Chapter 2312: Chapter 2313: Eerie

But when Lin Chen looked up, he suddenly noticed something was amiss.

The Evil Qi on the sword began to diffuse as the last viscous mark on it dissipated.

The Evil Qi, like the night, enveloped the remaining arm of Zhao Mu in the melee.

Subsequently, the Evil Qi could be seen ascending and continuously condensing, forming a pearl-like orb that fell three inches from the end of the arm, penetrating the now robust limb, creating a fissure, and the entirely Evil Qi-formed orb nestled within.

This scene can no longer be described as horrifying; it’s more aptly called eerie.

Especially when that orb landed on his arm, weaving crimson threads of blood, soaking it in a deep red hue.

Inside, it rotated its pupil, as if scanning the many figures along the lake shore, as though contemplating something.

"Something’s not right..."

To the side, someone finally spoke up, swallowing nervously. These people originally came for the artifact, but now that they hadn’t seen any treasure and witnessed such a bizarre scene, they couldn’t help feeling timid.

They whispered among themselves, taking steps backward.

Staying here until now, they originally just wanted to see what this so-called treasure was all about, but the current situation made them abandon such thoughts, and naturally, they prepared to leave.

Suddenly! The Longsword enveloped in black air and the severed arm began to float out from this aura.

The blade of the sword, after being baptized by the black air, seemed more refined, reflecting a fearsome, terrifying glow.

Then it suddenly flew out, seemingly masterless, but as if it bore its own consciousness, a consciousness of killing.

Like a grim reaper, it floated forward, and as it waved about, slashes of cold light swung out from its blade, crazily harvesting the onlookers among the crowd.

These people were not of high strength, and being caught off guard, they couldn’t even react in time, leaving only a few screams, before severed arms and limbs continuously flew from their bodies.

Ssss.

In this moment, the others who were unharmed finally responded, gasping in shock. This was no treasure; clearly a demon!

"Could it be that this sword was originally sealed here?"

Lin Chen also moved with the crowd back.

Meanwhile, he held a longsword in his hand, watching the distance warily.

Judging from the fluctuations emanating from that sword, it was definitely stronger than before, perhaps because it was originally submerged under the lake.

But whether it was its original form or not wasn’t important anymore; the aura it was exuding was far superior to many individuals present.

Because of this, when its blade swung, only a few survived, drifting afar, leaving the battlefield.

They no longer thought of fighting alone; originally each stood separately, but under such circumstances, they slowly gathered together.

No one spoke, but all spontaneously gravitated to one place.

With the Fang family and Jiang family bringing the most people and having notable strength, naturally, it’s where the scattered individuals started to gather.

"Earlier, everyone acted so cautious, but now you’ve all come along."

Jiang Wei sneered, but said nothing more; the current situation really wasn’t suitable for dwelling on this issue.

Their dozen or so people dared not be too reckless, retreating step by step, occasionally glancing at the waving Longsword at a distance, the very object of their dread.

Even the Fang family, who originally didn’t see eye to eye, now put away their hostility, and the two families retreated while slowly gathering together.

Thus, the scattered targets merged into a group of more than twenty.

Though there were many, not a few were brought down.

Many among them were practitioners of the Spirit Refining Realm, initially thinking they might try their luck here, not expecting to lose their lives in vain.

Under the blade, flesh was easily shredded like hair, and the shreds flew everywhere, but the crimson blood seemed to be absorbed by the sword itself.

In moments of contact, it quickly vanished on the edge, as if there were gurgling sounds, like someone in there drinking the blood.

In just a few breaths, the figures there were empty, leaving only the peculiar Longsword standing, unmoving, basking in the scattered flesh, seemingly relishing in it.

Making its Evil Qi even denser, watching them elicits a sense of despair.

"Cousin Jin, you’ve been with the Crimson Flame Sect for quite some time, surely you’ve seen more than us; do you know what this truly is?"

Jiang Wei asked Jin Yuwen as they retreated.

"Who could know, but it’s certain the one spreading rumors is heavily related."

Jin Yuwen said solemnly.

He, of course, did not know the strangeness here; otherwise, he wouldn’t have gone back to report to the sect, nor would the sect have sent an elder to investigate.

Though that elder’s strength wasn’t high, he’s dead now, and all the Disciples were wiped out, leaving only himself, which meant facing punishment upon returning to the sect.

"Sigh." Jin Yuwen sighed softly, hating the one who spread the news at the tavern.

"Have you seen him then? Describe him."

Lin Chen suddenly asked, always having a premonition it might be someone he knew.

"The person didn’t seem peculiar, wearing a blue robe, a Longsword slung on his back, said to be a hunter in these mountains, who came across this strange scene while hunting, mentioned it at the tavern, sparking our interest."

Because Jin Yuwen previously had some conflict with Lin Chen, he didn’t answer, but Tang Ming beside him explained.

"A Longsword? Could it be him..."

Lin Chen furrowed his brows, thinking if it were Lu Kang using Kong Jieyi’s body, the issue would be significant, and earlier hints about the time when the treasure rumor spread coincided with Lu Kang’s disappearance.

"Do you know this person, Brother Lin?" Tang Ming asked upon seeing the change in Lin Chen’s expression.

Lin Chen frowned deeply, a wry smile appearing at his mouth. He then shook his head, saying, "I hope things aren’t as I suspect."

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