Chapter 545: Chapter 545

Upon the platform, a phantom slowly materialized.

Seeing that phantom, everyone's face suddenly changed; it wasn't anyone else, but yet another True Void Master.

Seeing the two True Void Masters on the platform, everyone was stunned.

However, many people realized that this other True Void Master was not a human, but a Soul Body.

True Void Master spoke faintly, "Your Black Church is too bold, daring to run wild on our Chinese Kunlun sacred ground. Did you think that by killing me, you could do whatever you want in Kunlun?"

"What's going on?" everyone's face showed a hint of surprise.

The Soul Form of True Void Master said coldly, "Gentlemen, I am the real True Void Master. Unfortunately, my physical body has been destroyed, leaving only this remnant soul, and this fellow is the Hierarch of the Black Church."

As he spoke, True Void Master flipped his wrist, and a halo enveloped the other True Void Master.

The other True Void Master's form, under the halo, transformed into a robed figure in black.

"Tsk tsk, Lin Chen, I really underestimated you. It turns out you had already discovered that I was not the real True Void Master," said the robed figure coldly.

Lin Chen smiled faintly, "The day you all ambushed True Void Master, I too had matters to discuss with him, but I was slightly late and you succeeded in killing him. Fortunately, I collected his remaining soul, and I didn't expose you sooner because I wanted to see what schemes you all had."

The Hierarch in black robes sneered, "What can you do now that you know? My grand formation is complete, and everyone here will become the nourishment for my Unusual Pill production."

As his words fell, suddenly all of Kunlun was enveloped by a red light, and the martial artists in the audience seats felt their heads explode, all fainting with screams.

Of course, there were exceptions. Zhao Xiaowen, Zhao Xiaohua, Tang Bao'er, and Zhang Yu were not affected by the red light, and they all quickly leaped onto the platform.

"Hehe, today is truly a bountiful harvest with so many pillars volunteering themselves," sneered the robed figure with a vicious smile.

True Void Master scoffed, "How dare you miscreants run amok in my Kunlun!"

Accompanied by a roaring sound, all of Kunlun trembled violently, and a sword gleaming with golden light streaked across the sky.

This was the Slaying Immortal Sword, the treasure of Kunlun!

The robed figure scoffed, "True Void Master, you are now just a remnant soul. Even with the Slaying Immortal Sword, how do you plan to contend against my Devouring God Formation? It's a delusion."

True Void Master's lips curved into a faint smile, "True, I am but a remnant soul, but what if this remnant soul merges with the Slaying Immortal Sword?"

"Elder, no!" Lin Chen's face drastically changed upon hearing this.

It was known that if True Void Master's remnant soul merged with the Slaying Immortal Sword, he would become the Sword Spirit, which meant his soul would scatter and he would never have the chance to revive.

True Void Master looked at Lin Chen and smiled faintly, "Lin Chen, this matter started because of me. If it weren't for me spoiling Bai Ling too much three years ago, keeping Xiaowen in Kunlun, we wouldn't have today's disaster. What goes around comes around, this is my fate, lad. I'll leave Kunlun in your hands from now on, whether you become the Sect Leader or not, you must look after it for me."

"Heaven and earth are nothing; I am also void; forsaking attachments brings forth innate understanding; let all actions follow the natural way, the truth of the Great Void lies within!"

As his words fell, True Void Master laughed wildly and turned into a beam of golden light that shot into the Slaying Immortal Sword.

In an instant, the Slaying Immortal Sword, like a sharp blade, thrust into the heavens, piercing the Devouring Sky Formation. A thunderous boom sounded in the sky, and a crack appeared in the Devouring Sky Formation. As the crack spread, the formation enveloping the skies above Kunlun shattered explosively.

"Curses!" Watching this scene, the robed figure's face turned livid.

Having meticulously planned for over a decade to absorb the essence and blood of Chinese martial artists, his Devouring Sky Formation was shattered just like that.

The Black-robed figure revealed a fierce grin, "You bastards, today I will have you all die here."

As his voice fell, his finger movements changed dramatically, and suddenly seven peaks of the Kunlun began to emit dazzling, multicolored lights. These lights quickly expanded, gradually enveloping the entire Kunlun. Seven Slaying Immortal Swords covered the sky in the formation of the Big Dipper.

"This is the Slaying Immortal Array, damn it, how could this black-robed figure possibly activate the Slaying Immortal Array." Zhang Yu's face suddenly turned deathly pale.

The Black-robed figure snorted coldly, "For the past dozen years I've disguised myself as a minor monk in the scriptorium, all for today. Yet you ruined it completely. I originally intended to turn you all into sacrificial pillars, but since it's come to this, just go to your deaths!"

As his voice fell, seven Sword Qi in the sky shone brightly, suddenly condensing into multicolored Slaying Immortal Swords, viciously stabbing towards Lin Chen and the others.

The faces of the group turned deathly pale, the power of the Slaying Immortal Sword Array was something they could not block. When the Slaying Immortal Swords fell, they would undoubtedly die.

"Popularity System, think of something quickly, no matter how much Popularity it costs." Lin Chen shouted inwardly.

"The attack of the Slaying Immortal Sword is too strong, it is very difficult to block all of them. You have two choices: one is to protect yourself, and then the others will die under the Slaying Immortal Sword; the other is to protect others, and you will die under the Slaying Immortal Sword."

Lin Chen gritted his teeth, almost without hesitation, "Protect the others, sacrifice myself."

The people beside him were his own family and friends, how could he abandon them and selfishly save his own life.

"I understand, as your Popularity System, I am very proud! I'm glad to have met you!"

Once Lin Chen died, the Popularity System would automatically disengage from Lin Chen, making this brief statement also a farewell between the Popularity System and Lin Chen.

"I too am proud to have your approval, glad to have met you!"

Thinking back to their first meeting, and time after time of growth, Lin Chen suddenly felt a sense of reluctance, but this was a single-choice question, and as a man, Lin Chen had to choose his responsibility.

"Popularity System, let's cooperate one last time!"

As his voice fell, Lin Chen suddenly leapt up, his palms frenziedly gathering Spiritual Energy, forming a huge light shield.

Zhang Yu and Tang Bao'er's faces turned pale.

Zhao Xiaohua let out a startled cry, as she was about to rush over, she was knocked unconscious by a hit to the back of her head by Zhao Xiaowen.

"Take good care of her," Zhao Xiaowen said with determination as she walked towards Zhao Xiaohua.

"Charm System, I've decided, I will use my life to exchange for Lin Chen's." While walking, a resolute voice rang in Zhao Xiaowen's mind.

Not far away, the colorful Slaying Immortal Sword heavily slammed into Lin Chen's light shield.

The Slaying Immortal Sword just touched the light shield and cracks appeared instantly; once the light shield shattered, Lin Chen at the forefront would be soul-shattered.

Lin Chen's eyes were bloodshot, he could already feel the light shield in front of him about to break.

Lin Chen's lips curved into a bitter smile, but he did not regret he had used his own life to protect his most loved ones and closest friends. Even if it meant death, it was worth it!

At that instant, the light shield suddenly shattered!