Emperor Qiankun

Chapter 410 The Runestone Re-battle!

See this scene.

The old man secretly rejoiced, a sly smile playing on his lips.

He thought:

"What a bunch of fools. They were easily fooled by me with just a few words. Now they've sided with me and become my pawns."

He was very satisfied with his performance, especially when he looked at the group of young cultivators, a hint of greed and calculation flashed in his eyes.

The fact that the other party was standing up for him so diligently made him feel that this group of young cultivators had considerable value to him.

He had already made up his mind: if he were to survive this time...

They then incorporated these young cultivators into the Shadow Assassins organization and trained them well.

It might add a new force to the organization, thereby further expanding its influence.

This will give him greater influence and status within the Shadow Assassins organization!

Thinking of this, the old man's eyes gleamed with even greater pride.

It was as if he could already see his future, wielding immense power within the Shadow Assassins organization...

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but!

Even the usually straightforward and impulsive Lao Niu looked at Li Qingyuan with a heart full of doubt.

Those round eyes were full of confusion, as if they were asking urgently:

"Was it a case of killing the wrong person?"

But Li Qingyuan remained calm and composed, simply shaking his head slightly before taking steady steps and slowly walking towards the old man.

This old man was indeed eloquent, attempting to distort the truth and confuse right and wrong, trying to incite public outrage with his silver tongue.

After all, in the eyes of those onlookers, the cultivators...

They don't understand the ins and outs of things, and often just blindly follow the crowd, subconsciously favoring those so-called "one of their own".

In their view, those who join in the fun are all of the same kind, so they are naturally more likely to side with the elder.

But they overlooked the truth that might be hidden behind the events!

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In the blink of an eye, Li Qingyuan had already reached the old man.

He leaned down slightly, looking at the old man lying on the ground, spitting blood, seemingly on the verge of death.

A slight, barely perceptible sneer appeared on his lips.

Then, without any mercy, he suddenly stretched out a large foot and kicked the old man hard.

But just as the kick was about to hit the old man, at the critical moment!

The old man, who had seemed powerless to resist, suddenly became incredibly agile, like a cunning loach.

He quickly turned to the side, skillfully dodging Li Qingyuan's powerful kick.

At the same time, with a flick of his wrist, a gleaming short sword shot forward like a viper's tongue, aiming straight for Li Qingyuan's vital points.

Clearly, the old man was well-prepared, and his actions were decisive and swift, without the slightest hesitation or delay.

In an instant, the scene became extremely tense, and the air was filled with a strong smell of gunpowder, as if it could be ignited at any moment!

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But Li Qingyuan seemed to have expected this, and there was no panic in her eyes.

He shifted his body slightly to the side, dodging the fatal sword strike with the ease of a ghost.

"cut!"

Then, with a thought, he uttered a low shout.

The renowned Dragon Abyss Sword shot out instantly, carrying a sharp sword aura, and struck the old man like a bolt of lightning.

The old man's eyes instantly turned crimson, as if burning with flames of rage, and he shouted hoarsely:

"It's so deceiving!"

"In broad daylight, in full view of everyone, you actually intend to kill someone in public?!"

"Do you really think I'm easy to bully?"

As he spoke, the old man completely shed his previous weak and disheveled appearance.

His entire demeanor suddenly changed, like a tiger awakening.

He swiftly drew a sword from his robes, which glowed with an eerie red light, gripped it tightly in his hand, and slashed fiercely at the Dragon Abyss Sword.

In an instant, a fiery red light shot into the sky, as if it were about to set the entire sky ablaze.

The intense heat distorted the surrounding air.

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See this scene.

If the old ox had some doubts before...

At that moment, all doubts vanished!

After all, he had personally fought with the old man's sword before, so he naturally recognized the familiar sword intent and power.

At that moment, the old ox was burning with rage, his anger erupting like an uncontrollable volcano.

