Chapter 659
The Secret of the Pond
"What the hell is this?" Tian Siyao bit her lower lip, raised the jade sword in one hand, and prepared to make a move at any moment.
Chen Ze gripped the Qingfeng Sword tightly, pointing it at the transforming ghost: "No matter what you are, you won't succeed today, Jun."
The ghost emitted a piercing scream, like the most terrifying nightmare under the night sky, making one's soul fly away.
"The Mind-Clearing Mantra!" Tian Siyao decided to use a spell to restrain this terrifying ghost.
As Tian Siyao chanted the incantation, the ghost that was transforming seemed to be affected, and the transformation speed began to slow down.
"Now!" A cold glint flashed in Chen Ze's eyes as he thrust the Qingfeng Sword fiercely at the ghost.
Sword light and shadows intertwined, and for a moment, the stalactite cave seemed to have become a stage for a life-or-death struggle.
In a dark and damp stalactite cave, Chen Ze and Tian Siyao watched nervously as the stalactites suddenly came to life.
In their view, the activity of stalactites is quite different from ordinary geological phenomena.
Gradually, the stalactite changed shape like mud, eventually transforming into a terrifying stone monster.
The stone monster's exterior was as hard as steel, and its whole body exuded a cold and stern aura. Its arms were much thicker than those of an ordinary person and were covered with sharp thorns.
These spikes gleamed with a cold light in the dim light, like wolf fangs under the cold moon.
"Tian Siyao, are you ready?" Chen Ze gripped the Qingfeng Sword tightly, his eyes blazing.
"Of course, do you think I'm afraid?" Tian Siyao smiled and then drew her jade sword.
The sword immediately emitted a refreshing scent, which contrasted sharply with the cold and damp environment around it.
The stone monster let out a deep roar, which shook the water droplets in the cave, causing them to fall as if it were an untimely and strange rain.
It brandished its spiked arms and charged at the two of them.
"Watch out!" Chen Ze shouted, swinging his sword at the stone monster.
The Qingfeng Sword and the stone monster collided violently, producing a piercing sound.
Tian Siyao followed closely behind, her jade sword in hand. Like a gentle breeze, she sliced off several spikes from one of the stone monster's arms with a whoosh.
"You're quite formidable. So, how do we break through?" Tian Siyao's expression was solemn, but her eyes gleamed with an indomitable spirit.
"Use fire!" Chen Ze suddenly realized. "I'll switch to my magic weapon!"
After saying that, Chen Ze sheathed the Qingfeng Sword and took out the Luo Huo Blade.
The blade immediately burst into flames, illuminating the cave interior as if it were daytime.
"Tian Siyao, are you ready? I'm about to begin!"
"Be ready at any time!" Tian Siyao raised her jade sword, preparing for defense and cooperation.
The stone monster sensed the threat of the flames and screamed as it took a few steps back.
But it was too late. Chen Ze swung his Fire-Slaying Blade, and a burst of flames instantly surged toward the stone monster.
The collision of fire and stone was like the fusion of electricity and fire; in an instant, cracks began to appear on the stone monster's body.
"Now!" Chen Ze shouted.
Tian Siyao followed closely behind, swinging her jade sword with a dazzling light, directly piercing into the cracks in the stone monster's body.
The stone monster let out a miserable howl, its entire body began to disintegrate, and finally turned into a pile of stones and dust, disappearing into the darkness of the cave.
Chen Ze and Tian Siyao quietly walked to the edge of the eerie pool, where the scene before them resembled a mesmerizing painting.
Mysterious light and shadow flicker in the deep pool, as if it holds countless secrets.
A thin, subtle mist shrouded the water's surface, subtly creating an unsettling atmosphere. Tian Siyao gently stroked her jade sword and whispered, "This pool always makes me uneasy. How do you feel?"
Chen Ze gripped his Yin-Yang Mirror tightly, sensing an unusual atmosphere, and said, "It is indeed a bit eerie, but we cannot back down because of this."
Just as the two cautiously approached the pool, the water suddenly churned, and a huge black shadow burst forth, like a monster in the darkness, but its shape was indistinct.
"Watch out!" Chen Ze shouted, pointing the Yin-Yang Mirror at the shadowy figure.
Tian Siyao immediately brandished her jade sword, creating a dazzling sword light to defend the two of them.
The dark figure seemed to be greatly stimulated, suddenly coalescing into a terrifying face, opening its blood-red maw as if to devour the two of them.
Without hesitation, Chen Ze chose the Fire-Slaying Blade from his magical artifacts. With a wave of his hand, flames spread from the blade, like a fire dragon, rushing towards the shadowy monster.
Tian Siyao seized the opportunity, muttered incantations, and used the Mind-Enlightening Mantra.
Immediately, the jade sword emitted a bright light, like summer sunlight piercing through the darkness.
Instantly, the shadowy monster let out a shrill scream, as if it were suffering immense pain. It was gradually swallowed up by the light of the fire dragon and the jade sword, and finally turned into a wisp of black mist, which was absorbed by the Yin-Yang Mirror.
The two breathed a sigh of relief, smiled at each other, and felt more relaxed than ever before.
“It seems the secret of this pool isn’t so easy to unravel,” Chen Ze said.
“Indeed, but at least we know what’s hidden here now. Although it was dangerous, we’re also grateful for our timely response.” Tian Siyao waved her jade sword, gently wiping away the water droplets on its blade.
The two stood by the pool, still feeling that everything was too strange, but they had gained more courage and determination.
As for what lies deeper in the pool, only time will tell.
But in any case, the two understood that as long as they worked together, there was no mystery or danger that could not be solved.
The surrounding environment seemed to sense the two's determination, and the thin mist slowly dissipated, revealing a clearer view of the depths of the pool.
Although still shrouded in mystery, the two are prepared to face all the unknowns and challenges that may come their way.
Ripples suddenly appeared on the water's surface, as if something in the abyss was about to awaken.
That premonition washed over Chen Ze and Tian Siyao like a tidal wave.
It makes people feel tense.
The air seemed to freeze, and a terrifying atmosphere sent a chill down one's spine.
"Watch out, something's not right." Chen Ze gripped the Qingfeng Sword tightly, his eyes flashing with alertness.
Tian Siyao lightly touched her toes, and the jade sword in her hand was instantly drawn, emitting a faint emerald light that illuminated everything around her.
With a loud bang, a water monster named "Water Devourer" leaped out of the pool. Its tentacles, like long snakes, thrashed about wildly, and its sharp teeth, like cleavers, posed an extreme threat.
Its eyes were blood-red, as if they could devour all life.
"Damn it, this guy is no ordinary person!" Chen Ze gripped the Qingfeng Sword tightly, secretly calculating his countermeasures.
"Watch out for its tentacles!" Tian Siyao shouted. Her jade sword drew a beautiful arc in the air, like pearls falling onto a jade plate, accurately severing one of the Water Devourer's tentacles.
The water monster let out an angry roar, and the atmosphere became even more tense.
Its tentacles extended like antennae, attempting to grab the two people.
Chen Ze quickly scanned the water monster with the Yin-Yang Mirror and discovered that an evil power was hidden inside its body.
He decided to use the glass lamp; a flash of light instantly forced the water monster back. (End of Chapter)