Chapter 492: Energy Crystal
Watching Tang Xinlian's graceful figure disappear, Lin Langtian narrowed his eyes slightly. For some reason, he had a vague feeling that Tang Xinlian had come to the Reincarnation Cave with some ulterior motive, rather than simply seeking treasures like the other adventurers.
Shaking his head, Lin Langtian stopped thinking about Tang Xinlian's intentions. For him, obtaining the inheritance of the Reincarnation expert would be a fulfilling accomplishment.
After using the Chaos Evil Flame to eliminate the twelve withered corpses, Lin Langtian and his group continued their journey, heading directly towards the deeper parts of the cave.
On the way deeper into the cave, they encountered many treasure hunters who had entered the cave. These treasure hunters, like locusts, rushed into various ruined halls, searching for any possible treasures they could find.
Although the cave had been destroyed later on, it was once magnificent, and even after all these years, many treasures remained.
When these treasures were discovered by the treasure hunters, it was inevitably followed by fierce battles.
Along the way, Lin Langtian witnessed no less than ten skirmishes, with both sides fighting viciously. Aside from the fighting, many greedy eyes watched hungrily, waiting for their chance.
Clearly, finding treasures in this cave was no easy task.
Aside from the battles between treasure hunters, the cave, which had been corrupted by the alien demonic energy, also left behind some troubles.
Most of these troubles were like the withered corpses Lin Langtian had encountered earlier. These corpses, corrupted by demonic energy, had bodies as tough as iron. Unless special methods were used to eliminate the demonic energy within them, they were walking killing machines.
In this increasingly chaotic cave, many strong beings had already lost their lives to these withered corpses.
However, this only fueled the desire for more. More and more strong beings gathered together, specifically looking for these withered corpses to deal with.
This was because the 'Silent Death Pills' formed in their dantian were also a valuable treasure. If auctioned, each pill could be worth millions or even tens of millions of Xuan Yuan Pills.
Of course, Lin Langtian didn't actively seek out these withered corpses. His main goal was the cave's inheritance. After all, the owner of the Reincarnation Cave had once been the possessor of the Ancestral Symbol of Devouring, and so it was likely that there were many good things left behind.
He didn't want to waste too much time searching for withered corpses in this vast and magnificent cave. If he missed the inheritance, he would regret it deeply.
Thus, while other treasure hunters fought fiercely in search of withered corpses, Lin Langtian and his group proceeded directly towards the depths of the cave.
As they ventured deeper, the buildings they encountered became more numerous, though they still emanated an aura of ruin.
From the ruins, they could vaguely sense the massive battle that had once taken place here…
Faced with the large-scale invasion of the alien demons, everyone in this cave must have fought to protect their sects, but in the end, it seemed they were defeated, just like the ancient sects Lin Langtian had seen in the Monument of the Great Wasteland.
The result of that defeat was quietly erased from history. If it weren't for the opening of this cave, no one would know that such a powerful force once existed in the depths of this sea.
"Mansion Master, there's movement ahead," Liu Da suddenly said, looking into the distance with vigilance.
"Mm."
Lin Langtian nodded. At the same time, he sensed a unique fluctuation coming from far ahead. Within that fluctuation, there seemed to be a faint trace of devouring power.
Whoosh
Lin Langtian and his group shot forward like a streak of light, and after about ten minutes, they slowed down and stopped.
What greeted their eyes was a sight that left them stunned.
The first thing they saw was a gigantic black hole about ten thousand zhang in size. The black hole swirled like a vortex, and despite the passage of time, it had not lost any of its grandeur.
Boom, boom!
At this moment, a massive black waterfall, a thousand zhang in height, cascaded out of the giant black hole, roaring down and shaking the entire world.
Lin Langtian looked closely and was stunned. The black waterfall wasn't made of ordinary water but rather of thick energy, extremely pure and powerful.
Beneath the giant black hole was a vast energy lake, also about ten thousand zhang in size. The lake stretched endlessly, and it was impossible to see its end.
"This is an incredible feat."
Lin Langtian looked at the black hole, the energy waterfall, and the energy lake, unable to suppress his shock.
