CHAPTER 1642: CHAPTER 849: INTIMIDATION

In less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Luo Xin had already recounted the events that took place earlier in detail.

According to Luo Xin’s narrative, the four of them had secretly slipped out of the Mountain Protection Array over a year ago.

Following that, the four of them engaged in activities within the interior region of Evil Dragon Mountain, continually searching for Heaven and Earth Treasures.

This lasted for a few months, and although they traversed many areas, they never left the confines of Evil Dragon Mountain.

They were well aware that the region beyond Evil Dragon Mountain was fraught with danger.

Especially since this place was the territory of the Lin Family, and it was not too far from the central city Qianyuan Market.

Additionally, within Jinfeng Nation, several forces of the Lin Family and the organization known as Myriad Cultivators Alliance had many people searching for their whereabouts.

This included some Loose Cultivators from the Cultivation World and many forces of varying sizes, all hunting for their tracks under the promises of the Lin Family’s Three Great Clans.

On this basis, the moment they left the boundaries of Evil Dragon Mountain, their movements would be easily exposed.

Once their tracks were uncovered by the Lin Family, even the slightest hint would be a devastating blow to the major forces of the Tianqing Sect.

For this reason, Luo Xin and his companions only dared to train within the confines of Evil Dragon Mountain, not daring to leave this relatively safe place.

However, due to short training periods and a limited range of activities, the results they could achieve were naturally very limited.

Therefore, after training for over half a year, Luo Xin and the others were reluctant to return empty-handed.

After all, all of them had reached the Late Foundation Establishment stage, or even the Foundation Establishment Great Perfection Realm.

This period was crucial for each of them.

They needed to accumulate treasure resources to prepare as much as possible to trade for Nascent Soul Spiritual Items.

If not, their age would continue increasing, and their potential would continue to be depleted.

Ultimately, even if they obtained Nascent Soul Spiritual Items, it might be difficult for them to enter the Golden Core Stage Realm.

Under such pressure, Luo Xin and others were compelled to leave their base, taking great risks for this slim chance.

Facing such pressure, they lacked the courage to risk leaving the Evil Dragon Mountain area.

They were well aware of the external living environment and understood the implications of exposure.

Thus, pressured by external circumstances and without alternative, they had no choice but to reluctantly return to their base.

Yet during their disappointed journey back, believing they were destined to return empty-handed, even Luo Xin had accepted this outcome.

But on their return path, they coincidentally encountered Chen Xuan, who was training and treasure hunting.

Furthermore, Chen Xuan unexpectedly discovered several relatively precious Second Order Spiritual Medicines, treasures highly valued by Late Foundation Establishment cultivators.

This was merely one reason they chose to rob.

Another reason was that Chen Xuan’s cultivation realm was at the Late Foundation Establishment stage, implying his wealth would certainly not be lacking.

Swayed by such temptation, Luo Xin and his group decided to rob him without hesitating, aiming to seize the treasure and wealth of Chen Xuan.

To them, Chen Xuan was merely a lone traveler, and despite his prowess, his combat strength was likely quite limited.

Whereas on their side were four Late Foundation Establishment cultivators, including one at the Foundation Establishment Great Perfection Realm.

Given the difference in strength, killing Chen Xuan should be a matter of ease.

Once they killed Chen Xuan and seized his treasures, their covert outing would bear some fruit, preventing a return home empty-handed.

Afterward, they could return directly to their base and hide under the protection of their family elders.

Even if Chen Xuan had a significant background, it would be difficult for anyone to find out who killed him or the perpetrator’s hiding place.

Understanding this, Luo Xin and others chose to act without hesitation.

However, after a fierce battle, Chen Xuan’s strength astonished them and exceeded their expectations.

Especially when facing a desperate situation, Chen Xuan’s tactics left them flustered, almost inflicting severe setbacks on them.

Meanwhile, during the crisis, Chen Xuan used a life-saving technique to escape right under their noses.

This outcome was entirely contrary to their expectations.

Consequently, in their rage and panic, they pursued the fleeing Chen Xuan relentlessly.

They knew very well that once they struck, they had to kill him completely.

Otherwise, the other party might recognize their identity.

During this battle, the techniques and some methods they employed were recognizable by many in Jinfeng Nation.

If the opponent managed to escape, the probability of their exposure was extremely high.

Although the opponent might not identify them, they dared not take such a risk.

Moreover, they were still hiding within Jinfeng Nation, on the Lin Family’s territory, so it wasn’t a perfectly safe place.

Thus, after exposure, their difficulty in escaping safely would greatly increase.

Aware of such circumstances, Luo Xin and others disregarded all else, relentlessly pursuing the fleeing Chen Xuan.