Chapter 734: The Universe Gold Platform
"Lin Langtian has won!"
On the stone platform where Silver Mist Palace was seated, Mu Honglian stared blankly at the spiritual light screen.
The figure in green robes was already fading into the distance, and only then did she come back to her senses.
At once, joy burst into her eyes and she could not help but cheer aloud.
The strength Lin Langtian had displayed was truly astonishing.
The five heads of the Tianshan Alliance were considered fairly renowned within the Universe Sect.
When the five joined forces, they could even put up some resistance against a Third Grade Sovereign.
Yet now, the Five Extremes of Tianshan had suffered such a miserable defeat at Lin Langtian's hands.
Such a performance left everyone shocked.
"The Spirit Pool competition has only just begun. If he can't secure a final slot, no matter how brilliant his earlier performance is, it will be meaningless," Jiang Yinlan said. Her beautiful eyes had trembled slightly, but quickly calmed as she glanced at the delighted Mu Honglian.
"Even so, Lin Langtian has only just joined the Universe Sect and has already raised Silver Mist Palace's prestige. With Commander Langtian here, no one will dare look down on our Silver Mist Palace in the future," Mu Honglian replied with a smile, hands clasped before her chest.
At that, Jiang Yinlan's jade-like fingers tightened faintly around her sword as she looked down at the excited Silver Mist Guard. Her red lips pressed together slightly.
Lin Langtian's arrival had indeed brought a remarkable transformation to Silver Mist Palace.
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While the Silver Mist Palace's side was in an uproar of joy, the area around Calamity Palace was deathly quiet, even eerie.
"As expected, a bunch of trash."
On the pitch-black throne, the Calamity King's expression was dark, his chest heaving slightly.
He stared at the spiritual light screen, a sharp, frigid light gleaming in his eyes.
For Lin Langtian to defeat the Five Extremes of Tianshan had indeed exceeded his expectations somewhat.
Even so, it did not matter. As long as Lin Langtian failed to obtain one of the final slots, all his earlier efforts would be wasted.
The struggle over the Universe Spirit Pool had only just begun.
…
On the towering Spirit Pool Peak, the jade-green torrent still poured down like a boundless tide.
Its raging display was enough to make many hearts quake.
While everyone's attention lingered on Lin Langtian's previous battle, the man himself had already pushed his speed to the limit, racing straight toward the summit.
Roar!
Within the vast green flood, faint dragon roars and kun cries echoed.
A dragon-kun shadow shot through the air, weaving through the jade torrent.
Its terrifying speed allowed it to overtake all the experts ahead in an instant.
Those being passed could not help their changing expressions. They hesitated for a moment but ultimately did not attack.
They were not confident they could defeat someone who had just crushed the Five Extremes of Tianshan.
What shocked them even more was the aura of a divine beast emanating from Lin Langtian's body—the pressure of a true dragon-kun.
"Did this man refine the blood of some divine beast?" someone murmured in astonishment as they watched that fearsome silhouette.
The dragon-kun shadow, of course, was Lin Langtian's transformed state.
It was by relying on this terrifying speed that, in less than ten minutes, he escaped the second wave of climbers and caught up to the first.
After his battle with the Five Extremes of Tianshan, there was no longer any need for him to hide his strength.
With the might he had now revealed, anyone thinking of making a move on him would have to think very carefully about the cost.
Swoosh!
The dragon-kun shadow tore through the air. As space twisted around it, a single flicker took it a thousand meters ahead.
Inside the dragon-kun form, Lin Langtian scanned his surroundings. He was now drawing close to the summit of Spirit Pool Peak.
From what he could sense, there were some twenty to thirty spiritual auras in this area.
Each one was extremely powerful, far more so than those he had encountered along the way.
Only those who could force their way into this first echelon were the cream of the Universe Sect's Commanders.
Lin Langtian looked up and turned his gaze to the distance.
There, a dazzling golden platform hovered, its surface flowing with light as if forged from pure gold.
He knew that was the Universe Gold Platform—the only passage to the Universe Spirit Pool.
Only those who passed through it would qualify to reach the summit.
With a light tap of his toes, the dragon-kun shadow surged forward again.
