Chapter 518 - 516: Too Late to Leave Now

With a single strike, the green-robed man was hacked into several pieces, deader than dead.

The sudden, shocking scene stunned everyone present.

"What a powerful strike!"

The Cyan Robed Swordsman was shaken.

The depth of Realm in Luo Tian’s strike reminded him of a time when his master demonstrated swordsmanship. He was completely captivated, filled with admiration.

The Black-armored Man and the others from the Sea Demon Palace were astonished by Luo Tian’s strength.

How could someone at the Peak of Earth Element Realm Sixth Layer unleash such immense combat power, killing a man at the Earth Element Realm Ninth Layer in a single blow?

"You damn brat, you’re courting death!"

The Black-armored Man’s face darkened with rage. A surging aura erupted from him as layers of black, chaotic energy swept out in all directions.

Black light coiled around his fists. He suddenly threw two surging, pitch-black punches, their power seeming to devour the sky!

"Just in time!"

Luo Tian shouted lightly and raised his sword to meet the attack.

The Black-armored Man’s Cultivation was at the Peak of Earth Element Realm Ninth Layer, comparable to the Scholar-Warrior.

Before his breakthrough, Luo Tian had been at a disadvantage against the Scholar-Warrior, only managing to kill him in the end by relying on his trump card, the Celestial Pearl!

’But now that my Cultivation has risen by a Layer?’

Luo Tian wanted to find out.

His Wind Sword Intent erupted. A fierce gale swept between heaven and earth as the formless, grand Sword Momentum of the wind pressed down on his opponent.

SHIING!

Sword Qi transformed into wind, slashing out. It was elegant and formless, yet incomparably sharp.

In midair, the Gale Sword Light and the Dark Light Fist collided violently, eroding, piercing, and shattering each other.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The explosions were ceaseless, sending shockwaves billowing outward.

In an instant, Luo Tian and the Black-armored Man exchanged more than a dozen blows, with Luo Tian showing not the slightest disadvantage!

This scene left everyone present dumbfounded!

"Is this guy a monster?"

"Are those old geezers from the Tai Yuan Sect blind? How is this kid only an Auditor Disciple?"

The other few disciples from the Sea Demon Palace exclaimed in amazement.

The Official Disciples of the Tai Yuan Sect they had seen were far inferior to Luo Tian.

Qi Yuntian also stared at Luo Tian’s battle, his expression grave.

He had always believed his own progress was extremely fast, and that he would soon surpass Luo Tian, leaving him further and further behind.

But now, Qi Yuntian realized he was no match for Luo Tian at all.

A fierce fighting spirit ignited in his eyes!

’I have to surpass Luo Tian!’

’After this trip to the Thief King’s Space, it will be about time for me to leave the Tai Yuan Sect and head to the final destination of my journey in the Outer World... That place will be my chance to surpass you!’

Qi Yuntian muttered to himself.

SHH-BOOM!

A massive sound echoed from the sky.

A white Sword Wind tore through everything, piercing through several hundred meters as it shot toward the Black-armored Man.

CLANG!

The sword struck the Black-armored Man’s armor, sending sparks flying and leaving a shallow gray mark.

"I was careless just now!" the Black-armored Man said in a low voice, his brow furrowed.

"Is that so?"

Luo Tian raised an eyebrow slightly.

Sky Wind Divine Sword, Second Form: Cloud Dispersing!

A continuous whirlwind surged around Luo Tian, containing a bone-chilling Cold and Mysterious air. It swept forward with a vast and turbulent momentum!

SHI-SHI-SHI!

Chaotic, ethereal Cold and Mysterious Sword Qi danced wildly with the wind.

Endless, incomparably sharp Sword Qi flickered out with the storm, dazzling the eye as it darted about wantonly!

DING! DING! SHINK! SHINK!

A continuous shower of sparks erupted from the Black-armored Man’s armor, leaving behind a series of shallow gray marks.

Scratches even appeared on the back of his hand and on his cheek!

The Black-armored Man’s face fell, and he felt humiliated.

