187: Chapter 186 Seizing the Qiankun Token

Inside the Secret Passage, Hu Nan heard Lin Hao's roar and the commotion outside, but he wasn't panicked at all.

Because Hu Nan already had a plan to escape.

Hu Nan's right hand tapped directly on the center of his forehead.

In the next instant, Hu Nan slowly collapsed to the ground, his figure becoming transparent and turning into countless golden points of light, scattering within the Secret Passage like starlight, leaving no trace of his presence as he completely vanished from the passage.

Outside the entrance of the Secret Passage, Lin Hao was strengthening the defenses.

As soon as his father, Lin Zhentian, returned, he would lead his men into the Secret Passage.

He believed that with his father Lin Zhentian there, they would surely be able to easily capture the little thief.

At the same time, Qin Changsheng and Wang Cheng put on masks and rushed toward the Lin Family Ancestral Hall.

Not long after Qin Changsheng started running, he spotted Chen Erniu's figure galloping from the other side, moving swiftly with a clear objective, heading straight for the ancestral hall.

"Chen Erniu should know the qiankun token is in the ancestral hall!" Qin Changsheng judged in his heart.

Qin Changsheng immediately gave Wang Cheng a subtle look.

Wang Cheng understood perfectly, immediately stopping his pace and charging toward Chen Erniu.

Meanwhile, Qin Changsheng quickly rushed toward the ancestral hall.

"Bold thief! To break into my Lin Family Estate in broad daylight and dare to covet the sacred ancestral hall, you're simply seeking death!" Wang Cheng shouted, blocking Chen Erniu's path.

Chen Erniu's steps halted abruptly, his brow furrowing slightly as a hint of surprise and confusion flashed in his eyes.

He never expected that there would be another expert from the Lin family here at the ancestral hall.

However, Chen Erniu wasn't overly worried.

He was a Soul Transformation Reincarnation; he didn't care for these ordinary Foundation Establishment Cultivators at all.

He only needed a few rounds to deal with this Cultivator and then storm into the ancestral hall to seize the qiankun token.

"Take this!" Wang Cheng moved suddenly, attacking Chen Erniu with a longsword. His swordplay was fierce, his Qi dense, and his Moves were steady yet ruthless, clearly showing extensive combat experience.

Chen Erniu also met him with a sword. What seemed like a casual strike contained majestic power, enough to easily defeat an ordinary Late Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

But the moment their swords collided, Chen Erniu's expression changed drastically, and he involuntarily took two steps back.

At the same time, a wave of shock surged in Chen Erniu's heart.

He could clearly feel that the Qi within the opponent's sword was extremely refined and the Moves exquisite. The strength far exceeded his expectations; even if he went all out, taking down this masked man would be no easy feat.

He might even be tied down by the opponent, missing the opportunity to seize the qiankun token.

"Your Excellency has such strength; you are likely no nameless figure, are you?" Chen Erniu's brow furrowed, his tone heavy with gravity, his previous contempt gone. He stared intently at Wang Cheng, trying to discern his identity from his Moves and aura, but the mask hid everything, leaving him without a clue.

Wang Cheng didn't answer, continuing his relentless pressure. His sword grew more fierce, every Move lethal, tightly entangling Chen Erniu to prevent him from taking a single step forward.

Meanwhile, Qin Changsheng quietly slipped into the ancestral hall.

As a Lin family Forbidden Ground, the ancestral hall had guards, but their strength wasn't high.

With just two simple Spells, Qin Changsheng dealt with the two guards.

Qin Changsheng raised his hand to push open the wooden doors of the ancestral hall and stepped inside quietly.

At the front of the ancestral hall, the Spirit Tablets of the Lin family ancestors were enshrined. An altar stood before the tablets, set with simple offerings.

In the corners on both sides, many discarded old items were piled up—wooden boxes, clay pots, and worn-out Magical Artifacts were scattered in a mess, covered in a thick layer of dust.

His gaze quickly swept across the surroundings, and a special token caught his eye.

The style of this token was identical to the qiankun token Qin Changsheng had obtained.

Without any hesitation, Qin Changsheng put the qiankun token directly into his Storage Space.

The moment he stored the qiankun token, Qin Changsheng didn't delay, immediately taking a Spirit Stone from his Storage Pouch and beginning to chant an incantation.

The Spirit Stone instantly glowed with a faint light, and a complex rune spread out from it.

A moment later, Hu Nan's figure appeared not far away.

"Withdraw from the east side!" Qin Changsheng ordered.

"As you command!" Hu Nan didn't hesitate, leaving the ancestral hall and running toward the east.

Qin Changsheng moved, heading toward the south.

