Chapter 176: No kidding, this is a trap

Howl, Shadow Clan people are so uncompetitive!

The Demon Clan's Fifth Realm also witnessed the scene of the Shadow Clan's Fifth Realm being killed.

This guy was both shocked and angry.

He was so angry he started roaring.

He desperately blocked the Fifth Realm Immortal Cultivator, creating an opportunity for the two Fifth Realm.

As a result, the two Fifth Realm fought two against one, yet Lu Xun counter-killed one of them.

Lu Xun's strength, contrasted with the two Fifth Realm's lack of competitiveness, formed a stark contrast.

"Is this... magic?"

The Demon Clan Fifth Realm's opponent, that Fifth Realm Immortal Cultivator, showed a deep look of surprise in his eyes.

When Lu Xun just made his move, he felt the fluctuation of magic power.

Magic power, spiritual power, and true qi are completely different kinds of force.

That strike of Lu Xun could not escape the eyes of such a Fifth Realm expert.

"Does he still have such a trump card up his sleeve?"

The Fifth Realm Immortal Cultivator did not associate the recent magic power fluctuation with Lu Xun.

After all, Lu Xun's Immortal Martial Dual Cultivation alone is already astonishing.

It's impossible for there to be magic again.

If Lu Xun, besides his Immortal Martial Dual Cultivation, had also opened a magic meridian, it would have long been known.

Opening a magic meridian is not that easy.

Especially for Easterners.

In the East, there are not none who cultivate magic, but they are extremely rare, mostly mixed-blood.

That is, people with Western lineage.

In the old era of Lan Xing, due to the West being more developed, large numbers of Easterners migrated west, thereby producing many mixed-blood individuals.

For pure Eastern bloodline, the difficulty of opening a magic meridian is tens to hundreds of times greater than opening a spiritual meridian.

Thus, this Fifth Realm Immortal Cultivator subconsciously felt that Lu Xun was using some kind of trump card related to magic.

For example, some magic talismans storing magic attacks, or some magic rings, magic crystals, and the like.

He doesn't know much about magic, and doesn't know how terrifying Lu Xun's just-unleashed Thunder God's Fury is.

If there were a Fourth Realm or higher mage here now, they would probably exclaim in shock.

Even so, this Fifth Realm Immortal Cultivator was extremely surprised.

Fifth Realm, no matter which clan's Fifth Realm, is not that easy to kill.

They have too many methods and trump cards.

Lu Xun managed to strong-kill one even under the siege of two Fifth Realm—what an impressive achievement!

"Hahaha, well killed."

Amidst the laughter, Fifth Realm Grand Master Huang Huan arrived.

"Retreat!"

The Wing Clan Fifth Realm, without a word, flapped its wings and swiftly retreated.

Having reached the Fifth Realm, his mindset was very steady; even while retreating, he didn't forget to fire arrow after arrow to hold back Lu Xun and Huang Huan.

These arrows naturally failed to hit the two, and thus the ground suffered.

Each arrow could sink deep into the ground; to dig them out, one would have to dig at least tens of meters deep.

"Damn it!"

The Demon Clan Fifth Realm was unwilling, but they only had three Fifth Realm here.

They didn't know Lu Xun's exact position, so they adopted a wide-net search strategy, splitting up to act.

After Lu Xun killed one of them, in terms of Fifth Realm numbers it became two versus two.

In his view, Lu Xun must also be using some kind of trump card.

No matter what trump card it is, Lu Xun previously being able to withstand their attacks for so long and still seize the opportunity to pull off a brilliant counter-kill already makes him worthy of caution.

Such Lu Xun, in his eyes, is no longer Third Realm or Fourth Realm, but an opponent of equal standing.

The Demon Clan is more pragmatic.

They look not at realm, but at actual combat power.

In this situation,

What if Lu Xun still has a similar trump card?

So, even if unwilling, this Demon Clan Fifth Realm can only retreat.

"Want to leave?"

He wanted to retreat, but the Fifth Realm Immortal Cultivator was not prepared to let him go.

