Qin Chuan didn't hesitate. He already owed a debt of gratitude, so he didn't mind having another one. Just like at the Bright Moon Palace, he seized the opportunity when it presented itself.
The old monk walked at a moderate pace, without fussing. The Taotie Temple was almost deserted; the two men who had been attacked earlier were nowhere to be seen.
It seemed only the old monk and Qin Chuan himself remained in the vast temple.
There was a formation here, and with Qin Chuan's current mastery of formations, he could tell it was quite good, very good indeed. However, this formation wasn't too difficult for him.
Another formation!
Entering another formation, this one was even more difficult than the previous one, causing Qin Chuan to hesitate slightly upon entering.
What was going on? It meant that Qin Chuan now possessed the ability to break formations, but not easily; it required considerable effort.
After entering, it felt like entering another world. Here, the mountains and rivers murmured, springs and streams flowed, towering peaks and lush forests filled the air with fragrance and abundant spiritual energy.
It seemed like he had entered a completely different place.
"This is the Sacred Land of the Gluttonous Beasts!" the old monk said.
"Is this the opportunity you spoke of?" Qin Chuan asked curiously.
"Yes, this is your opportunity, but whether you can seize it is uncertain. You'll know when you arrive." The old monk turned back and said this before continuing forward.
Following the rugged mountain path, they headed towards a particular peak. The path was narrow and uneven, yet it possessed an indescribable charm.
Hmm?
Pressure!
After walking about a third of the way, it felt as if a huge boulder was weighing them down. Upon reaching this point, the old monk stopped.
Qin Chuan noticed that the old monk seemed uneasy, which surprised her. Qin Chuan was at the Void Realm, while the old monk was at the War God Realm, but she didn't feel any pressure. However, the old monk seemed to be struggling.
"Before, I wasn't entirely certain, but now I'm sure. You are the one destined for this place. Go up, but if you can't go up, then you won't obtain this opportunity," the old monk said.
Qin Chuan didn't sense any welcoming aura, nor did he feel any call from the mountaintop, but he still nodded and began to ascend.
However, Qin Chuan was very cautious, ready to turn back at the slightest sign of trouble. After all, who could be sure there were conspiracies and dangers lurking within?
Although the old monk appeared perfectly fine, caution was still necessary; one shouldn't harbor malicious intent, but one must be wary.
The higher he climbed, the greater and heavier the pressure became. Wang Xu had encountered a similar opportunity before—the Nine-Tailed Fox inheritance of his woman, Li Yan.
Back then, he faced immense pressure and couldn't ascend, while Li Yan, whose strength was inferior, easily made it.
Now, he didn't know where she was. Although he knew the direction, it was too far, and he had no idea what kind of map it was.
Lost in thought, he continued upwards for a while, the pressure increasing, but he could bear it.
Qin Chuan was actually quite curious. Li Yan had obtained the Nine-Tailed Fox inheritance, which was relatively the most important inheritance of her bloodline.
This time, Qin Chuan wondered what his inheritance would be. Even the old monk, a War God realm expert, was struggling to withstand the immense pressure. Qin Chuan felt this opportunity shouldn't be too small.
As time passed, Qin Chuan felt immense pressure, but the summit was already in sight. Hmm, still quite far, but it gave him a sense of considerable hope.
Step by step!
Crack!
Qin Chuan's bones began to crack, the natural sound of them bearing too much pressure.
Vajra Battle Intent!
After advancing about halfway, the Vajra Battle Intent of the Vajra War God automatically activated. Qin Chuan had originally planned to temper his bones and muscles.
Even though his bones were strong, such opportunities were rare.
Reaching a critical point, as Qin Chuan considered how to resist the immense pressure, the Vajra Battle Intent automatically activated. Battle Intent is a surge of energy and spirit.
It temporarily increased Qin Chuan's body's strength considerably; this strength was real.
It was a way to temporarily develop one's potential to its limit without harming the body—this was the power of the Vajra Battle Intent.
Continuing forward, it felt much easier this time, but with each step, the pressure on his body increased significantly.
The summit drew ever closer, the pressure mounting, even causing Qin Chuan's body to hunch slightly.
Roar!
A tremendous dragon's roar resounded from within him, after which Qin Chuan unexpectedly found the oppressive force on his body significantly reduced…
What was this?
The dragon on his body, hmm, the Nine Divine Dragons—this had helped Qin Chuan a great deal all along, but Qin Chuan wasn't entirely clear on what kind of being it was, though the power of the Nine Divine Dragons was undeniable.
The summit!
And so Qin Chuan reached the summit, where a temple appeared before him.
Hmm?
This is the Dragon Temple?
Why is there a Dragon Temple in this Taotie Holy Land?
Qin Chuan was puzzled, very puzzled.
At this moment, Qin Chuan felt a sense of familiarity with the temple, and he knew that something he desired was within its walls; he felt the temple's allure.
What a stroke of luck, though he wondered what kind of luck it was.
The pressure had vanished; upon reaching the summit, all pressure disappeared. It felt like a test, and reaching this point was a form of recognition.
Qin Chuan wasn't worried and prepared to enter the temple, but after a moment's thought, he summoned his dragon baby.
In Qin Chuan's view, the Dragon Baby's power was such that almost nothing could kill it; at least, a War God Realm expert couldn't kill it, but the Dragon Baby also couldn't defeat a War God Realm expert.
The Dragon Baby was a very special existence, but if a War God Realm expert didn't move, the Dragon Baby could kill them.
Normally, even a Void Realm expert couldn't kill a War God Realm expert if they didn't move, unless they possessed some kind of super artifact. Qin Chuan slowly walked in.
Divine Dragons! The temple was filled with dragon patterns and carvings, large and small, probably numbering in the tens of thousands, or even more. The temple looked small from the outside, but once inside, it was enormous. There was still no end in sight. These dragons were incredibly lifelike, each with its own unique posture and divine power.
The baby dragon seemed very excited, wandering around inside. Qin Chuan slowly followed the clear aura, knowing that it was his opportunity.
Qin Chuan was a little excited because the nine divine dragons within his body were trembling slightly—a feeling of excitement, as if they had seen the most beautiful and best food.
Qin Chuan knew that this opportunity was definitely related to his nine divine dragons.