The moment the Meridian Gate opened, the Earth Unrestricted experts outside the protective barrier hurriedly retreated with fear written all over their faces.

They knew what the Hall Master intended to do.

The Hall Master was going to personally intervene and end the contest!

However, just as Di Chen's fist was about to strike the protective barrier, a voice suddenly descended from the sky.

"Hall Master Di, are you planning to break the law?"

It was the voice of Wen Ping.

The instant Wen Ping's words fell, Di Chen's fist suddenly halted, coming to a stop just short of the barrier, unable to advance any further.

Because a cyan Sword Intent had suddenly appeared beside Di Chen.

Amidst the Sword Intent, a four-petaled Cyan Lotus was faintly visible.

Every time the four-petaled Cyan Lotus manifested, it unleashed a vast Sword Intent, causing everyone to shiver with fear.

At this moment, all the sword-wielders were trapped under the Cyan Lotus Sword Intent, unable to calm down for a long time.

This Sword Intent was more immense and powerful than any they had ever seen.

Just a single Sword Intent—separated by such a distance—made them feel as though they were under the Sword Saint's blade.

Imagine how terrifying this Sword Intent truly was.

Di Chen was also stunned by this Sword Intent, so much so that he didn't dare to let his fist advance any further.

This Sword Intent made him feel a majestic and vast power.

Not something an Earth Unrestricted could possess!

Di Chen swallowed, then calmly asked, "Sect Leader Wen, are you planning on killing this Hall Master?"

"I'm merely upholding the law of You Country. No one is allowed to interfere in the Celestial Ascension Ranking contest of the Seven Domains, and Hall Master Di is no exception."

Wen Ping spoke with righteous conviction.

If not everyone knew that Wen Ping had long openly violated You Country's law, they would have thought Wen Ping was upholding it.

Di Chen snorted coldly and then said, "This Hall Master doesn't need a reminder from Sect Leader Wen, but today's contest must be stopped. Every individual in the Red Domain battlefield is the hope of the Red Domain's future. With one less person, the future of the Red Domain weakens. Even if this Hall Master is punished and loses the position, today's contest must be stopped!"

At this moment, Wen Ping wanted to clap.

Such eloquence!

It had the right touch!

Since that's the case, I won't pretend anymore.

"Hall Master Di, feel free to try breaking the barrier. This sect leader will let you disappear from this world along with the barrier."

Wen Ping coldly remarked.

This statement rendered everyone speechless.

Even Jin Busan didn't expect Wen Ping to directly threaten Di Chen.

Kill the Hall Master?

Would Wen Ping really dare?

Jin Busan immediately retorted coldly, "Sect Leader Wen, isn't that statement a bit much?"

With that, Jin Busan also opened his Meridian Gate.

Boom—

All four meridians opened at once.

The situation instantly became taut with tension.

The contest inside the plain battlefield instantly lost its allure, with everyone's gazes flicking back and forth between the three.

Would the Sect Leader of the Immortal Sect really take action?

Would Di Chen and Jin Busan actually fight Wen Ping?

Everyone awaited the unfolding events with bated breath and anticipation.

Yet Wen Ping remained silent, his gaze solely focused on the plain battlefield.

Within the plain battlefield, Yun Liao was currently using the Gale Sword Array to focus on Extreme Heaven Sealing Heart, although Du Venerable had stood up and was joining forces with Extreme Heaven Sealing Heart against the Gale Sword Array.

Yet Du Venerable, in his current state, couldn't even protect himself.

Helping Extreme Heaven Sealing Heart was even more unlikely.

Ultimately, he was pierced through the chest by dozens of Silver Swords and perished.

Everyone watched Du Venerable's death in silence.

Yet everyone knew full well that a great battle might erupt at any moment.

The pinnacle battle of the Red Domain!

"Extreme Heaven Sealing Heart, does Ye Wuping know you love her?"

Yun Liao suddenly asked.

Extreme Heaven Sealing Heart did not respond.

Yun Liao chuckled and replied, "Seems like she does… Now I finally understand why she hasn't accepted you. You didn't even look twice when your three senior brothers died, showing you're inherently heartless. Ye Wuping knows you, which is why she doesn't like someone so heartless."

