266: Chapter 265 The Birth of a Treasure

Until his death, he could not understand why Hu Nan's strength was so formidable; despite being only at the Foundation Establishment Late Stage, he possessed combat power that crushed those at the Foundation Establishment Perfection.

As Hu Nan withdrew his longsword, Hu Huan's corpse collapsed to the ground with a thud, the shock and unwillingness in his eyes frozen forever at that moment.

Seeing this, the remaining Yao Race Cultivators fell into complete panic. Having lost all Battle Intent, they turned and fled, desperate to escape this place of trouble.

Chen Erniu's gaze turned cold. With a movement of his body and a swing of his longsword, arcs of sharp sword light flashed, cutting down the fleeing Yao Race Cultivators one by one.

Not long after Hu Nan and Chen Erniu had finished off Hu Huan and his group, the sound of rapid footsteps approached.

Hu Nan and Chen Erniu watched the front with some vigilance.

They saw Jiang Lijuan holding a longsword, rapidly rushing toward them.

Arriving nearby, Jiang Lijuan's gaze first landed on Hu Nan and Chen Erniu. When she saw the blood on their bodies and the blood-stained longswords in their hands, she was visibly stunned. Her footsteps stopped subconsciously, and a flicker of shock and confusion flashed in her eyes.

"Senior Sister Jiang, why are you here?" Hu Nan asked.

Jiang Lijuan's eyes flickered for a moment before she said, "I was nearby and accidentally heard intense fighting sounds. Worried that something had happened, I came over to check, but I didn't expect to run into you both here."

As she spoke, her gaze swept over the corpses on the ground again, then she looked at Hu Nan and Chen Erniu and asked, "Why do these people look like members of the Yao Race?"

Hu Nan nodded slightly without offering much explanation.

Jiang Lijuan cupped her hands toward Hu Nan and Chen Erniu and said, "Junior Brother Hu, since there is nothing wrong here, Senior Sister will take her leave!"

After speaking, Jiang Lijuan moved and dashed off into the distance.

Watching Jiang Lijuan leave, Chen Erniu said in a low voice, "Brother Hu, is there something wrong with your Senior Sister Jiang?"

"Something wrong?" Hu Nan looked at Chen Erniu with some confusion.

"Brother Hu, you should be wary of her in the future!" After saying this, Chen Erniu moved and sped off in the opposite direction from Jiang Lijuan.

Watching Chen Erniu disappear, Qin Changsheng, who was far away in the mountain range, was also somewhat confused.

Why would Chen Erniu say that Jiang Lijuan had a problem and tell Qin Changsheng to be careful of her?

However, at this moment, Qin Changsheng had no time to ponder these things.

Because he discovered that the heavenly dao fragment seemed to be about to emerge.

"Hum!"

Just then, a brilliant golden light suddenly erupted from the depths of the Liuhuo Mountain Range. Countless golden specks of light surged out from the mountain, like stars across the sky, illuminating the entire night sky and dyeing the pitch-black Liuhuo Mountain Range gold.

That golden light was rich and pure, carrying an ancient aura originating from the Heavenly Dao. It was majestic and heavy, and one could sense the terrifying power contained within it from afar.

Immediately following this, a condensed beam of golden light shot out from where the golden light gathered. It was as fast as lightning, carrying a whistling sound as it tore through the air, speeding toward the distance outside the Liuhuo Mountain Range, leaving a dazzling golden trail that was exceptionally eye-catching.

"It's a treasure!"

"The treasure has emerged!"

"This treasure is mine!"

"You cannot fight for it!"

All the Cultivators present, whether they were Qingyun Ranking Prodigies, Foundation Establishment Great Perfection powerhouses, or ordinary Foundation Establishment Cultivators, felt a burning, crazy desire ignite in their eyes the moment they saw that golden beam and the golden light filling the sky. Everyone's eyes turned red.

A treasure with such an omen was definitely a treasure of Earth-Grade Magical Artifact level or higher.

If they could obtain such a treasure, they would definitely be able to rapidly increase their strength.

With such a massive Opportunity right before their eyes, no one could suppress the greed in their hearts.

"Chase after it! Don't let the treasure get away!"

"The treasure is mine! No one is allowed to fight me for it!"

Roars and shouts rang out one after another. The Cultivators, who had been scattered everywhere, gathered instantly, each bringing out their own Magic Treasure and using Sword Flight Technique to Speed toward the golden light. Everyone put in their full effort, fearing they would be a step too slow and miss this once-in-a-thousand-years Opportunity.

