Chapter 666
The Power of Purification
Just then, a rumbling sound of water came from the depths of the maze, as if a huge creature was moving.
The two exchanged a glance, knowing they were close to their target.
However, even after hearing the sound, they still wandered through the maze for a long time.
Finally, they arrived at a huge underwater cave.
The water demon appeared before them, with blue scales and sharp claws, its gaze sharp and cold.
"Is this the water demon that guards the key?" Chen Ze gripped the Qingfeng Sword tightly, his aura heavy.
"It seems so. Are you ready?" Tian Siyao gripped the jade sword, her gaze resolute.
Without saying a word, the two rushed straight towards the water demon.
Chen Ze brandished the Qingfeng Sword, and a blinding sword light shot straight at the water demon; Tian Siyao shouted and used the Jade Sword to unleash a sharp sword aura, like pearls falling onto a jade plate, instantly suppressing the water demon.
So, they easily obtained the third key; everything was so simple and logical.
Then, the light and soil shimmered, and they entered the Tower of Five Colors once more.
In front of us is a large square.
At this moment, the stone slabs on the square seemed to be imbued with the tower's mysterious atmosphere, as if telling visitors that something soul-stirring was about to happen here.
"Are you ready, Siyao?" Chen Ze looked at Tian Siyao, who was holding a jade sword tightly in her hand. The sword emitted a faint green light, which contrasted sharply with the colorful tower.
"I can't wait any longer, Chen Ze." Tian Siyao's face was filled with a mixture of anticipation and nervousness.
The two stood still, and Chen Ze suspended the three keys in the air, aligning them with the three unique grooves on the tower.
Tian Siyao began chanting the Mind-Enlightening Mantra, using its unique frequency to make the three keys vibrate spontaneously.
“Now, Chen Ze!” Si Yao shouted.
A glint flashed in Chen Ze's eyes as he waved the Yin-Yang Mirror in his hand.
The mirror immediately emitted a beam of light, which shone precisely on the three keys.
The key seemed to be activated, flying into the groove of the tower on its own and perfectly merging with it.
In that instant, the multicolored tower began to emit a dazzling light, not only the tower body, but also the sharp part of the top of the tower became as bright as day.
Within the light, it seemed as if countless lives were flowing within it, and a mysterious power permeated the air.
"Look!" Tian Siyao pointed to the tower, and the mysterious runes that were originally carved on it began to activate one by one, as if they had been given life.
"This is..." Before Chen Ze could finish speaking, the entire tower suddenly shook, and the ground seemed to tremble as well.
"Be careful!" Siyao gripped the jade sword tightly, guarding against any unknown events that might suddenly appear.
Suddenly, an even brighter beam of light shot out from the top of the tower, soaring into the sky and echoing the stars in the night sky.
Immediately afterwards, a figure slowly emerged from the tower. It was transparent, and its eyes burned with blue flames.
“Ghost…” Chen Ze felt a chill run down his spine, but he immediately calmed down and stared intently at everything.
The ghost's face was distorted, its mouth stretched open, revealing a terrifying smile.
But under the dazzling light of the multicolored tower, it did not seem to immediately attack the two.
"It was restrained by the light of the tower!" A hint of realization appeared in Tian Siyao's eyes.
“We don’t have time, Siyao. We need to hurry and determine our next move.” Chen Ze gripped the Yin-Yang Mirror tightly, preparing for any potential conflict.
"Understood." Tian Siyao nodded. She knew that in such an unstable situation, any hesitation could bring danger.
The Five-Colored Pagoda shone with a dazzling array of colors in Chen Ze's hands, like a glittering star, gradually converging into a shimmering halo that enveloped him and Tian Siyao.
The surrounding evil energy seemed to be purified by an invisible force, disappearing without a trace in an instant.
Chen Ze felt a strange change happening inside his body, as if a powerful force was surging into him.
He gently picked up the Yin-Yang Mirror and suddenly found that he could more clearly identify the hidden ghosts and supernatural phenomena around him.
"How are you feeling?" Tian Siyao gripped the jade sword tightly in her hand, looking around warily.
"It's much stronger than before," Chen Ze replied with a smile, but his eyes revealed a hint of vigilance, as if danger might appear at any moment.
Just then, a chilling howl suddenly came from afar.
The two immediately turned to look in that direction, and saw a terrifying ghostly figure slowly approaching. Its entire body seemed to be composed of black mist, its face was distorted, and its eyes were flashing with crimson light.
"Are you ready?" Chen Ze gripped the Yin-Yang Mirror tightly, preparing to use it to identify the approaching ghostly figure.
“Anytime is fine.” Tian Siyao took a slow breath, and the jade sword in her hand emitted a dazzling light, as if to echo the light in the Five-Colored Pagoda.
The ghostly figure drew closer, emitting a low growl that sounded as if it came from hell.
Chen Ze used the Yin-Yang Mirror to examine it and found that the ghostly figure possessed an extremely powerful evil aura, which even the Yin-Yang Mirror could not completely see through.
"Use your jade sword to block its movement."
"I'll use the Five-Colored Tower to force it back." Chen Ze made the decision quickly.
Tian Siyao nodded, and the jade sword in her hand emitted a sharp light as she thrust it directly at the ghostly figure.
The ghostly figure immediately let out a scream as its entire body was firmly locked in place by a force.
Just then, the multicolored tower in Chen Ze's hand emitted a dazzling light once again, as if illuminating the entire world.
The ghostly figure, illuminated by the intense light, immediately let out an even more agonizing scream, and its body began to gradually dissipate.
The two gripped their magical artifacts tightly, their eyes meeting, as if at that moment they both understood each other's fear and determination.
The light gradually faded, but the purifying power continued.
"It seems this Five-Colored Tower really does have some extraordinary abilities." Tian Siyao's lips curled up, revealing a smile.
The multicolored tower slowly closed in front of Chen Ze and Tian Siyao, as if gathering a dazzling rainbow.
Almost simultaneously, the two felt a warm power emanating from the tower, passing through their skin and seeping into their blood and soul.
Chen Ze stood there, his eyes firm yet thoughtful, holding the Yin-Yang Mirror in his hand, which had helped him identify countless inexplicable phenomena.
"What do you think, Siyao?" He glanced at Tian Siyao beside him, trying to find the answer in her eyes.
Tian Siyao held the jade sword in her hand, and the blade trembled slightly, as if it too could sense that mysterious power.
She smiled and replied, "I don't know what this power will bring us, but I feel it gives us a sense of responsibility, a sense of mission."
“Indeed,” Chen Ze gazed ahead, “before, we might have just been seeking adventure and wealth, but now, I feel as if we’ve been given a greater mission.” (End of Chapter)