Chapter 1545: Chapter 358_6
This Hao Ran Qi, once in their hands, how could it possibly be returned?
Even sending eldest brother to find them is dangerous, I’m afraid he might be killed by them on the way.
By the time someone goes to find them, they can naturally deny it, claiming they would return it only if elder brother went himself.
“Indeed, thanks for the kind intentions, but I think it’s best if we keep this Hao Ran Qi ourselves.” Ru Wenlin gently nodded, moving aside. However, just after taking one step, a man from the Firmament Sect blocked him, whispering, “For this Hao Ran Qi, it’s best to hand it over to us. If you don’t, we’re prepared to take it by force.”
Cao Zhen listened from afar to the words of the Firmament Sect members, a cold breath appearing on his face. Preservation aside, these people clearly had their eyes on the treasure, intending to directly seize the Hao Ran Qi, though concerned about their sect’s reputation.
This is a typical case of having it both ways.
Glancing around, he quickly flew toward the distance. He appeared here under a different identity, hence did not acknowledge Ru Wenlin and others.
Now, someone wants to openly rob the Hundred Peaks Sect people’s fortune, how could he possibly ignore it?
He could use his current identity and concoct any reason to make a move, such as disliking them or having a grudge against them.
But how many can he fight?
If he eliminated the Firmament Sect members, what about the Sect of Ten Thousand Beasts, or the others around who haven’t left, clearly still coveting the Hao Ran Qi?
If he acts now, then attacks others, they will naturally become suspicious, he can’t simply attack everyone he deems unpleasant, right?
They would certainly suspect he’s in league with the Hundred Peaks Sect.
It’s impossible for the Hundred Peaks Sect to suddenly have an extraordinary expert appear, thus it would be easy for others to deduce his identity.
In that case, he might as well appear as Cao Zhen directly.
After all, Cao Zhen hasn’t appeared for a long time, and showing up as Cao Zhen, displaying some strength, could remind them of his terrifying nature, potentially causing them to consider the consequences when confronting the Hundred Peaks Sect members.
As for leaving and then returning.
There are quite a few people here, if he leaves, no one would pay attention.
In a flash, Cao Zhen flew out of view, quickly retrieved a set of clothes from the Qiankun Bag, changed, restored his appearance, and deliberately altered his direction, flying toward the spot where everyone was gathered.
In the desert, Immortal Qianjun looked at Ru Wenlin who still refused to hand over the Hao Ran Qi, his impatience visible. Despite his strength, who knows how many experts have entered this Fourth Dangerous Terrain.
The longer they stay, the more unexpected events might occur. What if another expert shows up?
It’s impossible to wait any longer.
His refined face suddenly contorted into a vicious expression, coldly stating, “Since Dao Companion Ru refuses to hand over the Hao Ran Qi for the sake of our Scholar Path, then I have no choice but to offend!”
As instant as the words fell, behind him, a sixty-zhang tall Immortal Mountain appeared, looking like a school palace from afar, faint continuous chanting sounds emanating.
His aura surged to the extreme, reaching out towards Ru Wenlin.
But before his hand touched Ru Wenlin, suddenly, a longsword swung downward, attacking Immortal Qianjun, while Old Third Wu Jinhuan’s voice rang out: “Elder Brother, we’ll cover, you go!”
The longsword in his hand gleamed, silver brilliance radiating from the blade, like a river washing through the void.
In an instant, the space around went wild with tremors, fierce winds rose all around.
The silver brilliance in the air instantly gathered into a Divine Dragon form, unleashing a high-pitched dragon roar, crashing toward Immortal Qianjun.
This was the Yellow Level Mid Grade spell taught by Cao Zhen!
A spell designed to be used alongside swordsmanship, many assumed he favored using fans, few knew his best skill was swordsmanship!
At the moment the sword light fell, in front of Immortal Qianjun, a thick book appeared. With the influx of immortal power, golden characters flew out from the book, each carrying ancient sounds, seemingly alive, encircling him. From afar, he appeared to be bathed in golden light, wearing a golden war garb!
As Wu Jinhuan’s longsword met these golden characters, a cascade of brilliant sparks erupted, shattering the space around!
Yet at this moment, these golden characters changed again, transforming into a massive “仁” character, just one word, yet like an unyielding gate, separating the Nine Heavens from this realm!
Every sword light falling on this character instantly dissipated.
And in the next moment, another character appeared behind the “仁” character — “义”!
Only one word, yet seemingly a divine shear capable of effortlessly cutting through rivers, severing heaven and earth, aiming at Wu Jinhuan. Under its shear, it seemed like the world was being split in half, threatening to cut Wu Jinhuan into two!
Suddenly, a bundle of bamboo scrolls expanded, like endless mountains, appearing to shield Wu Jinhuan.
As the “义” character came down, the mountain-like bamboo scrolls broke in half, transforming into regular scroll sizes, then a mighty scholastic force heavily struck Wu Jinhuan and the swiftly acting Ru Wenlin.
Instantly, the two flew back, retreating.
The surrounding crowd watching was filled with awe, Immortal Qianjun was even more terrifying than rumored, the two from Hundred Peaks Sect weren’t weak, both deploying Yellow Grade spells, yet they were defeated so casually by Immortal Qianjun, severely injured in just one move.
Immortal Qianjun pursued the flying Ru Wenlin, a greedy look in his eyes. With Ru Wenlin already heavily injured, within the time of one breath, the Hao Ran Qi would belong to him!
With Hao Ran Qi, not to mention surpassing the Indestructible Period, even achieving the Immortality Regainment Realm is possible!
He reached out his hands, about to seize the Hao Ran Qi, when suddenly he felt a chill on his back.
From the void, a thunderous sound like the heavens shattering came forth!