Soul Emperor Awakening

He had instantly killed four Spirit Pill Stage experts, the brutal display seared into their minds. He unleashed one astonishing Ultimate Skill after another, each one domineering and terrifying.

It was as if he would instantly kill anyone who displeased him. To him, Spirit Pill Stage cultivators were like blocks of ice, shattered with a single palm strike. The scene left everyone dumbfounded. Even the Core Formation Stage experts, who were in the middle of their own battles, were stunned. They all halted their attacks to stare coldly at Lin Xuan.

How much time had passed? Lin Xuan's strength had undergone such an astonishing improvement. Cultivators at the Spirit Pill Stage Level were simply no match for him. He effortlessly took on so many at once, a feat others couldn't even withstand.

And then there was the Phoenix. It was on an absolute killing spree, utterly devastating their ranks. It moved at a speed even Core Formation Stage Level experts couldn't follow, weaving frantically through their side. Its Immortal Fire raged, and in an instant, only one of the ten Spirit Pill Stage experts remained!

Before, their enemies had been crushing them. Now, Lin Xuan was crushing their enemies. One man and one Phoenix. Just the two of them.

"This... this is the man we were supposed to capture?" Hai Qingdong's face was ashen. He had never expected this outcome. He had brought ten Spirit Pill Stage experts, many of whom were his own men. Now, they had lost most of their elites in an instant!

'Rage. Pure rage! He never imagined the man he was sent to capture would be this terrifying. If he had known how strong Lin Xuan was, he would never have sent his men after him. The losses were catastrophic!'

"Haha, truly, the young give rise to heroes! To break through to the Spirit Pill Stage Cultivation in such a short time is simply unprecedented!" Qing Deyun was overjoyed at Lin Xuan's performance. This was exactly the outcome he had hoped to see.

Lin Feng was stunned as he watched. 'The Young Master who once needed my protection has grown up. He's truly grown up! He can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with us now, our equal. And this isn't his peak... this is just his beginning!'

Lin Xuan glanced at them and snorted. "Kill the last one!"

He commanded the Phoenix, which transformed into a streak of red light and shot toward the last Spirit Pill Stage Cultivator. The man panicked and immediately turned to flee. A surge of fury rose in Hai Qingdong's heart, and he started to rush forward to help, but it was too late. He couldn't even keep up with the Phoenix's speed—how could he possibly intercept it?

FWOOSH!

A tongue of flame pierced through the cultivator, who turned to ash with a final, agonizing scream. Ten Spirit Pill Stage experts were dead!

In the blink of an eye, ten Spirit Pill Stage experts were dead. Were they too weak? Of course not. Lin Xuan had simply killed the weaker ones, leaving those with higher cultivation to be slain by the Phoenix. With a cultivation at the Peak of Spirit Pill Stage, the Phoenix was truly invincible. Who could possibly stop its flames?

Only an expert with a Core Formation Stage Cultivation could have stopped that terrifying flame. The problem was, they were never given the chance.

"You... you brat! You're courting death!" Hai Qingdong roared. But just as he moved to intercept and kill Lin Xuan, Qing Deyun blocked his path with a mocking sneer.

"What's this? Thinking of picking on a junior? If you want to cause trouble for him, you'll have to get through me first!" Qing Deyun sneered. He had no intention of letting Hai Qingdong pass; although Lin Xuan was formidable, he was still outmatched against a Core Formation Stage expert.

"You!" Hai Qingdong was furious. He wanted to kill Qing Deyun, but his opponent's strength was also considerable, and for the moment, there was nothing he could do.

Lin Xuan shot him a contemptuous glance, then quickly turned and went to Qing Piaoyun's side. "Master, Third Elder, how are you?" he asked, his voice filled with concern. His eyes fell upon Qing Piaoxue, who lay in Qing Piaoyun's arms, and his expression faltered.

Qing Piaoxue was like a candle flickering in the wind, on the verge of being extinguished at any moment. She looked so fragile and weak. Her face was deathly pale, without a trace of blood, and it was clear she didn't have much time left.

"The Third Elder... she's not going to make it. Your timely return was a great help..." Qing Piaoyun's eyes were rimmed with red. He never imagined he would have to watch his own sister pass away.

"Brother, there's no need to be sad. Everyone experiences birth, old age, sickness, and death... I'm just leaving a little ahead of schedule. Lin Xuan... I'm entrusting Xue'er to your protection. I was very prejudiced against you before. I thought no man could be trusted, but it seems I was wrong... No, actually, back when you withstood three of my attacks, I had already come to approve of you. I knew you would never break your promise." Qing Piaoxue offered a wan smile, her eyes still filled with a longing for the world. She didn't want to leave so soon.

"Third Elder, don't worry. You won't be leaving so soon. Xue'er still needs your guidance!" Lin Xuan smiled calmly, showing no sign of sadness. From his Storage Ring, he retrieved an extremely precious petal of a Five-Colored Lotus. He placed it gently into Qing Piaoyun's hand and said, "Master, have the Third Elder consume this Five-Colored Lotus. I'm certain it will be more than enough for these injuries!"

"This... this is a Five-Colored Lotus!" Qing Piaoyun was stunned. Such treasures existed only in legends; he never imagined Lin Xuan would bring one back. "Quick, have her take the Five-Colored Lotus petal!"

He immediately moved to place it in Qing Piaoxue's mouth. She wanted to refuse, but seeing Lin Xuan's intense, unwavering gaze, she opened her mouth and consumed it. The Five-Colored Lotus petal dissolved the instant it touched her tongue. A colorful light began to radiate from her body. In the blink of an eye, her bleeding stopped, and a healthy, rosy color began to return to her cheeks!

This wasn't a final burst of energy before death, but the beginning of a true recovery. In just a few moments, Qing Piaoxue was already mostly healed. The incredibly severe injuries inside her body had begun to mend.

The legendary Five-Colored Lotus was just as miraculous as the stories claimed!

While the Five-Colored Lotus might not be able to bring the dead back to life, it was an absolutely first-rate healing treasure. It could even regenerate a severed limb, to say nothing of damage to one's internal organs.

While it offered no benefit to one's Cultivation, its healing properties were immense.

"I... I feel much better..." Qing Piaoxue managed to sit up. This scene made the others exchange astonished glances. Lin Xuan truly was their lucky star; he had even managed to bring back such a treasure.

The most important part was that he was willing to give it away. An item like that was equivalent to a second life! At a critical moment, one could use it to save oneself. Had it been any of them, they would have been reluctant to give it to someone else, unless they shared a very deep bond.

"Lin Xuan... I... thank you. Thank you so much!" Qing Piaoyun's eyes were red. He had been moments away from watching his sister die. Who could possibly understand the grief he had felt in that moment?

"Say no more. The Third Elder still needs to look after Lin Xue in the future, after all," Lin Xuan said with a calm smile. He then turned to face Hai Qingdong and his men, his expression turning to ice. "And now, it's time to clear the field. None of you will be leaving here today!"

His words made Hai Qingdong flinch. 'If Lin Xuan were at the Core Formation Stage, he might have the right to make such a boast. But for someone with a mere Spirit Pill Stage Cultivation to dare say such a thing to them... was he insane?'