Invincibility Begins with a Super Fairy Manny
Chapter 1313 - 1310: Start of the Melee (Second Update)

Chapter 1313: Chapter 1310: Start of the Melee (Second Update)

Lu Lingfan deeply kowtowed, "Replying to your honor, I have secretly modified the array patterns of the Dao Lineage Evolution Cauldron as you instructed!"

"Very good! Well done!" The female voice was very satisfied.

A sliver of hopeful flame ignited in Lu Lingfan’s heart, then she raised her head, looking expectantly into the inscrutable darkness ahead.

"Your honor, after this matter is accomplished, will you help me resurrect my family members?"

No sooner had her words fallen than a thud was heard; Lu Lingfan fell to the ground, struggling in agony.

The female voice let out a series of cold laughs, then said mockingly.

"You need to understand that everything you have now was bestowed upon you by me, even the enlightenment of the Lovesick Demon Curse was possible only with my help! So remember always, what I give you is yours, what I don’t, you are never to ask for! Otherwise... I will make you wish for death! Understand?"

Black blood dripping from the corner of her mouth, Lu Lingfan, on the brink of fainting, squeezed out two words through her clenched teeth.

"Understood!"

As the soul-deep pain receded like the tide, Lu Lingfan slumped on the ground, gasping for breath heavily.

At this moment, the female voice indifferently said, "Do you know why I wanted you to modify the array patterns on the Evolutionary Divine Cauldron?"

Lu Lingfan shook her head.

"Because once the array patterns are modified, the rules bound to them will become invalid, meaning that during the upcoming competition, all those entering it will face a true life-or-death calamity! And by then..."

The female voice let out a triumphant cold laugh, "The powers of the several Grotto-Heavens will be swept away in one fell swoop, and you will be the only great expert to survive. Then the whole world will be yours, so why cling to the small Lu Family?"

Hearing these words, Lu Lingfan’s eyes gradually widened, staring into the depths of darkness with utter horror.

Because she had never imagined that this mysterious woman, who had suddenly appeared beside her and tempted her with the gift of supreme talent, would act so wildly.

She even wanted to slaughter everyone from all the Grotto-Heavens.

This idea was simply too terrifying.

Lu Lingfan trembled slightly, then couldn’t help but say, "But... Your honor, does that mean the same fate for the Lovesick Courtyard as well?"

"What do you think?" The female voice said cheerfully.

Lu Lingfan’s trembling intensified. Suddenly, something occurred to her, and she said loudly, "But, your honor, only one person from Mingxin Palace has come, and even if all the others are killed, provoking Mingxin Palace alone would be extremely unwise!"

The female voice chuckled, "You’re right! Those sword-crazy fools are indeed difficult to deal with, but rest assured, if I have you do it, it means I am fully prepared!"

"Just think, when you wield the power of this realm and become the undisputed queen, you’ll understand how laughable so-called kinship is!" The female voice "persuasively" advised.

Her voice seemed to carry a strong power of enticement, and upon hearing it, Lu Lingfan’s eyes gradually darkened, then she laughed foolishly.

"Yes, your honor!"

In the midst of these dark undercurrents, the Dao Lineage competition finally arrived.

When the day came.

Everyone was stirred into action, arriving early at the site designated for the competition.

In the center of this vast square stood a towering hundred-zhang high platform, upon which sat an enormous cauldron surrounded by auspicious clouds.

The crowd was abuzz.

"Is that the Evolutionary Divine Cauldron inherited from ancient times? How magnificent!" asked someone attending the Dao Lineage competition for the first time in awe.

"Indeed, it is the fabled Evolutionary Divine Cauldron, said to be crafted by the founding ancestors of the seven Great Grotto-Heavens, capable of infinite wonders! Though it’s not my first time seeing it, I still can’t help but be astounded!" another person exclaimed.

In the midst of this commotion.

Strong experts from various Grotto-Heavens also arrived one after another.

They all kept to their own, clearly demarcated from one another, all tensely preparing.

Now, one could see the true strength of each party.