"You're asking for death!"

Extreme Heaven Sealing Heart responded in anger.

Appearing utterly defenseless.

The sword in his hand grew even more fierce.

Upon seeing this, Yun Liao couldn't help but smile inwardly.

He was merely guessing.

Unexpectedly, Extreme Heaven Sealing Heart took it seriously.

When a woman doesn't like you, she simply doesn't. There's no need for so many reasons.

"Against you, I will not only kill but pierce your heart." Yun Liao murmured softly, and then once again unleashed the Tier Three Magic—Song of the Forest.

Yun Liao was recovering his energy.

While Extreme Heaven Sealing Heart was relentless with his attacks.

Before long, Extreme Heaven Sealing Heart was covered in sword wounds, his whole body dyed red with blood.

Yet Extreme Heaven Sealing Heart, trembling and bleeding, continued to wield his Three-foot Cyan Blade Sword.

Suddenly—

A few breaths later, Extreme Heaven Sealing Heart was run through the heart by a sword.

He stood there, stunned.

And with that shock, dozens more swords pierced his body.

A few breaths later, Extreme Heaven Sealing Heart fell like a kite with a broken string.

Thud!

After hitting the ground, he moved no more.

"It's over."

Yun Liao breathed a sigh of relief.

At that moment, Di Chen slowly lowered his fist, glanced at Extreme Heaven Sealing Heart's body, and reluctantly closed his eyes.

All four were dead.

The Domain Lord's Mansion's reputation was destroyed!

The Domain Lord's Mansion had become the stepping stone for the Immortal Sect's rise to fame!

"Sect Leader Wen, I've taken note of you. From this day forward, we are irreconcilable!"

As the Cyan Lotus Sword Intent beside him slowly dissipated, Di Chen's cold eyes turned toward Wen Ping in the sky.

With two breaths, Di Chen transformed into a streak of light and left.

From this moment, the two were enemies!

Wen Ping watched Di Chen's departing figure, his expression unchanged, but a murderous intent brewed within.

Di Chen couldn't be allowed to live!

Beside him, Jin Busan, seeing the matter conclude, also closed his Meridian Gate, having no desire to converse with Wen Ping.

"Farewell, everyone!"

Jin Busan likewise transformed into a streak of light and departed.

The moment Jin Busan left, a wave of cheers erupted from the crowd below.

Immortal Sect!

Yun Liao!

More than half the crowd shouted these five words, rejoicing in celebration.

The instant Yun Liao stepped out of the plain battlefield, countless people swarmed towards him.

The members of the Immortal Sect rushed to the forefront, surrounding Yun Liao.

The four jubilant Heaven-Defying Sect disciples behind Yun Liao were also surrounded, lifted high into the air amidst cheering.

They celebrated Yun Liao's victory.

Wen Ping also praised Yun Liao from afar, "Well fought!"

Yun Liao grinned, bowing slightly to Wen Ping.

To be praised by the Sect Leader was an honor.

It was what he desired most.

Yet after praising Yun Liao, Wen Ping's gaze shifted to where Di Chen and Jin Busan had departed.

Murderous intent boiled within his chest!

Then Wen Ping turned to the three next to him—Yun Shui, Zai Tian, and the two elder Masters of Yin and Yang—and said, "Gentlemen, let's meet another day… Today, the Sect Leader has matters to attend to, I'll take my leave first."

"Very well, the future is long, Sect Leader Wen, we must gather soon." Yun Shui, Zai Tian, replied with slight disappointment.

The Masters of Yin and Yang also exchanged a few courteous words.

Wen Ping then promptly left.

Leaving in the opposite direction of Di Chen and Jin Busan.

Yet after flying a thousand miles, Wen Ping boarded his Flying Ship, switched to stealth mode, and altered course to follow Di Chen's path.

If Di Chen declared that from today they were enemies.

Then Wen Ping must eliminate Di Chen.

Such an enemy cannot be allowed to live, lest it causes unnecessary trouble for Jin Zhi Lou.