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Chapter 254 A Member of the Holy Knight - Entering the Portal!
Chapter 254 A Member of the Holy Knight - Entering the Portal!
At the portal's site, the lingering smoke slowly dissipated, leaving behind smoldering embers on the ground, where a colossal stone lay, forming a deep crater.
Not a single soul beast remained, not even scattered bones or limbs, indicating their demise, with only the undisturbed blue portal standing unaffected.
The cultivators who had fled earlier were now returning to the meteor crash site. Such immense power was evidently not a mere coincidence, fueling their intense curiosity.
The portal's location was quite distant from the residents' abodes, nestled within a golf course bordering the forest, yet still within Tianzhou city's confines.
More and more people streamed in from different locations to witness the aftermath of the fallen meteor, gathering around the colossal stone, the meteor itself.
Surprise and awe painted their faces as they realized all the soul beasts had perished.
"Sheesh, who could summon a meteor of this magnitude? I never fathomed such power existed."
"Well, the world is vast, and there are countless enigmatic abilities. Perhaps this individual's prowess lies in gravity manipulation."
"Hmm, that's plausible. Manipulating gravity is an exceedingly rare skill. I'm certain this person hails from a top sect or academy."
Discussions surrounding the meteor intensified, with excitement and curiosity palpable among the crowd.
Long Tian, too, was intrigued; his hand grazed the meteorite's surface. To his surprise, it wasn't overly hot, and the stone remained intact despite its impact, exuding a sturdy solidity.
Undoubtedly, he pondered the identity of the meteor's summoner, especially recalling his encounter with Zhang Jun, who could also summon a meteor, whom he dispatched inside the portal a few days prior.
As he contemplated, more people arrived, engaging in fervent discussions about the meteor. With all the soul beasts near this portal now deceased, they felt more at ease.
However, amidst the chatter and throng, a casually dressed young man with short black hair and a notably attractive demeanor strolled nonchalantly towards the meteor crash site, his lips curling into a confident grin.
He raised his index finger slightly, emitting a faint purple energy.
Meanwhile, the onlookers surrounding the meteor suddenly sensed something peculiar. The massive stone began to tremble as if it were about to be lifted!
"What the hell? Is the stone trembling all of a sudden? Could it be about to explode?" someone exclaimed in panic, hastily retreating a few steps.
A few individuals with keen discernment approached cautiously to investigate.
One of them explained, "There are no signs this object will explode. But something unexpected might happen, so be cautious."
Upon hearing this, many who had boldly touched or even clambered onto the meteor stone now retreated. Yet, a few daring souls persisted in their approach.
The meteor stone continued to quake with intensifying vibrations, emitting purple energy akin to wisps of smoke.
In the next moment, the massive stone slowly ascended into the air!
Instantly, everyone was taken aback by this sudden turn of events. The stone floated steadily upward, prompting everyone to step back, their gazes fixed in astonishment.
"Damn, it's really levitating! Could it possibly plummet again?!" someone cried out.
These words sparked panic among many, prompting some to flee in haste.
Long Tian, too, maintained a safe distance, unperturbed but cautious about what would unfold next. The large stone ascended gradually, its leisurely pace posing no immediate threat. At least not to himself.
While everyone retreated, the casually dressed young man approached with a confident grin. His face bore a familiar look, dressed in casual attire yet adorned with the emblem of the Xuantian Academy. It was none other than Zhou Yan, a top talent of the academy.
His hand made contact with the meteorite's surface, causing the vibrations to intensify.
Several cultivators who noticed this immediately converged on Zhou Yan. Among them, a muscular man clad in black issued a warning, "Hey kid, you'd better step back. None of us knows what might happen next," his tone sincere yet firm.
"I don't think so," Zhou Yan retorted, his grin tinged with mockery.
The muscular man appeared offended by the response, his forehead creasing with displeasure.
"Do you even realize who you're addressing, you brat—" his words trailed off as the ground suddenly trembled, throwing off his balance.
In the next moment, his eyes widened in disbelief as Zhou Yan raised his hand, lifting the meteorite effortlessly!
Everyone else mirrored the same expression of astonishment, rendering them speechless.
Zhou Yan simply smiled, graciously welcoming their admiration.
Standing aloof from the crowd, arms crossed, Long Tian maintained an indifferent demeanor.
"Now that he's gained the fame he wanted, I better enter the portal," he murmured.
With that, he walked away immediately.
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Now, as the colossal meteorite vanished, the surroundings grew clearer, and attention dispersed among various focal points: some fixed on the portal, others encircled Zhou Yan, some desired to depart, while some remained intent on battling the soul beasts.
In this instance, six individuals garbed akin to Zhou Yan advanced, aligning themselves beside him, his comrades.
Among them, Fen Yuwen, a twenty-something youth with a sturdy physique, discerned an approaching figure near the portal.
"It seems someone is about to enter the portal, don't you want to join?" he inquired, redirecting his gaze to Zhou Yan.
Acknowledging this, Zhou Yan turned his gaze towards the portal, confirming an approaching figure.
With raised voice, he called out, "Hey you, what's your intent? Seeking passage through the portal?"
His vocal projection reached the individual, who upon turning revealed the familiar visage of Long Tian. Yet, his countenance remained aloof, offering no response as he continued towards the portal.
Now positioned directly before the portal, its vast dimensions became apparent, likely exceeding 30 meters in height and width.
Without hesitation, he stepped within, his form dissipating into its depths.
Veins bulged on Zhou Yan's forehead, displeasure evident on his face, knowing that Long Tian had ignored him.
Meanwhile, everyone had different expressions and reactions upon seeing someone enter the portal.
"Ohh, isn't that young master Long from the Long family? I didn't expect him to enter the portal. He's quite brave."
"Well, he's very strong, so it's no surprise he has the courage to enter. I'm sure he can survive."
"For real."
Amidst the discussions, Zhou Yan appeared calmer than before, and more interested in Long Tian. It was no wonder the man didn't bother to respond; it turned out his identity wasn't ordinary.
In this moment, something suddenly moved quickly like a shadow, passing through everyone, making everyone wonder what it was.
Including Zhou Yan and his friends, where they could see someone moving so quickly towards the portal.
Though the figure's rapid motion obscured their identity, upon closer inspection, it revealed a familiar face—none other than Lin Xian'er.
"Wait for me, Tian'er!"
It didn't take long for her to arrive and stop right in front of the portal. Previously, when the portal opened, she didn't enter with her senior due to doubts, but her doubts vanished now because Long Tian had also entered.
Her feet stepped forward without hesitation, entering the portal. Her form disappeared into it.
Seeing this scene, Zhou Yan narrowed his eyes. He immediately informed his friends, "I'm going to enter as well. Who's coming with me?" he asked.
Among his six friends, only two raised their hands, Fen Yuwen and Leng Jiao, the one who revealed Zhou Yan's identity to the public.
Zhou Yan nodded, not caring about his other friends who didn't join.
"Then let's go in. Besides being curious about what's inside the portal, I'm also quite curious about that young master from the Long family," he said with a smirk.
Fen Yuwen and Leng Jiao could sense the competitive aura from Zhou Yan. That wasn't a good sign; he would definitely do something to Long Tian.
Ultimately, they trailed behind Zhou Yan into the portal, their figures fading into its embrace.
Now, with nothing more interesting happening, everyone's focus was on the portal, and no one else intended to enter it.
Yu, Jian, and Yang, who initially intended to enter, abandoned their plans because they knew their limitations. Facing the soul beasts outside the portal alone was already very difficult, let alone inside.
The atmosphere near the portal now seemed quieter, especially as the sun had set and night had fallen...