I created an extraordinary era

Chapter 489 Opportunity, Struggle

Three crystals, each the size of a pigeon egg, lay in the crevice of the rock, gleaming with a warm, milky-white luster in the dim light.

He had seen the same crystals in eternity.

Therefore, he immediately recognized what the crystal in front of him was.

"Source Crystal!!!"

Two words escaped his lips.

Hu Kairan's breathing also became rapid.

That's right.

The source crystal that has appeared so far is not a single crystal.

It's actually three!

If we obtain these three source crystals.

Then he won't have to worry about resources until he reaches the second stage of Body Tempering!

He slowly stretched out his trembling hands.

But at this moment.

Thirty paces away, the sound of a dry branch snapping rang out.

Subconsciously, he assumed that the other two had followed them.

However, Hu Kairan's heart still sank.

Before they came, the group agreed that whoever discovered the opportunity would keep it.

Furthermore, fighting between the three is forbidden within Eternity.

But that's only when the chances are slim.

For example, if it were the Origin Potion, or even just a single Origin Crystal, the other two probably wouldn't say anything.

But right now.

There are a total of three source crystals.

If discovered, the other two would definitely be tempted.

Human nature is far too fragile in the face of enormous interests!

Even if it were him.

When they see the other two discover three source crystals, they'll definitely want a piece of the pie.

“My friend.”

Sudden.

A soft, feminine male voice came from the woods.

"What did you find? Everyone gets a share!"

Upon hearing this unfamiliar voice, Hu Kairan's recently relaxed heart immediately tightened.

wrong.

Not Li Minghe and the other person?
After reacting.

Hu Kairan's hair suddenly stood on end.

If the person who came was one of Li Minghe and the other, then he would only need to share the benefits between the two of them!
But now, strangers have appeared.

Then the situation would be completely different!

next moment.

His left hand remained in the action of retrieving the source crystal, while his right hand had already silently rested on the hilt of the knife at his waist.

Nowadays, anyone with a martial arts certificate is allowed to carry cold weapons.

However, obtaining a martial arts certificate is not so easy.

It's not enough to just be strong.

There are currently only two ways to obtain a martial arts certificate.

Or he could be a martial arts instructor at an extraordinary university.

Alternatively, it could be endorsed by a master from the Origin Academy.

As a core member of Eternal, Hu Kairan was naturally able to obtain a martial arts certificate.

For martial artists, the difference in strength between having and not having weapons is significant.

Like Hu Kairan.

If he doesn't use his sword, his strength will drop by half.

to be honest.

Even a level 5 martial artist is still just an ordinary person.

In this situation, even five or six strong men could pose a threat to him.

"Hopefully, the person who comes isn't too strong, or at least not armed!"

As he was thinking, he turned his head to look in the direction from which the sound came.

Three martial artists dressed in gray and white outfits emerged from behind the tree and formed a triangle, blocking his retreat.

Clearly, these three didn't want him to escape.

The leader was a middle-aged man with a sinister face.

Two daggers were tucked into his waistband, and a silver star was embroidered on his cuff.

"The people of the stars!"

Seeing the clothes these people were wearing, Hu Kairan's heart sank to the bottom.

If he were an ordinary martial artist, he would have a way to deal with them or intimidate them with his status.

But the other party came from the stars.

Like Eternity, Starry Sky is one of the three largest superhuman forces in the Nine Provinces.

There are also grandmaster-level experts behind them.

Also.

Those chosen by the stars to carry out missions must be level five martial artists.

Not to mention that the other side had three people appearing at the same time.

Despite these thoughts, Hu Kairan showed no sign of panic.

He slowly straightened up, and the three source crystals had already slid into the hidden pocket close to his body.

"I just hope these people haven't found out!"

If it hadn't been discovered, then given his level five martial artist strength and status as a member of the Eternal Realm, it would have been a clear indication of his abilities.

This group of people will most likely not take action.

"The eternal being?"

The man in the lead narrowed his eyes, but he didn't seem to care.

So what if the other person is eternal?

However, there was only one person!

"Did you find something, friend?"

"It's nothing, just a pine cone."

Hu Kairan casually adjusted his center of gravity, and quietly crushed a pine cone with the sole of his boot.

"Would you like some food?"

As he spoke, he picked up the crushed pine cones from the ground.

"hehe."

The sinister-looking man smiled.

"But I think I just saw something glowing. Could it be a Source Crystal?"

Upon hearing this, Hu Kairan shrugged.

"You're overthinking it. I just arrived."

"If the three of you come looking for Yuan Jing, you'll probably have made a wasted trip!"

There are only some fruits here.

"Really? Then you wouldn't mind if we searched for it, would you?"

The sinister-looking man narrowed his eyes, a cold glint flashing within them.

He definitely didn't see wrong just now.

