The ordinary boy Lin Feng accidentally traveled to the wonderful world of Zongman, where he met Liyue, and the two worked hard to survive in the different world together.
During his journey through time and space, Lin Feng explored the ruins and obtained the fragments of the dimensional compass, but was assassinated by the dark blade. As they traveled through many lives, they were involved in disputes in different worlds and gradually discovered that the shadow demon forces were controlling everything behind the scenes. During this period, Liyue awakened the forbidden power but lost control, and Lin Feng had many misunderstandings with it. Fortunately, Xiao Hei pointed out the truth and the two of them reconciled.
When the Shadow Demon’s conspiracy was exposed, the protagonists were framed and became the target of public criticism. In desperation, they united all their partners and fought back tenaciously. In the end, in the core of the dimension, Liyue sacrificed herself to save Lin Feng, and Lin Feng burst out with powerful power to defeat the Shadow Demon and reshape the order of the multiverse.
Lin Feng returns to the modern world, while Xiao Hei stays in the anime world. A few years later, the mysterious light reappears, seeming to foreshadow the start of a new adventure. What will Lin Feng choose…
Hot Blooded Anime: The Rise of the Dimensional Master
Chapter 1: Traveling to Another World
Lin Feng, an ordinary college student, lives a dull and regular life. The small world in the university dormitory is his home in his spare time, filled with various anime figures, and the computer screen is often flashing with the lights and shadows of anime and games.
This night was no different from any other night. Lin Feng was curled up in his bed in the dormitory, watching a popular anime with great interest. The plot was full of ups and downs, and the wonderful parts made him unable to take his eyes off and completely immersed in it. The clock quietly pointed to the late night, and the roommates around him had already started snoring, but Lin Feng was still in high spirits, his eyes fixed on the screen.
Just as the anime reached its climax, a dazzling light suddenly burst out on the screen. The light was so strong that it was like the sun exploding in front of his eyes. Lin Feng had no time to react and subconsciously raised his hands to cover his eyes. In an instant, he felt dizzy and the whole person seemed to be sucked into a huge vortex. The wind whistled in his ears and his consciousness gradually blurred.
When Lin Feng regained consciousness, he found himself in a completely unfamiliar forest. The towering ancient trees soared into the sky, and the lush branches and leaves intertwined together, almost completely blocking the sky. Only occasionally a few rays of sunlight penetrated the gaps with difficulty, casting dots of light. The surroundings were filled with the smell of damp soil and a faint smell of rotten leaves. Strange bird calls and animal roars echoed in the quiet forest, as if countless pairs of eyes were hiding in the dark and spying on him.
Lin Feng’s eyes widened in horror, his heart filled with confusion and fear. He stood there in a daze, his mind blank, completely unable to comprehend what was happening before his eyes. He was just watching anime in the dormitory, how did he suddenly come to this strange place? What exactly is this place? And how can he return to the familiar world? Countless questions swirled in his mind.
After a long time, Lin Feng forced himself to calm down. He took a deep breath, tried to stop his trembling legs from going weak, and took the first step carefully. The fallen leaves under his feet made a rustling sound, which was particularly harsh in the silent forest. With every step, he observed his surroundings vigilantly, and his heart beat violently in his chest, as if it would jump out of his throat in the next second. The fear of the unknown followed him like a shadow, tightly wrapped around him, but at this moment, he had no choice but to grope forward.
Lin Feng stumbled more and more in the shadow of this unfamiliar forest. The silence that permeated the surroundings was like an invisible giant net that bound him tightly. The towering ancient trees were like silent beasts, covering the sky and the sun, devouring the only sense of security in his heart.
Not long after walking, Lin Feng suddenly felt a chill on his neck, and a strong sense of crisis ran through his body like an electric current. He slowly turned his head and saw a group of huge wolf-like monsters staring at him with a fierce look. These monsters were sturdy, twice the size of ordinary wild wolves, with rough and mottled fur, with a sickly gray-black color. Their eyes were like two balls of dark green flames, fierce and greedy, locking onto Lin Feng, and their mouths kept emitting low, gloomy roars, as if announcing the identity of their prey to him.
Lin Feng’s heartbeat suddenly accelerated, as if it was about to burst through his chest. His legs felt like they were filled with lead, soft and heavy, and every inch he moved was extremely difficult. But his instinct for survival was like a heavy hammer, hitting the shackles of his fear hard. He widened his eyes and scanned the surroundings frantically, trying to find anything that could save his life. Finally, in a panic, his eyes locked on a thick branch not far away.
Lin Feng staggered over and picked up the branch. He held the branch tightly with both hands, his knuckles turning white from the force, as if he had grabbed the last straw. He held the branch horizontally in front of him, taking a defensive posture. Although his body couldn’t help but tremble slightly, his eyes revealed a determination. He stared at the group of beasts, not daring to relax at all. Every slight movement of the monsters made his nerves tense to the extreme. At this moment, he was like a lone boat in a storm, facing the unknown terror alone in this dangerous forest.
Just when the group of huge wolf-like monsters were roaring more and more fiercely, with their limbs bent, ready to launch a fatal attack on Lin Feng.
A black figure, like a swift gust of wind, swept past Lin Feng’s side. Lin Feng only felt a flash of black shadow in front of his eyes, and before he could see clearly, a sharp sound of breaking wind came whistling.
The visitor was a woman wearing ancient style clothes. The clothes were mainly black, with delicate silver cloud patterns embroidered on the edges. As she moved, the cloud patterns looked like flowing moonlight. Her hair was tied up high with an ink-colored headband, and a few strands of hair fluttered in the wind, adding a bit of coolness. The woman held a long sword in her hand, and the sword was slender. Under the mottled sunlight shining through the gaps in the leaves, it flashed a cold light.
Her figure was as fast as lightning, and she rushed into the group of monsters in an instant. With a slight shake of her wrist, her long sword produced several gorgeous sword flowers, like deadly silver lotuses blooming in the darkness, and she instantly fought with the monsters. Her figure was as agile as a swallow flying in the night sky. Every turn and jump was light and graceful, but with unparalleled power. Her sword skills were extremely sharp, and every time she swung the sword, it brought out a cold white light, just like lightning breaking through the night sky. The sword blade collided with the monster’s hard fur, making a crisp “clang” sound and splashing sparks.
The monsters were thrown off balance by the sudden attack. The encirclement that had been formed against Lin Feng collapsed instantly, and they all turned their attention to the uninvited guest. They bared their teeth, roared in anger, and pounced on the woman with their fangs and claws. However, the woman was not afraid at all. Her eyes were calm and resolute. She swung the long sword in her hand tightly, moving freely among the monsters, and each sword accurately stabbed the vital parts of the monsters.
Lin Feng was stunned watching from the side, his mouth slightly opened unconsciously. He first felt a surge of relief for surviving a disaster, as if he was about to fall into the dark abyss and was suddenly pulled by a strong hand. Then, the admiration for this woman’s extraordinary skills overwhelmed him like a surging tide. He had never seen such a powerful swordsmanship, such a chic and powerful fighting posture, as if this woman was not fighting a ferocious monster, but performing a gorgeous dance, showing the demeanor of a strong person in every gesture.
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The fierce fight caused dust to fly around, and leaves were blown all over the sky by the strong wind. The woman’s sword was shining coldly, and every strike was deadly. She fought against the huge monster without fear. She took advantage of the gap when the monster pounced, and her figure flashed like a ghost, avoiding the frontal attack, and stabbed the monster’s side with her backhand. The monster was in pain, let out a terrible howl, and stumbled.
Seeing this, the other monsters attacked more and more frantically, but the woman’s swordsmanship remained stable, defusing the attacks with her ingenuity and looking for opportunities to counterattack. For a moment, the roars of the monsters and the sound of the swords breaking through the wind intertwined and echoed.
As the battle continued, the monsters suffered more and more wounds, and blood flowed out, staining the fallen leaves on the ground red. Finally, they could not hold on any longer, fled with injuries, and disappeared into the depths of the forest, leaving only waves of unwilling roars that gradually dissipated in the air.
Lin Feng let out a long sigh, his tense nerves instantly relaxed, his legs softened, and he almost collapsed to the ground. He was filled with gratitude for surviving the disaster, and hurried towards the woman.
Lin Feng walked up to the woman, bowed deeply, and said with gratitude: “Miss, if you hadn’t helped me today, I would have died in the beast’s mouth. I will never forget your kindness.”
The woman nodded slightly, sheathed her sword, and looked at Lin Feng with curiosity in her eyes: “Judging from your appearance and clothing, you don’t look like someone who lives near this forest. Why did you suddenly appear here? And you were unprepared and rashly went deep into this dangerous place.”
Lin Feng smiled bitterly and told Li Yue everything about how he was watching anime in the dormitory and suddenly traveled to this world. After hearing this, Li Yue frowned slightly and looked surprised. Obviously, this extraordinary travel was beyond her expectations.
Liyue led Lin Feng along a winding forest path towards the edge of the forest. Lin Feng was filled with anxiety about the unknown world, and he followed Liyue closely along the way, his eyes wandering restlessly over the unfamiliar scenery around him.
“This forest is called Misty Forest,” Li Yue was the first to break the silence. Her voice was calm but serious. “The beasts here are not only huge, but also very aggressive. This is because this land is filled with special energy that has changed their habits and physiques. Once ordinary people go deep into it, there is almost no chance of survival. You were lucky to be able to hold on until I got here under the siege of those wolf-shaped monsters.”
Lin Feng’s heart trembled, and he still felt a lingering fear when he recalled the scene of the confrontation with the monster just now. He couldn’t help but ask: “Then how come you are so familiar with this place, and can you repel those monsters so powerfully?”
Li Yue smiled slightly, with a hint of pride in her expression: “I grew up near here since I was a child, and I know the dangers of the Misty Forest very well. In order to survive, I naturally trained myself to have a lot of skills. Moreover, in this world, strength is the basis for survival.”
As they talked, they came to an exquisite cabin at the edge of the forest. The cabin was surrounded by a low wooden fence, and all kinds of unknown but colorful flowers and plants were planted around it. Li Yue pushed open the fence door and motioned Lin Feng to go in.
The two sat down on the stone bench in front of the wooden house, and Li Yue continued, “This world is a fusion of many different cultures and power systems. In the far east, there are immortals who can control the power of elements. Through practice, they can call the wind and rain and fly with swords. In the ancient castles of the west, vampires and werewolves hide in them. They have mysterious and powerful blood power. Deep in the desert in the south, there is a mysterious organization that masters alchemy and can transform ordinary metals into rare treasures. On the ice field in the north, the giants guard the ancient secrets in the biting cold wind. Every area hides unknown dangers and opportunities.”
Lin Feng listened intently, his eyes full of shock and confusion. The complexity of this world was far beyond his imagination, and everything he knew in the original world seemed useless here.
Li Yue looked at Lin Feng’s expression and continued, “Each region has its own unique rules and forces. Different power systems sometimes check and balance each other, while others are in constant conflict. For example, immortal cultivators and vampires often have frictions due to their differences in cultivation methods and philosophies. Moreover, in every corner of the world, there are many mysterious ruins and treasures hidden, attracting countless adventurers to explore, but most of them never return.”
Lin Feng thought of the danger he had just encountered in the forest and couldn’t help asking, “What should I do if I suddenly come here and don’t know anything?”
Li Yue looked at Lin Feng seriously and said, “First, you have to adapt to this world as quickly as possible and learn basic survival skills. Then, you have to find a way to improve your strength. In this world where the strong prey on the weak, if you don’t have strength, you will be slaughtered by others.”
Lin Feng sat on the stone bench in front of the wooden house. The world full of dangers and opportunities that Li Yue had just described was like a mess in his mind, making him uneasy. The afternoon sun shone through the mottled leaves and sprinkled on his face, but it could not dispel the haze in his heart.
“Liyue, how can someone like me with no foundation gain a foothold in this world?” Lin Feng frowned, his eyes full of confusion and helplessness.
Li Yue frowned slightly, pondered for a moment and then slowly said: “In this world, the strong are respected. You must first find a place to settle down and learn a skill to rely on. However, different forces and sects have their own rules and requirements. This choice is not easy.”
Lin Feng fell into deep thought. He thought of the immortal cultivators mentioned by Li Yue. They could control elements, fly with swords, and seemed to be omnipotent. But the road to immortal cultivation must be difficult and full of obstacles. It was still unknown whether he, a mere mortal, could open the mysterious door to immortal cultivation.
At this time, Li Yue seemed to see through his thoughts and said, “Although the path of cultivating immortals can make people gain great power, the entry requirements are extremely high. Not only do you need to have special spiritual roots, but you also need to go through many tests. Many people can only wander outside the door of cultivating immortals for their entire lives. Moreover, the internal hierarchy of the sects of cultivating immortals is strict, and there are many rules. If you are not careful, you may violate the sect rules and be doomed.”
Lin Feng’s heart shuddered, and his original vision of cultivating immortals was instantly replaced by worry. He thought of the vampires and werewolves in the West, who relied on their powerful blood power to dominate the darkness. But the mysterious and bloody source of power, as well as their incompatibility with human society, made Lin Feng fearful.
“Vampires and werewolves, their powers come from blood inheritance, which is beyond the reach of ordinary people. Not to mention that becoming one of them requires a painful transformation process, once you join their camp, you will always be the enemy of sunlight, and you will also have to face encirclement and suppression from humans and other forces. It is definitely not a good place.” Liyue continued.
Lin Feng was a little discouraged. Is there no bright road for him to follow in this world? At this time, the Southern Alchemy Organization mentioned by Li Yue caused a ripple in his heart.
“Alchemy seems to be a good choice.” Lin Feng murmured to himself.
Li Yue nodded: “Alchemy is indeed unique. By studying the transformation and synthesis of substances, many magical items can be created, and even one’s own strength can be improved. However, the alchemy organization is extremely mysterious, and their skills are strictly kept secret. If you want to join, you must go through layers of screening, and they have extremely high requirements for the loyalty of their members. Once betrayed, the end is extremely miserable.”
Lin Feng’s mood became heavier. Every possible path was full of thorns. He looked at the rolling mountains in the distance, feeling mixed emotions.
Just as Lin Feng was hesitating, there was a loud sound of horse hooves in the distance. The two looked over and saw a team of riders in black uniforms galloping towards them. The riders all had a cold and resolute look on their faces, and the leader was a burly middle-aged man with eyes as sharp as an eagle.
“Liyue, who are they?” Lin Feng asked nervously.
Li Yue’s face changed slightly, and she whispered, “It’s the Black Wind Mercenaries. This group is notorious in this area. They make a living by robbing and looting. We have to be careful when dealing with them.”
In the blink of an eye, the riders arrived in front of the wooden house. The middle-aged man in the lead pulled the reins, looked up and down at Lin Feng and Li Yue, and a malicious smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: “Li Yue, long time no see. I didn’t expect to see you here. Who is this young man?”
Li Yue stood in front of Lin Feng and said coldly: “This has nothing to do with you, Hei Feng, what are you doing here?”
The middle-aged man called Black Wind laughed loudly: “Liyue, don’t be so nervous. We are just passing by. We saw that this young man looked unfamiliar and wanted to make his acquaintance. Young man, since you are new here, why don’t you join our Black Wind Mercenary Group? I guarantee you will have good food and good drinks.”
Lin Feng knew in his heart that the Black Wind Mercenaries were not good people, and joining them would be like courting death. He shook his head and said firmly, “Thank you for your kindness, but I’m not interested.”
Black Wind’s expression changed, and a fierce light flashed in his eyes: “Brother, don’t be ungrateful. In this area, no one dares to refuse our Black Wind Mercenary Group.”
Li Yue held the hilt of the sword and said fearlessly: “Hei Feng, don’t go too far. He is my friend. If you dare to mess around, I will never let you go.”
Heifeng looked at Liyue with a hint of fear in his eyes. He knew very well how powerful Liyue was. If they really fought, his group might not be able to gain an advantage. But he was unwilling to leave in disgrace.
Black Wind’s eyes rolled and he put on a fake smile again: “Liyue, I respect you and I don’t want to be your enemy today. But this guy is so disrespectful, how can I put my face? Let me show you a way. Our Black Wind Mercenary Group has recently received a big deal to explore a mysterious ruins. It is said that there are countless treasures. As long as you go with us, you will get a lot of benefits after the matter is completed. If you still insist on refusing, don’t blame me for being rude.”
Lin Feng knew in his heart that there were many dangers hidden behind this so-called “big deal”. Heifeng obviously wanted to use him as cannon fodder. But in the current situation, if he refused directly, Heifeng and his men would probably turn against him on the spot. He secretly glanced at Liyue beside him and saw that Liyue frowned slightly, her eyes were full of vigilance, but there was no better way.
“Captain Black Wind, since we are exploring the ruins, it must be extremely dangerous. I am just a newcomer who has just arrived. I am afraid that I will hold everyone back.” Lin Feng tried to refuse politely, while thinking about how to escape.
Hei Feng sneered, “Brother, don’t try to evade me with that. I see that you are quite smart, how could you be a hindrance? Besides, with so many of us protecting you, how could you be in any danger? Any of the treasures in this relic would be enough for you to use for the rest of your life, so you should think carefully.”
Lin Feng weighed the pros and cons in his mind. If he didn’t agree now, with Heifeng’s temper, a fierce battle would be inevitable. Although Liyue was highly skilled in martial arts, the other side had more people and more power. If a fight really broke out, he and Liyue might not be able to escape unscathed. But if he agreed to explore the ruins with them, he didn’t know what kind of desperate situation he would face.
Just as Lin Feng was hesitating, a tall and thin rider beside Hei Feng said impatiently: “Captain, why are you nagging this kid? If he doesn’t agree, just tie him up and take him away. How can he not be obedient then?”
Heifeng glared at the tall and thin man and said, “Why are you in such a hurry? This young man is Liyue’s friend. We have to give Liyue some face.” Having said that, Heifeng’s eyes were fixed on Lin Feng, waiting for his reply.
Lin Feng took a deep breath, thinking that perhaps this was also an opportunity to understand this world, and that he might be able to find an opportunity to improve his own strength in the ruins. Moreover, with Li Yue’s assistance, he might be able to deal with various emergencies.
“Okay, I’ll go with you. But let me be frank with you. If you dare to play any tricks on me, I won’t sit there and wait for death.” Lin Feng gritted his teeth and made a decision.
Hei Feng showed a triumphant smile on his face: “Haha, that’s right. Don’t worry, little brother, as long as you are obedient, I, Hei Feng, will not treat you badly.”
Li Yue looked at Lin Feng worriedly: “Lin Feng, this is too dangerous. They have bad intentions.”
Lin Feng smiled at Li Yue, signaling her not to worry: “It’s okay, Li Yue. I know my limits. This may also be an opportunity.”
Li Yue sighed helplessly. She knew that Lin Feng had made up his mind, so she stopped trying to dissuade him: “Well, I’ll go with you. Hei Feng, if you dare to harm Lin Feng, I won’t let you go even if I chase you to the ends of the earth.”
Although Heifeng was somewhat reluctant, he was afraid of Liyue’s strength and could not say anything: “Okay, Liyue, I feel more at ease with you coming with me. Let’s be frank, once we enter the ruins, everything must be done by me. If anyone dares to act on his own, don’t blame me for being ruthless.”
After everyone had discussed and decided, Hei Feng gave an order, and the riders turned their horses around and galloped towards the mysterious ruins. Lin Feng rode on a horse, sandwiched in the middle of the team, looking at the backs of the riders in front of him, feeling uneasy. He had no idea whether this exploration of the ruins was an opportunity or a trap. But he understood that from the moment he made the decision, he had embarked on a road full of unknowns and dangers.
Along the way, Lin Feng silently observed the people of the Black Wind Mercenary Group. Although they seemed to have loose discipline, each of them exuded a fierceness of being experienced in the battlefield. Lin Feng knew that he had to stay vigilant at all times, and if he was not careful, he might die.
After several hours of traveling, everyone finally arrived in front of a desolate valley. The valley was filled with a layer of light mist, faintly revealing a mysterious and dangerous atmosphere. Heifeng raised his hand to signal everyone to stop, pointing to the valley and said: “This is it, the mysterious ruins are deep in the valley. Everyone be careful, according to the intelligence, the ruins are full of traps, and there are many powerful guardian beasts.”
Everyone dismounted, packed up their equipment, and walked cautiously toward the valley. Lin Feng followed closely beside Li Yue, holding tightly a short knife he had taken from the wooden house. Although he knew that this short knife might not be of much use when facing a powerful enemy, holding it gave him a sense of security.
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Chapter 3: The Secret Treasure of the Ruins (Old Version)
As soon as he stepped into the valley, Lin Feng immediately felt a damp and stale breath coming towards him. The trees around him were twisted and strange, and the branches were like dry arms, looming in the mist, as if they would reach out to grab people at any time. The Black Wind Mercenaries spread out in a fan shape and moved forward cautiously. Lin Feng and Li Yue were in the middle of the team, and their eyes met, conveying vigilance and encouragement.
“Be careful, don’t get caught in a trap.” Hei Feng lowered his voice and looked around vigilantly. At this time, Lin Feng noticed some strange patterns on the ground, like some ancient text or symbols. He was about to get closer to check, but Li Yue grabbed him and whispered, “Don’t move, these patterns may trigger a trap.”
Just as he finished speaking, a member of the mercenary group in front of him accidentally stepped on a protruding stone. Instantly, a sharp sound of breaking through the air was heard, and dense arrows shot out from the mountain walls on both sides. “Hide!” Heifeng shouted, and everyone looked for cover to hide. Lin Feng reacted quickly and hid behind a huge rock with Liyue. The arrows shot on the rock, making a “ding-dong” sound.
When the arrows stopped, Heifeng stood up cursing: “Damn it, these guys who designed the ruins are so cruel. Check everyone to see if anyone is injured.” After checking, fortunately only one member had a scratch on his arm.
As they continued to move forward, the valley became narrower and narrower. On the mountain walls on both sides, some blurry murals appeared, depicting strange creatures and mysterious sacrificial scenes. Lin Feng looked at the murals and had an ominous premonition in his heart. Suddenly, the patterns on the murals seemed to come alive, and those strange creatures broke free from the murals and turned into light and shadows and pounced on the crowd.
“It’s an illusion attack! Everyone, stay calm and don’t be fooled by the illusion!” Li Yue reminded loudly. Lin Feng took a deep breath and tried to keep himself awake. He slashed at the light and shadow in his hand with the short knife, but it only hit nothing. But when these light and shadow touch people, they will produce a cold force that makes people numb all over.
Although the Black Wind Mercenaries were experienced in the battlefield, they were still a little flustered in the face of this strange attack. Li Yue drew out her long sword, and a layer of soft light appeared on the sword. All the light and shadow touched by the light disappeared instantly. While waving the long sword, she approached Lin Feng: “Lin Feng, concentrate, follow my rhythm, and attack their core.”
Lin Feng followed his instructions and gradually mastered the method of dealing with it under Li Yue’s guidance. He found that there was a faint light spot at the core of the light and shadow, and as long as he hit the light spot, he could destroy it. With the efforts of everyone, the light and shadow gradually dissipated.
However, before they could breathe a sigh of relief, a low roar came from the depths of the valley, and a huge guardian beast slowly walked out. It looked like a unicorn, with strange black flames burning all over its body, bloodshot eyes, and exuding a powerful pressure.
“This is the Flame Prison Black Scale Beast. It’s not easy to deal with. Everyone, be careful!” Hei Feng’s face was solemn. This guardian beast was very powerful. With everyone’s current state, it would not be easy to defeat it.
Heifeng waved his hand, and the mercenaries quickly formed a battle formation. Liyue whispered to Lin Feng, “Lin Feng, the weakness of this guardian beast may be in its abdomen. When the battle starts, you will find a chance to go around behind it and attack. Heifeng and I will contain it head-on.” Lin Feng nodded, clenched the dagger in his hand, and his heart was beating violently in his chest.
The battle broke out instantly, and Heifeng rushed forward first, slashing at the Flame Prison Black Scale Beast with the long knife in his hand. The Scale Beast roared and slapped Heifeng with one claw. Heifeng dodged sideways, but was still touched by the flames on the Scale Beast’s claws, and his sleeves instantly burned. Other members of the mercenary group attacked from both sides, trying to distract the Scale Beast.
Li Yue saw the right moment and stabbed the unicorn’s eyes with a long sword like lightning. The unicorn roared in pain, and flames spewed out of its mouth, sweeping towards everyone. Lin Feng saw the gap when the unicorn turned around, crouched and ran quickly behind it. Just as he was about to get close to the unicorn’s abdomen, the unicorn seemed to sense the danger and swung its tail violently. Lin Feng couldn’t dodge in time and was hit by the tail. He flew out and fell heavily to the ground.
“Lin Feng!” Li Yue was extremely anxious, and her swordsmanship became even more fierce, forcing the Lin Beast to temporarily have no time to care about Lin Feng. Lin Feng struggled to stand up, feeling a sharp pain in his chest, but he gritted his teeth and rushed towards the Lin Beast again.
At this time, the Black Wind Mercenaries also tried their best to attack the Kirin Beast. Under the joint attack of everyone, the Kirin Beast gradually showed signs of fatigue. Lin Feng seized the opportunity, rushed forward, and stabbed the dagger into the belly of the Kirin Beast with all his strength. The Kirin Beast let out a shrill scream, the black flames gradually extinguished, and its huge body fell to the ground with a bang.
After the Hellfire Black Scale Beast fell, the valley fell into a brief silence, with only the heavy breathing of the crowd echoing in the air. Hei Feng stood up, patted the dust off his body, and looked at Lin Feng with complicated eyes. In his heart, he admired his courage at the critical moment, but also had a little fear. After all, a young boy who had just started out could play a key role in such a dangerous battle, which made people look at him with admiration.
“Boy, you’re great!” Heifeng walked forward and patted Lin Feng’s shoulder hard. This pat almost made Lin Feng stumble and fall again. The place where he was hit by the unicorn’s tail was still aching slightly.
Lin Feng managed to force a smile to respond to Hei Feng, and then his eyes moved to the place where the Flame Prison Black Scale Beast fell. In the gradually dissipating light and shadow of the Scale Beast’s body, a small box emitting a soft light was revealed. Everyone’s eyes were instantly attracted, and they all gathered around.
“This might be the treasure in the ruins.” A member of the mercenary group said excitedly. Heifeng reached out and picked up the box, gently wiping off the dust on it. The surface of the box was engraved with complex and exquisite patterns, as if telling an ancient story.
Heifeng tried to open the box, but no matter how hard he tried, the box didn’t budge. Liyue frowned and observed for a while, then pointed to a pattern on the box and said, “This seems to be a mechanical lock. Maybe it requires a specific method to open it.”
Lin Feng looked closer and found that these lines seemed to form a pattern of some kind of formation, which was similar to some formations he had seen in the ancient books in the wooden house. He had an idea and tried to inject spiritual power into the corresponding lines on the box according to the operation method of the formation recorded in the ancient books.
As Lin Feng injected his spiritual power, the lines on the box glowed, followed by a slight “click” sound, and the box slowly opened. A strong spiritual energy rushed over, and inside the box lay a pill emitting colorful light and an ancient scroll.
“This elixir is probably a treasure that can improve your power!” Heifeng’s eyes lit up and he reached out to take it. Liyue saw this and quickly drew her sword to block Heifeng: “Heifeng, this ruins was explored by everyone, and this treasure should be distributed fairly.”
The other mercenary group members also echoed, obviously not wanting Black Wind to monopolize the benefits. Black Wind’s face darkened, and he looked at everyone: “Humph, if it weren’t for me, Black Wind, leading the way, how could you come here? Besides, I contributed the most in the battle just now, so why not let me take the lion’s share of this treasure?”
Suddenly, the atmosphere became tense. Lin Feng looked at everyone and knew that if the situation was not handled properly, an internal conflict would be inevitable. He quickly said, “Everyone, don’t be impulsive. There may be more treasures in this ruins. We don’t need to hurt the harmony for these two things. How about this, we put these pills and scrolls aside for now, and distribute them according to everyone’s contribution after we finish exploring the ruins?”
After hearing what Lin Feng said, everyone couldn’t help but hesitate. Hei Feng snorted coldly: “Boy, don’t think I don’t know what you are up to. You want to get more benefits.”
Lin Feng said frankly: “Captain Black Wind, I just don’t want everyone to kill each other and let others reap the benefits. Moreover, this ruins is full of dangers. Only if we unite can we get out alive and find more treasures.”
Li Yue also said, “Heifeng, Lin Feng is right. Let’s finish exploring the ruins first.”
Heifeng thought for a moment and felt that what Lin Feng said made sense. It would be unwise to fight over these two treasures now. He put away his greedy eyes and closed the box again: “Okay, let’s do as this kid says. However, if you find another treasure, don’t talk to me about fair distribution. Whoever has the stronger fist will have the final say.”
The group continued to move forward, and at the end of the valley appeared a huge stone door, which was engraved with runes and exuded a mysterious atmosphere. Heifeng walked forward and tried to push the stone door, but it did not move at all.
Lin Feng carefully observed the runes on the stone door again and found that these runes seemed to be constantly changing positions. He recalled the records of rune deciphering in ancient books and began to try to interpret the information contained in these runes.
When Lin Feng was concentrating on interpreting the runes, some members of the Black Wind Mercenary Group began to get impatient: “Can this kid do it? Don’t waste time.”
Li Yue glared at the member and said, “Be quiet, Lin Feng is trying to open the stone door, don’t disturb him.”
After some effort, Lin Feng finally deciphered the meaning of the rune. He followed the instructions of the rune and injected spiritual power into a specific position on the stone door. With the injection of spiritual power, the stone door slowly opened, and a dazzling light shot out from the door.
The light was so bright that everyone could not open their eyes for a while. When the light faded a little, the Wind Mercenaries could not wait to step into the stone door. Behind the door was a huge circular space, and the surrounding walls were inlaid with gems that emitted faint light, making the entire space look like a dream.
In the center of the space stood a stone platform, on which were placed several objects emitting powerful spiritual energy fluctuations. Heifeng’s eyes lit up, and he could no longer suppress his greed, and rushed towards the stone platform. However, just as he approached the stone platform, the ground suddenly cracked, and countless sharp stone spikes broke out of the ground. Heifeng reacted very quickly, and with a sudden leap, he narrowly avoided the sudden attack.
“Everyone be careful, this place is full of dangers.” Hei Feng shouted with lingering fear after landing. Everyone dared not act rashly and approached the stone platform cautiously. Lin Feng held the short knife tightly and looked around vigilantly, always feeling that there were pairs of eyes watching them in the dark.
When everyone finally got close to the stone platform, the air around them suddenly became bone-chillingly cold. Countless ice spikes shot out from the wall and shot towards everyone. Lin Feng hurriedly pulled Li Yue to dodge. The ice spikes brushed past their bodies and shattered into countless ice chips when they hit the ground. The members of the mercenary group each used their skills to dodge. For a moment, ice chips flew across the space and shouts were heard one after another.
“This is not a solution. We have to split up and look for ways to crack the mechanism.” Li Yue said loudly. Everyone nodded and began to move separately. Lin Feng walked to one side of the space. He carefully observed the patterns on the wall, trying to find clues to crack the mechanism.
At this moment, a huge spider quietly fell from the ceiling, its eight eyes flashing strange red light, and green venom flowing from its sharp fangs. Lin Feng noticed the movement, turned around suddenly, and stabbed the spider with his dagger. The spider moved swiftly, dodging Lin Feng’s attack, and then waving its forelimbs towards him. Lin Feng was agile and kept dodging in the gaps between the spider’s attacks, while looking for opportunities to counterattack.
On the other side, Heifeng was in a bitter battle with several ground thorn beasts that had emerged from the ground. The ground thorn beasts were covered with spikes and had thick skin and flesh. Heifeng’s long sword could only leave shallow scars on them. “Damn, these monsters are hard to deal with!” Heifeng cursed while struggling to resist the attacks of the ground thorn beasts.
During her exploration, Liyue discovered a wall covered with runes. The runes flickered and seemed to contain some kind of power. She tried to touch the runes with her spiritual power, but it triggered another mechanism. A strong suction force came from the wall, trying to suck her in. Liyue struggled hard and shouted loudly: “Come and help me!”
When Lin Feng heard Li Yue’s cry for help, his heart tightened, and he stopped fighting with the spider and rushed towards Li Yue. He saw the right moment, stabbed the dagger into the ground, used the resistance of the dagger to stabilize his body, and at the same time reached out to grab Li Yue’s arm and pulled her out.
“Hold on, Liyue!” Lin Feng gritted his teeth and said, veins popping out on his forehead. With Lin Feng’s efforts, Liyue finally got rid of the suction and fell to the ground. The two of them just breathed a sigh of relief, but found that the surrounding mechanisms were activated more and more frequently, and various attacks rained down on them.
“It seems that we have to find the key to crack the entire mechanism system as soon as possible, otherwise we will all die here.” Lin Feng helped Li Yue up and said solemnly. At this time, other members of the mercenary group were gradually getting into trouble in their respective battles. The entire ruins space was filled with a tense and dangerous atmosphere. Whether everyone could find a chance to survive in this crisis was still unknown.
Chapter 4: Rune Clues and New Crisis (Old Version)
The ruins were full of dangers, and everyone was defeated under the dual attacks of the traps and monsters. Lin Feng and Li Yue stood back to back, constantly resisting the attacks that came like a tide. Li Yue’s arm was scratched by the ice spikes, and the blood stained her sleeves red. Lin Feng also had several scratches on his body, looking very embarrassed.
On Black Wind’s side, the ground thorn beasts gathered more and more, surrounding him. He swung his long sword, the blade flashed, but he could only barely maintain defense, and gradually lost his strength. The other members of the mercenary group were also caught in a hard fight, casualties began to appear, and fear spread among the crowd.
“We can’t go on like this, everyone gather around me!” Lin Feng suddenly shouted. Upon hearing this, everyone struggled to resist the attack while moving towards where Lin Feng was. After everyone gathered, Lin Feng quickly said, “We can’t fight alone, we have to find a way to crack the mechanism together. I just found that these mechanisms seem to be related to the runes on the wall. Let’s find the pattern of the runes together.”
Hearing this, everyone perked up and began to carefully observe the runes that kept flashing on the surrounding walls. Li Yue endured the pain in her arm and said, “These runes seem to be arranged according to a certain formation. I have seen similar records in an ancient book, but I am not sure about the specific method to crack it.”
Lin Feng frowned, trying to recall the knowledge he had learned from the ancient books in the wooden house. Suddenly, an idea flashed in his mind: “Liyue, look at the flashing frequency of these runes, could it be the activation order of the corresponding formation?”
Li Yue’s eyes lit up, and the two quickly began to study the pattern of the runes flashing. After some intense analysis, they finally determined the corresponding order of the runes. Lin Feng took a deep breath and injected spiritual power into the runes on the wall one by one according to the order they determined.
As the spiritual power was injected, the runes glowed brightly, and the mechanism that had been frantically attacking everyone gradually stopped working. The ground thorn beast seemed to have lost the command to attack and stood there in a daze. The giant spider also retreated to the dark corner. Seeing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
“It seems that you are quite capable.” Heifeng wiped the sweat from his forehead and said to Linfeng and Liyue. Although there was a hint of reluctance in his tone, he had to acknowledge the contributions of the two.
However, before everyone could be happy for too long, the stone platform in the center of the space suddenly emitted a strong light, and a huge figure appeared faintly in the light. When the light dissipated, a shadow of an ancient mythical beast as big as a mountain appeared in front of everyone. The mythical beast exuded a strong pressure from its body, and just standing there made everyone feel breathless.
“This is… the phantom of an ancient guardian beast!” Li Yue said with a pale face and a trembling voice. The strength of this guardian beast far exceeds that of the Hellfire Black Scale Beast they encountered before. With their current state, they have no chance of winning.
“What should we do?” a member of the mercenary group asked in horror, the weapon in his hand trembling slightly with fear.
Lin Feng looked at the phantom of the mythical beast that exuded a powerful pressure. Although he was also filled with fear, he knew that he could not retreat at this moment. He clenched the short knife in his hand and said loudly: “Don’t panic, everyone. Since we can break the mechanism and come here, we must have a way to defeat it. This is just a phantom, and its power must be limited. Let’s find its weakness together!”
Encouraged by Lin Feng, everyone managed to cheer up, gripped their weapons tightly, and stared at the phantom of the mythical beast in front of them. A more difficult battle was about to begin.
The shadow of the ancient guardian beast let out an earth-shattering roar, and the sound waves swept towards everyone like a substance. Lin Feng hurriedly circulated his spiritual power to form a spiritual shield in front of him, but the impact of the sound waves was too strong, and the shield was instantly shattered. Lin Feng was shocked and stepped back several steps, with a trace of blood flowing from the corner of his mouth.
Seeing this, Li Yue quickly used her skills, and the long sword in her hand formed several sword flowers, stabbing at the eyes of the phantom of the beast. The phantom of the beast slightly turned sideways, easily avoiding Li Yue’s attack, and then slapped it with a claw, bringing a gust of wind, blowing Li Yue back. Hei Feng roared, and the long sword in his hand was filled with all his strength, turning into a black stream of light, slashing at the leg of the phantom of the beast. The phantom of the beast’s leg was hit by the long sword, but only a ripple appeared, and no substantial damage was suffered.
“This phantom of the beast is too powerful, we can’t hurt it at all!” A member of the mercenary group shouted in despair. Just when everyone was feeling desperate, Lin Feng suddenly discovered that every time the phantom of the beast launched an attack, the light on its body would dim for a short time.
“Everyone, pay attention. This phantom of the beast will be weak for a short time after attacking. We should seize this opportunity to attack!” Lin Feng shouted loudly. Hearing this, everyone rekindled their hope. When the phantom of the beast raised its claws again to prepare for attack, Lin Feng seized the opportunity and gathered all his spiritual power on the short knife. He rushed towards the phantom of the beast like a black lightning. At the moment when its claws fell, he stabbed its legs fiercely. At the same time, Li Yue attacked from the side, with his long sword directly approaching the neck of the phantom of the beast. Hei Feng also swung his long knife again and slashed at the waist of the phantom of the beast.
Other members of the mercenary group also displayed their unique skills. For a moment, various spiritual lights shone in the space of the ruins. The phantom of the mythical beast seemed to feel the threat from everyone. It roared angrily, and the light around it was bright. It actually broke through the weak period and launched a counterattack in advance. A powerful spiritual beam shot out from its mouth and shot towards everyone. Lin Feng hurriedly shouted: “Disperse!” Everyone hurriedly used their skills to dodge. The beam flew past several people’s bodies and left a huge deep pit on the ground.
“This is not a solution. Our attacks have little effect on it. We must find a more effective way to attack it.” Li Yue said while dodging the attack of the phantom of the beast. Lin Feng thought while observing the phantom’s every move. Suddenly, he found that there was a spot on the phantom’s abdomen that was dimmer than other parts, which seemed to be a weak spot.
“Everyone, listen up, attack its belly, that might be its weak spot!” As soon as Lin Feng finished speaking, he rushed towards the belly of the phantom of the beast. Heifeng and Liyue looked at each other and followed closely. Seeing this, the other members of the mercenary group also followed. Everyone launched a desperate attack on the belly of the phantom of the beast. The phantom of the beast seemed to sense the danger and began to frantically dance its limbs, trying to stop everyone from getting close.
In the fierce battle, members of the mercenary group were constantly injured, but they did not retreat. Lin Feng saw the right moment, jumped high, and stabbed the short knife into the belly of the phantom of the mythical beast. The moment the short knife stabbed, the phantom of the mythical beast let out a painful roar, and the whole body began to tremble violently, and the light on its belly flickered. Li Yue and Hei Feng seized the opportunity and launched the strongest attack at the same time, with the long sword and long knife slashing fiercely at the place where Lin Feng’s short knife stabbed.
With a “boom!”, the light on the belly of the mythical beast’s phantom shattered, and the entire phantom began to become illusory, and finally dissipated in the air. Everyone looked at the disappearing phantom of the mythical beast, and collapsed to the ground, the joy of surviving the disaster surged in their hearts.
Lin Feng tightly grasped the piece of cloth with mysterious runes that Dark Blade left behind when he escaped, his brows furrowed. Li Yue came over and looked at the runes, eyes full of confusion: “This rune looks extremely ancient, and seems to contain some special power.” Xiao Hei also jumped onto Lin Feng’s shoulder, tilted his head and looked at the cloth: “This may be the key to solving the mystery behind it.”
Everyone knew the importance of the rune cloth, but they had no idea what it was. Lin Feng suddenly thought of the old wizard, the mysterious figure who knew many secrets of the multiverse. “Maybe the old wizard can understand this rune.” Lin Feng suggested, and everyone nodded.
Relying on their memories, they once again stepped into the mysterious dimensional gap. In the dark and humid environment, there was a strange fog and strange sounds echoing around. Finally, they found the old wizard’s dilapidated wooden house.
The old wizard was still sitting on the rocking chair. When he saw Lin Feng and the others coming, a glimmer of light flashed in his cloudy eyes: “Hey, little guys, are you in trouble again?” Lin Feng quickly took out the rune cloth and handed it to the old wizard: “Take a look, what does this rune mean?”
The old wizard took the piece of cloth and examined it carefully. The wrinkles on his face seemed to deepen due to his concentration. After a long while, he slowly said, “This rune comes from the unique communication method of the minions of the Shadow Demon. It seems that it records a gathering place where the minions of the Shadow Demon will discuss new plans against you.”
Lin Feng and the others’ faces changed. They didn’t expect that this piece of cloth would lead to such important information. “Where is the location?” Li Yue asked anxiously. The old wizard chuckled and said, “If you want to know, bring something to exchange. This time I want a bottle of Fountain of Life, which is a good thing that can keep my old bones strong for a few more years.”
The Fountain of Life is an extremely rare treasure that only exists in the dangerous Forest of Life. Lin Feng and Li Yue looked at each other and decided to go to the Forest of Life to find the Fountain of Life.
Stepping into the Forest of Life, the rich breath of life hits you, but it also hides endless dangers. Various strange plants seem to have life and attack intruders. Lin Feng holds a sharp blade and fights against the vines that try to entangle them, while Li Yue uses her healing ability to heal Lin Feng’s wounds. Xiao Hei, with his agile figure, shuttles through the forest to explore the way for them.
Suddenly, a huge tree man emerged from the ground, swinging thick branches at them. Lin Feng hurriedly used his martial arts skills and slashed at the tree man with spiritual power, but the tree man’s wooden body was extremely hard, leaving only a shallow mark. Seeing this, Li Yue gathered all her healing power, but not for treatment, but to inject into Lin Feng’s body to enhance his strength. Lin Feng felt the increase in strength and swung the blade again. This time, the blade deeply embedded in the tree man’s body. The tree man roared and fell to the ground.
After a difficult search, they finally found a spring of water emitting soft light deep in the forest. It was the Fountain of Life. Lin Feng carefully scooped some of it into the prepared container.
When they returned to the old wizard with the Fountain of Life, the old wizard took it with satisfaction, and then cast a spell on the cloth. The runes lit up instantly, and a coordinate appeared on the cloth. “This is the gathering place of the Shadow Demon’s minions. Be careful, there must be traps there.” The old wizard reminded.
Lin Feng stared at the coordinates closely, and secretly vowed in his heart that he must take this opportunity to disrupt Shadow Demon’s plan. However, what they didn’t know was that this might be a trap deliberately set by Shadow Demon, and a greater crisis was waiting for them.
Chapter 5: Challenges in the Extremely Cold Realm (Old Version)
Lin Feng, Li Yue and Xiao Hei followed the coordinates given by the old wizard and came to a dark valley. Surrounded by strange rocks, the valley was filled with a thin layer of mist, revealing an indescribable gloom.
“Something doesn’t feel right here, everyone be careful.” Lin Feng whispered, holding his weapon tightly in his hand, and observing the surroundings vigilantly. Li Yue nodded slightly, and the healing power in her body flowed slightly, ready for emergency. Xiao Hei pricked up his ears, and the hair on his body slightly exploded, making a low humming sound.
