In the blink of an eye, a day and a half had passed since the two left the previous valley. During this time, Xu Chuan, guided by information from the system, had brought Su Miaoyin to acquire nearly ten fortuitous encounters, rare treasures from the outside world. Xu Chuan did not conceal anything from Su Miaoyin, given their high affinity, and had no worries about the system being exposed.
As Xu Chuan had expected, Su Miaoyin had only shown shock throughout their journey, harboring no other thoughts. She had followed Xu Chuan, watching him pocket these treasures, and her astonishment was understandable. After all, it was difficult for others to find even a single spot with treasures. Yet, wherever Xu Chuan went, he was guaranteed to find them. This made her wonder if Xu Chuan was perhaps an illegitimate son of the Golden Ancient Palace's owner!
"Are treasures in this Golden Ancient Palace so common?" Su Miaoyin mused inwardly.
Xu Chuan, unaware of Su Miaoyin's existential crisis, was deep in thought. "This shouldn't be right. I remember there should be a Jade Marrow Ganoderma close to ten thousand years old here. Has someone beaten me to it?"
Xu Chuan observed his surroundings, searching for the spiritual herb. His persistence paid off. An hour later, Xu Chuan finally spotted the trace of the Jade Marrow Ganoderma amidst a pile of rocks. A spirit ganoderma, entirely fire-red and jade-like, was growing steadily there.
"Nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine years old Jade Marrow Ganoderma!" Xu Chuan exclaimed in surprise. It was exactly as the system had described. This Jade Marrow Ganoderma was only a year away from becoming a ten-thousand-year-old treasure.
Immediately, Xu Chuan prepared to harvest it, intending to cultivate it at the Taiyi Holy Land until it became a ten-thousand-year-old Jade Marrow Ganoderma. Consuming it then would maximize its medicinal efficacy!
Just as Xu Chuan was about to pluck the Jade Marrow Ganoderma, a "Boom!!!" a fireball exploded near him, scattering rocks and dust.
"Stop right there!" A fierce roar echoed from the nearby woods.
Xu Chuan turned his head. A young man in luxurious attire, accompanied by a group of followers, appeared. The fireball had been launched by him.
"We want this Jade Marrow Ganoderma. Leave now, and I'll spare your life!" the young man said condescendingly, looking down at Xu Chuan.
"On what grounds?" Xu Chuan's brow furrowed. Not only had this person attacked him with a fireball, but he also intended to seize the Jade Marrow Ganoderma, showing him no respect. From the attire of his followers, Xu Chuan recognized them as disciples of the Qingxuan Sect. No wonder they were so arrogant, just like the one he had nearly beaten to death earlier.
"On what grounds? Hahaha, on the grounds of the sword in my hand, and the men behind me!"
"I've taken a fancy to this Jade Marrow Ganoderma. It's your honor. You, a mere Divine Connection Realm level one cultivator, do you still think you can contend with me?" the young man said arrogantly, as if he had seen a joke.
"If you retreat now, I might still spare your life. Don't refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit!"
He then glanced around Xu Chuan. Suddenly, he saw Su Miaoyin beside him. Instantly, he was captivated by her beauty, a lewd expression appearing on his face.
"Also, you can leave, but she must stay!" He had never seen such a beautiful woman. The moment he saw Su Miaoyin, he was overcome with lust, wanting only to possess her.
Xu Chuan's brow furrowed even deeper. It was one thing to try and steal his Jade Marrow Ganoderma, but now he had also cast wicked intentions towards Su Miaoyin. He could not let him live! Long ago, Xu Chuan had already marked Su Miaoyin as his exclusive possession, and he would never allow anyone to defile her. At this moment, the young man had been sentenced to death in Xu Chuan's heart.
However, before that, Xu Chuan first checked his information. He did not kill nameless ghosts.
[Name: Lin Le]
[Realm: Nirvana Realm level one]
[Talent: Once in a Millennium]
[Destiny: Arrogant and Tyrannical (Red)]
[Divine Abilities:]
[Life Script: Supporting character in 'Martial Breaking the Firmament,' a stepping stone for the protagonist.]
[Life Trajectory: Young Master of the Qingxuan Sect, born into a life of luxury. Coupled with his status as the Young Master of the Qingxuan Sect, he acts arrogantly and tyrannically. In the Golden Ancient Palace, he attempts to seize opportunities from the protagonist Yang Sheng and is eventually killed by him.]
"So he's a Nirvana Realm level one cultivator. No wonder he's so arrogant," Xu Chuan realized, understanding the source of his swagger. With a Nirvana Realm level one cultivation, he could be considered a powerhouse in this Golden Ancient Palace. Moreover, he had a group of followers behind him, all at Divine Connection Realm level five or above. In ordinary circumstances, anyone else would have fled by now. But who made him set his sights on Xu Chuan and Su Miaoyin?
