Chapter 1098
: A More Intense Flash
“Longxuan, look at the runes on the bronze bell. It seems that they have undergone new changes in relation to our immortal power.” Yang Ling suddenly pointed to the runes flowing on the surface of the bronze bell and said, his fingertips gently tracing the ancient engravings, as if trying to decipher the secrets within.
Upon hearing this, Long Xuan also leaned closer to examine it more closely. He saw that the runes, stirred by the immortal power, seemed to come alive, constantly changing shapes and emitting waves of ancient and mysterious aura. His eyes gleamed with a spirit of inquiry, as if he wanted to see through these runes.
“The changes in these runes are indeed related to the immortal power we infused into them,” Long Xuan said after a moment of contemplation. “They are responding to our call, trying to reveal more secrets to us. Perhaps we can try changing the way we infuse the immortal power to see if we can further activate these runes.”
Yang Ling nodded in agreement. They began experimenting with different methods of injecting immortal power, transforming it into thin streams that were slowly fed into the bronze bell. As the immortal power continued to flow in, the runes on the bronze bell began to flash more intensely, emitting an even more dazzling light.
"Open!" Yang Ling and Long Xuan shouted simultaneously, their voices resounding through the valley like thunder. The bronze bell trembled violently, and an even thicker beam of light shot into the sky, illuminating the heavens.
After the beam of light dissipated, an ancient and mysterious voice once again emanated from the bronze bell. That voice seemed to transcend the boundaries of time and space, drawing Yang Ling and Long Xuan's minds into an even more mysterious world. In that world, they witnessed a more detailed origin of the Heavenly Stele, the more profound changes in the cultivation world, and the more glorious rise and tragic fall of countless powerful figures.
The ancient and mysterious aura grew even stronger, as if the slumbering ancient being—the Immortal King—was slowly awakening. Yang Ling and Long Xuan were deeply shaken; they seemed to sense that dormant power gradually awakening, preparing to sweep across the entire cultivation world.
"The secrets of the Heavenly Stele are so profound!" Yang Ling exclaimed in surprise, his eyes filled with shock and awe. "What we have seen is only the tip of the iceberg. The real secrets are hidden in deeper places. We need to explore further to uncover the true mysteries of the Heavenly Stele."
“That’s right, our exploration has only just begun,” Long Xuan said in a deep voice, his eyes revealing an even stronger 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 retreat!”
Meanwhile, on the defensive line in the valley, Li Qing was also extremely busy. He led a group of people to continuously reinforce the formation, guarding against sudden enemy attacks. Their figures moved back and forth in the valley, busy but orderly.
"Li Qing, do you think there's anything that needs improvement in this formation?" a cultivator asked, pointing to the blueprints on the ground, his eyes showing a hint of worry, clearly not entirely at ease with the current defensive situation.
Li Qing listened intently, his eyes gleaming with wisdom. He studied the blueprints on the ground carefully, his fingertips gently tracing each rune, as if trying to grasp their mysteries. After a while, he slowly raised his head, his eyes shining with determination.
“This formation is already quite well set up, but we can add an illusion formation here,” Li Qing said in a deep voice. “An illusion formation can confuse the enemy’s vision, making it impossible for them to accurately determine our position, thus buying us more time in the battle.”
After speaking, Li Qing began setting up the illusion array. His fingers flew, embedding array stones one by one into the ground. As the stones were embedded, the runes on the ground began to shimmer with a mesmerizing light, as if they could distort space itself. "Alright, this illusion array should give the enemy a surprise," Li Qing said with satisfaction, wiping the sweat from his brow. A hint of anticipation shone in his eyes, as if he could already see the enemy trapped within the illusion array.
Everyone nodded in agreement. They continued their work, reinforcing the valley's defenses and preparing for a potential enemy attack. The valley was now filled with a tense atmosphere of battle, everyone striving to protect it.
High in the valley, Feng Wu continued to circle. Her figure, like a burning flame, streaked across the sky. Her eyes were sharp as an eagle's, constantly alert to any movement around her. 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, can you feel that mysterious power slowly approaching us?" Yun Meng's voice suddenly rang in Feng Wu's ear, her voice carrying a hint of worry and tension.
Upon hearing this, Feng Wu focused intently on her surroundings. Her gaze seemed to pierce through the clouds, discerning everything. After a while, she replied, "Yes, Yunmeng, I sensed it too. That power is slowly approaching us; its aura is both ancient and powerful, impossible to ignore. We must be prepared for a sudden attack."
As soon as Feng Wu finished speaking, Yun Meng felt an inexplicable pressure envelop her, as if all the spiritual energy in the world had solidified at that moment. She looked up at the sky and saw that a dark cloud had suddenly appeared in the once clear sky, with lightning flashing within it, seemingly foreshadowing some ominous sign.
"Everyone be careful! That mysterious force seems to be about to appear!" Yunmeng shouted a warning, her voice carrying an undeniable authority. Hearing this, everyone stopped what they were doing, focusing their attention on guard, and the entire valley fell into a tense atmosphere.
Just then, a violent tremor suddenly came from the entrance of the valley, as if some enormous creature was approaching. Everyone looked over and saw a huge demonic beast slowly walking into the valley. It exuded a strong demonic aura, and its eyes were like torches, radiating a ferocious light.
"It's a demonic beast!" someone exclaimed, their voice tinged with fear. They knew that the appearance of this demonic beast was no coincidence; it was very likely sent by that mysterious force to test them.
"Don't panic, everyone. The formation we've set up is enough to deal with this monster," Li Qing said in a deep voice, his voice filled with unwavering conviction. With a flick of his finger, the runes on the ground began to flash with dazzling light, enveloping everyone and forming a sturdy protective shield.
Seeing this, the monster let out a deafening roar and charged at the group. But when it touched the protective barrier, it was repelled by an invisible force and could no longer advance. It angrily circled around the barrier, trying to find a way in.
"It seems our formation really worked." Yang Ling breathed a sigh of relief, a relieved smile appearing on his face. But his smile quickly froze, because he sensed that mysterious power rapidly approaching, and it was even stronger than they had anticipated. (End of Chapter)