Chen Xian's expression turned somewhat unpleasant.He had just said that the other party wouldn't come for a while,but now they showed up unexpectedly,which was quite embarrassing.
"Let them all come in,"Chen Xian coldly snorted.
After a while,someone led Tailusi and his group into the hall.When they saw Chu Lin's miserable appearance,their eyes immediately turned red.
Tailusi pointed at Chen Xian angrily,"What do you mean by this?"
Chen Xian shrugged,"That's none of my concern.He brought it upon himself."
Chu Lin had made himself extremely miserable because he didn't want to burden them with his suicide attempts,but he had used quite a few methods.Chen Xian and his group hadn't tortured him at all,nor was there any need for it.
"Enough with the chatter.I'll ask you,did you bring the remains of the Heavenly Soldier?"Chen Xian asked coldly.
Tailusi shook his head,"No."
Chen Xian's expression immediately changed,and he said coldly,"Are you playing me?Believe me,I can make sure none of you leave this Orchid Hall alive!"
As Chen Xian's words fell,more than ten innate martial artists emerged from the surroundings,vaguely surrounding the three of them.
Orchid Hall had seven or eight martial artists of the Divine Palace realm,and there were more than ten others at the Qi Ocean and Spiritual Aperture realms.They were not opponents that Tailusi and his group could resist.
"Such big words.Who do you think won't be able to leave this Orchid Hall?"a deep,hoarse voice came.Su Xin,dressed in black and gold attire with the mask of the Chu River King on his head,entered the hall.A cold and chilling aura accompanied him.
As a gatekeeper of the Golden Jade Tower,Orchid Hall had strict levels of authority.It was impossible for someone to enter without prior notice.However,strangely,when the gatekeepers saw Su Xin enter,they just stared dumbly at him,without even attempting to stop him.
This was the power of Su Xin's Mental Impact technique.Although it might not be as easy for him to use it against peers,facing martial artists of the Qi Ocean realm or the innate realm,it was quite effortless.
"May I ask who you are,sir?"Chen Xian asked cautiously,arching his hand.Although he couldn't sense any aura from Su Xin,his demeanor and aura suggested he might be at the Spiritual Unity realm!
Although he was the master of the Golden Jade Tower,Chen Xian had encountered Spiritual Unity realm martial artists before.However,the aura from Su Xin still made him shiver.
"Who am I?You've captured my people and want to snatch my belongings.Do you now understand who I am?"Su Xin said coldly.
Chen Xian immediately looked at Tailusi and his group.Did this Spiritual Unity realm martial artist have something to do with them?
But in an instant,Chen Xian dismissed this idea.He was always cautious.When he was preparing to deal with Tailusi and his group,he had already investigated them.They were all independent cultivators with no remarkable background.The only one with a significant background was Chu Lin's master,who was a peak expert in the Divine Transformation realm,but he had long passed away.
Now,suddenly,a mysterious person claimed that Tailusi was related to him,which made Chen Xian feel something was off.
As an experienced person in the martial world,Chen Xian immediately came up with a possibility.It was likely that the other party had no connection with Tailusi and his group at all.They just accidentally learned about the remains of the Heavenly Soldier and wanted to use it as an excuse to pressure him into handing it over!
After all,the remains of the Heavenly Soldier were very attractive to Spiritual Unity realm martial artists,regardless of whether they were in the Divine Transformation realm or the Fusion Transformation realm;it would pique their interest.
Understanding all this,Chen Xian arched his hand and said,"Sir,every corner of the martial world has its own rules.The remains of the Heavenly Soldier are now owned by our Golden Jade Tower.It might not be appropriate for you to seize them,right?"
Su Xin sneered at the words,"Owned by your Golden Jade Tower?You're quite bold!The remains of the Heavenly Soldier are in my hands now.I sent Tailusi and his group to find it.Otherwise,do you think they,just four martial artists at the Divine Palace realm,could have such a big chance to find the remains of an ancient master refiner?Now,I'll give you a chance.Release Chu Lin,and I'll let bygones be bygones.Otherwise,don't blame me for bullying the weak."
Chen Xian's face sank,but he wasn't intimidated by Su Xin's words.As the master of the Golden Jade Tower,he had seen all sorts of storms.Although he wasn't at the Spiritual Unity realm,he had encountered quite a few Spiritual Unity realm martial artists.Moreover,behind him stood the Golden Jade Tower,one of the top seven factions in the world.Even if a Spiritual Unity realm martial artist from an ordinary second-rate power met him,they would still be polite.
"Sir,if you want to take action,you should consider the consequences!"Chen Xian said in a deep voice."We,the Golden Jade Tower,are determined to obtain the remains of the Heavenly Soldier.As long as you hand them over,we will naturally release Chu Lin,and I will personally prepare a generous gift for you as an apology.If you insist on taking action,we are no match for you,but from now on,the Golden Jade Tower will not let this matter rest.You should consider this carefully."
