Strongest War Emperor

Just as the Yin Family members surrounded Shen Lang, ready to strike, and Yin Lianxing was so anxious she was on the verge of tears...

Unexpectedly, their leader, Yin Zhen, stopped them.

Yin Zhen shot Shen Lang a playful glance and chuckled. "Since this brother is connected to our Yin Family, it would be a joke for us to fight amongst ourselves... I apologize for my earlier offensive words. If you really want to see the depths of the Hidden Moon Tomb with us, that’s fine. Just come along."

"Huh? This..." The Yin Family members were completely baffled.

Wasn’t Yin Zhen, their leader, the first one to reject him and threaten him to get lost?

Now, with this man acting so arrogant and even threatening to kill Yin Zhen, why had he suddenly changed his mind?

Even if he wasn’t going to give this guy a hard time, why go so far as to let him join their group?

The man’s origins were unknown, and they were in a place like the Hidden Moon Tomb. What if he had ill intentions?

The woman who had questioned Yin Lianxing earlier couldn’t help but speak up. "Brother Zhen, isn’t this a bit inappropriate? This man appeared out of nowhere in a place like this. It’s very strange. And he won’t even say which sect or clan he’s from. If he’s up to something..."

A smile touched the corner of Yin Zhen’s mouth. "Yin Shan, you’re overthinking it. I’ve traveled for many years. Do you think I don’t even have the ability to judge a person’s character?"

"Besides, he said he knows Yin Kuang. There’s no reason for him to lie to us... What’s more, Yin Kuang is also inside the Hidden Moon Tomb. As we go deeper, we’ll meet up with him soon enough. We can just have Yin Kuang identify him then."

Yin Shan shot Shen Lang a disdainful glare but said nothing.

Although the surrounding Yin Family disciples shared Yin Shan’s opinion, they were obedient to Yin Zhen and found it difficult to argue with him, so they all fell silent for a moment.

Seeing this, Yin Zhen sneered. "What, with so many of us, including three masters at the Spirit Martial Realm Fifth Heaven, are you telling me we’re afraid of him?"

"Besides, we have no grudge against him, nor are there any conflicts of interest. Why be so cautious?"

Yin Zhen was actually using a provocation technique, and the group of Yin Family disciples dared not say another word.

"Brother Zhen..." Yin Shan glanced at Shen Lang with hostility again. "Even if he’s with us, make him walk in front. We don’t trust him!"

"Is that so..." Yin Zhen looked at Shen Lang, feigning difficulty. "I wonder what this brother thinks?"

Shen Lang grinned. "No problem."

Yin Zhen clapped his hands lightly. "Then there’s no problem... Alright, everyone’s had enough rest. Let’s get going. If we’re late, all the good stuff might be gone!"

"By the way, I don’t believe I’ve asked for this brother’s name?"

Shen Lang cupped his hands. "I am Lan Sen."

As he spoke, he actually walked to the front of the group, leaving his back exposed to the Yin Family members.

Yin Lianxing quickened her pace to walk beside Shen Lang. "Uncle Lan Sen, although there aren’t any powerful Demons in the Hidden Moon Tomb, it’s crawling with ghosts, so you can’t be careless. You have to be careful!"

Shen Lang nodded slightly. "Thanks for the warning... By the way, you said earlier that the Mist Orchid was discovered at some Twin Towers Hall, and that people from all the major powers went there? What is this Twin Towers Hall? How long has this news been out?"

Yin Lianxing took two steps closer to Shen Lang, gave him a curious look, and asked softly, "Uncle, have you never been to the Hidden Moon Tomb before?"

Shen Lang nodded. "No, this is my first time."

"No wonder." Yin Lianxing chuckled lightly. "The Hidden Moon Tomb is shaped like a funnel and is divided into three levels. We’re on the top level right now. The Twin Towers Hall is the main hall in the very center of the second level. Two tall towers stand atop that hall, which is why we call it the Twin Towers Hall."

"This level we’re on now is like a maze, with one hall connecting to another."

