At this moment, within the inner valley.
Qing Yang and the other three were still locked in a standoff, all of them emanating sharp, formidable auras.
Everyone knew that the object radiating golden light in the valley below was no ordinary thing. If one could obtain it, it might well be a tremendous stroke of fortune.
After a stretch of silence, someone spoke first:
"This item is mine, Li Yang's!"
The speaker was a young man in red robes. He stood on his flying sword with his hands behind his back, his brows brimming with arrogance.
Li Yang stood tall and straight, with handsome features.
Golden flame patterns were embroidered upon his crimson robe, and the Li Clan crest could faintly be seen at his cuffs.
He was a prodigy of Outer Sect First Courtyard, with Foundation Establishment cultivation.
Beyond that, he was also a direct descendant of the renowned Li Clan within Mount Shu Sect.
Within Mount Shu Sect, quite a few great lineages sent their descendants here for training.
Earlier, Liu Ruyan had seen Elder Willow Wood show Chen Changqing particular concern.
She had secretly speculated, wondering whether Chen Changqing might be from some great lineage.
Only later did she learn that Chen Changqing was merely a disciple guarding the Mountain Gate.
"Hmph!"
Hearing Li Yang's words, Qing Yang could not help but snort coldly.
"Li Yang, what big words."
"You say you want it, and that makes it yours?"
"Treasure belongs to the capable!"
Qing Yang's face was icy as he refused to yield in the slightest.
Although Li Yang possessed an extraordinary background and Foundation Establishment cultivation, Qing Yang had not been raised to be frightened.
The reason he had not chosen to enter the Inner Sect earlier, instead remaining in Outer Sect Seventh Courtyard, was so that he could enter the Void Realm again.
Now that he had finally encountered an extraordinary treasure coming into being, how could he possibly hand it over?
"Hm?"
At Qing Yang's words, Li Yang's brows sank and his expression turned extremely ugly.
Just as he was about to say something, Wen Liang of the Second Courtyard spoke first:
"Senior Brother Qing Yang is right."
"Good things naturally belong to the capable."
"My Second Courtyard has its eyes on this treasure as well."
Wen Liang wore orange robes. A Foundation Establishment disciple of the Second Courtyard, he had refined features and a pair of narrow eyes glinting with shrewd light.
Though he appeared mild and courteous on the surface, he was in fact profoundly calculating.
Many disciples of the Second Courtyard followed his lead, and none dared underestimate him.
Just then, a sharp shout came from not far away:
"Why are you wasting so many words?"
"Whoever snatches it gets it!"
The speaker was a burly man with knotted muscles. Savage scars could faintly be seen beneath his yellow robe; clearly, he was a ruthless figure.
He was none other than Meng Zhou, a Foundation Establishment disciple of Outer Sect Fourth Courtyard.
As Meng Zhou's words fell, the atmosphere immediately became taut with drawn swords and bent bows.
Qing Yang's face darkened, and he understood clearly in his heart.
If he wanted to obtain the treasure in the valley below today, there would surely be a fierce battle of dragons and tigers.
Yet none of the four made the first move.
They were no fools. Whoever attacked first would naturally become the target of all arrows, watched by the other three.
When the time came to fight over the treasure, that person would inevitably be at a disadvantage.
That was precisely why the four of them had stood off in this valley for so long.
Boom!
At that moment, the golden light below surged once more, and a vast wave of spiritual power swept outward.
At the sight, Qing Yang and the other three could no longer hold themselves back.
"If we keep waiting like this, we'll inevitably draw even more people here."
"The first strike gains the upper hand!"
A resolute gleam flashed through Qing Yang's eyes. Gritting his teeth, he directly used Sword Flight and shot toward the valley below.
Almost at the same time, Li Yang, Wen Liang, and Meng Zhou also made their moves.
Before the four had even reached the valley below, they had already begun a fierce clash.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Bang bang...
In an instant, spiritual power collided and shockwaves roiled!
Four Foundation Establishment disciples battled fiercely, their might terrifying.
Seeing this, the disciples from the various courtyards guarding outside the valley were all alarmed. Not one dared interfere!
At the same time.
Outside the valley, Chen Changqing's eyes grew hot at the sight.
"They've started fighting."
"Anything capable of making four Foundation Establishment disciples fight over it must be no ordinary object!"
After thinking for a moment, Chen Changqing turned to Liu Ruyan beside him and said with a smile:
"Senior Sister Liu."
"Take care of yourself from here on."
In Chen Changqing's view, such an opportunity was something one could encounter but not seek.
Since he had come across it, how could he let it slip away?
Besides, these past few days, he had already been walking the path of robbery. Whoever he robbed was still a robbery target.
Hearing Chen Changqing's words, Liu Ruyan's beautiful eyes narrowed.
"Junior Brother Chen, you... be careful."
Originally, she had intended to persuade Chen Changqing not to involve himself in this matter.
But on second thought, she felt that she had worried too much.
Although Chen Changqing only possessed Ninth Layer of Qi Refining cultivation, when he had encountered Cui Hao and the others from the Second Courtyard earlier—
He had shattered the Seven Kill Sword Formation all by himself.
Even Cui Hao, who possessed Foundation Establishment strength, had been no match for Chen Changqing and was directly suppressed with a single punch!
"Is Senior Sister concerned about me?"
Chen Changqing smiled at Liu Ruyan.
"Ah?"
Caught off guard by Chen Changqing's teasing words, Liu Ruyan froze completely.
Before she could react, Chen Changqing flashed away, already using Sword Flight to dart toward the valley.
Seeing this, Liu Ruyan let out a long breath and murmured:
"At a time like this, he still has the mood to... tease me?"
Not long after, Chen Changqing arrived outside the valley.
The disciples from the various courtyards guarding the place all acted as if facing a great enemy, turning vigilant eyes toward Chen Changqing.
"Who are you?"
"You can't enter this valley. Go back wherever you came from!"
"From the Seventh Courtyard?"
"You're only at Qi Refining. Don't even think about getting involved here—hurry up and leave!"
"If you know what's good for you, get lost! Otherwise, we'll take the points on you."
"..."
For a time, disciples from the various courtyards all shouted provocations.
Though they could not concern themselves with what was happening inside the valley.
With so many of them guarding outside, as long as someone was not a Foundation Establishment disciple, there was no way they would allow them to enter.
"Oh?"
Chen Changqing was slightly surprised at the sight.
He had not expected his arrival to make the disciples from the various courtyards so tense.
"So many disciples, all at the Qi Refining level."
"Put them all together, and that's another huge wave of points!"
After a brief thought, Chen Changqing's eyes immediately burned with excitement.
He figured that while seizing the treasure, he could also harvest a wave of points along the way. Why not?
"Hand over your points obediently."
"Then make way."
"Spare yourselves the pain of flesh and blood!"
Chen Changqing said indifferently.
The moment his words left his mouth, they drew mocking laughter from the disciples of the various courtyards.
"Haha!"
"Did I hear that right?"
"Did this brat get his head caught in a door?"
"You're only at Qi Refining. Who gave you the nerve to boast so shamelessly?"
"You want to rob our points? I think you're courting death!"
"..."
Even amid the mockery, several disciples had already taken the lead in attacking Chen Changqing.
Facing the several disciples charging toward him, Chen Changqing remained calm as drifting clouds and gentle winds.
"Thunderclap Divine Fist!"
As the others rushed forward, he did not hesitate, immediately throwing a punch with his backhand.
Boom!
Terrifying fist force erupted without warning. His fist was like thunder, instantly blasting several people flying!
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