mtl008 Chapter 244 The Battle for the Relics Begins
Chapter 244 The Battle for the Relics Begins
In the distance, several streaks of light streaked across the sky at an astonishing speed, arriving in the blink of an eye.
Zhuang Yu's gaze sharpened as he recognized the newcomers—five cultivators dressed in different styles, each exuding a powerful aura, clearly not to be trifled with.
They were surrounded by various colored spiritual lights, some as hot as fire, others as cold as ice, clearly indicating that they had all cultivated extraordinary skills.
Zhuang Yu became even more wary.
He knew that a struggle was inevitable.
This ruin is clearly extraordinary; it must contain great treasures. How could these people give it up so easily?
He clenched his fist, his knuckles turning slightly white, and a resolute look flashed in his eyes.
No matter what, he was determined to enter the ruins and uncover their mysteries.
The surrounding air seemed to freeze, the atmosphere became extremely tense, and a sense of impending doom permeated the air, like the calm before a storm.
Five cultivators landed a few feet away from Zhuang Yu, their gazes fixed intently on him.
"Who is this kid? How dare he beat me to it!" A burly cultivator with a face full of scars said in a deep voice, his tone tinged with disdain.
"Hmph, a mere Qi Refining stage junior dares to come here and join the fun? He's courting death!" Another cultivator dressed in black, with a sinister expression, sneered.
Although the others did not speak, the meaning in their eyes was all too clear: they all regarded Zhuang Yu as a rival, or even an ant that could be disposed of at will.
Zhuang Yu felt immense pressure from his surroundings. He was all alone, facing five powerful cultivators, and his situation was one of utter isolation and helplessness.
But he was not afraid at all; on the contrary, it aroused the indomitable spirit in his bones.
"This ruin isn't something you can just enter because of your high cultivation level." Zhuang Yu's lips curled up slightly, revealing a confident smile. "Everyone, if you want to enter the ruin, it's up to your own abilities."
Upon hearing this, the faces of the five cultivators immediately turned even more gloomy.
They never expected that this seemingly weak boy would be so arrogant as to challenge their authority.
"Boy, you're courting death!" the burly cultivator roared, about to teach Zhuang Yu a lesson.
The black-clad cultivator stopped him, his cold gaze sweeping over Zhuang Yu as he slowly said, "Don't rush. This kid is a bit strange. Let's make our move together to avoid any unforeseen complications."
The others nodded in agreement.
They sensed that Zhuang Yu was hiding some kind of secret, which made them feel uneasy.
The five cultivators exchanged glances and slowly surrounded Zhuang Yu, forming a circle that gradually tightened...
"Heh..." Zhuang Yu chuckled, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes. "Want to join forces against me? Then bring it on!" He flipped his palm, and a longsword gleaming with cold light appeared out of thin air...
The burly cultivator was the first to attack. With a roar, he swung his giant axe with the force to split mountains and shatter rocks, fiercely cleaving towards Zhuang Yu.
The axe blade sliced through the air with a sharp whistling sound, and the surrounding trees were bent over by the powerful spiritual force.
Zhuang Yu dodged the attack with ease, his giant axe cleaving the ground and leaving a deep trench.
The ground trembled violently, sending stones flying and dust billowing into the air, instantly filling the air with the earthy smell.
The black-clad cultivator followed closely behind, a black light flying from his hand, shooting towards Zhuang Yu like a venomous snake.
Zhuang Yu dodged to the side, the black light grazing past his clothes and leaving a burnt smell.
His gaze turned cold, and he brandished his longsword, unleashing a sharp sword aura that shot straight at the black-clad cultivator.
The black-clad cultivator quickly summoned a black shield to defend himself. The sword energy collided with the shield, producing a piercing metallic clang and sparks flying everywhere.
The other three also attacked simultaneously, unleashing various spells and magical artifacts at Zhuang Yu.
In an instant, the colorful spiritual energy flashed and intertwined, and the surrounding space was thrown into chaos by the spiritual energy fluctuations of the battle.
If there were any bystanders present, they would surely be shocked by the intensity of this battle.
