Chapter 703: Chapter 701: Vitality Like a Dragon!
Watching the figures depart, the other disciples broke into a flurry of discussion. "I wonder who will come out on top in this mission?"
Some guessed Shen Tang. After all, she had brought quite a few people from the Star Alliance. Together, they were a formidable force. Others wagered on Qin Feng, and some said it would be Xu Qing. Both were late-stage three-star Grandmasters, not far from reaching the four-star realm. They also had many strong companions, giving them a good chance of winning.
As for Lin Xuan, however, no one mentioned his name. Although Lin Xuan’s performance had been outstanding, he seemed insignificant compared to the many strong, experienced disciples. Besides, Lin Xuan probably didn’t have any helpers. In such a scenario, it was impossible for him to win.
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The vast forest stretched endlessly, with tall trees standing like sentinels. Flocks of Spirit Beasts rested in their branches.
Suddenly, a series of spatial gates opened one after another above the forest. Many figures stepped out. As they appeared, they exclaimed in surprise, startling the Spirit Beasts below and causing them to flee en masse.
These people were, of course, the disciples of the Sacred Institute, and Lin Xuan was among them.
Upon emerging, he curiously surveyed his surroundings. Soon, he spotted a city in the distance.
That must be Lion Moon City.
"Let’s go." From up ahead, Shen Tang gestured, leading the members of the Star Alliance away in a grand procession. Qin Feng and Xu Qing also led their respective teams forward quickly. The remaining disciples decided to team up for now to assess the situation.
Only two people followed Lin Xuan: Ning Xue and Lu Jiu.
They asked, "Shouldn’t we gather some companions and form a powerful team?"
Lin Xuan shook his head with a smile. "There’s no need to team up with them. They have more people, but that means the points have to be split among them. Each person won’t get very much that way. We may be few, but that comes with its own advantages."
He added confidently, "Besides, with my strength, I can sweep through anything. You don’t need to worry."
The rule against using external help meant he couldn’t ask anyone from outside the Holy Land for aid. This meant that, for now, Lin Xuan couldn’t use the Snake King’s power. If he were discovered, the mission would be considered a failure. But aside from the Snake King, he had many other trump cards, such as the sixth-grade Divine Sword, the Spirit Dragon Nine Heavens Sword, and the sixth-grade Two Modes Sword Array. These weapons and arrays were considered part of his own strength, and he was free to use them against his enemies.
With so many trump cards, Lin Xuan was naturally fearless.
"Let’s get going," Lin Xuan said, leading Ning Xue and Lu Jiu toward the city in the distance.
Jin Ze was also on the move, but his pace was slow, and he lagged far behind the others. As he walked, he scanned his surroundings but couldn’t find the four-star disciples the elder had mentioned. He wondered where they could be hiding. After a moment of thought, he quietly took out a Sound Transmission Talisman to send a message to his clan.
「Meanwhile.」
Clan Leader Jin of the Jin Family received Jin Ze’s message. He immediately summoned two six-star Grandmasters.
"Jin Ze has sent word. That Lin Xuan has left the Sacred Institute again," he said. "This time, he’s heading to Lion Moon City in Snow Moon Country and will be there for a month. You have plenty of time to deal with that brat."
The two six-star Grandmasters nodded. One of them said, "Do we really need both of us to deal with him? One person is more than enough."
"Exactly. That kid just got lucky last time by not running into Jin Yao. Otherwise, he’d be dead for sure."
"It’s better to be cautious," the Clan Leader said. "Jin Yao still hasn’t returned. I suspect he met with a mishap. I think he probably ran into a master from the Demon Sect. It’s said there are many remnants of the Demon Sect in Lion Moon City. They are ruthless and may possess formidable abilities, which is why I plan to send you two together. As a team, you should be able to handle anything."
"Oh, and one more thing to watch out for," he continued. "According to Jin Ze, the Sacred Institute has also secretly dispatched some four-star disciples to follow along. When you make your move, you must avoid them. If necessary, trap them or even kill them. But you absolutely must not leave any clues. If the Sacred Institute finds out, the Jin Family is finished."
"Clan Leader, rest assured," one of the men scoffed. "Mere four-star disciples are nothing to worry about."
The so-called four-star disciples were, in fact, four-star Grandmasters. The two of them, however, were six-star Grandmasters, capable of killing a four-star Grandmaster in an instant.
One of the assassins added, "Besides, we’ll be bringing the Celestial Net Purple Smoke."
