Chapter 2324: Chapter 2325: Ambush

Such thoughts are not without reason.

Because earlier, he was the one who relayed the news of the treasure here to the Flame Sect. Although the sect’s cohesive force is strong, when it comes to punishments, they show no mercy.

Previously, Jin Yuwen witnessed a sect disciple almost being beaten to death.

And now, with him bringing people here, it’s an elder who died, a crime that is hard to absolve. Compared to an elder, no matter how high Jin Yuwen’s talent, it would be difficult for anyone to protect him.

Most importantly, with such losses, he hadn’t even obtained the treasure.

Even if that longsword was too strange, Jin Yuwen had to take it back.

At this moment, Jin Yuwen happened to encounter Xiao Bai.

Originally, Xiao Bai was about to seek Lin Chen, but met Jin Yuwen on the way. After a round of persuasion, he led him to the place where Tang Ming and the others were.

But just as they were about to land, Xiao Bai was ambushed by Jin Yuwen, leading to the current scene.

Jin Yuwen naturally subdued the exotic beast for a decent explanation when taken back to the sect.

Thinking so, Jin Yuwen slowly moved forward. He wasn’t aiming to kill Xiao Bai, but merely wanted to take it back to the sect.

Thus, Jin Yuwen did not wield any weapon but walked towards Xiao Bai with bare hands. Xiao Bai’s body was equipped with weapons coated with nerve-paralyzing toxin, but despite looking formidable, Jin Yuwen wasn’t afraid now.

Seeing Jin Yuwen’s actions, Tang Ming’s gaze froze. Immediately, he bit his lip and flung off Jiang Ningyan’s support. Though pain still lingered in his body, Tang Ming took a deep breath, ignoring the throbbing pain, and stepped forward.

Standing in front of Xiao Bai, Tang Ming shielded the fallen Xiao Bai behind him. His right hand pointed the large saber at Jin Yuwen, resolutely saying, "If you wish to harm it, you must pass through me first!"

"Brother Tang..." Jiang Ningyan clenched her delicate hand, mumbling softly.

Then she walked forward, standing side by side with Tang Ming.

She grasped Tang Ming’s hand, her gaze filled with determination, as if ready to face life or death with him.

Tang Ming felt the softness in his hand, his body slightly trembling as he turned his head, meeting Jiang Ningyan’s gentle smile, making his heartstrings quiver involuntarily.

"What more could one ask!?"

No words were needed; Tang Ming understood Jiang Ningyan’s intent, responding by tightly holding her delicate hand.

No persuasion, nor any other emotions, there was only a serene calmness now.

"Courting death!"

Such a scene naturally made Jin Yuwen’s eyes flicker, extremely angry, his gaze tightly locked on the hands held by Jiang Ningyan and Tang Ming, then roved across their faces, his expression incredibly furious.

After a loud roar, his bare-handed stride halted, and amid a blast, an unusual weapon appeared in his hand.

Calling it strange was because the tip of the weapon was quite peculiar, shaped like a diamond, resembling an iron hook. Though short, it exuded a breathtaking aura.

With the appearance of this weapon, Jin Yuwen moved, sprinting forward, covering several meters in mere steps!

Hah!

Jin Yuwen shouted at the corner of his mouth, simultaneously throwing the weapon from his hand.

Seeing this, Tang Ming’s expression turned grim, tightly gripping Jiang Ningyan’s hand while raising the saber with the other, slicing upward from the ground!

A piercing noise ensued, the sound of the blade scraping against the sandy ground!

The slender blade rose, confronting the diamond-shaped weapon stabbing from the side.

But at this moment, Jin Yuwen’s face revealed a mysterious smile; as it widened, his hand holding the weapon’s handle slightly twisted.

A crunching sound rang out, and unexpectedly, the originally unified weapon split into two!

The blade and handle separated, with the blade’s midsection hollow, revealing a slender iron chain hidden within.

Despite the thinness of the chain, its sharpness was undeniable. In this division, the chain coiled around the blade like a venomous serpent encircling its prey.

"Not good!"

Tang Ming’s attacks were always bold and free, yet his cultivation level of nine realms of Spiritual Energy couldn’t cope. Such an assault left him unable to react.

Especially as the two-meter long chain coiled around the blade, the strange weapon’s tip spun as it circled.

It bypassed Tang Ming’s weapon, moving to his side waist and back!

"I will show you what pain is!"

Jin Yuwen’s face twisted sinisterly, emanating a terrifying aura. With a loud shout, he fiercely pulled back the chain-linked handle.

As he pulled, the blade’s tip crazily targeted Tang Ming’s mid-abdomen and spine!

It all unfolded in a split second; Tang Ming only sensed a chilling wind from behind but reacted too late.

The sheer dominance was evident, showcasing immense suppression.

If Jin Yuwen hadn’t expended a considerable amount of spiritual energy earlier, dealing with Tang Ming now could have been even easier.

"Is this truly the disparity?"

Though mentally prepared, Tang Ming felt disappointment. He was much older than Jin Yuwen, having cultivated for years yet falling short of Jin Yuwen’s prowess, his discontentment evident.

Then he turned his head, looking at Jiang Ningyan to the side, realizing the impending attack couldn’t be evaded. He only wished to take one more look at Jiang Ningyan, imprinting her visage deeply in his mind.

"I say, Brother Tang, have you seen enough?"

After a moment, a familiar voice resonated.

After the transmission of this voice, a massive shock was heard, and amid the trembling, something smashed the ground, producing a thunderous sound.

Tang Ming was startled, then saw an unfamiliar shadow by his side, his heart filled with joy, his voice trembling slightly from excitement, asking, "Brother Lin, how is it you arrived so timely?"

It was indeed timely; had it been moments later, Tang Ming might have been crippled by the strike, considering the spine was targeted, the malicious intent was undeniable.

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