Chapter 593 - 438: Glittering on the Outside, Rotten Within
After the sword Qi dissipated, the scene fell into silence.
Everyone stared in disbelief at the spectacle before them.
Xuu Wan blinked hard, wanting to know if what had just happened was merely an illusion of his own.
After all, he was a cultivator at the Divinity Transformation Stage, having cultivated through countless dangers, witnessing countless things others dare not even imagine.
But no matter what, what had just happened still made him unable to believe it.
The guy who got killed was not only an ordinary expert at the Divinity Transformation Stage, but a Peak of Divinity Transformation, just one step away from breaking through to the Enlightenment Stage cultivator!
Xuu Wan always felt that even though this guy hadn't broken through, compared to a cultivator at the Enlightenment Stage, he wouldn't be much inferior.
After all, from the time he got to know this guy, he was already a Peak Divinity Transformation expert, now over a thousand years have passed, the depth of his realm is unknown.
Yet such a terrifying expert was killed in a single stroke by this guy before us, who is merely at the Golden Core Peak?
The terrifying Sword Qi earlier even made Xuu Wan feel an illusion that he himself might have been slashed dead on the spot too.
What kind of monster is this human?
Even though he knew that the opponent was able to unleash such a formidable attack mainly relying on the power of the magical artifact.
But how could a mere Golden Core Stage do this, using the current cultivation to leap two whole realms and unleash an attack that only an Enlightenment Stage expert could launch?
Is it possible that this guy has other magical treasures capable of instant kills?
Now although there are many on his side, should this battle be fought?
Or take the chance, while this guy hasn't made a move, and quickly flee first.
Though the opponent's magical treasure is formidable, it comes down to only Golden Core Peak cultivation; if he wants to run at all costs, the opponent may not be able to stop him.
Moreover, their leader was killed by the enemy, many details of the plans he doesn't know either.
There's no need to stay here and die in vain.
Just as Xuu Wan's eyes shifted, contemplating whether to fight or flee.
A scream pierced the air.
"Ah!"
Xuu Wan looked toward where the scream originated.
A cultivator from the Nether Spirit Race, under Lin Junrong's attack, turned into stardust, dispersing into the heavens and earth.
Judging from his form before dying, wasn't this guy another Divinity Transformation Stage expert on their side?
It was clearly Lin Junrong taking advantage of the moment they were awed by the Sword Qi to launch a surprise assault.
The guy who got killed was also at the Divinity Transformation Stage, but had only just broken through, his realm hadn't fully stabilized.
Even in a direct confrontation, he was absolutely no match for Lin Junrong.
Not to mention, Lin Junrong shamelessly used a surprise assault, the unlucky fellow had no chance to react, dying instantly.
"Despicable!" Xuu Wan couldn't help but curse: "A master at the Divinity Transformation Stage actually resorts to a sneak attack, you humans know no shame!"
"Heh!" Zheng Yi sneered: "How curious, your Nether Spirit Race appears in the heart of the Human Race, were you planning to fight us openly?"
"Iā¦" Xuu Wan was momentarily speechless.
"Elder Lin, kill!" Zheng Yi's expression suddenly changed, shouting murderously.
Lin Junrong wielded a blazing long whip, charging straight at Xuu Wan.
Xuu Wan then realized he had been tricked again.
Originally, he shouldn't have said that nonsense, as they were opposing forces, only death mattered, not means.
In such a situation, he should either turn around and flee or try with all his might to kill Zheng Yi, then figure out how to deal with Lin Junrong along with others.
But he was easily provoked by the person before him into making the most unwise choice.
Now Lin Junrong had attacked, attempting to escape might not be so easy.
In an instant, Xuu Wan had made up his mind.
He hurled a square inkstone, which expanded into a mountain-like size, blocking Lin Junrong's attack.
He roared simultaneously: "They only have two people, one at the Divinity Transformation Stage and one at the Golden Core Stage, we have an absolute advantage in numbers."
"Kill them, and maybe we'll have a chance to redeem ourselves, otherwise we are all dead."
His words successfully inspired the morale of the Golden Core Stage Nether Spirit Race cultivators.
"Young Master Xuu is right, our only chance to survive is to kill them."
"Yes, kill them!"
The Golden Core Stage Nether Spirit Race cultivators showcased their divine powers, launching a frenzied attack against Zheng Yi and Lin Junrong.
"I'll hold off this guy, you take care of all those Golden Core Stage cultivators." Zheng Yi quickly decided.
Lin Junrong was a bit worried: "Can you really hold him off?"
"Winning is unlikely, but holding him off for a moment or two is definitely no problem. Whatever happens, don't mind me, just focus on killing the enemy."
Lin Junrong gritted her teeth: "Alright, I'll leave it to you."
She launched a fierce attack, forcing Xuu Wan into full defense.
Seizing the moment, Lin Junrong abruptly turned and charged at the Golden Core Stage cultivators.
The ones chosen by the Crocodile Nether Spirit Race to ambush potential reinforcements for Star Sea were all formidable experts.
These figures, even within the Golden Core Stage, were among the top tier.
Even facing an expert like Lin Junrong at the Divinity Transformation Stage, these guys did not back down and launched a fearless attack on Lin Junrong.
However, in the face of overwhelming strength disparity, their offensive seemed weak and laughable.