Chapter 0007: Omnipresence

Hello! What is going on with you right now? Your face is so pale, you... you mustn't die!

Ancient relic? No way? In our Moon-Swallowing Village, only the village chief possesses one. How did that little girl...

Hey! You said those people... are chasing you, trying to take your things. With your face looking this pale, can you really escape them?

Did I not tell you earlier? It would only take ten or eight years if she were not greedy and did not take things indiscriminately; then it would probably just be half an hour... I have already mentioned this, yet you still ask me. Women are truly strange

Neglecting to pursue the enemy, the disciples from both factions first surrounded Tang Jun Gu to assess his condition. They saw him shake his hand, causing the already shattered battle armors to fall away, and he reached up to wipe the bloodstains from the corner of his mouth, saying with resentment: "It is an ancient relic!"

Coughing repeatedly, Jielin was unable to finish her words, but Meng Yan probably understood, as there was not a trace of color on her face, pale as paper. It was evident that the recent exertion in controlling the ancient relic had taken a significant toll on her physical strength and caused considerable harm.

Men and women should not engage in close contact; I do not know you, so how...

Not bad! Moreover, this is not within the sphere of influence of the Ye family. If something happens and they want to come here to investigate, it won't be that easy. We may not necessarily...

The message was not clearly articulated, yet everyone understood it; undoubtedly, it resonated deeply with them. The complete ancient heritage is of a value that cannot be measured by money. A certain ordinary individual, having acquired the complete ancient heritage, achieved great success, established a school of thought, and became a regional overlord, even dominating an era. Each of them has surely heard such stories.

"Are you out of your mind? Can't you see that those guys are likely eyeing my ancient heritage? Next comes the old play of murder and theft. It is extremely dangerous to be by my side. Are you trying to get yourself killed by not leaving?"

The cries of alarm revealed their own panic, yet no one doubted this conclusion. Besides trusting the judgment of the senior brother, it was also due to the recent shockwave; not only was Tang Jun Gu's weapon destroyed, but the shockwave generated by the collision of two forces swept outward, overwhelming all in its path. Those with some cultivation managed to hold on, albeit feeling a bit dizzy, while other creatures within a hundred meters... the less affected suffered ruptured eardrums and bleeding eyes, while the more severely affected had their internal organs ruptured, dying on the spot... Such overwhelming power could only be achieved by ancient relics...

Meng Yan called out. Opposite the green mist, the senior brother named Tang Jun Gu rushed over, wielding a large sword. The blade was exceptionally wide, with a flickering blue light that burned fiercely, as if it were about to ignite. It appeared he was preparing for a direct assault, while Jie Lin was fully focused and let out a low cry.

Jielin called out urgently, and Meng Yan promptly complied, covering his ears with both hands. In an instant, the blue light great sword pierced through the azure mist, driving straight in and striking against the massive crab claw shield. What was expected to happen next was the shattering of the shield, along with the complete annihilation of the boy and girl behind it. However, at the moment of impact between the sword and shield, the shield emitted a green light, followed by a powerful force rebounding back. The force that the blue light great sword delivered was matched by the force that rebounded. The blue light broad sword shattered on the spot, the wrist part of the arm armor completely fractured, sending sparks flying, and even the wielder of the sword was not spared, staggering backward and falling out. Along with the boy and girl behind, they were all reduced to fragments.

Pain ... ... Pain ... ... It's so painful ... ... I'm having a nosebleed ... ...

The boy's barrage of words nearly made Jielin spit blood. She did not know how to explain to this country bumpkin just how precious ancient relics are, how major powers often clash over them, even going so far as to engage in battle. It was not at all comparable to the rags in his beggar's den. However, if she did not say something, it seemed this guy would not let it go easily. She could only honestly say: "I don't have any money on me; all the gold and silver are with my senior sister. I can only settle the account with you once she comes out."

Fortunately, the other side did not fare well either. That strike not only dispelled the green mist but also produced a tremendous sound, leaving behind a long trail of impact and drag. The girl in green and the boy had already vanished, likely either having been knocked away or seizing the opportunity to escape.

Caution

This is certainly the case. Is the Aoki family an ordinary family? It is one of the foremost powers in the Eastern Lands, controlling a significant portion of the region, and stands as an equal to the prominent Yi family. Otherwise, how could even a young girl possess ancient relics as weapons?

Everyone need not say much; today's matter concerns all who witness it! Tang Jun Gu's words set a simple tone for the situation. Upon hearing those four crucial words, everyone became excited and began to cheer. Tang Jun Gu waved his hand to silence the crowd and added, "Call upon the nearby two sects' brothers, and bring more weapons. Let us work together, and I, Tang, am willing to share wealth and honor with all of you, my brothers."

The Aoki family is not to be trifled with; if they find out...

"... is not an ordinary girl, nor is it an ordinary ancient relic." Tang Jun Gu gradually regained his composure and said with a grim expression, "The ancient relic in Master’s possession is a half piece of a broken ring, not complete. As for that girl... I didn’t examine it closely, but the ancient relic in her hands is not just a large item; it is a complete set..."

"I won't die!" The young girl suddenly stood up, her movements swift as the wind. She grabbed Meng Yan by the collar, wanting to throw a punch, but stumbled and fell back, seemingly too weak to even stand. In the end, she could only let go, gritting her teeth and saying, "I ask you, when will my senior sister be able to come out?"

