605: Lucky and unlucky

Yes, Xuan Xiao also has ambitions.

Lin Yang is already comparable to a peak Emperor.

If he can obtain this Space Source Pearl and refine and control it slightly, he might just be able to rival an Invincible Emperor!

If he can rival an Invincible Emperor, then he will have the qualifications to contend in the third round!

Moreover, it's not just about competing for the ranking in the third round.

With an Invincible Emperor serving as a guest, their lineage will not have too difficult a time in the future.

"Lin Yang, if possible, I will do my best to help you get that Space Source Pearl. You already cultivate the Space Dao; if you can obtain the Space Source Pearl, you will definitely be able to rival an Invincible Emperor!" Xuan Xiao's eyes gleamed.

A magical artifact worth one hundred million merit points, to some extent, is not just a simple magical artifact. Lin Yang could even use this Space Source Pearl to gain a certain degree of enlightenment!

This is the most precious and rare aspect!

Yes.

Top-grade magical treasures, such as artifact Dao soldiers, inherently contain some Dao Rhythm.

They can allow the user to comprehend and gain enlightenment!

It's not just as simple as using them as mere weapons!

Lin Yang also felt a longing: "If I can obtain the Space Source Pearl, I will indeed have the confidence to rival an Invincible Emperor!"

He is currently at the peak Emperor level.

He can also feel that he is still some distance away from an Invincible Emperor.

And this distance is very difficult to break through.

It's as if an Invincible Emperor is an existence of another realm.

There is a layer of bottleneck membrane blocking it.

Even he has no hope of breaking this bottleneck in a short time.

However, he is not anxious, as he has cultivated for too short a time, and encountering a bottleneck is bound to happen sooner or later.

But the appearance of this Space Source Pearl also stirred ripples in his heart.

"It's best if we can get it, but it doesn't matter if we can't. Don't get kicked out for the sake of a Space Source Pearl," Lin Yang said, seeing Xuan Xiao's look of wanting to go all out, and actively advised him.

Two Invincible Emperors are fighting, and there are also the peak Emperor guests of other Princes watching the battle.

The possibility of the two of them getting the Space Source Pearl is too low.

Even if the two Invincible Emperors both suffer losses, there is not much chance of acquiring that Space Source Pearl from the hands of other peak Emperors.

Xuan Xiao took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the excitement in his heart, and said, "Under normal circumstances, there really isn't, but your stealth methods are too strong. We have no hope from the front, but if we act in secret, I think there's a great chance!"

Lin Yang was startled, then smiled wryly: "We'll see how it goes then."

"By the way, why don't you put me aside first? If we need to act later, I'll be a burden to you," Xuan Xiao added.

Lin Yang frowned: "My stealth methods can cover a certain range, but if the distance is too far, the effect will be greatly reduced, and you will be discovered."

"This..." Xuan Xiao also froze.

He was confident he could protect himself from other Princes, but if other guests made a move, he wouldn't be able to protect himself.

"Let's go over and see the situation first," Lin Yang said, stealthily taking Xuan Xiao with him.

At the same time.

Outside.

Sheng Xuan Mountain.

Inside a magnificent hall in the Saint Xuan Ancient Country.

Seven figures stood facing each other.

Each person exuded an ancient aura.

But though the aura was ancient, it subtly contained the Dao of Heaven and Earth.

There was a faint, 樸實 meaning of the Great Dao returning to its true nature.

These were precisely the seven Saint Xuan Rulers of the Saint Xuan Ancient Country.

At this moment, in the middle of the seven Saint Xuan Rulers, there was also a projection of a stone tablet.

The stone tablet projection clearly displayed the current ranking of the Princes in the Saint Xuan Grotto Heaven based on their points.

Although they couldn't see the specific situation inside the Saint Xuan Grotto Heaven, they could tell which Princes were currently in an advantageous position through the ranking on this stone tablet projection.

The first place was naturally Xuan Lie.

Closely followed by Xuan Huang.

The others were ranked in sequence.

As for Xuan Xiao, he was naturally in last place.

