[Act 1: Leaving the Town — System Alert]
Early the next morning,
Lin Bufan and his companions were ready to leave Sunset Town and return to the village to resume their duties.
But before they could walk ten miles outside the town boundary, the system suddenly swiped the screen:
[System Warning: Hostile Lock On]
Remote Killing Aura Fluctuation Detected!
A camouflaged boundary has unfolded within a hundred-meter radius."
Lin Bufan frowned and abruptly stopped walking.
"Ambush."
Luo Qingdao was instantly alerted as well. She unsheathed her sword and her eyes became as cold as frost.
Su Wumian pointed her toes, and the spirit bell trembled and buzzed slightly.
"It seems that, since returning from the ancient temple, we are no longer nameless."
As soon as she finished speaking, the surrounding woods shook violently!
Five black shadows emerged from the forest. They wore uniform ink robes with "Soul Binding" runic marks on their chests, and their killing intent rolled out.
"Target confirmed: Lin Bufan."
"Execute the Soul Destruction command!"
[Act 2: Frontal Confrontation: Lin Bufan Kills]
[System alert: encountering members of a mysterious force.]
No.: Soul Binding Hall - Chopping Group
Average Strength: Above Qi Refining Perfection
Characteristics: Soul Attack and Control Techniques
Lin Bufan's eyes were cold. Before he sheathed his sword, his aura exploded!
Boom!
Qi waves erupted from under his feet and rushed the two killers who had charged forward.
"Kill me? Are you guys worthy?"
He swept forward in a single step, raising his left hand in vain and swinging his right arm out.
Blade Qi broke through the air!
A silver aura cut through the night, creating several feet of blood rain.
The system furiously brushed:
[Killed Soul Binding Hall Member × 1]
[Experience +560].
[System Battle Power Level: Qi Refining Middle Stage → Qi Refining Late Stage (Battle Power Crossing Stage has taken effect).
Su Wumian manipulated the Spirit Bell. Sound waves spread, and the Forbidden Sound Locking Technique was instantly released.
"Forbidden — Sound Locking Soul!"
The two remaining people moved slowly and lost their spiritual awareness!
Luo Qingdao swept her sword through the air, and frost condensed on her blade: "Frost Chop — Heart Breaker!"
Her sword carried a bizarre resonance, stabbing straight for the vitals.
[Ding! Luo Qingdao's "Heavenly Soul Sound Body" trait has been detected and activated.
Increased resonance with soul fluctuations.
Intimate character sensing potential is strengthening...
Act 3: Mysterious Enemy Leader Appears — One Against Three
Suddenly, a low, odd voice rang out from the forest.
"I didn't expect you kids to have any potential.
"Even the Chopping Group can't stop you. Do I, the 'Soul Binding Vice Hall Master,' have to make a move as well?"
A gray-robed figure slowly stepped out. Soul power filled his body, and under his footsteps, the leaves turned to ash!
[System prompt: "Spirit Destroyer," the Soul Binding Vice Lord, has appeared.]
Battle Force Assessment: Early Foundation Stage
Skills: Soul Scorch, Will Blockade, and Puppet Body Control Technique.
Lin Bufan's gaze suddenly turned cold. "Finally, someone who can fight."
His opponent didn't waste any time and blasted out with a palm, his soul power sweeping in like a storm!
Boom!
Lin Bufan was knocked back several steps, his clothes scorched at the edges and his breath labored.
In the next second, however, he grinned and raised his hand to wipe away the bloodstain on his lip.
"Finally, you can force me to use my sword."
[System Alert: Battle Power Limit Unlocked]
[New Skill Generation: One Style — Life Breaking Blade (Unnamed)]
Cutting Blockade: Ignore Body Protection.
[First Might Increased by 50%]
Lin Bu Fan took a deep breath and stepped forward.
"This blade is not for victory or defeat—"
"Only for shutting you up."
Blade out — Wind Scroll Thunder!
"Life Breaking Blade — Initial Stance!"
The gray-robed man's face changed. Before he could perform his body protection technique, a huge, bloody gash was torn out of his chest.
"You shouldn't be so fast..."
Before he could finish the sentence, he had already fallen to the ground.
[Kill Soul Binding Vice Hall Master — Spirit Destroyer]
[System alert: Hidden force "Soul Binding Hall" hatred level rising.]
[Act 4: Epilogue: The Dark Storm Is Coming]
With one strike, the three stabilized their breath.
Lin Bu Fan looked up at the sky and said, "This is the true first sword of Jianghu."
Su Wumian squatted down to check the corpse, his eyes widening.
"He has a mail insect in his soul seal."
Luo Qingdao's face grew cold.
"We are afraid that we have officially been targeted."
Lin Bu Fan smiled coldly.
"That's good.
"What I'm most afraid of is that no one will come fight me."
[System Alert: Plot Advancement Accelerated]
[Destiny Soul Mainline — Tier Upgrade]
The Soul Binding Hall is one of the Seven Darknesses of Kyushu and has been marked as a hostile force.
A new mission has been generated.
Name: "Entering the Chessboard"
Content: Investigate the origin of the Soul Binding Hall.
Reward: Unlock system nodes and gain the right to draw exclusive spiritual skills.
Status: In progress