260: Stolen with my own ability

“Boom~!”

A loud bang came from the sky. Xu Sanyan turned his head and saw that the crack in the sky had widened again.

Moreover, it wasn't just that one crack; many fine cracks appeared around it.

“This Secret Realm isn’t going to shatter, is it?” Xiang Tan’s voice was full of worry.

Xu Sanyan shook his head, looking at the grey spherical object in his hand. He did not rashly explore it, intending to wait until he was out to avoid any accidents.

Based on past experience with Secret Realm openings, the closing of the Secret Realm should be in these two days. Before the Secret Realm closes, everyone will be sent out by the Secret Realm.

Typically, the Hundred Saints Secret Realm would be open for about a month, and it had already been over twenty days, so it was almost time.

Xu Sanyan withdrew his thoughts, turned to look at Tu Wanshan and the others following behind him, and narrowed his eyes slightly, “Senior Brother Tu, what are you following me for?”

Tu Wanshan chuckled awkwardly, a look of embarrassment on his face, and said, “I feel my strength is insufficient, so I wanted to follow behind Senior Brother for some protection. We are both Disciples of the Saint Sect, so I assume Senior Brother won’t mind, right?”

Xu Sanyan smiled, gently caressed the fruit, and looked sideways, “Senior Brother Tu is probably here for this item, right?”

Tu Wanshan’s eyes flickered slightly, then he smiled apologetically, “Having witnessed Senior Brother’s abilities, how could I seek trouble for myself? You can rest assured, I have no thoughts whatsoever about this item.”

“Hahahahaha…”

Xu Sanyan laughed heartily, then recalled, “I remember Venerable He Yu is your father, right?”

“Uh, yes.” Tu Wanshan did not deny it; many people knew this.

Xu Sanyan nodded, “Before entering the Secret Realm, Venerable He Yu once said he was willing to exchange a flying boat for this item. Is that still true?”

The implication was that he was preparing to exchange this item for a flying boat?

Elder Ren’s expression froze upon hearing this. After much thought, he still transmitted a message, “Saint, think twice. The value of this item might be even higher than a flying boat…”

Xu Sanyan ignored him, only staring at Tu Wanshan.

He naturally knew this item was more valuable than a flying boat. No matter how good that flying boat was, it was merely a means of transport. How could it compare to a Secret Realm?

Tu Wanshan’s face lit up, and he immediately guaranteed, “Senior Brother Xu, rest assured, I can make the decision on this matter. As long as this item is handed to my father, not only the flying boat, but any request you have, feel free to mention it.”

Clearly, Tu Wanshan also knew that a mere flying boat was far from comparable to this independent Secret Realm.

“Mm.”

Upon hearing this, Xu Sanyan completely confirmed his inner guess. If he were to board the flying boat with this item, he probably wouldn’t have a chance to leave alive.

Wealth moves hearts, let alone such a treasure. Even Venerable He Yu would inevitably be tempted.

Even though Xu Sanyan was the Demon Sect Saint, with an extraordinary status, he was not unkillable, as long as the price was sufficient!

After understanding this, there were now two paths before him:

First, hand over the treasure, and he would still be the Demon Sect Saint, with considerable power.

Second, escape with the treasure, and then be pursued by Venerable He Yu under trumped-up charges, becoming an outcast in the Cultivation world from then on.

That’s right, not only would the Demon Sect pursue him, but the Righteous Path Sects would also not let him go, simply because this treasure was too tempting.

After a brief thought, Xu Sanyan had already made a decision. He smiled and looked up at Tu Wanshan, “That’s good then. After we get out, I hope Senior Brother Tu will put in many good words for me.”

“Senior Brother Xu, rest assured, as fellow Disciples, we will never mistreat you, no matter what.” Tu Wanshan’s heart was even more joyful.

“Hehe…”

Xu Sanyan pulled back the corners of his mouth, lowering his gaze to the fruit in his hand.

