mtl008 Chapter 173 Done
Chapter 173 Done
Deep within the cave, the crimson light grew even stronger, like a blazing sun hanging in the darkness.
Waves of scorching heat swept over us, and the air was thick with the smell of sulfur, making it difficult to breathe.
Zhuang Yu held Wang Yao's hand, and every step he took was extremely difficult.
The closer one gets to the core area, the more violent the power of the strange fire becomes, as if it wants to devour everything.
"It's so hot..." Fine beads of sweat appeared on Wang Yao's forehead, and her face became even paler.
She held Zhuang Yu's hand tightly, as if it were her only support.
Zhuang Yu's expression was solemn. He could feel the violent power of the strange fire rushing towards him, as if it wanted to tear him to pieces.
The surrounding space was distorted by the power of the strange fire, undulating like waves, revealing great danger.
If an ordinary cultivator were to get close, they would probably be reduced to ashes in an instant.
But he did not back down, nor did he use his powerful spiritual energy to forcibly suppress the strange fire. Instead, he slowly reached out his hand and used his spiritual energy to slowly penetrate it.
This seemingly gentle action actually carries enormous risks. A slight misstep could result in being devoured by the strange fire, causing serious injury at best, and complete annihilation of the soul at worst.
Wang Yao watched in horror, unable to understand why Zhuang Yu would take such a risk.
In her opinion, with Zhuang Yu's current cultivation level, he could easily subdue the strange fire with force, so why be so cautious?
But she knew that Zhuang Yu must have his own reasons, so she could only pray silently that he would be safe and sound.
The surrounding air seemed to freeze, and time seemed to slow down abnormally.
Zhuang Yu's spiritual power flowed like a gentle stream, slowly merging into the violent energy of the strange fire.
These two completely different forces are now strangely intertwined, like water and milk blending together, without the slightest repulsion.
“He… he’s going to…” Wang Yao’s gaze was fixed on Zhuang Yu, her heart filled with doubt and worry.
Suddenly, Zhuang Yu opened his eyes wide, a confident smile playing on his lips, and said softly, "It's done."
Zhuang Yu's spiritual power was like an invisible net, gently enveloping the raging strange fire.
The special cultivation technique obtained in the mysterious space played a crucial role at this moment. It was like a delicate key, slowly unlocking the seal deep within the strange fire's heart.
The raging flames have now become docile, no longer as hostile as before.
The crimson light gradually softened, like the afterglow of the setting sun, no longer dazzling, but instead carrying a touch of warmth.
The sulfurous smell that permeated the surrounding air gradually dissipated, replaced by a faint, refreshing fragrance that was delightful.
Wang Yao's eyes widened in disbelief.
She could clearly feel the surrounding temperature dropping, and the suffocating sense of oppression disappeared.
She breathed a sigh of relief, and her tense nerves relaxed.
She understood that Zhuang Yu had succeeded!
However, at that moment, the strange fire suddenly trembled violently, like an enraged beast letting out a low roar.
The once gentle flames turned violent again, transforming into a fire dragon that charged towards Zhuang Yu with scorching heat.
The fire dragon bared its fangs and claws, as if it wanted to devour Zhuang Yu completely.
Zhuang Yu's eyes sharpened; he had long anticipated that the strange fire would not easily yield.
He immediately mobilized the spiritual power within his body to form a solid shield in front of him.
The crimson flames slammed into the spiritual energy shield with a loud "bang," sending countless sparks flying like dazzling fireworks.
The powerful impact forced Zhuang Yu back several steps, his blood surging, and a sweet, metallic taste rose from deep in his throat, which he forced down.
When Wang Yao saw this scene, her heart jumped into her throat.
Her palms were sweating with nervousness, and her slender fingers gripped the hem of her clothes tightly, as if afraid that Zhuang Yu would be hurt in any way.
She wanted to rush forward to help, but she also knew that with her current cultivation level, she was simply unable to participate in this battle and would only become a burden to Zhuang Yu.
Zhuang Yu steadied himself, wiped away the blood from the corner of his mouth, and his eyes became even more determined.
He knew that this was the real test.
He took a deep breath and once again channeled his spiritual energy into the strange fire.
"It seems you don't want to obey," he muttered to himself, his voice deep and magnetic.
He extended his right hand, and a ball of silver light slowly condensed in his palm. The light grew brighter and brighter until it finally transformed into a silver longsword.
"Then let me show you who truly owns this place!"
He gripped his longsword tightly and charged toward the strange fire without hesitation.
The silver longsword sliced through the air with a sharp whistling sound, and faint lightning swirled around its blade, making it resemble a silver dragon piercing straight into the core of the strange fire.
