At this moment, the battlefield was already a sprawling mess. Most Spirit Venerables had their attention fixed on Orchid River Bay, constantly snatching up treasures. No one paid any attention to this place.
Amid a flash of lightning, a white-haired, white-eyed man appeared in midair. His white hair and eyes were exactly the same as Yin Ling's, making them seem like a matching pair. Yet the expressions on their faces and their mutual wariness made it clear that they were not on the same side at all. Even Lian'er's expression darkened upon seeing him.
"Silver Thunder, I truly never expected you to attack me. This isn't the first time."
The newcomer was Silver Thunder. He said coldly, "I didn't want to either. After all, you have no value. But shouldn't you hand over what you carry? If you refuse, then I can only grant you a quick death."
By now, Silver Thunder had completely cast aside any thought of old ties. All he wanted was to raise his own strength as quickly as possible. Without sufficient power, he could not even contend against a Huo Hai. It made him feel as though a nail had been driven into his heart.
"Hmph, Silver Thunder, stop daydreaming. I left it somewhere safe; it is not on me at all. Even if I die, you will never obtain it. Under the protection of the Giantwood Sect, a mere Spirit Venerable like you does not have that ability." Fluorescent light flickered around Yin Ling's body, a sign that she was about to strike. Even her hair began to float upward.
Silver Thunder snorted. "Hmph, don't think I don't know. That thing was injected into your body by your mother long ago. With your ability, you can only fuse with it; you cannot extract it