The Legend of the Netherworld

Chapter 182 Central Island

By noon the next day, Lin Xiao's body temperature had gradually returned to normal, and the drastic changes in his body had finally stabilized. At the same time, he had successfully broken through and entered the Jiayin Eighth Realm.

Originally, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth contained in the purple crystal jade was enough for him to break through to the ninth level of Jiayin in one fell swoop, but he secretly suppressed the improvement of his realm.

At this moment, what he needed more was to consolidate his current realm rather than rush to break through to a higher level.

Lin Xiao calmly felt the surging power in his body. This power was like a surging river, flowing continuously and filling every inch of his meridians.

He slowly opened his eyes, a smile playing on his lips. The flow of energy within him filled him with satisfaction.

He waved his hand and unleashed his "Illusionary Body Skill: Imitating Shadow Moves," and instantly two phantoms of Lin Xiao appeared. The two phantoms were lifelike, their movements mirroring his, as if they were a different version of him.

Lin Xiao looked at the two powerful Lin Xiao and sighed in his heart: "This imitation move is becoming more and more real, and it is almost impossible to tell the real from the fake."

At this moment, a voice suddenly entered Lin Xiao's ears, carrying an urgent message:

"At 12 o'clock tonight, the collapsed area will be a plain. People in the area must evacuate."

After hearing this, Lin Xiao smiled faintly. He murmured, "So tonight is the plains. Why not evacuate first and then reap the benefits from the marginal areas?"

He thought to himself that today was a rare opportunity, so he might as well take the opportunity to grab some resources.

Before he finished speaking, Lin Xiao suddenly stood up, quickly packed some food, and left the tree hole.

He did not go to the edge area immediately, but went straight to the tree hole made by Qi Yebai not far away.

Opening the tree door, he confirmed again that there was nothing inside, and there was not even any sign that Qi Yebai had ever returned.

"I hope Qi Yebai is okay." Lin Xiao said in his heart. Although he felt a little uneasy, he did not stay for too long. Instead, he turned and headed towards the edge of the plain.

He thought to himself that there must be a large number of contestants gathered there, so he might as well set up an ambush nearby and take the opportunity to reap some profits.

...

At the same time, Murong Rui and Xiang Shouyi, who were hiding in the cave, also received the message from Elder Haidong.

After a day of recovery last night, and with the help of the Murong family's secret elixir, they have fully recovered their physical strength and energy.

Murong Rui walked to the cave entrance and looked down at the emerald green forest in the distance. A cold light flashed in his eyes: "Since the area that collapsed tonight is a plain, why don't we set up an ambush again and wait quietly for those who come."

He clenched his fists, his face ferocious, and said angrily: "Especially that guy in the seventh level of Jiayin, I will kill him tonight! I hope he can survive to the next area." His voice was full of hatred and determination.

Xiang Shouyi saluted respectfully: "Young Master, I will follow your instructions and follow all arrangements."

Murong Rui took a deep breath, turned around and led Xiang Shouyi out of the cave and began to look for an ambush location.

...

Lin Xiao retreated all the way, occasionally encountering a few contestants who were also retreating along the way, but he did not attack them. He knew that fighting with these people was useless and wasted energy.

His goal was clear - the key was to evacuate the people tonight. As for now, he still had to avoid getting entangled with others.

He carefully avoided other people and finally came to the junction of the plain and the island.

Here, the island still retains the characteristics of a plain, with the spacing between trees becoming more relaxed. Coconut trees and tropical tree species are common, making the island's style appear more sparse and fresh.

Lin Xiao did not stay for long, but quickly blended into the bushes and found an extremely secluded hiding place.

The surrounding environment is suitable for lurking, and he can attack at any time or escape quickly.

Just as he was about to adjust his tactics, he suddenly saw two Dingsi Level 2 cultivators searching for targets everywhere, obviously intending to gain some benefits from this chaos.

Lin Xiao's mind moved, and he decided to observe the two men's movements for a while to see if they could gain anything. If there was a suitable opportunity, he could seize it and snatch their resources.

These two cultivators in the Dingsi Second Realm, one has black hair, a strong physique, and sharp eyes; the other has white hair, looks old and tired.

Lin Xiao muttered to himself, "I didn't expect that the master and disciple would participate in the trial together. How brave they are."

He couldn't help but think with some sarcasm that perhaps this master and disciple pair didn't realize that their fate might take a huge turn in tonight's trial.

Lin Xiao decided to follow them for the time being, keeping a certain distance, to see if they could bring some valuable information or resources, and then act accordingly.

As he crept forward, his eyes fixed on the master and disciple, he had already made a decision in his heart: as long as the time was right, he would act without hesitation and seize the benefits they had obtained.

