"Good, we have gathered all the cultivators from the great aristocratic families in the capital recently."
"And we've also notified the cultivation forces from all over the country, and they've all banded together."
"This has directly led to Song Ziyang being unable to absorb more vital blood."
Yang Mei frowned, relaying the news she had just received.
"As a result, this beast started targeting the elders and disciples of the Ghost Spirit Sect."
"He absorbed the vital blood of all the cultivators in the Ghost Spirit Sect. His cultivation has now truly reached the sixth-grade Nascent Soul realm!"
As she spoke, Yang Mei's face was full of gravity.
Currently, Song Ziyang was in seclusion, refining the vital blood he had recently absorbed.
If nothing unexpected happened, by the time he emerged from seclusion, he would definitely seek to absorb more cultivators' vital blood.
Those small groups outside would likely not be able to stop him!
"It is rumored that Song Ziyang himself said his next destination is Zhejiang Province in the southwestern region..."
After Yang Mei finished speaking, Lin Yue Long, who was beside her, quickly interjected.
He knew that Zhejiang Province was Lin Chen's hometown, and he had many friends there.
Even Long Yu Ling's maternal family was in Zhejiang Province!
"Hmph, if that's the case, then I'll go to Zhejiang Province and wait for him!"
Upon hearing Lin Yue Long's words, Lin Chen couldn't help but snort coldly.
In terms of cultivation, he might indeed not be Song Ziyang's match right now.
But if he could set up an array for his senior sister in advance, the outcome would be truly unpredictable!
"Alright, we'll all listen to you!"
Seeing that Lin Chen had already made up his mind, Lin Yue Long and the others said no more.
The next morning, Lin Chen and Zhao Long set off for Zhejiang Province on their swords to make preparations in advance.
In the capital, Lu Yan Yu and Old Master Long, along with the heads of other aristocratic families, were holding the fort. Furthermore, Lin Chen had perfected the array last night.
Even if Song Ziyang wanted to attack, he wouldn't be able to do so immediately.
Upon arriving in Zhejiang Province, Lin Chen and Zhao Long went directly to the Long family residence and set up the array in advance.
At this moment, all the cultivators in Zhejiang Province were gathered in the Long family, seeking protection.
If Song Ziyang were to really arrive in Zhejiang Province, he would definitely come to the Long family to find people first!
As expected, three days later, just as Lin Chen was meditating with his eyes closed, a black mist descended directly into the courtyard.
"He's here!"
The moment the black mist descended, Lin Chen and Zhao Long, master and disciple, opened their eyes simultaneously.
"Eight Gates Armored Confinement Array, activate!"
As the black mist touched the ground, Lin Chen immediately activated the array.
A translucent, light blue energy screen instantly rose, enveloping the entire Long family.
"Hmm? Who dares to set up an array?"
Seeing the array surrounding him, Song Ziyang, within the black mist, was instantly startled.
Everywhere he had gone before, no one dared to resist.
But now, someone actually dared to set up an array to wait for him. This was simply suicidal!
"Song Ziyang, what is it? Have you forgotten old friends after breaking through to the sixth-grade Nascent Soul cultivation?"
Just as Song Ziyang was filled with shock, Lin Chen and his disciple slowly emerged from the inner room.
"It's you?"
Seeing Lin Chen, Song Ziyang was immediately surprised.
Good heavens, after seeing him for just over a month, the mere Core Formation cultivator from back then had now reached the Nascent Soul realm!
And most importantly, judging by the array he had set up, Zhejiang Province intended to make a move against him!
"What do you want?"
Looking at Lin Chen and Zhao Long, Song Ziyang narrowed his eyes, revealing a hint of killing intent.
Although they had an array now, in terms of cultivation, with his strength, killing them might not be difficult!
"What do I want? Hahaha, of course, I'm here to send you off!"
"Wind and Thunder Bell, appear!"
Lin Chen snorted coldly and waved his hand. The Wind and Thunder Bell appeared above Song Ziyang's head.
This Wind and Thunder Bell contained the laws of heaven and earth, making it a potent weapon against heretics like Song Ziyang!
"What? This bell..."
Seeing the Wind and Thunder Bell above his head, Song Ziyang's expression changed drastically.
He was now a legitimate sixth-grade Nascent Soul cultivator, so he could naturally sense the power of the laws of heaven and earth contained within this giant bell.
"Song Ziyang, you have committed countless evils and harmed living beings. Today, you are doomed to die!"
"Wind and Thunder Bell, expand!!"
With Lin Chen's command, the Wind and Thunder Bell instantly grew larger, its opening diameter being about five to six meters wide.
"Fall!"
After the giant bell enlarged, under Lin Chen's direction, it smashed down fiercely onto Song Ziyang's head.
"Scoundrel, Heavenly Demon Palm! Break it for me!"
Seeing the giant bell above his head, Song Ziyang's eyes widened, and he unleashed a palm strike.
"Clang!"
With a dull thud, the Wind and Thunder Bell descended, directly enveloping Song Ziyang within its confines.
"Fire, come!"
After trapping Song Ziyang, Lin Chen was even more unceremonious. He directly activated the Li Fire, engulfing the entire giant bell in flames.
"Lin Chen! May you die a terrible death!!"
"Ahhhh! May you die a terrible death!"
Within the giant bell, Song Ziyang struggled continuously, but it was all in vain.
About five to six minutes later, amidst a series of wails, Song Ziyang was directly burned to ashes inside the giant bell.
"Hoo."
After dealing with Song Ziyang, Lin Chen finally let out a long sigh of relief.
Fortunately, this fellow was overconfident, otherwise, killing him would definitely not have been this easy!
"Little Chen, if my eyes don't deceive me, your cultivation is now at the fifth-grade Nascent Soul realm, isn't it?"
Zhao Long, who was behind him, walked up and patted Lin Chen's shoulder.
"Master, I have achieved what I have today all thanks to your excellent teachings."
"No matter how high my cultivation reaches in the future, I will always be your disciple!"
Hearing Zhao Long's words, Lin Chen bowed deeply to him.
Indeed, if Zhao Long hadn't pulled him out of his predicament in prison back then, how could he have achieved what he had today?
"Well, you are now considered successful. Find some time, and let's re-establish the Ghost God Sect."
"Also, your marriage with your senior sister, it's time to consider it, isn't it?"
Zhao Long was very pleased with Lin Chen's answer.
Such an outstanding disciple, yet he never forgot his roots, it was truly rare.
"Hehehe, alright, I'll arrange it when we get back to the capital."
Hearing Zhao Long mention Zhao Ying, Lin Chen scratched his head and nodded in agreement.
Indeed, with his current cultivation, no one in the entire Dragon Kingdom could pose a threat to him anymore!
And he could completely relax and live his own life!
"Let's go, back to the capital. I'll personally be your witness."
Zhao Long waved his hand, and together with Lin Chen, they embarked on the journey back to the capital.
Three months later, Lin Chen's wedding was held at the Lin family villa in the capital, and it was an unprecedented grand occasion.
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