A few days later, deep within the palace, stood a towering peak, thousands of feet high, piercing the clouds.
This peak was known as Holy War Peak, considered a forbidden area of the royal family, because at its summit was a teleportation channel leading to the Ancient Battlefield.
At this moment, atop the peak, Mo Jingtian looked at the massive stone formation composed of giant rocks before him, feeling the astonishing fluctuations within the magical runes carved into the stones, his face bitter.
Mo Jingtian never imagined that this time, their royal family wouldn't even secure a single spot. The most crucial thing was that he had secretly rigged the draw, ensuring Mo Ling wouldn't face the Sword Saint, but in the end, it was all for naught.
However, Mo Jingtian quickly composed himself, focusing intently on the massive stone formation before him. The sound of wind breaking echoed, and seven figures appeared on the summit.
Lin Fan and Huangfu Qingyu had already told the others everything they needed to know, so they had nothing more to say at this point.
Seeing that Lin Fan and Huangfu Qingyu had no intention of speaking, Mo Jingtian, in a less than pleasant mood, naturally didn't feel like explaining anything to Lin Xuan and the others. He directly addressed Lin Fan and Huangfu Qingyu.
"A total of fifty thousand Nirvana Pills, ten thousand from the Huangfu Clan and forty thousand from the Lin Clan. You two should know the rules!"
Lin Dong, Lin Ke'er, and the others' expressions changed instantly upon hearing this number. Even Lin Dong, who had tens of thousands of Nirvana Pills in his Universe Bag, twitched.
After all, he had left ten thousand for Mu Qianqian, the Blood Spirit Puppet had consumed some, and Lin Dong himself didn't have much left.
Although Lin Fan also felt a pang of heartache, as it was a full forty thousand—nearly half of the hundred thousand Nirvana Pills Lin Xuan had given him, barely warmed up—it couldn't be avoided.
Raising his hand, Lin Fan tossed a pre-prepared Universe Bag to Mo Jingtian, then turned to look at Lin Xuan. Lin Xuan met Lin Fan's gaze without speaking, but nodded slightly.
They were all members of the same clan, and Lin Xuan would naturally look after them when necessary, including Huangfu Jing, as Lin Xuan also owed the Nine Heavens Great Purity Palace a favor.
Accepting the Universe Bags from Lin Fan and Huangfu Qingyu, Mo Jingtian glanced at them, nodded to confirm everything was in order, then pointed his finger. A dense swarm of Nirvana Pills whistled out of the Universe Bags, carrying waves of majestic energy, all rushing into the massive ancient stone formation.
"Buzz!"
With such a vast number of Nirvana Pills transforming into Nirvana Qi and pouring in, the massive stone formation began to tremble. The ancient runes carved on the stone formation were lit up one by one, erupting with brilliant light.
In the next moment, a pillar of light spread out from the center of the formation. Lin Xuan could clearly feel spatial power surging within it.
"Xuan'er, Lin Dong, Lin Ke'er, Lin Xue, enter the formation quickly!"
Looking at the spreading pillar of light, Lin Fan quickly reminded them. Huangfu Qingyu, on the side, also reminded Huangfu Jing.
In the next instant, the five of them didn't hesitate, transforming into five streams of light and plunging into the pillar of light.
"Bang!"
As Lin Xuan and the other four entered the pillar of light, it erupted with a burst of brilliant light, like a round of blazing sun, gradually dissipating after a long time, and the five figures completely disappeared.
"Xuan'er, it all depends on you!"
The Ancient Battlefield was a space left over from ancient times, where countless ancient and powerful forces once existed.
However, during the ancient era, a shocking battle turned this once vast and fertile territory into a desolate wasteland.
Even though the Ancient Battlefield had shrunk many times due to the war, it still far surpassed any great dynasty. Moreover, it contained countless treasures left over from ancient times, waiting for those with the destiny to unlock them.
It was precisely because this Ancient Battlefield had countless treasures and was a fertile land that no super sect had been able to occupy it to this day. Therefore, for many years, it had been used as a training ground for super sects in the Eastern Xuan Region to select disciples.
In a Stone Peak Forest area, bare stone peaks stood tall, arranged like an ancient and mysterious formation, emitting an astonishingly scorching aura under the blazing sun.
"Buzz!"
Upon a certain stone peak, suddenly, a patch of space twisted without warning. Immediately, a pillar of light abruptly tore through the space and descended upon the stone peak.
