The Seventh Base

Chapter 1049: Chapter 109: Lin Jian

Zero stepped forward, standing before the massive Holy Land Gate, with Xu Mo alongside.

From a distance, the gate was inconspicuous, overshadowed by the larger, expansive Stone Hall. Yet, up close, its imposing presence was felt, towering a hundred meters tall, truly awe-inspiring.

Before the Holy Land Gate were various powerful figures, including top-level Transcendents from different Star Domains. Thus, the presence of Zero and Xu Mo was not particularly noticeable; they did not possess the towering stature of the Heavenly God Race’s Transcendents.

Nevertheless, someone noticed Xu Mo and Zero.

“Xu Mo,” someone called, it was someone from the Mystic God Temple, nodding towards Xu Mo and Zero.

Suddenly, many from the O’Brian Republic turned their heads to look at Xu Mo and Zero, led by Heath O’Brien, gathered together.

Despite some prior dissatisfaction towards Xu Mo, Heath O’Brien smiled and nodded upon seeing him, and Xu Mo reciprocated the nod.

His perception expanded, but he did not find Augustus and Lowell among them; presumably, they were still in the cultivation grounds.

Zero’s gaze was drawn to the Holy Land Gate, instantly captivated by it. The oppressive aura of the gate seemed to resonate with her spiritual power, her pupils falling into it. In Zero’s embrace, the Ancient Beast poked its head out, equally attracted to the Holy Land Gate, eyes filled with curiosity, sensing Zero’s emotions.

Immediately, the Ancient Beast closed its eyes as if cultivating alongside Zero.

Xu Mo noticed Zero’s reaction with a sense of strangeness. Unexpectedly, in a place somewhere in the Universe, Zero experienced a sense of familiarity. Could this be a coincidence? Or was there some element causing a link between her and the Holy Land Gate?

Xu Mo himself tried to gaze at the Holy Land Gate; a vast pressure descended upon the spiritual power layer, incredibly potent, pressing on his spirit, drawing him in.

“This Holy Land Gate can be used for cultivation, enhancing spiritual power strength,” a thought arose in Xu Mo’s mind. No wonder the Lin Family had always been cultivating here. Although the Holy Land Gate was not open, it itself was a place of opportunity.

He even speculated that the Holy Land Gate was inherently hard to open, rarely opened at all.

The Old Imperial Family might have designated this place as a trial ground for the descendants, possibly to test their abilities. Perhaps only those who met specific top-tier conditions could have a chance to open the Holy Land Gate.

The Empire Trial Field might have been a test for the descendants by the Old Imperial Family? The more one acquired here, the higher one’s status would be.

Of course, these were merely speculations. The specifics were untraceable. Perhaps only the Lin Family elders, descendants of the Old Imperial Family, had a clearer understanding of this history, while outsiders could only gather incomplete details.

“Desert Beast.”

At this moment, an unknown voice sounded, prompting someone to look at the Ancient Beast in Zero’s embrace.

Previously unnoticed near the Holy Land Gate, but with the reminder, many turned their gaze and subsequently noticed the Ancient Beast.

The Desert Beast also appeared here, and its owner was a beautiful silver-haired woman.

Members of the Lin Family also glanced this way. In the era of the Old Empire, Royal Family Members would go hunting for the Ancient Beast, as it could provide them the greatest utility.

This time, entering the Empire Trial Field, surprisingly, no one managed to capture an Ancient Beast.

A youth directed his gaze at Zero, then took steps towards her, accompanied by a few others, members of a Lin Family branch, led by Lin Jia.

Zero remained immersed in her cultivation, unaware of someone approaching. However, Xu Mo noticed, directing his gaze in that direction. Soon, Lin Jia stopped a short distance before Zero, drawing many eyes their way.

Did the Lin Family want the Desert Beast?

“I am Lin Jia of the Lin Family. Would you be willing to sell me this Desert Beast?” Lin Jia addressed Zero, drawing her from her cultivation state. Her eyes looked at Lin Jia with some displeasure, having been interrupted while sensing the Holy Land Gate.

“No.” Xu Mo frowned as well, having approached Zero but still she was disturbed.

Lin Jia looked at Xu Mo, his eyes sharp, saying: “You can name a price.”

Xu Mo shook his head. He had no shortage of money, and it was impossible to trade the Ancient Beast. This little creature was a treasure trove, continually generating crystal ores beneficial for spiritual power cultivation, worth a fortune.

This was not the main point; according to Zero’s information, the Ancient Beast had not even matured yet, with very high potential, being at the top tier already before reaching adulthood. If given a few more years, it could become a Skywalker-level beast companion.

Could this be sold?

Moreover, Xu Mo doubted that the other party could offer the appropriate price. If only valued as a top-tier Monster, then it was nothing short of foolish dreaming, hence Xu Mo didn’t consider it, rejecting outright.

Seeing Xu Mo shake his head, Lin Jia’s gaze grew even sharper, releasing an invisible pressure. Behind him, many members of the Lin Family approached, one stepping beside Lin Jia, saying: “The Desert Beast, known as the Ancient Beast, was left in the Empire Trial Field by our Lin Family ancestors. It has some connection with our Lin Family. If you let us have it, we could be friends.”

Xu Mo sensed the pressure exerted by the Lin Family members, furrowing his brows. Was this using numbers to intimidate?

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