Chapter 1710: Snatching Food from the Tiger's Mouth

Deathly silence filled the air.

Several people secretly sighed. By now, everyone could see that Lin Xun wasn't a coward but an extremely daring individual. It turned out that he had retreated earlier as part of a ploy to make Gu Cangxin the public enemy.

Meanwhile, Lin Xun hid in the shadows and waited for his opportunity. In the end, he succeeded in snatching a superb quality Treasure Refining Dao Qi from Gu Cangxin!

Yan Xiu's and others' expressions were exceedingly grim and stormy.

The green-haired woman was killed after falling for Gu Cangxin's trap which was then exploited by Lin Xun to snatch away the Treasure Refining Dao Qi.

It made them seethe with hatred as they gnashed their teeth, feeling that they had been used by Lin Xun.

"Bunch of trash!"

Gu Cangxin was equally resentful, not only for being led around by the nose but also for his companions' incompetence.

How stupid and useless were they to have failed to react when Lin Xun and that woman appeared?

The Heaven and Earth Dao Court disciples couldn't help but lower their heads in shame, afraid to face Gu Cangxin's murderous glare.

To be frank, they were also feeling aggrieved.

Who could have expected Lin Xun to suddenly return?

Who could have imagined that he would be so ballsy?

The thought of how they had initially looked down on Lin Xun for being cowardly and undeserving of his reputation made their faces burn in shame.

It felt like a slap in the face!

Lin Xun was simply too much!

"All of you had better keep your eyes peeled and kill anyone who dares to approach!"

Gu Cangxin's expression was ice-cold.

"Yes!"

The Heaven and Earth Dao Court disciples immediately acknowledged his order with gusto.

"It's over. Gu Cangxin is pissed off. It will be very difficult to find another opportunity now..."

Yan Xiu was in agony.

Suddenly, a voice sounded across the area, "Heh, big words, Gu Cangxin. How domineering of you; do you think Treasure Refining Land is your Heaven and Earth Dao Court's territory?"

The temperature abruptly dropped as a bone-chilling cold spread, causing everyone present to shiver.

The crowd watched as a sickly-looking man with unusually pale skin walked over in the air.

His snow-white hair hung to his waist, and his face was bewitchingly handsome. He walked with the ease of someone who was taking a stroll.

Hua Xingli!

He was a core disciple of the All-Demon Dao Court and a legendary supreme Big Saint. Additionally, he was known to be a heartless demon who killed without blinking.

In fact, every opponent who died at his hands had once been a brilliant and famous expert!

"Hua Xingli, it's you..."

Gu Cangxin’s pupils shrank as he coldly said, "I've heard that you embraced the dao through hatred and created the Funeral Flower Fade Scripture. This feat gained you the recognition of one of the All-Demon Dao Court's Demon Emperors, who claimed that you would build your Emperor path within a thousand years. I would love to see if you are indeed deserving of such praise."

He made no secret of his murderous intent and desire for battle. He stood there like a stalwart mountain as his pressure rumbled like a sword that could pierce the heavens, causing the wind and clouds to fall into turmoil.

"Get ready, an opportunity has arrived!"

Upon seeing this, Yan Xiu snapped out of his agony, reinvigorated by the new hope he saw.

"I didn't expect you to know so much about me."

Hua Xingli revealed a sliver of surprise. Soon after, however, he chuckled and said, "Unfortunately, I have no interest in you."

He looked around and said, "Are you sure you want to fight here?"

Gu Cangxin's expression was cold as ice. "That will depend on whether you know what's good for you."

A smile appeared on Hua Xingli's pale face as he said, "I've never lacked the decisiveness to retreat, but the likes of you aren't enough to deter me."

With that, he strode forward.

Heaven and earth suddenly darkened as if the surrounding air and light were vacuumed away. A strange curtain of darkness unfurled with Hua Xingli at its center.

His white hair fluttered as he approached with a smile. Despite this, the nearby crowd felt he resembled an ancient demon lord who wielded authority over life and death.

Several people felt their blood freeze as they trembled and receded in horror, desperate to get as far away from the darkness as possible.

Yan Xiu and his group also felt a chill rise in their hearts. It had been less than a hundred years since Hua Xinli rose to fame in the Ancient Nebula Road, so how was he already so terrifying?

Light surged in Gu Cangxin's eyes as his aura rose and fell like the mighty tide. From the pressure he felt, Hua Xingli was clearly no ordinary expert.

Gu Cangxin took a deep breath and declared as determination shone from his eyes, "Then my sword will stop you!"

Clang!

The giant sword, Heavy Arrival, vertically slashed from above with a power that could decimate mountains. The density of its sword intent made even the surroundings change color.

Hua Xingli made an amused noise and waved his sleeve. The sky was suddenly filled by pink petals, creating a gorgeous scene.

Chch!

A petal pasted itself onto the giant sword. Despite the petal's soft and seemingly harmless appearance, it transformed into strands of peculiar Law Power that caused the giant sword's attack to suddenly turn sluggish.

