Chapter 509 507: I Am Its Fated One

The words of the Thief King's phantom sent a shockwave through the crowd!

The next trial would be the "final round" to decide who would claim the Treasure of the Thief King!

"However, if you wish to inherit my treasure, you must also be prepared to inherit my final wish..."

After saying this, the Thief King's phantom vanished without a trace.

Everyone's heart pounded with excitement as they stared at the multitude of treasures floating above!

'These treasures are no ordinary items. If I can pick a suitable one, it will help me sweep through the final trial!'

Teng Yuanxing, the genius from the Sea Demon Palace, stared upward, his gaze burning with intensity.

There were so many treasures, a dazzling array, that he couldn't decide which to choose!

Suddenly, something occurred to Teng Yuanxing.

His cold gaze swept over Lü Hongyi and Lü Hanye as he said with a smirk, "I believe our previous agreement is now void!"

"That suits me just fine!"

Lü Hanye replied coolly.

In the face of such treasures, an agreement not to attack each other was essentially worthless.

Besides, the final trial was the decisive struggle for the Treasure of the Thief King. It was destined to be a bloody and brutal affair.

"Later, all of you will assist me,"

Lü Hongyi said in a low, serious voice.

Her team had once numbered over twenty, but now, only five had successfully reached this place.

Lü Hongyi was immensely ambitious.

She had expanded her team early on precisely to gain an advantage in the fight for the Treasure of the Thief King.

Luo Tian also gazed at the orbs of light in midair.

As far as he was concerned, all of these treasures were quite good.

'If I want to pick the best one, I'll have to contend with the top experts here...'

Luo Tian glanced around and shook his head slightly.

Those who had made it this far by passing the three traps first were the elite of the elite.

There were four experts at the Celestial Pool Realm.

The Undead Thief, Lü Hongyi!

Teng Yuanxing of the Sea Demon Palace!

Bai Ying of the Tai Yuan Sect!

The Asura Thief, Lü Hanye!

Among the Four Great Celestial Pool Realm experts, two of them—Lü Hanye and Teng Yuanxing—were hostile toward Luo Tian.

Beyond them, there were seven at the Half-step Celestial Pool Realm and numerous experts around the Earth Element Realm Ninth Layer!

With his current strength, trying to vie for the very best treasures would mean making enemies of all the top experts present. It was not only incredibly dangerous, but his chances of success were also low.

During the previous trials, Luo Tian had sensed that Teng Yuanxing wanted to eliminate him.

After some consideration, Luo Tian decided on his approach: keep a low profile, restrain his greed, and avoid fighting for the most valuable and coveted treasures.

Countless people in this world had died for the sake of greed.

SWOOSH!

Suddenly, Bai Ying of the Tai Yuan Sect transformed into a swift shadow and shot upward, instantly closing in on one of the orbs of light!

His face was expressionless, but he radiated an aura of absolute determination as he reached for it.

Inside the orb was a suit of Silver Soft Armor, covered in dense, scale-like patterns.

SWISH!

The orb of light enveloping the Silver Soft Armor, as if suddenly gaining a Spiritual awareness, darted to the side. Bai Ying grabbed nothing but air.

'It can run?'

Just as Bai Ying was about to give chase...

"Apologies, but I've also taken a liking to this item!"

Teng Yuanxing's voice suddenly rang out as he appeared to Bai Ying's left. His palm swung out, unleashing an eerie green nebula that radiated a vast, boundless power, engulfing the area!

HISS!

A blindingly brilliant slash of Sword Light cut through the air, slicing the eerie green nebula in two.

Bai Ying of the Tai Yuan Sect was ranked third on the Earth List; his strength was nearly on par with Teng Yuanxing's.

The collision between the two kicked up a shocking storm of residual energy!

SWISH! SWISH!

Lü Hongyi and Lü Hanye also made their move, closing in on the Silver Scale Armor!

'This Soft Armor... is truly extraordinary!'

Using his Qi Observation Skill, Luo Tian discovered that the Treasure Qi emanating from the Silver Soft Armor was incredibly dense. Its Tier was at least that of a Middle Grade Profound Artifact!

Of course, there were one or two other treasures present that could compare to this Silver Scale Armor.

