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Chapter 399: Chapter 51 Threat
"Junior brother..."!
Members of the Ten Thousand Sword Sect let out cries of utter grief. Their junior brother had died right by their side, and yet, they were powerless to stop it. Years of cultivation together, every memory, now flashed before their eyes. Now, the junior brother’s body had shattered into flesh, his death so violent, it left an immense pain within them.
Lin Feng thought to himself, "The Silver-haired Clan has a Racial Talent, a glimmer of silver light that protects their physical body, thus rendering them Undying. However, we, the Human Clan, lack such a talent, which is why the pride of the Ten Thousand Sword Sect perished so tragically right on the spot. It’s a sad and lamentable tale."
Lin Feng realized the difficulties in cultivation.
It was a path filled with thorns and dangers, where a slight misstep could lead to utter ruin.
The others, expressionless, continued moving forward.
"Head." Lin Feng picked up the head of the dead pride of the Ten Thousand Sword Sect, which had fallen not far from him; perhaps that was the part best preserved? He handed it over to another member of the Ten Thousand Sword Sect.
"Thank you." The cultivator was heartbroken.
"Condolences." Lin Feng patted his shoulder, and then continued his arduous journey inward.
The tragic death of their junior brother greatly disturbed the emotions of the two cultivators from the Ten Thousand Sword Sect, making it difficult for them to persist. To venture deeper, one needed not only a strong physical body but also a strong will. Now, their wills faltered with their junior brother’s death, and eventually, they chose to withdraw.
The rest continued deeper.
A terrifying pressure enveloped them, and Lin Feng felt his waist might be bent by it. His whole body was in severe pain; this kind of pressure could cause one to collapse.
Yet, Lin Feng clenched his teeth and persisted; he didn’t want to give up.
"My body..." A strong cultivator’s face looked awful. He felt his physical body was reaching its limit. Thinking of the deceased pride of the Ten Thousand Sword Sect, his mind wavered.
Bang.
In that moment of mental laxity, he was blasted out by the terrifying pressure from the depths of Forbidden Space, spewing three mouthfuls of fresh blood, his Essence, Qi, and Spirit shattered, no longer able to persist, left with no choice but to withdraw.
"The more critical the moment, the more one must not waver. Once the will falters, the consequences would be the same as that cultivator’s, inevitably being swept out by the terrifying forces within Forbidden Space."
Lin Feng murmured, still gritting his teeth and continuing, though it was extremely difficult, step by step towards the deeper parts.
Bang...
Just then, half of a strong cultivator’s body exploded; he suffered a heavy blow. His physical body couldn’t withstand the pressure of Forbidden Space. With a muffled grunt, he quickly retreated, evading further damage.
"What a powerful Forbidden Space!".
Lin Feng murmured, not cowering at all; his gaze instead grew more resolute. In just a short distance of twenty meters, many had been eliminated, such as two prides of the Silver-haired Clan, three middle-aged cultivators, among others, but ultimately, only nine people managed to reach the depths of Forbidden Space.
But those who managed to stay till the end were definitely the strongest among them.
Finally, Lin Feng reached the depths.
Those who had endured also arrived at the depths.
Deep within, there was a pool, and this pool was far from ordinary—it contained golden-hued soil, the likes of which was unknown.
"This is Gold Sand, supposedly sourced from the Undying Realm Tianhe," Hua Xiruo muttered.
Of course, this was merely a rumor, and its truth was uncertain.
At that moment, everyone saw Lin Feng leap up and begin to dig up large amounts of Gold Sand. Because it was difficult to activate the Spirit Ring here to collect the Gold Sand, and it was impossible to summon any magical treasures, Lin Feng took off his coat, filled it with Gold Sand, and then tied the coat around himself.
"What is this kid doing?" Many people’s corners of their mouths twitched violently.
"Didn’t you say this stuff is from the Undying Realm? Maybe I can collect some and sell it for a good price,"
Lin Feng grinned.
Everyone rolled their eyes. Born of nobility, they naturally would not stoop to collect and sell Gold Sand like Lin Feng and, moreover, they could not bring themselves to strip off their coats and carry Gold Sand out, which would be unbecoming. However, Lin Feng did not think this way, and he was not really collecting it to sell regardless of whether the Gold Sand was actually from the legendary "Undying Realm."
But one thing was clear to Lin Feng—if Gold Sand appeared in the deepest part of the Forbidden Space, that alone spoke volumes of its value. This was unquestionably a treasure of astonishing worth, perhaps possessing powers beyond everyone’s imagination.
Hu Meixian frowned, "There’s no Nine Dragons Fruit here."
Everyone’s gaze turned towards the pool, and Jin Yichen’s voice echoed hauntingly, "Perhaps it’s hidden below."
Everyone’s expressions shifted, and they all jumped into the pool. Now, they cared little for their proud and exceptional statuses, as they all began to dig up the Gold Sand in search of the Nine Dragons Fruit.
The Gold Sand was swiftly excavated.
Then, suddenly, below them shone a dazzling golden light.
Nine golden-hued dragons lay at the bottom of the pool, and now the nine golden dragons were awakened.
"My God, the Nine Dragons Fruit actually transformed into nine golden dragons—is this defying the heavens?"
Everyone cried out in utter shock as they lunged for the nine golden dragons.
"Roar."
At that moment, the nine golden dragons emitted a lofty dragon roar, soaring into the sky, swinging their tails.
Bang, bang, bang...
Everyone was swept away by the golden dragons’ tails. These nine golden dragons were extraordinary, possessing incredible power. After sweeping everyone away, the nine golden dragons quickly fled towards the outside.
"This is bad." Everyone’s faces turned stark with sudden change. Unlike these golden dragons, they were affected by the Forbidden Space and restrained, making it virtually impossible to catch them if they got away. Everyone chased after the golden dragons; Lin Feng locked onto one, but due to the immense pressure of the Forbidden Space, he struggled to keep up. Dark thoughts clouded Lin Feng’s mind—were they really going to let the golden dragons escape?
Suddenly, Lin Feng thought of the Soul Sword and wondered if he could successfully deploy it. With a flicker of thought, he activated the Soul Sword. To Lin Feng’s delight, he succeeded and struck one of the golden dragons, which then turned into a golden fruit. Lin Feng swiftly lunged for it, grabbing the golden dragon.
The others, seeing Lin Feng successfully use the Soul Secret Skill to obtain a Nine Dragons Fruit, were also shaken and cast their Soul Secret Skills at the golden dragons. These people, hailing from great forces, naturally knew this secret technique as well, but these golden dragons were extraordinary, seemingly possessing a sentience. They wrapped themselves in surging golden light, resisting the attacks of the Soul Secret Skills, and then, one by one, the golden dragons darted into various corners of the Forbidden Space and disappeared without a trace. While some went to search for them, others fixed cold gazes on Lin Feng. 𝑛𝑜𝑣𝑝𝑢𝘣.𝘤𝑜𝘮
"Young man, one cannot monopolize the Nine Dragons Fruit alone; how about sharing?" A Heavenly Pride stepped forward, exerting pressure towards Lin Feng, herald from an Ancient Sacred Land, exceptionally powerful. Additionally, two other Heavenly Prides and a middle-aged man approached, encircling Lin Feng.
Another Heavenly Pride spoke indifferently, "A single Nine Dragons Fruit contains essence enough for several portions; surely, you wouldn’t mind sharing with us, right?" His voice was impassive, carrying an undeniable tone, making it clear that if Lin Feng dared refuse, they would attack him.
