I Can Extract Divine Power-Chapter 66: The Great Tomb’s Talisman

There are some things you can only understand after a real fight—the outcome, and just how strong your opponent truly is.

Master Xuanqing was feeling that way right now.

He scrambled frantically toward the only open door.

The Floating Dust in his hand shot out, suddenly elongating. Its white filaments twisted and tangled in the air, forming a dense web in an attempt to block Shen Bai’s attack.

Shen Bai drew his Longsword. A flash of blood-red Sword Qi, imbued with a brilliant, righteous aura, sliced through the web.

The web woven by the Floating Dust didn’t even last a second before the Sword Qi pierced through it.

Sword in hand, Shen Bai closed the distance in a few short steps, appearing right behind Master Xuanqing. 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

A shiver ran down Master Xuanqing’s spine as the suffocating pressure of death washed over him.

He didn’t dare to turn around, knowing that if he did, he would be met with Shen Bai’s sharp blade.

At that moment, an emotion called regret blossomed in Master Xuanqing’s heart like a deadly flower.

’Why did I have to provoke him?’

Master Xuanqing questioned himself again and again. ’I should have just gone back and let my master deal with him!’

As the door grew closer, Master Xuanqing could already hear the vicious whistle of Sword Qi right behind him.

He couldn’t help but grit his teeth before undoing his Daoist Robe.

Beneath the Daoist Robe were his white undergarments. As he cast the robe off, the patterns on it flared, unleashing a blinding light, as brilliant as the midday sun, that rushed to envelop Shen Bai.

Shen Bai fixed his gaze on the Daoist Robe and sneered, "As expected of a young master from Qingyun Cloud Temple. You certainly have a lot of tricks up your sleeve."

His Longsword carved an arc through the air.

The blood-red Sword Qi instantly dulled the light radiating from the Daoist Robe, making it seem dim and lackluster.

SHRED!

With the sound of fabric being ripped, the Daoist Robe was torn in two.

Master Xuanqing had already stumbled through the doorway and slammed the door shut behind him.

But a heavy boot kicked the door clean open, and Shen Bai charged into the world behind it.

Qin Shuang and Zhou Qing were not far behind. A thin needle had already materialized in Qin Shuang’s hand, while Zhou Qing had drawn the long saber from his waist.

They were on Shen Bai’s side. Since he wanted to kill Master Xuanqing, they would naturally lend a hand.

The group stepped through the doorway together, then stopped dead in their tracks.

Behind the door lay a vast, open space.

The area was pitch-black and devoid of light, save for a few scattered gems embedded in the walls that glimmered like fireflies.

By their faint light, Shen Bai could make out the peculiarities of the room.

In the center of the dark space, a Jade Talisman rested on a pedestal.

The Talisman was a uniform green, and in the dim surroundings, its glow was like the eye of a nocturnal beast, chilling one to the bone.

A cold, sinister aura permeated the space.

Master Xuanqing was not alone in this space; a number of other Jianghu People were gathered here as well.

The Jianghu People bore various injuries, evidence that they had just escaped from the other partitioned spaces of the array.

Shen Bai narrowed his eyes, contemplating his next move.

Qin Shuang spoke cautiously, "Shen Bai, I think the Array’s effects have vanished. This must be the final destination."

"Oh?" Shen Bai rubbed his chin. "It vanished that quickly?"

Qin Shuang nodded. "There’s a type of Array used in large tombs that is limited by a headcount. Once a certain number of people have died, the Array allows the survivors to reach the destination."

Shen Bai’s eyes widened in understanding. "So you’re saying that of all the Jianghu People who came in, enough have now been culled, and the rest died inside the Array?"

Everyone knew that great tombs were dangerous and that casualties were to be expected. Still, Shen Bai felt a pang of regret. Killing Master Xuanqing had just become much more difficult.

The surrounding Jianghu People, including Chief Zheng and his men, all had their eyes fixed on Master Xuanqing.

Master Xuanqing let out a sigh of relief. Disheveled and still in his white undergarments, he collapsed onto the ground, pointed a finger at Shen Bai, and shouted.

"Listen, everyone! This man is a ruthless executioner who kills without blinking! He just tried to kill me! When we get out of here, I beg you all to report this to Qingyun Cloud Temple and have my master seek justice for me!"

At this point, Master Xuanqing cared little for his pathetic appearance; his only thought was to make sure everyone knew that Shen Bai had tried to kill him.

The gazes of the Jianghu People shifted to Shen Bai, their faces a mixture of suspicion and alarm.

They could all read the situation. The stark contrast between Shen Bai’s composure and Master Xuanqing’s wretched state was impossible to miss.

A single thought surfaced in the minds of the Jianghu People.

’The most outstanding young master of the great Qingyun Cloud Temple was just chased down by some no-name from a small county? And ended up in such a pathetic state?’

As this thought took root, the fear in their eyes when they looked at Shen Bai deepened.

Shen Bai raised an eyebrow and chuckled. "All I know is that a certain esteemed disciple of Qingyun Cloud Temple tried to attack me over a minor disagreement. He used all sorts of fancy tricks, but I was lucky enough to counter every one of them. I didn’t even pursue him, since I have to give Qingyun Cloud Temple some face, after all. I never expected you’d turn around and slander me here."

Master Xuanqing’s eyes went wide, and he trembled with rage at Shen Bai’s words. "What proof do you have?"

Shen Bai pointed to Zhou Qing and Qin Shuang. "This man is a constable from the Government Office, and this woman is a traveler I met along the way. They can both vouch for me."

Qin Shuang and Zhou Qing both nodded emphatically, showing that Shen Bai was telling the truth and looking upon Master Xuanqing’s actions with contempt.

Master Xuanqing grew even more furious, feeling utterly wronged. "They’re with you! Of course they’d take your side!"

Shen Bai rubbed his chin. "Are you accusing a constable of the Great Zhou Country of perverting justice for personal gain? Chief Zheng, it seems the authority of Shengyun County’s officials is being called into question."

Nearby, Chief Zheng knew the truth of the matter, but since Shen Bai had framed it that way, he decided to play along. He spoke in a grave tone.

"Master Xuanqing, even as an esteemed disciple of Qingyun Cloud Temple, you cannot insult the authorities of Great Zhou. I will have the governor of Fenglin State see that justice is done on our behalf."

"You’re all cut from the same cloth! All of you!" Master Xuanqing shot to his feet, stomping in a rage. "You have to believe me, not him! I’m the victim here!"

But Master Xuanqing’s words had no effect on the listening Jianghu People.

After all, a constable had now stepped forward as a witness. Between the two, they had to trust the official authorities.

Reeling from one blow after another, hair disheveled and clad only in his white undergarments, the resentment in Master Xuanqing’s chest swelled until he spat out a mouthful of blood.

Shen Bai chuckled. "See? He failed to slander me and coughed up blood from the strain."

A few of the Jianghu People even nodded in agreement, thinking Shen Bai had a point.

After all, none of the people present were from any major powers, so they were more inclined to believe Shen Bai.

"You villain!" Master Xuanqing clenched his fists, wiped the blood from his lips, and fell silent.