But at the same time, he was terrified of Luo Tian’s strength!

He found that Luo Tian’s combat power seemed to be growing stronger and stronger, as if he was completely in his element.

It was as if Luo Tian was using him as a training partner to familiarize himself with the power he’d gained after his breakthrough!

After reaching this conclusion, the Black-armored Man became even more annoyed and furious.

"Star-Breaking Fist!"

Without another word, he unleashed his killing move, determined to make Luo Tian regret this!

A surging, domineering, pitch-black fist light, like a black sun falling from the sky, emanated an incomparably powerful pressure!

"Third Form, Wind Fang!"

Luo Tian’s Sword Momentum changed. He executed a simple thrust!

SHIING!

A brilliant, bright white Sword Qi, like a long, narrow crescent moon, was wreathed in a swirling current of air. With unimaginable speed, it pierced through heaven and earth!

The fist light, as black as a great sun, had just been released when Luo Tian’s sword had already slashed through, cleaving it in two right down the middle!

BOOM!

The shattered black sun exploded. Pitch-black shockwaves rolled out, and the Black-armored Man was sent flying.

A perfectly clean, sharp cut had appeared on his Black Armor. Its edges had shattered, forming a large oval-shaped hole.

A bloody gash split open on his chest, and blood sprayed out.

"HISS!"

The Black-armored Man retreated dozens of steps, sucking in a sharp breath of cold air.

His set of Black Armor had first-rate Defense, yet Luo Tian had broken through it head-on.

’Just how sharp was that last strike?’

Without this Black Armor, his injuries would have been unbelievable; he might have even died instantly.

"You’re ruthless! Retreat!" the Black-armored Man yelled immediately.

"I gave you a chance earlier. Now you want to leave? Too late!"

Luo Tian’s expression was icy.

He had also heard the insults the Black-armored Man had directed at Ning Xueyao earlier!

"Brat, you’re too arrogant! I’m just not bothering with you. You really think I’m afraid of you?"

The Black-armored Man’s fury flared.

Luo Tian didn’t waste words on him, instead using his actions to prove everything!

He gave chase, relentlessly hounding the Black-armored Man.

Even with the support of other geniuses from the Sea Demon Palace, who even tried to besiege Luo Tian, Luo Tian’s Perfection Level Wind Manipulation Technique, augmented by the Ancient Cyan Boots and the Celestial Silver Feather Robe, made his Body Technique incredibly agile.

In addition, his Celestial Furnace Treasure Body was approaching Perfection at the Fifth-Layer, and with the Celestial Silver Feather Robe, his defenses were also extremely strong.

Luo Tian’s killing intent was set. He fought more and more fiercely, leaving the Sea Demon Palace disciples terrified.

Just then, the woman in white, Qi Yuntian, and the others arrived to provide support.

The Sea Demon Palace’s morale plummeted, and they were suppressed by the group.

With a single precise and swift slash, Luo Tian cut off a head.

Soon, aside from the Black-armored Man, the other Sea Demon Palace disciples had all died by Luo Tian’s sword.

The Black-armored Man did his utmost to flee.

Luo Tian pursued him, but Qi Yuntian and the others couldn’t keep up and had to give up.

But in less than ten breaths, Luo Tian returned, holding a new piece of loot in his hand: a Storage Space item.

"CAW CAW CAW, how come there’s no Three Elements Fruit in this guy’s Storage Space?" the Crow squawked.

It turned out that it had just gone to pick up the green-robed man’s Storage Space.

"He probably already consumed it," Luo Tian said with perfect composure.

He would never admit to taking it, so he’d let the dead green-robed man take the blame.

"Thank you for saving us, Your Excellency!"

The Cyan Robed Swordsman stepped forward, clasped his fist, and bowed.

Although he knew Luo Tian had saved Qi Yuntian and the woman in white, and had only saved him in the process, he was filled with admiration for such a prodigy of the Sword Dao and wanted to befriend him.

"Luo Tian, how are you not... You’re still alive?" Qi Yuntian asked in astonishment.