Yet all Four Great Celestial Pool Realm experts were fighting over this particular suit of Scale Armor.

The reason was quite obvious.

So far, all the traps set by the Thief King had been extremely dangerous.

If they could obtain this Silver Soft Armor with its outstanding defensive capabilities, they could more easily handle any crisis. Their chances of survival would skyrocket, and so too would their chances of obtaining the Treasure of the Thief King!

BOOM! KABOOM!

A fierce battle erupted.

The Four Great Celestial Pool Realm experts were all fighting over a single suit of Profound Artifact armor!

Bai Ying had been the first to make a move, but he was at a disadvantage, as he was alone.

Lü Hanye, Teng Yuanxing, and Lü Hongyi all had teammates.

"Miss Lü, my strength is too low. I won't get involved!"

Luo Tian distanced himself from the fight.

Lü Hongyi nodded slightly. Luo Tian's Cultivation was indeed a bit low for this fight; it would be a shame if he were to die.

Luo Tian used his Qi Observation Technique to examine every orb of light. He even used the Celestial Book to directly look up the treasures' origins and functions.

He soon identified the treasure that was most suitable for him!

SWOOSH!

Luo Tian flew off, rapidly approaching a golden orb of light.

Inside the orb was what looked like a bracelet: three eyeball-sized golden spheres strung on a metal wire.

SWISH!

The golden orb of light turned into a streak of light and shot away.

Luo Tian immediately gave chase. With the boost from his Celestial Silver Feather Robe, his current speed was close to the Peak of the Earth Element Realm Ninth Layer.

Just as Luo Tian was about to grab it!

WHOOSH!

A Palm Technique as black as ink suddenly descended, exuding a surging, sinisterly cold, and powerful aura.

Without the slightest hesitation, Luo Tian drew his sword.

SHIIING!

A blast of biting, Formless Sword Qi shot through the air and struck the ink-black Palm Technique, setting off an explosion.

Waves of black energy and Cold Wind Sword Qi radiated in all directions!

Luo Tian stumbled back several steps, feeling a sinister, cold, and dark aura seep into his body.

"Oh? You actually blocked a palm strike that used seventy percent of my strength."

The Scholar-Warrior's surprised voice rang out.

Luo Tian's expression darkened.

The Scholar-Warrior's Cultivation was at the Peak of the Earth Element Realm Ninth Layer. If Luo Tian's Celestial Furnace Treasure Body hadn't broken through to Fifth-Layer Perfection, and if he hadn't been wearing the Top Level Top Grade Treasure Artifact, the Celestial Silver Feather Robe, he would have been severely wounded by that sneak attack.

"Hm?"

Luo Tian's brow furrowed. He could feel a dark, chilling energy, like a venomous snake, darting around inside his body.

"Hehe, the Cultivation Technique I practice is rather special. The True Essence Power that seeped into your body isn't so easy to expel. I'd advise you not to circulate your True Essence, or it will become chaotic and might even rupture your meridians!"

The Scholar-Warrior chuckled lightly.

Luo Tian remained expressionless.

The stream of dark energy that had seeped into his body was indeed troublesome.

But the Martial Venerable Level Technique he cultivated, the Celestial Essence Water Condensation Technique, was exceptionally good at refining other forms of Energy!

Luo Tian circulated his Spell slightly, and the True Essence in his body surged forth. It engulfed the sinister black energy, swiftly refining it and eliminating the hidden threat.

"This treasure is mine! If you want to fight me for it, I'll be more than happy to oblige!"

A faint, disdainful smile touched the corners of the Scholar-Warrior's lips.

In the previous trials, Luo Tian had piqued the Scholar-Warrior's interest—and his enmity!

The Scholar-Warrior had no idea what the bracelet-like treasure was.

But since Luo Tian had been the first to find the solution to the previous two traps, his insight and knowledge must be extraordinary.

As long as this bracelet wasn't some common trinket, the Scholar-Warrior would be satisfied with it.

Luo Tian's expression was grim.

The Scholar-Warrior's level of strength was only slightly below that of He Yunkong.

He could fight back if he went all out, but doing so would expose many of his trump cards and attract the attention of even more powerful enemies.

But he couldn't bring himself to give it up.

But in a flash, an idea came to Luo Tian.

