Bai Zihe’s appearance caught everyone by surprise.
The fierce battle that had been raging moments ago came to an abrupt halt. All eyes turned to Bai Zihe, their gazes filled with bewilderment.
What did he mean by this?
“What I mean is…”
Bai Zihe flashed a brilliant smile, radiant and wide. “Hand over the treasures you just acquired, and don’t force me to take them by force.”
“As you all know, I’ve only recently broken through to the Tribulation Crossing realm, and my hands are still a bit heavy.”
“If I were to…”
“Accidentally kill someone, it would be your own misfortune, not mine!”
Understood.
The cultivators understood.
The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind!
Bai Zihe was clearly seeing them as treasure-gathering machines, intending to reap the spoils.
For a moment…
Everyone was utterly dumbfounded, beyond comprehension.
Was this even possible?
“Bai Zihe, you’re going too far!”
“Bai Zihe, with so many of us attacking together, you might not be able to stop us all. We can still kill you!”
“Exactly, Bai Zihe. One shouldn’t be too arrogant, nor too greedy. Don’t force us to act against you!”
“Bai Zihe, these treasures were obtained by our own strength. Why should we hand them over to you?”
“Bai Zihe…”
The cultivators erupted in anger.
“Obtained by your own strength?”
Bai Zihe sneered, “If it weren’t for me, could you have obtained a single treasure from the main hall? It’s a miracle you’re even alive.”
“If it weren’t for me, could you have discovered the secret of the main hall and found the location of the second hall?”
“If it weren’t for me…”
“Could you have reached the Sand Dune Emperor’s treasure vault so quickly? And you dare to yap here like dogs, truly thinking I wouldn’t dare kill you?”
As this last sentence was spoken.
A chilling killing intent flashed in Bai Zihe’s eyes.
At that very moment, Jian Xian Long Bai extended a single finger. A small, exquisite sword qi continuously flowed around his fingertip.
However,
Although this sword qi appeared minuscule, the immense power it contained was so clear, so palpable, that all the cultivators’ faces changed color.
This sword strike…
Could likely annihilate all of them.
What should they do?
The cultivators were reluctant to part with the treasures they had just obtained.
After all, based on preliminary scans, these treasures were at least Heaven-grade, and perhaps even more powerful legendary artifacts, Immortal Weapons!
Immortal Weapons, the tools used by immortals, their might was self-evident!
The fact that Bai Zihe alone could sweep through so many people with just the Xuanyuan Sword was proof enough.
While an Immortal Weapon might not match Bai Zihe’s Xuanyuan Sword, the difference wouldn’t be too great. They were all unwilling to hand them over.
More importantly…
The durability of Immortal Weapons far surpassed Heaven-grade and Earth-grade magical treasures. Using them during tribulation could significantly increase their success rate.
In other words, it greatly increased the probability of ascending to immortality.
It could be said that these items were precisely what everyone dreamed of.
No one was willing to relinquish them.
But if they didn’t, they would be killed by Bai Zihe…
“Bai Zihe…”
Finally, one cultivator couldn’t hold back any longer. He stepped forward and said resentfully, “I obtained three treasures. I’ll give you two, and the remaining one will be my reward for helping you acquire the treasures. How about it?”
Giving two, keeping one…
When it came to treasures, quality mattered more than quantity.
As long as they could fully master one, they would possess supreme combat power.
“No, how about that.”
Bai Zihe maintained his brilliant smile, unyielding.
The cultivator’s pupils contracted sharply, and he roared, “Bai Zihe, with dozens of cultivators present, are you truly not leaving even a drop of soup for us?”
This was an attempt to bind them all together.
Indeed.
The other cultivators also chimed in, “Bai Zihe, don’t push things too far. The Great Dao is fifty, and its manifestations are forty-nine. Even the Heavenly Dao leaves a sliver of hope. Are you going against the will of heaven?”
“Bai Zihe, don’t think we’re afraid of you!”
“Bai Zihe, I advise you to be benevolent!”
“Bai Zihe…”
Without exception, in the face of their own interests, all the cultivators stood their ground.
Even Dugu Jian was no exception.
“Soup?”
Bai Zihe nodded slightly and said casually, “Alright, I should indeed leave you a bit of soup.”
“How about this…”
Bai Zihe swept his gaze across all the cultivators present, a smile tugging at the corner of his lips. “You all hand over your treasures, and I’ll keep three of them.”
“As for who among you can get their hands on them, that will depend on your own abilities.”
“What do you think?”
As Bai Zihe spoke, all the cultivators’ expressions shifted slightly at that moment.
Bai Zihe intended to make them all slaughter each other!
And…
With thirty to forty cultivators, only three treasures were to be left. Bai Zihe was truly grasping!
“Fine!”
The cultivator who had spoken earlier gritted his teeth and stepped before Bai Zihe, presenting three treasures.
The first was a celestial sword emitting a brilliant azure glow, shimmering and undoubtedly extraordinary.
The second was a medicine cauldron, ancient and grand, exuding a sense of history.
The third was a battle armor, made of an unknown material, yet exceptionally soft and resilient.
“They’re all here.”
The cultivator looked at the three treasures with deep reluctance.
“Very good.”
Bai Zihe smiled with satisfaction and reached out to take them.
The moment his right hand touched the treasures, the cultivator suddenly roared, “Now, attack together!”
As his voice fell.
He was the first to thrust his sword directly at Lin Tianxuan’s dantian!
This fellow…
He was feigning surrender while planning a sneak attack!
And with his fierce roar, the remaining cultivators unleashed their techniques simultaneously, all targeting Bai Zihe.
In the blink of an eye…
The treasure vault, which had been exceptionally calm moments before, was suddenly engulfed by a tempest, filled with cries of battle.
“Bai Zihe, die!”
“Bai Zihe, your insatiable greed is your end!”
“Bai Zihe, you deserve to die. You wanted all these treasures, your greed is boundless!”
“Bai Zihe…”
Many cultivators shouted coldly as they unleashed their attacks.
Clearly, their resentment towards Bai Zihe had reached its peak, and they were all aiming for a killing blow.
And at such close proximity…
Even if Bai Zihe was prepared, even if Jian Xian was prepared, they might not be able to protect Bai Zihe immediately!
“Clang…”
Just as everyone believed Bai Zihe was doomed.
An earth-yellow shield materialized out of thin air, enveloping Bai Zihe within its seamless embrace.
The next moment.
Countless attacks rained down upon the shield…
Falling like raindrops, yet they couldn’t stir even the slightest ripple.
It was as if their renowned techniques, their world-shattering moves, were not even enough to tickle the earth-yellow shield.
“So…”
Bai Zihe stared coldly at the cultivator who had spoken earlier and said indifferently, “Is this your sincerity?”
The cultivator’s face turned ashen, as if he were being stared at by a primordial beast. “Bai Zihe, no, listen to my explanation, no, listen to me explain…”
“Pfft…”
Before he could finish, Bai Zihe struck with a grim expression, a single sword qi piercing through his forehead.
Afterward.
The three treasures also fell into Bai Zihe’s hands.
Decisive and swift, clean and efficient!
“Your turn!”
The next moment, Bai Zihe spoke softly. The Xuanyuan Sword swept out, carrying the profound Water Elementic Arts of the Ruoshui level, easily cutting down everyone.
Only Dugu Jian was spared.
And all the treasures also ended up in Bai Zihe’s possession.