Chapter 75: The Final Trial: Survival Against the Beast tide

In the colossal underground dome, a hushed tension hung heavy in the air, almost tangible amidst the gathered cultivators. Their eyes flickered with a mix of apprehension and anticipation.

As they stood poised for the final test separating them from the fabled riches whispered to be hidden within these time-worn confines, whispers of excitement flitted through their ranks like ethereal butterflies. The promise of wealth beyond measure, accumulated over generations by the elusive expert Xia Heng, fueled their resolve and kindled flames of ambition within their very cores. To each one present here, these treasures held the power to rewrite destinies and sculpt lives in manners both magnificent and profound.