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Chapter 173: Arrival at Sun City
"Sun City is where the Sacred Light Dynasty is located?" Lin Langtian murmured, stroking his chin thoughtfully.
"Yes," Mo Ling confirmed. "Right now, Sun City has become a gathering place for powerful figures from many dynasties. It seems their main objective is the Ancient Key."
"The Ancient Key?" Lin Dong asked, puzzled by the unfamiliar term.
"It's said to be the key to an ancient vault. There are countless Nirvana Pills hidden within, and maybe even inheritances left by long-lost ancient sects. With some luck, finding one could lead to a rapid rise in strength, allowing someone to truly stand out in the final battles next year." Mo Ling explained, sounding a bit in awe.
Hearing this, Lin Langtian nodded, his interest piqued by the potential of the Ancient Key. He needed vast amounts of Nirvana Pills to break into the Nirvana Realm, and this could be a golden opportunity.
As Lin Langtian pondered, he noticed Lin Dong's eyes light up with excitement at something else Mo Ling had mentioned: the Life-and-Death Reversal Pill. Seeing Lin Dong's reaction, Lin Langtian smiled. Clearly, this Life-and-Death Reversal Pill would be essential for reviving Little Marten, explaining Lin Dong's eagerness.
With a reassuring pat on Lin Dong's shoulder, Lin Langtian said, "In that case, our next destination is Sun City!"
The entire Flame Alliance was energized by Lin Langtian's decision. The promise of such a treasure could give many of them the chance to break through to the Nirvana Realm, which would significantly increase the alliance's power and solidify its presence in the Ancient Battleground.
"Do we have any other intel on Sun City?" Lin Langtian asked next.
Mo Ling nodded, his voice measured. "We're short on specifics since we only had limited time to gather information. But we know that Sun City hosts a number of major dynasties, four of which are particularly noteworthy. Each is backed by a powerful half-step Nirvana expert, making them prominent forces in the city."
"And which dynasties are those?"
"That would be the Great Ghost Dynasty, the Iron Dynasty, the Sea Scale Dynasty, and, of course, the Sacred Light Dynasty," Mo Ling replied.
Lin Langtian took in this information calmly. Though these dynasties far exceeded the strength of the Great Flame Dynasty, their half-step Nirvana experts didn't pose much of a threat to him.
"With First Brother here, our Flame Alliance isn't the least bit inferior to those four dynasties," one of the Flame Alliance members remarked with a grin.
Around him, others nodded in agreement. As a half-step Nirvana expert, Lin Langtian was their equal in terms of realm. But to those who had witnessed his strength firsthand, even a true Nirvana expert might not be his match.
"Tomorrow, we head for Sun City and go for the key!" After praising Mo Ling's efforts, Lin Langtian spoke firmly, solidifying their objective.
"Yes!" the Flame Alliance members responded, nodding with respect and admiration. Not only did they feel no fear, but the fire of ambition burned bright in their eyes. In just a few days, the Flame Alliance had already begun to unify as one.
The following morning, as the first rays of light broke over the land, a fierce wind stirred above the gathering point. Some onlookers looked up to see hundreds of figures taking off from the tower and landing on the broad back of a ferocious beast. Together, they rose into the sky and streaked toward the horizon, leaving only their shadows against the morning sky.
Watching them disappear, many felt a twinge of regret. They knew that Lin Langtian and the Flame Alliance would not be returning; they were venturing further into the Ancient Battleground, into a place of far greater danger and treasure. They would vie for more resources, hoping to emerge victorious in the Battle of a Hundred Dynasties.
As for the remaining dynastic participants, many would likely fade away into obscurity, and their former reputations would wither. Perhaps, one day, they would look back and regret not seizing the chance to join the Flame Alliance when they could have.
High in the vast sky, the sound of rushing wind echoed. A streak of light flashed by like a beam of cold steel, disappearing into the distance. Upon closer inspection, this light was, in fact, a massive beast radiating an aura of savage ferocity, carrying nearly a hundred seated figures on its back. It was the Flame Alliance on their way to Sun City.
The journey from the gathering point to Sun City would take several days. They had already traveled nonstop for a full day, and with Jinwu's speed, they expected to reach the city in another two days.
Sitting cross-legged at the head of the group, Lin Langtian extended his powerful spiritual energy outward to form a shield, protecting everyone from the fierce winds. While watching over the group, he noticed several of the Flame Alliance members were exhibiting signs of imminent breakthroughs.
He wasn't surprised—Mo Ling and the others had reached the late Creation Realm in the Great Flame Dynasty, and the harsh training in the Ancient Battleground would naturally drive some progress. Additionally, many of the Flame Alliance members had been stuck in the early Creation Realm and were now showing signs of advancing to the late Creation Realm.
"It seems that several of them are close to breaking through. I'll lend a hand," Lin Langtian thought.
Twenty-seven members in total were close to breaking through, and their advances would bolster the Flame Alliance's strength. With a thought, Lin Langtian released a subtle wave of devouring energy. At once, the surrounding spiritual energy converged, refined by the devouring energy into Nirvana Qi, which then flowed into the bodies of the soon-to-breakthrough members.
"Buzz!"
Receiving such a concentrated flow of Nirvana Qi, the twenty-seven cultivators trembled as their power surged, on the verge of overcoming their limitations.
An entire day passed quickly. By the evening of the second day, Lin Langtian sensed that the energy infusion had run its course and slowly drew back his aura. The twenty-seven cultivators were each wrapped in a powerful surge of energy, clearly having achieved breakthroughs to either the peak or late Creation Realm.
With their auras steady, the newly advanced members opened their eyes, looking immediately to Lin Langtian. Bowing deeply, they thanked him in unison: "Thank you, First Brother, for your generosity!"
Although they had been deep in a meditative state, they remained aware of the source of the constant influx of Nirvana Qi and knew it was thanks to Lin Langtian's support.
Lin Langtian merely smiled and waved them off. "As First Brother, it's my duty to support you all when it counts. If I only looked after myself, I wouldn't deserve the position."
Hearing this, not only did the twenty-seven who had broken through feel a surge of loyalty, but the rest of the Flame Alliance looked at Lin Langtian with even deeper respect.
Lin Dong, watching Lin Langtian's skillful leadership, nodded in admiration. But a flicker of puzzlement passed through his eyes. The aura Lin Langtian had used seemed oddly similar to the Devouring Ancestral Symbol… but wasn't that supposed to be in his own possession?
As Lin Dong puzzled over this, Lin Langtian's gaze shifted. Ahead, a massive city loomed on the horizon, its outlines faintly visible, resembling a primordial beast lying in wait.
Within its ancient walls, countless powerful auras swirled, rising to pierce the sky.
Sun City—they had arrived.
(End of Chapter)
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