Lin Tian stood deep in the cave. The air around seemed to have solidified. Only his faint breathing echoed weakly. The scene before him shook his heart deeply: an ancient altar stood in the center of the cave, and on the altar lay an item emitting a faint light. The light wasn't intense but carried a captivating power. This cave was extremely hidden. It took Lin Tian a full three days to find the entrance among the endless mist and complex arrays. And the item on this altar was the ultimate goal of his trip - a legendary ancient spiritual treasure. The altar was surrounded by complex runes. These runes were ancient and weathered, as if having undergone the baptism of countless years. Lin Tian's gaze slowly moved along the trajectory of the runes, and gradually, he had some understanding in his heart. These runes weren't just decorations. They were the last line of defense for protecting the spiritual treasure and also the key to the array. Lin Tian carefully approached the altar, sensing the changes in the surrounding spiritual energy. He could clearly feel that the spiritual energy above the altar was extremely dense, almost forming visible mist. The density of this spiritual energy far exceeded anything he had felt elsewhere and even made him feel a hint of oppression. "Sure enough, the spiritual treasure sealed here is extraordinary." Lin Tian sighed inwardly. He knew that the concentration of this spiritual energy was beyond the tolerance range of ordinary cultivators. Even he felt a bit strained. He stopped and carefully observed the spiritual treasure on the altar. It was a crystal-clear jade stone. The surface of the jade emitted a faint fluorescence, as if it were the source of some mysterious power. Lin Tian could sense that this jade contained extremely powerful spiritual energy, perhaps even beyond his imagination. "What is the origin of this jade stone?" Lin Tian was full of questions. He knew that there were various types of legendary spiritual treasures, each containing great power. But a jade like this one that emitted such a dense spiritual energy, he had never seen before. Lin Tian took a deep breath and decided to adopt a cautious approach to unlock the seal of the spiritual treasure. He knew that the power of the spiritual treasure was often accompanied by great danger. Even a slight carelessness could trigger unpredictable consequences. Lin Tian stood in front of the altar, his eyes fixed on those ancient runes, and his heart was clear. He knew that to unlock the seal of the spiritual treasure, he must first break the prohibition of these runes. The arrangement of these runes seemed chaotic but actually contained profound mysteries. Each rune played a crucial role in the overall array. Lin Tian exerted his spiritual sense, slowly integrating it into the texture of the runes, and began to delicately perceive the power contained within. The energy of these runes was extremely stable, as if having been tempered over countless years and already integrated with the altar. Lin Tian's spiritual sense wandered among the runes, gradually outlining a complete picture of the array. "This is... a multi-layered sealing array!" Lin Tian's heart shook. He discovered that the array formed by these runes wasn't just a simple seal but was composed of multiple layers superimposed. Each layer was interlocked, forming an impenetrable barrier. Lin Tian realized that to unlock the seal, he must dismantle this complex array layer by layer. So, he began to weaken the power in the runes bit by bit, concentrating his spiritual sense on those key nodes and gradually destroying the structure of the array. This process was extremely energy-consuming. Every action of Lin Tian was carefully considered to ensure that the counter-mechanism of the array wouldn't be triggered. As time passed, the runes on the altar began to gradually dim. Lin Tian could sense that the power of the array was slowly fading, and the force that sealed the spiritual treasure was also gradually weakening. At this time, fine beads of sweat had already oozed from Lin Tian's forehead, but he didn't dare to relax at all and continued to focus on breaking the array. Finally, with the dissipation of the light of the last rune, the power of the array completely collapsed. Lin Tian let out a sigh of relief, but he knew that the real challenge had just begun. Although the seal of the spiritual treasure was unlocked, its power still hadn't been fully revealed. With the removal of the seal, the jade on the altar began to vibrate slightly, and the emitted light gradually intensified. Lin Tian stood in front of the altar, his gaze tightly fixed on that jade, his heart filled with anticipation and caution. He knew that this spiritual treasure was about to awaken, and its power would also be displayed. The light of the jade became stronger and stronger, as if an invisible force was breeding within it. Lin Tian sensed a powerful fluctuation of spiritual energy. That fluctuation was like a huge wave in the sea, coming with an irresistible force. Lin Tian immediately circulated his true essence, steadied his mind, and resisted the impact of this force. "Sure enough, the power of this spiritual treasure is extremely powerful, even beyond my expectation." Lin Tian was secretly amazed in his heart. He could sense that the power contained in this jade could almost shake the entire cave and might even affect the flow of spiritual energy outside. Just at this moment, the light of the jade suddenly burst out, and the entire altar was surrounded by intense white light. Lin Tian only felt a dazzling light and quickly closed his eyes, using his spiritual sense to perceive the changes around. He could sense that the fluctuation of spiritual energy on the altar had reached an extreme, as if it might explode at any moment. "This is... the awakening of the spiritual treasure!" Lin Tian's heart shuddered. He knew that this moment had finally arrived. As the white light gradually dissipated, Lin Tian slowly opened his eyes. The scene before him shocked him deeply - the jade had left the altar and was suspended in mid-air, emitting a soft light. That light was no longer as dazzling as before but gave people a feeling of tranquility and peace. However, Lin Tian could sense that the power contained in the jade was still extremely powerful, even purer than before. He knew that this spiritual treasure had completely awakened, and its power was about to be displayed. Lin Tian quietly stared at the jade, his heart full of anticipation and doubts. He didn't know the true purpose of this spiritual treasure or why it was sealed in this hidden cave. But he understood that this spiritual treasure must have an extremely important significance, otherwise, it wouldn't have been sealed so carefully. The jade was suspended in mid-air, and the emitted light gradually gathered, eventually forming a beam of light pointing directly at Lin Tian. Lin