Meanwhile, Chen Erniu was still fighting Wang Cheng outside the ancestral hall.

Chen Erniu's face was terrifyingly grim.

He had originally thought this plan was perfect.

With Hu Nan helping him divert the Lin family guards, he would surely be able to easily obtain the qiankun token.

But he hadn't expected there to be a guard with such good strength and talent in front of the Lin Family Ancestral Hall.

This guard's swordplay was very impressive, actually on par with his own.

Even after dozens of rounds, the guard could still suppress him.

He never imagined that in this Southern Region Cultivation World, there would be someone besides Hu Nan who could gain the upper hand over him.

Just then, a terrifying Pressure suddenly swept in from afar like a thunderclap, engulfing the entire Lin Family Estate. Everywhere it passed, the air seemed to solidify, and low-level Cultivators were forced to the ground, finding it difficult even to breathe.

This heavy and violent Pressure caused the chaos in the estate to instantly freeze as soon as it appeared. The moment he felt this Pressure, Chen Erniu's face turned pale, his pupils contracted sharply, and he involuntarily took two steps back.

At this moment, Chen Erniu also understood that he had to leave as quickly as possible.

Otherwise, he might actually fall here.

Chen Erniu could no longer care about seizing the qiankun token. A ruthless glint flashed in his eyes as he suddenly feinted a Move. His sword appeared fierce but lacked power; taking advantage of the moment Wang Cheng blocked, he suddenly retreated backward.

Qi surged beneath his feet, and he sped toward the main gate of the Lin Family Estate like an arrow from a bow.

Seeing this, Wang Cheng had no intention of pursuing, turning instead to rush toward the ancestral hall.

Meanwhile, Qin Changsheng had already arrived near the gates of Liuhuo Prefecture.

He also spotted Lin Zhentian in the sky.

Qin Changsheng understood that if he left Liuhuo Prefecture directly, he would definitely be discovered by Lin Zhentian.

Qin Changsheng's heart stirred, and he made a decision instantly.

He could have Wang Cheng and Hu Nan create a commotion to distract Lin Zhentian.

Then take the opportunity to leave Liuhuo Prefecture.

Thinking of this, Qin Changsheng immediately sent an instruction to Wang Cheng.

Receiving the instruction, Wang Cheng, who was near the ancestral hall, immediately began attacking it.

A wall of the ancestral hall collapsed instantly with a loud crash, immediately drawing the attention of Lin Zhentian in the distance.

Lin Zhentian's gaze narrowed as he saw Wang Cheng damaging the ancestral hall. A flash of fury appeared in his eyes, and he shouted sternly: "Bold thief! How dare you destroy my Lin family's ancestral hall!"

With those words, Lin Zhentian rushed straight toward the ancestral hall.

His attention was completely focused on Wang Cheng.

Qin Changsheng didn't delay any longer, concealing his aura and heading out of the city gates.

Shortly after Qin Changsheng left, Chen Erniu and Hu Nan also arrived at the city gates.

The moment Chen Erniu saw Hu Nan, he was also very astonished.

He clearly hadn't expected that Hu Nan, who was trapped in the Secret Chamber, could escape so easily.

"Brother Chen, I'll see you at the Heavenly Sword Sect!" Hu Nan moved, heading toward the west.

Chen Erniu took a deep breath and headed south.

Lin Zhentian's attention had long since been captured by Wang Cheng; at this moment, he had no time to worry about the escaping Qin Changsheng, Chen Erniu, and the others.

Watching Lin Zhentian dive down, Wang Cheng suddenly changed direction, flashing straight back toward the Lin family's ancestral hall.

Lin Zhentian followed closely, his eyes burning with rage: "Thief, stop!"

However, when he saw Wang Cheng rushing toward the ancestral hall, Lin Zhentian's expression changed drastically.

As the Lin family Holy Land, the ancestral hall enshrined the Spirit Tablets of generations of Lin family ancestors; it was the very root of the Lin family, sacred and inviolable.

Normally, even Lin family members had to enter the ancestral hall with respect and solemnity, let alone someone barging in recklessly with weapons.

Before Lin Zhentian could think further, Wang Cheng had already arrived in front of the Spirit Tablets.

His longsword was pointed directly at the tablets in the very front; with just a little force, he could shatter them.

Lin Zhentian's face instantly turned ashen, the fury in his eyes like a volcano about to erupt.

However, at this moment, Lin Zhentian didn't dare to make a single Move.

Because those Spirit Tablets were the symbols of the Lin family's ancestors, the Foundation of the family, carrying the Lin family's Legacy and Luck.

If he acted rashly, the Spirit Tablets would surely be destroyed by Wang Cheng.