Chapter 512: Chapter 451: Taoist School Returns to the Heart, Magic Vein Future
Donghua Heavenly Master, the Taiyang Immortal Song Lin unleashed a dazzling, radiant sword strike that cleaved through the ages.
This strike not only severed the Whale Master but also opened a new Chapter of humanity’s rebellion.
Who says humans can’t defeat demons?
Since the Upper Pure Demon Tribulation and the establishment of Wu Country, the once-unassailable and noble-blooded Demon Lord, who had never fallen, was slain.
And he died at the hands of a human—what an absurdity this is.
Seizing the momentum, the people drove the demon army all the way beyond the borders, finally halting overseas without pursuing further.
The Human Clan’s army had reached its limit; successfully repelling the demon forces was already an unexpected achievement—how could they hope to eliminate them all?
At least thirty percent of the demons escaped, and twenty percent scattered across various regions; Black Heaven and Witch God, the two Heavenly Masters, retreated to their strongholds.
Regardless, they indeed lacked the strength for a full-scale counterattack.
Song Lin flew swiftly, gradually pulling away from the main army.
Bang!
As the final shadow of the demon vanished beyond the horizon, Song Lin could no longer hold on. His dharma body dissipated, revealing his true form as he plummeted heavily to the earth.
The smoke dispersed.
At this moment, Spirit Treasure Heavenly Master and the others arrived, accompanied by the Azure Dragon, the surviving Masters, and Lingce Heavenly Master of the Yuanfu Sect—a group of fifty or sixty people in total.
However, they were not here to offer assistance.
In their eyes, Song Lin appeared to be at the end of his rope.
His skin bore patterns like cracks on a shattered vase, with dark red, searing flames within. The fissures continuously expanded and contracted, seemingly evidence of Song Lin suppressing the potency of the pills.
Two billionfold medicinal potency was still too overwhelming, and it had been absorbed so crudely. If not for his formidable physique, he would have been burned alive.
"Heavenly Master, the timing is perfect. If we kill him now, we can reclaim the throne, and combined with Chiyou’s weapon, we’ll have no more worries!"
Azure Dragon’s eyes glittered greedily as he stared at Song Lin.
At this moment, Song Lin seemed to sense something. Using his sword as a crutch, he supported his body, refusing to fall. For some reason, though he appeared fragile, his gaze still struck terror into others.
"Indeed, Heavenly Master, seize the moment, or reinforcements will arrive soon!"
Lingce Heavenly Master echoed.
Spirit Treasure Heavenly Master’s expression fluctuated.
He knew it—this was the perfect opportunity.
Step by step, he approached Song Lin, with everyone following close behind.
"Heavenly Master! You mustn’t!"
Suddenly, Taoist Bai Mei leapt out from nowhere, blocking Spirit Treasure Heavenly Master.
"Get out! Whose side are you on?"
Spirit Treasure Heavenly Master glared angrily at his subordinate before striking him away with a palm, continuing toward Song Lin.
"Heavenly Master, only Donghua Heavenly Master can unite the Human Clan and save us!"
Crash!
Taoist Bai Mei, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, once again blocked Spirit Treasure Heavenly Master.
"Silence! I have been Heavenly Master for thousands of years—how could I be inferior to a brat?"
Boom!
Bai Mei was struck down again.
"Heavenly Master! If Song Lin dies, the demons will surely return with a vengeance!"
"Shut up!"
Boom!
"Heavenly Master, you are no match for Song Lin!"
"Shut up! How dare you!"
Boom!
Azure Dragon and Lingce finally restrained Bai Mei.
Spirit Treasure Heavenly Master had now reached Song Lin.
He refused to believe it—he couldn’t accept it. Back when his name first gained renown, Song Lin’s ancestors hadn’t even been born.
The foundation of the Heaven and Earth Xuanmen Alliance was built by his forebears; how could it fall into the hands of another? Perhaps his leadership of the current structure could surpass Song Lin’s.
He had no intention of killing Song Lin—he merely wanted his position back, to return to the past.
Song Lin’s eyes showed no hint of fear; instead, he smiled and said, "Elder Tianji, is it not time for you to come and protect me?"
"..."
Spirit Treasure Heavenly Master stared at Song Lin for a long moment, recalling everything Song Lin had done recently: the united efforts of the five Masters in alchemy, the fearless charge against the demon forces.
Could he truly do the same?
"Heavenly Master!"
Azure Dragon and Lingce exchanged a glance and bypassed Spirit Treasure, attacking Song Lin directly.
Boom!
Boom!
Spirit Treasure Heavenly Master struck. His mana surged like a tidal wave, obliterating them both, their souls scattered into nothingness.
"Your Excellency, my apologies for arriving late,"
At that moment, Spirit Treasure Heavenly Master finally yielded.
"Haha, no matter... You’ve managed to save your own life,"
Song Lin thought to himself.
Chiyou wasn’t gone, after all. Releasing him temporarily to control a Spirit Treasure Heavenly Master would be nothing.
By this time, the others finally arrived.
"We won!"
"A great victory! A great victory!"
"Hahaha!! We’ve finally won!!"
The crowd cheered, their roars shaking the heavens.
Even the likes of Taihua, Shoucheng, and Zhonghuang Zi—aloof cultivators who hadn’t smiled in eight centuries—were now laughing uncontrollably like children, letting their subordinates wrap arms around their shoulders in camaraderie.
They had won; they had created a miracle!
To defeat the demon beasts honorably—this was far more satisfying than fighting among themselves for petty gains!
Meanwhile, those few dozen rebels were quietly subdued by Taoist Bai Mei and others.
Spirit Treasure Heavenly Master stood beside Song Lin, closing his eyes to bask in the cheers of the people. In this moment, it was as if even heaven and earth were rejoicing.
"Qingchen, you truly are useless! Haha..."
The selfish Spirit Treasure Heavenly Master, in this pivotal moment, relinquished his lust for power.
Because he had seen the dawn, a future he had never dared to imagine.
By comparison, Spirit Treasure Heavenly Master felt Qingchen was merely a pathetic clown.
He now finally understood the difference between Song Lin and Qingchen.
Why Qingchen, with the entire Wu Country under his control, brought the Human Clan to a fractured fate; yet Song Lin, with only a seventh of the land, managed to slay two Harmonized cultivators and repel the demon and Human Clan coalition.
It was simply this: selflessness.
Song Lin believed in the strength of everyone. He trusted that each individual had a role to play, actively involving others rather than hoarding his own forces and sending others to their deaths.