Chapter 277: Dead Spirits Overwhelm the Tide

Boom!

A sudden, unheralded roar erupted, seemingly emanating from the entire space of the Tomb of Buried Cultivators. Xu Yang, possessing a heart close to the Dao, quickly deduced that a significant change must have occurred within this space.

"We should leave here quickly," he said. "If nothing else, it seems my companions might be in trouble." Xu Yang's expression immediately turned grim.

The Sword Soul, sensing Xu Yang's emotional fluctuations, wasted no words. It solemnly nodded, then reasserted control over Xu Yang's movement. Under the guidance of the Azure Sky Sword, their speed surged, reaching a point where the surrounding space began to twist.

Boom! A cool breeze swept past his ears. When Xu Yang opened his eyes again, his vision had fully recovered.

They were back at the original spot where everyone had chosen their weapons. The several colorful lights above indicated the paths chosen by the others. Only the space on the far right, where Long Kun was, was now violently trembling, indicating a problem. However, to Xu Yang, the earth-shattering roar he had just heard from his own space didn't seem to be coming from here.

"Let's first go to that space and see what's happening," the Sword Soul urged. "With my protection, you can cross the regional laws to some extent. Keep your mind focused, and I'll take you into his space. It looks like he's in serious trouble." The Sword Soul shot forward like a stream of light, and along with Xu Yang, they quickly breached the regional laws. Their vision shifted once more.

An incredibly desolate, blood-red darkness enveloped them! A blood-stained twilight, mountains of lost souls, and various strange energies began to surge from all directions towards the solitary figure in the center of the plain.

Long Kun was filled with despair. He didn't know why the scene, which had been bright and breezy moments before, had completely transformed after that strange wave of sound erupted. Thankfully, the weapon he had chosen was still in his hand, but he had no idea what caused all of this.

"Long Kun!" Xu Yang called out, only to hear Long Kun quickly shout back, "Boss! Don't come closer! I seem to be restricted by some peculiar power, or rather, it feels like a virus spreading towards me. I can sense that this power doesn't originate from this space."

Upon hearing Long Kun's words, Xu Yang immediately furrowed his brow. "This power, it's external? And it can also cross regional laws? How is that possible?" Even the Sword Soul seemed baffled. However, it was more concerned about Long Kun's current predicament. The endless blood-red souls were constantly spreading towards him; a slight delay would be enough for them to completely engulf him, which was certainly not good news.

"We can't hesitate any longer. If you don't act now, once those blood-red wraiths completely engulf him, even you and I won't be able to save him!" the Sword Soul urged. "If it's truly as he says, that this energy has surged into the regional laws from outside, then it doesn't belong to the original design of the Tomb of Buried Cultivators. This means this power has entered with a clear destructive intent!"

Xu Yang's expression suddenly turned cold. "Are you saying it's very likely our enemies are working behind the scenes?" The Sword Soul nodded gravely. "After all, this place isn't only accessible to you and your companions. Everyone who desires to lay claim to the Nine-Colored Qiankun Bell of the Carefree Dao Sect has the right and qualification to enter here."

"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go!" Xu Yang soared into the air, reaching a position directly above Long Kun in a single stride. From this vantage point, it was clear that Long Kun was truly at a critical moment of life and death. The surrounding blood-red wraiths, like terrifying engulfing waves, were less than a hundred meters away from him.

"Kill!" Xu Yang roared, and the blood-red sword in his hand blazed with holy light, while black killing intent rapidly spread around him.

Finally, a thunderous flash of lightning tore open a rift in the center of the boundless blood-red clouds above, instantly dispelling all the surrounding gloom. Long Kun had already fainted from the immense killing intent Xu Yang released. When he regained his vision, the surrounding space had returned to its previous state, and Xu Yang was calmly seated beside him, cultivating with his eyes closed.

Long Kun forced himself to recall everything that happened before he fainted. Suddenly, he inexplicably sensed an aura like that of a peerless god of slaughter emanating from Xu Yang. That coldness seemed to be ingrained in his very bones; even the closest individuals couldn't remain comfortably by Xu Yang's side for too long.

In fact, Xu Yang maintained his killing intent to some extent precisely to protect the unconscious Long Kun and prevent the strange wraith power from reappearing.

"B-boss... this sword, is this the weapon you chose? It doesn't look any different!" Long Kun touched his face, unable to resist complaining.

It was at this moment that Xu Yang slowly opened his eyes and calmly glanced at Long Kun beside him. "As long as you're alright, nothing else matters," Xu Yang stated. "I said I would protect you all. Now, tell me precisely what happened with that power again."

However, Long Kun's reply still didn't reveal any specific clues. It was almost identical to what Xu Yang had experienced: an earth-shattering boom, followed by the power rapidly spreading into the space and locking onto Long Kun's vital essence.

"For some reason, I keep feeling that this evil power is very familiar, yet I can't pinpoint where I've encountered it before... Never mind. Since you're fine, let's leave immediately! We need to rejoin the others; otherwise, I'll be worried." The heavy stone in his heart remained. Xu Yang virtually carried Long Kun, and under the Sword Soul's guidance, they swiftly flew out of the regional laws.

Almost simultaneously, as soon as they returned to the common area, Xu Yang and the others noticed intense energy fluctuations in another law-governed space nearby.

"Oh no, quickly!" This time, Xu Yang's movements were even more urgent, as he clearly remembered that Xiao Tuantuan had been drawn into that particular space!

That little girl, whom he regarded as his own sister, had no self-preservation abilities to speak of. If she became entangled with this strange power, Xiao Tuantuan's situation would become extremely perilous.

"Little one, don't worry, your brother is coming to save you now!" This time, the power erupting within the regional law space seemed even more immense!