Chapter 1097
We Must Not Back Down!
“Indeed, our exploration has only just begun,” Long Xuan said in a deep voice, his eyes revealing an even more resolute determination. “No matter how many difficulties and obstacles lie ahead, we must uncover the secrets of the Heavenly Stele and find the power to fight against the Immortal King. For the peace and tranquility of the cultivation world, we must never back down!”
Meanwhile, on the other side of the valley, Yunmeng was also busy with a group of people. Their figures moved back and forth in front of the stone tablet, trying various methods to activate the runes and incantations on the tablet.
“Yunmeng, look at the order of these runes. It seems to be related to the Yin and Yang energies of heaven and earth,” a scholar said, pointing to the runes on the Heavenly Stele.
After listening, Yunmeng focused her attention and examined the runes closely, her eyes gleaming with wisdom: "Indeed, the arrangement of these runes does contain the mysteries of Yin and Yang. Perhaps we can try to inject the power of Yin and Yang into the Heavenly Stele and see if we can discover anything."
Having said that, Yunmeng circulated her cultivation technique, transforming her immortal power into Yin and Yang forces, which she then poured into the Heavenly Stele. As the Yin and Yang forces were injected, the runes on the Heavenly Stele began to flash even more frantically, emitting an even more dazzling light.
"There's a response!" everyone exclaimed, their eyes gleaming with excitement and anticipation. "It seems our method was correct!"
Seeing this, Yunmeng was overjoyed. She continued to channel her Yin-Yang power, attempting to fully activate the runes on the Heavenly Stele. However, while the runes on the Heavenly Stele reacted, they were not fully activated. They seemed to be waiting for some more mysterious power to arrive.
“It seems we need to find an even more mysterious power to activate the Heavenly Stele,” Yunmeng said after a moment of contemplation. “Perhaps this power is hidden in some corner of the cultivation world.”
Everyone nodded in agreement. They began searching for clues and information, hoping to find that mysterious power and uncover the secrets of the Heavenly Stele together.
Meanwhile, on the defensive line in the valley, Li Qing was also busy. He led a group of people to continuously reinforce the formation in order to prevent a sudden attack by the enemy.
"Li Qing, do you think there's anything about this formation that needs improvement?" a cultivator asked, pointing to the blueprints on the ground.
After listening, Li Qing examined the formation closely, his eyes gleaming with wisdom: "This formation is already quite well set up, but we can also set up a killing formation here to deal with the enemy's fierce attacks."
After saying that, Li Qing began to set up the killing formation. His fingers flew, embedding array stones into the ground one by one. As the array stones were embedded, the runes on the ground began to flash with a bloodthirsty light, as if they could devour all living beings.
"Alright, this killing formation should give the enemy a surprise." Li Qing wiped the sweat from his forehead and said with satisfaction.
Everyone nodded in agreement. They continued their work, reinforcing the valley's defenses in case of a sudden enemy attack.
Meanwhile, high in the valley, Feng Wu circled, her figure like a burning flame piercing the sky. Her gaze was sharp as an eagle's, constantly alert to the surrounding movements, not missing a single subtle change. Her fiery wings fluttered gently, each flap seemingly gathering power, as if ready to respond to any sudden situation and protect her companions below. "Feng Wu, have you noticed anything unusual?" Yun Meng's voice, tinged with worry, rang in Feng Wu's ears again. She knew that Feng Wu was their aerial guardian, and Feng Wu's vigilance and keen awareness were crucial to their safety.
Upon hearing this, Feng Wu focused intently on her surroundings, her gaze seemingly able to pierce through the clouds and perceive everything. After a while, she replied, "We haven't discovered anything obviously unusual yet. However, I have a feeling that a mysterious force is secretly watching us. This force seems to be related to the Immortal King; it feels both ancient and powerful, and cannot be ignored."
"Is it related to the Celestial King?" Upon hearing this, Yunmeng frowned, a hint of worry flashing in her eyes. "Could it be that the Celestial King's subordinates are secretly spying on us? Do they want to prevent us from uncovering the secrets of the Heavenly Stele? We must be even more careful to avoid being ambushed by the enemy."
“Yes, Yunmeng, your concerns are very valid,” Feng Wu said in a deep voice. “The existence of this power is indeed unsettling. But we must remain calm and not let it affect our judgment. I will continue to keep watch in the air and protect everyone’s safety with my Flame Wings. Once I discover any trace of the enemy, I will immediately notify you. We must not let them succeed.”
“Okay, Fengwu, you’ve worked hard.” Yunmeng said gratefully. “We all need your vigilance and strength. At the same time, you must be careful not to put yourself in danger.”
"Don't worry, Yunmeng, I will protect myself." Feng Wu smiled slightly, her eyes shining with determination. "For our goal, for the peace of the cultivation world, I will stay here until the very end."
Feng Wu's words were like a warm current, making everyone feel much more at ease. Yun Meng nodded, her eyes filled with determination and trust—she understood that Feng Wu was not only their guardian in the sky, but also their spiritual support.
“Yunmeng, look at the runes on this Heavenly Stele. They seem to have something to do with the Five Elements and the Eight Trigrams,” a scholar suddenly said, pointing to the runes on the Heavenly Stele. His fingertips gently traced the ancient engravings, as if trying to unravel the mystery.
Yunmeng listened intently, her eyes gleaming with wisdom. She activated her cultivation technique, transforming her immortal power into the power of the Five Elements and Eight Trigrams, which she then channeled into the Heavenly Stele. As this power surged in, the runes on the Heavenly Stele began to flicker intensely, emitting an even more dazzling light, as if to reveal all the mysteries of the world.
"It's reacting!" everyone exclaimed, their eyes filled with excitement and anticipation. Yunmeng was overjoyed at the sight and continued to activate the power of the Five Elements and Eight Trigrams, trying to fully activate the runes on the Heavenly Stele. However, although the runes reacted, they did not light up completely; they seemed to be waiting for some more mysterious power to arrive.
“It seems we need to find an even more mysterious power to activate the Heavenly Stele,” Yun said after a moment of contemplation. “That power may be hidden somewhere in the cultivation world; we need to search more deeply.”
Everyone nodded in agreement. They began searching for clues and information, hoping to find that mysterious power and uncover the secrets of the Heavenly Stele together. Meanwhile, the valley was filled with a strong atmosphere of exploration, everyone striving to reveal the secrets of the Heavenly Stele.
On the other side of the valley, Yang Ling and Long Xuan were still working diligently before the bronze bell. They continuously poured immortal power into it, attempting to establish a deeper connection with the Heavenly Stele. Under their encouragement, the bronze bell emitted melodious sounds, the tolling like celestial music, soothing and delightful. (End of Chapter)