Chapter 988 - 987: Encounter
It hasn’t taken just a day or two for Yan Jinchao and the others to find this secret realm.
This secret realm is reputed to be a Buddhist Sacred Land, drawing the worship of many immortals thousands of years ago. Throughout the journey, numerous Buddha statues stand as evidence. Seizing this secret realm could elevate their family, the forces behind them, and even their sect to a level comparable with the Thirty-Six Sects.
But now.
Not only had someone beaten them to it, but they also saw these youngsters who hadn’t even reached the level of Earth Immortal, devouring the Heavenly and Earthly Treasures that originally belonged to them.
This made them so furious that they almost wanted to tear Han Buxiu and the others apart.
Boom!
In an instant.
The aura of the Earth Immortal Seventh Layer erupted madly, sweeping directly towards Zheng Jiuling, Lu Yanwu, and the others, making them feel as if they were caught in a tsunami, swaying unsteadily.
"Golden-haired Lion, stop him!"
Han Buxiu, after all, was an Earth Immortal, and despite the shock in his heart, he quickly shouted.
Although this Golden-haired Lion seemed meek before Ye Qingchen, it was at least a ferocious beast at the level of Earth Immortal Seventh Layer.
"Roar!"
As soon as the words fell.
The Golden-haired Lion roared, its four feet stomping fiercely, transforming into a golden flash, bringing with it a violent and fishy wind, swiftly leaping through the void, pouncing directly on Yan Jinchao.
"Get away!"
Yan Jinchao roared deeply, suddenly lifting his hand to sweep away. The vast True Qi transformed into a black dragon, soaring into the sky, aiming to annihilate the Golden-haired Lion just as it had extinguished the Buddha Feather Golden Roc before.
However, the Golden-haired Lion swiped its claws, bringing several sharp gleams like two giant swords, slicing through the sky, shattering the massive black dragon in response.
Everyone saw this and instantly rejoiced.
Lu Yanwu was about to burst out cheering in excitement.
"This beast!"
The light of cold calculation flashed in Yan Jinchao’s eyes, and surprisingly at that moment, instead of retreating, he advanced, rushing forward.
In the blink of an eye, both sides had separated upon impact, the Golden-haired Lion was violently sent flying, crashing into the White Horse Temple, causing it to tremble dramatically. Yet, being a beast, the Golden-haired Lion was thick-skinned and promptly flipped back up.
"Humph!"
But Yan Jinchao gave a cold sneer, suddenly lifting his hand and making a gesture.
Crash!
It was seen that the previously shattered black dragon had reassembled, rapidly sweeping towards the Golden-haired Lion. It scratched and bit with its claws, but the black dragon was exceptionally supple.
No matter how it was torn, it coiled around again, and more and more came.
In just a blink, it wrapped around the Golden-haired Lion, resembling a large black cocoon from afar, unable to break free.
Seeing this, everyone felt their scalps tingling. This person’s methods were unfathomably bizarre, and the black dragon could be both hard and soft. Even the Earth Immortal Seventh Layer Golden-haired Lion couldn’t withstand it, how could they have any chance of winning?
"Hahaha, just with you few young brats, you dare challenge me?"
Yan Jinchao laughed heartily.
Han Buxiu and the others stood there, feeling extremely aggrieved. Zheng Jiuling was even more displeased, stealthily glancing at Ye Qingchen. If Ye Qingchen weren’t busy breaking the array, dealing with these few would be a breeze.
"What is this tower?"
At this moment.
Yan Jinchao noticed Zheng Jiuling’s gaze and looked forward. However, to him, Ye Qingchen, sitting outside the Glazed Tower, was merely at the Earth Immortal Fifth Layer, hardly worth mentioning.
But the huge tower was indescribably magnificent.
Its entire body was glazed, crystal clear. Every level was adorned with Buddha statues in poses of worship, appearing exceedingly luxurious. Eighteen round arrays of equal portions covered each level of the Glazed Tower.
The shining Buddha light made one feel as if bathing in a spring rain.
Everyone looked at each other, not knowing. Only Master Chen frowned slightly, thoughtfully saying, "This tower being so extraordinary is certainly not ordinary; there must be supreme treasures inside. It could very well contain the Relic!"
Relic!
Upon hearing these words, everyone’s eyes lit up instantly.
Yan Jinchao was even more impatient, he coldly looked at Ye Qingchen and said, "That kid, get away quickly, don’t block the path!"
Ye Qingchen paid no attention whatsoever, still with his back to the crowd, focused entirely on the Relic Tower.
"Courting death?"
Yan Jinchao, seeing this, was furious, stepped forward with great strides towards Ye Qingchen.
At this moment, other strong people also looked over, seeing the young man still sitting in front of the tower, with his back to everyone, they all shook their heads with sneering smiles.
Who was Yan Jinchao?
The master of the Black Water Sect, an Earth Immortal Seventh Layer expert. In Southern Heaven, even though not as renowned as the Thirty-Six Sects, he was still a sect master. Otherwise, everyone would not implicitly regard him as the leader!
"This?"
Lu Yanwu was shocked, quickly trying to speak out.
But Zheng Jiuling beside her blocked her, shaking his head, saying, "Just him, he can’t harm Mr. Ye. Since he’s courting death, let him be!"
Hearing these words, Master Chen and the others burst into laughter, almost unable to stand straight.
With Yan Jinchao’s strength, enough to sweep the entire scene, could he fear a young man of Earth Immortal Fifth Layer? While the others either gloated, shook their heads in secret sighs, or coldly watched Ye Qingchen.
Just as Yan Jinchao had reached less than ten meters behind Ye Qingchen, he heard Ye Qingchen laugh loudly:
"Haha, three months! Finally opened it!"
He twisted his right hand.
A crackling sound was heard.
As if gears of a mechanism turned, the eighteen large round arrays on the Relic Tower rotated suddenly like interlocking gears, with countless Sanskrit and Buddhist scriptures interweaving.
And then.
The huge Glazed Tower seemed to be lifted by an invisible giant hand, revealing the full view inside the tower.
It was seen.
Inside the tower, placed on a Floating Stone platform, were seventeen pea-sized beads emitting boundless Buddha light, unmistakably Relics.
"Relics!"
Upon seeing those beads, Yan Jinchao’s eyes suddenly lit up.
Not only him?
Everyone present widened their eyes.
You must know.
Back then, merely a single Relic caused Ye Qingchen and Vajra Temple to fight relentlessly. Now, this tower contained a full seventeen Relics; how could they not be shocked!
"Seventeen Relics!"
"These Relics are mine!"
Boom!
At this moment.
The previously composed people were now stirred as if a pot had exploded. Standing at the forefront, Yan Jinchao was the first to rush wildly towards the Relic Tower!
He didn’t even bother to look at Ye Qingchen, disdainfully reaching out to strike him!
"Get out!"
Boom!
He resented Ye Qingchen for standing in his way, showing no mercy at all with this forceful palm, as a huge black dragon flew forward like black lightning, straight for Ye Qingchen!
However.
At this moment.
The young man, whom everyone disdainfully ignored or didn’t even bother about, slowly raised his head. Facing Yan Jinchao’s attacking black dragon, he remained calm, merely extending a jade-like finger, flicking it lightly!
In an instant.
Lightning sparked in the void, thunder roared.