Chapter 856: The Last Hall
Chapter 856: Chapter 856: The Last Hall
At this moment, Fang Lin had indeed stepped into the first layer of the Spirit Vein realm.
In the span of two months, he successively unblocked seventy-two meridians within his body, consuming a considerable amount of pills, and even devoured a top-quality pill furnace.
Added to this was the assistance from the Dharma Stone, which allowed Fang Lin to smoothly enter the Spirit Vein realm, otherwise, he would have needed even more time to touch upon it.
This breakthrough, although somewhat rushed, was unavoidable under the circumstances, as the second phase of the competition among the talents from the Nine Countries was about to commence after the conclusion of the Wuji Battle Temple, leaving time extremely tight. He had to seize every possible opportunity for a breakthrough, or else it would be too late.
After the breakthrough, Fang Lin underwent earth-shattering changes. Before, he swept through the Heavenly Origin realm and could battle the Spirit Vein realm.
Now, within the Spirit Vein realm, it was quite difficult to find an opponent for Fang Lin, and if there were any, there would not be many.
Of course, it would still be quite difficult for Fang Lin to defeat someone with the strength of Long Zhiming.
However, compared to before his breakthrough, Fang Lin had become much stronger. Previously, facing Long Zhiming, Fang Lin knew he was bound to lose without question.
But now, even if he were to fight, the outcome was uncertain.
“Eh? You came out?” Dugu Nian also saw Fang Lin and quickly approached him. Upon getting closer, she immediately sensed the subtle Spirit Vein aura emanating from Fang Lin.
Fang Lin nodded and looked at Dugu Nian with a smile, “You have also reached the ninth layer of the Spirit Vein.”
Although Dugu Nian was surprised by Fang Lin’s breakthrough, her face wore a sullen expression.
“What’s wrong?” Fang Lin laughed.
Dugu Nian huffed, “How did you manage to break through so quickly? I’m still far from reaching the Spirit Vein.”
Fang Lin smiled, “You’re getting close too, and besides, you’re so young and already at this level, you’re more remarkable than many talents.”
Those words weren’t just said casually by Fang Lin because Dugu Nian was only a teenager, yet she was already at the ninth layer of the Heavenly Origin realm, not far from the Spirit Vein realm.
At her age, to have such a level was truly stunning. Many talents from major families did not possess such a high level of attainment.
“Hmph, that’s natural, I am a talent among talents, known for being proficient in both alchemy and martial arts,” Dugu Nian said with a smug look on her face.
Fang Lin couldn’t help but be torn between laughter and tears. You call that being proficient in both alchemy and martial arts? Then what am I? Exceptionally unparalleled in both?
At this time, other people also began to notice Fang Lin’s presence, and many looked towards him, revealing expressions of shock.
“He has already made a breakthrough to the Spirit Vein realm?”
“I remember when he first arrived at the Wuji Battle Temple, he was only at the seventh or eighth layer of the Heavenly Origin realm, right?”
“Indeed, it’s unexpected that in just a few months, he has already broken through to the Spirit Vein realm.”
“Such a speed of breakthrough is a bit frightening.”
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From the seventh layer of Heavenly Origin, making back-to-back breakthroughs to the Spirit Vein realm, it only took him a few months. For an ordinary martial artist, it would take years or even decades.
The members of the Long Family all held expressions of seriousness, as Fang Lin was able to defeat Long Xunhai before, and now after his breakthrough to the Spirit Vein, his strength must have greatly increased, possibly becoming a formidable rival to Long Zhiming.
As for Ling Zhongri and the other members of the Ling Family, their faces looked ugly. The stronger Fang Lin was, the more disadvantageous it was for their Ling Family.
“Damn it, why did he manage to break through so smoothly? Shit! We must find a way to get rid of him!” Ling Zhongri clenched his fists, his face dark as he spoke.
The people of the Ling Family all nodded in deep agreement. Fang Lin’s growth was a bit too fast. If he were to stand out in the battle of the Heaven’s Chosen of the Nine Countries, attracting even more attention, it would be very troublesome for the Ling Family to deal with him.
“Are you still planning to challenge the Battle Spirit Temple?” Dugu Nian asked.
Fang Lin shook his head. He had now broken through to the Spirit Vein, but the idea of defeating a Martial Artist at the Spirit Bone realm still seemed unrealistic.
“Since you are not heading to challenge the Battle Spirit Temple, then wait a little while. Once Long Zhiming emerges, we will open the final hall,” Elder Huang said.
Fang Lin nodded and chatted leisurely with Dugu Nian, occasionally playfully bantering with her to pass the time.
The others all looked on with envious eyes. Was it really okay to be like this in such a public place?
After waiting for several days, Long Zhiming finally came out of the Battle Spirit Temple. He ultimately failed to defeat the seventy-fourth Battle Spirit, and although he broke the previous record, he did not surpass Fang Lin’s record.
Just like Fang Lin, he had to stop at the seventy-fourth Battle Spirit.
However, if we were to compare, Long Zhiming was still stronger than Fang Lin because the Battle Spirit he ultimately faced was definitely stronger than the one Fang Lin had faced.
It was precisely because of this that the people of the Long Family could feel somewhat comforted.
When Long Zhiming came out and saw Fang Lin, he also sensed the aura of a Spirit Vein Martial Artist on Fang Lin, a flash of brilliance crossing his eyes.
“You’ve broken through, good,” Long Zhiming said to Fang Lin.
“Good? What do you mean?” Fang Lin asked, puzzled.
Long Zhiming looked deeply into Fang Lin’s eyes, “You are even more qualified now to become a follower of mine, Long Zhiming.”
Fang Lin laughed, stepped closer, and patted Long Zhiming on the shoulder, “You’re thinking too much. If you were at the same level as me, you would not be my match.”
Upon hearing this, the members of the Long Family all showed anger. Fang Lin’s words were a slight to Long Zhiming, and naturally, the Long Family could not tolerate this.
Long Zhiming, however, appeared very calm, not showing the slightest ripple due to Fang Lin’s words, as if what Fang Lin said was irrelevant to him.
“If we were at the same level, you would not be my match either,” Long Zhiming said, his words filled with immense confidence.
Fang Lin just smiled and did not say much more. He was actually looking forward to a match against Long Zhiming, but now obviously was not the appropriate time.
Elder Huang coughed and said, “Next, you will enter the final hall. This last hall is quite special, some people gain a lot from it, and some gain nothing.”
Hearing this, everyone became curious. What kind of place was this final hall of the Wuji Battle Temple?
“The final hall is not accessible to everyone, only those with sufficient talent can enter. How to determine if one has enough talent, you will know when the time comes,” Elder Huang said.
With that, he led the crowd towards the final hall.
“Is this… the final hall?” Everyone was somewhat astonished as they looked at the dilapidated door of the hall and the mess inside. It was as if it was a place that had been looted by bandits.
“Ahem, this is indeed the final hall. It may look a bit strange, but this is the place,” Elder Huang said, slightly embarrassed.