Cultivation is just so scientific!

Chapter 1143: Chapter 618: Ambush

Ping’s Three Evil were flying side by side in the air, their arrogance exceedingly rampant.

One can’t blame them for being so arrogant; given their realm of Nascent Soul Middle Stage, any single one of them would be considered extremely strong in the Cultivation World. If they were on some relatively remote continent, a Nascent Soul Middle Stage could roam unchecked.

Moreover, their coordination was impeccable. Even against three Nascent Soul Cultivators of the same realm, they could not be defeated when they joined forces.

“This time, after creating the top-level Fourth Grade Magical Treasure for the boss, it should be my turn next. My skill is just a bit weaker than the boss’s!” said the third member of Ping’s Three Evil, bringing up the matter of Artifact Refining and expressing his opinion.

They had good fortune, accidentally obtaining a set of top-grade Fourth-Grade Refining Materials during a robbery, and these materials were extremely suited to them.

Thus, they came to He Ding Mountain, occupying this Earth Fire Cave Mansion, precisely to refine a top-level Fourth Grade Magical Treasure.

“Third, what are you talking about? I’m the second one; after the boss, it should be me, no question!” countered the second, disagreeing with a glare.

“Second, you only came out one tea light earlier than me. In the Cultivation World, strength is revered. I suggest rearranging the order based on strength!” The third was not afraid of the second, loudly retorting.

The boss was long accustomed to the disputes between the two brothers, and he was too lazy to pay attention to them; whatever the biggest benefit was, it was his.

They were now detached from the sect, considered Loose Cultivators. Unexpectedly obtaining top-grade Fourth-Grade Refining Materials that suited them was already a great stroke of luck. Expecting a second set might indicate his brothers’ minds were somewhat clouded.

The combined fighting power of the three was indeed impressive, but top-grade Fourth-Grade Refining Materials were generally held by Great Cultivators of major sects; Great Cultivators were not ones they could afford to offend.

The boss flew past three warning formations without detecting anything unusual.

This area mostly comprised secondary cultivators with no significant forces, so he wasn’t worried about being targeted.

Most importantly, their longstanding sales channel, a highly powerful business association, provided intelligence support. Over these years, whenever a force wanted to launch an attack on them, they would receive information in advance.

It was precisely this long-term safety that had lessened Ping’s Three Evil’s sense of caution.

Even if they were to heighten their caution, with their level of formation skills, they wouldn’t be able to detect the concealing array within layers of formations, let alone discover Tang Xue Ning and Li Yuanba hidden inside.

Tang Xue Ning and Li Yuanba both suspended their Lifebound Flying Swords before themselves; Sword Intent and Spiritual Power Pattern were continuously infused into the Lifebound Flying Sword, forcibly suppressed by them.

This was the Power Storage Secret Method from the ‘Sky-Surging Sword Intent Technique,’ preparing Sword Intent and Spiritual Power through prolonged accumulation to achieve a strike far beyond normal power levels.

Li Yuanba did not utilize the ‘Ten Thousand Sword Peak,’ fully aware that for this task, he was essentially a supporting player.

It should be known that this task was initially taken up solo by Tang Xue Ning; she naturally had absolute confidence in dealing with Ping’s Three Evil.

Now, he had the chance to use his Lifebound Flying Sword and Fourth Grade Xingyi Sword to deliver a full-force frontal strike against Nascent Soul Middle Stage Cultivators, gauging the gap between himself and them; such opportunities were rare.

Tang Xue Ning’s gaze fell upon Li Yuanba’s Fourth Grade Xingyi Sword, not attracted by its top-level Fourth Grade quality.

Although possessing a top-quality Fourth Grade Lifebound Flying Sword is extremely rare, among Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion, there are quite a few Sword Cultivators with top-quality Fourth Grade Lifebound Flying Swords.

Sword Cultivators only have one magical treasure in their lifetime, their Lifebound Flying Sword.

The Sword Cultivators of the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion invest resources gained through tasks or other methods entirely into their Lifebound Flying Sword, continually enhancing its quality and power.

Therefore, as long as the Sword Cultivator trains long enough, the quality of a Lifebound Flying Sword can eventually rise to top-level Fourth Grade.

Tang Xue Ning was focused on the ‘Void-Breaking Sword Intent’ at the front half of the Fourth Grade Xingyi Sword; as a Nascent Soul Middle Stage Sword Cultivator, she still hadn’t comprehended the ‘Void-Breaking Sword Intent.’

Upon seeing Li Yuanba’s ‘Void-Breaking Sword Intent,’ a rare expression of envy appeared in her eyes.

The Jian Family of the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion, belonging to the core cultivators of the pavilion, requires one to comprehend the ‘Void-Breaking Sword Intent’ to join the Jian Family.

Tang Xue Ning withdrew her gaze, refocusing on her own Lifebound Flying Sword.

Through the cave mansion’s formation, Li Yuanba could sense Ping’s Three Evil’s position. When Ping’s Three Evil opened the cave mansion’s entrance array and were just about to enter, he signaled Tang Xue Ning.

Among Ping’s Three Evil, the third member entered the cave mansion first, followed by the second, and lastly the boss.

Just as they all entered the cave mansion and the third was about to walk from the entrance passage into the hall, Tang Xue Ning and Li Yuanba simultaneously launched their attack.

Tang Xue Ning divided a portion of Spiritual Power to protect Li Yuanba, shielding him from the suppression of Ping’s Three Evil’s Nascent Soul Middle Stage realm.

Given the proximity between the two parties and Ping’s Three Evil, if any of Ping’s Three Evil were to unleash realm suppression, Li Yuanba’s combat strength would greatly diminish at such close range.

Under the Power Storage Secret Method, when Tang Xue Ning’s Lifebound Flying Sword shot forth, its might soared skyward, reducing all the spiritual objects in the hall to powder under its force, even the Fourth Grade Tea Set was not spared.