Chapter 284: Hundred Dynasty Mountain
"Lin Langtian from the Great Yan Dynasty," Lin Langtian introduced himself, releasing the soft hand of Lan Ying with a brief, respectful handshake.
"These are Lin Dong, Xiao Diao, Xiao Yan, and Jin Wu—my brothers," he continued, gesturing to the four.
"I've heard of you all for a while. I didn't expect to meet you here." Lan Ying's smile accentuated her sharp, elegant chin, her gaze sweeping over Lin Dong, the nonchalant Xiao Diao, the towering Xiao Yan, and the noble-looking Jin Wu. Her delicate fingers clenched briefly; there was a hint of danger emanating from each of them, however subtle.
With her lips pressed thoughtfully, Lan Ying turned back to Lin Langtian and said with a sly smile, "So, the name of the Five Lin Brothers of the Flame Alliance really does live up to the legend."
"The Five Lin" referred, of course, to Lin Langtian, Lin Dong, Xiao Diao, Xiao Yan, and Jin Wu. With the Flame Alliance gaining fame across the ancient battlefield, these five had become the most feared figures in the Hundred Dynasty War, spreading awe wherever they went.
"You're too kind, Miss Lan," replied Lin Langtian calmly, understanding that she had recognized their strength.
"I didn't expect someone as famous as Lin Langtian to be so modest." Though Lan Ying was the pride of her dynasty, she responded with gentle amusement. Even as a celestial talent, she showed respect toward Lin Langtian, acknowledging his meteoric rise.
Lin Dong then asked, "Miss Lan, may we know the purpose of your visit?"
"Of course." She smiled and replied, "I hear you're looking for the Heaven Demon Dynasty—specifically, the successor of the Four Demon Sects' most powerful legacy, the Devouring Sect."
Lin Langtian's eyes flickered as he considered this. "Miss Lan, do you know where to find the Heaven Demon Dynasty?"
Lan Ying nodded slightly. "I know a bit," she said, "Recently, the Heaven Demon Dynasty has caught wind of your Flame Alliance targeting the Four Demon Sects' inheritors. To protect themselves, they've sought out an ally—one that even the Flame Alliance might think twice about opposing."
"Oh?" Xiao Yan asked, swinging his black staff. "Who could be so powerful that our Flame Alliance wouldn't dare cross them?"
Lin Dong and Xiao Diao also looked at Lan Ying with surprise. Given their alliance's formidable strength in the ancient battlefield, few dared challenge them.
"The Tianyuan Dynasty—Qin Tian," she replied, her red lips forming each syllable clearly.
"Tianyuan, the top of the Ten Super Dynasties?" gasped Mo Ling, the Flame Alliance's intelligence officer. Well-versed in the dynasties, he knew how the Tianyuan Dynasty's strength surpassed even the mighty Great Zhao Dynasty.
"So the Heaven Demon Dynasty has allied with the Tianyuan Dynasty. This could be tricky." Mo Ling and Su Kui exchanged wary glances. While the news unsettled the Flame Alliance's newer members, the five leaders of the alliance showed little reaction.
Lan Ying noted Lin Langtian's calm expression and raised an eyebrow, curious about his lack of response. The strength of the Tianyuan Dynasty was no trifling matter, after all.
As they conversed, more people began to gather in the area, their voices disrupting the quiet that had reigned before.
Then, suddenly, a hum resonated through the sky. Everyone looked up to see a ray of light shoot from the center of the forest, hovering over Hundred Dynasty Mountain before transforming into a human figure in the sky.
This figure stood on a giant sword, dressed in sect robes that radiated authority, instantly silencing the crowd below.
"After a year of training, those who have made it here have proven their strength," the figure's voice boomed, filling the air like thunder. "However, the selection criteria for the Super Sects are exceptionally strict, and only the very best will be chosen."
Floating above them all, the sword-bearing figure's voice rang out like rolling thunder. "To ascend Hundred Dynasty Mountain, there's one requirement: you must transform your Nirvana Seal to a purple-gold hue. Only then will you have a perfect culmination of your year's efforts."
"Purple-Gold Nirvana Seal…" The crowd murmured, their faces turning contemplative.
Everyone understood that this purple-gold Nirvana Seal was a mark of the Nirvana Gold Rankings, the symbol of the top-tier warriors. Transforming one's seal to purple-gold amidst fierce competition would be no easy task. In the entire Flame Alliance, only Lin Langtian and his four brothers possessed purple-gold seals, though even Jin Wu and Xiao Yan's seals were only a faint purple-gold hue.
The figure continued, "We don't care what methods you use, nor the process—we only care about the result! If you can acquire the purple-gold Nirvana Seal, you will gain the attention of the Super Sects!"
After speaking for over ten minutes, the authoritative figure's voice fell silent, announcing the harsh rules of the Hundred Dynasty War. He surveyed the eager faces below, satisfied with their intense gazes, before raising his hand.
"Since everyone is ready," he declared, "then I now announce the start of the Hundred Dynasty War!"
Boom!
The sky seemed to tremble as countless figures surged forward, rushing down into the final battleground.
"I'll go ahead. Lin Langtian, see you at Hundred Dynasty Mountain. The Flame Alliance's Five Lin Brothers—all from a lesser dynasty—haven't been seen in a hundred years!" With a wink, Lan Ying's figure flickered, and she vanished.
"Interesting woman…" Lin Langtian murmured as he watched her disappear. Though he couldn't tell if her revealing the Heaven Demon Dynasty's alliance with the Tianyuan Dynasty was helpful or if she was just stirring the pot, he sensed there was more to her than met the eye.
"Let's go. Head straight for Hundred Dynasty Mountain!" Lin Langtian called. Feeling the electrifying energy in the air, his eyes lit with excitement.
With a wave, Lin Langtian launched forward like a scarlet bird. Behind him, Lin Dong, Xiao Diao, and the others followed, eager for the battle ahead.
The final battleground had arrived!
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