Incredible! That little girl must be from the Konoha clan! Otherwise, how could she possess ancient relics? Only the leaders or elder masters of various clans and factions can wield ancient relics as weapons, yet here is just a mere yellow-haired girl...

Meng Yan spoke earnestly, and Jie Lin was taken aback. She thought to herself that if it were true, then things would indeed be dire. However, she refused to admit it verbally and said, "My senior sister would never do that. Forget it, you can go now; I won't hold you accountable... Correction, I won't hold you accountable for now!"

This is hard to say; if she perceives the situation as dangerous, she might take those crystals thinking they would help her escape, and she could just take them casually

It is regrettable that my current physical condition prevents me from unleashing the full power of the Parrot Claw Shield, significantly diminishing my combat capabilities. Although I can still reflect attacks, it is... cough cough...

Do not concern yourself with it! You... you just hurry and get away, and don't hold me back. The Aoki family has never defaulted on a favor.

Don't come here with your talk; it's all you who are speaking. A shabby shield that can float, claiming to be an ancient relic, as if someone would definitely be interested in it. Who would believe that? I have plenty of similar items in my personal storage; what is there to steal? Hey, those people wouldn't be in cahoots with you, helping you to evade responsibility, would they? You don't seem like someone without money; it's just a bit of gold. You even hired someone to act, making such a big fuss over it. Is it really necessary? Don't bully the country folks!

Meng Yan, now a meat cushion, covered his bleeding mouth and nose as he pushed Jielin, who was pressed against him, up. The massive shield floated half a meter in front of her, moving along with her. However, when Meng Yan helped her up, he did not feel any additional weight.

What are you doing? You're so dirty, don't touch me!

Covering the ears

Then calculate the gold that is due to me, and I will leave now

This statement ignited a surge of adventurous spirit among the young people, who howled and shouted. On the surface, Tang Jun Gu appeared exhilarated, but inwardly he was secretly mocking. The young girl, capable of carrying a complete ancient heritage, must have a special identity; she could not be an ordinary member of the Ye family. If anything were to happen to her, and the ancient heritage were to be lost, the Ye family would certainly not let it go. They would pursue the matter to the end, and the Yi family from the southern border would not stand idly by either. There was no possibility of a peaceful resolution. Only these fools beside him truly believed that by robbing and killing, it would all come to an end, and that dividing the spoils would lead to great wealth and a bright future. These idiots would only end up silenced, while the one who could truly remain uninvolved and enjoy the benefits would be himself.

Jielin spoke, and Dali suddenly coughed violently, the hidden injury being aggravated more than expected. Previously, it was thanks to the senior sister's assistance in guiding the energy that the hidden injury was suppressed. Now... it just so happened that they encountered an enemy at this critical moment, which can only be described as a tiger being bullied by a dog

The senior sister is composed and mature; she is not the kind of greedy person, especially when she is in a perilous situation with uncertain circumstances, she would not recklessly take things

How formidable is Tang Jun Gu's strength? His fellow disciples have always held him in high regard. He is the foremost expert among the younger generation of the Tun Yue Zhai, and his reputation has long been established. However, to everyone's surprise, he suffered defeat as soon as he made his move, retreating seven steps. When he finally managed to stabilize himself, blood was already trickling from the corner of his mouth, clearly indicating that he had sustained injuries. This is an exceedingly rare occurrence.

Aren't we familiar? From the moment you just sat down on my face, I thought we were quite close.

This time it was Meng Yan who felt like spitting blood. Had he known it would come to this, he would not have done so much. After bringing people to the cave entrance, he could have just left early. Although it was still possible to leave now, seeing the light beauty's face pale as if she were gravely ill, he felt somewhat reluctant to go.

"What? The money is with her, and you don't have it? How is this any different from fraud? If you don't have the money, you should have said so earlier"

I will not support you in fleeing; how can you outrun those people? Or do you want me to carry you directly?

Is it really this good

Hmph, no matter how powerful the Ye family is, they can only reign in the Eastern Lands. This is the Southern Frontier; how can they flaunt their power here?

The two factions' disciples began to excitedly search for people, while on the other side, Meng Yan was also quite frightened. If it weren't for Jie Lin shouting out in time, he would have covered his ears just in time; otherwise, he might have gone deaf. However, Jie Lin raised her shield to deflect the attack back, and although the swordsman opposite was knocked back, she herself seemed to be struck by some heavy object, flying backward along with her shield. Meng Yan, who was right behind her, immediately found himself in trouble, as he was hit squarely by the flying Jie Lin, and was sent flying. After both of them flew over ten meters, they rolled down the steep hillside.

The little beggar had not yet made a move, and Jielin wanted to hurry again, but he suddenly approached and, without saying a word, helped her up.

Upon hearing this news, the faces of the disciples from both factions changed. Someone immediately said: "The reason we all came here is purely because a few days ago, we received news that there was a treasure light soaring into the sky at March Mountain, fearing that ancient relics might be unearthed. Our masters and elders from both factions sent us to take a look. However, since our arrival, we have found nothing, yet that little girl in possession of... truly has a treasure. Why don't we..."