The scorching flames clashed with the icy blade, producing a deafening roar, and the sparks that flew up scattered like meteors, illuminating the entire cave.
Zhuang Yu gritted his teeth and persevered, each swing of his sword consuming a tremendous amount of his spiritual power.
His mental strength was like a fully drawn bowstring, ready to snap at any moment, and the splitting headache made his vision go black intermittently.
Sweat soaked through his clothes, clinging tightly to his body and sending chills down his spine.
His body was shaky, as if he would fall down at any moment.
The ground beneath his feet was cracked like a spiderweb due to the intense fluctuations in spiritual energy, as if it were about to collapse at any moment.
Looking at Zhuang Yu's pained expression, Wang Yao felt a pang of worry and heartache.
She knew that Zhuang Yu was currently going through a life-or-death test.
She gritted her teeth, mustered her courage, and walked step by step toward Zhuang Yu.
The surrounding heat made her feel suffocated, but she did not hesitate for a moment.
"Zhuang Yu, I'm here to help you!" Wang Yao's voice was weak, but it was exceptionally clear in the noisy cave.
Upon hearing Wang Yao's voice, Zhuang Yu abruptly turned to look at her.
He saw Wang Yao walking towards him with difficulty, her face filled with determination and resolve.
A warm current surged through his heart, and an inexplicable power welled up from the depths of his soul.
Wang Yao walked to Zhuang Yu's side, stretched out her slender hand, and gently placed it on Zhuang Yu's back.
A surge of pure spiritual energy flowed from her palm into Zhuang Yu's body.
Although this spiritual energy was weak, it was like a gentle stream, nourishing Zhuang Yu's parched spiritual veins.
Zhuang Yu felt the warmth of the spiritual energy and was filled with gratitude.
He turned to look at Wang Yao, whose face flushed slightly. She lowered her head shyly, not daring to meet Zhuang Yu's gaze.
An ambiguous atmosphere filled the air between the two.
Just then, the strange fire roared again, transforming into a giant fire dragon that lunged at Zhuang Yu with bared fangs and claws.
Zhuang Yu took a deep breath and gripped the silver longsword tightly in his hand.
"Yao'er, hold on tight to me!" Zhuang Yu roared, shielding Wang Yao behind him.
The silver longsword shone brightly, and the lightning around its blade became even more violent, like silver electric snakes dancing in the air.
He poured all the remaining spiritual energy in his body into the sword, swung it with all his might, and a dazzling sword light pierced through the darkness, fiercely slashing towards the fire dragon.
"boom!"
There was a loud noise and the ground shook.
The fire dragon was cleaved in two by the sword light, letting out a mournful roar before turning into sparks and dissipating into the air.
The surrounding temperature suddenly dropped, and the air became fresh.
The originally raging strange fire had become incredibly docile, like a well-behaved little snake, coiling around Zhuang Yu's arm and emitting a soft hissing sound, as if it were being affectionate.
Zhuang Yu let out a long sigh of relief, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and a victorious smile appeared on his face.
He looked down at Wang Yao.
"Yao'er, thank you."
A blush crept onto Wang Yao's face. She gently shook her head and said softly, "I'm happy to be able to help you."
The two looked at each other and smiled, saying nothing.
With a thought, Zhuang Yu absorbed the strange fire into his body.
The strange fire flowed gently through his body, as if it had found its home.
He could clearly feel the power of the strange fire; this power was strong and pure, making him feel extremely excited and thrilled.
"Finally, it's all done!" Zhuang Yu thought to himself.
He took Wang Yao's hand and slowly walked out of the cave.
The outside world is sunny and bright, filled with birdsong and fragrant flowers.
Having experienced the baptism of the strange fire, Zhuang Yu felt that his body and mind had been sublimated.
His cultivation level improved further, and his strength was greatly enhanced.
Just then, Zhuang Yu suddenly sensed an ancient and mysterious aura coming from a distant place.
The aura felt strangely familiar and comforting to him, as if it were beckoning him.
He stopped, closed his eyes, and carefully sensed the source of the aura.
"This is……"
Zhuang Yu suddenly opened his eyes.
"Yao'er, let's go!"
He grabbed Wang Yao's hand and ran towards the direction from which the aura was coming.
Wang Yao asked in confusion, "Where are we going?"
Zhuang Yu smiled mysteriously and said, "Let's go find our opportunity!"
His voice was full of confidence and anticipation.
In a secluded valley, an ancient seal emits a faint golden light.
Zhuang Yu stood before the seal, his eyes flashing with an unusual light.
"This is it..."
He reached out and slowly touched the seal.
hum-
The seal emitted a soft hum, as if responding to his call.