The most likely thing the other party discovered was the Source Crystal.

Otherwise, given the opponent's strength as a level 5 martial artist and their status as a member of the Eternal Realm, it would be difficult.

The three of them wouldn't say such things.

"Hmph, do you stars intend to be enemies with us, the Eternals?"

Hear this.

Hu Kairan's expression immediately hardened.

He knew that backing down now would only embolden the other party.

"My friend was just joking; we were just doing a quick search."

"If you don't have any Source Crystals on you, then consider this an apology to your friend!"

As he spoke, he took out a bottle of Origin Potion.

It looks like they're really sincere.

But Hu Kairan's face showed a hint of sarcasm.

They even offered the original medicine as an apology!

Do you really think he's a three-year-old?
"how?"

The sinister-looking man spoke again.

It seems they don't want to take action against Hu Kairan.

This happened right in the middle of the conversation.

The three of them moved a short distance towards Hu Kairan's location without making a sound.

"No matter what, I said I didn't, and that's final!"

"In that case."

"Do it!"

Before he could finish speaking, the tall, thin man on the left suddenly launched an attack.

Immediately afterwards, three long nails pierced through the air.

However, Hu Kairan was prepared and with a flash of his blade, he knocked down all the hidden weapons.

At the same time, he used the momentum to leap backward and crash into the bushes behind him.

"Chase!"

The sinister-looking man let out a sharp shout and then charged forward first.

Since the other party is ungrateful, they don't mind leaving them here.

What about eternal beings?
In a place like this, who would notice if you killed someone?
Moreover, the stars are not afraid of eternal revenge.

Behind every eternity lies a master; are there no other masters like them?

In the dense forest.

Hu Kairan ran headlong, the sharp sound of wind breaking behind him reaching his ears.

He suddenly looked down, and a throwing knife grazed the back of his neck and embedded itself in the tree trunk in front of him.

I suddenly felt a chill on my right shoulder, and blood was flowing down my arm!

The opponent was clearly a master of using concealed weapons.

"We can't fight head-on."

He gritted his teeth and turned to the steep slope, using the momentum of the descent to create distance.

All three of Xingchen's companions were level five martial artists who wielded weapons; a direct confrontation with him would surely result in certain death.

soon.

A fast-flowing stream appeared ahead.

Without hesitation, Hu Kairan jumped in, and the icy river water instantly submerged his head.

He opened his eyes wide underwater and swam more than a hundred meters with the undercurrent before surfacing in another bend in the river.

The shore was quiet, with only the rustling of the wind through the treetops. As soon as Hu Kairan climbed ashore, he suddenly felt a chill run down his spine.

Instinctively, he rolled over.

Looking back, a bead of cold sweat slid down my forehead.

A dagger had appeared where they had been standing.

"Truly worthy of being called an eternal being."

"You run pretty fast."

The sinister-looking man smiled and stepped out from behind the tree.

"What a pity, just a little short!"

His move is so fast that most people can't even react to it.

This eternal being possesses physical attributes that are definitely at the S-level.

However, reaching S-level physical fitness is no longer a rare thing these days!

Anyone who passes the Origin Academy's assessment is guaranteed to have at least an S-level physical fitness.

In recent years, there have even been quite a few people who scored close to 575 points.

A score of 575 is almost the limit for an average person.

To advance further, one must become an extraordinary being.

As for 600 points, that's a level that only innate experts can reach!
Of course, the upper limit for a naturally strong person is not 600 points.

The maximum score is only 600 points.

therefore.

Recently, the Origin Academy has also been testing the strength, speed, reaction speed, and other indicators of extraordinary individuals at different levels!
The results should be available soon.

"Do you really have to fight to the death?"

"Heh, like I said before, as long as you let us search you, we'll let you go!"

"It seems there's no point in negotiating!"

Upon hearing this, Hu Kairan knew there was no turning back.

Should I allow them to search me?
How can it be?

Not to mention that he possesses source crystals.

Even if they didn't, the other party wouldn't let them leave easily under these circumstances.

talking.

He raised his long sword and slashed at his opponent with an arc of light.

The other two people on the other side haven't arrived yet.

He must seize this opportunity.

However, the sinister man remained calm in the face of Hu Kairan's offensive.

The two exchanged more than ten blows in an instant.

The sound of metal clanging echoed through the valley.

Although Hu Kairan was stronger, his opponent did not intend to fight him head-on.

This person's idea is very simple.

All you need to do is stall the opponent and wait for your two teammates to arrive.

By then, Hu Kairan will undoubtedly be dead.

Moreover, this person's martial arts are extremely insidious and cunning, specifically targeting joints and acupoints.

This made it difficult for Hu Kairan to break free from the other party's control for a while.

"boom!"

After a clash, Hu Kairan used the force to fly backward, crashing through several bushes before landing in a pile of rocks.

