Chapter 84

"Hey! Brother, where are all these people going?"

"You don't even know! The Tianning Temple outside Jingzhou City is the location of the Liancheng Treasure, hurry up and go to get a share!"

"Ah, I see, thank you, Big Brother!"

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"Move faster! This time we must not return empty-handed."

"Faster, faster, as long as we get some of the treasure, our Green Mountain Sect can rise up in one move."

"Everyone, move faster, otherwise when the eight major forces come, there won't be any share for us!"

"Right, move faster!"

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On the road from Jingzhou City to Tianning Temple, there were groups of people everywhere, with the smallest group consisting of one person and the largest group having several hundred people. They all looked excited and quickened their pace.

Although they looked at each other with some hostility, they all restrained themselves and did not start a fight.

Firstly, they had not yet seen the treasure, and fighting to the death now would be a foolish move.

Secondly, in the face of the eight major forces, they understood that if these small forces did not unite, they would have no chance at all.

Therefore, they all tacitly focused on moving forward.

Tianning Temple was not far from Jingzhou City, only a few dozen miles away, and it occupied a large area. The surrounding terrain was flat, with only this temple standing. Normally, many people came to the temple to offer incense, and overall, it was a peaceful and serene place.

However, today, this peace and serenity were shattered as various martial artists rushed into Tianning Temple, searching everywhere.

The monks of Tianning Temple were all captured by these people and forced to reveal the location of the Liancheng Treasure. Unfortunately, these monks had no idea about it and insisted that there was no such treasure in Tianning Temple.

These martial artists did not listen and began searching the entire Tianning Temple.

During this search, more and more people joined in, and soon, the entire Tianning Temple was in ruins, with many places smashed and even the temple gates torn down.

"This side still has nothing! I don't believe it, tear it down, tear down this hall, we will dig to the ground to find it today!"

"Bang! Bang!!"

"Still nothing here, nothing here either!"

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Soon, Tianning Temple was almost completely destroyed. From the temple gates inward, dormitories, dining halls, and the main hall were all demolished, truly digging to the ground.

The Tianning Temple monks, who were tied up, saw this and were filled with sorrow and anger, but they were just ordinary monks who did not know martial arts and could only endure silently.

Many young monks shed tears, while the older ones were a bit better, but they also closed their eyes, muttering "Amitabha" continuously, unable to bear to watch.

Two miles away from Tianning Temple, the eight major forces had gathered, with over seven thousand people. They watched the chaos at Tianning Temple but did not take action, only observing coldly.

"Hehehe, what a bunch of rabble!" Chizunxin sneered.

"Though they are a bunch of rabble, aren't they the best helpers? They turned Tianning Temple into ruins so quickly, they have done a great job." Qianluo said with a sneer, his tone dark.

The others all wore playful and disdainful expressions, except for Lu Xiaofeng and Chu Liuxiang, who looked serious. They realized they had underestimated the situation, and their original plan was no longer effective. Apart from Wanmei Manor, the other seven major forces would not let go of the Liancheng Treasure.

For these martial artists, if they got in the way, they would not show any mercy.

They actually wanted to intervene and stop the destruction of Tianning Temple, but the other seven, no, eight people, subtly surrounded Lu Xiaofeng and Chu Liuxiang, making them dare not act rashly.

Ximen Chuixue's attention was mostly on one person, Yan Shisan. This was their first meeting, and as soon as they met, both focused on each other, with intense battle intent and cold sword aura swirling between them.

The others naturally noticed this situation. Except for the Sun Moon Cult and Lu Xiaofeng, they were all pleased to see the two swordsmen face off, hoping they would both be injured.

Lu Xiaofeng and Chu Liuxiang's minds raced, thinking of ways to prevent the outbreak of a major battle.

At this moment, Tianning Temple was almost completely leveled, even the central main hall was demolished, leaving only the large Buddha statue standing. This naturally attracted everyone's attention.

They understood that if the Liancheng Treasure was really in Tianning Temple, this secret must be the Buddha statue.

The eight major forces immediately moved, with over seven thousand people quickly heading to Tianning Temple.

"What are you going to do?"

"You dare to attack! Bang! Ah!"

"I have no ill intentions, what are you going to do?"

"Ah!!"

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The eight major forces, like a sharp and ruthless blade, quickly rushed to the Buddha statue, killing anyone who got in their way.

Soon, the other forces and independent cultivators also reacted, gathering together in panic and anger, naturally forming an alliance, glaring at the eight major forces.

