Chapter 112: You Are All About to Die

"Redeem it. This is a once-and-for-all solution; I certainly won't be at a loss."

Without further hesitation, Lin An gritted his teeth and exchanged for the Immortal Execution Sword Formation. Once the exchange was complete, he couldn't wait to inspect the details of the formation. Upon seeing the specifications, he felt a flicker of disappointment—this was not the legendary Immortal Execution Sword Formation he had imagined.

The Immortal Execution Sword Formation: A supreme killing array composed of four divine swords—the God-Slaughtering Sword, the Immortal-Trapping Sword, the Immortal-Severing Sword, and the Immortal-Execution Sword—along with the Immortal Execution Array Diagram. Originating from the Immortal Execution plane, while its power is immense, it does not reach the level of being able to slay saints as it does in the Primordial World.

In the current Battle Through the Heavens plane, it can instantly kill anyone below the rank of a Three-Star Dou Sheng. Only a Nine-Star Dou Sheng would have a chance to break through the formation. After each activation, a one-month cooldown is required before it can be used again.

Lin An was already highly satisfied with such power; being able to instantly kill a Three-Star Dou Sheng was no trivial feat. Although it came with a cooldown, he felt it was sufficient. For now, it would serve its purpose against the Old Demon Kumu. Lin An mused that next time, he would have to orchestrate a grand event, drawing powerful Dou Zuns or even Dou Zongs from across the Dou Qi Continent to the Misty Cloud Sect before unleashing the formation. He was certain that such a spectacle would etch the name of the Misty Cloud Sect into the memory of everyone on the continent, ensuring that few would dare challenge them thereafter.

"Hahaha..."

"Lin An? The time I gave you has expired. If you do not emerge today, the Misty Cloud Sect shall be wiped from the face of the Dou Qi Continent!"

A wild, arrogant laugh echoed through the air. The members of the Misty Cloud Sect rushed out to the plaza before the main hall, gazing up at the four figures standing in the firmament. Old Demon Kumu was among them, still fresh in the memories of many disciples from his previous visit. Beside him stood three others: two were clearly ancient powerhouses nearing the end of their lifespans, likely lured by promises of treasures from the Old Demon. The third was a seductive woman whose aura was not a whit inferior to that of Kumu himself.

"Is this the Misty Cloud Sect you spoke of? It doesn't look like much. Does it truly hold the supreme treasure you mentioned? Isn't this just a rumor from a backwater region? To think you actually believed it and went to such lengths, dragging these two old monsters out of seclusion—how highly do you think of this place?"

Lady Yan’s face remained etched with dissatisfaction. She felt that Old Demon Kumu had become timid ever since his narrow escape from the encirclement in the Central Plains, to the point where even a minor place like the Jia Ma Empire could fill him with dread.

"What do you know? This Misty Cloud Sect is strange. When I first arrived, a Five-Star Dou Zun stronger than me appeared. If I hadn't fled quickly, I might have perished right there," Old Demon Kumu said, still shaken by the memory of the heavy price he had paid at the hands of the Flame Emperor.

"Heh, I’d like to see which Five-Star Dou Zun would be willing to hide away in a small place like the Misty Cloud Sect," Lady Yan scoffed, clearly unconvinced.

"We don't care about any Dou Zun; as long as you provide what you promised once we leave this place, we shall be satisfied," the two withered old men added.

"Rest assured, you have seen the items. Once Lin An is captured, they will be yours. I have no desire to be entangled with two people who are already half-buried," Kumu replied.

The Flame Emperor appeared in the sky above the Misty Cloud Sect, followed closely by Yun Shan, Yao Chen, and others, confronting the intruders.

"I didn't expect my reputation to be so grand that it could disturb four Dou Zuns to come to a place as small as the Misty Cloud Sect to find me!" Lin An appeared in the air, looking directly at Old Demon Kumu.

"Why have you come out? Didn't I tell you to hide in the sect and not show yourself unless absolutely necessary?" Yun Shan chided. This had been their consensus: as long as Lin An remained hidden and the Flame Emperor stood guard, the enemy would not dare to raze the sect.

"You've been with me for so long; when have you ever seen me play the coward?" Lin An replied nonchalantly.

"Good. You have more guts than I imagined. I thought you would be too terrified to even show your face given the lineup today!" Seeing Lin An actually appear, a glint of excitement flashed in Kumu's eyes. It had been half a year, and Lin An had already broken through to the Five-Star Dou Huang realm. This confirmed the rumors: Lin An possessed a treasure capable of accelerating cultivation. If he could obtain that secret, the rank of Dou Sheng would be within reach, and perhaps even the legendary Dou Di. He would become the master of the Dou Qi Continent, and those who had hunted him would pay a heavy price. That others in the Central Plains dismissed the reports as mere rumors worked entirely in his favor.

"Heh... someone like you, trash, isn't qualified to make me fear showing my face," Lin An sneered. With the Immortal Execution Sword Formation at his disposal, their numbers posed no threat.

"Boastful talk! Even now, you cling to sharp words. Soon, you will learn what true cruelty is," Kumu snarled. He was determined to seize Lin An's secret, and he dismissed the young man's words entirely. To him, the advantage was firmly on his side; apart from the Flame Emperor, the rest were insignificant insects.

Lin An smiled, ignoring Kumu entirely, and focused his attention on the two withered old men. With his unique perspective, he could clearly perceive the deathly aura radiating from them—like candles flickering in the wind, ready to be extinguished at any moment.

"You two are dying," Lin An said suddenly.

The two old men were instantly incensed. They were well aware of their own condition without needing a reminder from Lin An. Moreover, they were only engaging in this humiliating affair because of the life-extending pills promised by the Old Demon.