vstars Chapter 105 The Giants Gather
Chapter 105 The Giants Gather
At this moment, tiny cracks appeared on the earthen altar. Although these cracks were small, they were visibly spreading slowly. Accompanied by a low rumbling sound, the sand above also fell down in a rustling sound.
The swarm of tarantulas below the altar began to stir, constantly circling the edge of the altar, but no longer daring to move forward even an inch.
Some of the tarantulas even instinctively began to retreat, blocking the entire entrance to the cave, as if guided by some force, protecting Kongming.
……
Outside, as the strange phenomena spread, the once lifeless desert began to bustle with activity, as various forces poured into the area, eager to claim a share of the spoils.
In the sky, flying spirit beasts shuttled back and forth, and various kinds of escape lights shone brightly, creating a noisy and tense atmosphere over this originally desolate land.
Li Xin narrowed his eyes. The three major factions of the Ming and Song dynasties had all arrived. Upon seeing this, the group's faces darkened.
They knew full well that with just their own strength, they would be like a mantis trying to stop a chariot in the upcoming battle.
Just then, the cultivation forces of the Great Yuan Dynasty also arrived unexpectedly, and the forces of the three kingdoms stood on their respective sides, confronting each other.
"Hahaha... How could we be left out of such a precious treasure?"
Just as the three forces were locked in a stalemate, a hearty laugh came from afar.
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw dozens of streaks of light streaking across the sky, their speed no less than that of any of the experts from other countries who had arrived earlier.
As the light drew closer, a group of people appeared, dressed in magnificent Taoist robes, their garments fluttering in the wind. They were clearly from the three major sects of the Tang Dynasty.
However, each of the four nations gathered in the desert only sent one Nascent Soul stage expert.
After all, it's impossible to send out all the troops; they need to leave behind a significant force to guard the country. If this is a conspiracy, then it's all bullshit.
Various nations, each carrying their own powerful figures and secret treasures, swept in like a black storm, pushing the already tense situation to a climax.
In the sky, the light of various magical treasures intertwined and shimmered, illuminating the boundless desert as if it were daytime.
"Fellow Daoist Jinshuang, I didn't expect that your Great Tang would also take action upon hearing the news!"
Qin Zibai, a Nascent Soul cultivator from the Ming Dynasty, said with an unfriendly expression, "After all, there are constant conflicts between these two countries, whether in the mortal world or the cultivation world."
"Haha, if you can come, why can't my Great Tang?" Jin Shuang said calmly.
"Hmph! This is the border between my Great Ming and the Yuan and Song dynasties. Fellow Daoist Jinshuang, your hand is a bit too far!" Qin Zibai sneered.
"Why do you two fellow Daoists need to waste your breath with words? Let's join forces to break through the defensive barrier, and then each of us can claim the treasure based on our own abilities, shall we?" The Nascent Soul cultivator surnamed Weng from the Song Kingdom glanced at the entire scene before speaking.
“Fellow Daoist Weng, this method is excellent! We have already reached this level, why should we fight and argue like juniors?” said Li Ming, a Nascent Soul cultivator from the Great Yuan Dynasty. This person was Li Xin’s direct ancestor.
Li Xin had his own ulterior motives. If other sect patriarchs were to come here, he might not even get a taste of the soup. So he sent a message directly to his direct patriarch...
“That’s right. The most urgent task is to break through this strange defensive barrier and reveal the treasure, instead of being petty like some people!” Jin Shuang from the Tang Dynasty said.
"you……"
Although Qin Zibai of the Ming Dynasty was somewhat displeased, he had no choice but to give up since the other two countries did not object to the inclusion of Jinshuang.
The atmosphere became tense. They both knew that, despite their frequent frictions, temporary cooperation was undoubtedly the best option when faced with such a huge temptation.
The four powers quickly reached an agreement and began discussing how to break down the defensive barriers.
After final negotiations, each side decided to send five Golden Core cultivators skilled in formations to stabilize the cave entrance first, and then the four Nascent Soul experts would join forces to break the defensive barrier.
In the sky, spiritual energy surged, and colorful light intertwined into a net, each strand containing a heart-stopping power.
The four Nascent Soul cultivators stood in four directions, flicking their fingertips to summon their magical treasures. These treasures hovered in the air, releasing bursts of booming sounds, as if they were engaged in a silent battle with the ancient restriction.
"rise!"
With a command, the four people's magical treasures shone brightly at the same time, transforming into four torrents that crashed into the earthen-yellow defensive barrier.
The entire desert seemed to tremble, with fierce winds rising and sand and stones flying everywhere, while the defensive barrier gradually showed cracks under this violent attack...
Inside the cave, Kongming was already immersed in the world of those obscure words.
As he focused his mind, the chaotic information gradually became clear.
Comprehending the rules of the earth element not only makes the magic power within the body thicker and more refined, but also allows one to resonate with the earth and use the power of nature for one's own benefit.
Kongming suddenly felt enlightened, as if a door to a new world had been opened.
He tried to follow the instructions in the text, guiding the spiritual energy in his body to flow slowly and communicate with the earth element around him. Gradually, a warm and steady power surged out from his body and formed a subtle connection with the surrounding sand.
"Shrinking the earth to an inch!"
Kongming was startled. These four words seemed to contain the ultimate truth of heaven and earth, instantly illuminating a chaotic area in his mind.
He closed his eyes and concentrated, savoring the meaning of "shrinking the earth into an inch". He saw mountains and rivers, sun, moon and stars appear in his mind. All space seemed to be able to be folded, compressed and even exist in a single thought under these four words.
As his understanding deepened, Kongming felt an unprecedented power surging within him—a preliminary comprehension of the laws of space.
He tried to guide this power out of his body. With a flick of his fingertips, a tiny spatial ripple spread outward from him, and the surrounding air seemed to become a little thicker.
The earth belongs to the realm of space, and the concept of "shrinking the earth into an inch" may have evolved from these two.
"So this is the mystery of spatial power!" Kongming was overjoyed. The Heavenly Ruler not only allowed him to comprehend the earth element law, but also allowed him to touch upon the most profound and unfathomable spatial principles in the cultivation world.
Ten thousand years ago, Gu Xuan relied on these five founding treasures to forcefully trample this world under his feet.
The established rules have been so widely adopted that no one has dared to break them, demonstrating their significant influence on all living beings in this land. This is just one example of their influence...
Just as Kongming was immersed in enlightenment, the external struggle to break through obstacles had reached a fever pitch.
With a loud bang, the defensive barrier finally collapsed, revealing a portal leading to the depths of the cave.
At that very moment, the altar where Kongming was standing also collapsed with a roar, turning into countless grains of sand...
Upon seeing this, the cultivators from the four kingdoms transformed into streaks of light and sped towards the cave entrance, each hoping to be the first lucky one to step into that unknown treasure land.
However, just as they were about to step into the cave, a deep humming sound came from the depths of the cave.
Immediately afterwards, countless tarantulas poured out of the cave entrance, and those cultivators who had just stepped in were instantly turned into piles of withered bones...