From a loser to an immortal sage

Chapter 287 Xiao Yao Explores the Mysteries of Power: Seeking Truth on a Perilous Journey

"You... have finally come..." The voice echoed in my ears, low and hoarse, with a hint of eerie mockery, as if it came from the depths of hell, making my eardrums ache.

Wen Chen's figure was completely swallowed by that black light, and the fear in my heart grew wildly like weeds, almost engulfing me.

No, I can't just sit here and wait to die. I have to find Wen Chen, no matter what it takes!

I took a deep breath and forced myself to calm down.

I gripped the magical artifact tightly in my hand, feeling the warmth emanating from it. It was a treasure I obtained from ancient ruins, and it seemed to be able to sense the existence of this mysterious power.

I told myself that Wen Chen was not a reckless person, and that he must have his own plans.

Without further hesitation, I resolutely stepped into the churning dark clouds and headed in the direction where the black light had disappeared.

The thick fog instantly enveloped me, as if I were in an endless, dark prison.

A chilling wind blew around them, accompanied by eerie howls that sent shivers down their spines.

The road beneath our feet was rugged and uneven, filled with gravel and deep pits. Every step had to be taken with utmost care, or we would fall into the abyss.

A putrid smell filled the air, making me feel nauseous.

This place is definitely not a good place.

I followed closely the trajectory of that mysterious force; it was like an invisible thread guiding my way forward.

I could feel it was right in front of me, getting closer and closer, but also becoming more and more dangerous.

My heart was pounding faster and faster, as if it was about to jump out of my throat.

I stared intently ahead, afraid of missing even the slightest clue.

Suddenly, my feet lost their footing, and I plummeted downwards.

Fortunately, I reacted quickly and regained my balance, but a sharp pain came from my ankle.

I looked down and realized that I had accidentally stepped into a huge trap.

The bottom of the trap was covered with sharp spikes that gleamed coldly in the dim light. My boots and trouser legs were pierced, and blood flowed down my legs, staining the surrounding soil red.

I gasped, wincing in pain.

Looking around, the edges of the trap were covered with dense spikes, like a monster with its jaws wide open, ready to devour everything at any moment.

I tried to climb out of the trap, but found that the spikes were extremely slippery and there was nowhere to get a foothold.

Just then, I heard a muffled groan—it was Wen Chen!

I looked in the direction of the sound and saw that he was pale, clutching his arm, and blood was gushing out from between his fingers, staining his sleeve a glaring red.

His eyes were filled with pain, and a hint of worry as he looked at me.

"Wen Chen!" I cried out in alarm, struggling to climb out of the trap, but found myself powerless. The trap was like a bottomless pit, firmly holding me in place, while the chilling aura around me continued to press down on me. Suddenly, I felt Wen Chen's gaze shift behind me, his expression changing drastically. He shouted sharply...

"careful!……"

Before Wen Chen's warning had even faded, I felt a chilling aura creeping up from behind.

I turned around abruptly and saw a terrifying monster leap out of the shadows of the trap. Its body was covered in dark green scales that shimmered with nauseating slime, and its scarlet eyes were fixed on me, emitting a chilling roar.

It brandished its sharp claws and lunged at me with a stench.

I instinctively dodged backward, narrowly avoiding its attack.

Before I could catch my breath, more monsters poured out of the trap. They were all different shapes, but all had ferocious faces and exuded a chilling aura of menace.

The dense array of sharp spikes at the bottom of the trap seemed to have no effect on them.

They roared and howled, brandishing their sharp claws, surrounding Wen Chen and me.

Despite his injuries, Wen Chen brandished his longsword, and sharp sword energies cleaved the approaching monsters in two.

The foul-smelling blood spurted out, filling the air with a suffocating stench.

I gripped the magical artifact tightly in my hand, but did not use it rashly. I had a vague idea in my mind.

The number of monsters is increasing, and their attacks are becoming more and more intense.

Wen Chen and I stood back to back, barely managing to fend off their attacks.

The deafening sounds of battle were terrifying.

I felt dizzy and my strength gradually gave out.

I took a deep breath, mobilized the little spiritual power I had, gathered it in my hand, and then released it suddenly towards the center of the trap.

A powerful suction force emanated from the trap, and the monsters, as if bewitched, surged toward the center of the trap.

"Thump, thump," one monster after another fell into the trap, making a sickeningly loud cracking sound.

The sounds of battle around them gradually subsided, replaced by silence.

