Noah, who was currently disguised as Elder Dan, felt a tremendous pressure descend the moment the group he was with passed through the wide rift in space and into the Realm inside.
The pressure felt like something undeniable as their entire group barreled towards the ground at the heavy pressure descending down!
BOOM!
BOOM!
BOOM!
Like meteors hitting the earth, the Elders and Legacy Disciples of the Time Immemorial Sect crashed into the ground without a say from the overwhelming pressure. The only one able to slow down his descent with a shout full of vigor was the Grand Elder that was letting out powerful waves of power at the level of a Saint.
To the dismay of the cultivators, they found this all encompassing pressure not letting up as they used their abundant essence to form a thin energy shield around themselves, easing the strain they felt as they could finally move again. One thing was clear though, it would be extremely hard for any of them to fly or move easily in this Realm!
"The level of danger is higher than we anticipated for the gravitational force to be at this level. I didn't think that wretched Devilish Time Unveiler was also proficient in the Law of Space!"
Grand Elder Amos spat out the words as milky white energy surrounded him, his body still slightly hovering in the air while everybody else could barely raise themselves up from the ground as they used more and more of their essence to adapt to the heavy environment.
"Moving fast will be the key, this Realm will continue to drain your energy the more you stay as you have to resist this heavy gravitational pressure as you move. Lets go!"
The atmosphere was somber and felt heavy, but the hearts of the cultivators were jumping from excitement because even with the rough conditions they found themselves in just after entering the Treasure Abode, every area that their eyes could see was filled with resplendently glowing Medicinal Herbs and Fruits.
Even though Grand Elder Amos was giving a warning, his face was wrapped up in a smile as he used the boisterous milky white energy surrounding him to move towards the abundant treasures in front of them. Noah and the rest weren't far behind as they spread out and began placing the many Medicinal Herbs that let out elegant aromas filled with abundant essence into their bags of holding.
The group from Time Immemorial Sect were not alone though, as soon after the smashing of bodies into the ground could be heard from the newly entering cultivators and Otherworlders, the gravitational pull affecting them just as much as the powerful Elders standing at Transcendent Realm , with those holding lower cultivation levels being affected to the point where they could barely move a step.
"Haha, that's the Ephemeral Silver Grass!"
"The Fruit of Ice and Flames!"
Boisterous laughs and gleeful calls could be heard from all around as more and more people entered and set their sights on the abundant Medicinal Herbs in front of them that seemed to be swaying and waiting for them to take.
The ones struggling on the ground and barely being able to move towards the treasures in front of their eyes were shocked to find two beings floating with ease in the air. This was especially out of place as besides the powerful Saint Realm Grand Elder of Time Immemorial Sect, there was nobody else that was able to float in the air the moment they entered this Realm!
They would find the energy in their bodies quickly wrung dry the moment they tried to fight the pressure and rise in the air, but now there were two other competitors in this Treasure Abode that could move just as easily as the Saint Realm cultivator they could see ahead.
One was the being wearing golden armor, who was only given the command to escort the Celestial with him on his mission. Those watching were able to understand and accept watching this being float in the air as he let out a similar milky white energy that the Saint Realm Grand Elder of Time Immemorial Sect was giving off, but the one he seemed to be protecting was the one that puzzled them all. The waves of power he let out only showed he was at the peak of Transcendent Realm, and yet he was able to float in the air with ease the same as the few Saint individuals that had entered this Realm!
The individual didn't seem to be using any tools, but his body let off a mysterious power that seemed to oppose the heavy gravity pulling him down and making it seem like nothing. Many were shocked as they wondered, just who were these powerful competitors that had entered into this dangerous Treasure Abode?
Chapter 230 - Devilish Abode II
As others were fighting with all of their strength to move rapidly on the ground towards the glistening Medicinal Herbs and Fruits all around, the group from Time Immemorial Sect continued to move forward unhindered as they collected the Medicinal Herbs around them while continuing further into the Treasure Abode.
Noah felt the changes around him as he continued to move with ease, surprised initially at the heavy pressure that smashed him into the ground, but his strong body that was strengthened and even held the title of a Golden Sea Body from the modification in the Lost World regained its movements soon after.
He had to use energy to resist the pressure after that, finding that even though a significant amount of energy was required to move or fly, it wasn't something that was an issue to him. He tested it by lifting off the ground briefly, finding the ease of it even with the increased energy expenditure before he came down again and put on a show as he panted with large breaths.
"Don't tire yourself out early Elder Dan, we'll depend on you to get the most important treasures of this Abode!"
The Legacy Disciples following behind him called out as they continued to move further in, making the 'Elder Dan' in front of them give a nod as he bore the face of responsibility for his sect members.
Noah hid his calm smile as he collected more and more of the resplendent Medicinal Herbs while their group continued advancing, taking the lead amongst many of those entering the Treasure Abode of the Devilish Time Unveiler.
