Chapter 0707: The Overlord Appears

Chapter 0707: The Tyrant Appears

After Qin Yun left Jian Linglong's tower and stepped outside, he saw dark miasma spreading everywhere.

The miasma carried a rotten stench and a sickening, acrid reek.

"It's poisonous!"

As soon as Qin Yun inhaled the scent, he felt a toxic force invade his body, though it was quickly absorbed by his Viper Martial Spirit.

He glanced into the distance but didn’t see the massive black sphere. He suspected it had exploded, releasing these poisonous fumes.

"It’s highly likely that the demons from the Nether Demon Realm prepared this ambush for a long time, refining that enormous black sphere!"

Ling Yuner warned, "Little Yun, once you get there, assess the situation carefully before acting!"

"I’ll be cautious!"

Qin Yun, now invisible, swiftly rushed toward the square.

The Sword Immortal Villa had grown deathly silent.

The disciples of the Sword Immortal Pavilion had all been herded into the square, where they inhaled the toxic fumes and collapsed, leaving the villa appearing abandoned.

Qin Yun soon arrived at the square.

Upon arrival, he saw Jian Shitian crouched low, his sword driven into the earth. Clutching the hilt, he struggled to stand, drenched in blood, his wounds grievous.

Behind him, Jian Linglong sat on the ground, her face pale and her clothes torn, bearing the marks of brutal combat.

Standing before Jian Shitian was a golden-haired old man clad in black, his demeanor marking him as the leader of the fiendish horde.

Jian Linglong snarled, "Didn’t you swear to give me two hours? Why did you attack suddenly?"

The golden-haired elder jeered, "Jian Shitian struck first! This old man still has some skill—even poisoned, he managed to stab me!"

"But now, he’s about to meet his end! Hahaha..."

Behind the golden-haired elder stood the demi-immortals from the Medicine Immortal Valley and the Canghuo Immortal Mountain, their poisons already neutralized. They now stood united with the demons.

"You damned traitors!" Jian Shitian cursed under his breath.

Even the Muzhou King of Tenglong Province stood behind the golden-haired elder.

Hiding in the distance, Qin Yun drew forth the Mystic King Cannon.

"No idea how much punch this cannon packs... If Linglong weren’t injured, I could fire a shot, and if she acted immediately, we might flip the script!"

Qin Yun aimed the Mystic King Cannon at the stronger demons among the group.

"There must still be demi-immortals here who can fight. Blast away without holding back—if the situation shifts, they’ll surely jump into the fray!"

Ling Yuner said, "Jian Shitian is poisoned, but he’s running on fumes!"

Qin Yun drew a sharp breath, then unleashed the Mystic King Cannon, launching a dark projectile right into the heart of the demon ranks—BOOM!

Boom!

A torrent of flames exploded forth, carrying a force of destruction and demon-destroying power!

The most terrifying part was the combination of Qin Yun's infused *righteous energy* with the power of the Demon-Slaying *Dao Rune* and the Destruction *Dao Rune*, making it even more devastating and highly effective in harming the Demon Cultivators.

The area where the Demon Cultivators stood was instantly engulfed in flames, and the weaker ones screamed in agony.

Especially those at the Spirit Martial Realm—entire groups were incinerated in an instant.

Seated on the ground, Jian Linglong lit up with excitement!

Realizing that Qin Yun had made his move, she immediately shouted, "Everyone who can fight, attack now! Wipe them out!"

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Qin Yun continuously fired *qi shells*, forcing the Demon Cultivators preparing to strike into retreat. The *righteous energy* within the explosions also left them stunned.

Of course, the stronger Demon Cultivators were only mildly inconvenienced—Qin Yun's projectiles had limited effect on them.

After several consecutive explosions, the ones who suffered the most were the Demon Cultivators at the Profound Martial Realm and Spirit Martial Realm, especially the latter, who were nearly exterminated.

Even those at the Profound Martial Realm lost the strength to fight back.

The *qi shells* Qin Yun had refined absorbed the power of many *life crystals*, making them quite effective. They even had some impact on the Martial King and Emperor Wu-level Demon Cultivators.

Jian Linglong streaked forward, unleashing a whirlwind of slaughter upon the Demon Cultivators.

Over a dozen semi-immortal disciples of the Sword Immortal Pavilion also roared, wielding their *lifebound swords* as they charged into the fray, carving through enemies like a scythe through wheat.

However, only the Demon Cultivators were significantly affected—the traitors from the Medicine Immortal Valley held back, coldly observing as the Sword Immortal Pavilion fought.

To eliminate the Demon Cultivators, Jian Linglong held nothing back. After extracting the *Dao Cores* of the Martial King-level Demon Cultivators, she hurled them directly at the enemy!

In no time, colossal detonations rocked the battlefield.

Fortunately, the weaker disciples were all inside the barrier of the arena, which was quite sturdy.

The semi-immortals, Emperor Wu, and Martial Kings were outside the barrier.

Though they were also affected by the shockwaves, not a single one uttered a complaint—they would rather endure injuries than let the Demon Cultivators live!

