Chapter 288: Ascending the Mountain
With Qin Tian's retreat, the Heaven Demon Dynasty was left in complete despair. The three Song brothers stood in disbelief, their faces ashen, unable to comprehend what they were witnessing. Who could have imagined that even the intervention of the most powerful of the Ten Super Dynasties, the Heavenly Origin Dynasty, would fail to stop the Flame Alliance? Their strength had grown terrifying indeed.
"Seize their Nirvana Seals. Any who resist will die," Lin Langtian said calmly, glancing at Lin Dong and the others.
At his words, Lin Dong cast an indifferent look at Qin Tian and his men before joining Xiao Diao and the others to collect the Nirvana Seals from the Heaven Demon Dynasty. As Lin Dong and the rest approached, the Song brothers' expressions darkened with anger, hatred, and fear. Ultimately, though, they knew they could not resist the overwhelming power of the Flame Alliance, and reluctantly, they handed over their Nirvana Seals.
"Cowards!" Xiao Yan sneered. He had been expecting the Heaven Demon Dynasty to put up a fight so he could show off his strength, and watching the Song brothers give in so easily left a look of contempt on his fierce face.
Hearing Xiao Yan's taunt, the Heaven Demon Dynasty members lowered their heads, humiliation etched across their faces.
Xiao Yan ignored them, placing his hand on the youngest Song brother's palm. With a surge of light, he absorbed the brilliant purple-gold Nirvana Seal without hesitation.
Whoosh!
As Xiao Yan absorbed Song Zhen's purple-gold Nirvana Seal, the faint purple-gold tint in his own Nirvana Seal flared into a bright, solid color, marking Xiao Yan's entry onto the Nirvana Golden List.
Meanwhile, Jinwu absorbed Song Que's Nirvana Seal, and his Nirvana Seal similarly turned a solid purple-gold. As for the Nirvana Seal of the eldest brother, Song Zhen, Lin Langtian and the top three had already claimed their places on the Golden List, so it was divided among other members of the Flame Alliance.
Clang!
While the Flame Alliance members absorbed the Heaven Demon Dynasty's Nirvana Seals, a clear, ancient bell rang from atop Hundred Dynasty Mountain. The resonant toll spread across the core zone, sounding deep and unbroken.
Everyone's expression changed, and they lifted their heads toward the mountain peak, eyes burning with excitement. The mist around the summit began to dissipate, revealing a blinding light like a second sun.
A commanding voice echoed from the summit, shaking the air around them:
"The path to Hundred Dynasty Mountain is open. Those with Heaven-Level Nirvana Seals, ascend now!"
The bell's tones and voice carried through the ancient space, reaching not only those in the core area but even those far off. After a year of hardship and battle, they had finally arrived at the day they had all been striving for.
"At last…" Lin Langtian murmured, gazing at the majestic peak. In a single year, he had advanced from Half-Step Nirvana to Nirvana, surviving five Nirvana Tribulations—a remarkable accomplishment in such a short time. And he knew that joining a Super Sect would mark his first step into the world's upper echelons, starting his life of boundless power and influence.
From his perch in the treetops, Qin Tian also looked toward the peak, then glanced back at Lin Langtian with a slight smile. Acknowledging him, Lin Langtian nodded briefly in return. Though their recent clash had left Qin Tian regarding him as a top competitor, Lin Langtian barely registered him as a threat. With his hidden abilities, Lin Langtian was sure he could even rival a Seven Yuan Nirvana master.
Seeing Lin Langtian's calm expression, Qin Tian's own face fell, but he said nothing further. He simply turned and sprang forward, his followers close behind.
Whoosh!
Qin Tian's move triggered excitement across the area. Those with Heaven-Level Nirvana Seals surged forward, eager to reach the peak. Meanwhile, those without the seals looked around with desperation in their eyes, some quickly turning to violence in a last-ditch effort to seize the opportunity from others.
Bam! Bam!
Instantly, the area erupted in chaotic conflict as power-hungry figures clashed to claim their place on the mountain.
"Idiot! What are you doing?"
"What does it look like? Hand over your Nirvana Seal!"
"You wish! Brothers, let's get him!"
Rage and desperation filled the air, spurring many into a wild frenzy as they fought for the chance to ascend.
Back with the Flame Alliance, though, no one dared to approach them. After all, even Qin Tian from the Heavenly Origin Dynasty had backed down. If the strongest had stepped aside, these hopeful fighters knew they'd be throwing their lives away by trying to face the Flame Alliance.
Watching the chaos, Lin Langtian glanced around at his allies with a faint smile. "Everyone has their Heaven-Level Nirvana Seals ready?"
At his question, Mo Ling and the others nodded excitedly. Long before entering the core zone, they had collected Nirvana Seals from the Wind and Cloud Dynasty and the Great Zhao Dynasty. Since entering the forest, they'd seized even more from the four Super Dynasties, including two of the Ten Super Dynasties themselves. As a result, each member now held a Heaven-Level Nirvana Seal.
Thanks to the Flame Alliance's strength and reputation, each of the hundred Flame Alliance members had earned a place on the Hundred Dynasty Mountain. And with Lin Langtian and four others on the Nirvana Golden List, the Flame Alliance had established itself as a force to be reckoned with.
"Then let's go," Lin Langtian said with a slight smile, gesturing for his allies to follow him. Transforming into a blur of motion, he led the way toward the mountain.
Whoosh, whoosh!
Following Lin Langtian, the rest of the Flame Alliance moved as one, their figures streaking through the sky toward the summit, while envious eyes looked on from below.
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