"On the second level, however, the halls are all separate, connected by an underground wasteland of unknown origin, where some dark plants grow. Just two hours ago, a rumor started—no one knows by whom—that some of the crumbling Arrays in the wasteland around the Twin Towers Hall had failed, revealing many Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures growing within."

"The extremely precious Mist Orchid was discovered in the area around the Twin Towers Hall."

"Moreover, many people also found a number of Exotic Treasures in some corners of the Shuangta Temple, causing a huge stir among all the powers. Everyone rushed towards the next level."

Yin Lianxing’s voice was soft and gentle, melodious like a warbler, resonant like pearls and jade.

Her explanation was like hearing the music of the heavens, a truly soul-stirring experience.

However, Shen Lang’s attention was no longer on her, but had shifted to his surroundings.

The passage spiraled downward, and the further down they went, the thicker the strange, dark, and ominous aura became.

Behind them, Yin Zhen gave Shen Lang and Yin Lianxing a cold look, a flash of murderous, bloodthirsty intent in his eyes.

The group of Yin Family disciples wore similarly hostile expressions, their gazes sweeping over Shen Lang from time to time.

Although Yin Lianxing was a disciple of the Yin Family, she was from a branch family and had only recently returned.

The girl was as beautiful as the autumn moon, delectable to the eye, kind and gentle, and very well-liked.

More than half of the young men in the Yin Family group were said to have feelings for her.

Seeing this guy who had popped out of nowhere chatting so happily with Yin Lianxing, the group, who were already unfriendly toward Shen Lang, now felt an even deeper sense of disgust for him.

Many of them were already plotting...

’Should we take advantage of the chaos during a Ghost attack to finish this guy off?’

However, Shen Lang paid them no mind at all.

"Boss, there’s a huge ruin up ahead. A lot of Zombies and ghosts have gathered inside. That kid, Yin Zhen, is not normal... I can feel a thick Death Qi on him. I’m afraid he’s been dead for over an hour. The Evil Spirit possessing him has a Cultivation close to the Xuanwu Realm First Heaven."

The Ghost King’s voice rang in Shen Lang’s mind.

"I know." Shen Lang’s brow furrowed, his heart sinking.

A mere ghost at the Xuanwu Realm was nothing to him.

Even the horde of Zombies ahead was nothing to be afraid of.

What Shen Lang wanted to understand now was the relationship between the Evil Spirit possessing Yin Zhen and the Zombies and ghosts hiding in the shadows ahead.

For treasures to appear in the Twin Towers Hall on the next level at a time like this was too much of a coincidence.

If this Yin Zhen and the Zombies ahead were working together, intentionally leading these people there, the situation would have escalated to an uncontrollable level...

After all, most of the people from the various powers who entered this Hidden Moon Tomb had Cultivations in the Spirit Martial Realm.

For example, in the group of Yin Family members following Shen Lang, the strongest were just two Spirit Martial Realm Third Heaven Martial Artists.

Even without the Zombies or ghosts ahead, the possessed Yin Zhen was strong enough to slaughter them all by himself.

If he led them to a place where many Zombies and ghosts were hiding, this group of people...

Not a single one would escape!

If this was the case for the Yin Family, the other powers were likely in a similar situation.

Perhaps even more dangerous!

’Am I too late...?’ Shen Lang felt a wave of frustration.

He certainly wasn’t responsible for their lives or deaths.

But knowingly leaving them to die when they were in danger was not something he could do.

Besides, friends like Yin Kuang were among them...

Just then, a sinister wind suddenly blew from ahead.

A nauseating stench that made one dizzy swept through the passage. The Yin Family members immediately covered their noses and started cursing.

Yin Lianxing shivered and subconsciously moved a little closer to Shen Lang.

Even though she hadn’t even seen what Shen Lang looked like and this was their first meeting, Yin Lianxing had already begun to subconsciously rely on him.

Shen Lang snorted softly, releasing a gentle wave of Spiritual Power that enveloped both him and Yin Lianxing.