They walked cautiously along the valley, and suddenly, a sharp whistling sound was heard, and countless hidden weapons were shot at them from all directions. Lin Feng reacted quickly and immediately cast a spiritual power shield to protect the three of them. The hidden weapons hit the shield, making a “ding-dong” sound.
“This is indeed a trap!” Li Yue said solemnly. Lin Feng frowned, thinking about how to deal with it. At this moment, a sinister laugh came from the valley, and Huan Ji’s figure slowly emerged.
“You really took the bait, Lin Feng. Lord Shadow Demon had long expected that you would find this place by following the runes.” Huan Ji said proudly, waving a magic wand inlaid with gems in her hand. As she waved her magic wand, the surrounding mist quickly condensed and transformed into hideous monsters, rushing towards Lin Feng and others.
Lin Feng knew that he couldn’t panic at this time, and he quickly analyzed the situation. Although these monsters formed by mist looked ferocious, he guessed that they should have no entity, and the key was to solve the source of Huan Ji.
“Liyue, you are responsible for assisting, I will go to deal with Huan Ji. Xiaohei, you be smart, pay attention to avoiding attacks, and find opportunities to interfere with Huan Ji.” Lin Feng quickly gave the order, and then his figure flashed, and he rushed towards Huan Ji like a black lightning.
Seeing Lin Feng rushing over, Huan Ji sneered, waved her magic wand, and a powerful illusion force attacked Lin Feng. Lin Feng felt that the scene in front of him changed instantly, and he was in a barren desert. The scorching sun made him almost breathless, and there were terrifying sand beasts wandering around.
But Lin Feng kept a clear mind. He knew it was an illusion. He endured the discomfort caused by the illusion and continued to rush towards Huan Ji’s location based on his memory of her general direction. Xiao Hei saw the right moment and rushed towards Huan Ji like a black shadow, grabbing her wrist with his sharp claws. Huan Ji felt pain and her magic wand shook slightly. The illusion in front of Lin Feng loosened a little.
At this time, Li Yue was not idle either. She used her healing power, transformed it into a gentle but tenacious force, and rushed towards Huan Ji’s illusion. With the combined efforts of the three, Huan Ji’s illusion began to disintegrate.
Seeing this, Huan Ji was a little flustered. She waved her magic wand again, ready to launch a more powerful attack. However, Lin Feng had already broken through the illusion and came in front of her. Before Huan Ji could react, the sharp blade in Lin Feng’s hand stabbed straight at her. Huan Ji was unable to dodge and was scratched by the sharp blade, and blood splattered.
“Don’t be complacent, this is just the beginning!” Huan Ji gritted her teeth and said, then she turned into a puff of smoke and disappeared. The monsters transformed by the mist also dissipated with Huan Ji’s departure.
Lin Feng and the others did not relax their vigilance. They knew that Huan Ji could come back at any time, and there might be other traps hidden here. “It seems that the Shadow Demon is paying more and more attention to us, and even set such a trap.” Li Yue said.
Lin Feng pondered for a moment and said, “Since they want to lure us into a trap, we might as well take advantage of it. Although we discovered the trap this time, we may not be so lucky next time. We should use this opportunity to create some confusion for Shadow Demon’s plan.”
So, the three began to search carefully in the valley to see if they could find any clues about Shadow Demon’s next plan. In a hidden cave, they found some strange symbols and letters that seemed to be related to a large-scale operation that Shadow Demon was planning. Lin Feng and others carefully collected these clues and prepared to take them back for careful study.
Lin Feng, Li Yue and Xiao Hei hurriedly left the dangerous place with the clues they found in the valley and found a hidden place to stay. Lin Feng spread out the strange symbols and letters on the table, frowning, trying to find clues to the Shadow Demon’s conspiracy.
Xiao Hei came close to the letter and fiddled with the paper with his claws, “These words are crooked, it’s really a headache to read them.” Li Yue calmed down and studied those strange symbols carefully. Relying on her knowledge of ancient characters inherited from her family, she gradually made some discoveries.
“Lin Feng, these symbols seem to be an ancient dimensional coordinate marking.” Li Yue pointed to one of the groups of symbols and said, “But I’m not sure where they point to. And these letters…” She picked up a slightly yellowed letter. The handwriting on it was blurred, but still barely recognizable.
“The letter mentioned that the Shadow Demon is preparing a large-scale dimensional fusion ceremony. He wants to forcibly merge several worlds together to achieve what he calls ‘correct destruction.’ Once the fusion fails, those worlds will be destroyed prematurely.” Liyue said solemnly.
Lin Feng’s heart trembled. If Shadow Demon’s plan succeeded, countless lives would be destroyed. “We must stop him. But first we have to find out the exact location and time of the ceremony.” Lin Feng said.
Just as they racked their brains to think, Xiao Hei suddenly shouted: “Look, there seems to be words on the back of this letter!” Lin Feng hurriedly turned over the letter, and sure enough, there were some hints written in very small font on the back. After some interpretation, they learned that the location of the ceremony might be related to the dimensional compass, and the pieces of the dimensional compass fragments they had collected before seemed to be the key to solving the mystery.
In order to further clarify the clues, Lin Feng decided to visit the old wizard again. When they came to the wooden house in the gap between the dimensions with these new discoveries, the old wizard was sitting at the door basking in the sun. Seeing them, the old wizard stood up slowly.
“You come to me again, what rare things have you brought this time?” The old wizard asked with a smile. Lin Feng told him all the clues and their speculations at once, and the old wizard’s face became serious after listening.
“The Shadow Demon’s plan is too crazy. Once the dimensional fusion gets out of control, the entire multiverse may fall into chaos. As for the meta-compass, I know something about it. It was originally a artifact used to stabilize the channels of various dimensions, and it was broken into fragments and scattered in different worlds. If I’m not mistaken, by collecting all the fragments, we can not only find the way home, but also perhaps locate the location of the Shadow Demon’s ritual.” The old wizard said slowly.
Lin Feng and the others were filled with hope, but they also knew that it would be no easy task to collect all the fragments. The old wizard continued, “I heard that there is a fragment in the extreme cold, which is guarded by powerful ice and snow monsters and is very dangerous. There is also a fragment in the flame abyss, where the flames are raging and ordinary forces cannot get close at all.”
Lin Feng clenched his fists, his eyes determined: “No matter how dangerous it is, we must gather the fragments and stop the Shadow Demon’s conspiracy.” Li Yue nodded in agreement, and Xiao Hei also “meowed” to express his determination. So, the three of them packed their bags and headed towards the extremely cold land. A more difficult adventure was waiting for them, and they didn’t know whether there were other minions of the Shadow Demon waiting in the dark, in addition to the powerful guardian beasts…
Lin Feng, Li Yue and Xiao Hei headed towards the extremely cold land. The closer they got to their destination, the lower the temperature became. The biting cold wind blew across their faces like a knife, and the surrounding scenery gradually changed from lush green to snowy.
When they stepped into the edge of the extreme cold, they saw an endless ice field in front of them. The thick snow was several feet deep, and every step was extremely difficult. In the distance, the towering icebergs flashed coldly under the sunlight, as if warning the intruders.
“It’s so cold here, I feel like my spiritual power is not flowing smoothly.” Li Yue tightened her clothes and exhaled a breath of white air. Lin Feng circulated his spiritual power and formed a light protective barrier around the three people, trying to resist the biting cold. “Everyone be careful, according to the old wizard, the monsters here are extremely powerful, and they may be hidden under any ice and snow.” Lin Feng reminded.
Xiao Hei looked around vigilantly, his claws gently digging in the snow, his keen senses searching for danger. Suddenly, Xiao Hei’s hair stood up and he let out a sharp cry. Almost at the same time, the snow in front of him suddenly exploded, and a huge ice and snow monster broke out of the ground.
This monster looked like a white bear, covered with crystal clear ice armor. With a clap of its huge paw, it smashed a deep hole in the ground. It opened its bloody mouth and let out a deafening roar, and a blast of icy air swept towards Lin Feng and the others.
Lin Feng quickly used his martial arts skills, and a blazing spiritual flame met the icy air. The two collided, making a “sizzling” sound, and instantly turned into mist all over the sky. Li Yue took advantage of the mist to use her healing power to strengthen Lin Feng’s attack, and at the same time applied a layer of defensive shield to Xiao Hei.
Xiao Hei rushed towards the monster like a black lightning, nimbly avoiding its thick limbs, trying to find a flaw to attack. Lin Feng saw the right moment, and with the powerful spiritual power gathered in his sharp blade, he stabbed the monster’s neck. However, the monster’s ice armor was extremely hard, and the sharp blade only left a shallow scratch on it.
The beast felt the pain and swung its paw angrily. Lin Feng was unable to dodge and was hit on the arm by the paw. He felt a sharp pain and almost fell down. Li Yue quickly injected the healing power into Lin Feng’s body to relieve his injuries.
“This is not a solution. We have to find its weakness.” Lin Feng said while enduring the pain. The three of them began to walk around the monster, looking for loopholes in its defense. After some observation, Lin Feng found that the monster’s belly ice armor was relatively thin.
“Liyue, use your spiritual power to attract its attention. Xiaohei, interfere from the side, and I will take the opportunity to attack its abdomen.” Lin Feng quickly formulated a strategy. Liyue nodded and used a brilliant spiritual light to attract the attention of the monster. The monster roared and rushed towards Liyue, while Xiaohei kept jumping on the side and scratched the monster’s legs with his claws to distract its attention.
Lin Feng saw the right moment and rushed towards the monster like a ghost, concentrating all his spiritual power on the sharp blade and fiercely stabbed the monster’s abdomen. This time, the sharp blade successfully penetrated, and the monster let out a painful roar and struggled frantically. Lin Feng held the sharp blade tightly and kept stirring it to expand the wound.
Finally, the monster ran out of energy and fell to the ground, dissipating into a ball of ice mist. Lin Feng and the others breathed a sigh of relief, but they knew that this was just the beginning of the extreme cold, and there were more dangers ahead and the fragment of the dimensional compass waiting for them…
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Chapter 6: Survival from Despair (Old Version)
After dealing with the ice and snow monster, Lin Feng and the other two took a short break and began to carefully search for the fragments of the dimensional compass in the surroundings. The cold wind in the extremely cold environment was still howling, blowing snowflakes all over the sky, which brought great difficulties to the search work.
With his keen sense of smell, Xiao Hei discovered something unusual under an ice cliff. He cried excitedly and kept digging at the snow with his claws. Lin Feng and Li Yue hurried forward and cleared the snow together. As the snow was slowly pushed away, a fragment emitting a faint blue light gradually appeared. It was the fragment of the dimensional compass they had been looking for.
Lin Feng stretched out his hand and grasped the fragment, and a chill instantly entered his body, but at the same time he also felt the powerful dimensional energy contained in the fragment. “Finally found a piece, which is one step closer to stopping the Shadow Demon’s plan.” Lin Feng said, his eyes full of joy.
However, before they could examine the fragments carefully, a sharp hissing sound came from afar. A group of black spots appeared in the sky, flying towards them quickly. The black spots were getting closer and closer. They turned out to be a group of flying monsters with eagle-like bodies and frost surrounding them.
“It looks like trouble is coming again.” Li Yue frowned, gathering healing power in her hands, ready to fight at any time. Lin Feng carefully put away the fragments of the dimensional compass, tightly grasped the sharp blade in his hand, and stared firmly at the attacking group of monsters. Xiao Hei arched his body, let out a low roar in his throat, and his hair all over his body exploded, entering a combat state.
In the blink of an eye, the group of monsters had already flown in front of them. After circling in the air, they swooped down towards Lin Feng and the others like sharp arrows. Lin Feng took the lead in launching an attack, exerting his spiritual power to transform into flames and swords, shooting at the group of monsters. The flames and swords collided with the frost, and bursts of roars broke out, and ice chips and sparks flew all at once.
Liyue used her healing power in the back, not only strengthening Lin Feng’s attack, but also keeping an eye on Xiao Hei and Lin Feng’s status, replenishing their spiritual power and healing their injuries in time. Xiao Hei used his flexible body to shuttle among the monsters. He found the right time, jumped up, bit the wing of a monster fiercely, and dragged it to the ground.
But the monsters were numerous and well coordinated. Several monsters cooperated with each other and attacked Lin Feng from different directions. Lin Feng dodged left and right, but was still cut by the monsters’ claws. Seeing this, Li Yue concentrated her healing power to form a shield, protecting Lin Feng in it, and temporarily resisted the monsters’ attacks.
“We will be exhausted if we continue like this, we must find a way to break out.” Lin Feng said loudly inside the shield. He observed the attack pattern of the monster group while thinking about countermeasures. Suddenly, he found that after each dive attack, the monster group would pause briefly to adjust the direction.
“Liyue, I will break the shield and attack with all my strength. You take the opportunity to use a large-scale healing power to disrupt their rhythm. Xiaohei, you find the right opportunity to attack the leading monster.” Lin Feng quickly arranged the tactics. Liyue and Xiaohei nodded to show that they understood.
Lin Feng saw the right moment, broke the shield, and rushed towards the monsters at a very fast speed. The sharp blade in his hand danced tightly, and the feathers and blood of the monsters flew everywhere. At the same time, Li Yue used the healing power to attack, and the light spread like ripples. The monsters were disrupted by this sudden attack. Xiao Hei aimed at the larger monster, which was obviously the leader, and pounced on it like a black lightning, biting its neck.
The leader of the monsters was injured, and the monsters were in a panic. Lin Feng and others took this opportunity to break through and rushed to the edge of the extreme cold. The monsters behind them were still chasing them.
The sharp roar of the monster cut through the cold air. The ice surface in the extreme cold was rugged and uneven, with ice ridges protruding from time to time, adding a lot of difficulties to their escape.
While running, Lin Feng looked back to observe the movements of the monsters, and at the same time, he had to pay attention to the road conditions under his feet to avoid falling. He knew that if he stopped, he would be overwhelmed by the ferocious monsters. With his small and flexible body, Xiao Hei ran fast on the ice, and from time to time he looked back and made provocative calls to the monsters, trying to distract their attention.
Although Li Yue’s physical strength was gradually declining, she still endured the fatigue and followed Lin Feng closely. While running, she took the time to cast some small defensive spells to block the attacks of the monsters. However, the monsters were numerous and their attacks came like raindrops, and they continued to suffer new injuries.
Just when they were feeling desperate, a huge forest of ice and stone appeared in front of them. These ice and stone forests were of various shapes, towering into the sky, and the gaps between the ice pillars were of different widths. Lin Feng made a quick decision and shouted, “Quick, enter the ice and stone forest! They are large in size and it is inconvenient for them to move inside.”
The three of them quickly rushed into the ice stone forest, shuttling between the intricate ice pillars. As Lin Feng expected, the frost eagle monsters were greatly restricted in their flight after entering the ice stone forest. They had to lower their altitude, fly carefully, and slow down their speed. But even so, the monsters still refused to give up and followed closely behind them.
Lin Feng was thinking about countermeasures while running, he knew that he couldn’t keep being chased like this. Suddenly, he found an area with dense icicles in front of him, the gaps between the icicles were narrow, and there was a high ice platform next to it.
“Liyue, Xiaohei, let’s go to that ice platform.” Lin Feng pointed at the ice platform and said. The three of them quickly climbed up the ice platform. At this time, the frost eagle monsters also chased after them. Due to the narrow gaps between the ice pillars, they could not fly up directly, but could only circle around and make angry noises.
However, the monsters did not stop there. They began to attack the surrounding icicles with their sharp claws and beaks, trying to destroy the icicles and collapse the ice platform. Ice chips flew everywhere, and the ice platform began to tremble slightly.
“The ice platform won’t last long at this rate.” Li Yue said anxiously. Lin Feng looked at the surroundings and suddenly came up with an idea. He asked Li Yue and Xiao Hei to hide on one side of the ice platform, while he used his spiritual power to condense the surrounding broken ice into huge ice blocks.
When the Frost Eagle monsters approached again, Lin Feng threw ice cubes at them. With the blessing of spiritual power, the ice cubes flew towards the monsters like cannonballs. For a moment, there was chaos in the monster group. Many monsters were hit by the ice cubes and fell down screaming.
Taking advantage of the chaos of the monsters, Lin Feng found a smaller monster whose wings were hit by ice and lost its ability to fly. It was struggling on an ice pillar not far away. Lin Feng seized the opportunity, used his skills, and quickly rushed towards the injured monster. Before the monster could react, the sharp blade had already pierced its vitals.
The death of this monster seemed to have caused a little fear in the other monsters, and their attack rhythm began to slow down. Lin Feng took the opportunity to say to Liyue and Xiaohei: “Let’s break out now. I will lead the way, Liyue will be in the middle, and Xiaohei will cover the rear.”
The three of them followed Lin Feng’s instructions and rushed out of the Ice Stone Forest again. This time, although the monsters were still attacking, they were obviously not as crazy as before. Lin Feng swung his sharp blade and killed the monsters that were approaching; Li Yue was in the middle to replenish Lin Feng’s spiritual power and heal his wounds; Xiao Hei was in the back, vigilantly watching the monsters that were trying to sneak attack.
After a hard fight, they finally succeeded in breaking through the encirclement of the monsters and escaped from the Ice Stone Forest. Looking at the extremely cold environment gradually fading away behind them, Lin Feng and others breathed a sigh of relief.
After Lin Feng, Li Yue and Xiao Hei successfully escaped the danger of the extreme cold, they were not in a hurry to find the next dimensional compass fragment. They knew that every search for a fragment was accompanied by the secret sabotage and dangers of the Shadow Demon forces. Before taking action, they must collect as much information as possible to understand the Shadow Demon’s next plan.
The three of them came to a place called Lingfeng Town, where news from all sides converged. Adventurers and merchants brought anecdotes from every corner. Lin Feng and his friends found a corner in the town’s largest tavern and sat down, pretending to drink while paying attention to the conversations of the people around them.
“Have you heard? Recently, strange lights and shadows have appeared in the Misty Forest. It seems to be a sign of the revival of some ancient ruins.” An adventurer in brown leather clothes said loudly. His words instantly aroused the interest of the people around him, and everyone gathered around to ask for details.
Lin Feng and Li Yue looked at each other and saw a hint of vigilance in each other’s eyes. They had heard of the Misty Forest, which was a mysterious and dangerous place. Could it be that the Shadow Demon’s plan was related to this so-called ancient ruins?
Xiao Hei rubbed Lin Feng’s legs under the table, signaling him to pay attention to another direction. Several people in black robes were sitting in another corner of the tavern, talking in low voices. Although the voices were very low, Lin Feng’s keen hearing still caught some key words: “dimensional energy” and “forbidden land”.
Lin Feng quietly stood up and pretended to walk towards the black-robed men casually, wanting to hear more clearly. As he approached, one of the black-robed men seemed to notice something was wrong and looked up at Lin Feng with a look of vigilance. Lin Feng thought to himself that something was wrong and pretended to walk to the counter as if nothing had happened and asked for a pot of wine.
After returning to his seat, Lin Feng whispered to Li Yue and Xiao Hei, “Something is not right. Those black-robed men may be the Shadow Demon’s minions. And from what they said, it seems that the Shadow Demon is planning to open a forbidden place related to dimensional energy. We have to find out their plan as soon as possible, otherwise we don’t know what disaster will be caused.”
Li Yue frowned slightly, thought for a moment and said, “Perhaps we can start from the ancient ruins that the adventurer mentioned, and maybe we can find some clues. Although the Misty Forest is dangerous, we can’t let go of any information that may be related to the Shadow Demon Plan.”
Xiao Hei also nodded his head to show his agreement. After the three of them finished their discussion, they decided to go to the Misty Forest first to explore the secrets of the ancient ruins.
After leaving the tavern, they prepared some necessary supplies and headed towards the Misty Forest. Along the way, Lin Feng kept recalling the fragments he heard in the tavern, trying to piece together the outline of Shadow Fiend’s plan. Li Yue silently cast spells to strengthen their defensive equipment. Xiao Hei explored the way ahead, always alert to the movements around him.
When they came to the edge of the Misty Forest, a thick fog blew in their faces, and the fog was filled with a mysterious and ancient atmosphere. Lin Feng took a deep breath and stepped into the forest first, with Li Yue and Xiao Hei following closely behind him. They knew that this time they went deep into the Misty Forest, and perhaps more dangers were waiting for them, but in order to stop the conspiracy of the Shadow Demon, they had no choice. What secrets are hidden in this foggy forest, and what kind of crisis is waiting for them…
Chapter 7: Crisis and Clues in the Misty Forest (Old Version)
Soon after Lin Feng, Li Yue and Xiao Hei entered the Misty Forest, the fog around them became thicker and thicker, and visibility was extremely low. They could only see about one meter in front of them. Lin Feng clenched the sharp blade in his hand, and his spiritual power flowed through his body, always alert to the possible dangers around him. Xiao Hei’s eyes flickered in the fog, and with his keen perception, he led everyone forward.
Suddenly, Xiao Hei stopped, let out a low roar from his throat, and his hair stood up. Lin Feng immediately realized that danger was approaching, and he signaled Li Yue to be quiet. The three of them stood back to back, forming a defensive formation. Then, a rustling sound came from all directions, as if countless pairs of eyes were watching them in the dark.
A group of wolf-sized monsters covered with spikes rushed out of the mist, their eyes flashing with bloodthirsty light, and pounced on Lin Feng and others. Lin Feng took the lead in launching the attack, infusing spiritual power into the sharp blade, and a sharp sword energy slashed out, instantly splitting a monster in half. Li Yue cast healing and auxiliary spells in the back, while blessing Lin Feng with strength, always paying attention to their injuries. Xiao Hei relied on his flexible body to shuttle among the monsters, biting the monsters’ throats from time to time, causing them fatal damage.
However, there were so many monsters that they kept coming. Lin Feng gradually had some wounds on his body, and blood stained his clothes. Li Yue was anxious and focused on casting a large-scale healing spell. A soft light enveloped everyone, and the wounds healed at a speed visible to the naked eye.
During the fierce battle, Lin Feng found that the monsters seemed to be intentionally driving them in one direction. He suddenly thought and shouted to Li Yue and Xiao Hei, “Don’t fight for now, follow the direction they are driving, maybe we can find clues.” So, the three of them moved forward in the direction the monsters were driving them while resisting their attacks.
After walking for an unknown amount of time, an ancient stone gate appeared in front of them. The stone gate was engraved with strange runes, exuding a mysterious atmosphere. The monsters stopped not far from the stone gate and stopped attacking. They just wandered around, as if they were afraid of the stone gate.
Lin Feng and the others approached the stone door cautiously. Li Yue carefully observed the runes on the door, trying to interpret their meaning. After a while, Li Yue said in surprise: “These runes record some information about this ancient ruins, and it seems to be related to the seal of dimensional energy. The minions of the Shadow Demon are likely to come for this seal. If they break the seal, the consequences will be disastrous.”
At this moment, the stone gate suddenly emitted a strong light, and an illusory figure appeared faintly in the light. The figure said: “Outsiders, if you want to enter the ruins to stop the evil people’s conspiracy, you must pass my test. This test is about courage, wisdom and unity.” Lin Feng and the other two looked at each other, their eyes full of determination, and said in unison: “We accept the test.”
The illusory figure nodded slightly, and then the surrounding scene changed instantly. They were in a sea of fire, with flames burning fiercely and heat waves blowing in their faces. At the same time, puzzles appeared in front of them. Only when they solved the puzzles would the flames weaken.
Lin Feng and Li Yue quickly calmed down, one thinking about the puzzle, the other looking for a way to crack the fire damage. Xiao Hei stood aside, alert for any other dangers…
Lin Feng stared at the puzzle words jumping in front of him, his brain working rapidly. The first puzzle was: “There is a thing that is born in darkness, walks in light, swallows everything but is invisible, why?” Li Yue frowned, thinking, Lin Feng suddenly had an idea, and shouted: “It is a shadow! Born in the dark, it appears under the light, although it is invisible, it can cover everything.” As the answer came out, the surrounding flames seemed to weaken a little.
Then, the second puzzle emerged: “Three people are walking together, one in front, one in the middle, and one in the back. The former cannot see the middle and back, the middle can see the front but not the back, and the latter can see both the front and the back. Now there are four hats, two white and two black. Each person wears one. Who can judge the color of his own hat first?” Liyue and Lin Feng quickly fell into deep thought, while Xiao Hei paced anxiously beside them.
Suddenly, Li Yue’s eyes lit up and she said, “It’s the person in the middle. If he sees a black hat in front, and if he also has a black hat, the person behind him will immediately know that he is wearing a white hat because he sees two black hats, but the person behind him didn’t say anything, so the person in the middle can infer that he is wearing a white hat; if the person in front is white, then by the same token, he can also judge the color of his own hat.” As soon as she finished speaking, the flames weakened a lot, and the temperature was no longer so hot and unbearable.
However, the third puzzle was more difficult: “In the long river of time, there is a mysterious thing that can make a moment eternal and turn the ocean into mulberry fields, but no one can touch it. What is it?” Lin Feng fell into deep thought, and Liyue murmured to herself: “Is it memory? No, memories can be touched by people…” Xiao Hei scratched the ground with his claws, and seemed to be thinking hard.
Just when everyone felt a little desperate, Lin Feng suddenly had an idea in his mind, and he said loudly: “It’s history! History can record moments and make them eternal, and witness the changes of the world, but people can only trace it back, not really touch it.” As the correct answer was given, the flames were completely extinguished, and the surrounding scene changed again, and they returned to the stone gate.
The illusory figure reappeared, nodded approvingly, and the stone door slowly opened. The three of them stepped into the ruins, which were dimly lit and inlaid with faintly glowing gemstones on the walls. Walking along the passage, they found a huge crystal ball, with light flowing inside, which seemed to contain endless dimensional energy.
Next to the crystal ball, there was a stone tablet with words engraved on it. Li Yue walked forward and read it carefully, her face gradually becoming solemn: “It records part of the Shadow Demon’s plan. They want to use the dimensional energy in this relic to break the barriers between the worlds and release the evil power of the forbidden land to rule the entire Zongman world. Moreover, they seem to have found the key item to open the forbidden land, and they are only one step away.”
Lin Feng clenched his fists, a determination flashed in his eyes: “We must not let them succeed. We must find the minions of the Shadow Demon as soon as possible and stop them.” Xiao Hei also made a low roar at the side, expressing the same determination.
Suddenly, there was a loud noise coming from the front, like someone was moving something heavy, accompanied by low chanting.
The three of them immediately became alert and approached the source of the sound cautiously. Turning a corner, they saw a group of people in black robes busy around the crystal ball, led by a tall man with a stern face. In his hand, he held a stone that emitted a strange red light, which was the key item to open the forbidden land.
“It’s them!” Lin Feng whispered, his eyes full of anger. The black-robed men seemed to have noticed something was wrong and turned their heads around. The two sides instantly fell into a tense confrontation.
“Hmph, you ignorant ants actually dare to follow us here.” The leading man sneered, his eyes full of disdain.
“Your conspiracy will not succeed!” Liyue responded fearlessly.
As soon as he finished speaking, the black-robed men surged forward like a tide. Lin Feng rushed into the enemy formation first, waving the sharp blade in his hand, bringing with it a series of cold lights, and each swing accurately hit the black-robed men’s vital points. Li Yue cast spells in the back, shooting ice arrows and fireballs at the black-robed men, providing Lin Feng with powerful firepower support. Xiao Hei shuttled freely among the crowd, and his sharp claws and teeth made the black-robed men defenseless.
However, there were many black-robed people, and they seemed to have been specially trained and cooperated well. Gradually, Lin Feng and his companions began to fall into a difficult battle. Lin Feng had several more wounds on his body, and Li Yue’s spells also weakened due to excessive consumption of magic power, and Xiao Hei was even more out of breath.
Just as the situation became increasingly critical, the leading man inserted the red light stone into a groove in the crystal ball. Instantly, the crystal ball glowed brightly, and a powerful and evil force surged out of it. The passage began to shake violently, and it seemed that the entire ruins were about to collapse.
“Oh no, they are going to open the forbidden land!” Lin Feng was extremely anxious. At this time, they had two choices: one was to try their best to stop the black-robed man, even at the cost of their lives; the other was to escape from the ruins immediately, preserve their strength, and then find a way to stop the Shadow Demon’s subsequent actions.
Lin Feng looked at Li Yue and Xiao Hei, who were also tired but determined, and felt mixed emotions. Time was running out, and he could not think too much. If he chose to stay and fight, the chances of successfully stopping the black-robed man were slim, but he might be able to gain a glimmer of hope for the world; if he chose to escape, although he could survive, he might have to face more terrible consequences after the forbidden land was opened… Lin Feng took a deep breath and made a decision. He shouted loudly: “We can’t retreat, let’s fight!” Li Yue and Xiao Hei smiled at each other, without any fear in their eyes, and resolutely followed Lin Feng to rush towards the black-robed man again. At this critical moment when the ruins are about to collapse and the evil forces are about to be released, can they create a miracle and stop this catastrophe?
Chapter 8: Desperate Counterattack and Forbidden Dawn (Old Version)
Lin Feng, Li Yue and Xiao Hei fought desperately like trapped beasts, rushing towards the black-robed crowd again. Lin Feng burst out all his spiritual power, and the light on the sharp blade was bright. Every time he swung it, a half-moon-shaped spiritual blade was brought out, and the black-robed people fell to the ground wherever he went. Li Yue concentrated the remaining magic power and cast a powerful space binding spell. For a while, some of the black-robed people were fixed in place and could not move. Xiao Hei saw the opportunity and pounced on the cold-blooded man in the lead with lightning speed.
When the stern man saw Xiao Hei rushing towards him, a hint of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes. A black dagger suddenly appeared in his hand and he stabbed Xiao Hei fiercely. Xiao Hei dodged flexibly and avoided the vital part, but was still scratched on the back by the dagger. He ignored the pain and bit the man’s arm. The man felt the pain and the action of activating the forbidden land in his hand suddenly stopped.
Lin Feng seized this critical moment, and used up his last bit of strength to condense all his spiritual power into the sharp blade, emitting a devastating sword energy, and rushed straight towards the red light stone on the crystal ball. The moment the sword energy collided with the stone, a dazzling light burst out, and the powerful impact shook the black-robed people around him away, and the entire ruins shook more violently, and stones kept falling from above.
The red stone cracked under the impact of the sword energy, and with a crisp “crack”, the stone finally shattered. The evil dimensional energy in the crystal ball instantly lost its guidance and raged in the ruins like a wild horse.
Lin Feng and the others were thrown backwards by the energy and fell heavily to the ground. Just when they thought everything was over and the evil power of the forbidden land was about to be released, something magical happened. The broken red light stone released a weak but pure light, which fought against the rampant evil energy and gradually suppressed it.
It turned out that although this red light stone was used by the Shadow Demon, it had the hidden property of purifying and sealing the evil power, which only needed external force to activate. And Lin Feng’s full-strength attack just now happened to trigger this hidden power.
As the evil energy was gradually sealed, the ruins stopped shaking. Lin Feng and the others struggled to get up, watching what was happening before their eyes, feeling grateful for having survived. But they knew that the Shadow Demon’s conspiracy had not ended completely, and this time it only temporarily stopped the opening of the forbidden land.
Seeing that the situation was not good, the cold-blooded man took advantage of the chaos and fled with the remaining black-robed men. Lin Feng wanted to chase after them, but his extremely weak body made him powerless.
“Stop chasing us. We need to recover our strength first. Shadow Fiend will definitely make other moves. We have to be prepared.” Liyue said while panting.
Lin Feng nodded, and the three of them supported each other and slowly left this ancient ruins full of thrills and mysteries.
They found a safe and secluded place to rest. After some breathing exercises, their physical strength and magic power were slightly restored. At this time, Lin Feng knew that time was running out. The Shadow Demon might launch a new action at any time, and he had to find more clues as soon as possible to prevent its next conspiracy.
“We learned from the stone tablets in the ruins that the Shadow Demon wants to break the world barrier and release the evil forces, but it is not clear where exactly they will start, and what other key items or steps there are.” Lin Feng said with a frown.
Li Yue thought for a moment and said, “I noticed some runes in the ruins before that mentioned a place called ‘Starfall’. Perhaps there are important clues hidden there. And as far as I know, there has always been a mysterious legend circulating in Starfall. It is said to be related to the gathering of dimensional energy. Maybe the Shadow Demon’s plan is closely related to it.”
Xiao Hei whimpered twice, seeming to agree with Li Yue’s speculation.
The three of them immediately decided to go to the Land of Falling Stars. After several days of long journey, they finally arrived at this mysterious place. The Land of Falling Stars looked desolate, with huge craters all over the ground. Strange lights flickered at the bottom of the craters, as if telling an ancient and mysterious story.
They walked carefully into a larger meteorite crater and found an ancient stone tablet at the bottom of the crater. The stone tablet was engraved with obscure symbols and patterns. Li Yue studied it carefully and, with her rich knowledge and experience in studying runes, she slowly deciphered some of the content.
“These symbols record that every thousand years, a dimensional gate will briefly open in the Starfall Land, and the key to the opening seems to be related to something called ‘star fragments’. The Shadow Demons may want to use this dimensional gate to complete their crazy plan to break the world barrier.” Liyue said solemnly.
Just as they were getting important clues, the sky suddenly darkened, and a strong and evil aura came towards them. Lin Feng looked up and saw a group of black shadows flying quickly from a distance. They were the minions of the Shadow Demon who had escaped before. They seemed to have been prepared and set up an ambush here.
“I didn’t expect them to expect us to come here. Everyone be careful!” Lin Feng quickly drew out his sharp blade and got into a fighting stance. Li Yue also immediately gathered her magic power, while Xiao Hei arched his body, let out a low roar, and his hair stood up.
The Shadow Demon’s minions surrounded them. The stern man in the lead appeared again with a smug smile on his face: “You really took the bait. Today is the day you die. As long as we get rid of you, the Shadow Demon’s plan will go smoothly.”
After saying that, the cold man waved his hand, and his minions pounced on Lin Feng and the other two like hungry wolves. A more intense battle began in this desolate star-falling land.
Lin Feng, Li Yue and Xiao Hei were surrounded by the minions of the Shadow Demon. Facing the enemies rushing in like a tide, they showed no fear and entered the battle state in an instant. Lin Feng’s figure was as fast as lightning, and the sharp blade in his hand flashed cold light in the sun. Every swing brought a series of blood flowers. The sharp blade accurately cut through the throat and chest of the enemy, and the minions of the Shadow Demon fell down wherever it went. However, there were many enemies, and they rushed up in waves. Lin Feng had just dealt with the enemies in front of him when new attacks came from behind. He could only keep dodging and dodging, and gradually he got a few more wounds on his body.
Li Yue stood behind, quickly forming seals with her hands and muttering something. Brilliant spells flew out from her hands, ice cones shot at the enemy like sharp arrows, and fireballs exploded in the enemy group, causing screams. But as her magic power continued to be consumed, her forehead was covered with sweat and her breathing became rapid. In order to provide more powerful support to Lin Feng, she gritted her teeth and persisted, constantly changing the type of spells and the direction of attack.
Xiao Hei shuttled through the enemy formation like black lightning. His figure was flexible and changeable, and the enemy’s attacks often missed. His sharp claws and sharp teeth were his weapons, and every bite could make a shadow demon’s minions lose their combat effectiveness. However, the number of enemies was too large. Xiao Hei was unable to dodge after an attack, and was scratched on the hind leg by a minions’ long knife. He cried out in pain, but soon cheered up and continued to fight.
The stern man in the lead stood in the distance, watching the battle with a cold smile on his face. He was not in a hurry to take action, as if waiting for the moment when Lin Feng and the others were exhausted. “Do you think you can stop Lord Shadow Demon’s plan? It’s wishful thinking. Today, you will all die here.” He shouted loudly, his voice full of arrogance.
The battle became more intense, and Lin Feng and the other two gradually fell into a bitter battle. Lin Feng felt that his physical strength was rapidly draining away, and the sharp blade in his hand became heavier; Li Yue’s magic power was about to be exhausted, and the power of the spell was significantly weakened; Xiao Hei was injured in many places, and his movements became slow. But their faith in their hearts never wavered, and they fought desperately to resist the attacks of the minions of the shadow demon.
Just when the situation seemed hopeless, suddenly, a dazzling light flashed in the sky, followed by a loud bang, and a huge meteor streaked across the sky and fell straight to the Starfall Land. The powerful impact of the falling meteor set off a gust of wind, blowing the surrounding shadow demon minions all over the place. Lin Feng and others were also shocked by this force and took a few steps back, but they quickly stabilized their bodies, and at the same time a glimmer of hope ignited in their hearts.
The place where the meteor fell was shining brightly, and a mysterious and powerful force emanated from it. Lin Feng keenly felt that this force might be the key to their turning the tide of the battle. He ignored the pain in his body and rushed towards the direction where the meteor fell. Li Yue and Xiao Hei followed closely behind him, knowing that this might be their only chance to get out of trouble and continue to stop the Shadow Demon’s conspiracy.
The Shadow Demon’s minions seemed to realize the threat of this power. Under the command of the cold man, they temporarily gave up the siege on Lin Feng and the other two, and rushed to the place where the meteor fell, trying to control the mysterious power first. A contest for the mysterious power kicked off in this chaotic situation. Can Lin Feng and others successfully grab this power and turn the unfavorable situation around? And what unexpected changes and challenges will this mysterious power bring to them?
Chapter 9: The fog on the road before the storm (old version)
Lin Feng, Li Yue and Xiao Hei ran towards the place where the meteor fell, and the minions of the shadow demon swarmed in from all directions. In the place covered by the light, a piece of star fragment emitting a soft halo lay quietly at the bottom of the pit, which was the source of the mysterious power.
Lin Feng arrived first and stretched out his hand to grab the star fragment. The moment his fingertips touched the fragment, a strong and pure force surged into his body, and many ancient images suddenly emerged in his mind, and key information about the dimensional space, the world barrier, and the Shadow Demon’s plan also poured in. He understood that this star fragment not only contained huge energy, but was also the key to preventing the Shadow Demon from opening the forbidden land.
However, the stern man arrived with his minions and surrounded them again. “Hand over the star fragments, you have no way to escape today!” The stern man roared, his eyes flashing with greed and ferocity.
Lin Feng knew that the star fragments must not fall into the hands of the enemy, but his side was already wounded, and if he forced the battle, the chances of winning would be slim. Li Yue saw Lin Feng’s hesitation and whispered, “We can’t give up. We must protect the fragments even if we die.” Xiao Hei also barked firmly beside him.
But just as Lin Feng was about to fight to the death, the star fragment suddenly emitted a strong light, and an illusory figure appeared in the light. The figure said in a vicissitudes of life: “The person holding the star fragment must nourish it with his own original power to exert its maximum effect, but this will consume a lot of vitality and even endanger his life. Who among you is willing?”
Lin Feng’s heart trembled, and he was faced with a difficult choice. If he sacrificed his original power, he would have a chance to completely stop the Shadow Demon, but he might never be able to accompany Li Yue and Xiao Hei again, and he didn’t know if he could bear such a loss; if he didn’t do this, once the star fragments fell into the hands of the Shadow Demon, the world would be doomed.
Time was running out, and he couldn’t afford to think too much. The Shadow Demon’s minions were ready to attack at any time. Lin Feng took a deep breath, looked at Li Yue and Xiao Hei, who were also full of pain but had firm eyes, and gritted his teeth and made a decision…
When Lin Feng was about to make the decision to sacrifice his original power, suddenly, a melodious and powerful flute sound came from afar. Wherever the flute sounded, the minions of the shadow demon seemed to be restrained by an invisible force, and their movements became slow. Lin Feng and others looked in the direction of the sound in surprise, and saw a golden light flying in the distant sky, and it appeared in front of everyone in an instant.
The light and shadow dissipated, and a mysterious old man in a golden robe appeared. His hair was as white as snow, his beard was long and fluttering, and he held a jade flute that emitted a strange light in his hand. Seeing this change, the stern man’s face changed slightly, and he shouted: “Who are you? How dare you interfere with the plan of Lord Shadow Demon!”
The mysterious old man ignored the stern man, his eyes fell on the star fragment in Lin Feng’s hand, nodded slightly, and said: “Fortunately, we made it in time. This star fragment is of great importance and must not fall into the hands of the Shadow Demon.” After that, he turned to look at Lin Feng and others, and said gently: “Little guys, I am the old man Tianji, I have been traveling around the world for many years. I noticed the movement here and came to help.”
Although Lin Feng and the others were surprised by the sudden appearance of Elder Tianji, they had no time to ask more questions as they were faced with a powerful enemy. Elder Tianji raised the jade flute again and played a more exciting tune. The sound of the flute turned into golden sound waves, which shuttled through the claws of the shadow demon like a sharp blade. For a while, there were continuous screams and the enemies fell to the ground one after another.
The stern man saw that the situation was not good and knew that it would be difficult to succeed today. He waved his hand and quickly evacuated with the remaining minions. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Lin Feng bowed to the old man Tianji and thanked him: “Thank you for your help, if it weren’t for you, we would be in great danger today.”
Elder Tianji put away the jade flute, smiled and waved his hand: “You’re welcome. The Shadow Demon is trying to break the world barrier and release evil forces. Such behavior is harmful to the world, and I can’t sit idly by.” Then, he looked at the star fragment in Lin Feng’s hand, his expression became solemn: “Although this fragment can restrain the Shadow Demon’s plan, to stop them completely, we need to find the other two ancient artifacts – Chaos Treasure Mirror and Qiankun Staff. But the whereabouts of these two artifacts are unknown, and they are said to be hidden in extremely dangerous places.”
Li Yue frowned and asked, “Senior, do you know where these two artifacts are? We are willing to go together to find them and stop the Shadow Demon.”
Elder Tianji pondered for a moment and said slowly, “It is said that the Chaos Treasure Mirror is hidden under the Endless Abyss, where demonic energy is rampant and there are many traps. The Qiankun Staff is very likely to be on the top of the Flame Demon Volcano, surrounded by raging magma and guarded by the Flame Demon. Both places are dangerous places. If you are not careful, you will be doomed.”
When Lin Feng and the others heard this, they were worried, but their eyes were firm. At this moment, Xiao Hei suddenly whimpered twice, then ran to Lin Feng’s feet and rubbed his legs with his head, as if to express his determination to move forward together.
Just as everyone was discussing the next plan, a strange black light suddenly flashed across the sky and disappeared in the distance in an instant. Elder Tianji’s face changed: “Not good, this is the Shadow Demon’s communication technique. It seems that they must be planning a new conspiracy. We have to speed up our actions.”
In this time of change, Lin Feng and his companions, together with Elder Tianji, embark on a difficult journey to find the Chaos Treasure Mirror and the Qiankun Staff. The road ahead is full of fog…
The group rushed all the way to the foot of the Flame Demon Volcano. The blazing hot air hit them in the face, as if it was going to burn and melt everything. Thick smoke continued to spew out of the crater, and magma flowed down the mountain like a red river.
They climbed up the steep mountain road with difficulty. The higher they went, the higher the temperature became, and the hotter the air became. Lin Feng’s forehead was covered with sweat, and his clothes were soaked with sweat, but his eyes remained firm, holding the star fragment tightly.
Just as everyone was taking a short break, they suddenly heard a clear and delicate shout from not far away: “You evil thieves, don’t take another step forward!” Lin Feng and others looked in the direction of the sound and saw a woman in red clothes confronting a group of lizard-like fire beasts. The woman was agile and wielded the long whip in her hand vigorously, and every swing could repel the approaching fire beasts.
Seeing this, the old man Tianji said, “This girl is one of the guardians of the Flame Realm, named Chiyan, she is generous by nature and highly skilled in martial arts.” Upon hearing this, Lin Feng immediately rushed forward to help, and Liyue also quickly cast a spell to assist Chiyan in fighting the fire beasts. Xiaohei was even more courageous, shuttling back and forth among the fire beasts, biting them and making them howl.
Under the joint attack of everyone, the fire beast gradually couldn’t hold on and fled in all directions. Chi Yan put away his whip and looked at Lin Feng and others with a hint of gratitude in his eyes: “Thank you all for your help. This place is full of dangers. What are you doing here at the Flame Demon Volcano?”
