Chapter 201: Qin Tian Retreats, Heroes Ascend!
"If you're going to fight, then fight. If not, stop standing around getting in the way. We still need to collect Nirvana Seals!"
As he spoke, the Yuan Power within Lin Fan's body roared to life. A wild and violent aura surged outward, pressing down fiercely on Qin Tian!
Sensing the immense power radiating from Lin Fan, Qin Tian's expression shifted slightly. He hurriedly unleashed his own aura to counter it.
Boom!
The two auras clashed invisibly in mid-air, unleashing a deafening explosion!
Crack!
The tree branch beneath Qin Tian's feet instantly snapped. His face turned grim as he dropped to the ground, staggering back seven or eight steps before he could steady himself.
The two men behind him also crashed to the ground, retreating over ten meters in a flurry of stumbling steps!
Hiss!
All around the rocky terrain, the onlookers gasped at the scene, their eyes filled with awe as they turned toward Lin Fan.
Qin Tian's expression kept shifting, then after a moment, he took a deep breath and said in a low voice, "If you want to fight me, make sure you're strong enough. I'll be waiting for you atop the Hundred Dynasties Mountain!"
With that, he gave Lin Fan a deep look, then swiftly turned to leave with the two men from the Tianyuan Dynasty.
"Qin Tian actually backed down…" Qing Feng said in surprise.
Lan Ying's beautiful eyes flicked toward Lin Fan with a serious gaze. "From the aura Lin Fan just released, he might not be any weaker than Qin Tian."
"Qin Tian's aiming for the championship of the Hundred Dynasties War. Looks like he doesn't want to waste his strength too early."
"Has Lin Fan really reached the Sixth-Stage Nirvana Realm? That's… that's unbelievable." Qing Feng still found it hard to believe.
After all, even he and Lan Ying were only at the peak of the Fifth-Stage Nirvana Realm.
Lan Ying shook her head slightly and didn't say more.
"Let's collect the Nirvana Seals." Watching Qin Tian and his companions disappear into the distance, Lin Fan turned and spoke to Mo Ling and the others.
With Qin Tian backing down, the Blood Seal Dynasty and the Bone Jade Dynasty didn't dare resist, obediently handing over their Nirvana Seals.
As for the Demon Sky Dynasty, Lin Fan personally took action and killed both Song Que and Song Ba. The rest instantly became as docile as sheep.
Before long, Lin Fan's group and Liu Bai's team had taken every Nirvana Seal from the three dynasties' forces.
Clang!
Just as everyone finished absorbing the Nirvana Seals, a deep and ancient bell toll suddenly echoed from the Hundred Dynasties Mountain.
The bell's resonance spread far and wide, reverberating throughout the entire core region, lingering without end!
Upon hearing it, everyone's expression changed. Heads jerked upward, eyes blazing with excitement as they stared at the mountaintop!
At that moment, the mist atop the mountain began to fade. A brilliant sun seemed to float above the peak.
Then, a commanding and powerful voice echoed through the heavens and earth!
"The Hundred Dynasties Mountain opens. Those with Heaven-Tier Nirvana Seals, ascend!"
Whoosh whoosh!
As the voice faded, chaos erupted at the base of the mountain.
All those who possessed Heaven-Tier Nirvana Seals shot into motion, their faces wild with excitement as they surged toward the summit.
Meanwhile, those who hadn't yet obtained such seals suddenly looked grim, their eyes flashing with murderous intent.
Moments later, some of them burst into action, trying to seize Nirvana Seals from others in a desperate bid to earn the right to ascend.
Bang bang!
The area erupted into fierce battles, along with cries of alarm and angry curses.
"Bastard! What do you think you're doing?"
"Heh, what else? I'm here to take your Nirvana Seal!"
"Hand it over and I'll spare your life!"
"Like hell I will! Brothers, let's kill 'em!"
...
Chaos spread instantly. Desperate to qualify for the climb, people began fighting with reckless abandon.
Liu Bai's group clustered around Lin Fan.
With Lin Fan's overwhelming presence, no one dared make a move against them.
After all, Lin Fan had personally slain the three Song demons of the Demon Sky Dynasty, and even Qin Tian had backed down. Who would dare court death?
"Everyone got their Heaven-Tier Nirvana Seals?"
Lin Fan glanced back at the others, clearly uninterested in the frenzy of battle around them.
Mo Ling and the rest nodded excitedly.
This time, following Lin Fan had really paid off.
"Brother Lin Fan, we owe this all to you. We won't forget your kindness," Liu Bai said, his usually composed face still tinged with excitement.
Even someone as calm as Liu Bai couldn't suppress the surge of emotions. His gratitude toward Lin Fan was genuine.
"Heh, I was just doing it for myself. Alright, since everyone has a Heaven-Tier Nirvana Seal, let's go!"
Lin Fan smiled faintly and addressed the group.
Naturally, no one had any objections.
"Tsk tsk, Lin Fan, I guess I really underestimated you..." Just as Lin Fan and the others were preparing to set off, two figures flashed over—it was Lan Ying and Qing Feng.
Lan Ying looked at Lin Fan with a playful smile, then raised her sharp chin and said, "The Demon Sky Dynasty and Tianyuan Dynasty are close, that's why Qin Tian stepped in earlier."
"Also, he's not as friendly as he seems on the surface. Since you embarrassed him, be careful."
"Thanks for the warning." Though Lin Fan wasn't afraid, he still smiled and nodded at Lan Ying's good intentions.
Lan Ying smiled again and said, "It's nothing. Our Immortal Dynasty and the Tianyuan Dynasty are rivals. Oh, and by the way—the Tianyuan Dynasty is directly under Yuan Gate. We'll go on ahead!"
Without waiting for a response, Lan Ying moved, transforming into a streak of rainbow light as she shot toward the peak.
Qing Feng gave Lin Fan a long look, then followed close behind.
"I've heard of Yuan Gate. They fought with our Heavenly Demon Marten Clan in the past—we're practically blood enemies," came Little Marten's voice, carried by a wisp of sound into Lin Fan's ear.
"Let's go too." Lin Fan nodded slightly without saying more. His figure flickered and shot toward the summit of the Hundred Dynasties Mountain.
Lin Dong, Little Marten, Su Rou, Mo Ling, and the others followed close behind.
One by one, figures leapt into the air, soaring toward the mountain peak under countless envious gazes.
The Hundred Dynasties Mountain was steep to the extreme. Its cliffs were blade-like, piercing into the clouds, with no roads around. The only way up was to walk on air in a single breath.
At this moment, the sound of wind tearing through the air rang out constantly around the mountain. Figures flitted through the skies like locusts, each displaying their own techniques as they zigzagged toward the top with fervent expressions.
Though the mountain was perilous, nearly all who had made it this far had survived at least three Nirvana Tribulations. Walking on air was hardly an issue.
Thus, several minutes later, some figures finally reached the summit, hearts filled with reverence as countless greedy eyes watched from below.
Brilliant sunlight bathed the mountain top, like the first light of dawn, stirring the soul.
Whoosh!
Soon enough, Lin Fan's group also arrived at the summit, instinctively looking around.
The entire mountaintop was a smooth, flat bluestone plaza. Under the sunlight, rays of light reflected off the surface, making the very air shimmer and giving everything a surreal, dreamlike quality.
After taking in the view of the bluestone plaza, everyone suddenly raised their heads to look up at the sky, awe shining in their eyes.
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