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第一千六百六十三章 一波未平一波又起

Lin Xuan did not dodge or evade. The Nine Heavens Bright Moon Ring began to violently tremble, and the countless ring shadows seemed to resonate together, surging towards him like a tidal wave.

Jin Yi's face contorted as he stubbornly withstood the attack. While it was undoubtedly foolish, at this point, there was no choice but to fight his way out before the opponent could react. The talismans and charms he had unleashed could only buy him a momentary delay; the critical moment was fleeting.

His cultivation dropped to the Separation stage, and with it, his uneven, almost toad-like armor disintegrated. Jin Yi roared loudly, striking repeatedly with both fists. However, many ring shadows still managed to evade his attacks, hitting his arms, chest, abdomen, and thighs.

To Lin Xuan's eyes, the Nine Heavens Bright Moon Ring seemed somewhat inferior, but that was due to having too many treasures. In terms of its power within the same cultivation stage, this treasure was formidable indeed.

"You…" You're also a cultivator?" "It’s too late for you to realize now."

Lin Xuan's empty left hand flicked out, sending a beam of light flying and snatching his waist pouch. Then, countless sword energies like a storm pummeled Jin Yi, turning him into a honeycomb. His元婴 had no chance to escape before being torn apart.

After completing this, Lin Xuan couldn't help but show some satisfaction on his face. The Nine Heavens Reviving Jade was finally in his hands. However, the next moment, he tightened his expression and used the Nine Heavens Microstep, vanishing instantly. A crescent-shaped blade of light shot out from where he had stood, piercing the sky.

Lin Xuan turned his head sharply, his face dark with malice: "Friend, what is your intent? You just resolved a crisis by joining forces, but now you want to turn on me?"

"What intent?" Qian Mu Yi Lan's lips curled into a smile. "Your ability to feign ignorance is truly admirable. At the third level, you snatched away the divine gold. Now, do you plan to keep the Nine Heavens Reviving Jade for yourself as well?"

"Hand over, Brother Qian Mu. Your attack was just as ruthless. If it weren't for my quick reaction and some knowledge of evasive techniques, I would have fallen victim to your treachery. A treasure should belong to those who are worthy, not be monopolized."

Lin Xuan's cold voice echoed.

"Then you truly don’t intend to hand over the Nine Heavens Reviving Jade?"

Qian Mu Yi Lan's expression turned icy, indicating how much he valued this item.

"I’m sorry, but if it were another treasure, I might have considered negotiating. However, the Nine Heavens Reviving Jade is of great use to me. If you want me to part with it, there’s no need for further discussion."

Lin Xuan said nonchalantly as the Nine Heavens Bright Moon Ring returned to his side and began spinning and dancing. The three-eyed corpse crows' feathers stood on end, their noisy voices filling the air. However, this was not over yet.

Lin Xuan's left hand extended, and a flash of light revealed a red staff. Its ancient design emitted powerful Buddhist energy when infused with mana.

A divine treasure!

Qian Mu Yi Lan's face showed concern, but that wasn't all. A golden dragon shield also appeared from his sleeve, followed by a burst of golden light as the Lesser Heavenly Realm Dharmic Form manifested—nine heads and eighteen arms, terrifying to behold.

Qian Mu Yi Lan sucked in a cold breath; his previously calm expression was now vastly different. With his experience, he could see that both the treasures displayed and the divine powers Lin Xuan had unleashed were formidable, capable of sweeping away any peer at the same cultivation stage.

His confidence wavered as he realized how uncertain this battle's outcome might be. He feared losing more than winning.

However, Qian Mu Yi Lan was unwilling to back down on the Nine Heavens Reviving Jade. That item was invaluable, and there were no places where it could be sold even with plenty of crystals. He found himself in a dilemma.

Lin Xuan's expression was equally wary. Among the four of them, Qian Mu Yi Lan was undoubtedly the most mysterious. Lin Xuan couldn't discern his true strength until forced to reveal it. He didn’t want to engage this enigmatic foe unless absolutely necessary.

The air seemed to freeze as two Separation-stage cultivators stood facing each other. One had various treasures swirling around him, and behind him, a golden body appeared, indicating immense power. The other wielded an omnipotent divine treasure with white-feathered wings on his back, yet his handsome face bore demonic markings, making it impossible to gauge his strength.

Both were wary of the other, and Qian Mu Yi Lan was unwilling to stop. The tension escalated as the wind blew Lin Xuan's hair around, unsure where it would blow next.

Suddenly, a loud explosion echoed in their ears.

The entire sky seemed to tremble violently. Both cultivators' pupils constricted as they turned their heads involuntarily.

Their expressions changed dramatically when they felt an overwhelmingly powerful spiritual pressure emanating from the point of impact.

It was no weaker than Jin Yi's!

A Core Formation-stage cultivator had arrived!

And there appeared to be two of them.

"Trouble!" Lin Xuan's eyes widened in anger. How could someone else have come here? They must have found the entrance to this independent space.

But now wasn't the time to think about that.

Lin Xuan’s figure flashed, and his golden body retracted into his body. He gathered all his treasures and transformed into a dazzling streak of light, flying away.

Qian Mu Yi Lan's eyes flickered with不甘 (reluctance) but ultimately he refrained from attacking. There were priorities. While the treasure was tempting, it couldn't compare to his life. With two Core Formation-stage experts here, leaving quickly was the right choice.

As for the Nine Heavens Reviving Jade, he would temporarily leave it in the hands of that Lin cultivator.

With these thoughts, Qian Mu Yi Lan turned and flew off in another direction. This temporary space likely had other exits.

He must find them soon; otherwise…

"Brother Yu, my prediction was correct. There is indeed an independent space behind this interdimensional portal," said the bearded old man with a smile.

"Not bad, not bad. This time, it’s all thanks to Brother Yu's efforts. The architecture here suggests an ancient sect's secret base, likely filled with valuable treasures."

"Haha, treasure hunting isn't urgent. Besides, the treasure might already belong to the first arrivals. We just need to catch the rats; the fate of the Li family cultivators who perished will be clear," said the Daoist-robed old man, nodding as if he understood his companion's thoughts.

"Brother Yu is right. I was too focused on the treasure. Good, there are two rats. One for each of us?" "I agree. We must be cautious."

"Cautious? Are you joking? Ordinary Separation-stage cultivators can't pose a threat to us," said the Daoist-robed old man with a laugh. Before he could finish speaking, he turned into a gust of wind and vanished.

The golden-bearded old monster shook his head, revealing a mocking smile. Perhaps it was just his paranoia. While these two Separation-stage cultivators had some unusual energy signatures, they were still at the Separation stage. In the Spirit Realm, there might be exceptions, but in the East Sea cultivation world since ancient times, no one had ever challenged someone of a higher rank.

It was impossible for a Separation-stage cultivator to defeat a Core Formation-stage one.

He released his spiritual sense and easily locked onto Qian Mu Yi Lan's energy. He then chased after him.

Although this temporary space was decently sized, it was still limited. Could you run up into the sky?

Lin Xuan’s expression was dark as he sensed an exceptionally powerful aura locking onto him from afar.

The Second Core Formation had yet to find any exits, which frustrated Lin Xuan immensely. While this trip had yielded good results, it was too bumpy. First Jin Yi, now two unknown Core Formation-stage cultivators.

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