'I haven't seen any elders from the Punishment Zone watching us along the way. However, I'm certain they're watching us!'
The moment Duan Lingtian thought of this, he glanced to his left and right before he looked forward again. He thought to himself, 'They must be hiding in the dark somewhere that we can't see!'
Even a Bronze Flame Elder in the Punishment Zone was at the Saint Celestial Stage or above.
It was too easy for such a person to hide from the Four Symbols Sanctums' disciples below the Mastery Quintessential Saint Stage.
This was because most of the Four Symbols Sanctums' disciples above the Mastery Quintessential Saint Stage could enter the Saint Land and become a Saint Land disciple.
For this reason, Duan Lingtian was certain the most powerful Four Symbols Sanctums' disciples serving in the Punishment Zone in the Four Symbols Sanctums' First Mine was at the Intermediate Quintessential Saint Stage.
"There's no one there!"
Duan Lingtian suddenly realized there was no one at a Saint Stone mine nearby. His eyes lit up immediately as he walked over.
When he was close to the Saint Stone mine, Duan Lingtian raised his hand and formed a sword with his fingers.
Whoosh!
In just an instant, a sword ray formed by the Sun Saint Energy shot out from his sword fingers and slashed toward the Saint Stone mine.
However, as soon as the sword landed, Duan Lingtian discovered there was only a small portion of the Saint Stone mine.
The Saint Stone Mine that he had his eyes on only had a small surface, and it was very thin. When he slashed it with his sword, it was completely shattered. There was not even a single First Grade Saint Stone.
"How's this possible?"
Duan Ling Tian was completely dumbfounded when he saw the Saint Stone's powder that was scattered all over the ground.
Initially, he thought he would be able to dig out ten or eight first-grade Saint Stones from the Saint Stone mine. It did not cross his mind that this was only a small portion of the Saint Stone mine. It was strong on the outside but weak on the inside.
Scam!
What a scam!
While Duan Lingtian was cursing inwardly, the eyes of many people behind him brightened. They could see something from Duan Lingtian's actions.
"He actually didn't discover such an obvious Holy stone mine?"
"All he needs to do is extend his Divine Sense, and he'll be able to discover that it's just a small Saint Stone deposit. There's no 'goods' in it … He doesn't know how to use such a simple detection method?"
"Newbie! He must be a newbie! "
"It seems that the extra-large wicker basket on his back was obtained by luck … Although I don't know why the extra-large wicker basket didn't appear at the right time, but now I can be sure that he's just a newcomer!"
"Humph! A newcomer shouldn't have an extra large wicker basket! "
…
At the same time, the group of Four Symbols Sanctums' disciples who had been following Duan Lingtian also communicated with their companions through voice transmissions. Based on their words, they all felt that Duan Lingtian was not qualified to possess an extra-large wicker basket.
For a moment, a greedy luster appeared in their eyes.
Whoosh!
Just as a few of the Four Symbols Sanctums' disciples were about to make a move, a gust of wind blew past. One of them made a move first. With a flash, he appeared beside Duan Lingtian.
When this person made his move, Duan Lingtian had already noticed him.
When the person approached him, he took a few steps back unhurriedly. He looked at the middle-aged man standing in front of him calmly and asked nonchalantly, "What's the matter?"
The middle-aged man standing in front of Duan Lingtian was tall and sturdy. He looked like an iron tower as he stood there.
Although Duan Ling Tian's height was over 1.8 meters, in front of the two-meter-tall middle-aged man, he still seemed small and weak, purely in terms of appearance.
"You're a newcomer, right?"
The middle-aged man asked. His voice was as loud as a bell, causing the eardrums of many people with a weaker cultivation base to vibrate.
As the middle-aged man spoke, more and more people gathered around to watch the show.
Moreover, some of the Four Symbols Sanctums' disciples who were originally mining Saint Stones had also stopped what they were doing and gathered around to watch the show.
The Four Symbols Sanctums' disciples who were banished to the First Mine's Punishment Zone would naturally feel bored after staying in the Punishment Zone for a long time.
For this reason, whenever a fight broke out, they would watch with interest.
This was one of the few forms of entertainment they had in the Punishment Zone. Moreover, they did not have to pay any price to obtain visual enjoyment.
"What's going on?"
"Isn't that Niu Kong? Did someone offend Niu Kong? "
"Huh? The young man who's fighting with Niu Kong is actually carrying an extra-large wicker basket on his back … I don't think I've seen him before! "
"Don't tell me he's a newcomer? No! Even if he's a newcomer, it's impossible for him to have an extra-large wicker basket. The timing doesn't match … This means he must have snatched the extra-large wicker basket on his back from someone else? "
"He's strong enough to snatch the extra-large wicker basket from one of the 89 people … His strength isn't something Niu Kong can compare to! What's Niu Kong trying to do? Is he looking for trouble? "
…
The onlookers who did not know what was going on began to whisper among themselves.
However, they soon learned about the ins and outs of the matter from some of the Four Symbols Sanctums' disciples who were in the know.
