Chapter 918
The Undying Heaven-Opening Axe
Beyond the stone gate lies a deep and long passage.
Lin Langtian and his group sped along the passage, and after about an incense stick's time, the view suddenly opened up before them.
It was a vast underground space with a dome thousands of feet high, inlaid with countless fist-sized luminous pearls, illuminating the entire space as bright as day.
The space was tens of thousands of feet in diameter, and countless stone chambers were carved into the surrounding rock walls. In each of these chambers, light flowed and precious energy wafted.
In the center of this space, a huge stone platform, hundreds of feet tall, floats in the air.
The stone platform is octagonal, with a stone pillar carved with dragons and phoenixes standing at each corner, and an inextinguishable flame burning at the top of the pillar.
On the stone platform were dozens of jade boxes, stone caskets, and bronze tripods of varying sizes, each radiating astonishing spiritual energy.
Hundreds of figures had already gathered around the stone platform.
These figures were divided into more than a dozen groups, some in small groups and some standing alone, but without exception, they were all people with powerful auras.
There are countless Supreme Peak experts, seven or eight Lower Earthly Sovereigns, and even two whose auras have reached the level of Upper Earthly Sovereigns!
At this moment, Lin Langtian's gaze swept across the area, and a blood-red figure immediately caught his eye.
Blood Darkness!
This elder of the Blood God Sect was currently standing on the other side of the stone platform with seven or eight elite members of the Blood God Sect.
He seemed to sense Lin Langtian's gaze, turned his head, a cold killing intent flashing in his eyes, and a playful smile appeared on his lips.
Lin Langtian withdrew his gaze expressionlessly and looked at the many treasures on the stone platform.
"Vice Sect Master, so many treasures!" The Barbarian Emperor's eyes widened, and his breathing became rapid.
Lin Langtian nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over the treasures one by one.
It was a long, silver-white sword with a narrow blade and faintly visible lightning crackling at the tip.
On the hilt of the sword is a thunder bead the size of a pigeon egg, which seems to contain a sea of thunder, with faint rumbling sounds emanating from it.
Just by hovering there, a sharp sword intent emanated from it, stinging the skin.
"A low-level sacred artifact, the Thunder Sound Sword!" someone exclaimed.
To the left of the Thunder Sound Sword was a completely black shield, on which was carved a ferocious beast's head.
The ferocious beast's eyes were blood-red, as if it were alive, coldly observing everything around it. The space around the shield distorted slightly, as if compressed by an invisible force.
"A low-level sacred artifact, the Xuanming Shield! It is said to be able to withstand a full-force attack from a high-level Earthly Sovereign!"
To the right of the Thunder Sound Sword were a pair of crimson bracelets, covered with intricate flame patterns.
With a gentle vibration, the bracelet releases intense flames that scorch and distort the surrounding air.
"A low-grade sacred artifact, the Heaven-Burning Ring! It is of great benefit to those who cultivate fire-attribute techniques!"
Amidst the gasps of surprise, one sacred object after another was identified.
Each one of these items is enough to make even the most powerful Earthly Sovereigns outside fight tooth and nail for it!
Lin Langtian's gaze continued to move.
Deep within the space, there stood a bronze cauldron the size of a palm, its body covered with ancient runes, faintly radiating a heavy aura that suppressed everything.
Near-mid-tier sacred artifact!
"That's... the Haotian Cauldron?!" Someone gasped.
"It is said that this cauldron can refine all things, and even turn the enemy's attacks into its own!"
Beside the Haotian Cauldron was a jet-black spear, with a lifelike black dragon coiled around its shaft.
The black dragon seemed to be alive, occasionally opening its eyes and shooting out two captivating beams of light.
Another near-mid-tier sacred artifact!
"The Black Dragon Roaring Sky Spear! A legendary weapon stained with the blood of the Heavenly Sovereign!"
Besides the sacred object, there was also an ancient scroll, half-open, through which dense runes could be vaguely seen.
The runes seemed to be alive, constantly moving and changing, emitting mysterious fluctuations.
Supernatural power!
"That...that's a scroll of supernatural power! At least a super-powerful one!"
The appearance of every superior sacred object and supernatural power causes a stir.
What would cause a huge uproar in the outside world is now shining brightly in front of everyone like a cabbage.
At this moment, the greedy light in the eyes of those powerful individuals grew stronger, and the atmosphere became increasingly tense.
But Lin Langtian's gaze never lingered.
He's looking for it.
Find that treasure that truly moves him.
Finally, his gaze fell on the very center of the stone platform.
There, a battle axe floated silently.
The battle axe is dark gold in color, with a wide axe body like a door panel, and a faint layer of cold light flowing from the axe blade.
The axe handle was about ten feet long, wrapped in an unknown animal hide, with faint dark red patterns that looked like dried blood.
There were no fluctuations of spiritual energy or the precious light that a sacred object should have around the battle axe. It just floated there quietly, yet it gave people an indescribable sense of oppression.
It was as if it were not a battle axe, but a primordial sacred mountain that had been sleeping for countless ages.
Lin Langtian's pupils contracted slightly.
Near-high-level sacred artifact!
