Chapter 51

Golden light blazed like fire, illuminating the heavens and earth.

The colossal beast, mountainous and awe-inspiring, soared through the air, resembling a ferocious creature from ancient times, capable of blocking the sun and moon, and roaring to shatter mountains and rivers!

Despite the distance, Lin Xun still felt a sharp pain in his eyes, his body trembling, and his soul oppressed by an indescribable pressure.

He could vaguely make out that the beast resembled a deer but was not a deer, a horse but not a horse, with a head like a dragon and a tail like a rainbow, covered in golden fur, and its hooves treading on blazing light.

It soared through the air, golden light flowing, emitting millions of divine flames, roaring and sweeping down, burning mountains and reducing ancient forests to ashes, terrifying to the extreme.

Its opponent wielded a long spear, continuously swinging it, shooting out terrifying spear shadows and cold light, but was clearly struggling, forced to dodge repeatedly.

Lin Xun instantly realized that the one battling the beast was the gray-robed old man from the group he had just encountered.

Indeed, it was them!

Lin Xun's smile was peculiar; to say he wasn't gloating would be a lie.

However, when he saw the gray-robed old man's strength in aerial combat, Lin Xun was secretly astonished. This was clearly another Spirit Sea Realm existence.

Including the green-robed jade-clad man (Xie Yutang), the Wuman warrior, and the eldest son of the Shiding Hall, Shi Xuan, this was the fourth Spirit Sea Realm existence Lin Xun had encountered.

From this, one could imagine how many top-tier figures had been drawn to the Three Thousand Mountains for the so-called "world-class treasure."

However, none of this was relevant to Lin Xun. Compared to a Spirit Sea Realm existence, his cultivation was still far from sufficient, and he could not get involved in this turmoil.

Soon, Lin Xun's gaze was drawn to the golden beast, secretly speculating: Could the golden paw he saw at noon have been caused by this group?

But what exactly did they do to make this beast so enraged?

Boom!

The earth shook, light rain splashed, like falling meteors, smashing onto the ground, burning ancient forests, collapsing mountains, and turning the earth into scorched earth.

This scene was too terrifying; anyone caught in it would surely meet a fatal end.

Lin Xun dared not linger and turned to leave.

Confirming that the gray-robed old man and his group were indeed in trouble had already released a bit of his anger. If he stayed any longer, he would be putting his own life at risk.

Bang!

Just as Lin Xun had run less than a mile, he heard a sharp sound breaking the air, followed by a heavy thud in the nearby forest.

Then, a painful groan echoed.

Lin Xun was instantly stunned; this voice was so familiar. He cautiously approached and saw a bloodied figure lying on the ground, bleeding profusely, in a pitiful state.

Even so, Lin Xun immediately recognized the youth from the group by his attire.

Lin Xun was delighted; it seemed that today, heaven was favoring him. Not only had it sent a giant beast to wreak havoc on that group and avenge him, but it had even delivered the "culprit" to his doorstep!

Of course, Lin Xun knew he was just imagining things. He turned his head and saw that the distant battle was still ongoing.

If Lin Xun's guess was correct, this young master had been thrown out of the battlefield by the gray-robed old man to prevent him from being killed, given his apparently noble status.

Unfortunately, this fellow had landed right in front of him.

"Master, we meet again."

Lin Xun walked forward with a smile, the youth now barely breathing, severely injured, and practically a cripple despite his Spirit Gale Realm cultivation.

"You..."

The youth panted, his eyes bloodshot. When he saw Lin Xun clearly, he immediately shouted, "Peasant, quickly take this master away from here. Once I'm safe, I'll ensure you enjoy endless glory and wealth!"

His voice was urgent and hoarse, and he even coughed up blood, looking pitiful.

"Master, I don't want glory and wealth."

Lin Xun shook his head, still smiling. "Seeing you in this state is already satisfying enough. Goodbye."

With that, he turned to leave.

"Wait!"

The young master called out, "Brother, what will it take for you to help this master? Just say it, and I, Liu Yukun, will agree to everything!"

Lin Xun turned around, looking at the young master's desperate and hopeful gaze, and sighed, "Master Liu, you usurped my place and drove me away. I'm already being merciful by not killing you. Do you want to push your luck?"

Liu Yukun pleaded, "Brother, it was all my fault. I apologize and beg for your forgiveness. Please, save me this time."

His voice was now filled with pleading.

Just as he finished speaking, he suddenly coughed violently, his body trembling, and he collapsed on the ground, his breath becoming extremely weak.

Lin Xun pondered for a moment, then walked forward and said, "Fine, we have no deep grudge. I'll save you this time."

He squatted down, reaching out to help Liu Yukun up.

Swish!

