Upon hearing Zhang Lin's words, Xu Qing and the other immediately focused their gaze on Wang Ruoxie, and subsequently froze completely.

"Zhang Lin, Wen Chu, am I seeing things? This guy's cultivation has actually advanced to the Eighth Layer of Energy-Introducing Realm."

Xu Qing's face was full of disbelief.

"Unless all three of us are seeing it wrong."

Wen Chu smiled ruefully and spoke.

Seeing the shocked expressions on the three faces, Bing Ling couldn't help but chuckle softly, having witnessed Wang Ruoxie's "absurdity" with her own eyes.

If she hadn't seen it for herself, she might have reacted like these three.

"So what if it's the Eighth Layer of Energy-Introducing Realm, we're at the Ninth Layer. Are we really going to fear them?"

Zhang Lin said coldly.

"Indeed, one at Ninth Layer, one at Eighth Layer. The three of us teamed together can easily defeat them."

Xu Qing snapped back to reality and said.

"If that's the case, let's fight."

Wen Chu didn't say anything more. Although he was quite wary of Wang Ruoxie and Bing Ling, the three of them were at the Ninth Layer, and if they joined forces they could even contend against someone at the First Layer of Element Transformation Realm.

However, he thought the assessment did not concern life and death; as long as they seized the Jade Talisman, they didn't need to take the opponent's life.

For this reason, none on the ground had died by his hand.

"You take care of one, I'll handle the other two."

Wang Ruoxie smiled at Bing Ling and said.

"Alright."

Bing Ling nodded.

Though she too was at the Ninth Layer, she had just broken through and her realm hadn't stabilized, preventing her from truly displaying Ninth Layer power.

However, thanks to her swordsmanship and martial techniques advantages, she was confident about defeating one of the three.

As for Wang Ruoxie taking on the other two, she had no doubt; she knew well that despite Wang Ruoxie being only Eighth Layer, his strength far exceeded hers, and facing two Ninth Layers shouldn't be a problem.

"Ignorant fool, do you truly believe that having Nine-star Swordsmanship Talent makes you invincible?"

Having overheard Wang Ruoxie's words, Zhang Lin sneered.

"If you had a better bloodline, perhaps we'd really fear you. Unfortunately, you only possess Yellow Level Third Grade trash bloodline."

Xu Qing said contemptuously.

"Trash bloodline?"

Bing Ling's expression turned quirky; if these three knew Wang Ruoxie's bloodline had transformed to Profound Level First Grade, she wondered if they'd still be so arrogant.

"Wang Ruoxie, Bing Ling, if you voluntarily hand over the Jade Talisman, we won't kill you, how about that?"

It seemed Wen Chu still quite feared Wang Ruoxie, at least unwilling to reach a point of no return with him.

"Because of your words, I won't kill you."

Wang Ruoxie smiled faintly, and then said to Bing Ling, "Handle this one, no need to kill him, just seize the Jade Talisman."

Then, he turned his gaze toward Zhang Lin and Xu Qing, saying, "Let's begin."

"Since you're in such a hurry to die, we'll fulfill your wish."

A cold, grim smile flashed in Zhang Lin's eyes as he directly activated his True Qi, infusing it into the long sword, the Upper Grade Treasure Artifact in his hand.

Soon, the Fire Rune inscriptions on the longsword were all activated, and flames wrapped around the sword.

Not hesitating, Xu Qing infused his True Qi into his sword, activating the Ice Rune inscriptions. Instantly, a chilling aura spread in the space.

"Die!"

Both shouted angrily and then fiercely swung their swords at Wang Ruoxie.

Fire and ice, cold and heat, their combined power suddenly seemed to surge several times.

"Cloud Emergence Technique!"

Wang Ruoxie whispered softly before slashing out with his sword.

He now wielded the Top Grade Treasure Artifact longsword from Yang Hongwu.

True Qi infused into the sword, and the Fire Rune inscriptions were fully activated.

Soon, a veil of Red Flame encased the sword.

From his slash, a tiny fire dragon condensed and swept toward Zhang Lin.

Though both used Fire Element swords, one was an Upper Grade and the other a Top Grade, and naturally, their powers differed greatly.

Additionally, Wang Ruoxie's own strength far surpassed Zhang Lin.

With no surprise, the fire dragon struck Zhang Lin brutally.

Almost simultaneously, Wang Ruoxie slashed again, quickly stabbing toward Xu Qing, swift as lightning.

"Clang!"

Before Xu Qing could react, Wang Ruoxie's sword clashed with his.

Immediately, Xu Qing was sent retreating over ten steps before barely steadying himself.

Blood trickled from Xu Qing's lips, clutching his chest, he felt his qi and blood rolling, possibly sustaining a significant internal injury.

"Pff!"

Meanwhile, Zhang Lin's body was bombarded and flung backward, spewing copious amounts of blood, then heavily crashed to the ground.

His chest appeared scorched, even burnt flesh seemed charred.

"How is this possible? Eighth Layer, how could he have such terrifying strength?"

Zhang Lin struggled to stand, his gaze fixed on Wang Ruoxie in disbelief.

"Impossible, your strength can't be this potent."

Xu Qing also incredulously looked at Wang Ruoxie, seemingly unable to accept this result.

"How about my trash bloodline, is it alright?"

Wang Ruoxie smirked coldly, addressing Zhang Lin and Xu Qing.

"Escape!"

Zhang Lin and Xu Qing exchanged glances, seeing fear in each other's eyes, and without hesitation, they turned to flee.

Both knew well that Wang Ruoxie's strength vastly surpassed theirs, and if they continued fighting, they'd only face death.

Facing death, their speeds reached the maximum, not letting the injuries affect them at all.

However, Wang Ruoxie's speed was even faster.

Within mere moments, Wang Ruoxie reached behind Zhang Lin, stabbing directly with his sword.

"Swoosh!"

Alongside a subtle sound, the sword pierced through Zhang Lin's body, blood gushing out, and he collapsed lifelessly on the ground.

Without delay, Wang Ruoxie's form flickered and soon caught up to Xu Qing.

"Please... spare me. I'll give you all my Jade Talismans."

Xu Qing, terrified, pleaded with Wang Ruoxie.

He hurriedly pulled out three Jade Talismans and tossed them to Wang Ruoxie.

"Begging now is too late."

Wang Ruoxie didn't bother catching the Jade Talismans but directly thrust his sword at Xu Qing.

Overcome by fear, Xu Qing forgot to resist and was instantly pierced through the heart vein, dying.

Of course, even if he resisted desperately, the result would not change.

Wang Ruoxie picked up the three Jade Talismans on the ground.

Then he collected Xu Qing's storage pouch and stored it in his own storage pouch.

Stepping forward, Wang Ruoxie approached Zhang Lin's corpse, retrieving his Jade Talismans and storage pouch.

At this time, Bing Ling and Wen Chu's battle also paused.

Not because Bing Ling defeated Wen Chu, but upon seeing Wang Ruoxie effortlessly kill Zhang Lin and Xu Qing, Wen Chu chose to surrender.

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