The stench, a mixture of Corpse Qi, Death Qi, and blood, was immediately blocked. Yin Lianxing’s complexion finally improved.

"Thank you, Uncle." Yin Lianxing gave Shen Lang a grateful look.

Walking slowly through the passage, Shen Lang extended his Divine Thought to sense everything around him.

At the same time, he activated his Silver Eyes of Truth to analyze the gusts of sinister Evil Qi that swept by.

’This aura is mixed with the heavy scent of blood, as well as the Vengeful Qi of people on the brink of death. I’m afraid many have already met a grim end...’

Just as Shen Lang had this thought, the path ahead suddenly opened up, revealing a steep flight of stairs leading straight down.

At the bottom of the stairs lay a vast, boundless subterranean wasteland.

In the middle of the wasteland, a huge ruin appeared in his line of sight.

Countless massive stone pillars reached for the sky, standing tall in the subterranean wasteland. The broken walls and ruins spoke of a former glory, now desolate in the biting wind.

Descending the stairs, the group walked unsteadily through the ruins.

No one spoke. The atmosphere was frighteningly grim.

Suddenly, a figure flashed. Yin Zhen, who had been walking at the back, shot out like a whirlwind!

His left hand transformed from a palm into a claw, swiping toward the center of Shen Lang’s back. The sharp sound of it tearing through the air was terrifying!

"Ah!"

Someone in the group of Yin Family members behind them cried out in alarm.

It seemed not everyone wanted to kill Shen Lang.

But the others, including Yin Shan, had cruel sneers in their eyes.

Yin Zhen’s movements were erratic and bizarrely fast. His sudden attack was just a flash of a black shadow, and in the next instant, his hand was about to connect with Shen Lang.

At that moment, Shen Lang slowly turned around, looking at Yin Zhen with a smirk.

BANG!

Yin Zhen’s five fingers, glinting with a cold light, struck Shen Lang’s chest, and sparks flew.

"Yin Zhen, what are you doing!" Yin Lianxing cried out, her face pale with fright.

However, the expected scene of torn flesh and flying blood did not occur.

Yin Zhen grimaced, staring at his own hand. It felt as if he had struck indestructible refined steel.

Forget about piercing Shen Lang’s body; it was impossible to push in even a fraction of an inch further!

"Hmph!"

Shen Lang snorted, and with a shake of his shoulders, a force erupted from his chest!

With a series of CRACKS, all five of Yin Zhen’s fingers instantly shattered!

A tyrannical wave of Thunder Power instantly surged from his palm into Yin Zhen’s body. Yin Zhen shrieked in pain and retreated hastily!

With just that one grab, his left hand had been completely crippled!

Although Shen Lang had put away his Xingtian Battle Armor upon entering the Hidden Moon Tomb, his physical body was now comparable to that of a King Martial Realm expert. Even an ordinary Profound Artifact couldn’t harm him, so how could the physical body of a mere Spirit Martial Realm Fifth Heaven Martial Artist possibly injure him?

Figures flickered as the Yin Family members surrounded Shen Lang once more.

This group was led by Yin Zhen. When he moved to kill Shen Lang, he barely needed to say a word for the others to know to support him.

"What... what are you doing!" Yin Lianxing cried out in panic.

"What are we doing? Killing him, of course!" Yin Shan stepped out with a cold laugh. "Lianxing, did you really think we accepted him and were willing to travel with some guy who appeared out of nowhere?"

Just as the surrounding Yin Family members were about to speak, suddenly...

Yin Zhen burst into hysterical laughter. "Jie jie jie jie... HAHAHAHA... It’s been a long time since I’ve had the chance to enjoy so much fresh flesh and blood!"

As he spoke, the sinister, cold aura that had been suppressed within his body erupted, sweeping over the area and causing the faces of everyone around him to change drastically!

Yin Shan’s face went pale. She turned around, took two steps back, and said in a hoarse voice, "Brother Zhen... inside the Hidden Moon Tomb, this kind of joke isn’t funny. You should stop trying to scare us..."