The area in front of them was gradually becoming elevated; it formed into a huge mountain that only increased in size the closer they came. Hazy clouds surrounded the top of the mountain as one could see many holes and snaking paths that led inside the mountain as they neared.
Their eyes glistened with greed as this new environment showed, using their energies to move even faster as they wanted to penetrate into tho large mountain and search for the tremendous treasures within!
The area within the Treasure Abode seemed to be constantly changing, with the burrows leading into the glistening mountain ahead of them appearing and disappearing every few seconds. This showed that there were many paths for them to take, and nobody knew where they would arrive after they entered through the appearing and disappearing holes on the mountain.
Grand Elder Amos thought briefly as they continued to move forward, his strong voice ringing out after.
"Little Dan, take a few other Elders and Legacy disciples with you while I go with the other half, we can cover more ground this way even though the level of danger increases!"
His voice was firm, but nobody denied it as they understood this was the best way to increase their chances to get the actually important treasures.
"Yes, Grand Elder. I'll try my best to make sure no harm befalls our sect members!"
Noah gave back a determined reply as a few of the Legacy Disciples and Elders grouped around him. Determined gazes covered all of their faces as they began to move, with only a single last command being given from the Grand Elder.
"Don't die!"
The sect members of Time Immemorial Sect split up left and right as they eyed the many appearing and disappearing paths into the mountain. Before they were completely separated from each other, Noah heard one last message from the Grand Elder that only he could hear.
"If you ever come across a regal purple dagger inlaid with streaks of gold, make it your ultimate goal to obtain it, as that is the most important treasure in this tomb!"
Noah's eyes flashed as he heard this message and nodded his hea
d towards the disappearing figures of the Grand Elder and others, his heart beating faster as the dagger that was just described was his own target for the venture, the other part of the treasure that he collected when he stepped foot into the World of Cultivation, the treasure that was still charging in the Time Space of his Spiritual Land.
"Stay close!"
He voiced out to the members of Time Immemorial Sect following him as they entered one of the burrows on the mountain, and their figures were quickly teleported elsewhere.
The moment they passed through the darkness of the pathway, they found themselves in a completely new area that was filled with stifling heat. They were standing in an isolated small area that was surrounded by fuming lava all around them, with footholds placed at a distance one could only reach by jumping.
The situation made the group from Time Immemorial Sect turn grim as they looked ahead to where the small elevated footholds led towards. At the highest point of the cavern they were in floated a profoundly glowing purple book that read with the shining words: Auraless Nine Swords Style.
The eyes of the cultivators opened in shock, as even Noah stared with widened eyes at the appearance of this technique in the first area of the mountain they arrived in.
"T-this is the Ultimate Technique that was lost hundreds of years ago, the one that the Devilish Time Unveiler used to kill his enemies before they could even react, the Auraless Nine Swords Style!"
One Legacy Disciple couldn't help but scream as they stared at the enticingly floating book, but they couldn't help but have their moods turn sour the moment they saw the momentous tasks ahead of them. The area around them was filled with blistering hot lava that was not normal in any way, showing them that they would not be able to protect themselves for long with their energy before they were burned to a crisp if they fell down into it.
A particular Elder that held a long sword on his back looked at this matchless technique with reverence as his face hardened and he looked at the next foothold that made a path towards the glowing treasure in the distance. He steeled his heart as he wrapped himself up in his tremendous energy and jumped!
"Elder Broadsword!"
Shocked yells came out as the Elder went for the treasure without hesitation. His body glided through the air as he used more and more energy to keep himself afloat with the tremendous gravitational pull still trying to smash him into the ground as he barely made it to the next foothold by reaching out with his hands.
He was panting as he hoisted himself up and looked towards the bubbling ground in fear before turning back to Noah and the others.
"My life has only been with the sword, with this technique in my sight, I have to try my best to get close in order to become an Ultimate Swordsman! Don't worry, I won't lose my life so easily!"
Elder Broadsword gave a confident smile to his worried sect members as he breathed out and recovered some energy before he looked forward to the next foothold that was a further distance away than the first one, and even higher.
The Legacy Disciples and other Elders with Noah watched in suspense as Elder Broadsword readied himself for the next foothold leading towards the Ultimate Sword Technique, and then he jumped.
"OOOH!"
His energy burst through the air as he resisted the gravitational pull and flew forward to the next foothold. His face held an ecstatic smile as he neared, finding himself much closer to the glistening floating book that was only another two footholds away. His hand reached out once more to clutch onto the foothold as his body fought to stay afloat, but he found his fingers only hitting air!
Surprise and shock erupted in him as he imperceptibly noticed the foothold he was about to grab onto...had actually moved forward enough to slip by his fingers!
None of the other cultivators from the Time Immemorial Sect were able to see this as they were watching from a distance, and all they were able to see was Elder Broadsword about to reach the next foothold, but he slipped right before he could hang on, and his figure began tumbling down towards the bubbling ground that pulsed with gaseous heat!
