Chapter 76

"Without using a teleportation talisman, how could Lin Haoming just disappear like that?" Everyone who was pursuing him had the same thought. After all, even if a teleportation talisman was used, it would still take some time to activate.

However, they soon understood. When everyone flew to where Lin Haoming had disappeared, they saw a large hole above them. Lin Haoming had directly flown into the hole.

Seeing this, everyone immediately followed him through the hole.

When everyone emerged, they saw that Lin Haoming not only had not continued to flee but was actually facing them.

Hu Xiangzhen was even more surprised, realizing that this was the place where he had fought Fa Yuan.

At this moment, everyone's attention was on Lin Haoming because he now held a talisman in his hand.

The talisman was stained with some blood, clearly the essence blood that Lin Haoming had just spat out. As the essence blood was absorbed by the talisman, it immediately began to shine with a white light.

"Bad!"

Seeing this, Fa Kong immediately roared and, without caring about the others, was the first to re-enter the hole.

Hu Xiangzhen did the same, and seeing them flee, the others did not dare to stay and also escaped through the hole.

At the same time, the talisman in Lin Haoming's hand transformed into a white crystal bead under the light. The crystal bead was dazzling, shining with a golden light like a miniature sun.

"Boom!"

With a loud explosion, the top of the cave collapsed under the attack of the mystic crystal bead talisman, causing many rocks to fall.

The people at the entrance immediately dodged the falling rocks. At the same time, they helplessly discovered that the entrance had been sealed by a large rock that had fallen.

Seeing this, the few people did not hesitate and immediately used their abilities to shatter the rock. But when they returned to the surface, they found that no one was there.

"Damn it, a Blood Refinement Sect kid actually got the upper hand!" Hu Xiangzhen, realizing he could not find anyone, screamed in anger.

Fa Kong sneered and said, "Hu Xiangzhen, you're not much better. If you hadn't suddenly attacked me and disrupted the situation, would he have taken the spirit stones?"

"That kid moved so fast, who knows if he had been watching for a long time? And for a cultivator, how could he have two talismans at once? I think he might be the Blood Refinement Sect's true ace, and we were played!" Hu Xiangzhen was filled with resentment towards Lin Haoming.

"Don't try to sow discord here. You're not much better. Although I don't know what method you used to gather your people, you definitely used some tricks!" Fa Kong was very dissatisfied with her.

"Ha ha! When we entered, the elders of the three sects didn't notice anything. You'd better not bring it up recklessly. Do you think you're better than the elders of the three sects...?"

Hu Xiangzhen was countering Fa Kong's accusation, but as she spoke, she suddenly felt a pulling force envelop her.

Not just her, but Fa Kong and the others felt the same. Everyone knew it was time to leave.

At the same time, those still fighting in the fire crocodile's lair also felt this force.

Some who were injured and feared they would perish in the next moment were overjoyed, thinking they had escaped. Others, who were in the midst of a fierce battle and were about to kill a few more to gain more capital, felt a bit regretful.

Outside the mine.

Within a few hundred feet of the teleportation array.

Suddenly, white light appeared in everyone's eyes.

The three Golden Core elders looked at this white light with anticipation.

Soon, people began to emerge from the white light.

Some held magical tools, some immediately took out pills to swallow, and others looked around, perhaps searching for companions or enemies.

"Heh heh, Lady You, it seems your Heavenly Sword Mountain disciples are the fewest this time?" When the white light stopped, the withered-faced elder Zhuang Huai said coldly. At this point, the total number of disciples was less than two hundred, showing the heavy casualties in the spirit stone mine battle.

Lady You was not concerned. Seeing Hu Xiangzhen appear safely, her worry disappeared.

As for Hu Xiangzhen, her bright eyes were glaring at Lin Haoming. If they were still inside, she would have definitely gone to kill him.

In fact, not only she but many others were looking at Lin Haoming. He was now by Wang Chen's side.

Wang Chen's condition was not good. His face was pale, and he was missing an arm, clearly a result of the final battle.

If it weren't for Wang Chen, Lin Haoming would not have reconnected with Xie Ruolan, and none of the subsequent events would have happened. Even in the situation at the time, if he had good luck, he might have escaped the sect, but if he had bad luck, he would have been caught by Situ Ping and Zhou Zhiye, and his life would have been in danger.

So, Lin Haoming quietly gave him a storage bag.

Wang Chen was surprised by the storage bag Lin Haoming gave him. When he scanned it with his divine sense, he found it was full of spirit stones.

Lin Haoming had collected dozens of storage bags, so the number of spirit stones was naturally considerable.

Holding the storage bag, Wang Chen said excitedly, "Junior Brother Lin, you..."

"Senior Brother Wang, we have a bond. You know I have an excellent spirit stone, which ensures my first place. These spirit stones might help you become second!" Lin Haoming said.

Wang Chen understood Lin Haoming's meaning and replied, "Junior Brother Lin, if I have any left after reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, I will definitely return them to you!"

"That's fine!" Lin Haoming said, but he was very satisfied with Wang Chen's response, especially feeling that his gratitude had earned him a small amount of merit.

He now had two Foundation Establishment pills, and with the three more the sect would reward, he would have five. This way, Lin Haoming felt it might be enough, but if he could get one or two more, it would be even more secure, and he would not refuse.

"Alright, everyone come over. We will count the spirit stones you obtained!" At this moment, Zhuang Huai, representing the three elders, said.

As soon as he spoke, Fa Yuan muttered, "What's the point of comparing? Layman Lin took all the excellent spirit stones. Your Blood Refinement Sect has won!"

"What? Excellent spirit stones?" Everyone, including the three sect elders, was shocked.

Zhuang Huai was both surprised and delighted and immediately called out, "Who got the excellent spirit stones?"

"Ancestor, it was this disciple," Lin Haoming respectfully admitted.

"Good, very good!" Seeing someone admit it, Zhuang Huai immediately flashed to Lin Haoming's side.

Lady You and Wu Xin exchanged glances and then stared at Zhuang Huai and Lin Haoming, their eyes filled with greed.

The moment Lin Haoming was stared at by the two, he felt as if he was being held by a powerful force, making it hard to breathe.