vstars Chapter 124 The Path to Breaking the Seal is Full of Perils
Chapter 124 The Path to Breaking the Seal is Full of Perils
"Wait," Dai Yao suddenly stopped in her tracks, her pretty face slightly pale, like a flower touched by frost in winter.
The surrounding air seemed to freeze instantly, and a powerful restrictive force surged in like a tidal wave. She could clearly hear the howling of that force, like the roar of a demon. This force pressed heavily on her, making it hard for her to breathe, as if an invisible mountain was pressing down on her. Her skin could feel the coldness and oppression of that force, like countless cold needles pricking it.
"This thing is kind of exciting..." she muttered to herself, inwardly complaining that the restriction was much more brutal than she had imagined. The feeling was like countless invisible hands tearing at her soul, making her dizzy, with countless spinning black dots appearing before her eyes, and her ears ringing.
Dai Yao took a deep breath; the air was somewhat cold as it entered her nostrils, and she struggled to steady herself. That old fox, the Immortal Sect Deacon, could appear at any moment; she had to finish this quickly.
"Yao Yao, be careful!" The mysterious man's tone was tinged with worry. He gripped Dai Yao's hand tightly; that hand was warm and strong, giving her silent encouragement.
Just as Dai Yao was about to respond, her fingertips touched the seal, and a burst of violent energy erupted instantly! "Holy crap!" Dai Yao exclaimed, her voice unusually loud in the silent environment. She hurriedly retreated, her footsteps scraping the ground.
Almost simultaneously, a figure shrouded in black mist burst out of the seal, exuding a chilling killing intent that seemed to freeze the surrounding air.
"Anyone who trespasses on this forbidden area shall die!" The guardian of the magic crystals spoke in a booming voice, so loud that it made Dai Yao's ears ache, carrying an unquestionable authority.
Without a word, he unleashed a beam of black light, aiming straight for Dai Yao's face. Dai Yao dodged it with a quick movement, feeling the black light graz her cheek as it flew past, creating a gust of wind that stung her face like it was on fire.
"That was close! That old guy really went all out!"
Seeing this, Shadow Wolf roared, "Don't be afraid, little sister, I'm here to help you!" His roar was like thunder. He swung his giant axe and charged at the Magic Crystal Guardian like a bull, his footsteps making a dull thud on the ground.
However, the Crystal Guardian merely smiled dismissively and with a casual wave of his hand, the Shadow Wolf was sent flying like a kite with a broken string. "Overestimating yourself!"
Shadow Wolf crashed heavily to the ground, feeling as if his body had been shattered. He spat out a mouthful of blood, the metallic taste of which spread in his mouth, and he could taste the bitterness.
"Cough cough... This old monster is quite capable..."
Dai Yao frowned deeply; the strength of this magic crystal guardian far exceeded her expectations. It seemed today's battle would be tough...
The mysterious man's eyes narrowed, and he was about to make a move when Dai Yao stopped him.
"Don't rush, let me try first." She took a deep breath, and could hear her breathing becoming a little rapid. Spiritual energy surged in her hands, and a cunning glint flashed in her eyes, a glint that shimmered in her eyes like stars in the night sky.
"Little fox, it's your turn!" As soon as Dai Yao finished speaking, a pure white spirit fox darted out from her sleeve, nimbly dodging the attack of the magic crystal guardian. As it darted, it created a slight gust of wind, circled behind him, and let out a sharp cry.
This cry was not an ordinary fox call, but rather carried a strange fluctuation. Dai Yao could see that fluctuation spread out like ripples on water, disturbing the consciousness of the magic crystal guardian.
"A mere trick!" The Magic Crystal Guardian was clearly affected, though he spoke with disdain. His movements slowed slightly, and the black mist around him swayed slightly.
Seizing the opportunity, Dai Yao once again mobilized her spiritual power and launched a fierce attack on the weak point of the seal. She could feel the warmth of the spiritual power gathering in her hands.
