Chapter 1420: Peak of the Cloud Sea—Who is Faster! (Third Update)

Inside the Ancient Tomb at this moment, the remaining number of Cultivators was unknown, but nearly everyone's expression changed drastically as the surrounding mist suddenly intensified, causing them to feel instantly lost.

The fear of the unknown grew rapidly.

A group of dozens of Cultivators was originally trapped within the Third Map by a large number of Vicious Beasts and was fighting desperately, but just then, the mist violently churned and swept over them like a tidal wave. Those humanoid Vicious Beasts suddenly showed terror in their eyes, and before they could retreat, they were struck by the crest of the misty wave, driven by an immense invisible hand, and died with loud bangs.

The dozens of Cultivators also had no way to avoid it, watching helplessly as the misty wave roared and swept over them in an instant, the deafening sound drowning out their dying screams.

Inside the Fourth Map, a Tomb Platform that had already reached the Third Rank was advancing rapidly. Standing upon it was a pale-faced Cultivator, whose eyes revealed panic as he frequently looked back.

Far behind him, three Tomb Platforms were pursuing, preparing to divide up his Tomb Platform Runes. But just then, the Sea of Mist violently changed, surging with roars, and a misty wave instantly rose up, slamming directly onto the fleeing Cultivator's Tomb Platform. The platform offered no resistance, suddenly collapsing, and the Cultivator upon it was also swallowed by the Sea of Mist.

This sudden change caused the expressions of the three pursuers to change drastically. They were about to retreat, but the Sea of Mist was faster. A huge wave roared past, causing the bodies of the three individuals and their Tomb Platforms to completely collapse and dissipate.

Scenes like these continuously unfolded within the Ancient Tomb, causing massive casualties. However, those who managed to survive were met with an immense surprise!

Inside the Sea of Mist, as too many Cultivators died, the Numerical Runes continuously flickered, and the surviving Cultivators frantically scrambled to seize them.

Among these contenders, none could compare to Venerable Da Huang. Venerable Da Huang's Tomb Platform had already reached a certain level, and the person seizing the Runes at this moment quickly became another Fifth Rank Tomb Platform!

The moment he became a Fifth Rank Tomb Platform, he sensed the other Tomb Platforms, and his expression changed.

At the end of the Eighth Map, Nine Heavens Demon Venerable had just suppressed the confusion in his heart, and while controlling his Seventh Rank Tomb Platform to advance, his expression suddenly changed drastically. His eyes revealed disbelief, and his Tomb Platform abruptly paused, stopping in mid-air for the first time.

"Impossible!!!" Nine Heavens Demon Venerable's eyes showed horror. He clearly sensed that the Tomb Platform, which had just become Seventh Rank a few hours ago, had actually Advanced Rank again, becoming an Eighth Rank Tomb Platform!

The first Eighth Rank Tomb Platform!

This change exceeded Nine Heavens Demon Venerable's imagination. His expression was shocked; if he hadn't been on a Tomb Platform himself, allowing him to clearly sense it, he would never have believed this speed!

"In less than a day, this person went from Fifth Rank to Eighth Rank… This… This…" Nine Heavens Demon Venerable gasped, completely stunned.

He had originally been full of confidence, believing he would definitely be the first person to reach the Eighth Rank Tomb Platform, but this drastic change now caused his mind to rumble.

"Who is this person!!" Nine Heavens Demon Venerable's eyes flashed with killing intent and apprehension. After a moment of silence, he abruptly changed direction, controlling his Tomb Platform to stop advancing and instead rush backward.

"This old man wants to see which Fellow Daoist this person is! Eighth Rank… Eighth Rank… If I kill this person and take their Tomb Platform, my hope will greatly increase!

And the secret behind his rapid ascent to Eighth Rank—if I can learn it, then the dao ancient Ye Mo's Underworld will surely belong to this old man!"