"good chance!"

He had deliberately used the recoil from the opponent's attack to create some distance.

Despite having two broken ribs, he ignored the pain and prepared to leave through the bushes.

But at this moment.

Two footsteps suddenly sounded behind me.

Clearly, the other two members of Starry Sky have also arrived!

Hu Kairan's heart sank.

Upon seeing the two arrive, the sinister-looking man was completely relieved.

He applied psychological pressure to Hu Kairan while slowly approaching him.

But it was precisely in times like these that he became even more cautious.

After all, there are countless examples in history and in movies and TV dramas of people suddenly becoming incredibly powerful before they die.

He didn't want to stumble at this crucial moment.

"Hand over the Source Crystal, and I'll give you a quick death."

Li Minghe spat out a mouthful of blood, then suddenly grinned.

"Want it? Come and take it yourself!"

His eyes quickly swept across the surroundings.

The left side is a steep slope, and the right side is a dense forest.

The sinister-looking man approached from the center, while the other two blocked his retreat from behind.

In a flash, he noticed a smooth rock ahead.

"It's now!"

Hu Kairan suddenly sprang up, but instead of rushing towards anyone, he swung his knife at the withered tree branch above his head.

The branch, as thick as a bowl, snapped in response and, carrying snow, crashed down on the sinister man.

At the same time, he crushed the loose rock beneath his left foot.

Amidst the flying debris, he shot towards the person he considered the weakest behind him like an arrow.

"careful!"

As the sinister-looking man narrowly dodged, a sentence escaped his lips.

However, by the time the words left his mouth, it was already a beat too late.

The attacker hastily raised his sword to block.

But then, the knife in Hu Kairan's hand changed mysteriously in mid-air.

next moment.

He ducked down and slid between the weakest man's legs, slamming the back of his knife heavily against the back of his knee.

He learned this sword technique from Grandmaster Yan Shuheng for five contribution points.

This finally came in handy.

"what!"

The man screamed and knelt down, blocking the path of the sinister-looking man in front of him.

"Stop him!"

The sinister-looking man roared at the other man, then slashed forward with a dagger that flashed with a cold light.

But at this time.

Hu Kairan had already dashed towards the dense forest on the right like an arrow released from a bow.

I heard a whooshing sound behind me.

Without turning his head, he swung his knife backhand.

There was a clang.

The dagger fell to the ground with a thud.

But the next moment.

Another dagger flew in.

Before Hu Kairan could react, a second dagger was deeply embedded in his right shoulder blade.

"snort"

A muffled groan came out.

However, Hu Kairan's speed decreased instead of increasing, and he rushed into the woods using the momentum of going downhill.

"Chase him! He was struck by my dagger; he must be seriously injured!"

With that, the sinister-looking man took the lead and chased after them.

At this point, even if the opponent wants to unleash their full power, they can't.

Just thinking about Hu Kairan's sudden outburst before.

He felt a sudden pang of heart palpitation.

Fortunately, the other party's target was not him.

Otherwise, I would probably be the one who got hurt back then!

the other side.

Hu Kairan's right shoulder wound was burning with pain, but he couldn't care less.

If you stop at this time.

The only possible outcome is death.

"Damn it, I should have exchanged for a healing potion!"

Feeling his strength rapidly draining away, Hu Kai gritted his teeth.

The sharp pain on the tip of his tongue brought him back to his senses.

He kept moving forward.

But the footsteps behind were getting closer and closer.

Now, with his body severely injured, he was unable to escape the pursuit of the two men behind him.

At this rate, he'll be caught up in a minute at most.

A critical moment.

Hu Kairan quickly looked around.

Soon, a cliff caught his attention.

Experience told him that it might be the only way out.

Ten seconds later.

Before the cliff.

Hu Kairan stared at the raging torrent nearly ten meters below, his Adam's apple bobbing.

Jumping from that height, given his current condition, would likely be extremely dangerous for him.

However, a rustling sound came from the bushes behind them.

Clearly, he has no room for hesitation now!
"Fight!"

Hu Kairan gritted his teeth, took a deep breath, and jumped down.

"thump!"

Half a minute later.

The two from Xingchen finally caught up with him to the edge of the cliff.

"The trail of blood ends here; the person must have jumped!"

"However, given his injuries, it's highly unlikely he'll survive."

The sinister-looking man stared at the raging torrent below with a grim expression, and said in a firm tone:
"Go downstream and check. We need to find the person alive or dead."

Let's set aside the source crystals on the other party for now.

The mere fact that they are a permanent member of the other party means that they cannot be allowed to leave alive.

And what if this person survives?

Perhaps there's a chance to become an extraordinary being by acquiring the Source Crystal.

By then, given what they are doing today...

The other party will definitely find a chance to retaliate.
(End of this chapter)