A Useless Person's Rise to Power

Chapter 32: Fighting Three Heroes and Cleverly Seizing the Ancient Jade Town Treasure

Stone fragments fell in a flurry, causing the entire ruin to tremble violently, and the scarlet runes reflected a blood-red hue throughout the dark passageway.

The three, Xuan Yin Old Monster, Wang Meng, and the gray-robed elder, formed a triangle to surround Qin Zhan, their murderous aura as sharp as knives, giving Qin Zhan no room to breathe.

The gray-robed elder's gaze was cold and sharp. He spoke first, his tone carrying a hint of condescension and indifference: "Qin Zhan, you are already trapped in a deadly situation. Why do you still resist? Hand over the ancient beast-hide map obediently, cripple your cultivation, and I might spare your corpse."

Qin Zhan stood rooted to the spot, his blue robe billowing in the strong wind, his eyes filled with chilling coldness: "Colluding with foreign enemies, plotting against sect members, and damaging the sect's interests, Zhao Canghai is hiding behind the scenes, and you three lackeys dare to negotiate with me?"

"You ungrateful wretch!" The old monster Xuan Yin's face darkened, and he suddenly flicked his sleeve, unleashing the Xuan Yin Soul-Devouring Claw.

The pitch-black evil energy coalesced into five sharp claw shadows, carrying a bone-corroding and soul-corroding malevolent aura. They tore through the air and rushed straight at Qin Zhan's face. Wherever the claw wind passed, the stone wall was corroded with pits, showing its extreme malice.

Wang Meng, who had been unable to contain himself any longer, clenched his fists, his muscles and bones bulging, and unleashed his unique skill, the Mountain-Splitting Fist.

The punches were like thunder and tsunami, each punch causing the air to roar. The powerful force crushed all directions and smashed straight towards Qin Zhan's chest and abdomen.

The two, one cunning and the other forceful, coordinated their moves perfectly, clearly having fought together countless times. Every move they made was a killing blow, leaving no opening.

The gray-robed elder stood quietly on the periphery, his hands behind his back, his eyes deep and unfathomable, ready to block Qin Zhan's retreat at any moment, watching the two wear down Qin Zhan's strength, and waiting for an opportunity to launch a fatal sneak attack.

Qin Zhan's expression was solemn, and he dared not underestimate his opponent in the slightest.

His footwork suddenly changed, leaving afterimages as he moved like a gentle breeze and flowing clouds, instantly dodging the cunning sharpness of the Xuan Yin Soul-Devouring Claw.

At the same time, a surge of azure light erupted from his palms as he condensed his vital energy and gathered it into his fists, unleashing his ultimate technique, the Azure Profound Mountain-Breaking Fist.

The fist was fierce and powerful, carrying a rolling wave of air, directly clashing with Wang Meng's Mountain-Splitting Fist.

Boom!

The fists collided, creating a violent shockwave that sent surrounding debris flying everywhere.

Wang Meng felt a powerful and domineering force surge against him, rushing up his arm and into his meridians. His massive body involuntarily staggered back two steps, his tiger's mouth went numb, and his face was filled with astonishment: "What formidable physical strength! This kid is so young, yet his foundation is so profound!"

The old monster Xuan Yin missed his attack, and the ferocity in his eyes intensified. He moved like a ghost and closed in, his claws flying in rapid succession, the claw shadows overlapping and sealing off all of Qin Zhan's escape space. The cold and malevolent aura directly invaded his soul.

"Let's see how long you can hide! Today I will tear your soul to shreds and leave no trace of your body!"

Despite the danger, Qin Zhan remained calm. He condensed a protective shield of vital energy in his left hand to block the claw shadows, while his right palm unleashed a fierce horizontal slash. The Clear Wind Slashing Moon Palm broke through the air, its azure light like a blade, directly slashing at the Xuan Yin Old Monster's wrist vitals.

