Prologue, the night fire ignites the sky

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Three days later, the woman's tears seemed to have dried up, her eyes hollow and devoid of spirit, gazing in the direction the man had departed.

Rest assured, Chu'er, this item will be entrusted to your care for the time being. When I return, we shall flee far away together

In an unknown place, a great secret from the time before the destruction of heaven and earth appears.

Fortunately, Lin Tianmo, with his formidable cultivation, managed to break through the encirclement

"Junior disciple! Some things are best left unspoken, as we both understand them in our hearts. However, at this moment, the people of this village have suffered heavy casualties, yet there is not a trace of Lin Tianmo to be found. Could it be that he has truly escaped from this jungle?" said the senior disciple.

A man does not shed tears lightly; it is just that he has not yet reached the point of heartbreak

Brother Lin, you should not be like this; none of this is your fault

Lin Tianmo spoke, then picked up the long knife from the ground. He cast a tender glance at the woman, then replaced it with a look of reluctance. He fixed his gaze on the swaddled infant in the woman's arms, smiled faintly, and then turned to leave

He originally intended to bury this secret forever in his heart, treating this past event as if it were a dream

Thus, it has led to the current situation ... ...

Within the village, the sound of wailing was incessant, and amidst it all, countless shadows moved through the flames...

However, Lin Tianmo slightly shook his head

This was originally a tranquil and peaceful place, but it was interrupted by the sound of beastly roars.

"Hmph, a group of insignificant ants in this secular world. If I do not slay them, I truly cannot contain my anger," said the man in black.

The woman wished to retain him, yet ultimately did not speak up. For she understood that at this moment, even if he wanted to stay, he could not be held back.

The blood of the vile is only worthy of being used as nourishment

She gently placed the infant in her arms onto a series of lotus leaves, and then directed a surge of energy towards the leaves, causing them, along with the infant, to float directly on the surface of the river, drifting downstream

Then, in this ancient and desolate land, he indeed saw the person he wished to meet. However, the other party merely exchanged a few hurried words, handed him an object, and then directly pierced through a portal in that ancient land, vanishing into thin air. By the time he went to search again, there was already no trace to be found.

A flash of blood suddenly appeared, bursting into the flames, making the fire appear even more brilliant

Exactly to my liking

However, there are also some individuals who, due to their temperament, do not fall into a deep sleep and thus desperately seek to survive

The man in black spoke softly, and as he shook the long sword in his hand, the bloodstains fell into the firelight as if he found them quite distasteful

The woman finally spoke, but it was as if it were a farewell. Then, she tightly embraced the infant in her arms and transformed into a streak of light, rushing away from the cave.

The man in black had not finished speaking when he was interrupted by his senior brother

A gaze of hatred flashed through the eyes

A day later, the woman raised her head, slowly waiting in front of the cave.

She carefully took something out from her bosom and hung it around the neck of the baby in her arms

However, after a moment, she ran again, and only after running for several dozen miles did she finally come to a stop

This person is Lin Tianmo, the man in black who has been waiting anxiously before the flames

Yet he never anticipated that what he faced was an endless pursuit.

At this moment, it is only early summer, the night is long and tranquil. In the depths of this night, when it should be quiet and still, with countless homes extinguished and immersed in slumber, there is a village that appears remarkably unexpected

At this moment, thirty miles away from this place, within a cave, a man clad in blood-stained garments revealed a look of anguish in his eyes. His gaze was already filled with a blood-red hue, and his hair was disheveled, as if he were trapped in a state of extreme self-reproach, unable to extricate himself.

This further convinced those individuals that this object is a supreme treasure, even concealing the secrets of ascension

At long last, one day, when all the food that the man had previously stored in the cave had been consumed, the woman seemed to have made some significant decision

However, once this journey is taken, one never returns again

No, although Lin Tianmo possesses considerable strength, he is still burdened by concerns. His wife has just gone into labor, right here in this village. I do not believe he can bear to abandon her. Moreover, he has just escaped from the Ancient Forbidden Land, and we have directly pursued him without leaving him any more time to prepare.

However, he was directly blocked at the door by those who came later, who determined that he must be in possession of some extraordinary opportunity. At that moment, the item given to him by the previous person suddenly emitted a brilliant light...

The entire Lin family village consists of his relatives. Naturally, years ago, after his lifelong friend disappeared without a trace, he no longer yearned for the world of cultivation. Therefore, he chose to live in seclusion with his wife in his hometown, Lin family village.

Within this village, it is not merely asleep, but rather quite the opposite.

Roar

Junior apprentice, do not act recklessly; the matters entrusted by the master are of utmost importance

At last, as she passed through a desolate ruin, she paused for a moment, let out a sob, and tears rolled down her cheeks.

However... Brother Lin, if you go, what dangers will there be? How will the two of us, mother and child, continue on?

"Senior Brother, I know Lin Tianmo very well. He is quite arrogant and, amusingly, he only acts according to his sense of righteousness throughout his life. If he sees us taking action to slay those of the secular world, he will surely be filled with rage. At that time, we will not need to seek him out; he will come looking for us himself" said the man in black.

