CHAPTER 441: CHAPTER 252: EIGHTFOLD UNITY LOCK (PART 2)

"So, as long as we kill the main Spirit Beast in here at the same time, we can break it?" Wang Yang asked.

"Theoretically, yes," Wu Tian replied, "But saying it is easy, doing it is another thing."

"The time discrepancy in breaking the Eight Extreme Convergence Lock must not exceed three minutes."

"If it’s off, it will end in failure."

"So, even though there are many influential figures here, not everyone is qualified to get a share of the spoils."

When these words were spoken, several weaker individuals immediately looked quite displeased.

The Great Elder, however, remained expressionless, and withdrew directly.

With the influence of the Spirit Academy and the strength of the Great Elder, obtaining a spot was not an issue.

As he stepped aside to wait for the others to argue like dogs and reach a conclusion, the Great Elder noticed Lin Chen was absent-minded and asked:

"What are you thinking about?"

"I’m thinking..." Lin Chen looked up at the eight mountain peaks and said, "Isn’t it a bit too easy for the Eight Extreme Convergence Lock formation to be seen through like this?"

In Lin Chen’s view, breaking a formation should be extremely difficult.

First of all, the formation should hardly be noticed.

"It’s not simple at all," Wu Chen retorted, "Have you thought about how it could be broken if there weren’t so many experts here?"

"I guess you’re right."

Lin Chen didn’t have any intention to argue further.

But in his heart, he didn’t actually agree with this viewpoint; he just felt it wasn’t the right time to express it.

What Wu Chen said was correct, but the reality is...

Once Yang Laoxie’s relic was discovered, with his reputation and allure, it was bound to attract many experts and forces here.

Didn’t Yang Laoxie’s setup of the Eight Extreme Convergence Lock become merely ornamental?

...

Very soon, eight people were identified.

According to their agreement, no matter how many Beast Immortal Pills there were, they would ultimately fall into their hands.

The other forces lacking qualification could only watch helplessly.

They dared not break the rules, because the eight participating forces were too powerful to provoke.

Lin Chen watched from the side and didn’t voice his doubts.

The fundamental reason for choosing not to speak was because Lin Chen knew, no matter what he said wouldn’t matter.

Today, in this relic, even if the Celestial King himself came, the formation was destined to be broken.

Great wealth lay before them, and none of these people, these forces, would want to miss it.

Moreover, this was just Lin Chen’s speculation.

With the time set by the eight parties, Lin Chen followed the Great Elder back to the main Serpent Beast peak, before expressing his doubts.

"What do you mean?"

"It’s essential to remain cautious." Lin Chen said.

The Great Elder nodded.

What Lin Chen said had a point.

However, now that the arrow was on the string, it had to be released.

Afterwards, the Great Elder summoned the Cyan Peng Beast and explained everything to it.

As the time arrived, the Great Elder immediately had the Cyan Peng Beast launch a second attack; the outer forces also made another charge to assist in fending off the approaching Puppet Beasts.

The two beasts fought again, originally the Great Elder’s Spirit Beast had the upper hand, and it should have been resolved quickly, but to wait for the timing, they had to delay.

After all, not everyone among the eight had the Great Elder’s strength.

Lin Chen and Wu Chen watched from behind, ready to rush into the palace at any moment to seize the Beast God Pill.

Suddenly, at this moment, Xiaobai mooed.

"What’s wrong?" Lin Chen wondered, had Xiaobai smelled a familiar person?

Following Xiaobai’s line of sight, Lin Chen saw someone standing in the distant crowd and tried hard to recall, finally remembering.

Xu Feng.

The very Xu Feng who once traded ancient books with him.

Lin Chen was taken aback, thinking this was truly a coincidence.

However, he didn’t approach for a conversation, as they weren’t well acquainted and had only met once.

"Little junior brother, it’s about to end."

At this moment, Wu Chen suddenly spoke up, waking Lin Chen from his thoughts.

Lin Chen returned to his senses, just in time to see the Cyan Peng Beast leap forward, and with thunderous momentum, sever the Serpent Beast’s head.

This scene seemed like a signal, sending everyone into a frenzy.

In an instant, everyone rushed into the palace again to seize the spoils.

Lin Chen and Wu Chen were among them, and with the help of the Divine Ghost Beast, each obtained two Beast God Pills.

Neither of them was greedy, immediately planning their retreat, and Wu Chen joyfully said, "This time, they didn’t disappear. Great, it looks like this Eight Extreme Convergence Lock formation was broken."

