Chapter 1066
A Bountiful Harvest
The two exchanged a glance and stepped into the sea of sand together. With their keen senses and superb agility, they skillfully dodged the sandstorms and quicksand, struggling to traverse this endless sea of sand.
Several days later, they finally emerged from the desert and arrived at a treacherous mountain range. The peaks soared into the clouds, their cliffs sheer and towering, like insurmountable chasms lying before them.
"Many rare spiritual herbs and beasts are hidden within these mountains." Qingyangzi gazed at the peaks before him, a burning light flashing in his eyes. "Shall we go in and explore?"
Shi Ji smiled slightly: "Now that we've come, how can we leave empty-handed? However, this mountain range is treacherous, so we must proceed with caution."
After discussing it, the two decided to split up. Qingyangzi would be responsible for searching for spiritual herbs, while Shiji would be responsible for capturing spiritual beasts. They agreed to meet at a waterfall deep in the mountains.
Several days later, when the two met again in front of the waterfall, they had both returned with a full load of fruit.
Qingyangzi held rare spiritual herbs in his hands, while Shiji led several captured spirit beasts. Their faces were filled with joy and satisfaction.
"This time we've really reaped a great harvest!" Qingyangzi exclaimed. "These spiritual herbs and beasts are extremely rare treasures, and they will greatly benefit our cultivation."
Shi Ji nodded in agreement: "That's right. Moreover, this mountain range hides many unknown secrets and opportunities. Once we are stronger, we can continue to explore it further."
After resting for a while in front of the waterfall, the two continued on their journey.
In the days that followed, they traversed deep forests, forded rushing rivers, and climbed steep cliffs...
Every place bears witness to their footprints and sweat, and also to their friendship and growth.
During this process, they also encountered many difficulties and obstacles.
However, each time, they were able to work together, overcome difficulties, and ultimately complete the mission successfully, winning generous rewards and valuable experience.
These experiences not only deepened their understanding of each other, but also strengthened their beliefs and goals—to constantly challenge themselves, break through limits, and become stronger and more outstanding cultivators!
As the sun set and golden rays bathed the horizon, Shiji and Qingyangzi arrived deep within this strange land.
They stood atop a towering mountain peak, gazing at the vast expanse where heaven and earth meet in the distance.
There, they saw countless rays of light and auspicious clouds, as if a mysterious and alluring world awaited their exploration.
"Shiji, look over there!" Qingyangzi suddenly exclaimed, pointing to a place in the distance.
Shi Ji looked in the direction he was pointing and saw a majestic ancient castle standing between heaven and earth.
The castle exudes an ancient and weathered atmosphere, as if it has existed for countless years.
The castle is surrounded by a mysterious golden light, which is incredibly awe-inspiring and awe-inspiring.
"What is the origin of that ancient castle? How can it exude such a powerful aura!" Shi Ji exclaimed in amazement.
He sensed an incredibly powerful force hidden within the ancient castle, a force that sent shivers down his spine.
Qingyangzi shook his head: "I don't know the origin of that ancient castle either. But I'm certain that it holds a shocking secret and endless treasures! Shall we go explore it together?"
A burning light flashed in Shi Ji's eyes: "Of course we'll go! Now that we're here, how can we miss such an opportunity?"
The two exchanged a smile and flew together toward the mysterious ancient castle.
They were filled with anticipation and longing, eager to discover what secrets and treasures were hidden within the ancient castle.
At the same time, they are prepared to face all difficulties and challenges, and are determined to work together and forge ahead!
As they approached the castle, they discovered a mysterious and dangerous aura surrounding it.
It was as if countless eyes were watching them from the shadows, sending chills down their spines.
“We need to be careful,” Shi Ji said in a deep voice. “This ancient castle seems to be hiding powerful enemies and traps. If we are not careful, we will be doomed.”
Qingyangzi nodded in agreement: "That's right. We must proceed with caution and never let our guard down."
The two carefully navigated around some traps and restrictions around the castle's perimeter and finally arrived at the castle gate.
The gate was tightly closed, covered with ancient runes and patterns, exuding a mysterious and solemn aura.