"You think you can stop me?!"

The Demon Clan Fifth Realm's magic energy surged, the person's speed suddenly increased, and in the blink of an eye he broke through the Fifth Realm Immortal Cultivator's various methods, fleeing in disgrace before Huang Huan arrived.

These Fifth Realm, if they are determined to escape, are not easy to keep.

Especially when their strengths are not vastly different.

The Fifth Realm Immortal Cultivator and Huang Huan pursued for a distance, yet still could not catch up.

Lu Xun did not pursue.

Lu Xun sat cross-legged, took out Dark Energy to recover quickly, looking utterly exhausted.

"Junior fellow student, are you alright?"

Ran Bing came, asking with concern.

"No problem, just after using my trump card, the consumption is a bit large; I need to recover a bit."

Lu Xun's voice also grew weak.

"It's fine, just recover; I'll stand guard for you."

"Hmm."

Ran Bing stood beside Lu Xun with sword in hand, guarding him.

Soon after, the Fifth Realm Immortal Cultivator and Huang Huan flew back.

"Lu Xun, I never expected you to kill a Fifth Realm in counterattack; if this battle gets out, who knows how many people will be amazed."

Huang Huan looked at Lu Xun with bright eyes, praising him profusely.

Lu Xun's counterkill this time was indeed astonishing.

Among those above the Fourth Realm, who doesn't have a few trump cards?

But even with trump cards, facing such a troublesome Fifth Realm of the Shadow Clan, those who can counterkill are few and far between.

Even Huang Huan himself has no confidence to kill the opponent.

Especially with a Wing Clan Fifth Realm attacking from afar.

Yes,

Huang Huan also felt that Lu Xun used some kind of trump card related to magic.

After all,

If Lu Xun himself knew magic, it wouldn't be astonishing but frightening.

He hadn't even considered that possibility.

"Not bad, Lu Xun, you counterkilled even the most troublesome Shadow Clan member; truly the new waves push the old, we are no match for you."

The Fifth Realm Immortal Cultivator sighed.

His name is Xu Lin, and he is already over a hundred years old.

His appearance looks only about forty, which is because Immortal Cultivators naturally have longer lifespans.

For a Fifth Realm Immortal Cultivator, the lifespan can reach over two hundred years.

It specifically depends on the grade of the golden core formed.

If it's an ordinary Xuan Dan, the lifespan is under 250 years.

If it's the highest-grade Golden Dan, the lifespan can reach 500 years.

Xu Lin has lived over a hundred years, making him an old antique; he has seen countless geniuses.

Someone like Lu Xun, he has hardly seen a few in his lifetime.

"Seniors, you overpraise me; I was just lucky."

Lu Xun is very humble.

He also doesn't want others to notice that he knows magic.

Now is not the time to reveal it.

So Lu Xun pretends to be listless.

Although his consumption is large, it's not to the point of his face turning white like now.

But Lu Xun isn't overly cautious either; after all, if he doesn't know magic, can't he still have a few magical tricks?

These foreign tribes want to kill him, and since he can counterkill them, he naturally won't let them escape.

This battle also let Lu Xun verify his combat strength.

He now has all his means at hand; killing a Fifth Realm is not difficult.

Especially those Fifth Realms who aren't geniuses.

"However, since these foreign tribes have set their sights on you, they definitely aren't the last wave; Lu Xun, I suggest you return to school—it's too dangerous out there."

After praising Lu Xun, Huang Huan's expression turned solemn and he spoke in a low voice.

Xu Lin beside him also nodded.

He likewise felt that Lu Xun's best choice now is to return to Clear North.

"Junior fellow, go back to school; the Rainbow Bridge is about to open, it's time to enter the Starry Sky Ancient Path."

Ran Bing also spoke up.

Lu Xun began to hesitate.

After these few days, the Rainbow Bridge is indeed about to open to cultivators below the Six Realms.

This opening is not all at once; rather, some roughly explored areas will be opened first.