The two instantly became entangled in combat, their claw shadows and palm winds intertwining, their evil azure light clashing constantly. Every move was extremely dangerous, each strike aimed at a fatal spot.

After regaining his footing, Wang Meng roared and charged forward again, his fists pounding wildly, the brute force causing the ground to crack continuously. Together with the Xuan Yin Old Monster, they formed a pincer attack, relentlessly suppressing Qin Zhan.

Qin Zhan fought two opponents single-handedly, his movements fluid and unpredictable, alternating between fist and palm strikes for offense and defense, his mind as calm as still water.

Instead of engaging in brute force with the two, he sought out weaknesses in their moves to launch counterattacks. He skillfully dodged at times and launched fierce attacks at others, managing to maintain an undefeated position despite being attacked from both sides.

The gray-robed elder on the outside frowned more and more as he looked at Qin Zhan. He originally thought that they could take down Qin Zhan in an instant by joining forces, but he did not expect that the young man's combat strength was far beyond his expectations. His moves were exquisite, his body was robust, and his mentality was calm and composed, unlike that of a junior cultivator.

"If this drags on any longer, things might get complicated; we can't just stand by and watch!"

The old man in gray gave a low shout and finally broke his slumber.

With a flick of his fingertips, ancient runes swirled and rose into the air around him, unleashing his ultimate technique, the Myriad Patterns Binding Heaven Array. Countless pale golden runes formed chains, coiling out from all directions to weave a massive net that instantly sealed off the entire battlefield, cutting off all of Qin Zhan's escape routes.

The three powerful figures attacked simultaneously, instantly sealing the deadly situation!

Qin Zhan's eyes narrowed suddenly as he sensed the binding power of the surrounding rune net and knew that holding back any longer would only put him at a disadvantage.

The primordial energy in his dantian surged completely, and a blue light shot into the sky from his body. A faint Daoist aura swirled around him, pushing his physical body, primordial energy, and movement techniques to their peak.

"Since you're so determined to die, then I'll grant your wish!"

Qin Zhan let out a low shout, his figure suddenly soaring into the air, dodging two fierce attacks. At the same time, he clasped his hands together and thrust them out, and the Azure Profound World-Suppressing Seal appeared in the world. A huge azure Dao seal appeared out of thin air, carrying a heavy power to suppress all directions, and crushed down fiercely on the enveloping net of runes.

boom--!

The Dao Seal and the Rune Net collided violently, exploding with golden and azure light. The binding array was instantly shaken, its patterns becoming disordered, and the chains shattering inch by inch.

Taking advantage of the moment the formation collapsed, Qin Zhan moved like an arrow, neither dodging nor avoiding, and rushed straight towards the central main passage behind the three people.

He knew very well that engaging in a prolonged battle would only lead to him being worn down by the three of them. Only by breaking through the battle lines, venturing into the heart of the ruins, and finding a treasure to leverage could he completely turn the tide.

"Trying to run? Stop him!" Xuan Yin Old Monster roared angrily, his figure flashing as he gave chase.

Wang Meng sprinted forward, his fists clenched, ready to launch a sneak attack from behind at any moment. The gray-robed elder's face was grim as he once again formed hand seals, unleashing countless runes that bombarded Qin Zhan from behind.

Ignoring the pursuing troops behind him, Qin Zhan used his exquisite movement skills to dodge the rune attacks and instantly rushed into the depths of the middle lane.

The further you go in, the richer the spiritual energy of heaven and earth becomes, and the more profound the ancient Taoist charm becomes. There are broken steles and ancient pillars all around, and fragments of ancient magical artifacts are scattered everywhere.

After running for over a hundred feet, an ancient stone platform suddenly appeared before our eyes.

The stone platform is three zhang square and is carved entirely from ten-thousand-year-old warm jade. The base is engraved with the patterns of the stars in the sky. In the very center, a palm-sized piece of ancient blue jade floats, its light flowing and radiating a mysterious aura. A heavy, steady, and powerful aura that suppresses destiny spreads out.