“It seems this gate is the only entrance to the interior of the castle,” Qingyangzi said after observing for a while. “We need to find a way to open it to get in.”
Shi Ji stepped forward and gently touched the runes on the gate with her palm.
He sensed the immense power and mystery contained within these runes, as if an ancient formation was guarding the gate.
He took a deep breath and slowly channeled his inner energy into the formation, attempting to activate it.
However, at this very moment, a sudden change occurred!
The moment Shi Ji's true energy touched the gate, the entire castle suddenly trembled, as if awakened by a powerful force.
Immediately afterwards, the runes on the gate began to flash with dazzling light, and a terrifying aura surged out from behind the gate, soaring straight into the sky.
"Oh no! Danger!" Qingyangzi's expression changed, and he instantly flashed to Shiji's side, pulling him away.
At the same time, the gate exploded, scattering countless shards of stone everywhere.
A dark figure flew out from inside the door and rushed straight at the two of them.
Shi Ji and Qing Yangzi reacted quickly, simultaneously swinging their swords at the dark figure.
With a loud bang, the dark figure was struck by the sword energy of the two men and sent flying backward.
Upon closer inspection, the two realized that the dark figure was a strange man dressed in a black robe with a ferocious face.
His eyes were bloodshot, and his body exuded a thick black aura; it was clear at a glance that he was no good person.
"Hahaha! You two brats dare to trespass on my castle, you're really asking for trouble!"
The strange man got up from the ground and let out a sinister laugh.
Shi Ji and Qing Yangzi exchanged a glance, then stepped forward simultaneously, looking warily at the strange man: "Who are you? Why are you blocking our way?"
"I am the master of this castle—the Dark Wizard Morgan!" the strange man said with a sneer. "You have trespassed on my territory and injured my guardian beast. Today, I will show you my power!"
With that, he waved his hand, and a beam of black light shot straight at the two of them. Shi Ji and Qing Yangzi dodged the attack with ease.
Immediately afterwards, they launched an attack in unison, their sword energy crisscrossing as they slashed at Morgan.
Morgan sneered, and his figure turned into a wisp of black smoke and disappeared from the spot.
Their attacks missed, striking the stone wall behind them and sending sparks flying.
"This guy is so fast!" Shi Ji exclaimed.
He sensed that Morgan's speed and agility far surpassed theirs, making it difficult to hit him.
Qingyangzi nodded: "That's right. Moreover, his power is extremely strong, so we must not underestimate him."
The two launched another attack, engaging Morgan in a fierce battle.
Sword energy crisscrossed, black smoke billowed, and the entire ancient castle trembled precariously from the impact of their battle.
However, no matter how hard they attacked, they could never touch Morgan's body.
His speed and movements were simply too unpredictable!
"Hahaha! You two juniors think you can fight me? You're really overestimating yourselves!" Morgan said mockingly while dodging their attacks. "Today, I'll show you my true strength!"
After saying that, he muttered incantations and quickly formed hand seals.
Immediately afterwards, an even more powerful surge of black energy erupted from his body, condensing into a gigantic black demonic claw that lunged at the two of them.
That demonic claw exuded a terrifying aura and pressure, as if it were about to tear the entire space apart!
Shi Ji and Qing Yangzi felt the terrifying aura and pressure, and their expressions changed slightly.
They knew that if they let that evil claw fall, they would be seriously injured or even killed instantly!
Therefore, they joined forces without hesitation to launch their strongest attack and meet the attack head-on!
With a deafening roar, the two powerful forces collided violently in mid-air.
In an instant, the entire castle seemed to be collapsing, shaking violently!
Morgan was surprised that these two juniors could withstand his strongest attack.
Meanwhile, Shi Ji and Qing Yangzi seized the opportunity to flash to Morgan's sides, trying to find a breakthrough.
However, Morgan was powerful and reacted extremely quickly.
He dodged their attacks with a swift movement, and with a flick of his sleeve, he unleashed two beams of black light that shot towards them, forcing them to retreat and defend once more.
Thus, the two sides were once again locked in a stalemate.