Lin Feng briefly told Chi Yan about Shadow Demon’s conspiracy and the search for the Staff of Heaven and Earth. Chi Yan frowned and said, “The Staff of Heaven and Earth is a sacred object of our Yan Domain, and has been guarded by successive guardians. But a hundred years ago, the Flame Demon suddenly woke up, his magic power increased greatly, and he snatched the Staff of Heaven and Earth and occupied the top of the volcano. We tried to take it back many times, but failed every time.”
Li Yue asked: “What should we do now? The Fire Demon is very powerful, and he has the Staff of Heaven and Earth in his hand. I’m afraid he will be difficult to deal with.”
Chi Yan pondered for a moment and said, “I do know a way. Although the Flame Demon is strong, it will enter a short period of weakness on the night of the full moon every month. Tomorrow is the night of the full moon, we can take this opportunity to attack the top of the mountain and take back the Qiankun Staff. However, even in its weak period, the Flame Demon should not be underestimated, so everyone must be careful.”
Everyone has decided, and under the leadership of Chi Yan, they find a hidden and relatively cool cave to rest for a while, in preparation for tomorrow’s fierce battle with the Flame Demon. Lin Feng looks at the rolling magma outside the cave, and secretly vows in his heart that no matter what, he must successfully take back the Qiankun Staff and stop the Shadow Demon’s conspiracy. However, facing the powerful Flame Demon, can they really complete the task successfully? Outside the cave, the hot air seems to foreshadow the difficulty and danger of tomorrow’s battle…
Chapter 10: Restarting the Journey in the Mist (Old Version)
Finally, the full moon night arrived. The heat of the volcano seemed to have subsided a bit under the moonlight, but the tension in everyone’s hearts did not diminish at all. Chi Yan took the lead, leading Lin Feng, Li Yue, Xiao Hei and Elder Tian Ji along a secret path, heading towards the top of the volcano.
Along the way, the hot air currents kept hitting everyone, but fortunately Chi Yan was familiar with the route and cleverly avoided several dangerous areas of lava eruptions. When they approached the top of the mountain, a strong and evil breath hit them, and that was where the Flame Demon was.
The Flame Demon was huge, surrounded by blazing flames, like a walking flaming mountain. It held the Qiankun Staff tightly in its hand, and the gem on the top of the staff emitted a strange red light, interweaving with the moonlight.
The Fire Demon sensed the arrival of everyone and let out an earth-shaking roar: “You ants, how dare you come here to die when I am weak!” After that, it waved the Qiankun Staff, and a huge column of flames rushed towards everyone.
Lin Feng reacted quickly, injecting the power of the star fragments into the blade and swung it with all his might. A blast of ice-blue sword energy flew towards the column of flames. The two collided, making a deafening sound, and hot air waves spread out in all directions.
Liyue took the opportunity to cast a healing spell to restore everyone’s strength and injuries. Elder Tianji raised the jade flute again and played a mysterious tune. The sound of the flute turned into invisible forces, trying to interfere with the actions of the Flame Demon. Xiao Hei was not afraid either. While the Flame Demon was distracted, he rushed towards the Flame Demon like a black lightning and bit its ankle.
Chiyan swung his long whip, with a wisp of flame on the tip, and rushed straight to the face of Yanmo. Yanmo waved his staff angrily, repelling Xiaohei, while dodging Chiyan’s attack sideways, and then backhandedly struck, and the flames turned into countless fire snakes, rushing towards everyone.
Lin Feng and Li Yue cooperated well. Lin Feng used the power of star fragments to build an ice shield, while Li Yue cast attack spells behind the shield, passing through the gaps in the ice shield and shooting at the Flame Demon. The sound of the old man Tianji’s flute became more and more urgent, and the notes condensed into runes in the air, restraining some of the Flame Demon’s movements.
The battle became more and more intense. Although the Flame Demon was in a weak period, he still brought great pressure to everyone with the power of the Qiankun Staff. Lin Feng and others gradually felt physically exhausted, but their belief in their hearts was unshakable, that is, no matter how much it cost, they must take back the Qiankun Staff.
Just when the situation was at a stalemate, the Fire Demon suddenly roared, gathering all his strength, ready to launch a fatal attack. Lin Feng looked at his tired but determined partner beside him, knowing that this was a critical moment. He merged all his strength with the star fragments, bursting out an unprecedented light, and rushed towards the Fire Demon… The Fire Demon’s huge body shook violently, and raging fire spewed out of its mouth, colliding with Lin Feng’s light. For a moment, light and fire intertwined on the top of the mountain, and the roar shook the entire volcano.
However, the Flame Demon had a deep foundation after all, and even in a weak state, this full-strength attack was incredibly powerful. Lin Feng was hit by the flames, and his figure flew backwards like a kite with a broken string. Seeing this, Li Yue rushed forward to catch Lin Feng regardless of her own safety. Elder Tianji and Chi Yan took this opportunity to increase their offensive. Elder Tianji played the flute urgently, and the runes glowed brightly, tightly restraining the Flame Demon’s movements; the long whip in Chi Yan’s hand was like a smart fire snake, constantly whipping the Flame Demon. Xiao Hei also kept jumping on the side, looking for opportunities to attack the Flame Demon’s weak points.
But the fire demon was too powerful. It roared and struggled to break free from the constraints of the runes. It waved the staff of heaven and earth in its hand, and a thick column of magma rose from the ground and swept towards everyone. Wherever the magma passed, the rocks were instantly turned into powder. Everyone was unable to avoid it and was surrounded by the heat wave of the magma, and their lives were in danger.
At this critical moment, the star fragment in Lin Feng’s hand suddenly shone brightly. This light was different from before. It was gentle but contained endless power. The light enveloped everyone and blocked the surging magma outside. When the Flame Demon saw this scene, a trace of fear flashed in his eyes.
At this time, the illusory figure appeared again in the light of the star fragments. The figure slowly spoke, and the voice echoed in everyone’s mind: “To achieve great things, you need to find the spiritual source. There is a way to reshape the world. But the spiritual source is very hidden. You need to solve three puzzles to find the entrance. The first puzzle: Born in the darkness but illuminating the darkness, not a lamp or fire, but the wonder of nature, what is it?” After speaking, the figure disappeared, and the light of the star fragments gradually weakened.
Everyone came back to their senses from the shock, and the Flame Demon took advantage of this gap to launch another attack. But at this time, everyone had new hope in their hearts and their fighting spirit was high. Lin Feng quickly stood up and looked at his companions, and they understood each other. Li Yue cast a spell to create an ice fog around the Flame Demon to interfere with its vision; Xiao Hei went around behind the Flame Demon and waited for an opportunity to move; Chi Yan waved his long whip, and the whip tip brought a sharp sound of wind, approaching the Flame Demon; Lin Feng held a sharp blade, and with the help of the remaining power of the star fragments, he found the right time and attacked the Flame Demon’s vital parts.
While playing the jade flute to assist the crowd, the old man Tianji pondered the puzzle left by the phantom figure. Under the siege of the crowd, the Flame Demon gradually became powerless, but it still resisted stubbornly.
In the fierce battle, the old man Tianji’s eyes suddenly lit up, as if he had thought of the answer to the puzzle. He played the flute and shouted: “It’s a firefly! Born in the dark, it can illuminate the darkness, which is in line with the wonder of nature. This may be the key clue to solve the puzzle!” Hearing this, everyone was inspired and attacked more fiercely.
The Flame Demon sensed the change in the momentum of the crowd and became more and more frightened. It waved the Heaven and Earth Staff frantically, trying to make a final struggle. However, Lin Feng saw the flaw of the Flame Demon, rushed forward, and stabbed the sharp blade into the Flame Demon’s chest. The Flame Demon let out a shrill scream, and the Heaven and Earth Staff in his hand fell. Chi Yan was quick-witted and quickly stepped forward to pick up the Heaven and Earth Staff.
The Flame Demon, who lost the Qiankun Staff, instantly lost its power. The crowd took advantage of the victory and finally defeated the Flame Demon. The Flame Demon turned into a ball of fire and dissipated into the air.
The group successfully seized the Wand of Heaven and Earth, but before they could celebrate, they fell into thinking about the Spiritual Source Land that the illusory figure mentioned. What are the second and third puzzles? What secrets and dangers are hidden in the Spiritual Source Land? And what actions will the Shadow Demon take after learning that they have seized the Wand of Heaven and Earth? All of this is like a thick fog, shrouding Lin Feng and others. What kind of journey full of unknowns will they embark on…
After successfully defeating the Flame Demon and taking the Staff of Heaven and Earth, the top of the mountain was filled with an exhausted yet excited atmosphere. Lin Feng and the others gathered together, their eyes falling on the staff of Heaven and Earth in Chi Yan’s hand, which exuded an ancient atmosphere. The staff felt warm to the touch, and the body of the staff was engraved with mysterious runes, which flickered faintly in the moonlight, as if telling an ancient story.
However, everyone did not have much time to indulge in the joy of victory. The puzzle about the spiritual source land left by the illusory figure was like a heavy boulder, weighing on everyone’s mind. Elder Tianji frowned, repeatedly pondering every word said by the illusory figure, trying to find more clues about the second puzzle.
“Since the first puzzle is related to natural things, the second puzzle may be similarly related.” Li Yue said softly, with a thoughtful gleam in her lively eyes.
Xiao Hei tilted his head, seeming to be trying to understand what everyone was saying. Chi Yan gently stroked the Qiankun Staff and said, “No matter how dangerous this spiritual source land is, since it is related to saving the world, we cannot retreat. It’s just that this puzzle…”
At this moment, Lin Feng suddenly remembered some records about mysterious places and puzzles that he had seen in ancient books. He quickly said, “I have heard that many puzzles in mysterious places are often closely related to the elements of heaven and earth, the habits of living creatures, or ancient legends. Perhaps we can start from these aspects and think about the second puzzle.”
After hearing this, everyone nodded. Then, everyone sat together and began to recall the legends, elemental properties, and strange things about living things that they knew. Time passed quietly in the intense thinking, but there was still no clue to the second puzzle.
“Perhaps, we should not limit ourselves to our own memories.” Elder Tianji suddenly said, “There may be creatures near the Flame Demon Volcano that know ancient things. We might as well go and explore.”
Everyone thought it made sense, so under the leadership of Chi Yan, they went down the other side of the volcano. At the foot of the mountain was a mysterious jungle, where it was said that many strange creatures lived, some of which even possessed unknown wisdom.
When they stepped into the jungle, a damp breath with a faint floral scent hit them. A thin layer of mist filled the forest, making the vision blurry. From time to time, a few strange cries were heard, which made people alert.
They walked forward cautiously, and suddenly, a creature that looked like a fox but had nine tails appeared on a branch in front of them. It radiated a soft blue light, and its eyes were like deep lake water, looking at everyone curiously.
Chi Yan whispered, “This is a blue-tailed fox. It is said to know many ancient secrets, but it is cunning by nature and it is difficult to get useful information from it.”
Lin Feng stepped forward and said politely: “Senior Linghu, we are looking for the spiritual source and encountered difficulties along the way. I wonder if you can help us?”
The blue-tailed fox blinked and chuckled, “The Land of Spiritual Origin? That’s an extremely secret place. If you want me to help, it’s not impossible, but you have to play a game with me.”
Everyone looked at each other and had no choice but to agree. The blue-tailed fox said, “I’ll give you a riddle. If you can answer it correctly, I’ll give you a clue about the riddle of the spiritual source. Listen carefully: There is something invisible, which can gather and disperse. It turns into crystals when it’s cold and disperses when it’s hot. It was born between heaven and earth and is the source of all things. What is this?”
Everyone fell into deep thought, and Liyue spoke first: “It’s water vapor! Water vapor is invisible, it can gather into clouds, and it can also dissipate. It can turn into ice crystals when it gets cold, and it will dissipate when it gets hot. Water is the source of all things.”
A trace of praise flashed in the eyes of the blue-tailed fox: “Correct. The clue to the second puzzle is: it is closely related to the object of the first puzzle. In that extremely cold place, find the wonder of its changes.”
After receiving the hint, everyone had a direction in mind, but they were also full of doubts. The extremely cold land is vast, where should they look for the changes related to fireflies? But in any case, this is a step forward.
After saying goodbye to the blue-tailed fox, everyone continued to discuss the next itinerary. They decided to leave the Yanmo volcano area first and head to the extremely cold land in the north – the ice and snow area. It is said that the snow there never melts all year round, it is extremely cold, and there are many unknown secrets hidden there.
On the way to the Icefield and Snow Region, Lin Feng and his companions did not dare to slack off. They knew that the Shadow Demon might learn of their seizure of the Wand of Heaven and Earth and their search for the Spiritual Source Land at any time, and would definitely try every means to stop them. Moreover, as the search for the Spiritual Source Land deepened, the dangers would surely increase.
Along the way, they passed through prosperous towns and crossed barren deserts. Everywhere they went, Lin Feng would pay attention to collecting information about the extremely cold land and the spiritual source land, but the harvest was very little.
Finally, after several days of trekking, they saw the silvery white
Chapter 11: Crisis and Opportunity in the Icefield and Snowland (Old Version)
Lin Feng and his companions stepped into the ice field and snow. The biting cold wind blew across their cheeks like a knife, and the cold breath instantly penetrated every gap in their clothes. Before their eyes was a vast expanse of white world. The rolling snow-capped mountains were like silent giants, staring at the group of outsiders grimly.
Following the instructions of the blue-tailed fox, they struggled to find the “magic of changes” related to fireflies in the ice and snow. Xiao Hei ran happily in the snow, digging up the snow with his claws from time to time, as if trying to find some clues. While walking, the old man Tianji paid attention to the surrounding environment, trying to find the key to the problem from the landforms, climate and biological characteristics of the ice field.
Suddenly, Li Yue pointed to an ice lake not far ahead and said, “Look, there seems to be something flashing on the surface of the lake.” Everyone quickened their pace and rushed over, only to see some objects emitting faint blue light swimming under the surface of the ice lake. They were shaped like fireflies, but several times larger than ordinary fireflies.
“Is this the so-called magic of change?” Chi Yan asked doubtfully. Lin Feng squatted down and carefully observed these blue light creatures, trying to find out their deeper connection with the puzzle. At this moment, the ice surface suddenly shook violently, and cracks spread rapidly like a spider web.
“No, there’s danger!” Lin Feng shouted, and everyone quickly retreated. A huge ice beast broke out of the ice lake. It was shaped like a bear, covered with crystal clear ice armor, and its eyes emitted a dark blue fierce light. The ice beast roared to the sky, and the sound echoed on the ice field, shaking the surrounding snow to fall.
The ice beast opened its bloody mouth and blew out an extremely cold air towards everyone. Lin Feng quickly used the power of the star fragments to form a shield to protect everyone. The extremely cold air hit the shield and instantly formed a thick layer of ice. Elder Tianji hurriedly played the jade flute, and the sound of the flute turned into a warm current to resist the severe cold brought by the ice beast.
Li Yue cast a healing spell inside the shield to prevent everyone from being frozen. Xiao Hei rushed towards the ice beast like a black lightning, trying to attack its legs and disrupt its movement. Chi Yan waved the Qiankun Staff, and the top of the staff released a blazing flame to compete with the extreme cold of the ice beast. The flames collided with the cold air, making a hissing sound, and water vapor filled the air.
While Lin Feng was maintaining his shield, he was thinking about how to deal with it. He found that although the ice beast was powerful, its movements were a little slow, as if the ice armor on its body was too heavy. So he shouted loudly: “Attack its ice armor and weaken its ability to move!”
Hearing this, everyone changed their attack strategies. Xiao Hei nimbly shuttled between the ice beast’s limbs, constantly biting the edge of the ice armor; Chi Yan concentrated the flame of the Qiankun Staff on the ice beast’s back, trying to melt the thick ice armor; Li Yue cast auxiliary spells to enhance the effectiveness of everyone’s attacks. The sound of the old man Tianji’s flute became more and more passionate, and the notes turned into sharp air currents in the air, cutting the ice beast’s ice armor.
Under the joint attack of everyone, cracks gradually appeared on the ice armor of the ice beast. The ice beast felt threatened and became more crazy. It kept slapping the ground with its huge bear paws, causing small ice earthquakes. Lin Feng and others tried to keep their balance during the ice earthquakes and continued to attack.
Just as the ice beast’s armor was about to break, it suddenly stopped attacking and let out a strange roar. Then, a group of small ice beasts emerged from the ice caves in all directions and surrounded everyone. Although these small ice beasts were not as powerful as the giant ice beast, their large numbers brought new dangers to everyone.
Lin Feng looked at the densely packed small ice beasts around him and knew that he couldn’t panic. He quickly adjusted his tactics and asked everyone to stand back to back in a circle to deal with attacks from all directions. Xiao Hei kept running outside the circle to disrupt the attack rhythm of the small ice beasts; Chi Yan and Li Yue took turns to cast attack spells
Lin Feng and Elder Tianji stared at the large ice beast intently to prevent it from launching a fatal attack while in chaos. Elder Tianji’s flute kept playing, and the tune became more and more urgent. Sound waves containing mysterious power bombarded the large ice beast, temporarily restraining its movements. Lin Feng saw the right moment and used the power of star fragments to throw the sharp blade. The sharp blade turned into a cold light and rushed directly into the eyes of the large ice beast.
The large ice beast sensed the danger and turned its head suddenly. The sharp blade flew past its cheek, leaving a deep mark on its ice armor. At this time, the surrounding small ice beasts rushed in like a tide. Chi Yan waved the Qiankun magic staff in his hand, and the hot flames sprayed out in a fan shape, instantly melting a large number of small ice beasts approaching, but more small ice beasts continued to rush over, stepping on the wreckage of their companions.
Li Yue’s forehead was covered with sweat, and her hands quickly formed seals, muttering something, and healing light continued to fall on everyone, maintaining everyone’s physical strength and condition. Xiao Hei shuttled back and forth among the small ice beasts, as fast as a ghost. Its sharp claws and teeth injured many small ice beasts, but there were too many small ice beasts, and Xiao Hei gradually became unable to cope.
Seeing the situation becoming increasingly critical, Lin Feng suddenly had an idea. He remembered the “wonder of change” mentioned by the blue-tailed fox, and then looked at the blue light creatures and ice beasts in front of him that looked like fireflies, and he seemed to understand something. He shouted loudly: “Everyone, don’t fight, let’s find a way to lure the ice beasts away and go to the lake!”
Although everyone didn’t understand why, they still quickly followed Lin Feng’s instructions out of trust. Chi Yan used the Qiankun Staff to release several powerful flames, temporarily forcing back the small ice beasts around and opening a passage for everyone. Everyone retreated towards the ice lake while fighting.
The large ice beast saw everyone fleeing, and roared with the small ice beasts to chase after them. When everyone retreated to the ice lake, Lin Feng saw the right opportunity and shouted to Chi Yan: “Use the Qiankun magic staff to heat up the ice lake!” Chi Yan understood and inserted the magic staff into the ice surface, injecting a continuous stream of fire energy into it. The ice surface melted quickly, making a “sizzling” sound, and a large amount of water vapor rose up.
The blue light creatures that were originally flashing under the ice lake were stimulated by the high temperature and emerged from the melting ice holes one after another and flew towards the sky. Strangely, the flight paths of these blue light creatures gradually intertwined, forming a string of mysterious symbols.
The ice beasts saw the unusual movement of the blue light creatures, and seemed to be pulled by some force. They stopped attacking everyone and stared blankly at the string of symbols in the sky. Lin Feng and others took the opportunity to observe these symbols carefully. Elder Tianji’s eyes flashed with surprise: “This… This may be the answer to the second puzzle!”
The crowd didn’t have time to rest, and hurriedly recorded the shape and order of the symbols. As the last blue light creature merged into the symbol, the ice beasts seemed to wake up from some kind of magic and pounced on the crowd again. But at this time, everyone had obtained the key clue and had no intention of fighting. Under the leadership of Lin Feng, they cleverly used the terrain of the ice field to deal with the ice beasts and successfully got rid of the ice beasts’ pursuit.
After getting rid of the ice beast, everyone found a hidden cave to rest for a while. Elder Tianji looked at the recorded symbols and fell into deep thought. After a long time, he slowly said: “I have seen similar symbols on the remaining pages of an ancient book. It seems to be related to an ancient formation. Perhaps the entrance to the spiritual source land is hidden in this formation.”
Lin Feng thought for a moment and said, “Then what we need to do next is to find the location corresponding to these symbols and activate the formation. But this ice and snow area is so large, how can we find it?”
Li Yue looked at the snowflakes still flying outside the cave and said, “Since this clue is related to the ice field, maybe we can start from the special landforms or climate characteristics of the ice field and find a place that matches the symbol.”
Xiao Hei cried twice, as if to express his own thoughts. After a brief discussion, they decided to set out again. They knew that the closer they got to the spiritual source, the greater the danger. However, in order to explore the secrets and save the world in crisis, they had no choice…
After many days of arduous exploration in the ice and snow, Lin Feng and his companions finally came to the edge of a mysterious misty forest according to the clues of the symbols. The forest was shrouded in thick fog, faintly emitting a strange atmosphere, and the tall trees were looming in the fog, like silent giant beasts.
As they stepped into the forest, the smell of dampness and decay hit them in the face. Lin Feng held a fragment of a star in his hand, which emitted a faint light, trying to penetrate the thick fog. Xiao Hei walked ahead vigilantly, stopping from time to time to sniff the ground, as if exploring potential dangers.
Suddenly, the ground beneath Liyue’s feet collapsed without warning, and she screamed and fell down. Lin Feng was quick-witted and quickly threw out the rope, accurately hooked Liyue’s arm, and pulled her up. But just as Liyue was about to escape the trap, several thorny vines suddenly stretched out from the bottom of the trap and grabbed Liyue.
Seeing this, Chi Yan quickly waved his staff and released a flame, burning the vines with a sizzling sound. The vines shrank back in pain, and Li Yue was able to escape danger. Everyone was still in shock and carefully checked the trap. They found that the trap was hidden very cleverly, and the surface was covered with a thin layer of fallen leaves and soil, which could not be detected without careful observation.
As they continued to move forward, the fog around them became thicker and thicker, with visibility less than five meters. Lin Feng felt as if countless pairs of eyes were watching them in the dark, and this feeling of being watched made his back cold. Suddenly, a sinister laugh echoed in the forest, the sound was sometimes far away, sometimes near, as if it came from all directions, making it impossible to identify the source of the sound.
Elder Tianji frowned and played the jade flute, trying to dispel the strange atmosphere with the sound of the flute. The sound of the flute was melodious, but it quickly dissipated in the mist and had no obvious effect. Xiao Hei growled at the depths of the mist, his hair standing up, his muscles tensed, ready to attack at any time.
“Everyone be careful, this forest is full of weird things, we can’t disperse.” Lin Feng warned. As soon as he finished speaking, a woman in a white robe appeared in front of them. She had a beautiful face, but her eyes were empty. She stood quietly in the middle of the road, blocking everyone’s way.
Lin Feng said politely, “Miss, we have no ill intentions. We are just passing by. Please give us a favor.” The woman did not respond, but slowly raised her arm and pointed to a small path on the side. At this moment, Chi Yan found that there was no shadow under the woman’s feet. He was startled and shouted, “This is an evil spirit. Be careful!”
When the woman heard Chi Yan’s words, a ferocious expression suddenly appeared on her face. She flashed and rushed towards everyone. Lin Feng quickly went up to her and started fighting with her. The woman looked weak, but her strength was amazing. Every attack was accompanied by a cold breath, which made Lin Feng feel cold.
Li Yue cast a healing spell in the back to support Lin Feng, while keeping a close eye on the surroundings to prevent any other dangers. Chi Yan waved the Qiankun Staff, releasing a powerful flame, trying to force the woman back. Elder Tianji played the jade flute, the sound of which contained the power to dispel evil spirits.
Under the joint attack of everyone, the figure of the woman gradually became illusory, but just when everyone thought she was about to disappear, the woman suddenly turned into a ball of black mist, covering Lin Feng. Lin Feng’s painful groan came from the black mist, and everyone was extremely anxious, but they did not dare to rush into the black mist rashly, for fear of falling into the enemy’s trap.
Xiao Hei kept circling around the black fog, roaring angrily. Li Yue was anxious, she concentrated and carefully observed the movements of the black fog, trying to find a way to rescue Lin Feng. Chi Yan turned the flame of the Qiankun Staff to the maximum, ready to take action at the right time. The sound of the old man Tianji’s flute became more and more urgent, and he cast a spell with all his strength to dispel the strange black fog.
At this critical moment, can Lin Feng successfully break free from the shackles of the black fog? How can everyone break through the numerous traps in this foggy forest? Everything is full of unknowns and crises…
Chapter 12: Exploring the Mystery of the Spiritual Source, First Battle with the Demonic Shadow (Old Version)
Trapped in the black fog, Lin Feng felt a bone-chilling chill all over his body, as if his soul was about to be frozen. The black fog was like countless tiny tentacles, trying to get into his body. He clenched his teeth, activated the power of the star fragments, and formed a layer of light curtain on his body surface to resist the erosion of the black fog.
Li Yue was anxious outside the black fog. She knew that time was running out. If she couldn’t rescue Lin Feng as soon as possible, the consequences would be disastrous. Suddenly, she had an idea and remembered the method she had read in ancient books about how to dispel the evil fog. She quickly took out some special herbs from her bag. These herbs exuded a strange fragrance. She lit the herbs and muttered something, and the smoke spread towards the black fog.
At the same time, Chi Yan compressed the flame of the Qiankun Staff to the extreme, forming a blazing pillar of fire, and fiercely shot it towards the center of the black fog. Not to be outdone, the old man Tianji played a high-pitched and passionate tune on the jade flute, and the sound waves hit the black fog like a substance. Xiao Hei saw the opportunity, turned into a black shadow, and rushed into the black fog, aiming directly at Lin Feng.
Under the joint attack of everyone, the black fog began to roll violently and gradually became thinner. Lin Feng felt the help of the outside force, and his spirit was lifted, and he increased the output of the power of the star fragments. Finally, a hole was torn in the black fog, and Xiao Hei took the opportunity to drill in, bit the corner of Lin Feng’s clothes, and dragged him out.
Lin Feng’s face was pale and he was breathing heavily, but his eyes were still firm. He looked at everyone with gratitude and said, “Thank you, everyone. We can’t stay here for long. We have to leave this fog quickly.” Everyone nodded and continued to move forward carefully.
After walking for an unknown amount of time, they saw an open area in front of them. The ground was covered with strange runes. Just as everyone was puzzled, Lin Feng discovered that these runes were somewhat similar to the symbols formed by the blue light creatures he had seen on the ice field before. He squatted down and studied them carefully.
As Lin Feng observed more deeply, the rune suddenly lit up with a faint light, which gradually became stronger, forming a huge rune projection above everyone’s head. Pictures emerged in the projection, which seemed to show the past appearance of this forest and an ancient war.
It turns out that this misty forest was once a barrier to protect the spiritual source land, set up by a powerful ancient monk. Later, a war caused the seal to loosen, and evil spirits took the opportunity to invade, making the forest so weird. In order to find the real entrance to the spiritual source land, these runes must be repaired and the seal reactivated.
Everyone realized that this might be the key to solving the puzzle. However, repairing the rune is not easy. It not only requires powerful spiritual power, but also requires finding specific materials. After thinking for a moment, Lin Feng said, “Let’s first look for the materials needed to repair the rune in the forest. According to the prompts in these pictures, the materials should be nearby. But be careful, the danger in this forest is far from over.”
So, everyone dispersed again and searched for materials in the misty forest. With his keen sense of smell, Xiao Hei found a crystal with a mysterious aura in a hidden cave. This crystal was one of the required materials. Chi Yan found a strange flower that was glittering under an ancient tree. Li Yue and Tian Ji Elder also found other key materials in different places.
When they had gathered all the materials and were ready to start repairing the runes, a dull roar suddenly came from the depths of the forest. It seemed that some powerful creature had been startled and was approaching them quickly…
The dull roar was like rolling thunder, echoing in the misty forest, making everyone’s eardrums hurt. Then, a huge beast with a black mist wrapped around its body came running from the depths of the forest. Its eyes were like two balls of blood-red flames, emitting a bloodthirsty light, and its fangs were exposed. Every step it took made the ground tremble.
“Be careful, this monster is not easy to deal with!” Lin Feng shouted, and at the same time quickly infused his body with the power of the star fragments. A long sword condensed by the power of the stars appeared out of thin air in his hand, and the sword body was shining and the sword energy was flowing. Xiao Hei was not afraid either. His hair stood up, and he let out a low roar. He rushed towards the beast like a black lightning and bit its leg hard. The beast felt the pain, roared angrily, and raised his huge claws to slap Xiao Hei. Xiao Hei dodged flexibly and narrowly avoided the fatal blow.
Chi Yan waved the Qiankun Staff, releasing a torrent of raging flames, sweeping towards the beast like a fire dragon. The flames instantly enveloped the beast, but the beast had thick skin and flesh, and the black mist on its body seemed to weaken the power of the flames. It roared in the flames, but rushed out unscathed, and rushed straight towards Chi Yan. Elder Tianji hurriedly played the jade flute, and the sound of the flute turned into invisible sound blades, shooting towards the beast, temporarily slowing down its offensive.
Li Yue knew that everyone should not panic at this moment. She cast a healing spell to maintain everyone’s physical strength and injuries, and shouted loudly: “Everyone stay calm and find its weakness!” Lin Feng stared at the beast and quickly observed its actions in the fierce battle. He found that every time the beast launched an attack, the black mist at its neck would disperse slightly, revealing a slightly fragile scale.
“Attack its neck! That’s the weak spot!” Lin Feng gave the order and flew up first, the Star Sword in his hand flashing with dazzling light, stabbing at the neck of the giant beast. Chi Yan also exerted the power of the Qiankun Staff to the extreme, condensing a huge flame spike, coordinating with Lin Feng’s attack, and shooting at the neck of the giant beast. Xiao Hei circled from the side, saw the right opportunity, jumped high, and bit the weak spot of the giant beast’s neck.
Under the joint attack of everyone, the scales on the neck of the beast were finally broken, and blood spurted out like a fountain. The beast let out a shrill scream and fell to the ground with a bang.
After getting rid of the giant beast, everyone had no time to rest and immediately started to repair the rune. Lin Feng placed the collected materials one by one on the key nodes of the rune according to the method shown in the previous rune projection. Chi Yan used the power of flame to slowly heat the materials so that they gradually merged with the rune. Elder Tianji used the sound of the flute to guide the flow of the rune’s spiritual power, and Li Yue was ready to use the healing power to stabilize the energy fluctuations of the rune at any time.
As the materials merged, the runes lit up with a strong light, which became stronger and stronger, and finally formed a huge light curtain. A staircase leading to the underground emerged from the light curtain, and the staircase emitted a soft light, as if calling everyone.
“It seems that this is the entrance to the Spiritual Source Land.” Lin Feng looked at the stairs, his eyes full of excitement and anticipation. Everyone looked at each other and saw firm determination in each other’s eyes. They knew that there might be greater challenges waiting for them ahead, but in order to save the world in crisis, they stepped onto the stairs without hesitation and walked towards the depths of the Spiritual Source Land, starting a new journey…
Lin Feng and the others walked slowly into the spiritual source land along the stairs emitting soft light. Strange runes flickered on the walls around them, and the light flickered, as if telling an ancient story. The air was filled with rich and pure spiritual power, which lifted everyone’s spirits, and their strength seemed to have been slightly improved invisibly.
However, the peace did not last long. When they went hundreds of meters underground and came to a wide circular hall, a rolling black demonic energy suddenly surged out from the center of the hall, and the demonic energy quickly condensed into a group of hideous demonic shadows. These demonic shadows had different shapes, some were as skinny as evil spirits, and some were as strong as wild beasts. Their eyes flashed with evil red light, and they let out bursts of creepy roars.
“Just in time!” Lin Feng was full of fighting spirit, and the star sword in his hand shone brightly. He was as fast as lightning, and rushed towards the group of demon shadows first. His sword moves were sharp, and each sword brought out the power of the bright stars. In an instant, several demon shadows were chopped into pieces by him. Xiao Hei was not to be outdone. A layer of black halo appeared around his body, and he turned into a black shadow and shuttled between the demon shadows. Wherever he passed, the demon shadows dissipated.
Chi Yan waved the Qiankun Staff, muttering something, and a blazing flame gushed out from the top of the staff, forming a huge wall of fire, trapping most of the demon shadow inside. The flames raged, and the demon shadow struggled in pain in the fire, making miserable cries. Elder Tianji stood behind, playing the jade flute, the sound of the flute was melodious but contained powerful power. The sound waves were like real sharp blades, accurately shooting at the demon shadow, and each sound blade could penetrate the demon shadow’s body, making its body become illusory.
Li Yue was keeping an eye on everyone’s status, casting healing spells in time to restore everyone’s strength and injuries, while looking for an opportunity to give the demon a fatal blow. She aimed at a demon that was trying to sneak attack Lin Feng, quickly formed seals with both hands, and a holy light shot out from her palms, instantly turning the demon into ashes.
With the close cooperation of everyone, the number of demon shadows gradually decreased. But at this moment, a huge demon shadow surrounded by thick black flames slowly walked out from the depths of the hall. Its aura was so powerful that just standing there made the surrounding space distorted.
“This is the Demon Shadow Leader! Everyone be careful, its strength is far beyond the previous ones!” Lin Feng reminded everyone, and at the same time pushed the power of the star fragments to the extreme, and the light on the star sword surged several feet. Xiao Hei kept wandering around the Demon Shadow Leader, looking for an opportunity to attack. Chi Yan compressed the flame power in the Qiankun Staff to the limit, ready to launch the strongest attack. The sound of the old man Tianji’s flute became more urgent, and each note contained the power to break the demon. Li Yue was also concentrating, with powerful healing and attack spells in her hands, ready to support at any time.
The war is about to break out. Facing this powerful demon leader, can Lin Feng and others win again and successfully explore the mysteries of the spiritual source land?
Chapter 13: Fighting the Boss, Reversing the Tide (Old Version)
The Demon Shadow Leader howled to the sky, and the sound shook the runes on the walls of the hall and made them flash and seem to break. Before the howl ended, it waved its palms, and two black flame pillars pounced towards Lin Feng and Xiao Hei like a dragon. Lin Feng turned quickly, and the Star Sword drew a series of brilliant sword flowers, cutting the flame pillars into sparks. Xiao Hei jumped flexibly, cleverly avoiding the flames, and took advantage of the gap between the Demon Shadow Leader’s attacks to rush towards it like a black meteor and bite its arm.
The Demon Shadow Leader felt the pain and swung his hand back, knocking Xiao Hei away. Xiao Hei flipped in the air and landed steadily, but he was also slightly injured. Li Yue saw this and a soft healing light instantly enveloped Xiao Hei, and Xiao Hei’s injuries recovered at a speed visible to the naked eye.
Chi Yan saw the right moment and shouted, “Take it!” He swung the Qiankun Staff in his hand violently, and the flames compressed to the extreme shot towards the Demon Shadow Leader like a cannonball. The Demon Shadow Leader did not dodge, and the black flames around him suddenly expanded, forming a solid defense shield, which forcibly resisted Chi Yan’s attack. The black flames collided with the red flames, erupting with an earth-shaking roar, and the spiritual power in the hall was rampant.
The old man Tianji played the flute non-stop, and the sound blade shot towards the Demon Shadow Leader like a violent storm. The Demon Shadow Leader was hit by the sound blade, and his body swayed slightly, but soon stabilized his body. He roared, and his body flashed, and he appeared in front of the old man Tianji in an instant, and smashed towards the old man Tianji with a huge fist wrapped in black flames.
Lin Feng’s heart tightened, and he instantly used the teleportation technique to appear in front of the old man Tianji, and the Star Sword resisted with all his strength. With a loud “bang”, Lin Feng’s arm was numb and he stepped back several steps. The Demon Shadow Leader continued to attack fiercely, and Lin Feng could only grit his teeth and resist. Several wounds gradually appeared on his body, and blood stained his clothes red.
Li Yue was extremely anxious, she knew that if she didn’t turn the situation around, everyone would be in dire straits. She closed her eyes, connected her own spiritual power with the spiritual power of this spiritual source land, and felt a powerful and pure power surge into her body.
Li Yue suddenly opened her eyes, her eyes shone brightly, she raised her hands high, and chanted an ancient spell. A brilliant golden beam of light descended from the sky, directly hitting the Demon Shadow Leader. The Demon Shadow Leader felt this powerful threat and wanted to dodge, but found that his body seemed to be imprisoned by an invisible force.
The golden beam of light hit the Demon Shadow Leader, bursting out with dazzling light. After the light dissipated, the Demon Shadow Leader’s figure became illusory and shaky. Lin Feng saw this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, gathered all his strength, raised the Star Sword high, and a huge sword energy containing the power of the stars slashed at the Demon Shadow Leader.
“Break it!” Lin Feng roared. The sword energy cut into the body of the Demon Shadow Leader like cutting tofu. The Demon Shadow Leader let out an unwilling scream and finally completely dissipated.
After defeating the Demon Shadow Leader, Lin Feng and his companions continued to go deeper into the Spiritual Source Land. More and more bizarre patterns appeared on the surrounding walls, and the light seemed to foreshadow a more mysterious scene. Just as everyone was immersed in the mysterious atmosphere of this ancient land, a strong spatial fluctuation suddenly came from the core area of the Spiritual Source Land.
Then, a huge black vortex appeared out of nowhere, emitting a frightening breath, as if it was connected to another unknown world. Before everyone could react, a group of strange creatures emerged from the vortex. Some of these creatures looked like werewolves, with silver hair all over their bodies and eyes flashing green light; some looked like giant spiders, but with human upper bodies, wielding cold and sharp blades in their hands.
“What…what is this? How could these strange creatures appear!” Chi Yan shouted in shock. Lin Feng frowned, and a bad premonition surged in his heart: “It seems that the abnormal movement in this spiritual source land has caused cross-border chaos. These creatures may come from other unknown worlds.”
Xiao Hei roared and rushed towards the group of cross-border creatures without hesitation, fighting with a werewolf. Xiao Hei was extremely fast, and his figure shuttled around the werewolf like a ghost, and from time to time he found the right time to attack. The werewolf was not to be outdone, and its sharp claws swung like steel knives, and each blow was accompanied by a sharp sound of wind.
Lin Feng held the Star Sword in his hand, pointing it at the sky, and the power of the stars gathered continuously. He shouted loudly and rushed towards Spider-Man, with sword moves incessantly and sword energy crisscrossing. The sharp blade in Spider-Man’s hand collided with Lin Feng’s Star Sword, sparks flew everywhere.
Chi Yan waved the Qiankun Staff, and the power of fire condensed into a huge fire python in his hand. The fire python roared and rushed towards the cross-border creatures. Wherever it went, it was a sea of fire. Elder Tianji controlled the wind element with the sound of the flute. The wind whistled and swept some smaller creatures into the air, making them lose their ability to attack. Li Yue cast a healing spell to heal everyone, while looking for opportunities to use the surrounding spiritual power to weave a defensive barrier to resist the long-range attacks of the cross-border creatures.
However, the cross-border creatures continued to pour out of the black vortex, and the number increased. The crowd gradually became exhausted. Just as the situation became more and more critical, Lin Feng suddenly discovered that these creatures seemed to be afraid of a certain special rune in the spiritual source land. Whenever they approached a specific rune on the wall, their movements would become slow.
“Everyone, pay attention. Use the runes on the wall! Lead them to the runes!” Lin Feng shouted. Upon hearing this, everyone immediately changed their tactics, fighting and retreating, leading the cross-boundary creatures to where the runes were. As more and more cross-boundary creatures approached the runes, the runes glowed brightly, releasing mysterious powers, which caused a strong suppression on the cross-boundary creatures.
Under the suppression of the rune power, the offensive of the cross-border creatures was significantly weakened, but they still rushed towards Lin Feng and others frantically. Lin Feng took advantage of the moment when a werewolf was dazzled by the rune light, and stabbed out with the Star Sword in his hand, accurately piercing the werewolf’s throat. The werewolf groaned, fell to the ground, and turned into a wisp of black smoke and dissipated.
Xiao Hei was in a bitter battle with a Spider-Man. The arms of the Spider-Man’s upper body swung sharp blades like a phantom. Xiao Hei dodged flexibly, but was still scratched with several bloody marks on his body. Seeing this, Li Yue hurriedly cast a healing spell, and a soft light enveloped Xiao Hei, and his wounds healed quickly. Xiao Hei was healed and refreshed. He took advantage of the gap between Spider-Man’s attacks and bit his wrist. With a strong swing, Spider-Man’s huge body was thrown out and hit heavily on the wall engraved with runes. The runes flashed, and Spider-Man howled in pain and stopped moving.
Chi Yan used all his strength to activate the Qiankun Staff, and the flames spread wantonly in the hall, forming a wall of fire, temporarily blocking some of the cross-border creatures that emerged from the vortex. The old man Tianji played the flute urgently, and the strong wind wrapped in the power of runes, cutting the approaching enemies like a blade. However, the black vortex continued to spit out strange creatures, and the situation was not fundamentally alleviated.
Just when everyone was feeling overwhelmed, a strange wave suddenly came from the vortex, and a bright light shot out from it, and a figure could be vaguely seen in the light. Wherever the light passed, the cross-border creatures disappeared one after another, like ice and snow meeting the scorching sun. When the light dissipated, everyone saw that the person who came was a mysterious woman in a white robe. She had a beautiful face, and exuded a soft and powerful aura. A pair of transparent wings behind her gently flapped, and each flap brought out circles of mysterious runes.
“Who are you? Why are you here causing cross-world chaos?” Lin Feng asked vigilantly, holding the Star Sword tightly in his hand. The mysterious woman smiled slightly, her voice clear and pleasant: “My name is Ling Yu, from the spirit world. The spirit source here is moving abnormally, causing a cross-world vortex. If it is not stopped in time, all worlds will fall into disaster. I feel that you are struggling to resist, so I came to help.”
After that, Ling Yu formed seals with her hands and muttered something. The wings behind her shone brightly, and countless runes flew out of the wings and flew towards the black vortex. The runes merged into the vortex, and the speed of the vortex gradually slowed down, and fewer and fewer cross-border creatures emerged from it.
Seeing this, Lin Feng and others immediately joined forces with Ling Yu. Lin Feng inserted the Star Sword into the ground, using himself as a guide to guide the power of the Spiritual Source Land to merge with the power of the stars, forming a huge energy column that rushed towards the vortex. Chi Yan controlled the Qiankun Staff, compressed all the flame power into a huge flame rune, and shot it towards the center of the vortex. Xiao Hei, Tianji Elder, and Li Yue also cast their strongest spells, and gathered together with Ling Yu’s rune power.
With everyone’s combined efforts, the black vortex finally began to shrink and was about to close completely. However, at this moment, a roar suddenly came from the vortex, and a huge monster emitting a dark aura broke through the rune barrier and pounced on everyone…
Chapter 14: Rune Clues, Finding the Trace in the Cracks (Old Version)
The huge monster exuding a dark aura was like a moving hill, rushing towards everyone with its fangs and claws bared. The monster was surrounded by thick black fog, and there were faint shrill sounds of ghosts and wolves howling in the fog, which was creepy.
Ling Yu’s eyes were stern, and his wings instantly shone with a more dazzling light. Countless runes shot towards the monster like sharp arrows. The runes hit the monster, splashing black sparks, but the monster only paused for a moment and continued to roar and rush over. Lin Feng tightly grasped the Star Sword, and the power of the stars flowed through the sword. He flashed and rushed towards the monster like a meteor, slashing at the monster’s leg with a fierce sword. There was a “clang” sound, like a metal collision. Lin Feng actually felt like he was slashing on steel, and his arm was numb from the shock.
Chi Yan waved the Qiankun Staff, and the huge flame rune bombarded the monster like a cannonball. The monster was engulfed in flames and let out an angry roar. Xiao Hei took advantage of the monster being enveloped by flames and nimbly went behind the monster. He opened his mouth and sprayed out a faint light containing mysterious power, hitting the monster’s back. The monster felt pain, turned around suddenly, and slapped Xiao Hei with one claw. Xiao Hei was unable to dodge and was slapped away and fell heavily to the ground. Li Yue hurriedly cast a healing spell, and a soft light enveloped Xiao Hei, who struggled to stand up.
