novelden Chapter 131 Bravely Entering the Forbidden Zone to Seek the Truth, Spiritual Objects Help Overcome D
Chapter 131 Bravely Entering the Forbidden Zone to Seek the Truth, Spiritual Objects Help Overcome D
The stone tablet shone brightly, the light so intense it hurt the eyes, like looking directly at a miniature sun. Then, a powerful repulsive force suddenly erupted, and Dai Yao felt a tremendous force surging towards her like a tidal wave, accompanied by a howling sound, as if a gale was roaring in her ears.
"Holy crap, the recoil is incredible!" She only had time to exclaim before being blasted away like a cannonball by the immense force. Her body arced through the air before crashing into the ancient tree behind her like a kite with a broken string.
A sharp pain shot through her back, as if she were being pricked by countless needles. Then, "cough cough..." A mouthful of blood welled up in her throat, leaving a metallic taste. She struggled to stand up, but felt as if all her bones had been broken. Every movement caused her muscles to ache, as if countless ants were gnawing at them.
Xiao Ling was also affected. Its once fluffy and soft fur now drooped like a wilted eggplant. Dai Yao could almost see that its fur was no longer fluffy and had become flat. Xiao Ling let out a weak whimper, which sounded like a wounded animal crying. It reached Dai Yao's ears and made her feel a pang of pity.
"Yao Yao!" The mysterious figure rushed forward, his footsteps quick and powerful, ringing in Dai Yao's ears. He supported the swaying Dai Yao, who could feel the strength and warmth from his hand. His eyes were filled with worry, like a deep, unfathomable lake, brimming with concern. Spiritual energy surged around him, emitting a faint glow, forming a barrier that blocked the renewed burst of restrictive power. A buzzing sound could be heard as the restrictive power impacted the barrier.
"This restriction... is rather strange."
Dai Yao wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth; it was still warm. She glared defiantly at the stone tablet, which emitted a faint glow. The patterns on the tablet were faintly visible in the light. "Tch, I refuse to believe it!" she thought. She took a deep breath; the air was cool as it entered her nostrils. She closed her eyes and activated her special ability to sense the flow of spiritual energy. Everything around her seemed to slow down. She could clearly feel the trajectory of the surrounding spiritual energy, like wisps of silk brushing past her, and an extremely subtle fluctuation of spiritual energy, like the smallest ripple on a calm lake.
Within that seemingly airtight restriction, there was actually a point where the luck was weak!
"Found it!" Dai Yao suddenly opened her eyes, her eyes sparkling with excitement, like stars suddenly shining in the darkness.
"There!" she pointed to an inconspicuous corner within the barrier, her tone firm. "That's the breakthrough!"
Xingying frowned as she looked in the direction Dai Yao was pointing...
“Girl, this is no joke. The power of this restriction is extraordinary. Are you sure you want to take the risk? I’ve been traveling the world for so many years… cough cough, and in all my years in the cultivation world, I’ve never seen such a strange restriction. If something goes wrong, I can’t bear the responsibility!” Xingying’s voice trembled slightly, and there was a hint of hesitation in her eyes.
Dai Yao rolled her eyes and said irritably, "Don't worry about it, I know what I'm doing! Fortune favors the bold, you know? Besides, we've already come this far, do you expect me to leave empty-handed?" She patted Xiao Ling beside her. Xiao Ling's body was warm and soft, and the little guy immediately straightened his chest, indicating that he was ready to fight at any time.
“But…” Xingying wanted to persuade her again, but Dai Yao interrupted her.
"No buts, hurry up, time is of the essence!" Dai Yao urged. "Xiao Ling, it's up to you now!"
Upon receiving the command, Xiao Ling's fur stood on end instantly, emitting a crackling sound like a snake flicking its tongue. It took a deep breath, opened its mouth, and a dazzling beam of light shot out, carrying intense heat, directly striking the weak point on the barrier that Dai Yao had pointed out!
With a deafening roar, like a thunderclap, the barrier trembled violently, its light flickering so brightly that it was impossible to open one's eyes.
Seeing this, Xingying hurriedly erected a spiritual energy barrier, his movements slightly flustered. The spiritual energy barrier emitted a soft light, protecting Dai Yao and himself.
"It actually...it really worked?" Xingying stared in shock at the small gap that had appeared in the barrier.
This restriction was something even he couldn't break, yet Xiao Ling actually managed to break it! His eyes were filled with admiration as he looked at Dai Yao. This girl was truly a hidden talent!
Dai Yao raised her eyebrows smugly and winked at Xing Ying provocatively: "How about it, old man, are you convinced or not?"
Xingying smiled helplessly and shook her head.
This girl's courage and luck are truly admirable.
Just as Dai Yao was about to enter the barrier, suddenly, the barrier patterns around the gap began to flow rapidly, as if they were alive.
"Not good!" the mysterious figure suddenly shouted, his voice deep and serious.
The light from the barrier suddenly surged, so intense it almost blinded people. The patterns around the breach seemed to come alive, twisting and intertwining wildly, instantly coalescing into three ferocious-looking spiritual guardian beasts. They let out deafening roars, like surging waves crashing against reefs, rushing towards Dai Yao and the others!