The mysterious man stood to one side, his brow furrowed. Although he was worried about Dai Yao's safety, he had to admit that Dai Yao's judgment and courage were admirable. He silently guarded Dai Yao's side, vigilantly observing the surrounding movements, able to hear his own heart pounding in his chest, ready to help at any moment.
With a deafening roar, like a thunderclap from the horizon, a crack appeared in the seal.
The guardian of the magic crystal roared, a roar that made Dai Yao's ears ring. Her body surged with demonic energy, like an enraged beast, and the surrounding air was stirred up into chaos by the demonic energy.
"Damn brat, how dare you break the seal!" He waved his magic wand, and beams of black light rained down on Dai Yao. Dai Yao could hear the whistling sound of the beams flying towards her.
Dai Yao dodged nimbly, her body moving swiftly, feeling the air rushing around her, while continuing to attack the seal's weak points. Fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead, sliding down, making her feel slightly itchy, and her face turned somewhat pale, but her eyes were filled with determination.
"Just a little bit more..." She gritted her teeth and pushed her spiritual power to its limit. She could feel her body trembling slightly due to the excessive use of spiritual power.
Shadow Wolf got up from the ground, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth. His fingers felt sticky when they touched the blood, and his eyes burned with raging anger.
"Damn it, how dare you bully my sister! Wolf Bro will fight you to the death!" He swung his giant axe and charged at the magic crystal guardian again. This time, his attack was even more ferocious, carrying a fearless spirit. The giant axe swung, creating a gust of wind.
Just then, the figure of the Immortal Sect Deacon appeared in the distance. He stared at Dai Yao with a sinister look in his eyes and a cold smile appeared on his lips.
"Hmph, it was you who was behind this! Let's see how you try to deny it now!"
Dai Yao glanced at the immortal sect steward and inwardly knew something was wrong. The situation was becoming increasingly unfavorable for her; she had to break the seal as soon as possible.
She took a deep breath and shouted to Shadow Wolf, "Brother Shadow Wolf, cover me!"
"Alright!" Shadow Wolf roared, swinging his giant axe to block the attack of the magic crystal guardian. The giant axe and the opponent's attack collided with a metallic clang.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Dai Yao launched another attack on the seal, this time pouring all her spiritual power into the strike.
With a crisp "crack!" like the sound of ice breaking, the seal finally shattered!
However, at that moment, Dai Yao suddenly felt a powerful suction force pulling her towards the crack in the seal...
"Oh no!" Dai Yao's expression changed drastically, and she exclaimed, "What... what is this?!" Dai Yao and Shadow Wolf exchanged a glance, and a sly smile appeared on their lips at the same time.
"Brother Shadow Wolf, are you ready? Let's go big!" As soon as Dai Yao finished speaking, a bunch of glittering array plates appeared in her hand. The array plates shimmered with a dazzling light in her hands, which was somewhat blinding.
Shadow Wolf rubbed his hands together and shouted excitedly, "I can't wait any longer! Girl, watch this!"
The two moved swiftly, completing the array arrangement in the blink of an eye.
"Heavenly Net, Trapped!" Dai Yao shouted, her voice clear and resonant. The array plate shone brightly, and golden rays intertwined to form a net, firmly trapping the magic crystal guardian. Dai Yao could see the shimmering golden light, as if woven from golden threads.
"That's it? I'll break it for you right now!" The Magic Crystal Guardian roared repeatedly, only to find himself firmly trapped and unable to move. He was so angry that he stomped his feet heavily on the ground.
"Hehe, you little brat, you think you can mess with me?" Dai Yao made a face at the magic crystal guardian, then turned around and focused on breaking the seal.
As Dai Yao moved, the surrounding space began to shake violently. She could feel the ground beneath her feet trembling, and wisps of magic crystal power flickered in and out, as if they were about to erupt at any moment. The surrounding air also became somewhat scorching.
The immortal sect steward, who was hiding in the shadows, looked even more gloomy upon seeing this scene.