Above the Sea of Mist in the Eighth Map, the woman in white had a gloomy expression. Her Tomb Platform also stopped in place. After a moment of silence, she let out a cold snort and, surprisingly, made the same choice as Nine Heavens Demon Venerable, changing direction and rushing straight backward, guided by a mysterious sensation, heading directly toward the Tomb Platform that had just become Eighth Rank.

She clearly knew that if she couldn't figure out how this mysterious person made the Tomb Platform Advance Rank so quickly, it was likely that within a few hours, the opponent might be the first to reach the Ninth Rank!

This was something she, like Nine Heavens Demon Venerable, absolutely would not allow to happen!

Inside the Ninth Map, the woman on the Tomb Platform behind Tuo Sen had already stood up. There was no hint of charm on her face; it was replaced by a wave of Evil Qi.

"This person must be eliminated. And if I cannot obtain the method for such rapid rank advancement, I absolutely cannot let anyone else obtain it!" In silence, a murderous intent flashed in the woman's eyes. Ignoring Tuo Sen completely, she also changed the direction of her Tomb Platform and rushed straight backward.

Winds and clouds surged; all spearheads, in this instant, were pointed toward Wang Lin!

Wang Lin was currently sitting cross-legged on the massive, Eight Thousand Zhang-sized Tomb Platform. The platform's golden light was even denser, looking like a sun from afar. The surrounding mist moved because of it and retreated because of it!

In Wang Lin's mind, the eighth map had opened, revealing most of this Ancient Burial Ground, which Wang Lin could clearly see!

Moreover, at this very moment, that ancient and desolate voice sounded for the fourth time!

"The Three Prefectures of Heaven, Earth, and Man. The Heavenly Prefecture contains this Dao's Legacy. After my clansmen cultivate to the limit, they can obtain the Legacy, Return to the dao ancient state and achieve the Dao… thus leaving this realm, heading to this Dao's homeland, and seeking this Dao's Clan Gate…"

As this voice echoed, dissipated, and grew weaker, Wang Lin immediately sensed more clearly than anyone else that within the Ancient Tomb, three Seventh Rank Tomb Platforms were rapidly approaching his location.

Furthermore, he sensed that a Fifth Rank Tomb Platform had just been born in the Fifth Map behind him. Wang Lin immediately guessed that the person on that platform must be Da Huang!

And at this moment, Venerable Da Huang was also rushing forward, heading straight for him.

"In less than a day, the Tomb Platform Advanced Three Ranks in Succession, startling these people… Now they are coming to find answers and kill me." Wang Lin's expression was calm, and a cold smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

On the Eighth Rank Tomb Platform, he could clearly know the exact location of his opponents, but when they sought him, their direction was slightly vague; they only knew the general area.

"It's a pity the Ancient Demon Magical Artifacts are almost exhausted. Even if I use the remaining one, it won't be enough to make the Tomb Platform Ninth Rank…" After becoming Eighth Rank, the Tomb Platform was like a bottomless pit. Wang Lin vaguely guessed that the required Runes must be immense!

According to the rules of the Ancient Tomb, Wang Lin needed to kill all these pursuers and seize their Tomb Platforms to integrate into his own, only then could his Tomb Platform reach the Ninth Rank.

But Wang Lin naturally wouldn't consider such a method. With a cold laugh, his body swayed, and he controlled the Tomb Platform to speed forward.

The speed of the Eighth Rank Tomb Platform was comparable to that of a Third Step Mighty Figure. Its speed was far beyond what a Seventh Rank Tomb Platform could match. Coupled with Wang Lin's ability to accurately know his opponents' locations, he was confident that these people wouldn't catch up in a short time.

"Right now, I must search for everything related to the Ancient Demon and use my own method to quickly make the Tomb Platform Ninth Rank. Let's see who is faster, me or them!"

The Tomb Platform beneath Wang Lin sped forward, emitting brilliant golden light with loud rumbles, causing the mist ahead to quickly scatter. Without the mist obstructing him, Wang Lin's speed increased further.

He clearly knew where his advantage lay: his advantage was being the first to become an Eighth Rank Tomb Platform, and the first to open the eighth map!

