Dashing Student Chapter 1373 1373: The Fall of the Immortal Dynasty

The stone effigy stirred, its green willow long spear thrust out with ferocious might, the sheer force creating a sharp crack in the air.

Chen Nan activated his Jiao Long Armor, bracing against the blow, but was nonetheless propelled backward through the air.

"Such immense power!"

He felt a jolt of surprise, observing the deep indentation left on the Jiao Long Armor. The stone statue's strength was clearly on par with his own.

The stone statue lunged again, its long spear executing a horizontal sweep. Though appearing corroded and devoid of spiritual light, it exuded a formidable, heavy pressure.

With seven stars shimmering beneath his feet, Chen Nan rapidly retreated. Simultaneously, he unleashed several wind blades toward the stone statue's head, throat, and other vulnerable points.

His objective was to discover any potential weaknesses.

The stone statue ignored the projectiles, pressing its assault. Its long spear moved like a blur, and the wind blades struck its form with a mere crisp "tang," shattering instantly and leaving no trace.

"Wood Demon Technique!"

Chen Nan's voice dropped to a low growl as countless vines erupted from the ground, swiftly entangling the stone statue like binding ropes. However, cracking sounds soon followed.

With a sudden surge of strength, the stone statue broke free, snapping the vines one by one. It then drew the longsword from its waist, a cold glint flashing as Chen Nan dodged with all his might, a deep sword mark scoring the Jiao Long Armor.

"This is bad, we need to attack together!" Chen Nan exclaimed, his expression grim, a trickle of blood appearing at the corner of his mouth.

He didn't need to voice it; the other four couldn't hold back any longer. The fact that the longsword could pierce the Jiao Long Armor's defense meant it was at least a sixth-grade spiritual artifact, a treasure they all coveted.

Thus, the four launched a fierce assault, but the stone statue proved an incredibly durable foe. Indestructible, it seemed their only option was to exhaust its Spiritual Energy.

Chen Nan dabbed at the blood on his lips, a slight smile playing on his face. The preceding display was merely an act; while the stone statue's attacks were potent, he could have easily evaded them.

His initial plan was to feign injury, drawing the other four into engaging the stone statue, never anticipating the spiritual weapon longsword would inadvertently assist him.

He retrieved a token he'd previously acquired, ensuring the stone statue wouldn't target him further. Then, utilizing the properties of Erosion Sun, he merged with the shadows, swiftly bypassing the plaza and reaching the entrance of the grand hall.

As he drew nearer, a magical array barrier became visible surrounding the hall, though it appeared quite fragile, as if it could shatter with a gentle touch.

Chen Nan summoned his Sword Chenyuan and struck the magic array barrier. The barrier rippled and vibrated intensely.

"There's a chance!"

His heart leaped with joy; the state of the barrier indicated that the array's core was rapidly depleting its Spiritual Energy. Another few strikes would surely break it.

However, his actions had not gone unnoticed by the four, including the long-haired elder.

"Cunning brat, attempting to claim the prize for yourself! You deserve a fitting retribution!"

The long-haired elder, enraged, abandoned the stone statue and charged toward Chen Nan. The other three were left to grapple with the stone statue, as they placed their trust in the elder over Chen Nan.

"Hmph, do you truly believe I fear you?"

Chen Nan let out a cold snort and immediately assumed the Dragon Elephant Form. Immense power surged within him as he threw a direct punch at the charging elder.

Boom!

The long-haired elder was sent flying back even faster, his body hitting the ground like a discarded rag, bouncing twice. As he struggled to his feet, his eyes were wide with fear.

"A miscalculation!"

He had initially assumed Chen Nan was merely an arrogant youth relying on spirit armor, never suspecting he had been feigning all along, possessing such formidable strength.

"You can all try attacking together."

Chen Nan stood before the hall, looking down at the four, an indescribable aura of dominance radiating from him.

The four remained silent but continued to engage the stone statue. The array guarding the grand hall remained intact, and the contents within were still unknown.

They decided to wait until Chen Nan broke the barrier before making their next move; seizing the longsword was still their primary objective.

Consequently, the four continued to fight the stone statue, while Chen Nan relentlessly struck the magic array. With each blow, the array's barrier grew dimmer.

Meanwhile, the stone statue's attacks intensified, as if it were in a hurry, its primary purpose appearing to be the defense of the grand hall.

But since Chen Nan held the token, the stone statue recognized him as one of its own and couldn't make a move against him. Instead, its focus shifted to the four attackers.

The four were in deep trouble, barely able to withstand the stone statue's relentless strikes. Forget about snatching the longsword; they were lucky if they didn't end up dying under the statue's assault.

"Full power!"

The old beggar bellowed, unleashing the dog-beating stick. In mid-air, it transformed into a colossal pillar, a zhang wide, and smashed down with immense force onto the stone statue.

With a deafening crack, the stone statue was pulverized into the ground. The solid stone slabs beneath it couldn't bear the impact and cracked open.

However, this powerful strike had drawn upon his original cultivation base, causing everyone to feel that the relic space was incredibly unstable and on the verge of collapse.

Should the space shatter, they would consider themselves fortunate if they were merely expelled. The unlucky ones would be dragged into the chaotic spatial currents along with the ruins.

A fate far worse than death would await them then.

Therefore, the remaining three individuals reined in their cultivation, unwilling to dare use their powers recklessly.

Chen Nan's persistent assault on the formation finally shattered the protective barrier with a resounding 'crash,' swinging open the grand hall's entrance.

The four attackers, no longer bothering with the stone statue, immediately rushed into the grand hall.

Seeing them enter without any immediate issues, Chen Nan followed them in, confident that he would be able to reclaim anything they managed to acquire.

Inside, the hall was grand and cavernous, supported by six massive pillars. Intricate dragon carvings adorned each pillar, and atop the dome, a dragon sculpture was perched, though its head had broken off and lay on the ground, leaving only its body stretching across the ceiling.

Numerous ornamental items filled the hall, but now, devoid of any spiritual energy, they appeared as nothing more than ordinary stones.

Near the fractured dragon head on the ground rested a skeleton. It wore a crown and was clad in a black dragon robe, its fierce and domineering patterns seeming to stir the very soul.

Chen Nan gazed at the skeleton. This must have been the sovereign of this Immortal Dynasty, yet here it lay, dead, like a broken True Dragon.

The attention of everyone else in the hall was fixed on the skeleton's hand. While the hall itself was now empty, the precious items it once held had long since turned to mere stones with the erosion of time.

Yet, clutched in the skeleton's hand was an object radiating waves of majesty and an imposing aura.

It was a jade seal!

The moment they moved to grasp it, the skeleton, presumed long dead, slowly lifted its head.

"Intruders, perish!"