Saint Xuan Ruler Xuanming Wilderness had a look of satisfaction on his face, but occasionally a cold gaze swept over Saint Xuan Ruler Xuanta Wilderness.

"Xuan Taihuang, that brat Xuan Xiao sure can hide, hehe, I'd like to see how long he can hide!" Saint Xuan Ruler Xuanming Wilderness sneered in a low voice.

Although he was already a Transformation Dao Realm Dao Lord, the two lineages were like enemies, and Saint Xuan Ruler Xuanming Wilderness would never let go of this opportunity to publicly ridicule and mock Saint Xuan Ruler Xuanta Wilderness.

Saint Xuan Ruler Xuanta Wilderness, however, remained calm.

This time the Saint Xuan Grotto Heaven opened, he didn't expect Xuan Xiao to achieve anything significant inside. The fact that he could persist until now without being kicked out was, to be honest, far beyond expectations.

He simply pretended not to hear Saint Xuan Ruler Xuanming Wilderness's mockery.

"Hmph." Xuanming Wilderness wanted to say something more.

But suddenly.

The Grotto Heaven Spirit's words about adding a Space Source Pearl as an additional reward for this trial were also transmitted through the projection.

This instantly caused all seven Saint Xuan Rulers to change their expressions slightly, all showing surprise.

The words Saint Xuan Ruler Xuanming Wilderness had been preparing to continue mocking Saint Xuan Ruler Xuanta Wilderness with were left unsaid, and he instead asked in astonishment:

"How could a Space Source Pearl be temporarily added as a reward??"

The other Saint Xuan Rulers all shook their heads.

"The Space Source Pearl, worth one hundred million merit points, contains the Space Dao within it. Its actual value far exceeds one hundred million merit points! It can even be somewhat useful to newly advanced Dao Lords of the Space Dao. How could such a precious item be offered as a reward?" Xuanming Wilderness still muttered in confusion.

"Perhaps the Grotto Heaven Spirit has its own intentions," Saint Xuan Ruler Xuanzhao Wilderness sighed lightly, shaking his head.

As Saint Xuan Rulers, they had no authority to interfere with anything within the Saint Xuan Grotto Heaven.

The rewards were also not provided by them.

All of this was a rule set by the Ancient Country's initial ancestor.

Therefore, they could only observe and could not intervene in any way.

Now, suddenly hearing that a Space Source Pearl was to be offered as an additional reward, all seven of them were quite puzzled.

Because, according to common sense, an item of this level would not appear among the rewards.

Worth one hundred million, it was a precious item even for Saint Xuan Rulers like them!

"Not just one hundred million merit points, but also ten trial points!" Xuanming Wilderness's eyes darkened, and he glanced at Saint Xuan Ruler Xuanzhao Wilderness.

The latter smiled faintly: "Xuanming Wilderness, I'll give you some face and let Xuan Huang give the first place to Xuan Lie, but I imagine they will also contend for this Space Source Pearl. As for these trial points, it will probably come down to individual ability."

Xuanming Wilderness nodded: "That's how it should be."

The other party giving him face and yielding first place was already the greatest concession.

No one would give up this Space Source Pearl.

This made them all envious!

That was one hundred million merit points!

"If I can obtain the Space Source Pearl, I can exchange it for a suitable Dao soldier..."

Xuanming Wilderness thought, wanting to open his mouth and ask Saint Xuan Ruler Xuanzhao Wilderness to give up the Space Source Pearl.

But if he could think that way, the other Saint Xuan Rulers would certainly have the same idea.

Xuanming ultimately did not speak; his foundation was still somewhat inferior compared to Saint Xuan Ruler Xuanzhao Wilderness.

"Haha, Xuanming Wilderness, looking at you, this time in the Grotto Heaven, only your lineage and Elder Brother Xuanzhao's lineage have Invincible Emperors. This Space Source Pearl will either go to Xuan Lie or Xuan Huang. If it goes to Xuan Huang, and you want it, you can just pay some price to exchange for it."

Saint Xuan Ruler Xuanjun looked at Saint Xuan Ruler Xuanming Wilderness's expression and laughed.

