12dz Chapter 391 Mysterious Relics
Chapter 391 Mysterious Relics
After experiencing one thrilling battle after another and successfully resolving many crises, Yun Yao and Chu Mochen knew that although their strength had improved significantly, they still had a long way to go in this vast and boundless world of cultivation where there were many hidden talents. Every victory over a powerful enemy and every breakthrough in difficulties was like planting a seed of desire for greater power in their hearts, prompting them to constantly pursue new opportunities and explore unknown areas.
One day, when the two were purchasing cultivation materials in the market near the sect, they overheard several experienced casual practitioners enthusiastically discussing the legend of a mysterious relic in a teahouse. Those casual practitioners were very excited, their eyes were shining with blazing light, and their words were full of yearning for the endless treasures and peerless skills in it.
“I heard that the mysterious ruins are hidden deep in the misty mountains. It’s hard for ordinary people to even get close to them, let alone explore the secrets inside.” A casual cultivator with a weathered face and a long beard said, shaking his head. The teacup in his hand swayed gently with his movements, splashing a few drops of tea.
"That's right! It is said that there are many traps inside, and all kinds of strange techniques are hard to guard against. There are also extremely powerful guardian beasts. Those who are slightly weaker will become their food in an instant." A younger and slightly excited cultivator next to him took over the conversation. He gestured in the air with his hands, trying to describe the dangerous scene in the ruins.
"But risks and opportunities coexist! If you are lucky enough to get one or two treasures or exquisite skills, you can soar to the sky and make a name for yourself in the world of cultivation. How many people are willing to risk their lives for this glimmer of hope and rush to the desperate mountains one after another." A casual cultivator in a black robe with deep eyes sighed softly. His words not only expressed his emotion for those adventurers, but also revealed a hint of the urge to give it a try himself.
Yun Yao and Chu Mochen looked at each other, and saw strong interest and firm determination in each other's eyes. This mysterious relic is undoubtedly an excellent opportunity for them to improve. Moreover, with their current strength and tacit understanding, they may be able to make a name for themselves in it, harvest precious things, and contribute to the development of their sect and themselves.
After returning to the sect, the two did not immediately mention the matter to the elders, but instead plunged into the sect's library to search for ancient books and materials about the Impassable Mountains and mysterious ruins. Inside the library, there were many bookshelves, all kinds of classics, exuding an ancient and mysterious atmosphere. They shuttled through the vast sea of books, reading page by page, not missing any clues.
After several days of sleepless searching, they finally pieced together some scattered information about the mysterious ruins. It turned out that the ruins were very old. According to legend, they were left by a peerless great man in ancient times to pass on his legacy. The great man was extremely talented throughout his life. He collected countless natural treasures and studied many extraordinary skills. When he ascended to heaven, he sealed his life's work in the depths of this desperate mountain range, waiting for the destined person to open it. However, as time went by, the entrance to the ruins became unpredictable, and it was extremely dangerous. Although it attracted countless cultivators, few people could escape unscathed. Over time, it became a legend full of mystery.
After learning this, Yun Yao and Chu Mochen were both full of anticipation for this expedition, but also a little more cautious. They knew that this journey would be full of thorns, and if they were not careful, they might be doomed. So the two began to make careful preparations.
First of all, it was about preparing supplies. Yun Yao carefully counted the items she needed. Various healing pills were essential, so that she could recover from injuries in the ruins in time. There were also sophisticated tools for breaking the mechanisms, such as a compass that could detect spiritual power fluctuations, a rune jade pendant that could dissolve some of the forbidden power, etc. In addition, there was sufficient dry food and water to maintain the physical strength required for a long period of exploration. She made a detailed list and checked it one by one to ensure that there was no mistake.
