kvmb Chapter 128 Who disturbed my slumber?
Chapter 128 Who disturbed my slumber?
Zhuang Yu stared at the black stone in his hand, his fingertips tracing the uneven runes on it. A strange energy flowed into his body from his fingertips, like a trickle flowing into his dantian.
The rumbling of the surrounding walls momentarily distracted him, but he quickly cleared his mind and focused all his attention on the stone in his hand.
These runes are winding and twisting, like tadpoles, yet they subtly reveal some kind of pattern, as if telling an ancient secret.
He closed his eyes, trying to sense the information conveyed by the runes.
An ancient and weathered aura wafted over, as if I had traveled through time and returned to the distant past.
He seemed to see an old man in a simple robe, holding a carving knife, carving these mysterious runes on a huge stone tablet.
The old man had a solemn expression and was chanting incantations; each rune contained powerful energy.
Zhuang Yu suddenly opened his eyes; he understood!
These runes are not simply words, but symbols that indicate direction!
He looked in the direction indicated by the runes and was surprised to find that in the northeast corner of the maze, there was a wall that was slightly darker in color than the other walls, and a faint light was faintly visible on it.
"Let's go!" Zhuang Yu took Wang Yao's hand, a confident smile playing on his lips, and strode towards the northeast corner.
The rumbling sound came again, and the walls of the maze began to move again, but this time, Zhuang Yu no longer panicked, because he had found his way.
As they continued forward, the faint light grew clearer and clearer, eventually transforming into a dazzling pillar of light that shot straight into the sky.
Zhuang Yu and Wang Yao arrived in front of the pillar of light and discovered that it was emanating from a huge stone gate.
The stone gate was also covered with mysterious runes, exactly the same as those on the stone in Zhuang Yu's hand.
"Young Master, this door..." Wang Yao looked at the stone door in front of her.
Zhuang Yu didn't speak, but gently pressed the black stone in his hand onto the stone door.
With a soft click, the stone door slowly opened, and an ancient and mysterious aura wafted out...
"Who has disturbed my slumber?" A melodious voice echoed through the labyrinth.
The moment the stone gate opened, a rich spiritual energy mixed with an ancient aura rushed out, giving Zhuang Yu a jolt.
However, before he could fully perceive it, an illusory figure appeared in front of them.
It was an elf formed from condensed light, its figure ethereal, surrounded by a faint halo, and its pair of bright eyes scrutinizing them.
"Humans, why have you trespassed into this place?" The intelligent elf's voice was ethereal and cold, tinged with displeasure.
It hovered in mid-air, its powerful aura pressing down on Zhuang Yu as if it were a tangible force, causing Zhuang Yu to feel a pang of fear.
He could clearly sense that this seemingly harmless elf possessed power sufficient to crush him.
Feeling the pressure, Wang Yao involuntarily moved closer to Zhuang Yu and held his hand tightly.
She didn't speak, but simply gazed silently at the elf before her.
Zhuang Yu took a deep breath, trying to stay calm.
He knew that in this situation, a head-on confrontation would be unwise.
So he smiled slightly, clasped his hands and said, "Senior, we did not mean to trespass into this place. We just got lost in the maze and accidentally discovered this stone door."
The intelligent spirit seemed dissatisfied with Zhuang Yu's answer. It snorted coldly, and the surrounding light became even more dazzling.
"Lost? Hmph, this is the core of space, how dare you weak humans set foot here at will?"
“Senior is right.” Zhuang Yu was not annoyed by the wise elf’s rebuke. Instead, his tone became even more sincere. “We had no intention of offending you. We were just curious. We hope that you will spare our lives, since we have no ill intentions.”
"Let you live?" The wise elf's voice carried a hint of mockery. "Do you know that once you step into this place, you will have to bear the corresponding risks?"
Zhuang Yu frowned slightly; he could sense the softening in the intelligent spirit's tone.
He knew that the elf before him was not an unreasonable person, and perhaps the problem could be solved through communication.
“Senior, we only want to learn some secrets about this space, and we have absolutely no intention of coveting it,” Zhuang Yu continued sincerely. “If you are willing, senior, we might be able to help you with your troubles.”
The intelligent spirit seemed moved by Zhuang Yu's words; the light on its body gradually softened, and a hint of curiosity appeared in its eyes.
"You? Can you share my burdens and solve my problems?"
The wise elf's words carried a hint of disdain, but Zhuang Yu knew this was an opportunity.
Zhuang Yu looked at the intelligent spirit and slowly said, "Senior, actually..."
Wang Yao stood beside Zhuang Yu, holding his hand tightly.
Wang Yao gently grasped Zhuang Yu's hand, feeling the warmth in her palm, silently conveying trust and support.
Zhuang Yu grasped her hand in return, a warm feeling welling up inside him, dispelling the tension of facing the powerful elf.
He could feel that Wang Yao's pulse was synchronized with his own heartbeat, which made him feel extremely at ease.
