Chapter 509: Double-Edged Sword

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Ye Lin was scared out of his wits. With only Foundation Establishment cultivation, he was no match for Wang Changsheng at all.

"Wait!" Ye Lin hastily cried out. "I'm a top-tier Tier 3 formation master, don't kill me! I can help you set up formations, and I have a Heaven-grade cultivation technique in my mind." He had barely escaped from the jaws of death and certainly didn't want to die so senselessly at Wang Changsheng's hands.

"A top-tier Tier 3 formation master! A Heaven-grade cultivation technique!" Wang Changsheng frowned. The Ruyi Xuan Jade Rod halted, stopping barely a foot from Ye Lin's head.

"Aren't you a Core Formation cultivator?" Wang Changsheng said coldly, his eyes filled with a chilling glint. "Once you recover your magic power, I'll probably be the one who dies. Only a dead person can be trusted." A top-tier Tier 3 formation master was indeed valuable, but who could guarantee that Ye Lin was telling the truth? Who knew if Ye Lin had used some secret technique, causing his cultivation to temporarily drop to the Foundation Establishment stage, only to recover it later? In that case, Wang Changsheng would be the unlucky one.

"If you kill me, you'll only get a few magic treasures," Ye Lin said, his voice full of allure, his expression tense. "If I live, I can create much more value for you. My mind contains a lot of knowledge, including Heaven-grade cultivation techniques! I'm a top-tier Tier 3 formation master, and I can set up various Tier 3 formations, including large-scale teleportation arrays. If you don't trust me, you can lock me inside a Tier 3 formation. Without magic treasures, even if I have magic power, I won't be able to break out of the formation and escape."

Wang Changsheng was tempted. Formation arts were a weak point for the Wang family. If they had a Tier 3 formation master, the Wang family would develop much faster. Aside from anything else, just by refining and selling formation disks and flags, they could earn a large sum of spirit stones. Everything had its pros and cons. If Ye Lin was lying, Wang Changsheng would be in big trouble. However, Ye Lin's suggestion was good: locking him inside a Tier 3 formation and taking away his magic treasures should prevent him from escaping. Of course, this was just theoretical; there was always a risk.

To put it bluntly, Ye Lin was a double-edged sword. If used well, he would be a great asset to the Wang family; if not, he could easily harm them.

Wang Changsheng shook his right hand, and a golden light flew out. After blurring, it appeared above Ye Lin's head, covering him and firmly binding his hands together.

Wang Changsheng's figure flickered, appearing before Ye Lin. He searched Ye Lin and took his storage bag.

He carefully checked it, and only after confirming that Ye Lin had no hidden magic treasures or talismans on him did he finally feel at ease.

"Honestly explain your origins," Wang Changsheng said, his voice cold and deliberate. "And why those three Core Formation cultivators were chasing you. You only get one chance, so think carefully before speaking. If I find you're lying to me, I won't give you a second chance. You'd better think carefully before answering."

Ye Lin hesitated for a moment, then let out a long sigh. He briefly explained his origins and the reason for being pursued.

"Northern Frontier? Nine Nether Sect? Your father is an elder of the Nine Nether Sect, failed in the competition for the Sect Master position? The Nine Nether Sect Master sent people to hunt you down." Wang Changsheng frowned slightly. He had heard of the Northern Frontier, but he wasn't familiar with the cultivation forces there. According to Ye Lin's account, the Nine Nether Sect was also one of the top sects in the Northern Frontier; otherwise, they wouldn't possess a Heaven-grade cultivation technique.

"If I hide you, and the Nine Nether Sect discovers your whereabouts, wouldn't I be in trouble too? Killing you is the best option."

"No, they won't," Ye Lin said. "The Eastern Barren Lands are vast. If you don't speak, and I don't speak, how will they find their way here? Besides, my living can create more benefits for you."

