Chapter 469: Dark Intentions

"Yes!"

The handsome young man secretly pulled out a talisman and was about to make a move.

Granny Jing seemed to have heard their conversation. A brilliant moonlight suddenly flowed out from the bright moon. The moonlight, like water, appeared gentle but was exceptionally swift.

Like the Milky Way descending from the heavens, it flowed in front of the handsome young man in the blink of an eye.

"A mere trick!"

Elder Zhangxing snorted coldly, reaching out to pluck stars. Like a general arranging troops, he instantly formed the stars in the sky into a killing array pattern. Starlight scattered in all directions, but instead of merging, it condensed into a star net. The star net, like a blade, severed the moonlight. The Milky Way, transformed by moonlight, shattered into pieces.

After all, Elder Zhangxing was half a beat too slow and couldn't completely sever the moonlight. He only blocked half of it, but the remnants were not a concern; the handsome young man's cultivation was sufficient to handle them.

The handsome young man held his treasured sword horizontally with both hands. The sword light flared, intercepting the impact of the moonlight. With a muffled groan, his face flushed. Unexpectedly, the moonlight transformed into a long whip, lashing fiercely at his sword. A tremendous force struck. The handsome young man was caught off guard; though unharmed, his figure was sent flying back dozens of feet before he could finally dissipate the force.

At this moment, Qin Sang, who had been watching from the periphery, suddenly moved. He sensed Granny Jing's gaze, understood her intention, and said without hesitation, "You can leave this person to me, Senior. Focus on dealing with the other two!"

He hadn't left because he couldn't. From the moment the three from Yuanshen Gate spotted them, he and Granny Jing were already in the same boat. Regardless, the three from Yuanshen Gate had to die! He believed Granny Jing wasn't reckless; she must have had a certain level of confidence to ambush Leng Yuntian.

However, Qin Sang didn't rashly intervene in their battle. He waited for Granny Jing's clear instruction before making his move. Seeing that Granny Jing wanted him to deal with the handsome young man instead of one of the two Core Formation cultivators, Qin Sang secretly breathed a sigh of relief. If he went all out and used both his magic treasures, he could probably hold them off for a while, but it would undoubtedly be extremely perilous. Qin Sang wasn't so arrogant as to think he could defeat a Core Formation cultivator, even one whose cultivation was suppressed. If absolutely necessary, his life was paramount, and he wouldn't hesitate to expose his magic treasures. Fortunately, Granny Jing was very confident, daring to face two Core Formation cultivators alone.

In comparison, the handsome young man would be much easier to handle. Qin Sang truly feared no one among Foundation Establishment cultivators.

The Cold Gold Sword led the way! The clear, cold sword light radiated extreme chill, heading straight for the handsome young man's back. Qin Sang followed closely, moving like lightning, his hand clutching the Yin-Yang Compass, which shimmered with light. His timing was excellent. The handsome young man had been sent flying by the long whip, looking extremely disheveled. His figure was falling and unstable, leaving his back completely exposed. Yu Shanting was entangled by the Azure Luan. Elder Zhangxing was manipulating the star array, fully focused on dealing with Granny Jing. No one could come to the handsome young man's rescue.

In an instant, the Cold Gold Sword was mere inches from the handsome young man. This was a top-tier magic artifact, its power self-evident. Enveloped by the sword aura, the handsome young man's entire body was covered in a layer of white frost, and his movements seemed to stiffen slightly. It looked as though the handsome young man was about to perish by the sword.

Suddenly, the handsome young man turned his head to glance at Qin Sang, a mocking sneer on his face. He abruptly opened his right palm and swiftly flicked it behind him. Countless specks of light scattered. Amidst the fragments of talisman paper, an inconspicuous black light flashed past, revealing a small black hammer. A Talisman Treasure!