He and Saint Xuan Ruler Xuanzhao Wilderness were the two strongest Emperors, and their relationship was usually the closest. He knew that Saint Xuan Ruler Xuanzhao Wilderness was indifferent to this Space Source Pearl.

But Saint Xuan Ruler Xuanming Wilderness was different. Although he had gained a great increase in cultivation through an opportunity, his foundation was somewhat lacking.

This Space Source Pearl could play a significant role for Saint Xuan Ruler Xuanming Wilderness.

At the very least, he could re-exchange it for merit points and acquire a magical treasure suitable for himself!

He could see that Saint Xuan Ruler Xuanming Wilderness greatly desired the Space Source Pearl.

Hence, he spoke as such.

Of course, this was not to help Saint Xuan Ruler Xuanming Wilderness, but rather to take the opportunity to let Saint Xuan Ruler Xuanzhao Wilderness earn a profit.

After all, although Butcher Owl was also an Invincible Emperor, he still had some gap compared to Tantai Ming.

This Space Source Pearl would most likely fall into Xuan Huang's hands.

Xuanming Wilderness heard this and said nothing, but he was already calculating in his mind.

"What a pity, a treasure worth one hundred million merit points, it has no fate with us," several other Saint Xuan Rulers lamented.

They were not paying so much attention to the situation in the Saint Xuan Grotto Heaven just to watch the show.

Rather, according to the rules, the ranking in the Saint Xuan Grotto Heaven also concerned the allocation of resources for each lineage going forward.

Therefore, the seven Saint Xuan Rulers had gathered here to wait.

Otherwise, a mere trial would not have them all waiting here for the results!

...Inside the Saint Xuan Grotto Heaven.

A wide river flowed ceaselessly.

This was the Cave Heaven River.

Xuan Huang and the others had already arrived, searching back and forth on the river surface, trying to find the location of the Space Source Pearl.

Lin Yang, meanwhile, was hidden not far from the riverbank with Xuan Xiao.

"According to past experience, whenever an additional reward is added, it appears randomly. Lin Yang, let's also take a stroll on the river. If we're lucky, maybe we'll get it," Xuan Xiao said directly.

Lin Yang was astonished: "That can happen?"

"Mm, but it's generally not easily acquired. Anyway, let's try our luck. You have such powerful stealth methods; it would be a waste not to use them," Xuan Xiao said.

Lin Yang nodded and began to approach the Cave Heaven River: "Is there no danger in this river?"

Xuan Xiao shook his head: "No, neither in the river nor on the surface. The greatest danger now is the struggle for the Space Source Pearl after it appears."

"Understood." Lin Yang immediately felt relieved and spread his senses to probe the river surface.

The Cave Heaven River is very large.

In terms of its width, it is somewhat comparable to the River of Time Reversal.

Similarly, it stretches as far as the eye can see.

Xuan Huang and the others were all probing, quite far apart.

Time passed bit by bit.

Suddenly.

A crystal clear, milky white orb suddenly appeared on the river surface.

The instantaneous fluctuation immediately attracted everyone's attention.

"It's the Space Source Pearl!"

"The Space Source Pearl has appeared!"

In an instant, everyone moved towards the Space Source Pearl.

"Hmm? It actually appeared right next to us?!"

Next to the Space Source Pearl, Lin Yang and Xuan Xiao happened to be hidden there.

Seeing the Space Source Pearl appear right beside them, Lin Yang and Xuan Xiao exchanged glances, both seeing the shock in each other's eyes.

Then, Lin Yang almost subconsciously reached out and grabbed.

He tried to take the Space Source Pearl.

But immediately after, Lin Yang's expression changed: "I can't move it? This Space Source Pearl seems to be bound in place by some power!"

Yes.

He reached out to grab it, but the Space Source Pearl remained motionless.

"What?"

Xuan Xiao was immediately alarmed, and without time to think, he instantly shouted:

"Retreat quickly! This Space Source Pearl is probably too precious, and the Grotto Heaven Spirit has imposed a certain time protection restriction to prevent it from being taken by luck immediately. This is to make people contend for it head-on, for those with strength to take it!"