Moreover, judging from its peak, it might have been one of the top-tier high-level sacred artifacts!
He could clearly sense the terrifying power contained within that battle axe.
That was a pure, ultimate power, enough to create the world!
"The Heaven-Opening Axe." A detached voice suddenly rang in Lin Langtian's ears.
Lin Langtian turned his head and found a middle-aged man in a blue shirt with an indifferent expression standing not far from him, his gaze also fixed on the battle axe.
Lin Langtian had heard of this person before. He was the leader of a top-tier power in the Boundless Continent and one of only two high-level Earthly Sovereigns present, besides Xue Ming.
"One of the divine weapons used by the Undying King was an axe that once cleaved through the defenses of a king-level expert from the extraterrestrial evil race," the middle-aged man in blue continued, his eyes burning with fervor.
"This axe is a high-level sacred artifact. It is said that if one can fully master its power, one can even contend with a Heavenly Sovereign." Lin Langtian glanced at him but did not reply.
His gaze swept around, and those powerful figures who had been eyeing other treasures now all noticed the battle axe.
Although many people don't know its value, what could be placed in the very center of the stone platform be an ordinary object?
"That's... a near-high-level sacred artifact?!"
"My God! A high-level sacred artifact! I've lived for hundreds of years, and this is the first time I've ever seen a high-level sacred artifact!"
"If I could obtain this item, my strength would at least double!"
Greedy whispers arose, and countless gazes became fervent.
But no one dared to make any rash moves.
Because everyone knows that such a treasure will inevitably cause the fiercest competition.
Whoever makes the first move will become the target of everyone's criticism.
The atmosphere was frozen solid.
Right now!
"Jie Jie Jie..."
A chilling laugh suddenly broke the silence.
A blood-red figure flashed, and Elder Blood Nether appeared at the edge of the stone platform.
His gaze fell on the battle axe, his eyes filled with greed and fervor.
"Good darling! Such a good darling!" he licked his lips and murmured.
"If I were to present this item to the sect leader, my status would surely rise accordingly!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he moved and rushed towards the stone platform!
"Elder Xue Ming, wait!"
Several figures rushed out simultaneously, blocking Xue Ming's path.
That was a half-step upper-level Earthly Sovereign and two lower-level Earthly Sovereigns, clearly from different forces.
"This item is still unclaimed. Elder Xueming's attempt to monopolize it is a gross underestimation of our importance!"
Elder Xue Ming's expression turned cold, and the pressure of a high-ranking Earthly Sovereign erupted: "Get out!"
The three powerful figures' expressions changed, but they gritted their teeth and refused to back down.
The half-step Upper Earthly Sovereign expert said in a deep voice, "Elder Xue Ming, this is a ruin, not the territory of your Blood God Sect! If you want to take it all for yourself, you have to ask everyone present for their consent!"
"Correct!"
"Trying to take it all for yourself? No way!"
"Everyone, charge in! Whoever grabs it first keeps it!"
Amidst the crowd's outrage, Elder Xueming's face turned ashen.
Although he is a supreme being, it is impossible for him to be enemies with so many powerful figures at the same time.
What's more, not only are there many powerful figures eyeing us covetously not far away, but also... Lin Langtian!
His gaze suddenly met Lin Langtian's gaze in mid-air.
Their gazes seemed to spark an invisible flame.
"You little bastard, you want to compete with me for it too?" Elder Xue Ming sneered.
Lin Langtian remained calm and said indifferently, "Treasures belong to the capable. You, Xue Ming, are not worthy."
"court death!"
Elder Xue Ming was furious, his blood energy surging, and he was about to make a move!
"Please don't be anxious, everyone!"
A majestic voice suddenly rang out, and the middle-aged man in blue took a step forward. The pressure of the Supreme Earthly Sovereign spread out, and he even suppressed Xue Ming's aura.
"I will also fight for this item," he said calmly.
"However, before we take action, I have something to say to you."
His gaze swept across the entire area, finally settling on the battle axe.
"This axe is called the Undying Heaven-Opening Axe. It was the divine weapon used by the Undying King. To obtain it, one must not only defeat all competitors, but also withstand the test of the axe itself."
He paused, a slight smile playing on his lips: "Because within this axe lies a trace of the Undying King's will. If someone unworthy tries to seize it, they will surely suffer a backlash."
Upon hearing this, everyone's expression changed.
The remnants of the Immortal King's will?!
Does that mean that even if you manage to snatch it, you might not be able to take it?
"So..." the middle-aged man in blue said calmly, "Instead of fighting here, let's rely on our own abilities. Whoever can pass the test of this axe will be its master, how about it?"
The group looked at each other, and finally nodded. This was indeed the fairest way.
Elder Xue Ming snorted coldly, glancing at Lin Langtian with a sinister look: "You little bastard, I'll see what you're capable of competing with me for this later!"
Lin Langtian ignored him and simply stared at the battle axe.
The Undying Heaven-Opening Axe...
His eyes narrowed slightly.
He was also interested in this!
The atmosphere around the stone platform froze once again.
Everyone was waiting, waiting for the first figure to rush towards the stone platform.
But the real struggle has only just begun... (End of Chapter)