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第三卷 幽州乱 第四百三十四章 青翔门

Lin Xuan's expression turned fierce as a sword of light shot up into the sky. However, he only briefly analyzed the enemy's mindset, finding that there were about twenty yin ghosts in total. Half of them were at the Foundation Establishment stage, while the rest were the lowest-level Spirit Flexibility period evil spirits.

There was no ghost king leading them, but the Dawn Gate's situation had already become perilous. Amongst the three Foundation Establishment cultivators including the sect master Luo Tianren, the other low-ranking disciples outnumbered them by several times.

Despite this, the gap in their cultivation levels could not be bridged. Fortunately, the disciples of the Dawn Gate were skilled in coordinated attacks and defenses. Working in groups, they managed to temporarily hold off the enemy's assault. However, it was unlikely that they would last much longer.

Seeing the situation clearly, Lin Xuan no longer hesitated. Twenty or so low-grade evil spirits were not worth his attention.

With a flick of his sleeve, a sword of light shot out. In an instant, one of the nearby evil spirits was decapitated and turned into nothingness.

The yin ghosts stirred in agitation. Although the evil spirit Lin Xuan had eliminated was only at the Spirit Flexibility stage, his effortless handling still caused quite an impact on them.

With a roar, several Foundation Establishment level evil spirits abandoned their previous targets and rushed towards him.

Lin Xuan sneered as he opened his mouth, spewing out a ball of essence fire. After circling around, it transformed into a bright red snake about the size of a thumb. It darted into the body of the nearest yin ghost, turning to ashes in an instant.

Then, Lin Xuan tapped his storage bag and summoned the Beast Soul Treasure. The emerald green jade flute turned into a massive serpent-like monster, swallowing the remaining evil spirits whole with its gaping maw.

The three Foundation Establishment opponents did not even have any chance to retaliate.

Even the yin ghosts, known for their bravery, showed signs of fear. The disciples of the Dawn Gate were dumbfounded, and their admiration for Lin Xuan was beyond words.

"Attack!"

Luo Tianren reacted the fastest, his sword slicing through a dazed evil spirit into two halves with a flash of cold light.

The other disciples quickly followed suit, shouting in battle.

The tide turned as Lin Xuan's involvement began to tip the scales. Within just a few minutes, all the yin ghosts and evil spirits were swept away, leaving the Dawn Gate disciples with a sense of relief.

"Thank you for your assistance," Luo Tianren flew over, respectfully bowing and showing immense gratitude on his face.

Although this old man was somewhat cunning, he genuinely expressed his thanks. Without Lin Xuan's help, they might have been completely wiped out.

"It's nothing." Lin Xuan waved his hand dismissively. To him, it was just a matter of lifting a finger. Besides, they had met before, and he wouldn't abandon someone in need even if there wasn't anything to gain from them.

Though the cultivation world was full of treachery, Lin Xuan was not a cold-blooded creature.

"What happened? Why were you discovered by yin ghosts?" Lin Xuan asked curiously. In his view, the secret location chosen by Dawn Gate should have been very secure.

Luo Tianren sighed, his face filled with anger: "Letting you down, old man as I am, I failed to see through the treachery within my own sect."

"Treason?" Lin Xuan's eyebrows raised. He had spent a long time in the occupied area and was familiar with the situation here.

Since yin ghosts now controlled this region entirely, human survival was precarious. Even cultivators could only dodge and weave, many growing tired of living on edge. Just like how seven绝天 had turned traitors among the cultivator ranks, Dawn Gate also saw some turning against their own kind.

Of course, not all who betrayed yin ghosts would be accepted. They feared that humans might be enduring humiliation to infiltrate them, so they required traitors to submit a pledge, selling out their fellow sect members or mentors.

Dawn Gate was in this situation. A Foundation Establishment elder secretly surrendered to the yin ghosts and offered his sect as a gift.

Had it not been for Lin Xuan's timely arrival, this small sect might have been eradicated from the cultivation world of Yanzhou.

After understanding the full story, Lin Xuan didn't say much but comforted them briefly.

"Did you come here to request something from me or your sect?" Luo Tianren was astute enough to guess Lin Xuan's intentions.

"Yes, I need to exchange some items. Do you know of any market in this area?"

"Haha, you came at the right time. Three days ago, I received an invitation from the Green Flight Sect secret marketplace. Only those with a token can enter. If it serves your purpose, take it," Luo Tianren said as he pulled out a talisman about the size of his palm, depicting a strange bird spreading its wings.

"Green Flight Sect?" Lin Xuan felt familiar but couldn't recall where he had heard this name before.

Luo Tianren was adept at reading people's reactions and explained with a smile.

"It seems you've also heard of it. The Green Flight Sect used to be ranked second among the various sects in Yanzhou, but now that yin ghosts invaded, their strength has actually increased."

"Oh?" Lin Xuan showed interest on his face.

"This is all thanks to the unique vision of Senior Green Flight. He hid the sect well during the initial stages of the invasion and preserved its strength. After this region fell, many small and large sects were destroyed, leaving many cultivators rootless. The Green Flight Sect seized the opportunity, sending eloquent representatives to persuade them to join."

"How strong is the Green Flight Sect now?"

"I don't know for sure, but apart from not having any Core Formation stage cultivators, their number of Condensation Core experts likely rivals that of the three major sects," Luo Tianren said.

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