Chapter 33: Becoming a Sneaky Player, Plotting Against Sun He

Lin Xuan narrowed his eyes slightly, watching Cui Yongyuan and Lohan.

He hadn't expected the two of them to actually join forces.

"You two are truly shameless, playing dirty like this!" Ouyang Qingluo blurted out, pointing at Cui Yongyuan and the other with indignation.

"Hmph, shut up, little girl! Navigating the martial world relies on skill, not your mouth!"

"This little girl is quite spirited; leave her to me in a moment!" Lohan's eyes gleamed with a sinister light as he looked at Ouyang Qingluo.

"You two old scoundrels! Even if you join forces, I do not fear you!"

Lin Xuan pulled out a ninth-grade longsword he had scavenged. With a flick of his wrist, sword light radiated in all directions!

"How arrogant!"

Cui Yongyuan let out a loud shout and struck toward Lin Xuan with another palm strike.

Lin Xuan's expression grew solemn. This Cui Yongyuan was likely no longer at the early stage of the Form-Transcending Realm; he was probably a mid-stage expert.

As for Lohan, he was also a mid-stage Form-Transcending expert. Neither of them was a match for Cui Yongdi!

"Great Python's Flip! Die, Elder!"

Lohan directly summoned his Primordial Soul, and a massive python materialized behind him.

The python's enormous tail lashed out directly toward Lin Xuan, moving with extreme speed and devastating power!

Simultaneously, Cui Yongyuan's palm print descended upon Lin Xuan from above.

Lin Xuan could no longer hold back. The primary issue was that both opponents were in the mid-stage of the Form-Transcending Realm, while he was still at the peak of the Great Yuan Pill Realm. The gap in cultivation levels was simply too vast!

His Pseudo-Sword Intent instantly activated. Within a thirty-meter radius centered on Lin Xuan, his Sword Intent Domain expanded!

"Four Seasons Sword Technique: Vernal Splendor!"

The longsword in Lin Xuan's hand seemed to come alive, dancing through the air in a flurry of sword flowers.

"Four Seasons Sword Technique: Scorching Summer!"

"Four Seasons Sword Technique: Desolate Autumn Wind!"

"Four Seasons Sword Technique: Wintry Frost and Snow!"

The Four Seasons Sword Technique unleashed all at once. In less than half a breath, dozens of sword shadows slashed outward.

*Boom! Boom! Boom!*

A series of explosions rang out. Both Cui Yongyuan and Lohan were forced back violently, their faces filled with horror.

"This is... this is Sword Intent!?"

Feeling the stinging pain across his body, Cui Yongyuan muttered in disbelief.

Beside him, Lohan couldn't help but swallow hard. How could ordinary sword moves possibly block a combined attack from him and Cui Yongyuan?

There was only one possibility: Lin Xuan's sword moves contained something more!

"You two old scoundrels, now it's my turn!"

Holding his sharp sword, Lin Xuan did not retreat but instead charged forward to attack them head-on.

"A misunderstanding! We can split this pillar!"

"That's right, Brother Xuan. If we fight to the death here, we will only end up destroying each other!"

Cui Yongyuan and Lohan backed down.

Fighting a sword cultivator who possessed Sword Intent was a losing battle; even if they won, it would likely be a pyrrhic victory. It was better to turn conflict into peace.

"Heh, truly?"

Murderous intent lurked in the depths of Lin Xuan's eyes, though his expression remained unchanged on the surface.

When it came to those who sought his life, Lin Xuan would never show mercy! Furthermore, he considered himself a man who never let a grudge go unavenged.

"Of course, of course. We will split the contents of the pillar."

Cui Yongyuan forced a smile, which looked utterly ridiculous.

"Fine."

The corners of Lin Xuan's mouth curled slightly upward, and he did not object.

Ignoring the two men, Lin Xuan headed straight for the ninth pillar. The other two also rushed toward the pillars they had chosen.

*Bang!*

Suddenly, a force of repulsion sent Lin Xuan reeling back in shock.

The pillar was shielded by a light screen, which was clearly designed to protect the treasure within.

"Four Seasons Sword Technique: Vernal Splendor!"

Lin Xuan directly unleashed his Sword Intent, slamming it against the light screen, causing it to flicker violently.

Cui Yongyuan and Lohan also began hammering at the rectangular frame of the light screen.

The group continued their assault for more than the time it took to burn an incense stick before the screen finally began to crack slightly.

"Heavenly Shadow Spirit Sword Art!"

Feeling a surge of intuition, Lin Xuan decided to use his ultimate move.

In an instant, over three hundred sword shadows appeared in the main tomb chamber, looking like ten thousand swords paying homage to a sovereign.

This display left Cui Yongyuan and the other man gasping in shock. They hadn't expected Lin Xuan to possess such strength! It was a good thing they hadn't entered a direct conflict with him.

*Bang!*

*Crack, crack, crack—*

Following the sound of cracking, the light screen shattered layer by layer like an eggshell.

The treasure on the ninth pillar was theirs!

Lin Xuan didn't bother checking what the treasure was; he simply stuffed it into his pocket.

Seeing this, the other two unleashed their own signature moves, bombarding the remaining light screens!

"This is bad, Uncle. I can sense my father's aura. He must be very close," Ouyang Qingluo whispered a warning from the side just as Lin Xuan was preparing to break the next screen.

Lin Xuan frowned slightly. Calculating the time, it was impossible to break another screen. Moreover, Ouyang Qingluo's father, Ouyang Zhan, was at least a Soul-Transcending expert, and he certainly wouldn't be arriving alone!

Lin Xuan decided to take his winnings and run. He abandoned the other treasures. When it comes to treasures, if one is too greedy, one might end up with nothing but a lost life!

However, before fleeing, Lin Xuan decided to play dirty!

The light screen in front of Cui Yongyuan was just one step away from breaking.

"Aaaaah! Divine Eagle's Mad Claw!"

An eagle soul manifested behind Cui Yongyuan, and with a single strike, the light screen shattered.

"Morning and Evening Like Dust!"

Lin Xuan suddenly turned into a rogue, charging straight at Cui Yongyuan.

"Xuan Lin, you dare!?"

Cui Yongyuan turned pale with fright and hurriedly gathered his Qi to defend himself.

But Lin Xuan's "Morning and Evening Like Dust" was no ordinary martial art; thousands of petals transformed into streaks of sword Qi, piercing toward Cui Yongyuan.

Caught off guard by this move, Cui Yongyuan was forced into a continuous retreat.

With lightning speed, Lin Xuan snatched the box from the pillar and tucked it into his robes.

"Aaaaah! Xuan Lin, you dare!"

Seeing his spoils stolen, Cui Yongyuan's eyes turned bloodshot with rage as he lunged toward Lin Xuan.

Lin Xuan showed no intention of staying to fight. He grabbed Ouyang Qingluo and bolted toward the exit.

"Brother Cui, there are still six pillars left. Wouldn't it be better for us to claim those than to chase after those two pillars Xuan Lin took?" Lohan said with a chuckle.

Cui Yongyuan snapped out of it instantly.

Lin Xuan had actually taken only two treasures before fleeing with that little girl? Then wouldn't the remaining treasures fall into their hands?

"Hmph, that old fellow... he really traded a watermelon for a sesame seed."

Cui Yongyuan stopped chasing Lin Xuan and instead selected another pillar to begin his assault.

Meanwhile, Lin Xuan and Ouyang Qingluo had already escaped the tomb.

"Qingluo, I have to leave. Here is the key. Once you are out, give it to Sun He," Lin Xuan said with a cunning smile. Those old scoundrels wouldn't get away with anything!