The Invincible Supreme Medical God

Chapter 786 - 450: A Terrifying Team

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As the hall shook violently, causing dust to cascade from the ceiling and rumbling sounds to echo, the Saints attempted to outdo one another, each attack becoming increasingly powerful. When sending out the second fireball, Yan Xiaobao noticed cracks appearing on the door, the surface visibly splitting open. This sparked cheers throughout the room, their fighting spirit soaring. Their attacks rained down on the door at an increasingly frenzied pace.

When Yan Xiaobao caught sight of Xiao Ning summoning shield after shield, he flashed a faint smile and, using a power he had seen before, the powerful cultivator dashed toward the door and collided directly with it. Though it was easy to mock such an act as a futile attack, no one did so. Everyone could feel the tremors rippling through the room, rivaling those from their own attacks, and the widening cracks on the door showcased how formidable his strength truly was.

Watching Yan Xiaobao’s scorching fireballs and the sheer force wielded by Xiao Ning, many Saints felt ashamed of their overconfidence. Unless absolutely necessary, every one of them made a mental note to avoid clashing with the duo. They were a terrifying team, their strength far beyond trivial.

Proving their power was part of Yan Xiaobao’s plan. Although he knew he would need to battle other Saints sooner or later, he preferred to avoid conflict as much as possible. Unlike the others, whenever Lan Feng used his martial power, he couldn’t simply recover it through cultivation like they could. He had to refine it again and store it within his spirit, awaiting its eventual return to his body.

Even though Yan Xiaobao could fight against the Saints, he would never take them all on or engage in prolonged battles. For this reason, Yan Xiaobao hoped the other Saints would understand that he and Xiao Ning were not to be touched.

Everyone understood that Yan Xiaobao was showcasing his strength. As for why he was doing this, each person could only assume he was warning them not to seize his treasures. Even Xiao Ning was certain of the motive, a sly smile curling his lips. Afterward, he summoned even greater power around his body, determined to prove that Yan Xiaobao was not the only terrifying member of their duo.

Seeing Xiao Ning’s aura swirling around him, everyone held their breath in shock at his ability to instantly wield such immense martial power. With another shield deployed, he charged toward the door. A deafening crash reverberated through the hall, followed by the sound of stones crumbling to the ground.

Xiao Ning’s final attack shattered the door, which swayed and toppled slowly in front of everyone. This confirmed yet again their belief in the duo’s overwhelming power.

As the door collapsed, everyone scrambled backward to ensure they weren’t buried beneath the debris. Even Xiao Ning was forced to retreat immediately after the impact. He hadn’t even dared to break the door himself, knowing that, no matter how strong he was, being crushed by a door of that magnitude—even as a defensive master—would surely kill him.

Returning to Yan Xiaobao’s side, Xiao Ning flashed a grin at his younger companion, and Yan Xiaobao responded with a smile.

"Even I’m surprised to see how much you were able to control after breaking through," Yan Xiaobao’s voice drifted into Xiao Ning’s ear, a sentence that stirred pride in the older expert’s eyes.

"Well, there’s no reason to linger here any longer," Xiao Ning said as the final stones clattered to the ground. "We’ve reached the tomb before us. Trust me, I’ll claim what’s ours." He spoke with conviction, his words providing reassurance to Yan Xiaobao. The young expert nodded, and together the duo charged into the dusty room. Witnessing many Saints struggle to retreat only to surge forward, everyone followed them, eager and prepared to discover what awaited them.

Rushing ahead, no one truly knew what to expect, but as they reached the other side of the door, everyone froze in place. Even Yan Xiaobao’s face revealed an expression of doubt.

In front of them lay a scene identical to what they had encountered upon entering the outer tomb for the first time. Numerous tunnels stretched out ahead. Though these tunnels appeared far better constructed than the previous ones, they were clearly similar.

Stunned for a moment, Yan Xiaobao suddenly heard Lan Feng’s voice. "The third tunnel to the left; it has the strongest fluctuations," he remarked before charging down the passage without waiting for further discussion.

At first, Xiao Ning was shocked that Yan Xiaobao didn’t wait to consult him, but upon seeing the resolute expression in Yan Xiaobao’s eyes, he decided not to argue and followed him.

Lagging behind, the others examined the additional tunnels. Each person reflected on the challenges they had faced so far, realizing that if this was similar, it would undoubtedly be even more difficult than before. Their faces turned solemn and slightly grim, but their focus quickly sharpened as they divided into their chosen tunnels. Yan Xiaobao and Xiao Ning picked a tunnel together and began their march, their pace steadily increasing until they quickly vanished. Yan Xiaobao adopted a cautious approach, moving slowly as he scanned his surroundings for hidden traps or secret doors that could lead to more treasures. Now that they had entered the inner tomb, every treasure they encountered would be priceless. No one was foolish enough to leave anything behind. Truthfully, even leaving treasures in the outer tomb had been quite unwise.