Although this situation was rare, it wasn't the first time.

So Xuan Xiao immediately understood.

"There's even this kind of operation?" Lin Yang was somewhat speechless, then he was about to retreat.

But.

It was already a bit too late!

Boom!

Boom!

Two terrifying auras enveloped them.

It was Butcher Owl and Tantai Ming.

"Lin Yang! You and Xuan Xiao are indeed hiding nearby!"

Xuan Lie looked at Lin Yang and Xuan Xiao, who had suddenly appeared and tried to retrieve the Space Source Pearl, and sneered:

"Hahahaha, your luck is quite good, appearing directly near the Space Source Pearl, but you didn't expect, did you, that for such a valuable item, the Grotto Heaven Spirit has imposed time protection!"

"Now, I'd like to see how you two escape!"

With that, he said to Butcher Owl: "First, kick them both out! This Space Source Pearl has a certain time limit imposed on it, so no one can take it for now!"

Butcher Owl immediately nodded, and his large hand, which was originally reaching for the Space Source Pearl, instead swung towards Lin Yang and Xuan Xiao.

Tantai Ming, on the side, did not make a move, merely watching quietly.

Xuan Huang and the other Princes also began to watch the spectacle.

In their opinion, Xuan Xiao must have paid a huge price to buy a stealth treasure to be able to hide for so long, but now that he had revealed himself, under the lock of karma sensing, it would be very difficult for him to perfectly conceal himself again.

"Xuan Xiao is definitely going to be kicked out!"

Xuan Feng still spoke and looked like he was enjoying the show, not caring about the trouble.

"Indeed, he miscalculated a bit. He didn't expect the Grotto Heaven Spirit to actually impose time protection. Otherwise, that Space Source Pearl would really have been his just now," Xuan Ji also said.

"He's out of luck." Xuan Huang also agreed, and did not ask Tantai Ming to help Butcher Owl.

After all, firstly, Butcher Owl, as an Invincible Emperor, was enough to deal with Lin Yang and Xuan Xiao.

Secondly, it was also a good way to conserve strength to fully contend for the Space Source Pearl later... "Not good, Lin Yang, run!"

Feeling Butcher Owl's attack, Xuan Xiao immediately shouted, and proactively blocked in front of Lin Yang, trying to buy Lin Yang time to escape.

As a Prince, Butcher Owl wouldn't dare do anything to him, but Lin Yang wasn't a Prince. Once hit by Butcher Owl's attack, he would be seriously injured if not dead!

Lin Yang saw this, understood Xuan Xiao's actions, and was immediately about to reactivate his Absolute Domain to take Xuan Xiao away.

But.

It was already a bit too late!

Swish!

Like a lightning strike, Xuan Xiao was swept by Butcher Owl's power and fell to the ground.

At the same time, Butcher Owl's power firmly locked onto Lin Yang, leaving him no way to retreat!

"Xuan Xiao!"

Lin Yang shouted, extremely worried.

Xuan Xiao struggled to get up, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and forced a smile: "I'm fine, you run quickly, or else just give up directly and let the Grotto Heaven Spirit teleport you out!"

With that, as Xuan Lie rushed towards him, he directly shouted: "I give up the trial, I request to leave the Grotto Heaven!"

Having said that, he looked at Xuan Lie, who was approaching rapidly with a grim expression, and snorted lightly: "You want to come and humiliate me? Heh heh, dream on!"

"Xuan Xiao!!!" Xuan Lie was furious.

He had indeed come over the moment Xuan Xiao landed, and he truly wanted to take the opportunity to severely humiliate Xuan Xiao.

But he didn't expect Xuan Xiao to so decisively choose to give up the trial.

Buzz.

A wave of power swept over, and Xuan Xiao was directly teleported out of the Grotto Heaven.

Meanwhile, in the field, Lin Yang was forced to directly face Butcher Owl's attack.

"Lin Yang, die!"

Butcher Owl's face was cold, and he conjured a magical artifact in his hand, a long saber that cut across the void, slashing down at Lin Yang's head!