The Legend of the Princess' Counterattack

Chapter 421: Crisis Emerges, Join Hands to Resist

Yun Yao and Chu Mochen have just returned from an extremely arduous and dangerous training. The training site is a mysterious and dangerous ancient battlefield relic, filled with the smoke and resentment of the ancient times. The two of them dealt with many ancient beasts and encountered the invasion of time and space turbulence. They almost got lost in the chaotic time and space several times. It was not until they relied on their extraordinary courage, extraordinary wisdom and tacit cooperation that they escaped from that desperate place.

However, before they even stepped into the mountain gate, they were already aware of a depressing and strange atmosphere. When they entered the sect, they found that the place seemed to be shrouded in a layer of haze. The originally peaceful and harmonious atmosphere filled with vigor and vitality was gone, replaced by a kind of deathly silence where everyone was in danger and as silent as a cicada.

Both of them felt a sudden thump in their hearts, and a sense of foreboding came to them. They did not stop, but hurriedly walked into the sect. Along the way, they saw the faces of the disciples who were terrified and looked ashen. Those young disciples who were usually full of vigor and hardworking in their training were now like frightened birds, gathering in groups of three or five, whispering to each other, their voices full of fear and anxiety.

"Have you heard? Two more brothers disappeared last night. They just disappeared out of thin air without leaving even a trace."

"That's right. There's been a lot of weirdness in the sect these days. When I was on patrol last night, I felt like there were pairs of eyes staring at me in the dark. My back felt cold."

"Have we provoked some unclean creature? If this continues, what will we do..."

The disciples' whispers fell into the ears of Yun Yao and Chu Mochen. The two looked at each other and saw deep worry and solemnity in each other's eyes. Yun Yao frowned, and her curved eyebrows seemed to be twisted into a knot. Her eyes were full of anxiety. She bit her lower lip with her pearly teeth. After pondering for a moment, she turned to Chu Mochen and said, "Chen, this breath is very evil. There must be a strong enemy secretly planning to harm our sect. I have never felt such a strange and powerful dark power. It seems to be hidden behind heavy fog, making it elusive, but I can clearly feel the threat it brings, like a maggot on the tarsal bone, which can't be shaken off."

Chu Mochen looked stern, as if covered by a layer of frost. He nodded slightly, his resolute chin slightly raised, his eyes revealing determination: "Yao'er, I feel the same way. This dark force is coming with great force, it is by no means accidental, it must have been brewing for a long time, and it is coming for the lifeblood of our sect. We must act as soon as possible, first find out where the enemy is coming from, and we must not sit and wait for death, allowing them to do whatever they want on our territory. If we hesitate for a moment, the sect will be in an irretrievable situation."

After that, the two of them immediately divided the work and took action. Yun Yao's figure flashed, like a smart phantom, relying on the special perception ability given by the "civet cat", she shuttled through the hidden corners of the sect. She was like an agile civet cat, with light footsteps, leaving no trace. Every dark alley, abandoned building, and quiet back mountain path left her exploring figure. Her eyes were as sharp as an eagle, and she would not miss any clues that might hide clues. Even a slightly messy footprint on the ground, an unusual scratch on the corner of the wall, and a faint smell in the air could arouse her high alert.

Chu Mochen strode towards the martial arts arena, his powerful spiritual power circulated throughout his body, his clothes rustled, as if a god of war had descended. As soon as he arrived at the martial arts arena, he called out to his trusted disciples, his voice like a bell, resounding throughout the sect: "Disciples, listen up! The sect is now facing an unprecedented crisis, with a mysterious and powerful enemy secretly causing trouble, and many fellow disciples have disappeared inexplicably. From now on, you must be extremely alert, strengthen the sect's defense, and patrol and guard without any slackness. Be sure to pay attention to any suspicious people or things, and immediately send a signal to warn, just like Senior Brother Chu, and do not act rashly. Do you understand?"

"We will follow Senior Brother Chu's orders!" The trusted disciples shouted in unison, with firmness and determination in their voices. They quickly divided into several teams and rushed to the key points of the sect in an orderly manner, with spiritual power surging and ready to fight, like an indestructible line of defense.

On Yun Yao's side, after a careful search, she came to an abandoned cave in the back mountain. The cave was like the mouth of a giant beast that was ready to eat people. The cave entrance was rocky and overgrown with weeds, and there was a foul smell all around. Yun Yao's eyes focused, and she keenly noticed that the mysterious dark breath was particularly strong here, as if the source was here. She approached the cave entrance carefully, holding the sword tightly in her hand, and the sword body trembled slightly, as if it sensed the impending danger and issued a low warning.

Just as he was about to get closer to check, suddenly, a slight "click" sound was heard, as if some ancient and deadly mechanism had been triggered. In an instant, several black shadows swooped out, like ghosts, at an astonishing speed. These black shadows were distorted, as if they had been twisted by the power of darkness, and they exuded a disgusting stench. Pairs of blood-red eyes flashed strangely in the darkness, like Shuras from hell.

