The flickering Lightning Leopard, with its blue-green Spirit Light, captivated everyone's attention in the arena.
At that moment, everyone was wondering when the Lin Family would concede defeat, knowing that the power of the Spirit Talisman was not something a Qi Refinement cultivator could withstand.
However, the expected surrender did not occur; instead, a massive storm of Spiritual Power began to form.
Tremendous Spiritual Power surged from Lin Shiming's hand and he slapped it violently toward the ground.
At this moment, Lin Shiming was summoning Spirit Plants, not just one or two, but a full ten Snake Vine Flowers and three Iron Thorns!
With a loud roar, thirteen immense sky-piercing vines burst from the ground like a volcanic eruption and reached for the heavens.
The Lightning Leopard in the air dodged quickly, evading three, but in such a confined space, dodging ten was clearly futile.
Entangled firmly by a Snake Vine Flower, Li Yucheng, who was busy channeling the talisman, had no time to control his Flying Sword and could only secretly rejoice that Lin Shiming's Snake Vine had only binding functions. He had several Spirit Talismans left, a Supreme Grade Spirit Shield, and even Superior Grade Inner Armor on him.
So he stimulated the Spirit Talisman even more fiercely.
However, in the next moment, the ten giant Snake Vine Flowers opened their maws, dripping with black venom.
Almost reaching half a meter above Li Yucheng's head, they then started to pour down the poison simultaneously.
This was a million times more vicious than Li Yucheng's black banner from before.
Accompanied by loud crackling sounds, numerous Spirit Shields from the talismans perished, corroded by the venom.
Then, as if peeling off clothes, a terrified Li Yucheng realized that amongst his defenses, only his powerful Supreme Grade Spirit Shield Magical Instrument was still standing firm.
But in the next moment, three new Iron Thorns grew swiftly, sprouting iron spikes and transforming into a storm of spikes raining down on Li Yucheng. His mount, the Lightning Leopard, barely lasted an instant before turning into a porcupine.
At the same time, the Golden Winged Mantis and the Green Sky Sword slashed fiercely towards Li Yucheng.
The reversal of the situation also affected the hearts of the Loose Cultivators watching below. Li Chengli suddenly felt nervous; he had lost his confidence, and in a critical moment, he would undoubtedly block a sword strike for Li Yucheng.
Losing a Third Rank Magic Artifact was no issue, but if a Dual Spirit Root Cultivator was slain, he would bear great guilt.
"Deacon Xie, Li was delusional. I will leave immediately!" Li Chengli picked up Li Yucheng's body and Storage Bag and left, abandoning the Second Rank Supreme Grade Flying Sword, Supreme Grade Shield Magical Instrument, and even the torn-in-half Iron Thorn flag. He didn't even take his charms and treasures with him, and he tossed the Twin Dragons Jade to Lin Xianzhi as well.
After that, the group left on their clouds, arriving with bluster but departing in disarray.
Seeing this, Lin Shiming finally stored away the Earth Escape Talisman and let out a long sigh of relief.
These damnable Foundation Establishment Cultivators never adhered to chivalry when dealing with him.
Looking at the spoils of war on the ground, Lin Shiming didn't move. He knew that killing had been the limit, and leaving behind those magic artifacts and charms was actually credited to Xie An.
That palm strike had clearly intimidated Li Chengli.
Otherwise, let alone charms, Li Chengli would not rest until he found a way to take even an organ from him.
"Many thanks, Senior Brother!" Lin Xianzhi immediately waved his hand to thank Xie An.
Lin Houyuan then approached Lin Shiming, inquiring with concern whether he had sustained any injuries.
After which, he joined Lin Shiming in expressing gratitude to Xie An.
Lin Xianzhi quickly gained control of the situation, picking up the treasures, followed by a round of toasting and merrymaking.
This time, Lin Xianzhi even brought out Monkey Wine, allowing almost every Foundation Establishment family to have a taste, while Loose Cultivators and Qi Cultivation families sipped on Spiritual Wine.
For these Cultivators, it didn't take long to put the unpleasantness behind them, and they began to discuss the upcoming auction to be hosted by the Lin Family. Of course, many were also carefully discussing Lin Shiming—though their words were all sweet flattery. Exclusive content from m,v lem|p,yr
Lin Shiming naturally didn't take it to heart, finding a secret chamber to start healing and reflecting.
He also made up his mind to improve his cultivation level and to find time to replace his Green Lotus Root with a Second Rank Superior Grade Wood Demon's Green Lotus Root as soon as possible.
This battle had been very perilous. Lin Shiming had thought he could contend against the Qi Cultivation Ninth Level.
But now he realized that any same-level Cultivator with a better magic artifact could cause him to capsize in the gutter.
Not to mention from now on, the many Foundation Establishment Cultivators of the Li Family would probably be watching him at all times, eager to put him to death.