Chapter 112: The Underground Secret Realm, the Magic Array, and the Dragon Slayer Blade
Led by his grandfather, Yu Yuanzhen, Yu Tianlin arrived at a hidden room. After a series of precise movements from Yu Yuanzhen, a passageway suddenly opened on the floor.
"Come down with me."
Yu Yuanzhen entered first, and Yu Tianlin followed closely behind.
The passage was originally pitch black, but the moment they stepped in, clusters of orange flames lit up on both sides, illuminating the way.
The tunnel clearly sloped downward, leading deep underground. Neither of them spoke. They simply walked in silence. It took about 10 minutes before they finally reached the end.
A stone wall blocked the path.
Yet Yu Tianlin could tell at once that it was not as simple as it looked.
Sure enough, under his watchful gaze, Yu Yuanzhen pressed his right hand against the wall and poured Spirit Power into it. Moments later, the stone wall trembled lightly, then slowly rose, revealing the path ahead.
Without turning back, Yu Yuanzhen explained, "That wall can only be opened using a specific method of Spirit Power. If you try to force it open, or make random attempts, it will trigger a self destruct mechanism. The remaining wall will collapse and permanently seal off the clan's secret area."
Yu Tianlin subconsciously nodded.
After walking a little farther, the space ahead suddenly opened up.
It was a spacious underground hall.
The ground was covered in countless patterns that interlocked and spread outward, forming a massive magic array.
At the center of the array stood a pure metal weapon rack, and resting on it was a cleaver nearly 4 meters long.
The blade was dark red from end to end. Dragon shaped patterns crawled along its surface, yet every one of those dragons was severed at the waist, as if they had been cut in half by the blade itself.
There was no doubt.
This was the Dragon Slayer Blade.
In several corners of the magic array, the clan's Spirit Douluo elders sat cross legged, including Yu Tianlin's father, Yu Mingfeng. It was obvious they had been waiting for some time.
As for Yu Luomian, after breaking through to the Title Douluo level, his status in the clan had risen to Supreme Elder. He was not seated in a corner of the array. Instead, he stood near the Dragon Slayer Blade.
"Big brother, Tianlin, you've arrived." Yu Luomian looked toward them as they emerged from the passage. "Everyone is ready. We can begin at any time."
Yu Yuanzhen led Yu Tianlin straight into the center of the array. He did not start immediately. Instead, he swept his gaze across the elders and said, "As you all know, Tianlin can now fully transform into a dragon."
The elders nodded, their eyes locked on Yu Tianlin.
Full body dragon transformation meant a high chance of defeating the powerful dragon souls guarding the center of the small world, and it meant the possibility of properly exploring that forbidden region.
In their hearts, the elders all believed there had to be many high grade Spirit Bones there. If the center could be reached and those Spirit Bones could be brought back, then as elders of the clan, each of them might obtain one. Naturally, their gazes toward Yu Tianlin were fervent.
Noticing this, Yu Yuanzhen frowned. "With Tianlin's abilities, reaching the center should not be a problem. But whether there are Spirit Bones in the center is still only a guess from the seniors of past generations. No one has ever been there. No one can say for sure what is inside. It could be that there is nothing at all. Do not raise your expectations too high."
He said this as a precaution. The higher the expectations, the harsher the disappointment. If Yu Tianlin returned empty handed, some elders might shift their frustration onto him, and that would be unacceptable.
After Yu Yuanzhen spoke, the burning desire in the elders' eyes cooled considerably.
Only then did Yu Yuanzhen turn to Yu Tianlin. He removed a wristband and handed it over.
"Tianlin, this contains enough food and water for you to survive in the small world. There's also a timekeeping device, so you can judge time accurately. You must not exceed the 6 month limit. Most importantly, there is a bottle of true dragon blood."
His tone grew heavier.
"When you are ready to return, first fill the divine blade with the power of the dragon soul, then apply the true dragon blood. Only then can you return."
Yu Tianlin nodded, took the wristband, and put it on. Then he asked, "Grandpa, didn't you say Spirit Power is suppressed in that small world? How can I still use a storage spirit tool?"
"Although that small world suppresses Spirit Power, you can still use mental power," Yu Yuanzhen explained. "With mental power, you can barely activate the Spirit Power imprint on a storage spirit tool, but it will consume a great deal of mental strength."
As long as it only consumed mental strength, it was fine.
Yu Tianlin had absorbed a spirit type Spirit Ring and consumed the Dew of Longing for Autumn Water, so his mental strength was already far stronger than ordinary people. The consumption would not be a serious issue.
"Ask anything you still need to ask now," Yu Yuanzhen said after answering him. "Once you enter the small world, you will have to rely on yourself."
"I have no more questions." Yu Tianlin shook his head. His gaze sharpened. "I will bring back a Spirit Bone for the clan."
"In that case, we begin," Yu Yuanzhen said in a deep voice. "Tianlin, grasp the divine blade."
Yu Luomian stepped slightly aside, revealing the weapon behind him.
Yu Tianlin took a few steps forward, approached the rack, and reached out to grip the hilt.
The moment his hand closed around the Dragon Slayer Blade, the cleaver trembled faintly. A surge of fear stabbed into Yu Tianlin's chest, and his body trembled involuntarily.
"Do not panic," Yu Yuanzhen said quietly. "This blade restrains dragon type martial souls. But you are the one wielding it now. You are behind the blade, with its edge facing outward. The restraining effect on you will be minimal. Nothing will happen."
Hearing his grandfather's words, Yu Tianlin narrowed his eyes, took a few deep breaths, and adjusted his state. The palpitations quickly faded.
"Rise."
Yu Tianlin lifted the Dragon Slayer Blade horizontally with one hand and gave it a slight swing.
In his perception, the blade was heavy, but he could still lift it with a single hand. However, the handle was long, clearly designed for two handed use. Swinging it one handed still felt a little stiff and awkward.
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