Angel Battle Formation was forcibly broken open. Although Lin Qin won, it also paid a heavy price. Saint Power was consumed more than half, and his internal organs were shocked by the battle formation. He suffered serious internal injuries, and his breath was much weaker than usual. He did not dare to stay there for a long time, suppressed his injuries, and quickly rushed towards his original destination - the mountain range where ancient ruins were rumored to be.
However, Radiant Church's pursuit did not stop. Shortly after Lin Qin entered the outside of the mountain range, a fierce murderous aura locked onto him.
"Buzz!"
A bright spear light that seemed to be able to tear Sky Splitter apart, like a poisonous dragon coming out of its hole, stabbed Lin Qin in the back silently from the side! The speed of this spear was extremely fast, the angle was tricky and ruthless, and the power it contained reached the level of the Saint Realm!
Lin Qin's heart was ringing with alarms. He was seriously injured and his reaction was half a beat too slow. He barely had time to turn sideways and block the broad sword in front of him.
"Cang!!!"
Amidst the deafening noise, Lin Qin was thrown away by the huge force and hit the mountain wall hard. A mouthful of blood couldn't help but spurt out. The broad sword in his hand also whined, and a slight crack appeared on the sword.
A tall figure wearing gorgeous silver armor and holding a golden spear slowly walked out of the shadows of the mountain forest. His face was stern, his eyes were like those of a falcon, and his whole body exuded a murderous aura that was as real as it was Radiant Church 8. One of the leaders of the Ace Knights, "Silver Spear" Marcus is known for his fierce attacks and speed! His strength is also among the best among the Saint Realm's peak.
"You are really capable of breaking Angel Battle Formation. Unfortunately, in your current state, how many shots can you still take from me?" Marcus's voice was cold, with a cat-and-mouse banter. He received a secret order from the Pope to kill this mysterious Saint Realm who severely damaged Steller and destroyed Angel Battle Formation.
Lin Qin stood up with a broad sword and wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth. His eyes were still calm, but his heart sank. In his heyday, he was not afraid of Marcus and could even kill him instantly. But now that he was seriously injured, Saint Power was not enough. Facing Marcus who was in good condition, his chances of winning were extremely low.
"Escape!" Without any hesitation, Lin Qin turned around and rushed towards the depths of the mountains. He needed time to recover now and could not fight head on.
"Want to run?" Marcus sneered, and his body turned into a stream of silver light, chasing after him. He was extremely fast, and the spear in his hand stabbed out from time to time, forcing Lin Qin to dodge in a panic, further aggravating his injuries.
The two chased and escaped, and soon went deep into the hinterland of the mountains. Here, the ancient trees were towering, and the terrain was complex. Lin Qin relied on his sense of the power of the earth to constantly change directions, trying to get away from Marcus. But Marcus was like gangrene attached to his bones, and his murderous aura locked onto him.
After forcibly blocking Marcus's spear light, Lin Qin was knocked away again and crashed into a hidden cave. He felt as if all his internal organs had been displaced, Saint Power was almost exhausted, and his vision began to blur.
"That's it." Marcus's figure appeared at the entrance of the cave, pointing his spear into the cave, preparing to deliver the final blow.
Lin Qin leaned against the cold cave wall, his consciousness a little blurred. Is he really going to die here?
At this moment, he seemed to have stepped on something hard and warm under his feet. A strange feeling was transmitted into his body along the Yongquan point on the soles of his feet. Saint Power, which was originally exhausted, trembled slightly. His seriously injured body seemed to have encountered dry land, and there was an extremely weak desire.
He lowered his head subconsciously and pushed aside the gravel and soil under his feet, revealing a piece of jade about the size of a palm, dark yellow in color, and covered with natural earth vein patterns. This jade stone exuded a faint light, and a majestic, thick, and infinite vitality filled the air.
"This is...Heart of the Earth?!" An ancient term flashed through Lin Qin's mind. This is a Heaven and Earth Wonder that only exists in legends, and contains the most original essence of earth life! It is said that as long as the holder steps on the earth, the holder can obtain nearly unlimited vitality replenishment and injury recovery capabilities!
In desperate situation, hope emerges!
Lin Qin did not hesitate and grabbed "Heart of the Earth" in his hand. The jade was warm and moist, and the majestic vitality poured into his body like a tide!
A miracle happened! The serious injuries in his body, nourished by this extremely pure life essence of the earth, began to heal at a speed visible to the naked eye! The broken meridians were repaired, the displaced organs were restored, and the exhausted Saint Power quickly recovered and filled up like a flood that opened! It was even purer and richer than in his heyday!
All this happened in the blink of an eye!
Marcus at the entrance of the cave was about to give Lin Qin a fatal blow, but suddenly he felt that the originally depressed aura in the cave suddenly soared like a volcanic eruption! Not only did he instantly return to his peak, he even... got stronger?!
"What's going on?!" Marcus's face changed suddenly, and an ominous premonition arose in his heart. He no longer hesitated, and the golden spear burst out with dazzling holy light. The man and the spear merged into one, piercing the cave like a meteor!
"Boom!"
Just when the gun light was about to enter the hole, a khaki light that was far thicker and more violent than before, like a solid wall, burst out of the hole! It easily crushed Marcus's gun light and hit him hard!
"Pfft--!"
Marcus was like being hit head-on by a galloping ancient giant elephant. He flew backwards, blood spurted out in the air, and his silver armor shattered inch by inch! He fell heavily to the ground, his eyes filled with endless horror and disbelief!
Inside the cave, Lin Qin slowly walked out. His injuries had healed, his aura was as vast as the sea, and his eyes were as cold as knives. His feet seemed to be connected to the entire mountain range, and a steady stream of power poured into his body from the earth.
He looked at Marcus who was struggling to get up, and slowly raised the broad sword in his hand. On the sword body, earthy yellow light condensed, faintly stimulating the power of the entire surrounding mountain.
"Now, it's my turn."
Marcus looked at Lin Qin, who was so powerful that he seemed to be integrated with the earth. For the first time, a look of despair appeared on his face. He understood that he was finished.
Lin Qin didn't give him any chance, and the broad sword fell, activating the power of the earth's veins.
"Earth Vein Rupture!"
This time, "Earth Vein Rupture" has a wider range and stronger power! The whole mountain seems to be roaring under the sword of Lin Qin! The figure of Marcus is instantly swallowed up by countless rock spikes rising into the sky and violent earth energy...
After a while, the energy subsided. Only some broken armor fragments and the diffuse smell of blood were left in the place. Radiant Church One of the eight ace knights, Saint Realm the strong Marcus, fell!
Lin Qin stood on the spot, feeling the steady stream of vitality and energy replenishment coming from "Heart of the Earth" under his feet, and his heart became clear. This desperate situation not only allowed him to obtain a heaven-defying Heaven and Earth Wonder, but also gave him a new understanding of the "carrying" and "life" aspects of the mystery of "Earth Element".
His strength once again reached a new level due to this encounter. Radiant Church's pursuit became the stepping stone for his breakthrough.
He put away the Space Ring left behind by Marcus and glanced in the direction of Theocracy Holy Island, his eyes cold.
"I will settle this account with you slowly."
After saying that, he moved and disappeared deep into the mountains. He needed to find a quiet place to get familiar with and refine this piece of "Heart of the Earth", and completely transform it into his own combat power. There is still a long way to go.