Chapter 2313: Chapter 2314: Lu Kang Returns
During the conversation, the group had already withdrawn several hundred meters away. Under the cover of dense woods, they could only see remnants of the scene, engulfed in the overwhelming evil qi that obscured the blazing sun in the sky.
Although that sinister qi had spread out, it didn’t continue to expand or chase after their retreating figures. Instead, it lingered high in the air, as if waiting for something.
However, the group didn’t stop. Since that mysterious sword didn’t pursue them again, they no longer retreated cautiously as before.
Instead, they turned around and sped towards the rear.
In such a locale, after losing so many people, they weren’t willing to linger any longer.
"Why rush away so quickly? Why not stay?"
Suddenly, a few figures emerged from a part of the forest.
Those people were all dressed in loose black robes, with hoods pulled over their heads, hiding their foreheads and concealing their slightly lowered faces, making it impossible to see their appearances.
"Who are you?"
The person running ahead suddenly froze. He frowned and looked at the figures with both confusion and a sense of vigilance.
"What? You don’t recognize me after just a few days?"
With that question, a man stepped out from behind those black-robed figures. He wore a green robe and looked young and handsome, around his early twenties.
However, his face was somewhat pale, and although he was smiling, there was an inexplicable discomfort in his appearance.
"It’s you!"
Upon his appearance, the group’s expressions changed, for they recognized this person.
He was the one who had spread the news of treasure hidden here! But why was he appearing here now!
Lin Chen’s gaze also fell on the newcomer. When he once again saw the familiar face in front of him, he couldn’t help but shake his head, sighing at how small the world seemed.
The person before him was none other than Kong Jingyi.
After several days, Lu Kang and Lin Chen did not expect to meet again in this manner.
"That’s right, it’s me."
Lu Kang nodded slightly. After a few days, his complexion had become even paler. His gaze swept over the crowd, and when he looked at Lin Chen, a hint of surprise appeared at the corners of his eyes, followed by a playful smile.
"I never expected you would come here too?"
Lu Kang slowly stepped forward, his eyes fixed intently on Lin Chen, seemingly overlooking everyone else around him.
"What do you intend to do!"
Among the few figures who had rushed ahead, one happened to stand in front of Lu Kang, glaring angrily with uncontrollable fury.
Perhaps due to being underestimated or deceived, his expression was very unpleasant.
Lu Kang let out a scornful smile; he didn’t even glance at the person standing in front of him.
His gaze continued to pass over this person, looking far beyond at Lin Chen.
This individual’s strength was at the third stage of the Spirit Pill realm, considered quite good. But seeing Lu Kang’s disdain, he became even more indignant.
A mass of spiritual energy gathered in his hand, making his palm sharp.
Then he struck at Lu Kang with his palm.
"Too slow."
Lu Kang sneered. He also extended his hand. Although his movement came later, it was far faster than the figure before him.
His hands were still pale and bloodless, yet these hands, devoid of any spiritual energy fluctuation, struck harshly at the figure after being swung out.
With one strike, it seemed to carry the weight of a thousand pounds. The spiritual energy between that figure’s hands shattered like a breached dam, dissipating in an instant, and then, under Lu Kang’s palm, he was sent flying, crushing several ancient trees upon impact.
The ancient trees fell with a roar, stirring up a cloud of dust. Perhaps this commotion attracted the attention of the distant longsword. Breaking its previous state of stillness, it flew over from afar, plunging straight into the fallen figure.
Blood immediately spurted from his body as the longsword’s blade tip hungrily devoured the remaining blood of the figure, and in just a moment, he turned into a dried corpse.
The third stage of the Spirit Pill realm, dead in an instant right here.
Gulp.
Everyone’s hearts skipped a beat, pounding heavily, as the person who claimed there was treasure hidden here turned out to possess such terrifying power!
With just a casual strike, he reduced a Spirit Pill realm master to this state.
If he used his full strength, just how powerful could he be?
This made them swallow hard, looking at Lu Kang with apprehension.
Inwardly, they couldn’t help but smile bitterly, never expecting to come in search of treasure, only to become lambs for slaughter. It was utterly absurd.
Among these people, perhaps only Lin Chen retained a bit of calmness.
He had crossed paths with Lu Kang before, and although Lu Kang’s strength was astonishing, it relied on the residual effects of a previous spirit pill, combined with the original power of Lu Kang’s physical host, which was quite capable.
But now, if he thought he could keep so many people here, he was surely dreaming.
Perhaps it was for this reason that a few black-robed figures had come to sit and take charge here.
"Brother Lin, do you know this person?" Tang Ming’s eyes filled with surprise.
"Indeed, I know him, but our relationship is quite poor."
Lin Chen said indifferently, his head unmoved, still staring intently at Lu Kang, with visible vigilance in his eyes.
"But I didn’t expect you to still be alive; it seems someone saved you."
Lu Kang shrugged, standing like an old acquaintance just three or four meters from Lin Chen, exchanging pleasantries with a light smile on his lips.
"Just lucky," Lin Chen replied casually, gripping his sword even tighter.
"I wonder if you can escape from here this time?" Lu Kang scanned the surroundings, looking at the faces of each person.
"What do you think?" Lin Chen responded calmly.
Having experienced many battles, he was no stranger to danger and didn’t show fear. He responded calmly.
"Is that so? Then let’s find out."
As Lu Kang finished speaking, he extended his hand sideways, with his open palm directed at the longsword’s location.
His hand seemed to contain a suction force, and as he raised it, the distant longsword, as if drawn by this force, leaped from the corpse that had turned into a dry husk and floated into Lu Kang’s palm.
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