He would not hand over the item. He had snatched it with his own ability, so why should he hand it over for nothing?

As for Venerable He Yu…

Xu Sanyan secretly hardened his resolve. It would depend on his own ability!

Returning to the Sect was definitely not an option now. After the Secret Realm closed, the Mist Sea would be shrouded in dense fog, and that would be his opportunity.

His chance to escape!

The Mist Sea was vast and boundless; it was impossible to completely seal it off.

Although there were countless dangers within, as long as one did not delve too deep, there would not be too much danger.

Many Cultivators in the Foundation Establishment Realm and Mystic Path Realm could find treasures at the edge of the Mist Sea, and as a Soul Refinement Realm expert, he had a greater grasp.

By then, the world would be vast, and even Venerable He Yu would not be able to find him.

Having made up his mind, Xu Sanyan smiled as he looked at Tu Wanshan, wondering whether or not to kill him.

After some thought, he gave up on the idea. Killing Tu Wanshan would not benefit him and would only provoke Venerable He Yu into an even more frantic pursuit, which would not be worth the gain.

Xu Sanyan and Tu Wanshan looked at each other, both with smiles on their faces.

...

On the other side, Net Intent frowned secretly as he watched Qi Liang pursuing him. Had the battle over there concluded so quickly?

Net Intent had also been mentally prepared. He knew he would not leave peacefully and that someone would definitely come to snatch the sphere in his hand, but he hadn't expected it to be so soon.

“Greetings, Saint.” Net Intent bowed politely.

“Little Monk, I don’t wish to trouble you. Put down the item and leave on your own.”

Qi Liang’s expression was calm. He stopped about ten feet away from Net Intent.

Net Intent paused slightly, then spoke, “Could it be that the Saint intends to go back on his word?”

“Hehe… Heaven And Earth Treasure belongs to the virtuous. Little Monk, having cultivated Buddhism for many years, do you not understand such a principle?”

Qi Liang then added, “Moreover, didn’t your Buddha teach you that the four great elements are all empty? Since all things are empty, then this treasure should also be empty in your eyes. If it is empty, what is there to be reluctant about?”

Net Intent shook his head and refused, “This humble monk’s Buddhist Dharma is shallow, far from reaching such a Realm.”

“Heh, you pretentious bald donkey, then don’t blame me for being impolite!”

Qi Liang stopped talking nonsense and made the first move. His wrist flipped, and a flash of Sword light suddenly shot out.

Net Intent’s eyelids drooped, and he sighed inwardly. Originally, their strengths were comparable, but he had unfortunately sustained some injuries during his previous struggle with Yuan Anping. Although not serious, it inevitably affected him.

Meanwhile, Qi Liang had been holding back, preserving his strength, and thus now held an advantage.

As soon as they clashed, Net Intent used his full power.

“Subduing Demon Palm!”

Net Intent raised a single arm high, and a phantom Buddha appeared behind him. A pair of golden, shimmering giant palms slammed down, instantly obliterating Qi Liang’s Sword Intent.

“Hmph!”

Qi Liang was not afraid. Although his cultivation was slightly inferior, only at the initial stage of the Mystic Path Realm,

A small Realm difference didn't affect much. At most, his Qi was slightly thinner than Net Intent’s, and his endurance was weaker, but in terms of spell power, he was not inferior.

Qi Liang held his sword with one hand, his expression concentrated, and the aura around him suddenly changed.

“Xiao Shuang!”

In an instant, a silent aura emanated from the sword blade, sweeping across the entire area, causing everyone’s hearts to chill simultaneously.

Behind Qi Liang, a giant sword light silhouette appeared. As he lightly pointed with two fingers, it fiercely collided with the Buddha’s golden palm!

“Boom~!!”

Violent Qi waves spread in all directions. The sword light and the Buddha simultaneously emitted dazzling halos, illuminating the dim sky as if it were daytime.

Xu Sanyan in the distance seemed to sense something, narrowing his eyes as he looked at the glowing point in the sky.