Beautiful… Just one glance and her heart stirred. Lin Xuan's appearance was not flashy, yet his charm was captivating.
Lin Xuan also examined Ling Qingzhu, equally impressed.
Up close, her beauty was breathtaking: bare feet on the Azure Lotus, light-colored simple dress accentuating a near-perfect figure, graceful and ethereal.....like a fairy fallen from the heavens, stunning yet untouchable.
Lin Xuan's heartbeat quickened; he could not ignore her presence.
Excitement surged.
You're chasing fast, Miss!" Lin Xuan forced a calm smile and gestured to the gate, "Since we're here, why not break this seal together?"
"You don't seem from the four great clans. How shall I address you?"
Ling Qingzhu was curious about Lin Xuan's identity.
"Lin Xuan, a native of Yan City, unrelated to the four clans," he replied politely. "May I know your name?"
"I am Ling Qingzhu."
Lin Xuan nodded and urged, "Miss Qingzhu, let's strike. If we delay, others will arrive."
"Regarding the treasures inside, we'll discuss distribution later."
He immediately attacked the seal. Seven Flying Swords shot toward the bronze gate.
Ling Qingzhu wasted no time either. Lotus petals struck the seal, the intense azure light loosening it.
Within five breaths, the two of them shattered the seal.
"Creak!"
Lin Xuan pushed the door open.
Inside was a stone hall. Simple and empty, with little decoration.
Ling Qingzhu entered as well.
Their gaze swept the hall, finally settling on a stone coffin without a cover at its center.
Above it, a radiant energy coalesced, forming a vivid green heart.
The Nirvana Heart!
Lin Xuan and Ling Qingzhu exclaimed in unison, their eyes burning with anticipation.
The tomb chamber was so quiet that even their breathing seemed to echo.
Undoubtedly, the Nirvana Heart was the most precious treasure in this ancient tomb.
After breaking into the chamber, Ling Qingzhu and her companions had raced straight to the core without pause....entirely for it.
Now, the Nirvana Heart lay right before them.
Who would claim it?
That was the question!
In situations like this, a battle was almost unavoidable.
Both were unclaimed; whoever won, took it.
"Young Master Lin Xuan, I have come from a far for this Nirvana Heart.
I hope you won't put me in a difficult position. I do not wish to fight you,"
Ling Qingzhu said sincerely, releasing her Yuan power, revealing her Peak Qi Creation Realm strength.
She still hoped to exchange it for the lotus-like spiritual herb with Lin Xuan, so she did not want to strain their relationship.
By showing her power, she hoped Lin Xuan would back down.
"Miss Qingzhu, you are too kind. Though I am tempted by such a treasure, I am not foolish enough to challenge you.
Please, take it as you wish. I'll merely observe and will not disturb you," Lin Xuan said with both prudence and courtesy.
Putting aside his knowledge of the plot....and knowing the Nirvana Heart was a trap...he simply could not compete with Ling Qingzhu's strength.
Ling Qingzhu was a Peak Qi Creation Realm cultivator, almost halfway to the Formation Realm, and possessed the inheritance of a super sect.
For her to speak politely to a newly ascended Formation Realm cultivator like Lin Xuan was already remarkable.
Had he faced a ruthless opponent, they might have simply told him to leave.....or killed him outright.
"Thank you for your understanding, Young Master Lin Xuan.
I only seek the Nirvana Heart. If I discover anything else, I will not contend with you!"
Ling Qingzhu said politely, then glanced at the Nirvana Heart atop the stone coffin.
Even in the face of such treasure, only a slight ripple passed over her clear eyes; her expression revealed little surprise.
After all, she was a disciple of a major sect and worldly-wise.
Lin Xuan, by contrast, was practically drooling.
"I did not expect to actually see the Nirvana Heart here."
A trace of wonder lingered in Ling Qingzhu's clear voice.
She raised her slender hand, and a beam of azure light shot from her fingertips, forming a palm that tightly grasped the energy orb.
Buzz… The orb trembled violently, radiating overwhelming resistance, trying to break free.
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