Chapter 762: Seize the treasure!
Chapter 762: Seize the treasure!
"I see."
Shi Hao understood.
These thirty-six altars were likely places for people to study and comprehend ancient books.
Only by sitting on the platform can one withstand that pressure and continue to comprehend it.
He chose an empty altar and sat down cross-legged.
really.
Just as he had thought.
The moment he sat down, the pressure lessened considerably.
Instead, a mysterious Daoist rhythm emanated from the ancient book on the jade table, flowing slowly into his mind like a vast ocean embracing all rivers.
Shi Hao closed his eyes, preparing to comprehend it.
But just then, a commotion suddenly broke out behind them.
Shi Hao opened his eyes and turned to look.
Then, another figure emerged from the very doorway he had just entered.
She was an exceptionally beautiful woman.
The other person was wearing a long white dress, with long hair cascading down her shoulders.
Although her face was covered by a veil, obscuring her true features, her eyes shone like stars, seemingly able to see through all the illusions of the world.
The woman moved with the grace of a fairy, walking step by step toward the platform without any pressure, as if those invisible obstacles did not exist for her at all.
"What a nice view……"
Luo Dao stared at the woman, completely mesmerized.
Lan Yichen was also shaken and couldn't help but swallow.
"Tch~, all men are the same..."
Qian Renxue frowned, her gaze inadvertently falling on the woman's long hair.
At that moment, he suddenly noticed a pair of small dragon horns hidden in the other person's hair, which were almost invisible if one did not look closely.
"Dragon horns?"
Qian Renxue was startled.
However, before she could take a closer look, a cry of surprise came from the platform: "That's the Dragon Girl, the legendary ancient freak. It is said that she has invincible beauty and is stunningly beautiful. She once swept across an era. Why is she here?"
"Dragon Girl? Is that the legendary woman whose bloodline is said to flow like a true dragon?"
"Indeed, she was a top-tier freak among ancient geniuses. It's said that she once fought against Ning Chuan, the six-time champion, and the match ended in a draw..."
The surrounding chatter grew louder and louder.
Soon, everyone's eyes on the platform fell on the woman.
But the Dragon Girl didn't care at all. She walked slowly to an empty altar and sat down lightly.
The atmosphere on the platform became subtle because of the Dragon Girl's appearance.
Those geniuses who had been meditating with their eyes closed all opened their eyes and their gazes fell on the Dragon Girl.
Shi Hao glanced at her, but quickly looked away, closed his eyes, and continued to meditate.
His goal was the Ten Fierce Treasures Technique, not to compete and fight.
He won't provoke others unless provoked.
However, at that moment, a young man wearing a golden battle robe suddenly stood up on the platform.
He swept his gaze across the crowd and shouted in a loud voice, "Everyone, we have gathered here for the Ten Fierce Treasures Technique. However, there is still one last shackle in this ancient cave that cannot be broken by one person alone. Why don't we join forces to break this shackle first, and then we can each compete for the treasure based on our own abilities? What do you say?"
These words immediately caused an uproar on the platform.
"Join forces? How?"
What if someone takes advantage of the situation to launch a sneak attack?
"Hmph, who can be trusted?"
Hearing the surrounding chatter, the golden-robed youth worried that people wouldn't be willing to help, so he immediately shouted again, "Don't worry, everyone. With so many of us, are we afraid of anyone causing trouble? Besides, the treasures behind those shackles are far more numerous than what we see now. If we fight individually, no one will get anything. Why don't we put aside our prejudices and break the formation together?"
After a moment of silence, someone stood up and agreed.
Immediately afterwards, more people stood up.
They were all the first generation of prodigies from their respective races, proud and arrogant, but they also knew that they could not break the shackles on their own. Joining forces was the best option at present.
"This is really troublesome..."
Shi Hao opened his eyes at that moment.
He exchanged a glance with Qian Renxue, Luo Dao, Lan Yichen, and Hong Huang, and then stood up as well.
"Alright, let's break the formation together."
Seeing that everyone agreed, the golden-robed youth stepped into the depths of the ancient cave and pointed to the invisible barrier, saying, "This shackle is the cave's last line of defense. Once we break through it, the treasures inside will be ours. Everyone, use your skills and attack together!"
After saying that, he took the initiative and struck the barrier with a palm.
Seeing this, the others also joined in, unleashing a barrage of various magical techniques and artifacts at the barrier.
Shi Hao also made a move.
However, he did not use his full strength, but simply unleashed a Suanni Treasure Technique.
At the same time, his gaze was also observing his surroundings, especially the dragon girl.
The opponent's attack was extremely light; with a casual wave of his hand, a dragon-shaped beam of light flew out from his palm and struck the barrier.
However, Shi Hao noticed that the power of the opponent's light far exceeded that of most people present.
"This woman... is not simple."
Shi Hao thought to himself that he had become more wary of the Dragon Girl.
Under the combined attack of everyone, cracks quickly appeared in the barrier.
The cracks multiplied and grew larger until it finally shattered with a crash.
"--boom!!!"
The moment the defensive light barrier collapsed, a rich aura of treasure surged out from the depths of the ancient cave.
"It's broken!"
"Treasures, so many treasures!"
The crowd surged in, rushing deeper into the ancient cave.
Shi Hao didn't rush to move. His gaze swept over the people who rushed in, and for some reason, a sense of unease suddenly welled up in his heart.
This shackle was broken far too easily.
They were able to break in easily without paying any price.
This is very abnormal.
"Brother Shi Hao, let's go in too!"
Luo Dao turned to look at Shi Hao and asked.
"Okay, everyone be careful..."
Shi Hao nodded, and then led Qian Renxue, Luo Dao, Lan Yichen, and Hong Huang into the depths of the ancient cave.
Behind this ancient cave is a huge space filled with all sorts of rare treasures.
Elixirs, magical artifacts, precious bones... a dazzling array of goods, everything imaginable.
Among them were even some divine medicines, crystal clear and radiating seven-colored light, clearly not ordinary items.
"I'm rich!"
Lan Yichen stared wide-eyed at the treasures.
Luo Dao rushed forward and reached out to grab a divine herb.
However, the moment his hand touched the miraculous herb, someone else reached out and tried to snatch it.
The two of them grabbed the magic medicine at the same time, neither willing to let go.
"This is mine, get out of my way..."
The man looked at Luo Dao with hostility in his eyes.
"What I saw first is mine; you're the one who should get lost..."
Luo Dao glared back defiantly.
The two argued for a while and eventually came to blows.
...(End of this chapter)
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