The old man Tianji played the flute passionately, and the strong wind carried the power of runes, cutting the monster like a sharp blade. The monster was cut with wounds, and black blood flowed out, but these wounds healed quickly. Just when everyone was a little desperate, Ling Yu shouted loudly: “Attack its eyes! That may be its weak point!”
Hearing this, Lin Feng mobilized all his strength, and the Star Sword shone brightly. He saw the right moment, flew up, and stabbed at the monster’s eyes. The monster seemed to sense the danger and wanted to dodge, but Lin Feng was too fast, and the Star Sword accurately pierced one of the monster’s eyes. The monster let out an earth-shattering scream and twisted its body wildly. The huge force shook everyone to the ground.
Taking advantage of the monster’s confusion, Ling Yu used all his strength to cast a spell, and the power of the runes surged towards the black vortex like a tide. Under the joint attack of everyone, the monster gradually lost its strength and finally turned into a cloud of black smoke and dissipated. The black vortex was also completely closed under the power of Ling Yu’s runes, and the spiritual source land finally returned to peace.
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Lin Feng suddenly remembered the piece of cloth with mysterious runes that Dark Blade left behind when he escaped. He took out the cloth and compared it with the runes on the wall, and found that they were somewhat similar. “Maybe the old wizard knows the meaning of this rune.” Lin Feng said. Everyone decided to go to the dimensional gap to find the old wizard.
With the guidance of the dimensional compass, they came to a mysterious space crack. The crack emitted bursts of strange light, as if it was connected to another mysterious world. Lin Feng took a deep breath and stepped into the crack first, followed by everyone.
When they passed through the crack and came to the dimensional gap, they found that it was a gray space with mysterious fog all around. Suddenly, a voice sounded in their ears: “You are finally here, but the reward this time will not be so simple…” With the voice, the hunched figure of the old wizard slowly emerged from the fog…
He was wearing a tattered black robe covered with mysterious runes. His face was covered with wrinkles like crisscrossing ravines, but his eyes were shining with a dim light that saw through everything. He slowly looked at Lin Feng and the others, and a meaningful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
“You come to me with troubles and new questions. Tell me, what do you want to know from me this time?” The old wizard’s voice was hoarse, like sandpaper being rubbed.
Lin Feng quickly took out the piece of cloth with the mysterious rune and handed it to the old wizard: “Look at this rune, we want to know what it represents and whether it has anything to do with the mysterious force behind it.”
The old wizard took the piece of cloth, held it in front of his eyes and examined it carefully, with a hint of surprise in his eyes: “This rune… comes from an ancient and taboo organization. They once tried to control the fate of the entire multiverse and reshape order in a twisted way. This organization has not appeared in the world for a long time, but I didn’t expect to see traces of it now.”
Li Yue asked worriedly, “What impact will this have on us? How should we deal with it?”
The old wizard sneered: “Influence? You are already deeply involved in it. As for the response… the key to unlocking the secret behind this rune is in the ancient library of the Lost Realm. But that place is full of dangers, with various guardian beasts and strange space traps.”
Lin Feng gritted his teeth and said, “We are willing to go. Tell us the specific location and what kind of reward you need.”
The old wizard glanced at everyone one by one, and finally landed on Xiao Hei: “I heard that this cat gained extraordinary abilities during the journey. A drop of its heart blood is the reward I want.”
When Xiao Hei heard this, his hair instantly stood up and he hid behind Lin Feng: “No, no! That would hurt so much, and who knows what would happen to you if I gave it to you!”
Lin Feng frowned. He knew how important Xiao Hei was to him, but the clues to the Lost Realm were also crucial. “Senior, can you change the reward? Xiao Hei means a lot to me.”
The old wizard shook his head: “The reward I ask for always has a deep meaning. This cat’s heart blood is useful to me. There is no other way. If you don’t want to, you can explore on your own to see if you can find the Lost Realm.”
Ling Yu stepped forward and said, “Senior, can you give us some time? We need time to consider this. After all, this is not a trivial matter.”
The old wizard snorted and said, “Okay, I’ll give you three days. After three days, come back here to reply me. If you don’t come within the deadline, I will no longer care about this matter.” After saying that, his figure slowly disappeared into the mist.
Lin Feng and the others left the dimensional gap and returned to a relatively safe town. At night, Lin Feng sat alone on the roof of the inn, looking at the starry sky and thinking. Xiao Hei gently jumped onto the roof and came to Lin Feng’s side.
“Lin Feng, I know you want to go to the Lost Realm to look for clues, but I’m a little scared. But I don’t want to delay everyone’s work because of me.” Xiao Hei drooped his ears, looking conflicted.
Lin Feng touched Xiao Hei’s head and said, “Xiao Hei, I won’t take risks with your safety easily. But the power behind this is too mysterious. If we don’t figure it out, not only will we have no hope of returning home, but the entire multiverse may also be in danger.”
Xiao Hei was silent for a moment, and suddenly said firmly: “Lin Feng, I am willing to give my heart’s blood to that old wizard. I believe in you, and we have been through so much along the way, we can’t stop here.”
Lin Feng’s eyes were slightly moist, and he hugged Xiao Hei tightly: “Xiao Hei, thank you. But let’s think about it again, maybe there is another way.”
As the three-day deadline approached, the town where Lin Feng and others were located was shrouded in a layer of oppressive atmosphere. Every passing minute and every second was like a heavy hammer hitting everyone’s heart.
Lin Feng paced back and forth in the room of the inn, frowning, his heart was in great turmoil. Xiao Hei lay quietly on the bed, looking at Lin Feng’s anxious appearance, with a trace of determination and reluctance flashing in his eyes from time to time. Li Yue sat aside and said softly: “Lin Feng, I understand that you don’t want to sacrifice Xiao Hei, but the reward required by the old wizard has never been changed. It seems that we don’t have much time.”
Ling Yu was also thinking: “The clues to the Lost Realm are crucial. If we miss this opportunity, we may get lost in the search for the truth for a longer time, and the conspiracy of the mysterious forces behind the scenes may succeed.”
Chi Yan and Elder Tianji also had solemn expressions on their faces. They knew very well how difficult this decision was, but they couldn’t think of a better way.
Xiao Hei jumped off the bed, walked to Lin Feng, looked up and said, “Lin Feng, don’t hesitate any more, I have made up my mind. We have been through so many life and death moments along the way, which one did we not face together? This time is no exception. I believe that even if I give the old wizard my heart blood, I will be fine.”
Lin Feng squatted down, gently picked up Xiao Hei, and said in a choked voice: “Xiao Hei, you are my most important partner in this world. How can I bear to let you take risks? What if… I can’t forgive myself.”
Xiao Hei rubbed Lin Feng’s face with his head: “Nothing will happen. You are the one who wants to break the shackles of the fate of each world. How can such a small difficulty trap us? Besides, everyone is here, everything will be fine.”
Lin Feng took a deep breath, slowly stood up and looked at everyone: “Since Xiao Hei has made up his mind, let’s go to the three-day appointment. But everyone should be prepared in case the old wizard has any other plans.” Everyone nodded, with determination in their eyes.
When they came to the dimensional gap again, the old wizard seemed to have been waiting for a long time. He walked out of the mist, his eyes fell on Xiao Hei, and the corners of his mouth rose slightly: “It seems that you made a wise choice.”
Lin Feng protected Xiao Hei behind him and said, “Senior, Xiao Hei is willing to give you his heart blood, but you must promise not to hurt it and tell us the clues of the Lost Realm truthfully.”
The old wizard sneered: “Although I act strangely, I always keep my word. Give me the cat.”
Lin Feng slowly handed Xiao Hei over, his heart full of worry. The old wizard stretched out his skinny hand and gently held Xiao Hei. He drew a strange rune in the air with his other hand. The rune flashed with a faint light and slowly sank into Xiao Hei’s body. Xiao Hei trembled slightly, but still held back and didn’t make a sound.
After a moment, a small jade bottle appeared in the old wizard’s hand. He gently scratched Xiao Hei’s claws, and a drop of blood emitting a faint glow fell into the bottle. Xiao Hei cried out in pain, and Lin Feng couldn’t help but take a step forward. The old wizard waved his hand: “Don’t worry, it’s fine.” After that, he handed Xiao Hei back to Lin Feng.
Lin Feng hurriedly checked Xiao Hei’s condition and was relieved to see that it was fine.
The old wizard put away the jade bottle and said, “The Lost Realm is located in the center of the dimensional turbulence, where time and space are disordered and full of dangers. The entrance to the Lost Realm is hidden deep in an ancient forbidden forest. The forest is filled with fog that can cause hallucinations, and there are various powerful guardian beasts. After finding the entrance, you need to solve an ancient rune puzzle before you can enter. As for the solution to this puzzle…” The old wizard said, taking out a leaf engraved with runes and handed it to Lin Feng, “The solution is recorded on this leaf, but remember, after entering the Lost Realm, everything depends on you.”
Lin Feng took the leaf, examined it carefully, and carefully put it away. “Thank you, senior.”
The old wizard waved his hand and said, “Go ahead. I hope you can find the answers you want and don’t die in there.”
Everyone bid farewell to the old wizard, left the dimensional gap, and headed towards the forbidden forest pointed out by the old wizard. Along the way, the atmosphere was particularly solemn, and everyone knew that unprecedented challenges were waiting for them. But they all had firm beliefs in their hearts. In order to uncover the conspiracy of the mysterious forces behind, to go home, and to save the multiverse, they were fearless.
When they came to the edge of the forbidden forest, a gloomy atmosphere hit them in the face. The forest was filled with thick fog, as if countless eyes were watching them in the darkness. Lin Feng took a deep breath and stepped into the forest first. Everyone followed closely behind him, and their figures gradually disappeared in the fog…
Chapter 15: Crisis in the Misty Forest (Old Version)
As they entered the forbidden forest, the thick fog instantly enveloped everyone, and visibility was extremely low, as if they were in a chaotic space isolated from the world. Lin Feng held the Star Sword, and the sword body flickered slightly, trying to dispel the surrounding fog, but the effect was minimal.
“Everyone, be careful. This fog is very strange and may hide danger.” Lin Feng warned in a low voice, his voice echoing in the fog with a hint of nervousness.
Xiao Hei paced back and forth at Lin Feng’s feet, his ears moving alertly, capturing every slight movement. Suddenly, Xiao Hei let out a low roar and looked up at the woods on the left. Lin Feng followed Xiao Hei’s gaze and saw a pair of faint green eyes flickering in the mist, like two will-o’-the-wisp fires.
“There’s something!” As soon as Lin Feng finished speaking, a huge monster covered with spikes swooped out of the mist at an extremely fast speed, and arrived in front of everyone in the blink of an eye. Chi Yan reacted quickly, waving the Qiankun Staff in his hand, and a thick column of flames shot out, heading straight for the monster. The monster did not dodge, and the spikes on its body instantly stood up, blocking the flames back. The blazing flames spread around everyone, and the heat wave hit them.
Seeing this, the old man Tianji immediately blew the flute in his hand. The passionate flute sounded, and the strong wind wrapped in the power of runes, like a sharp blade, cutting towards the monster. The monster was cut with blood marks, but it seemed to feel no pain. It roared and rushed towards the crowd again. Lin Feng saw the opportunity, and his figure flashed, rushing towards the monster like a meteor. The Star Sword, with the power of the stars, stabbed the monster’s abdomen fiercely. However, the monster’s skin was extremely hard, and the Star Sword could not penetrate deeply after only a few points. The monster felt pain, waved its claws angrily, and knocked Lin Feng away.
Li Yue hurriedly cast a healing spell, and a soft white light enveloped Lin Feng. Lin Feng felt that the pain in his body was relieved a lot. He quickly stood up and prepared to fight again. Ling Yu cast spells with all his strength. The power of runes condensed into light arrows in his hands and shot them at the monster. The light arrows hit the monster, splashing sparks, but the monster was still extremely ferocious and had no intention of retreating.
Just as everyone was in a bitter battle with the monsters, strange noises were heard faintly in the surrounding fog, and it seemed that more monsters were approaching them. “No, we will be exhausted to death if we continue like this!” Chi Yan shouted, with beads of sweat on his forehead.
Lin Feng looked around, feeling extremely anxious. Suddenly, he discovered that the monster’s eyes would subconsciously blink every time it attacked, which seemed to be a weakness. “Everyone listen, focus on attacking its eyes!” Lin Feng shouted.
Upon hearing this, everyone immediately changed their tactics. Elder Tianji used the power of the Wind Rune to try to interfere with the monster’s actions, while Liyue continued to cast healing spells to ensure everyone’s condition. Chiyan waved the Qiankun Staff again, and this time the flames turned into countless tiny fire snakes, drilling towards the monster’s eyes. Lingyu’s rune light arrows also shot towards the monster’s eyes. Lin Feng saw the opportunity, mobilized all his strength, and the Star Sword shone brightly. He flew up and stabbed the monster’s eyes fiercely.
The monster sensed the danger and tried to dodge, but the attacks were too intense for it to dodge. Lin Feng’s Star Sword accurately pierced one of the monster’s eyes. The monster let out a shrill scream and twisted its body wildly. The huge force caused the surrounding trees to fall down one after another. Taking advantage of the monster’s confusion, Lin Feng quickly pulled out the Star Sword and stabbed the monster’s other eye again. With a roar, the monster fell to the ground and turned into a puff of black smoke and dissipated.
However, before everyone could breathe a sigh of relief, more monsters emerged from the surrounding fog, roaring and rushing towards everyone. Lin Feng looked at the increasing number of monsters with a firm look in his eyes: “Everyone stand back to back, let’s fight together!” Everyone quickly moved together to form a tight defense circle, ready to face a new round of challenges.
Facing the monsters that were pouring in like a tide, Lin Feng and the others formed a defensive circle with their backs, fighting desperately. The sound of the old man Tianji’s flute became more and more urgent, and the strong wind wrapped in the power of runes raged around, temporarily forcing the approaching monsters to retreat. The Qiankun staff in Chiyan’s hand shone brightly, and long dragons of flames shuttled through the monsters, burning the monsters and making them scream. Lingyu’s rune light arrows kept shooting out, accurately hitting the monsters’ vital points, while Liyue concentrated on casting healing spells to ensure that everyone could recover in time after being injured in the fierce battle. Xiaohei was not idle either. Its petite body flexibly shuttled under the monsters’ feet, and from time to time it jumped up to scratch the monsters’ leg joints to interfere with them.
But there were too many monsters, one after another, and everyone’s physical strength was constantly depleted, and gradually they were a little powerless. While waving the Star Sword to kill the approaching monsters, Lin Feng was thinking about how to break the deadlock. His eyes accidentally swept across the leaf in his pocket that the old wizard gave him, which recorded the solution to the rune puzzle, and his mind suddenly moved. “Everyone hold on! I think we have found the key to enter the Lost Realm, and maybe we can use it to get rid of these monsters!” Lin Feng shouted.
Hearing this, everyone felt a glimmer of hope and used their last bit of strength to resist the monster’s attack. During the battle, Lin Feng quickly took out the leaf and carefully studied the runes on it. The runes were obscure and exuded an ancient and mysterious atmosphere, but time was running out, so he could only force himself to concentrate on reading them. Sweat dripped from his forehead and dripped onto the leaf, but he was unaware of it.
After a difficult interpretation, Lin Feng finally understood something. He found that the rune puzzle had some connection with the surrounding environment. It seemed that by manipulating the surrounding elements in a specific way, he could open the entrance to the Lost Realm, and perhaps change the monster’s trajectory.
“Listen to me, Chiyan, you try to integrate the power of fire into the ground to cause underground fire; Senior Tianji, use the sound of the flute to guide the wind element, and create a whirlwind according to the order of the runes; Lingyu, use your rune spells to disrupt the monsters’ perception; Liyue, pay attention to using the healing power to stabilize our condition, and at the same time be ready to assist everyone in adjusting the connection of the elements; Xiaohei, you be smart, see if there are any monsters breaking through the defense line, and remind us in time.” Lin Feng gave the order quickly, and everyone acted immediately without hesitation.
Chi Yan inserted the staff into the ground, muttering something, and the flame flowed into the ground along the staff. After a while, the ground began to shake violently, and pillars of fire gushed out from the monsters. The monsters were thrown into disarray by this sudden change. Elder Tianji played the flute, and under his control, the wind element formed huge whirlwinds, sweeping along the trajectory indicated by the runes, blowing the monsters all over the place. Ling Yu quickly formed seals with both hands, and the runes flashed. One after another, interference spells were cast into the monsters, causing them to fall into a brief chaos.
With everyone working together, the surrounding elemental forces began to operate according to the rules of the rune puzzle. Suddenly, a portal emitting strange light appeared in the fog ahead. The portal was engraved with runes similar to those on leaves. It was the entrance to the Lost Realm. The monsters that had originally madly attacked everyone, as if being pulled by some mysterious force, ran in the opposite direction of the entrance.
“Success! Let’s go!” Lin Feng shouted, and everyone rushed towards the entrance without caring about their tiredness. When they stepped into the light, the roar of the monster behind them gradually faded away, and a new mysterious space appeared in front of them, with various glittering rune fragments suspended around them.
The suspended rune fragments emit a soft but elusive light, as if telling an ancient secret. The ground under your feet is not a solid object, but a flowing film of light. Every step you take will cause ripples, as if you are stepping on a sparkling lake.
“This place… feels even more dangerous than the Forbidden Forest.” Li Yue said softly, her voice trembling unconsciously, and she looked around vigilantly. Xiao Hei also pricked up his ears nervously, his hair slightly exploded, and he whimpered softly, as if warning everyone of the potential danger.
Everyone moved forward cautiously, and the rune fragments around them began to move slowly, arranging and combining into various complex patterns. Suddenly, a rune light shot towards Lin Feng at an extremely fast speed. Lin Feng reacted quickly, holding the Star Sword horizontally to block the light. The light exploded and turned into countless tiny rune fragments, like a group of angry bees, rushing towards everyone.
Elder Tianji hurriedly played the flute, and the wind element formed a barrier to block the rune fragments. However, the rune fragments were able to penetrate the wind barrier, but their power was much weakened. Everyone cast spells to resist. For a moment, the light flashed, and the roar of spell collisions echoed in this silent space.
While fending off the rune fragments’ attacks, Ling Yu discovered something. “Look, there seems to be a certain pattern in the arrangement and movement of these runes. Before each attack, the combination of runes changes.” Ling Yu said loudly while dodging the attacks.
Lin Feng heard this and observed carefully. After several attacks, he found the pattern. “Chiyan, when the runes form a triangle, use fire magic to attack the top corners of the runes; Senior Tianji, when the runes become a circle, use the sound of the flute to disturb the runes in the center; Lingyu, when the square runes appear, use the rune spell to cut off its diagonal; Liyue, pay attention to replenishing mana for everyone, Xiaohei, pay attention to the changes in the surrounding runes at any time and remind us.” Lin Feng made arrangements quickly.
Everyone followed Lin Feng’s instructions. When the runes formed a triangle, Chi Yan waved the Qiankun Staff in his hand, and a hot column of flame shot accurately at the top corner of the rune. The rune instantly glowed brightly, making a sharp cry, and then dissipated on its own. Then, a circular rune appeared, and the old man Tianji sounded his flute. The powerful force of the wind element hit the center of the rune. After the rune trembled violently, it also turned into light and disappeared. Ling Yu also successfully cut off the diagonal of the square rune when it appeared, defusing an attack.
However, just when everyone thought they were out of danger for the time being, the space around them suddenly twisted. The originally suspended rune fragments began to spin wildly, forming a huge rune vortex. A strong suction force emanated from the center of the vortex, trying to swallow everyone in. “Not good! Everyone stay calm, don’t get sucked in!” Lin Feng shouted loudly, while at the same time, he used all his strength to circulate his spiritual power to resist the suction. Everyone exerted their full strength, and various spell lights intertwined to fight against the suction of the rune vortex. In this lost realm, a life-and-death contest is unfolding fiercely. Whether they can escape danger again is still unknown…
Chapter 16: The Phantom Princess and the Memory Cage (Old Version)
Under the powerful suction of the rune vortex, everyone’s body was shaky, and every inch of muscle was resisting. Lin Feng’s Star Sword was inserted into the flowing light film ground, and his hands tightly grasped the hilt, and his knuckles turned white due to the force. The power of Chi Yan’s flame and the suction of the vortex were in a stalemate, and the firelight illuminated his face that was slightly hideous due to tension. The sound of the old man Tianji’s flute became more and more passionate, trying to disrupt the power of the vortex with the wind element, but the suction was like a greedy beast, and it was not moved at all.
Li Yue’s face was pale, with beads of sweat rolling down her forehead. She tried her best to maintain the mana replenishment for everyone. Ling Yu used rune spells to resist the suction while thinking hard about how to break the situation. Xiao Hei tried his best to claw at the ground with his claws, making an anxious humming sound in his throat.
Just when everyone was about to collapse, the old wizard’s advice suddenly flashed through Lin Feng’s mind: “In the Lost Realm, the ancient heritage will provide guidance in desperate situations.” He was moved and shouted loudly: “Don’t panic, let’s look for clues related to the ancient heritage here!”
Hearing this, everyone looked around, trying to endure the huge pressure from the suction. Li Yue suddenly discovered that a large rune fragment near the vortex had some strange patterns engraved on it, which looked like some kind of ancient text. She approached with difficulty, and after carefully identifying it, she shouted, “These words seem to be describing a method to control the power of runes!”
Lin Feng asked hurriedly: “How to do it specifically?”
Li Yue took a deep breath and said, “When the runes rotate to a specific order, we need to inject the corresponding elemental power in a specific direction to disrupt its core order.”
Time was running out, and everyone had no time to ask more questions. Lin Feng concentrated his mind, observing the trajectory of the runes’ rotation, and with his super memory, he remembered the position and changes of each rune. When the runes were about to reach a specific order, Lin Feng loudly commanded: “Chiyan, inject the power of fire in the counterclockwise direction; Senior Tianji, inject the wind element clockwise; Lingyu, inject the rune spell into the center to disrupt the core; Liyue, get ready to replenish everyone’s mana so that our spells can be cast coherently; Xiaohei, pay attention to any abnormal changes around you.”
Everyone was concentrating, waiting for that moment to come. When the runes were arranged, Chi Yan took the lead, and a flame quickly rotated counterclockwise, like a burning blade. Elder Tianji’s wind element followed closely behind, rolling in clockwise, cooperating with the power of the flame. Ling Yu saw the right moment and shot the rune spell that condensed all his strength towards the center of the vortex.
The three powerful forces collided and merged in the core of the rune vortex. The rune light flickered violently, and the suction of the vortex weakened instantly. Everyone took the opportunity to increase their power output. The rune vortex began to shake and twist, and finally dissipated with a bang, turning into countless fragments of light that slowly fell.
As the rune vortex disappeared, the surrounding space gradually returned to calm, and a passage emitting soft light appeared in front of them. A mysterious breath came faintly from the end of the passage, as if calling them to move on. What kind of adventures and challenges were waiting for them? Everyone set foot on this unknown passage with trepidation and expectation.
Passing through the mysterious passage, everyone stepped into an ancient palace suspended in the void. The pillars in the palace were carved with creatures of various shapes, some like dragons and snakes, some like humans and beasts, and each pattern was flowing with dark golden light. On the crystal altar in the center, there was an ancient book emitting a faint blue aura, and the pages of the book rustled without wind.
“This is… the Dimensional Chronicles!” Ling Yu exclaimed, “It is said that this is an ancient sacred book that records all the secrets of the multiverse!”
Just as Lin Feng was about to reach out to touch the ancient book, an ethereal laugh suddenly sounded in the hall. Countless crystal fragments fell from the dome and condensed into a beautiful woman in gauze in mid-air. The corners of her eyes were dotted with purple demon patterns, and colorful lights were wrapped around her fingertips. She was the Phantom Princess under the Shadow Demon.
“What a touching friendship between friends.” Huan Ji chuckled and snapped her fingers. Xiao Hei suddenly wailed in pain and curled up on the ground, twitching continuously. “For a cat, you dared to go deep into the Lost Realm – but this is fun, isn’t it?”
Li Yue leaned over to check on Xiao Hei, only to find that its pupils had split into countless tiny diamonds, as if some force had forced its memory into it. Lin Feng wanted to get closer, but was blocked by an invisible barrier, and could only watch as Xiao Hei’s fur gradually faded to gray.
“It’s extracting Xiao Hei’s memory!” Chi Yan waved the Qiankun Staff, but the flame was swallowed by the colorful light when it touched Huan Ji. “This woman’s ability is…”
“Yes, I can weave illusions and tamper with memories.” Huan Ji walked in the void. When her skirt swept across the pillars, the carved creatures came alive. “Now, let’s play a game – every picture you see may be a deadly trap.”
The scene in the palace suddenly twisted and reorganized. Lin Feng found himself standing in a modern apartment, with a familiar anime still playing on the computer screen. Li Yue was bringing out coffee from the kitchen, with the cat ear pattern he gave her embroidered on her apron.
“Lin Feng, what are you daydreaming about?” Li Yue handed over the cup with a smile, “Look, Xiao Hei is scratching the sofa again.”
The familiar scene made Lin Feng’s pupils shrink suddenly. He looked at the orange cat lying on the sofa and suddenly found that the tip of its tail was gray-white – this was the feature that appeared after Xiao Hei traveled through time!
“You are imitating our memories.” Lin Feng clenched the Star Sword, with the tip of the sword against Li Yue’s throat. “The real Li Yue would not let me smell sulfur – you have Huan Ji’s evil spirit on you.”
Huan Ji’s laughter came from all directions. “Not bad, you actually saw through the first layer of illusion. But next, can you distinguish between reality and illusion?”
The scene in the hall changed again. This time, everyone was in the core of the Spiritual Source Land. The Shadow Demon was standing in front of the Dimension Compass, and their bodies were bound by transparent threads, like puppets.
“Lin Feng, stop him!” Li Yue’s voice was filled with tears, “The Shadow Demon wants to pull all worlds into nothingness!”
Just as Lin Feng was about to take action, he saw his reflection on the compass surface twisted into the appearance of an old wizard. Countless memory fragments flooded into his mind like a tide – it turned out that he was the original guardian of the dimension, and he sealed his memory and became a traverser in order to stop the shadow demon!
“Enough!” Lin Feng roared and swung his sword to cut the thread. The power of the stars exploded in the hall. He grabbed Li Yue’s hand and stabbed the star fragment into her palm, “Use your healing power to awaken the tampered memory!”
Pain and struggle flashed in Liyue’s eyes, and finally a pure golden light appeared. She put her hands together, and a beam of light shot up into the sky, shattering all the illusions. Xiao Hei took the opportunity to pounce on Huan Ji, leaving five bloody marks on her shoulder with his claws, but brought out the fragments of the dimensional compass hidden under her skin.
Huan Ji screamed and turned into a stream of light to escape, leaving behind a sentence before leaving: “Master Shadow Demon will personally greet your death – in the real Doomsday battlefield!”
When Huan Ji’s figure disappeared into the void, the blank pages of the Dimensional Chronicle suddenly burst into dazzling blue light. Lin Feng instinctively used the Star Sword to protect everyone, but saw that the light penetrated into their brows as if it had life, and a series of memories that did not belong to this world exploded in his mind –
“Is this… the memory of Shadow Demon?” Liyue exclaimed, covering her forehead. She saw a strange space full of destruction and despair: countless worlds collapsed in the black fog, and Shadow Demon stood on a throne made of world fragments, holding a complete dimensional compass in his hand.
Lin Feng’s pupils reflected an even more astonishing scene: behind the Shadow Demon, there were countless transparent containers suspended, each of which contained a soul that looked like him. At the top of the container was the room he had traveled to before, and on the computer screen that was playing anime, he reflected himself at the moment.
“So… we are all chosen vessels.” Ling Yu pointed at his own reflection with trembling hands, “The Shadow Demon tried to mass-produce Dimension Guardians by copying the souls of travelers.”
Elder Tianji suddenly coughed violently, and black runes were mixed in his dark red blood. “I should have thought of it earlier… my ability to predict the future is the shackles that the Shadow Demon uses to monitor you.” He trembled and took out a broken jade pendant. “This is the last guidance of free will – go to Mount Fuji in the Far East, where there is the ‘Divine Sakura Tree’ that can restart the dimensional compass.”
Before anyone could ask, the entire Lost Realm suddenly shook violently. The suspended rune fragments fell like raindrops, piecing together the distorted giant face of the Shadow Demon on the ground: “Interesting ants, since you want to play a real game–” His voice was wrapped in the breath of destruction, “Then go and witness how your ‘mother world’ is annihilated in reality!”
Star-like patterns suddenly appeared in Lin Feng’s right eye, and he saw the most horrifying scene: at the top of the Tokyo Tower in the real world, Dark Blade was embedding the fragments of the dimensional compass into the ancient spell array, and the projections of countless anime characters were looming in the void, and their existence was being forcibly dragged into the real dimension.
“Let’s go!” Lin Feng dragged Li Yue towards the dimensional rift, “If the real world is assimilated by Zongman, the origins of all the travelers will disappear!”
The moment everyone stepped into the rift, the Dimensional Chronicles turned into a stream of light and merged into Xiao Hei’s body. The orange cat, which was once a pet, suddenly roared like a lion or tiger, and its gray-white tail split into nine streams of light. Behind it, a door engraved with the patterns of the World Tree opened up – it was the shortcut to the Far East.
The snow-capped top of Mount Fuji glowed an eerie blood-red in the moonlight, and the petals of the sacred cherry tree were falling in reverse growth. The shadow demon’s projection appeared at the top of the tree canopy, and he was standing on the computer that Lin Feng had used before he traveled through time.
“Welcome to the final testing ground, Subject No. 137.” Shadow Demon’s voice was filled with twisted kindness. “When you chose to save the world of Zongman, have you ever thought about—” He suddenly crushed the computer host, “your real hometown is now being devoured by your ‘justice’?”
Lin Feng’s temples were throbbing. He saw the news reports in the real world flashing wildly: unknown energy fluctuations appeared in Tokyo Tower, characters from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba materialized and caused riots, and cursed spirits from Jujutsu Kaisen were wreaking havoc on the streets of Shibuya… and in the live broadcast room, countless viewers were excitedly brushing “The dimensional wall is broken!”
“You are wrong.” Lin Feng tightly grasped the Star Sword, and the shadows of all the companions in the world appeared on the sword. “The real bond is not a controlled script—” He stabbed the tip of the sword into the roots of the God Sakura Tree, “but a resonance that transcends the world!”
The sacred cherry tree trembled violently, and each petal reflected a picture of a different world. When Lin Feng’s blood soaked the tree roots, the entire Mount Fuji was suddenly dyed a brilliant gold. Xiao Hei’s nine tail lights turned into chains, pulling the fragments of the dimensional compass out of Dark Blade’s hands and reassembling them into a complete form.
For the first time, cracks appeared in the Shadow Demon’s projection: “Impossible! This belongs to me–“
“It belongs to all the travelers.” Liyue injected the healing power into the compass core, and countless points of light gathered from every corner of the world. “Including the souls that you used as pawns.”
As the compass started, the dimensional wall of the real world began to repair itself. Lin Feng saw his computer screen light up again, and in the sky of the Zongman world, countless figures with similar appearances appeared – they were the container souls imprisoned by the Shadow Demon.
“Now, it’s our turn to rewrite the script.” Lin Feng inserted the Star Sword into the center of the compass, “In the name of the Lord of Dimensions, restart the fate of all worlds!”
The golden light on the top of Mount Fuji receded like a tide, and the roots of the sacred cherry tree stretched out in the sea of clouds into a huge virtual shadow of the world tree. Lin Feng stood on the top of the tree canopy holding the dimensional compass, and the sword reflected the morning light of countless worlds – Shinobu Kocho from “Demon Slayer” was bandaging the injured team members, Gojo Satoru from “Jujutsu Kaisen” took off his eye mask and showed him a sly smile, and the dandelions symbolizing freedom grew again outside the city wall of “Attack on Titan”.
“Is this the ending you wanted?” Li Yue’s voice was filled with healing warmth. She held Lin Feng’s hand, and the star fragments in her palm resonated with the compass. “All worlds have gained the power of self-correction.”
Lin Feng looked at the Shibuya Crossing in the real world, where cursed spirits and humans were facing each other across the cordon, and the bullet screen was filled with celebratory messages of “The Dimensional Wall Was Successfully Repaired”. On his computer screen, his figure before the time travel was about to close the anime video, and in reality, his fingertips gently touched the screen – the timelines of the two worlds overlapped perfectly at this moment.
“The core of the Shadow Demon is sealed in the dimensional gap.” Ling Yu brought the old man Tianji over, and the fragments of the old wizard’s jade pendant were suspended in her palm, “But the words he left behind are worth pondering…”
“‘True freedom is to allow all possibilities to exist.'” Lin Feng repeated the Shadow Demon’s whispers before he disappeared, and suddenly threw the dimensional compass high into the sky. The compass decomposed into countless points of light, which sprinkled to various worlds like a meteor shower. “We don’t need a master, we only need a guardian.”
Xiao Hei’s nine tails swept across the sea of clouds, and the orange cat in the real world and the civet cat in the anime world appeared in front of everyone at the same time. “Now I can exist in two worlds at the same time!” It spun around excitedly, and the gray-white tip of its tail became an eternal mark connecting the dimensions.
The figure of the old wizard was looming in the mist: “Young man, do you know what this means? You will become an ‘observer’ traveling through all possibilities, and you will never truly belong to a certain world…”
“But we will always be together.” Liyue held Lin Feng’s hand tightly, and the healing power bloomed with golden light where the two touched. “Whether it is the anime world or the real world, as long as our souls are connected, anywhere is home.”
When the first ray of sunlight pierced through the clouds, Lin Feng saw that in the room he had traveled through before, a new window suddenly popped up on the computer: “Dimension Balancer detected, do you want to create a save?” He smiled and pressed the confirmation button, and entered in the name field that popped up –
Dimension Master Lin Feng
In the sky of the world, countless points of light converge into a huge star map, and each point of light is an independent world. Liyue’s healing power turns into a rainbow bridge, connecting the boundaries of all worlds; Xiaohei’s nine tail lights become a safe passage, allowing travelers to explore freely without being excluded; Lingyu and Tianji Elder become the administrators of the dimensional library, guarding the memories of all worlds.
In the real world of Shibuya, a boy wearing cat-ear headphones is smiling at the sky. His phone contains countless photos of the anime world, the latest of which is a sea of clouds on the top of Mount Fuji, in which two figures embracing each other can be vaguely seen.
“Would you like to try my newly developed dimensional rice balls?” Liyue came over with a tray, her apron embroidered with Xiaohei’s nine tails.
Lin Feng took the rice ball and took a bite. The salty and sweet taste blossomed on his tongue, as if blending the flavors of all the worlds. He looked out the window. The boundary between reality and the universe was looming in the morning light. There was a new traveler hesitating at the entrance of the dimensional passage.
“It seems that our story has just begun.” Lin Feng smiled and put his arm around Li Yue’s shoulders. The Star Sword at his waist trembled slightly, as if responding to the call from some distant world.
Chapter 17: New Journey and Potential Crisis (Old Version)
Light burst out from the core of the compass and spread in all directions. For a moment, the entire Mount Fuji was enveloped by this powerful force. The shadow demon’s projection was shaky in the light and roared unwillingly.
Under the cover of light, Lin Feng saw the veins of countless worlds, which were intertwined like a huge net. The order of the worlds disturbed by the shadow demon was slowly recovering at this moment. The characters of “Demon Slayer” no longer appeared on the streets of Tokyo, but returned to their original worlds, continuing their battles and lives; the cursed spirits of “Jujutsu Kaisen” also disappeared on the streets of Shibuya, and the real world gradually returned to its former tranquility.
In the world of Zongman, the souls imprisoned by the shadow demon broke free one after another. They turned into streams of light and gathered in the direction of Lin Feng. These souls merged into Lin Feng’s body, making him feel unprecedented power. This power is not simply powerful magic, but an emotional resonance from various worlds, a collection of many emotions such as courage, friendship, and justice.
“Do you think you can stop me like this?” Shadow Demon’s voice was still full of arrogance, but the cracks that kept spreading on the projection exposed his weakness at the moment. “Even if you repair the dimensional compass and reset the world order, what can you change?”
Lin Feng raised his head, with a determined light in his eyes: “What we change is your perception of this world. Every world has its own meaning of existence and is not a chess piece that you can manipulate at will.” As he said that, he rotated the Star Sword in the center of the compass, and the runes on the compass began to flash rapidly, emitting even more powerful energy.
Li Yue, Ling Yu, Chi Yan and others also injected their own power into the compass, while Xiao Hei kept running around the sacred cherry tree. The light on his nine tails echoed with the light of the sacred cherry tree, providing a continuous source of power to repair the dimensional order. Elder Tianji stood aside, muttering something. His prophetic ability turned into a mysterious force at this moment, stabilizing the repair work that was about to be completed.
As the power was continuously injected, the dimensional compass made a loud noise, and a beam of light shot up into the sky, directly penetrating the clouds and connecting the real world with the world of animation. Under the illumination of this light, the dimensional wall between the two worlds was completely stable, and there would be no danger of being forcibly broken.
The shadow demon’s projection completely dissipated in the light, leaving only his unwilling curse echoing in the air. Lin Feng and the others looked at the two worlds that had returned to peace, their hearts filled with emotion.
“We did it.” Tears flashed in Liyue’s eyes. She looked at Lin Feng, her eyes full of relief and admiration.
Lin Feng gently held Li Yue’s hand and nodded: “Yes, this is our common victory. It is our bond and resonance across the world that puts everything back on track.”
At this moment, in every corner of the Zongman world, the partners who had fought side by side with Lin Feng and others all felt a strong power fluctuation. They knew that the crisis had been successfully resolved, and Lin Feng and others had become heroes who saved the two worlds.
In the real world, people gradually forgot about the sudden dimensional chaos, and life returned to normal. But for Lin Feng and others, this experience will be forever engraved in their hearts and become the most precious memory in their lives.
After the dimensional crisis was resolved, Lin Feng and his companions became legends in the comic world and the real world. But they did not indulge in the joy of victory for too long, because they knew that there might be unknown dangers hidden under the appearance of peace.
On the top of Mount Fuji, Lin Feng looked at the dimensional compass floating on the top of the sacred cherry tree, emitting a soft light, and felt mixed emotions. Li Yue walked gently to his side, took his arm and said, “This is all like a dream. We really succeeded in saving two worlds.” Lin Feng nodded slightly, but his eyes still showed a trace of worry: “Although the shadow demon’s projection has dissipated, I always feel that things are not that simple.”
After returning to the real world, Lin Feng’s life seemed to have returned to normal. He sat in front of the computer he had traveled through, looking at the familiar desktop on the computer screen, but his thoughts drifted far away. Suddenly, a strange message popped up on the computer screen. There was no sender, only one line of words: “Do you think it’s over? The real test has just begun.” Lin Feng was startled and immediately realized that this might be some kind of new crisis signal.
At the same time, in the world of Zongman, some subtle changes are quietly taking place. Some tiny cracks begin to appear between the originally harmonious worlds. Although it has not caused any substantial impact for the time being, the keen guardians have noticed something strange. When Xiao Hei was playing in the woods, he found that the surrounding space occasionally distorted briefly. He immediately realized that something was wrong and hurried back to report to Lin Feng and others.
Lin Feng summoned Li Yue, Ling Yu, Elder Tian Ji and other companions, and told them the mysterious message received on the computer and the news brought by Xiao Hei. Elder Tian Ji frowned, his face solemn: “It seems that although the Shadow Demon seems to have failed, it may have left a backup plan. These cracks and mysterious messages between the worlds may be the prelude to a greater crisis.”
Ling Yu clenched his fists, his eyes determined: “No matter what the crisis is, we have experienced it once, and we will definitely be able to overcome it this time.” Li Yue said worriedly: “But we don’t know the specific situation of the enemy yet, and rash actions may put us in danger.”
After pondering for a moment, Lin Feng said, “We can’t just sit there and wait for death. Elder Tianji, can you use your prophetic ability to find some clues? Liyue, you and Xiaohei go to various worlds to investigate the situation of the cracks; Lingyu, let’s study that mysterious message together to see if we can find some clues.” Everyone nodded and took their orders and left.
Old Man Tianji came to a quiet place alone. He sat cross-legged on the ground, forming seals with his hands, trying to use his prophetic ability to sense the future crisis. However, this prophecy was extremely difficult, and the fog was heavy. He could only vaguely see some blurred images: in the darkness, a pair of blood-red eyes stared at them, surrounded by a broken world and desperate souls. Old Man Tianji suddenly opened his eyes, his forehead was full of sweat, and he realized that this crisis might be more terrible than he had imagined.
Liyue and Xiaohei traveled between various worlds. They found that the cracks were mainly concentrated at several key world nodes, and the cracks seemed to be expanding at a slow speed. Xiaohei said anxiously: “If this continues, these worlds will fall into chaos again.” Liyue frowned, recording the location and characteristics of the cracks while thinking about countermeasures.
Lin Feng and Ling Yu repeatedly studied the mysterious message, trying to find clues from the coding of the text and possible hidden codes. After some effort, they finally found that some character combinations in the message were related to an ancient spell, which was said to be related to a forbidden power that could break the balance of the dimension.
While everyone was busy, some unusual phenomena began to appear in the real world. Occasionally, strange lights flashed in the sky, and strange energy fluctuations appeared in some places. Although people did not realize that danger was approaching, Lin Feng and others knew that a new storm was quietly brewing.
As the investigation deepens, Lin Feng and others gradually piece together some clues. A huge conspiracy hidden in the darkness seems to be slowly surfacing, and they will once again embark on the journey of saving the world. However, this time, no one knows what is waiting for them…
Li Yue and Xiao Hei brought back news about the increasingly serious cracks in the world. Those cracks were like the mouths of greedy beasts, slowly but firmly devouring the stability between the worlds. Lin Feng and Ling Yu’s research on the mysterious information also made them realize that this crisis was closely related to a forbidden power. Once that power got out of control, both worlds would face a catastrophe.
At the same time, strange phenomena in the real world are becoming more frequent. Distorted light and shadows often flicker in the night sky of the city, as if another unknown world is trying to break through this barrier. People begin to feel uneasy, and all kinds of bizarre rumors are circulating in the streets and alleys.
Lin Feng knew that he could no longer sit and wait for death, so he decided to gather all the partners who had fought side by side in the dimensional crisis to discuss countermeasures. Everyone gathered in a secret base, and the atmosphere was solemn. At this time, Chi Yan, who had been silent all the time, suddenly spoke: “When I was traveling around the world, I heard a legend. It is said that at the end of the world, there is a mysterious relic, where a divine artifact that can balance the forbidden power is sealed. If we can find it, maybe we can turn the situation around.”
Everyone’s eyes instantly focused on Chi Yan. Lin Feng asked anxiously, “Do you know the exact location of the ruins?” Chi Yan shook his head helplessly, “The legend is too old. We only know that it is at the end of the world, but no one knows its exact location.” Elder Tianji closed his eyes and pondered for a moment before slowly saying, “Although I can’t accurately predict the location of the ruins, I may be able to use the stars to guide the general direction. However, this requires a lot of energy and may not be successful.”
Lin Feng looked at the slightly tired face of old man Tianji, feeling reluctant in his heart, but the situation was urgent, so he gritted his teeth and said, “Old man Tianji, I’ll leave everything to you. No matter what the cost, we must try.” Old man Tianji nodded slightly, then stood up and walked towards the rooftop of the base.
The night sky was full of twinkling stars. Old Man Tianji stood in the center of the rooftop, dancing his hands and muttering something. As he moved, the stars in the sky seemed to be pulled by some mysterious force and began to change positions, forming a strange star map. Beads of sweat rolled down Old Man Tianji’s forehead, but he still gritted his teeth and persisted. After a long time, the star map finally froze, and a faint light pointed to the distant east.
“According to the guidance of the stars, the ruins should be in that direction. But I am not sure how far it is, and whether it is within the world we know.” Elder Tianji said weakly. Lin Feng looked at Elder Tianji gratefully: “You have helped a lot, and we will walk the rest of the way by ourselves.”