He glared, gritting his teeth as he cursed:

"This old man dares to play me for a fool, he's asking for it!"

As he spoke, he began to roll up his sleeves and get to work.

However, just as he was about to take a step, he saw that Li Qingyuan was already engaged in a fierce battle with the old man.

All that could be heard was:

"Clang clang clang..."

A series of rapid sword clashes rang out, like war drums during a battle, so loud they hurt the ears.

The explosive sound of the collision echoed through the heavens and earth like thunder.

The sword energy swept wildly, and wherever it went, the world seemed to be cut apart by invisible blades.

The heatwave rolled in, making one feel as if they were in a giant furnace.

The energy surged forth, forming powerful shockwaves that spread wildly in all directions.

The aftershocks of such terrifying power forced even a powerful figure like the Old Ox to take a step or two back to avoid unnecessary injury.

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The reason why Li Qingyuan was able to fight the old man to such a stalemate was entirely due to the five people working together and launching a joint attack earlier.

The fierce attack poured down on the old man like a storm, causing him serious injuries.

At this moment, the two sides were engaged in fierce combat.

Li Qingyuan keenly noticed that the old man's sword movements were gradually slowing down.

Every move and stance seemed forced, like a candle flame about to burn out, teetering on the brink of collapse.

Like a spent arrow, it can no longer possess the previous sharpness and speed.

However, Li Qingyuan remained secretly on guard, not daring to relax in the slightest.

He knew that the old man must have many unknown ways to save his life or hidden trump cards to survive in this treacherous world for so many years.

Just like that bottomless ancient well, no one knows what terrible things are hidden inside.

After another fierce battle, the situation gradually became clear.

Li Qingyuan gradually gained the upper hand thanks to his superb swordsmanship and tenacious fighting spirit.

He moved like lightning, his sword strikes raining down, forcing the old man into a series of retreats.

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Suddenly!

A fierce and resolute glint flashed in the old man's eyes, and he suddenly took out an ancient stone tablet from his bosom.

The stone tablet appears to be extremely ancient, its surface covered with dense, mysterious runes.

The old man muttered incantations before suddenly smashing the stone tablet hard at Li Qingyuan.

The stone tablet, carrying a powerful force, roared towards us like a small mountain, compressing the air and creating a sharp whistling sound wherever it passed.

"magic weapon?"

Li Qingyuan's brows furrowed instantly, and a hint of seriousness flashed in his eyes.

But he did not hesitate at all and quickly took out the "Guardian Lock" given to him by Jing Yichun from his bosom.

This "auspicious lock" is small and exquisite, yet it exudes a mysterious and powerful aura.

"town!"

Li Qingyuan gave a low shout and placed the "Guardian Lock" in front of him.

In an instant, the protective lock shone brightly, like a golden sun, radiating dazzling light, thus blocking the opponent's fierce attack.

The stone tablet collided with the small lock, instantly unleashing an astonishing power.

The powerful impact spread wildly in all directions like a violent storm.

The surrounding flowers, plants, and trees were broken and shattered by the impact of this force, and deep cracks were also shaken out of the ground.

But it's clear that the "amulet lock" has the upper hand!

It emitted a soft yet resilient light, like an invisible hand pressing the stone tablet firmly beneath it.

The dense runes on the stone tablet began to be worn away bit by bit under the impact of this powerful force, and the flickering light gradually dimmed...

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"No!"

The old man let out a shrill scream, his voice filled with resentment and despair.

He was initially very confident and assured about the stone tablet.

Looking back on his youth, he was a gifted and brilliant genius.

This stone tablet is a magical artifact that he has poured countless efforts into refining day and night since that time.

In countless battles in the past.

This stone tablet was like his powerful arm, helping him overcome all obstacles and become invincible, making countless opponents tremble with fear.

Who could have imagined that he would suffer such a crushing defeat in front of this heroic young man in white!

This huge gap plunged the old man into deep despair.

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