As the light dissipated, five figures gradually revealed themselves.
Lin Xuan, clad in white, had a slight glint in his eyes, occasionally flashing with a look of comprehension. Clearly, the extremely rudimentary application of spatial power earlier had given Lin Xuan some insights.
Meanwhile, Lin Dong, Lin Ke'er, Lin Xue, and Huangfu Jing, having steadied themselves, began to survey this desolate and ancient world.
"Hiss, such dense Heaven and Earth Origin Power, and it even contains Nirvana Qi!"
Lin Dong reached out and grabbed a wisp of Nirvana Qi, his pupils contracting. Immediately afterward, a surge of excitement and fervor welled up within him. Lin Ke'er, standing beside him, didn't speak upon hearing this, but a smile also appeared on her face.
Compared to the overly excited and agitated Lin Dong, Lin Xue and Huangfu Jing reacted much better. Although both women had a hint of surprise in their eyes, they were both relatively restrained. The former was due to her personality, while the latter, presumably, was because she also had some fortuitous encounters.
Turning her head to glance at Lin Xuan, who stood there with his silver hair shimmering brilliantly under the sun, a touch of amazement couldn't help but flash in Huangfu Jing's eyes.
Putting aside everything else, from the back, Lin Xuan, dressed in flowing white robes, with a ribbon cinching his waist and silver hair dancing in the wind, was truly peerless and breathtakingly beautiful. Even Huangfu Jing could sense a kind of stunning beauty.
This beauty wasn't the kind of mundane allure, but an indescribable aesthetic, like a piece of exquisite jade or a scene of beautiful snow falling from the sky.
After calming her mind, Huangfu Jing glanced at Lin Dong, who was standing there, before taking the initiative to speak to Lin Xuan.
"I wonder what Sword Saint intends to do."
After retracting his gaze from the surroundings, Lin Xuan turned his head to look at Huangfu Jing, and then at Lin Dong and Lin Ke'er, who had somehow already gathered together. After a moment of pause, he softly said, "Let's find a place to settle down and rest for a while first."
Huangfu Jing smiled slightly upon hearing this. Then, with a flip of her hand, she took out a map from her Universe Bag. After opening it and searching for a while, she said with a smile, "According to what's written on the map, we're currently in the Stone Peak Forest. If we go north for a while, there's a gathering point."
"This is, a map of the Ancient Battlefield?"
Lin Dong looked at the map in Huangfu Jing's hand and couldn't help but ask curiously. Before Huangfu Jing could answer, Little Marten had already started spraying in his mind.
"Lin Dong, have you lost your mind from being all lovey-dovey lately? Didn't you see the huge Nine Heavens Great Purity Palace symbol on the map? So stupid!"
Little Marten had been feeling extremely stifled lately. Lin Ke'er kept running over every day, leaving Little Marten with no time to come out for some fresh air and chat with his good brother.
Sometimes, Little Marten just couldn't understand what was so good about this woman. It was not as enjoyable as being alone.
Therefore, now that he had finally found a good opportunity to vent his anger, Little Marten naturally wouldn't let it go, and directly unleashed a series of words, pouring out his grievances like pouring out bitter water.
"Have you ever thought about how she got this spot with her strength? So stupid!"
Faced with Little Marten's complaints, Lin Dong couldn't help but scratch his head. He really hadn't thought about this in detail before, but now that he thought about it, there was indeed a problem.
After all, Huangfu Jing was different from Lin Xue. Even Lin Xue had only broken through to the Small Success of Creation Realm like him after the Clan Gathering, wielding an Earth-Rank Spiritual Treasure, and joining forces with Lin Chen, before the two of them finally fought for that spot.
It could be said that Lin Xue's success in obtaining a spot was really a matter of luck, as she happened to be assigned to the same track as a member of her own clan. But although Huangfu Jing's strength had also reached the Small Success of Creation Realm, her strength was at most on par with Lin Xue. How could she have defeated so many powerful enemies on her own?
"This should be a map made by the Nine Heavens Great Purity Palace."
Lin Xuan looked at the symbol on the map and softly said. He recognized this symbol. Huangfu Jing smiled lightly and softly replied, "Sword Saint has good eyes. This item was indeed bestowed by the Palace Master. If I can successfully reach the top of Hundred Dynasty Mountain, I can join the Nine Heavens Great Purity Palace!"