Just as Lin Feng and his companions were about to embark on their journey to find the ruins, a powerful energy wave suddenly came from outside the base. Everyone rushed out cautiously, only to see a mysterious man emitting a soft blue light floating in the air. The mysterious man’s face was blurred, but his voice was clearly heard by everyone: “I know your predicament, and I also understand that the journey you are about to embark on is full of dangers. I am willing to lend you a hand.”
Lin Feng asked cautiously: “Who are you? Why do you want to help us?” The mysterious man sighed slightly: “I was once a part of this multiverse, and was trapped in a different dimension for some reason. Now I realize that the world is facing a crisis. If I don’t stop it, I will never be free. So, helping you is also helping myself.”
Everyone looked at each other, not knowing whether to trust the mysterious man in front of them. At this time, Xiao Hei suddenly stepped forward, circled around the mysterious man, and then said: “He doesn’t have any malicious aura, I think I can trust him.” After thinking for a moment, Lin Feng nodded to the mysterious man: “In this case, thank you for your help. I hope you can tell me how I can help.”
The mysterious man waved his hands, and three rays of light shot towards Lin Feng, Li Yue and Ling Yu respectively. After the rays of light merged into their bodies, the three of them suddenly felt a surge of strength. “This is the special ability I gave you, which may come in handy at a critical moment.” The mysterious man said.
With the help of the mysterious man, Lin Feng and his companions gained more confidence. With fear and firm belief in the unknown, they headed towards the east guided by the stars, embarking on a difficult journey to find the mysterious ruins and save the two worlds…
Chapter 18: The Artifact of Life and Death Appears (Old Version)
With the help of a mysterious person, Lin Feng and his team resolutely move forward in the direction of the eastern stars with the mission of saving the world. After crossing countless dimensional spaces, passing through mountains, rivers, seas and strange landforms, they finally come to a desolate land. There is a thick fog here, and there is a mysterious atmosphere in the fog, as if telling the secrets hidden in this land.
“According to the guidance of the stars, the ruins should be nearby.” Lin Feng frowned and carefully observed the surrounding environment. Everyone explored forward cautiously, taking every step very cautiously, for fear of triggering unknown dangers. Suddenly, the ground under Liyue’s feet trembled slightly, and then, sharp stone spikes suddenly pierced out from the ground. Lin Feng was quick-witted and quickly used the ability given by the mysterious man to open a passage between the stone spikes, leading everyone to escape the disaster.
“It seems that the guardian of this ruin will not let us pass easily.” Ling Yu held the weapon in his hand vigilantly, searching for potential threats in the mist. Xiao Hei led the way with his keen perception, reminding everyone from time to time to pay attention to the hidden traps under their feet.
After walking for a distance, an ancient stone door appeared in front of them. The stone door was engraved with strange runes, which flickered with a faint light, as if guarding the secret behind the door. The mysterious man stared at the runes on the stone door, and after a moment, he said: “These runes contain powerful sealing power, and they need to crack a specific code to open them.”
Lin Feng and others gathered around the stone door, carefully studying the arrangement and combination of runes. After some hard thinking, Li Yue suddenly discovered that the flashing frequency of the runes seemed to have some connection with the forbidden power spell they had discovered in their previous investigation. She tried to touch the runes in a specific order, and as she moved, the runes glowed brightly, the stone door slowly opened, and an old and mysterious breath came to her face.
Behind the door was a deep passage. The walls on both sides of the passage were inlaid with gemstones that emitted dim light, barely illuminating the way forward. As they went deeper into the passage, suddenly, a group of wolf-like monsters with blue flames burning all over their bodies rushed out from the darkness. These monsters were extremely fast and surrounded Lin Feng and others in an instant.
At Lin Feng’s command, everyone immediately deployed. Lin Feng used the ability given by the mysterious man, condensed a long sword of light in his hand, and fought the monster in close combat; Li Yue cast a healing spell in the back to provide support for teammates; Ling Yu used agility to shuttle among the monsters, looking for their weaknesses; Xiao Hei was not to be outdone, spewing black flames from his mouth and attacking the surrounding monsters. The mysterious man observed the battle from the side, helped at the right time, and suppressed the monster’s offensive with powerful spells.
In the fierce battle, Lin Feng found that although these monsters seemed ferocious, the blue flames on their bodies would dim a little when they were hurt. He acted decisively and cooperated with Ling Yu to focus on attacking a monster and successfully defeated it. As the first monster fell, the other monsters seemed to be affected in some way, and their offensive became chaotic. Everyone took advantage of the victory and finally eliminated all the monsters.
However, before they could catch their breath, a low roar suddenly came from the end of the passage, as if a more terrifying existence was awakening. Lin Feng clenched the sword in his hand and looked forward with a firm look: “It seems that the real challenge has just begun.”
Lin Feng and the others walked steadily along the passage towards the direction of the low roar. The air in the passage became increasingly heavy, as if shrouded by an invisible pressure. When they finally reached the end of the passage, a huge circular space appeared before their eyes. In the center of the space, a huge beast as big as a mountain slowly raised its head. It was emitting a chaotic light, and its eyes revealed endless majesty and hostility.
This mythical beast looks like a unicorn, but has nine tails, each of which flashes with mysterious runes. When the tail swings, the runes interweave, as if to weave a destructive force. “Is this… is this the legendary nine-tailed chaos unicorn?” Elder Tianji’s face was solemn, and there was a tremor in his voice. According to legend, this nine-tailed chaos unicorn is a mythical beast that existed when the world was first created. It has the ability to destroy the world. If it is enraged, the whole world may fall into an irreparable situation.
The Qilin opened its bloody mouth, and a chaotic beam of light attacked everyone like a cannonball. Lin Feng hurriedly activated the ability given by the mysterious man, forming a light shield in front of him. The beam hit the shield, erupting with a thunderous roar, and the shield shook violently. Lin Feng’s arms also trembled due to the huge impact force. Seeing this, Li Yue immediately cast a healing spell with all her strength to provide strength support for Lin Feng to stabilize the shield.
Ling Yu saw the right moment and rushed towards Qilin like lightning, the sharp blade in his hand flashing with cold light, trying to find Qilin’s flaw. However, Qilin reacted very quickly, and a tail swept over like a steel whip. Ling Yu narrowly avoided it, and the tail brushed the corner of his clothes and swept through, and the powerful force cut a deep gully on the ground. Xiao Hei went around behind Qilin and spewed black flames, trying to interfere with Qilin’s actions. Qilin felt the attack from behind, turned around and spewed out a breath of chaotic air, Xiao Hei flexibly twisted his body in the air and barely avoided it.
The mysterious man quickly formed seals with his hands, muttering something, and blue runes flew out of his hands and flew towards the Qilin. When the runes touched the Qilin’s body, they burst into dazzling light, but the Qilin had thick skin and flesh, and the damage caused by these runes was minimal. Elder Tianji was standing by, using his wisdom and experience to observe the Qilin’s attack patterns and weaknesses.
In the fierce battle, Lin Feng suddenly discovered that every time before the Qilin launched a powerful attack, the runes on its nine tails would flash violently. He immediately shouted loudly: “Everyone, pay attention, attack the runes on its tail! Disrupt its attack rhythm!” Upon hearing this, everyone changed their attack strategies. Ling Yu saw that the rune on one of the Qilin’s tails was shining brightly, and suddenly jumped up, stabbing the rune with the sharp blade in his hand. The rune light flashed for a while, and the Qilin let out a painful roar, and the tail drooped weakly.
Xiao Hei also took the opportunity to pounce on the other tail of the Qilin, grabbing the rune with his sharp claws. The Qilin felt pain and shook violently, and its attack rhythm was completely disrupted. The mysterious man seized this opportunity and condensed a powerful blue light column, which hit the Qilin fiercely. The Qilin was hit by the light column, and its huge body retreated a few steps.
Just when everyone thought they were about to gain the upper hand, the Qilin suddenly roared to the sky, and a chaotic light shone around it. Its injuries healed in an instant. The Qilin’s eyes were full of anger, and its nine tails swung at the same time. The rune light gathered together to form a huge chaotic vortex, sweeping towards everyone. This force was so strong that it made people despair. Lin Feng and others felt as if they were in the center of the storm and could be torn to pieces by this force at any time.
However, at this critical moment, a faint light suddenly flashed on Lin Feng’s chest. It was a mysterious badge that he had accidentally obtained during the investigation. He had been carrying it with him, but it shone at the critical moment. The light gradually became stronger, competing with the power of the chaotic vortex. Lin Feng was surprised and he used all his strength to guide the power of the badge. Others also concentrated their strength to fight against the Qilin’s attack with Lin Feng.
The stalemate between Lin Feng and the Nine-tailed Chaos Kirin entered a white-hot stage, and the surrounding space seemed to be distorted by the collision of these two powerful forces. The chaos vortex spun wildly, emitting a piercing scream, trying to break through the defense line built by everyone; and the light emitted by the mysterious badge on Lin Feng’s chest became stronger and stronger, like a beacon in the darkness, unwaveringly resisting the Kirin’s attack.
Sweat continued to roll down Lin Feng’s forehead. His arms were shaking and almost unconscious due to the huge pressure, but the belief in his heart was as firm as steel. “We can’t give up. We have come this far!” He kept encouraging himself in his heart. Liyue used all her strength to perform healing spells, not only to maintain everyone’s physical strength, but also to inject healing power into Lin Feng’s body, helping him to better guide the power of the badge. Ling Yu and Xiao Hei were also doing their best. Although their attacks could not cause fatal damage to Qilin, they successfully distracted some of Qilin’s attention, preventing it from focusing all its strength on the chaos vortex.
The mysterious man frowned, his hands danced rapidly, and he chanted an ancient spell. As he uttered the spell, circles of mysterious blue halos appeared around him, which gradually merged into the power of Lin Feng and others to fight against Qilin, strengthening their defense. Elder Tianji was nervously observing the situation on the side, and with his rich experience, he tried to find the next flaw that Qilin might have.
Just when everyone felt that they were about to collapse, the mysterious emblem suddenly glowed, and a dazzling beam of light shot up into the sky, directly piercing through the chaotic vortex. The Qilin let out a shrill scream, and the chaotic vortex instantly disintegrated. The powerful recoil force caused the Qilin’s huge body to stagger back a few steps.
“Now!” Lin Feng saw the right moment and shouted. Everyone rushed towards the Qilin like an arrow. Lin Feng’s shining sword flashed with sharp sword energy and stabbed towards the Qilin’s neck; Ling Yu jumped onto the Qilin’s back and stabbed the base of the Qilin’s tail with the sharp blade in his hand, trying to cut off the key part that launched a powerful attack; Xiao Hei spewed out a stronger black flame from his mouth, directly into the Qilin’s eyes; Li Yue continued to cast strengthening spells in the back to enhance the attack effect of teammates; the mysterious man blocked the Qilin’s retreat with spells to prevent it from escaping.
The Qilin struggled hard under the siege of the crowd, waving its tail and spewing chaotic energy, but the crowd cooperated tacitly, skillfully avoided the attack, and continued to fight back. After a fierce battle, the Qilin finally ran out of energy and fell to the ground.
As Qilin fell, the entire ruins began to shake violently. Everyone realized that Qilin’s death might have triggered some mechanism in the ruins. They quickly searched for the whereabouts of the artifact in the ruins. Just where Qilin fell, the ground slowly cracked, and a bright light burst out from it.
Lin Feng and the others approached, and saw a sword emitting a sacred aura quietly suspended in the light. The sword body was carved with exquisite patterns, and the runes flashed, as if it contained endless power. This was the artifact that could balance the forbidden power – the Holy Sword.
Lin Feng slowly stretched out his hand and grasped the hilt of the Holy Sword. Instantly, a warm and powerful force spread through his arm and spread throughout his body. He felt the wonderful resonance between the artifact and himself. Everyone looked at the Holy Sword in Lin Feng’s hand, their eyes full of excitement and joy. After going through countless hardships, they finally found the hope of saving the two worlds.
However, just as they were about to leave the ruins with the artifact, a loud noise suddenly came from outside the ruins, as if countless evil forces were rushing here. Lin Feng held the Holy Sword tightly and looked at everyone with a firm look: “It seems that the trouble is not over yet. We must be prepared to meet new challenges.” Everyone nodded, took the artifact, and resolutely walked out of the ruins, ready to face the upcoming unknown crisis…
Chapter 19: A Fierce Battle Outside the Ruins (Old Version)
As soon as Lin Feng and his companions stepped out of the ruins, they were shocked by the scene in front of them. They saw black evil creatures surging all over the mountains. They had different shapes, some were like twisted human figures, and some were like giant spiders. Each of them exuded a disgusting stench and powerful dark power. These evil creatures rushed towards them like a tide and surrounded them.
“So many evil creatures, it seems they are coming for the artifact.” Ling Yu’s face was solemn, holding the weapon tightly in his hand, ready to fight at any time. Xiao Hei also bent his body, let out a low roar in his throat, and his eyes flashed with vigilance. Li Yue quickly cast a defensive spell, forming a transparent shield around everyone. The surface of the shield flowed with soft light, resisting the dark aura emitted by the evil creatures.
Lin Feng raised the Holy Sword, and the sword shone brightly, illuminating the surrounding darkness. “Everyone stand back to back, take care of each other, and don’t let them break through the defense line!” He shouted loudly. The mysterious man formed seals with his hands, and blue magic lights shot towards the evil creatures like meteors. Every time a light hit the target, it could cause an explosion, blowing the surrounding evil creatures to pieces. But there were too many evil creatures, and they rushed up one after another, filling the gaps left by their companions in a blink of an eye.
Ling Yu’s figure was as fast as lightning, moving freely among the evil creatures. Every time he swung the sharp blade in his hand, it would bring up a splash of blood. However, these evil creatures seemed to feel no pain and still pounced on everyone frantically. The black flames spewed from Xiao Hei’s mouth raged among the evil creatures, burning them and making them scream, but more evil creatures emerged from the darkness and drowned the flames.
The battle became more intense, and everyone’s physical strength was gradually consumed. Under the continuous attack of the evil creatures, the light of Liyue’s shield became dimmer and dimmer. Lin Feng looked at his companions around him and knew that this was not a solution. He concentrated his mind, merged his own strength with the power of the Holy Sword, and then slammed the sword into the ground.
A dazzling golden light spread out from the sword to the surroundings. Wherever the light reached, the evil creatures roared in pain and turned into dust in an instant. This attack temporarily repelled the evil creatures around, giving everyone a chance to breathe.
But at this moment, a huge evil creature slowly approached from a distance. It looked like a giant, with black smoke swirling around it. Every step it took made the ground tremble. Its eyes flashed blood-red light, and it held a huge black battle axe in its hand. The dark power it exuded was several times stronger than that of other evil creatures.
“It seems this is their leader.” The mysterious man said with a serious face. The giant came in front of everyone and laughed wildly: “Hand over the artifact, and I can spare your lives!” Lin Feng tightly grasped the Holy Sword and answered firmly: “Don’t even think about it! We will never let the artifact fall into the hands of you evil people!”
The giant roared and swung his battle axe towards everyone. Wherever the battle axe passed, the space seemed to be torn apart, and a black crack spread rapidly towards everyone. Lin Feng quickly swung the Holy Sword, and a golden sword energy met the black crack. The two collided with each other, erupting a strong shock wave that blew away the surrounding evil creatures.
Ling Yu saw the right moment, flew up, and attacked the giant’s legs. The giant sensed Ling Yu’s attack and kicked him away. Li Yue hurriedly cast a healing spell to stabilize Ling Yu’s injuries. Xiao Hei took the opportunity to fly over the giant’s head and spit out black flames to burn the giant’s eyes. The giant felt pain and swung his battle axe to attack randomly, but Xiao Hei nimbly avoided it.
The mysterious man cast a powerful sealing spell, and blue runes flew towards the giant, trying to seal it. The giant felt the threat of the runes and resisted with all his might. The dark power in his body burned like a black flame, fighting against the runes.
Lin Feng knew that he couldn’t continue to be in a stalemate like this. He concentrated all his energy and exerted the power of the Holy Sword to the extreme. The Holy Sword shone brightly, and ancient runes appeared around the sword. He jumped high and slashed at the giant with the force of thunder. This attack condensed all of Lin Feng’s strength and faith. The golden sword light cut through the darkness and slashed straight at the giant.
The giant felt the power of this blow and tried to block it with his battle axe. But the power of the Holy Sword was too strong, and it directly cut off the battle axe and slashed the giant. The giant let out a scream that shook the earth, and his huge body slowly fell down, turning into a cloud of black smoke and dissipating in the air.
As the giant leader fell, the other evil creatures instantly lost their fighting spirit and fled in all directions. Lin Feng and others finally breathed a sigh of relief as they watched the evil creatures go away. But they knew that this battle with the evil forces was far from over.
After Lin Feng and his companions defeated the evil creatures, they decided to find a safe place to rest and discuss the next plan. They found a secluded valley surrounded by green mountains and a clear stream flowing through it, adding a bit of vitality to this quiet place. Everyone sat by the stream, their tired faces unable to hide their relief for surviving the disaster.
Lin Feng gently stroked the Holy Sword, and the runes on the sword flickered slightly, as if responding to his touch. “Although we have temporarily repelled those evil creatures, it is far from enough to completely eliminate the forbidden power. We have to find a way to figure out the source of this evil power.” Lin Feng raised his head and looked at his companions with a firm gaze.
Elder Tianji frowned slightly, pondered for a moment and then slowly said: “I have heard that in the extreme west of this continent, there is an ancient library called ‘Wanxiang Book Pavilion’. There are countless ancient books collected there, and perhaps we can find clues about the forbidden power. But… the journey is long, and the Wanxiang Book Pavilion is said to be protected by a powerful magic circle, so it is not easy to break in.”
A trace of thought flashed in the mysterious man’s eyes. “If we can find a way to enter the Universal Book Pavilion, perhaps we can really solve the mystery of this forbidden power. I know some ancient magic knowledge, maybe it can be of some help to the magic circle.”
Ling Yu clenched the blade in his hand and stood up. “No matter how difficult it is, we can’t give up. For the peace of both worlds, this trip is worth it.” Xiao Hei cried “Awoo” beside him, as if responding to Ling Yu’s words. Li Yue also nodded slightly, with determination in her eyes.
After everyone had discussed it, they packed up and headed for the Far West. Along the way, they passed through dense forests, crossed rushing rivers, and climbed over steep mountains. However, as they gradually approached the Far West, the surrounding environment became more and more strange. The originally blue sky became gray and gloomy, and the air was filled with a depressing atmosphere, as if countless pairs of eyes were peeping at them in the darkness.
One day, when they passed through a gloomy swamp, countless black tentacles suddenly stretched out from the swamp and quickly entangled them like ghosts. Lin Feng reacted very quickly and swung the Holy Sword. The golden sword energy instantly cut off several tentacles. But the tentacles continued to pour out and surrounded everyone.
Xiao Hei spewed out black flames, trying to burn the tentacles, but the flames did not do much damage to the tentacles. Ling Yu and the mysterious man cast spells and fought desperately with the tentacles. Li Yue dodged the tentacles’ attacks from behind and cast auxiliary spells to enhance everyone’s strength.
Lin Feng observed the attack patterns of these tentacles and found that they seemed to be controlled by some kind of consciousness. He concentrated his mind and used the light of the Holy Sword to explore the hidden source of consciousness. Finally, in a fog deep in the swamp, he found a vague figure.
“Everyone, concentrate on attacking the fog deep in the swamp!” Lin Feng shouted loudly. Upon hearing this, everyone released powerful spells and attacks towards the fog. Under the joint attack of everyone, the fog gradually dissipated, revealing a huge black octopus-like monster. Its eyes flashed a strange red light, and black mucus kept spitting out of its mouth.
The monster let out a sharp roar when it saw that its whereabouts were exposed, and the entire swamp began to shake violently. Countless bubbles emerged from the swamp, and then more black tentacles came from all directions, and this time the tentacles were thicker and more powerful than before.
Lin Feng knew that he could no longer passively defend. He activated the full power of the Holy Sword, and his body was enveloped by a layer of golden light. He turned into a golden light and rushed towards the monster. The moment he approached the monster, he jumped high, and the Holy Sword slashed at the monster with the power of destroying the world.
The monster felt the fatal threat and tried to dodge, but Lin Feng’s attack was too fast and too fierce. The Holy Sword slashed directly on the monster’s body. The monster let out a shrill scream, and its body slowly fell down, and the black tentacles disappeared.
After this fierce battle, although everyone was exhausted, they were more determined to move forward. They continued to move towards the far west, and finally, at the end of a barren desert, they saw a huge building shrouded in mysterious light – the Wanxiang Book Pavilion. The book pavilion exuded an ancient and mysterious atmosphere, and the magic circle light around it flowed, as if warning intruders. Whether they can successfully enter the book pavilion and find clues to eliminate the forbidden power, everything is still unknown…
Chapter 20: Treasure Hunt in the Deep Sea, Dangers abound in the Deep Sea (Old Version)
Lin Feng and the others stood in front of the Wanxiang Book Pavilion, looking at the magic circle with mysterious light, and fell into deep thought. The mysterious man walked forward and paced around the magic circle, carefully observing the direction of the array pattern and the changes in the light, muttering something in his mouth, and constantly making strange gestures with his hands, trying to decipher the mystery contained in the magic circle.
After a long time, the mysterious man stopped and said solemnly: “This magic circle is extremely complex, integrating many ancient forbidden spells. If you break in by force, it will definitely trigger a powerful defense mechanism. But I found that the center of this array seems to resonate with a certain energy fluctuation. Perhaps we can find an item that matches it and use it to open a temporary entrance.”
After hearing this, everyone began to search around for possible clues. Li Yue found a stone engraved with runes in a pile of sand not far away. The runes were shining faintly, and seemed to have some subtle connection with the magic circle. The mysterious man took the stone and injected his own magic power into it. The stone glowed brightly, interweaving with the light of the magic circle.
At this moment, a light gate as tall as a person appeared on the magic circle. The light inside flickered, and the outline of the bookshelves inside the library could be vaguely seen. “Time is running out, let’s go in quickly!” Lin Feng shouted, and everyone quickly passed through the light gate. As soon as they entered, the light gate disappeared behind them. The library was filled with an old and heavy atmosphere. Countless bookshelves crisscrossed, and there was no end in sight. Every bookshelf was filled with ancient books emitting faint light.
“Let’s split up and look for records related to forbidden powers.” Lin Feng said, and everyone dispersed. Lin Feng walked quickly along the bookshelf, his eyes scanning ancient books one after another. The Holy Sword trembled slightly at his waist, as if guiding his direction. Suddenly, he heard a low hum from Xiao Hei, and following the sound, he saw Xiao Hei standing in front of a bookshelf in a corner. An ancient book on the bookshelf emitted a light similar to that of the Holy Sword.
Lin Feng reached out and took the ancient book. There were ancient words engraved on the cover. Although it had gone through years, it was still clearly legible. With his profound knowledge, he recognized that it was written “The Origin of Forbidden Power”. He opened the ancient book and found that it recorded the origin of the forbidden power. It turned out that the forbidden power was born from a great war between gods and demons in ancient times. In order to obtain supreme power, a fallen ancient demon god merged his soul with the darkest origin of the world. Although he was eventually sealed, the forbidden power remained in the world and would awaken every thousand years, attempting to devour all the light in the world.
“Found it! It records the origin of the forbidden power and the possible method to seal it completely.” Lin Feng shouted excitedly. Everyone rushed over and surrounded Lin Feng. Ling Yu looked at the ancient book and frowned and asked, “Then how to seal it?” Lin Feng continued to flip through the ancient book, but when he saw the key point, his face became solemn.
According to ancient books, to completely seal the forbidden power, three ancient artifacts must be collected. In addition to the Holy Sword, the other two artifacts are the “Heart of the Deep Sea” located in the abyss of the deep sea, and the “Moon Magic Bow” hidden in the depths of the Magic Moon Forest. Each artifact is protected by a powerful guardian force, making it extremely difficult to obtain. At the same time, after collecting all the artifacts, a long-lost ancient sealing spell must be cast at a specific time and place when the forbidden power is revived in order to successfully seal it.
“It seems that we still have a long way to go. But in order to eliminate the forbidden power, no matter how difficult it is, we must try.” Lin Feng closed the ancient book, his eyes flashing with determination. Everyone looked at each other and nodded. With a new mission, they left the Wanxiang Book Pavilion and headed towards the Abyss of the Deep Sea. Along the way, they slept in the open air, traveled day and night, and had only one belief in their hearts – to find the “Heart of the Abyss” as soon as possible to increase their chances of eliminating the forbidden power.
A few days later, they finally arrived at the edge of the Deep Sea Abyss. They saw an endless expanse of ocean in front of them. The water was a deep blue, and the waves were surging. The waves hit the rocks on the shore, making a deafening sound. In the center of the Deep Sea Abyss, the sea water seemed to be stirred by a mysterious force, forming a huge whirlpool that seemed to swallow everything that approached.
“This ‘Heart of the Abyss’ is in such a dangerous place. It is not easy to obtain it.” Ling Yu looked at the terrifying whirlpool and couldn’t help but frowned.
The mysterious man pondered for a moment and said, “Legend has it that there is a tribe of mermaids in the deep sea. They are familiar with every corner of this sea area. Perhaps we can get some clues from them and know how to avoid danger and find the ‘Heart of the Deep Sea’. However, the mermaids have always been mysterious and rarely come into contact with the outside world. We have to find a way to find their traces.”
The group searched along the coastline for clues about the mermaids, and finally found some strange scales in a hidden bay. These scales emitted a faint fluorescence, which was consistent with the scale characteristics of the mermaids in the legend. Following the guidance of the scales, they found a hidden underwater passage in a reef crevice in the bay.
Lin Feng took a deep breath and said, “It seems that this is the entrance to the mermaid territory. Everyone be careful.” After that, he jumped into the water first, followed by everyone. The underwater passage was narrow and tortuous, with cold light flashing around. From time to time, strange aquatic creatures swam by, and their eyes flashed strange light in the dark.
After swimming for an unknown amount of time, they suddenly saw a huge palace made of colorful corals in front of them. A group of graceful mermaids swam around the palace. The mermaids noticed their arrival and immediately became alert, surrounding them with weapons in hand.
Lin Feng hurriedly signaled everyone not to act rashly, and then said in a gentle tone: “We have no ill intentions, we just want to seek your help to find the ‘Heart of the Abyss’ and eliminate the forbidden power in the world.”
The leader of the mermaid clan slowly swam out of the palace. She had a beautiful face and her fish tail was shining brightly. She looked at Lin Feng and the others, her eyes full of scrutiny and suspicion. “The ‘Heart of the Deep Sea’ is one of the sacred objects guarded by our clan. Why do you think we will help you?”
Lin Feng said sincerely: “Now that the forbidden power is about to revive, if it is not eliminated, the world will fall into endless darkness, which is also a huge threat to the mermaids. We are willing to guarantee with our lives that after finding the ‘Heart of the Abyss’, we will use it to seal the forbidden power and restore peace to the world.”
The mermaid leader was silent for a long time, as if weighing the pros and cons. Finally, she slowly said, “Okay, I can tell you the location of the ‘Heart of the Abyss’, but the ‘Heart of the Abyss’ is sealed in a mysterious cave in the deep sea, surrounded by powerful sea beasts guarding it. Only if you defeat the sea beasts, you are qualified to take the ‘Heart of the Abyss’ away.”
Under the guidance of the merman leader, Lin Feng and others swam towards the mysterious cave where the “Heart of the Deep Sea” was located. As they went deeper, the pressure of the sea water became greater and greater, and the temperature around them dropped sharply. Suddenly, a huge sea beast rushed out from the darkness. It looked like a whale, but had sharp fangs and was surrounded by circles of black electric current.
The sea beast opened its bloody mouth and bit towards everyone. Lin Feng quickly swung the Holy Sword, and a golden sword energy shot out and hit the sea beast, but the sea beast had thick skin and flesh, and this attack did not seem to cause much damage to it. The sea beast roared angrily, and the electric current on its body became stronger and stronger, sweeping towards everyone.
The mysterious man hurriedly cast a shield spell to protect everyone, but the impact of the electric current was so strong that the shield was shaking and in danger of breaking at any time. Ling Yu saw the right opportunity, flew up, and attacked the sea beast’s eyes. The sea beast sensed the danger, shook its head, and threw Ling Yu out. Li Yue immediately cast a healing spell to stabilize Ling Yu’s injuries, and at the same time Xiao Hei sprayed black flames to try to interfere with the sea beast’s actions.
Lin Feng concentrated his mind and felt the power of the Holy Sword. He found that the electric current in the sea beast seemed to be afraid of the light of the Holy Sword. So, he released the light of the Holy Sword to the maximum. The light was like a golden sun, illuminating the entire dark sea. Under the light, the sea beast roared in pain and its movements became slow.
Lin Feng seized the opportunity and swung the Holy Sword again. This time, the golden sword light pierced into the body of the sea beast with great force. The sea beast struggled for a few times, and its huge body slowly sank to the bottom of the sea.
The group continued to move forward and finally found the “Heart of the Deep Sea” deep in the cave. It was suspended on a platform made of blue crystals, emitting a soft and deep blue light, as if it contained the power of the entire ocean. However, just as Lin Feng and others approached the “Heart of the Deep Sea”, the sea beast that had sunk to the bottom of the sea suddenly reappeared, with a stronger black electric current wrapped around its body, and its eyes also changed from the original dark green to a strange blood red. It was obviously completely enraged and used up its last strength to launch a counterattack.
The sea beast rushed towards Lin Feng and the others like a black meteor, so fast that people had no time to react. Lin Feng quickly held the Holy Sword in front of him, trying to use it to resist the attack of the sea beast. In an instant, the huge force generated by the collision spread out to the surroundings with the two people as the center, and the sea water surged like an explosion, forming countless huge whirlpools.
Lin Feng only felt an overwhelming force coming, as if he was hit by a moving mountain, and his internal organs seemed to be hit hard by a heavy hammer. He clenched his teeth, and the Holy Sword shone brightly, trying to stabilize his body, but he was still pushed back by this force, leaving a long trail in the sea.
Seeing this, Ling Yu, the mysterious man and others immediately used their strongest spells. Ling Yu waved his sword, and several sharp wind blades shot towards the sea beast. Wherever the wind blades passed, the sea water was cut in half, making a sharp whistling sound; the mysterious man quickly formed seals with his hands, muttering something, and a huge ice wall appeared out of thin air, trying to block the attack of the sea beast. The ice wall was crystal clear, engraved with mysterious runes, and flashed with cold light.
However, the sea beast was not afraid at all. The black electric current on its body burst out instantly, covering everyone like a big net. The wind blades touched the electric current and instantly dissipated into nothingness; under the impact of the electric current, the ice wall only lasted for a moment before it collapsed and turned into countless pieces of ice that floated in the sea.
Xiao Hei was not willing to be outdone. His hair stood up and he spewed out a more violent black flame than before. The flame burned in the sea water, forming a strange sea of fire, which swept towards the sea beast. The sea beast roared angrily in the sea of fire, and its body trembled slightly under the scorching flames, but it did not stop attacking.
Just as the sea beast was about to rush towards Lin Feng again, Li Yue finally completed a complex auxiliary spell. She waved her hands, and a soft light enveloped Lin Feng. In an instant, Lin Feng felt the pressure on his body lighten, and the strength in his body quickly circulated and recovered.
Lin Feng knew that he could not hold back any more at this time, so he completely merged his own magic power with the power of the Holy Sword. The Holy Sword shone brightly, and ancient runes appeared around the sword body, the runes flashing with golden light, as if telling of the mysterious power of the ancient times.
Lin Feng roared, and his whole body turned into a golden lightning, rushing towards the sea beast. When he approached the sea beast, he jumped high, and slashed down with the Holy Sword in his hand with the power of destroying the world. This sword condensed all of Lin Feng’s strength and faith, and the light illuminated the entire dark deep sea cave.
The sea beast seemed to have sensed the fatal threat of this attack, and it tried its best to gather all the electricity in its body into a huge black electric ball, and fired it towards Lin Feng. Wherever the electric ball passed, the seawater was instantly evaporated, forming a huge hole.
The golden sword light and the black electric ball met in the air, and in an instant, the entire deep sea seemed to be detonated. The strong light and huge impact force caused the surrounding seawater to form a terrifying tsunami. The seawater surged wildly, and countless cracks began to appear on the stone walls of the cave, which was in danger of collapse at any time.
After the light faded, the huge body of the sea beast slowly fell down, the light in its eyes disappeared, and the breath of life gradually dissipated. Lin Feng was floating in the sea water exhausted, with multiple injuries on his body, and blood spread in the sea water.
Everyone swam to Lin Feng in a hurry, and Li Yue quickly cast a healing spell to heal his injuries. Lin Feng slightly opened his eyes, looked at the concerned eyes of his companions, and a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. Then, he slowly swam to the “Heart of the Abyss”, stretched out his trembling hand, and grasped this artifact with powerful power. When he grasped the “Heart of the Abyss”, a cool power surged into his body, and his fatigue and pain seemed to be relieved a little.
They successfully obtained the “Heart of the Deep Sea”, but next they have to go to the Fantasy Moon Forest to find the “Fantasy Moon Bow”. Everyone knows that the road ahead is still full of difficulties and obstacles, but at this moment, they rely on their mutual trust and firm belief, fearless, ready to meet the next challenge.
Chapter 21: Fierce Battle with Phantom Moon Beast (Old Version)
Lin Feng and his companions carefully left the Deep Sea Abyss with the “Heart of the Deep Sea”. After landing, they found a quiet valley to rest for a while and prepare to go to the Fantasy Moon Forest to find the “Fantasy Moon Bow”.
Li Yue used her exquisite healing skills to carefully treat Lin Feng’s wounds. After some treatment, Lin Feng’s injuries improved significantly, and his pale face gradually regained some color. He stood up, stretched his muscles, and clenched the Holy Sword in his hand, feeling the power surge in his body again.
“The Fantasy Moon Forest is said to be filled with all kinds of strange illusions and dangerous monsters. We must be on our guard.” The mysterious man said solemnly, his eyes sweeping over everyone.
Ling Yu nodded, drew out the long sword from his waist, and wiped the sword carefully in the sun, with a cold light flashing: “No matter what happens, we will fight side by side.”
Xiao Hei was full of energy, running and jumping around everyone happily, as if he was full of anticipation for the upcoming adventure. Li Yue started to pack her bag, preparing various elixirs and emergency spell props one by one.
After a brief reorganization, everyone headed towards the Fantasy Moon Forest. When they stepped into the edge of the forest, a strange and quiet atmosphere hit them. The surrounding trees were tall and dense, with branches and leaves intertwined, blocking out the sun, making the light inside the forest dim. Occasionally, a few rays of sunlight shone through the gaps in the leaves, forming golden light columns, with dust flying in the light columns, like a dream.
Not long after entering the forest, a fog suddenly appeared in front of them. The fog was as thick as substance, faintly emitting a mysterious aura, making it difficult to see the road ahead. Lin Feng vigilantly grasped the Holy Sword and said, “Everyone be careful, this fog may not be simple.”
Everyone walked slowly forward and stepped into the mist. In an instant, the surrounding scene suddenly changed. Lin Feng found himself on a desolate battlefield, surrounded by the bodies of his comrades, and his ears echoed with painful wails and desperate cries. He was startled, knowing that this might be an illusion, but the realistic feeling made his heart beat faster involuntarily.
“Don’t be fooled by the illusion!” Lin Feng shouted loudly, trying to wake himself and his companions with his voice. At the same time, he activated his magic power, and the Holy Sword shone brightly, trying to dispel the strange illusion.
On Ling Yu’s side, he saw the scene he feared the most – the tragedy of his family being wiped out that he witnessed when he was a child was happening again. The screams of his relatives echoed in his ears, and the murderer’s hideous face swayed in front of him. His hands trembled slightly, but he soon gritted his teeth, endured the pain in his heart, and gathered a sharp sword intent, slashing at the illusion.
The mysterious man was trapped in an endless maze, with walls constantly changing around him. No matter how he ran, he could not find the exit. But he knew panic was useless, so he quickly calmed down, closed his eyes, and used his keen perception to find the flaws in the illusion.
Li Yue saw her beloved being injured and dying in front of her. She burst into tears, but the belief in her heart told her that all this was fake. She took a deep breath and cast a heart-clearing spell, trying to free herself from this sad illusion.
Xiao Hei kept roaring at the illusions around him. The hair on his body exploded and black flames spewed out of his mouth. The flames burned in the mist, dispersing a small area of mist.
Lin Feng concentrated all his energy and exerted the power of the Holy Sword to the extreme. The light was like a sharp blade, gradually tearing off a corner of the illusion. As the light expanded, the illusion around them began to twist and break. In the end, they successfully got rid of the shackles of the mist illusion and appeared on an open grassland.
However, before they could breathe a sigh of relief, a group of sturdy monsters suddenly jumped out from the surroundings of the grass. These monsters looked like black panthers, but their bodies were several times larger than ordinary black panthers, their bodies were covered with black scales, and their eyes flashed with bloodthirsty red light.
The leading monster opened its bloody mouth, let out a roar that shook the sky, and then led the group of beasts to pounce on Lin Feng and others. Lin Feng was the first to react, and swung the Holy Sword in his hand. A golden sword energy shot towards the leading monster like a rainbow piercing the sun. Wherever the sword energy passed, the air made a sharp whistling sound. The monster was extremely agile, and it easily dodged the fierce attack by turning its body to the side. Then it kicked the ground with its four claws and pounced towards Lin Feng like black lightning.
Seeing this, Ling Yu flashed and appeared at the side of the monster like a ghost. The long sword in his hand turned into a series of cold lights and stabbed at the monster’s side. The monster felt the attack from the side, and the black scales on its body instantly stood up, like layers of hard shields, blocking Ling Yu’s attack. At the same time, the other monsters had also pounced in front of everyone. Xiao Hei was not afraid at all, and the black flames from his mouth spewed out like a torrent, rushing towards the group of monsters. The flames touched the monsters, making a “sizzling” sound, and for a moment, the air was filled with the smell of burnt flesh.
The mysterious man quickly formed seals with his hands and muttered something. In an instant, the sky was covered with dark clouds, and strong lightning bolts struck from the clouds and blasted towards the group of monsters. The lightning struck the ground, splashing countless mud and rocks. Some monsters that were unable to dodge were hit by the lightning, roaring in pain, and fell to the ground with convulsions.
Li Yue was casting auxiliary spells at the back, and soft rays of light enveloped her companions, enhancing their defense and strength. As the light flashed, Lin Feng and the others felt full of strength, and their attacks became more fierce.
Lin Feng saw the right moment and rushed towards the leading monster, holding the Holy Sword high, the sword shining brightly. The monster seemed to feel the fatal threat, and a trace of fear appeared in its eyes, but it did not retreat, but rushed towards Lin Feng more frantically. Just as the monster was about to pounce on Lin Feng, Lin Feng suddenly stabbed the Holy Sword into the ground, and with the sword as the center, a powerful golden energy wave quickly spread out.
The energy wave was like a surging sea wave, blowing away the surrounding monsters one after another. The leading monster was hit head-on by the energy wave, and its huge body rolled several times in the air before falling heavily to the ground. It struggled to get up, but found that its limbs had been numb and unable to move.
Seeing their leader injured, the other monsters’ offensive power was significantly weakened, but they still did not give up the attack. They surrounded Lin Feng and the others, constantly looking for flaws, making low roars, as if waiting for the best time to attack.
Lin Feng and the others did not dare to let down their guard. They stood back to back in a circle, closely watching the movements of the surrounding monsters. The air was filled with tension, and a battle was about to break out. Suddenly, a slightly smaller monster spotted a flaw in Ling Yu and pounced on him. Ling Yu’s heart tightened, and he quickly raised his sword to block. At this moment, Li Yue’s healing spell landed on Ling Yu in time, strengthening his defense. With this force, Ling Yu pushed the monster away.
Xiao Hei seized the opportunity and sprayed a mouthful of black flame on the monster. The monster was instantly engulfed by the flames and let out a miserable cry. Seeing this, the other monsters rushed towards the crowd even more frantically. Lin Feng roared and swung the Holy Sword again. The golden sword light flashed among the monsters, and monsters were constantly injured and fell down.
The mysterious man continued to cast powerful lightning spells, and lightning struck like a punishment from heaven, blasting the surrounding monsters into pieces. After a fierce battle, the monsters finally couldn’t hold on any longer and began to flee in all directions.
Lin Feng and the others breathed a sigh of relief as they watched the monsters leave. But they knew that this was only the beginning of their adventure in the Fantasy Moon Forest, and there were more unknown dangers and challenges waiting for them. After a short rest, they packed up their equipment and continued to head towards the depths of the Fantasy Moon Forest to find the mysterious “Fantasy Moon Bow”…
Lin Feng and his companions followed the winding forest path deep into the Huanyue Forest. The surroundings were eerily quiet, with only the sound of footsteps and the occasional bird calls breaking the silence. As they went deeper, the trees became older and stronger, and the lines on the bark seemed to tell of the vicissitudes of time.
Suddenly, a stone door appeared in front of them. It was half-closed, exuding an ancient and mysterious atmosphere. The stone door was engraved with strange patterns, like some ancient text, or a mysterious formation, which looked particularly strange under the mottled light and shadow.
“Could this be the entrance to where the ‘Moon Fantasy Divine Bow’ is located?” Ling Yu gripped the hilt of the sword tightly, his eyes revealing a hint of vigilance and expectation.
Lin Feng walked forward and gently touched the stone door. A cold touch came from his fingertips. At the same time, the pattern on the stone door flickered slightly. Xiao Hei came over curiously, sniffed the stone door with his nose, and made a low hum.
The mysterious man carefully observed the patterns on the stone door. After a moment, he slowly said, “These patterns seem to contain some kind of energy fluctuations. They may require a specific method to open.”
Li Yue closed her eyes and concentrated on sensing the magical elements around her. “The elements here are very chaotic, as if they were twisted by a powerful force,” she said with a frown.
Everyone gathered around the stone door and began to look for clues. Lin Feng felt along the edge of the stone door, hoping to find a mechanism. Suddenly, he found a depression at the bottom of the stone door, shaped like a palm. He tried to put his hand in, and as soon as it fit, the stone door made a low roar and slowly opened.
Behind the door was a long passage, with crystals emitting faint light inlaid on the walls on both sides of the passage, illuminating the way forward. The passage was filled with a faint smell of dust, as if it had been sealed for a long time.
Everyone walked into the passage carefully, and the sound of footsteps echoed in the silent passage. After walking for a distance, the passage suddenly opened up, and a magnificent ruins appeared in front of everyone. The ruins had a unique architectural style, with huge stone pillars supporting the dome, and various scenes from myths and legends were carved on it, including fierce battles between immortals and monsters, and mysterious sacrificial ceremonies, which were lifelike.
In the center of the ruins, there was a stone platform. It seemed that something had been placed on it, but now it was empty. Lin Feng and others walked up to it and carefully examined the stone platform. They found some vague words engraved on it. The mysterious man squatted down and carefully identified the words. After a long time, he slowly stood up with a solemn expression.
“These words record that the ‘Moon Fantasy Divine Bow’ was once placed here, but was taken away by a mysterious powerful man many years ago. However, there seems to be clues about the whereabouts of the bow hidden here.” said the mysterious man.
Everyone’s heart sank when they heard this. But since they had come here, they would not give up easily. So everyone began to look for clues in the ruins. Liyue found a mural in a corner. The mural depicted a man in a robe, holding a divine bow, standing on the top of a high mountain. Behind him was a huge full moon. The moonlight sprinkled on the divine bow, emitting a mysterious light. Below the mural, there were some arrows pointing to the depths of the ruins.
Lin Feng and the others walked in the direction of the arrow and came to a secret room. The door of the secret room was also engraved with runes, which flickered with a faint light, as if to prevent outsiders from entering. Xiao Hei kept roaring at the door of the secret room, and the flames on his body jumped more and more violently.