Moreover, these three foreign-tribe Fifth Realms clearly came for him.

The foreign tribes have already set their sights on him.

These three are very likely not the last wave.

The foreign tribes dare to attack Clear North; their strongest is certainly not just Fifth Realm, there should be Sixth Realm foreign tribes.

As for the Seventh Realm, the likelihood is not great.

Those who can reach the Seventh Realm have no shortcomings.

Many talents of Clear North who ultimately reach the Seventh Realm are only an extremely small fraction.

Now, in order to kill some talents, the foreign tribes have sent a Seventh Realm expert; if that expert is killed by Lan Xing's experts, it would be a huge loss.

In fact, even Sixth Realm experts are rare.

Fifth Realm experts aren't particularly numerous either.

These foreign tribes mainly consist of those below Fifth Realm; besides carrying out assassinations and sabotage now, they also lurk on Lan Xing, waiting for an opportunity to cause trouble for Lan Xing.

The main focus of the alien races is still the Starry Sky Ancient Road.

That's the point.

Otherwise, it would be putting the cart before the horse.

Moreover, this time the insect plague on Lan Xing is so severe, indicating that the insect nests left by the Insect Tribe at this juncture have developed quite well.

Other spirit stars might still suffer an Insect Tribe attack.

Under these circumstances, the personnel dispatched by other spirit stars are relatively limited.

The Six Realms definitely exist.

Lu Xun can now kill Five Realm cultivators, but he is still powerless against Six Realm ones.

"I'm afraid I have to go back."

Lu Xun thought.

If he continues to stay outside, it's indeed too risky, and it would also implicate others.

If a Six Realm expert from the alien races comes after them, this squad would likely be wiped out.

"But..."

Lu Xun's eyes shifted, and suddenly he had a bold idea.

"Two seniors, senior sister, you're right—I'm heading back to Qingbei right now."

Lu Xun sighed and said.

"I happen to be preparing to go back as well—let's go together; I just happen to have a small flying boat, so you can rest properly."

Ran Bing said.

"Okay."

Lu Xun agreed.

"Brother Lu, take care."

"Brother Lu, may you have smooth winds."

Lu Xun said he was leaving and just left.

After fighting side by side for so long, many cultivators still feel reluctant to part with Lu Xun.

Compared to other geniuses, Lu Xun is more down-to-earth; he lacks their arrogance, and in battle he always rushes to the front line.

His strength likewise far surpasses that of other geniuses.

Especially the fact that Lu Xun killed a Five Realm alien this time has dealt them a huge shock.

This let these cultivators realize for the first time that there actually exists such an astonishingly talented person in the world.

Some female cultivators even decided to remain unmarried for life because of this.

It's not that they are unwilling to marry.

But after seeing Lu Xun, they found that other men no longer interest them.

Yet, to them, Lu Xun is something they can aspire to but never attain.

This makes them prefer to stay single for life rather than marry.

Of course, as age increases and experiences change, people's thoughts will eventually shift; some of them, if they truly meet someone suitable, would likely still compromise in life.

Life is not a fairy tale.

Everyone will eventually have a day when they must bow to life.

There are no exceptions.

"They're still here."

On the flying boat, Lu Xun specifically used the Heavenly Dao Eye to observe his surroundings and found that neither the Wing Tribe Five Realm cultivators nor the Demon Tribe Five Realm cultivators had truly left.

They were following Lu Xun and his companion from a distance.

These two guys were hiding very well; if it weren't for the Heavenly Dao Eye being overpowered, Lu Xun might not have noticed them.

"Have they arrived?"

"They have."

"Good, let's settle him on the northern side of Taihang Mountain."

Lu Xun happened to overhear those two guys' conversation.

Their conversation also contained crucial information.

Indeed.

These two guys notified the other alien races, preparing to launch a major offensive against Lu Xun.

However, they never imagined that Lu Xun possessed the heaven-defying ability of the Heavenly Dao Eye.

Lu Xun didn't linger in observation; he quickly closed his eyes.

