NOVEL WEB Chapter 186: Chapter 186: The Ancient Key Acquired
Chapter 186: The Ancient Key Acquired
"An entire forest of Celestial Rune Trees?" Lin Langtian murmured, envisioning the magnificent scene that Aunt Ling had described. Mental energy, unlike physical energy, is elusive and challenging to cultivate, requiring rare treasures to accelerate progress. The Celestial Rune Tree, a rare and powerful spiritual artifact, was invaluable for enhancing mental energy. Even among the most powerful factions, a single Celestial Rune Tree was a treasure, and Lin Langtian now stood before a mother tree.
This mother tree did more than enhance mental energy; it also contained seeds of new Celestial Rune Trees. With proper cultivation, these seeds would eventually grow into fully mature trees. Typically, Lin Langtian would be disinterested in waiting years—even decades—for such growth, but Aunt Ling's reminder sparked a realization.
He could not spend years nurturing these seeds in one place, as he had plans to roam and explore new lands. But what if he could cultivate the seeds in his mirror realm? The inner world of the Golden Spirit Wheel Mirror was perfect for this purpose, with abundant energy rich in demonic qi. The fact that his Demon Puppet had absorbed this energy to increase its power hinted at its potent effects. Perhaps this environment could accelerate the Celestial Rune Trees' growth to maturity in mere years.
Armed with a forest of Celestial Rune Trees, Lin Langtian would have a constant supply of resources for enhancing his mental powers. His eyes sparkled with excitement as he eagerly thanked Aunt Ling and carefully stored the Celestial Rune Tree.
After securing the tree, Lin Langtian and his group gathered the remaining herbs in the chamber and proceeded to explore other areas of the ancient structure. As they navigated the maze of hallways, they found additional treasures, including a stockpile of Nirvana Pills, which Lin Langtian allowed the Flame Alliance members to split among themselves.
Each corridor they passed yielded more treasures, and after half an hour, they were all visibly pleased with their haul. With the Flame Alliance's growing reputation and strength—enough to make even the Nirvana-level warrior from the Magma Rock Dynasty retreat—they felt secure that their newly acquired resources wouldn't be easily taken.
They encountered several other groups along the way, some from Yang City and others unknown, but they merely observed each other cautiously before going their separate ways. After a few more corridors, Lin Langtian's group reached a grand main hall. Stunned, everyone halted, their expressions quickly turning to excitement as they realized what lay before them.
This vast hall was undoubtedly the heart of Thunder Rock Valley. They all knew that, of all the treasures in Thunder Rock Valley, the most sought-after prize—the one that had drawn powerful warriors and advanced dynasties alike—was the Ancient Key.
Lin Langtian's anticipation grew as he thought of the Nirvana Pills he needed to break through to the Nirvana realm. With his Nirvana Qi Pool, he would need over a million Nirvana Pills, a quantity that could only be found in the depths of this ancient vault.
"Let's go," he commanded, leading his followers straight into the hall.
The main hall was vast, almost resembling a public square, and already filled with other factions. Lin Langtian glanced around and spotted Ling Zhi, Liu Yuan, and their groups, as well as two unfamiliar teams from powerful high-ranking dynasties.
Scanning the hall, Lin Langtian's gaze landed on a group of six figures shrouded in shadow. Their numbers were small, but the others in the hall eyed them with barely concealed dread. Among them, one figure turned toward Lin Langtian's group, his eyes flashing coldly—this was the Nirvana warrior from the Magma Rock Dynasty who had earlier demanded the Celestial Rune Tree.
Noticing Lin Langtian, the man's mouth twisted into a sinister grin, his face exuding the look of a predator cornering its prey. But Lin Langtian's calm expression didn't falter. His attention shifted, finally resting at the back of the hall.
There, hovering above the ground, was a radiant orb of light. Within it floated an intricately shaped object that glowed faintly. This was unmistakably the Ancient Key.
Lin Langtian's entrance drew the hall's collective attention, and Ling Zhi and Liu Yuan felt a surge of relief upon seeing him. Despite their differences, Lin Langtian was a fellow Yang City ally and a formidable presence.
"Brother Xuan, that's him! He disrespected our Magma Rock Dynasty and stole the Celestial Rune Tree!" The Nirvana warrior who had faced Lin Langtian outside the valley whispered fiercely to a man in white robes standing nearby.
"Is that so?" murmured Xuan, the man in white, raising his head to look at Lin Langtian with a calm, indifferent gaze. His mere presence silenced the room as his cold eyes fell upon Lin Langtian.
"That's Lin Langtian from a low-ranking dynasty," the warrior continued. "His skills and tactics are impressive; not only did he form the Flame Alliance, but he even defeated Hua Yun and Wu Mo when they joined forces against him."
Xuan raised an eyebrow in surprise, genuinely intrigued. Although Hua Yun and Wu Mo had recently reached Nirvana, defeating them both would be no easy feat. The two unfamiliar high-ranking dynasties exchanged wary glances, now treating the Flame Alliance with greater seriousness.
Yet, as the hall buzzed with curiosity about the Flame Alliance, Lin Langtian's sole focus remained fixed on the Ancient Key. Ignoring the crowd's stares, he swiftly stepped forward. In the blink of an eye, his body flickered like smoke as he fully activated his Cloud-Step technique, appearing before the Ancient Key.
With a faint smile, Lin Langtian effortlessly reached out and seized the Ancient Key, securing it before anyone could react.
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