Lin Xiao hid quietly in the distance, observing the master and disciple fighting with the old man in the Jiachen Second Realm.

Although the old man looked very old and had a hunched body, his eyes were full of sharp light, and he was obviously not an easy character to deal with.

The old man first performed a move called "Swallow Return Break". His body shape was like a big bird soaring in the sky, changing rapidly one after another. The strong wind pressure shook the surrounding trees.

Then, his legs turned into thunder and he performed a "Cloud Piercing Kick". His toes cut through the air and kicked directly at the black-haired apprentice.

What followed was the "Starry Sky Spear", the spear was as fast as a meteor, and finally used a move called "Shocking Killing", releasing a huge air wave, as if the heaven and earth were shaking.

However, the black-haired apprentice was not afraid at all, and quickly performed the "Purgatory Flame Judgment". A blazing flame completely surrounded the space around him and the white-haired master, blocking the old man's attack.

Afterwards, the black-haired apprentice immediately cast the "Hellfire Magic Flame" and "Flame Burning Technique". Countless flames rolled in the air, forming a wall of fire that blocked all the attacks of the old man.

At the same time, the white-haired master was not to be outdone, and used three wind-related skills: "Extreme Wind", "Mysterious Wind" and "Dark Night Hurricane". They swept over like a violent storm, quickly suppressing the old man's power.

The old man's movements were agile, like an elf in the wind. Each move was full of uncertainty and changes, making it difficult for the old man's attacks to hit accurately.

After a fierce battle, the master and disciple finally suppressed the old man with their combined strength and successfully defeated him.

The black-haired apprentice walked forward and quickly examined the old man's body, a hint of confusion in his eyes.

"He's too poor! He has nothing on him." The black-haired apprentice couldn't help but say, "Except for two bottles of poison and some dry food, he has almost nothing. I've never seen such a poor old guy."

The white-haired master frowned. After a moment's silence, he patted his apprentice on the shoulder and said soothingly, "Never mind. I guess he doesn't intend to compete with us for anything. He just hopes to survive here until the end and get one of the five spots."

The black-haired apprentice nodded, put away the spoils, and continued to search around with his master.

Suddenly, the air currents shifted, and a sharp whistling sound was heard. The two men turned their heads subconsciously and saw a dense rain of swords flying towards them.

"Master, be careful!" The black-haired apprentice reacted quickly and hurriedly condensed a flame defense shield to block the master.

boom!

The sword rain and fire escape collided, making a deafening sound. Flames and sword energy intertwined, and the air was filled with a hot breath.

Every sword in the sword rain was as real as a substance, and it continued like a drizzle, stabbing at everything around it.

"You are at the Jiayin Eighth Realm, and you dare to be so presumptuous." The white-haired master said coldly, with a hint of disdain in his voice. His eyes suddenly became sharp.

Then, he used "Mysterious Wind" and "Dark Night Hurricane" to try to fight back against the fierce rain of swords.

At the same time, the black-haired apprentice also quickly launched an offensive, casting "Purgatory Flame Judgment", "Hellfire Magic Flame", "Flame Burning Technique" and "Scorching Burning Field". Flames bombarded Lin Xiao, trying to block his sword rain.

However, Lin Xiao had already used the "Illusionary Body Skill: Imitating Phantom Moves" to summon two powerful Lin Xiaos.

The three Lin Xiaos acted almost synchronously, each performing different moves. Moves such as "Shadow Spirit Sword Stab", "Sword Dance" and "Sword Qi Horizontal" were released at the same time, and suddenly pounced on the master and apprentice like a storm.

The white-haired master and the black-haired apprentice both felt this powerful attack. Although they fought back hard, they still seemed powerless facing Lin Xiao's triple phantoms and multiple attacks.

Finally, the triple sword energy suddenly hit the two of them, knocking them to the ground.

Without any pause, Lin Xiao calmly swung his sword and attacked again, killing them one after another.

After a moment of silence, Lin Xiao walked forward and began to search their bodies.

Soon, he found several bottles of poison, dozens of fairy jades and some dry food. His expression relaxed and he smiled with satisfaction.

These spoils were enough for him to deal with the next battle.

He put all the spoils into a cloth bag and then walked towards a stream.

After washing, he found a secluded open space, sat cross-legged, and began to meditate silently, regulating his breathing and recovering.

Night gradually fell, and the moonlight was as silver as silver, casting a shadow on every inch of the plain. Lin Xiao meditated for a moment, and the spiritual energy in his body gradually stabilized. He exhaled gently, feeling that his condition had returned to its best.

Although today's battle is not too difficult, every battle may contain hidden dangers, and the slightest carelessness will lead to eternal damnation.

