Chapter 205: Coming to the Door (Fourth Update)

Closer and closer!

Closer and closer!

This Dao-achieving fragrance remained completely unaffected by the array—its scent spread just as it should.

The five were still conversing.

Suddenly, one of the elders sniffed the air.

A fragrance?

What fragrance?

At that moment, all five caught a whiff of the scent, their eyes tinged with a greedy crimson.

So fragrant!

So fragrant! So fragrant! So fragrant!

It seemed to emanate from that Lu Ye. If they could obtain the source of this fragrance, they would achieve the Dao, becoming the most supreme figures in this world.

"Hah... Hah... The array hasn't been broken yet!"

Jiang Benchu's will was slightly firmer, clinging to that minuscule shred of self-control.

But the others could no longer restrain themselves.

Their minds imposed upon them a terrifying urgency—one that could make them abandon everything, even their lives.

"I'm coming!"

In an instant, a Three-Life Realm cultivator charged into the array.

Close behind, a second, then a third.

Even Jiang Jiu couldn't hold back and rushed in.

Despair filled Jiang Benchu's eyes. He wanted to flee, but an overwhelming will ceaselessly urged him: Charge forward! Find him! Devour him!

Devour him!

Devour him!

Devour him!

"Ahhh!!!"

With a furious roar, Jiang Benchu madly dashed toward the array.

Until his figure vanished completely within it.

Three arrays simultaneously erupted with dazzling light. The previously damaged formations now unleashed renewed power.

Indeed, Lu Ye had repaired these three arrays.

Though not fully restored to perfection, he had recovered seventy percent of the Three-Valley Annihilation Array's might.

Seventy percent...

No one in the Third Heaven could withstand it at all.

In just a short moment, two Nirvana Realm experts and three Samsara Realm experts were refined to death without even laying eyes on Lu Ye.

See? It’s really that easy.

Killing and fighting are often two entirely different things.

Fighting depends on one’s own strength.

Killing depends on everything.

The Jiang Family.

Five soul lamps extinguished simultaneously.

"Thud!"

The Jiang clansman responsible for watching over the soul lamps collapsed to the ground in terror, his face filled with disbelief.

No!

No!

What is this?

"Fourth Elder has fallen! Eighth Elder has fallen! A disaster is upon us, a disaster is upon us!"

This cry echoed throughout the entire Jiang Family.

Instantly, powerful auras from the Jiang Family rapidly awakened, their faces showing shock and incredulity.

What kind of absurd news is this?

A lie, surely?

Fourth Elder, a fifth-level Nirvana Realm expert, was among the very top in the entire Third Heaven—and now you’re telling us he’s fallen?

Not just Fourth Elder, but also Eighth Elder, who went out with him, along with three peak Samsara Realm experts—all dead?

Figures emerged one after another.

Gazing at the five extinguished soul lamps, then at the names beneath them.

Many felt a chill in their hearts.

It seems… something truly catastrophic is about to happen.

How could this be?

Why did this happen?

The opponent was merely a Fate Realm cultivator—even if he exhausted all means, he shouldn’t have been able to kill even a Samsara Realm expert, let alone a Nirvana Realm one.

"Did these five soul lamps extinguish at the same time?"

Second Elder demanded loudly.

"Y-yes… they went out simultaneously…"

Extinguished simultaneously?

In the Third Heaven, it's impossible for anyone to annihilate so many powerful experts in a single strike.

How exactly did the enemy accomplish this?

"What should we do?"

"It seems we must inform the Patriarch. This matter has exceeded our decision-making authority," the First Elder sighed.

"The Patriarch is immersed in some unknown cultivation, choosing to seclude himself at such a critical moment..."

"Watch your words! How dare you comment on the Patriarch's affairs?"

The group debated back and forth.

Ultimately, they decided to seek the Patriarch's counsel.

The Heavenly Bell rang once more.

This time, its chime was urgent, startling Jiang Dingtian from his state of enlightenment.

Incredible!

Jiang Dingtian felt as though he had opened a door to a new world.

By simply studying the techniques, he could delve into profound enlightenment. Every word and phrase of those scriptures contained the ultimate truths of heaven and earth.

Even if they weren't suitable for his cultivation, he could still gain insights by reading other scriptures, drawing parallels and deepening his understanding.

His Avenue was continuously expanding.

His aura grew increasingly dense.

At times, Jiang Dingtian even felt that Jiang Die's mere memorization of these powerful scriptures was an insult to them.

Her mind held such vast knowledge, yet the results were so pitiful—utterly shameful!

Jiang Dingtian had no desire to leave seclusion.

But the Heavenly Bell's urgency was undeniable.

After all, he was still the Patriarch of the Jiang family.

After double-checking to ensure Jiang Die's seals remained intact, Jiang Dingtian finally left her side for the first time and emerged from his secluded chamber.

"What is it? Such haste?" Jiang Dingtian asked impatiently.

"Patriarch, the Fourth Elder, the Eighth Elder, and three peak Samsara Realm experts have fallen!" the First Elder reported, his voice filled with resignation.

Though Jiang Dingtian had expected grave news given the bell's urgency, hearing this still made his eyelids twitch.

Two Unity Realm and three Samsara Realm experts—dead?

Hadn't his seclusion been brief?

"What caused this?" Jiang Dingtian's tone remained indifferent.

No matter how many died, he couldn't afford to panic.

"Because the five were chasing Lu Ye, they were lured into the Three Valleys Deadland by him and attacked by the array there, resulting in all five perishing!"

The reason for their demise was uncovered in such a short time—proof that the Jiang family, a powerhouse spanning the heavens, never lacked means.

"Chasing Lu Ye..."

Jiang Dingtian sighed.

This was the terrifying aspect of prodigies—those blessed with great fortune. You simply couldn’t predict from where or in what manner they would strike back!

"After killing them, did Lu Ye show himself?" Jiang Dingtian asked.

"No!"

"It seems there’s no room for reconciliation. In that case, we must go all out—summon the Ancestral Artifact!"

"Yes!"

Morale surged among the crowd.

With the clan artifact and the full might of the Jiang family, Lu Ye was surely doomed!

Suddenly, someone sniffed the air.

Huh?

Where was this fragrance coming from?

It wasn’t just one person—nearly everyone gathered there caught the scent.

So fragrant!

So fragrant! So fragrant! So fragrant!

Countless eyes turned toward the source of the aroma, where they saw a tall young man in dark robes, his black hair cascading over his shoulders.

The irresistibly alluring fragrance was emanating from him.

Though it was their first time seeing this youth in person, his face had long been imprinted in their minds—countless portraits had made sure of that.

Lu Ye!

Eyes turned blood-red.

As the scent filled the air, boundless greed and madness surfaced.

Lu Ye smiled faintly.

"Come, and die!"