Chapter 565: Inside the Hall and the Divine Hammer
Boom!
As the countless streams of light erupted from within the golden ring, the entire Divine Artifact Mountain Range was thrown into utter chaos. People who had previously been restrained now surged forth violently, swarming the sky like a locust plague, their vast numbers almost blotting out the sun itself.
Bang! Bang!
One after another, the beams of light shot outward, each faintly illuminating treasures of various shapes hidden within. However, barely had these beams traveled a thousand meters before they were swiftly submerged by the overwhelming crowd.
Immediately afterward, ferocious battles erupted; Yuan Power clashed fiercely, waves of violent energy spread uncontrollably, and anguished screams echoed throughout the sky. Clearly, obtaining these treasures amidst such intense competition was no easy feat.
On one of the peaks, Lin Langtian and his companions coldly observed this scene of frenzied looting without any intention of joining in.
After all, these first items emitted from the golden ring were merely low-grade artifacts—not even worthy of being called true divine treasures. Even so, their power was comparable to ordinary Heavenly-tier Spirit Treasures. For many present, these were valuable enough to justify the desperate struggle.
This spectacle persisted for several minutes, until suddenly a muscular figure shot into the air from a nearby mountain peak.
This man was powerfully built, his muscles bulging like solid steel, each movement exuding explosive strength.
"That's Barbaric Bull Demon Marshal; he's no weaker than Xu Zhong," Xiao Yan remarked, watching closely.
Just as he spoke, the Barbaric Bull Demon Marshal hovered in mid-air and, with a flick of his hand, summoned an Ancient Divine Token. Without hesitation, he hurled it forward, transforming it into a streak of dark-golden light that pierced directly into the golden ring.
Buzz!
As the dark-golden streak penetrated the ring, it instantly tightened, followed by a surge of extremely violent energy that exploded outward along the line, fiercely rushing toward the Barbaric Bull Demon Marshal.
"Hmph!"
The Marshal snorted coldly, his body instantly expanding by more than double as dense gray energy surged from within him. With a powerful tug, he violently pulled the golden streak back, causing it to withdraw from the ring. Attached at the end of the streak was now a massive black axe engraved with ancient runes, exuding an exceptionally powerful aura.
"Whoa!"
Witnessing the emergence of this powerful black axe, countless eyes lit up with greed, bursting into excited murmurs. Clearly, this divine artifact far surpassed any previous treasures that had emerged.
Grinning triumphantly, the Barbaric Bull Demon Marshal grasped the axe firmly, his formidable Yuan Power erupting as he glared menacingly at those around him. His subordinates swiftly surrounded him protectively, deterring potential challengers who hesitated before the might of a Demon Marshal.
"His luck is pretty good; he actually managed to secure a divine artifact," Xiao Yan commented in surprise.
Lin Langtian and Lin Dong nodded slightly but remained unmoved, clearly uninterested. Ordinary divine artifacts held no appeal for them.
Just then, the three Grand Demon Marshals exchanged glances, and Ghost Condor Demon Marshal burst into laughter, declaring boldly, "Since none of you want to try, I'll go first!"
Whoosh!
The instant his voice fell, a golden streak shot out from his hand, swiftly entering the golden ring. His Reincarnation-stage strength was immediately apparent, the golden streak appearing almost solid as it rapidly sought its target within the spinning ring.
Everyone watched closely as the golden streak swiftly coiled around a violently resisting black orb of energy. Ghost Condor's expression brightened momentarily before rapidly changing as intense resistance emanated from the black orb, nearly shattering the golden streak.
"Damn!"
Realizing the difficulty, Ghost Condor Demon Marshal quickly abandoned the stubborn black orb, swiftly targeting another nearby red orb. With a swift pull, he withdrew the red orb from the ring, revealing a crimson ruler emitting scorching heat. Although formidable, Ghost Condor's expression remained unsatisfied; clearly, this wasn't the artifact he initially desired.
"Haha, looks like you missed your mark, Ghost Condor!" Heavenly Dragon and Golden Ape Marshals mocked gleefully.
Ghost Condor snorted coldly. "You try it! That artifact resisted even more fiercely than the Nine Heavens Heavy Peak. Its ranking must be very high."
Their eyes flashed greedily at his words. Nine Heavens Heavy Peak was ranked thirty-second on the Ancient Divine Artifact Rankings; if this item was stronger, its rank must be astonishingly high.
