kvmb Chapter 174 What’s the origin?
Chapter 174 What’s the origin?
The ancient seal emitted a faint golden light, which complemented the surrounding lush ancient trees, creating a strange and beautiful scene.
However, beneath this beauty lies immense pressure, and an ancient and mysterious aura permeates the air, as if time itself has stood still.
The moment Zhuang Yu stepped into the valley, he felt an invisible resistance, as if a pair of invisible hands were trying to push him away.
The space distorted slightly, emitting a low hum, as if warning of the intruder's arrival.
These ruins, like a sleeping behemoth, exude a chilling aura of majesty and danger.
Zhuang Yu did not act rashly.
Unlike some reckless cultivators who directly attacked the seal with their spiritual power, he did not do that. Doing so would only trigger the ruins' defense mechanism and might even put himself in danger.
He took a deep breath, calming the restless spiritual energy within him, and with piercing eyes, began to carefully observe the runes around him.
These runes twisted like tadpoles, shimmering with strange light and exuding an ancient and mysterious aura.
They intertwine to form a complex array, guarding the entrance to the ruins.
In the shadows, the figures of Xuanjizi and Xiaobing could be seen faintly.
Xuanjizi watched Zhuang Yu's cautious movements and a disdainful sneer appeared on his lips.
"Hmph, cowardly as a mouse! How can you accomplish anything great with such timidity?" he said in a low voice, his tone full of contempt.
In his view, Zhuang Yu's caution was merely a sign of insufficient strength.
Xiao Bing shrank back, glanced cautiously in Zhuang Yu's direction, then looked at Xuanjizi, and dared not speak.
He prayed silently that Zhuang Yu wouldn't discover them, otherwise, given Zhuang Yu's personality, he probably wouldn't let them off easily.
Zhuang Yu was completely oblivious to his surroundings, as he was fully immersed in his study of runes.
His brows were furrowed, and his fingers moved lightly in the air, as if simulating the trajectory of runes.
He sensed a subtle connection between these runes, and once he found the pattern, he could break the seal and enter the ruins.
Time ticked by, and the air grew increasingly heavy, like the calm before a storm.
Suddenly, Zhuang Yu stopped what he was doing. "Wait..." he muttered to himself, a hint of doubt in his voice, "This rune..."
Zhuang Yu's gaze suddenly sharpened as he recalled seeing similar rune combinations in the mysterious space.
It is recorded in the vast and ancient books that a long-lost sealing technique is recorded.
This seal may seem complex, but it is actually full of mysteries. It can be easily broken by finding the key point.
He took a deep breath, concentrated his spiritual power at his fingertips, and gently touched the center of the seal according to the method he remembered.
"Om-"
The seal let out a low growl like a sleeping behemoth, and the surrounding runes suddenly lit up, golden light flowing, and an ancient and mysterious aura filled the air.
The seal has actually started to loosen slightly!
A faint light emanated from the surroundings, like the dawn breaking, dispelling the gloom in the valley.
Upon seeing this, Xuanjizi, who was hiding in the shadows, suddenly changed his expression.
"How is this possible? He actually..." He stared wide-eyed in disbelief, his heart filled with jealousy and anger.
He originally thought Zhuang Yu was just making a fuss, but he didn't expect that he would actually find a way to break the seal.
He could no longer contain himself and suddenly rushed out, shouting angrily, "Boy, stop!"
Xuanjizi quickly formed hand seals, and a sharp sword aura roared out, heading straight for Zhuang Yu.
Wherever the sword energy passed, space seemed to be torn apart, emitting a sharp whistling sound.
Zhuang Yu was prepared and dodged the sword energy attack with a quick movement.
The surrounding rocks were shattered by the sword energy, sending stones flying and dust billowing everywhere.
Xiao Bing was so frightened that his face turned pale, and he hid behind Xuanjizi, trembling with fear.
Zhuang Yu thought for a moment, and a long sword emitting a dark blue light appeared out of thin air in his hand.
This is the treasure he obtained in the mysterious space—the Netherworld Sword!
"Hmph! Enough nonsense! Today it's either you or me who dies!" Xuanjizi roared and launched another attack.
He waved his hands, and streams of sword energy poured out like a torrential rain, enveloping Zhuang Yu.
Zhuang Yu wielded the Netherworld Sword, deflecting each incoming sword energy.
The ghostly blue light emanating from the Netherworld Sword intertwined with Xuanjizi's golden sword energy, creating a magnificent scene.
The two sides fought back and forth, neither giving in, and for a while it was difficult to tell the winner.
Xuanjizi grew increasingly alarmed as the fight progressed; he hadn't expected Zhuang Yu to be so powerful.
He originally thought he could easily crush Zhuang Yu, but he didn't expect to fall into a disadvantageous position.
"Just who is this kid?" Xuanjizi wondered to himself.
Zhuang Yu's lips curled up slightly, revealing a wicked smile.
"This is just the beginning..." he said softly.
Suddenly, a golden light flashed, and Zhuang Yu let out a muffled groan...
Amidst the rising dust, a golden light shot out like a venomous snake, striking Zhuang Yu squarely in the chest.