"Tonight will definitely not be simple." Lin Xiao thought to himself.

As time went by, more and more faint footsteps could be heard around. Obviously, more and more contestants had begun to gather in the plain area.

This is a lurking opportunity. Lin Xiao intends to seize this last chance and gain some benefits from it.

He stood up, moved lightly through the grass, and moved silently towards the center of the plain.

In the moonlight, the trees on the edge of the plain cast long shadows, while the small island in the distance was shrouded in a mysterious atmosphere.

As he approached the island, a sense of unease washed over him. Lin Xiao stopped, hid behind a giant coconut tree, and listened intently. After a moment, he heard a clear conversation.

"The plains tonight are destined to be a bloody place." A gloomy voice whispered.

"Yeah, we'd better be careful." Another voice responded, its tone full of vigilance.

Lin Xiao frowned slightly. He knew in his heart that these people were obviously prepared and had even realized that there might be a large-scale melee tonight.

"Start with the enemies in a small area outside, and wait until they gather together, then we will catch them all in one fell swoop." The gloomy voice sounded again, as if commanding something.

Lin Xiao quietly took a step back and began to move around behind the other person.

As he got closer to the group's position, a sense of oppression filled the air. It was obvious that this was already a hidden battlefield.

He hid his body and glanced around, and finally found several monks in black clothes in an open space. Their aura was very concealed, and they were obviously waiting for an opportunity to strike.

These monks were not as relaxed as the previous contestants. Their eyes revealed a sense of calmness and cunning.

Lin Xiao's heart moved, and he realized that these people should be members of a force with strong backgrounds. Their purpose was obviously not just to compete for places, but to fight for more resources and benefits for their own forces.

"This group of people is obviously not simple."

Lin Xiao knew that if he acted rashly at this moment, he would inevitably expose his whereabouts and end up losing more than he gained. He decided to observe for a while before deciding on his next move.

However, just as he was about to continue hiding, he suddenly felt a strong breath coming from behind him.

"You still dare to hide? Come out!" A cold voice suddenly came, and several powerful air waves instantly tore the surrounding air apart.

Lin Xiao turned around and saw a monk in black armor standing not far away, approaching step by step, with a long sword in his hand and a sharp aura.

"Who are you?" Lin Xiao asked calmly with a playful smile on his face.

"You killed my master, and today I will make you pay with your life." The black-armored monk said coldly, with a hint of strong hatred flashing in his eyes.

"Master?" Lin Xiao raised his eyebrows slightly, "Are you his disciple?"

The black-armored monk sneered, "Indeed, it was you who showed mercy and spared my life, while my master did not survive. Tonight, I will avenge him!"

Lin Xiao's heart skipped a beat when he heard this, and he finally understood who the person in front of him was. It turned out to be the black-haired disciple from the master and disciple duo he had fought against before.

"Since you are so determined, then come on." A cold light flashed in Lin Xiao's eyes, and his figure disappeared instantly.

Then he suddenly rushed out from the side, and the long sword in his hand quickly condensed into a sharp sword energy, rushing straight towards the black-armored monk.

"Looking for death!" The black-armored monk roared and quickly swung his sword to meet the attack.

The collision between the two sword energies produced a deafening sound, and the surrounding trees shook violently.

Although Lin Xiao had broken through to the eighth level of Jiayin, he still did not relax at all when facing this angry black-armored monk.

Every move was filled with murderous intent, and the power shot out through every inch of the sword's edge, as if it could tear the air apart.

However, although the black-armored monk was angry, he was obviously not weak in cultivation. Although his aura was driven by anger, it was still stable, his sword moves were sharp, and every time he swung the sword, it brought with it an unstoppable force.

"Boom! Boom!"

The collisions between the two continued, and the energy fluctuations in the air almost plunged the entire island into turmoil.

Lin Xiao realized that the strength of the black-armored monk in front of him should not be underestimated, and it would not be easy to deal with him in a short time.

He decided not to continue the head-on confrontation, but instead to use his agile body movements and swordsmanship skills to quickly find an opportunity to defeat the opponent.

In the process of fighting against the black-armored monk, he kept adjusting his angle and releasing the "Sword Dance of Wind and Spin", using the sword light to confuse the opponent, trying to find an opportunity to deliver a fatal blow.

"Buzz!"

A bright sword light shot out from Lin Xiao's sword and pierced the black-armored monk's chest fiercely.

At the same time, Lin Xiao used the "Dragon Traveling the Four Seas" technique to quickly change direction and go behind the black-armored monk.

"Oh!"

The sword light accurately penetrated the black-armored monk's defense and pierced his chest. The black-armored monk let out a painful roar, and his violent breath collapsed instantly.