Lin Chen also breathed a sigh of relief.

It seems that he was overthinking; this matter isn’t that complicated.

This Yang Old Evil is indeed just a half-baked artisan.

Just as they were about to head outside to see if the Great Elder had obtained the Beast Immortal Pill, Lin Chen saw Xu Feng hurriedly heading down the mountain.

"Moo~~"

Xiaobai let out a cry, surprisingly telling Lin Chen that Xu Feng had never been inside.

"Are you sure?" Lin Chen asked.

Xiaobai is always sensitive to smells, able to perceive many things just by scent.

Xiaobai nodded his bull head.

Lin Chen was even more puzzled.

Tomb raiders always prioritize interests, and Xu Feng gave Lin Chen such an impression even more.

When others had just buried their sites, he could still raid them; it shows that this person has no conscience for interests.

Thinking about it, Lin Chen handed the Beast God Pill over to Wu Chen, saying: "Senior Brother, go meet up with the Great Elder first, I’ll be right back."

Without waiting for Wu Chen to ask more questions, Lin Chen rode Xiaobai and chased after Xu Feng.

Just as he got close, he saw Xu Feng talking to himself, a bit flustered, and when Lin Chen stopped him, Xu Feng almost bumped into the bull.

"Who is it that walks without watching?" Xu Feng cursed directly, not even looking up at Lin Chen, just walked away.

Lin Chen ran alongside him, asking: "Brother Xu, do you remember me?"

Xu Feng finally turned to look at Lin Chen, thought for a while, and shook his head.

Lin Chen said: "Back then, I bought an Ancient Book from you..."

"Oh... I remember now." Xu Feng’s spirit perked up upon hearing that, saying: "Quickly return the Ancient Book to me, no, sell it to me."

Upon hearing this, Lin Chen thought, wasn’t he eager to sell the Ancient Book back then? Why is he now actively trying to get it back?

So Lin Chen deliberately didn’t address what he wanted, asking: "Brother Xu, why are you in such a hurry?"

"Just tell me if you’re selling it or not."

"Selling is possible, but Brother Xu ought to tell me why you’re rushing so much? I think many herbs and elixirs in the medicine vault are still hidden..."

"Hidden my ass, if we don’t leave now, we’re dead."

Xu Feng surprisingly spoke shockingly.

Lin Chen’s pupils suddenly widened.

He’s always believed in one thing:

Each profession has its specialization.

No matter if it’s the Great Elder or masters from other forces, their expertise is formidable...

But the one who knows this place best is the tomb raider.

They live by this for many years, having seen everything.

"What happened?" Lin Chen asked.

"Give me the book first..." Xu Feng was anxious.

"I’ll definitely sell it back to you when I’m outside."

Xu Feng seemed genuinely hurried, glancing backward, saying: "This tomb was discovered by me, I felt something was off, I was peeing by the roadside, and found this tomb."

"But who is Yang Old Evil? Is his tomb so easily unraveled?"

"Later, I heard those forces talking about some ’Eight Extremities Unified Lock’, I don’t understand it, but my intuition tells me... breaking this formation isn’t a good thing."

Lin Chen was stunned, his pupils suddenly jolting, and then applied the brakes.

"What are you going to do?"

"I still have people inside." Lin Chen said.

"Why care about them, run quickly..." Xu Feng shouted, "No, your book..."

Lin Chen didn’t even turn back, saying: "Find me at Celestial Realm Mountain, and I’ll sell it to you."

"No, buddy, who are you? How do I find you?"

"Spirit Academy, Lin Chen."

"Lin Chen? That name is so familiar..." Xu Feng stopped and muttered to himself, suddenly shocked, saying: "Lin Chen?!!"

...

Meanwhile, the Great Elder arrived again at the Serpent Beast’s head, grabbed the Beast Immortal Pill.

"It’s real, could all eight inside be Beast Immortal Pills?" The Great Elder was somewhat incredulous.

Wu Chen had already returned beside him, saying: "There are so many Beast God Pills inside, it’s like opening a shop."

The Great Elder quickly pocketed the Beast Immortal Pill, seeing Lin Chen was not there, hurriedly asked:

"Where is Lin Chen?"

"No idea, chased after a fat guy." Wu Chen replied.

The Great Elder frowned, as things were chaotic here, what was Lin Chen running around for?

At the moment of worry, he saw Lin Chen riding Xiaobai, coming back, shouting from afar:

"Let’s go!"