93: Chapter 93: Wanting to Kill and Steal Treasure

The four of them froze.

The Late Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator from Jing Country frowned, a glimmer of doubt flashing in his eyes.

Is this kid... out of his mind?

A mere Qi Condensation 9th Layer dares to challenge four Foundation Establishment Cultivators?

"Kid," he sneered, "do you know that our cultivation has been restored now? It's not the suppressed Early Foundation Establishment from before, but true Middle Foundation Establishment and Late Foundation Establishment Stage!"

The other two Jing Country Cultivator also sneered.

"Back outside the Stone Hall, you put on airs relying on a treasure. Did you really think you were somebody?"

"Now that our cultivation is restored, do you think we'll still fear you? Even if the Earth Fire Spirit has acknowledged you as its master inside your Dantian, how much of its power can a mere Qi Condensation 9th Layer like you display?"

The Yinluo Sect Cultivator said sinisterly, "If you're smart, hand it over yourself to save yourself from physical suffering."

Su Li's palms sweated with anxiety, but Xiao Yuan's hand rested on her shoulder, calm and reassuring, putting her somewhat at ease.

Standing not far away, Su Ruotong and Ye Qingcen's expressions changed upon seeing this scene.

"Senior Sister," Ye Qingcen tugged on Su Ruotong's sleeve, her voice anxious, "can you save him?"

Su Ruotong was taken aback: "You know him?"

Ye Qingcen bit her lip and lowered her voice, "He... he is Xiao Yuan. The Disciple who helped you retrieve the jade talisman treasure back then."

Su Ruotong's eyes widened as she looked at the unfamiliar face in disbelief.

"Him? But his appearance..."

"He disguised his face," Ye Qingcen said anxiously. "Senior Sister, he helped me, and he helped you too. Now that he's in danger, we can't just stand by and watch him die!"

Although Xiao Yuan's current appearance had changed, that familiar feeling couldn't be wrong. Moreover, with Su Li staying by his side, she was even more certain of Xiao Yuan's identity.

Su Ruotong fell silent for a moment and looked toward Xiao Yuan.

She remembered that jade talisman treasure back then, and that Disciple who, despite his meager cultivation, had been a huge help to her.

"Alright." She nodded and gripped her longsword tightly.

The two Jade Maiden Palace Qi Condensation Disciples also struggled to stand up, their eyes showing resolve despite their pale faces.

Right at that moment!

The Late Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator from Jing Country had already lost his patience.

"Refusing a toast only to drink a forfeit!" He snorted coldly. "Do it!"

All four pounced on Xiao Yuan at the same time! The Yinluo Sect Foundation Establishment Cultivator joined in, mostly wanting to take advantage of the chaos!

Of course, he also harbored thoughts of ambushing and killing the three from Jing Country, which the three Jing Country Cultivators naturally understood. However, right now, they wanted to snatch the treasure from Xiao Yuan even more. Having an extra helper meant an extra layer of assurance.

Even though they held much disdain for Xiao Yuan, the problem was that his ability to effortlessly slay their Jing Country Foundation Establishment Cultivator outside the Stone Hall still made them wary.

The moment they made their move, the pressure of that Late Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator erupted with a bang, pressing down on Xiao Yuan like a mountain!

Su Li only felt her breath catch, barely able to stay on her feet!

Yet Xiao Yuan still stood firmly in place.

He raised his head, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

"Who said..."

Stepping forward, his aura suddenly surged exponentially!

Qi Condensation 9th Layer... Qi Condensation 10th Layer... Qi Condensation 11th Layer!

Five Elements spiritual energy surged within his body, his Physical Body power fully released, and the Blood Shadow Divine Scripture quietly operating!

"...I'm only at the Qi Condensation 9th Layer?"

Boom!

He threw a punch!

The wind of the punch sounded like thunder, clashing head-on with the Late Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator!

The man's pupils shrank, and he hurriedly mobilized his Qi to defend!

Boom!!!

As the two forces collided, the Late Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator was actually forced back three steps by the shock!

The entire area fell dead silent!

Stabilizing his stance, the Late Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator turned ash-pale: "You... you hid your cultivation?!"

The other three Middle Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivators were also stunned, staring at Xiao Yuan in disbelief.

A Qi Condensation 9th Layer forced back a Late Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator with a single punch?

Besides, wasn't Qi Condensation limited to only nine layers?! Yet the aura Xiao Yuan displayed right now didn't seem like the Foundation Establishment Stage, but it was definitely far beyond the Qi Condensation 9th Layer.

