kvmb Chapter 186 Treasure
Chapter 186 Treasure
“That voice…” Zhuang Yu frowned, his voice low.
"It seems to be... coming from over there." Wang Yao pointed in a direction, her face somewhat pale.
The two looked at each other and saw seriousness in each other's eyes.
Zhuang Yu gripped his longsword tightly, his gaze unwavering, and his words resolute: "Let's go, let's find out what's going on."
The two walked quickly toward the direction of the howling sound. The surrounding air seemed to be disturbed by the howling, and the branches and leaves of the trees rustled in the wind, as if telling some ominous story.
The fallen leaves on the ground were scattered by the wind, carrying a damp and rotten smell.
Zhuang Yu and Wang Yao's heartbeats quickened with the piercing whistle, and a tense atmosphere permeated the surroundings like a thick fog.
Finally, they arrived at a valley.
The entrance to the valley is hidden by dense forest, and the interior can only be vaguely seen through the gaps.
However, that powerful aura grew stronger, as if an invisible force was guiding them forward.
Zhuang Yu stopped, closed his eyes, and sensed the source of that aura.
Wang Yao followed closely behind him, her eyes filled with fear, but she did not back down.
"Young master, what is that?" Wang Yao asked in a low voice, her voice trembling slightly.
Zhuang Yu opened his eyes and looked past the bushes, where he saw a huge figure lying inside the valley.
The figure was several meters tall, its body covered with thick silver scales, and its eyes were like two burning red gems, radiating a light that made people afraid to look directly at it.
The enormous snake tail dragged across the ground, each step causing the ground to tremble slightly.
That powerful aura emanated from this mysterious creature, and Zhuang Yu felt an indescribable sense of oppression, almost suffocating him.
"What...what is this?" Wang Yao's voice trembled even more, and her hand unconsciously tightened its grip on Zhuang Yu's sleeve.
Zhuang Yu took a deep breath, trying to calm his inner tension, his eyes becoming even more determined: "I don't know, but no matter what, we can't back down." He clenched his fists, preparing to face the unknown danger.
Wang Yao hid behind Zhuang Yu, her eyes filled with fear, but a warm force within her supported her.
She knew that as long as Zhuang Yu was there, she would not be afraid of any danger.
"Young Master, what should we do?" Wang Yao's voice trembled slightly, but her tone was firm.
"Stay calm, we can't act rashly," Zhuang Yu said in a deep voice, his gaze still fixed on the huge figure, having already made up his mind.
Zhuang Yu took a deep breath, suppressing the turmoil in his heart.
With a thought, he entered the mysterious space.
The space was filled with spiritual energy and brimming with rare and precious treasures.
His gaze was fixed on a pill that was entirely green and emitted a faint fragrance.
This pill is called the "Breakthrough Pill," a treasure he had previously acquired. It can help him advance his cultivation by one realm at crucial moments.
Without further hesitation, Zhuang Yu took the pill and swallowed it in one gulp.
The elixir melted upon entering the mouth, transforming into a warm current that flowed into the limbs and bones.
He felt the spiritual energy within his body surge like a rushing river, and his cultivation level instantly soared, breaking through to the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm and approaching the early stage of the Divine Transformation realm!
In the valley, the enormous figure seemed to sense Zhuang Yu's change, and its previously lazy posture suddenly changed.
Its enormous eyes flashed red light, and a powerful pressure swept over, bending the trees in the valley.
As Zhuang Yu stepped out of the space, a sharp aura erupted from him, rivaling the oppressive power of the enormous figure.
He no longer concealed his strength; his eyes were sharp as knives, and the longsword in his hand hummed as if yearning for a baptism of blood.
"You beast, stop your arrogance!" Zhuang Yu roared and launched the first attack.
He brandished his longsword, and streaks of azure sword energy shot towards the enormous figure like arrows released from a bow, accompanied by the sound of air being pierced.
The enormous figure let out a deafening roar, its huge wings flapping violently, creating a howling wind and sending sand and stones flying.
The sword energy was scattered by the gale, turning into starlight and dissipating in the air.
Immediately afterwards, it opened its blood-red maw and spewed out a burst of scorching flames, sweeping towards Zhuang Yu like a fire dragon.
Zhuang Yu dodged quickly with a flash.
When the flames landed on the ground, the rocks were instantly heated to a bright red and even melted into lava, demonstrating the extremely high temperature.
"Yao'er, step back!" Zhuang Yu shouted in a low voice, protecting Wang Yao behind him.
He knew that this battle would be extremely difficult.
Wang Yao watched Zhuang Yu's retreating figure with worry, clutching the jade pendant tightly in her hand, silently praying for his safety.
