Pursued by the Top Grade Saintess after Engagement Annulled-Chapter 384 - 380: Loose Cultivators Used as Stepping Stones

Chapter 384: Chapter 380: Loose Cultivators Used as Stepping Stones

Xia Feng and Xia Tianming’s eyes lit up instantly.

Xia Tianming asked in astonishment, "Upper Grade Secret Treasure?"

The sword spirit’s childish voice carried a hint of determination, "Yes, an Upper Grade Secret Treasure, and it’s a defensive type."

Xia Feng’s eyes shifted, seemingly wanting to ask for more information, but the sword spirit was unwilling to say more.

"Such things depend on fate, like the fate between you and me."

"If I say too much, it won’t be good for me, for you, or for this Upper Grade Secret Treasure."

Xia Feng raised an eyebrow, seemingly catching a hint of the sword spirit’s implied meaning.

This Upper Grade Secret Treasure is defensive but seems quite strong; otherwise, the sword spirit, who always considers itself invincible, wouldn’t speak so cautiously.

The sword spirit seemed to sense Xia Feng’s mood, becoming rather agitated.

"What nonsense are you thinking? I’m not afraid of it!"

Xia Feng chuckled and didn’t pursue the matter further; instead, he asked, "Did the person’s self-immolation happen because of that Secret Treasure?"

He was indeed curious as to why a defensive Secret Treasure would cause a cultivator to self-immolate.

The sword spirit muttered as if complaining, but its tone was very vague, making it difficult to hear clearly.

Xia Feng asked again hesitantly, "What did you say?"

This time, the sword spirit clammed up and said nothing.

Xia Feng urged it twice more but didn’t get an answer. However, from the sword spirit’s reaction, he could guess a thing or two.

Outside the void, everyone was still looking at each other in dismay.

The self-immolated cultivator’s death was particularly tragic, as if he was burned alive by the Great Dao of Li Huo right in front of everyone.

Nobody dared step forward to save him; instead, they retreated two steps simultaneously, as if afraid they’d be contaminated by the Great Dao of Li Huo.

Ximen Qing was not frightened but pleased. Watching the burning flames, he couldn’t help but laugh heartily.

He turned to Nangong Lian and Beiming Ye and said, "It’s a Secret Treasure of the Great Dao of Li Huo, just right for my attribute."

"I won’t decline with the two of you; this Secret Treasure, I, Ximen Qing, must have it."

"When we encounter other Secret Treasures in the future, I will certainly offer my full support."

As he spoke, he walked cautiously to the area of golden light.

Nangong Lian’s face twisted slightly, evidently on the verge of jealousy frenzy.

This Secret Treasure appeared powerful, and if it fell into Ximen Qing’s possession due to attribute compatibility, she might just cough up a few liters of blood in frustration.

Thinking of this, Nangong Lian forced a somewhat distorted smile onto her face.

"It can’t be said like that. Fire and water merge; if I can obtain this fire attribute Secret Treasure, maybe it could further advance my Great Dao of Water."

Ximen Qing glanced at her with a half-smile. Though he usually thought highly of this woman from the Nangong Clan and once even considered pursuing her,

at such times, with interests at stake, no one would be hindered by such trifling affection.

Ximen Qing sneered, "With your ability, I’m afraid you can’t withstand the scorching of the Great Dao of Li Huo, can you?"

The previous person did not self-immolate quickly, but the flames of the Great Dao of Li Huo are akin to the Three-Flavored True Flame, with an evidently unextinguishable attribute.

Even he had to plan carefully before stepping in.

As for Nangong Lian, who cultivated the Great Dao of Water, she would probably be thoroughly burned before the Great Dao of Li Huo dissipated.

Both knew each other’s thoughts, but neither was willing to back down.

Meanwhile, Beiming Ye, who stood at the back with no intention of intervening, squinted at the mountain for a long while, a somewhat inexplicable expression on his face, as if contemplating something.

As the two faced off, the golden light began to expand, spreading to the surrounding area.

The loose cultivators standing at the front were startled and quickly retreated, trying to leave the area.

The treasure was good, but life was more important.

But the Four Great Clans, who had just clashed with them, wouldn’t let them go so easily.

Ximen Qing sneered and, while facing off with Nangong Lian, instructed his clan behind him, "Throw those loose cultivators in to see the situation."

"See if the fire of the Great Dao of Li Huo weakens somewhat when burning ten-something people at the same time."

Nangong Lian didn’t speak but also signaled to her clansmen to continue dealing with it.

The battle that had just paused resumed in an instant.

The loose cultivators couldn’t just let themselves be killed by the Four Great Clans without a fight and naturally resisted desperately.

However, lacking cultivation and special abilities, even though they struggled and injured some guards of the Four Great Clans, they were eventually thrown into the golden light.

Continuously burning flames enveloped these people, and both Nangong Lian and Ximen Qing simultaneously stopped their confrontation, looking toward the direction of the golden light, seemingly wanting to check the limit of the Great Dao of Li Huo within it.

Xia Tianming watched in the void for a long time, his expression somewhat reluctant, "Are those loose cultivators just stepping stones?"

Xia Feng’s expression was rather indifferent, his gaze fixed on that golden light, seemingly also wanting to check its limit.

"Grandpa, don’t think too much. It’s not unjust to say that these loose cultivators got what they deserved."

"They were surrounding us earlier, trying to take advantage, and now they’re running here to fight over it, as if everyone else is a fool."

These words hold true, as the truly shrewd loose cultivators were watching from afar or exploring the Divine Vein in another direction.

These clever loose cultivators naturally escaped the persecution of the Four Great Clans.

And those thrown in as pathfinders were the same clowns who relentlessly pursued Xia Feng and Xia Tianming earlier.

Xia Tianming paused, his face showing more resistance, and the previous moment of reluctance swiftly faded.

He also turned his gaze to the golden light, speaking with surprise, "As more people go in, the flames spread over each are weaker."

Xia Feng nodded. The things they could see were also noticed by the people of the Four Great Clans.

Ximen Qing lunged forward like an arrow, and the fire of the Great Dao of Li Huo appeared on him, defending against the flames within the golden light.

Nangong Lian didn’t lag behind either; a mist enveloped her as she plunged into the golden light.

Xia Feng’s lips curved slightly as he turned with a smile and said to Xia Tianming, "Grandpa, I’ve recently had some insights into the Great Dao of Space."

"Grandpa, would you like to give me some guidance?"