Despite being surrounded, Zhuang Yu remained completely calm.
He moved with incredible agility, weaving among the five like a ghost, his longsword flashing so fast it was impenetrable, deflecting every single attack.
He sometimes used exquisite footwork to dodge attacks; at other times he swung his sword to counterattack and force the enemy back.
Every attack was perfectly timed, every dodge was incredibly precise, showcasing extraordinary combat skills.
The battle lasted for a long time, and the five cultivators gradually felt their strength waning.
They never expected that this seemingly weak Qi Refining stage cultivator would possess such formidable strength.
Although Zhuang Yu appeared to be handling things with ease, he actually consumed a considerable amount of spiritual energy.
Just as the battle was at its most intense, Zhuang Yu suddenly stopped attacking.
He sheathed his longsword and turned his gaze to the entrance of the ruins. He began to carefully observe the flaws in the ruins' restrictions, a unique approach that puzzled the other explorers.
"What is this kid doing?" the burly cultivator asked, panting heavily, a sense of unease creeping into his heart.
The black-clad cultivator also frowned. He sensed that Zhuang Yu's behavior was somewhat strange, as if he had ulterior motives.
Just as everyone was wondering, Zhuang Yu suddenly smiled slightly, revealing a confident expression, and said calmly, "I see..."
Zhuang Yu's gaze was fixed on the complex restriction patterns at the entrance of the ruins. These patterns were like tadpoles, twisting and turning, shimmering with a faint spiritual light.
He closed his eyes and repeatedly went through the details he had observed in his mind, and the rules governing the operation of the restriction gradually became clear.
Suddenly, he opened his eyes wide, a glint of light flashing in them, and a confident smile appeared on his lips.
"found it!"
He extended his finger, and a stream of pure spiritual energy shot out from his fingertip, accurately striking a key node within the restriction.
With a soft hum, the entire restriction rippled outwards like water, and a crack appeared in the originally tightly connected patterns.
Without the slightest hesitation, Zhuang Yu attacked again, unleashing streams of spiritual energy like sharp arrows that precisely struck the other nodes of the restriction.
Click!
With a crisp sound, the restriction shattered completely, and the entrance to the ruins slowly opened, releasing an ancient and mysterious aura.
Zhuang Yu took a deep breath, a hint of excitement on his face, and stepped into the ruins without hesitation.
The five cultivators were stunned. They hadn't expected Zhuang Yu to actually break the restriction.
The burly cultivator roared, "Damn it! Let's all attack together!" However, it was too late. The entrance to the ruins slowly closed after Zhuang Yu entered, blocking them outside.
They could only watch helplessly as Zhuang Yu disappeared into the ruins, their hearts filled with resentment and anger.
Upon entering the ruins, Zhuang Yu was awestruck by the sight before him.
The spiritual energy here is so rich it's almost liquefied, and all sorts of rare spiritual herbs and medicines can be found everywhere, emitting a refreshing fragrance.
Ancient palaces stand majestically, exuding an aura of mystery.
He followed a winding passage deep into the ruins and discovered a vast treasure trove.
The treasure vault was filled with all kinds of cultivation resources, shimmering with colorful light, dazzling and mesmerizing.
In addition to a large number of spirit stones and pills, there are also many rare refining materials and cultivation manuals.
Zhuang Yu was overjoyed and pocketed all these resources.
In a secluded room, he discovered an ancient stone tablet.
The stone tablet records deeper secrets about the spirit world, as well as a legend called "Spirit World Treasure".
Zhuang Yu studied it carefully, his heart filled with turbulent waves.
He vaguely sensed that this spiritual treasure would be the key to his future path of cultivation.
After absorbing a large amount of resources from the ruins, Zhuang Yu's cultivation level advanced by leaps and bounds, reaching a new peak.
He felt a surge of power within him, as if he could control the world.
He walked out of the ruins, gazing into the distance, his eyes shining with unwavering determination.
"A new journey has begun..." He turned and walked in one direction, where there seemed to be an ancient and mysterious building...
"Heh, interesting."