Chapter 1515 - 1500: Unless I Die

Indeed, that person really couldn't figure out how to handle it. He was a cultivator, and combat was a particular weak point for him, especially when Lin Chuan got close. It was only then he realized Lin Chuan's true strength. Previously, he had not engaged Lin Chuan in close combat, so he wasn't very familiar with Lin Chuan's power. Now that Lin Chuan was close, he regretted it, knowing it was too late. Lin Chuan alone was as powerful as the combined strength of those three people! Especially with Lin Chuan's eerie attacks, it was as if there was some sinister plot, yet he couldn't see anything.

Lin Chuan felt quite joyful inside; this strike would definitely injure the person in front of him!

Using Blue Amber to block the small sword attacking him, his footwork was excellently executed. His form was unpredictable; Lin Chuan decided that if this strike couldn't kill or wound the person, he wouldn't bother to attack him again and would escape instead.

Just as Lin Chuan thought, there was already a significant flaw. If Lin Chuan seized this opportunity, he could kill the person in front of him.

Qin Hu and the others noticed something too and charged forward. Handling one person was already leaving them with no extra strength, and now there were three more.

This person was now utterly done for, killed by his own small sword instead.

"Since you three have come, just help me properly. Remember, prioritize your own safety above all else." Although Lin Chuan really didn't want these people to risk themselves with him, he knew that if he tried to send them away now, they wouldn't leave obediently. All he could do now was pray that they wouldn't encounter any powerful opponents below!

"Boss, actually, us coming here does have its benefits for you. Look, these small fry aren't even worth you lifting a hand. At least we can help you a little, right?" Hema smiled at Lin Chuan, looking like he didn't understand their situation. This place was much more treacherous than those so-called perilous places.

"You guys, I don't know what to say!" Lin Chuan said with a smile.

"To think you still have the mood for leisure!" At some unknown time, a layer of thin mist began to spread over the mountaintop. The moonlight became less apparent, spreading over the mist like Mount Tai's sea of clouds, magnificent.

Qin Hu and Qin Biao were quite cunning, especially Qin Biao. He originally thought the expert he brought could deal with Lin Chuan, but unexpectedly, members of the Dark Soldier suddenly intervened at the last moment.

These two were already planning to flee when they suddenly heard a voice, causing their faces to instantly light up with joy.

As for the person severely injured by Lin Chuan, he quietly lay there with almost no response.

"Sect Master, you're here." Qin Hu and Qin Biao respectfully addressed the newcomer.

Seeing Qin Hu call this person Sect Master, Lin Chuan didn't need to think to know who it was. Who else could it be but Maoshan Tao's head, Qin Zhengxiong? Beside Qin Zhengxiong were two others, a woman and a man with a rather effeminate appearance.

Lin Chuan recognized the woman as Qin Fang, who had previously tricked him to the Double Dragons Mountain. He hadn't seen the effeminate man before.

Qin Zhengxiong's cold gaze swept over Qin Hu and Qin Biao. Qin Hu shouted, "Sect Master, Lin Chuan took the item."

Qin Zhengxiong turned his gaze to Lin Chuan and said, "Lin Chuan, hand over the item, and I'll spare your life."

Lin Chuan's mouth curled into a cold smile as he said, "If you have the ability, come and take it yourself. Want me to hand it over? Only if I'm dead."

"Hmph, since you're so stubborn, you can't blame me!" Seeing the reactions of those people, Qin Zhengxiong felt some anger, coldly eyeing Hema and the other two. For those without any use, there was only one outcome: death!

"Your opponent is me!" Lin Chuan stepped forward, gripping Blue Amber more tightly and positioning his body optimally. If there was any movement from the other side, he could respond immediately.

"Do you even qualify to be my opponent?" Qin Zhengxiong's tone grew serious, intimidating those present. Despite previously witnessing Lin Chuan's strength, Qin Zhengxiong remained unperturbed; no matter how formidable Lin Chuan appeared, he wasn't worth a single move from him.

