At the moment of explosion, Lin Xiao changed the operation of his cultivation technique. He shifted from the second stage of spirit energy absorption to the third stage. The palms of his hands seemed to develop black holes, absorbing all the erupting spirit energy.
However, he had to admit that the spirit energy within the Third Elder was truly formidable. With just this one move, Lin Xiao was forced back a step, and the Eight Array formation also trembled.
Fortunately, the absorption in the third stage of his cultivation technique could perfectly absorb this pure spirit energy attack without any loss.
Then, two massive, dark energy orbs appeared in his hands.
If he didn't immediately convert and release this berserk, aggressive spirit energy, his meridians would be damaged.
It was at this moment that the Third Elder truly realized something was wrong.
He had underestimated his opponent.
His attack was neutralized in an instant, and a tenth of his spirit energy had just been absorbed by Lin Xiao.
This was akin to outright plunder!
If he possessed such a cultivation technique... he would be invincible!
With this thought, he grew even more excited. He brought his fingers together, and a sword flew from its sheath on his back.
"Slash!"
This time, his target was not Lin Xiao, but the formation itself.
The Eight Array formation, though exquisite, had not utilized the power of the Divine Realm during its placement. With a single sword strike, it shattered. He then rapidly distanced himself from Lin Xiao.
He had no desire to encounter the two dark objects in Lin Xiao's hands.
He vaguely understood that those two dark objects were the result of Lin Xiao absorbing and transforming his spiritual energy explosion.
Those two dark energy spheres were hurled towards him.
The Third Elder let out another disdainful laugh. This brat could only contend with him by relying on the uniqueness of his cultivation technique. His raw display of strength, his clumsy movements—if he found an opening, he could easily take him down.
He easily dodged Lin Xiao's attack, hovering in the air on his sword.
Lin Xiao felt a touch of envy watching this sword immortal-like maneuver. Regardless of anything else, it looked quite dashing.
But…
This man had to die.
The people of the Kui Tian Sect were destined to be buried alongside the Lin family.
"Lin Xiao, today is your last day in this world. Let me tell you, the destruction of your Lin family back then was orchestrated by me." The Third Elder stood with his hands behind his back, a cold smile on his face as he searched for Lin Xiao's opening.
Once a person is consumed by anger, their entire being becomes a vulnerability.
"I discovered your uniqueness long ago, and we had also heard of the Lin family's cultivation technique inheritance. Therefore, to accelerate your growth, I employed a few tactics. I never expected these common folk to be so easily manipulated. For a mere pittance, your entire Lin family was wiped out." The Third Elder's face bore a smile of regret. "It's a shame the cultivation technique left with you."
"Your identity is special, and coupled with the protection of heavenly law and the True Dragon's energy, we could not act against you before you entered the Free and Unfettered realm. This is why the cultivation technique has remained with you until now."
"Now that the time is right, it's time for me to acquire this cultivation technique that should have been mine long ago."