Chapter 60: Nirvana Heart
"Swoosh!" A dazzling green light streaked through the sky, revealing a handsome young man as it dissipated. It was Xiao Tian. He had now advanced to the level of a two-star Dou Wang.
"Xiao Tian greets everyone!" Xiao Tian looked at the four people, especially focusing on the barefoot woman in a simple dress standing on a green lotus. He could guess that this woman was Ling Qingzhu.
Lin Langtian said, "Now that everyone is here, let's break the seal of this ancient tomb mansion together!"
"Alright, let's do it together!" With a beautiful woman present, Wang Yan naturally wanted to show off. He stomped on his Daluo Golden Spear, causing the spear to vibrate intensely. A dazzling golden light quickly condensed into a massive spear glow, several meters long.
"Go!" At this moment, Xiao Tian and the other three also made their moves. The combined efforts of the five caused the energy in the area to surge violently, shocking the onlookers below.
As their attacks landed, the space in front of them twisted, revealing an energy barrier covered in intricate patterns. However, the barrier had weakened over time and was not as strong as before.
"Boom!" Under the combined assault of the five, the energy barrier shattered.
"Go!" As the barrier broke, the five of them were the first to rush inside, followed by a large number of people from various factions.
Although Xiao Tian had been here once before, he didn't rush ahead. After all, he had already taken all the valuable items. He followed the others, heading towards the main hall.
Upon entering the core area, Xiao Tian's vision went black for a moment before being filled with a fiery red color. In front of him was a sea of red flames, exuding intense heat. Lin Langtian and the others were trapped in this sea of flames, but Ling Qingzhu was not among them.
Xiao Tian remembered that the true entrance was through the burning sea of fire, while the apparent path was filled with dangerous traps. Being cautious, he used his Green Lotus Core Flame to envelop himself and dove into the sea of fire.
As he went deeper, he saw a slightly open bronze door. Entering the door, the red color disappeared, revealing a stone hall. The hall was sparsely furnished, with only an open stone coffin in the center. Inside the coffin, a glowing, vibrant green heart made of pure energy could be seen.
"Is this the Nirvana Heart?" As Xiao Tian looked at the Nirvana Heart, a clear, ethereal voice echoed in the hall.
"This is not a place for you. Leave now," the voice commanded.
Xiao Tian looked up to see Ling Qingzhu floating in midair on a green lotus, her crystal-clear eyes coldly observing him. There was no gentleness in her gaze, only a distant indifference.
Ling Qingzhu was evidently someone who was warm on the outside but cold on the inside, making her even harder to approach than women like Ziyue, who were cold on the surface. However, the ancient tomb mansion provided Xiao Tian with this opportunity. Up close, he could fully appreciate her stunning beauty. Her eyes were like tranquil pools of water, and her simple dress accentuated her nearly perfect figure. She looked like a fairy who had descended from the heavens, making everything else seem dull in comparison. Yet, despite her breathtaking beauty, there was an air of aloofness about her, making her seem unreachable.
"I have no intention of competing for treasures with you," Xiao Tian said, cupping his fists. "I came here by accident, just wanting to see what a Nirvana stage expert left behind."
"Even Lin Langtian and the others were trapped outside by the formation, but you managed to get in. You must have some real skills," Ling Qingzhu's veil fluttered slightly as she spoke, her voice clear and melodious.
"Since Young Master Xiao has no intention of competing, Qingzhu thanks you in advance." Ling Qingzhu bowed gracefully to Xiao Tian in midair. "I don't wish to force anyone away, so please don't have any other thoughts."
With that, she raised her hand, reaching for the Nirvana Heart.
"Buzz!" The glowing sphere trembled violently, emitting a resisting force.
"Break!" Ling Qingzhu commanded, and a petal fell from her green lotus, turning into a green beam that struck the sphere. Under the attack, the sphere shattered, revealing the vibrant green heart formed from the essence of a Nirvana stage expert's life force.
"Whoosh!" The hall echoed with the sound of energy waves, like a tide of energy flowing. Ling Qingzhu's slender fingers moved rapidly, sending out beams of green light that struck the Nirvana Heart.
Under the beams, the Nirvana Heart began to melt, turning into a pool of green liquid that radiated a terrifying aura.
In Xiao Tian's eyes, Ling Qingzhu elegantly lifted a corner of her veil, revealing her red lips, and drank the green liquid. In that brief moment, Xiao Tian saw more of her face, confirming that her beauty was indeed on par with Xun'er's.
"Young Master Xiao is a man of his word," Ling Qingzhu said with a smile after consuming the Nirvana Heart. "I need to refine the energy of the Nirvana Heart now. I hope you won't disturb me."
"I will guard you," Xiao Tian offered, his gaze meaningful.
Ling Qingzhu nodded and sat cross-legged on her green lotus, closing her eyes. The lotus emitted a protective glow, enveloping her.
Xiao Tian approached the stone coffin. Inside was a skeleton.
"Senior, I took many of your treasures. Please accept my respect," Xiao Tian bowed and then examined the coffin. He saw a line of small characters engraved on it: "I ascended to Nirvana using the power of Yin and Yang. What I left behind must be balanced by Yin and Yang. If not, it will bring destruction."
Xiao Tian was genuinely grateful to this senior. Without him, Xiao Tian would not have had this opportunity.
(End of Chapter)