Hidden Agendas, a Talisman Treasure's First Use! Seizing a Treasure in Return with Precise Calculation

"Wait, young friend!"

Just as he was about to reap his spoils, a sudden voice rang out. Although it came from far away, Lin Changheng felt as though it had sounded right beside his ear.

It was perfectly clear, no less distinct than a whisper.

The Treasure Sword Embryo Lin Changheng had raised to cut away the flesh froze in his hand, and the joy of harvest on his face abruptly darkened.

His expression grew so grim it could almost drip water.

Someone was here! Who had spoken?!

Were they playing the oriole lurking behind the mantis stalking the cicada? Had they come to pluck his peaches just as his battle ended?

He had never expected this.

And Lin Changheng truly had sensed nothing!

That could only mean one thing: the newcomer's cultivation and divine sense surpassed his, allowing them to extend their awareness farther, or even conceal themselves from him.

There was only one possibility-the newcomer was at least a false core cultivator! Against cultivators of his own realm, even those at the foundation establishment peak, Lin Changheng could trace their divine sense back to them without their noticing.

But Lin Changheng had just unleashed all his methods in a fierce battle and sustained some minor injuries. His reserves of strength,

and his overall condition, were not at their best.

Facing such an opponent would be rough.

But he was not afraid-

Even against a false core cultivator, he could still put up a fight in his depleted state. He certainly would not allow himself to be slaughtered,

or toyed with! Killing the [Earthfire Nether Serpent] at the pure core level had given him ample confidence.

Even if everything went wrong, and Lin Changheng was unlucky enough to encounter someone far too powerful, he still had hidden trump cards