Chen Xian's original plan indeed matched Su Xin's speculation.He intended to have Tailusi and his group hand over the remains of the Heavenly Soldier and then eliminate them to silence any potential witnesses.
But now,with the presence of this mysterious Spiritual Unity realm martial artist before him,he couldn't afford to do so.Thus,he decided to offer Su Xin a way out:he would release the people,but he must take the remains of the Heavenly Soldier.
He was a trusted confidant of Li Wancheng,the deputy master of the Golden Jade Tower,known as"Seven-Star Begonia".If he could present the remains of the Heavenly Soldier to Li Wancheng,his future prospects in the Golden Jade Tower would be limitless.
However,Su Xin emitted a strange laugh and released a chilling aura,causing everyone in the hall to shudder.
"So,are you threatening me?"Su Xin's voice was cold,and a frigid aura erupted from him,turning the entire hall into an icy hell in an instant.
Seeing this display of power,Chen Xian was shocked.He quickly said,"Sir,I didn't mean it..."
But before he could finish,Su Xin reached out,condensing a massive frosty hand with his thin True Qi and grasped Chen Xian tightly,as if he could crush him at any moment.
"It's been a long time since someone dared to speak to me like this.You,a mere innate martial artist,dare to speak to me like this?"Su Xin's eyes held no emotion,as if he,a deity from the heavens,looked down upon the ants below,merciless yet terrifying.
The silent execution of the Mental Impact technique quietly infiltrated Chen Xian's mind,implanting a sense of terror in him,rendering him unable to move recklessly,fearing that Su Xin would kill him on the spot.
"Even Li Wancheng,the deputy master of your Golden Jade Tower,wouldn't dare to speak to me like this.Where do you find the courage to do so?Believe me,if I kill you now,even Li Wancheng will have to apologize to me!"Su Xin's eyes flashed with a hint of horror.Could it be that the other party wasn't in the Divine Transformation realm but in the Fusion Transformation realm?
And from the tone of his speech,it seemed that he knew Chen Xian's superior.If he died now,it would be pointless,and Li Wancheng might even scold him for causing trouble.
Chen Xian never doubted Su Xin's words.After all,in Chen Xian's mind,Su Xin was already a formidable figure in the Fusion Transformation realm.Would such a powerful individual need to deceive him?
At this moment,Liu Xiao,who had been silent,cautiously asked,"Sir,are you from the Tian Di Er Gong?"
Su Xin released Chen Xian,his icy gaze turning towards Liu Xiao,and said lightly,"You know about the Tian Di Er Gong?"
Liu Xiao hurriedly said,"My father mentioned it once.It's our fault this time.Please forgive us.We will release the young man immediately,and I will prepare a generous gift as an apology."
Only some prominent figures in the martial world had the qualifications to know about the Tian Di Er Gong,at least those above the Divine Transformation realm.Even some second-rate forces or independent cultivators in the Divine Transformation realm might not be aware of it.
Although Liu Xiao didn't know the details of the Tian Di Er Gong,he had definitely heard his father,Liu Qianfang,mention it,which Su Xin had anticipated.
Su Xin retracted the giant hand formed by his True Qi,leaving Chen Xian on the ground.The frost in the hall dissipated,and the martial artists inside Orchid Hall breathed a sigh of relief.
"No need for apologies.I have some acquaintance with the Golden Jade Tower.Let's consider this matter settled.But next time,be more careful.Don't meddle with people you shouldn't."Su Xin said lightly.
Liu Xiao and Chen Xian nodded quickly,immediately ordering Chu Lin to be released.
Chu Lin,released from captivity,staggered over to Tailusi's side,casting a resentful glance at Lin Yueming.
Su Xin understood immediately and pointed at Lin Yueming,"Kill this person for me."
He didn't give a reason,but did a Spiritual Unity realm expert need a reason to kill?Chen Xian,upon hearing this,immediately drew his sword and rushed towards Lin Yueming.
At this moment,Chen Xian also harbored deep resentment towards Lin Yueming.If it weren't for this bastard inciting him,how could they have caused so much trouble?
Now,not only did they fail to obtain the remains of the Heavenly Soldier,but they also offended a mysterious powerhouse.
Although he didn't know what the Tian Di Er Gong was,it was obvious that the other party had an extraordinary background,as evidenced by Liu Xiao's attitude.
And it seemed that the other party knew his superior,Li Wancheng.Now,he could only hope to avoid punishment from Li Wancheng;a reward was out of the question.He might be lucky if he wasn't scolded by Li Wancheng.
Lin Yueming screamed in despair,"Qing Lian,save me!"
With a variety of scattered skills and mediocre strength,he was no match for Chen Xian at all.After just a few moves,he was forced into a corner.
Zhai Qinglian's eyes showed disdain.She turned her head away,and under Chen Xian's fierce swordsmanship,Lin Yueming was killed in less than ten moves.
Su Xin nodded in satisfaction,taking Tailusi and his group with him as he left.Chen Xian and Liu Xiao both breathed a sigh of relief.
