Chapter 285: A False Ally
Swoosh!
Lin Langtian and his team darted into the ominous, dense wilderness of the Hundred Dynasty Forest. The towering trees cast vast shadows, tinting the world around them with a faint, blood-red hue.
As soon as they landed in the forest, they could sense the intense battles erupting all around. Everyone here had endured too much to be stopped at this last hurdle. Even if some couldn't reach the Nirvana Gold Rankings, they were determined to make their presence known. This was their final chance.
"What's our plan?" asked Lin Dong, standing by Lin Langtian's side.
"Head directly to the base of Hundred Dynasty Mountain. The only one left in the Earth Fiend Alliance is the Heaven Demon Dynasty, and we still need to upgrade the Nirvana Seals of Jin Wu and Xiao Yan. We'll take care of everything at once, and as for the Tianyuan Dynasty, there's no need to worry," Lin Langtian replied calmly.
With the Earth Fiend Alliance's consecutive defeats, the Heaven Demon Dynasty had wisely sought support from the Tianyuan Dynasty, hoping that their connection would scare the Flame Alliance away. But to Lin Langtian and his team, the Tianyuan Dynasty was no real threat.
The Flame Alliance quickly assembled and charged deeper into Hundred Dynasty Mountain. Together, their formidable presence attracted many curious glances as they traversed the forest.
"Is that Lin Langtian from the Flame Alliance?"
"Not surprising to see them here. The Flame Alliance is strong; it's only expected."
"But I heard that the Heaven Demon Dynasty has already reached Hundred Dynasty Mountain. Since the Flame Alliance is allied with the Celestial Alliance, and the Heaven Demon Dynasty is part of the Earth Fiend Alliance, this could get interesting…"
"Oh, didn't the Heaven Demon Dynasty request peace through the Tianyuan Dynasty recently? Out of respect for Qin Tian, they might not clash."
"Is that true? The Tianyuan Dynasty is involved? Let's go check it out; this should be exciting!"
Excitement rippled through the forest, drawing attention. With the Flame Alliance challenging the might of a superpower like the Tianyuan Dynasty, everyone felt the thrill of anticipation.
Ignoring the chatter, Lin Langtian and his group maintained a calm, determined focus as they headed for the mountain, undeterred by anything in their path.
The Hundred Dynasty Forest was vast, but at their pace, they crossed it in about an hour. On the mountain's southern edge was a strange field of towering rocks, some standing hundreds of feet tall like miniature mountains. This rocky terrain was one of the few paths leading to Hundred Dynasty Mountain, making it a key point for anyone wanting to reach the summit.
Already, numerous figures had gathered on the towering rocks, filling the air with a sharp, deadly tension. In the field's center, around a dozen figures sat cross-legged. Though they weren't actively channeling energy, powerful currents of energy whirled around them, creating a faint, intimidating hum.
At the very front sat three figures, each in dark robes adorned with skeletal symbols. As the robes fluttered, the skulls seemed to spring to life, snarling fiercely. These were the three members of the Song Family, each possessing the strength of a Five Yuan Nirvana Realm warrior.
Suddenly, a flash of blue light streaked across the sky, landing on one of the towering rocks. It was the graceful Lan Ying, whom Lin Langtian and his team had encountered earlier.
"Oh, so they've stopped hiding. It seems that Qin Tian gave them quite a bit of confidence," she murmured, her red lips curling as she gazed at the three figures in the rocky field below.
"The Flame Alliance may be strong," came a voice from behind her, "but the Tianyuan Dynasty has ruled at the top of the Ten Super Dynasties for ages, surpassing even the Great Zhao Dynasty. Even Lin Langtian has to respect Qin Tian's position, giving the Heaven Demon Dynasty a reason to feel invincible."
A man in a moon-white robe, carrying a three-foot sword, landed beside Lan Ying. His presence was so sharp that the mere landing of his foot caused the rock beneath him to splinter with fine cracks.
"You're a bit late," Lan Ying teased with a smile.
"Ran into that sword-obsessed guy from the Sword Dynasty in the north and got delayed," the man replied, amused.
"Oh, how is he doing now?" Lan Ying raised an eyebrow.
"He's also reached the Five Yuan Nirvana Realm. Impressive—the Sword Sect of the Sword Dynasty is on par with the Sword Arts of our Immortal Dynasty," he acknowledged.
"I heard the Song brothers summoned Qin Tian. It looks like Lin Langtian will be wasting his time coming here," the man said, glancing at the gathering below with a smirk.
"Not necessarily. I've met Lin Langtian and the Flame Alliance's Five Lin Brothers. This might not play out the way you're expecting," Lan Ying responded, a hint of mystery in her smile.
"Oh?" The man raised an eyebrow skeptically. "Qin Tian is notoriously domineering. If he's agreed to protect the Heaven Demon Dynasty, he won't let the Flame Alliance harm them. Do you really think the Flame Alliance would dare challenge the Tianyuan Dynasty? Qin Tian is far stronger than Zhao Wuji ever was."
With a faint smile, Lan Ying's slender fingers clenched lightly as she gazed down the path leading to Hundred Dynasty Mountain. "Five young men from a low-ranking dynasty achieved unprecedented feats here, challenging even the mighty Tianyuan Dynasty. Do you think they would back down so easily?"
The man paused, his expression sobering. After a while, he replied, "Perhaps not…"
Lan Ying's smile deepened, her sharp chin adding a striking charm to her face as she looked up and murmured, "In that case… this should be quite a show."
The man turned, catching sight of a surge of movement in the distant forest as figures soared through the air toward them like arrows, pulsing with intense battle spirit.
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