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Chapter 879 Each Goes Their Own Way
Chapter 879 Each Goes Their Own Way
Chu Fengnian nodded in agreement, "That's true. Besides, now that we have the information provided by Ling Yunfei, we shouldn't give up hope. But..." As he spoke, he turned to look at the weak but determined young man, "Are you sure you want to take this risk with us? Although you've helped us a lot, the unknown situations we face next may not be easy."
Ling Yunfei forced a smile: "Since there's nowhere to go on the run anyway, I might as well go all out and take a gamble. If I can really make these people pay the price, then I'll have made up for everything I've lost."
After her gentle gaze swept over the faces of each of her companions, Qingling Fairy said firmly, "Then it's decided. No matter what happens, we'll stand together through thick and thin."
So, ensuring perfect coordination, the group slowly approached the ancient altar. As the footsteps gradually subsided and eventually ceased completely, a dazzling light suddenly erupted from the center, shooting straight into the sky!
Everyone instinctively reached out to shield their eyes from the blinding light. When the light dimmed slightly, they were surprised to find themselves in a completely different space—surrounded by countless shimmering, faintly glowing runes floating around them, as dazzling and beautiful as the Milky Way, yet also exuding a sense of eeriness.
At this moment, Chu Fengnian broke the silence: "It seems that this is the legendary 'Star Realm Secret Realm'. It is said that it contains many precious treasures and unique skills, but it is also full of all kinds of dangerous trials."
Ye Feng surveyed the surroundings carefully for a while before saying, "Judging from these arrangements, there must be more than one way to activate the mechanism. We need to spread out and carefully search for any possible clues."
Upon hearing this, the others split up and began exploring the vast space. After tireless efforts, the clever and quick-witted junior sister Xueyao finally found the location of the key landmark—a row of regularly arranged and uniquely shaped stone pillars forming a circular structure on the platform.
She excitedly called her companions over to take a look, and pointed to one particularly conspicuous spot, explaining, "This one is different from the other stone pillars; it has a line of small characters carved on it: 'The heart of heaven and earth, the spirit of all things.' Could it be that a certain amount of spiritual energy needs to be injected to activate some kind of mechanism?"
Upon hearing this, everyone agreed and took turns trying to channel their own power into the pillar. As time passed, the once peaceful astral plane gradually underwent subtle changes, until at a certain moment, a deep, melodious chime suddenly broke the silence...
Just then, hurried footsteps and the clanging of metal suddenly sounded in the distance. "Someone's coming!" Ling Yunfei warned nervously.
Ye Feng immediately became alert. He looked in the direction of the sound: "It seems that the evil sect has discovered this place. We must speed up."
Xueyao frowned: "I can sense a powerful aura, and there are quite a few of them. Senior Brother Ye, what should we do..."
Before she could finish speaking, Ye Feng swiftly issued the order: "Prepare for battle! We must protect this place. If they steal the treasure, everything will spiral out of control."
Just as everyone adjusted their posture to prepare for the impending battle, a figure suddenly emerged from the darkness. He wore a mocking smile; it was none other than Venerable Mingluo.
"Didn't expect that, did you, children?" Venerable Mingluo sneered repeatedly. "I knew you'd come here. But this time, I'll make you regret it."
Chapter 880 Confident of Victory
Chapter 880 Confident of Victory
Qingling's eyes were icy: "Are you so confident that you can defeat us?"
Venerable Mingluo's gaze darkened: "Believe it or not, we'll find out by trying. But before that, let's have a proper discussion. Tell me, have you found the key?"
Xueyao gripped the jade flute tightly, a resolute glint in her eyes: "Don't even think about getting any information from us."
Zhao De stepped forward, pointing his sword at Venerable Mingluo: "You've run out of tricks, and now you're resorting to these petty schemes. Don't forget, we're not pushovers."
"Oh?" Venerable Mingluo's tone still carried a hint of provocation. "Then let me see just how capable you are."
At that very moment, a cold wind swept by, and the surroundings were instantly shrouded in gloom. From the darkness behind Venerable Mingluo, countless figures gradually emerged, each with eyes filled with murderous intent.
Chu Fengnian took a deep breath, his eyes fixed firmly on his companions: "It seems today is destined to be a fierce battle. Remember, no matter what, we must hold our ground and not let this place fall into the hands of the evil sect!"
Ye Feng nodded, drew his longsword, and light danced on its blade. "Protect Xueyao, she's the key to opening the mechanism!" he shouted, then leaped into the air, rushing towards the densest part of the enemy ranks.