"He doesn't even know how to use his Divine Consciousness to investigate the Saint Stone reserve? He chose a Saint Stone reserve that's as thick as a fingernail to mine? "
"Usually, only a newcomer would make such a mistake, right?"
"He's a newcomer?"
"If he's a newcomer, then the extra-large wicker basket on his back must have been taken for free … However, the timing doesn't seem to match. According to the past, the extra-large wicker basket shouldn't appear at this time. "
"Let's not bother about the timing … Based on his actions, we can tell he's a newcomer! No wonder Niu Kong charged forward. As it turns out, he's after the extra-large wicker basket on the newcomer's back! "
"This newcomer is really unlucky to have encountered Niu Kong … It's said that Niu Kong's cultivation base has already reached the peak of the Exemplary Saint Stage not long ago!"
…
The group of Four Symbols Sanctums' disciples discussed among themselves. All of them felt Duan Lingtian was going to be unlucky. Moreover, he might not even be able to keep the extra-large wicker basket on his back.
"The peak of the Exemplary Saint Stage?"
When Duan Lingtian heard the discussions in the surroundings, especially when he heard that the tall middle-aged man's cultivation base was only at the peak of the Exemplary Saint Stage, he almost laughed out loud.
A Four Symbols Sanctums' disciple at the peak of the Exemplary Saint Stage actually wanted to snatch his things?
Did he really think he, Duan Lingtian, was made of paper?
However, at the same time, Duan Lingtian was also surprised. He did not expect someone would really want to snatch the wicker basket on his back.
Was it necessary?
Wasn't it just a lousy wicker basket?
Until now, Duan Lingtian still did not know how rare and precious the extra-large wicker basket on his back was in the Punishment Zone.
He thought everyone would choose their own wicker basket. It did not cross his mind that not everyone had an extra-large wicker basket.
Naturally, Duan Lingtian's thoughts did not last long.
As the discussions in the surroundings grew louder, Duan Lingtian learned something from the Four Symbols Sanctums' disciples around him.
As it turned out, before he came to the Punishment Zone in the Four Symbols Sanctums' First Mine, there were only 89 extra-large wicker baskets like the one on his back.
The 89 extra-large wicker baskets were all in the hands of Four Symbols Sanctums' disciples who were at the peak of the Exemplary Saint Stage or the Quintessential Saint Stage or above.
Apart from that, although the newcomers who came to the Punishment Zone would be able to obtain an extra-large wicker basket, there was a time limit. It all depended on luck.
Based on the time it took for a newcomer to obtain an extra-large wicker basket, by right, it would not be Duan Lingtian's turn to obtain the extra-large wicker basket.
"That Vermilion Bird Sanctum's Bronze Flame Elder used his authority to obtain this extra-large wicker basket for me?"
At this moment, Duan Lingtian also realized this. He could not help but smile wryly.
Did the Vermilion Bird Sanctum's Bronze Flame Elder look down on him?
Did he think he would not be able to obtain an extra-large wicker basket with his own strength?
However, even though he was grumbling inwardly, he still owed the Vermilion Bird Sanctum's Bronze Flame Elder a favor. If he had the chance in the future, he would definitely return the favor.
"Are you deaf? I'm asking you a question! Are you new here? "
Duan Lingtian finally regained his senses when he heard Niu Kong's thunderous voice. When he regained his senses, he noticed Niu Kong was glaring at him with an unfriendly expression.
"So what if I'm new here?"
Duan Lingtian asked nonchalantly.
Put aside the fact that Niu Kong was only at the peak of the Exemplary Saint Stage, even if Niu Kong was at the peak of the Quintessential Saint Stage, he was not qualified to make Duan Lingtian cower!
"Good, good … Very good! Boy, you're very courageous. Initially, I thought I wouldn't touch you as long as you obediently hand over the extra-large wicker basket you're carrying. "
Niu Kong's gaze turned cold as he looked at Duan Lingtian. "However, I've changed my mind. Whether you're willing to hand over the extra-large wicker basket obediently or not, I'll still teach you a good lesson!
I'll let you know that in the First Mine's Punishment Zone, newcomers have to respect the seniors! "
Niu Kong's words were filled with anger.
As soon as his words left his mouth, a majestic aura surged out of his body. It was the aura of the Sun Saint Energy that he had mobilized.
"Niu Kong is angry!"
"This newcomer is really valiant! He actually dares to provoke Niu Kong! It seems like he's in for a bad time. "
"Niu Kong has always been hot-tempered. I'm afraid this won't end well for him since he's angered Niu Kong."
"I only hope Niu Kong will go easy on him. Otherwise, I'm afraid this newcomer will have to lie in bed for some time."
…
The Four Symbols Sanctums' disciples discussed among themselves as they looked at Duan Lingtian pitifully.
"Niu Kong, is it?"
Under the watchful eyes of the others, Duan Lingtian took a step forward and looked at the enraged Niu Kong coldly. "I'll give you a chance. Get out of my sight within the span of three breaths!
Otherwise, you'll have to bear the consequences! "
Although Duan Lingtian's voice was not loud, it still drowned out the discussion in the surroundings. Everyone present on the scene could hear his words clearly.
The entire place fell silent immediately.
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