However, Junior Brother, will our actions provoke Lin Tianmo's ferocity? It is important to note his strength..." The Senior Brother spoke again.

Initially, he dismissed this remark with a smile, until he received a message from someone in his hand, which prompted him to decide to return to the world.

The village has been engulfed in flames, resembling a sea of fire that spreads throughout the entire village. Some individuals, having long been asleep, were unable to escape in time and were directly consumed by the inferno, leaving no trace of their remains.

A month later, the woman had long lost her former brilliance, resembling a living corpse. Aside from not forgetting to take good care of the child in her arms, she stood at the entrance, gazing blankly into the distance.

The man in black laughed maniacally, as if he had already envisioned the scene of Lin Tianmo falling into his hands.

Mountains and rivers stretch across the land, with forests and streams.

"Lin Ge, could it be that you are overthinking? After all, they are all from reputable sects and should not engage in any excessive actions. As long as we do not go out, there should not be any issues." the woman advised.

Senior Brother, why worry unnecessarily? It is precisely because we know how formidable he is that we must act this way. Only then can we throw him into disarray, and there is even a possibility of him losing his mind. This is not the first time such a situation has occurred. If it were not for that person's intervention, Lin Tianmo would have already met his demise.

Another man in black approached, seemingly trying to mediate, but more so exhibiting a sense of impatience, as if feeling frustrated due to the delay in matters.

"Senior Brother, with your current strength, being half a step into Nirvana, would you so easily perish in the sea of flames? Do not forget, Lin Tianmo's wife... is not human," said the man in black.

Beside him stood an extraordinarily beautiful woman, yet her face bore a hint of bewitching allure, which, amidst her charm, also evoked a sense of poignant vulnerability

At this moment, he naturally had no idea that the entire Lin family village had long since turned into ruins. Even the few fortunate enough to survive had now become the souls under the blades of the enemy, or had become a bargaining chip to be used against him under their slaughtering knives

At that time, he will be completely flustered and fall into the demonic path. With the treasures from our sect, we will surely be able to restrain him. At that time, those ancient things will not belong to you and me? Haha!

However, despite his desires, human plans cannot compare to the will of heaven. He wished to distance himself from the clamor and avoid the dangers of conflict, yet fate did not align with his wishes. Just as his wife was about to give birth, a piece of news from the realm of cultivation left him in shock

The sword rises, the sword falls

Rest assured, senior brother, it is not only that the Buddhist sect is currently plagued by internal strife, and that the Zen and Esoteric schools within the Tianlong Temple have split; even if the orthodox Buddhist teachings are known in the Western Buddhist realm, what can be done? We are, after all, among the Daoist sect...

"Even if we kill them all, what difference will it make? Lin Tianmo's whereabouts remain unknown," said the later arrivals, their faces showing a hint of concern

Only after the baby completely vanished from her sight did she resolutely turn around and soar deep into the jungle

"Could it be that... that fire just now has already burned the other party to death?" asked the senior brother

"Chuer, I am sorry to you, I am sorry to Yun'er, and I am also sorry to the thousands of villagers in Linjia Village. I did not kill Bo Ren, yet Bo Ren died because of me, and I feel guilty in my heart." As the man spoke, a hint of mist began to emerge in his tiger-like eyes.

From this sound onward, it began to resonate continuously. Within the endless jungle, the cries of monkeys and the calls of birds echoed, and the beasts rushed in a frenzy, as if disturbed by something, shattering the stillness of the deep night and fleeing in all directions

His speed is astonishingly fast, as if he were a mere shadow. It is even as if an illusion has appeared, causing nine snow-white tails to faintly emerge behind him.

The man in black sighed with delight and then directly instructed his subordinates to capture the survivors from the village

However, Lin Tianmo would never willingly hand over his possessions

Because this was a gift from someone else, and it was entrusted with great care, it is imperative that he keeps it safely. Therefore, any disagreement could lead to a serious conflict between the two parties.

"A good plan. Since that is the case, let us add fuel to the fire. If he is indeed lurking in the shadows, he must be anxious at this moment. Therefore, we will gather all the survivors and kill one within the time it takes to burn an incense stick. At that time, let us see how Lin Tianmo will choose." The senior brother said

The man in black spoke, and in his gaze, through the sword's brilliance, a ray of sharp light was refracted

Child, you must live on with strength

"Hehe, there are indeed some that have slipped through the net. However, it is destined that you shall meet your demise today. Do not blame me; if you must blame someone, then blame Lin Tianmo for coveting what he should not possess." In the midst of the flames, a figure in black spoke coldly.

"Chu'er, you do not understand; the cultivation world is not as simple as you think. They will undoubtedly resort to any means necessary to obtain this thing. Now, it is likely that the Lin family estate has already been targeted by them. Therefore, I must return." Lin Tianmo shook his head and said

It is indeed true, however, this place is not too far from the Tianlong Temple of the Buddhist sect, so we must still proceed with caution said the person who came later