The Tarot Society - Magician

"Finally, they're here!"

Just as Lin Tian narrowly dodged the Swift Shadow Leopard's attack and reached a safe zone, Fancang Martial Saint's reminder brought a surge of joy to his heart.

He had been putting on an act for so long, all to lure out some fish.

Lying on the ground with a pale face, Lin Tian watched as a sword suddenly stabbed towards him. He struggled to roll over, but the person behind him was faster, piercing his chest with a single strike.

As the sword was pulled out, a large amount of blood flowed from the wound.

'Go all the way with the act, get some information first.'

Lin Tian thought to himself, then turned to the attacker with a furious expression, his body appearing even weaker.

"Cough, cough, who are you? This is the college entrance examination site, are you looking for death!"

Lin Tian spoke as he stumbled backward, his steps unsteady.

"Honestly, I'm surprised. You don't have any life-saving artifacts on you."

The sword-wielding examinee looked at Lin Tian in surprise. He hadn't intended to kill Lin Tian with that last strike; it was just a test.

He never expected the test to succeed.

"Who are you!"

Lin Tian roared in anger, and a mist of blood appeared around him. Forcing himself to use his strength, however, only worsened his injuries.

"The Martial Dao Second Layer cultivators in Qing Province are all at Qing City First High School. I know all of them, and you're definitely not one of them."

"With your Martial Dao First Layer cultivation, I could defeat you with one punch even if I were heavily injured!"

Lin Tian then roared and charged at the sword-wielding examinee, bringing his fist down heavily.

Lin Tian stared at the scene before him in disbelief. His punch was easily caught by the sword-wielding youth.

This punch, capable of instantly killing a Tier 2 Demonic Beast, couldn't even scratch the youth.

"How... is this possible??"

"Haha, hahahaha!"

Seeing Lin Tian's expression, the sword-wielding youth burst into arrogant laughter, looking at Lin Tian with a mocking gaze.

"Who said I was at Martial Dao First Layer?"

He then swung his sword down again, severing Lin Tian's right arm and exposing bone.

In pain, Lin Tian quickly created distance, staring at the sword-wielding youth in shock.

"Your cultivation is definitely beyond Martial Dao Second Layer. How did you get through the inspection?"

"How did I get through the inspection?"

Hearing Lin Tian's question, the sword-wielding youth chuckled and then tore off his clothes.

An image appeared before Lin Tian: a person wearing a black top hat, with a snake eating its own tail around their waist.

The youth's sword also transformed into a cane-like object.

"Tarot Society – Magician, greetings to all!"

The Magician placed the hat on his chest and bowed towards Lin Tian and the drone behind him, completely unfazed by Lin Tian's glare.

"Tarot Society, Magician?"

Seeing the man calmly introduce himself, Lin Tian's heart sank. He knew the organization that had sent assassins after him was terrifying.

Knowing that five Martial Saints were present in the camp, they still wasted time here. This Tarot Society had clearly planned this assassination meticulously.

Now, he could only save himself, or expose Fancang Martial Saint!

Within the examination camp, the moment Lin Tian was attacked, Yuanming Martial Saint and Green Light Martial Saint, along with the other three, had already set out.

They knew that anyone daring to assassinate Lin Tian under the drone's live broadcast must possess extraordinary strength, far beyond what Lin Tian could handle.

However, as they advanced, they were suddenly enveloped by a massive barrier. No matter how they attacked, they couldn't break through it.

"What is this!"

Yuanming Martial Saint shouted anxiously. The attacks of the five Martial Saints couldn't breach the barrier.

This slight delay could cost Lin Tian his life!

"Everyone, I'm confident I can hold you off for ten seconds."

At this moment, a figure clad in immense armor appeared amidst distorted space.

"Tower!"

Upon seeing this person, Yuanming Martial Saint's face filled with shock.

"Yuanming, we meet again. Ten seconds is enough to control you. I'm off,"

Tower said with a laugh, and then space distorted again. Tower's figure vanished.

"How did your Tarot Society get here!"

"Who is trying to assassinate Lin Tian!"

Yuanming Martial Saint roared.

But no matter how he roared, his attacks were useless.

This was the Tower's ability, trapping the five of them, all Martial Saints, here for ten seconds.

Only after ten seconds would they be able to go rescue Lin Tian.

"Are you waiting for those five people in the camp?"

"Don't worry, my control over time is always precise. They won't appear here before I complete my mission."

Seeing Lin Tian's anxious expression, the Magician chuckled and swung down the staff in his hand.

Lin Tian saw this and once again summoned the Blood Devouring Armor around his body. However, the newly formed Blood Devouring Armor was easily shattered, and the blow landed heavily on his chest.

"Oh, you can still use this martial skill."

The Magician was a little surprised. He then picked up the drone behind Lin Tian, gave Lin Tian a close-up shot, and then turned it to face himself, smiling as he spoke.

"Viewers, are you all very curious about Lin Tian's identity? This is someone who can make five Martial Saints protect him."

"Martial Saint?"

When the Magician mentioned this realm, many people were confused. They had no idea what a Martial Saint was.

But immediately, the Magician provided an explanation.

"Above the Martial Dao Ninth Level is the path to becoming extraordinary and entering sainthood, the Extraordinary Realm and the Saint Realm. Martial Saints are those who have reached the Saint Realm."

"Lin Tian is a genius who can have five Saint Realm experts protect him."

As soon as the Magician said this, everyone was shocked.

"Extraordinary, Saint!"

"After the Martial Dao Ninth Level is the Extraordinary Realm, and then comes the Saint Realm."

"Let alone the Martial Dao Ninth Level, we've barely even seen a few Grandmasters at the Martial Dao Seventh Level."

"Lin Tian, being protected by five Martial Saints, how is that possible? What kind of identity would warrant protection from five Martial Saints?"

They were perplexed. When the livestream for Qing Province first appeared, Lin Tian's name was already listed. Back then, they had been cursing, thinking Lin Tian was just someone with connections.

Only after Lin Tian displayed his terrifying strength did this perception slowly begin to change. They had always been curious about Lin Tian's identity.

But five Martial Saints protecting a Martial Artist at the Martial Dao Second Layer was simply a fantasy.

At this moment, Lin Tian's livestream had descended into chaos. Some were cursing the slow rescue, others were questioning the Magician's words, and some desperately wanted to know Lin Tian's true identity.

Meanwhile, at the examination site, the snake on the Magician's waist suddenly moved.

"It looks like time is running out."

The Magician, who had wanted to see more of Lin Tian's reactions, spoke with a hint of regret. He knew the Tower's barrier had already disappeared.

He then tossed the drone into the air and, as if performing on a stage, shouted loudly.

"Alright, viewers, the moment of truth is about to be revealed!"

"Lin Tian, protected by five Martial Saints, is none other than Earth's second Extreme Martial Artist."

"Viewers, be shocked, cheer, and welcome the arrival of Earth's second Extreme Martial Artist!"