I Can Extract Divine Power-Chapter 67: Seizing the Deceitful Object

Master Xuanqing knew that at this point, no one would believe him anymore.

Shen Bai himself had risen from the grassroots, as had many of the surrounding Jianghu People. Coupled with the constables by Shen Bai’s side corroborating his story, the crowd of Jianghu People had completely turned to Shen Bai’s side.

Master Xuanqing could even see a trace of contempt in the eyes of a few Jianghu People, as if they were thinking that a disciple of the esteemed Qingyun Cloud Temple would actually stoop to framing others.

In that moment, Master Xuanqing’s hatred for Shen Bai reached its peak.

But he was, after all, an expert of Qingyun Cloud Temple’s younger generation, a man at the peak of the Three Treasures Realm. He forcefully suppressed the urge to attack.

Of course, the truth was that even if he did attack, he couldn’t win.

He was well aware of this fact.

’After I return to the temple, I will definitely report this to my master. That will be the day your soul, Shen Bai, returns to the heavens!’

The venom in Master Xuanqing’s eyes intensified as he silently made a vicious vow in his heart.

Shen Bai met Master Xuanqing’s gaze, felt the venom within it, and in turn, looked at Master Xuanqing as if he were already a dead man.

’It doesn’t matter that this opportunity is gone. The great tomb is still here. There will be plenty of other chances.’

’And even if the great tomb disappears, Master Xuanqing still has to return to Qingyun Cloud Temple.’

’If something were to happen on the road... well, that’s beyond anyone else’s control.’

Shen Bai would kill anyone who blocked his path, became his enemy, or denied him peace. He would leave no one standing.

Master Xuanqing had to die.

Shen Bai withdrew his gaze and looked at Chief Zheng beside him, asking, "Chief Zheng, you must have been here for a while. What’s the situation?"

As he spoke, Shen Bai’s eyes shifted to the green-glowing Talisman.

Before his eyes, a line of smoke appeared, slowly coalescing into new text.

[Glowing Talisman]

[Appraisal Progress: 0%]

[A wisp of Evil Qi can quicken the appraisal.]

’This is a new Deceitful Object.’

Shen Bai’s expression remained unchanged.

’There are too many people right now. It wouldn’t be wise to try and take it.’

The Deceitful Objects within the great tomb were the very reason he had come.

Shen Bai decided to wait for the right moment to get his hands on it.

Hearing Shen Bai’s question, Chief Zheng replied, "We’ve been here for about an hour, but we can’t get near this Talisman."

As he spoke, Chief Zheng picked up a stone from the ground and threw it toward the Talisman.

As it drew within about ten yards of the Talisman, the stone seemed to be crushed by an invisible force, turning into a pile of dust.

"What is that?"

Shen Bai frowned at the sight. "Such destructive power."

To be able to invisibly crush a stone to dust... its destructive power was immense.

Qin Shuang said, "Deceitful Objects always have something protecting them. It’s a method used in this great tomb. Even those who practice Wild Daoist Techniques use such things to protect their belongings."

"So they’re unwilling to part with their things even in death?" Shen Bai rubbed his chin. "Is there no way to get our hands on this Talisman, then?"

"We’re all waiting," Chief Zheng said.

Shen Bai asked, "Waiting for what?"

Chief Zheng explained, "There’s a special ward protecting the Talisman, but it’s gradually weakening. When it weakens to its limit, the Talisman will be exposed."

’Weakening?’

Shen Bai looked around and noticed the invisible protection was distorting the air, and the degree of distortion was indeed gradually lessening.

"I see."

Shen Bai didn’t ask any more questions. Instead, he found a spot and began to wait patiently.

Qin Shuang and Zhou Qing also stayed by Shen Bai’s side.

At that moment, the entire Space fell quiet.

Everyone was thinking about how to obtain the Deceitful Object before them.

Although many knew in their hearts that the Deceitful Object was likely beyond their reach.