Wang Changsheng looked hesitant. He emptied the contents of Ye Lin's storage bag: seven magic treasures, eleven formation disks, hundreds of formation flags, and some formation materials. There wasn't a single jade slip or ancient text.

"You don't need to search," Ye Lin said. "The Heaven-grade cultivation technique and the formation texts are all in my mind. I wouldn't be so foolish as to record a Heaven-grade cultivation technique on a jade slip. My storage bag contains materials for Tier 3 formations; you can trap me in a formation. Without magic treasures, even if I recover my cultivation, it would be difficult for me to escape."

"If you tell me the cultivation method for a Heaven-grade technique, aren't you afraid I'll kill you to silence you?"

Ye Lin smiled. He said, "Even if you don't want it, I'll spread the 'Nine Nether Sky Illusionary Tome.' Only then will that wretched woman, Shangguan Wei, rein herself in. I'll spread the cultivation methods for the first four layers. This is also for your benefit. Otherwise, if you cultivate this technique, the Nine Nether Sect will soon trace it back to you. The cultivation resources required for this technique are quite unique; it's estimated that very few people will be able to cultivate it successfully."

Wang Changsheng remained silent, his mind racing as he weighed the pros and cons.

"Are there any teleportation array formations among these?"

"No specific formation flags for it, but there are still some materials for setting up a teleportation array. A two-way teleportation array can be set up, with a maximum transmission distance within thirty thousand *li*." Wang Changsheng nodded in satisfaction. "Alright, I'll spare your life for now. If you dare to play any tricks, I'll take your life immediately."

He collected the items on the ground. A dazzling yellow light shone from his body, and he placed one hand on Ye Lin's shoulder. The two of them disappeared underground.

***

In a certain underground cave in the Taiyi Mountain Range, Wang Qingshan and others were besieging three massive yellow giant bears.

There were three Tier 2 demonic beasts: two peak Tier 2 and one low-grade Tier 2. They seemed to be a family. However, they were covered in wounds and clearly at a disadvantage.

Hunting demonic beasts was relatively dangerous. Even with four Foundation Establishment cultivators leading the team, three clansmen tragically died by the demonic beasts' mouths, and two clansmen were heavily injured and were recuperating in the market city.

"Roar! Roar!" The two peak Tier 2 demonic bears let out a strange roar and spewed out a yellow hurricane, blowing away the approaching magic artifacts. They then turned into two gusts of foul wind and lunged at Wang Qiuming.

"Oh no, Qiuming, retreat quickly!" Wang Ruyan's beautiful face changed. Her slender fingers rapidly swept across the pipa strings, and a large expanse of green sound waves swept out.

The two demonic bears spewed out a yellow sound wave. The two sound waves collided, causing a powerful air current to erupt.

"One Hundred Swords United!" Wang Qingshan shouted coldly. Hundreds of green flying swords appeared out of thin air before him, striking the two heavily wounded demonic bears.

Two mournful screams echoed as the two yellow demonic bears were pierced through their bodies by hundreds of green flying swords. The other demonic bear, seeing the unfavorable situation, tried to flee. A gigantic fireball suddenly descended from the sky, smashing onto its body, and rolling flames engulfed it.

Wang Qiuming seized the opportunity to summon a golden seal. It crashed down from high above, followed by a scream.

"Seventh Uncle is truly amazing! Even a peak Tier 2 demonic bear can't withstand your secret technique." Wang Qiuming looked at the two demonic bears lying in pools of blood, his face full of admiration.

To keep it a secret, Wang Qingshan falsely claimed that the minor divine ability 'One Hundred Swords United' was a secret technique. Only a few people knew the truth.

Wang Qingshan smiled slightly and said humbly, "It's nothing. If you reach Foundation Establishment, you'll be able to do it too. It's getting late; let's head back as soon as possible!"

After a short while, they exited the cave. Wang Qingshan released a flying boat, carrying everyone as it flew high into the sky.

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