This way, he should still be able to use the Heavenly Dao Eye for a few seconds today.

"Senior sister, please cast a soundproof seal for me, but don't block the signal."

"Okay."

Ran Bing didn't say more and directly cast a soundproof seal on Lu Xun.

Lu Xun picked up his phone and made a call.

He prepared to use himself as bait, setting a trap.

These alien races are ruthless; if they keep gaining nothing, they often opt for a wholesale slaughter.

By then, it's unknown how many people will suffer.

A few years ago, the number of people on Lan Xing who died directly or indirectly at the hands of the alien races reached as high as ten million.

Since they've set their sights on Lu Xun, it would be a waste for him not to make good use of this opportunity.

Really? Lu Xun, our combat power above the Six Realms is extremely precious now; if you misjudge, it could cause severe loss.

Principal, please believe me, they will surely come.

Since you're so certain, I'll take a gamble with you; I'll contact the Martial Manor.

The person Lu Xun contacted was precisely the principal of Beidou University.

Lu Xun, the Martial Manor has agreed; they will rush to the place you mentioned as soon as possible...

Not long after, the principal gave his reply.

Everything is ready.

Senior sister, don't change direction, speed up.

Okay.

Ran Bing increased the speed of the flying vessel.

This flying vessel is tiny, able to hold only a few people, yet its price is exorbitant.

Ran Bing doesn't know how he obtained it.

Heh, quite lively.

A few hours later, Lu Xun again used the Heavenly Dao Eye to observe, discovering that ahead in the Taihang Mountains, it was especially lively.

Inside, two groups of people were hiding.

One group of foreign tribesmen, one group of Lan Xing's experts.

The Lan Xing experts hid high up, while the foreign tribesmen concealed themselves in the mountain foothills.

The flying vessel seemed unaware, charging straight ahead.

Attack!

Just as they charged forward, a horde of foreign tribesmen surged out from all directions.

As they charged out, the surrounding heaven and earth drastically changed, and a formation relying on heaven and earth silently rose.

The function of this formation is simple: to conceal movement and simultaneously seal space, preventing Lu Xun from escaping.

So many Five Realms!

Among these foreign tribesmen, the number of Five Realms amounts to over ten.

As for Six Realms, none have been seen so far.

Truly cautious.

The foreign tribesmen do have Six Realms, but they are extremely cautious, not revealing themselves rashly.

They likely think that so many Five Realms are enough to deal with Lu Xun.

Senior sister, come in!

Lu Xun decisively activated a defensive talisman.

Under the onslaught of so many Five Realms, even a fifth‑grade defensive talisman could not hold for long.

But at the moment the defensive talisman shattered, Lu Xun had already pulled Ran Bing into his seventh‑grade treasure robe.

This treasure robe shifted its form into a hooded windbreaker, just enough to fit two people.

Immediately thereafter, the attacks of the many Five Realms came.

His treasure robe is too formidable; attack together!

Earlier, a Wing Clan Five Realms let out a roar.

Another Wing Clan Five Realms, melee‑type, had already closed in.

Lu Xun blocked attacks with the treasure robe and countered with his flying sword, fighting with extreme difficulty.

Kill!

But at that moment.

A large number of cultivators descended from the heavens.

As they descended, they released a transparent great net from their hands, instantly enveloping the surrounding area for dozens of miles.

Not good!

This is a trap!

Impossible, how could they know we would act against him here?

The faces of many foreign tribesmen changed dramatically, each somewhat dazed.

Their operation this time was extremely covert; even if Lu Xun guessed they might continue to hunt him, how could he have guessed they would strike here?

Along the way, to avoid alerting them, the two Five Realms following Lu Xun were extraordinarily cautious; even if Lu Xun opened his Heavenly Eye, he could not detect them.

But who would have thought Lu Xun really opened his Heavenly Eye, and it was even more powerful than an ordinary Heavenly Eye—the Heavenly Dao Eye.

That's right, this is indeed a trap.

Lu Xun's laughter echoed across the entire battlefield.