Yun Yao reacted quickly, like a veteran who had been on the battlefield for a long time, and was not panicked in the face of sudden crises. She shouted delicately, drew her sword to meet the enemy, and the sword in her hand instantly burst into a brilliant light. Her sword moves were extremely sharp, like a dragon out of the sea or a tiger descending from the mountain. She was agile, and as she moved around, sword shadows flew everywhere. Each sword made a sound of breaking through the wind, and accurately stabbed the vital points of the black shadow. For a while, she fought the black shadow to a draw, sparks flew, and the sound of metal clashing was endless.

However, there were so many black shadows, and they were fearless and attacked in waves, seemingly endless. Yun Yao gradually felt powerless, sweating profusely, and her breathing became rapid. Just when her body was a little slow, a black shadow seized the opportunity and pounced on her, with its sharp claws like a sharp blade, pressing directly at Yun Yao's throat.

At the critical moment, a powerful spiritual power roared in, like a golden lightning, instantly knocking the black shadow away. It turned out that Chu Mochen arrived in time, his face full of anxiety, his eyes full of anger: "Yao'er, I'll help you!" After that, he flashed and joined the battle.

Chu Mochen's move was earth-shattering. His spiritual power was like surging waves, one after another, with overwhelming momentum. Every punch and every kick contained tremendous power, as if it could split mountains and rocks. He fought side by side with Yun Yao, and the two cooperated tacitly, as if they were in sync. Yun Yao's sword moves were light and agile, focusing on the shadow's vital points to contain its movements; Chu Mochen opened and closed his swords, using his powerful strength to hit the shadow hard, creating opportunities for Yun Yao to attack.

With the combined efforts of the two, the black shadows gradually lost and began to retreat. Finally, accompanied by a few shrill roars, the black shadows seemed to be swallowed by the darkness and disappeared without a trace.

Yun Yao and Chu Mochen were both panting and sweating. They looked at each other. Although they were exhausted, their eyes were firm and resolute. This short and fierce battle was just the beginning of the crisis. They knew that greater challenges were still to come. But as long as they worked together, they would never fear any difficulties and obstacles. They would definitely pull out the enemy hidden in the dark and protect the peace of the sect.

"Yao'er, are you okay?" Chu Mochen looked at Yun Yao with concern, his eyes full of heartache.

Yun Yao shook her head slightly, with a stubborn smile on her lips: "I'm fine, Chen. Thanks to you for arriving in time, otherwise it would be dangerous today."

"We are one, sharing life and death. Next, we have to be more careful. This enemy is hiding too deeply and his methods are so vicious. We must be extremely alert." Chu Mochen said solemnly.

Yun Yao nodded in agreement: "Well, let's go back to the meeting room first and sort out the clues we got today to see if we can find any clues about the mastermind behind this."

After a short rest, the two walked towards the meeting hall. Along the way, they were heavy-hearted and determined. The crisis of the sect was like a mountain, weighing heavily on their hearts, but their figures supporting and relying on each other were like a ray of dawn, penetrating the haze and illuminating the way forward. They knew that the battle to protect the sect had just begun...

Back in the meeting room, the atmosphere was so heavy that it seemed as if water could drip out of it. A group of elders had already gathered here, all with gloomy faces, as if shrouded in a thick layer of dark clouds. Seeing Yun Yao and Chu Mochen come in, the elders cast concerned and expectant glances at them.

The head of the sect, Xuanfeng Zhenren, sat in the first seat. Although he tried his best to remain calm, the worry in his eyes was hard to hide. Seeing the two people coming in, he nodded slightly, and said in a low and hoarse voice: "Yun Yao, Chu Mochen, you are here. This time the sect has encountered a sudden change, and the situation is extremely critical. I believe you have noticed it outside. Now, there are dozens of missing disciples, and the people in the sect are in panic. I just heard that you fought with the mysterious black shadow. Did you find anything?"

Yun Yao stepped forward and recounted in detail today's search for clues and the battle with the black shadow. After hearing this, the elders all frowned and fell into deep thought.

The great elder Xuan Qing stroked his beard, pondered for a moment and said, "In my opinion, this dark force is so strange that it is definitely not the work of an ordinary force. It can sneak into the sect quietly and lay such a meticulous trap. There must be a master behind it. Moreover, judging from the shape and breath of the black shadow, it seems to be the transformation of a long-lost evil cultivation technique."

The second elder Xuan Huo had a hot temper. Hearing this, he slammed the table and stood up. "Humph! No matter who they are, if they dare to run wild in our sect, they will never come back! I will lead my disciples to turn the sect upside down and dig deep to find the mastermind behind this!"

"Don't worry, Second Elder." Chu Mochen tried to dissuade him. "Now the enemy is in the dark and we are in the light. If we act rashly, we may fall into the enemy's trap. Our top priority is to start with the known clues and follow the clues to find out their nest and purpose. The cave in the back mountain discovered by Yun Yao is quite suspicious. It must be an important stronghold of the enemy. We need to send people to guard it closely. Maybe we can find a breakthrough from it."

