Ling Tian Sword God

WHOOSH!

After Ling Chen had completely absorbed the mental cultivation method and incantation of this Absorption Technique, the Painting Scroll in his hand also turned completely to dust.

"How was it?" Lin Ya looked at Ling Chen with some surprise, guessing the Painting Scroll was likely something special.

"This is a unique Secret Method that allows you to absorb others' cultivation power and convert it for your use, as long as you are below the level of Grand Master," Ling Chen replied truthfully.

"There's actually such a Secret Method?" Lin Ya was also shocked. Anyone would covet this kind of Secret Method. However, with the Painting Scroll turned to ash, it seemed unrealistic to learn it now. Unless Ling Chen had mastered this Secret Method and could teach her step-by-step, success seemed unlikely.

"Since I've already obtained the Secret Method, everything else here is yours." Ling Chen could understand Lin Ya's current feelings. He had already gained a tremendous advantage and would not lay claim to anything else.

At these words, the look on Lin Ya's face improved a bit. In hindsight, it wasn't entirely Ling Chen's fault. Both of them had encountered treasures; she had first focused on the Storage Bracelet, while Ling Chen had set his sights on the Cultivation Technique scroll. Perhaps it was simply fate.

After the two had cleared out the burial chamber, they prepared to leave.

Just as they were stepping out, a figure appeared before them.

It was Liu Yi.

"Liu Yi, why is it just you? Where are the others?" Lin Ya glanced behind Liu Yi but only spotted the figure of Mo Feng.

"Young Master, be careful! Mo Feng is here! All our people from the Baiyue Trade Association have been killed by this man!" Liu Yi's gaze flickered as he quickly spoke.

"You step back." Lin Ya's expression darkened slightly. Mo Feng was no easy opponent, but she believed that if she joined forces with Ling Chen, they could put up a fight.

"Worry-free Young Master, hand over the treasures you obtained in the Golden Sand Ancient City, and I will let you leave safely." Mo Feng had already entered the underground Palace. He stared at Lin Ya, then shifted his gaze to Ling Chen. "However, this kid next to you is a sworn enemy of our Shocking Death Sect. He must die today!"

"Mo Feng! You dare to covet the possessions of my Black Market? Isn't the Shocking Death Sect afraid of biting off more than it can chew?" Lin Ya would never surrender her treasures to Mo Feng. As the Young Master of the Black Market, she possessed her own pride. Furthermore, the items she had obtained in the Golden Sand Ancient City were priceless; there was no way she would hand them over to someone else.

"If that's how it is, then don't blame me for being ruthless." Mo Feng sneered, seemingly having anticipated this outcome. His figure flashed, and he launched a fierce palm strike. The immense Palm Power shook the air, causing it to ripple.

WHOOSH!

Lin Ya's sleeves fluttered, and a Red Whip appeared in her hand. As the whip whirled, it could change shape, sprouting extremely sharp spikes capable of piercing anything.

While the whip was still mid-air, Liu Yi, who was behind her, suddenly pinched his fingers together. Between them, he held an ominous black poison needle.

"Watch out!" Ling Chen had noticed Liu Yi's subtle move, but he could only protect himself and was unable to save Lin Ya.

PFFT!

A moment later, the poison needle plunged into Lin Ya's body.

"Liu Yi, you dare to betray me?" Lin Ya was caught off guard, clearly not expecting Liu Yi's sudden treachery.

"You bitch! I've admired you greatly and pursued you for so long, yet you've always despised me to your very core! Well? Do you see how formidable I am now?" Liu Yi laughed instead of showing shock, his smile appearing somewhat distorted.

"Well done. You didn't waste the Evil Blood Pill I gave you." Mo Feng laughed heartily. Originally, if Lin Ya and Ling Chen joined forces, they would pose a considerable threat to him. But now, with the greatest threat, Lin Ya, poisoned, the remaining Ling Chen was nothing to worry about.

"Are you alright?" Ling Chen quickly supported Lin Ya. She couldn't afford to fall at this crucial moment. Otherwise, Ling Chen alone would be no match for Mo Feng, a Third Level Great Master.

"Get out of here, quickly." Lin Ya's eyes were very hazy, a clear sign the poison had begun to spread.

Without a word, Ling Chen swept Lin Ya into his arms and shot towards a small door to the side.

"Trying to escape?" Mo Feng was unhurried. Ling Chen was carrying someone; he couldn't possibly escape his grasp.

Stomping his foot, Mo Feng rapidly closed the distance to Ling Chen. A chilling killing intent flashed in his eyes as his palm condensed vast True Qi, unleashing a black pillar of light that blasted towards Ling Chen's back.

Sensing the imminent danger from behind, Ling Chen accelerated sharply, darting inside the stone door. He then slapped his palm on the mechanism behind the door.

BOOM!

The stone door was triggered, sealing shut just before the black pillar of light could hit Ling Chen.

BANG!

Mo Feng's palm smashed against the stone door, only dislodging a small amount of debris; not even a crack appeared.

"How is that possible?" Mo Feng's face suddenly darkened. How could this stone door be so sturdy that even he couldn't break it? The duck, already cooked, had flown away right before his eyes.

He instantly regretted it. If he had gone all out the moment Lin Ya was ambushed, the two of them would have been captured by now. Instead, the treasures had slipped through his fingers, and the two of them had escaped into the secret chamber.

With uncontainable rage, Mo Feng punched the stone door.

"Mo Feng, you idiot! You were dawdling! If not for your slow reaction, how could they have escaped into this secret chamber?" Liu Yi also glared at Mo Feng, his expression ugly. If Mo Feng had acted sooner, how could those two have escaped? If Lin Ya didn't die and returned to the Black Market to report his actions, he would be doomed.

"What are you? You dare lecture me?" Mo Feng was already simmering with suppressed anger. Provoked by Liu Yi's incessant whining, he abruptly grabbed Liu Yi by the neck and lifted him up. With a simple squeeze, Mo Feng could easily snap Liu Yi's neck.

"Protector Mo Feng... Protector, I was wrong! Please spare my miserable life!" Terror filled Liu Yi's face. With Mo Feng's strength, killing him would be as easy as flipping a hand.

"Hmph!" Mo Feng flung Liu Yi aside. He crashed into a pillar, his head splitting open as blood gushed out.

"Thank you, Protector Mo Feng, for your mercy in sparing my life." Liu Yi touched his bleeding head, a flicker of manic joy on his face, and quickly said, "This secret chamber is a dead end, with only this one entrance and exit. They can hide inside and be safe for a while, but not forever!"

"Protector Mo Feng, all you need to do is wait here patiently. Once their provisions run out, they'll be forced to open the stone door and walk right into your net!"

"I am aware of that," Mo Feng replied coldly. Things having reached this point, this was the only option. He was curious to see just how many days Ling Chen and Lin Ya could last in that secret chamber.