Chu Mochen focused on strengthening his weapons and equipment. He took out his sword, which was shining with cold light and flowing with runes. It was a top-grade magic weapon. He spent a lot of precious materials and used the unique refining method of the sect to inject stronger spiritual power into the sword, making it sharper and able to defeat the enemy at the critical moment. At the same time, he also prepared several defensive magic weapons, such as a bracelet that could instantly support a spiritual shield and a cloak that could conceal the breath and avoid powerful enemies, etc., to improve his own defense capabilities in all aspects.
In terms of cultivation, the two did not dare to slack off. They closed their doors day and night, fully consolidating their cultivation in the Nascent Soul Realm, familiarizing themselves with the newly learned techniques, and striving to maximize their own strength. Yun Yao immersed herself in the fine control of her spiritual power, trying to use it in different ways to make her attacks more unpredictable; Chu Mochen focused on improving his explosive power, practicing a secret technique that could gather a large amount of spiritual power in a short period of time and deliver a fatal blow, just in case.
After everything was ready, the two said goodbye to the elders of the sect. Although the elders knew that this trip was full of dangers, they did not stop them because they saw that they were determined and had extraordinary strength. They just repeatedly reminded them to be careful and put their own safety first. Before leaving, the elders also gave them some magic talismans that the sect had collected, which could save their lives or convey messages for help at critical moments.
Yun Yao and Chu Mochen embarked on a journey to the Desperate Mountains with the expectations of their sect and their own aspirations. Along the way, the mountains and rivers were magnificent and the scenery was ever-changing, but they had no intention of appreciating them. They traveled day and night just to reach the mysterious ruins as soon as possible.
A few days later, they finally saw the misty Desperate Mountains from afar. The mountains were undulating, towering into the clouds, steep and rugged, with jagged rocks. The mist in the mountains seemed to be substantial, surging and rolling like a giant dragon, wrapping the mountains layer by layer, adding a sense of mystery.
As they approached the mountains, they could feel a strong and oppressive aura coming towards them, which was daunting. Yun Yao and Chu Mochen looked at each other, took a deep breath, adjusted their states, and carefully stepped into this dangerous place full of unknowns.
As soon as they entered the mountain, they felt the surroundings were terribly quiet, with only the sound of the wind whistling and echoing in the valley, like the howling of ghosts and wolves. The road under their feet was rugged and difficult to walk on, with weeds growing everywhere and many hidden traps. Yun Yao activated her spiritual perception and kept an eye on the surroundings at all times. Chu Mochen, holding a sword, walked ahead vigilantly to clear the way for her.
When they reached the mountainside, a thick fog came over them, instantly obstructing their vision. Yun Yao quickly offered up a lighting bead, and the soft light dispelled some of the fog, but it also attracted faint roars from the surroundings, as if some ferocious creature was attracted by the light.
The two of them did not dare to be careless, and stood back to back, fully alert. Suddenly, a black shadow shot out from the thick fog and rushed straight to Yun Yao's face. Chu Mochen reacted quickly and swung his sword to cut it. The black shadow was instantly split in half and turned into a ball of black mist and dissipated. Before they could breathe a sigh of relief, several more black shadows emerged from all directions, in different shapes, all of which were evil spirits condensed from the dense Yin energy, attacking with fangs and claws.
Yun Yao formed seals with her hands and chanted something. A stream of spiritual fire gushed out from her palms and turned into a fire snake, shuttling through the evil spirits. Wherever it went, the evil spirits screamed miserably and turned into ashes. Chu Mochen used his sharp swordsmanship. The sword moved with him, flashing with cold light. Each sword accurately pierced the vital points of the evil spirits. He cooperated well with Yun Yao and wiped out the evil spirits in a short time.
After repelling the evil spirit, the two continued to move forward. The fog became thicker and the road became harder to distinguish. As they walked, a deep canyon suddenly appeared in front of them. The cliffs on both sides of the canyon were as straight as a knife. The bottom of the valley was so deep that it was impossible to see the bottom. There seemed to be waves of cold air rising in the darkness.
