Systemless Villain

Chapter 252  A Temptating Encounter

SLASH!

The sword slashes from Long Tian instantly cleaved several approaching soul beasts in half. He moved swiftly to dispatch another wave. Each sword strike effortlessly took down one-star soul beasts, but it took more effort to defeat the two-star ones.

For the three-star soul beasts? There were very few here, and it took a considerable effort to defeat them.

Slash!

Slash!

Slash!

Long Tian continued his onslaught against the approaching soul beasts. Though it appeared effortless, the exertion was evident from the beads of sweat forming on his brow.

He had been using Earthquake Stomp too frequently, draining his energy without him realizing.

In this moment, five quadrupedal soul beasts leaped towards him. His expression turned serious and alert in an instant.

His grip tightened on the darkblade's handle, poised to strike. Yet, suddenly, a figure materialized before him and swiftly struck down the five soul beasts.

Slash!

The sound of the sword strike echoed like a death knell. The next moment, the five soul beasts collapsed, their bodies cleaved in two.

Long Tian surveyed the figure. From behind, her posture suggested a woman.

As she turned, it became evident—it was a beautiful woman in her thirties, with black hair, none other than Lin Xian'er.

A smile graced her lips as she spoke softly, "You should be more careful, Tian'er," her words directed at Long Tian with gentleness. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Long Tian, however, arched an eyebrow. He didn't recognize the woman, yet she addressed him so familiarly.

"Who are you?" he inquired.

In response, Lin Xian'er approached, a teasing smile playing on her lips as she reached out to touch Long Tian's chin.

"You do resemble your father," she teased.

Long Tian furrowed his brow. "What are you, his ex?" he retorted.

"Who knows?" Lin Xian'er teased back, her smile growing brighter as she placed her hands on Long Tian's shoulders. "More importantly, I'm sure you're better than Long Zhan!" she exclaimed enthusiastically.

Long Tian's expression betrayed genuine surprise and confusion, clearly caught off guard by the woman's actions.

Before he could respond, a shout interrupted the moment.

"Lin Xian'er, we need your help, Ji Yian is critical!"

Lin Xian'er promptly turned towards the source of the voice, where dozens of people were engaged in battle with the remaining soul beasts.

"Hang on, I'll be there!" Lin Xian'er responded with determination. Then, her gaze returned to Long Tian. "We'll meet again, Tian'er." With no further words, she dashed towards the commotion.

Long Tian watched as the woman's figure receded into the distance. Now aware of her name—Lin Xian'er—he remained puzzled about her identity and why she referred to him as Tian'er.

In Chinese literature, the suffix "er" in a name is a term of endearment commonly used within families, such as from parents to their children or between siblings and nephews.

Nevertheless, Long Tian pushed aside his confusion and refocused on the remaining soul beasts.

With a firm grip on his darkblade's handle, he charged towards them. Many soul beasts still remained, emerging from the red portal...

------

Now, more than an hour had passed since the group of cultivators arrived to assist Long Tian in exterminating the soul beasts. The sun now cast an orange hue, signaling that evening had arrived.

The clang of swords, slashes, and explosions echoed throughout the area. The cultivators, once filled with despair, now harbored renewed hope and determination, united in their singular goal: to eliminate all the soul beasts.

In a decisive moment, Long Tian soared into the air, drawing the attention of about 30 soul beasts below, poised to attack. They looked up, only to witness Long Tian's legs emanating a reddish aura.

Without hesitation, Long Tian descended like a meteor, crashing into the ground with a force that shook the earth violently, felt by all who were present.

The thunderous impact shattered the ground over an area of more than 80 meters, instantly claiming the lives of dozens of soul beasts nearby.

Some observers couldn't help but marvel at Long Tian's incredible abilities.

Meanwhile, Long Tian stood amidst the swirling dust, panting heavily, sweat cascading down his body, a testament to his exhaustion.

With a shake of his hands, the dust dispersed, revealing a radius of destruction spanning 80 meters around him. Numerous soul beasts lay dead on the ground, some even buried beneath the earth.

While many soul beasts had died, there was no hint of satisfaction on Long Tian's face. He was weary from the relentless battle. When he first arrived, he jumped from the helicopter and faced thousands of soul beasts. Then, the most tiring part was facing the four-star soul beast, the orangutan, and now facing hundreds of soul beasts dominated by two-star ones, the task was draining both physically and mentally.

While he caught his breath, a chorus of shock and disbelief emanated from behind, as numerous individuals gathered, their expressions a mix of astonishment and incredulity.

Swiveling around, Long Tian furrowed his brow at the commotion among the cultivators. However, when he followed their pointed gazes, his own expression tightened.

At the portal, a large number of soul beasts with strong auras emerged. The majority were quadrupedal, towering over the landscape, with a sprinkling of bipedal creatures. Some even surpassed 10 meters in size.

"So many emerging all at once? I hope this is the last wave," Long Tian muttered to himself.

The red hue of the portal was unmistakable. It signified that the portal couldn't be accessed from the outside. And at the same time, it was a sign that someone else had entered it before.

The common color of the portal was blue, but there were also white, purple, and the highest level, the most dangerous one, was black, where even in the original plot, and in the future memories he knew, it only happened once, and it was a world catastrophe.

While Long Tian was still focusing on the portal, a pat on his shoulder from the side made him snap back to his senses. Turning, he saw the woman he had seen standing beside him earlier.

With a composed demeanor, he inquired, "So, your name is Lin Xian'er. What's your connection to my father? You seem familiar with him," his curiosity evident as he crossed his arms.

"Well, he was my senior at Xuantian Academy, but he's truly a bastard. I deeply regret knowing him!" Lin Xian'er replied, her tone tinged with anger.

"What? Did he broke your heart? You still appear youthful, and I'd wager you're under 30 years old. How can he be a bastard to you?" Long Tian probed further, his curiosity intensifying.

"Ohh, am I so youthful-looking that you'd assume I'm under 30?" Lin Xian'er teased, her smile playful. "I'm actually 38 years old."

Long Tian's eyebrows shot up in surprise at this revelation; Lin Xian'er didn't look a day over 30. Although she exuded the aura of a mature woman, he couldn't fathom that she was 38 years old. But he quickly regained his composure. This world was vast with various types of people and techniques, maybe it was her genetics or a special technique.

"But you still haven't addressed my query about your true relationship with my father," Long Tian pressed on.

A smile graced Lin Xian'er's lips, her fingers lightly brushing against Long Tian's lips. "That's classified information. But perhaps I could divulge it if we were to commence dating," she teased, her smile enticing.

Lin Xian'er's words had a gentle yet tempting quality, their melody distracting Long Tian from the chaos surrounding them. His focus narrowed only to Lin Xian'er, leaving him momentarily stunned, their locked gaze adding to the charged atmosphere.

As Long Tian's hand reached out towards Lin Xian'er, she wore a satisfied smile. However, before his hand could make contact, Long Tian snapped back to reality, seizing Lin Xian'er's hand instead.

Surprise flickered across Lin Xian'er's features, while Long Tian's expression soured. "Did you just use a technique on me?" he demanded, displeased.

Lin Xian'er fell silent, unable to respond, her expression was full of genuine surprise.

Releasing his grip, Long Tian asserted, "Temptation techniques like that won't affect me, even if you're a goddamn sexy milf. And now, don't bother me," before turning on his heel and striding away.

Lin Xian'er still stood gazing at Long Tian's retreating figure.

Instead of being angry or disappointed, her lips curving into a wide smile tinged with a blush. Her heart raced with excitement.

Her grin widened, bordering on crazyness, as she whispered to herself, "Long Tian, I must have you!"