Chapter 861
Xuanhuang Cave
"We've finally arrived at our destination!" Chen Ze said excitedly.
“But…” Tian Siyao suddenly paused, her brows furrowing slightly.
Everyone looked at them with suspicion.
“Based on the symbols and information I observed, the Taihao Sword Manual is not on this statue,” Tian Siyao said seriously.
The expressions on everyone's faces instantly turned serious.
They came with their last hope, but they never expected that the Taihao Sword Manual was not here.
"Could this just be a smokescreen?" Qin Miyue frowned.
She began to suspect that there were even more complex mysteries hidden behind these puzzles.
Just as everyone was deep in thought, a low incantation suddenly rang out in the hall.
A powerful energy surged forth, filling the entire hall.
As deep incantations echoed within the hall, the atmosphere became tense.
Tian Siyao immediately looked around alertly, trying to find the source of the incantation.
She noticed that the statue in the center of the hall began to emit an even stronger light.
It seems that a great and ancient power is awakening.
"Watch out!" Tian Siyao shouted, her voice filled with a mixture of fear and alertness.
Suddenly, a huge golden hand on the statue split open from the middle.
A figure dressed in a black robe with a sinister face emerged from inside.
"This is... the Illusionary Demon Lord!" Qin Miyue exclaimed solemnly.
The Illusionary Demon Lord is a legendary being who is extremely powerful and evil.
He possesses the ability to manipulate consciousness and illusions, and has destroyed countless forces and kingdoms.
The Illusionary Demon Lord sneered, his gaze sweeping over everyone like lightning.
He suddenly stretched out his palm and unleashed a powerful and bizarre spell.
Tian Siyao, Qin Miyue, and Chen Ze immediately entered a chaotic and psychedelic world.
Their vision and brains were distorted by the power of the Demon Lord, making it difficult for them to distinguish between reality and illusion.
Tian Siyao tried her best to stay awake, knowing that only by racing against time could she break free from this bizarre illusion.
She closed her eyes and focused all her attention.
Sounds, images, and sensations shattered and recombinated in her brain.
Ultimately, she was able to distinguish the subtle differences between reality and falsehood.
"Don't listen to him! It's an illusion!" Tian Siyao shouted.
Qin Miyue gathered her inner strength to resist the energy fluctuations released by the Illusion Demon Lord.
She used her magical skills to make the illusion disappear.
Chen Ze gripped the sword hilt tightly, courage and determination igniting within him.
He shouted, "We will win!"
As everyone collectively displayed their unique talents, the surrounding illusory scenery gradually shattered and dissipated.
The real grand hall reappeared before them.
"Don't even think about trying to mislead us again!" Tian Siyao gritted her teeth, her eyes unwavering.
The Illusionary Demon Lord revealed a hint of anger and disdain.
He exuded a strong aura of darkness, unleashing even more powerful illusions.
The entire hall was shrouded in thick fog, making visibility extremely poor.
Tian Siyao quickly used her extensive knowledge and insight to find a breakthrough.
She noticed that the murals on the walls of the hall were engraved with ancient and mysterious symbols, which seemed to hide some kind of revelation.
She shouted, "We must concentrate our forces on attacking one of the illusions!"
The others followed closely behind, each attacking the possible illusions with all their might.
Qin Miyue continuously chanted incantations to activate her magic, distinguishing the truth from the illusion.
Chen Ze brandished his sword, severing the boundary between falsehood and truth.
Soon, Tian Siyao noticed the special symbols on the wall.
She realized that only by correctly interpreting these symbols could she break the illusion cast by the Illusion Lord. She focused her attention and quickly began to decipher the symbols.
Instantly, the thick fog in the hall began to dissipate, and the surroundings returned to clarity and reality.
"We did it!" Tian Siyao cheered.
The Illusionary Demon Lord roared angrily, filled with resentment and disappointment, before disappearing in a wisp of black smoke.
The main hall regained its original tranquility and solemnity.
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, but also felt utterly exhausted.
"This is just the beginning..." Tian Siyao murmured to herself.
Qin Miyue frowned, sensing that a much larger and more sinister conspiracy was quietly unfolding.
Chen Ze understood that even more perilous challenges awaited them.
More mysteries, challenges, and dangers await them ahead.
But they were determined and courageous, resolved to unravel these ancient and mysterious mysteries and protect each other.
Looking in the direction where the black smoke disappeared, Tian Siyao made up her mind and smiled.
"We will encounter more difficulties in the future."
"But I believe that as long as we are united, we will definitely be able to do it."
Qin Miyue and Chen Ze exchanged a glance.
They were already prepared to protect each other during this adventure.
They set off forward.
After passing through the hidden door behind the Lingzhi Pavilion, the three found themselves standing on the edge of a vast and dangerous reverse-flowing sand pit.
The "Upstream Sandpit" is a naturally formed but extremely dangerous area where one can easily be swallowed by sand.
Tian Siyao, Qin Miyue, and Chen Ze stared at the reverse-flowing sand pit in front of them, sensing the immense danger it contained.
“This sandpit with the current flowing backwards looks quite dangerous; one wrong move and you could be swallowed up,” Tian Siyao said, frowning.
Qin Miyue stared at the sandpit, deciding to use her lightness technique to help the three of them safely cross it.
She closed her eyes slightly and gathered her inner strength.
Suddenly, she moved through the air like a ghost, leaving behind a series of afterimages.
Using her superb skills, she found stable points of support between the reverse-flowing sand pits and quickly connected them.
Chen Ze looked around and drew his sword.
He looked up and saw several branches on the rock face that looked like they could support their weight.
"Tian Siyao, Qin Miyue! I found some tree branches on the rock face that can support our weight!"
“We can use them as stable fulcrums!” Chen Ze shouted.
Tian Siyao immediately began to think in her own unique way, trying to find a safe path.
"Chen Ze, I've spotted a route that looks safe."
“We’ll climb over these footholds,” Tian Siyao said firmly.
The three quickly began climbing the rock face.
They carefully leaned their bodies against the tree branches, taking each step with great caution.
Despite the dangerous and fierce storms swirling around the edge of the reverse sandpit, they leaned on each other and supported one another.
Finally, after a difficult trek, they successfully crossed the sand dune with the current flowing backwards.
As the three emerged from the reverse-flowing sand pit, a hidden entrance appeared before them—the "Mysterious Yellow Cave."
The interior of the cave is intricate and fraught with danger.
Tian Siyao quickly scanned the interior of the cave.
She noticed that the walls were covered with reliefs and murals, which seemed to hide some mysterious and important information.
She ran straight to the wall and gently touched the textured relief with her fingers.
“The patterns on these murals and sculptures are so intricate that they must contain important clues,” Tian Siyao said.
Qin Miyue stood in the center of the cave, trying to sense the complex and deadly magical barrier set up in the cave.
She focused intently on casting her spell, and the aura around her body fluctuated.
It continued to spread outwards, spreading like ripples. (End of Chapter)