Escape and Counterattack

The surroundings were dilapidated palace ruins, scattered rubble, and collapsed walls, all indicating that this place had undergone the cruel erosion of time.

Wei Zhong was about to continue his escape when the second-tier Magic Sword chasing him from behind arrived.

Wei Zhong turned back to control his own Magic Sword to collide with it, risking the destruction of the Magic Sword in his hand to block it.

The things around him were already damaged first-tier Magical Artifacts, repairing them would leave clues, so it was better to destroy them here.

He didn't know what means the Azurewood Sect disciple behind him was using, but his escape speed was actually comparable to his own master-level Soaring Cloud Art.

Sigh, the level of Soaring Cloud Art is still too low. When I get out this time, I must brush Soaring Cloud Art to grandmaster or even peerless.

Also, why does this Azurewood Sect disciple's white robe and paper fan look so much like the rumored Second True Disciple Lu Yibin?

As early as after Luo Mingyan's Foundation Establishment banquet, Wei Zhong had inquired in detail about the seven True Disciples of the Azurewood Sect.

These seven were undoubtedly gifted and talented, achieving Foundation Establishment at a very young age, and were Core Formation seeds that the Azurewood Sect placed high hopes on.

They were granted profound cultivation methods, and even had suitable second-tier Magical Artifacts crafted for them. Their strength was so strong that they completely swept through their peers.

However, that Lu Yibin was already a person who had achieved Foundation Establishment for more than 30 years, how could he enter this 'Qingchuan Secret Realm' that restricted cultivation to Qi Refining?

No, that person was at most at the peak of the ninth level of Qi Refining, similar to himself.

Could it be that he suppressed his cultivation?

Tch, that's really possible. There is such a Spirit Stone Mine in the Secret Realm, even if I were a high-level member of the Azurewood Sect, I would send a high-end combat force to ensure the safety of Spirit Stone mining.

After thinking for only two breaths, Wei Zhong already understood what kind of person he was facing.

He could already feel the pressure coming from that Second True Disciple.

Wei Zhong pinched a handful of Magical Artifact fragments and threw them towards the mine.

Flying Throwing Art·Master (67%)

In the sky, it seemed as if a meteor shower was falling, and Magical Artifact fragments wrapped in spiritual energy were falling with a crackling sound.

The surging momentum caught Lu Yibin, who had just left the cave, a little off guard.

The white robe on his body bulged as if it was inflated, turning into a huge white cloak that wrapped him in it.

The Magical Artifact fragments were like raindrops hitting a fluffy rain cloth, only leaving some dents and inconspicuous stains on it.

Another second-tier Magic Robe.

The corner of Wei Zhong's eye twitched.

Equipment crushing, no way to fight.

Taking another handful of Magical Artifact fragments, Wei Zhong jumped and plunged into the dilapidated palace ruins.

When the aftershock ended, Lu Yibin dispelled his Magic Robe defense with a somewhat unsightly expression, with a bit of embarrassment on his face.

There was no sign of the thief nearby, he could only barely sense the person's aura. As the person fell into the building complex, he gradually moved away, and now he was almost imperceptible.

Lu Yibin put away his Magic Sword, his face somewhat hesitant.

Now that the Spirit Stone Mine matter has been leaked, but mining is still underway below, he was worried that other rogue cultivators would take advantage of the situation if he rashly pursued.

Moreover, that person might have accomplices, trying to lure him out to provide opportunities for their companions.

The mission the sect entrusted to him was to protect the mining of the Spirit Stones and, unless absolutely necessary, not to expose the existence of the Spirit Stone Mine.

Now that the news has been leaked, the safety of the Spirit Stone mining should still be the priority.

Lu Yibin pondered for a moment and decided to return.

Looking around at the Magic Robe on his body, it was covered with dense black scorch marks, indicating that the Magic Robe had already suffered some damage.

Although it was only superficial damage and did not affect its power, it still surprised and angered him.

"What kind of method is this? A spell? There's no such outrageous spell. Even Junior Sister Lin of my own sect has never seen anything like this."

He tried to find the object that attacked him, but only found grains of unknown metal among the surrounding soil and gravel.

He gently pinched them between his fingers, and they turned into black ash. How could such fragile material damage my second-tier Magic Robe?

"Humph!"

Lu Yibin snorted coldly, firmly remembering Wei Zhong, and then turned back to the mine.

Next time we meet, I will definitely not let this person go.

In the mine, seeing Lu Yibin return, the disciples of the Azurewood Sect gathered around him.

"Senior Brother Lu!"

Seeing the black spots on his Magic Robe, the disciples all thought that their Senior Brother had experienced a fierce battle with the thief, and that their Senior Brother did not have an absolute advantage.

At the same time, they wondered in their hearts what kind of person could force Lu Yibin, the Second True Disciple of the sect, to such a state.

Lu Yibin was not interested in paying attention to what the disciples were thinking. He waved his hand and said:

"The thief has been driven away by me. Continue working, and arrange more sentries so that you don't even know when the enemy is right in front of you."

"Yes!"

No one wanted to provoke this Senior Brother at this time. After he waved his hand, the leading Senior Brothers assigned tasks to each of the disciples, and the mining work resumed in an orderly manner.

Lu Yibin returned to his usual spot in the mine, sat down, and calmed his Qi.

This time, suppressing his cultivation to enter this Secret Realm relied entirely on a special item issued by the sect.

Although this special item could suppress his cultivation from Foundation Establishment to the Qi Refining peak and allow him to exert the power that a Qi Refining peak cultivator should have with all his strength.

However, there was also a risk that it could not be suppressed. If he took action too frequently, he might break through the suppression and expose his Foundation Establishment cultivation in the Secret Realm. He would soon be rejected and expelled, and his mission would be a failure.

This was something that Lu Yibin's pride would never allow to happen.

After spending a moment clearing the clutter from his mind, Lu Yibin closed his eyes and adjusted himself.

Finally giving up, Wei Zhong hid in the palace, felt the Qi leave, and breathed a sigh of relief.

The master-level Flying Throwing Art is still powerful, but it's not easy to use in the mine, as it's easily blocked by the surrounding rocks.

On the contrary, the opponent's second-tier Magic Sword didn't have these concerns. Its powerful force could almost ignore most rocks. For Wei Zhong, fighting in the mine was very unwise.

Therefore, he only launched a counterattack after leaving the mine, and the continuous attacks briefly suppressed that True Disciple.

However, the opponent was still too cautious. In fact, there was no need to use the full power of that second-tier Magic Robe. Just using the flying sword to defend vital points would have been enough to withstand this wave of attacks and counterattack me.

Cherishing life, no, it should be afraid of being robbed by rogue cultivators.

Compared to himself, that Spirit Stone Mine was more important.

This was also one of the reasons why the opponent gave up chasing him.

Recalling the spiritual light in the mine that almost dazzled him, Wei Zhong felt his heart bleeding.

Damn it, so many Spirit Stones are going to be completely dug away by the Azurewood Sect.

Wei Zhong couldn't help but feel extremely heartbroken.