Lin Feng knew that it would take a lot of trouble to open this door. But in order to find the “Moon Magic Bow”, they had no way out. He took a deep breath, exchanged a firm look with his companions, and then began to study the runes on the door, trying to find a way to crack it…
Chapter 22: The Secret of the Hidden Ancient Monument (Old Version)
Lin Feng stared at the flashing runes on the door of the secret room, and his mind quickly recalled all the rune knowledge he had learned in the past. The mysterious man also came over, and the two whispered to each other, trying to find a way to crack it from the arrangement and pattern of the runes.
“Although these runes appear messy, they actually follow some kind of cycle pattern. Perhaps they are related to the flow of energy in the Fantasy Moon Forest.” The mysterious man said as he used his fingers to indicate the direction of the runes in the air.
Ling Yu was watching the surroundings vigilantly to prevent any potential danger. Xiao Hei was circling in front of the door of the secret room, scratching the door with his claws from time to time, looking a little impatient. Li Yue closed her eyes and sensed the energy fluctuations emitted by the runes, trying to find a breakthrough point from the elemental level.
“I think I found something!” Li Yue suddenly opened her eyes, with a hint of surprise in her eyes. “The energy fluctuations of these runes are similar to the frequency of the moonlight in the Fantasy Moon Forest. Maybe we need to use the moonlight to crack it.”
Everyone’s eyes lit up when they heard this. Lin Feng quickly observed the interior of the secret room and found a small hole on the top, through which the moonlight could fall into the center of the secret room. He had an idea and guessed that the location of the moonlight might be the key.
As time went by, the moonlight gradually moved to a floor tile in the center of the secret room. The patterns on the floor tile glowed faintly under the moonlight, echoing the runes on the door. Lin Feng walked forward and stepped hard on the floor tile. With a “click”, the runes on the door glowed brightly, then slowly dissipated, and the door of the secret room slowly opened.
There was an old smell in the air, and dust was flying in the dim light. In the center was a sarcophagus, which was engraved with intricate patterns, faintly revealing a powerful force. On the lid of the sarcophagus, there was a gem emitting a faint blue light, and a map seemed to be sealed in the gem.
Ling Yu walked forward and tried to touch the sarcophagus, but was bounced back by an invisible force. “Be careful, this sarcophagus has a powerful restriction.” Lin Feng reminded.
The mysterious man carefully observed the patterns on the sarcophagus, trying to find a way to remove the ban, while Li Yue stared at the map in the gem, trying to remember every detail on the map.
“Look here, the direction of these patterns seems to form a formation. As long as they are triggered in a specific order, the ban should be lifted.” The mysterious man said, pointing at the sarcophagus.
Following the mysterious man’s instructions, everyone carefully triggered the patterns. As the last pattern lit up, the restrictions on the sarcophagus gradually dissipated. Lin Feng took a deep breath and slowly pushed open the lid of the sarcophagus.
There was no body inside the sarcophagus, but an ancient scroll and a broken bow emitting a faint glow. Lin Feng picked up the scroll and unfolded it. It recorded the method of repairing the “Moon Magic Bow” and its hidden power. It turned out that the Moon Magic Bow was damaged in a war and was broken into several parts and scattered throughout the Magic Moon Forest. It can only be repaired by gathering the fragments and using specific materials and rituals.
And that broken bow was exactly a part of the divine bow. Everyone looked at the broken bow and the scroll in their hands, feeling both excited and responsible. After a little tidying up, everyone followed the instructions of the gem map on the scroll and headed towards the next location where the fragment of the divine bow might be…
As they went deeper, the surrounding scenery gradually became gloomy. The originally lush trees were replaced by a diffuse fog, and the ground under their feet became more and more muddy. They stepped into a foggy swamp.
The fog was so thick that it was almost solid. Visibility was extremely low. One could only see things a few steps ahead. With every step, one could feel his feet sinking into the soft mud, making a “puff puff” sound. Xiao Hei pricked up his ears alertly, his hair slightly puffed up, and he growled softly, as if to warn everyone that there was danger hidden around.
“Everyone be careful, this swamp is weird, don’t leave the designated route at will.” Lin Feng tightly grasped the Holy Sword, the faint light emitted by the sword seemed particularly weak in the mist.
Suddenly, Ling Yu slipped and fell into the mud. He waved his arms in panic, trying to grab something. Li Yue was quick-witted and cast a spell. A vine emerged from the ground, wrapped around Ling Yu’s arm, and pulled him up.
“Thank you.” Ling Yu panted with lingering fear, his body covered with black mud.
At this moment, a “gurgling” sound came from not far away, as if something huge was stirring in the mud. Then, a huge tentacle suddenly stretched out from the mud and swept towards the mysterious man. The mysterious man reacted very quickly, and his hands quickly formed seals. A wall of earth rose up in an instant, blocking the attack of the tentacle. The tentacle hit the wall, splashing a large piece of mud, and the wall also had a few cracks.
“It’s a swamp monster! Everyone, be careful of its tentacles, its attacks are very powerful.” The mysterious man reminded while continuing to cast spells to reinforce the earth wall.
Lin Feng saw the right moment and swung the Holy Sword in his hand, sending a golden sword energy towards the tentacles. The sword energy chopped the tentacles, but only left a shallow scar. The monster felt pain and let out a dull roar. More tentacles emerged from the mud, like thick pythons, and attacked everyone frantically.
Black flames spewed out of Xiao Hei’s mouth, trying to burn the tentacles, but the flames had little effect on these tough tentacles. Li Yue continued to cast auxiliary spells in the back to enhance everyone’s defense and agility. Ling Yu flashed and flexibly dodged the tentacles’ attacks, while looking for opportunities to counterattack. He aimed at the joint of a tentacle and stabbed it hard with his long sword, finally successfully cutting off a tentacle, and dark green mucus splashed out.
However, the swamp monster seemed to be enraged and attacked more fiercely. Its body slowly emerged from the mud. It was a monster as huge as a hill, covered with slimy scales, and its eyes emitted a green light, which was creepy.
The mysterious man raised his hands to the sky, muttering something, and the sky was instantly covered with dark clouds. Lightning bolts struck like dragons, blasting towards the swamp monster. The lightning struck the monster’s body, making a “crackling” sound. The monster twisted its body in pain, but still continued to attack tenaciously.
Lin Feng knew that he couldn’t continue to be in a stalemate like this. He concentrated his mind and mobilized all the strength in his body. The Holy Sword shone brightly. He aimed at the monster’s head, rushed forward in one step, jumped high, and stabbed the Holy Sword into the monster’s forehead. The monster let out a deafening roar, and its body trembled violently, then slowly fell into the mud, splashing huge water.
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, but before they could rest, they suddenly found that the fog around them became thicker and the clear route disappeared. They were trapped in this foggy swamp, and according to the clues in the scroll, the fragment of the divine bow was waiting for them to find somewhere deep in the swamp.
Xiao Hei carefully explored the way ahead, stopping from time to time to sniff the ground with his nose, trying to find a familiar smell. Suddenly, he made an urgent call towards a foggy place ahead. Everyone hurriedly followed, and as they got closer, an ancient stone tablet emerged faintly in the fog.
The stone tablet was about three meters high, and its surface was covered with dense runes and patterns, some of which had been blurred by the erosion of time. The mysterious man approached the stone tablet and carefully examined the runes, frowning and lost in thought. Li Yue paced around the stone tablet, observing the patterns on the tablet, trying to find clues related to the fragments of the divine bow or leaving the swamp.
“These runes seem to be telling the origin of this swamp,” the mysterious man said slowly, “Legend has it that this was once a testing ground for a powerful magician. When his magic got out of control, this misty swamp was formed. And one of the runes mentioned a special energy fluctuation, which may be related to the fragment of the divine bow.”
Ling Yu asked doubtfully: “But what does this have to do with how we leave here?”
Lin Feng stared at a relatively clear pattern on the stone tablet. It was a formation made up of stars, and there seemed to be a line of small words below it. He leaned in to read it carefully and found that it read: “The stars lead the way, the fog dissipates and the road is clear.”
“Could it be that we need to use the power of the stars to guide the direction?” Lin Feng said thoughtfully. Everyone looked up at the sky, but the thick fog obscured it and they could not see any trace of the stars.
Li Yue closed her eyes and concentrated again to feel the magical elements around her. “The elements here are too chaotic and interfere with my perception. But I can feel that there is a hidden force suppressing the normal flow of elements. Perhaps breaking this suppression can dispel the fog.”
At this time, Xiao Hei started to dig the soil at the bottom of the stone tablet. Lin Feng’s mind moved, and he hurried forward to help dig. After a while, they dug out a piece of crystal that emitted a faint light. There seemed to be light flowing inside the crystal, forming some strange symbols.
The mysterious man took the crystal, studied it carefully and said, “This should be the key. These symbols are similar to the runes on the stone tablet. Perhaps we can use them to activate some kind of power and break the suppression.”
Following the mysterious man’s instructions, everyone placed the crystal in a groove on the stone tablet that matched its shape. In an instant, the crystal shone brightly, and runes and patterns also lit up. A powerful force surged out of the stone tablet and spread in all directions.
As this power was released, the surrounding fog began to slowly dissipate, and the stars in the sky gradually began to shine. Lin Feng looked at the arrangement of the stars and found that it corresponded to the star array pattern on the stone tablet. He followed the direction guided by the star array and led everyone forward.
As they moved forward, they discovered an area emitting strange light ahead. When they got closer, they saw that it was a sea of blue fluorescent flowers, with a huge rock in the middle and a box emitting soft light on top.
Everyone was delighted and walked quickly towards the boulder. Lin Feng reached out and gently opened the box. Inside lay a fragment emitting a faint glow. The shape of the fragment fit perfectly with the broken bow. There was no doubt that this was one of the fragments of the divine bow they had been looking for.
However, just as they were rejoicing at finding the fragments, the ground around them suddenly began to shake violently, and countless sharp stone spikes protruded from the ground, surrounding them. A deep and eerie voice sounded all around: “Outsiders, you dare to trespass here and seize the sacred object. You will pay the price…”
Chapter 23: A Clash of Shadows to Break the Dilemma (Old Version)
The eerie sound was like a heavy hammer, reverberating in everyone’s ears, causing pain in their eardrums. The stone spikes around were tall and sharp, flashing cold light under the moonlight, like ferocious beasts that were ready to devour their prey.
Lin Feng quickly put away the fragments of the divine bow, tightly grasped the Holy Sword, and looked around vigilantly, trying to find the source of the sound. “Everyone, stand back to back and be careful. The other party is hiding in the dark, don’t disperse easily.”
As soon as the words fell, a black shadow rushed out from the shadow of the stone spikes like a ghost, at an extremely fast speed, and went straight to Liyue. Liyue reacted quickly, and quickly formed seals with both hands. A layer of transparent shield was formed in front of her in an instant. The black shadow hit the shield, making a “hissing” sound, like the harsh sound of metal rubbing against glass.
Seeing this, the mysterious man drew complex trajectories in the air with his hands, and golden runes emerged and flew towards the black shadow. The runes hit the black shadow, and the black shadow let out a sharp cry and paused slightly. At this time, everyone finally saw clearly that the black shadow looked like a human, but there was black mist around it, and its face could not be seen clearly.
Ling Yu seized the opportunity, swung his sword, and a stream of sword energy slashed at the black shadow. The black shadow did not dodge, and when the sword energy approached, his figure suddenly dissipated and turned into a ball of black mist, and instantly condensed into shape not far away.
“This thing is a bit tricky. Ordinary attacks don’t seem to have much effect on it.” Ling Yu said with a frown.
A trace of ruthlessness flashed in Xiao Hei’s eyes, and a blazing flame spurted out of his mouth. This flame was even hotter than before, and with a violent breath, it swept towards the black shadow. The black shadow was enveloped by the flames and let out a painful roar. The black mist rolled and seemed to gradually thin under the burning of the flames.
However, just when everyone thought they had succeeded, a black shadow suddenly rushed out from the flames, faster than before, and instantly arrived in front of Lin Feng. Lin Feng raised his sword to block, but was shocked by a huge force that made his arm numb, and the whole person took a few steps back.
The mysterious man took advantage of the gap when the black shadow attacked Lin Feng and quickly drew a magic circle on the ground, muttering something. The magic circle glowed brightly, and a golden light column shot up into the sky, trapping the black shadow in it. The black shadow struggled frantically in the light column, and the black mist kept attacking the edge of the light column.
“This can only trap it for a while. We must find its weakness as soon as possible.” The mysterious man shouted while maintaining the magic circle.
Li Yue closed her eyes and focused all her energy to sense the breath emanating from the shadow. “Its power carries a smell of decay, which seems to resonate with the dark power of this swamp. Perhaps we can start by cutting off its connection with the swamp.”
Lin Feng’s heart moved when he heard this. He inserted the Holy Sword into the ground, mobilized the power in his body, and tried to guide a purifying force through the sword to purify the land eroded by the dark power. The Holy Sword shone brightly, and a soft and powerful force flowed from the sword into the ground, spreading out to the surroundings with Lin Feng as the center.
As the power of purification spread, the shadow’s struggle became more intense, and its screams became more shrill. Suddenly, the black mist around the shadow began to dissipate rapidly, revealing its true appearance – a distorted skeleton with green flames burning in its eye sockets.
The skeleton seemed to sense the danger and rushed towards the edge of the magic circle regardless of everything. The mysterious man tried his best to maintain the magic circle, and his forehead was covered with sweat. Just as the skeleton was about to break through the magic circle, Lin Feng’s purification power finally spread to the land under the black shadow’s feet.
There was a loud noise, and the ground beneath the black shadow’s feet suddenly cracked. A strong suction force came out from the crack, pulling the black shadow into the ground. As the black shadow disappeared, the stone spikes around it slowly retracted into the ground, and the surroundings returned to calm.
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief and looked at each other. Although they were a little embarrassed, their eyes showed the relief of surviving the disaster. They knew that the road to finding the fragments of the divine bow was still long and full of dangers, but this victory undoubtedly gave them the confidence to move forward. Lin Feng and his party followed the direction indicated by the mysterious scroll and trudged through the misty swamp. After walking for an unknown period of time, a quiet lake suddenly appeared in front of them. The lake was as calm as a mirror, with a strange blue light, and a layer of light water vapor was diffused around it, as if covering the entire lake with a layer of mysterious veil.
Xiao Hei was the first to approach the lake. Just as he was about to lower his head to drink water, Liyue’s expression suddenly changed and she shouted, “Xiao Hei, don’t drink! There’s something weird about this lake water.” Upon hearing that, Xiao Hei hurriedly raised his head, took a few steps back, and growled at the lake vigilantly.
The mysterious man squatted down and carefully observed the lake. He saw some strangely shaped stones at the bottom of the lake. The arrangement seemed to hide a mystery. He reached out and gently touched the lake water. A bone-chilling chill instantly spread throughout his body. He couldn’t help but shiver. “This lake water is icy cold, and I can feel that it contains powerful and chaotic magic. It is definitely not ordinary lake water.”
Ling Yu walked around the lake and suddenly found that the trees by the lake were twisted, as if they were pulled by some powerful force. “Look at these trees, they seem to be affected by the lake. This lake may be fraught with danger.”
Just as everyone was on alert, ripples suddenly appeared on the calm lake surface, and a huge whirlpool formed in the center of the lake. The whirlpool turned faster and faster, and the lake water was stirred wildly, making a huge roar. Then, a giant water beast with a body as big as a hill rose into the sky from the whirlpool. The water beast was covered with blue scales, each of which flashed with cold light. It opened its bloody mouth, revealing its sharp fangs, and let out a deafening roar, and the splashing water fell like a rainstorm.
“Everyone be careful, this water beast is not friendly!” Lin Feng shouted, holding the Holy Sword tightly, and his momentum suddenly increased. Li Yue quickly cast a supporting spell, casting a layer of protective barrier on everyone. The barrier glowed with a faint light, covering everyone.
The mysterious man formed seals with his hands and chanted an ancient spell. The sky was suddenly covered with dark clouds, and ice cones condensed from the clouds and shot towards the water beast like meteors. The ice cones hit the scales of the water beast, making a crisp impact sound, but only leaving shallow marks on the scales.
The water beast seemed to be enraged. It swung its huge claws and slapped everyone fiercely. Lin Feng flashed and rushed towards the claws. The Holy Sword shone brightly and slashed at the claws with all his might. With a “clang” sound, Lin Feng’s arm was numb from the powerful recoil and he flew backwards. Ling Yu seized the opportunity and attacked the water beast from the side. His long sword stabbed the water beast’s leg joint. The water beast felt pain and swung its legs violently, throwing Ling Yu out.
Xiao Hei spurted out black flames again, this time with a hint of golden light in the flames, greatly increasing its power. The flames pounced on the water beast like a dragon, and the water vapor around the water beast was evaporated by the flames, making a “sizzling” sound. But the water beast did not retreat, it took a deep breath, and then spurted out a thick column of water from its mouth, like a high-pressure water gun, shooting towards Xiao Hei. Xiao Hei was unable to dodge, was hit by the water column, and fell heavily to the ground.
Li Yue frowned, she concentrated and sensed the magic fluctuations of the water beast. “The magic core of this water beast seems to be in its abdomen, where the defense is relatively weak, we should focus on attacking there!” Hearing this, everyone quickly adjusted their tactics.
The mysterious man kept changing the seals with his hands, summoning wind blades one after another, attacking the water beast’s abdomen. Lin Feng seized the opportunity, and when the water beast was resisting the wind blades, he exerted all his strength, jumped high, and the Holy Sword with golden light stabbed the water beast’s abdomen fiercely. The water beast sensed the danger and wanted to dodge, but was restrained by Ling Yu and Xiao Hei from both sides.
With a “puff”, the Holy Sword successfully pierced the water beast’s abdomen. The water beast let out a painful roar and its body trembled violently. It struggled frantically, and the surrounding lake water was stirred into turbulent waves. Just when everyone thought the water beast was about to fall, the water beast suddenly forced itself to hold back the pain and used all its strength to throw Lin Feng out.
Lin Feng fell heavily to the ground, spurting out a mouthful of blood. A fierce light flashed in the water beast’s eyes, and it opened its mouth again, ready to launch a fatal attack…
Chapter 24: The Secret Treasure at the Bottom of the Lake and the Mystery of Life (Old Version)
When the water beast’s bloody mouth was about to close and swallow Lin Feng, Li Yue was quick-witted and a healing light instantly enveloped Lin Feng, not only stopping his injuries, but also rekindling his fighting spirit. At the same time, Ling Yu and Xiao Hei cooperated tacitly, attacking the water beast from the left and right sides respectively to distract its attention. Xiao Hei’s black flames and Ling Yu’s sharp sword moves forced the water beast to temporarily give up the fatal blow to Lin Feng and instead deal with the threats from both sides.
Lin Feng steadied himself and thought of a countermeasure quickly. He observed that before each attack, the scales on the water beast would flash a certain light, as if gathering magic power. So he shouted loudly: “Attack where its scales are flashing, disrupt its magic power gathering!” Everyone followed his instructions, and at once, the mysterious man’s ice cones and Liyue’s magic bullets attacked the flashing scales of the water beast.
The water beast was thrown into disarray by the joint attack of the crowd. It roared angrily, and its huge body kept churning on the lake surface, stirring up huge waves tens of meters high. However, just as it was doing its best to resist the attacks of the crowd, a strange wave suddenly came from the bottom of the lake, which made the already turbulent lake surface even more chaotic.
The water beast seemed to sense some kind of threat, and turned around and dived into the bottom of the lake regardless of everyone’s attacks. Lin Feng and the others looked at each other, their hearts full of doubts and curiosity. The mysterious man pondered for a moment and said, “Perhaps there is something important hidden at the bottom of the lake, which made the water beast so nervous. Maybe it is related to our mission to find the fragments of the divine bow. Let’s follow and take a look.”
The group cast underwater breathing spells and carefully dived to the bottom of the lake. The light at the bottom of the lake was dim, but the strange blue light illuminated the surroundings like a dream. They found an ancient ruin at the bottom of the lake, with a strange architectural style and engraved with mysterious runes and patterns. The water beast was lurking at the entrance of the ruins, watching them vigilantly.
At this moment, the gate of the ruins slowly opened, and a strong and ancient breath came. The water beast seemed to be a little afraid of this breath and took a few steps back. Everyone took the opportunity to enter the ruins. The interior of the ruins was spacious and deep, and the walls were inlaid with glowing gems, illuminating the way forward.
Deep inside the ruins, they found a huge stone platform on which was placed an ancient book emitting a faint glow. Lin Feng went forward and gently flipped open the ancient book, which recorded some ancient legends about this swamp. It turned out that this swamp was once the territory of a powerful magician. In order to protect a mysterious treasure, the magician set up many mechanisms and guardian beasts, and this treasure was said to be inextricably linked to the divine bow.
The mysterious man looked at the records in the ancient book, his expression became very complicated. He murmured to himself: “Could it be… this is the truth I have been looking for?” Everyone looked at him in confusion. The mysterious man took a deep breath and said slowly: “In fact, my family has always had a mission to find a treasure that can unlock the family seal. Various signs indicate that it may be related to this place. And the search for the fragments of the divine bow may also help me complete the family mission.”
Just as everyone was immersed in the mysterious man’s story, the ruins suddenly shook violently. It turned out that the water beast finally mustered up the courage to chase in. Its huge body rushed through the narrow passage of the ruins and pounced on everyone. Lin Feng hurriedly shouted: “Deal with the water beast first, then study the ancient books!”
This time, everyone had a deeper understanding of the water beast’s attack methods. They used the terrain in the ruins to flexibly avoid the water beast’s attacks and find the right time to launch a counterattack. Li Yue cleverly used magic to change the water flow around the water beast, hindering its movement. Ling Yu took advantage of the water beast’s unstable body and attacked from behind, attacking its weaknesses. Lin Feng held the Holy Sword and worked closely with Xiao Hei. Xiao Hei’s flames added a powerful boost to Lin Feng’s attack.
Under the concerted attack of everyone, the water beast gradually lost its strength, and finally let out a whine and fell down. After defeating the water beast, everyone turned their attention to the ancient book again. Lin Feng gently brushed away the dust on the pages that had fallen due to the fierce battle just now. The words on the ancient book became clearer under the light, and as they continued to flip through the pages, a series of amazing secrets appeared before everyone’s eyes.
It turns out that the fragments of the divine bow are not simply fragments of divine artifacts, but carriers of special power that were sealed in the world after a great war between gods and demons in ancient times. These fragments can awaken the guardian spirits sleeping in various places. If they are collected and guided correctly, they can not only repair the divine bow, but also open a passage to a mysterious land, where hidden power that can change the world is hidden.
The mysterious man looked at the records in the ancient books, and his sense of mission became stronger. He thought of the mission passed down in the family and felt that this might be the key to unlocking the family seal. However, the ancient books also mentioned that the road to collecting the fragments of the divine bow is full of dangers, and there are powerful guardians around each fragment, and people with ill intentions are also coveting these fragments.
Just as everyone was lost in thought, a strange light suddenly flashed on the wall of the ruins. Where the light converged, an illusory figure appeared. The figure was dressed in an ancient robe, with a kind yet majestic face. He slowly spoke: “Dear travelers from afar, I sense your courage and determination. Your pursuit of the fragments of the divine bow has triggered the protection mechanism of this ruins.”
Everyone looked at the illusory figure in surprise. Lin Feng asked first, “Senior, who are you? What is the deeper connection between this relic and the fragment of the divine bow?” The illusory figure smiled and explained, “I was one of the former guardians of this place, and I fell into a deep sleep over the long years. This relic was built to seal the information related to the fragment of the divine bow, and the purpose was to wait for the destined person. Since you are here, it must be the arrangement of fate.”
Ling Yu asked in confusion: “But we have encountered many difficulties along the way. How can we successfully collect all the fragments of the divine bow?” The illusory figure looked at everyone with deep eyes and said: “The guardian of each fragment of the divine bow has unique power, but they are not invincible. The key lies in whether you can understand the essence of its power and find a way to crack it. At the same time, you must continue to grow and unite as one.”
Li Yue asked curiously, “Then what help can you give us?” The illusory figure nodded, waved his hands, and five beads emitting different lights appeared in front of everyone. “These five spiritual beads contain the power of the five elements of wind, fire, water, earth, and thunder. They can enhance the power of your spells and may help you at a critical moment. But remember, the use of power must be just right, too much is as bad as too little.”
Everyone took the spirit pearl with gratitude, and each felt a strong and pure power flowing into their body. The mysterious man clenched the spirit pearl in his hand, feeling the surging power in it, as if he saw the hope of completing the family mission.
The illusory figure continued, “The place you are going to next is the depths of the Misty Forest. There is a fragment of the divine bow, and it is guarded by the Mist Spirit. It can control the mist and create illusions, which is extremely tricky. But as long as you keep a clear mind and see through the illusions, you will be able to defeat it.”
After bidding farewell to the illusory figure, the group left the ruins with new clues and strength. Returning to the surface of the lake, looking at the sparkling surface, it seemed as if everything had a new beginning. They knew that the road ahead was still full of unknowns and dangers, but the spiritual beads in their hands and the secrets in the ancient books filled them with confidence. After a little reorganization, they strode towards the direction of the misty forest, ready to meet new challenges and start the journey to find the next fragment of the divine bow.
Chapter 25: The Maze in the Weird Forest (Old Version)
As soon as they stepped into the misty forest, they were surrounded by thick fog. The fog seemed to have life, constantly entwining and surging, blurring everything around into shadowy outlines. Lin Feng held the Holy Sword, which emitted a faint light, trying to penetrate the thick fog, but could only illuminate a small area in front of him.
“Everyone be careful, this fog is even weirder than you think.” Lin Feng warned in a low voice, while vigilantly observing the surroundings. Li Yue followed closely behind Lin Feng, she cast a perception spell, trying to detect whether there was any danger approaching, but the fog seemed to have a special power that interfered with her spell, so that she could only perceive vague fluctuations in the breath.
The mysterious man formed seals with his hands and summoned a breeze, trying to blow away the fog. However, the breeze only created a brief ripple in the fog, and was soon swallowed by the thick fog, without any effect of dispersing it. “It seems that this fog is not ordinary fog, and it cannot be dealt with by conventional methods.” The mysterious man frowned and said.
Ling Yu drew out his long sword, the blade flashing with cold light. He listened carefully to the movements around him, trying to judge from the subtle sounds whether there were any enemies approaching. Suddenly, he heard a faint sound of footsteps coming from the right, and Ling Yu immediately signaled everyone to be on guard. As the footsteps got closer, a vague figure gradually appeared in the mist.
Everyone stared at the figure nervously. When it gradually became clear, they found that it was an old man with a haggard face. The old man was wearing a tattered robe and staggering. It seemed that he had been lost in the fog for a long time. “Save me…” The old man stretched out his hand weakly and asked for help.
Li Yue felt pity and was about to go forward to check, but Lin Feng pulled her back and whispered, “Be careful, there may be fraud. This misty forest is too strange. You can’t trust strangers easily.” The mysterious man nodded in agreement. He cast a spell to try to see if there was anything wrong with the old man. However, due to the interference of the mist, he did not find anything suspicious.
Just as everyone was hesitating, Xiao Hei suddenly let out a low growl of vigilance. Its eyes were fixed on the old man, and its hair stood up slightly. At this moment, the old man’s figure suddenly flashed, and instantly turned into a nimble black panther, pouncing towards Liyue.
Lin Feng reacted quickly, and the Holy Sword shone with a dazzling light, slashing at the black panther. The black panther nimbly avoided Lin Feng’s attack and then disappeared into the mist. “It’s really an illusion! The spirit of the mist has started to attack.” Ling Yu clenched the sword, his expression grim.
Everyone stood back to back, looking around vigilantly. Various strange sounds continued to be heard in the fog, as if countless pairs of eyes were watching them in the darkness. Suddenly, the surrounding scene changed, and everyone found themselves on a familiar grassland, with bright sunshine and a gentle breeze, as if the foggy forest before was just a nightmare.
“Oh no, this is another illusion! Don’t be fooled.” The mysterious man shouted, trying to wake everyone up. However, this illusion seemed to have a strong magic that made people immersed in it involuntarily. Li Yue saw her relatives in her hometown waving at her from a distance, a happy smile appeared on her face, and she walked towards them unconsciously. Ling Yu saw himself becoming a master of swordsmanship and being admired by thousands of people, his eyes were full of intoxication.
Lin Feng’s heart was also filled with nostalgia for the good memories of the past, but he relied on his strong will, bit his tongue, and used the pain to keep himself awake. He shouted everyone’s names loudly, trying to wake them up from the illusion. Xiao Hei also kept roaring at the side, using his voice to remind everyone.
Thanks to Lin Feng’s efforts, the mysterious man woke up first. He immediately cast a spell, and a powerful lightning force exploded in the illusion. The strong light and roar finally woke Li Yue and Ling Yu from the illusion. “I almost got tricked. This mist spirit is too cunning.” Li Yue said with lingering fear.
Everyone struggled to fight against the illusion in the fog, and their spirits were extremely tense. Suddenly, a crisp bell sound came from the depths of the fog. The sound was ethereal and pleasant, but also a bit mysterious. Lin Feng and others immediately became alert, holding their weapons tightly, and looking in the direction of the sound.
As the sound of bells got closer, a figure slowly emerged. It was a girl in a light blue gauze dress, barefoot, with a string of exquisite silver bells tied around her ankles, making crisp sounds with every step she took. The girl had a beautiful face, and her eyes were like deep lake water, revealing agility and cunning. In her hand, she held a magic wand inlaid with gems. The gem on the top of the magic wand emitted a soft light, forming a strange confrontation with the surrounding mist.
“How did you, a bunch of outsiders, get into this misty forest?” The girl tilted her head and looked at everyone curiously. Lin Feng answered cautiously, “We are looking for the fragments of the divine bow. I heard that one of them is deep in this forest. Girl, who are you? Why are you here?” The girl chuckled and said, “My name is Ling Yue, and I am one of the guardians of this misty forest. The spirit of the mist is always cunning, and its illusion is not so easy to break.”
The mysterious man’s heart moved, and he asked: “Miss Lingyue, since you are the guardian, you must know how to break the illusion of the mist spirit? I hope you can give me some pointers.” Lingyue blinked and said: “Of course there is a way, but you have to do me a favor first. Recently, some strange black mist has appeared in the forest. They are eroding the vitality of the forest, and I have not been able to find the source. If you can help me find and solve this problem, I will tell you how to break through the realm.”
Everyone looked at each other and knew that in order to obtain the method to break through the realm, they could only agree to Lingyue’s request. So, under Lingyue’s leadership, everyone walked towards the place deep in the forest where the black fog was the thickest. Along the way, Lingyue introduced some secrets of the forest to everyone. It turned out that this forest was once the habitat of the ancient elves. Later, the elves mysteriously disappeared, but left behind many mysterious powers and seals.
As they approached the source of the black mist, a foul smell hit them in the face. They saw a huge black vortex in front of them, which was continuously spewing out black mist. The trees around the vortex had withered, and the ground was covered with black cracks. Ling Yu frowned and said, “This breath is evil and weird, and it is definitely not a good one.”
Liyue cast a purification spell to try to stop the black mist from spreading, but the spell was swallowed up and dissipated as soon as it touched the mist. Just when everyone was at a loss, Xiao Hei suddenly jumped into the black mist. Lin Feng was shocked and was about to call Xiao Hei back, but saw a blazing fire on Xiao Hei’s body. The fire brought a mysterious power and gradually dispelled the surrounding black mist.
As the black mist dissipated, everyone discovered a stone emitting a strange light in the center of the vortex. Ling Yue’s face changed and said, “This is the Dark Magic Stone. It has been sealed here for a long time. I don’t know why it suddenly broke the seal and released these evil mists.” The mysterious man thought for a moment and said, “Maybe it is related to the power fluctuations caused by our search for the fragments of the divine bow, which triggered this seal.”
Lin Feng held the Holy Sword, exerted all his strength, and slashed at the Dark Magic Stone. The Holy Sword collided with the Magic Stone, making a sharp sound, and cracks appeared on the Magic Stone. Then, Ling Yu, Li Yue and others cast powerful spells and attacked the Magic Stone together. With the concerted efforts of everyone, the Dark Magic Stone finally shattered, turning into countless fragments scattered all over the ground, and the black mist also dissipated.
Ling Yue looked at everyone gratefully and said, “Thank you for helping me solve this big problem. Now, I will tell you how to break the illusion of the Mist Spirit. The power of the Mist Spirit comes from the ancient mist in the forest. Although its illusion is strong, it is afraid of the pure power of nature. You can collect unpolluted flowers, plants and trees in the forest, weave them into wreaths and wear them on your head to resist the illusion with the help of the power of nature.”
Everyone followed their instructions and quickly gathered materials to weave wreaths and put them on their heads. When they faced the illusion created by the Mist Spirit again, the illusory scene still appeared before their eyes, but it could no longer confuse everyone like before. They walked steadily deeper into the Misty Forest, firmly believing that they were one step closer to the fragments of the Divine Bow. What kind of challenges would be waiting for them ahead…
Chapter 26: Fighting the Mist Spirit (Old Version)
Wearing wreaths made of pure natural materials, they walked steadily forward in the mist, feeling more confident in fighting against the spirit of the mist. As they went deeper, the surrounding mist became thicker and thicker, as if it had materialized, and visibility dropped to an extremely low level. They could only confirm their location by relying on the weak fluctuations of each other’s mana.
Suddenly, a sinister laugh echoed in everyone’s ears. The laugh was sharp and teasing, and the spirit of the mist finally appeared again. “Do you think you can break my illusion by making a few wreaths? How naive!” The mist rolled and surged in an instant, transforming into countless hideous monsters, rushing towards everyone with bared fangs and claws.
Lin Feng was the first to react, and he swung the Holy Sword to release golden sword energy, slashing at the phantom monsters that were rushing towards him. Wherever the sword energy went, the monsters dissipated like smoke, but soon re-condensed. Ling Yu’s figure flashed, and his sword was like a gust of wind. Each sword accurately stabbed the monsters’ vital points, but these phantoms seemed to be unharmed and recovered in a blink of an eye.
Li Yue quickly formed seals with her hands, chanted something, and cast a powerful water spell. A surging water curtain surged out from her hands and rushed towards the monsters, trying to disperse them. However, the water curtain passed through the monsters without having any substantial blocking effect. The mysterious man used wind spells to summon a strong whirlwind, which rolled the surrounding fog and the monsters into the air, but once the whirlwind stopped, the monsters still approached aggressively.
At this time, Ling Yue, who had been following everyone, also joined the battle. She waved the gem-studded magic wand in her hand, and the top of the magic wand shone brightly, shooting soft rays of light at the monsters. These rays of light seemed to have the power of purification, and the monsters that were hit dissipated and did not recover, but turned into wisps of green smoke and drifted away.
“Don’t panic, everyone, concentrate on attacking, break through its illusion barrier first!” Lin Feng shouted loudly. Hearing this, everyone cooperated with each other and adjusted the rhythm of the attack. Ling Yu saw the right moment and used his special skill “Wind Shadow Thousand Illusion Sword”. Countless sword shadows flashed, intertwined with Lin Feng’s golden sword energy, and attacked the place where the monsters were most concentrated. Li Yue continued to cast strengthening spells in the back to enhance the power of the two attacks. The mysterious man controlled the wind element to spread the power generated by the attack and expand the attack range.
Under the joint attack of everyone, the illusion created by the Mist Spirit began to loosen a little. The monsters’ figures became blurred, and the rhythm of their attacks was no longer so tight. Ling Yue seized this opportunity, pointed her magic wand to the sky, and chanted a spell loudly. A brilliant beam of light fell from the sky, straight through the illusion. As the beam of light fell, the illusion was like broken glass, with a “crack”, countless cracks appeared, and then collapsed.
The mist dissipated instantly, and a huge figure shaped like mist appeared in front of everyone. This was the true form of the Mist Spirit. It emitted a faint blue light, and its mist-like body kept changing shape. Its pair of red eyes revealed anger and unwillingness.
“You damned fellows, how dare you destroy my illusion? I will make you pay!” The Mist Spirit roared, and its huge body suddenly pressed towards everyone. Lin Feng was not afraid at all, and the Holy Sword shone brightly. He flew up and stabbed towards the core of the Mist Spirit. Ling Yu, Li Yue, the mysterious man and Ling Yue also cast their strongest spells, and powerful energy beams shot towards the Mist Spirit.
A fierce battle broke out in the depths of the misty forest. Both sides fought back and forth, neither giving in. The mist spirit kept changing its form, dodging the attack while releasing various strange mist spells to fight back. At this moment, strange ripples suddenly appeared in the surrounding space. A mysterious figure wearing a black robe and a hood slowly emerged. He held an ancient staff in his hand, and the crystal inlaid on the top of the staff flashed a mysterious light, reflecting the tense fighting posture of everyone.
“Stop!” The mysterious man shouted, his voice seemed to carry an invisible force, causing both sides in the fierce battle to stagnate. The Mist Spirit roared angrily: “Who are you? How dare you interfere in my business!” The mysterious man ignored him, his eyes swept over Lin Feng and others, and finally stopped at Lin Feng, with a complicated tone: “Lin Feng, I didn’t expect to see you here. You know, your life experience is far more complicated than you think.”
Lin Feng’s heart was shocked. Taking advantage of the Mist Spirit’s pause, he asked anxiously: “What do you mean by this? What is my life experience?” The mysterious man sighed softly and said slowly: “You are a descendant of the ancient Light God Clan. At that time, the God Clan fought against the dark forces. Although the Light God Clan won, it was also seriously injured. In order to protect you, your parents sealed you in the mortal world and erased your memory. Now, the dark forces seem to have noticed your existence and want to wipe out the roots, and your actions to find the fragments of the divine bow have also attracted the attention of all parties.”
After hearing this, Lin Feng was filled with shock. He had always thought that he was just an ordinary adventurer, but he had never expected that his life was so rough. Before he could come to his senses, the Mist Spirit impatiently attacked again: “No matter what your life experience is, die!”
At this time, two figures came like a gust of wind. One of them was burly, holding a huge axe, and exuding a heroic aura; the other was light, dressed in green, holding a longbow, and had a lively look in his eyes. The burly man shouted, “Don’t hurt my brother!” Then he swung the huge axe and chopped at the Mist Spirit with a powerful axe force. The green-dressed girl also drew her bow and shot an arrow, which was wrapped with green light and shot at the vital point of the Mist Spirit.
It turned out that these two people were good friends that Lin Feng met during his travels in the mortal world. The axe man was named Tiexiong, a generous and righteous warrior; the longbow girl was named Liu Yao, who was good at tracking and archery. When the two heard that Lin Feng was in danger in the misty forest, they rushed to help.
With the new reinforcements, the situation changed instantly. Tiexiong’s axe swung with great force every time, splitting part of the Mist Spirit’s body apart; Liuyao’s arrows were so accurate that the Mist Spirit had to be distracted to dodge. However, the Mist Spirit had been entrenched here for many years after all, and its strength should not be underestimated. It roared angrily, and its body suddenly expanded several times, releasing a thicker mist, trying to trap everyone in the illusion again.
“Everyone be careful, there’s something strange about this fog!” Ling Yue warned loudly. Everyone immediately used their magic power to resist the erosion of the fog. Lin Feng held the Holy Sword, and the shock of his life experience in his heart turned into fighting power, and his sword skills became more and more fierce. He used a sword move he had never used before, and golden sword beams crisscrossed and fought against the black fog of the spirit of the fog.
The mysterious man also waved his staff, releasing the mysterious power of runes. The runes shone in the air, like a barrier, blocking the spread of the fog. Li Yue, Ling Yu and the mysterious man cooperated with each other, casting water, sword and wind spells respectively, complementing the attacks of Tie Xiong, Liu Yao and Ling Yue. For a time, various spells shone in the misty forest. The mist not only had a powerful power to confuse the mind, but also weakened the power of everyone’s spells. Tie Xiong’s axe force was blocked by the mist, and the power was greatly reduced. It could only cause faint ripples when it was cut on the spirit of the mist; the arrow shot by Liu Yao was also distorted by the mist when it approached the target, and deviated from the vital point.
Lin Feng felt his physical strength and mana being consumed rapidly. Although the Holy Sword was still shining, it was becoming more and more difficult to swing the sword every time. Ling Yu’s sword moves began to become a little messy, and Li Yue’s water spells were not as smooth as before. The rune barrier that the mysterious man had maintained with all his strength was crumbling under the impact of the fog. Ling Yue’s purification light became weak, and Tie Xiong and Liu Yao were also panting, obviously at the end of their strength.
Just when everyone was almost in despair, the Holy Sword in Lin Feng’s hand suddenly trembled strangely, the sword shone brightly, and an ancient and majestic power surged out of the sword, spreading through Lin Feng’s arms and throughout his body. Lin Feng instantly felt as if he was in a bright world, and countless ancient scenes flashed before his eyes.
He saw the glory of the ancient Light God Clan, the resolute look in his parents’ eyes when they protected him, and the mysterious sword skills passed down by the ancestors of the God Clan. As these images poured in, Lin Feng naturally comprehended a new sword skill in his mind – “Light Judgment”.
Lin Feng suddenly opened his eyes, his eyes were shining, and his whole aura was completely renewed. He jumped high, and the Holy Sword in his hand condensed an extremely dazzling light, as if a small sun was rising in his hand. “Judgment of Light!” Lin Feng shouted, and a huge sword energy containing the power of light slashed towards the Mist Spirit.
Wherever the sword energy passed, the fog instantly dissipated, revealing a clear space. The Mist Spirit felt an unprecedented threat and tried to evade, but found that his body seemed to be locked by this force and could not move. The sword energy slashed heavily on the Mist Spirit, making a loud noise that shook the world.
The sword energy tore a huge hole in the body of the Mist Spirit, and the dark blue light quickly dimmed. The painful roar echoed in the forest. Taking advantage of this opportunity, everyone seized the opportunity and unleashed their strongest blows. Ling Yu’s “Wind Shadow Thousand Illusion Sword” merged with Li Yue’s enhanced water magic, turning into a huge water dragon, wrapped in a strong wind, rushing towards the Mist Spirit; the mysterious man waved his staff, and countless runes gathered into a beam of destructive light; Tie Xiong tried his best, poured all his strength into the giant axe, and chopped out an axe light like the creation of the world; Liu Yao shot a green arrow containing all her strength; Ling Yue also waved her magic wand, emitting a bright purifying light.
Various powerful attacks hit the Mist Spirit at the same time. Amidst a burst of strong light and roar, the Mist Spirit finally couldn’t hold on any longer, and its body dissipated, leaving only a silent forest.
Everyone collapsed to the ground exhausted, but their faces were filled with joy of surviving a disaster. Lin Feng slowly walked up to the mysterious man and asked respectfully: “Senior, can you tell me more about my life experience? And why did this Holy Sword suddenly give me the inheritance?” The mysterious man smiled and said: “This Holy Sword is originally the artifact of the Light God Clan. It sensed the power of your bloodline as a descendant, and when you were in a desperate situation, it took the initiative to awaken the inheritance. As for your life experience, the road ahead is still long, and you will slowly understand…” At this time, there seemed to be some strange fluctuations coming from the depths of the forest, as if there were new challenges waiting for them…
Chapter 27: The Beauty’s 500-Year Promise (Old Version)
Everyone recovered from the exhaustion and excitement of defeating the Mist Spirit. The surrounding forest was in ruins due to the aftermath of the battle. Lin Feng looked at the Holy Sword in his hand, whose light was gradually fading. His heart was filled with longing and confusion for his unknown life experience. He looked at the mysterious man again, with earnestness in his eyes.
The mysterious man flicked his sleeves gently, took out a piece of ancient fragment emitting faint light from his arms, handed it to Lin Feng, and said: “This is a clue fragment about the inheritance place of the Light God Clan. Maybe it can help you uncover more secrets of your life. As far as I know, after the war, the Light God Clan sealed many important inheritances and powers in specific places. Only descendants with pure blood can open them.”
Lin Feng took the fragment with both hands and examined it carefully. The fragment was engraved with strange runes and patterns, as if telling an ancient story. Just as he was trying to interpret it, the fragment suddenly emitted a soft light, which resonated faintly with the Holy Sword. The light intertwined with each other, forming a vague map projected in the air.
