Chapter 511: Chapter 511 What Lies Beneath
Dahlia Sean’s energy was building, and he looked ready to strike!
Phoebe Billy, who stood next to him, moved in front of him and spoke seriously, "Even though this Mason Raymond is quite irritating, I must acknowledge that he’s also a prodigy among the young generation. We can’t handle him like any regular half-step Martial Marquis."
"Prodigies are there to be crushed!" Dahlia Sean yelled.
"Whatever Mason Raymond can accomplish, I, Dahlia Sean, can achieve as well!"
"Excellent!" I moved forward, my energy suddenly exploding outward.
I fixed my cold stare on Dahlia Sean and declared, "If you’re planning to strike, then do it."
"Don’t assume I’m scared of you!" Dahlia Sean roared furiously. But right as he was about to act, Phoebe Billy quickly positioned himself in front of him and forcibly absorbed the impact with his body.
Dahlia Sean’s brows creased slightly as he asked, "Chairman Billy, what’s your intention here?"
Phoebe Billy responded icily, "Since the Martial Arts Association placed you under my command, you must obey me!"
"I’m commanding you not to assault anyone!"
A trace of resentment flickered in Dahlia Sean’s expression.
He looked at me and snorted coldly, "You’re fortunate!"
I found the whole situation mildly entertaining.
It was clear that Dahlia Sean was like a sheltered plant, never exposed to real hardship.
Given his abilities and his noble family background, it made sense that he’d grown arrogant.
But it was unfortunate because with his limited fighting experience, how could he possibly match me?
Naturally, this was just a small interruption, and I didn’t dwell on it.
I looked toward the mountain range and said seriously, "It’s time we entered these Dragon Veins to explore."
After extensive watching, nobody detected any irregularities.
Then, I took the initiative and walked toward the mountain range.
Phoebe Billy watched my retreating form with cold eyes and smirked, "Since you’re seeking death, I’ll help you along today!"
Following this, he gestured and said, "Let’s move."
The team advanced powerfully toward the mountain range.
The serpentine mountain range extended far into the horizon, appearing infinite.
Once inside the mountain range, I still couldn’t sense any qi.
"Hmm, exactly as I suspected, exactly as I suspected." The mustached man kept mumbling.
I glanced at him and asked, "What precisely did you discover?"
The mustached man quickly threw up his hands and said, "Nothing, I’m just rambling."
After dropping those words, the mustached man hurried away.
I kept moving forward.
Across the mountain, there were swaying trees, but their growing conditions were quite poor, completely unlike the Dragon Vein descriptions.
Observing my surroundings, I even wondered if I’d been tricked.
Not far off, Phoebe Billy and his group were equally confused.
They searched the area, but couldn’t locate any trace of Dharma Treasures.
"Could it be that this time’s intelligence is wrong?" Phoebe Billy frowned deeply, appearing momentarily lost.
He pulled out a map from his pocket.
The spot marked on the map was exactly here.
Additionally, related details were also documented on the map.
"President Billy, if this truly were the Dragon Vein, the surroundings wouldn’t look like this," Dahlia Sean said gravely.
Phoebe Billy nodded slightly and replied, "But this intelligence came from higher up, it can’t be incorrect."
"Let’s continue searching," Phoebe Billy proposed.
With that, the group kept advancing.
Both parties traveled the same route, only a brief distance apart, but neither bothered the other.
This mountain range was exceptionally long, continuing for miles with no visible end.
Furthermore, I could barely detect any qi whatsoever.
"Hm? What’s that?"
Right then, I suddenly spotted a stone monument standing upright ahead of me.
On the stone monument, there were lines of text that weren’t very large, but they were extremely clear and readable.
Despite the monument having endured harsh weather, it remained completely undamaged.
I crouched down, ready to examine the words on the stone monument carefully.
Just then, Phoebe Billy and the others rapidly approached!
"It’s right here, exactly like the documents!" Phoebe Billy showed slight excitement.
"Chairman Billy, what are you referring to?" Dahlia Sean and the others inquired anxiously.
Phoebe Billy sneered, "Based on the intelligence passed down, the treasure is buried beneath a stone monument. Once we uncover it, we can naturally discover the treasure."
Hearing these words, my eyes sharpened.
Could it be that the five thousand-year-old medicinal plants were concealed under this stone monument?
The lines of text on the stone monument primarily documented cultivation history.
"Golden Core Stage, Nascent Soul Stage, Emergence Stage, Splitting Stage, Merging Stage, Dacheng, Tribulation Stage..."
I quietly repeated these stages, my brow furrowing slightly.
Weren’t these the levels of my own cultivation?
It was claimed that Tribulation Stage practitioners were true immortals who had surpassed the mortal realm.
Yet, in today’s society, nobody had ever encountered a Tribulation Stage cultivator; all the accounts were merely legends.
A Martial Marquis, equivalent to the Golden Core Stage, could already be regarded as unbeatable in the world.
Regarding the peak of current society, it was likely the Nascent Soul Stage, also called the Martial Saint in the martial arts world.
"Step back."
As I examined the monument, Dahlia Sean walked forward boldly.
Phoebe Billy and the others followed right behind.
I looked at Dahlia Sean and asked, "What if I refuse?"
Dahlia Sean shouted, "Then I’ll eliminate you!"
"Really?" My eyes narrowed.
I slowly stood up, staring coldly at Dahlia Sean.
Just as conflict was about to break out, Phoebe Billy quickly moved forward.
"Mason Raymond, don’t you want to discover what treasure lies beneath this?" Phoebe Billy said coldly.
I glanced at Phoebe Billy and snorted, "Alright, let’s see what’s buried under this."
The primary goal of this journey was to acquire the five-thousand-year-old herbs to help me officially advance to half-step Martial Marquis.
Therefore, I wasn’t interested in arguing with Dahlia Sean.
Phoebe Billy stepped forward, turning his palm, and multiple magical artifacts materialized in his hand.
These artifacts radiated an aura of authority that made one want to kneel upon witnessing them.
"Eight Martial Marquis Weapons?" Seeing the magical tools in Phoebe Billy’ possession, I couldn’t help but feel amazed.
As expected from the Capital City Martial Arts Association, they casually produced eight Martial Marquis Weapons!
Such wealth could likely only be demonstrated by the Capital City Martial Arts Association.
Then, Phoebe Billy directed the eight Martial Marquis Weapons to strike the stone monument.
"Boom!"
The instant they connected, the stone monument seemed to experience enormous pressure!
Within moments, the stone monument started cracking! A massive crater appeared before everyone!
Seeing this enormous crater, everyone’s eyes brightened!
I was even more thrilled!
