"Your magical power is completely different from others."

"That is another force from beyond the realm."

"Outer regions?"

Lin Jinglong immediately understood.

Zhao Qimen slowly said, "Besides the upper and lower realms, there are also some small grotto-heavens wandering in the outer realms. Within those grotto-heavens, there are some secrets left over from ancient times, which are also the true strongholds of our Blood Slaughter Society."

"My divine power comes from that place."

"As for the effect, it may not be much stronger than ordinary immortal power, but it's enough to kill a few people."

Zhao Qimen said very modestly.

However, his hand had already pierced through Li Changlin's back. After being entangled by the dark immortal power, the flow of energy in Li Changlin's body seemed to freeze.

Seeing all this, Lin Jinglong silently shook his head.

"You're still too modest."

Zhao Qimen's strength was actually no less than his, even after he had devoured Long Changfeng, Long Tianyi, and an unnamed ninth-level elder.

If he had met Zhao Qimen earlier...

He couldn't even guarantee that he could defeat this person!

The Grand Master of the Blood Slaughter Society is indeed extraordinary.

However, after that, Lin Jinglong was able to devour Li Changlin, plus Ye Wusheng, who was unable to escape.

Then his strength can continue to increase dramatically.

In addition to this, Lin Jinglong has another real trump card.

He believed that even Zhao Qimen didn't know his trump card; if he had, perhaps he wouldn't have appeared here.

At this moment, Ye Wusheng finally died.

Before he died, his resentful gaze fell on Lin Jinglong and Zhao Qimen's faces, and he said in a venomous tone, "Even if you two win, what difference will it make?"

"You have no chance of getting out of here alive."

"I can already sense that there are many powerful individuals outside, and they are all prepared and waiting for you."

"The Divine Firmament True Lord... has arrived too!"

These were Ye Wusheng's last words.

Lin Jinglong and Zhao Qimen exchanged a glance.

Their gazes were both somewhat solemn.

Suddenly, Lin Jinglong smiled and said, "It seems you are also quite wary of Shenxiao Zhenjun."

"He was the strongest being in the upper realm five thousand years ago. Some even say that he has crossed the threshold of True Monarch and reached another realm."

"But that's another matter. After all, he has been suppressed by Lin Wudi for five thousand years, and it is said that his cultivation level has not yet recovered to its peak state."

Lin Jinglong nodded. He was one of the few people in the world who had actually seen Shenxiao make a move. In fact, he could have easily crushed Shenxiao back then. In order to return to the Upper Realm, Shenxiao simply slipped away from him and didn't dare to make a move.

However, after that, his cultivation level improved rapidly, and he soon successfully defeated Lin Wudi, or rather, forced Lin Wudi to disperse his Dao and return to heaven.

This gave Lin Jinglong a real chance to become invincible.

Upon hearing Ye Wusheng's words, Lin Jinglong's expression became somewhat complicated. When he turned to look at Zhao Qimen again, he found that Zhao Qimen was looking at him with a strange gaze.

Lin Jinglong was taken aback for a moment, then suddenly smiled and said, "You're planning to attack me?"

"That's right. It's just that you and I seem to be kindred spirits, but there are some differences between us. I'm hesitating."

Zhao Qimen spoke his mind.

Their goal was to deal with these powerful clans from the upper realm. However, in Zhao Qimen's view, his purpose in dealing with these powerful clans was twofold: firstly, to strengthen his own power, just like Shenxiao Zhenjun did back then.

Become the strongest!

Secondly, it was so that the Bloodbath Society could develop.

Take control of everything!

If he really uses the Blood Slaughter Society to wipe out those powerful clans, seize their resources, and take control of the Upper Realm.

What about the lower realm?

He will eventually end up like those powerful clans.

They then used the Blood Slaughter Society to control all resources in the lower realm.

However, he also understood that Lin Jinglong would never accept his ambition, so the fighting spirit between the two sides was slowly rising.

At this moment, Lin Jinglong raised his hand and said, "Forget it, we might have opportunities to cooperate in the future. After all, there are still powerful figures waiting for us outside. Why don't we take a gamble?"

"What are we betting on?"

Zhao Qimen looked at him suspiciously.

After Lin Jinglong devoured Ye Wusheng's essence, he returned to the lava-covered area, pointed to the Heavenly Dao Barrier in front of him, and then to the Heavenly Dao Diagram.

"Whoever can break through this Heavenly Dao barrier will be able to obtain the final Heavenly Dao Record and those few fragments of the Heavenly Dao Core from the lower realm."

"Are you willing to bet with me?"

Lin Jinglong looked at him with a smile.

Zhao Qimen pondered for a moment, then shook his head.

"I am not capable of breaking through this barrier."

"Oh? So you've given up?"

"Perhaps I can defeat you and then force you to help me break through the barrier. You seem very confident."

Zhao Qimen smiled as he looked at Lin Jinglong.

Lin Jinglong chuckled and shook his head, saying, "Let's take a gamble. You can't possibly force me to open the barrier. You can even bet that even after I open the barrier, you can still defeat me and seize the Heavenly Dao Record."

Zhao Qimen pondered for a moment.

He nodded and said, "It seems that this is the only way."

He really had no way to open the barrier. Even the ninth-level elders of the Eternal Sect, such as Ye Wusheng, didn't have a decent solution. So they could only try to find a way here, which is why they encountered Lin Jinglong.

The same applies to Zhao Qimen.

So he could only watch as Lin Jinglong activated this barrier.

After that, Lin Jinglong smiled and immediately raised his hand to press on the Heavenly Dao Barrier. With the large amount of Heavenly Dao power he controlled, plus his Blood Transformation Technique, he forcibly refined and devoured the barrier.

Or rather, what is a barrier to others is just a small treat to Lin Jinglong.

This is Lin Jinglong's true trump card.

As he absorbed the barrier, his cultivation level increased at a visible speed, immediately breaking through to the eighth, ninth, and even the Great Perfection of the Ninth Rank.

Zhao Qimen's lips twitched slightly.

He finally understood why Lin Jinglong had made the bet with him.

“He was already absolutely certain of victory. Even if he hadn’t been able to defeat those four elders before, he would have refined this barrier anyway. He was invincible from the very beginning.”

Zhao Qimen sighed.

He ultimately lost.

As for defeating Lin Jinglong again after Lin Jinglong broke through the barrier, there was no possibility of recognition; it would only lead to his own death.

He remained silent, offering no response.

Meanwhile, others outside were also alerted by the changes in the internal atmosphere.

Everyone realized that something was wrong.

Wan Xing, the Grand Elder of the Heavenly Dragon Sect, said with a gloomy face, "We should send a few people in to take a look. I have a feeling that there is a ferocious beast about to appear inside!"