Chapter 1209: Decision

The Human World

"Boom!"

The ice ball and the azure light collided head-on. For a moment, ice shards flew everywhere, and a tremendous shockwave swept out. The ice ball shattered on impact, and the snow bead was immediately retrieved by the Cold Lizard. However, the azure light still carried residual power and shot directly towards the cultivator surnamed Lu. Just as it was about to engulf him, a streak of black light swiftly slashed in, which was none other than the Snake King's black blade magic treasure.

At this moment, the black blade displayed a power incomparable to when Demon King Qianji wielded it. It successfully shattered the lingering azure light, then swiftly turned, shooting backward to momentarily block the torrent unleashed by the two Sin Abyss cultivators. The Snake King and his companions gained precious time and rapidly shifted their positions. The next moment, a long shadow narrowly brushed past them; it was the evil spirit's tail, flung towards them. Attack after attack came, giving them no time to catch their breath.

If it were merely a mindless evil spirit, or just two Sin Abyss Nascent Soul cultivators, it wouldn't be a major concern even with the cultivator Lu injured. However, their current situation was far from ideal. The Snake King and his two companions all felt some regret; their previous actions had been too reckless.

It had taken them over ten days to gradually decipher the ancient restriction by following a vine. This had drained an enormous amount of their energy, leaving them utterly exhausted. After successfully opening the great demon's cave dwelling and seeing a room full of treasures, they were naturally exceptionally excited. In this state, the three didn't let their guard down. After confirming there was no danger, they confidently began to take the treasures.

Unexpectedly, they had overlooked one crucial detail: this was not a demon king's cave dwelling at all, but rather a cage, imprisoning a terrifying evil spirit. Caught off guard, the cultivator surnamed Lu, who was in front, was attacked by the evil spirit and immediately sustained severe injuries, spitting blood. The Snake King and the Cold Lizard reacted in time, protecting themselves and narrowly escaping disaster.

The three had originally intended to join forces to take the treasures and then leave. However, the evil spirit's attack was terrifyingly powerful, and its aftermath attracted Sin Abyss cultivators, causing them to miss their chance. By now, they had no intention of seizing treasures, knowing that continuing the fight would only attract more Sin Abyss Nascent Soul cultivators.

The ‘cave dwelling’ was actually below them, a deep underground cavern that had been breached during their skirmish. The three had attempted to rush into the cavern to escape several times but were always blocked. It seemed they would have to pay a price.

Rumble...

Everyone instantly became entangled in battle again, the battlefield rapidly changing, dazzling to behold.

Qin Sang observed from a distance. After a few rounds, Qin Sang had a fair understanding of the situation on the battlefield. He wondered if the Snake King and his group had realized that there weren't just two Sin Abyss Nascent Soul cultivators here, but three! On the periphery of the battlefield, another Sin Abyss Nascent Soul cultivator was actually lurking, concealing their aura and hiding in the shadows, ready to deliver a fatal blow at any moment. Unfortunately, this couldn't escape the Heavenly Eye Butterfly. Jiang Chenzi and his companion were so brazen as to dare obstruct the Snake King with just two of them. This was precisely due to the hidden individual's presence; they were merely acting as a distraction.

Qin Sang's gaze momentarily left the battlefield as he carefully observed his surroundings, ensuring there were no more people. He now had two choices. One was to pretend he hadn't seen anything and leave. This was the Sin Abyss's lair, fraught with too many variables. More Nascent Soul cultivators could be drawn here at any moment. Out of caution, it would be normal to stay away from the commotion.

The second was to make a move to seize the treasures and simultaneously rescue them. If he joined forces with the Snake King and the others, escaping should not be difficult, as long as no unexpected events occurred. Jiang Chenzi and his companion, as well as the hidden individual, were all only early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators. Without the evil spirit, they might even be able to counter-kill one or two of them.

