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第五卷 天云十二州 第一千一百九十六章 计谋被识破

A faint crackle of air broke the silence, and a burst of light illuminated the scene. The chaotic battle among cultivators was so intense that such a subtle sound could easily be drowned out.

Lin Xuan, however, was no ordinary cultivator; he was an advanced婴后期 cultivator with exceptionally strong divine sense, far surpassing his peers. His brows furrowed slightly as he sensed someone attempting to sneak up on him. With a flick of his sleeve, a dazzling green blade darted out and slashed at the void.

A flash of red light followed, and a fiery sword was intercepted mid-air. Lin Xuan did not summon the green flames; instead, he wanted to sow confusion among the opponents, hoping that by lowering their guard, he could seize an opportunity to snatch the Deva Blood.

Lin Xuan decided to act as if he were just playing along. He threw out a jade-green flying knife and turned his head to look at the attacker. His expression changed slightly when he saw who it was—a young woman in black robes with a striking appearance, her cultivation level reaching the middle stage of婴期. Without hesitation, Lin Xuan pointed his hand forward, and the green blade shot towards the opponent.

Rozi Su was alarmed; she could not face a high-ranking cultivator's wrath alone. She quickly cast a spell, summoning a black silk scarf that transformed into a dark light barrier as she retreated swiftly.

If Lin Xuan had truly intended to kill her, Rozi Su’s fate would have been clear. However, he did not wish to do so; instead, he faced two opponents with ease by using his skills in combat.

Clashing sounds echoed as the green blade's glow dimmed. Rozi Su breathed a sigh of relief and waved her hands, casting several spells to recall her own divine treasure for a dual battle against Lin Xuan and the man in black robes.

Lin Xuan flicked his right hand, sending out a wind blade a dozen feet wide. The woman in black hurriedly summoned a defensive talisman. Both sides engaged in continuous clashes...

From the battlefield, it seemed that Lin Xuan was just another high-ranking cultivator, evenly matched with two middle-stage cultivators. Only the Nine Heaven Mystical Sovereign noticed something unusual.

Lin Xuan's expression remained serious as he observed the scene around him. He considered how to exploit the situation by playing along with his opponents. Suddenly, a sudden change occurred; the head of Rozi’s family waved his sleeve, and a massive spear descended like lightning towards the pink light barrier.

Rozi’s patriarch was so frustrated by all the competitors that he acted impulsively. The Nine Heaven Mystical Sovereign smirked but did not intervene. Even the妖族 with large ears and green eyes seemed to take no action.

Breaking through the barrier didn't guarantee the acquisition of the treasure; it was better to act decisively. A high-ranking cultivator's full attack was formidable. With a roar, the spear rebounded from the light barrier.

Rozi’s patriarch was taken aback but quickly responded by casting a golden shield that deflected the spear. The other two opponents did not seize this opportunity as their advantage was insufficient to defeat him. The three resumed their stalemate.

Lin Xuan observed all of this and pondered how he could exploit the situation. He continued his battle with Rozi Su, inching closer to the intact building in the center. His movements were subtle enough to avoid arousing suspicion from other cultivators. After about a quarter-hour, Lin Xuan finally approached the undamaged structure.

This was a two-story pavilion, elegant and small, unlike any human architecture. With only two dozen feet left to the light barrier, Lin Xuan's expression remained unchanged, but his heart leaped with joy. Just as he was about to call out to Mo Er, a chilling sensation washed over him.

"Boy, what do you want?"

A strange voice echoed in his ears, and the Nine Heaven Mystical Sovereign smirked. With a flick of his sleeve, dozens of green sword energy shot towards Lin Xuan from all directions.

Lin Xuan's acting skills were impressive; even the high-ranking cultivators present, including Rozi’s patriarch and the five-stage妖族, could not discern any flaws in his performance. They had all been deceived into thinking that he was just an advanced婴后期 cultivator with mediocre treasures, barely worth considering.

If only it were just these opponents, Lin Xuan's plan would have succeeded. However, the Nine Heaven Mystical Sovereign had been closely watching him. He knew that Lin Xuan practiced the Nine Heaven Mystical Technique and its creator. The power of this technique was well-known to the Nine Heaven Mystical Sovereign.

How could someone not defeat a middle-stage cultivator? Lin Xuan must have some hidden agenda, so he carefully observed every move of his opponents during their standoff with him. Although he couldn't figure out how Lin Xuan had escaped from the nine婴, he did not underestimate him in any way.

Despite not believing that Lin Xuan could break through the barrier, caution was always wise. That's why he stopped Lin Xuan from approaching the building.

Lin Xuan’s eyes widened as he realized what was happening. Although many cultivators used spiritual energy to form sword energy, each technique had its unique application. How could he not recognize the Nine Heaven Mystical Technique? Was there anyone else in the human realm who mastered this technique besides himself and Qin Yan?

Lin Xuan was taken aback but did not slow down. With a flick of his sleeve, two silver rings shot out, their silvery glow forming an ice wall. The Moonlight Ring could be both offensive and defensive.

"Mo Er, hurry," Lin Xuan called out as he cast another spell from his sleeve. A beam of light emerged, revealing a beautiful young woman who hesitated to leave her master alone.

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