Chapter 1037
Profound Gaze
Dan Yan felt the chill gradually spreading, realizing that this was not only a contest of strength, but also an exploration of an unknown and mysterious power. She whispered, "What do we need to prepare to welcome the arrival of this mysterious power?"
Yun Feiyang nodded, his gaze deep, as if he could pierce through the clouds to see the secrets within. "We need to set up a guiding formation. Such a formation can temporarily stabilize the power of heaven and earth, preventing it from going out of control. Dan Yan, your ice sword can serve as the core of the formation. With the help of your icy power, it may help suppress the spiritual power of the mirror."
Yang Ling quickly made arrangements, ordering several disciples to bring over the materials needed for the formation. They rapidly set up a complex rune array in the courtyard, with each node placed with meticulously carved jade stones, and at the center was Dan Yan's ice sword, its tip piercing straight into the ground.
The envoy watched from the sidelines, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes. "The Black Fiend Sect truly lives up to its reputation as a major sect in the Northern Region; even their ability to adapt to changing circumstances is so efficient."
Yun Feiyang stood at the center of the formation, his hands forming a hand seal, and began to slowly guide the energy of heaven and earth. As he guided it, the light in the sky gradually converged towards the center of the formation. The clouds spun more violently, and the light became even more dazzling.
Suddenly, a beam of light shot down from the center of the cloud, striking the center of the formation. When the beam touched the ice sword, it unleashed a deafening roar, and the entire formation shone brightly. The icy power on the ice sword and the spiritual energy in the beam of light clashed and emitted a sharp shriek.
Yang Ling and Dan Yan simultaneously steadied themselves, focusing all their efforts on maintaining the stability of the formation to prevent it from collapsing under the impact of the powerful spiritual energy. A resolute glint flashed in Yang Ling's eyes as he whispered, "No matter what, we cannot allow this power to wreak havoc."
After intense energy collisions and fluctuations, the light at the center of the formation gradually stabilized. Finally, the ancient black mirror gently landed on the gleaming ice sword, the ancient inscriptions on its surface glowing faintly in the night, adding an air of unfathomable mystery to this enigmatic artifact.
The messenger hurried forward to the mirror, clasped his hands together, and said in a low voice with a face full of respect, "The Netherworld Mystic Fire Mirror is a legendary magical artifact. It is truly a blessing to see it in person today."
Seeing that the formation and the mirror were stable, Yun Feiyang breathed a sigh of relief. He turned to the messenger and said, "Although this mirror has appeared in the world, we still need to study it more deeply in order to ensure that we can truly control its power."
The envoy nodded: "Master Yun is absolutely right. There must be countless secrets hidden behind this Netherworld Mystic Fire Mirror. We have the responsibility and obligation to explore it and ensure that its power is used properly."
Yang Ling also stepped forward. He gazed deeply at the ancient mirror and then said, "This mirror is not only a magical artifact, but may also be a witness to a period of history. We must treat it with utmost care."
Yun Feiyang replied, “Brother Yang is quite right. The appearance of this mirror is both an opportunity and a challenge for us. We must continue to work hard to explore its true purpose and ensure that it does not become the source of any disputes.”
The envoy agreed: "The two masters are right. The legend of the Netherworld Fire Mirror has been circulating in the martial arts world for a long time. Now that it has finally appeared in the world, we have a responsibility to explore its true secrets and ensure that it brings peace and tranquility to the martial arts world, rather than conflict and war."
The three of them surrounded the Netherworld Mystic Fire Mirror, discussing it endlessly. The night was deep, but their enthusiasm remained undiminished.
The stars shone brightly, and the night breeze was cool. The Netherworld Fire Mirror lay quietly atop the ice sword, as if listening intently to their discussions, awaiting the appearance of someone truly capable of deciphering its legend. And the three people before them were precisely those destined to decipher this legend.
Within the Black Fiend Sect's courtyard, clouds churned and gathered, the light in the sky growing ever brighter, as if something heavy was about to descend. Yang Ling, Dan Yan, and Yun Feiyang stood around the newly set up guiding array, their faces all unusually solemn. The surrounding air seemed to freeze, broken only by the occasional gust of wind. Yun Feiyang looked up at the heavens, his gaze piercing, as if he could see through everything. His fingers trembled slightly, clearly he was secretly channeling his inner energy to prepare for the unknown challenge to come. Yang Ling stood to his left, the longsword in his hand gleaming faintly, its patterns seemingly echoing the stars in the night sky.
Dan Yan stood on the right, a resolute expression on her face. A thin layer of frost covered the edge of her longsword, and with each gentle swing of the tip, the temperature in the air seemed to drop. She took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and focused her mind, trying to synchronize with the natural rhythms around her.
The envoy from the Northern Dark Cloud Hidden Sect stood not far away, his sharp gaze fixed on the center of the formation. He clenched his fists, clearly circulating his inner energy in preparation for intervention at any moment.
Suddenly, the clouds in the sky began to spin rapidly, and the light at their center grew increasingly intense, almost illuminating the entire valley. At that moment, a beam of light shot out from the clouds, striking the core of the formation.
"Watch out!" Yun Feiyang shouted, his voice carrying an undeniable authority.
Yang Ling and Dan Yan reacted immediately, activating the formation simultaneously. Runes rose from the ground, forming a light shield that trapped the pillar of light at its center. The ice sword shone with a dazzling blue light at the core of the light shield, colliding with the power within the pillar of light and unleashing a deafening roar.
"Use your strength to stabilize the formation!" Yun Feiyang instructed in a low voice. He quickly formed hand seals, and gusts of gentle breeze were mobilized to surround the formation, forming small whirlwinds to help absorb the chaotic air currents between heaven and earth.
Yang Ling's sword intent grew increasingly intense, as if an invisible sword domain had formed around him. A resolute look flashed in his eyes, and with each swing of his sword, streaks of sword energy, like long dragons, surged into the formation, merging with its power.
Dan Yan focused intently on controlling her ice sword, her body swaying gently with each stroke, every movement filled with graceful rhythm. Her ice sword continuously absorbed the surrounding cold air, enhancing the cooling effect of the formation, attempting to suppress the scorching power contained within the pillar of light.
Yun Feiyang suddenly frowned. He sensed something unusual about the power within the pillar of light. It wasn't ordinary spiritual energy; it seemed to contain an ancient and powerful will. He turned to Yang Ling and Dan Yan and said, "This power contains a strong will. We must be more cautious. Perhaps it's not just the protective power of the 'Netherworld Profound Fire Mirror,' but something else entirely."
Yang Ling and Dan Yan exchanged a glance, both seeing determination in each other's eyes. They knew that this might be an unprecedented test, but also an opportunity to explore the unknown.
Suddenly, a powerful backlash erupted from the pillar of light, causing the formation to shake violently. All three felt intense pressure, but they remained steadfast, preventing the formation from collapsing.
"Do not relax! Keep practicing!" Yun Feiyang shouted, his voice echoing throughout the courtyard.
Just as they were struggling to maintain the formation, the pillar of light suddenly began to weaken, and the clouds in the sky gradually dispersed. Soon after, a dark, circular mirror slowly descended from the sky, finally landing gently on the ice sword. (End of Chapter)