Chapter 767
The Ritual of Summoning Ghosts
In the colorful square, Chen Ze gripped the Yin-Yang Mirror tightly, facing the middle-aged man who constantly made him feel uneasy.
His heart was pounding, but he was determined to fight to the death.
“I think this Yin-Yang Mirror might have other uses.” A thought flashed through Chen Ze’s mind as he recalled his conversation with Tian Siyao.
Tian Siyao was a woman skilled in magic, and he learned some of the Yin-Yang Mirror's abilities from her.
"Let's give it a try." Chen Ze decided. He concentrated, took a deep breath, and began to communicate with the host system inside the Yin-Yang Mirror.
Just then, the Yin-Yang Mirror interface flickered a few times and a new command appeared.
This instruction appears to have unlocked some new function, allowing him to see through a person's true identity.
Chen Ze nervously clicked "Execute," and a mysterious energy surged from the Yin-Yang Mirror, making him feel his entire field of vision change.
Before his eyes, the outline of the middle-aged man began to blur, and then gradually became clear.
This time, he saw not the same terrifying face as before, but a completely different person.
At that moment, Tian Siyao was also observing from the side.
She gripped the jade sword tightly in her hand, its tip emitting a faint green light, as if sensing the energy fluctuations of the Yin-Yang Mirror.
"It seems you succeeded," Tian Siyao said softly, a deep light shining in her eyes.
“Indeed, the Yin-Yang Mirror’s abilities are far more complex than we know.” Chen Ze breathed a sigh of relief, but his gaze remained fixed on the middle-aged man, as if there were still many unsolved mysteries he needed to explore.
"So, what are you seeing now?" Tian Siyao asked curiously.
Chen Ze thought for a moment, "What I saw was a person whose face was completely changed."
He's not the person we used to think, which makes me start to wonder what he's hiding behind the scenes.
After listening, Tian Siyao paused for a moment, then said, "This world is always full of unknowns. Perhaps we are just observers on the tip of the iceberg."
“You’re right, but at least we’ve taken another step forward.” Chen Ze looked at the Yin-Yang Mirror in his hand, as if he could feel it smiling.
The dark room seemed to gain a bit more warmth because of their conversation, but the hidden secrets and unsolved mysteries still lurked in the shadows, waiting for them to discover and unlock them.
Chen Ze thought to himself, this time, at least he has opened a door to a new world, but what awaits him behind that door?
He glanced at Tian Siyao, who was staring intently at him, as if she too was anticipating the next adventure.
“Let’s continue,” Chen Ze finally said. “This is just the beginning.”
Chen Ze and Tian Siyao stood at the entrance of the ancient cellar and exchanged a meaningful glance.
Chen Ze took a deep breath, sensing the eerie and strange atmosphere emanating from the cellar, while Tian Siyao gripped the jade sword tightly in her hand.
"Are you ready?" Chen Ze asked, a hint of nervousness in his voice.
Tian Siyao smiled, but that smile revealed an indescribable determination.
"Ready? Everything's going according to plan, right?"
The two nodded, as if they had reached some kind of tacit understanding through this simple action, and then walked into the ice cellar together.
Upon entering, a gust of cold wind hits you in the face, feeling like thousands of ice needles piercing your skin.
Tian Siyao silently recited a gentle breeze incantation, and a warm feeling emanated from her body, relieving the surrounding cold.
It was pitch black all around, and the two could only move forward by relying on the faint light from Tian Siyao's magical artifact, the Jade Plate.
A moment later, they heard a low incantation coming from ahead; it was the middle-aged man performing some kind of summoning ritual.
"It seems we've arrived just in time," Chen Ze said in a low voice, his eyes flashing with determination.
As the two drew closer, they finally saw the middle-aged man. He was chanting incantations in front of a stone altar, around which various kinds of ghosts gathered, some releasing flames, others conjuring ice.
"That's enough!" Tian Siyao brandished her jade sword, sending a burst of sword energy straight towards the middle-aged man.
The middle-aged man raised his hand to block, and a wisp of black mist shot out from his hand, turning the sword energy into nothingness.
He turned around with a sinister grin, his eyes blazing: "I didn't expect anyone to find this place, but you've come far too late."
Chen Ze sneered and did not respond.
He knew time was of the essence and he had to deal with the middle-aged man as soon as possible, or the consequences would be unimaginable.
Tian Siyao decided to use the Wind and Cloud Formation. She began chanting incantations, and a strong current of air gradually gathered in the air.
In the blink of an eye, a massive array composed of wind and clouds formed around them.
The middle-aged man's expression changed, as if he realized the power of the formation.
He hurriedly directed the ghosts around him, some of them ferocious and terrifying, others with sharp fingers, to try to break the formation.
At that moment, Chen Ze seized the opportunity to rush forward and engage the middle-aged man in close combat.
Every punch and kick was full of power and speed, leaving the middle-aged man barely able to cope.
Seeing the opportunity for Chen Ze to attack, Tian Siyao immediately bit her index finger and used a blood talisman to activate the power of the Wind and Cloud Formation to its maximum.
The surrounding air currents grew stronger and stronger, forming a huge vortex that sucked all the ghosts into it.
The ghosts gradually gathered in an abandoned temple, as if drawn by some inexplicable force.
One of the ghosts spread its five sharp claws, releasing bone-chilling cold ice.
The other one was contorted in pain, as if it had been tormented by countless agony.
Such power?
It seems to be related to more than just Tian Siyao.
Chen Ze looked across at Qin Miyue, who smiled slightly at him. The woman said softly, "Actually, it's not just you guys fighting." Chen Ze and Tian Siyao nervously observed the ghosts.
“I don’t think these ghosts appeared randomly; they must have been summoned by that middle-aged man,” Chen Ze said in a deep voice, his gaze sharp, like the brightest star in the night sky.
Tian Siyao nodded slightly, her palm tightly gripping the jade sword, and softly chanted a gentle breeze incantation.
Suddenly, a refreshing breeze surrounded them, bringing a sense of tranquility.
“I agree, and I suspect he’s using these ghosts for some ulterior motive.”
“We need to find his weaknesses as soon as possible in order to completely solve the problem,” Chen Ze said, his gaze lingering on a stone tablet in the temple.
Tian Siyao walked over and took a closer look, and found that there were some blurry runes and patterns engraved on the stone tablet, which seemed to describe a taboo ritual.
“Look here, these runes seem to be a ritual to summon ghosts. If we can find the opposite runes or incantations, we might be able to break his spell.”
At this moment, a woman as gentle and graceful as a chrysanthemum walked in, wearing a long yellow dress, her cheeks as delicate as flower petals.
She was Qin Miyue, who had been observing the situation from a distance.
They only participate in battles occasionally.
“I overheard your conversation, and perhaps I can offer some assistance.”
Chen Ze and Tian Siyao exchanged a glance, feeling a glimmer of hope.
"Do you have any suggestions?" Chen Ze asked.
Qin Miyue walked to the stone tablet, gently touched it with her hand, and then smiled, "I can try to decipher these runes and find a way to dispel their spells." (End of Chapter)