In the cave entrance covered by vines, the light and shadow shook violently, and a chilling atmosphere filled the air.
Two figures with fierce momentum appeared one after another, completely blocking the exit.
Wang Teng held a long sword and scanned the cave like a hawk. When he saw the figure sitting cross-legged deep in the cave, his pupils suddenly shrank and the fingers holding the sword tightened instantly.
Yang Xiong, who followed closely behind, had a dark face and a weak aura, and was obviously trying to suppress his injuries. The moment he saw Lu Chen, his steps suddenly stopped, and his eyes were full of alertness and suspicion.
They followed them all the way, but they didn't expect that the other party seemed to be waiting here specifically!
Inside the cave, Lu Chen slowly opened his eyes and looked at the two of them calmly, without any surprise in his expression.
"Your Majesty, you have such a good trick, you have all of us under your control." Wang Teng said in a cold voice. "Now, isn't it time to hand over the things that don't belong to you?"
The tip of his sword was pointed directly at the bloody Demon Core in front of Lu Chen, and his sharp sword intent locked onto Lu Chen.
"We have no ill intentions." Yang Xiong endured the severe pain caused by the poison in his body and added in a deep voice. "This animal was killed by the joint efforts of you and me. The spoils should be shared. It would be too unruly for you to keep it to yourself."
True Qi was running secretly in his body. Although Prairie-Blazing Spear Intent's injuries were slightly reduced, the brutal aura honed on the battlefield suddenly increased, forming a pincer attack with Wang Teng's sword intent, oppressing Lu Chen who was heading into the cave.
Facing the two people's unabashed murderous intent, Lu Chen's expression remained unchanged as he stood up slowly and calmly dusted off his clothes.
"Rules?" Lu Chen raised a cold arc at the corner of his mouth. "In Hundred Demon Cave, whoever has the biggest fist has the rules."
"Arrogant!" A sharp look flashed in Wang Teng's eyes. He started with the <Astonishing Swan Swordsmanship> hand gesture, the scabbard buzzed, and a condensed Sword Qi was like a poisonous snake coming out of its hole, piercing Lu Chen's face!
This sword is fast and accurate, showing the unique style of the Aristocratic Clan!
Lu Chen's pupils shrank, Meridian Opening's initial cultivation level was operating at full strength. <Shadow Demon Trace Steps> The perfection level was used to the extreme, his body moved half a foot sideways like a ghost, and at the same time, his right hand touched his waist as fast as lightning--
Clang!
Hundred Refinements Saber unsheathed it brazenly, the blade trembled, and met the Sword Qi with incomparable precision!
Bang!
The sound of gold and iron echoing through the cave.
Lu Chen was violently shaken, and Hundred Refinements Saber almost lost his grip. He was so shaken that he took three steps back before he could barely stabilize his body, and Qi and Blood surged inside his body.
But his hand holding the knife was still steady, his eyes were still calm, and there was even a hint of a smile at the corner of his mouth, as if the embarrassment just now was all being calculated.
Wang Teng's eyes flashed with surprise.
Although he didn't use all his strength with this sword, he still used seven percent of his strength. How could it be taken so lightly by a Meridian Opening early stage person?
"Young Master Wang." Lu Chen's voice was steady, and there was no hint of the difficulty of the previous confrontation. "Do you still want to continue trying? Although I am not as good as the two of you, I am still confident that I can support someone even if I am seriously injured."
As he spoke, <Black Tortoise Breath Concealment Art> was quietly operating, and the aura around him became as deep as the sea, making it difficult for people to understand the details.
At the same time, in the left sleeve, three pieces of <Wind Thunder Spell-Breaking Talisman> were looming, and pale golden arcs danced on the fingertips, exuding a heart-stopping aura of destruction.
Wang Teng's face looked uncertain.
He was indeed sure to defeat Lu Chen, but the Movement Method and sword skills that the opponent had just displayed had reached perfection, not to mention those talismans of unknown power. If he really tried his best, he might not be able to escape unscathed.
At this moment, Yang Xiong suddenly let out a muffled grunt, and his face became filled with black energy. He staggered and had to lean on the ground with a long spear to stand still.
Bone-Corroding Curse Poison counterattacked violently at this moment, making it difficult for him to suppress him.
"Brother Yang!" Wang Teng exclaimed.
