Chapter 379: Death Profound Realm, Leaving the Temple!
Lin Dong used the Ancient Universe Formation, Devouring Ancestral Symbol, Ancestral Stone, and the power of multiple Hearts of Thunder to block Mo Luo's first strike.
For the second move, he activated the silver rune and borrowed the power of the entire Thunder Realm to block it again.
As for the third and final move, Mo Luo unleashed the power of the Flame Ancestral Symbol—but Lin Dong possessed the Flame God Token, which made him immune to fire attacks. He blocked it effortlessly.
"Senior Mo Luo, I've won."
Lin Dong walked out of the sea of flames, looked up at the stiff-faced Mo Luo, and smiled.
"What is that?"
Mo Luo stared fixedly at the crimson token in Lin Dong's hand. After a long pause, his voice came out hoarse.
Clearly, he was still stunned that the Flame Ancestral Symbol had no effect on Lin Dong.
Even the Thunder Emperor looked a bit stunned. He hadn't expected Mo Luo's strongest power to be completely ineffective.
Lin Dong raised the token.
"This is something left behind by the first wielder of the Flame Ancestral Symbol, the Flame Master. It's called the Flame God Token."
"So it was the Flame Master's item…" Mo Luo muttered, finally relaxing his expression.
"Heh, what a remarkable young man. Mo Luo… you actually lost," the Thunder Emperor couldn't help but sigh. This outcome had surprised even him.
Mo Luo stayed silent for a while, then finally let out a long sigh and shook his head.
"You truly won."
Joy surged in Lin Dong's eyes.
Mo Luo looked at the beaming Lin Dong and couldn't help but give a bitter smile.
"The Thunder Ancestral Symbol can go to you—but I want to take a wisp of its core essence."
"Why do you need a wisp of the core?" Lin Dong asked, puzzled.
Even the Thunder Emperor frowned and questioned Mo Luo's intentions.
Mo Luo did not hide anything. He explained his plan to use the Ancestral Symbol as bait to trap and kill the Yi Mo. He also mentioned that Qing Zhi would participate.
After a moment's silence, Lin Dong asked:
"When does this plan begin?"
"Three months from now."
"Then I'll come to the Flame God Temple at that time," Lin Dong replied solemnly. "No matter the outcome, I will take back the Thunder Ancestral Symbol's core."
Mo Luo hesitated, then nodded.
"Then please, Senior Mo Luo, take what you need," Lin Dong said with a deep breath.
"Much appreciated." Mo Luo thanked him and took a wisp of the Thunder Ancestral Symbol's core from the thousand-meter thunder sun.
"My goal is achieved. I'll leave now. If you don't come to the Flame God Temple in three months, I'll assume you failed to refine the Thunder Symbol—and I'll take it back."
Lin Dong nodded without a word.
"Farewell, Thunder Emperor." Mo Luo gave the Thunder Emperor a respectful fist salute and left the Thunder Realm.
"Young man… enjoy your spoils. That is, if you succeed," the Thunder Emperor said with a smile after Mo Luo departed.
"Be careful. Lingshan and I will wait outside for you," Lin Fan said, patting Lin Dong's shoulder.
"Mm." Lin Dong nodded solemnly, took a deep breath, and stepped into the massive thunder sun—vanishing into its brilliance.
Now, only Lin Fan, Mu Lingshan, and the Thunder Emperor's remnant soul remained in the Thunder Realm.
"Big Brother Lin Fan, will Lin Dong be okay?" Mu Lingshan asked with worry.
Lin Fan smiled.
"He'll be fine. I believe in him."
"Heh, you really do trust your brother." The Thunder Emperor chuckled.
"Because he's worth trusting," Lin Fan said calmly.
"Besides, this is the perfect time for me to attempt a breakthrough too."
Before entering the temple, Lin Fan had already sensed that he was at the peak of the Life Profound Realm. The next step was to give birth to death energy—the threshold to the Death Profound Realm.
But until now, he hadn't found a quiet enough moment.
"If you're confident, go ahead and try," the Thunder Emperor said.
"But don't take too long. When my final wisp of consciousness fades, this Thunder Realm will collapse."
"Understood," Lin Fan nodded.
"Lingshan, stay close and guard me. I'll take you out once I finish."
"Mm." Mu Lingshan nodded sweetly and stood guard with her coffin lid.
Lin Fan smiled, sat cross-legged, and began preparing for his breakthrough.
Whoosh!
Vast, majestic Yuan Power surged from his body like a tidal wave.
He began circulating his vitality-rich Yuan Power, trying to evolve it into death energy.
With a thought, a black river formed around him—composed entirely of Death Cores, each radiating pure death essence.
Lin Fan clearly intended to use these cores as a catalyst to awaken death energy within himself.
The Thunder Emperor watched and nodded approvingly—he had high hopes for Lin Fan.
Mu Lingshan, however, looked nervous, clutching the coffin lid tightly.
As time passed, traces of black energy slowly appeared within Lin Fan's life force. That death energy continued to grow.
Eventually, Lin Fan's face was cloaked in a thin layer of black mist. The air around him filled with growing waves of death energy, which seeped into his body.
BOOM!
Suddenly, Lin Fan's aura broke through a barrier and surged to a new level.
A torrent of Yuan Power burst out like a volcanic eruption, piercing through the thunderclouds above the realm.
Lin Fan had successfully broken through to the Death Profound Realm!
But he didn't stop. He continued to draw power from the Thunder Realm, using his Devouring Power to strengthen and stabilize his new realm.
Ten days later, Lin Fan finally stopped cultivating. When he opened his eyes, they glowed faintly with black energy.
"Hoo…"
He stood, exhaling a breath of cloudy air, feeling refreshed.
"Big Brother Lin Fan, congratulations on reaching the Death Profound Realm!" Mu Lingshan cheered as she rushed over.
"Thank you for guarding me," Lin Fan said, rubbing her head with a smile.
"Heehee, it was nothing!" Mu Lingshan beamed.
"Young friend Lin Fan, my time is up. The Thunder Realm will soon collapse. You should leave now and wait outside for Lin Dong."
The Thunder Emperor's faint voice rang in Lin Fan's ears.
He turned toward it and saw that the Thunder Emperor's body was almost completely translucent—on the verge of vanishing.
"Farewell, Lord Thunder Emperor."
Lin Fan didn't say anything else. He saluted respectfully, then took Mu Lingshan and exited the Thunder Realm.
Moments later, they were ejected from the temple.
But the instant they emerged, Lin Fan could feel it—
Countless greedy gazes locked onto them.
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