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第二百三十三章 遇伏

With Lin Xuan's composure, he was visibly agitated as well. The other cultivators were even more so, all commotion breaking out.

Although the previous auction for condensation core stage cultivators had required screening, the conditions proposed this time were always reasonable and fair.

For instance, there was a bidding process.

Three slots were auctioned off like items; whoever bid the highest price would be able to participate in the trade meeting by giving more crystal stones to the Tianmu Sect.

Or...

In any case, various methods of selection existed. However, none had ever been as absurd as this time—actually forcing everyone to fight each other to death for a place.

Seeing the chaotic scene below, Zhou Hai remained calm and spoke with a平淡 expression: "If any fellow cultivators are dissatisfied with our conditions, you can leave at your leisure. The Tianmu Mountain Sect has no intention of forcing anyone."

This statement caused the commotion to subside as everyone exchanged glances. In the end, except for a few who were unsure about their cultivation level, most chose silence.

Lin Xuan naturally did not intend to withdraw. Seeing this scene, he could not help but feel a stir in his heart. What was so attractive about such a trade meeting? Was there something more behind it?

"Very well, fellow cultivators who have chosen to stay, please come up and draw lots!"

Zhou Hai's face showed satisfaction as he tapped his storage pouch, revealing a wooden box he had prepared.

This box was made of some unknown material that could shield one's divine sense. This prevented any form of cheating.

"Starting with this fellow cultivator!"

Zhou Hai pointed at a front-row cultivator whose face was gaunt. After a moment’s hesitation, the man walked up.

He reached into the box and pulled out an jade token inscribed with the number "five."

One by one, the other cultivators followed...

After fifteen minutes,

The cultivators were divided into three groups based on the numbers on their tokens. Zhou Hai nodded approvingly: "Fellow cultivators, please follow me."

They left the hall and entered another stone room.

This space was slightly smaller but had three large teleportation arrays in the center.

Following Zhou Hai's instructions, the cultivators stepped onto them. Lin Xuan did not look around; instead, he cast his divine sense briefly to survey the surroundings. A faint hum sounded as the array began to operate.

A dazzling white light enveloped everyone before they vanished without a trace...

Above blue skies and white clouds, lush green grass stretched out before Lin Xuan's eyes, quite beautiful indeed.

It seemed to be a forest.

Lin Xuan quickly cast his divine sense over the area. Finding no signs of any qi fluctuations, he felt relieved. He could now properly review today’s events in his mind.

While he had anticipated that participating in the condensation core stage cultivator trade meeting would not be easy, he did not expect it to involve such hidden dangers.

However, Lin Xuan was not particularly interested in pursuing the details; his goal was simply the Wonders of All Things herb. He could deal with whatever came his way.

As for being teleported together, there was nothing strange about only him appearing here. Daoist magic was miraculous; a few minor adjustments to the teleportation array made this possible.

Several people would appear at random locations within a designated area.

Wood Spirit Fruit—Lin Xuan had set his sights on it.

There were seven cultivators in his group. Before the teleportation, Lin Xuan had already noticed that three of them were at late Foundation Establishment stage, but they posed no threat to him.

With proficiency in both correction and corruption divine arts, along with numerous powerful treasures, even facing a fake core realm expert, Lin Xuan could still cut them down with his sword.

In fact, the only one he couldn’t fully understand or was wary of was Tian Xiaojian. The rest were no match for him.

However, since Tian Xiaojian was in another group, there was no need to worry about it.

Though confident in himself, Lin Xuan still cautiously cast his divine sense. In the world of cultivation, anything could happen. Since he had hidden his true strength, he couldn’t rule out others doing the same and ambushing him here like a pig eating tigers. Better safe than sorry.

After all, there were only three hours left. Even with his superior power, if someone else picked the Wood Spirit Fruit first, it would still be in vain. Lin Xuan did not want that to happen.

Thus, he transformed into a streak of lightning and flew up into the sky, preparing to search the area for any fruit trees.

However, after flying just a few miles, Lin Xuan’s expression suddenly changed. Without hesitation, he tapped his storage pouch, summoning a small blue shield.

Zap!

A thick, azure-colored lightning bolt descended from the sky, striking the spinning shield.

Electricity flashed everywhere as Lin Xuan stepped back.

Thunder术!

High-level offensive divine technique—this required Foundation Establishment stage experts to master. He had just started and already encountered an enemy, and a strong one at that.

He scanned his surroundings with his divine sense, finally landing on a stone several dozen feet away.

"Stop hiding, sir. If you don’t show yourself now, do you expect me to attack?"

"Hmm?"

A voice filled with surprise, slightly hoarse, emerged as the stone shook and revealed a living person.

Slim and gaunt, this was the first cultivator who had drawn lots. Despite his unremarkable appearance, his cultivation level was quite impressive.

Sixth layer of Foundation Establishment stage, nearly at the peak, just one step away from the Great Perfection realm.

"Kid, how did you find me?"

Hu Fan’s face showed ill intent. He had intended to wait and see here, and indeed, he had soon encountered prey. But first, his thunderbolt was blocked, and then even his high-priced transformation talisman was recognized by the other party—how could this not infuriate him?

Moreover, the opponent was a mere Foundation Establishment stage cultivator.

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