"I'll give it a shot!" Golden Ape Demon Marshal smiled confidently, hurling his golden streak into the ring. However, within mere minutes, his confident expression turned grim. Despite struggling intensely for another few moments, he was ultimately forced to give up like Ghost Condor, bitterly settling for another lesser artifact.
Seeing two Grand Demon Marshals fail consecutively, everyone grew tense and intrigued. If these two couldn't subdue that mysterious black orb, its value must indeed be extraordinary.
"That artifact probably ranks within the top twenty-five…" Heavenly Dragon Marshal muttered, temptation overcoming his hesitation. Stepping forward, he flung his own Ancient Divine Token into the ring.
Yet mere moments later, his golden streak snapped violently, and Heavenly Dragon Marshal's expression darkened in fury.
Onlookers shook their heads sympathetically, curiosity burning hotter. What kind of divine artifact could defy even three Reincarnation-stage experts?
At this moment, Lin Dong stepped forward calmly, gripping his Ancient Divine Token and shooting a golden streak directly into the ring, aiming unerringly at that formidable black orb.
A ripple of astonishment spread through the crowd. Many considered this action suicidal. Even the three mighty Demon Marshals had failed; what chance could he possibly have?
"He doesn't know his limits," Heavenly Dragon Marshal sneered darkly, his voice dripping with disdain.
Beside Lin Dong, Lin Langtian narrowed his eyes thoughtfully. He remembered Lin Dong possessed the Ancestral Stone, ranked second on the Divine Artifact Rankings, while this very treasure vault was, in fact, the legendary Xuantian Palace, ranked tenth. Ordinary rules likely didn't apply to Lin Dong.
Sure enough, Lin Langtian soon noticed gentle white energy rising deep within Lin Dong's eyes—the power of the Ancestral Stone.
Lin Dong suddenly turned toward him, smiling confidently. "Brother Langtian, do you trust me?"
Lin Langtian paused briefly, then nodded without hesitation. "Of course."
At Lin Langtian's unwavering reply, Lin Dong smiled again. With a sudden motion, he grasped Lin Langtian's arm, stepping decisively into the violent suction of the golden ring.
Gasps echoed across the mountain range, spectators' eyes widening in horror and pity. Past instances clearly showed that anyone touching that golden ring would explode instantly.
Xiao Yan's expression changed briefly but quickly calmed. He trusted that Lin Langtian and Lin Dong wouldn't act recklessly without a reason.
The crowd watched tensely as Lin Langtian and Lin Dong's figures collided with the golden ring. To everyone's astonishment, their bodies didn't explode. Instead, they miraculously passed through unharmed, vanishing into the depths of the golden ring.
Shocked silence followed. Finally, someone murmured incredulously, "How...did they get inside?"
Heavenly Dragon Marshal's mocking smile froze instantly, replaced by confusion and anger. Impulsively, he dashed toward the ring but was violently repelled, his expression darkening further.
Observers felt stunned. Even a Reincarnation-stage expert couldn't enter, yet those two had somehow succeeded?
Inside, Lin Langtian and Lin Dong opened their eyes to behold an endlessly vast palace filled with dazzling lights and innumerable glowing treasures.
"So, this is the interior of Xuantian Palace," Lin Langtian murmured, marveling at the extraordinary sight.
Lin Dong nodded, reaching out and slowing one of the passing treasures—a remarkable sword with intricate spiral patterns emanating intense sharpness, clearly surpassing the previously emerged artifacts.
"Truly incredible," Lin Dong whispered in awe.
Suddenly, guided by Ancestral Stone's power, Lin Dong summoned a dark beam from deeper within the palace. It halted before them, revealing an ancient black hammer engraved with mystical cauldron-like patterns, radiating heavy, profound energy.
Lin Langtian's eyes flashed in recognition. "Nine Cauldron Divine Hammer, ranked twenty-third on the Ancient Divine Artifact Rankings."
Lin Dong smiled, grasping the mighty hammer. Swinging it lightly, he unleashed a terrifying force, blasting away numerous nearby artifact-laden beams, clearing the space before them.
"Incredible power," Lin Langtian praised sincerely, eyes alight with anticipation.
The two stood together amidst the endless brilliance, ready to seize their destined opportunities.
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