It's Zhenyuan Ancient Jade!

It is an ancient treasure that can stabilize the dantian, condense vital energy, suppress the mind, and even draw upon the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to enhance cultivation. It is a rare and precious treasure that is hard to come by.

Qin Zhan's eyes lit up, and he increased his speed, heading straight for the stone platform.

"That's the Zhenyuan Ancient Jade! We absolutely cannot let him take it!" The gray-robed old man shouted urgently upon seeing it from afar.

A fire ignited in the hearts of all three. Who wouldn't covet such a treasure? If they could obtain the ancient jade, their cultivation would surely reach new heights.

Ignoring the haste of the pursuit, the three launched a fierce attack on the stone platform, unleashing all their skills, each vying to be the first to seize the treasure.

Qin Zhan instantly arrived in front of the stone platform, with three powerful attacks already approaching from behind, the strong winds already sweeping against his back.

He made a decisive move in the face of danger, not turning back to fight head-on, but instead unleashing a burst of vital energy to block the pursuers. At the same time, he extended his fingertips and precisely grabbed the floating Zhenyuan Ancient Jade.

Just as his fingertips were about to touch the ancient jade, Xuan Yin Old Monster's Soul-Devouring Claw, Wang Meng's Mountain-Splitting Fist, and the gray-robed old man's rune killing move arrived simultaneously behind him!

On the brink of life and death, Qin Zhan suddenly twisted to the side, using his shoulder to withstand part of the attack, enduring the throbbing pain in his bones, and gripped the Zhenyuan Ancient Jade with his fingertips.

It felt warm and cool to the touch, and a rich Daoist aura instantly flowed into my limbs and bones, calming my restless energy and even soothing the hidden injuries left from the previous battle.

"Got it!" Qin Zhan was overjoyed. He immediately activated the power of the ancient jade, and his body shone with a burst of azure light. With the protection of the Daoist aura emanating from the ancient jade, he turned around and focused on confronting the three people who had come after him.

The Xuan Yin Old Monster's eyes were bloodshot as he stared intently at the ancient jade in Qin Zhan's hand, gritting his teeth and snarling, "Junior! Quickly hand over the Zhenyuan Ancient Jade and all the treasures on your person, or I will tear you to pieces today!"

Wang Meng was breathing heavily, his fists clenched, his eyes filled with greed: "That ancient jade is not something you can possess! If you know what's good for you, put it down immediately, and I'll spare your life!"

The gray-robed elder's face was ashen, his tone icy and chilling: "Elder Zhao only ordered us to kill you, but he didn't say we couldn't keep the treasures for ourselves. Today, we want the ancient jade, the ancient map, the treasures on your person, and your life—we want them all!"

The three of them no longer had any scruples and had already decided to keep the treasure for themselves. They planned to kill Qin Zhan and then keep the Zhenyuan Ancient Jade for themselves without Zhao Canghai's knowledge.

Qin Zhan gripped the ancient jade tightly, feeling the endless surge of power within him. A cold smile curled at the corner of his lips: "Treasures belong to the virtuous. If you seize them by your own ability, they are mine. If you want the ancient jade, then take it with your strength!"

Before the words were finished, the entire ruins suddenly shook violently, a muffled rumble came from beneath the stone platform, countless ancient stone pillars slowly shifted, and deep cracks appeared in the ground.

Even more terrifying, beneath the crack, pairs of eyes glowing with a scarlet eerie light slowly opened, densely packed, countless ancient and ferocious puppets, slowly crawling out along the crack!

Qin Zhan held the Zhenyuan Ancient Jade in his hand, with three powerful enemies eyeing him from the front and thousands of ferocious puppets emerging from the ground behind.

The sect traitor Zhao Canghai is lurking in the shadows, yet he has not yet shown himself. What earth-shattering scheme is he plotting? Can Qin Zhan rely on the power of the ancient jade to break out of this desperate situation?