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Lin Yuan stood at the edge of the platform, his gaze fixed on the mysterious glowing Heavenly Mechanism Disk. This ancient artifact was a translucent jade green, covered in intricate runes, each line pulsating with faint Lingqi, casting a soft blue glow in the darkness.
"Is this thing really that sinister?" Lin Yuan reached out to touch it but was abruptly pulled back by Su Jiu'er.
"Don't be reckless!" Su Jiu'er frowned, "The Heavenly Mechanism Disk is not an ordinary artifact; it can predict Tian Ji and alter fate."
Zhou Haoran adjusted his glasses, excitement evident on his face. "The legendary Heavenly Mechanism Disk is real! I read about it in the Huang Di Wai Jing. It supposedly has the power to foresee the future and change the course of destiny."
Zhao Yunfei stepped forward, greed gleaming in his eyes. "Records from Tianhua Kingdom state that the Heavenly Mechanism Disk was created by ancient powers, capable of peering into Tian Ji and controlling fate."
Li Honghe maintained his usual calm demeanor. "Let's not jump to conclusions; we need to verify its authenticity first."
Just as Lin Yuan was about to speak, he suddenly felt a wave of unease wash over him. He spun around, his gaze piercing through the darkness towards the Entrance of the stone chamber.
"Someone's coming!" Lin Yuan warned in a low voice.
As soon as he spoke, a blinding purple light erupted from the Entrance, accompanied by a deafening explosion. The stone door was forcibly blown open, debris flying everywhere as dust filled the air.
"Oh, if it isn't Master Lin," a seductive yet icy female voice emerged from the haze, "it's been a long time."
As the dust settled, a woman in a purple gown walked gracefully forward, followed by five cultivators with varying auras. The woman had an exquisite face, her cold eyes glinting with a subtle smile.
"Han Lingyun!" Lin Yuan's expression hardened as he clenched his fists.
Three months ago, this woman had orchestrated his downfall, nearly costing him his life. Now she appeared here, clearly after the Heavenly Mechanism Disk.
"Do you know her?" Su Jiu'er asked quietly while discreetly placing her hand on the compass at her chest.
"An old acquaintance," Lin Yuan sneered. "The little leader of the Qi Gong Association who almost took my life."
Han Lingyun elegantly adjusted her long hair, her gaze locking onto the Heavenly Mechanism Disk. "Lin Yuan, you always manage to find treasures before I do. But this time, the Heavenly Mechanism Disk is mine."
Su Jiu'er quickly activated her compass, sensing the aura of Han Lingyun and her group. Her brow furrowed deeper. "Be careful; they possess powerful dark Lingqi. They are not ordinary cultivators."
Zhou Haoran took a small piece of medical equipment from his backpack and quickly pressed a few buttons. "Let me scan their energy fluctuations." The device's screen displayed several abnormal waveforms. "These people's Spiritual Energy Fluctuations are extremely unstable; it seems they have undergone some special modifications."
"Modifications?" Lin Yuan squinted, "Are you saying they've been artificially enhanced?"
"Exactly," Zhou Haoran said, his expression serious. "And it's a very dangerous enhancement that could lead to a surge of Lingqi."
Han Lingyun sneered, "It seems you know a thing or two. That's right, we have all received a new infusion of power." She raised her hand, revealing a swirling mass of purple-black Lingqi in her palm. "This kind of power is beyond your imagination."
Lin Yuan felt an overwhelming sense of oppression; this Lingqi was completely different from what he had encountered before, filled with a ferocity and aura of destruction.
"Hand over the Heavenly Mechanism Disk, and I might consider sparing your lives," Han Lingyun's voice was cold and resolute.
"Dream on!" Lin Yuan rejected her without hesitation while secretly activating the Time Manipulator, ready to respond to any potential attack.
Han Lingyun let out a cold laugh. "Then don’t blame me for being rude." She suddenly swung her hand, sending a bolt of purple-black Lingqi racing toward Lin Yuan like lightning.
In an instant, Lin Yuan activated the Time Manipulator, and the surrounding time seemed to slow down. In that brief second, he clearly saw Han Lingyun's attack trajectory and energy fluctuations. He easily sidestepped the attack while noticing a tiny flaw in Han Lingyun's strike.
As time returned to normal, Lin Yuan had already flashed to Han Lingyun's side and threw a punch aimed directly at her vulnerability.
"What?!" Han Lingyun clearly did not expect Lin Yuan to evade her attack so effortlessly. She hurriedly raised her hand to block but was still pushed back a few steps by the force of his punch.
"Your speed... how is that possible?" A hint of surprise flickered in Han Lingyun's eyes.
Lin Yuan did not respond; instead, he maintained his offensive. He knew that the use of the Time Manipulator was limited and he had to resolve the battle as quickly as possible.
The five Cultivators behind Han Lingyun immediately joined the fight upon seeing this. Each of them unleashed different Lingqi skills toward Lin Yuan and his companions.