Everyone gathered around and watched this magical scene. A distant and mysterious place was marked on the map – Lingyuan Valley. Ling Yue asked curiously, “Is this Lingyuan Valley the place where the Light God Clan inherited their legacy?” The mysterious man nodded slightly, “This is just a possible location pointed out by the clues, but the journey is long and full of dangers. On the way to Lingyuan Valley, you will pass through areas where dark forces are entrenched, as well as various ancient ruins, which hide unknown dangers.”
Upon hearing this, Tiexiong laughed heartily: “What are you afraid of! We are brothers together, so why should we be afraid of not being able to get through? Since this is related to Lin Feng’s life experience, we have to go no matter what.” Liu Yao also nodded, with a firm look in her eyes: “That’s right, we will take care of each other along the way, and we will definitely find the truth.”
Ling Yu stroked the sword in his hand and said calmly: “I am also looking forward to this unknown journey. Maybe I can improve my swordsmanship on the way.” Li Yue smiled and said: “More experience will benefit us all. I will naturally go with you.” Ling Yue jumped and said: “I want to go too. Maybe I can discover new mysterious spells.”
The mysterious man looked at everyone with a look of relief in his eyes: “Your courage and friendship are precious. But remember, the dark forces will never sit idly by and watch you pursue the truth. They may have noticed our actions and will definitely set up many obstacles along the way.”
So, after a short rest, everyone set out on the journey to Lingyuan Valley. Along the way, Lin Feng kept trying to communicate with the Holy Sword, trying to get more information about the Light God Clan from the sword. Occasionally, the Holy Sword would flash a glimmer, conveying some vague emotions and images. Although it was still elusive, Lin Feng could feel that his connection with the sword and his life experience was getting closer and closer.
When they entered an ancient forest, the atmosphere around them suddenly became strange. The trees grew twisted and branches stretched toward the sky like ferocious claws. Suddenly, a group of black shadows rushed out from all directions and surrounded them. These black shadows looked like human figures, but they had no facial features and exuded an evil aura.
“It seems that the minions of the dark forces have arrived.” Lin Feng clenched the Holy Sword, his eyes firm. The Holy Sword drew golden arcs of light, and the sword energy was crisscrossed, instantly cutting down several black shadows. Tie Xiong swung the giant axe, “whoosh” and the wind, each blow was with a force of a thousand pounds, smashing the approaching black shadow into pieces. Liu Yao drew her bow and arrow, the sharp arrow with a green light, accurately shot at the vital point of the black shadow, and the black shadow howled after being shot. Ling Yu’s figure was like lightning, and his sword moves were sharp, cutting the black shadow with wind sword energy; Li Yue controlled the water curtain, trapping some of the black shadows in it, and the water curtain instantly froze, freezing the black shadow. Ling Yue cast a purification spell, and wherever the light went, the evil aura on the black shadow gradually dissipated.
However, the shadows kept coming, seemingly endlessly. At some point, a huge shadow leader with a thick black mist around him quietly approached. It saw the opportunity when Lin Feng was attacking the ordinary shadows with all his strength, and suddenly attacked from behind. A dark light shot towards Lin Feng like lightning. Lin Feng sensed the danger behind him and wanted to dodge, but it was too late. The dark light hit his back hard.
Lin Feng groaned, spurted out a mouthful of blood, and flew out like a kite with a broken string, falling heavily to the ground. The Holy Sword also flew out of his hand and stuck in the ground not far away. Everyone was horrified when they saw this. Tie Xiong roared and rushed towards the shadow leader with all his strength, trying to buy time for Lin Feng. Liu Yao shot a series of arrows, trying to stop the shadow leader’s pursuit.
The black shadow leader was not afraid at all. He waved his hand and a black barrier blocked Tie Xiong’s axe and Liu Yao’s arrow. Then, he flashed and rushed towards Lin Feng again. At this time, Lin Feng was too injured to stand up and could only watch the black shadow leader’s attack approach.
At this critical moment, the Holy Sword suddenly trembled violently, and the sword body shone brightly. A magnificent force of light surged out from the sword and swept towards the shadow leader. The shadow leader was hit by this sudden force and paused. In the light, the shadow of an ancient Protoss warrior appeared faintly. He held a long sword and had a firm look in his eyes, as if he was protecting Lin Feng.
The phantom attacked the black shadow leader and engaged in a fierce battle with it. Under the attack of the phantom, the black shadow leader gradually lost the upper hand. Taking this opportunity, Tiexiong and others quickly surrounded Lin Feng. Lingyue hurriedly cast a healing spell, and a soft light enveloped Lin Feng, alleviating his injuries. “Hold on, Lin Feng!” Lingyue said anxiously.
Lin Feng endured the pain and said through gritted teeth: “Don’t worry about me, everyone be careful…” Although the pain was unbearable, his eyes remained firm and a strong desire for the truth burned in his heart. This belief supported him and prevented him from falling easily.
The fierce battle between the Holy Sword Shadow and the Black Shadow Leader was in full swing, with light and darkness colliding with each other, and a deafening sound erupted. However, the Black Shadow Leader suddenly performed a strange forbidden technique, and his body expanded several times in an instant. The dark aura around him spread like a surging wave, suppressing the Holy Sword Shadow and forcing it to retreat step by step.
Lin Feng’s injuries were slightly relieved under Ling Yue’s treatment, but he was still very weak. He struggled to get up and rejoin the battle, but he was unable to do so. Just as the shadow leader was about to break through the shadow’s obstruction and launch a fatal attack on Lin Feng again, Li Yue, who had been guarding Lin Feng, had a look of determination in her eyes.
She knew that everyone was powerless to stop the shadow leader. If she didn’t stop him, Lin Feng would surely die. Li Yue waved her jade hand and gathered all her water spiritual power into a huge ice dragon. The ice dragon roared and rushed towards the shadow leader, temporarily restraining its actions. Then, Li Yue bit her finger and quickly drew complex runes in the air. The runes shone with strange light and gradually formed a mysterious magic circle.
The magic circle shone brightly, and a powerful and ancient force surged out of it. Li Yue looked at Lin Feng with reluctance and affection in her eyes, and said softly: “Lin Feng, stay alive and find out the truth about your life experience…” After that, she stepped into the magic circle, and the magic circle’s light instantly enveloped her. Then, the light turned into a huge sealing force and rushed towards the shadow leader.
The shadow leader felt the power of the seal and roared angrily. But before he could resist, he was tightly bound by the seal. As the seal was completed, the shadow leader gradually turned into a wisp of black smoke and dissipated. However, this powerful seal also came at a heavy price.
Liyue’s silhouette gradually became illusory in the light. Lin Feng’s eyes widened. Regardless of the pain, he struggled and rushed towards Liyue: “Liyue, don’t!” Liyue’s voice was trembling, but she was extremely firm: “Lin Feng, in order to save you, I activated the forbidden sealing technique inherited from my family. Once this technique is used, I will be teleported to a distant place by the power of time and space. We will not be able to meet for five hundred years…”
Lin Feng’s heart felt as if it was torn apart, and his eyes were blurred by tears: “No, Liyue, I don’t want you to leave, I would rather die…” Liyue forced a smile: “Silly boy, live well, we will meet again in five hundred years…” Before she finished her words, her figure completely disappeared in the light, leaving only Lin Feng’s desperate cry echoing in the forest.
Everyone gathered around Lin Feng, watching him in grief, their hearts filled with sorrow. Tie Xiong sighed heavily and patted Lin Feng on the shoulder: “Brother, Miss Liyue sacrificed herself to save our lives, you can’t let her down, you must cheer up.” Lin Feng slowly clenched his fists, a firm light flashed in his eyes: “Liyue, I will definitely wait for you to come back, and I will definitely meet you again in five hundred years.” At this moment, Lin Feng’s desire to explore the truth of his life experience became stronger. He knew that only by becoming stronger could he keep his promise with Liyue, and what awaited him ahead would be a longer and more difficult road…
Chapter 28: Carrying the Mission and Moving Forward (Old Version)
Lin Feng stared at the place where Li Yue disappeared for a long time, and grief surged in his heart like a tide. But Li Yue’s final instructions woke him up like a heavy hammer, making him realize that he couldn’t stay immersed in sadness. He slowly stood up, wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes, and a determined light rekindled in his eyes.
“Liyue made such a great sacrifice to save me, I must not let her down.” Lin Feng’s voice was low but powerful, as if he was swearing to himself and everyone else.
Tiexiong nodded vigorously and said proudly: “Brother, we are all by your side. No matter how many difficulties and obstacles there are ahead, we will get through them together!” Liu Yao also stepped forward, gently held Lin Feng’s hand, and comforted him: “Lin Feng, Liyue must want to see you strong. We will accompany you to find the truth about your life experience and wait for her to come back.”
The mysterious man looked at Lin Feng with approval in his eyes: “Lin Feng, your tenacity is admirable. Liyue’s sacrifice has given you a heavier mission. The road ahead is not only to explore your life experience, but also to live up to her efforts.”
Ling Yu stroked the hilt of the sword, his eyes firm: “In this case, we must continue to move forward. We cannot let Li Yue’s sacrifice be meaningless.” Ling Yue also clenched the magic wand and said: “Yes, I will do my best to help you along the way.”
Everyone gathered their thoughts and set out on the journey to Lingyuan Valley again. Along the way, Lin Feng often fell into deep thought, constantly recalling every moment he spent with Liyue. Those beautiful memories now became his motivation to move forward. At the same time, he also practiced harder, trying to comprehend more power from the Holy Sword.
As they went deeper, they came to a barren desert. The sun was high in the sky, yellow sand filled the sky, and the scorching temperature seemed to melt everything. The strong wind carried sand and gravel, blowing across everyone’s faces like a sharp blade. However, the harsh environment did not stop them from moving forward.
After a few days of arduous journey in the desert, they suddenly found an ancient city half buried in the sand. The city walls were tall and mottled, with traces of time engraved on them. After careful observation, the mysterious man said, “This city seems to be hiding some secrets that may help us on our journey.”
Everyone walked towards the city carefully. When they approached the city gate, a low roar came from the city, as if some powerful creature was awakened from its sleep. Lin Feng clenched the Holy Sword and whispered, “Everyone be careful. It seems that after entering the city, there will be another fierce battle waiting for us…” Everyone stepped into the city gate. The city was filled with a decayed and old atmosphere. The wind and sand raged on the empty streets, making sounds like ghosts crying and wolves howling, adding a bit of gloom. The roar was getting closer and closer, accompanied by heavy footsteps, a huge sand beast slowly emerged from the wind and sand.
This sand beast was shaped like a lion, and its body was covered with hard gravel. Every time it took a step, the ground shook. It opened its bloody mouth, revealing its sharp fangs, and spewed out rolling sand and dust, rushing towards everyone. Lin Feng reacted quickly, swung the Holy Sword, and a sword energy slashed at the sand and dust, splitting it open.
Tiexiong roared, and rushed towards the sand beast like a tiger, raising the giant axe in his hand high and chopped it down fiercely. However, the sand beast was extremely flexible, and dodged sideways, easily avoiding the fierce attack, and then grabbed Tiexiong with one claw. Tiexiong was unable to dodge, and his arm was scratched with several bloody marks.
Seeing this, Liu Yao drew her bow and shot several sharp arrows at the sand beast with the sound of breaking wind. The gravel on the sand beast instantly stood up, forming a layer of defense. The sharp arrows shot on it, leaving only shallow marks. The mysterious man quickly formed seals with both hands, summoning a powerful whirlwind, trying to roll the sand beast into it. The sand beast struggled in the whirlwind and let out an angry roar. It shook its head violently, and a stream of sand spurted out of its mouth, breaking up the whirlwind.
Ling Yu saw the right moment, and appeared behind the sand beast like a ghost, stabbing the sand beast’s hind leg joint with his long sword. The sand beast felt pain, kicked its hind legs, and kicked Ling Yu away. Ling Yue waved her magic wand and cast a healing spell. A soft light fell on Ling Yu, relieving his injuries.
Lin Feng knew that this was not a solution, so he concentrated and tried to find the weakness of the sand beast. He observed that the sand beast would narrow its eyes slightly before launching an attack. Lin Feng’s mind moved, and he shouted loudly: “Attack its eyes!” Hearing this, everyone adjusted the direction of their attack.
Liu Yao aimed at the sand beast’s eyes and shot a magical arrow. The sand beast sensed the danger and tried to dodge, but Tie Xiong blocked its way by swinging his giant axe. The arrow hit the sand beast’s left eye, and the sand beast let out a painful roar. Blood flowed from its left eye, and it immediately lost part of its vision.
Lin Feng took this opportunity to exert all his strength, leaping high, and the Holy Sword shone brightly, stabbing at the sand beast’s head. The sand beast shook its head frantically, trying to avoid Lin Feng’s attack. At this moment, the mysterious man cast an earth spell, and many sharp stone thorns appeared under the sand beast’s feet, hindering the sand beast’s movement, and Lin Feng’s Holy Sword successfully pierced the sand beast’s forehead.
The sand beast struggled for a few times, then fell to the ground with a bang, turning into a pile of loose sand. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, but before they could rest, they suddenly heard a strange laugh echoing in the city. “Hahaha, a group of unscrupulous guys, dare to break into my territory.” As soon as the voice fell, countless figures in black robes emerged from the houses on both sides of the street and surrounded everyone. These black-robed people held various weapons in their hands, and their eyes revealed coldness and murderous intent.
Lin Feng and the others immediately stood back to back, looking around vigilantly. Lin Feng said in a deep voice: “It seems that this ancient city is far more complicated than we imagined. Everyone must be careful.”
The black-robed men came like a tide, and at Lin Feng’s command, everyone immediately launched a counterattack. The Holy Sword in Lin Feng’s hand flashed, and every swing brought out sword energy, tearing the approaching black-robed men like cutting tofu. Tie Xiong roared repeatedly, and swung the giant axe in his hand vigorously. Wherever the axe blade touched, the black-robed men flew backwards.
Liu Yao stood in the back, the bowstring moved continuously, and the sharp arrow shot out like a meteor, accurately hitting the black-robed man’s vital point. Ling Yu was agile, shuttling among the black-robed people, the long sword in his hand flashing with cold light, stabbing the enemy with strange sword moves. The mysterious man stood in the center, his hands constantly changing the seals, sometimes summoning flames to attack the enemy formation, and sometimes using earth walls to block the black-robed man’s attack. Ling Yue was not idle either, she waved her magic wand and cast auxiliary spells to enhance the defense and strength of her companions.
However, the black-robed men seemed endless, coming in waves. Moreover, they cooperated well and attacked in an orderly manner, constantly consuming everyone’s physical strength and magic power. Lin Feng noticed that although these black-robed men had different martial arts moves, their actions seemed to be controlled by some mysterious force.
“There’s something strange about these black-robed people, as if they are controlled by something!” Lin Feng shouted loudly, reminding everyone. The mysterious man responded while casting a spell: “I tried to investigate, and there is a strange magical fluctuation on them. Perhaps if we can break this magical power, we can break their offensive.”
At this moment, a man in black robe took advantage of Lin Feng’s distraction and attacked from the side. Lin Feng sensed the danger and dodged to the side, but was still scratched on the arm by the black robe man’s sharp blade. Seeing this, Tie Xiong quickly swung his giant axe and repelled the black robe man.
“Lin Feng, how are you?” Tie Xiong asked with concern. Lin Feng gritted his teeth and said, “It’s okay, just a minor injury. Everyone stay together and focus on finding a breakthrough.”
Under the siege of the black-robed man, everyone gradually pulled back their defenses. Ling Yue looked at her companions’ exhausted figures, anxious. Suddenly, she had an idea, waved her wand, and cast a spell of confusion. For a moment, many illusory images appeared around them, disrupting the black-robed man’s vision.
Lin Feng seized this opportunity and looked around, and found a tall tower not far away, which emitted magical fluctuations similar to those of the black-robed man. He guessed that the tower might be the key to controlling the black-robed man.
“Follow me to that tower! There may be the key to solving the mystery.” Lin Feng pointed at the tower and shouted. Everyone understood, and under the leadership of Lin Feng, they fought hard to break through the tower. Along the way, they encountered crazy obstructions from the black-robed men, but everyone worked together and cooperated with each other, and finally broke through the black-robed men’s encirclement and came to the bottom of the tower.
However, a layer of mysterious black fog was spreading around the tower, which made people feel daunted. Lin Feng took a deep breath and said, “No matter what is inside, we have to go in and take a look.” After that, he took the lead in stepping into the fog, and everyone followed closely behind him, stepping into the unknown danger…
Chapter 29: Fighting the Enemy Together (Old Version)
Lin Feng and the others stepped into the mysterious black mist, and suddenly felt a piercing chill that seemed to penetrate their bones. A strange whisper came faintly from the mist, as if bewitching everyone’s minds. Lin Feng resisted the chill and distracting thoughts, and tightly grasped the Holy Sword. The light of the sword seemed particularly weak in the mist, but it gave him a little comfort.
As the group went deeper into the fog, the gate of the tower gradually emerged in front of them. The gate was engraved with strange runes, flashing a cold light. The mysterious man walked forward and carefully observed the runes, trying to decipher the mystery. “These runes seem to be an ancient sealing spell used to protect the secrets in the tower. They may also be related to controlling those black-robed people.” The mysterious man frowned and said.
Just as the mysterious man was studying the runes, suddenly, several black shadows emerged from the mist and pounced on everyone. Lin Feng reacted quickly, swung the Holy Sword, and a sword energy slashed at the black shadows. The black shadows made a sharp cry, and dodged Lin Feng’s attack. At this time, everyone saw that the black shadows were actually several agile black panthers, their eyes flashing blood-red light, revealing endless ferocity.
Tiexiong swung his giant axe and rushed towards the black panther. “Hmph, just in time!” A black panther nimbly avoided Tiexiong’s axe attack, opened its bloody mouth and bit Tiexiong’s arm. Liu Yao was quick-witted and shot an arrow at the black panther’s hind leg. The black panther felt pain and opened its mouth. Ling Yu and Ling Yue also cast spells and fought fiercely with the black panther.
The mysterious man took advantage of the gap between the fight between the crowd and the black panther to continue studying the runes. He found that the arrangement of the runes seemed to be related to a certain astrological phenomenon, so he tried to trigger the runes in a specific order. As the mysterious man moved, the runes on the door glowed brighter and brighter, and finally with a “boom”, the door slowly opened.
The crowd repelled the black panther and walked into the tower. The tower was dark and damp, with a pungent smell. They walked up the spiral staircase and came to a spacious hall. In the center of the hall, there was a huge crystal ball, emitting strong magical fluctuations. Around the crystal ball, there were several people in black robes, who were concentrating on manipulating the crystal ball.
Seeing everyone breaking in, the black-robed men immediately stood up and looked at them vigilantly. One of the black-robed men said, “You shouldn’t come here. This will only bring you death.” Lin Feng was not afraid at all. He stepped forward and said, “What is your purpose in controlling those black-robed men to attack us? What secrets does this ancient city hide?”
The black-robed man sneered: “This has nothing to do with you. However, since you insist on dying, we will grant your wish.” After that, the black-robed man cast spells and attacked everyone. Lin Feng and others quickly fought back, and a fierce battle unfolded in the hall.
However, when the battle was in full swing, a huge roar suddenly came from another door in the hall. Then, a huge monster rushed out. The monster was covered with spikes and exuded a disgusting stench. It seemed to be full of hostility towards everyone, regardless of friend or foe, and attacked everyone crazily.
The black-robed man saw this and his face changed drastically. One of them shouted, “Oh no, the seal is broken! Once this monster gets out of control, the entire ancient city will be destroyed. We must work together to deal with it first.” Lin Feng and the others looked at each other. Although they had doubts in their hearts, they also understood at this moment that they had to solve the crisis in front of them first. So, Lin Feng and the black-robed man temporarily put aside their grudges and formed an alliance to fight against this terrifying monster together… The huge monster pounced on them with its fangs and claws, and the spikes on its body shot at everyone like sharp arrows. Lin Feng hurriedly swung the Holy Sword to cut off the flying spikes. Tie Xiong roared and smashed the giant axe at the monster, but only left a shallow mark on its hard skin.
The black-robed man and Lin Feng and others quickly adjusted their tactics and fought together. A woman with a slender figure and sharp eyes among the black-robed man caught Lin Feng’s attention. She was wearing a tight black robe, holding a dagger emitting a faint light, and her figure was as light as a swallow. She shuttled freely around the monster, constantly looking for opportunities to attack the monster’s weaknesses.
The monster seemed to sense the woman’s threat and turned around to aim at her. The monster swung its tail violently, sweeping over like a thick iron pillar. The woman was unable to dodge and was about to be hit. Lin Feng’s heart tightened, and he rushed over without thinking and blocked the monster’s tail with the Holy Sword. The huge impact made Lin Feng’s arm numb, but he gritted his teeth and persisted.
The woman took the opportunity to go around the monster and stabbed the monster’s hind leg joint with the dagger in her hand. The monster felt the pain and let out a deafening roar. Its hind legs softened and it knelt on one knee. The mysterious man saw the opportunity and quickly formed seals with his hands in the air. A huge column of fire gushed out from the ground and enveloped the monster.
However, the monster was not easily defeated. It struggled in the flames, and the spikes on its body shot out again, faster and more powerful. Everyone dodged and dispersed. Liu Yao hid behind a stone pillar, drew her bow and arrow, trying to find a chance to attack the monster. Ling Yu took advantage of his flexible body and kept moving around the monster, looking for flaws.
Tiexiong rushed forward again and confronted the monster head-on. Every swing of his giant axe was powerful. Although it could not cause fatal damage to the monster, it successfully attracted the monster’s attention. The woman saw the moment when Tiexiong and the monster were in a stalemate and rushed towards the monster from the side, with a strange light flashing on her dagger.
As the woman approached the monster, the monster seemed to sense danger and suddenly turned around, spraying a mouthful of black poison at the woman. Seeing this, Lin Feng exerted all his strength, the Holy Sword shone brightly, and a sword energy slashed at the poison, splitting it. The poison splashed on the ground, corroding deep pits.
The woman looked at Lin Feng gratefully, and their eyes met, and it seemed as if time had stopped. But this was not the time for romance, they quickly came to their senses and continued to fight. The mysterious man kept casting spells in the back, trying to weaken the monster’s power. Ling Yue cast auxiliary spells on the side to enhance everyone’s defense and strength.
With everyone’s concerted efforts, the monster’s movements gradually became slower, and the wounds on its body increased. Finally, the monster let out a desperate roar, fell to the ground, and turned into a pool of foul-smelling liquid.
The crisis was resolved, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Lin Feng walked towards the woman and said with a smile: “Thank you for your help just now. I don’t know your name, young lady?” The woman smiled slightly, revealing two shallow dimples, “My name is Mo Li, and I was able to receive your help just now.” “Mo Li? This name sounds familiar.” Lin Feng scratched his head, as if he had heard it somewhere before. Just as Mo Li was about to speak, the tower shook violently, and the crystal ball cracked with a crack, and black mist gushed out of it.
“Oh no! The seal is completely broken!” The old man in the black robe shouted, “Hurry up, or we will be swallowed by the black fog!” Everyone ran away, and Lin Feng rushed to the front holding Mo Li’s hand. But the black fog spread faster than lightning, and in the blink of an eye it caught up with Tie Xiong who was left behind.
“Tie Xiong!” Lin Feng turned around anxiously, only to see Mo Li throwing out a black ribbon, which wrapped around Tie Xiong’s waist like a living snake, and pulled him back. “Don’t touch the black mist!” Mo Li’s voice was unusually nervous, “If you touch it, you will become a puppet.”
Everyone hid in a secret room. Liu Yao panted and asked, “What the hell are you black-robed people doing? There are monsters and black fog!” Mo Li slid down to the ground against the wall and pulled off his hood, “We were also tricked. Three years ago, the Elders’ Council suddenly began to study forbidden black magic, and those of us who opposed it…” She looked down at the black curse mark on her wrist, “We were all cursed as puppets.”
Lin Feng noticed that Mo Li’s curse was exactly the same as those of the black-robed men before. Just as he was about to ask, the Holy Sword suddenly made a buzzing sound. A line of small words appeared on the sword: “Blood resonance can break the puppet curse.”
“Perhaps I can help you.” Lin Feng squatted down, and the light of the Holy Sword enveloped Mo Li’s wrist. The curse mark first burned violently, and then peeled off like melted wax. Mo Li exclaimed, and two lines of tears slid down: “Finally…freed.”
At this moment, the secret door of the secret room suddenly opened, revealing a downward passage. At the end of the passage came the sound of running water and a faint cry for help. “Wait, this voice…” Ling Yue’s face suddenly changed, “It’s Li Yue’s voice!”
Lin Feng jumped up instantly and almost hit the stone bricks above his head. “Are you sure?” Ling Yue closed her eyes and felt it: “The water magic fluctuations are very similar to those in Liyue.” Mo Li also stood up: “This secret passage leads directly to the underground water prison in the ancient city. I will take you there.”
Everyone ran along the secret passage, and the sight of the underground water dungeon made everyone gasp. Hundreds of transparent bubbles were suspended in the water, and in each bubble was a comatose girl. And in the deepest giant bubble, a figure in blue floated – it was the missing Liyue!
“Liyue!” Lin Feng rushed to the blisters and chopped them wildly with the Holy Sword, but to no avail. Mo Li suddenly grabbed his hand and said, “Try it with your blood.” Without thinking, Lin Feng bit his fingertips and pressed them on the blisters. The moment the golden blood seeped into the blisters, all the blisters burst at the same time, and Liyue slowly opened her eyes.
“Lin Feng…” Li Yue called out weakly, and suddenly countless black vines stretched out from behind her, dragging her into deeper darkness. Lin Feng wanted to chase in without thinking, but was held tightly by Mo Li: “Don’t be impulsive! That is the black magic abyss, you can’t get out once you go in!”
The Holy Sword suddenly emitted a dazzling light, and new runes appeared on the blade. The mysterious man looked solemn: “This is the forbidden technique of the gods – time and space reversal. But the price is…” He looked at Lin Feng, “You will lose three years of memory.”
Lin Feng did not hesitate at all and pressed his palm on the sword: “As long as I can save Li Yue, I am willing to do it even if it takes ten or a hundred years, not to mention three years!” The moment the light enveloped him, Mo Li suddenly grabbed his wrist and stuffed a black jade pendant into his palm: “If you encounter danger, crush it.”
Following the blinding white light, Lin Feng felt himself falling into endless darkness. The last scene before he fell into coma was Mo Li’s tearful eyes and the three words she uttered: “Live.”
Chapter 30: The Bitter Ice Dragon of the Far North Appears (Old Version)
When Lin Feng woke up in the blinding white light, he found himself lying on an unfamiliar grassland. The sky was azure blue, and the sound of gurgling water came from afar. He pressed his swollen temples, but found that his memories were like shattered puzzles, and he could only piece together a few scenes: the smile of the woman in blue, the battle in the black mist, and a warm jade pendant.
“Are you awake?” A cold female voice came from above. Lin Feng looked up and saw a woman in a plain white dress leaning over him, with a jade flute on her waist glowing. The woman had a beautiful face, but she had a sense of alienation that kept people at a distance.
“Miss, where is this?” Lin Feng propped himself up and found that his Holy Sword was stuck in the grass a few steps away. The woman did not answer, but suddenly attacked, pointing the jade flute directly at his throat: “Descendant of the God Clan, what is your purpose in coming to Lingyin Mountain?”
Lin Feng instinctively grasped the hilt of the sword, but found that the spiritual power in his body was disordered, as if it was sealed by something. “Wait! I… I seem to have lost my memory.” He hurriedly explained, but saw the woman’s wrist tremble, and the tip of the jade flute flashed with cold light: “The gods are full of lies, who believes it?”
Just as the sword was about to touch the skin, a shadow flashed by, and Mo Li suddenly appeared between the two. “Qingyao, stop! He is the person I am looking for.” Mo Li turned to look at Lin Feng, with complex emotions flashing in his eyes, “Three years ago, you fell off a cliff and lost your memory. I have been looking for you for three whole years.”
Lin Feng looked at Mo Li in confusion: “Do we… know each other?” Mo Li was about to speak when the sound of hurried horse hooves suddenly came from afar. A group of masked men in black rode over on horseback, and the leader had the same black ribbon as Mo Li hanging around his waist.
“Oh no, they are chasing me!” Mo Li pulled Lin Feng and ran, but Qing Yao suddenly played the flute in front of him: “Don’t let the feud between the gods and the demons involve Lingyin Mountain.” Mo Li stamped his feet anxiously: “His spiritual power is sealed now, he is no match for them at all!”
Lin Feng then noticed that the weapons in the hands of those men in black were glowing with strange purple light. The leader laughed strangely: “Mo Li, do you think you can escape by hiding in Lingyin Mountain? No one can protect the people the Elders want!” Then he threw out a large black net, and countless spikes glowed coldly in the sun.
Qingyao was finally moved, and she played a sharp tune with the jade flute at her lips. The ground suddenly shook, and countless vines broke out of the ground, entangling the man in black and his horse. “Go!” Qingyao shouted, “Go down the stream and find the clinic at the foot of the mountain.”
Mo Li dragged Lin Feng and ran wildly through the forest. Behind him came the screams of the man in black being crushed by vines. While running, Lin Feng was suddenly tripped by a tree root, and the black jade pendant in his arms slipped off. When Mo Li picked up the jade pendant, his fingertips trembled slightly: “This is… the token I gave you three years ago.”
Just as Lin Feng was about to ask, an old medical clinic suddenly appeared in front of him. The plaque on the door lintel that read “Helping the World with Medicine” had faded, and an old man with a white beard was sitting in a rocking chair and taking a nap. Mo Li was overjoyed: “Dr. Sun! Save him!”
Doctor Sun opened his eyes, and his cloudy eyes moved around Lin Feng’s body. “This kid was attacked by the power of time and space. The memory seal is a small matter. The key is…” He suddenly lowered his voice, “The light blood in his body is rejecting the forbidden time and space technique. In three days, he will explode and die.”
Mo Li’s face turned pale: “What should we do?” Doctor Sun took out a green porcelain bottle from the medicine cabinet: “The only way is to go to the extreme north to get the Ice Soul Grass, which may be able to delay the blood riot. But there is an ancient ice dragon guarding there, and it is a life-threatening situation.”
Lin Feng suddenly remembered something and touched his chest: “Where is the Holy Sword? Maybe it can…” Before he finished speaking, the wooden door of the clinic collapsed. The leader of the men in black stood outside the door, covered in blood, holding Qingyao’s jade flute in his hand: “Hand over the boy from the God Clan, and I will spare your life!”
Mo Li pushed Lin Feng into the secret room, but was dragged out by the man in black by his hair. Lin Feng wanted to rush out, but found that the stone door of the secret room had fallen. He stuck to the crack of the door and heard Mo Li’s screams and the leader’s grim smile: “The Elders’ Council wants to live, so you should be an example!”
“Stop!” Lin Feng desperately beat the stone door, and suddenly found that the Holy Sword appeared in the corner of the wall. A line of blood appeared on the sword: “Slay the dragon to break the situation.” He gripped the hilt tightly, and suddenly felt the seal loosen, and a familiar power surged into his body.
When Lin Feng broke open the stone door, Mo Li was hanging on the beam, and the black-clothed leader’s dagger was about to pierce her heart. Lin Feng roared, and the Holy Sword turned into a golden rainbow and pierced the leader’s chest. Seeing this, the other black-clothed men fled in fear.
Mo Li opened her eyes weakly: “Don’t… don’t use the forbidden technique…” Lin Feng saw the whip marks on her back, each of which was deep enough to see the bone. He suddenly remembered the fragments of memory three years ago – Mo Li had also protected him like this, covered in blood.
“I won’t let you get hurt again.” Lin Feng wiped away the tears from her eyes and put the jade pendant back into her palm. “This time, I will protect you.” The Holy Sword suddenly flew up and hovered above their heads, with the tip of the sword pointing to the north. Lin Feng held Mo Li’s hand tightly and said, “Let’s go to the Far North.”
Lin Feng and Mo Li headed towards the far north with a desperate determination. The further north they went, the lower the temperature became. The biting cold wind blew on their faces like a knife. The surrounding scenery gradually changed from emerald green mountains and forests to a silvery white world. The heavy snow fell and soon covered their footprints.
Lin Feng tightened his cape and turned to look at Mo Li. She was pale and her lips were purple from the cold, but her eyes were still firm. Lin Feng pulled her closer with concern, trying to warm her with his body temperature. “Mo Li, hold on a little longer, we will definitely find the Ice Soul Grass.”
Finally, they arrived at the core area of the Far North. In front of them was a huge ice field. In the center of the ice field, a towering iceberg exuded a bone-chilling cold. On the top of the iceberg, there was a faint blue light, which was most likely the Ice Soul Grass.
However, before they approached the iceberg, a deafening dragon roar resounded through the heavens and earth. Then, a huge ice dragon flew out from the side of the iceberg. The ice dragon was huge, covered with crystal clear scales, each of which was like a shield. Its eyes flashed with a cold light, and the breath it exhaled instantly condensed into sharp ice spikes in the air, shooting towards Lin Feng and Mo Li.
Lin Feng quickly drew out the Holy Sword and shattered the surrounding ice ridges. The moment the ice ridges shattered, they turned into ice chips all over the sky, shining with colorful light under the sunlight, but the two had no time to appreciate it at this time. Mo Li was not to be outdone. A black short blade appeared in her hand at some point. Black mist appeared around her, and mysterious runes flickered faintly in the mist.
Seeing that the attack was easily resolved, the ice dragon roared angrily, and its huge tail swept towards the two of them like a thick icicle. Lin Feng pulled Mo Li away with all his strength, and the two narrowly avoided the fatal blow. The dragon’s tail swept across the ground, instantly raising a wave of ice that rushed towards them.
Lin Feng thrust the Holy Sword into the ground, using the power of the sword to stabilize his body, and shouted to Mo Li: “Mo Li, attack its eyes, that might be its weakness!” Mo Li nodded, and in a flash, she rushed towards the ice dragon like a ghost. She nimbly shuttled through the ice waves, found the right moment, and suddenly jumped up, stabbing the short blade in her hand straight into the ice dragon’s left eye.
The ice dragon sensed the danger and tilted its head. The short blade pierced its scales, creating a string of sparks. The ice dragon felt the pain and swung its huge head violently, throwing Mo Li away. Seeing this, Lin Feng was extremely anxious. He exerted all his strength, and the Holy Sword shone brightly. A sword energy containing a powerful force of light slashed towards the ice dragon.
The ice dragon opened its mouth, and a blue ice flame burst out, colliding with the sword energy. For a moment, the light was overflowing, and the ice flame and sword energy offset each other, bursting out with a powerful impact. Lin Feng and Mo Li were shocked by the impact and stepped back several steps, with a trace of blood flowing from the corners of their mouths.
But they had no intention of retreating. They looked at each other again, their eyes full of determination and tacit understanding. They knew that if they did not defeat the ice dragon and obtain the ice soul grass, Lin Feng would surely die. So, the two of them mustered up their courage again and rushed towards the ice dragon. A more intense battle began in this ice and snow in the far north…
Chapter 31: The Ancient Seal Crisis Returns (Old Version)
Lin Feng and Mo Li rushed towards the ice dragon again like a gust of wind. The ice dragon was obviously enraged by their tenacity and let out a roar that shook the entire ice field. It spread its wings, rolling up the ice and snow all over the sky, like a white storm of death, sweeping towards the two.
Lin Feng held the Holy Sword horizontally and spun it rapidly in front of him, forming a golden light curtain, trying to resist the ice storm. Mo Li, with the cover of the storm, moved as fast as lightning and quickly approached the ice dragon’s flank. However, the ice dragon seemed to have sensed Mo Li’s intention, and when she was about to approach, it suddenly swung its tail and hit Mo Li hard.
Mo Li was unable to dodge and was hit by the dragon’s tail. His body flew backwards like a kite with its string cut off, and he fell heavily on the ice, spurting out a mouthful of blood. Lin Feng was extremely anxious. While the ice dragon was attacking Mo Li, he jumped high, exerted all his strength, poured all his strength into the Holy Sword, and stabbed the ice dragon’s neck fiercely.
The ice dragon felt the fatal threat, and the scales on its neck instantly stood up like a sharp blade. The Holy Sword pierced the scales, sparking sparks, but it could not penetrate at all. The ice dragon took advantage of the situation and turned its head, opened its bloody mouth, and bit towards Lin Feng. Seeing this, Lin Feng quickly drew out the Holy Sword, and with the help of the force of the ice dragon’s bite, he rolled over and narrowly avoided the fatal bite.
Mo Li struggled to stand up. She knew that if she could not cooperate closely with Lin Feng, both of them would die here today. She endured the pain and mobilized all the magic power in her body. The black mist on the short blade in her hand became thicker. She muttered something and then threw the short blade towards the ice dragon. The short blade spun rapidly in the air and turned into a black stream of light, heading straight for the ice dragon’s right eye.
The ice dragon was about to attack Lin Feng again, but it sensed the danger at its right eye and had to turn its head to avoid it. At this moment, Lin Feng seized the opportunity and rushed towards the ice dragon again. He aimed at the gap between the scales on the ice dragon’s neck and thrust the Holy Sword hard. This time, the Holy Sword successfully broke through the scales’ defense and sank into the ice dragon’s neck.
The ice dragon roared in pain and twisted its body wildly, trying to throw Lin Feng off. Lin Feng held the hilt tightly, and did not let go no matter how the ice dragon struggled. Mo Li saw the right moment, cast a spell to recall the short blade, and then rushed towards the ice dragon again, stabbing it with another knife at the place where the Holy Sword had pierced.
The ice dragon’s struggle gradually weakened, the light in its eyes dimmed, and its huge body fell to the ground with a bang, splashing ice chips. Lin Feng and Mo Li collapsed on the ice exhausted, gasping for breath, and the joy of surviving the disaster surged in their hearts.
However, they did not have much time to rest. Lin Feng felt that the blood in his body was surging more and more. Time was running out and he had to find the Ice Soul Grass as soon as possible. The two of them forced themselves to climb to the top of the iceberg. The iceberg was steep and smooth, and every step forward was extremely difficult, but they had a desire for life and a firm belief in each other in their hearts, and they climbed up slowly step by step.
Finally, they reached the top of the iceberg. In a crack in the ice, the Ice Soul Grass emitting a faint blue light was growing quietly. Lin Feng trembled as he reached out to pick the Ice Soul Grass. As soon as he touched it, a cool force spread through his arm and spread throughout his body, which slightly eased the turmoil in his blood.
Lin Feng had just held the Ice Soul Grass in his hand, and before he could feel the coolness that soothed his blood, the entire iceberg began to shake violently as if it had been hit by an earthquake. Ice chips fell like raindrops, and huge cracks began to appear in the surrounding ice.
Mo Li’s face changed and he shouted, “Not good, it seems that something more powerful has been awakened by us!” Lin Feng resisted the faint agitation of his blood, carefully put away the Ice Soul Grass, and drew out the Holy Brilliance Sword. At this time, the light of the Holy Brilliance Sword flickered, as if it was also warning of the impending danger.
As the shaking of the iceberg intensified, a huge ice wall slowly rose from the top of the mountain. The ice wall was engraved with ancient and mysterious runes. The runes flashed with strange light, and where the light gathered, a huge ice unicorn gradually emerged. The ice unicorn had eyes like torches and exuded a chilling aura. It looked down at Lin Feng and Mo Li, and its voice resounded through the world like a bell: “Outsiders, you broke the seal of the ice dragon and awakened the dormant power I guarded. Today, you will pay the price for your actions!”
Lin Feng tightly grasped the Holy Sword and responded loudly: “We are only looking for the Ice Soul Grass to save our lives. We have no intention of offending you. If we have offended you, please forgive us!” The Ice Kirin snorted coldly: “The Ice Soul Grass is a spiritual object that guards the seal of this far north. If you take it away, the seal will loosen and release the ancient evil power. The world will fall into an irreparable situation.”
Mo Li frowned and said, “Senior, we didn’t know about this. But since it has already happened, we are willing to take responsibility and guard the seal with you to prevent the evil forces from reviving.” A trace of disdain flashed in Bing Qilin’s eyes: “Just you? However, if you can pass my test, there may be a glimmer of hope.”
As soon as the words fell, the Ice Kirin opened its mouth and spit out ice spikes, which shot towards Lin Feng and Mo Li like bullets. Lin Feng waved the Holy Sword, forming a golden barrier in front of him, blocking the incoming ice spikes. Mo Li cast a spell, casting a layer of black shield around the two of them, cooperating with Lin Feng’s barrier to resist the attack of the ice spikes.
However, the ice spikes kept coming like a tide, and the two gradually felt exhausted. Fine beads of sweat appeared on Lin Feng’s forehead, and his arms became sore from constantly waving the Holy Sword. Mo Li’s face became paler and paler, and maintaining the shield consumed a lot of her magic power.
“This won’t work. We must take the initiative!” Lin Feng saw a gap and shouted to Mo Li. Mo Li nodded, and the two attacked at the same time. Lin Feng jumped high, and the Holy Sword gathered the power of light and slashed at the head of the Ice Qilin. Mo Li flashed and went behind the Ice Qilin, stabbing its hind legs with the short blade in his hand.
The Ice Qilin sensed the two’s attack and its body instantly turned into a ball of ice mist, dodging Lin Feng’s sword and Mo Li’s short blade. Then, the ice mist quickly condensed, and the Ice Qilin appeared above the two’s heads, stomping down hard with its huge hooves. Lin Feng and Mo Li hurriedly dodged to the sides, and its hooves stepped on the ice, instantly creating a huge deep pit.
At this moment, Lin Feng discovered that every time the Ice Qilin condensed its body, the light on the ice wall rune would dim. He suddenly thought and shouted to Mo Li, “Mo Li, attack the ice wall rune, this may be the source of its power!” Mo Li immediately understood and cast a powerful dark spell. The black energy attacked the ice wall rune like a python.
Lin Feng also cooperated with Mo Li, using the Holy Sword to send out sword energy to attack the ice wall. Seeing this, the Ice Qilin roared angrily and turned to rush towards the ice wall, trying to stop them from destroying the runes. Lin Feng and Mo Li were not willing to give up. They ignored the Ice Qilin’s attack and attacked the ice wall runes with all their strength.
Under the combined attack of the two, the light of the ice wall rune became weaker and weaker. The Ice Qilin became more and more irritable, and its attack became more fierce. In order to protect Mo Li, Lin Feng was hit by the Ice Qilin’s icy breath, and his arm was instantly covered with frost, unable to move.
Mo Li was extremely anxious. She gathered all her magic power into the short blade, roared, and rushed towards the Ice Qilin. The Ice Qilin was about to give Lin Feng a fatal blow, but Mo Li suddenly appeared in front of it and stabbed the short blade into its chest. The Ice Qilin felt pain and shook its body for a few times.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Lin Feng endured the severe pain in his arm, injected the power of light into the Holy Sword, and slashed at the ice wall with force. With a “boom”, the ice wall finally broke, and the shadow of the Ice Qilin also dissipated.
The shaking of the iceberg gradually stopped, and Lin Feng and Mo Li collapsed to the ground exhausted. But before they could breathe a sigh of relief, suddenly, a thick black mist gushed out from the cracked ice wall, and in the mist, a pair of blood-red eyes flickered faintly…
Chapter 32: Dark Awakens to Turn the Tide (Old Version)
The thick black mist surged out from the broken ice wall like a surging tide, instantly filling the entire top of the iceberg. In the mist, the pair of blood-red eyes became clearer and clearer, emitting a creepy and murderous light. Lin Feng and Mo Li stood up with difficulty, leaning on each other tightly, staring at the black mist vigilantly.
“This… this aura is much more evil and powerful than the ice dragon and the ice black fog.” Mo Li’s voice trembled slightly. She knew very well that the crisis before her was far from comparable to the previous one. Lin Feng held the Holy Sword tightly. Although his arm was still corroded by the frost and his movements were inconvenient, his eyes were determined: “No matter what it is, we can’t retreat.”
The black fog rolled and surged, gradually condensing into a huge dark figure. It looked like a human, but was several feet tall, exuding a breath of destruction. The dark figure laughed grimly: “Hahahaha, I finally see the light of day! You two little ants dared to break the seal, then you will be the first batch of sacrifices after my resurrection!”
