Chapter 1074
Powerful Spells
Dan Yan formed hand seals, flames swirling around his body: "I'll lend you a hand!"
Before he finished speaking, he flashed, transforming into a streak of fire as he charged towards the phoenix. A cold glint flashed in the phoenix's eyes, and it spewed a mouthful of flame at Dan Yan. Dan Yan neither dodged nor yielded, his flames intensifying as they collided with the phoenix's fire, producing a deafening roar.
Seeing this, Master Qingyang moved with lightning speed, instantly appearing beneath the phoenix. He brandished his divine sword, unleashing a sword aura towards the phoenix. The phoenix dodged the sword aura with a swift movement, then flapped its wings, sending several wind blades towards Master Qingyang.
Master Qingyang moved with graceful ease, dodging the wind blades. At the same time, he swung his divine sword again, unleashing an even more ferocious sword aura towards the phoenix. This time, the phoenix did not dodge. Instead, it let out a deafening cry, flapped its wings, and spewed an even more powerful flame towards the sword aura.
The sword energy and flames collided in mid-air, creating a deafening explosion. The entire stone chamber trembled violently under the impact of this force.
Meanwhile, Yang Ling and Bai Yunzi were not idle either. Yang Ling drew his longsword and moved with lightning speed, attacking the phoenix from the other side. Bai Yunzi, on the other hand, silently chanted an incantation, forming hand seals, preparing to unleash a powerful spell.
However, the phoenix's strength was beyond imagination. With a flap of its wings, it easily dodged Yang Ling's attack, while simultaneously spewing a mouthful of flame at Bai Yunzi. Bai Yunzi remained calm, his magical power surging around him, forming a huge protective shield that blocked all the flames.
"Everyone be careful, this phoenix is incredibly powerful!" Master Qingyang shouted a warning.
The four attacked the phoenix, and the battle was extremely fierce. Sword energy crisscrossed and flames surged in the stone chamber, but no matter how the four attacked, the phoenix always managed to skillfully dodge or defend itself.
"This can't go on; we must find its weakness!" Bai Yunzi shouted.
Upon hearing this, the four of them immediately channeled their magical power to sense the phoenix's aura. Suddenly, Yang Ling's eyes lit up: "I've discovered it! Its weakness is on its head!"
Upon hearing this, Master Qingyang flashed and instantly appeared above the phoenix. With a swing of his divine sword, a sharp sword aura slashed towards the phoenix's head. However, the phoenix seemed to have anticipated this, and with a flap of its wings, a powerful wind blade slashed towards Master Qingyang.
Master Qingyang dodged the wind blades with a swift movement, and simultaneously swung his divine sword once more. This time, the sword energy struck the phoenix precisely on the head. The phoenix let out a miserable cry, its body trembling.
"A good opportunity!" Dan Yan shouted, flames swirling around him as he transformed into a streak of fire and charged towards the phoenix. Yang Ling and Bai Yunzi followed closely behind, launching a fierce attack.
Under the combined attack of the four, Phoenix gradually became overwhelmed. Finally, with a deafening roar, Phoenix's figure vanished into thin air.
After a short rest, the four continued their journey. They passed through several stone chambers and passageways, finally arriving at a magnificent hall. In the center of the hall was a high platform, upon which rested a treasure box that shimmered with golden light.
"Is that the treasure we've been looking for?" A burning light flashed in Dan Yan's eyes.
“That’s right, that’s the legendary mysterious treasure box.” Master Qingyang stared at the box. “However, obtaining it won’t be so easy.”
As soon as he finished speaking, beams of light suddenly illuminated the hall. Then, four armored warriors emerged from the light and surrounded the four. "These are the warriors guarding the treasure box; we must be careful," Bai Yunzi warned. He looked around, his brow furrowed, seemingly searching for a way to defeat them.
Suddenly, four warriors launched an attack, their spears surging forth like dragons emerging from the sea, aimed directly at the four men. Master Qingyang was the first to be struck, deflecting the spears with a swift swing of his divine sword. Yang Ling and Dan Yan also used their agility to escape unscathed.
Bai Yunzi silently chanted an incantation, his hands forming a hand seal. Suddenly, he shouted, "Thunderous Might!" Instantly, dark clouds gathered above the hall, accompanied by lightning. A thick bolt of lightning descended from the sky, striking directly at a warrior.
The soldier screamed as he was struck by lightning and collapsed to the ground. The other soldiers, seeing this, showed fear, but continued to fight stubbornly.
Seeing this, Master Qingyang swung his divine sword again, its sword energy crisscrossing, heading straight for another warrior. The warrior, agile as ever, deflected the sword energy with a flick of his spear. However, Dan Yan seized the opportunity to attack from behind, striking the warrior in the back with a palm strike. The warrior groaned, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, yet he remained standing.
Yang Ling then engaged the last warrior in battle, their swords flashing and their aura formidable. Although the warrior was valiant, he gradually found himself struggling against Yang Ling's sharp swordsmanship.
Finally, under the combined attack of the four, all four warriors fell to the ground. The four smiled at each other and walked towards the location of the treasure box.
However, at that moment, a sudden change occurred. The treasure box suddenly burst forth with intense light, enveloping the entire hall in golden light. The four were startled and quickly used their internal energy to resist the blinding light.
As the light faded, the four were surprised to find that the treasure box had disappeared, replaced by an old man dressed in a golden robe. The old man had a kind face, and his eyes revealed a profound light.
"Who are you? Why have you trespassed here?" the old man asked slowly. Although his voice was not loud, it gave the four of them an inexplicable sense of authority.
"We four juniors are cultivators who have come in search of the mysterious treasure box. May I ask who you are, senior?" Master Qingyang asked respectfully. He knew that this old man was no ordinary person and was very likely the true guardian of this ruin.
"I am the guardian of this ruin," the old man smiled slightly. "You have overcome numerous trials to reach this place, demonstrating your extraordinary strength and wisdom. However, the mysterious treasure box is no ordinary object; it possesses immense power, but also carries enormous risks. Are you sure you want to obtain it?"
The four nodded in agreement, expressing their determination. Seeing this, the old man smiled slightly: "In that case, I will hand over the treasure box to you. But remember, with great power comes great responsibility. I hope you will use this power wisely to bring well-being to all people."
After speaking, the old man vanished in a flash, leaving behind only a gleaming golden box lying quietly on the high platform, as if waiting for its new owner...
The four stared intently at the treasure box, the air thick with tension and anticipation. Master Qingyang stepped forward calmly and gently touched the surface of the box. Suddenly, the box emitted a faint light, as if responding to his touch.
"This treasure box actually possesses spirituality; it is truly extraordinary," Master Qingyang murmured to himself, his eyes gleaming with excitement and curiosity.
"Senior brother, please be careful. Although that old man has disappeared, the power of this treasure box should not be underestimated," Yang Ling warned, his brows furrowed and his eyes scanning the surroundings warily. (End of Chapter)