[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-can-travel-between-two-worlds":3,"chapter-i-can-travel-between-two-worlds-i-can-travel-between-two-worlds-chapter-197":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","I Can Travel between Two Worlds",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1084111,1411,"Chapter 197 - 129: Passing the Assessment, Substantial Gains (Part 2)","i-can-travel-between-two-worlds-chapter-197",197,"\u003Cp>\"If I didn’t possess the Earth Escape Technique, these Hawthorn Demons would have been truly impossible to kill...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen thought silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his head to look at the other Hawthorn Vines buried in the ground, countless and densely packed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The large ones were several dozen feet long and as thick as a thigh, while the small ones were about three feet long and as thick as an arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These vines were top-quality materials for artifact refining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Impervious to water and fire, resistant to metal and stone, extremely sturdy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention Top Grade Magical Artifacts, even Treasure Artifacts could be refined from them!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This time I’ve truly struck it big!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen decided to stay underground and collect these Hawthorn Demon vines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After laboring for several two-hour stretches, he finally collected all the vines into his Purple Jade Gourd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These vines alone filled more than half of the gourd...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing all this, Lin Chen broke through the ground and returned to the Oasis Lakefront.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked around but could no longer see the figures of Wan Xun and Li Zhenqian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen shook his head and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The road ahead is up to you now... There are still plenty of good things in this relic!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen first spent half a day, gathering all the Spiritual Medicine by the lakeside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These tens of thousands of Spiritual Medicines were all five centuries old.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Including First and Second Tier Spiritual Medicines, and even a small portion of Third Tier Spiritual Medicines...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not for the protection of the Hawthorn Demons, these Spiritual Medicines would have long become food for sky beasts and other Demon Beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After picking the Spiritual Medicines, Lin Chen released Long Ba and Feng Jiu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The two of you, go search the relics of the ancient town over there...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As you command, Master!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long Ba and Feng Jiu quickly entered the ancient brick and stone houses of the relics for a search.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although this ancient cultivator’s town seemed silent, Lin Chen did not know if there was any threat within, making it perfect for the two puppets to investigate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen held an instrument and shared the perspective of Long Ba and Feng Jiu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long time, he confirmed there was no danger before entering to explore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This ancient town, calling it a town was an exaggeration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just over a dozen small blue-brick houses, the tables, and chairs inside already weathered by millennia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After searching for a long time, Lin Chen only found a few pages of ancient book remnants, even the characters on them were unreadable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After spending half a day exploring all the ancient houses, Lin Chen still found nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wasted so much time and found nothing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen’s expression was somewhat unpleasant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alas, five thousand years! Not to mention those items, ancient books, even Magical Artifacts would have weathered away... Especially in this desert area...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Lin Chen spoke, he suddenly realized something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, if the ancient books inside are all weathered... Why are these dozen brick houses still standing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Lin Chen examined these brick houses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pulled a brick tile from the roof and held it in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as the bricks were in hand, Lin Chen felt something was wrong; the bricks seemed overly heavy, a palm-size piece weighing nearly a hundred pounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Lin Chen held it and squeezed it hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, the brick didn’t break, leaving only a deep thumbprint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen’s eyes widened instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To know, given his current strength, he could easily crush even a Middle Grade Magical Artifact, let alone bricks?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hiss... Could the materials used to build these stone houses be Second or even Third Tier ores?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen felt his heart pounding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The minerals in the Cultivation Realm were much richer than the Exotic Metals in the High Martial World...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, First Tier Spiritual Ores like Cold Iron Stone were common in the Cultivation Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in the High Martial World, they were valuable Second Tier Exotic Metals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second Tier ores like Centennial Iron Essence in the High Martial World were equivalent to Fourth Tier Exotic Metals!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And before Lin Chen’s eyes, the more than a dozen brick houses were clearly of a higher grade than Cold Iron Stone, at least on par with Centennial Iron Essence...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Goodness, if all these are Fourth Tier Exotic Metals? How heavy must it be!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen took a deep breath without the slightest hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He started dismantling the houses!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the brick house roofs to the walls, to the ground... He even dug three feet deep to uncover the house foundations!