Chapter 1011
To prevent getting lost
Yang Ling smiled slightly, pointed to the path shrouded in mist ahead, and said, "Our current goal is to reach the depths of the Misty Abyss and find the entrance to the Netherworld Palace. However, countless dangers lurk within this mist, and we must proceed with caution."
“Brother Yang, don’t worry,” Bai Wei said confidently. “We will be careful. Besides, with Brother Xu’s wisdom and Ziya’s courage, we will definitely find the entrance.”
Xu Fu nodded and added, "We must not only be wary of attacks from monsters, but also of potential traps and mazes in the fog. I suggest we leave a mark at every step we take to avoid getting lost."
"Great idea!" Yang Ling agreed. "Let's do it that way. Now that everyone is ready, we're moving forward."
At Yang Ling's command, the group once again embarked on their adventure into the Misty Abyss. They cautiously traversed the mist, constantly alert to their surroundings.
After walking in the mist for a while, Ziya suddenly stopped and frowned, saying, "Wait, there seems to be some movement ahead."
Yang Ling immediately raised his longsword, assuming a defensive stance: "Everyone be careful, it might be a demonic beast."
Bai Wei stared nervously ahead, trying to make out the situation in the mist. Xu Fu took out some talismans from his bag, ready to deal with any unexpected situations.
Suddenly, a dark figure darted out of the mist, lunging straight at Yang Ling. But this time, Yang Ling was prepared; he swiftly dodged and simultaneously swung his sword in retaliation. The dark figure let out a scream and collapsed to the ground.
When everyone saw the true form of the shadowy figure, they all gasped in shock. It was a monster far larger and more ferocious than the demonic beasts they had encountered before. Its eyes flashed red, and its fangs protruded from its mouth, making it appear exceptionally ferocious.
"This is... the guardian of the Misty Abyss?" Xu Fu said in surprise. "Legend has it that only those who are truly qualified to enter the Netherworld Palace can pass its test."
Ziya excitedly rubbed his hands together, saying, "Haha, this is going to be interesting! Let me have a go at this monster!"
Yang Ling shook his head: "No, we can't underestimate it. This monster is clearly much stronger than the ones we've encountered before. We need to devise a plan."
Bai Wei agreed with Yang Ling's view: "Yes, we can't act rashly. Let's observe its attack patterns first, and then look for a breakthrough."
So the group began to observe and probe the monster. They discovered that although the monster was ferocious, its attack pattern was relatively simple, relying mainly on brute force and speed to attack.
After some discussion, Yang Ling devised a plan: "Ziya, you're in charge of attracting the monster's attention. Brother Xu, you prepare the talismans for ranged attacks. Bai Wei, you and I will look for opportunities to launch melee attacks."
Everyone nodded in agreement. And so, a fierce battle unfolded in the misty abyss.
Ziya brandished his Wind and Fire Wheels, constantly provoking and luring the monster. Xu Fu seized the opportunity to chant incantations, sending talismans flying towards the monster. Yang Ling and Bai Wei took the chance to approach the monster and launch a fierce melee attack.
After a fierce battle, the monster finally collapsed to the ground. The group cheered and jumped for joy, embracing each other in celebration. They knew that this victory was the result of their united efforts.
"Great! We've finally defeated this monster!" Ziya shouted excitedly.
Yang Ling also showed a relieved smile: "Yes, we succeeded. But this is only the beginning. We still need to move forward and find the entrance to the Netherworld Palace."
Bai Wei nodded: "Yes, we can't linger too long. Let's move on!" As the monster fell, the fog seemed to thicken even more, yet everyone could sense a strange force guiding them forward. Yang Ling raised his longsword, its blade pointing forward, seemingly capable of cleaving through the fog and illuminating the way.
"Everyone stay close to me and don't get separated," Yang Ling instructed in a deep voice, his gaze resolute.
Bai Wei followed closely behind, the spirit water bead in her hand shimmering with a faint light, as if it could illuminate the surrounding mist. Xu Fu kept taking out talismans from his pouch, just in case. Ziya, on the other hand, was eager to try, his Wind and Fire Wheels drawing streaks of fire through the mist.
Following Yang Ling's directions, the group soon arrived at a strange stone forest. These stone pillars soared into the clouds, each engraved with ancient runes and shimmering with a mysterious light.
"This is... a teleportation array?" Xu Fu looked at the stone pillars in surprise, and he could feel the powerful force contained within them.
Yang Ling nodded: "That's right, these stone pillars should be the teleportation array leading to the Netherworld Palace. However, we need to find a way to activate it."
Bai Wei carefully observed the runes on the stone pillar, her fingers gently touching the ancient characters as if communicating with them. Suddenly, her eyes lit up: "I know! These runes are actually an ancient incantation; only by reciting them correctly can the teleportation array be activated."
Ziya asked curiously, "Then hurry up and try it to see if you can start it."
Bai Wei closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and began to chant the ancient incantations softly. As her voice echoed through the stone forest, the runes on the stone pillars began to light up one by one.
Suddenly, a bright light shot out from the stone pillar, enveloping the entire stone forest. Everyone felt a dizzying sensation, and when they opened their eyes again, they found themselves in a completely different place.
This was a massive palace, permeated with an eerie atmosphere. The palace walls were carved with various mysterious patterns, while in the center stood a huge black stone tablet covered with strange symbols.
"Is this the Netherworld Palace?" Ziya looked around, his tone filled with surprise.
Yang Ling nodded, his expression grave, and said, "That seems correct. Everyone must be careful; this place may be fraught with danger."
Xu Fu stared intently at the black stone tablet, frowning as he said, "This stone tablet... I sense that it seems to be absorbing the surrounding yin energy."
Bai Wei also noticed the abnormality of the stone tablet. She tried to use her own spiritual power to probe it, but suddenly her expression changed: "This is bad! My spiritual power is being absorbed by it!"
Upon hearing this, Yang Ling immediately made a decision: "Quickly step back! We cannot use our spiritual power to directly touch this stone tablet."
The group quickly retreated, moving away from the black stone tablet. However, the tablet seemed unwilling to let them go; a powerful suction force suddenly emanated from it, as if trying to pull them all in.
"What's going on?" Ziya exclaimed, struggling to steady himself and resist the suction force.
A resolute glint flashed in Yang Ling's eyes: "This stone tablet is the core of the Netherworld Palace. It is absorbing our spiritual energy to enhance its own power. We must destroy it!"
"But it will absorb all our spiritual power, what should we do?" Bai Wei asked anxiously. (End of Chapter)