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第两千六百四十八章 仙石惹祸

With his current strength, exterminating the Profound Concealment Sect was no challenge, let alone a mere Separation Stage cultivator. There was no difficulty in doing so.

Of course, even though Lin Xuan was powerful, this was merely a casual strike. Some of the targets would inevitably escape, but that didn't matter; the other cultivators from the Cloud Concealment Sect had already rushed forward.

The hunters became prey as soon as Lin Xuan joined in, and the entire situation had been completely reversed.

Morale soared within the Cloud Concealment Sect, while the confidence of the outsiders plummeted. Not only did Lin Xuan eliminate the Old Monster Wu, but he also shattered their confidence with that single strike.

They were like stricken dogs; few dared to stop and fight against the pursuers from the Cloud Concealment Sect. Almost everyone turned tail and ran. As a result, the crisis for the Cloud Concealment Sect was naturally resolved, and the number of escapees was minimal.

Lin Xuan once again turned the tide with his single effort, rescuing the Cloud Concealment Sect from peril.

His reputation within the sect’s disciples reached its zenith.

Half an hour later, a large group of cultivators welcomed Lin Xuan to the main hall. The remaining mess would naturally be handled by the lower-ranking cultivators below him.

"Uncle Senior Disciple, please take a seat."

A balding elder in black robes spoke with utmost respect. Lin Xuan naturally did not decline and sat down on the main seat.

Apart from him, there were about twenty other cultivators in the hall, mostly at or above the Profound Concealment Stage, except for the Five Pinnacle Peak Heads. The rest were high-ranking elders of various pinnacles.

"What happened? Where did those enemies come from? Why aren't the two Senior Elders present at the main stronghold?"

Lin Xuan was both surprised and angry that such a significant matter had occurred within their sect and that it had been breached by powerful enemies, resulting in countless losses. He had no interest in wasting time with the younger disciples and directly got to the point.

"Uncle Senior Disciple, please calm down. This incident is purely accidental. The formidable enemy we've encountered this time is none other than the Profound Dao Gate, Spirit Demon Sect, and Crystal Heaven Valley, who have formed an alliance," the balding elder said respectfully. Although he was not one of the Five Pinnacle Peak Heads, his cultivation level was quite outstanding—late-stage Profound Concealment—and thus his words carried significant weight.

"Profound Dao Gate, Spirit Demon Sect, and Crystal Heaven Valley."

Lin Xuan's expression turned pale at these names.

While these three sects might not be considered the top-tier in Navel Dragon World, each of them had far greater strength than the Cloud Concealment Sect. An alliance…

Was it a joke to explain this situation as an accident? How could the Cloud Concealment Sect have attracted such formidable enemies?

Lin Xuan was speechless and extremely surprised. He knew that this matter was significant and not easily explained in just a few words.

Lin Xuan wasn't a novice cultivator; rather, he had experienced far more storms than most cultivators. Hence, despite his shock, Lin Xuan did not lose his composure. Calmness would be more beneficial for resolving the issue.

"Speak up. What exactly happened?"

"Uncle Senior Disciple, it was like this…"

A woman's voice entered his ears, and he recognized her as familiar. Turning around, he saw a young female cultivator in her late twenties or early thirties with an attractive appearance but emitting a cold aura.

After a moment’s thought, Lin Xuan recalled who she was.

Lihongxu, the Peak Head of the Array Formation Pinnacle.

Among the Five Pinnacles, only this peak had a female head. Although her name wasn't remarkable, becoming the head of a peak indicated profound cultivation.

Late-stage Profound Concealment!

He heard that this woman was proud and rarely spoke, so why did she speak now?

Lin Xuan felt somewhat surprised but maintained an extremely calm expression: "Continue."

"Yes, Uncle Senior Disciple."

Regardless of Lihongxu's usual personality, in front of Lin Xuan, she was exceptionally respectful. Such a presence could kill peers with a single move; how could the disciples not revere her?

Lihongxu swallowed and spoke in a cold voice: "Uncle Senior Disciple, this matter is due to wealth causing trouble. The three major sects noticed our possession of an excellent crystal mine, so…"

"Oh?"

Such a result surprised Lin Xuan greatly. While it was true that all under heaven sought profit, the competition for resources was fierce in the cultivation world.

Two major sects might fight over a single spirit stone mine or another crystal vein, but the Profound Dao Gate and Spirit Demon Sect were not ordinary forces. They weren't at the top tier of this world, but they ranked among the best.

The joint effort to seize a resource from the Cloud Concealment Sect truly surprised Lin Xuan.

What did the sect possess that made other powers covet it so much? After all, three major sects were involved; wouldn't they fight again if they shared the spoils equally? How much profit could they realistically gain?

These thoughts intrigued him. Meanwhile, Lihongxu continued speaking.

"Uncle Senior Disciple, it's an excellent crystal mine."

"Excellent crystal mine?"

Lin Xuan was stunned. Was this a coincidence? Could it be…?

Before he could finish his thought, Lin Yu weakly spoke up: "Uncle Senior Disciple, yes, the one you won from Young Master Bird."

Hearing this, Lin Xuan was speechless; in essence, he had been the instigator.

"Why is this so? Although an excellent crystal mine is significant, the Profound Dao Gate and Spirit Demon Sect are not ordinary forces. They shouldn't stoop to such levels. According to reason, a mere excellent crystal mine wouldn't be enough to make them form an alliance against us. Was there something else at play here?" Lin Xuan's cold voice echoed in his ears. Although he was unsure, he could be certain that this matter had its own hidden reasons.

"Uncle Senior Disciple is wise. If it were just the excellent crystal mine, their wealth would likely not have been enough to sway them. However, by chance, another treasure was discovered from that mine," Lin Yu said softly.

"What other treasure?"

Lin Xuan rubbed his forehead and became even more interested.

"Divine Stones."

Before Lin Yu could speak, Lihongxu unexpectedly interjected: "What did you say?"

Lin Xuan stood up abruptly. This unexpected result made him lose composure as well.

Divine Stones?

As the name suggests, they were superior to crystal stones and served a similar purpose—used by true immortals. With Lin Xuan's vast wealth, few treasures could entice him, but divine stones were definitely one of them.

Not only that, but they were something he urgently needed.

During his journey through the Ice Sea World, Lin Xuan had obtained numerous rare and precious items, including the Profound Dao Nine Immortals Pill from the Ethereal Immortal Palace. Among these, apart from the pill, the three treasures in the vault were undoubtedly the most valuable.

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