He groaned, a trickle of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth, and his body slammed heavily against the stone pillar behind him.
The immense impact caused the ancient stone pillar to groan under its strain, and spiderweb-like cracks spread rapidly, with pebbles falling in a flurry, their sound particularly clear in the silent valley.
Zhuang Yu felt a sharp pain in his chest, as if he had been hit hard by a giant hammer, and it became difficult to breathe.
He struggled to stand up, but felt a wave of weakness wash over him.
Xuanjizi pressed his advantage relentlessly, golden light flashing in his hand as another sword aura pierced the air, aiming straight for Zhuang Yu's throat.
At the critical moment of life and death, the image of Wang Yao flashed through Zhuang Yu's mind.
She waited quietly outside the ruins, her gentle gaze tinged with worry.
He could almost feel her delicate shoulders and her faint fragrance.
No, I can't fall!
I still need to protect her!
I need to take her away from here!
This thought, like a wildfire, instantly ignited Zhuang Yu's fighting spirit.
He endured the excruciating pain, his spiritual energy surging wildly within him. The Netherworld Sword emitted a clear sword cry, its blade surrounded by a ghostly blue light, forming a barrier that blocked Xuanjizi's fatal blow.
"boom--"
The two powerful forces collided, producing a deafening roar.
The surrounding trees shook violently, and leaves fell like a golden rain.
Xuanjizi snorted coldly, and golden light condensed in his hand again, preparing to launch an even more ferocious attack.
However, at that moment, a strange aura suddenly emanated from Zhuang Yu's body.
He slowly raised his head, a strange smile appearing on his lips. "Xuanjizi, do you think you can defeat me like this? You're too naive..."
Zhuang Yu's aura suddenly changed, and a powerful spiritual force far exceeding the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm erupted from his body, like a volcanic eruption, scorching and violent.
His eyes gleamed with a deep blue light, like two profound stars, containing a chilling pressure.
This power was not something he cultivated himself, but rather a special gift from a mysterious space—a secret technique that could instantly boost his strength.
"What? This... how is this possible?" Xuanjizi felt the terrifying aura emanating from Zhuang Yu, and his face turned pale instantly. He had never seen such a powerful force before. Even his master, the elder in the Nascent Soul stage, had never made him feel such pressure.
Zhuang Yu's lips curled into a wicked smile. He raised the Netherworld Sword in his hand, and the blade emitted a deep hum, as if responding to its master's call.
He lightly touched the ground with his toes, and his body shot towards Xuanjizi like an arrow released from a bow. His speed was so fast that he even left afterimages in the air.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
The Netherworld Sword in Zhuang Yu's hand was like the scythe of death. Every swing of it carried a sound of tearing through the air. The sword energy crisscrossed and ripped Xuanjizi's defense to shreds.
Xuanjizi tried his best to resist, but found himself facing what seemed like an unshakeable mountain. His attacks seemed so pale and powerless in front of Zhuang Yu.
The sword flashed, and the sound of metal clashing was as dense as raindrops, with each collision bursting out dazzling sparks.
Xuanjizi was forced to retreat steadily, his body constantly moving backward, his chest heaving violently, and his breathing becoming rapid.
His arm was slashed by the sword energy of the Netherworld Sword, and blood flowed down the wound, staining his clothes red.
"No... This is impossible! How can you be so strong?!" Xuanjizi roared in despair, unable to accept that he was being suppressed by a "grassroots" person he had always looked down upon.
His self-esteem was crushed, and his pride turned into endless fear.
"Your arrogance is your greatest weakness." Zhuang Yu sneered, and swung the Netherworld Sword in his hand again. An even more powerful sword aura ripped through the sky like lightning, heading straight for Xuanjizi's chest.
Xuanjizi opened his eyes wide in horror. He felt a deathly aura rushing towards him. He instinctively hid behind Xiaobing, trying to use his body to block Zhuang Yu's attack.
"boom!"
The sword energy struck Xiao Bing heavily, causing him to let out a shrill scream. His body flew backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing into a boulder not far away. He coughed up blood, and his fate was unknown.
Zhuang Yu's attacks did not stop. Like a bloodthirsty war god, he continuously swung the Netherworld Sword in his hand, leaving huge craters in the ground around him. The surrounding trees were also destroyed by the sword energy, and dust flew everywhere, leaving a mess.
The entire valley trembled, as if the end of the world had come.
Just as Zhuang Yu was about to make another move to completely eliminate Xuanjizi, an unexpected change occurred.
"Roar--!"
A deafening roar echoed through the sky, and a gigantic figure slowly emerged from the depths of the ruins.
It was a giant ape several meters tall, covered in blue fur, with a bloodthirsty glint in its eyes.
It was like a mountain, radiating a suffocating pressure. It was the guardian spirit of this ruin, a powerful being with the strength of the mid-stage Nascent Soul realm.
Zhuang Yu felt the powerful pressure from the guardian spirit and immediately stopped what he was doing. He looked at the giant ape in front of him with a serious expression and a sense of vigilance rose in his heart.
It seems the real challenge has only just begun...