He could sense the immense energy from the waterfall and the lake. Everything here was clearly not naturally formed, but artificially created. The strength of its creator was almost beyond imagination.
Lin Langtian's group slowly approached the giant black hole and stopped at the edge of the energy lake. Looking out, they saw pure energy mist rising from the lake.
Pure energy flowed beneath the lake's surface, resembling a fierce beast lurking within.
"This lake is filled with incredibly powerful energy. It must have been where the disciples of this cave once cultivated," Lin Langtian said.
Lin Langtian lightly touched the water, and pure energy immediately wrapped around his hand, flowing into it and making him let out a satisfied hum.
But in that moment of comfort, Lin Langtian could feel his cultivation, which had previously been stagnant, slightly stir.
Though the increase was minimal, it was worth noting that Lin Langtian was currently at the half-step Death Profound Realm. Just a touch of the lake's water had led to some progress, proving the power of the energy lake.
For a sect to construct such a massive energy lake for their disciples' cultivation was no small feat, and no ordinary force could accomplish this.
Even within Yuan Gate, there was only the Dan River, and compared to this energy lake, the Dan River seemed far weaker.
"If possible, I wonder if it would be feasible to take this cave and add it to the Heavenly Mansion. Not to mention anything else, just this energy lake alone would be worth more than a Reincarnation Realm expert…" Lin Langtian mused.
As the Master of the Heavenly Mansion, Lin Langtian needed to consider not only his own strength but also the development of the Heavenly Mansion.
Since the Heavenly Mansion was in its early stages, it had little foundation. If they could acquire this energy lake, it would greatly increase the cultivation speed of the mansion's disciples and enhance their loyalty, making it a win-win situation.
"Yes, if our Heavenly Mansion could gain this energy lake, we'd truly become the number one super sect in the Eastern Xuan Domain in the future…" Liu Dasan and the others also nodded, amazed.
They watched as the giant black hole tirelessly devoured energy from hundreds of miles around and transformed it into the black waterfall, continuously flowing into the energy lake.
Such a cultivation treasure would make the Heavenly Mansion unrivaled in the Eastern Xuan Domain within ten years.
Mu Lingshan looked at Lin Langtian with flashing eyes. She could tell that her handsome older brother seemed to have great ambitions in his heart.
"Mm?"
Just as Lin Langtian was lost in thought, his expression changed. His gaze shot to the depths of the energy lake, where ripples suddenly appeared on the surface of the water, and a vortex slowly began to form.
As the vortex formed, a light orb the size of a human head slowly floated up.
The orb shone like a star, and even from a distance, the terrifying power emanating from it could be felt.
"What is that?" Mu Lingshan asked in shock, staring at the black crystal that had suddenly appeared.
"Energy Crystal…"
Lin Langtian's eyes widened as he gazed at the black crystal rising from the energy lake. The next moment, an uncontrollable heat surged in his eyes.
The Energy Crystal was an extremely rare and pure energy body. Each one contained unparalleled energy, and even some thousand-zhang Dan Rivers could not produce one.
For even a Death Profound Realm expert, the Energy Crystal held immense value. It was truly a rare and precious treasure of heaven and earth, and Lin Langtian never expected to see one here.
"Just as expected of the Reincarnation Cave."
Lin Langtian's eyes burned with desire. Thinking of all the benefits of the Energy Crystal, he could no longer resist the temptation. His figure shot forward and, in a flash, he appeared before the Energy Crystal and grabbed it.
Boom!
However, just as Lin Langtian's hand was about to grab the Energy Crystal, a sharp gust of wind suddenly surged toward him, aiming for his forehead.
The sudden interruption made Lin Langtian frown. He quickly punched out, the firelight swirling, and his fist knocked the gust away. Looking up, he saw a familiar figure standing not far away, his face dark and ominous.
"Ao Xuan, it's you again!" Lin Langtian's eyes narrowed as he looked at the ominous Ao Xuan.
Ao Xuan gave a cold smile and then spoke in an authoritarian tone, "I've set my sights on that Energy Crystal. You can go search for treasure elsewhere."
Hearing this, a cold light flashed in Lin Langtian's eyes. This guy really thought he was the prince of the whole continent.
