Chapter 1246: Chapter 1244 Clearing the Field (2nd Update)

At least, the Lin Family couldn’t produce it.

Lin Yanran stole another glance at Su Chen, her heart like a lake rippled by a gentle breeze, wondering why Su Chen quietly gave her such a precious elixir. Why… what for?

Because of Lin Hongzhi? He promised Lin Hongzhi to protect her? It wouldn’t reach such an extent just for that, would it?

Could it be… Lin Yanran mulled it over and could only think of one reason: he liked her.

Lin Yanran’s face turned even redder, her heart even more flustered.

What did Su Chen know about Lin Yanran overthinking? Women! They do love making wild guesses.

He was cultivating at the moment. Quietly cultivating.

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“Damn!!! Have you heard? Bei Buxiu and his group killed an Earth Dragon Crocodile!”

“Heard it. It supposedly was smashed in the head with one punch by Bei Buxiu…”

“Bei Buxiu and his group are really strong. Rumor has it they have nearly a hundred thousand points now.”

“I really want to join Bei Buxiu and his group.”

……

On Assessment Island, several candidates strolled in small groups, whispering excitedly and enviously.

Bei Buxiu, Guo Dingyang, Zhao Wusheng formed a team, sweeping through everything, with no candidates daring to challenge them.

Bei Buxiu and his companions were truly awe-inspiring.

“I seem to have heard that Bei Buxiu is searching for a kid named Su Chen!”

“I heard that too; Bei Buxiu offered ten thousand points.”

“That kid must be hiding. In his shoes, offending Bei Buxiu means certain death!”

“Even if that kid dies, it’s worth it. After all, he managed to slap Bei Buxiu in the face. It’s a rare feat, sneak attack or not, and even in death, he’ll be famous.”

“We should look for him too. If we find Su Chen, the ten thousand points will be ours, surely enough to enter Yanxu Palace, and maybe even make the top hundred.”

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In the dense jungle, a veiled stunning beauty moved like a phantom. Alone, she hunted demon beasts with remarkable speed.

Her attacks were lethal with every move, wielding a rainbow-like seven-colored silk ribbon, striking fiercely and decisively.

The woman, Woe Lingyun, was alone, but she overheard some discussions between other candidates, her beautiful face showing a trace of disdain beneath the veil.

Bei Buxiu? Claiming to have slain the Earth Dragon Crocodile? Ha… had I not seen it with my own eyes. But unfortunately for them, I did see Su Chen kill the Earth Dragon Crocodile with one punch.

Thinking of Su Chen, Woe Lingyun’s beautiful eyes showed a flicker of shock and reverence.

A young man about her age, indeed a monster.

It’s just… why is Su Chen so quiet now? Really in hiding? To her, Bei Buxiu was no match for Su Chen! There’s no need for him to hide!

Unable to figure it out, Woe Lingyun decided not to think further, quickening her pace to continue hunting demon beasts.

She had now accumulated eighteen thousand points, a commendable feat considering she acted alone!

Although Bei Buxiu and his men had more points, those were amassed by Bei Buxiu, Guo Dingyang, Zhao Wusheng, and two or three hundred members of the Qingyi Sect and the Guo Family combined.

Suddenly.

Amidst Woe Lingyun’s scattered thoughts.

She suddenly heard a few candidates’ animated gossip from afar:

“Something major seems to have happened in the southwestern direction.”

“Yes, I heard too, it’s the Divine Blood Swallow.”

“A Fixed Character Eternal Domain Third Level Peak Phase Divine Blood Swallow. The key is that in its nest, they seem to have discovered a piece of Swallow’s Saliva.”

“Is it true? Oh my! A piece of Swallow’s Saliva? Damn.”

“We better not think about it. Rumor has it many have headed southwest.”

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“Swallow’s Saliva?” Woe Lingyun’s eyes brightened, a bit excited. Swallow’s Saliva, that’s good stuff!!! Basically, it’s the swallows’ saliva!

Common swallows’ saliva is known as Swallow’s Nest.

But Swallow’s Nest formed from the saliva of a Divine Blood Swallow is no ordinary heavenly and earthly treasure.

It counts among the top-level existences.

For a martial cultivator, it’s incredibly alluring.

Even Woe Lingyun couldn’t help but yearn for it.

“Might as well take a look.” After thinking it over, Woe Lingyun decided to go and see, just in case she got lucky and obtained the Swallow’s Saliva herself.

A few hours later.

On Assessment Island, in the southwest, beneath a giant tree, there were crowds as far as the eye could see.

Everyone was staring at this huge tree.

This tree was different, about three thousand meters tall, piercing into the clouds, with an extremely straight trunk. Instead of a lush green, it was a special scarlet red, especially the bark, looking as if drenched in fresh blood.

This tree must have been very ancient, at least hundreds of thousands of years old.

And it emitted a faint fragrance, almost like musk, very pleasant.

Under the tree, on a large clear area, more and more martial cultivators gathered.

Everyone was looking up, staring at the top of this blood-colored tree, where there was a Swallow’s Nest from afar.

The Swallow’s Nest was huge, dozens of meters in diameter, hanging on the trunk.

And atop the Swallow’s Nest, a swallow was circling.

This swallow was entirely red-brown, with sharp and glaring feathers, and a long beak like a razor-sharp sword, occasionally emitting ear-piercing cries.

Its nimble blue eyes were fixed on the vigilant martial cultivators below, while its claws were as white and sharp as blades, causing shivers with a single glance.

This swallow’s size was enormously exaggerated, with wings extending to two or three dozen meters wide, covering the sky like it was a dragon hawk about to prey.

The martial cultivators beneath the tree gathered in small groups, whispering among themselves.

Many strong individuals were present too.

Like the team led by Bei Buxiu, Guo Dingyang, and Zhao Wusheng, confident and unscrupulous, each with a smile as if victory was assured.

Zheng Tianqiong was also present, alone, carrying a large blade, proud and isolated.

Wang Yizhan had also arrived, also alone, squinting slightly, occasionally glancing at the Divine Blood Swallow, and sometimes eyeing Bei Buxiu and his group.

In fact, Woe Lingyun had arrived as well, but she hid in the air. Her Art of Concealment was quite adept, as no one had noticed her presence until now.

“Clear the area!” Bei Buxiu suddenly spoke, a smile twisting at his lips, his voice domineering and assertive.

Clear the area?!

The moment those words were uttered.

Many candidates turned pale.

“Except those who follow me, everyone else can leave. Withdraw beyond five hundred meters.” Bei Buxiu turned slightly, glancing around, indifferently adding, “Ten breaths, if you don’t scram, you die!”