Lin Bai and the others embarked relatively late, because many warriors rushed into the Qi Tian Mountain Range as soon as they heard Bai Huatian’s announcement.
Qi Tian Mountain Range was extremely vast, even with thousands of warriors rushing into it at that moment, the Range swiftly swallowed them up into its mountainous forests.
"We’re approaching the Qi Tian Mountain Range. Be careful of Canghai Yuntai Palace and the Fire Palace," Lu Yuan warned, looking at the endless Qi Tian Mountain Range. His face showcased an expression of extreme caution.
"Okay." Lin Bai and Zhang Lingdao both agreed simultaneously.
Lu Yuan then added, "The three of us should stick together for Continue reading more chapters on NovelHub for the best experience. If we somehow get separated, remember to leave the symbol of the Spirit Sword Sect on the trees along the way. Then we can find each other more quickly."
The symbol of the Spirit Sword Sect was the emblem featured on the robes of each disciple, a small ’Jian’ character, which was easy to carve out with a casual sword slash.
"Let’s go, let’s head into the Qi Tian Mountain Range."
With arrangements in place, the three members of the Spirit Sword Sect ventured shoulder to shoulder into the Qi Tian Mountain Range.
Within Shenwu Kingdom, the Qi Tian Mountain Range was one of nine sanctuaries for demon beasts. Rumors suggested that deep within the mountain range, there was a beast king, surpassing the Heaven Martial Realm in power, in hidden cultivation.
Ordinary warriors needed three months to cross this vast beast sanctuary. But those participating in the Royal Hunt only had a day. Hence, each warrior, after stepping into the Royal Hunting Ground, made haste to find beasts suitable for them and began their hunt.
"Finally! The waste from the Spirit Sword Sect. You are finally here."
Not long after Lin Bai and the group had stepped into the Qi Tian Mountain Range, as they were making their way through the forest in search of demon beasts, they were suddenly met with an uproar of voices.
Shadows darted between tree leaves, appearing one after the other.
Warriors, clad in the robes of the Canghai Yuntai Palace and the Fire Palace, descended from the sky, encircling Lin Bai and his group.
Over two hundred warriors from the Canghai Yuntai Palace and more than fifty from the Fire Palace had all gathered here at this moment.
Yi Han and Wan Xia, both with cold, calculating gazes, walked out from the crowd and stared at Lin Bai, a look of hostility in their eyes.
This location was still on the outskirts of the Qi Tian Mountain Range and many other warriors passed by. Upon seeing the vast number of people gathered here, they were all stunned.
"A group of warriors from the Canghai Yuntai Palace and the Fire Palace, aren’t they?"
"Who are they surrounding?"
"It seems like it’s the Spirit Sword Sect..."
"Another one of the grudges between the Four Major Sects, sigh, I don’t want to get involved."
"Those three from the Spirit Sword Sect are likely doomed. Over the years, not a single warrior from the Spirit Sword Sect has made it out of the Imperial Hunting Ground unscathed."
"It’s such a pity though, Lin Bai and Lu Yuan carry ten spirit beads... Now, the Canghai Yuntai Palace and the Fire Palace will split them."
"Indeed, those ten spirit beads are very valuable."
After a couple of exclamations from passerby warriors, they continued on their way.
Lin Bai and Lu Yuan wore expressions of displeasure as they looked at Yi Han and Wan Xia.
Zhang Lingdao, who had never seen such a large gathering, was pale and sweating profusely. He asked, "Senior Brother Lin Bai, Brother Lu Yuan, what do we do now?"
Lin Bai, with a cold tone, responded, "What can we do? It’s impossible to avoid a fight."
Lu Yuan advised, "Lin Bai, don’t be impulsive. The three of us against their three hundred is too tough. We should focus on breaking out of here first."
"Lin Bai, I know you’re very strong in combat, but Zhang Lingdao and I are likely to exhaust ourselves first, and that will put us in danger."
Lin Bai, realizing the sense in Lu Yuan’s words, nodded his agreement.