"Heh, sorry, but I've set my sights on this Energy Crystal too, so I'll return those words to you," Lin Langtian sneered, stepping forward and reaching for the Energy Crystal again.
"You dare?!"
Suddenly, a furious shout came from behind Ao Xuan. Three men in silver armor, radiating powerful energy, appeared, their long spears flashing as they charged at Lin Langtian in a lightning-fast attack.
Whoosh!
But just as they moved, Liu Dasan and the others flashed into the air, forming the Three Beasts Return to Yuan Formation. Liu Dasan's aura erupted, and his palms swept out, sending a tremendous burst of energy crashing into the three spears that were aimed at Lin Langtian.
Clang!
The sound of metal clashing echoed as a violent shockwave spread out, sending ripples through the energy lake below.
The three silver-armored men were sent flying backward, their faces showing shock. It seemed they were stunned by the power of the Three Beasts Return to Yuan Formation.
Meanwhile, while Liu Dasan and the others blocked the Deep Sea Xuanyao Clan's warriors, Lin Langtian had already grabbed the Energy Crystal.
In an instant, a surge of energy poured into his body, invigorating him.
Just as Lin Langtian secured the Energy Crystal, a fierce gust of wind suddenly came at him. Looking up, he saw Ao Xuan charging toward him.
Ao Xuan's fingers curled like dragon claws, and a sharp white light gathered at his fingertips. With a swift motion, he tore through space and shot toward Lin Langtian's chest with lightning speed.
Lin Langtian saw Ao Xuan's attack coming and his body flared with firelight as he quickly retreated a few steps, dodging the strike. His eyes glinted coldly as he clenched his fist, armor forming on his arm, and then threw a punch!
Roar!
As Lin Langtian threw his punch, a terrifying wave of flames erupted, resembling a firestorm. The punch carried tremendous force, crashing into Ao Xuan.
Lin Langtian had no intention of holding back. Ao Xuan, being at the peak of the half-step Death Profound Realm, wasn't weaker than some fully-formed Death Profound experts, so Lin Langtian didn't take him lightly.
The energy lake below was torn by Lin Langtian's punch, leaving a ten-zhang long scar as the water churned like a tsunami.
Ao Xuan's eyes reflected seriousness as he watched Lin Langtian's ferocious punch. He clenched his fist, which began to glow with layers of white light. A powerful dragon might erupted from him, and he swung his fist toward Lin Langtian.
As Ao Xuan's fist was thrown, a low dragon roar echoed, and the white light shot out, transforming into a white dragon. The dragon, full of terrifying power, clashed with Lin Langtian's punch.
Although the Deep Sea Xuanyao Clan was not a pure dragon clan, their bloodline clearly contained dragon lineage. Ao Xuan, as the prince of the Deep Sea Xuanyao Clan and the strongest genius of a century, had a bloodline stronger than many dragon-born geniuses.
Therefore, when Ao Xuan threw his dragon fist, it carried immense power, shaking the heavens!
Boom!
The dragon fist and the fiery punch collided mid-air with a mighty crash. The shockwave erupted, creating a vacuum in the Energy Lake below, even pushing the lake water aside.
The clash was fierce. One side had no vitality, while the other was driven mad by the Energy Crystals. The battle was intense.
"Damn it, be gentler! If the black corpses are destroyed, we won't get any Energy Crystals!"
Some of the strong warriors shouted angrily as they watched the black corpses turn into dust.
"Kill them! Once we dispel the strange energy inside them, they will turn into the purest Energy Crystals!"
The powerful beings' eyes gleamed with red light and murderous intent as they prepared to fight the incoming black corpses.
Boom!
The two forces collided with incredible force, causing the Energy Lake to shake violently.
The fight was brutal, with one side having no life left, and the other driven by greed for the Energy Crystals. The battle was ruthless.
"We should join in, but be careful."
Lin Langtian looked at the chaotic battlefield, his eyes flashing. He spoke to Liu Dasan and the others. This battle was clearly intense, and it was a perfect opportunity for them to collect more Energy Crystals.
"Mm."
Liu Dasan and the others nodded, then leaped into the heart of the battlefield. Lin Langtian and Mu Lingshan exchanged a glance and joined the fray...
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