Compared to the others who had to grope around to find paths within the Eighth Map, Wang Lin did not need to at all. All the routes and all the Sealed Locations within the Eighth Map were completely in his mind.

"The key right now is speed!" Wang Lin didn't hesitate at all, nor did he waste a single moment. While the Tomb Platform sped forward, he sat cross-legged, closed his eyes, and fully sensed the opponents' positions.

Roaring all the way, as Wang Lin skillfully advanced, the four figures rushing toward him from front and back were immediately bypassed by him. He rushed out of the Sixth Map he was in and entered the Seventh Map.

Nine Heavens Demon Venerable was also in this Seventh Map. His expression was gloomy at the moment; the opponent was as slippery as a loach, skillfully avoiding the pursuit, as if he could know his exact location in advance.

"It must be that the Eighth Rank Tomb Platform allows one to sense the presence of others more clearly…" Nine Heavens Demon Venerable's eyes flashed. He quickly pressed his hands, forming Hand Seals, onto the Tomb Platform. The platform roared, its speed skyrocketing, and it rushed straight ahead.

The woman in white, and that Charming Woman, both likewise sped through the Ancient Tomb, continuously closing in on Wang Lin.

There was also Venerable Da Huang. Although his Tomb Platform was only Fifth Rank, as a Third Step Mighty Figure, he had ways to make the Tomb Platform move faster, chasing directly after Wang Lin.

Inside the Seventh Map, Wang Lin suddenly opened his eyes while advancing. He clearly sensed two auras still approaching nearby; these two, one on the left and one on the right, were heading straight for him.

His eyes flickered. The Tomb Platform beneath Wang Lin suddenly paused, not continuing forward, but rapidly ascending. In an instant, it rose Tens of Thousands of Zhang. The auras on the left and right immediately changed accordingly, also rapidly ascending to pursue.

Before they even got close, Wang Lin clearly sensed that the surrounding mist seemed to be subjected to pressure, emitting rumbling sounds.

With a cold laugh, Wang Lin's Tomb Platform suddenly paused. Instead of continuing to rise, it tilted forward like a dive. The roaring was constant. Wang Lin stood up, looking behind him while the Tomb Platform sped forward. A cold light filled his eyes. Taking a deep breath, he suddenly raised his hands and fiercely waved them backward. Several million marks rapidly materialized with this wave.

As the mist violently churned, a Sea of Fire suddenly appeared behind Wang Lin. Inside that Sea of Fire, a massive umbrella abruptly materialized, piece by piece, starting with the Umbrella Handle, then the Umbrella Ribs, and finally the Umbrella Surface.

"Burning Realm Ancient Umbrella!" Wang Lin roared, and the massive umbrella fully appeared, revealed within the mist!

"Umbrella Opens, World Destroyed!" Wang Lin spat out a mouthful of fresh blood. As soon as the blood emerged, it fiercely ignited and rushed toward the umbrella. In an instant, the umbrella showed signs of opening, opening by twenty percent!

As the umbrella opened, a World Destroying Fire surged out wildly from beneath it, roaring in all directions.

At this moment, a Seven Thousand Zhang-sized Tomb Platform appeared on the left, with the figure of Nine Heavens Demon Venerable faintly visible in the mist. On the right, a Seventh Rank Tomb Platform also appeared. The woman in white's gaze was like lightning, but the moment she clearly saw Wang Lin, she was visibly stunned.

Today is not a burst of updates, but making up for a chapter owed previously. I wasn't meant to finish this late. In the afternoon, I received a call from my Mom saying the Elder had been sent to the hospital, but it wasn't very serious. I planned to finish writing and then rush over, but later, after the second chapter was released and while writing the third, the Elder's condition worsened, and Er Gen hurriedly went to the hospital.

After returning, I finished typing the remaining words. I finally felt relieved; the commitment is fulfilled. I'm going to eat dinner now… Also, tomorrow there is a YY event at 8 PM, and Er Gen will be there.