Chapter 95

"How did the two of you break through the restrictions and enter the Luo Shen Sect’s medicinal field?" Although he saw that the two people in front of him could fly in the air, they were at least at the Core Formation stage. But these two Golden Core disciples, from a second-rate sect, had a top-level Tribulation Transcender cultivator suppressing them, so dealing with the two people in front should not be a problem. Therefore, the two disciples were quite arrogant towards Xunxin and Yaoyue, which made Xunxin and Yaoyue somewhat angry. After all, they were dignified beings at the level of Eleven Hearts, equivalent to Celestial Immortals in the cultivation world. It was not just a matter of dealing with these two Five Heart weaklings; even if the entire Luo Shen Sect united, it would only take Xunxin a casual magic cannon or summoning a meteor to resolve the issue. Yet these two weaklings dared to provoke him, truly inviting death. However, the Infinite Heart had warned, "There is a group in this world that has formed resistance to the annihilation of material entities. Please be cautious and avoid being misunderstood and attacked by this group." To avoid misunderstandings, Xunxin could only suppress his anger and patiently explain to the two cultivators, but it seemed that the two cultivators were not grateful.

"Sir, my wife and I were just trying out a newly developed technique and accidentally ended up here. Please bear with us, we will leave immediately and will not cause any trouble for your esteemed sect." He had intended to apologize and leave, but the two disciples stepped forward to block Xunxin.

"Sorry, fellow Daoists, this matter is no longer within our control. Our elder has been informed and will arrive shortly to handle this. Please stay put." Fine, if they wanted him to stay, he would stay. At worst, he would explain to the Luo Shen Sect’s elder and offer some spirit stones to be let off. For this, Xunxin had temporarily exchanged one Heart Coin for ten tons of top-grade spirit stones from the Infinite Heart, which were extremely precious even in the high-level cultivation world. Although there were even higher-grade spirit stones called Immortal Stones in the high-level cultivation world, their production was low, and they were only available to major sects. In this intermediate cultivation world, top-grade spirit stones were mainly used by Tribulation Transcenders and Great Ascension cultivators, while those below the Core Formation stage used lower-grade spirit stones or cultivated on their own. Xunxin estimated that giving two top-grade spirit stones would be enough to get rid of these people, so he was not too concerned.

Soon, a cultivator with a grayish-white beard, standing on a giant cauldron, flew over from a nearby mountain. He floated in the air in front of Xunxin and the others, presenting an air of a transcendent being. The dragon patterns on the octagonal cauldron under his feet spewed large amounts of flames, surrounding the cultivator and creating a threatening atmosphere, probably to pressure Xunxin and Yaoyue. However, in the eyes of Xunxin and Yaoyue, this behavior was... laughably like a monkey showing off.

"I have learned from the talisman about the matter of the two fellow Daoists. As punishment for mistakenly entering the Luo Shen Sect, if the two of you can pay ten high-grade spirit stones or an equivalent item, I will consider this matter resolved." Ten high-grade spirit stones, he really had the nerve to say it. Such things were rare even in the hands of Soul Formation cultivators, and while Tribulation Transcenders might have some, taking out ten at once would be a significant loss. However, Xunxin did not know this. Only ten high-grade spirit stones? I have ten tons of top-grade spirit stones in my private space, just lying there unused.

"I am Xunxin, may I ask the name of the fellow Daoist?" As soon as Xunxin spoke, the faces of the more than ten disciples who had rushed over showed strange expressions, and even the old Daoist in the air trembled, his seemingly mighty fiery cauldron swaying, making people wipe their sweat.

"Do you really not recognize me, fellow Daoist?" Seeing the expressions of the people around him and the old Daoist’s question, Xunxin understood. The cultivator in front of him was not an unknown figure in this world. From the spiritual energy fluctuations, he was at the initial stage of Eight Hearts, equivalent to a Tribulation Transcender in this world’s cultivation rating. This level of strength was renowned, and the cauldron under his feet was also well-known. Otherwise, why would the old Daoist have displayed the flaming aura earlier, if not to show who he was?

"I have been focused on cultivation in recent years and have not kept up with events in the cultivation world, so I am quite ignorant."

"... I am the Grand Elder of the Luo Shen Sect, known as Flame True Immortal, my surname is Chen. You may call me Chen True Immortal."

"Chen True Immortal, then according to the previous agreement, if we hand over an item of equivalent value to ten high-grade spirit stones, you will let us leave, correct?"