"Holy crap! Are you serious?!" Dai Yao exclaimed, instinctively taking a step back. She could feel her heart pounding faster, as if it were about to jump out of her throat.
The change came so suddenly that even though she was mentally prepared, she couldn't help but feel a little flustered.
At the critical moment, the mysterious figure flashed in front of Dai Yao and Xiao Ling, his figure as fast as lightning. A longsword gleaming with a chilling light had appeared in his hand, a light that sent shivers down one's spine at first glance. His eyes were sharp, his sword flashing like a rainbow, as he engaged the three guardian beasts in fierce combat.
"666! No wonder he's the man I've chosen, he's so reliable!" Seeing this, Dai Yao's anxious heart calmed down a little.
While secretly congratulating herself on hooking up with this powerful figure, she didn't forget to cheer on the mysterious man: "Go for it, honey! Let's take them down!"
Upon hearing Dai Yao's address, the mysterious figure paused slightly, a barely perceptible blush creeping onto his ears, like the faintest wisp of cloud on the horizon. His attacks became even more ferocious, his swordplay flowing like water, each strike creating a whistling sound, forcing the three guardian beasts into a retreating frenzy. He skillfully utilized the surrounding terrain, sometimes leaping into the air, the wind whistling past his ears, sometimes rolling close to the ground, the sand and stones brushing against his body; every attack was incredibly precise.
The guardian beast's attacks gradually became chaotic and disorganized, clearly indicating that it had lost ground.
Watching the mysterious figure risk his life to protect her and Xiaoling, Dai Yao felt a warm current welling up inside her, a warm current flowing through her body that made her feel very comfortable. Ignoring her own injuries, she cheered him on from the sidelines, her eyes filled with love and admiration.
Just then, one of the guardian beasts suddenly let out a sharp roar, a roar that seemed to pierce one's eardrums. Its body swelled up, and its aura surged! It pounced on the mysterious figure with astonishing speed, creating a gust of wind that messed up Dai Yao's hair.
"Watch out!" Dai Yao exclaimed, instinctively wanting to rush over to help.
However, at that moment, the mysterious figure did something she never expected...
He actually sheathed his longsword with clean, swift movements, a mysterious smile playing on his lips.
“Next comes the real performance…” he said softly, his voice low but full of confidence.
The mysterious figure's sheathing of his sword was not a sign of weakness, but rather the prelude to some kind of ritual. His hands moved rapidly, forming hand seals with a dizzying speed, like a phantom, while he chanted incantations. Obscure and difficult-to-understand spells flowed from his mouth like the tolling of an ancient bell, each syllable carrying immense power. As he chanted, the surrounding air seemed to be sucked away, becoming incredibly heavy. Dai Yao could feel the air pressure drop, making it difficult to breathe. The three guardian beasts' previously surging attacks were abruptly suppressed by an invisible force, their massive bodies frozen in mid-air as if fixed by countless invisible steel needles.
Immediately afterwards, the guardian beasts' bodies began to tremble violently, as if a powerful force was churning within them. Their originally ferocious faces began to twist drastically, their eyes bulging out, and they emitted painful growls that sounded like desperate cries from hell. Hearing those sounds, Dai Yao couldn't help but shudder.
"Holy crap! What kind of operation is this?" Dai Yao was dumbfounded and couldn't help but swear.
She originally thought the mysterious figure was about to unleash a powerful attack, but the development turned out to be so bizarre.
Little Ling stared wide-eyed, completely bewildered by what was happening before her. Her small body trembled slightly, as if she were intimidated by the powerful force.
Just when Dai Yao thought this was shocking enough, the three guardian beasts suddenly erupted with a light as dazzling as the sun, so bright it was blinding, instantly filling the entire space. After the light dissipated, the once ferocious guardian beasts underwent a dramatic transformation. They were like tamed lambs; their monstrous faces became gentle and adorable, their fierce eyes softening like a spring breeze, as if they had become three obedient pets.
The mysterious figure slowly opened his eyes, his gaze revealing an air of absolute confidence. A smug smile curled at the corner of his lips, a smile that waved like a victory flag: "Done!"
Upon seeing this, Dai Yao and Xiao Ling cheered and applauded the mysterious figure's wonderful performance.
Just then, the light of the barrier suddenly disappeared, revealing a dark hole. A chill emanated from the hole, as if a cold wind was blowing out from inside.
"Let's go." The mysterious figure led the way to the cave entrance, his footsteps echoing in the silence.
Dai Yao and Xiao Ling followed closely behind, while Xing Ying brought up the rear. The group carefully entered the cave entrance.
The cave entrance was pitch black, so dark you couldn't see your hand in front of your face. Dai Yao could only grope her way forward. Her hand touched the cave wall, which was cool and damp. Suddenly, she felt her foot slip and she started to fall...
"Ah—" Dai Yao's exclamation echoed in the darkness.
"Watch out!" A mysterious voice came from above, "Down there..."