Lin Chuan stepped back because he felt the pressure emanating from Qin Zhengxiong, inspiring an internal fear. Could this person in front of him really have reached such a level?

"You've stirred up so much trouble here. Do you think we would let you go?" Qin Zhengxiong said with a cunning smile.

"Can you kill me? Maybe I still have some value to you?" Lin Chuan retorted, now gambling that the person in front of him dared not kill him!

Piecing together what the others had said earlier, Lin Chuan estimated that he should still hold considerable value to them, and it was because of this that those people had hesitated when dealing with him, giving Lin Chuan a chance to capitalize.

"Do you think you are that valuable? Let me tell you, I can kill you anytime I wish, but you're right; keeping you is indeed better than killing you." The stern-faced man said to Lin Chuan.

Lin Chuan felt helpless; though he had guessed correctly, it was not to his advantage. Once captured, the end would still be death once he lost his value.

"Boss, what should we do!" Xiao Han whispered in Lin Chuan's ear.

"We'll have to take it one step at a time. Although the person ahead seems fierce, his strength is undoubtedly formidable." Lin Chuan said. Actually, everyone knew what Lin Chuan was saying. The odd fog alone made them feel uneasy.

This situation had no perfect solution; the only recourse was to fight.

Despite the long battle, Lin Chuan was still at his peak, mainly due to the red True Qi. Although the earlier encounter had sparked some fear in Lin Chuan, it didn't ultimately matter. Lin Chuan would never let his momentum fall just because the person in front appeared threatening.

Qin Zhengxiong also realized Lin Chuan's intentions. The fervor in Lin Chuan's eyes startled him, not just surprised him, but there was also greed in his gaze, as if Lin Chuan were a priceless treasure.

"Fighting me is asking for trouble. You're already depleted of fighting strength, so just listen to me and surrender!" Qin Fang looked at Lin Chuan with a hint of reluctance. She knew Qin Zhengxiong's strength was not something Lin Chuan could handle, even she had to tread carefully.

"It's fine; even if I can't win, I have to try. I won't place my life in others' hands." Lin Chuan's eyes were resolute. Behind him, Hema and the other two also firmed their resolve to fight, even in dire straits.

"Fine, you people just never learn. Lin Chuan, I'm telling you, you have one path: surrender, and I'll let your three comrades leave." Qin Zhengxiong seemed unwilling to harm Lin Chuan, thus unwilling to fight him.

"Effeminate man, do you want to..." Qin Fang suddenly opened her eyes wide, looking at Qin Zhengxiong beside her as if she had discovered an astounding secret!

Qin Zhengxiong shook his neck, his expression turning sinister, especially the not-so-bright moonlight hitting his face, making it appear pale with a hint of ruthlessness.

"Qin Fang, many matters are not yours to consider, so you'd do well to keep your mouth shut!"

Qin Fang could do nothing against Qin Zhengxiong, as her strength was no match for his. If he decided not to let her go, she would not even have the power to resist.

No matter the situation on the other side, Lin Chuan threw Blue Amber, but not aimlessly; he used True Qi to control it.

Qin Zhengxiong made no move, merely glancing at the dagger thrown by Lin Chuan, which suddenly stopped mid-air, immobilized.

"Damn, this bastard's cultivation is higher than I thought!" Lin Chuan was shocked, staring at Qin Zhengxiong, heart filled with disbelief.

He raised his hand, enveloped in dark green light, not much force, yet it gave Lin Chuan an indescribable sense of danger.

"Not good!" Lin Chuan suddenly felt the air around him slowly gather, not a natural phenomenon, indicating someone's superpower was at play.

Only Qin Zhengxiong was glowing, an indication he was releasing something. Lin Chuan was astounded; even if Feng Lingfeng arrived, the duo would likely still be unable to defeat Qin Zhengxiong.

The gradually gathering air enveloped Lin Chuan. Suddenly, he heard Hema's shout. Turning back, he saw Hema and the other two flying backward rapidly, stopping only after about ten meters, all coughing blood, appearing in immense pain.