Tian felt a strong attraction, as if some invisible force was summoning him to the center of the beam of light. "This seems to be... a trial?" Lin Tian's heart stirred. He knew that many ancient spiritual treasures, after awakening, often conducted trials on those who touched them to verify whether they were qualified to control this power. And this beam of light was obviously the test of the jade on him. Lin Tian didn't retreat. He knew that the path of cultivation was full of challenges and hardships. Only by facing difficulties head-on could he constantly break through himself and reach a higher realm. He took a deep breath, steadied his mind, and slowly walked towards that beam of light. The power of the beam of light was extremely pure. When Lin Tian stepped into it, he immediately felt a warm current spreading throughout his body. This feeling was extremely comfortable, as if being in a warm spring. But Lin Tian knew that this was just the beginning of the trial, and the real challenge was yet to come. Sure enough, when Lin Tian completely entered the center of the beam of light, a powerful oppressive force suddenly hit him. This force was like an invisible boulder, pressing hard on Lin Tian's body, making him almost unable to move. All the bones in Lin Tian's body made slight sounds, and the true essence within him also fluctuated violently, as if it might collapse at any moment. "What a strong force!" Lin Tian was secretly shocked in his heart. He could sense that this force wasn't just oppressing his body but was also testing his will and determination. If his will wavered even slightly, he would be completely crushed by this force. However, Lin Tian's will was extremely firm. He knew that this trial was not only a test of his power but also a tempering of his heart. Only by adhering to his original intention could he survive this trial and gain the recognition of the spiritual treasure. Lin Tian gritted his teeth and fully circulated the true essence within his body to contend against this powerful oppressive force. His body gradually adapted to this oppression, and the spiritual energy was also constantly strengthening, as if undergoing tempering again and again. Lin Tian could sense that his cultivation level was unconsciously improving. This improvement wasn't a superficial advancement but a deeper transformation. Time seemed extremely long under this oppressive feeling. Lin Tian didn't know how long he had persisted. He only knew that his will was getting firmer and firmer, and the power within him was getting stronger and stronger. Finally, when he felt that he had reached his limit, the oppressive force suddenly disappeared as if it had never existed. Lin Tian gasped for breath, feeling the relaxation of his body and the fullness of the spiritual energy. He knew that he had passed this trial. And the jade in front of him was still suspended in mid-air, emitting a soft light, as if waiting for his next move. Lin Tian stood in the center of the beam of light, staring at that jade, his heart full of anticipation and doubts. He knew that he had passed the trial, but the true power of the spiritual treasure hadn't been revealed yet. And all of this would be unveiled in the next moment. The light of the jade suddenly intensified, and then slowly descended in front of Lin Tian. Lin Tian reached out and gently touched the surface of the jade. Immediately, he felt a powerful force surging into his body from the jade. This force was extremely pure, as if it were the most original energy between heaven and earth, filling Lin Tian's body with power. With the influx of the force, Lin Tian's consciousness seemed to enter a brand new world. In this world, the heaven and earth were filled with endless spiritual energy. This spiritual energy was extremely pure without any impurities. Lin Tian could sense that this spiritual energy was being rapidly absorbed by him and transformed into true essence within his body. "This... This is the origin of the spiritual energy of heaven and earth!" Lin Tian was shocked in his heart. He knew that this kind of original spiritual energy was extremely rare and could only be felt under extremely special circumstances. And now, this jade could actually allow him to come into contact with this original spiritual energy, which was truly unbelievable. Lin Tian didn't waste this opportunity. He immediately circulated the cultivation technique and began to fully absorb this original spiritual energy. After this spiritual energy entered his body, it quickly transformed into true essence, constantly strengthening his cultivation level. Lin Tian could sense that his cultivation level was improving at an extremely terrifying speed, far beyond any previous advancement. Time seemed to lose its meaning in this state. Lin Tian's consciousness was completely immersed in this ocean of spiritual energy, constantly absorbing its power. Finally, when his cultivation level reached a new limit, the light of the jade gradually dimmed, and Lin Tian also woke up from that mysterious state. He slowly opened his eyes and found that he was still standing in front of the altar in the cave, and the jade in his hand had returned to its original appearance as if nothing had happened. However, Lin Tian could sense that his cultivation level had undergone a huge change. His spiritual energy was more pure, and the true essence was also more condensed, as if having undergone a brand new transformation. "The power of this spiritual treasure is truly extraordinary." Lin Tian sighed inwardly. He knew that this experience not only greatly enhanced his cultivation level but also allowed him to come into contact with the most original spiritual energy between heaven and earth. This experience gave him a new understanding of cultivation and also filled him with confidence in the future path of cultivation. Lin Tian put the jade into the storage bag, his heart full of satisfaction and joy. He knew that this cave exploration had reaped great rewards for him. Not only did he obtain this powerful spiritual treasure but also his cultivation level had made a qualitative leap. However, Lin Tian didn't relax his vigilance because of this. He knew that the path of cultivation was full of unknowns and challenges. Only by maintaining a clear mind and a firm belief could he go further on this path. He tidied everything up and prepared to leave this mysterious cave. The fluctuation of spiritual energy in the cave had gradually subsided, and the surrounding environment had returned to its original tranquility. Lin Tian walked slowly towards the cave entrance along the way he came, silently planning his future cultivation plans in his heart. When Lin Tian stepped out of the cave, the outside sunlight shone on him, bringing a hint of warmth. He stood at the cave entrance, looking back at the cave that had once put him through numerous trials, his heart filled with countless emotions.