The New Era Arrives: Giant World

Chapter 312 Water 6

In the dense jungle, the boy and the petite elf darted about at lightning speed. Each step was accompanied by rapid breathing, as if a ferocious beast was relentlessly pursuing them. Their hearts pounded like war drums, and they dared not pause for even a moment. They knew all too well that the chilling aura of darkness, like a ghost, could strike again at any moment.

I don't know how long I ran, but finally a tranquil and deep lake appeared before me. The lake water was like a huge mirror, so clear that I could see right to the bottom. A thin layer of pale blue mist permeated the surroundings, dreamlike and enchanting, making me feel completely captivated.

The boy stopped, gazing at the crystal ball in his hand. Within it, the outline of the mysterious artifact faintly appeared, elusive yet alluring. A veil of mystery enveloped everything, as if an unseen figure stood there, whispering secrets to the boy. His heart pounded, an inexplicable intuition rising within him—perhaps this seemingly ordinary place would be the turning point of his destiny, granting him unimaginable assistance and unraveling the mysteries hidden behind the artifact.

With this thought in mind, the young man did not hesitate for a moment and decisively sat cross-legged by the lake. His movements were gentle and cautious, as if he were holding not an ordinary object, but a peerless treasure. He carefully placed the crystal ball steadily in front of him, his gaze focused and full of anticipation.

Just then, the little sprite, who had been quietly waiting to the side, seemed to sense something and instantly flapped its wings to fly to the young man's side. Its small and exquisite body emitted a faint but warm light, and together with the young man, it cast that incredibly magical spell. As the two chanted incantations, ancient and obscure spells poured out like a gentle stream.

In an instant, the previously still crystal ball began to tremble slightly, as if awakened by an invisible force. It first swayed gently, then slowly rose, gradually detaching itself from the ground and ascending into the air. At the same time, the mirror-like lake surface seemed disturbed, rippling with tiny waves. These ripples quickly spread, intertwining and merging, forming a beautiful and wondrous scene.

Then, an astonishing scene unfolded! Streams of dazzling light erupted from the bottomless lake, like streaks of silver lightning piercing the night sky, hurtling straight towards the crystal ball in mid-air with lightning speed. In an instant, the entire space was illuminated by this brilliant light, creating a dreamlike and mesmerizing spectacle.

However, just as everyone was immersed in this breathtaking scene, suddenly, a chilling laugh resounded through the sky without warning. The laugh was shrill and piercing, like the cry of an owl, carrying endless coldness and fear, echoing throughout the jungle for a long time. Hearing this sudden laughter, the boy's heart tightened, and a fine layer of sweat instantly appeared on his forehead… He abruptly stood up, clenched his fists tightly, and looked around warily. This time, he decided not to run away, but to bravely face that terrifying aura of darkness.

The little elves standing beside the boy flew around him, their holy radiance growing stronger and stronger, continuously flowing into the boy's body, instantly filling his originally somewhat thin body with immense power.

The boy charged towards the darkness, his hands forming hand seals as he unleashed powerful spiritual attacks. The darkness coalesced into a gigantic shadow monster that lunged at him. The collision generated violent energy fluctuations. At a crucial moment in the battle, the crystal ball released a blinding light upon the shadow monster, causing it to gradually dissipate. The boy knew this was the divine artifact's assistance, and he quickened his pace, carrying the crystal ball and the little sprite, towards the artifact's location.