Chapter 147 Forest Battle, Zhou Ker's Gratitude
The Tianyan Mountain Range is situated at the border of Yan City and two nearby cities. It's extremely vast, with countless powerful beasts inhabiting it. It's said that some of the beasts deep within possess such strength that even experts at the Nirvana Realm would hesitate to approach them. Therefore, under normal circumstances, very few people dare to venture into such places.
However, with the news of the ancient tomb spreading, this situation was immediately disrupted. With the strong temptation of the Nirvana Realm expert's tomb, the so-called danger became negligible. So, apart from Lin Yan and his group, many others were now heading towards the ancient tomb. They all wanted to explore it and see if they could find their own opportunities inside.
The Tianyan Mountain Range is a considerable distance from Yan City. So even though they set off early in the morning, after a day of traveling, Lin Yan and his group only arrived at the edge of the Tianyan Mountain Range.
Seeing that it was getting late, Lin Yan and the others had no intention of continuing forward. After all, this was the Tianyan Mountain Range, home to countless powerful beasts. Moreover, even aside from the beasts, the people traveling to such places were a mixed bag. If they showed signs of fatigue too early, they might attract some unwanted attention, including bandits.
So, for safety's sake, Lin Yan and his group didn't rush to continue their journey. Instead, they found a place nearby to set up camp. Afterwards, they took out the ingredients they had stored in their spatial bags and began cooking to fill their stomachs.
"Senior Tao, the news about the ancient tomb has been out for so long, are we a bit late in going now?" During the rest, Lin Yan didn't just sit idly. Since they were waiting, sitting idle was a bit awkward, and keeping a distance from the group would make him seem antisocial. Lin Yan was always adept at handling such situations, so he engaged in conversation with Tao during this downtime.
"Hehe, don't worry, young friend. Outside the ancient tomb, there's a seal set by the Nirvana Realm expert before his death. Without breaking this seal, no one can enter the tomb," Tao explained, not underestimating Lin Yan due to their previous encounter. He was quite enthusiastic in his treatment of him.
He explained to Lin Yan, then smiled, "Otherwise, young friend Lin Yan, why do you think news of the tomb only surfaced recently? Did nobody ever set foot here before? The answer is definitely not. It's just that in the past, the seal here was strong, and normal people couldn't even perceive it. But as time passed, the seal loosened, so news of the tomb finally spread."
"But even so, breaking the seal of this tomb is not something ordinary people can do. After all, it's easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for an ordinary person to break such a seal. So, at the very least, a Nirvana Realm expert is needed to open it," Tao concluded.
Lin Yan nodded in understanding, "I see."
At that moment, Lin Chen suddenly asked, "By the way, who did the elders send to lead the expedition to the ancient tomb?"
Tao replied confidently, "Certainly Lin Langtian, among the younger generation, he's the strongest."
"Lin Langtian!" The members of the Lin family were slightly surprised, and their eyes became somewhat excited.
But Lin Dong's gaze couldn't help but darken. Upon hearing this name, all the grievances in his heart surged up. Suddenly, an unnamed anger welled up within him, ready to burst forth.
"Lin Dong," Lin Yan suddenly patted Lin Dong on the shoulder.
This action helped him snap out of his previous distracted state.
Lin Yan looked at him apologetically, "Sorry, Lin Dong, for my earlier rudeness."
Lin Dong just smiled and shook his head. He had always trusted Lin Yan. Otherwise, he wouldn't have earnestly called him "brother."
Taking a deep breath, Lin Dong didn't say much more. But deep down, he suddenly felt a strong sense of security.
To be honest, he felt a bit more confident now.
After all, Lin Langtian was indeed formidable, but Lin Yan was no pushover either!
After breakfast, the group rested briefly. The next day, just as dawn broke, they packed up camp and set off again towards the ancient tomb.
Their speed was fast, and they soon entered the forest of the mountain range. Along the way, they encountered several waves of beasts, whose strength was indeed formidable. It was thanks to the strength of their group that they were able to defeat them.
But besides beasts, they also witnessed several incidents of robbery. This place was not like Yan City, where there were rules. In such areas, once someone was injured, it was easy to attract the attention of other passing forces. After all, compared to tomb exploration, robbing with confidence was a simpler way to get rewards.
So Lin Yan and his group became increasingly cautious. As they continued on their way, they suddenly found dozens of figures blocking their path ahead.
