In the world of martial arts, one works tirelessly to attain enlightenment.

Chapter 118, News, Deal

Inside the building.

Lin Ran and Jian Linglong sat facing each other, palms touching, each with a blood-red sword mark between their brows, the light of which shone with a rhythmic intensity, like their breathing.

Blood-red, crystal-like sword energy surrounded the two, leaving no trace of black energy. It returned from the sword mark, forming a cycle.

The sword energy would sometimes transform into the shape of a longsword, lasting for two or three seconds before returning to its misty state.

After a long while, the sword energy returned to the two individuals' bodies.

Lin Ran opened her eyes.

[Sword Manual Part 3 - Killing Sword Intent, Experience +2000]

【Sword Manual Part 3 - Killing Sword Intent LV8: 2100/4000】

The sword intent targets the soul, and in terms of destructive power alone, it is equivalent to the eighth level of an advanced awakened being.

If the enemy is caught off guard, they will not only suffer heavy losses, but in severe cases, they may be beaten into an idiot or even killed!

Jian Linglong lowered her hands and stared intently at Lin Ran. Her eyes regained their clarity, but her body was surrounded by pure killing intent.

Lin Ran blinked, slightly puzzled.

"What's wrong?"

Jian Linglong: "..."

She grasped Lin Ran's right hand with both of her hands, slowly brought it to her lips, her red lips slightly parted, and used her full, elastic lips to hold a finger.

Lin Ran: ?!

Is this how you play it?!

Then suddenly my fingertip hurt, and blood slowly seeped out.

Jian Linglong closed her eyes, and a look of utter enjoyment appeared on her usually expressionless face.

Lin Ran looked straight inside; the contrast was truly exaggerated!

However, he was more curious as to why Jian Linglong would react this way.

The spiritual energy probed into Jian Linglong's body without encountering any resistance; it even felt like inspecting territory...

Lin Ran thought that this might be his imagination.

After circulating his mental energy for a while, he discovered a crimson crystal-like sword imprint in Jian Linglong's mental space.

He could sense that the power of the blood swallowed by Jian Linglong flowed into this place, and that the sword imprint was connected to him, but his mental strength was not strong enough to see any more information.

After observing for a while, Lin Ran withdrew her mental energy.

Jian Linglong loosened her fingers, revealing a satisfied smile, no longer displaying her previous aloofness and unapproachability.

Then he held Lin Ran's hand and pressed it against his cheek, closing his eyes in enjoyment.

Lin Ran: ...

He couldn't understand Jian Linglong's actions, but he was very familiar with the process.

It's just petting cats, he's good at that!

However, when the same technique was used on Jian Linglong, the reaction was less pronounced. She didn't react in that way at all; instead, she seemed more like a pet being petted by its owner.

Lin Ran fell into deep thought again, feeling that her idea was absurd.

He must have misunderstood Jian Linglong, this aloof and abstinent mature woman, who is also a sword cultivator.

suddenly,

Jian Linglong pushed away the hands on her body, leaned in and hugged Lin Ran. After waiting a while, she let go, stood up, turned her head, and closed the door in one smooth motion.

Lin Ran: ...?

So, what's the deal with this mature woman?

He pondered for a long time.

Lin Ran came to a conclusion.

Keep practicing! You'll see the results after you break through!

……

Eight Directions City, Central Circular Plaza.

When Lin Ran left, he killed a large number of alien races, mixed with some humans, which made the entire square much more spacious. However, it wasn't long before more alien races arrived.

The competition for core inheritance is too fierce; there's basically no hope unless you reach the fourth tier. As for peripheral inheritance, there are only two left that are worth trying to obtain.

Whether they are from other races or humans, only a very small number of people can directly access extraordinary levels of inheritance.

The vast majority struggle below the fourth rank, and a large number of people get stuck between the fourth and sixth ranks.

Of the hundreds of billions of people in the human race, there are fewer than a thousand extraordinary individuals.

The human race is surrounded by other races of similar size. While their numbers may differ, the number of superhumans is roughly the same.

Outside the Inheritance Trial Platform, a group of elves, winged race, and soul race members gathered together.

An elf said,

"Of the eight inheritances, six were obtained, three of which are with the human race, which violates the previous agreement. The remaining two cannot be shared by the human race."

The Soul Race beings agreed: "Indeed, the human race has only been in the battlefield of the heavens for less than a thousand years, yet it has already developed to this extent. It is unimaginable what level it will reach in a thousand or ten thousand years. We cannot allow the human race to continue to develop. This is an excellent opportunity."

Winged Clan: "There are two more inheritances here. First, we'll eliminate the human race, then distribute them in turns until we obtain the inheritance, and then we'll take the core inheritance."

Elf: "That human's strength is unusual, and his identity has been confirmed as a successor of the Eight Gates Formation. How can we stop him?"

The alien races remained silent.

The Eight Gates Formation... This is a heavy name weighing on the hearts of alien races. Any alien race with some talent knows how terrifying it is.

The incident wasn't actually that big; it was just that the mother realm of a race without a [Rules Realm] was killed by that person.

After a long while, a member of the Soul Clan said:

"Even her successors are not fully grown yet; we still have time."

Winged Clan: "I've heard rumors that in this battle for the core inheritance, that person will wipe out all the alien races and leave the inheritance entirely to the human race for testing."

The elf retorted, "He would never dare to do that. Even the person from back then didn't have that ability."

Soul Clan: "But we cannot be complacent. We need some time to make preparations. If he really does this, we will face the wrath of all races except humans."

Winged Clan: "I think it's feasible to select a group of losers to take turns, thus extending the selection process and giving us enough time to make arrangements."

Elf: "Not only that, we also need to spread other propaganda so that the humans will realize our intentions as late as possible."

Soul Clan: "Alright, I know a formation master; we can ask him to set it up."

Elf: "Our race provides the materials; we can provide most of the materials needed for the formation."

Winged Clan: "Our clan is responsible for monitoring the situation and guiding public opinion; in human terms, we control the direction of public opinion."

Soul Clan: "Then let's act without delay."

……

Inside an unnamed building.

Lin Ran was woken up by Xing Luo.

Xingluo pulled Mengyu to stand outside the door: "Brother Lin, Mengyu has found out the latest news."

"Come in and speak."

Lin Ran invited the two of them in together.

Mengyu's cheeks are a little chubby, which feels nice to pinch. She doesn't show any expression when you pinch them, making you want to pinch them even more!

"The Elf Clan, Winged Clan, Soul Clan, and Crystal Clan have joined forces to prolong the time required to acquire the outer inheritance. Fortunately, they have set up an array in the circular plaza to prevent Brother Lin from attacking the alien races."

Mengyu said,

Lin Ran pondered,

"Werewolves and Catmen got kicked out?"

Mengyu: "They think the werewolves are just feeding kills and are weak. The cat people and humans are in cahoots, so we can't inform them."

"Formation...joining forces...the core inheritance is probably only worth fighting for at the fourth level, so it makes sense to take a long time to set up the formation."

Lin Ran continued her deductions.

"Formation... a fourth-order formation, estimated to be at the peak of the fourth order, close to the fifth order... it will take some time."

"Hmm... I understand. There will be another opportunity next time."

Lin Ran looked at Xing Luo.

"Xingluo, please tell the others that the next plan is..."

(End of this chapter)