Everyone nodded in agreement. The head of the sect, Xuanfeng Zhenren, nodded slightly, with approval in his eyes: "Chen'er is right. Yunyao, Chu Mochen, you two have returned from this training and have not yet rested, and you are now in the crisis of the sect. Thank you for your hard work. The subsequent investigation still depends on you. The safety of the sect depends on you, so please be careful and cautious."

Yun Yao and Chu Mochen looked at each other and said in unison: "Master, rest assured, we will do our best to protect the sect!"

After that, the two of them took the order and left. They knew that every step they took was like walking on a knife's edge, full of dangers, but for the peace of the sect and the lives of thousands of fellow disciples, they had no hesitation. A thrilling battle between good and evil slowly unfolded in this sect...

After leaving the meeting room, Yun Yao and Chu Mochen did not stop. They knew that time was running out, and every second of delay could put more disciples in danger and the sect in greater danger. So, the two of them rushed to the cave in the back mountain again without stopping.

At this time, the back mountain seemed to be shrouded in a strange haze. The clear and melodious bird songs disappeared, replaced by a dead silence. The breeze blew, and the leaves rustled, as if ghosts hidden in the dark were whispering. Yun Yao and Chu Mochen approached the cave cautiously, circulating their spiritual power around them, and vigilantly paying attention to every move around them.

Arriving in front of the cave, the two stopped. Yun Yao closed her eyes and, relying on the special perception ability granted by the system, carefully explored the situation in the cave again. After a moment, she opened her eyes and said to Chu Mochen solemnly: "Chen, the dark aura in the cave is getting stronger. I think the enemy has noticed it and strengthened their defenses. Moreover, I also feel a kind of restraining force that seems to be used to prevent us from exploring deeper."

Chu Mochen frowned slightly, his eyes showing determination: "No matter how many obstacles there are, we must find out the truth today. Yao'er, you follow behind me, if there is any danger, I will block it."

Yun Yao felt warm in her heart and nodded gently: "Well, let's be careful."

After that, Chu Mochen walked in front, and Yun Yao followed behind, and the two slowly walked into the cave. As soon as they stepped in, a smell of decay and moss hit them in the face, making them feel sick. The cave was dark and damp, with mosses and unknown soft-bodied creatures crawling on the walls, and the ground under their feet was muddy, as if they would be swallowed if they stepped on it.

The two of them moved forward cautiously, observing the environment in the cave with the weak light. Suddenly, there was a slight "buzzing" sound in front of them, as if something was moving quickly. Chu Mochen's eyes condensed, and he raised his hand to send out a spiritual power, and the light instantly illuminated the front. A group of blood-sucking mosquitoes as big as fists rushed towards them. These mosquitoes were covered with a strange red light, as if they were stained with blood, and their sharp mouthparts flashed coldly under the light.

"Be careful!" Chu Mochen shouted, and the spiritual power in his hand surged, turning into a spiritual shield to protect Yun Yao behind him. Yun Yao was not to be outdone, and swung the sword in her hand to create sword shadows, cutting down the approaching mosquitoes one by one. However, there were too many mosquitoes, one wave after another, as if endless.

"This is not a solution. We have to find a way to get through." Yun Yao shouted loudly.

Chu Mochen nodded in agreement, his eyes focused, and the spiritual power in his body circulated wildly, like a volcano about to erupt. Suddenly, he shouted loudly, and pushed his hands forward violently. A powerful wave of spiritual power surged out, like a galloping dragon, instantly dispersing the swarm of mosquitoes in front.

"Let's go!" Chu Mochen grabbed Yun Yao's hand and rushed forward quickly while the mosquitoes were in a panic. The two of them moved like lightning in the cave. Along the way, they encountered many traps and obstacles, including narrow passages filled with poisonous fog, ground traps covered with spikes, and strange tentacles that suddenly stretched out from the walls. But with their extraordinary courage, extraordinary wisdom, and tacit cooperation, they managed to escape danger again and again.

Finally, deep in the cave, they found a huge secret room. The door of the secret room was closed, and it was engraved with all kinds of strange runes and patterns, like an ancient and mysterious code, exuding a mysterious and oppressive atmosphere. Yun Yao walked forward and carefully observed the runes on the door. Her eyes became more and more solemn: "Chen, these runes are somewhat similar to those I found in the back mountain before, but they are more complicated and difficult to understand. I think this must be one of the enemy's core strongholds. However, the power of the restriction on this door is extremely strong. It is not easy to open it."

Chu Mochen frowned slightly, his eyes fell on the door, his eyes were thoughtful: "No matter what, let's try it first. If we can't open it, we can find another way."

After that, the two of them activated their spiritual power and slowly pushed the door with both hands. In an instant, a dazzling light burst out, and the spiritual power of the two collided with the forbidden power on the door, making a violent roar. However, the door did not move at all, as if it was a towering mountain, standing tall and unshakable.

Yun Yao and Chu Mochen were both panting and sweating. The continuous fighting and spiritual energy consumption made them exhausted. But the determination in their eyes never wavered. The crisis of the sect was like a blazing fire, burning in their hearts, dispelling all fatigue and fear.