Zhuang Yu's eyes were cold as he swung his longsword once more, unleashing a torrential downpour of sword energy that collided with the flames of the enormous figure, creating deafening explosions.
In the valley, a fierce battle raged between a man and a beast, with neither side able to gain the upper hand...
Zhuang Yu's gaze sharpened, and a cold smile appeared on his lips: "It's time..."
Zhuang Yu's eyes sharpened, and he quickly formed hand seals while chanting incantations.
The spiritual energy of heaven and earth seemed to be summoned, rushing towards him wildly and forming a huge vortex around him.
A vast and powerful force erupted from his body, causing even the space around him to tremble slightly.
"Nine Heavens Profound Thunder Technique! — Thunder Shakes the Nine Heavens!"
A dazzling purple bolt of lightning burst forth from Zhuang Yu's hand, like a roaring thunder dragon, tearing through the air and heading straight for the abdomen of the enormous figure.
Wherever the lightning passed, the air crackled and a destructive aura spread out.
The enormous figure seemed to sense the danger and tried to dodge, but the lightning was too fast and struck its abdomen instantly.
"Boom!" A deafening roar shook the entire valley.
The dazzling lightning illuminated the entire valley as if it were daytime.
The enormous figure let out a shrill roar, its massive body trembling violently, a huge, charred wound appearing on its abdomen, from which blood gushed out like a fountain.
It rolled on the ground in agony, struggling to stand up, but it could not manage it.
As the smoke cleared, Zhuang Yu stood proudly, his clothes fluttering in the wind, like a god descending to earth.
His face was expressionless, his eyes were cold and stern, as if everything was under his control.
"It's over," he said calmly.
Seeing this, Wang Yao could no longer suppress her worry and rushed towards Zhuang Yu.
"Young master, are you alright?" she asked anxiously, her eyes full of concern.
She carefully examined Zhuang Yu's body, afraid that he might have been injured in the slightest.
"I'm fine." Zhuang Yu smiled gently and pulled her into his arms.
Wang Yao nestled in his arms, feeling his warm embrace and a sense of security filling her heart.
The two embraced silently, neither of them speaking.
The valley was silent except for the rustling of leaves in the breeze.
The atmosphere gradually became ambiguous, Wang Yao's cheeks flushed slightly, and her heart raced.
She looked up and her eyes met Zhuang Yu's. Their eyes locked, and a strange feeling flowed between them.
Zhuang Yu gently stroked her hair, his eyes tender. He lowered his head, wanting to kiss her…
"Wait," Zhuang Yu suddenly stopped, his gaze fixed on the direction of the enormous figure, "It seems..."
Zhuang Yu walked toward the enormous figure and discovered that it was barely breathing and on the verge of death.
Upon closer inspection, he noticed a soft light shimmering beneath the enormous figure's abdomen.
Brushing aside the blood and dirt stained the giant beast's belly, a bead radiating a warm luster suddenly appeared before their eyes.
A light mist swirled around the beads, exuding a rich sense of life.
Zhuang Yu instantly understood that this bead was the true source of the howling sound and the treasure guarded by the giant beast.
Instead of reaching for it, he took out a bottle of healing pills from his storage bag, crushed them, and sprinkled them on the giant beast's wounds.
The elixir transformed into specks of green light, merging into the wound. The giant beast's painful groans gradually subsided, and its breathing became steady.
It slowly opened its eyes, and the red light in them softened considerably, as if it understood Zhuang Yu's kindness. Its huge head gently rubbed against Zhuang Yu's arm to express its gratitude.
Seeing this scene, Wang Yao's admiration for Zhuang Yu deepened even further.
She had thought Zhuang Yu would take the treasure, but to her surprise, he chose to heal the giant beast. His kindness and compassion deeply moved her.
She walked to Zhuang Yu's side and said softly, "Young Master, you are such a good person."
Zhuang Yu smiled slightly and didn't say anything more.
He left the remaining pills to the giant beast, and then led Wang Yao deeper into the valley to search for the source of the mysterious aura.
After walking through a dense jungle, the view suddenly opened up before us.
A towering mountain appeared before them, its summit shrouded in mist, resembling a fairyland.
At the foot of the mountain was a huge stone gate, covered with strange runes, exuding an ancient and mysterious aura.
Zhuang Yu and Wang Yao walked to the stone gate and carefully observed the runes on it.
They had never seen these runes before, but they could sense the powerful force they contained.
“Young Master, these runes…” Wang Yao was about to speak when Zhuang Yu interrupted her.
“Shh,” Zhuang Yu put his index finger to his lips, signaling her to be quiet, “Can you feel it… this stone door…” His voice was low and heavy, his gaze fixed on the runes on the stone door, “…it seems… to be breathing…”