Chapter 766
Delaying time
The light from the multicolored tower gradually faded, but its influence continued to resonate in the hearts of Chen Ze and Qin Miyue.
Standing in the colorful square, Chen Ze and Qin Miyue exchanged a glance, their understanding unspoken.
"That person is terrifying, Chen Ze. Do you think he will come back?" Qin Miyue gripped the Wind and Cloud Token tightly, surrounded by a blue light.
Chen Ze shook his head. "It's hard to say, but at least we know now that, besides the square, the people and ghosts in the square are equally dangerous."
Qin Miyue looked at the stone sculptures in the square. Each one seemed to possess a mysterious power, each carrying different attributes. Some were as hot as flames, while others exuded a chilling aura.
She smiled and said, "Luckily we have the Five-Colored Tower, otherwise I'm afraid..."
Chen Ze smiled slightly. "Indeed, I feel that the Five-Colored Tower and this colorful plaza have some special connection. Perhaps we will be able to gradually understand it during our battle..."
Qin Miyue gazed into Chen Ze's eyes and seemed to see the determination in his heart.
"Yes, we'll face it together, no matter how unknown and dangerous the future may be."
At that moment, a gentle breeze blew by, causing the ancient bronze bells hanging in the square to ring out melodiously, as if foreshadowing a magnificent future.
These bronze bells each have their own unique shape; some resemble the open mouth of a giant beast, while others look like a phoenix spreading its wings. They sway gently in the wind, as if telling some ancient and mysterious stories.
“These bronze bells are very interesting. Look at that phoenix-shaped bronze bell; it looks like it’s about to fly out of the bell.” Qin Miyue pointed to one of the particularly eye-catching bronze bells.
Chen Ze was also drawn to this detail, saying, "Some things may seem simple, but they are full of unknowns."
Like the predicament we face now, he may appear to be just a mysterious middle-aged man, but who knows what kind of story and power lies behind him?
The two smiled knowingly, as if the copper bells, stone sculptures, and colorful pagodas in the square had become silent witnesses to their story.
Chen Ze suddenly said, "I've always wanted to ask, what's the deal with that Wind and Cloud Token you have?"
Qin Miyue gently picked up the Wind and Cloud Token and looked at the intricate patterns on it. "This was passed down in my family and serves as a guide and protector."
But I haven't fully figured out exactly how to use it yet.
The Wind and Cloud Token looked incredibly powerful, and Chen Ze was filled with curiosity.
"It seems we still have a lot to learn and face," Chen Ze said earnestly.
Qin Miyue smiled and nodded. "Yes, but at least we're not alone anymore."
Chen Ze lowered the brim of his hat, covering half of his face, and turned to look at Tian Siyao.
His eyes revealed a hint of tension and determination, as if they carried some indescribable weight.
Tian Siyao also felt the oppressive atmosphere in the surrounding air, and she gently tightened her grip on the jade sword in her hand.
"Note that the ghosts here seem unusual."
I could sense that they each possessed unique abilities, and one wrong move could lead to trouble.
Chen Ze pressed down hard on his Yin-Yang Mirror in order to observe the surrounding situation more accurately.
Tian Siyao replied softly, "Understood, I will be prepared."
At this moment, her gaze was as sharp as a sword, as if it could cut through any obstacle.
Chen Ze surveyed the complex array of ghosts in the square.
Some were engulfed in leaping flames, some were covered in ice, and some were constantly changing shape, displaying a variety of forms that inspired awe.
But amidst this chaos, he finally spotted the middle-aged man's trail in a dark corner.
"Over there, I found him," Chen Ze whispered to Tian Siyao, gesturing in a direction with his eyes.
Tian Siyao nodded slightly, then suddenly waved her hands and uttered the phrase "Ming Yu Huo". An invisible current immediately formed around them, instantly repelling the ghosts that tried to approach.
"Hurry!" Chen Ze gripped Tian Siyao's hand tightly, and the two seized the opportunity to break through the ghosts' encirclement and head towards the dark corner.
It is worth noting that the other tourists in the square did not seem to notice any of this; they seemed to be in another dimension, completely unaffected by the unusual atmosphere.
“These tourists… seem to have nothing to do with us, as if we exist in a different dimension.” Tian Siyao’s eyes sharpened, and then she continued walking.
The two finally arrived at the dark corner. Chen Ze and Tian Siyao exchanged a determined look, ready to face whatever might happen next.
"Are you ready?" Chen Ze's tense voice sounded particularly jarring in the darkness.
"Anytime," Tian Siyao replied, her palms sweating, but her eyes shining with determination and anticipation.
Just then, the middle-aged man slowly emerged from the shadows, his eyes cold and deep, as if calculating every move Chen Ze and Tian Siyao made.
Chen Ze frowned, his gaze fixed on the gradually intensifying black aura.
"Siyao, can you feel it? The atmosphere here has become even more eerie." Tian Siyao gently bit her lower lip, gripping the jade sword tightly in her hand, as if searching for the right moment.
"Yes, I feel a cold aura surrounding us, it's not just the effect of ghosts."
At this moment, a twisted figure suddenly flew out from the black mist underground and rushed towards Tian Siyao.
Chen Ze quickly stepped in front of him, his eyes wary.
"Be careful, these ghosts are now displaying various abilities!" Chen Ze warned.
Tian Siyao sharply aimed at the distorted figure, then suddenly murmured, "Ming Yu Huo!"
Immediately, a bright light burst forth from the jade sword, igniting the twisted figure.
Immediately afterwards, several more ghosts emerged from the black mist, each with its own unique characteristics: some released flames, some condensed ice, and some had five sharp fingers like knives.
"This can't go on. We have to find the source of them!" Tian Siyao gritted her teeth and glanced at the middle-aged man in the distance.
“Indeed, let me try to see if I can uncover his trick.” Chen Ze said, and began to sense the flow of energy around him.
Tian Siyao dared not be careless and used her jade sword to create a dazzling light screen, temporarily blocking the attacks of these supernatural ghosts.
"We've discovered it. He's manipulating the ghosts here through some kind of spell or magic." A glint flashed in Chen Ze's eyes.
"Then what should we do?" Tian Siyao asked nervously.
“Interrupt his spell, prevent him from concentrating,” Chen Ze said seriously. “Can you use your Bright Jade Vault to interfere with him?”
Tian Siyao nodded: "It should be possible, but I need time to prepare. Ming Yu Huo has expended a lot of energy."
"Then hurry up, I'll stall for time."
At this critical moment, Tian Siyao's eyes lit up, and the jade sword in her hand burst into bright light once again with a soft hum.
This time, the target was the middle-aged man.
Chen Ze clenched his fists, sensing the surrounding energy intently, ready to strike at any moment.
He knew that the battle to come would be even more thrilling, but in any case, they had to take down the middle-aged man to finally resolve everything.
"Ready, Chen Ze, it's all up to you now!" Tian Siyao took a deep breath, a determined glint in her eyes.
Chen Ze nodded, his expression becoming unusually firm.
He knew that the next move had to be swift, precise, and ruthless, or the consequences would be unimaginable. (End of Chapter)