Getting Stronger By Fighting-Chapter 578 - 576 Spirit Crystals_1

Xiang Tian, standing to the side, retorted irritably, "Who do you think you are? Is their decision any of your business?"

As he spoke, Xiang Tian was obviously growing impatient. He had never liked Luo Tianhong, and if it weren’t for Wang Zhan, he would have made her leave a long time ago.

Bai Yu, next to them, quickly tried to defuse the situation. "Enough, enough. Let’s first resolve the matter at hand. As for other things, we can deal with them after we leave this place. After all, we still don’t know what’s inside. If a tough opponent appears, chances are we might all perish here."

Although Luo Tianhong and Xiang Tian still wanted to argue, since Bai Yu had spoken to mediate, they didn’t feel it appropriate to say more and simply started moving forward.

Wang Zhan then walked to Xiang Tian’s side, patted his shoulder, and said, "Be a gentleman. Why bother arguing with a little girl?"

Xiang Tian wanted to retort, but Wang Zhan had already walked towards Luo Tianhong.

The group had no idea how far they had walked or their exact location on the mountain peak. After all, the forest on the top of the mountain was so dense that they could barely see their hands in front of their faces, let alone identify their position and direction.

After walking for some time, Wang Zhan finally approached Luo Tianhong and asked, "You haven’t gotten us lost, have you? Are we just walking in circles in this forest?"

"Big Brother, what are you talking about? Do I look like an unreliable person? Besides, I’ve been in this forest countless times."

"The idea of me getting lost here is laughable!" Luo Tianhong replied with extreme confidence.

Wang Zhan didn’t press further. Soon after, he announced, "We’ve all been walking for a while. Let’s rest here for a bit; it won’t take too long."

"Big Brother, we’re almost there. Why stop now? Wouldn’t it be better to rest once we’re inside the Underground Palace?"

"We can rest however we like then!"

As she spoke, Luo Tianhong walked over to Wang Zhan, grabbed his arms, and tried to pull him up to continue.

"Underground Palace?"

Wang Zhan immediately looked up at Luo Tianhong beside him and asked in a serious tone, "What is this Underground Palace you’re talking about?"

"It’s the place where we’re going to find treasure!"

Luo Tianhong began to explain, "Right, it seems I haven’t told you the full picture of what’s inside the Underground Palace yet, have I?"

Seeing the two chatting animatedly, Bai Yu and Xiang Tian also walked over and sat down under a tree.

Although Luo Tianhong didn’t want the two of them to overhear too much, after seeing the look in Wang Zhan’s eyes, she lowered her head. She had no choice but to reorganize her thoughts and continue, "Big Brother, do you know about formation techniques?"

Wang Zhan was taken aback and instinctively turned to Bai Yu beside him. "What are formation techniques?"

Bai Yu began to explain, "There are various types of formation techniques. Some are offensive, some are defensive, and there are even some forbidden formation techniques."

"Of course, the scale of formation techniques also varies, so there’s no inherent difference in strength between them, only in their effects and functions."

Hearing this, Wang Zhan was stunned. He had never encountered anything about formation techniques before. Indeed, the Star War Battlefield was truly a great melting pot, capable of blending all sorts of things together.

Luo Tianhong, at the side, continued, "Since this guy has already explained it to you, I don’t need to elaborate further on formation techniques."

"Alright, let’s get to the main point. I’ll tell you about the treasure."

"Actually, the treasure I mentioned is a massive formation technique, but this formation technique is buried underground. After years of surveying, I’ve found an entry point. Fortunately, the passage of time has weakened the formation technique somewhat, but I’m still not entirely sure how much power it holds."

"However, I did find something bizarre inside the formation technique."

Everyone’s gaze converged on Luo Tianhong again. From her expression, she didn’t seem to be joking.

Seeing that no one asked further questions, Luo Tianhong said, "Do you know about Spirit Crystals?"

Wang Zhan shook his head.

But Bai Yu, beside them, suddenly widened his eyes. He quickly grabbed Luo Tianhong’s arm and said in a low voice, "Are you implying that there are Spirit Crystals in this treasure you’re talking about?"

Luo Tianhong didn’t hide anything and nodded directly. "Yes!"

Bai Yu’s eyes immediately lit up, and he even trembled with excitement. Could it be that such a rare thing as Spirit Crystals truly existed?

Wang Zhan looked at Bai Yu curiously and quickly asked, "What exactly are Spirit Crystals?"

Bai Yu replied with a smile, "Spirit Crystals are the essence left behind by supreme experts after their death."

"To put it simply, it’s the energy from their bodies that hasn’t dispersed but has lost consciousness, eventually existing in a crystalline form. We call these Spirit Crystals."

"These things are incredibly beneficial to us. Not only can they rapidly enhance our cultivation, but they can also significantly boost our combat power."

"Of course, if you could encounter the Spirit Crystal of a truly top-tier powerhouse and absorb it, can you imagine how much your combat strength would increase?"

