Zhang Xiaoshan's simple sentence scared the entire Tomb Guardian clan out of their wits.

"A misunderstanding, it's all a misunderstanding."

"Guarding the Sword Tomb is the duty handed down by our ancestors, we are not specifically targeting you."

"You have already proven your strength, we are no match for you, just take what you want and go."

The Tomb Guardian Clan Leader said.

Yes, Zhang Xiaoshan had already demonstrated his unmatched strength, and at this moment, any resistance was utterly meaningless for them.

At this moment.

"Creak..."

A rough, massive sound echoed inside the entire Sword Tomb, as if something was being moved.

"Bastard, what do you want to do?"

The Longbow Tomb Guardian Team Captain exclaimed toward the direction where the ice coffin was situated amongst the giant rocks.

Everyone's eyes were drawn to the scene.

On the giant rock, a person was forcefully pushing open the lid of the Crystal Coffin.

As the coffin lid shifted, the water in the lake bubbled incessantly as if boiling, the entire mountain belly trembled violently as if an earthquake was occurring.

The one pushing the Crystal Coffin was none other than the sinister elder Hyena.

As the saying goes, the mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind; he had succeeded in reaching the ice coffin, attempting to seize the legacy within it.

Zhang Xiaoshan raised an eyebrow, showing a hint of displeasure.

Previously engrossed in the battle with the Earth Dragon, he had completely forgotten about elder Hyena as a hidden threat.

"Second brother, stop your actions."

The Tomb Guardian Team Captain shouted loudly, but was met only with elder Hyena's mockery.

"Elder brother, thank you for bringing me into the Sword Tomb, haha, do you think I truly want to live this inhuman and ghostly life in the mountains? Do you know how wonderful the outside world is?"

"You, you deceived me?"

"Yes, I deceived you, my intention was for you all to kill each other, to confront the Earth Dragon, so that I could obtain the legacy left by the Sword Tomb's master. Haha, with the legacy, I can become an unparalleled powerhouse, enjoying endless wealth and glory."

"Haha, it's mine, it's all mine, all the treasures are mine."

Elder Hyena laughed wildly, exerting himself forcefully, the Crystal Coffin nearly pried open.

A thought to use the flying sword to slash elder Hyena flashed in Zhang Xiaoshan's mind, yet he dismissed it immediately.

According to Master Hei, the Crystal Coffin was protected by a formation; when his group initially pried it open even a crack, rampant Sword Qi resulted in their having nearly all casualties and fatalities. At this moment, letting elder Hyena test it would be more advantageous.

"Whiz, whiz, whiz..."

Suddenly, countless Sword Qi flew out of the coffin, the coffin lid blasted away directly.

"Boom, boom, boom..."

The Sword Qi shot out wildly in all directions, causing the cave to collapse; some innocents were cut down on the spot.

"Damn it, this fool triggered the Crystal Coffin's guardian formation, everyone get down, dodge..."

The Tomb Guardian Clan Leader exclaimed repeatedly.

People panickedly scattered to hide.

"Buzz!"

Inside the ice coffin, an extremely crisp sword cry resounded, echoing across the entire Sword Tomb.

Next, a crimson longsword flew out of the coffin.

Suspended above the Crystal Coffin.

The sword was of intermediate thickness, about a meter long, entirely crimson, as if it were burning with flames; the powerful aura evident from afar, intimidating indeed.

"Spirit-level Magical Artifact?"

"Quite remarkable."

The voice of Dragon Girl Susu sounded in Zhang Xiaoshan's mind.

Spiritual Artifact?

Upon Susu's words, Zhang Xiaoshan's heart surged with mighty waves.

"Susu, are you saying this Flame Longsword is a Spirit-level Magical Artifact?"

Susu replied.

"Exactly, and not just an ordinary Spirit-level artifact, but an intermediate one."

Intermediate Spirit-level?

Hearing this, Zhang Xiaoshan felt profoundly shocked.

Currently, Magic Artifacts on Earth were scarce, Spirit-level Artifacts were almost a pinnacle existence.

Not to mention an intermediate Spirit-level one.

With his current power, wielding an intermediate Spirit-level artifact, he could slay a Divine Realm expert.

It was too tempting.

"No matter what, I must have this Flame Longsword."

Zhang Xiaoshan made a resolute decision.

Beside the Crystal Coffin, elder Hyena grasped the hilt of the Flame Longsword.

In that instant, elder Hyena seemed to have regained decades of youth, and his previously stooped body straightened.

His martial arts aura especially surged dramatically.

Elder Hyena's original strength was merely around the level of Qi Condensation, yet now, he suddenly had the sensation of Qi Transformation.

"So this is the might of a Spirit-level artifact, truly extraordinary."

"Now I feel power surging throughout my entire body, no wonder it's a treasure passed down through millennia. Hahaha, after scheming for over thirty years, today I finally achieve my aspiration."

"Second brother, you bastard, I'll kill you."

The Tomb Guardian Team Captain, an elder with a longbow, drew back his bow.

"Whiz."

An arrow flew towards elder Hyena atop the giant rock, aiming to slay him.

"Seeking death."

Elder Hyena sneered at the approaching arrow, swinging the Flame Longsword in his hand.

"Boom."

Just a simple swing produced a crimson Sword Qi, searing as fire, overwhelmingly sharp, slashing outright.

Even prior to direct confrontation, just the Sword Qi's aura turned the sharp arrow to dust.

"Ah"

The next moment, the Red Flame Sword Qi sliced directly into the longbow elder.

Instantly, the longbow elder was cleaved into two, each half charred like coal, his organs and bowels reduced to nothingness.

Ah?

The scene left everyone ashen, retreating in panic.

"That sword's power is astounding, even just the Sword Qi is enough to kill a Qi Transformation Martial Artist."

The crowd marveled intensely.

"Hahaha, I struck gold, struck gold."

"Miracle Doctor Zhang, now it's your turn to die."

Having personally slain his elder brother, elder Hyena felt not the slightest grief or guilt, instead filled with elation due to the terrifying power of the Red Flame Longsword.

His malevolent gaze locked onto Zhang Xiaoshan.

"Miracle Doctor Zhang, your abilities are impressive, but after the long battle with the Earth Dragon, your True Qi is nearly depleted, what do you have left to fight me with? Bow down, swear to be my slave, and I'll spare your life, or I'll chop off your head."

"Hahahaha..."

On the side, Luo Ji gazed at Zhang Xiaoshan, sneering incessantly.

"Miracle Doctor Zhang, you are divinely skilled, unparalleled in talent, the foremost young hero beneath the God Realm, but alas, your True Qi is now too depleted to continue fighting. What a pity, in the end, it's all a fleeting illusion; today, having you accompany me in death, my own death won't be in vain."

"Hehe."

Zhang Xiaoshan looked at Luo Ji, smiled slightly, and with a grasping motion, Luo Ji was seized up from afar.

"You, what do you intend to do?"

A tremendously ominous feeling seized Luo Ji internally.