Yet after only a hundred meters, Lin Langtian suddenly came to an abrupt halt.
His eyes narrowed as he swept his gaze across the broad forest canopy below.
Figures dotted the air above the trees.
These people all possessed thick, powerful auras and sharp gazes. Spaced out across the area, they stood in silence.
Each one had the qualifications to head for the Universe Gold Platform.
But there were only so many spots available.
If they wanted to make it through, they would have to block more competitors.
Boom!
Seeing this, Lin Langtian did not bother with any courtesy. His foot slammed down hard.
The space behind him twisted as his Sovereign Sea flickered into view, demonic thunder, flame, and ice all surging from within.
A terrifying wave of spiritual power burst outward from him as the center.
Even the forest below buckled under the pressure, collapsing in great swathes.
Watching Lin Langtian's unstoppable advance, the eight Sovereigns' faces changed slightly. After exchanging a glance, they struck out almost simultaneously.
Vast streams of spiritual power swept forth like enraged dragons, streaking toward Lin Langtian at lightning speed.
In the sky, Lin Langtian's expression cooled as he watched the oncoming barrage.
His foot pressed down, and a black demonic thunder dragon erupted from the crown of his head.
An indescribably violent aura exploded forth.
The demonic thunder dragon lunged forward, shattering the space before it.
The surging demonic lightning turned the heavens into a field of crackling thunder, like the end of days.
Roar!
The demonic thunder dragon slammed down, smashing all eight streams of spiritual power to pieces.
Its assault did not slow, instead tearing toward three Sovereigns directly in front of it.
As it descended with rolling demonic thunder, the forest below was wiped out in an instant.
The three Sovereigns caught within the attack's radius blanched, clearly sensing the terror of Lin Langtian's power.
Boom!
Their Sovereign Law Bodies erupted from within them in unison, their towering forms colliding with the demonic thunder dragon.
A storm of thunder and lightning erupted, leveling the forest within several thousand meters.
The three Law Bodies were hurled backward, their enormous feet stomping craters into the ground as they fought to remain upright.
When they finally steadied themselves, horror flashed in their eyes.
This man's strength truly matched his reputation as the one who had crushed the Five Extremes of Tianshan.
They looked up to see Lin Langtian standing with his hands clasped behind his back, black lightning coiling around him like that of some primordial demon god.
Boom!
Before they could recover, Lin Langtian moved, appearing atop the demonic thunder dragon.
The dragon transformed into a streak of black lightning that surged forward.
His speed was not particularly fast. If the eight Sovereigns really committed to attacking, they could easily intercept him.
This time, however, not a single person dared make a move.
They had a distinct sense that if they continued to target him, their lives might not be guaranteed.
Their eyes flickered constantly before they finally exchanged a helpless glance and backed down.
Lin Langtian was already far beyond their ability to handle.
Even among the five great Commanders, only those who had stepped into the Third Grade Sovereign realm might be able to fight him.
Beneath Spirit Pool Peak, countless people held their breath as they watched the scene unfold.
Lin Langtian charging alone into the encirclement of eight Sovereigns was a visual impact few could forget.
When he slipped through their blockade without anyone daring to stop him, the base of Spirit Pool Peak erupted in waves of shocked exclamations.
Many experts were left staring in disbelief.
High above, the three Elders silently watched the enormous spiritual light screen.
Their gazes lingered on the figure in green standing atop the demonic thunder dragon, and their expressions wavered slightly.
"This Lin Langtian has a boundless future. Since our Universe Sect declined, it seems we've finally produced another remarkable figure," the Great Elder said with a sigh.
The other two Elders were momentarily taken aback, but after a brief pause, they both nodded.
The strength and methods Lin Langtian had shown were indeed worthy of praise.
Above the forest, having broken through the blockade of eight Sovereigns, Lin Langtian flicked his sleeve and the demonic thunder dragon dispersed.
His figure then shot forward again, and within just a couple of minutes, the dazzling Universe Gold Platform appeared before him.
Lin Langtian slowed his steps and placed his foot upon it, the corner of his mouth lifting slightly.
Once he passed this point, the Universe Spirit Pool would be within arm's reach.
(END CHAPTER)
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