Eternal Life from Talisman Painting-Chapter 260 - 168: Turning Against Each Other (Part 2)
At this moment, Yun Yao, her face covered with a black veil, exuded the terrifying pressure of a late-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator, wielding the Cold Spear.
"Scram!"
Yun Yao’s cold voice echoed, demonstrating the power of a late-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator, far from being threatened by a few early-stage cultivators joining forces.
A terrifying killing intent was spreading.
Meanwhile, Lin Chang’an, who also took action, had all his attention stolen, yet he showed no dissatisfaction, instead coldly staring at Qin Feng.
"Tsk tsk, old Qin, look at you, how did you end up sitting on the ground?"
As Yun Yao and Lin Chang’an took action, Old Hu didn’t lag behind, teasing with a smile, but had already drawn out a broad blade in his hand.
The threat was very clear.
"Old Qin, I’ve told you long ago, Foundation Establishment cultivators are also classified, and it’s not about numbers making them strong."
Old Gui, He Yan, and Old Jia were all exuding killing intent.
Although Old Jia’s ambition had waned, he had previously hunted countless demon beasts for years, his evil energy not to be underestimated.
Though there were ten Foundation Establishment cultivators in the West District, only two were at the mid-stage, the rest were all early-stage.
It was originally a one-sided situation.
"Misunderstanding! Misunderstanding!"
At this moment, Qin Feng, with a face full of grief, hurriedly stood between both sides, claiming that the two were impulsive, and it was entirely a misunderstanding.
"Mr. Lin, Mr. Yun, please calm down, they were just overexcited, a misunderstanding."
Just one strike earlier brought the threat of death so close, awakening this group of early-stage cultivators.
At this moment, they finally calmed down, choosing life over wealth.
"So... sorry!"
The two early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators lying awkwardly on the ground, with their skin turning icy cold, their teeth chattering, forced a wry smile and cupped their fists.
Their faces turned pale not out of anger, but due to the terrifyingly chilling mana of the previous late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.
Judging by the attitude, if they dared act recklessly, they would meet their end here today.
"Misunderstanding!"
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, all cultivators, having lived for half a century, were clear-headed, and under this chilling air, all their anger dissipated.
Led by Qin Feng, who awkwardly apologized, they then left in disgrace.
"Old Qin, I’ll be watching you!"
Having already offended them, Old Hu certainly wouldn’t miss any opportunity, taunting with a cold sneer and gesturing with two fingers towards his own eyes.
As if saying, he’ll keep watching, and if they dare make any moves in the shadows, they won’t be let off lightly.
The farce ended, yet the renown of the East District Market spread far and wide.
The strength of six Foundation Establishment cultivators left the West District with no resistance.
...
Under the speed of cultivators, the shattered walls were soon as good as new.
At this moment, everyone was sitting together, their expressions laced with a heavy seriousness.
"Everyone, let’s be cautious these days, lest these people play any tricks in secret."
"Hmph! Were it not for this place being Celestial Profound City, unable to act recklessly, these people would have already met their end today."
Old Gui, with a cold gaze, showed a visible hint of regret in his eyes.
If only a couple of them acted impulsively earlier, they wouldn’t have let the others leave so easily.
It’s just that here in Celestial Profound City, with their Demon Cult identities, there was a warning in the shadows from Celestial Profound City, so they couldn’t act recklessly.
"The West District Market is already at a dead end, let’s see how long they can continue their arrogance."
With cold smiles, Lin Chang’an, the mastermind behind it all, remained calm and unfazed.
Had this Qin not plotted against them, he wouldn’t have left no room for retreat.
As for revenge, within Celestial Profound City, they feared no cultivators who just entered Foundation Establishment.
As Old Hu said, Foundation Establishment cultivators are also classified, and a newly established cultivator couldn’t compare to ten warriors!
Besides, the drama was just beginning.
Lin Chang’an’s eyes flickered, pondering to himself, it’s not good to overstep in Celestial Profound City now.
But when an opportunity arises, it’s best to eliminate this threat.
...
As the group returned in disgrace to the West District Market, fear lingered on their faces as they circulated mana to dispel the cold air inside.
"Late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, truly terrifying!"
"Indeed, we admit defeat this time; we can earn back our losses, but offending a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator is not worth it."
Many others wore gloomy faces, yet none refuted.
They were bound by interests initially; now with such a big crisis, as they looked upon the desolate market, they began blaming each other.
"Qin, you said it was infallible, yet we all lost our resources..."
"Damn it, had we been steady, there wouldn’t be today..."
Some pointed fingers in blame, while others shook their heads and sighed, unwilling to get involved anymore.
Bound by interest, scattered by it too.
As the orchestrator of it all, Qin Feng now gritted his teeth and swore, "Lin, Hu, and that bitch, I will not lose!"
In Celestial Profound City, the black market turmoil was a hot topic.
Though Qin Feng had some tactics, under these circumstances, with unstable minds and a few withdrawals, it led to the collapse of the West District Market.
Alas, things didn’t go as one wished!
The black market share was only so large, and there were many waiting for an opportunity to add fuel to the fire; Lin Chang’an and others didn’t need to act.
The other black market factions united, squeezing the West District into desolation.
The West District Market, once run by ten Foundation Establishment cultivators, ended so bleakly.
That was fortunate enough, at least some Spirit Stones and supplies weren’t completely lost, as each parted ways.
