate resources for his own breakthrough to the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm.

This also indirectly shows that his strength has now reached the peak of the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm, and his spiritual power has even reached the Spirit level. It is no exaggeration to say that he is terrifying.

Previously, when Protector Hong sensed the battle fluctuations from afar and came to investigate, he concealed himself with his powerful mental strength, and Lin Yao was completely unaware of him.

If it weren't for wanting to test Lin Yao's divine fire power and true strength, this person was confident that he could kill Lin Yao instantly.

Instead of the childish sparring like before, the prestige of a Nascent Soul Realm expert is not that low.

However, things have developed in a way that has exceeded the expectations of this Protector Hong.

His full power, using the pressure released by his spiritual-level mental energy, failed to intimidate the brat, leaving him utterly astonished.

It's unbelievable that the killing pressure created by the fusion of Nascent Soul realm and Spirit Realm spiritual power could be so easily resisted by a mere Golden Core realm youth.

how can that be!