Zhao De followed closely behind, and a furious roar resounded throughout the entire star realm: "You evil sect rats, today is your death day!" Every move he made carried the force of thunder, instantly knocking down several approaching enemies.
On the other side, Ling Yunfei used his agility to weave through the crowd. Despite his serious injuries, he unleashed unprecedented power at this moment, taking down several enemies in succession. "Brother Ye, Brother Zhao, please hold on, I'm coming to your aid!"
A gentle yet powerful energy appeared in Qingling Fairy's hand. She whispered, "Use my power as a shield to protect this pure land." A halo of light gradually spread out, forming an unbreakable barrier between the crowd and the evil sect disciples.
Just then, a dazzling light burst forth from the top of Xueyao's jade flute, forming a slender and radiant beam that shot directly towards the symbol in the center of the stone pillar. "Everyone, quickly gather around me! Perhaps we can use the power of the formation to deliver a fatal blow to the evil ones!"
Upon hearing this, Ye Feng immediately realized his opportunity had arrived. He knew that activating this hidden mechanism could potentially turn the tide of the battle. "Listen up, everyone! Follow Junior Sister Xueyao's instructions!" He then led the remaining warriors toward that direction.
Seeing the situation turning against him, Venerable Mingluo's expression changed. "Stop them!" As soon as he finished speaking, several experts rushed towards Ye Feng and the others, trying to stop them.
However, at the crucial moment, Ling Yunfei suddenly broke through the encirclement and appeared beside Xue Yao, using his last strength to complete the spell with her. "I'm sorry... this is the last thing I can do for the team." After saying this, he collapsed to the ground, but fortunately, he had already helped to successfully activate the runes.
Instantly, the entire astral plane was filled with a powerful fluctuation. With a deafening roar, everyone present felt a strong tremor—the seemingly random floating characters had all combined to form a giant totem that hung in mid-air, radiating warm light that bathed the surrounding area.
Chapter 881 Solving the immediate problem is the most urgent task
Chapter 881 Solving the immediate problem is the most urgent task
Seeing this sudden change, Venerable Mingluo, who had previously held the upper hand, paled and cried out in horror, "How is this possible?!" Immediately afterward, the beam of light transformed into countless beams that attacked the evil sect disciples…
Ye Feng wiped the sweat from his brow and turned to his teammates. "It seems we're safe for now, but that doesn't mean the battle is over." He glanced at Ling Yunfei, who was lying on the ground breathing heavily, and at the array patterns that were still emitting a gentle aura but were gradually dimming. "What should we do next?"
Xueyao gazed thoughtfully at the giant totem slowly rotating in the air. "I think we might have a chance to explore this place more deeply now. Now that the mechanism has been activated, perhaps we'll discover a path leading to the true treasure?"
Zhao De nodded in agreement, saying, "That's right. The most urgent task is to seize the remaining time and solve the immediate problem."
At this moment, Fairy Qingling spoke up and asked, "Then, shouldn't we first look for any clues?"
Ye Feng nodded: "It's decided then. Xueyao, you'll be in charge of observing this totem to see if you can find any useful information; the rest of you will split into two groups, one to search for a new entrance and the other to keep watch in case of any further accidents."
Just as everyone was preparing to split up, Venerable Mingluo's deep voice rang in their ears again, "Don't think that things are over..." His words revealed endless resentment, which seemed to make the air tremble.
Xueyao gripped the jade flute tightly, her expression resolute. "No matter what, we cannot back down. Let's go, let's uncover the truth behind this ancient altar together!"
"Let's split into two groups," Zhao De said in a deep voice. "Ye Feng and Qingling Fairy, you two will be in charge of guarding; Xueyao and I will..." He paused, looking at Ling Yunfei lying on the ground, a hint of worry flashing in his eyes.
"I'll go!" a deep voice came. Ling Yunfei struggled to his feet. Although his face was pale, the determination in his eyes was undeniable. "Although you've suffered some injuries, you're far from needing to rest."
"You should rest first, we'll handle this." Fairy Qingling stepped forward and gently supported Ling Yunfei. Her voice was soft yet firm. "Protecting this place is equally important. We need reliable people to ensure the safety of our rear."
“Alright, then we’ll do as you say.” Ling Yunfei nodded slightly in agreement and gave Qingling Fairy a grateful look.
Ye Feng chimed in, "Then I'll take Brother Ling on a patrol around this area and look after him while I'm at it."