Facing an opponent who was an entire major realm higher than him, Xu Chuan not only felt no fear but became even more excited. It had been a long time since he had broken through to the Divine Connection Realm, and he hadn't had a chance to spar with a Nirvana Realm cultivator yet. Here was the opportunity!
"Young Master, we can't let him go. It was him! He almost beat your personal subordinate to death!" As Xu Chuan was contemplating, a Qingxuan Sect disciple behind Lin Le recognized Xu Chuan. He was one of the people who had surrounded Xu Chuan that day, witnessing with his own eyes how Xu Chuan had severely injured someone with a single punch.
"Oh? Is that so?"
"Then I apologize. You won't be leaving today. Use your death to atone for my subordinate!" Lin Le said cruelly, as if he had already secured Xu Chuan's demise.
"Attack him, kill him!" Lin Le waved his hand, and the Qingxuan Sect disciples behind him surged forward, attacking Xu Chuan with their weapons.
Hmph! Xu Chuan snorted, his power erupting. All those who swarmed him were sent flying backward, incapacitated. These people couldn't even withstand a single move; they lost their ability to act after just one exchange.
"Worthless trash!" Xu Chuan's expression was impassive, his cold gaze falling upon Lin Le. Lin Le, seeing this, was instantly dumbfounded. He knew he had kicked an iron plate today. A bone-chilling coldness enveloped him, and sweat involuntarily dripped down his back. Despite his Nirvana Realm level one cultivation, he had no practical combat experience. His entire cultivation was achieved through resources; he was utterly useless.
And Xu Chuan's strength was formidable, defeating all the Qingxuan Sect disciples he brought with him in a single encounter.
Gulp! Lin Le swallowed hard, looking at Xu Chuan. Seeing Xu Chuan staring at him with a cold expression, his face changed.
"You, you, what do you want?"
"Let me tell you, I am a Nirvana Realm cultivator! I am the Young Master of the Qingxuan Sect, and my father is the Sect Master of the Qingxuan Sect. If you kill me, my father will definitely not let you go!" Lin Le, now terrified, threatened incoherently.
"You should not have, and should not have, set your sights on her. Today is your death day!" Xu Chuan slowly walked towards Lin Le, like a harbinger of death, making him tremble uncontrollably.
"Spare me! I'm willing to give you everything I have!" Seeing Xu Chuan approaching, Lin Le knelt on the ground, begging for mercy.
Swoosh! Swoosh! Just as Xu Chuan was an inch away from Lin Le, two sharp arrows shot out from his sleeves.
"Senior Brother Xu, be careful!" Su Miaoyin exclaimed, noticing the development.
"Die! Go to hell! What do you think you are, to dare threaten me!" After the two arrows were fired, Lin Le let out a maniacal laugh and roared. These two arrows were for his self-preservation, given to him by his father. Each arrow possessed the power of a Reincarnation Realm strike.
Clang! Clang! The arrows struck the unsuspecting Xu Chuan. Then, a burst of purple light erupted, and the two arrows exploded on Xu Chuan, their terrifying energy soaring into the sky.
"Hahaha, you threatened this young master? Are you worthy? Don't worry, after you die, I will treat your woman well!" Lin Le said with exultation.
"Congratulations, Young Master, for slaying this scoundrel!" The disciples who had been repelled by Xu Chuan also congratulated Lin Le. Su Miaoyin covered her mouth, looking at the scene in disbelief. She couldn't believe Xu Chuan was dead.
However, at that moment, Xu Chuan walked out of the explosion's center, completely unharmed. The coldness on his face intensified as he stared fixedly at Lin Le and the Qingxuan Sect group.
"You will all die today!" With that, Xu Chuan no longer hesitated. He drew his God Slaying Saber and charged directly into the crowd. Blades flew, each one taking the life of a Qingxuan Sect disciple. Xu Chuan transformed into a merciless reaper of lives. In an instant, destruction, slaughter, and screams transformed the area into a living hell!
Soon, only Lin Le remained.
Shua! Xu Chuan took a step forward. Killing intent and malevolent aura condensed on his saber tip, and a vast saber intent manifested. A saber's cry echoed through the area. In the next moment, a sky-piercing saber energy appeared, unleashing terrifying divine might. Xu Chuan displayed his full strength without reservation.
"Slash!" With a command, his words became law.
Rumble! Under Lin Le's disbelieving gaze, this saber strike cleaved him in two. The Young Master of the Qingxuan Sect, Lin Le, was dead!