Age of Evolution#

Chapter 681: Chapter 684: Sword Tomb

Ever since his last battle with Ning Qingxuan, when he had used Star Energy Transfer and Divine Power Pills, Lin Zhen discovered that his Star Energy Transfer wasn’t something he could use infinitely.

Each time the Star Energy Transfer was used, it took about half an hour, and within a month, the space stone at the connection between his Dantian and the Dark Star Space would dim, requiring a month to recover.

Therefore, he did not want to use Star Energy Transfer casually and still tried to rely on his own strength to fight as much as possible.

But it had come to this point already, and he didn’t want to delay any longer. He decided to seize the opportunity of using Star Energy Transfer to get rid of the Wolfman in one fell swoop!

His Mountain Shaking Spear technique opened up, striking the Wolfman and sending him flying back!

Although the Wolfman was strong, he was still no match for the previously encountered Hua Hua Taisui. Furthermore, Lin Zhen now possessed seven million Star Power, making him even stronger.

As the Wolfman was blasted from the sky, he roared before hitting the ground, “Everyone, go and kill this brat!”

Then, he quickly swallowed an elixir, and his Star Power surged, equaling Lin Zhen’s.

If Lin Zhen were to take a Divine Power Pill now, he could easily wipe out everyone, but the problem of the Weak Period was too deadly, so he couldn’t use it recklessly.

Surrounded by a group of World Kings charging towards him, Lin Zhen thought for a moment, and the Seven Stars Knife appeared!

“Come as many as you want!”

Stepping on his shield, Lin Zhen did not fly high or far, staying within this residential area, locked in a fierce battle with several dozen World King experts!

His seven million Star Power crushed the opponents, as did his Spiritual Power. Being able to fly freely and dodge, having more people on their side didn’t give them an advantage.

This twenty-minute-long battle footage was filmed by a Martial Artist. Due to being overly focused on filming, this second-level World King didn’t notice a nearby undead creature later on. He was eliminated in a daze.

However, this footage of Lin Zhen’s battle against numerous World Kings still became popular in the Dimensional Universe.

“Once the last place in the Divine Punishment Star, now fighting against forty World Kings in a fierce battle, witness the rise of the new star of the Eastern Continent!”

This eye-catching headline attracted the attention of countless people, and the video soared to the top three in the hot posts!

In the footage, Lin Zhen fought passionately, bloodied and scarred, as one World King after another fell to his spear or flying knife. Despite his injuries, his astonishing strength left people speechless.

The final showdown between Lin Zhen and the Wolfman was especially intense, with bloodshed and blows that hit flesh. In the end, the Wolfman, known for his resilient body, was severely crippled by Lin Zhen. His entire lower body had been nearly pulverized before being eliminated by Lin Zhen.

After this battle, Lin Zhen’s ranking in the 68th District went from 101st place to 4th place!

Here in the top hundred, apart from Lin Zhen himself, there were no other Domain Kings present.

This was a miracle for the Domain Kings, and Lin Zhen had already entered the scope of the Original World.

Although many people doubted that Lin Zhen had taken drugs, nobody cared about such claims.

So what if he had taken drugs? If you have the ability, you can also take them. Alchemists create drugs for people to consume, and that isn’t an issue at all.

Moreover, even if he had taken drugs, his immense fighting capabilities were still noteworthy.

In the Dimensional Universe, countless people wanted to become friends with Lin Zhen. Some even formed a dedicated fan group, believing that Lin Zhen was qualified to receive a strand of Qi of Divine Transformation.

Lin Zhen’s ascension to the fourth place in the battle zone had also caused a massive wave in Nan Liang.

People everywhere were giving their congratulations, and countless posts were being made in the Dimensional Universe each day.

“Lin Zhen! Nan Liang’s pride!”

“The Original World is the world of heroes, and Lin Zhen is the hero of my dreams.”

“I’ve heard some rumors about Lin Zhen, but this time, I support him!”

“How are legends born? The untold story between Lin Zhen and me.”

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*Crack!*

The crystal wine glass shattered in the grand hall, and the silent beauty at the table looked up at the furious Emperor on his throne.

“Xuan’er! Do you think you’ve won?” Liang Zhihuan’s eyes were filled with murderous intent as he lost his temper with Ning Qingxuan for the first time.

“Are you questioning me?” A hint of coldness appeared in Ning Qingxuan’s eyes. This man loved her, but she did not love him. For the sake of her sect’s interests, Ning Qingxuan had chosen to become queen. However, she wasn’t happy about it and felt she had let down the man she truly loved. She never expected him to have the audacity to lash out at her.

Feeling Ning Qingxuan’s coldness, Liang Zhihuan’s anger subsided by half.

He was becoming impatient, as Lin Zhen’s sudden breakthrough had left him at a loss for what to do. Moreover, Ning Qingxuan’s delighted expression had truly provoked him.

He couldn’t let that happen. He needed to remain calm and not ruin his plan.

“Xuan’er, I—” he began.

“No need to say anything. I’m tired. I’m going back first.” Ning Qingxuan didn’t want to stay for another second. She stood up and left.

Watching her receding figure, Liang Zhihuan’s face darkened. After a while, he called for Shi Xiaomao.

