This conflict was inevitable.
Su Lianxin had no intention of avoiding it.
She narrowed her eyes slightly, gripped her longsword tightly, and stood in front of the injured Lin Ling. Her Sword Intent surged around her, and her aura emanated from her, clearly showing the seventh level of perfect Sword Intent.
Everyone who sensed it was stunned.
Sevenfold Perfected Sword Intent?
Such talent is extremely rare, even among the prestigious sects of Sword Ruins!
Where did this monster come from?
How come I've never seen this before?
Even the protectors behind Shui Lianyi were moved.
With Sword Intent at its peak of sevenfold, such talent is no wonder he was able to successfully open the Sword Tomb of the Broken Sword Ancient Emperor.
After her initial surprise, a barely perceptible hint of jealousy flashed in Shui Lianyi's eyes.
Then, a mocking smile appeared on his lips.
Sword Intent that has reached the seventh level of perfection, approaching the eighth level?
So what!
She had seen many such Rogue Cultivator with no background or origin.
Talent?
In terms of strength and background, it means nothing!
"Is this all you're relying on? Ha!"
Shui Lianyi sneered, crossed her arms, and had no intention of fighting Su Lianxin at all. Instead, she arrogantly raised her chin.
" Elder Dai, let her know that the Heavenly Nether Sword Sect is not something a Rogue Cultivator female cultivator like her can offend at will."
Elder Dai, the protector behind the Shui Lianyi, sighed slowly and stepped forward.
The patriarch of the Heavenly Nether Sword Sect doted on Shui Lianyi.
Even after Shui Lianyi was born and began her cultivation, the ancestor always kept her by his side to teach her and personally handled everything.
Over the years, countless Rogue Cultivator have died before her eyes.
Although he valued talent, there was nothing he could do.
His aura surged, releasing the power of the Ancient Emperor Realm, creating a formidable aura within the Sword Tomb that was almost suffocating.
Elder Dai's face showed no emotion; he simply stood before Shui Lianyi, who was wearing a mocking expression, and spoke in a deep voice, going along with her wishes.
"Hand over the Emperor Weapon and the elixir, or else..."
"Die!"
Ancient Emperor!
Su Lianxin and her companion were startled; the terrifying pressure made it almost impossible for them to stand.
Even with exceptional talent, what good is talent in the face of absolute dominance?
Shui Lianyi said.
It's nothing!
but...
Even so, Su Lianxin was unwilling to back down. She gritted her teeth, her Sword Intent still resonating, blood spilling from the corner of her mouth, but she did not retreat a single step. Instead, she forcefully resisted the Ancient Emperor's pressure.
Under Elder Dai's imposing presence, her knees trembled, yet she stubbornly stood upright, biting her lip defiantly, without uttering a single word of pleading.
This perseverance and character moved almost everyone present.
Elder Dai looked on in utter disbelief.
He knew better than anyone how much strength he had used to make his opponents back down; it was definitely not something the two women opposite him could withstand!
But the woman in white not only withstood the pressure, but also shielded the woman behind her from it.
That's really...
This temperament and Sword Intent are truly remarkable!
It's just a pity.
A hint of a sigh flashed across Elder Dai's eyes, but his expression remained cold and hard. He narrowed his eyes and slowly said, "Are you sure you want to continue like this?"
"If this continues, you will die here, and I will show no mercy."
"I said, if you hand over the Emperor Weapon and the treasures of this Sword Tomb tomb, I will spare your lives!"
Blood trickled from the corner of Su Lianxin's mouth as she stared coldly at the group of women.
This treasure of the Sword Tomb was obtained by her and Lin Ling at the cost of their lives; how could he be willing to hand it over so easily?
But Shui Lianyi had already lost her patience and coldly said, "You're courting death, Elder Dai, kill..."
"We are willing to hand it over!"
Before Shui Lianyi could finish speaking, a voice suddenly interrupted her.
Su Lianxin stared wide-eyed in disbelief.
The speaker was Lin Ling.
She bit her lip tightly and said bitterly, "We are willing to hand over what we obtained from the Sword Tomb!"
Without hesitation, he threw the spirit medicine, Emperor Weapon, and even the inheritance he had acquired at Elder Dai with his Spiritual Power.
"Sister Lin..."
Su Lianxin almost lost her balance, her eyes filled with astonishment and confusion.
That was something they risked their lives to obtain, yet...
Lin Ling gently shook her head, her voice hoarse as she reassured him, "They're just some cultivation resources. You can find more if you lose them, but don't risk your life."
If one were to fight to the death against an Ancient Emperor, the most likely outcome would be to lose one's life.
After speaking, Lin Ling forced a smile and cupped her hands in a gesture of respect to the people opposite her.
"Gentlemen, we two were quite rude before, unaware that this place belonged to the Heavenly Nether Sword Sect. We hope you will forgive us."
"Now that the items have been returned, may we leave?"
Elder Dai paused, turning his head to look at Shui Lianyi.
Shui Lianyi narrowed her eyes, a hint of displeasure flashing through her mind.
Although she didn't want to let the two people go, especially the one in white, she had killed too many people recently. Elder Dai was soft-hearted, and it wouldn't be good if this matter reached her grandfather's ears.
The two items are in hand...
She snorted coldly and said, "Hmph! If you had known this would happen, why suffer so much?"
"So what if he 'Rogue Cultivator, no matter how monstrous he may be?"
"If you're not destined to become an immortal through cultivation, and you don't have the protection of a powerful figure, what good is encountering fortuitous opportunity? You still have to obediently hand it over, don't you?"
"Remember this from now on: if you see anyone from my Heavenly Nether Sword Sect, steer clear. If I'm in a bad mood next time, I'll take your lives."
"Get out!"
Su Lianxin's face was extremely pale. She wanted to speak, but before she could utter a word, a soft hand pulled her back from behind.
It's Lin Ling.
She looked at Su Lianxin with an almost pleading expression, shook her head without saying a word, signaling Su Lianxin not to act impulsively.
The two could only watch as the people from the Heavenly Nether Sword Sect left.
After Shui Lianyi and the others left, Su Lianxin took a deep breath and, suppressing her emotions, asked, "Why?"
"This time, we almost lost our lives because of what's inside the Sword Tomb!"
She couldn't swallow this anger now that things had turned out this way!
Since Su Lianxin began her cultivation, especially after being accepted as a disciple by Lin Xuan, she has always been decisive and unyielding. Yet today, she has been threatened and mocked so cruelly!
Su Lianxin's eyes darkened.
Her calm demeanor doesn't mean she has no temper.
She vowed that she would kill this woman if given the chance!
However, faced with Su Lianxin's confusion, Lin Ling could only smile bitterly, lower her head, and clench her fists.
"It's alright, Lianxin. These kinds of things happen to cultivators most of the time. If the resources run out, we can just find more."
"Only by living can there be hope."
She looked up, her expression complex, helpless, and tinged with a hint of self-mockery.
"This isn't the first time I've experienced something like this; I'm used to it."