After Lin Xuan had packed all the herbs, his Insight Eye detected a talisman puppet buried beneath the pool.
However, it was too late to dig it up....Ling Qingzhu had already caught up.
The Azure Lotus transformed into a streak of green light as she shot forward.
This time, Ling Qingzhu seemed determined, intent on catching Lin Xuan and seeing who he really was.
"Miss, why pursue me so fiercely?"
Lin Xuan called back, continuing deeper into the tomb, silently thinking… chasing me this fast, are you seeking trouble?
"Hmph!"
Ling Qingzhu coldly snorted, pausing briefly.
She then noticed the herbs in the pool, now reduced to nothing but stumps, "They've all been collected!"
Her gaze fixed on the central spot of the pool.
"A lotus-type herb! Judging by the residual energy, the one in the center must be above eighth-grade!"
Ling Qingzhu felt a pang of regret.....lotus-type herbs were rare and valuable for her.
"Maybe I can exchange for it!"
She quickened her pace, chasing Lin Xuan.
Ahead, a light barrier appeared, and Lin Xuan's figure vanished beyond it.
Passing through the barrier, Lin Xuan first saw darkness, then a flash of crimson. A scorching wave of fire surged at him.
He hurriedly activated his Yuan energy to protect himself.
Before him lay a vast sea of flames, radiating intense heat.
Fire paths extended into the depths, each with different intensities....the central path burning the fiercest.
"So this is the final challenge—the Sea of Flames Formation!"
Lin Xuan smirked. Knowing the plot, he instantly recognized the correct path.
With his Insight Eye, this illusionary formation was transparent.....he could see that the central fire path was actually the weakest, its fierce appearance mere intimidation.
Without hesitation, Lin Xuan leapt into the central fire path.
Ling Qingzhu passed through the barrier and saw Lin Xuan dive in.
She was momentarily shocked but quickly realized it was a formation.
Her eyes emitted brilliant azure light as she scanned the Sea of Flames, and a confident smile appeared.
"He took this path too!"
"Figuring out the correct path in such a short time—is that a coincidence?"
Ling Qingzhu marveled. It had taken her seven or eight breaths to detect the formation's secret. He had done it in three.
Her curiosity and competitive spirit flared. "Such a character in the Da Yan Dynasty… I'm truly intrigued."
"Whoosh!"
The Azure Lotus surged, carrying Ling Qingzhu as she entered the flames.
Ahead, the firelight dimmed and disappeared. Lin Xuan emerged from the path, facing a sealed bronze gate.
Runes covered the door, a thick layer of energy sealing it....stronger than any seal he had previously encountered, second only to the tomb's outer protective barrier.
"This will take some effort."
"And I can't break it instantly."
Lin Xuan assessed the seal, deciding not to rush. Such a strong barrier would take time to break, giving Ling Qingzhu a chance to catch up.
"Gulp…"
He pulled out a pill and swallowed it, rapidly refining it.
His previous sprint and breaking of the spirit beast chamber seal and treasure dome had drained him....not unlike a full battle.
He still had to face Ling Qingzhu and a potential skirmish, so he needed to restore his peak power first.
"Chi Ling, how's the pill refining going?" Lin Xuan transmitted his voice.
"Master, I'm on it, I'm on it!" Chi Ling hurriedly responded.
Lin Xuan said suddenly, "Refine the Dream-Love Lotus Pill first."
"Why now, Master? This is a dual-cultivation aphrodisiac. One cannot use it alone!" Chi Ling protested.
Lin Xuan snapped, "I said refine it—no more chatter!"
"Alright… Master, should the pill's potency be strong or weak? Some of the herbs collected can boost its quality…"
Time was short. Lin Xuan interrupted, "No need to explain....max strength, highest quality, refine it fully!"
"Understood, Master! You'll be satisfied!"
Chi Ling ceased talking, working furiously. She was determined to turn the single precious ninth-grade Dream-Love Lotus into a pill surpassing ninth-grade potency.
"Whoosh!"
The green light of the Azure Lotus heralded Ling Qingzhu's arrival at the bronze gate, finally catching up to Lin Xuan.
Anticipation heightened, she examined him carefully.
Beautiful… Just one glance and her heart stirred. Lin Xuan's appearance was not flashy, yet his charm was captivating.
Lin Xuan also examined Ling Qingzhu, equally impressed.
Up close, her beauty was breathtaking: bare feet on the Azure Lotus, light-colored simple dress accentuating a near-perfect figure, graceful and ethereal.....like a fairy fallen from the heavens, stunning yet untouchable.
Lin Xuan's heartbeat quickened; he could not ignore her presence.
Excitement surged.
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