LGHTNOVELBOOK Chapter 182: Chapter 182: Thunder Rock Valley
Chapter 182: Thunder Rock Valley
The ancient battlefield, Thunder Rock Mountain Range.
As the morning sunlight slowly rose, a massive group was moving swiftly through the mountain range, pushing deeper into the wilderness. This large group was composed of the Yang City forces, and naturally, Lin Langtian's group was among them.
Despite enduring a night of beast horde attacks, advancing deeper into Thunder Rock Mountain meant constant new waves of beasts emerging from all directions, creating more trouble. Lin Langtian stood at the forefront, surrounded by Mo Tie and others like stars around the moon. Not only his Flame Alliance members but also those from the three mid-level dynasties followed with admiration and reverence. Lin Langtian's actions last night had earned their complete respect. It seemed only a matter of time before these three mid-level dynasties joined Lin Langtian's command, strengthening the Flame Alliance further.
As for Lin Dong, he returned to the camp in the middle of the night, his energy subtly reaching the peak of the Creation Stage. Lin Langtian had guessed as much; if he himself could stabilize his foundation by hunting half-step Nirvana beasts, then Lin Dong, who also possessed the Devouring Ancestral Symbol, would be able to advance his power in a similar way.
As time passed, the large group pressed further into the Thunder Rock Mountains. Finally, when the sun began to dip towards the horizon, the crowds came to a stop, gazing intently at the scene ahead. Beyond a mountain pass lay a series of steep peaks, and nestled between these towering formations was an enormous, jagged fissure from which the faint sound of thunder seemed to echo. That valley—a massive cleft in the mountains—was none other than their destination: Thunder Rock Valley, rumored to be the resting place of the ancient key.
Seeing Thunder Rock Valley at last, many who had endured the grueling journey erupted in cheers. But Lin Langtian remained calm, his gaze sweeping over the surrounding peaks, where he faintly detected a strange aura. Noting this, he allowed a slight smile to play at the corners of his mouth.
Whoosh!
Just as Lin Langtian sensed something unusual, a thunderous crack split the sky. A massive, chilling streak of light slashed downward with terrifying force.
"All you mid- and lower-level dynasties, go back where you came from! This is no place for you."
As the voice faded, the temperature around them seemed to drop, and two figures appeared, standing high in the air with a commanding aura that sent shivers through the crowd. The two figures gave off a palpable energy, despite their seemingly casual stance.
"Nirvana Realm!"
Sensing the power of these two figures, everyone's expressions turned grim. They recognized that only true Nirvana realm experts could emit this kind of power.
In the forefront of the Yang City crowd, Liu Yuan and Ling Zhi looked darkly at the two figures emanating a chilling aura. The last thing they had wanted had come to pass—this quest for the ancient key had indeed attracted powerful enemies.
"May I ask which dynasty you come from?" Liu Yuan called out, attempting to negotiate. "Thunder Rock Valley doesn't belong to anyone. We from Yang City have traveled far to reach this place. Isn't it a bit extreme to stake a claim so boldly?"
"Xuanbing Dynasty, Hua Yun. You've probably heard of us." The figure responded with a faint smile.
"Da Wu Dynasty, Wu Mo," said the other figure, a man dressed in black.
The mention of these dynasties sent a ripple of alarm through the crowd; many recognized the names of these two formidable high-level dynasties.
"Just our luck—two high-level dynasties had to be interested in this place!" Mo Tie muttered, his face clouded with frustration. Tang Xuan and the others shared his dismay. If they had only been competing against someone like the Dayuan Dynasty, they might have still stood a chance at some treasure. But with two high-level dynasties involved, they'd be lucky to claim even a scrap.
Meanwhile, Lin Dong, Mo Ling, and the others from the Flame Alliance reacted with steely resolve. Though the appearance of two Nirvana realm warriors had darkened their expressions, they weren't hopeless. They had far more faith in Lin Langtian than Mo Tie and the others. Even against the pressure of two high-level dynasties, the Flame Alliance wouldn't back down so easily.
At the forefront of the crowd, Liu Yuan and Ling Zhi exchanged uneasy glances. Both were aware that the Xuanbing and Da Wu dynasties were high-level dynasties, with true Nirvana realm masters. Such power was leagues beyond those who had yet to make that final leap into Nirvana.
"You must be Liu Yuan of the Dayuan Dynasty and Ling Zhi of the Lingyun Dynasty," Hua Yun continued, his voice cold and indifferent. "If you had broken through to Nirvana yourselves, you might have qualified to share in the treasure. But as it stands, you should understand that the ancient key is beyond your reach."
Standing in mid-air, Hua Yun kept his hands clasped behind him, his gaze cold and unyielding. Beside him, Wu Mo remained silent but exuded a crushing pressure like a dark cloud ready to consume the crowd.
At Hua Yun's words, Liu Yuan and Ling Zhi clenched their fists in frustration. Both of them had delayed their entry into Nirvana for the sake of amassing more Nirvana Pills, but this delay was now their weakness. If they had achieved Nirvana, they could have banded together to resist the high-level dynasties. But against two allied Nirvana experts, they had no choice but to concede.
Just as Liu Yuan and Ling Zhi were about to give the order to retreat, a cold voice pierced the air.
"Two high-level dynasties—yet you seek to monopolize the ancient key? That's quite an appetite."
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