"Elder Broadsword!"
"Elder!"
Shocked screams rang out as the Legacy Disciples and remaining Elders watched in shock.
PLOP!
The figure of Elder Broadsword smashed into the flowing lava with tremendous force as a shout rang out from beneath, the elder obviously fighting for his life.
They watched in horror as they saw his body actually rise from the bubbling lava as it became surrounded by hazy violet colored energy, but only his head was able to pierce through the lava before the hazy energy became thinner until it was gone. His energy reserves were empty!
"AAHH!"
The moment he couldn't protect himself from the descending gravitational pressure and the blazing hot lava surrounding him, his body began to redden and crack as it began to be destroyed at a high speed. The head that was able to come out briefly from beneath sunk back down even faster as rolls of flowing lava shot into every orifice of the powerful Transcendental Realm Elder that could no longer protect himself.
The Elders and Legacy Disciples from Time Immemorial Sect watched on in shock as the first casualty of the Treasure Abode of the Devilish Time Unveiler occurred in front of them!
Chapter 231 - Elder Dan Sacrifices Himself!
There was a sense of shock as the cultivators from Time Immemorial Sect watched the powerful Elder at Transcendent Realm got pulled down by the heavy gravitational pressure and drowned in extremely baleful lava as his energy ran out and he could no longer protect himself.
Grief was in their hearts as they looked towards Elder Dan who had a dark face.
Noah ignored the looks as he morphed his face into that of great pain, speaking out in a hard tone.
"My power is only slightly higher than Elder Broadsword, it's going to be extremely hard for me to reach the end of these platforms towards this treasure, so we will move on and try our fortune in the next location!"
There was a stupendous treasure lying in front of them, but they couldn't grasp it! A great Elder from their sect had also lost his life trying to get it, so they became extremely careful. They nodded unwillingly to the words of Elder Dan as they focused the power in their bodies to make short jumps towards the platforms on the same levels of elevation that led towards a dark door on the opposite side of the cavern they were in.
These jumps were manageable as they weren't required to expend more energy to jump even higher towards the profoundly floating book at the highest point of the lava filled cavern.
The Elders were not having any issues getting across with their levels in the Transcendent Realm, but some of the Legacy Disciples still in the Profound Realm(Phantasmal Rank) had to rest after every jump to recover their energies before going again for the next one.
Soon enough, most of them were on the last platform that led the way towards the exit of the cavern as they awaited the remaining Legacy Disciples to perform the last jump and make their journey out the hellish cavern filled with lava.
A particular Legacy Disciple with a fair face and green flowing hair gathered her wits and energy as she launched for the last jump when something horrendous occurred. The Elders and the other Legacy Disciples watched with wide eyes as the platform they were on moved just slightly backwards, and this slight movement was enough for this Legacy Disciple to not make it across as her hands only met air!
"Senior Sister!"
Shock returned to their faces as they began watching the disciple use all her energy to stay afloat against the descending gravitational pressure, but her body began sinking rapidly, her strength not being enough to hold on!
Noah's eyes glistened as he watched this occur, his skills improving the speed of his thoughts and perception working at high speeds as he let out a brave shout and jumped towards the falling Legacy Disciple.
"I won't let anyone else die on my watch!"
The members of the Time Immemorial Sect watched the valiantly shin
ing figure of Elder Dan rush towards the direction of the rapidly falling disciple, his body rushing down even faster as he used the force of heavy gravity and his own energy to move like a streak of light and catch the falling disciple right before she smashed into the lava.
OONG!
Dense essence erupted out as he stopped his descent after catching the fair green haired disciple in a princess carry as he resisted the descending pressure and actually began rising higher!
The Elders and other Legacy Disciples watched on with teary and powerful eyes as they looked towards the Valiant Elder Dan that was resisting with all his energy and actually rising through the air, something that even the powerful Elder Broadsword was not able to do.
'This is the Elder Dan of our Time Immemorial Sect!'
"OOOH!"
Many held grand thoughts as they looked towards the valiant voice coming out of Elder Dan who continued to rise up with the disciple in tow. They neared the platform where everyone was located when yet another change occurred, and the cultivators noticed the vibrant essence that was covering Elder Dan began to flicker. Worries overcame their hearts as they shouted forth.
"You're almost there, Elder Dan!"
The shouts seemed to encourage their Elder as he rose up faster and placed more energy towards his hands, using it to forcefully fling the disciple he was holding forwards into the outstretched hands of the sect members. It was at this moment though, that they observed the vibrant essence on Elder Dan's body flicker and fade away, and his body began descending down.
"Elder Dan!"
Mournful shouts rang out as another disciple tried to jump towards the descending Elder Dan without thinking before he was stopped by an elder. They couldn't believe what they were watching, the powerful Elder they looked up to had actually used all of his energy to fly in the air that held horrid gravitational pressure and save a disciple, but he himself was about to fall into the scorching lava with his energy drained out!
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