The black hammer moved at astonishing speed, bypassing the Cold Gold Sword and heading directly for Qin Sang. In Qin Sang's vision, the black hammer rapidly grew larger, appearing very clearly. Both ends of the hammer were pointed, like two chisels. Qin Sang had no doubt that if struck by it, a bloody hole would be left in his head.

The handsome young man had evidently been guarding against him all along. This was understandable. With both him and Granny Jing appearing simultaneously in the vast square, they wouldn't believe they weren't working together and must have been secretly on guard. He had merely observed coldly, and they hadn't actively targeted him. Instead, they had set a trap, secretly preparing a Talisman Treasure, attempting to resolve the weakest link (himself) in one go, then focus on Granny Jing. Perhaps, the handsome young man being sent flying by the moonlight was also part of their plan. If Granny Jing's strength hadn't exceeded their expectations, allowing her to hold her own against two opponents without falling into a disadvantage, preventing them from being distracted, then at this moment, Qin Sang would likely be facing more than just the handsome young man alone.

Qin Sang sighed inwardly. If he hadn't honed his skills on battlefields for many years, he might have truly fallen for the trick.

Facing the black hammer, Qin Sang remained calm in the face of danger. He raised the Yin-Yang Compass high, emitting a beam of white light. The Yin-Yang Compass's quality was certainly inferior to a Talisman Treasure, but no matter how powerful a Talisman Treasure was, it couldn't completely ignore a top-grade magic artifact. Besides, Qin Sang wouldn't rely entirely on his artifacts. The black hammer was struck by the white light. Under the effect of the suction, its speed didn't decrease, but its direction shifted slightly. This was enough! Qin Sang had been prepared. His figure instantly flickered repeatedly, dodging the sneak attack, and he coldly eyed the handsome young man. Naturally, the Cold Gold Sword also didn't achieve its desired effect and was recalled by Qin Sang.

"Huh?"

The handsome young man was surprised that Qin Sang had so easily escaped the Talisman Treasure's sneak attack. He looked over, idly toying with the black hammer, and sneered, "It seems your reputation isn't unfounded; you do have some skill! Shadowless Sword... I'd like to see just how capable you truly are, daring to disrespect Senior Brother!"

Qin Sang now knew who the handsome young man's "Senior Brother" was: Miao Xinglan. He was known as Yuanshen Gate's top master, possessing formidable cultivation. He was the one Yuanshen Gate had dispatched to Zhifantian Peak this time. Due to Senior Azure Bamboo, Shaohua Mountain and Yuanshen Gate had an irreconcilable conflict, which affected their disciples. Qin Sang didn't wish to concern himself with these grievances, nor did he want to proactively make enemies, but having been targeted by Yuanshen Gate disciples multiple times, he naturally wouldn't tolerate it indefinitely. Even the mildest person has a temper. So, he found an opportunity and, with Senior Brother Rong, taught Miao Xinglan a lesson. Neither side sustained substantial injuries, but the feud was thus forged. The handsome young man seemed to have a good relationship with Miao Xinglan, so it was no wonder he disliked Qin Sang.

The black hammer shot over once more. Qin Sang's figure rapidly retreated. He surprisingly put away both the Yin-Yang Compass and the Cold Gold Sword. Simultaneously, a blue light slowly rose from his palm, eventually transforming into a round mirror. It was also a Talisman Treasure!

This Talisman Treasure was one he had seized from a quasi-Core Formation cultivator of the Heaven's Path Alliance. If the handsome young man harbored sinister intentions, Qin Sang was no benevolent soul either. He had long since secretly prepared his own Talisman Treasure. Unfortunately, despite the handsome young man's arrogant words, he didn't act carelessly during their fight. Qin Sang hadn't found an opportunity for a sneak attack with his Talisman Treasure, and now, forced by the black hammer, he could no longer hide it.

The round mirror flew high, meeting the black hammer. The two Talisman Treasures yielded no ground to each other, separating the moment they clashed. After a brief collision, they transformed into two streaks of light, one blue and one black, chasing each other between Qin Sang and the handsome young man.