Lu Chen spoke at the right time, with a calm tone. "Compared with this Demon Core, are you two less interested in the Rebirth Hall's real plot, and... the Bone-Corroding Curse Poison that Yang Banner Sergeant has possessed?"
"Bone-Corroding Curse Poison!"
Yang Xiong's face changed drastically!
He only knew that he was poisoned and strange, but he didn't know its name.
Lu Chen can reveal the origin in one go!
Wang Teng was also shocked. He looked at the spreading black lines on Yang Xiong's arms. When he looked at Lu Chen again, there was a hint of fear in his eyes.
Lu Chen continued, "This poison is Rebirth Hall's secret recipe. It is made from the souls and poisonous sacrifices of hundreds of poisonous insects and monsters. Once it invades the bone marrow, it will turn into pus and blood within seven days, and it will be difficult for gods to save it."
Every time he said something, Yang Xiong's face turned pale. The symptoms were exactly the same!
"I may have a way to alleviate this poison, but it will take time and medicinal materials." Lu Chen threw out the chips. "In exchange, I would like to see the array diagram you obtained from the man in black robe."
Array diagram!
Yang Xiong and Wang Teng were shocked again! He even knew the existence of the formation diagram!
Yang Xiong's face changed, and the struggle was evident. His life was at stake. He took a deep breath and slowly stretched his hands into his arms.
"Brother Yang!" Wang Teng shouted in a low voice to stop him. "If he takes the formation diagram and leaves, wouldn't we lose both our lives and wealth? The Demon Emperor remnant soul in Myriad Souls Cave is related to the success or failure of the trial, and its value is far more than this Demon Core! If we can get it, you and I will have a chance to reach the sky!"
Wang Teng's words made Yang Xiong take action. Demon Emperor's remaining soul! This temptation is too great!
The atmosphere in the cave became tense again.
Lu Chen looked at Wang Teng calmly. "Master Wang, do you think that in your current state, you two are capable of seizing Demon Core from me, and then plotting against Demon Emperor's remaining soul?"
His eyes swept over Yang Xiong's dark arms and Wang Teng's slightly pale face.
"I can make an oath of inner demons. If I get the formation map, I will try my best to relieve Yang Banner Sergeant's curse, and I will help you two while searching for Myriad Souls Cave."
Lu Chen gave a guarantee and his tone turned cold. "But my conditions remain unchanged. Demon Core and subsequent harvest, I will account for 50%. This is the bottom line."
He took a step forward. Although his cultivation was not as good as the two of them, his aura of controlling the overall situation was frightening.
Silence spread inside the cave.
Yang Xiong's face became darker and darker, and the severe pain reminded him of the preciousness of time all the time.
He glanced at the struggling Wang Teng, and then at the unfathomable Lu Chen. In the end, the desire to survive overcame everything.
He took out the animal skin scroll with difficulty and said in a hoarse voice, "I can show you the array diagram! The inner demon oath must be made!"
Wang Teng moved his lips, and finally turned into a reluctant snort, turned his head and acquiesced.
Lu Chen took the scroll and quickly swept it with the power of his soul. After confirming that it was correct, he seriously made the inner demon oath.
"Very good." He made a proposal that made the two of them feel excited. "The target of the Rebirth Hall is the remaining soul of High Antiquity Demon Emperor in Myriad Souls Cave. Now the two keys to unlock the seal are in our hands."
"My suggestion is: the three of us join forces to find Myriad Souls Cave first, Rebirth Hall, and set up an ambush to catch them all!"
"After the work is completed, each of the remaining souls of Demon Emperor will have their own abilities. But for this Demon Core and subsequent harvests, I will take 50%, and you will share 50%."
"As for your poison." He looked at Yang Xiong. "It's a pleasure to cooperate. I will try my best."
The conditions remain domineering, but in the face of reality, Yang Xiong and Wang Teng can only compromise.
"I agree." Yang Xiong's voice was dry.
"... Yes."
"It's nothing! Either keep fighting, even if I fight until I die, you will be seriously injured."
Wang Teng looked gloomy. This Hidden Dragon Trial has just begun. It would not be worthwhile if we stumbled here.
So he squeezed out one word through his teeth. "Okay!"
Lu Chen looked at the two people who were forced to lower their heads, and finally a smile appeared on his lips.
"Rebirth Hall... The hunting has begun."