"As expected, she colluded with demonic cultivators, a crime that cannot be forgiven!" A murderous glint flashed in his eyes, and he secretly decided to capture Dai Yao once she broke the seal.
The mysterious figure had been silently observing Dai Yao, and seeing her unwavering resolve, his eyes filled with admiration. He quietly channeled a stream of pure spiritual energy into Dai Yao, who could feel a warm power flowing into her body, giving her a helping hand.
Dai Yao felt a warmth in her heart as she sensed the warm spiritual energy, and she broke the seal even faster.
With a soft "click," a noticeable crack appeared on the seal, like a fissure on porcelain.
Dai Yao was overjoyed and increased her spiritual energy output, feeling the spiritual energy flowing rapidly through her body.
Just as the seal was about to shatter completely, Dai Yao suddenly felt a powerful force surge out from the seal, pushing her backward violently. Her body flew backward, and she could feel the wind whistling in her ears.
"Watch out!" The mysterious figure grabbed Dai Yao and pulled her behind him, his voice filled with worry.
"What... what kind of power is this?" Dai Yao steadied herself and stared at the black mist surging from the crack in the seal. The black mist churned like a ferocious demon, radiating a chilling pressure. She could feel that pressure surging towards her like a tide, making her chest feel tight and a sweet, metallic taste rising in her throat.
"Cough cough..." She covered her mouth, and bright red blood seeped out between her fingers, the fishy smell of the blood spreading in her nostrils.
"Yao Yao!" The mysterious figure's expression changed drastically. He pulled her into his arms and anxiously checked her injuries. His embrace was warm, which reassured Dai Yao somewhat.
"Don't move, let me see." His tone was gentle, yet carried an undeniable domineering air.
Seeing this, Shadow Wolf immediately stood in front of the two, watching the black mist warily. He gripped his weapon tightly, feeling its coldness and weight.
"What the hell? How dare you hurt my sister! I'll chop you up!" He drew his broadsword, looking fierce and ready to fight the black mist to the death. The sound of metal scraping against metal rang out as he drew the broadsword.
Just then, the cunning fox suddenly darted out, its fur standing on end, and let out a sharp cry that was particularly jarring in the silence.
"Oh no! This black mist is formed from the resentment of the magic crystal; it's extremely dangerous! Run!"
Upon hearing this, Dai Yao felt a chill run down her spine.
Resentment?
This thing is no joke!
She struggled to get up, but was held tightly by the mysterious figure.
"Don't push yourself, you're not in good shape right now." The mysterious figure's voice was deep and firm, with a slight, almost imperceptible tremor.
Dai Yao looked up at him and saw that his eyes were full of worry, which warmed her heart.
This guy is actually pretty reliable when it matters.
"Cough cough, don't worry, I won't die." Dai Yao smiled casually, then her expression turned serious. "However, we need to find a way to get out of here quickly, or we'll really be doomed."
Suddenly, a whooshing sound came from afar, as if something was rapidly cutting through the air. Immediately afterwards, figures descended from the sky, surrounding them completely.
The person in the lead was none other than the immortal sect steward who had been hiding in the shadows.
His face was grim, his gaze sharp as knives, fixed intently on Dai Yao.
"Dai Yao, you colluded with demonic cultivators; your crime is unforgivable!"
Dai Yao: ...I'm speechless!
With a wave of his hand, the sect leader immediately drew his weapons and pointed them at Dai Yao and the others, the weapons making a series of sharp, clanging sounds as they were drawn.
The atmosphere instantly became tense, and a major battle was about to break out.
Looking at the tense scene before her, Dai Yao curled her lips into a cold smile.
"Heh, you want to catch me? You'll have to see if you have the ability." She turned to look at the mysterious figure, a sly glint in her eyes. "Now, it's up to you."
The mysterious figure smiled slightly and nodded gently.
He slowly raised his hand, and a powerful force began to gather in his palm...
A deafening roar shook the heavens and the earth.