Chapter 057: The Opening of the Array Sect

  Three days passed in a continuous flow, during which Yang Tian had been immersed in comprehending the changes in the seal techniques without deliberately manifesting the seals. His control over the Earth-Shattering Seal had become even more perfect.

  At dawn, a ray of sunlight filtered through the cracks in the rocks, casting a gentle glow on Yang Tian's face. His tightly shut eyes slowly opened, revealing a gaze that, though slightly weary, was fixed intently ahead.

  His hands moved, creating a series of sonic booms that crackled like a cascade of falling flowers, dancing in the void. Streams of mysterious energy converged wildly on his palms, and with each movement, his hands underwent a myriad of transformations.

  "Is he about to succeed?" Yun'er, startled awake, watched Yang Tian's hands with wide, uncomprehending eyes. The speed of his hand movements was too fast for her to follow.

  After ten breaths, a small crimson seal began to solidify in Yang Tian's hands. As the seal took form, the ancient energy around them was stirred, converging wildly.

  Yang Tian dared not be careless, continuously suppressing the turbulent energy within the small seal. If he failed now, he would inevitably be injured, and time was not on his side.

  Buzz! The small crimson seal suddenly emitted a hum, and a strange energy wave spread out, distorting the surrounding vacuum.

  "Almost there," Yang Tian murmured with a faint smile. A surge of robust vitality flowed from his palm, pouring into the small crimson seal.

  As the vitality continued to gather, the power emanating from the small seal grew stronger. Finally, when the seal reached saturation, it slowly descended from the void into Yang Tian's palm.

  "Success," Yang Tian said, holding the small seal. The energy circulating within it was immense, with a hint of狂暴 energy flowing through it. If this seal were to strike someone, it would not be easily resolved.

  "Yun'er, step aside," Yang Tian said, smiling as he looked at the rock at the cave entrance.

  "Oh... oh..." Yun'er, still dazed, quickly stepped back. She wanted to see the results of Yang Tian's three days of research. From the fluctuations of the seal, it was clear that this was no ordinary martial technique.

  Whoosh! Focusing on the massive rock at the cave entrance, Yang Tian's palm curled, and a burst of force surged out. The small crimson seal trembled and, propelled by the force, shot towards the cave entrance in an instant.

  Boom! Several massive rocks weighing tens of thousands of pounds suddenly exploded, sending shards flying. The entire cave shook violently, and dust rained down from above.

  Yang Tian waved his sleeve, and a gust of wind swept away the dust, revealing a deep trench two zhang long.

  "Heh, I didn't expect the seal technique to be so powerful even in its initial form," Yang Tian said, clapping his hands in self-praise.

  "Brother Yang, what is this seal technique called?" Yun'er asked, taking light steps as she looked at the trench below. She couldn't help but exclaim in surprise. For a seal technique to have such destructive power in its initial form, it must be of a high level.

  "It's the Earth-Shattering Seal," Yang Tian said, clapping his hands. His gaze shifted to the distance, and he smiled. "Yun'er, let's go."

  In the endless forest, the two of them had been traveling all night. Yang Tian arrived at a range of desolate mountains, where the traces of battles were strikingly evident. He saw several towering mountains that had been sliced in half.

  "Such terrifying martial techniques," Yang Tian muttered, looking at a massive handprint on the ground that resembled a deep canyon. The power was so immense that it could overturn mountains and seas.

  "Brother Yang, it's that mountain ahead, the red one," Yun'er said, consulting the map and pointing with her delicate finger.

  Following her finger, Yang Tian saw a red mountain not far ahead, barren of vegetation, standing isolated among the continuous mountain range.

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  "Let's go," Yang Tian nodded, and the two of them swiftly moved towards the red mountain.

  After about three quarters of an hour, as they approached the mountain, Yang Tian felt the temperature around them rising sharply. Even the surrounding mountains, baked by this heat over the years, had taken on a faint red hue.

  As Yang Tian got closer, waves of heat continuously hit him. The mountain ahead seemed like a volcano on the verge of eruption, making it intimidating to approach.

  When Yang Tian reached the foot of the mountain, it felt as if he were standing in a sea of fire. The intense heat caused the surrounding space to ripple slightly.

  Wiping the sweat from his face, Yang Tian exhaled a breath of hot air. His gaze casually swept around, but as he was about to turn away, his head snapped back.

  Amidst the waves of heat, Yun'er's eyes darted around, but she didn't seem to feel the heat at all. Instead, a cool aura emanated from her.

  "Tsk, tsk, I didn't expect a treasure garment to have such an effect," Yang Tian couldn't help but marvel.