Before he finished speaking, the dark figure raised his hand and waved it. A black energy beam shot towards Lin Feng and Mo Li like lightning. Lin Feng tried his best to swing the Holy Sword, trying to resist this fatal blow. The Holy Sword collided with the black beam, bursting out a strong light, and the huge impact force shook Lin Feng back several feet and fell heavily on the ice.
Mo Li hurried over and helped Lin Feng up: “Lin Feng, how are you?” Lin Feng wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and said through gritted teeth: “I’m fine, be careful!” At this time, the dark figure attacked again, and countless black spikes protruded from the ground and stabbed at the two people. Mo Li cast a spell to form a black shield around the two people, but the impact of the spikes was too strong and the shield was shaky.
At this critical moment, Lin Feng endured the pain and concentrated his mind, trying to draw more power from the Holy Sword. The Holy Sword seemed to sense his determination, and its light became brighter, slightly dispelling the surrounding darkness. Lin Feng saw the right moment and performed a move called “Light Splitting Sky Slash”, and a huge golden sword energy slashed towards the dark figure.
The dark figure seemed to feel the power of this move, and did not dare to be careless. He condensed a black energy ball with his hands and collided with the golden sword energy. With a loud “bang”, the entire iceberg trembled, and the surrounding ice collapsed.
Taking this opportunity, Mo Li took out a black bead from her bosom. This was a secret treasure of her clan, which possessed powerful magic. She threw the bead, and it exploded in mid-air, releasing a powerful dark force that swept towards the dark figure. The dark figure was caught off guard by this sudden attack, and his body paused slightly.
Lin Feng seized this brief opportunity and took the Ice Soul Grass in his hand. The cool power of the Ice Soul Grass instantly spread throughout his body, not only relieving his injuries, but also temporarily increasing his strength. He swung the Holy Brilliance Sword again, and this time, the sword was shining with blue and gold intertwined light, which was the fusion of the power of the Ice Soul Grass and the power of light.
Lin Feng unleashed his strongest attack, “Ice Light Breaking Evil Slash”! A brilliant sword energy rushed towards the dark figure with the power to destroy the world. Wherever the sword energy passed, the darkness melted like ice and snow. The dark figure let out a shrill scream and tried to resist, but under this powerful attack, its body gradually dissipated, and finally turned into a wisp of black smoke and disappeared without a trace.
As the dark figure disappeared, the surrounding black fog gradually dissipated, and the top of the iceberg returned to calm. Lin Feng and Mo Li smiled at each other tiredly, and the joy of surviving the disaster surged in their hearts.
“It was really dangerous this time.” Lin Feng said with emotion. Mo Li nodded: “Yes, but we did it.” After this fierce battle, the friendship between the two became deeper and their trust in each other reached an unprecedented level.
However, they knew that this was just an episode in a long journey. Lin Feng’s bloodline problem had not been completely solved, and the mission of finding Liyue and solving the mystery of his origins was still waiting for them. After a short rest, Lin Feng and Mo Li walked down the iceberg slowly with a firm belief. The extreme cold of the far north could not affect the two people who were full of hope at this moment. They found a sheltered cave to rest for a while. After Lin Feng took the ice soul grass, the riot of his bloodline temporarily subsided, but the hidden dangers still existed.
In the cave, Lin Feng closed his eyes to rest while Mo Li was packing. Suddenly, she touched a crumpled piece of paper in the corner of the package. She unfolded it and looked serious. “Lin Feng, come and see.” Lin Feng opened his eyes and walked to Mo Li. He saw a simple map on the paper, marking a place called “Dark Moon Valley”. There were a few lines of small words written next to it: “There is a secret treasure hidden in the Dark Moon Valley, which can solve the blood troubles of the gods. If you want to find the truth and break the dilemma, the clues here are indispensable.”
Lin Feng frowned and thought: “This map and text came from a strange place, but my bloodline problem is imminent, maybe Dark Moon Valley really has a solution.” Mo Li nodded, with worry in his eyes: “I just don’t know whether this clue is a blessing or a curse, we must be careful along the way.”
After discussing, the two decided to set off for Darkmoon Valley immediately. According to the map, Darkmoon Valley is located deep in a vast forest. They stepped into the forest, and the sun shone through the dense branches and leaves, forming patches of light. But the further they went, the more gloomy the surroundings became, and the silence was a little strange, even the sound of birds disappeared.
Suddenly, Lin Feng sensed a strange aura. He signaled Mo Li to stop and whispered, “Something is spying nearby.” As soon as he finished speaking, a group of monsters that looked like wild wolves but were emitting a faint green light rushed out from all directions and surrounded them. These ghost wolves had fierce eyes, bared their teeth, and let out a low roar from their throats, as if they were ready to attack at any time.
Lin Feng drew out the Holy Sword, and the sword’s light illuminated the surroundings. Mo Li also held the short blade tightly, and black mist lingered on it. The ghost wolves took the lead in launching an attack, and several ghost wolves jumped high and pounced on Lin Feng. Lin Feng swung the Holy Sword, and the sword energy was crisscrossed, cutting down the ghost wolves that pounced on him. Mo Li flashed, avoiding the pounce of a ghost wolf, and stabbed the short blade into its neck with his backhand.
However, there were many ghost wolves, and they kept coming. One ghost wolf took advantage of Lin Feng’s unpreparedness and attacked from the side, biting his leg. Lin Feng felt pain and shook it off. Mo Li saw this and quickly cast a spell. A black energy wave swept across, repelling the surrounding ghost wolves.
“This is not a solution, there are too many of them.” Mo Li shouted. Lin Feng looked around and found that the Phantom Wolves seemed to be coming from one direction, and speculated that it might be their nest or the source of their command. “Mo Li, let’s go over there and find their weakness!” Lin Feng pointed to the direction where the Phantom Wolves were coming from.
The two stood back to back, covering each other, and fought hard to break out in that direction. Lin Feng used the Holy Sword to clear the way, while Mo Li fended off the ghost wolves who tried to outflank him from behind. After a hard fight, they finally broke through the encirclement and followed the trail.
Soon, they came to a cave. The cave exuded a strong green light and a pungent smell. The two looked at each other and slowly walked into the cave. In the cave, a huge ghost wolf king was squatting in the center, surrounded by a group of smaller ghost wolves. When the ghost wolf king saw them, he roared, and the sound shook the cave wall and stone chips fell off.
Lin Feng tightly grasped the Holy Sword and whispered to Mo Li: “This Phantom Wolf King should be the key. If we solve it, we may be able to get rid of these troubles.” Mo Li nodded with a firm look in his eyes. A fierce battle with the Phantom Wolf King began…
Chapter 33: The method of breaking the deadlock in the fierce battle with the Phantom Wolf (old version)
The Ghost Wolf King roared, reverberating in the cave like thunder, causing pain in Lin Feng and Mo Li’s eardrums. It dug its front paws into the ground, and a dark green light shone brightly behind it. A group of ghost wolves rushed towards the two of them like a black tide. Lin Feng shouted loudly, and swung the Holy Sword tightly, with golden sword energy interweaving into a net, instantly cutting down the ghost wolves that were rushing in the front. Mo Li was agile, moving through the ghost wolf pack like a ghost, with the short blade in his hand flashing with cold light, and every time he attacked, he accurately stabbed the ghost wolf’s vital point.
Seeing the casualties among his men, the Phantom Wolf King became even more furious. It opened its bloody mouth and a dark green energy beam burst out, shooting at Lin Feng like a laser. Lin Feng dodged to the side, and the beam brushed past his clothes and hit the cave wall, instantly creating a big hole. Mo Li saw the right moment and rushed towards the Phantom Wolf King from the side. The black mist on the short blade condensed and stabbed the Phantom Wolf King’s flank fiercely. The Phantom Wolf King reacted very quickly, and his thick tail swept over like a steel whip. Mo Li was unable to dodge and was hit in the shoulder. His body swayed and he almost fell.
Seeing this, Lin Feng was extremely anxious. He poured all his strength into the Holy Sword and performed a move called “Bright Judgment”. A dazzling golden sword light shot up into the sky, slashing towards the Phantom Wolf King with a devastating momentum. The Phantom Wolf King felt this powerful threat, and he grabbed the ground with his claws, and a dark green ice wall instantly stood up in front of him. The sword light slashed at the ice wall, and a burst of strong light burst out. The ice wall was instantly shattered, but it also slightly weakened the power of the sword light.
While the Phantom Wolf King was resisting Lin Feng’s attack, Mo Li steadied herself and muttered something. She pointed the short blade at the Phantom Wolf King, and a black chain flew out of the short blade and wrapped around the Phantom Wolf King’s limbs. The Phantom Wolf King struggled hard, with a faint green light flashing, trying to break free of the chain. Mo Li gritted her teeth and persisted, with beads of sweat on her forehead. Maintaining this spell was extremely exhausting for her.
Lin Feng knew that this was a rare opportunity, so he gathered his strength again, and the light of the Holy Sword surged. This time, he perfectly integrated the power of the Ice Soul Grass with the power of light, and the sword was shining with blue and gold light. “Ice Light Sky-Splitting Slash!” Lin Feng roared, and a more powerful sword energy slashed towards the Phantom Wolf King. Wherever the sword energy passed, the space seemed to be torn apart.
The Phantom Wolf King was bound by black chains and could not dodge, so he could only resist with all his strength. The dark green light on his body was strong, and he was in a stalemate with the sword energy. For a moment, the cave was full of light, and the energy fluctuations were raging wildly. The Phantom Wolf Pack was hit by this powerful energy and fled screaming.
As time went by, the Phantom Wolf King gradually lost his strength. The sword energy finally broke through his defense and struck him hard. The Phantom Wolf King let out a shrill scream, and his huge body fell to the ground with a bang, stirring up a cloud of dust. The surrounding Phantom Wolfs saw that their leader was dead, and immediately scattered.
Lin Feng and Mo Li breathed a sigh of relief and collapsed to the ground. After this fierce battle, both of them were exhausted. After a short rest, Lin Feng stood up and looked at the body of the Phantom Wolf King. He was puzzled: “Why did such a strange wolf pack appear in this forest? And it seems that they are guarding something. Is it related to the secret of Dark Moon Valley?”
Mo Li also stood up, patted the dust off his body, and said, “It’s very likely. Maybe we can find some clues in this cave.” So the two began to search carefully in the cave. They found a stone slab engraved with runes in the corner of the cave. The runes emitted a faint light, as if telling an ancient story… Lin Feng and Mo Li moved the stone slab engraved with runes from the corner and placed it in the center of the cave. The runes emitted a faint and mysterious light, and the shape was twisted and strange, like some kind of ancient text. Lin Feng came closer to look at it carefully, trying to interpret the meaning, but the runes were obscure and difficult to understand, and he racked his brains but had no clue.
Mo Li suddenly said, “I have heard from the elders of the tribe that there is an ancient rune that requires a certain amount of magic power to reveal its true meaning. Perhaps I can give it a try.” After that, she formed seals with both hands, and black magic power flowed out from her palms and slowly poured into the stone slab. The light of the rune suddenly became stronger, and the surface of the stone slab rippled like water waves, and dynamic pictures emerged.
In the picture, an ancient tribe held a mysterious ceremony in Darkmoon Valley. A strange light emanated from the valley, and it seemed that there was a hidden artifact that could control the power of the Gods’ bloodline. But the picture changed, and a group of people in black robes appeared. They cast dark spells, slaughtered the tribe, snatched the artifact, and sealed the entrance to Darkmoon Valley. In the last picture, a wise man left a prophecy: “Only by collecting the three mysterious keys can we reopen Darkmoon Valley, find the artifact, and save the Gods’ bloodline.”
Lin Feng frowned and murmured, “It seems that this is our next goal, to collect three keys and open the Dark Moon Valley. But where is the key and how to find it?” Mo Li shook his head to indicate that he didn’t know. At this moment, there was a loud sound of horse hooves outside the cave, as if a large group of people were rushing towards this side.
The two looked at each other, quickly hid the stone slab, and walked out of the cave to check. In the distance, they saw dust flying, and an army in black armor was approaching rapidly. The leading general rode a black horse, with a stern face and murderous eyes. When he saw Lin Feng and Mo Li, he pulled the reins and shouted: “Who are you? Why are you here?”
Lin Feng was alert and replied, “We are just adventurers passing by. We heard that there are rare treasures in this forest, so we came here to explore.” The general sneered, “Hmph, stop quibbling here! This area has been blocked by our Black Flame Army. Anyone suspicious will be taken away for interrogation.” After that, he waved his hand and the soldiers behind him rushed in like a tide, surrounding Lin Feng and Mo Li.
Lin Feng held the Holy Sword tightly, and Mo Li also secretly gathered his magic power. However, the other side had a large number of people, and if they acted rashly, it would be difficult to escape unscathed. Just when the situation was at a stalemate, the sky suddenly became overcast, and a thunderbolt struck, landing not far away. The soldiers were in a commotion, and Lin Feng took the opportunity to shout, “Mo Li, do it!”
The Holy Sword shone brightly, and Lin Feng rushed into the enemy formation like a tiger, with his sword energy running wild, instantly cutting down several soldiers. Mo Li also cast a spell, and a black mist spread out, disrupting the enemy’s vision. However, the Black Flame Army was well-trained and quickly stabilized their position and surrounded the two. The general drew out his long sword and joined the battle personally. As he swung the long sword, bursts of black flames were raised and he attacked Lin Feng.
Lin Feng fought back, but he felt that the opponent was very strong. Every collision made his arms numb. Mo Li kept casting spells to support him, trying to break through the encirclement. But the Black Flame Army was defending tightly, and they could not escape for a while. What was worse was that as the battle continued, the blood power in Lin Feng’s body that was suppressed by the Ice Soul Grass began to stir again, and his movements gradually became slow.
Mo Li noticed something was wrong with Lin Feng and became extremely anxious. She knew that if they didn’t break out quickly, they would both be in a desperate situation. So, she tried her best to cast a forbidden spell, and a powerful black energy wave spread out from her, knocking the surrounding soldiers away. While the enemy was in a panic, Lin Feng pulled Mo Li and fled deep into the forest. The Black Flame Army was chasing them closely, and a thrilling chase began in the forest. Not only did they have to get rid of the Black Flame Army’s pursuit, but they also had to find the three mysterious keys. The road ahead was full of difficulties…
Chapter 34: Life and Death Chasing Love Disappears (Old Version)
Lin Feng and Mo Li ran desperately in the forest, with the shouts and horse hooves of the Black Flame Army following them. Lin Feng’s speed gradually slowed down due to the abnormal movement of his blood vessels, and every step he took seemed to weigh a thousand pounds. Mo Li held his hand tightly, her eyes full of anxiety and worry.
“Lin Feng, hold on, we will definitely get rid of them!” Mo Li said, while constantly looking back to observe the situation of the pursuers. The general of the Black Flame Army rode on his horse, with a ferocious face, and shouted: “Speed up, we must not let them get away!” The soldiers responded in unison, galloping on their horses, getting closer and closer to Lin Feng and Mo Li.
Suddenly, a turbulent river appeared in front of them, the river water roared and blocked their way. Lin Feng looked at the turbulent river water and secretly groaned in his heart. At this time, the Black Flame Army had chased not far behind them and surrounded them. The general sneered: “Where can you run! If you surrender obediently, maybe you can leave a whole body.”
Lin Feng and Mo Li stood back to back, their eyes firm and fearless. Lin Feng raised the Holy Sword, and despite his discomfort, his voice was still firm: “If you want to catch us, then you have to pay with your lives!” Mo Li also clenched the short blade in his hand, and black magic flowed through his fingertips.
The battle broke out instantly. Lin Feng endured the severe pain in his blood and performed sharp sword moves. The light of the Holy Sword flickered in the crowd, and soldiers of the Black Flame Army continued to fall. Mo Li cast spells on the side, sometimes using black mist to interfere with the enemy’s vision, and sometimes shooting out black blades, making it difficult for the approaching enemies to defend themselves.
However, the Black Flame Army was so numerous that they surged forward like a tide. Lin Feng gradually lost his strength and was wounded in many places, with blood staining his clothes red. Mo Li also used up all his magic power due to continuous casting of spells, and his movements became slow.
Just when the situation was extremely critical, Mo Li suddenly saw a huge rock not far away and came up with a plan. She shouted to Lin Feng: “Lin Feng, I will lead them away, you take the opportunity to swim across the river!” Lin Feng heard it and hurriedly shook his head: “No, let’s go together, I won’t abandon you!” Mo Li looked at Lin Feng, her eyes full of affection and determination: “This is the only way, you must survive, find the key, and solve the mystery of the bloodline!”
Without waiting for Lin Feng’s response, Mo Li suddenly rushed towards the Black Flame Army and used his last bit of magic power, causing a strong explosion. The Black Flame Army soldiers were blown to pieces and were thrown into chaos. Lin Feng took this opportunity and jumped into the river with all his strength.
The cold river water instantly submerged Lin Feng. He swam desperately in the water, and heard Mo Li’s shouts and the noise of the Black Flame Army. When he finally swam to the other side, he looked back and saw that Mo Li had been surrounded by the Black Flame Army. Her figure seemed so small in the crowd, but she still resisted stubbornly.
Lin Feng was extremely anxious and wanted to swim back to save her, but he found himself exhausted and his legs felt as heavy as if they were filled with lead. He could only watch as the Black Flame Army general raised his long knife and stabbed Mo Li fiercely. Mo Li screamed and slowly fell to the ground, blood staining the ground red.
“No! Mo Li!” Lin Feng was so grief-stricken that tears blurred his eyes. He roared to the sky, his voice full of pain and anger. But at this time, the Black Flame Army had already set their sights on him, and they all drew their bows and shot arrows. Lin Feng suppressed the grief in his heart and turned to run deep into the forest.
The pain of losing Mo Li was like a sharp blade, deeply hurting Lin Feng’s heart. But he knew that he couldn’t just fall down. He was carrying Mo Li’s expectations and the mission of solving the mystery of the bloodline of the gods. In this dangerous forest, Lin Feng walked alone in the forest in a daze. Mo Li’s voice and smile appeared in his mind from time to time. Every memory was like a heavy hammer, hitting his heart hard. His eyes were full of grief and determination, but his steps never stopped, because he knew that only by completing the mission could he be worthy of Mo Li’s sacrifice.
After walking for an unknown amount of time, Lin Feng came to a quiet lake. The lake was as calm as a mirror, reflecting the lush trees and gloomy sky. Lin Feng walked to the lake, squatted down, and looked at his haggard reflection in the water, feeling mixed emotions.
At this moment, ripples suddenly appeared on the lake, breaking the original calm. Lin Feng stood up alertly, holding the Holy Sword tightly. A spiritual bird emitting soft blue light slowly rose from the bottom of the lake. Its feathers shone with a mysterious luster, and its eyes were smart and intelligent, as if containing endless wisdom.
After circling in the air, the bird landed on a boulder in front of Lin Feng, tilted its head to look at Lin Feng, and chirped a few times. Lin Feng looked at the bird in confusion, not understanding its intention. The bird seemed to see Lin Feng’s confusion, chirped a few more times, and then pointed its beak to the other side of the lake.
Lin Feng’s heart moved. Could it be that the spirit bird was giving him directions? He decided to follow the spirit bird. When the spirit bird saw Lin Feng following, it spread its wings and flew away, slowly flying towards the other side of the lake. Lin Feng quickened his pace and followed closely.
After passing through a dense forest, they came to an ancient temple. The temple walls were mottled and covered with moss, and the door was closed, exuding a mysterious and old atmosphere. The spirit bird flew to the temple door, landed on the door knocker, and pecked it gently a few times.
With a creak, the door slowly opened, and a stale smell came to his face. Lin Feng took a deep breath and walked into the temple carefully. The temple was dimly lit and filled with a faint smoke. In the center was a huge statue of a god with a kind face, but also a sense of majesty.
On the stone platform in front of the statue, there was an ancient book emitting a faint light. Lin Feng walked forward and picked up the ancient book. As soon as he touched it, the light on the ancient book suddenly became stronger, and pictures flashed before his eyes. In the pictures, the appearance of three mysterious keys appeared, and their possible locations.
It turns out that the first key is hidden deep in the earth’s core of the Flaming Mountains, guarded by a guardian beast; the second key is in a mysterious palace in the abyss of the deep sea, surrounded by dangerous whirlpools and sea monsters; the third key is hidden in the ancient Forgotten City, which is full of traps and evil ghosts wandering around.
Lin Feng knew that these places were full of dangers, but in order to complete his mission and for Mo Li, he had no intention of retreating. He memorized the information in the ancient book and turned to leave the temple. At this time, the spirit bird appeared again and landed on his shoulder, as if to express its willingness to move forward with him.
Lin Feng looked at the spirit bird, a trace of gratitude flashed in his eyes: “Thank you, the road ahead is still long, I hope we can find the key together.” After that, Lin Feng stepped out of the temple and walked towards the direction of the Flame Mountain Range. What awaited him ahead would be a more severe test, but his eyes became more determined…
Chapter 35: Deep into the Earth’s Core, Dangers Are Everywhere (Old Version)
Lin Feng took the spirit bird and set out on the journey to the Flame Mountain Range. As they approached, a blazing breath hit them in the face. The mountains in the distance seemed to be on fire, and thick smoke billowed into the sky. The Flame Mountain Range stretched endlessly, and the peaks were like giant burning pillars, emitting a terrifying high temperature.
As soon as Lin Feng stepped onto the edge of the mountain, he felt the ground was scorching hot, and the soles of his shoes made a slight “sizzling” sound when they touched the ground. A spirit bird circled above his head, chirping anxiously, as if to remind him of the danger ahead.
Not long after they walked forward, a huge lava river stretched out before them. The lava was like boiling molten iron, rolling and surging, emitting a pungent smell of sulfur. Lin Feng frowned, thinking about how to cross the river, when he suddenly heard a low roar coming from behind. He looked back and saw a flaming beast as big as a hill approaching him with heavy steps.
The flame beast was burning with raging flames, and its four hooves stomped the ground, splashing sparks. Its eyes were like two burning fireballs, full of aggression. Lin Feng secretly said in his heart that it was not good, and quickly drew out the Holy Sword. Under the influence of the high temperature, the light of the Holy Sword seemed to become a little dim.
The fire beast launched the first attack, it opened its bloody mouth, and a huge column of flames shot out, like a burning meteor, attacking Lin Feng. Lin Feng dodged to the side, and the column of flames flew past his body, instantly melting the huge rock beside him into magma.
Lin Feng saw the right opportunity and took advantage of the brief pause after the fire beast’s attack to perform a move called “Light Slash”. A golden sword energy slashed towards the fire beast’s head. The sword energy slowed down slightly under the influence of high temperature, but it still hit the fire beast with great force. The fire beast felt pain and roared, and the flames on its body burned more vigorously.
It dug the ground with its front hooves, creating two large pits, and then rushed towards Lin Feng. Lin Feng nimbly dodged the fire beast’s attacks while looking for its weaknesses. However, the fire beast’s attacks became more and more fierce, and Lin Feng gradually became powerless. Sweat dripped from his forehead like rain, and was instantly evaporated by the high temperature.
When dodging an attack, Lin Feng accidentally stepped on a loose stone, lost his balance, and fell to the ground. Seeing this, the fire beast immediately pounced over, opened its mouth wide, and prepared to swallow Lin Feng. At this critical moment, the spirit bird let out a clear and loud cry, and the blue light on its body suddenly intensified.
The spirit bird rushed towards the flame beast like a blue lightning, and the blue light collided with the flames on the flame beast’s body, producing a strong impact. The flame beast was slightly blocked by this sudden attack, and Lin Feng took the opportunity to quickly stand up, hold the Holy Sword tightly, gather all the strength of his body on the sword, and perform the strongest attack “Bright Judgment”.
A dazzling golden light burst out from the Holy Sword, like a huge sharp blade, piercing straight into the chest of the Flame Beast. The Flame Beast let out a shrill scream, and the flames on its body dimmed a little in an instant. Its huge body fell to the ground with a bang, stirring up a cloud of dust and sparks.
Lin Feng breathed a sigh of relief, but he knew that this was only the first challenge in the Flame Mountains. There were more dangers waiting for him ahead, especially the first mysterious key hidden deep in the earth’s core, which must have a more powerful guardian. He looked at the spirit bird beside him, and the spirit bird was looking at him with encouraging eyes. So, Lin Feng tidied his clothes and continued to walk towards the depths of the Flame Mountains. Lin Feng stepped over the body of the flame beast and continued to go deeper into the Flame Mountains. The further he went in, the higher the temperature became. The air seemed to be ignited, and the hot breath almost burned his lungs. The spirit bird circled above his head with difficulty, and the originally bright blue light became a little weak due to the high temperature.
After walking for an unknown amount of time, Lin Feng finally found a huge crack leading to the center of the earth. Heat waves rolled through the crack, and flickering flames could be vaguely seen. He took a deep breath and climbed down carefully along the edge of the crack. The crack was steep and slippery, and from time to time, hot rocks would fall off and hit the ground below. Lin Feng, with his agility, dodged the dangers again and again.
When he was about to approach the center of the earth, he suddenly heard a sharp whistling sound. Lin Feng was startled and looked up, only to see a group of fire monsters that looked like bats but were more than a person tall flying out from the depths of the crack. When they flapped their wings, they brought up whirlwinds of fire, and wherever they passed, the rocks were instantly turned into powder.
Lin Feng quickly drew out the Holy Sword, which was flickering at this time, as if it was also resisting the extreme heat. The flame monsters were extremely fast and rushed to Lin Feng in an instant. Lin Feng used his sword skills, and the golden sword energy crisscrossed and cut down several flame monsters. However, more flame monsters came like a tide.
A fire monster took advantage of Lin Feng’s gap and pounced on him, grabbing his shoulder with its sharp claws. Lin Feng dodged to the side, and although he avoided the vital part, his arm was still scratched with several bloody marks. Seeing this, the spirit bird let out a cry, and the blue light around it surged, rushing towards the group of fire monsters. The blue light collided with the flames, producing a group of dazzling lights, temporarily blocking the attack of the fire monsters.
Lin Feng took this opportunity to continue sliding down. Finally, he landed on his feet and came to the depths of the earth’s core. Here was a huge lava lake, with magma rolling on the lake surface and the hot breath making it hard to breathe. In the center of the lava lake, there was an isolated island with a mysterious light emitting from it. The first mysterious key was most likely there.
When Lin Feng was thinking about how to get to the isolated island, huge waves suddenly surged in the lava lake, and a huge lava python poked its head out of the lake. Its body was covered with hot scales, its eyes were like two burning flames, and its mouth was wide open enough to swallow an elephant.
The lava python roared at Lin Feng, and a column of hot magma sprayed towards Lin Feng. Lin Feng quickly waved the Holy Sword to try to resist. However, the impact of the magma was too strong, and Lin Feng was pushed back repeatedly, almost falling into the lava lake.
At this time, the flame monster also chased down, circling in the air, ready to attack again. Lin Feng was caught in a dilemma, with a ferocious lava python on one side and a group of difficult flame monsters on the other. He knew that if he was not careful, he would be buried here. But in order to find the key and complete the mission, he gritted his teeth, his eyes revealed a resolute look, ready to fight to the death…
Chapter 36: Deep Sea Whirlpool Forbidden Technique Backlash (Old Version)
The roar of the lava python shook the earth’s core, and Lin Feng was forced to retreat again and again by the heat wave. Just as the group of fire monsters were about to pounce on his back, a familiar ice-blue sword energy suddenly tore through the heat wave and cut the three fire monsters into two.
“Lin Feng, catch it!” A cold female voice came from above. Lin Feng looked up and saw Qing Yao standing at the edge of the crack holding a jade flute. Her white clothes rustled in the heat, and the jade flute on her waist was emitting a faint blue light. The red tassel tied on the top of the jade flute was exactly the same as when they first saw it in Lingyin Mountain three years ago.
Before Lin Feng could react, another black shadow passed by him like a ghost. Mo Li held a short blade, a black ribbon wrapped around the neck of a flame monster, and used the force to leap towards the lava python. The whip marks on her back had long disappeared, but the black curse mark on her wrist was extremely eye-catching.
“Mo Li? You…” Lin Feng was so shocked that he couldn’t speak. Mo Li turned around and smiled, her dimples faintly visible in the firelight: “Time travel not only changed your memory, but also brought me back to three years ago. I don’t have time to explain now, let’s deal with this big snake first!”
The lava python was enraged, and its long tail slapped towards Mo Li. Lin Feng instinctively swung out the Holy Brilliance Sword, and the golden sword light and Qing Yao’s ice blade hit the python’s tail at the same time. The python felt pain and turned around, but the magma column spewed out of its mouth accurately shot towards Mo Li.
“Be careful!” Lin Feng and Qing Yao exclaimed at the same time. Mo Li did not dodge, and the short blade pierced the ground. The black mist instantly condensed into a shield. The magma column hit the shield, bursting out a dazzling light. When the smoke dissipated, Mo Li’s black robe had been burned with a big hole, revealing the mottled old wounds inside.
“Use your blood!” Qingyao suddenly threw the jade flute to Lin Feng, “This is Liyue’s Ice Soul Jade Flute, and only the blood of the gods can drive it!” The moment Lin Feng caught the jade flute, the flute sounded automatically, and the ice-blue ripples were like ink smudges, freezing the boiling lava lake into a large layer of ice.
Half of the python’s body was frozen in the ice, and Lin Feng took the opportunity to stab the Holy Sword into its eyes. Mo Li’s short blade stabbed into the snake’s neck at the same time, and black magic and golden light exploded in the python’s body. With a deafening wail, the giant python’s huge body fell into the lava lake, stirring up a wave of magma that was ten feet high.
The three of them used the recoil of the ice to leap to the isolated island, where a bronze altar stood. In the center of the altar was suspended the first key, the Red Flame Key, surrounded by an eternal flame. The moment Lin Feng reached out to touch the key, the altar suddenly shook, and a projection of Liyue appeared on the ground.
“Lin Feng, when you find the three keys, that will be the day we meet again. But be careful…” The projection suddenly twisted and turned into countless ice crystals and dissipated. Qingyao looked at the ice crystals falling in the air, with complex emotions flashing in her eyes: “This is the price of time travel. Every time you use the forbidden technique, Liyue’s soul will be weakened by one point.”
Mo Li held Lin Feng’s hand tightly: “We must find her before all the keys are collected, otherwise…” Before he finished speaking, the island suddenly shook violently, and the altar slowly sank into the lava lake. The three of them jumped onto an ice floe holding the key, and watching the cracks gradually closing, they all knew that the next journey to the deep sea abyss and the forgotten city would be an even more dangerous journey.
“I’ll go with you.” Qingyao tied the tassels of the jade flute again. “The prophecy of Lingyin Mountain says that only by collecting the Ice Soul Jade Flute, the Red Flame Key and the Dark Moon Heart can the curse of time and space be broken.” Lin Feng looked at the two of them, feeling both the joy of reunion and deeper worries in his heart – this time, he must not lose anyone again.
The floating ice on which the three people were riding was drifting rapidly in the lava lake. Qingyao’s Ice Soul Jade Flute emitted a faint blue light, barely withstanding the high temperature around them. Lin Feng tightly grasped the Red Flame Key, and the flame on the surface of the key suddenly jumped violently, reflecting his face flickering.
“Something’s wrong, the key is getting hot.” Before Lin Feng finished speaking, the floating ice was suddenly sucked into a whirlpool by an undercurrent. Mo Li threw out a black ribbon to wrap around the cave wall, but the ribbon was instantly melted by the high temperature. The three screamed and fell into darkness, with the roar of water and fire in their ears.
When they opened their eyes again, they were at the bottom of the deep sea. The sun shone through the sea, forming golden beams of light, but it could not dispel the gloom of the deep sea. Countless luminous jellyfish swam around, illuminating an ancient palace covered with barnacles in the distance – the entrance to the deep sea abyss.
“Be careful!” Qingyao suddenly swung out an ice blade, cutting a sneak attacking lantern fish into two pieces. The moment the fish body exploded, black venom spread in the water, corroding large bubbles. Mo Li’s face changed slightly: “These creatures are contaminated by dark magic.”
The three of them swam cautiously towards the palace, and were attacked by dozens of giant octopuses on the way. The octopus’s suckers were covered with sharp teeth, and the ink they sprayed could corrode metal instantly. Lin Feng’s Holy Sword was inconvenient to use in the water, and the octopus tentacles entangled his ankles and dragged him into the deep sea.
“Lin Feng!” Mo Li and Qing Yao attacked at the same time. Mo Li’s short blade cut off the tentacles, and Qing Yao’s jade flute blew out an ice storm, freezing the octopus into an ice sculpture. Just as Lin Feng was about to thank him, he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his heart – the Red Flame Key and the coldness of the deep sea collided violently, and golden blood flowed from the corners of his mouth.
“Give me the key quickly!” Qingyao bit her fingertips and drew complex runes on the ice. “The Ice Soul Jade Flute can temporarily suppress its heat.” The moment the key touched the jade flute, the two artifacts burst out with dazzling light, the sea water evaporated into white mist, revealing the ancient seal on the palace gate.
Mo Li suddenly trembled and fell to her knees, the seal on her wrist glowing red: “Oh no, the elders will call me…” Her pupils gradually turned pure black, and the short blade pointed uncontrollably at Lin Feng. Qing Yao hurriedly blew out the immobilization spell, but Mo Li waved her hand to disperse it.
“Mo Li, wake up!” Lin Feng forcibly suppressed the turmoil in his blood and thrust the Holy Sword into the ice. The golden light wrapped around Mo Li like a chain, and black scales appeared on her neck, and her skin began to fester. Qing Yao’s face changed drastically: “This is a symptom of the fusion of black magic. We must find the key to the deep sea immediately!”
The three of them stumbled into the palace, where hundreds of mermaid skeletons were floating. Their singing formed deadly sound waves in the water. Lin Feng’s eardrums were almost broken, and the light of the Holy Sword became flickering. Qingyao’s jade flute suddenly made a phoenix sound, bouncing the sound waves back and shattering half of the palace.
In the deepest part of the palace, the second key, Deep Blue Tears, was suspended in a giant clam shell. When Lin Feng reached out to touch it, the shell suddenly closed, and countless spikes pierced his palm. Mo Li woke up in pain, threw out a ribbon to tear the shell apart, but the Deep Blue Tears turned into a blue light and shot into her brow.
“Mo Li!” Lin Feng wanted to help her, but was blown away by the dark power that erupted from her body. Mo Li opened her eyes, her left eye was shining with the blue light of the key, and her right eye was still as dark as ink. Her voice became ethereal and strange: “The Deep Sea Key chose me, but the price is…” Before she finished speaking, the entire palace began to collapse, and the vortex above her head formed a huge waterspout.
The three were sucked into the center of the vortex. Qingyao used the last of her magic power to freeze the surrounding seawater, while Lin Feng used the Holy Sword to cut a way out. When they finally surfaced, they found that the Deep Blue Tears had merged into Mo Li’s blood, and half of her body began to become transparent.
“This is the price for the key to recognize its master.” Qingyao coughed up black blood, “Each key will drain the vitality of its host. We must find the third key within seven days, otherwise…” Her words were interrupted by thunder from the sky. A ghost ship covered with spikes was breaking through the waves, and Mo Li’s face was carved on the figurehead.
Chapter 37: The Forgotten City Time and Space Finale (Old Version)
Countless blood-red lanterns were hung on the mast of the ghost ship, and the black glass statue on the figurehead was oozing black mucus. Lin Feng protected Mo Li behind him, and the Holy Sword and Jade Flute lit up at the same time, only to see that the mucus turned into bloodthirsty bone snakes after falling to the ground.
“They are absorbing the power of the Deep Sea Key!” Qingyao threw out the ice blade, but saw the bone snakes reassembled after being cut off. Half of Mo Li’s body was transparent, and she forced herself to condense the black mist: “Take me to the stern, where there is the time and space magic weapon of the Elders’ Council.”
The three of them were fighting and retreating on the deck, and Lin Feng suddenly discovered that the hull was engraved with runes identical to the Moli Curse Seal. When they split open the last hatch, the entire ship suddenly turned upside down, and countless hourglasses were suspended in the air – this turned out to be a sealed time cage.
“This is the space-time prison of the Elders!” Mo Li’s voice trembled, “They used my curse as a key…” Before she finished speaking, she was sucked into the central hourglass, and her transparent body began to dissipate. Lin Feng rushed over without thinking, but was swept into another world by the turbulence of space and time.
When Lin Feng opened his eyes, he found himself in the ruins of the Forgotten City. Time seemed to stand still here, broken walls were suspended in the air, and the projection of Liyue was looming in the void.
“Lin Feng, I’ve been waiting for you.” Li Yue’s voice echoed ethereally, “Every ruin you see is an afterimage left by the time and space travel.” She reached out and touched Lin Feng’s chest, and the third key – the Ring of Eternity emerged from his heart.
At the same time, in reality, Qingyao was holding the Ice Soul Jade Flute against Mo Li’s chest, and the Red Flame Key and Deep Blue Tears merged in her palm. “Hold on, I need you to use dark magic to awaken the Eternal Ring!” Qingyao bit her lip and dripped her blood on the ring.
Lin Feng ran in the cracks of time and space, crushing an afterimage with every step. When he finally grabbed Li Yue’s hand, the Eternal Ring emitted a dazzling light, sucking the phantoms of the three cities into the ring. Mo Li’s body recondensed in the hourglass, and the Elder Council’s time and space artifacts shattered.
“Do you think you can stop me by breaking the magic weapon?” A hoarse voice came from the void. The huge figure condensed by the black fog was the dark creature sealed by the ice wall. It opened its arms, and the entire sea began to flow backwards: “I am the curse of time and space itself. Now, let you see the true eternity!”
Lin Feng inserted the three keys into the Eternal Ring, and the ring suddenly floated in the air and unfolded into a huge gear. Every time the gear turned one grid, the phantom of a city was crushed. When it turned to the last grid, Liyue’s body emerged in the center of the gear, and she was frozen in the crack of time and space.
“Lin Feng, give me the ring!” Mo Li suddenly appeared beside him. At this moment, she was completely transparent. “Only by sacrificing my soul can the true eternal power be awakened.” Lin Feng shook his head and put the ring on her hand. “We have to sacrifice together. We are one.”
The three of them held the ring at the same time, and inserted the Holy Sword, Ice Soul Jade Flute, and black short blade into the gaps between the gears. When the three weapons broke at the same time, the Eye of Time and Space opened in the clouds and sucked the dark creatures into the endless void.
Mo Li’s body began to reassemble, but the jade bracelet on Qing Yao’s wrist suddenly shattered – this was the ultimate price of time travel. Li Yue woke up from the ice coffin, her blue skirt and Mo Li’s black robe fluttered at the same time, and the two looked 70% similar.
“We are two sides of the same coin.” Li Yue smiled and handed the Ice Soul Jade Flute to Qing Yao, “Now, it’s time for the real story to begin.” Lin Feng looked at the three people who had reunited, and suddenly found that his memory was recovering. He held Mo Li’s hand tightly, and the Key of Eternity on the ring slowly turned… The moment the Eye of Time and Space closed, the whole world seemed to have been reset. The broken walls of the Forgotten City were pieced together into a prosperous city, the ancient palace in the abyss of the deep sea surfaced and turned into a hot spring town, and the lava of the Flame Mountain Range solidified into colorful crystals. Lin Feng held Mo Li’s gradually materializing hand, watched the curse mark on her wrist completely disappear, and finally showed a relieved smile.
“Mo Li, look!” Li Yue pointed to the sky in the distance. A crack appeared in the gloomy sky, and golden sunlight poured down like a waterfall, shining on the three people. The fragments of the jade bracelet on Qing Yao’s wrist were suspended in the air, gradually condensing into a translucent figure – it was Li Yue’s twin sister, Qing Yao, who had disappeared for three years.
“It turns out that we are all prisoners of time and space.” Qingyao stretched out her hand to catch a rain of light. Her figure was gradually overlapping with Liyue. “When the Bingpo Jade Flute resonates with the Eternal Ring, the real Liyue can awaken.” As the words fell, Qingyao turned into a point of light and merged into Liyue’s body. The girl in the blue dress opened her eyes, and the sea of stars flowed in her eyes.
Mo Li suddenly started to cough violently, and in the black blood she spat out were fragments of the Deep Sea Key. Lin Feng hurriedly supported her, but she smiled and shook her head: “The key has completed its mission, I can feel it…” Her words were interrupted by Li Yue, who pressed her hand on Mo Li’s forehead. A blue light flashed, and the same God’s mark as Li Yue appeared behind Mo Li.
“We are twin goddesses from the same roots.” Liyue gently stroked Mo Li’s face, “When you fell into the dark abyss, I chose to seal your memory with the Ice Soul Jade Flute. Now, it’s time for light and darkness to merge again.” As Liyue sang, Mo Li’s black robe gradually faded, revealing the same blue robe as Liyue, except that the lapels were embellished with mysterious dark gold patterns.
Lin Feng felt a burning sensation in his chest, and when he looked down, he saw the Eternal Ring slowly melting into his heart. The Holy Sword automatically floated in the center of the three people, and the final prophecy appeared on the sword: “When the twins of light and darkness return to their positions, the Eternal Ring will begin the true reincarnation.” He suddenly remembered the jade pendant that Mo Li had stuffed into his palm three years ago. When he took it out, he found that the curse mark on the jade pendant matched the ring perfectly.
“This is our token of agreement.” Mo Li inserted the jade pendant into the ring, and the whole world suddenly fell into absolute silence. The next second, the three of them appeared at the hot spring pool of Lingyin Mountain at the same time, as if the previous adventure was just a dream.
“You are finally here.” Doctor Sun stood up from the rocking chair, his white beard fluttering in the wind. “Three hundred years ago, I predicted that three young boys and girls would come to break the curse of time and space.” He pointed to the depths of the hot spring, where three crystals were suspended – the Crimson Flame Key, the Deep Blue Tear and the Ring of Eternity.
Li Yue suddenly covered her chest, and countless fragments of memory flooded into her mind: “I remember! The Elder Council is the black-robed men who massacred the tribe back then. They used time and space magic tools to trap us in an endless reincarnation.” A blue light lit up at her fingertips, and the hot spring water automatically condensed into a mirror, reflecting the truth of the sunken city under the sea.
“It turns out that we have failed ninety-seven times.” Mo Li stroked her bruised reflection in the mirror, “Every time it was because the cost of the key recognizing its owner was too high…” Lin Feng held their hands tightly: “But this time we succeeded, because we learned to trust and sacrifice.”
Doctor Sun suddenly started coughing violently, and his old body began to disintegrate: “My mission is accomplished. Remember, true eternity is not immortality, but…” His voice dissipated in the wind, and three divine crystals rose from the bottom of the hot spring pool.
As the three absorbed their own crystals, the entire Lingyin Mountain began to tremble. The hot spring water turned into a galaxy and rose into the sky, forming a golden door in the sea of clouds. Behind the door were countless parallel time and space afterimages – the battlefield where they failed, the moment when Mo Li fell into the abyss, and the thousand years when Li Yue slept alone.
“This is the power of the Eternal Ring.” Liyue put the ring on Lin Feng’s hand. “Now, you can choose to go back to any time and space to correct our mistakes.” But Lin Feng shook his head: “I don’t want to correct the past, I want to create the future.” His words made the sea of clouds boil, and the golden door slowly closed, leaving only a new sunrise.
Ten years later, the legend of three heroes spread across the continent: the brave man holding the Holy Sword, the girl with both light and dark divine powers, and the blue-skirted priest who could control time and space. Sometimes they appeared on the top of the Flame Mountain Range, sometimes they played chess in the Coral Palace in the abyss of the deep sea, and more often, they were by the hot spring pool in Lingyin Mountain, watching the sunset stretch the shadows of the three people very long.
In a parallel universe, in the snow, a black-robed girl dragged an unconscious boy into a cave. When she took off her hood, she found a birthmark under her right ear that was the same as Mo Li’s. Outside the cave, the light of the Eternal Ring was looming, waiting for the next reincarnation to begin.