“Senior, actually…” Zhuang Yu paused, organizing his thoughts, “I accidentally obtained some clues about the runes here, which seem to be related to the stability of the space.”
Upon hearing this, the intelligent spirit remained silent for a moment, its body shimmering with light, as if engaged in a fierce internal struggle.
Finally, the intelligent spirit slowly spoke, "You... know something?" Its voice was no longer as cold as before, but instead carried a hint of hesitation and expectation.
Zhuang Yu was overjoyed, knowing that his guess was correct.
He recounted in detail his understanding of runes and the situations he encountered in the labyrinth.
He didn't hide any details, because he knew that only honesty could win the trust of the wise spirits.
As Zhuang Yu narrated, the light emanating from the intelligent spirit changed, sometimes bright and sometimes dim, as if confirming Zhuang Yu's words.
After Zhuang Yu finished speaking, the intelligent spirit fell into a long silence.
The labyrinth was silent, save for the faint glow emanating from the runes on the walls, which flickered quietly.
An ancient and mysterious aura permeated the air, making people feel inexplicably oppressed.
After a long while, the wise spirit finally spoke.
“You’re right, these runes are indeed closely related to the stability of the space. This space, in fact…”
The wise spirit's voice was deep and slow, as if it were telling a long-forgotten story.
It told Zhuang Yu about the origin of the space and the significance of its existence.
Zhuang Yu listened, completely absorbed.
"...Therefore, the core area of the space is the key to maintaining the stability of the entire space." The intelligent spirit's voice gradually became clearer, "and the key to opening the core area is the black stone in your hand."
Upon hearing this, Zhuang Yu looked down at the black stone in his hand. He finally understood that this stone was not just a tool to guide the way, but also the key to unlocking the treasure area!
The wise spirit continued, "The core area contains immense energy, but it is also fraught with danger. If you wish to enter, you must be fully prepared."
Zhuang Yu nodded solemnly.
“Follow my guidance, and you will reach the entrance to the core area.” The intelligent elf extended a slender finger, pointing to the depths of the maze. “Remember, be extremely careful and do not touch the restrictions of the core area…” Before the elf could finish speaking, a violent tremor suddenly struck, and the entire maze began to shake violently.
"Oh no!" The intelligent elf's expression changed drastically. "The space... is about to collapse!"
Upon hearing the warning from the intelligent spirit, Zhuang Yu felt a chill run down his spine, knowing that the situation was urgent.
Without thinking twice, he immediately grabbed Wang Yao's hand and ran in the direction indicated by the wise spirit.
The maze trembled more and more violently, and the runes on the walls began to glow erratically, as if they were about to collapse at any moment.
"Hold on tight!" Zhuang Yu said in a deep voice, while activating his spiritual energy to protect himself and Wang Yao.
They traversed the crumbling maze, the roar of collapsing walls filling their ears and the clatter of tumbling rubble beneath their feet.
A strong smell of dust filled the air, making it difficult for people to breathe.
Zhuang Yu frowned, his eyes sharp as a cheetah's, constantly watching the changes around him.
He could feel the ground shaking violently, as if the entire space was roaring and howling.
Finally, they arrived at an open area.
This seems to be the end of the maze, and also the entrance to the treasure area mentioned by the wise elves.
However, what appeared before them was not the gold and silver jewelry they had imagined, but a huge screen of light covered with complex runes, radiating a heart-pounding energy fluctuation.
"This is... the entrance?" Wang Yao looked at the huge light screen in front of her. The light screen was like a giant cocoon, covering the entire area, and the light it emitted was so bright that it hurt people's eyes.
She could sense the immense power contained within the light screen, like a sleeping behemoth that could awaken at any moment.
Zhuang Yu stared at the light screen in front of him, his brows furrowed.
He could sense that this restriction was incredibly powerful, far beyond what he could easily break with his current strength.
He tried to release his spiritual power to touch the light barrier, but found that as soon as his spiritual power touched the light barrier, it disappeared without a trace, like a mud ox sinking into the sea.
"This restriction..." Zhuang Yu murmured to himself, his heart filled with doubt.
He had encountered many restrictions before, but this was the first time he had ever seen one as powerful as the one before him.
"Young Master, this restriction seems to be extraordinary. What should we do?" Wang Yao said worriedly, her tone tinged with unease.
Zhuang Yu did not answer, but slowly closed his eyes.
He began to recall everything he had experienced before, trying to find a way to break the restriction.
Runes, black stones, intelligent spirits...
These clues flashed through his mind quickly. He felt as if he had grasped something crucial, but it was as if he was looking through a fog and couldn't see it clearly.
The surrounding space trembled more and more violently, as if the entire space was on the verge of collapse.
Zhuang Yu knew that they had to find a way to break the restriction as soon as possible, or they would face annihilation.
He took a deep breath, slowly opened his eyes, and his gaze became more determined than ever before.
Looking at the barrier before him, he made up his mind to find a way to break it.
Zhuang Yu stared at the light screen before him with a solemn expression. He slowly reached out and touched the shimmering runes, and a faint electric current sound came from the air.