"Brother Lu, you lead Zhang Lingdao out of here first. I’ll stay here and hold them back."
Lu Yuan responded, "No, you take Zhang Lingdao and go. I’ll stay."
From the distant disciples of Canghai Yuntai Palace, Yi Han sneered: "Stop arguing, none of you are going to make it out alive today, especially you, Lin Bai!"
"Aren’t you bloody arrogant? Show me your arrogance now."
Yi Han shouted coldly.
Upon hearing this, a chilling intent of killing flashed in Lin Bai’s eyes as he drew out his Qingge Sword from his storage bag. With a slash that seemed to shatter the heavens and the earth, a heaven-reaching sword qi was unleashed, carving through the land and mountains, aiming straight for Yi Han.
The sword qi was intimidating, heavy and powerful, as if it had the strength of the opening of the universe.
Yi Han’s complexion drastically changed, by the time he reacted, the sword qi had already arrived before him.
Yi Han exclaimed, quickly released the power of the Heaven Martial Realm Third Layer.
With a heavy punch, he aimed straight at Lin Bai’s sword qi.
The sword qi was smashed by Yi Han, but he was also forced back three steps by the sword qi.
Stumbling three steps back, Yi Han, with a shocked look, looked up at Lin Bai: "You, a Ninth Level of Earth Martial Realm warrior, actually managed to push back the power of the Heaven Martial Realm Third Layer!"
"Simply unbelievable."
Yi Han said in complete astonishment.
Forcing Yi Han to retreat three paces.
Even the outstanding warriors within Canghai Yuntai Palace, on par with Yi Han, the Heaven Martial Realm Third Layer, probably couldn’t have achieved this.
But Lin Bai, with just a casual swing of his sword, forced Yi Han back by three steps.
Most importantly, Lin Bai still had a three-step gap with Yi Han at that time.
"Didn’t you tell me to show some arrogance? I’ll gladly show it for you to see." Lin Bai said with a cold laugh.
At this moment, Yi Han noticed the treasure sword in Lin Bai’s hand, and with widening eyes and contracting pupils, he exclaimed: "The sword in your hand... is a Sixth Grade Spirit Tool, Qingge Sword!"
"If the Qingge Sword is with you, then the Jingmeng Sword must also be with you, right?"
Yi Han exclaimed excitedly.
Hearing Yi Han say this, the surrounding warriors all excitedly gazed at the Qingge Sword in Lin Bai’s hand.
A Sixth Grade Spirit Tool is an invaluable treasure in Shenwu Kingdom.
Only the Four Major Sects and the Royal Family would have one. Even large families wouldn’t have it.
But all the warriors in Shenwu Kingdom knew that Qingge and Jingmeng were originally a pair, and the two swords needed to be together. Since the Qingge Sword was now in Lin Bai’s hands, then the Jingmeng Sword must also be with him.
Lin Bai remained silent.
Yi Han laughed wildly, saying: "Hahaha, I am really lucky. My trip to the Imperial Hunting Garden was not in vain. I get to kill the trash of the Spirit Sword Sect and obtain two Sixth Grade Spirit Tools. It’s worth it."
"Moreover, what’s most important is that you guys have ten Spirit Pearls!"
Yi Han said, with a gleam in his eyes.
Be it the Qingge Sword or the Spirit Pearls, any of those would be enough to drive these warriors crazy.
"Lin Bai, let’s break out."
At this moment, under the gaze of all the warriors focused on the Qingge Sword, Brother Luke Yuan suddenly exclaimed, pulling Zhang Lingdao and with a sword stroke, broke through the human wall and charged out.
The sword qi roared past, the mountain-overlooking power was irresistible.
The warriors sensed Brother Luke Yuan’s terrifying sword power, and dared not resist it head on, instead dodging out of its way.
As they moved away, they opened a path for Brother Luke Yuan, Lin Bai, and others to leave!
"Where do you think you’re going? Stay."
Yi Han was the first to recover, and immediately chased after them.