Perfect: I am Shi An from Shicun, and I am Huang’s brother!

Chapter 48: Desire for profit
This pressure was like the breath of an ancient giant beast, heavy and oppressive, causing the space to tremble and filling everyone present with awe.

Even those beings with profound cultivation could not help but feel an indescribable palpitation, as if they were facing not a door, but an ancient existence that spanned time and space.

At the same time, the divine writing on the bronze door seemed to be activated at this moment, releasing dazzling light, illuminating the entire space like daylight, and those lights seemed to contain some kind of ancient and mysterious power that made people tremble.

However, facing this ancient pressure, although everyone's faces were solemn, they were more determined to explore the secrets behind the door.

The power contained in that pressure is both a challenge and a temptation, as if it can lead directly to ancient times and unlock the most hidden mysteries between heaven and earth.

"Hold on, the secret behind the door will be revealed soon!"

The old human spoke in a deep voice, inspiring morale. His cane drew a mysterious trajectory in the air, releasing bursts of peaceful light, trying to stabilize the surrounding space that had become chaotic due to the turbulent energy.

The ancient relic was not willing to be outdone. The scales all over his body flickered with a faint light, and a low roar came from his mouth. A primitive and wild power erupted from his body, echoing with the surrounding energy torrent, as if to awaken dormant ancient memories.

The beings of other races also displayed their magical powers. Some used runes to weave defenses, and some used the power of souls to explore the unknown. The whole scene was spectacular, and various forces intertwined together to form a magnificent picture that spanned the ages.

"Crack!"

Finally, with the unremitting efforts of everyone, accompanied by a subtle but clear cracking sound, the ancient seal on the bronze door finally loosened, and cracks spread across the door, as if the traces of time were forcibly revealed at this moment.

Within the cracks, there is not only the chaotic energy that has not been separated, but also the clearly audible ancient chanting, and those visions that only exist in legends emerge one by one, which makes people feel awe and full of yearning.

"It's open! It's open!"

Seeing the bronze door crack, everyone suddenly became excited, cheers rose one after another, and representatives of every faction stared at the gradually widening crack, their eyes flashing with greed and expectation.

At the same time, as the bronze door slowly opened, an ancient and pure energy surged out like a tide, instantly filling the entire space, making everyone present feel an unprecedented sense of freshness and cleansing.

This energy seems to contain the mysteries of the creation of the world in ancient times, making people feel as if they are in a brand new world, and their souls are sublimated like never before.

"boom!"

With a loud bang, the bronze door opened completely!

At the same time, an ancient and mysterious scene came into view. It was a bizarre world with colorful spots of light floating in the sky, as bright as stars.

On the earth, ancient runes and formation diagrams are interwoven into a web, emitting mysterious fluctuations of power.

"call out!"

Just when everyone was immersed in this mysterious world, a voice suddenly rang out. It turned out that there was a being who took advantage of everyone's distraction and was preparing to enter that world first.

"Someone got there first!"

This sudden change suddenly woke up everyone present, and for a moment, everyone was shocked and angry.

They went through so much trouble to open this door to the unknown, how could they tolerate others getting there first?

"Chase him! We can't let him have all the treasure behind the door!"

A sharp gleam flashed in the eyes of the human elder. With a shake of his cane, his figure turned into a stream of light and followed the forerunner.

The ancient species also roared, and its scales shone all over its body, like a meteor streaking across the sky, following closely behind.

The beings of other races did not dare to neglect them either. They all displayed their own magical powers, transformed into brilliant rays of light, and rushed into the mysterious world. "Bang!"

But to everyone's surprise, the seemingly wide-open bronze door seemed to have an invisible wall, blocking those figures who were eager to rush in. They were like hitting an invisible barrier, and were bounced back and fell to the ground with a look of astonishment.

"What is this? Why can't I enter?"

Such a scene made many powerful ancient creatures roar in anger and attack it again. However, this time it had no effect. Their attacks were like a stone sinking into the sea and were all absorbed by the world inside the door.

Not only that, the next moment these attacks were returned to their owners with a stronger posture, causing the guys who had no time to react to disappear directly between heaven and earth.

Seeing this, no one dared to act rashly anymore. Everyone began to surround the bronze door, looking for a way to break the deadlock.

"This door...seems to have a will of its own."

After an unknown amount of time, a human woman proficient in formations seemed to realize something. Her fingertips lightly brushed the air, as if touching the invisible barrier. "It seems to be testing us, or... making a choice."

The woman's words startled everyone, and they all focused their attention on the bronze door, trying to understand the meaning behind it.

However, this bronze door is an ancient artifact, how could they comprehend it?

"or·······"

Finally, someone suddenly pointed to the crowd of people watching from a hundred miles away and said, "Let them try."

As soon as this proposal was made, it immediately caused an uproar among the crowd.

Using innocent bystanders as test subjects was undoubtedly an extremely cruel and immoral choice. However, faced with the possible inheritance behind the bronze door, greed gradually took over the hearts of some people.

Many people even turned their eyes to their respective representatives, and were obviously moved.

"Let them go?"

However, the old man did not agree directly. Instead, he frowned and glanced at the people a hundred miles away. He hesitated and said, "Isn't this against morality?"

"Morality? Humph, where is the morality on this treasure hunt?"

In response, an ancient relic with a body like a bear, a nose like an elephant, eyes like a rhinoceros, a tail like an ox, and legs like a tiger suddenly sneered and glared fiercely at the people a hundred miles away and said, "Besides, they are just ants."

"Instead of letting them take advantage of us and eat porridge later, it's better to let them explore the way for us first, which can be regarded as making the best use of their resources."

As soon as these words were spoken, people from all parties present immediately woke up.

Yes, instead of letting them take advantage, it is better to let them take the risk for us first.

Once this idea took root in everyone's minds, it quickly spread and became an irresistible consensus.

After all, in this world where the strong prey on the weak, strength and interests are the criteria for measuring everything.

Even the old human race man, although reluctant in his heart, finally agreed.

(End of this chapter)