This gathering included over twenty thousand people, who stood opposite the eight major forces in front of the Buddha statue. Although the eight major forces only had seven thousand people, they always looked arrogant, disdainful, and condescending towards the alliance.

The twenty thousand people in the alliance, though numerous, lacked confidence. Their faces showed anger but also fear.

"You eight major forces are powerful, but you can't be so domineering!"

"Right, you can't be so domineering! You can't kill people at will!"

"Right, we should share the Liancheng Treasure equally!"

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Over twenty thousand people shouted, creating quite a commotion. However, the expressions of the eight major forces only became more amused, looking at the alliance as if they were monkeys.

"Ha ha ha ha ha!!!"

Finally, someone led the way, and the people of the eight major forces burst into laughter, a mocking laughter. Even Gu Santong's gaze and smile became very interesting and playful, while Shuimu Yinji, Chizunxin, and others all showed disdainful sneers.

The voices of the alliance gradually faded in this laughter. They knew their words were unrealistic but still stubbornly stared at the eight major forces.

"Scram!" Shuimu Yinji suddenly shouted with disdain, a powerful and heavy aura emanating from her, directly targeting the alliance.

The faces of the alliance changed, feeling the overwhelming aura, they became even more fearful. However, Shuimu Yinji's disdainful attitude and words also made the alliance even angrier.

Just as they were about to retort, a stream of water appeared in Shuimu Yinji's palm, growing larger and larger. Feeling the terrifying aura of the water, the alliance fell silent, and even Gu Santong and others showed a hint of caution in their eyes.

In an instant, the clear and somewhat mystical stream of water had grown as large as a water vat. Shuimu Yinji's face was fierce as she struck the Buddha statue with her palm, and the water, or rather, the water mass, shot towards the Buddha statue like lightning.

"Bang!!!"

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"Ah!..."

"Ah!!"

The six-meter-tall Buddha statue, plus the one-meter-tall base, exploded, sending debris flying and causing the alliance to retreat. The eight major forces did not retreat; when the debris flew towards them, it was blocked by Gu Santong and others.

After the explosion, thick smoke rose, and Chizunxin and others quickly struck with their palms, dispersing the smoke.

When the scene before them was revealed, everyone was stunned.

"This, this, so much!" Many people stared in shock.

The base of the Buddha statue was hollow, a tunnel leading down, with a two-meter-wide stone staircase, deep and bottomless.

On both sides of the tunnel, large boxes were placed, all open, filled with gold. Yes, all gold, the golden light illuminating the entire dark tunnel.

Just in the visible part of the tunnel, there were at least a hundred large boxes, each filled with gold. How much money was this? Moreover, this was just the outer part of the treasure, how much more was there down the stone staircase?

And there was even the Heaven-level cultivation technique, Shenzhao Jing!

Everyone's breathing became heavier, and they swallowed, their eyes filled with greed, even Shuimu Yinji and others showed strange expressions.

For a moment, no one moved, afraid to move. Everyone knew that at this moment, if one's strength was insufficient, anyone who moved would die.

Lu Xiaofeng and Chu Liuxiang's faces were even more serious. They exchanged a glance, knowing there was no other way; the original plan was useless, and they had to act even without evidence.

"Everyone, please listen to me!" Just as Shuimu Yinji and others were about to act, a clear and firm voice echoed throughout the scene.

Everyone's attention immediately shifted to the source of the voice, seeing two extraordinary men step out from the Wanmei Manor camp.

"It's Lu Xiaofeng and Chu Liuxiang!"

"What are they going to do?"

"Who knows what they are going to do! But they probably want to grab the treasure too!"

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"Lu Xiaofeng, Chu Liuxiang, what are you going to do?" Chizunxin looked at Lu Xiaofeng and Chu Liuxiang coldly.

The gazes of Qianluo, Huo Xiu, Meng Shentong, and others were also unfriendly, glaring at Lu Xiaofeng and Chu Liuxiang.

"Everyone, I'm sorry, please listen to us first." Lu Xiaofeng and Chu Liuxiang came to the middle of the two camps, clasping their hands and speaking to everyone.

No one responded, only looking at them coldly, their attention still on the gold, and their patience wearing thin. If not for their concerns, they would have rushed into the tunnel.

"Everyone, do you know how the news of the Liancheng Treasure spread?" Chu Liuxiang said loudly.

This question immediately drew everyone's attention back to them, even Shuimu Yinji and others suppressed their thoughts, looking at Chu Liuxiang and Lu Xiaofeng. Although Gu Santong and others felt some unease, it did not show on their faces.

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(The second chapter will be a bit later, but it won't be as late as yesterday. Sorry.)

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