The biggest concern was the evil spirit. However, according to the descriptions in his cultivation technique, the Seven Souls Killing Array should have a certain suppressive effect on such spirit bodies. Qin Sang estimated that if he made a move to seize treasures from within the evil spirit, his chances were high. However, he could only take one of the three treasures at most, and there would be no time to ascertain its function. He was also covetous of the blood jade and the broken axe, but he would definitely aim for the white copper. The white copper held such a strong allure for the Fire Jade Centipede, which at least guaranteed that what he risked for wouldn't be useless.

The longer he pondered, the more variables would emerge. Qin Sang made his decision almost instantly, choosing to act.

"Boom!"

Another earth-shattering collision occurred. On the battlefield, azure light, snake shadows, freezing ice, black blades, and scarlet torrents intertwined, each taking center stage in a chaotic, lively display.

Qin Sang secretly approached, maintaining a certain distance from the battlefield. The moment the collision occurred, he unhesitatingly merged his body with his sword, transforming into a startling rainbow that pierced through the ominous clouds! Thunder Escape and Sword Escape combined, and the sound of thunder continuously reverberated.

Everyone was stunned. The Sin Abyss cultivator hidden in the shadows was fully focused on observing the battle, searching for an opportune moment to strike. Unexpectedly, another person nearby made a move first, causing their actions to hesitate for a moment. On the battlefield, everyone's expressions varied.

The Snake King was the first to realize it was Qin Sang, and he was immediately filled with both shock and delight. "Demon King Mingyue!" His expression changed repeatedly as countless thoughts flashed through his mind.

At Sandie Pass, he had personally visited and strongly invited Demon King Mingyue to join him in treasure hunting, making solemn promises. The other party had explicitly refused, yet now suddenly appeared in the Abyss Ruins. How could the Snake King not be filled with doubt and surprise? If Demon King Mingyue had been with them, they certainly wouldn't be in such a sorry state.

The Snake King first suspected that Demon King Mingyue had been secretly following him all along, outwardly refusing but harboring malicious intentions. But then he thought, both he and Daoist Lu surpassed Demon King Mingyue in cultivation. Even if Demon King Mingyue possessed some stealth secret art, it would be impossible to track them from Tianxing Plateau all the way to Sin Abyss without their slightest detection. Then he wondered if Demon King Mingyue might be a spy for the Sin Abyss. That also didn't make sense. Demon King Mingyue had once publicly slain Old Demon Pei in battle. For the Sin Abyss to lose a genuine Nascent Soul Grandmaster, paying such a high price just to plant a demon king near Tianyao Hill, was simply preposterous.

Only one possibility remained: Demon King Mingyue also had important matters, similarly infiltrated the Abyss Ruins secretly, sensed the battle fluctuations here, realized it was them, and intervened to help. This made sense. No wonder Demon King Mingyue had decisively refused him. He could only blame himself for inviting at an inopportune time, resulting in this accidental encounter. It was impressive that the Snake King could think of so much in an instant.

Immediately after, Qin Sang's telepathic message reached his ear, confirming his suspicions. Although the cultivator surnamed Lu and the Cold Lizard had not personally met Qin Sang, they had heard the Snake King mention him more than once. Upon hearing the Snake King's exclamation, despite not fully understanding, they knew that their ally had arrived.

All three were renowned masters. Seeing Qin Sang's escape light aimed at the treasures within the evil spirit, they guessed his objective. They didn't blame Qin Sang for still thinking about seizing treasures at such a moment. Without any benefit, why would someone risk intervening to rescue them? Qin Sang directly targeting the evil spirit precisely helped them alleviate the greatest pressure. If they still couldn't escape even with this, they might as well commit suicide.

One side rejoiced, while the other worried. A sudden turn of events occurred. The two Sin Abyss Nascent Soul cultivators had been confident of victory, but unexpectedly, trouble arose from within, leaving them shocked and enraged. The other Nascent Soul cultivator also no longer bothered to hide, hastily conjuring their magic treasure and revealing themselves from the shadows.