Gu Cangxin's eyes narrowed at the sight of the petals unfurling across the sky. He didn't hesitate to unleash his full strength, causing the giant sword to suddenly twist like a dragon emerging from the abyss.

Rumble!

Petals rained from the sky while sword light and sword intent interweaved, causing the surroundings to shake violently.

Hua Xingli unhurriedly stepped forward again. With this step, countless pink petals transformed into a storm that swiftly swept forth.

The petals were imprinted with mystical Law Power and filled with a destructive force that would make anyone's soul shiver.

A look of pure focus emerged between Gu Cangxin's brows as he wielded the giant sword with tremendous power, destructive force, and towering sword intent. It was as if he was fighting with an ancient divine mountain.

For a time, even the land seemed to shudder at the dreadful dao light that engulfed it.

Yan Xiu and his group stiffened, revealing ghastly expressions.

Too strong!

Both Gu Cangxin and Hua Xingli were displaying power that could only be described as horrifying. The two fighting experts resembled mighty sons vying for supremacy.

"We can't, it's too dangerous to snatch food from a tiger's mouth..."

Yan Xiu's heart churned. He knew that if he were to interfere at this time, there would not only be a slim chance of obtaining a Treasure Refining Dao Qi, but he would probably also become targeted by Hua Xingli and Gu Cangxin.

"We have no choice but to wait until both of them sustain some injuries."

Yan Xiu made his judgment.

He was confident that he wasn't alone in these thoughts. No one else would dare to rashly approach under such circumstances.

Swish!

At this moment, however, a figure appeared near the black fog ravine like a ghost and grabbed at the ravine.

Yan Xiu was stupefied. Was reality slapping him in the face? How could some fool charge in the moment he made his judgment?!

Gu Cangxin furiously roared, "It's you again, Lin Xun!"

The Heaven and Earth Dao Court disciples were also enraged. Had this guy become addicted to taking advantage of the situation?

"It's not good to be distracted while fighting me."

Hua Xingli grinned as his attacks abruptly intensified.

Gu Cangxin shouted with a stormy expression, "Idiot, Lin Xun is trying to take advantage while you and I are fighting. Do you not understand?"

He wanted to deal with Lin Xun but was stuck in a battle with Hua Xingli. How could Gu Cangxin not be infuriated by this?

"Well, it's not like he's robbing me. What does that have to do with me?"

Hua Xingli merely glanced at Lin Xun before paying no further attention.

Gu Cangxin was so triggered that he laughed. "Why does it feel as if you're in cahoots with him?"

Hua Xingli was unfazed. "That only shows that your eyes are worthless decorations and you don't understand how I act."

The two continued to converse amidst the intense battle.

"Kill!"

Meanwhile, the Heaven and Earth Dao Court disciples rushed forward to surround Lin Xun.

They had just been scolded by Gu Cangxin earlier. How could they possibly dare to show any negligence now?

Boom!

By this juncture, Lin Xun had already caught a Treasure Refining Dao Qi. He suddenly extended his limbs, sending out a force that pushed back the Heaven and Earth Dao Court disciples like a mighty abyss shifting across the heavens.

In the blink of an eye, he fled into the distance as he chuckled and said, "You two can continue, I shan't bother you guys any further."

Gu Cangxin's face turned even stormier as he gnashed his teeth in anger.

Hua Xingli laughed and said, "I'd love to play with you when we meet again. I won't let you leave like I did this time."

Lin Xun vanished into the distance. No one knew whether he had heard Hua Xingli's words.

"Hua Xingli, you deserve to die!"

With nowhere else to vent his anger, Gu Cangxin turned his focus to Hua Xingli.

Rumble!

He struck with all his might like an enraged sword god.

Hua Xingli merely laughed. He remained unfazed from start to end although his attacks didn't yield a single inch to Gu Cangxin.

The rest of the experts looked at each other.

Lin Xun had snatched food from the tiger's mouth twice and left unscathed each time. It made them feel shocked, vexed, and unpleasant.

Yan Xiu and his group, in particular, were so frustrated that they nearly vomited blood.

They were supposed to be the ones taking advantage of the situation. Instead, they were relegated to mere spectators who could only helplessly watch Lin Xun seize the spoils.

It was a simply horrible sensation!

Suddenly, a raspy voice containing a unique charm rang out, "How lively."

Thunderous footsteps soon followed as a slim figure dressed in a black robe appeared in the sky. It was Tang Su with her astonishingly large battle blade.

Rumble!

As soon as she arrived, she raised her blade and slashed at Hua Xingli and Gu Cangxin.

Tang Su's eyes shone as she laughed and said, "Come, let's fight together!"

Gu Cangxin nearly cursed out loud. The madwoman just had to come at such an unfortunate time. What a disaster!

Hua Xingli, who had been unruffled from start to end, couldn't stop the corners of his mouth from twitching. Even he seemed to find Tang Su a headache.

"You guys play, I have to leave."

However, Tang Su stopped him with a swing of her blade, forcing him to defend against her domineering attack.

Tang Su burned with battle intent as she aggressively declared, "Whoever doesn't fight is my grandson!"

Her domineering declaration rang out across the area, leaving the spectators dumbstruck.