“Have you contacted the Martial Artists of the Canon Clan?”

“Your Majesty, we have found one, but he is in the Thirty-Two Battle Zone. We’ll have to wait until the boundary opens before he can be used.”

“Good! Lin Zhen is already ranked fourth in their Battle Zone. As long as he doesn’t court death on his own, he should still be alive when the boundary opens. At that time, I will not allow any more mistakes.”

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At present, the Northwest City District is a chaotic mess.

The Wolfman has been eliminated by Lin Zhen, leaving the Northwest City District leaderless. Moreover, Lin Zhen is not a Wolfman, but rather a lone wanderer, ambushing anyone lurking in the dark regardless of their identity.

Such a loner is impossible to follow, and with Lin Zhen present, ordinary people lack both qualifications and courage to vie for the top position.

Martial artists can only be extra cautious, especially when night falls, and they must be careful of Lin Zhen when going out – this has become their consensus.

However, in recent days, Lin Zhen seems to have vanished, and his points are no longer increasing. He has slipped from fourth to sixth place, and no one knows what he is up to.

By the fourth month on the Divine Punishment Star, the countdown to the boundary opening has finally begun.

After thirty-one days, the boundary will open, and the various battle zones will be able to communicate with each other.

The top three Martial Artists in each small Battle Zone will automatically receive the consolation prize of Qi of Divine Transformation.

That is to say, as long as you maintain your top-three position when the boundary opens, you will receive the Qi of Divine Transformation whether or not you are eliminated afterward, thus securing a spot within the top 100,000.

The Qi of Divine Transformation is essential for a Martial Artist to advance to Longevity. Although there are many Longevity Temples on the Continent, they are few and far between compared to the countless population base.

So the goal of most Martial Artists is to obtain the Qi of Divine Transformation.

For a time, the top three of each small Battle Zone became the targets of public criticism.

In many small Battle Zones, the top three Martial Artists changed hands as if on a merry-go-round, with many powerful people being eliminated by multiple attackers, giving up their quota, only for it to be snatched away by others soon after.

Only those absolute powerhouses can secure their places.

And coincidentally, all three of the top Martial Artists in the Eastern Continent’s Sixty-Eighth Battle Zone are powerhouses.

Currently, in the Sixty-Eighth Battle Zone rankings, the first place belongs to Chen Tianpeng, a Beiming Martial Artist with 180,000 points, ranked at the top!

Second place is Luo Fei, a Da Han Martial Artist with 130,000 points, ranked second.

Third place is Wan Rentu, a Da Xia Martial Artist with 120,000 points, ranked third.

Fourth place is Meng Yao, an East Sea Martial Artist, with 65,000 points, ranked fourth.

Fifth place is Zhou Xinghai, an East China Martial Artist, with 62,000 points, ranked fifth.

Sixth place is Lin Zhen, a Nan Liang Martial Artist, with 60,000 points, ranked sixth…..

There is a vast gap between third and fourth place, mainly because of the recent surge of ordinary Martial Artists attempting to challenge the top three.

Not only did these people fail to knock down the top three, but they were also eliminated themselves, gifting their opponents a large number of points.

As a result, the gap between third and fourth place is enormous, making the strength disparity in their district pronounced. People say that any of their top three could claim the top spot in other small Battle Zones.

Yet the presence of such three powerful adversaries has left the top three spots firmly in their grasp. There is also a tacit understanding between the three not to engage in life-and-death battles, making it impossible for anyone to surpass these formidable barriers.

People also look forward to someone knocking down the top three, as it may bring about an opportunity for others to profit from their downfall.

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At the end of Canglan Street, in the city center, is an abandoned swimming pool that used to be a nest of Black Warriors.

Black Warriors are undead creatures known for their teamwork, making them relatively tricky and a no-go zone for average martial artists.

But now, there are no Black Warriors here. However, the place is more terrifying than when they were around.

That is because this is the lair of the top-ranked Martial Artist, the first swordsman of the Beiming: Chen Tianpeng!

Chen Tianpeng has 4,900 long swords, each one his weapon, all buried inside the sports hall. This place is now known as the Sword Tomb.

Near the Sword Tomb, corpses of undead creatures and fresh human blood can be found everywhere.

In recent times, many have come to challenge Chen Tianpeng, but not a single one of them left unharmed. They invariably left their blood behind.

On the contrary, Chen Tianpeng’s position has remained unshakable, and the Sword Tomb area is still filled with awe-inspiring sword qi!

For ordinary Martial Artists, if they cannot take down one of the top three, there is no need to push themselves too hard. They should wait patiently for the boundary to open and strive to stay alive as their only goal.

Surviving to the end does not guarantee obtaining the Qi of Divine Transformation, but if one can’t survive to the end, there is no chance of obtaining it at all.

That is why the Sword Tomb is the most horrifying place in the Sixty-Eighth Battle Zone.

Especially in recent times when no one dares to approach it, lest Chen Tianpeng takes it as a challenge to himself.

Nevertheless, in the world of Martial Artists, there will always be some who dare to challenge the peak.

In a convenience store on Canglan Street, a Martial Artist emerges and glances at the dim sky. Ignoring the gazes of survivors hidden in the street’s shadows, he walks directly towards the Sword Tomb.