For a time, countless figures sped across the sky above the Liuhuo Mountain Range, Magic Treasures flashing with spiritual light, the air filled with voices and chaos.

Almost the moment the golden light erupted, Qin Changsheng reacted, being one step faster than all the other Cultivators present.

Without the slightest hesitation, he instantly summoned a longsword gleaming with a cold light. With a leap, he landed steadily on the blade, simultaneously circulating the spiritual power within his body to activate his Perfection-level Sword Flight Technique.

More importantly, he possessed the Golden Trait Speed boost. A layer of faint golden halo instantly swirled around his body, and his sword flight Speed surged, far exceeding the limits of ordinary Cultivators.

"Whoosh—" A sharp sound of breaking through the air rang out. Qin Changsheng's figure shot toward the golden light like an arrow released from a string. His Speed was so fast that only an afterimage remained. In the blink of an eye, he caught up to the golden light and even gradually pulled away, leaving the countless Cultivators fighting for the treasure far behind him.

Seeing this, the Cultivators behind him instantly looked extremely ugly, their eyes filled with unwillingness and jealousy.

They exerted all their strength to push their Sword Flight Technique, yet they could only watch helplessly as Qin Changsheng's figure grew further and further away, completely unable to catch up.

"Brat! Stop right there!" A Foundation Establishment Great Perfection powerhouse roared in anger, his tone filled with fury and threats. "This treasure is for everyone to share. How dare you try to snatch it alone? Stop immediately!"

"That's right! Brat, if you know what's good for you, stop fighting for it and hand over the treasure! Otherwise, once we catch up to you, we will definitely make you regret it and leave you with no place to be buried!"

Another Cultivator also roared, his tone fierce and filled with threats.

Various curses and threats rose and fell, resounding across the sky of the Liuhuo Mountain Range, but Qin Changsheng ignored them completely. He continued to push his Sword Flight Technique with all his might, the golden halo around his body becoming increasingly dense, and his Speed rose once more as he dashed toward the direction where the golden light had vanished.

The Cultivators behind him watched the figure drifting further and further away, gnashing their teeth in anger, yet they were helpless.

At this moment, they were also very confused as to why that person's Speed was so fast.

They, these Foundation Establishment Great Perfection Cultivators, could only eat dust behind that figure.

They couldn't even see that person's face clearly.

...

Liuhuo Mountain Range, outskirts.

Shen Bing, dressed in a demon-red tight-fitting outfit, stood on a rock. Her gaze was fixed on the direction of Wangyue Valley, patiently waiting for the commotion of Yao Beasts rushing out.

As long as the Yao Beasts from Wangyue Valley came out.

She would lead the many Yao Race powerhouses to surround and kill those Cultivators.

However, very soon, Shen Bing's brows furrowed slightly.

Because she discovered that a sky full of golden light had appeared within the Liuhuo Mountain Range.

Yet there was no movement at all from the direction of Wangyue Valley.

Not even a trace of a Yao Beast's roar.

It was also at this time that the sound of rapid footsteps approached.

The next instant, a Yao Race Cultivator arrived here with a panicked expression.

"What has happened?" Shen Bing's expression was very ugly.

The Yao Race Cultivator stumbled to Shen Bing and fell to his knees with a "thud": "Reporting to Senior Sister... Senior Brother Hu Huan... Senior Brother Hu Huan was killed by Hu Nan outside Wangyue Valley!"

"Those twenty powerhouses were also slaughtered by Hu Nan!"

"What?!" Hearing this, Shen Bing was struck as if by lightning. Her whole body stiffened violently, and her face instantly turned livid.

Hu Huan was dead? All twenty trusted Disciples were killed? The Great Array was intact? Each piece of news struck Shen Bing's heart like a heavy hammer.

The Foundation Establishment Perfection powerhouse Hu Huan, whom she had carefully selected, along with twenty top Yao Race powerhouses, had actually been wiped out by Hu Nan, without even touching the edge of the Great Array.

Shen Bing's eyes burned with monstrous hatred, and her tone was filled with venom: "Hu Nan!"

At this moment, Shen Bing hated Hu Nan to the core.

This was a perfect conspiracy carefully planned by their Yao Race, yet she hadn't expected it to be so easily broken by Hu Nan.

Especially the thousand spirit flower that she had obtained with such difficulty; it had actually been given to Hu Nan for nothing.

"We are going back!" Shen Bing snorted coldly and flew directly toward the Flowing Fire Sect.

Now that the plan had failed, going to kill that Human Race Cultivator was of no use anymore.