"Scholar-Warrior, don't push your luck! I'm taking this treasure," Luo Tian shouted.

"Oh? Then by all means, try."

The Scholar-Warrior, somewhat surprised, revealed a mocking expression.

He had lost to Luo Tian repeatedly in the puzzle-like trials. The thought of humiliating Luo Tian in a real fight was deeply satisfying.

"Wind Rises!"

Luo Tian gripped his Ice Nether Sword and executed the First Technique of the Celestial Level Upper Grade Sword Technique, Sky Wind Divine Sword!

His Sword Intent flared!

The Treasure Swords in the hands of the many Martial Artists nearby began to tremble inexplicably.

FWOOSH!

An invisible whirlwind gathered around the Ice Nether Sword, transforming into a vast, unstoppable torrent of dark wind that swept toward the Scholar-Warrior!

"Sword Intent?"

The Scholar-Warrior's face was a mask of astonishment.

'Luo Tian is just at the Peak of the Earth Element Realm Fifth Layer, yet he's actually comprehended true Sword Intent.'

The sword attack Luo Tian had just unleashed was far beyond his expectations!

"Mo Essence Palm!"

Ink-black streams of energy swirled around the Scholar-Warrior, gathering in his palm before coalescing into a dark, heavy Palm Force that blasted forward!

Everything in its path was dyed black, falling into a deathly silence.

K-BOOM!

The Palm Technique and Sword Qi collided.

The Scholar-Warrior didn't hold back this time. The powerful Palm Technique shattered Luo Tian's Sword Qi!

A wave of black, turbulent energy burst outward!

Luo Tian was sent flying, the Ice Nether Sword knocked from his grasp and sent plunging into the palace wall.

Luo Tian stumbled back several steps, a trickle of blood escaping the corner of his mouth.

After steadying himself, he retreated to the side to tend to his injuries, his expression surprisingly calm.

"You're still a long way off from competing with me for treasures!"

The corner of the Scholar-Warrior's mouth curled up as he turned to chase the golden stream of light.

Luo Tian raised his head slightly. His gaze was serene and profound as he secretly activated a Spell!

HUMMM!

The Ice Nether Sword, embedded in the wall, gave an almost imperceptible tremble before falling still again.

...

"Got it!"

The Scholar-Warrior quickly caught up with the golden stream of light and snatched it!

He failed to notice...

...that on the wall behind him and to his left, the Ice Nether Sword had suddenly pulled itself free!

"Void Yin Sword Technique, First Technique: Shadowless Form!"

Luo Tian activated the technique of Controlling the Sword with Thought, manipulating the Ice Nether Sword to execute a King Level Swordsmanship!

The surrounding space was suddenly plunged into darkness. A cold, black, and formless sword gleam flashed into existence for a split second before vanishing back into the gloom.

'Danger!'

The hairs on the Scholar-Warrior's body stood on end.

But he reacted a moment too late!

Or perhaps, Luo Tian's timing had been too precise!

BZZZT-SHING!

A dark, formless radiance enveloped him!

Dozens of cuts suddenly appeared on the Scholar-Warrior's True Essence Shield, which then shattered!

Immediately after, sharp pains erupted from his abdomen, arms, shoulders, and even his back.

Such a bizarre and powerful Attack shocked the Scholar-Warrior to his core. He had already been hit and could only do his best to mitigate the damage!

When the surrounding dark radiance dissipated...

PSH!

Blood sprayed from all the wounds on the Scholar-Warrior's body at once.

"What happened? That sword can actually attack on its own?"

The Scholar-Warrior stared in horror at the Ice Nether Sword on the ground.

Generally, only Divine Soldiers possessing an Artifact Spirit are capable of attacking on their own.

But even the most top-tier Profound Artifacts aren't guaranteed to have an Artifact Spirit!

WHOOSH!

A cold, dark blur of light shot out, hooking the Golden Bracelet as it passed before stabbing into the ground.

The chilling aura emanating from the Ice Nether Sword froze the Golden Bracelet in place.

What astonished the Scholar-Warrior was...

...that the sword had landed right in front of Luo Tian!

"Scholar-Warrior, look. This treasure delivered itself right to me. It seems I am its fated owner after all!"

Luo Tian pulled out the Ice Nether Sword and took the Golden Bracelet!