"My God, there really is such a treasure trove in the world!"
The group felt as if they were in a dream world; everything before them left them speechless, only able to marvel.
The mountains of pills each exuded a rich and mellow medicinal fragrance, which wafted into the nasal cavity. Just by smelling them, one could feel the immense medicinal power contained within, clearly indicating that they were all rare treasures.
Looking at those magical artifacts, some shone brightly, while others fluctuated intensely with spiritual energy; clearly, each one had an extraordinary origin.
And there were mounds of spirit stones, crystal clear, radiating a soft glow, like stars fallen to earth. Such a scene was like a dream, something they had never dared to imagine.
"Hahaha, these countless treasures will soon be ours!"
Several cultivators at the Void Refinement stage could not contain their elation and were filled with greed. They rushed toward the treasures, staggering and almost losing their composure, as if they were afraid that if they were a step too late, these treasures would disappear.
The True Dragon cultivator stood still, a slight smile playing on his lips. He walked steadily toward the treasure. After all, in his eyes, these Void Refinement stage cultivators were merely accessories; when the time was right, he would deal with them one by one, and then all the treasures in this cave would belong to him alone.
Thinking this, he felt increasingly pleased. Even with his strong willpower, looking at the astonishing wealth before him, his heart couldn't help but race, and a sense of excitement quietly spread through his heart.
He stretched out his fingers, gently pinched a pill, placed it to the tip of his nose, and slowly inhaled. The refreshing medicinal fragrance instantly filled his body, making him squint his eyes slightly and immerse himself in this wonderful feeling.
The others were also completely absorbed in the joy of soon possessing these treasures, so engrossed that they didn't even notice Bai Ying, who was far behind them.
At this moment, Bai Ying wore a cold smile on her face, and quietly took a few steps back, silently watching everything in front of her.
There are indeed countless treasures here, but only if these people are alive to enjoy them.
Everyone had clearly entered the illusion that Bai Ying had previously experienced.
Even powerful True Dragon cultivators at the Integration Stage could not escape the illusion's allure. This illusion indiscriminately trapped everyone within it.
Bai Ying's gaze was cold and stern as she watched those people's bodies gradually change.
Their fingers first became dry, as if all the moisture had been drained, and their skin began to shrivel, with wrinkles quickly spreading across their faces.
However, the people trapped in the illusion were completely unaware of this, still tightly clutching the spiritual medicines and magical treasures in their hands as if they were priceless treasures. Some even muttered to themselves, "Stay here, I want to stay here forever!" Their voices were filled with obsession and madness, echoing in the silent cave, which sounded particularly eerie.
As time went by, some people's fingers had turned into bones, but even so, they still held the pills firmly in their hands. With a "crack," the bones began to shatter.
But the person was still completely unaware.
The others were in the same situation, their bodies rapidly eroded and gradually decaying. In comparison, only the True Dragon cultivator was eroded more slowly.
Bai Ying stood to the side, her gaze coldly fixed on him. This Nascent Soul stage expert's physical strength was even greater than the physique she had forged by consuming numerous rare spiritual fruits. However, in this place, no matter how powerful one was, death was ultimately inevitable.
As each second ticked away, two cultivators at the Refinement stage finally succumbed to the erosion of the illusion. Their bodies rapidly decomposed, eventually turning into grotesque skeletons lying on the ground. Strangely, a trace of pleasure lingered in their empty eye sockets and cracked lips, as if they had remained immersed in that illusory world of treasures until their deaths, unable to awaken from their beautiful dream.
The drying process of the True Dragon cultivator, however, was much slower. At this moment, he gripped the treasure tightly in his hand, his body trembling uncontrollably, every muscle spasming in pain. When he inadvertently glanced at his fingers, which had withered and turned into white bones, it was as if a thunderbolt exploded in his mind, instantly jolting him awake from the illusion.
"What's happening? My hand!" he screamed in terror, his voice sharp and shrill, echoing through the cave. Then, in a frenzy, he threw all the pills in his hand onto the ground, as if those treasures he had once been obsessed with had now transformed into the most terrifying poison in the world.
His shouts also woke up the two Void Refinement stage cultivators next to him. Their condition was extremely bad; their bodies had become nothing more than skin and bones.
They stared in disbelief at what they were seeing, crying out in terror, "Ah! How could this be!"
Upon seeing this, Bai Ying couldn't help but feel a hint of admiration in her eyes. She truly hadn't expected that this True Dragon cultivator could break free from this illusion, which was almost inescapable, solely through his own willpower. She had to set up a restriction on herself beforehand to escape the illusion by sheer luck, while this Nascent Soul stage expert had relied entirely on his powerful willpower.
Bai Ying couldn't help but applaud him: "Senior is truly amazing, I admire you!"
The True Dragon cultivator suddenly raised his head, his eyes bloodshot. He stared intently at Bai Ying, his anger and hatred seeming to want to devour her alive.
He never expected that he would fall into Bai Ying's trap again. She had been to this place once before and must know that it was full of dangers. She deliberately brought them to this place!
That despicable guy!
"You bastard, how dare you lie to me! Bringing me to this godforsaken place! I'm going to kill you!" he roared hoarsely.
Bai Ying met his gaze without fear, a mocking sneer on her face: "Didn't I just warn you? This cave is fraught with danger; a moment's carelessness could cost you your life. You were blinded by greed and insisted on coming in, and now you're blaming me?"
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