However, this time Shiji and Qingyangzi had gained experience and were no longer passively attacked as before. Instead, they began to actively look for Morgan's weaknesses and launch counterattacks.
After a fierce battle, Morgan finally showed signs of fatigue, and the black aura around him began to thin, indicating that he had consumed a large amount of true energy.
Although Shiji and Qingyangzi also suffered some injuries, their overall condition was not bad, and they maintained their high morale and fighting power.
At this moment, they all knew very well that as long as they could persevere and find Morgan's weakness, victory would surely belong to them!
Therefore, they gritted their teeth and continued to contend with Morgan...
Shi Ji was secretly anxious; she knew this stalemate was not a solution. Although Morgan showed signs of fatigue, he was, after all, a dark wizard, and who knew what other unseen tricks he might have up his sleeve? She had to find his weakness as soon as possible and defeat him in one fell swoop!
His sharp eyes scanned Morgan, trying to find a flaw in his movements and expressions.
At the same time, he was constantly thinking of countermeasures to break the current deadlock.
Qingyangzi seemed to have seen through Shiji's thoughts. He approached Shiji and whispered, "Shiji, we can't keep dragging this on. We must find a way to break through his defenses, otherwise we'll be in even more danger once his true energy recovers."
Shi Ji nodded and said in a deep voice, "I know. I'm looking for his weakness, and I will seize the opportunity without hesitation." He was filled with determination; for the sake of victory, he could not afford to hesitate or waver.
Just then, Morgan suddenly launched a fierce attack.
He waved his hands, and beams of black light shot towards the two men like arrows, forcing them to retreat repeatedly.
Shi Ji cursed inwardly. Morgan was indeed cunning, suddenly launching an attack at this moment, clearly intending to crush them in one fell swoop.
He dodged with lightning speed, simultaneously wielding his longsword to slash down beams of black light.
Qingyangzi was equally unyielding. He moved like the wind, swiftly weaving between the black beams of light, launching fierce attacks from time to time in an attempt to disrupt Morgan's rhythm.
However, Morgan was powerful after all, and although his attacks were fierce, he could never touch his body.
Shi Ji grew increasingly anxious; he knew this couldn't go on.
We must find Morgan's weakness as soon as possible, otherwise we will be in real danger once their true energy is exhausted.
He took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.
He knew that it was precisely at times like these that he needed to maintain a calm mind and keen observation skills.
He carefully observed Morgan's movements again, trying to find a flaw in them. However, Morgan's attacks were too dense and fierce, and he could not find any opportunity at all, which made Shi Ji feel somewhat desperate.
Are they really going to die here?
No! He absolutely refused to accept this!
He still had so many things left to do, so many dreams left to realize. How could he just die here like this!
Shi Ji roared inwardly, encouraging himself. No matter what, he couldn't give up. As long as there was a glimmer of hope, he had to persevere!
Just then, Qingyangzi suddenly shouted, "Shiji, look at his feet!"
Upon hearing this, Shi Ji perked up and quickly looked down at Morgan's feet, where she saw a tiny flaw!
As Morgan launched his attack, his left foot unconsciously took a small step forward, creating a small opening!
Although the gap was small, it was enough for Shiji!
He was overjoyed and thought to himself, "My chance has come!"
Without hesitation, he flashed into the gap!
At the same time, the longsword in his hand burst forth with a dazzling light and stabbed fiercely at Morgan!
With this sword strike, he concentrated all his true energy and power, aiming to kill with a single blow!
Morgan never expected that Shi Ji would be able to spot the opening under his feet, nor did he expect that Shi Ji would launch an attack so decisively. For a moment, he was unable to react and could only watch helplessly as Shi Ji's longsword pierced towards him. A strong sense of crisis surged in his heart, but it was too late for him to dodge. He could only take Shi Ji's sword head-on!
He sighed inwardly, "Oh no!"
He then hurriedly circulated his inner energy to form a defense in front of his chest, attempting to block Shi Ji's sword strike. However, Shi Ji's sword was simply too fast and incredibly powerful. Morgan only managed to block a portion of the force; the remaining power pierced through his defense and stabbed into his chest! (End of Chapter)