CHAPTER 1156: CHAPTER 1156 TANG JINGSHAN ARRIVES

The seventh rank magic treasure appeared unremarkable, even with a hint of rusticity, yet this did not deter the crowd from their yearning for it.

After all, it was a seventh rank magic treasure, something even many Creation Realm experts might not possess among their high-grade treasures.

Reaching the level of a seventh rank magic treasure, it could already be considered a low-level Divine Artifact.

However, even in Divine Artifacts, there are distinctions of strength; a powerful Divine Artifact certainly possesses an Artifact Spirit.

Everyone’s attention was firmly fixed on that seventh rank magic treasure, all contemplating that if they could manage to secure this treasure, the trip would be worthwhile.

Even if they couldn’t snatch that seventh rank magic treasure, they had already seized many Spirit Crystals in this pursuit, making their harvest substantial.

The eyes of everyone present were focused on the grey seventh rank long sword, each person remaining wary of the others.

No one dared to be the first to act, for whoever moved first would surely become the target of all.

Whirr—

Suddenly, just as everyone’s attention was on the seventh rank magic treasure, harboring covetousness and waiting for the right moment, an incredibly powerful aura emanated from behind them.

Especially Lin Chen, who felt a foreboding premonition upon sensing this aura.

Whoosh—

Just as everyone turned to look back toward the path they came from, a figure flew over and landed at the entrance of the passage.

Seeing that figure, Lin Chen’s face changed drastically, filled with dread.

The newcomer turned out to be a Creation Realm expert, and he did not come with good intentions.

Lin Chen sensed a strong killing intent from the other person, and it seemed to be directed at him.

"Is that the patriarch of the Tang Family, Tang Jingshan?"

As Lin Chen stared at Tang Jingshan, his expression changed swiftly, realizing that he might have removed the divine soul brand from the Soul Shatter Cone with the Primordial Myriad Transformation Cauldron, which alerted Tang Jingshan, hence his hurried arrival.

It seems I’ve indeed been too careless this time.

Lin Chen tightened his fists, aware it was his oversight.

Having obtained such treasures, he should have found a secluded place to erase the divine soul brand and then quickly escape.

Now, with nowhere to run, Lin Chen was thus targeted by Tang Jingshan.

A Qiankun Escape Talisman appeared in Lin Chen’s hand, which he held tightly, but he didn’t make any rash moves immediately.

Because facing such a formidable foe, Tang Jingshan was at least a Mid Creation Realm existence, possibly at the Creation Realm Sixth Level.

In his direct line of sight, and within this Ancient Ruin, Lin Chen had an extremely low chance of successfully fleeing with the Qiankun Escape Talisman.

Lin Chen gritted his teeth, quietly linking his divine soul with the Dragon Fang Dagger.

Faced with such a strong adversary, Lin Chen could only use the Primordial Myriad Transformation Cauldron, perhaps only then could he have a chance to contend.

However, if he were to use the Dragon Fang, such immense power would surely shock everyone.

Lin Chen would have to eliminate them all; otherwise, the news of him possessing a peerless exotic treasure would spread across the Central State.

At this moment, Lin Chen had no time to concern himself with anything else, and the crucial matter was to ensure his survival with the Dragon Fang.

Hiss—

Scuff—

Suddenly, there was movement within the stone chamber.

"What is that...?"

Lin Chen turned to look where the sound came from, only to see the remaining eleven stone coffins suddenly stirring.

The lids of those coffins trembled instantly, and from within, eleven grey clumps of mist burst forth, transforming into grey mist clouds, swiftly flying towards Tang Jingshan.

At the passage entrance, Tang Jingshan was about to raise his hand to gather energy and attack Lin Chen.

He didn’t want Lin Chen to die easily but intended to captivate him back to the Tang Family for slow torture; otherwise, how could his beloved son’s soul rest?

However, just as Tang Jingshan was about to strike at Lin Chen, several incredibly strong auras assaulted him.

"Get lost!"

Without thinking, Tang Jingshan swung a palm, unleashing a formidable power that clashed with the grey mist.

Boom—

With a great noise, the entire space of the stone chamber seemed to tremble.

The powerful shockwave scattered the stone coffins and the skeletal remains amassed on the floor in all directions.

However, after delivering this palm, Tang Jingshan’s expression changed drastically, for the impact of this strike did not dispel the grey mist but rather trapped him within, continuously draining his Spiritual Power and life force.

If things continued this way, it wouldn’t be long before these grey mists would suck him dry, leaving him a desiccated corpse.

Biting his teeth, Tang Jingshan finally steeled his heart, forced to execute a secret technique, and fled hastily through the passage behind him.

As for dealing with Lin Chen, he could no longer protect himself, let alone worry about Lin Chen.

Su Liuyun, Yang Chengguang, and Mu Tianshan, after Tang Jingshan entered the Ancient Ruins, also followed shortly behind, intending to enter.

But as the three were about to enter, they saw Tang Jingshan’s figure fly out from that Ancient Ruin passage, in an extremely bedraggled state.

The three were bewildered at heart, wondering how Tang Jingshan, having just gone in, came out so quickly, looking so wretched.

The three, having dealt with Tang Jingshan for thousands of years, naturally knew of his strength.

If someone could reduce Tang Jingshan to this state, wouldn’t entering the ruin lead them to the same fate?

The trio focused their gaze on Tang Jingshan, filled with doubt in their hearts.

Could this Ancient Ruin be fraught with danger?

The three looked at the passage, hesitating, considering whether to proceed, as their children and clan members were still inside.

"Brother Tang, what happened inside to put you in such a state?"

Mu Tianshan approached Tang Jingshan and inquired with curiosity.

Upon hearing this, Tang Jingshan glanced at the three and did not answer.

In truth, his injuries were far worse than his appearance suggested.

The Tang Family and the Su Family had always been at odds, and although the other two families hadn’t overtly clashed with the Tang Family, as competitors among the Four Great Families of Tian Que City, each wished for the other’s downfall.

Thus, Tang Jingshan couldn’t reveal more serious injuries, lest it prompt these three to seize the opportunity.

His son had just died; if he were to die at the hands of these three, the Tang Family would become a laughingstock, likely facing extinction in short order.