But since they were already here, if by some chance an opportunity arose, they could strike it rich.

Time slowly passed.

The protection around the Deceitful Object also grew progressively weaker.

The coldness in Master Xuanqing’s eyes gradually intensified.

He scanned his surroundings, silently inching closer to the edge of the Talisman’s protective field.

’Inside the great tomb, all opportunities depend on one’s own abilities. Snatching treasures is a common occurrence.’

Master Xuanqing knew that Shen Bai was currently a step above him.

He planned to snatch this Deceitful Object at his fastest possible Speed.

As for how to stop Shen Bai from attacking him after he seized it, he had his own methods.

’Once I have the Deceitful Object, I can activate its power.’

’A Deceitful Object left by a practitioner of a Wild Daoist Technique is compatible with the principles of the Daoist School. I’m confident I can use it to its maximum effect.’

’At that time, I might even be able to kill Shen Bai.’

As for how to explain things to the constables after killing him, Master Xuanqing had already thought of a plan.

’Inside the great tomb, snatching treasures is a matter of skill. It’s perfectly normal for accidents to happen and for someone to be killed.’

’At worst, I’ll just have to bring some people to the Government Office to make amends and apologize.’

’With the backing of Qingyun Cloud Temple, the people at the Government Office will have to give us some face.’

’After all, Shen Bai has no background. So what if he’s powerful?’

’These days, if you want to play in the Jianghu, you need a powerful background.’

Having thought it through, Master Xuanqing continued to wait.

After staring at the Deceitful Object for a moment, Qin Shuang turned her head and asked, "Don’t you really want a Deceitful Object? Why aren’t you getting a little closer?"

At this time, Shen Bai and his group were not very close to the Deceitful Object’s location.

With his hands behind his back, Shen Bai said lightly, "You don’t seem to be in a hurry either. I’m quite curious... a Thief Sect Disciple who doesn’t like Deceitful Objects? That doesn’t add up, does it?"

Qin Shuang sensed the interest in Shen Bai’s eyes and laughed it off. "Isn’t it because we’re all depending on you? You’re our backbone, after all."

Shen Bai gave a dry laugh, then suddenly took two steps forward, closing the distance with Qin Shuang.

Startled, Qin Shuang instinctively shrank back as Shen Bai’s voice sounded by her ear.

"After this is over, if you don’t mind, tell me your real identity."

Qin Shuang’s dark, round eyes widened, and her gaze darted about. "Let’s talk about it later."

Shen Bai pulled his gaze back, patted Qin Shuang on the shoulder, and didn’t press the issue, changing the subject instead.

"That needle and that fan of yours... they aren’t Deceitful Objects, yet they can unleash great power. What are they?"

Qin Shuang coughed, feeling that if she didn’t say something now, Shen Bai’s curiosity would explode.

"That’s the Artifact Dao."

"Artifact Dao?" Shen Bai grew even more curious. "What kind of Cultivation path is that?"

Qin Shuang opened her small, delicate mouth, just about to explain.

But at that very moment, something changed.

Ahead, the invisible protection suddenly weakened to its absolute limit.

Soon after, it vanished before everyone’s eyes.

Immediately following, a cold and sinister Qi began to circulate throughout this Space.

The light from the Talisman grew even more intense.

As the protection disappeared, the numerous Jianghu People all made their move.

They knew their own strength might not be the greatest, but an opportunity like this had to be fought for.

To not fight for it meant remaining mediocre forever. To fight meant there was a hope of rising, even if it came at a price.

Master Xuanqing’s Speed was also extremely fast. He slapped two pieces of Talisman Paper onto his legs and was the first to reach the Talisman, grabbing it in his palm.

A trace of excitement flashed in Master Xuanqing’s eyes.

"I am a high disciple of Qingyun Cloud Temple! I was the first to get it! Who among you dares try to snatch it from me!"

Master Xuanqing turned and roared at the Jianghu People.