Lin Yan and his group frowned. The strength of the people in front of them was not weak. Even the weakest among them had reached the Heaven Yuan Realm. There were several at the Small Yuan Dan Realm, and even one at the Large Yuan Dan Realm leading them.
At this moment, the people blocking their way were looking at them maliciously. Their bodies exuded a strong smell of blood, and there were many bloodstains on their clothes. It was easy to tell that these people had been robbing in the area for quite some time.
Lin Yan narrowed his eyes. This force in front of them seemed stronger than the Blood Wolf Gang, indicating that they might not be from Yan City. But even if they were to fight, Lin Yan wasn't afraid. After all, at the same realm, Lin Yan had always been able to crush his opponents.
So at this moment, he approached calmly, without any fear.
As they continued forward and reached the group, one of them directly reached out towards Zhou Ker's thigh.
"Hey hey, what a pretty girl. How about playing with me?" the provocateur said.
Hearing this harassment, Zhou Ker's face turned cold. She extended her jade-like hand, grabbed a long sword, and fiercely swung it towards the man.
But the man seemed prepared and quickly blocked it. However, he didn't look as relaxed this time, and when he looked at Zhou Ker again, his gaze was no longer as frivolous as before.
The situation was tense, and at that moment, Lin Yan unleashed his aura.
Boom! Immediately, a strong aura belonging to the Large Yuan Dan Realm burst out from him without reservation.
With this powerful aura emanating from Lin Yan, the surrounding people couldn't help but tremble. After feeling the tremendous pressure emanating from Lin Yan, they involuntarily looked towards him, their eyes filled with shock.
"The Large Yuan Dan Realm!"
"So young!"
"Truly terrifying!"
Everyone's faces were filled with astonishment. Encountering a powerhouse at the Large Yuan Dan Realm was already quite rare. But now, facing someone like Lin Yan, who was so young and at the Large Yuan Dan Realm, made the situation even more shocking. Therefore, at this moment, everyone unconsciously took a step back, their expressions becoming somewhat hesitant.
Lin Yan's eyes were cold. He stared at the group blocking their way and said in a deep voice, "Let us pass!"
After hearing Lin Yan's words, the leader of the group couldn't help but chuckle. He looked at Lin Yan with a mocking expression and said, "Haha, what a sharp tongue. However, this is not a place where you can speak wild words. Today, none of you will be able to leave!"
His words were filled with killing intent.
Upon hearing this, Lin Yan's expression turned cold. He slowly raised his palm, and a fierce gust of wind began to swirl around him.
Boom!
In the next instant, Lin Yan made his move. With a loud bang, a powerful punch, filled with the force of wind, thundered towards the leader of the group.
Seeing this, the leader's expression changed drastically. He didn't expect Lin Yan to be so fierce. In a panic, he quickly raised his hand to block.
Bang!
Under the shocked gazes of everyone present, the leader's body was directly sent flying by Lin Yan's punch. He crashed into the ground, causing a deep pit to form beneath him.
This scene stunned everyone.
They never expected Lin Yan to be so powerful. With just one punch, he had defeated the leader of their group. This outcome was beyond their imagination.
At this moment, everyone present couldn't help but look at Lin Yan with fear and awe in their eyes.
Seeing this, Lin Yan didn't hesitate. He led Zhou Ker and the others as they quickly passed through the group and continued on their way.
Behind them, the remaining members of the group were stunned. They looked at each other, their faces filled with fear and shock.
At this moment, they finally understood that they had provoked a terrifying existence. If they had known earlier, they would never have dared to offend him.
As they watched Lin Yan and his group disappear into the distance, the remaining members of the group couldn't help but feel a sense of fear and trepidation.
Meanwhile, Lin Yan and his group continued on their way towards the ancient tomb, their faces filled with determination and resolve.
As they journeyed deeper into the forest, they encountered even more powerful beasts and obstacles. However, with Lin Yan leading the way, they easily overcame these challenges and pressed on towards their destination.
Finally, after traveling for several more hours, they arrived at the entrance to the ancient tomb.
Upon seeing the entrance, Lin Yan and his group couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement and anticipation.
After all their efforts and hardships, they had finally arrived at their destination.
At this moment, Lin Yan couldn't help but think of the many trials and tribulations they had faced along the way. However, he knew that the real challenges lay ahead.
With a determined expression, Lin Yan led his group as they stepped into the entrance of the ancient tomb, ready to face whatever dangers awaited them inside.
Little did they know that their journey was far from over, and the true tests of strength and courage were yet to come...