Xueyao watched the figure gradually disappear into the shadows, sighed, and turned to the remaining people to continue, "Brother Zhao De, Junior Brother Ye Feng, let's start solving the mystery of the totem now. I have a vague feeling that it is crucial to us in unlocking the secrets of this star realm."
Several people sat around the glowing pattern, trying to understand the hidden meaning behind the complex symbols. Just as they were deep in thought, a slight noise suddenly came from not far away.
Zhao De suddenly stood up, drew his sword, and looked around warily. "Who goes there?" His reaction was quick and astute.
With a soft laugh, an elderly man in a magnificent cloak slowly stepped into the light.
The old man had a gentle smile on his face and did not seem like a malicious person, but the powerful aura emanating from him was awe-inspiring.
Chapter 882 Where is the Secret Entrance?
Chapter 882 Where is the Secret Entrance?
“I am one of the gatekeepers,” the newcomer replied in an aged yet still clear voice. “It is always inspiring to see the younger generation fighting for justice.”
"The gatekeeper?" Xueyao asked, blinking, her mind filled with questions. "Could you tell us what this totem is all about? And where is the secret entrance to the final treasure?"
The old man nodded, seemingly showing sufficient respect to the young people.
"Hmm... Indeed, now that the mechanism has been activated, it means you are all destined explorers. However, before that, please answer one question: What is it that you truly desire? Power? Wealth? Or something else?"
Zhao De replied without hesitation: "We must protect the innocent from harm! We must eliminate evil forces to bring peace and tranquility to the world!"
The old man's smile widened. "Very well, then let this old man guide you on your path. But remember one thing: you will face many more challenges ahead, so do not let your guard down."
After saying that, he pointed to a small, inconspicuous mark in the center of the totem. "That's the key. Try touching it?"
Xueyao stepped forward and gently touched that spot. Instantly, a bright light shone, a warm current flowed through her body, and then she was sucked into a dazzling light.
"Xueyao—" Zhao De called out urgently and rushed into the light as well.
When they opened their eyes again, they found themselves in a completely different scene. Before them was the entrance to a magnificent palace, and all around was silent, save for the occasional faint and eerie sound that drifted past their ears, causing unease.
"This place looks like a real secret realm," Zhao De murmured in amazement.
Xueyao glanced back at the void behind her. "The only thing we can do now is move forward, look for clues, and find a way out. I hope Senior Brother Ye Feng and the others are safe and sound."
Just then, faint footsteps and voices could be heard in the distance...
Zhao De and Xue Yao quickly hid behind a huge stone pillar, listening carefully to the conversation coming from afar.
“…I’ve heard there’s an ancient mechanism here that leads to the final treasure,” a rough, hoarse voice said. “But it takes several people working together to unlock it.”
“Yes, but there are only three of us now, so we need to find two more companions,” another slightly younger man replied.
Zhao De nodded to Xue Yao, indicating that they were ready. Then, the two of them jumped out of their hiding place and faced the two unfamiliar faces that had suddenly appeared.
“Hey!” Zhao De broke the silence first. “Looks like you’re also looking for this entrance? Perhaps we can help each other.”
The older man first looked around warily, then relaxed slightly after confirming there was no danger. "Who are you? Where are you from?" he asked.
Xueyao stepped forward and introduced herself with a smile: "I am Xueyao, and this is my teammate Zhao De. We also encountered the gatekeeper's test outside, but we successfully passed it and entered this place."
The young man's eyes lit up. "So you guys also know something about the secret passage? Perfect, we only have two spots left, how about we all work together?"
Chapter 883 Get into a defensive stance
Chapter 883 Get into a defensive stance
"Wait, don't rush," the elder interrupted him. "Before we officially cooperate, we must understand each other's strengths and what the other party's goals are."
Upon hearing this, Zhao De straightened his back and stepped forward. "Just as the gatekeeper asked, our purpose is clear—to prevent all evil from happening! To ensure that this world is not swallowed by darkness. As for our abilities..." As he spoke, he slightly raised his right hand and made a summoning gesture, and a ball of flame immediately leaped and burned in his palm.
Upon seeing this, both men showed expressions of surprise. "Wow, a fire elementalist?" the younger one exclaimed, "This is no ordinary ability!"
On the other side, Xueyao was not to be outdone. "I am able to use the spirit of nature for my own purposes." She gently touched a small tree beside her, and immediately the lush green leaves began to slowly unfold, becoming even more verdant as if they had been nourished.