Chapter 137: Stirring the Capital, Journey to the Sacred Spirit Pool!
Early the next morning.
As the first rays of sunlight broke across the horizon and bathed the imperial capital in golden light, this most prosperous city in the Great Yan Dynasty immediately roared to life.
Buzzing with excited chatter, the city was abuzz with only one topic—the Seed Selection.
As the highest-level competition for the younger generation in the entire empire, the Seed Selection had captured the curiosity and enthusiasm of everyone in the capital.
And now, word of what had transpired deep within the palace had begun to spread.
Of all the events, what stirred the most discussion was none other than the name—Lin Fan!
With a single move, he had silenced the greatest powers of the Great Yan Dynasty, secured a Seed Candidate slot ahead of schedule, forced the Huangfu Clan's young master to surrender, and even demanded—and received—twenty thousand Nirvana Pills in compensation…
Combined with his prior feat of annihilating the Wang Clan, Lin Fan had now become a living legend within the empire—a name people dared not speak lightly.
"Unbelievable! That Lin Fan is far too powerful!"
"What's so unbelievable? Didn't he destroy the Wang Clan before? Who among the younger generation could match him?"
"Word is, Lin Fan came from a mere branch of the Lin Clan…"
"A small branch produced such a monster? Incredible!"
"Guess talent really doesn't care about where you're born."
…
As the capital reeled from the Seed Selection results, Lin Fan and the others once again entered the palace.
This time, they followed Emperor Mo Jingtian deep into the heart of the imperial palace.
They soon arrived at an expansive and ancient forest.
Before them stood a massive altar, covered in strange runes that emitted a powerful and mysterious energy.
"This altar hides the Sacred Spirit Pool," explained Clan Leader Lin Fan, walking beside Lin Fan and Lin Dong.
"It was built twenty years ago by the imperial family, together with the Four Great Clans and the Three Great Sects. It opens once every two decades."
Both Lin Fan and Lin Dong nodded in understanding.
Mo Jingtian gave a brief explanation to Lin Fan, then turned to the others.
"Since everyone's here, let's begin the activation."
With Wang Lei now dead, the imperial Mo Clan had invited a half-step Nirvana expert to fill his place in the ceremony.
At Mo Jingtian's command, Lin Fan, Huangfu Long, and the sect leaders nodded in agreement.
The leaders of the three great clans, three sect masters, Emperor Mo Jingtian, and the Mo Clan's half-step Nirvana expert all formed a circle around the altar.
"Begin!"
Mo Jingtian shouted, his hands forming seals.
A brilliant pillar of light shot from his palms into the altar.
Shua! Shua!
Following his lead, the others sent beams of light into the altar as well.
Weng weng—
As the altar was enveloped in those rays of energy, it began to hum.
Moments later, a glowing ring rose from the top of the altar.
The light spread outward, forming a massive energy vortex.
Lin Fan could feel an incredibly pure and strange energy radiating from within.
"The Sacred Spirit Pool lies inside the light ring. Mo Ling, Lin Fan, Lin Dong, Man Shan, Du Yun—enter now. What you gain inside depends on your own abilities."
Mo Jingtian's voice echoed across the forest.
Eyes burning with eagerness, Lin Dong and the others shot forward, disappearing into the vortex.
Lin Fan stepped in last.
As he entered, darkness flashed before his eyes.
Then, a soft glow greeted him, along with the scent of moisture and a faint floral fragrance.
He looked up to see a massive emerald-green pool brimming with vibrant life force.
Endless streams of pure energy wafted from its surface.
There was no doubt—this was the Sacred Spirit Pool!
After all five had entered, Mo Ling smiled and pointed to the pool.
"According to tradition, the pool is divided into five areas. Since there are five of us, let's each take one. To be fair, let's draw lots."
"I don't mind," Lin Fan nodded.
The others agreed as well.
After drawing lots, Lin Dong was assigned the eastern section, while Lin Fan got the center.
Everyone moved to their designated area and began absorbing the Sacred Spirit Pool's energy.
Lin Fan floated to the center of the pool and began channeling his Devouring Power, pulling in the emerald energy.
As it entered his body, he felt his cells, bones, and organs buzzing with pleasure—like being nourished by a miraculous tonic.
Seems this place is still effective for me, Lin Fan thought with delight.
He immediately began refining the energy more aggressively.
On the other side, Lin Dong used the same Devouring Power to absorb energy as well.
Meanwhile, Xiao Diao and Xiao Yan silently dove to the bottom of the pool, unnoticed by the others.
Without someone like Lin Langtian stirring up trouble, the five maintained a peaceful atmosphere.
However, because Lin Fan and Lin Dong both possessed the Devouring Ancestral Talisman, their absorption speed was much faster than the other three.
Time flew in the serene Sacred Spirit Pool.
In the blink of an eye, half a day had passed.
Mo Ling, Man Shan, and Du Yun were the first to finish their cultivation.
They opened their eyes, faint green light flickering within their pupils.
Clearly, the trip had benefited them greatly.
They looked toward Lin Fan and Lin Dong—and froze.
The two were each wrapped in brilliant green cocoons.
Waves of rich energy surged around them, making the three others look on with envy.
Crack!
Suddenly, the cocoons cracked open.
Lin Fan and Lin Dong emerged one after the other, absorbing the last traces of energy into their bodies.
Their auras… had clearly strengthened.
"Congratulations. It seems both of you gained a lot," Mo Ling said with a smile.
Lin Fan nodded. "Likewise. We've all improved. Let's head out now."
The group agreed and flew out of the vortex together.
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