  "Brother Yang, this is the place," Yun'er said after a moment of observation. She then tossed a crystal ball into the air.

  As the crystal ball soared into the sky, a strange energy wave emanated from it. The mountain seemed to come alive, shaking violently.

  "What's happening?" Yang Tian's heart tightened as he watched the mountain tremble. As the energy from the crystal ball continued to spread, the shaking intensified.

  Boom! Suddenly, a loud noise erupted from the mountain. To Yang Tian's astonishment, the mountain began to rise from the ground, floating into the air.

  "Hiss..." The wind howled, and the sky turned a fiery red. The space itself seemed to burn, with cracks appearing and waves of fire spreading out. It was a breathtaking sight, as if the heavens and earth were being torn apart. The mountain now hung in the sky, exuding an ancient aura that seemed to suppress the nine heavens.

  "This is really getting out of hand..." Yang Tian muttered, scratching his head. The sheer magnitude of this phenomenon was terrifying. The mountain floating in the sky would undoubtedly cause a massive stir.

  Nearby forces were roused from their seclusion, abandoning their training to rush out and witness the spectacle. The overwhelming power of the phenomenon left them in awe.

  "Good heavens, what a commotion! Could it be the opening of an ancient sect?" Some people speculated in disbelief. The opening of an ancient sect was an extremely rare event, happening perhaps once every few hundred years.

  "Even if it's not an ancient sect, it must be some extraordinary treasure," others said, their eyes filled with greed. Whatever it was, the sheer power of the phenomenon suggested it was no ordinary treasure.

  "Quick, inform the young master! An ancient sect has opened!" Some who recognized the significance urged their disciples to spread the word, hoping to seize the opportunity for immense riches.

  Countless people sprang into action, abandoning their seclusion. The usually deserted mountains were now teeming with people, all rushing towards the source of the phenomenon.

  "It seems the treasure won't be easy to obtain, especially with the heritage of an ancient sect involved," Yang Tian sighed, shaking his head. They had the method to open it, but no idea how to enter.

  With his current cultivation level, Yang Tian could contend with saint-level figures, but those individuals were often protected by powerful treasures. Facing even one would be a challenge, let alone the opening of an ancient sect—especially the Array Sect.

  "Brother Yang, what should we do?" Yun'er asked, gazing at the mountain suspended in the sky. Only a War King could walk on air.

  "I don't know," Yang Tian shook his head slightly, then suddenly said, "Think carefully. Did that powerful figure mention anything else? Or how to enter?"

  Yun'er frowned slightly, pondering for a moment before slapping her forehead in frustration. "That person told me we'd have to pass through some kind of array to enter."

  "An array?" Yang Tian scratched his head, his eyes darting around. The mountain in the sky seemed to be held aloft by some immense force, with the surrounding mountains forming a kind of formation.

  "Brother Yang... I think... we might already be in an array," Yun'er stammered, looking at the nearby mountains.

  "If that's the case, we're in big trouble," Yang Tian said, clicking his tongue. Using mountains as the foundation for an array was no small feat.

  Boom! Suddenly, a massive stone staircase descended from the sky, connected by fiery chains, resembling a celestial river. It stood tall and majestic, exuding an overwhelming aura.

  "What's this?" A look of joy crossed Yang Tian's face. But before he could celebrate, the sound of rushing air reached his ears. Though still far away, the power behind it was immense.

  "Let's go!" Without hesitation, Yang Tian grabbed Yun'er's arm and dashed towards the stone staircase like a gust of wind.

  The two figures sprinting towards the staircase caught the attention of many. More and more people gathered behind them, with some powerful individuals giving chase.

  "Hurry up! Don't let those in front get ahead!" Those behind urged each other on, kicking up clouds of dust as they raced forward.

  Thud! Yang Tian's feet came to an abrupt halt as he stared at the stone staircase. Even before getting close, an intense heat assaulted his entire body, making him feel as if he were immersed in a furnace, sweat pouring down his face.

  The searing heat forced Yang Tian to quickly gather his vitality to form a protective barrier around himself. The makeshift barrier began to distort under the heat, indicating that entering this staircase would be no easy task.

  "Mm..." A soft moan reached Yang Tian's ears, and he felt a warm breath on his face, sending a tingling sensation through his heart.

  "Uh..." Turning around, Yang Tian saw Yun'er's blushing face and quickly released her, a look of embarrassment flashing across his face. In his haste, he had forgotten about propriety.

  "Brother Yang, let's go up," Yun'er said, smoothing her hair and smiling at the stone staircase, her earlier shyness fading.

  "Alright," Yang Tian nodded, pushing the earlier incident to the back of his mind as they began to ascend the staircase, drawn by the irresistible allure ahead.