Chapter 89: Foundation of the Creation Realm
Moments shared in the quiet of the night are priceless.
After some time, the echo of intense moments within the stone hall finally faded, broken by a faint cracking sound. The soft glow surrounding them began to fracture, cracks expanding quickly across its surface.
"Boom!"
Within a few breaths, the glow shattered, bursting into countless glimmering fragments, and two figures instantly leapt away from one another. A tall, composed figure landed gracefully, his clothes somehow entirely intact as he descended.
"Miss Qingzhu, Iā"
Being a man of his word, Lin Langtian had no intention of leaving without explanation. But just as he opened his mouth, a figure full of icy killing intent appeared before him like a ghost.
"Swish!"
Without a single word, Lin Qingzhu raised her delicate hand, a sharp, cold green light blazing forth and hurtling towards him.
The sudden strike shocked Lin Langtian, and with a swift step back, he summoned his mental energy to form a defensive barrier before him.
"Hiss!"
The barrier was barely enough to slow her attack, as the green light tore through it in a split second, racing toward his throat. Yet, in that fleeting moment, he had already drawn his Red Flame Howling Sky Spear, infused it with Yuan energy, and struck out, colliding with the green light.
"Bang!"
The collision sent a powerful wave of energy through the hall, Lin Langtian stabbing his spear to the ground to stabilize himself.
"Creation Realm?"
Feeling a surge of power he hadn't expected, Lin Langtian's eyes lit up. His strength had risen significantly, as though he'd broken through to the initial phase of the Creation Realm without realizing it.
And more than that, he sensed that his body itself had strengthened, his bones and muscles tougher than before. Letting his focus fall inward, he looked into his dantian and saw that the second pattern on his flame furnace had appeared, faintly etched into its surface.
He was thrilled by this new progress. If he fully activated this second pattern, the physical strength boost would be enormous, possibly even surpassing his Heavenly Phoenix Seal technique and achieving a power level comparable to mid-tier Creation Realm arts.
"It must be the power of the Nirvana Heart!"
He realized then that, even though Lin Qingzhu had absorbed the Nirvana Heart, he too had benefited greatly from the energy that had flowed during their yin-yang exchange. Feeling his elation build, he reined in his excitement and shifted his gaze back to his more immediate concern.
In front of him, Qing Lian bloomed in cold light as Lin Qingzhu stood within it, her eyes filled with rage. She stared at him icily, her voice calm but frigid.
"You despicable man. I will kill you today!" Her tone was soft but cut through the room like a blade.
"Miss Qingzhu, I don't think I am entirely to blame for what happened," Lin Langtian replied carefully, knowing he sounded a bit too pleased despite the situation.
"Your excuses mean nothing. You'll pay for taking my honor," she shot back. Lin Qingzhu had lived her life with a fierce pride, constantly surrounded by talented young elites, never swayed by any of them. Yet here she was, in this forsaken tomb, having lost what was hers to give.
"After I kill you, perhaps I'll set up a marker for you."
With that, the green light radiating from her Qing Lian brightened, and her figure vanished from sight.
"Hmm, so she's improved as well," Lin Langtian murmured, brow furrowing as he activated his own spirit power to scan the area. With a swift upward flick of his spear, he parried her strike just as her image materialized above him. The sound of their weapons clashing reverberated through the hall.
"Whir!"
Sparks flew as his spear clashed with her Qing Lian time and again, each impact gouging deep marks into the stone floor, and he found himself meeting her attacks head-on without backing down.
Recognizing his newfound power, Lin Qingzhu's frosty gaze shifted, as even she felt the oppressive aura emanating from his now-strengthened form. The mere fact that Lin Langtian had gained so much from the Nirvana Heart fueled her fury.
Just as she prepared for a more powerful attack, the bronze doors behind them exploded open, shattered into countless pieces, leaving cratered marks on the floor.
Through the broken door, two figures entered, their eyes widening as they took in the tension between Lin Langtian and Lin Qingzhu.
The sounds of the bronze door crashing open drew both Lin Langtian and Lin Qingzhu's attention. They exchanged a quick look and, without a word, dropped their stances, their intense energy dissipating as they each drew back.
"What's going on here, Brother Langtian? Miss Qingzhu?" asked Wang Yan and Qin Shi, stepping forward, surprise evident on their faces.
"Oh, it's nothing," Lin Langtian replied with a smile. "Miss Qingzhu acquired the Nirvana Heart, so I was merely trying to challenge her for it."
Lin Qingzhu's body stiffened as the memory returned. The Nirvana Heart had been shared, but not in the way he implied. She gritted her teeth, but for the sake of appearances, she replied coolly.
"Brother Langtian's skills are indeed impressive," she said, her tone dripping with sarcasm. "But perhaps we should take this outside and continue sparring for it. Let the winner claim the Nirvana Heart."
Lin Langtian raised a brow, both surprised and impressed by her persistence. Yet, as long as she remained below Nirvana level, he didn't feel any need to back down.
Just as he opened his mouth to accept, another figure appeared at the doorway, walking into the room with a leisurely stride. Lin Langtian recognized the newcomer immediately, his lips quirking in surprise.
It was Lin Dong, who had finally caught up.
(End of Chapter)
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