The Lingering Aura

"That is indeed rather strange!" Shui Mochan's slender jade hand brushed over the black stone stele as well, and she seemed equally puzzled about what material it was made of.

It was not just the two of them. The others also curiously reached out to touch the stele. According to Lin Chuan, this stele was the entrance to the core region, and to enter it, they had to leave their own aura upon it. That naturally stirred everyone's curiosity and urge to investigate this mysterious stone stele.

Except for Lin Chuan, of course!

"Azure Dragon, is something wrong?" Bu Lianshi asked in confusion as she watched Lin Chuan remain where he was without moving.

"Nothing." Lin Chuan shook his head.

It was better not to tell everyone what the stele was made of. He could be disgusted by himself.

"How are we supposed to leave our aura on this stele?" Ruan Shizhi asked after touching it.

This thing was very strange. The moment their spiritual energy touched the stele, it was immediately absorbed, severing their connection to it. Gao Ze had also tried earlier—even an immortal sword would leave no mark when slashed against it. Everyone was left rather baffled.

"This stele senses your intent—or rather, your spiritual power. Just press your hand against it and visualize your strongest attack in your mind to release that kind of aura. If it acknowledges you, you can enter the core region. If it doesn't..." Lin Chuan paused slightly here, his brows knitting together.

"What happens if it doesn't acknowledge us?" Lin Long asked in her cool voice.

"I don't know what will happen either. In any case, it won't be anything good!" Lin Chuan said, shaking his head.

Zetsu had only explained what would happen upon success and had not mentioned what