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第四卷 七星岛 第七百三十七章 意外打破平衡

The accident that occurred at the trade fair was truly unexpected.

However, several Law Enforcement Officers led by the White Deer Immortal Boy maintained a solemn demeanor. In fact, it wasn't strange to think about it; maintaining the dignity of the Yinshan Conference was important, but making enemies with later-stage cultivators clearly wasn’t a smart choice.

Moreover, even if Yellow Eyebrow Sage had done something wrong, everyone couldn’t possibly stand on the side of the Poisoned Serpent King. Weighing the pros and cons, it made more sense to sit back and watch the conflict unfold.

Since the Law Enforcement Officers held such thoughts, other old monsters who came for the trade naturally wouldn't dare to wade into the muck either. Each one kept a solemn demeanor, with many secretly rejoicing at others' misfortunes. Of course, most people widened their eyes in anticipation; battles of this level were rare and could bring great benefits—perhaps even breakthroughs in cultivation.

Everyone had their own thoughts, and those who focused on Lin Xuan's movements weren't few. As the saying goes, one should seize opportunities when they arise. If the Elixir of Immortality was already in Yellow Eyebrow Sage or Poisoned Serpent King’s hands, they would naturally give up the struggle. However, with this situation, there might still be a chance to take advantage.

Lin Xuan remained vigilant; he had become a desirable target for these old monsters not just because of the Elixir of Immortality but also the top-grade crystal stones. Originally, staying out of the trade fair was safer, but now that two old monsters had broken the rules and others were lured by greed, mutual restraint prevented any immediate actions.

But how long could this temporary balance last?

Lin Xuan didn’t know, but he wasn’t afraid; he too had his own backup plan. He wouldn't be easily manipulated like these people imagined… Hmph, only those who laugh at the end are true victors.

A faint trace of mockery appeared on Lin Xuan's lips as he quickly pretended to be scared and cowered in a secluded corner on the left side.

At this moment, the two old monsters finally couldn't hold back. Yellow Eyebrow Sage opened his mouth, and sword beams shot out from it. Each beam was about a foot long, radiating immense spiritual energy. On their surfaces were numerous runes that continuously flowed, exuding an aura of mystery and antiquity.

Lin Xuan counted; there were forty-nine sword beams in total. The pressure each emitted was no less than the顶尖法宝 driven by ordinary late-stage Core Formation cultivators.

Lin Xuan was taken aback. Other old monsters' faces turned pale as well. Legends are always legends; they had only seen descriptions of late-stage Core Formation cultivators from ancient texts… Honestly, there were still some doubts, but now seeing is believing; the descriptions in those texts weren't exaggerated at all.

However, Poisoned Serpent King didn’t care. A slightly low voice echoed from the poisonous cloud: "Ha! You’ve made progress, but do you really think that’s enough to harm this king?"

Before he could finish speaking, the poisonous cloud surged and rushed towards Yellow Eyebrow Sage with a loud rumble.

"Quickly!"

Yellow Eyebrow Sage pointed at the sword beams before him. Instantly, like a sudden downpour, the sword beams fiercely pierced the poisonous cloud.

Upon contact, the poisonous cloud was torn apart into shreds. The cultivators were relieved; after all, they were humans and hoped Yellow Eyebrow Sage would win.

But soon, their smiles faded as the poisonous cloud recovered after surging. The previous attack had been in vain… Yellow Eyebrow Sage’s expression darkened. This old monster was even harder to deal with than last time. He flicked his hand, taking out another treasure.

The two later-stage monsters clashed, their residual energy creating whirlwinds that other cultivators couldn't help but retreat from, fearing being drawn into the conflict.

"Ahh!"

Suddenly, a scream pierced the air: "Haha Fourth Elder, you dare to ambush me?"

Lin Xuan turned around and saw a mid-Condensation Core cultivator with a pale face. A fist-sized blood hole marred his chest.

Nearby, a short, unremarkable-looking cultivator was surrounded by surging mana as he held a bloody dagger in his hand, eyes filled with hatred: "Zhang, you rely on your higher cultivation and the Spiral Sect to force my partner into submission. Do you think I would just let that pass?"

"Here at Yinshan Holy Land, you dare break the rules?"

"Humph! For revenge, Haha will willingly meet his end in flames. What do rules matter when they’ve already been broken by two seniors?" The short cultivator roared and raised his hand, the dagger turning into a black beam that slashed towards Zhang.

Zhang’s chest was pierced; he couldn’t muster any mana at this moment. He could only watch helplessly as the black beam flew towards him.

"Capture him."

The White Deer Immortal Boy's face darkened. The two later-stage monsters disregarded Yinshan’s rules, so he gritted his teeth and endured it. But that didn't mean anyone could come here to be disrespectful; there were limits.

"Yes!"

Several mid-Condensation Core Law Enforcement Officers flew towards the short cultivator.

But Fourth Elder Haha was prepared. His grudge against Zhang was deep, but his cultivation and power were far inferior. Coming here wasn’t for trading; he wanted to eliminate his enemy at any cost, even if it meant mutual destruction.

Seeing several Law Enforcement Officers fly towards him, he didn't dodge but instead turned into a streak of light and flew towards Zhang.

The Law Enforcement Officers were furious and chased more quickly. But soon, someone noticed something amiss—Fourth Elder Haha's face was turning red like it would bleed.

Such terrifying spiritual energy fluctuations!

"Bad luck! He’s choosing to self-destruct!"

A white-haired Law Enforcement Officer shouted in shock as he turned his flight path, trying to escape. Unfortunately, it was too late.

A loud explosion echoed, and the white-haired officer saw a bright red light. It felt like being immersed in warm water before his consciousness blurred, and he knew nothing more… Violating Yinshan’s rules meant soul extraction; rather than endure such torment, he would willingly meet his end with his enemy.

This was just an interlude, but several mid-Condensation Core cultivators' deaths were insignificant. However, at this moment, the late-stage Core Formation cultivators here each harbored their own hidden intentions and greed. Mutual restraint kept them silent, but the balance was fragile—like a taut string that could snap at any time.

No one knew when it would break, and Fourth Elder Haha’s actions shattered this delicate equilibrium. An old monster who couldn’t hold back suddenly lunged towards Lin Xuan: "Boy, give me the Elixir of Immortality!"

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