At that moment, a fierce and cold look flashed in Liu Yukun's eyes. His previously limp body suddenly sprang up, and he grabbed Lin Xun's neck with one arm, a short sword in his hand, pressing it against Lin Xun's throat.

"Little scum! Obey me, or this sword will take your life!"

Lin Xun remained still, his expression calm, and he even smiled. "I knew it. I expected you to have ulterior motives even when asking for help."

Liu Yukun asked coldly, "What do you mean?"

Bang!

At that moment, Lin Xun's shoulder muscles suddenly bulged, releasing a powerful shockwave that instantly shook off Liu Yukun's arm from his neck.

At the same time, he tilted his head back and swiftly twisted his wrist, firmly gripping Liu Yukun's arm and twisting it.

With a crack, Liu Yukun's arm dislocated, his joint dislodged, and the short sword in his hand lost its strength, falling to the ground.

With a slap, Lin Xun struck Liu Yukun's face, causing him to howl in pain, losing several teeth.

"How is this possible, you..."

Liu Yukun was terrified, never expecting that Lin Xun, whom he had just subdued, would turn the tables in an instant.

This was all thanks to the "Bone Separation Technique" Lin Xun had honed from his battle with Xia Zhi. In close combat, this technique of using physical strength was truly incredible and unpredictable.

Unfortunately, Liu Yukun only saw Lin Xun as a Fourth Level True Martial cultivator. He was always on guard against Lin Xun using spiritual energy but overlooked the terrifying physical strength of Lin Xun.

"Master Liu, I kindly saved you, and this is how you repay me?"

Lin Xun sighed, picked up the short sword, and without hesitation, pierced Liu Yukun's throat, blood spurting out.

Seeing the shock, resentment, and unwillingness in Liu Yukun's eyes, Lin Xun smiled and said, "Master Liu, though I may be a humble peasant, I have clear likes and dislikes. When given the chance, I can also kill scoundrels like you without hesitation. If you want to blame someone, blame yourself, not me."

Liu Yukun made a hoarse sound and finally fell to the ground, dead.

Lin Xun put away his smile, glanced back at the distant battle, which had already ended, and felt a chill.

He quickly searched Liu Yukun's body but only found a purple jade belt, which was likely a storage spirit item. Lin Xun didn't even look at it and hurriedly left.

Soon, the scaled horse galloped, carrying Lin Xun's figure into the night, quickly disappearing.

He had to leave as soon as possible!

Lin Xun knew that Liu Yukun, who could follow a Spirit Sea Realm guardian, must have a significant background. The death of such a prominent young master would inevitably cause many troubles.

"Roar~~"

As Lin Xun rode the scaled horse, he suddenly heard a deafening roar from the distance, startling the horse, which let out a mournful cry and became agitated.

Turning his head, he saw the colossal golden beast roaring in the distant sky, its voice filled with anger.

Infinite flames like celestial rain poured down, burning the land, turning it into a fiery hell.

Too terrifying!

Lin Xun was secretly relieved. If he had stayed a moment longer, he would have been caught in the disaster and met a fatal end.

However, Lin Xun could not determine if the gray-robed old man and his group had all died in the battle.

"Regardless, I must leave this place of trouble as soon as possible."

Lin Xun took a deep breath, forcefully driving the agitated scaled horse, continuing to gallop.

"Golden Flame Beast!"

"Is it this beast? Could it be..."

"How many years have passed? Who would have thought that the Three Thousand Mountains hide a Golden Flame Beast, a creature with a bloodline connection to the ancient divine beast, the Fire Kirin!"

"Indeed, I underestimated the Three Thousand Mountains. This is the first time in nearly a thousand years that this beast has been spotted."

"Quick, go and see. Perhaps the appearance of this beast is related to the world-class treasure."

At the same time, in different areas of the vast Three Thousand Mountains, the Golden Flame Beast's roar caught the attention of many top-tier cultivators seeking the "world-class treasure."

Like the ninth young master of the Xie family, "Little Sword Lord" Xie Yutang, and the eldest son of the Shiding Hall, Shi Xuan, and others.

This night would not be peaceful.

For Lin Xun and the cultivators gathered in the Three Thousand Mountains due to the rumor of the "world-class treasure," it would be the same.

However, Lin Xun did not know that soon, Liu Yukun's charred corpse, black as charcoal, was discovered, causing a great uproar.

This was the eldest son of the Grand Governor of the Southwest Province, Liu Wujun!

Who was Liu Wujun? He was a well-known Cave Heaven Realm powerhouse in the empire, renowned throughout the cultivation world.

Liu Wujun had a life of military service, iron-blooded and valiant, governing the Southwest Province for nearly fifty years, with a formidable reputation and immense power.

With Liu Yukun dead in the Three Thousand Mountains, how could his father, Liu Wujun, let it go?

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