And judging by the situation, it wasn't just the Black Dragon Stronghold .... several other bandit groups had joined in for a share of the spoils.
The allure of Yang Yuan Stones was simply too great.
Everyone, don't panic! Form a defensive circle around the wagons!" Lin Xiao's commanding voice rolled across the camp, infused with Yuan Power to drown out the clamor of hooves.
The Lin Family warriors, all elites, quickly steadied themselves.
With the squad leaders...each an Earth Yuan cultivator.....coordinating, a solid defense was swiftly formed.
"Whoa!"
The Black Dragon Stronghold riders pulled up, led by two figures at the front.
Both were infamous — even at a glance, the Lin clansmen recognized them.
To the left stood a burly, broad-shouldered man .. the second-in-command, Wu Sha, known for his deadly "Rending Wind Hands."
To the right, a leaner man with crisscrossing scars all over his face ... the infamous leader, Yan Kuo.
As their group blocked the path, more bandits poured from the woods.
Two figures at the head of those groups cupped their hands toward Yan Kuo and Wu Sha, laughing loudly.
"Haha! Chief Yan! Brother Wu! Long time no see!"
"Flying Leopard Mountain's Chen Sanbao!"
"And Savage Fang Mountain's Xiong Wei!"
Lin Xiao's expression darkened. He recognized both ... notorious mountain bandits, each a Yuan Tian Realm cultivator.
Wu Sha's eyes narrowed coldly. "Heh, you two sure have sharp noses, sniffing out prey on my turf."
"This is Black Dragon Stronghold's land."
Chen Sanbao laughed. "Brother Wu, there's plenty of meat to go around.
Everyone knows the Lin Family struck it rich with a Yang Yuan Stone mine. We just want a bite too."
Exactly!" Xiong Wei added.
"Just you two? You dare rob my prey? You're courting—"
"Enough." Yan Kuo raised a hand to stop Wu Sha. "Since everyone's here, we'll follow the usual rule .... seize the goods first, then discuss distribution."
"Agreed!" Chen Sanbao and Xiong Wei answered at once.
In a few casual words, the three bandit groups had struck an alliance ...completely ignoring the Lin Family's existence.
Yan Kuo turned his cold gaze to Lin Xiao and Lin Xuan.
"We seek fortune, not blood. Lin Xiao, be wise ... leave the goods and walk away. Don't force our hand."
Lin Xiao's expression grew solemn. He quietly asked Lin Xuan beside him, "Four Yuan Tian Realm enemies .....three early stage, one mid-stage. I'll handle Yan Kuo and Wu Sha. Can you stall the other two?"
Lin Xuan's lips curved into a smirk. "Two? I'll take all four."
After all, these were rewards delivered to his doorstep — why share?
As his strength had grown, his system missions had grown harder.
Only killing Yuan Tian Realm foes now qualified.
[Mission: Kill Yan Kuo -- Reward: Bottle of Yang Yuan Pills]
[Mission: Kill Wu Sha — Reward: Bottle of Grade 5 Vital Blood Pills]
[Mission: Kill Chen Sanbao — Reward: Bottle of Grade 5 Yuan Energy Pills]
[Mission: Kill Xiong Wei — Reward: Bottle of Grade 5 Rejuvenation Pills]
Nice… a good mix of elixirs. Lin Xuan nodded in satisfaction.
"What did you just say?" Lin Xiao thought he'd misheard.
But Yan Kuo had lost patience. Seeing Lin Xiao ignore him, he roared and slashed his blade forward.
"Kill them all!"
The bandits howled, charging like a flood of beasts.
Lin Xuan pulled out the black spear strapped to his horse ... the Mountainbreaker Spear.
He'd kept it there deliberately to avoid exposing his spatial pouch.
To others, it just looked like an ordinary dark weapon.
"Hyah!"
Kicking his steed forward, Lin Xuan charged like a general from ancient war tales, single spear in hand, straight into the enemy ranks.
His spear danced like a dragon ..... every thrust reaped lives. Each strike took down three or five bandits, sometimes even horse and rider together.
His ferocity was unmatched.
Within moments, Lin Xuan reached Yan Kuo and Wu Sha.
They had been preparing to move against Lin Xiao — but before they could take two steps, this young killer god appeared before them.
"
Who are you? When did the Lin Family have such a young Yuan Tian Realm expert?" Yan Kuo frowned.
Wu Sha snorted. "Kid, you think you can challenge me? I'll teach you your place!"
Yuan Power surged around him as his already-massive hands expanded further, muscles bulging like coiled steel.
The ground cracked under his step as he launched himself at Lin Xuan, claws reaching for him.
"Rending Win—"
"Pfft!"
Before he could finish, Lin Xuan's spear pierced his throat clean through.
....Instant kill.
Lin Xuan's mastery of the Blazing Prairie Spear Art had reached perfection ... each casual strike carried the might of a Grade 4 martial art.
Wu Sha, a mere early Yuan Tian Realm with no such technique, never even saw the spear shadow before death.
"Impossible!"
Yan Kuo's eyes widened as Wu Sha's body hung impaled midair.
With a flick, Lin Xuan shook the corpse off his spear, eyes gleaming with cold amusement.
"Next."
He spurred his horse forward. Yan Kuo barely raised his blade in panic.....
Clang!
His sword shattered upon impact.
A heartbeat later, the spear punched through his chest.
Another instant kill.
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