Chapter 362: Chapter 362 Opportunity
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Long, shapely legs stretched out from the flying craft, radiating a tight, rounded fleshiness.
They were not those sickly thin legs that were all bones; at a glance, they exuded a vibrant, lively sexiness.
In other words, they were simply "powerful."
Following those legs were the waist, the hips, the chest, and the face—the vigor only grew, and before one could even take it all in, it already had people feeling intoxicated.
This was no ordinary woman; this was akin to a gourd of fine wine, a gourd whose mere scent could intoxicate a man.
Those without a tolerance couldn't handle such drink; it was too fiery, too rich, a fierce spirit beyond the mastery of ordinary men.
For those who could tame it, it was the ultimate ambrosia; for those who couldn't, even the finest wine was devilish.
Tian Xun possessed the same golden hair as Tian Xin, yet her eyes were a deep black, profound and three-dimensional, an entire person radiating an untamable, fierce beauty.
But when she stepped out of the flying craft and spread her wings behind her, that fierceness instantly softened considerably, like the sweet aftertaste that lingers after a fiery drink goes down the throat, growing sweeter with each taste, each lingering flavor more enduring.
"Fire Seed really knows how to choose," Lin Shen thought to himself with a sigh.
"Why look at me with such eyes, as if you've never seen the likes before?" Tian Xun gave Lin Shen a glance and, ignoring him, walked over to a sofa to sit down, massaging her temples as if she were extremely exhausted.
Lin Shen thought to himself, "I really haven't seen anything like it; today is a first."
"The matter of the Ascension Pool is a bit troublesome," Tian Xun said with a sigh after taking a small sip from a bottle of water.
"If it's not possible, let's forget about it; I don't necessarily have to use the Ascension Pool," Lin Shen knew it was not an easy matter and didn't want to put Tian Xun in a difficult position; she had already helped him so much. Read the latest on m_v-l'e|-NovelBin.net
"The opportunity is still there, but whether or not you can obtain the qualification to enter the Ascension Pool is up to you," Tian Xun told Lin Shen the outcome of her trip to Sky Pinnacle Star.
For outsiders to use the Ascension Pool, it required the signatures of the Dean and two Vice Deans of the Celestial Court, the Dean and one Vice Dean had already signed, but the last Vice Dean was unwilling to sign.
Tian Xun had tried all she could, and in the end, they had to rely on a vote within the Celestial Court, missing the mark by only three votes.
Just when Tian Xun had lost all hope, an unexpected opportunity arose.
The Celestial Race had been experiencing frequent conflicts with the Di Man Tribe, causing very negative impacts on both sides.
Currently, the two races were in negotiations to resolve the issue, with representatives of the Di Man Tribe present on Sky Pinnacle Star; the negotiations were ongoing but had reached a deadlock.
Both parties struggled to find a balance of interests over the ownership of Fierce Fire Star and had reached a temporary impasse in the talks.
A representative from the Di Man side presented a proposal: each side would send three individuals to the Sea of Flames on Fierce Fire Star, and whoever obtained the Life Base of the Crimson Flame Starburst Dragon would gain ownership of Fierce Fire Star.
Fierce Fire Star itself was a planet not very hospitable to humans, with an atmosphere vastly different from that of the Human Mother Planet.
Tiny metallic sparks could set off explosive components in the atmosphere; what would be considered normal combat on other planets could cause severe explosions on Fierce Fire Star.
Many Mutators hunting Base Variant Creatures on Fierce Fire Star were not killed by the creatures themselves but died due to explosions triggered by the battles.
Other areas were barely survivable, but near the Sea of Flames, these explosions were especially severe.
A casual collision of Life Bases could lead to an atomic bomb-like horrific explosion.
The Crimson Flame Starburst Dragon resided in the midst of the Sea of Flames, a Tenth Turn Ascended Creature, and one of the top tier at that.
Being a creature bred by the Sea of Flames, the Crimson Flame Starburst Dragon had very strong immunity to those explosions.
But ordinary Ascenders fighting there would suffer greatly and had to consider the impact of the explosions.
This time, both parties agreed to send three people, all of whom would be Ascenders.
It's not that they didn't want to send Nirvana Beings, but merely because the strength of Nirvana Beings was too formidable; fighting elsewhere on Fierce Fire Star was manageable, but if a Nirvana Being fought in the Sea of Flames region, triggering a massive explosion, it could likely lead to a global disaster.
What they wanted were the resources of Fierce Fire Star, not a Fierce Fire Star ruined by disaster.
"If you want to earn the qualification to use the Ascension Pool, you can only participate in this Sea of Flames battle and successfully obtain the Life Base of the Crimson Flame Starburst Dragon," Tian Xun told Lin Shen. "This time the risk is indeed great. Whether you go or not is for you to decide."Nôv(el)B\\jnn
"Have the other two slots been decided?" Lin Shen asked pensively.
Tian Xun understood what Lin Shen was worried about: "They've been decided. Because the risk is really too great, the Celestial Race will not partake in the battle. The other two slots have been claimed by a Human and a Tenth Turn Ascendant from the Ironblood Tribe. If successful, all three will earn the right to enter the Ascension Pool.
If they fail, it will be tough for them to explain upon their return. Moreover, in that kind of place, a lapse in attention could cost them their lives, although the likelihood of an issue is slim."
"Human?" Lin Shen expressed some surprise.
"The several Nirvana Beings who died in the previous conflict on Fierce Fire Star were from that Human family. They've also sent someone to the battle. If successful, the Celestial Court will allow them to keep a few mining areas on Fierce Fire Star, with mining rights for three hundred years," Tian Xun explained.
Lin Shen's thoughts stirred: "What is the name of that Human?"
"Ouyang Yudu," Tian Xun replied with his strong memory. Although he had only heard the name in passing and had never met the person, he still remembered it.
"It's indeed him," Lin Shen muttered thoughtfully to Tian Xun. "I want to participate in this operation. Please sign me up."
"Think carefully, this will be very dangerous. Not only do you have to kill the Crimson Flame Starburst Dragon, but you also have to be wary of the Di Man Tribe's people, and on top of that, the harsh environment. If you're not cautious, you could really end up in mortal danger," Tian Xun cautioned.
"We're all Ascenders. If they're not afraid, what is there for me to fear?" Lin Shen said this aloud but was actually thinking, "If there's a chance, I can team up with Ouyang Yudu to seize the Life Base of the Crimson Flame Starburst Dragon, and everyone benefits. If it's not feasible, I'll just bring Ouyang Yudu back alive; I can't let him lose his life.
Going together with him, working with someone I know, is always better than teaming up with strangers. The chances are still good."
"Since you've made up your mind, I'll put your name down, and we can depart now," Tian Xun said.
"Okay." Lin Shen was also eager to meet Ouyang Yudu and ask him what exactly was going on.
"It's also good to experience this. The path of cultivation is long, and sooner or later, you'll have to go to places with harsh environments like Fierce Fire Star, or even planets more perilous than that. Just remember, be very careful in all matters. If it's not feasible, there's no need to force it. Preserving your life is the priority.
I'll think of another way regarding the Ascension Pool," Tian Xun advised him once more.
Lin Shen packed his belongings. He had intended to bid farewell to his eldest sister and the others before leaving, but Wei Wufu said he wanted to accompany Lin Shen to Sky Pinnacle Star.
Lin Shen asked Tian Xun if it was possible to bring Wei Wufu along, to which Tian Xun replied that it wouldn't be a problem. Besides Lin Shen, she was also taking Tian Xin; bringing one more person was no big deal.