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen didn’t miss a single stone, packing them all into his Nanobag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, even one Storage Bag couldn’t hold them all!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen packed a full three Nanobags, finally storing all the stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After placing the Nanobags into the Purple Jade Gourd, Lin Chen looked back to ensure he missed no piece of ground, then smiled contentedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After leaving the oasis, Lin Chen headed north all the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After about another three days, the desert retreated into the distance behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of him began to appear green grass and tall trees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After walking a bit further, blue stone slabs appeared beneath his feet, surrounded by walls filled with mysterious patterns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a wave of tremors, the surroundings shifted in sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm? Does this mean... I’ve left the Black Sand Ancient Country?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen looked back, and the desert had vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking in this space, several people had passed through the second round of assessments before Lin Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Liqian, Ghost-eyed Child, Wan Xun, and Li Zhenqian...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Taoist Friend Xu!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far away, Li Tianhan greeted Lin Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bald Martial Monk looked extremely at ease, as if passing the second trial was not difficult for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing the voice, Wan Xun and Li Zhenqian immediately showed joyful expressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Xu! You’re still alive... That Hawthorn Demon...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen smiled and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I used some life-saving cards, barely escaping...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Wan Xun and Li Zhenqian nodded, their eyes filled with unconcealed excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After recovering, Li Zhenqian had heard that Lin Chen had sacrificed himself to save him in the oasis, which made him weep bitterly and feel immensely guilty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Xu is truly a noble and virtuous man!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Should there be an opportunity, you will be our guest of honor at the Changchun Sect!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wan Xun said with cupped fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen smiled and said, \"Should there be a chance, I will surely visit!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen was the seventh cultivator to pass the Black Sand Country’s test.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, other cultivators were not like him, treating demon beasts as materials and even eager to dig three feet for treasures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most cultivators were focused on quickly clearing the trials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another day passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this space, about thirty more cultivators arrived one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, that cold voice echoed around again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The second round of assessment ends, with a total of forty-two passing the test...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All cultivators who passed the test can choose to take the reward and leave the relic or opt to participate in the third round of testing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those who choose to leave will receive a Golden Yuan Pill as a reward...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As these words fell, several passages to exit the relic appeared in the space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the cultivators around revealed expressions of shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Golden Yuan Pill! The reward for the second test is actually a Golden Yuan Pill!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hiss... This trip was not in vain! Hahaha, with this pill, Core Formation is within reach!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only were the other cultivators shocked, but even Lin Chen felt waves in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was a Golden Yuan Pill?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a treasure that could enhance the Core Formation probability for Foundation Establishment Cultivators!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rumor had it that a single Golden Yuan Pill could increase a cultivator’s Core Formation chance by thirty percent...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This pill formula was almost lost, and each Golden Yuan Pill was worth more than gold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If using real gold and silver to buy, even ten thousand Spirit Stones might not be enough!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing the second round’s reward, most of the cultivators present were quite tempted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although they came for the Golden Yuan Skill of the third turn, the cultivators were aware of their own capabilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this Golden Yuan Pill, they already had a chance for Core Formation, but continuing might mean risking their lives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhenqian was very self-aware.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked over to Lin Chen, cupped his hands, and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Brother Xu, for the many times you’ve saved my life. Should you have time, I hope you visit the Li Mansion in Yanlai City, where you will be treated as an honored guest!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alas, but I know my strength well... Passing the second round was luck, I won’t seek more... I’ll leave early this time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhenqian’s eyes were filled with regret, knowing that such a heaven-defying opportunity might come only once in a lifetime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he also knew that pushing to attempt the third round of tests might lead to certain death...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then, Taoist Friend Li, let’s part for now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen also cupped his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhenqian knew when to advance and retreat; getting the Golden Yuan Pill was already a significant opportunity for him...\u003C\u002Fp>",1557,"2026-06-03T10:50:41.488Z",1,"novelbin.me","5a4bef6e713a2b64ede2fe50321c7d4c85180cd485686462969211043cb36bb5","i-can-travel-between-two-worlds-chapter-198","i-can-travel-between-two-worlds-chapter-196",422,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-can-travel-between-two-worlds-cover.jpg"]