"Indeed."

"Then how about this item, which is absolutely worth more than ten high-grade spirit stones?" A crystal-clear, white brick appeared in Xunxin’s hand, its dense spiritual energy making the already spirit-rich medicinal field seem enveloped in a mist of spiritual energy. This was a top-grade spirit stone, a highly condensed collection of spiritual energy. The mere leakage of spiritual energy could alter the spiritual energy concentration of an area. Both Flame True Immortal and the disciples stared with wide eyes. A legendary top-grade spirit stone, the highest-grade spirit stone that only Great Ascension cultivators could fully utilize, a treasure that could improve a sect’s cultivation environment for years, was now in front of them, casually played with by a cultivator whose strength was unclear.

"Cough, Xunxin fellow Daoist, that is enough. The value of this spirit stone absolutely matches ten high-grade spirit stones. However, Xunxin fellow Daoist, are you really going to hand over this top-grade spirit stone to the Luo Shen Sect?"

Before Flame True Immortal could finish speaking, Xunxin had already thrown the top-grade spirit stone, treating it as carelessly as a common stone. Flame True Immortal hurriedly caught it, carefully caressing the top-grade spirit stone and feeling the vast sea of spiritual energy within. Under the astonished gazes of the disciples, he issued a command that left everyone speechless.

"These two people have intruded into our sect’s restricted area, intending to destroy the foundation of our sect. Disciples, form the Five Elements Sword Formation and capture these ignorant bandits, retrieving our precious spirit stone."

Although they were puzzled by their elder’s actions, the more than a hundred disciples still followed Flame True Immortal’s orders, surrounding Xunxin and Yaoyue. They quickly formed the Five Elements Formation, with five Core Formation disciples holding flying swords corresponding to the five elements. The spiritual energy was drawn into the formation, continuously converting into elemental spiritual energy. One hundred, two hundred... thousands of spiritual energy flying swords surrounded the five main swords, all aimed at Xunxin inside the formation.

"... Blinded by greed... Flame True Immortal, are you sure you want to commit such a heinous act that will tarnish the reputation of your entire sect for some spirit stones?"

"I am merely going to eliminate the villains who stole our precious treasures. How could this tarnish our sect’s reputation? There is no point in further talk, die, villains." With Flame True Immortal’s command, thousands of flying swords attacked Xunxin from all directions, while Flame True Immortal above cast spells, summoning eight dozens-of-meters-long fire dragons with purple flames, mixing with the flying swords for the attack.

The spiritual energy instantly exploded, with over a hundred Golden Core inner disciples and five Core Formation core disciples forming the formation, along with Flame True Immortal at the Tribulation Transcender stage, launching a combined attack. Even a Great Ascension cultivator would be left in a sorry state. The Luo Shen Sect’s medicinal field was devastated by the five-element sword qi, with a large portion of the spirit herbs planted over the years destroyed. However, Flame True Immortal did not care. If the cultivator in front could casually produce a top-grade spirit stone, he must have more. Capturing him and using the top-grade spirit stones to form a protective formation would triple the cultivation speed. The loss of the medicinal field was negligible compared to the gain. As for the unclear strength of the two? No problem, the highest would be Great Ascension. As long as he could drag time until his elder arrived and organized the disciples to form a large formation, even a Great Ascension cultivator would be buried here.

Flame True Immortal’s plan was good, but reality was cruel. A violent wind from the explosion center dispersed the smoke, revealing Xunxin and Yaoyue standing unharmed, a round protective shield smooth as water under the sunlight.

"So, greed really can kill, Flame True Immortal. Don’t blame me for being too harsh, you should blame yourselves for being too greedy." Xunxin snapped his fingers, and the top-grade spirit stone in Flame True Immortal’s hand emitted a blinding white light. Before Flame True Immortal could react, the explosion of the top-grade spirit stone reduced the Tribulation Transcender to ashes. When handing over the top-grade spirit stone, Xunxin had secretly set up a mental force array within it to prevent the Luo Shen Sect’s cultivators from going back on their word. As he died, Flame True Immortal still clutched the top-grade spirit stone, which he considered extremely precious, fitting his end.

"Next, what will you do? Fellow Daoists of the Luo Shen Sect." Scanning the stunned and panicked Luo Shen Sect members, Xunxin’s icy tone made them stiff, unsure of what to do...

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