What kind of freaking Prodigy was this? His Qi Condensation Stage strength was actually comparable to Middle Stage Foundation Establishment! Moreover, his Physical Body energy was even more terrifying, almost rivaling a Late Foundation Establishment Stage!

Coming back to his senses, the Late Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator showed resoluteness in his eyes and gritted his teeth, "Attack together! No matter how strong he is, he's still just one person!"

All four lunged forward again!

Su Li wanted to rush up and help, but was blasted away by one of the Middle Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivators. If she hadn't protected herself with a Spiritual Artifact, that hit would have definitely severely injured her!

Seeing this, Xiao Yuan's face changed slightly, and he urgently called out to Su Li, "Stand to the side, don't worry about me..."

Hearing this, Su Li felt anxious, but she knew she couldn't intervene in this battle. She could only stand anxiously to the side, ready to lend support at any moment!

Meanwhile, fighting one against four, Xiao Yuan was at a disadvantage, but with his eerie movement technique, tricky sword art, and strong Physical Body energy, he managed to hold out against the four's joint attack.

The Late Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator from Jing Country struck with a palm, which Xiao Yuan dodged sideways before thrusting his sword back at another person. That person hurriedly blocked, only to have the web of his thumb numbed by the shock.

"How is this kid so tough to deal with?!" he cursed through gritted teeth.

The other three were also fighting frustratingly. Clearly having overwhelming cultivation, Xiao Yuan was like a slippery loach that they couldn't catch no matter what.

Moreover, the occasional burst of Physical Body energy actually sent their Qi and blood roiling from the impacts.

As they grew increasingly alarmed during the fight, they didn't notice that during the battle, Xiao Yuan had silently tossed out over a dozen small flags all around.

Those flags vanished as soon as they hit the ground, sinking into the soil without attracting anyone's attention.

Xiao Yuan knew very well that although he seemed to be fighting one against four and was merely at a disadvantage, continuing this drawn-out fight would ultimately lead to his death, since he wasn't a true Foundation Establishment Cultivator after all.

However, he had a trump card. As long as he held on until his trump card activated, slaying the four of them would only be a matter of time.

Not far away, Su Ruotong watched the battle with hesitation in her eyes.

Ye Qingcen stomped her foot in anxiety: "Senior Sister! Hurry and make a move! He can barely hold on much longer!"

Su Ruotong bit her lip.

It wasn't that she didn't want to help, but she was hesitating—what would be the consequences if she helped?

Xiao Yuan was a Disciple of the Jade Maiden Palace, yet he entered the Secret Realm under the identity of a Loose Cultivator from another School. If this got out, it would be a major crime of betraying the sect!

If Xiao Yuan won, with his terrifying strength, she wasn't confident she could beat him. Even if she had a trump card, Xiao Yuan was so confident that he likely possessed trump cards as well.

But seeing him fighting a bloody battle, and recalling that jade talisman treasure from back then...

She sighed.

Without anyone noticing, a jade talisman had appeared in her hand.

As soon as that jade talisman appeared, a terrifying pressure instantly radiated outward!

The Late Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator from Jing Country experienced a drastic change in face!

"A jade talisman treasure?!"

Of course he recognized this object! This was a treasure that even an Early Golden Core stage Cultivator would be enticed by!

The other three also underwent drastic face changes, their offensive pausing momentarily.

"Not good! She's about to strike!" the Late Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator said urgently. "You guys hold off this kid, I'll go deal with her first!"

Forcing Xiao Yuan back with a palm strike, he turned and was about to pounce towards Su Ruotong!

Naturally, he didn't think Su Ruotong was going to help him, especially since he had heard Ye Qingcen asking Su Ruotong to help Xiao Yuan loud and clear.

Seeing this, the corners of Xiao Yuan's mouth curled up slightly. With Su Ruotong's help, he was even more confident.

"Only thinking of stopping her now?" he said in a mocking voice. "Too late."

He raised his hand and formed a hand seal!

Buzz—

Rays of light suddenly lit up on the ground all around!

Twelve pillars of light shot into the sky, instantly forming a massive light barrier that enveloped the four Cultivators from Jing Country!

"A Formation?!" The Late Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator's pupils shrank. "When did you set up a Formation?!"

Xiao Yuan ignored him.

At the same time, Su Ruotong finished activating her jade talisman treasure!