Lin Xuan nodded slightly upon hearing this. For top experts like the Nine Heavens Great Purity Palace Master, they had always disdained taking advantage of the weak. That day, the Nine Heavens Great Purity Palace Master took a spot from the Huangfu Clan, so naturally, she gave compensation to the Huangfu Clan.
"In that case, let's set off then."
Above the wilderness, five figures rapidly flew towards the north.
Along the way, Lin Xuan and his group encountered many people from other dynasties. However, upon seeing Lin Xuan and his group, especially when they saw the same clan emblem on Lin Ke'er, Lin Xue, and Huangfu Jing, they all turned into frightened birds and scurried away.
After all, within the same force, those who could obtain many spots to participate in the Hundred Dynasty War were often from forces above the higher dynasties. They dared not provoke such forces.
After about half an hour, a massive ancient city appeared on the boundless plain.
Looking at the ancient city that appeared before her eyes, Huangfu Jing couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Once they were in the city, it would be much safer. At least, even if Lin Xuan left, they wouldn't have to worry about being attacked by demonic beasts at night.
You must know that the nights in the Ancient Battlefield are very dangerous. Once night falls, the Origin Power of heaven and earth will be suppressed by other energies. Therefore, those who cultivate Origin Power will have their strength greatly reduced at night, while demonic beasts will become particularly violent and powerful at night.
"Let's go in!"
After arriving near the city, Lin Xuan and the others landed and took the lead, walking towards the city.
Compared to the many cities of the Great Yan Dynasty, this city seemed simpler and more rustic. There were no beautiful decorations, only a sense of solidity emanating from the dark city walls.
Before the city gate, which was entirely cast from black iron, teams of people from other dynasties who had come from afar were currently blocked outside.
"Something seems wrong!"
Lin Ke'er frowned slightly and said softly. Huangfu Jing looked at the people blocked at the city gate and the golden sun flags stuck behind them, her eyes narrowed slightly, and she said in a deep voice.
"This gathering point has been taken over. The Hundred Dynasty War has no rules. Super sects are allowed, and even competitors can compete with each other."
"Everyone, this gathering point has been occupied by our Holy Light Dynasty. If you want to pass through, you must each pay ten Nirvana Pills!"
Just then, a majestic voice came rolling from the city gate. The astonishing Origin Power fluctuations in the voice caused many people's expressions to change slightly.
But the next moment, as three blood-stained corpses were thrown out, many people's faces showed even more fear.
"These three didn't know which dynasty they were from, but they actually refused to accept our Holy Light Dynasty's control of this city, so they were killed. If any of you still disagree, you can try..."
Lin Xuan's footsteps never stopped, as if those voices didn't exist at all, and he just walked towards the city gate unhurriedly.
Behind Lin Xuan, Huangfu Jing followed without the slightest hesitation. After all, according to the Palace Master's words, the Sword Saint was a peerless genius who could sweep through the Hundred Dynasty War. In the entire Ancient Battlefield, no participant was his opponent.
"Everyone, our Holy Light Dynasty has no intention of making things difficult for you, we are just symbolically collecting a few Nirvana Pills. After you enter the city, cultivate well for a few days, and you will be able to condense ten Nirvana Pills quickly."
A burly man with blood-colored earrings said loudly with a grin. Then, his gaze instantly locked onto Lin Xuan and the others who were walking towards the city gate.
Seeing Lin Xuan and the others walking over so obediently, the burly man's gaze first lingered greedily on Lin Ke'er, Lin Xue, and Huangfu Jing, and then he focused his gaze on Lin Xuan, who was walking in the front and had nothing outstanding about him except for his good looks.
Thinking that Lin Xuan and the others were here to pay the Nirvana Pills, the burly man grinned and walked over, saying to the others as he walked.
"Look at them, a wise man submits to circumstances. It's just ten Nirvana Pills, can't you just refine them after entering the city?"
"You five, fifty Nirvana Pills!"
The burly man scanned around and blocked Lin Xuan's path, saying with a chuckle, completely unaware of the look of death in Lin Dong's eyes in the group.
"Get out of the way!"
Lin Xuan asked himself that he was not a bloodthirsty person. After all, there is a transformation between life and death, so he gave the other party a chance. However, the burly man did not move when he heard this, but glared at Lin Xuan with a bit of anger.