Hearing this, Wang Zhan was astounded. He finally understood what Luo Tianhong meant. The reason the benefits would be smaller if more people entered the treasure was because it contained Spirit Crystals. The quantity of Spirit Crystals was definitely limited. To enhance their fighting power, they had to absorb these Spirit Crystals. So, naturally, the more people there were, the less each person would get.

But according to Bai Yu, Spirit Crystals were extremely precious and rare; even he had never seen them before. How could they possibly get their hands on them so easily?

Thinking this, Wang Zhan immediately turned his gaze to Luo Tianhong, grabbed her arm, and questioned in a stern voice, "Are you hiding something from us?"

"How would I dare hide anything? Every word I’ve said is true. It’s just that those Spirit Crystals are located within a formation technique, and the Underground Palace I mentioned is just that formation technique."

Luo Tianhong broke free from Wang Zhan’s grip, adding, "If you don’t believe me, then fine. I can go in by myself anyway."

"Hmph! You’re like a dog biting Lü Dongbin—unable to recognize a kind heart!"

Wang Zhan looked embarrassed. Seeing that Luo Tianhong didn’t seem to be concealing anything, he then turned to Bai Yu and asked, "How do formation techniques compare to demonic beasts?"

"This..." Bai Yu hesitated as he spoke. After all, there was no real basis for comparison between the two.

Seeing Bai Yu stammer, Wang Zhan instantly understood; he evidently already had his answer.

From the side, Luo Tianhong continued, "Then why are we still wasting time here?"

Now that things were clear, they naturally didn’t need to waste any more time.

With that in mind, Wang Zhan and the others quickened their pace, following Luo Tianhong rapidly towards the place she had spoken of.

Soon, the group reached the top of the mountain. To their surprise, there was a massive cave at the summit, and looking down into it, the bottom was completely out of sight.

Wang Zhan stood still, staring intently at the cave for a good while. Then he looked at Luo Tianhong beside him and asked, frowning, "Are the Spirit Crystals you mentioned down there?"

Luo Tianhong nodded, then said, "Relax, I’ve been in here before. There’s no need to worry too much. We won’t fall to our deaths!"

Evidently, Wang Zhan was still somewhat hesitant. After all, they had climbed for so long to reach the summit. This cave, located deep beneath the mountaintop, revealed an endless darkness, making its depth unfathomable.

Luo Tianhong, however, chuckled at Wang Zhan. "We’ve already come this far. Are you scared now?"

"Scared? Of course not. It’s just that rushing in recklessly without fully understanding the situation wouldn’t be wise."

As he spoke, Wang Zhan looked towards Bai Yu, clearly seeking his opinion. As for Xiang Tian, there was no need to ask him.

After all, Xiang Tian had always stayed in the inner area of the fifth war zone; his experiences were limited, and his knowledge was even more so.

After thinking carefully for a good while, Bai Yu finally looked at Wang Zhan and said in a serious tone, "Fortune favors the bold. Why don’t we give it a try?"

After all, they urgently needed to increase their combat power. Only then could they restore peace and order to the fifth war zone.

Wang Zhan nodded heavily; their intentions were clearly aligned.

Subsequently, Wang Zhan’s gaze fell upon Xiang Tian, and he said, "You stay up here to provide support. There’s no need for you to go down with us."

"Of course, if there’s anything good down there, you’ll naturally get your share. We won’t forget you."

Xiang Tian pursed his lips and smiled. He certainly believed Wang Zhan’s words; after all, Wang Zhan had been looking out for them throughout their journey.

However, Luo Tianhong, standing to the side, suddenly became dissatisfied. She grabbed Wang Zhan’s arm and asked in a stern voice, "Have you forgotten our previous agreement?"

"Didn’t we already agree that the things inside would be divided between you and me?"

Wang Zhan lightly patted Luo Tianhong’s small head and then said with a smile, "But have you considered that if we don’t engage in full cooperation, it’s likely none of us will get any Spirit Crystals, let alone enhance our cultivation?"

"You’re clearly just quibbling!"

Luo Tianhong, her face flushed red with anger, crossed her arms with a huff and stood off to one side, shooting Wang Zhan a sideways glance.

Wang Zhan paid no mind to Luo Tianhong’s attitude, his gaze still fixed on the cave below.

Bai Yu walked to Wang Zhan’s side and said in a low voice, "How about I go down first to scout the way?"

Now that Bai Yu’s injuries had fully healed and he had recovered to his peak state, among the four of them, Bai Yu’s combat power was naturally the most powerful.

Therefore, it was most appropriate for Bai Yu to handle the task of scouting.

Wang Zhan, however, shook his head. It wasn’t that he didn’t trust Bai Yu, but because they still didn’t know the situation inside the cave.

"Since we are all teammates, we share the good times and should naturally face the tough times together."

"Why don’t the three of us go down together? If we encounter an unexpected situation, we can look out for each other. How does that sound?"