The higher the rank of the Grotto-Heaven, the more numerous its members, and correspondingly mightier its strength.

For instance, the disciples of the Soul-Dissolving Pavilion from the Second Grotto-Heavens occupied a large swath, crowding together densely.

The lower the ranking, the fewer the number of people.

Yet at the very end of the crowd, there was conspicuously an empty space.

Fang Xing’an was slightly stunned to witness this scene.

Because according to the ranking, that empty space should have been where the Golden Cauldron Pavilion was located.

But now it stood vacant, indicating that the members of the Golden Cauldron Pavilion had not yet arrived.

A trace of concern sank into Fang Xing’an’s heart.

What was going on?

Why hadn’t the people from the Golden Cauldron Pavilion arrived yet?

While perplexed, Mei Qing suddenly said with a hint of mystery, "Young friend Fang, look over there, that is Lu Lingfan, the woman who’s recently become the center of attention!"

Fang Xing’an turned his head to look.

Indeed, not far away stood Lu Lingfan amidst the crowd from Lovesick Courtyard, silent and unspoken.

Upon seeing her, Fang Xing’an raised his eyebrows slightly and let out a soft exclamation of surprise.

Because he noticed that on this woman’s body there seemed to be an undeniable aura of cold, dark energy.

Yet the cultivation technique practiced by Lovesick Courtyard was the orthodox Daoist Family method, so how could there be dark energy?

At that moment, Mei Qing, with some hopefulness, said, "Young friend Fang, this lady is not to be underestimated. Once the Grand Competition commences, I hope you can take good care of Mu Xue!"

Putting aside his doubts, Fang Xing’an smiled slightly, "Rest assured, Pavilion Master Mei, I will do my utmost. However, my abilities are limited, if I fall short, I hope you’ll forgive me!"

Mei Qing was overjoyed and laughed heartily, "You’re too modest, young friend Fang! With your protection, everything will surely be perfectly safe!"

While they were speaking, several streaks of light instantly flew over and then settled in the area that belonged to the Golden Cauldron Pavilion.

As the streaming light dispersed, Xue An and Xing Yushu, among others, appeared.

Their arrival brought a stir throughout the venue.

"They’re here, they’re here! The people from the Golden Cauldron Pavilion have come!"

"Hiss, how bold they must be, to actually dare to show up!"

Amidst these murmurs, Lu Lingfan watched Xue An in the distance with a cold gaze, without uttering a word.

Sha Miaoyi, worried that her disciple could not restrain herself any longer, hurriedly whispered, "Ling Fan, don’t act rashly!"

Lu Lingfan smiled and replied, "Okay!"

Sha Miaoyi was suddenly somewhat taken aback, feeling that her beloved disciple was acting a bit strange today, but she couldn’t quite pinpoint what was odd.

Meanwhile.

The two Sect Leaders from the neighboring Sixth and Fifth Grotto-Heavens couldn’t help but exchange glances.

Xie Tianwu from the Sixth Grotto-Heavens chuckled slyly, sending a flicker of Divine Sense to Lei Shuangren from the Fifth Grotto-Heavens.

"Hall Master Lei, remember our agreement, when we enter, we deal with this greenhorn kid first!"

Lei Shuangren nodded with a smile, then greedily licked his lips, thinking that the Golden Cauldron Pavilion was as good as in his pocket.

Amidst this underhanded plotting, Xue An, who was the focus of countless insidious gazes, gently lifted his head and looked at the Divine Cauldron, a streak of unusual hue flashing across his eyes. Then, he raised the corners of his lips and smirked coldly.

Interesting!

Just then, a brilliant light suddenly burst forth from within the Cauldron, spreading outwards and enveloping the entire plaza.

All present felt a blurring before their eyes, then the scenery in their vision abruptly changed.

The previous plaza was no more, replaced by an immense battlefield reminiscent of an arena.

"The Dao Lineage Grand Competition, officially begins!"

As this line of golden script emerged, countless lights soared into the sky, and a grand battle thus unfolded.