The woman in white, Yu Yao, slowly walked out and stood before Luo Tian. Ripples spread through her beautiful eyes, revealing an indescribably complex mix of emotions.

Luo Tian stared back at her.

He never expected that after the silver-haired old woman had forcibly taken Ning Xueyao away on the Dongchen Continent, he would actually meet Ning Xueyao during this trip to the Thief King’s Space.

It was a good thing he had fought for a spot to come to the Thief King’s Treasure Land; otherwise, he would have definitely regretted it.

Qi Yuntian and the Cyan Robed Swordsman watched the two gaze at each other affectionately. Feeling like third wheels, they awkwardly took a few steps back.

"Um, Brother Qi, why don’t we get back to cutting up the materials."

"Let’s go!"

The two tactfully left, not wanting to be third wheels.

"Xueyao..."

Luo Tian said softly.

But in a flash, the figure before him threw herself into his arms.

Luo Tian froze, his heart pounding and his mind going blank.

He had fantasized countless times about holding his beloved in his arms.

Now that the fantasy had suddenly become reality, he didn’t know what to do.

Luo Tian’s body was stiff, his arms frozen in midair... before finally settling on Ning Xueyao’s cool, smooth back.

He hadn’t even enjoyed it for a few breaths when Ning Xueyao suddenly pulled away on her own. Her eyes were filled with tenderness, but her gaze was a little evasive.

"I thought... I thought you were dead," Ning Xueyao said softly.

"Don’t do such dangerous things anymore, okay?" Ning Xueyao said, puffing out her cheeks slightly.

Luo Tian couldn’t help but smile and nod slightly.

This scene seemed to take him back to their time in Qingchang City, when they were together day and night, when she cared for him and lectured him.

"Xueyao, why are you here?" Luo Tian couldn’t help but ask.

...

After Qi Yuntian, the Cyan Robed Swordsman, and the others finished harvesting the materials, they saw the two people on the distant cliff edge, still being lovey-dovey.

The four of them looked helpless. In the end, they decided it was better to part ways with Ning Xueyao and go on their own.

They needed to use the last two days to search for more treasures.

"Hey, wait up! Take this god with you!" the Crow cawed, flapping its wings and flying away.

At that moment, Thief King Island was anything but calm.

The people who had escaped from the underwater Thief King’s Palace were determined to gather their forces and fight Lü Hongyi on the final day to compete for the treasure.

But in the end, they discovered that Lü Hongyi had already left Thief King Island!

The crowd could only give up.

And on this final day, everyone began to leave Thief King Island one after another.

...

「At the edge of the island.」

Luo Tian slowly recounted everything: his departure from the Dongchen Continent, his experiences in the Celestial Mountain Realm and the Tai Yuan Sect, and what happened in the underwater Thief King’s Palace.

"You’re so bad, you deceived everyone," Ning Xueyao said with a laugh, covering her mouth.

Everyone thought that Luo Tian had led the charge and given his all for the Tai Yuan Sect, only to die at the hands of Lü Hongyi in the end.

Who would have thought that from the very beginning, Luo Tian had been working with Lü Hongyi of the Undead Thieves to scheme for the Treasure of the Thief King.

Next, Luo Tian opened his Storage Space and let Ning Xueyao pick from the spoils.

Ning Xueyao’s talent was extraordinary. She had also received the inheritance of Venerable Biqing, giving her a solid foundation and allowing her Cultivation to progress rapidly.

But with enough resources, her progress would be even faster.

Since he had to give a portion to the Sect anyway, there was no way Luo Tian would be stingy with Ning Xueyao. He told her not to be polite and to pick as much as she wanted.

While marveling at Luo Tian’s wealth, Ning Xueyao didn’t hold back and began to choose seriously.

"This place is about to close."

Luo Tian took out the Void Chain Pearl, which was flashing with a silver light.

"We can stay a little longer," Ning Xueyao said softly, lowering her head slightly.

Not until the very last moment, when the silver light on the Void Chain Pearl began to flash urgently, did Luo Tian crush it, leaving the Thief King Secret Realm with Ning Xueyao.