Yun Yao took out the compass, trying to detect the fluctuations of spiritual power in the canyon and find a safe way to pass. The compass needle spun wildly, making a buzzing sound, indicating that the spiritual power in the canyon was disordered and dangerous. Chu Mochen frowned and thought for a moment, then took out a tough rope from the storage ring, tied one end to the boulder beside him, and held the other end tightly in his hand. He turned to Yun Yao and said, "I'll go down and explore the way first. If there is any danger, you can pull me up."
Yun Yao hesitated to speak, but finally nodded in agreement. Chu Mochen took a deep breath, performed a light body technique, and slowly descended along the cliff. Yun Yao stared at him intently from above, holding the rope tightly in her hand, and her spiritual power was running secretly, ready to deal with any emergency at any time.
After a while, Chu Mochen arrived at the bottom of the valley. A foul smell hit him in the face, making him feel sick. The valley was dark and damp, filled with thick miasma, and his vision was severely obstructed. He groped forward cautiously, using his sword to occasionally push away the thorns and weeds that blocked his way. Suddenly, there was a slight vibration under his feet, as if something huge had awakened underground.
Chu Mochen was startled and stepped back a few steps, his spiritual power instantly filling his body. The ground slowly rose, and a huge monster shaped like a pangolin broke out of the ground, its scales flashing with a cold luster, its bloody mouth opened, revealing sharp fangs, and bursts of dark green venom spurted out of its mouth.
Chu Mochen didn't dare to take the venom head-on, so he dodged sideways and swung his sword at the monster's neck. The monster reacted quickly, and its thick tail swept across, bringing a gust of wind, forcing Chu Mochen back several steps. He knew that the monster had thick skin and flesh, and ordinary attacks would not work, so he immediately circulated his spiritual power and performed secret techniques. The light on the sword became brighter, gathering into a dazzling sword energy, and slashed at the monster fiercely.
The monster felt the threat of the sword energy, and let out a roar, crossing its claws in front of it, trying to resist. The sword energy collided with the monster's claws, making a deafening sound and stirring up a cloud of dust. Chu Mochen used the reaction force to leap into the air, and swung the sword again. While the monster's defense was broken, a sharp sword light flashed across, finally leaving a deep wound on the monster's neck.
The monster felt pain and rushed towards Chu Mochen like crazy. At this moment, Yun Yao came down the rope and rushed to his side. She quickly formed seals with her hands, and an ice wall instantly condensed in front of the monster, blocking it. "Go!" Yun Yao shouted, and ran to the other side of the canyon with Chu Mochen. The monster broke through the ice wall and chased after it, but because of the injury, its movements were a little slow, so the two were able to gradually distance themselves and finally escaped from the canyon successfully.
After leaving the canyon, the two took a short break and continued to head deeper into the mountains. Along the way, they encountered various strange and dangerous situations, such as the psychedelic flower demon that hid in the dark and could control people's hearts, or the irritable earth spirit that could cause mountain torrents and mudslides. Every time, they relied on their outstanding strength, tacit cooperation and extraordinary wisdom to resolve the dangers.
As they went deeper, the spiritual energy around them became stronger and stronger, and the air was filled with an ancient and mysterious atmosphere. Yun Yao's heart moved, and with her keen perception, she realized that they were not far from the mysterious ruins. The two quickened their pace, climbing over one mountain after another and passing through one dense forest after another.
Finally, at the end of a misty valley, they saw a magnificent building ruins that exuded an ancient glow. The gate of the ruins was closed, and complex and mysterious runes were carved on the door, as if telling the glory and vicissitudes of the past. On both sides of the gate stood two tall stone statues with majestic faces and gazes into the distance, as if guarding this thousand-year-old secret.
Yun Yao and Chu Mochen were very excited. After going through so much hardship, they finally found this mysterious relic. However, they were not overwhelmed by joy. They knew that this seemingly peaceful relic must be hiding countless deadly crises. The two took a deep breath, calmed down, and walked side by side towards the gate of the relic, ready to start this unknown exploration journey, meet the upcoming challenges, and explore the treasures and skills that may change their fate and affect the entire world of cultivation.