In the plaza of the Sword Immortal Villa, over a dozen poisoned semi-immortals engaged in a blood-soaked melee with the Demon Cultivators. The entire plaza was sundered, collapsing inward.

Most of the buildings in the Sword Immortal Villa were leveled completely by the shockwaves.

Never before had an immortal sect suffered such devastating damage!

Before long, the plaza lapsed into eerie stillness.

Jian Shitian and the other semi-immortals were severely injured and still poisoned, driving them to their knees to suppress the toxins.

Most of their power remained sealed, leaving them only at the Martial King level, making it difficult for them to neutralize the poison.

If they deactivated the sealing array and regained their semi-immortal strength, they could alleviate the situation.

But that would also be suicidally risky.

Here's the edited translation incorporating the expert suggestions:

Because the traitors from the Medicine Immortal Valley were still lurking nearby, their poisons had been neutralized. If they regained their demi-immortal strength, the Sword Immortal Pavilion faction would be completely finished.

Jian Linglong, battered and bloodied, sat on the ground to heal.

As the dust settled, the ground was littered with the mangled remains of Demon Cultivators. Tu Tiandi had also fallen in the brutal clash.

It must be said that sword cultivators were truly extraordinary. Even while poisoned, wielding their bonded swords, they could still cut down scores of Demon Cultivators.

Even Jian Linglong had slain two demi-immortal Demon Cultivators.

A demi-immortal from the Medicine Immortal Valley bellowed with laughter, "Qin Yun, it was you who struck from the shadows earlier, wasn't it? You're truly capable—you actually reversed the situation and wiped out the demons from the Profound Demon Domain and the Demonic Wasteland!"

This stunned Jian Shitian and Bao Changshou, as they never expected the sudden explosions earlier to be Qin Yun's doing.

That power wreaked havoc on the fiends. Even demi-immortal demons were affected to some extent.

They had to admit that Qin Yun's sudden intervention had indeed created an opportunity for them to wipe out the demonic faction in a single stroke.

But the Medicine Immortal Valley and the Muzhou King's faction were still here!

The Muzhou King leered at Bao Changshou, "Bao, you have three Immortal Essences on you... You know what to do, right?"

The Long Clan from Tenglong Province also shouted, "Qin Yun, show yourself! Release Long Xian!"

Long Xian had already been killed by Jian Linglong.

Qin Yun remained hidden in the shadows and did not emerge.

The demi-immortals from the Medicine Immortal Valley, Canghuo Immortal Mountain, and the Muzhou King stood before Jian Shitian and the others, separated by dozens of meters.

An elder from the Medicine Immortal Valley said coldly, "Qin Yun, if you wish to watch Bao Changshou and these demi-immortals from the Sword Immortal Pavilion die, then keep hiding!"

"Qin Yun, show yourself, or we'll kill these demi-immortals! If that happens, you'll be branded a traitor for all time!" the Muzhou King roared.

Jian Shitian drew a sharp breath and shouted, "Qin Yun, don't worry about us—keep yourself concealed!"

"Once reinforcements arrive, they're doomed! The Medicine Immortal Valley hates our Sword Immortal Pavilion's guts. Now is their best chance to wipe us out!"

"So they won't let this opportunity slip. If they don't kill us now, we'll surely seek revenge later. That alone means we're finished!"

Bao Changshou let out a heavy sigh. "Qin Yun, if you reveal yourself, no one can save you. Stay hidden and wait for reinforcements! We should be able to hold out until then!"

A demi-immortal from the Medicine Immortal Valley snarled furiously, "Enough nonsense! Qin Yun, show yourself, or I'll kill Bao Changshou first!"

"Listen, Long Clan members—if you still wish to see Long Xian alive, leave now, or he will die without a doubt!" Qin Yun's voice rang out across the square.

Inside the arena's barrier, Qi Meilian heard this and felt both thrilled and deeply concerned.

The Long Clan from Tenglong Province and the Aoxing Province had several Martial Kings and Emperor Wu present—a considerable force. If they left, it would significantly lighten Qin Yun's load.

The Long Clan knew full well that Qin Yun would dare to kill Long Xian—he had done similar things before. After a brief discussion, they responded.

"We will not participate in the battle. We will only observe from the sidelines!" said an elder from the Long Clan.

With that, they flew to the edge of the square.

Ling Yuner muttered darkly, "Those cowards are probably biding their time to claim the spoils. If Jian Shitian and the Medicine Immortal Valley battle to mutual destruction, the Long Clan will swoop in to pick up the pieces!" "If sacrificing one demi-immortal means gaining three Immortal Essences, they'll jump at the chance!"

The other major forces present were thinking the same.

The Medicine Immortal Valley faction had many allies. When it came to distributing benefits, the strongest would naturally claim the biggest slice—especially the Immortal Essence and capturing Qin Yun alive, which represented the greatest gains.

The demi-immortal from the Medicine Immortal Valley grew impatient and slowly approached Bao Changshou, sneering, "Qin Yun! Show yourself now, or Bao Changshou dies horribly!"

"I’m coming out now!" Qin Yun said, suddenly appearing behind Bao Changshou.

At the same time, a giant crashed down from the heavens.

That giant was none other than the Demon Star Overlord!