524: Within the restricted area, the Temple of Annihilation

After a long period of silence, Marshal Yan finally came to his senses, looking at Lin Yan with a trace of sincere gratitude and respect.

If not for Lin Yan's intervention, their Xuan Yan Fortress would have undoubtedly been doomed this time.

The Gray-Haired Man, who had come from the head of the eight major cities of the Demon Suppression Border, also showed a look of reverence; such strength far surpassed his own commander, and even within the Demon Defense Alliance, he held an extremely high position.

The only ones in the field who didn't react much were the Lord of Silent Extinction Court and the Emperor Lord; compared to the annihilation of the Heavenly Demon King, the scene of the Thunder Beast's destruction they encountered in the Endless Void had a much greater impact on them.

"Thank you for your assistance, sir!"

Marshal Yan respectfully bowed to Lin Yan, and the other powerhouses of Xuan Yan Fortress followed suit, their expressions extremely reverent.

If they could have addressed him as a fellow Daoist before, now Lin Yan had the qualifications to inspire their awe; after all, strength was the fundamental factor determining status.

"It's nothing. Since the matter is resolved, we won't linger any longer!"

Lin Yan shook his head slightly, then glanced at the Lord of Silent Extinction Court and the others. The latter group understood and quickly moved to his side.

Seeing Lin Yan prepare to leave, Marshal Yan did not show much surprise; he had anticipated this moment when Lin Yan asked him for a map earlier.

"Farewell, sir!"

Marshal Yan and the Gray-Haired Man led the way, bowing once more. A vast, dark mass of Xuan Yan Fortress powerhouses moved in unison, their voices like a great bell, accompanied by the clang of armor, echoing through the heavens and earth, lingering for a long time.

Lin Yan nodded. Although there had been some internal strife upon his arrival at Xuan Yan Fortress, now there was a solidified will.

Even if the Heavenly Devil Clan was more powerful, it would not be easy to defeat the beings of the Source Realm.

He no longer hesitated. With a wave of his hand, he enveloped the Lord of Silent Extinction Court and the others. The space trembled slightly, and the group vanished from their original spot.

Watching the departing group, Marshal Yan and the Gray-Haired Man exchanged glances. With the Heavenly Devil Clan's resurgence, this time would likely be the ultimate battle. They had to inform the higher-ups of the Demon Defense Alliance about the situation here... Seven days later, in a desolate land, a group of people continuously tore through space, rapidly moving deeper.

Undoubtedly, this group was Lin Yan and the others, who had left Xuan Yan Fortress and were heading towards the Silent Extinction Shrine.

With Lin Yan leading them, even the vastness of the Land of Origin was traversed in just a few days, bringing them to the edge of the forbidden zone. Now, they were heading into the forbidden zone itself.

This area was probably the place with the densest demonic energy, aside from the areas where the Heavenly Devil Clan lay dormant.

Even after countless years, the chilling demonic energy lingering here could not completely dissipate. Moreover, this was only the outermost edge; they had not yet truly stepped into the forbidden zone.

"No wonder this place is called a forbidden zone," the Emperor Lord said with some emotion, looking at this desolate land. "Let alone an Immortal Venerable, even an ordinary Saint Realm cultivator would have their soul corrupted by the demonic energy if they stayed here too long."

Hearing this, everyone nodded involuntarily. Even with Lin Yan's protection, they could sense the terrifying nature of this demonic energy.

After a long while, following the map, the group was only ten thousand miles from the forbidden zone. They stood in the void, looking from afar at the terrifying demonic energy contained within the forbidden zone.

Although they had not truly entered it, the terrifying demonic energy they sensed was far beyond what the outer regions could compare to.

It was likely that even a Saint Realm cultivator would not dare to enter, and even an Immortal Bridge Realm powerhouse would face certain risks if they lingered for a long time. This was why this place was designated as a forbidden zone by the Source Realm.

Moreover, no one knew if the Heavenly Devil Clan had laid down any hidden traps here. Rashly entering under such circumstances would bring no benefit to the current powerhouses of the Source Realm.

"Let's go!"

Lin Yan said softly. Although this place was perilous, the inheritances of the Silent Extinction Shrine and even the Heavenly Dao Palace were likely here.

If they wanted to quickly enhance the strength of the Chang Sheng Sect members, they would need to find these inheritances and use them as a stepping stone to join the ranks of true powerhouses.

Whoosh.

As Lin Yan took a step, the void tore, and the ten thousand-mile distance was covered in an instant. The group completely entered the forbidden zone of the current Land of Origin.

Upon entering the dark, dense, and demonic realm, everyone's perception was isolated by a strange force.

Their previously unfailing divine sense was now obstructed, only able to extend for a few hundred thousand miles.

This made locating the Silent Extinction Shrine extremely difficult, and even the Lord of Silent Extinction Court felt powerless.

Among the group, only Lin Yan was not greatly affected. After entering this place, he could feel the bronze fragment, which had merged within his inner world, tremble slightly.

This change made Lin Yan even more certain that the five major forces, including the Heavenly Dao Sect and the Silent Extinction Shrine, existed within the forbidden zone.

The scope of this forbidden zone occupied nearly one-tenth of the entire Land of Origin, which, in a way, highlighted its former dominant position. The five major forces seemed to cluster around the Heavenly Dao Sect.

Based on his vague sensing and the reaction of the bronze fragment, after a brief contemplation, he headed in a certain direction.

The Lord of Silent Extinction Court and the others naturally had no objections to Lin Yan's actions, as they were practically blind in this place.

Within this forbidden zone, where demonic energy surged, there was nothing but boundless demonic energy and a faintly visible desolate land, somewhat similar to the Endless Void.

However, the danger here surpassed that of the Endless Void. The demonic energy would sometimes form a storm, or sweep like a tsunami. The condensed power was something even an Immortal Bridge Realm powerhouse would not dare to underestimate in the slightest.

It could be said that even a Saint King had no self-preservation ability here. Once they encountered these dangers, they would most likely be unable to escape and would perish directly.

This was evident from Old Man Tian's expression, his eyes filled with solemnity and trepidation... After an unknown period, where even time seemed to lose its meaning, the group maintained a constant direction, heading towards a fixed point.

Just then, the bronze fragment within Lin Yan's inner world suddenly trembled violently, as if sensing something, and burst forth with light.

At the same time, Lin Yan's eyes flickered slightly. He looked up into the distance, where the demonic energy was even denser, almost corporeal, emanating a terrifying aura of malice.

As if sensing Lin Yan's change, everyone looked forward, also feeling a subtle difference.

Whoosh.

Lin Yan waved his hand, and the rolling demonic energy before them was forcibly dispersed, revealing the scene within.

There, a dark light screen shimmered, exuding an extremely terrifying power as its luster flowed. Through the light screen, one could vaguely see a magnificent, colossal structure.

However, it was incomplete, mostly in a state of ruin, more like a desolate ruin.

"This... this is!"

Suddenly, the Lord of Silent Extinction Court beside him became extremely agitated, his body trembling slightly. This was a sight no one had ever witnessed from him.

His pupils suddenly constricted, staring intently at the scene within the light screen, and with a mournful tone, he uttered word by word: "Silent... Extinction... Shrine!"

As his words fell, everyone suddenly understood. No wonder the Lord of Silent Extinction Court was so distraught. So, this was the legendary Silent Extinction Shrine, the origin of the Lord of Silent Extinction Court.