The Celestial Net Purple Smoke was a type of purple fog that could be used to trap enemies. Even a five-star Grandmaster would find it difficult to escape in a short time. So, what if the Sacred Institute had sent four-star disciples? They just needed to release the Celestial Net Purple Smoke to trap them, allowing them to act without any worries.
"Very well. There’s no time to lose. Depart immediately," Clan Leader Jin commanded.
The two six-star Grandmasters left the Jin Family and headed towards Lion Moon City.
「On the other side.」
Lin Xuan and the other disciples from the Sacred Institute had arrived at Lion Moon City. They entered the city with ease. This city was even larger and more magnificent than Qingyou City. However, the atmosphere here was extremely eerie. There were hardly any people on the streets. The entire city was filled with a tense and oppressive air.
Upon entering, the disciples from the Sacred Institute couldn’t help but feel nervous. They felt as if countless eyes were watching them from the darkness.
"Everyone, be careful. There are probably a lot of Demon Sect remnants here," Xu Qing said solemnly.
Qin Feng added, "The martial artists of Lion Moon City must be too afraid of the Demon Race remnants to come out. It seems we won’t be able to gather any information."
Shen Tang, however, said dismissively, "Is the Demon Race so formidable? I’ll slay them one by one as they come." She glanced around and added, "Let’s not huddle together. Let’s split up."
With that, she led the people from the Star Alliance away. She wanted to find and eliminate the Demon Sect remnants quickly to rack up points. In short, she had to place first in this mission and obtain the Body Refining Treasure Liquid.
"Let’s also split up." Qin Feng, Xu Qing, and the others each led their own groups and quickly departed. The rest of the disciples also scattered.
Soon, the Sacred Institute disciples had vanished into the various streets.
But Lin Xuan stood there without moving.
Lion Moon City is huge, and we only have a month. Searching blindly would be a waste of time. Instead of looking for the Demon Sect remnants, it would be better to make them reveal themselves.
Lin Xuan decided to release his lifeblood energy and lie in wait. He stood in place, waiting.
When night fell, Lion Moon City became even quieter. Every household had barred its doors. The streets were deserted. Even the other disciples from the Sacred Institute seemed to have gone into hiding.
Only Lin Xuan remained standing there.
Ning Xue asked curiously from the side, "Lin Xuan, how much longer are we going to stay here?"
Lu Jiu added, "We’re too big a target standing here. We should find a place to hide."
Lin Xuan smiled. "Hide? Why should we hide?"
"Even if we don’t hide, we should be doing something, like looking for the Demon Sect remnants," Lu Jiu said. "Surely we aren’t just going to wait for them to come to us?"
"That’s exactly the plan. We wait for the rabbit by the stump. Let them come to us," Lin Xuan said with a smile.
After speaking, he released his lifeblood energy. A thunderous roar echoed as his power, potent as a dragon, shook the heavens and the earth.
Feeling this power, Ning Xue and Lu Jiu were shocked.
"Lin Xuan, what are you doing? Why did you just release your lifeblood energy?"
"This will attract the Demon Sect’s attention, won’t it?"
"What if we attract a whole group of them? We won’t be able to hold them off!" Ning Xue exclaimed.
Lin Xuan laughed heartily. "However many come, that’s how many I’ll kill. If one comes, I’ll kill one. If a group comes, I’ll kill the group."
His current strength was no less than that of a late-stage three-star Grandmaster. With a sixth-grade Divine Sword and a sixth-grade array in hand, he could indeed sweep through all challengers.
But Ning Xue and Lu Jiu were extremely worried.
Lin Xuan is strong, but he’s only one person. He can’t fight against so many opponents at once! We’re only one-star Grandmasters; we won’t be much help.
Just as they were thinking this, the sound of rushing air suddenly came from all directions. Ten figures in black robes charged toward them.
Ning Xue’s expression changed dramatically. "Oh no! It’s the Demon Sect! So many of them have come!"
"Lin Xuan, let’s run!"
Looking at the members of the Demon Sect, Lin Xuan felt a surge of excitement. Finally!
He laughed loudly and said, "Run? Why run? I was waiting for them."
"No, there are too many! And there are several two-star Grandmasters, maybe even a three-star Grandmaster! We can’t hold them off!" Lu Jiu’s face turned green with fright.
A chill ran down Ning Xue’s spine, and her first instinct was to flee. If they were surrounded, they would certainly die.
Lin Xuan, however, just smiled. "Don’t worry. They’re just a bunch of ants. I can handle them."
"You’ll handle them? How are you going to handle them?" Ning Xue was on the verge of tears.
Lu Jiu was speechless. "Lin Xuan, I’m begging you, stop bragging and let’s run!"
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