"I'll hold them off!" Zhou Haoran activated the protective mode of the medical equipment, and a faint blue Energy Barrier unfolded in front of everyone, temporarily blocking the enemy's attacks.
Su Jiu'er quickly analyzed the enemies' attack patterns. "Their attacks follow a rhythm; there’s always a precursor of Spiritual Energy Fluctuation before they strike." She manipulated the compass, predicting their next move. "The tall, thin one on the left is going to attack Zhou Haoran's right side—get ready!"
Indeed, the tall and slender Cultivator's attack was just as Su Jiu'er had predicted; Zhou Haoran was already prepared and easily dodged it.
The battle intensified, with Han Lingyun's strength clearly exceeding Lin Yuan's expectations. Each of her attacks carried immense destructive power, forcing Lin Yuan to frequently employ the Time Manipulator to cope.
"You won't last much longer," Han Lingyun sneered. "My new power far surpasses what you can imagine."
At that moment, the Heavenly Mechanism Disk suddenly erupted with a dazzling light, forming a translucent protective shield that enveloped Lin Yuan and his group. Han Lingyun's attack struck the shield and was unexpectedly rebounded, hitting one of her subordinates behind her.
"This is... the power of the Heavenly Mechanism Disk?" Lin Yuan exclaimed in surprise as he watched the scene unfold.
Su Jiu'er quickly flipped through ancient texts. "The Heavenly Mechanism Disk has a self-defense mechanism; it can sense hostility and retaliate against malicious attackers."
Han Lingyun's expression darkened. "It seems the Heavenly Mechanism Disk has recognized its master." She turned to Lin Yuan. "I never expected you could gain the recognition of the Heavenly Mechanism Disk."
Lin Yuan was equally astonished; he hadn't deliberately tried to control the Heavenly Mechanism Disk—it seemed to be protecting them spontaneously.
"However, this won't change the outcome," Han Lingyun said, forming seals with her hands as her purple Black Spiritual Energy surged. "Heavenly Mechanism Disk, I will have you!"
She struck out with a palm, sending a massive Lingqi Shockwave crashing toward the protective shield. The shield trembled violently, developing fine cracks.
"This is bad; the shield won't hold for long!" Zhou Haoran shouted anxiously.
Lin Yuan took a deep breath and activated the Time Manipulator again, extending the time freeze to three seconds. In that brief moment, he carefully observed Han Lingyun's attack patterns and the response of the Heavenly Mechanism Disk.
He noticed that the light of the Heavenly Mechanism Disk changed in response to Han Lingyun's attacks, as if trying to resonate with them. An idea struck him; he reached out and touched the Heavenly Mechanism Disk, infusing it with his own Lingqi.
As time resumed its normal flow, the Heavenly Mechanism Disk suddenly burst forth with an even more intense light. The protective shield not only repaired its cracks but also expanded its range, completely absorbing Han Lingyun's attack before rebounding it back with greater force.
Caught off guard, Han Lingyun was hit by her own attack and slammed against the stone wall, spitting out a mouthful of blood.
"This is impossible!" Han Lingyun struggled to stand up, disbelief filling her eyes. "How could you master the use of the Heavenly Mechanism Disk so quickly?"
Lin Yuan himself was not quite sure; he was simply acting on instinct. "Perhaps the Heavenly Mechanism Disk likes me."
Han Lingyun wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth, a glint of determination flashing in her eyes. "It seems I underestimated you, Lin Yuan. But this is just the beginning." She turned to her subordinates behind her. "Retreat!"
"Is that it? Just leaving?" Lin Yuan watched Han Lingyun warily, feeling that things were not so simple.
Han Lingyun retreated to the entrance of the stone chamber and suddenly turned around, a strange smile on her face. "Lin Yuan, the Tian Ji has been leaked, and the gods will descend! Do you think obtaining the Heavenly Mechanism Disk will change your fate? Naive! The real game has only just begun!"
With that, she threw out a small device, which exploded in mid-air, releasing a thick cloud of smoke. By the time the smoke cleared, Han Lingyun and her group had vanished without a trace.
"What does she mean by that?" Zhou Haoran asked in confusion.
Su Jiu'er’s expression grew serious. "This is bad; I can sense that the flow of Lingqi throughout the entire ruins has become abnormal." She quickly activated her compass. "Han Lingyun has set up some kind of formation within the ruins, and it’s being activated!"
Just as Lin Yuan was about to speak, he suddenly felt the ground shake violently as the entire stone chamber began to collapse.
"Run!" Lin Yuan grabbed the Heavenly Mechanism Disk and led everyone toward the exit.
Just as they were about to reach it, a massive shadow descended from above, blocking their path. It was a towering figure nearly three meters tall, exuding a dark Lingqi even more powerful than Han Lingyun's.
"Who dares disturb my slumber?" a deep and authoritative voice echoed, shaking the entire stone chamber.
Lin Yuan gripped the Heavenly Mechanism Disk tightly, feeling an unprecedented pressure. "It seems that the real trouble is just beginning..."
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