I turned to look at Wen Chen. He seemed to understand my intention, and a faint smile appeared on his lips.

"It seems you still have many secrets you haven't told me."

I smiled slightly and said nothing.

The monster in the trap was still struggling and letting out a mournful roar, but it was no longer a threat to us.

I slowly raised the magical artifact in my hand, and a powerful force surged from it, enveloping my entire body...

"Wait!" Wen Chen suddenly spoke, his voice tinged with barely concealed anxiety, "Don't..."

I raised the magic weapon in my hand high, and golden light instantly illuminated the entire trap. A powerful force surged out from the magic weapon, sweeping out like a monstrous wave.

Before they could react, the monsters were shattered by the force, turning into wisps of black mist that dissipated into the air.

The fishy smell disappeared, replaced by a fresh scent.

"A good opportunity!" Wen Chen shouted, his long sword flashing so fast it was impenetrable, the sword energy like a rainbow, slaying the remaining monsters one by one.

I controlled the magical artifact, shooting down the monsters that tried to escape one by one.

The roars of monsters, the cracking of bones, and the hum of magical artifacts intertwined to create a unique battle symphony.

The battle ended quickly. Wen Chen and I stood in the center of the trap, looking at the mess around us, feeling a great sense of accomplishment.

Warm blood flowed down my arm, but I felt no pain at all; instead, I felt an unprecedented excitement.

This power made me feel incredibly strong.

Wen Chen walked up to me and gently wiped the sweat and blood from my face. His fingertips lightly brushed across my cheek, bringing a tingling sensation.

My face flushed slightly, and my heart beat a little faster.

The air around us seemed to become ambiguous, and a strange feeling spread between us.

"Are you alright?" Wen Chen's voice was low and gentle, his eyes filled with concern.

I shook my head. "I'm fine."

Wen Chen's gaze fell on the magical artifact in my hand, "This magical artifact..."

I put the magic weapon away without saying a word.

I know Wen Chen has many questions, but I don't want to explain them right now.

“Let’s go,” I said, and took the lead toward the exit of the trap.

Wen Chen didn't say anything more and silently followed behind me.

The trap's exit was a narrow passage, its walls covered with strange runes that shimmered with a dim light.

I felt a powerful force emanating from the depths of the passage. That force was mysterious and strange, making me feel uneasy.

"Wait." Wen Chen suddenly grabbed my hand. His palm was warm and dry, which made me feel at ease.

"here……"

Before he could finish speaking, a loud bang suddenly came from the depths of the passage, and the ground trembled violently, as if something was about to burst forth from the earth...

I could feel that the source of that mysterious power was right in front of me.

The light at the end of the passage grew stronger and stronger, stinging my eyes.

But the closer I got, the more uneasy I felt, as if some great danger was lurking there.

I gripped the magical artifact tightly in my hand, my fingertips turning slightly white.

"Be careful." Wen Chen's voice rang in my ears, tinged with seriousness.

He took my hand, gesturing for me to stop.

I then realized that at the end of the passage, there was a transparent light curtain, like an invisible barrier, blocking our way.

On the light screen, countless strange runes flickered with a dark light, radiating powerful energy fluctuations that gave people a sense of oppression.

"This is..." I frowned, instinctively wanting to take a step forward, but was bounced back by a powerful force.

I felt a tightness in my chest and a metallic taste rose in my throat. I quickly circulated my spiritual energy to suppress the discomfort.

Wen Chen's expression also turned serious. He stepped forward, raised his hand, and tried to touch the light barrier.

Just as his fingertips were about to touch the light screen, the light screen suddenly burst out with dazzling light, and strands of electric light surged out from the runes, wrapping around Wen Chen's palm.

"Don't touch it!" I exclaimed, instinctively trying to stop him.

But it was too late. Wen Chen's palms were already entangled by those threads of light. His body jolted violently, and his face turned pale.

Fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, indicating that he was in great pain.

I rushed forward, trying to pull him away.

But the light barrier seemed to have a life of its own, emitting even more powerful energy fluctuations, which firmly blocked me from entering.

I could feel that my body was under tremendous pressure, and my meridians were aching. If my body wasn't strong enough, I probably would have been torn apart by this force long ago.

"I'm fine." Wen Chen gritted his teeth, his voice a little hoarse. He suddenly swung his long sword, and sharp sword energy slashed at the light threads.

But those light threads seemed to be alive, managing to evade his attacks and instead wrapping around his palm even more tightly.

I gripped the magical artifact tightly in my hand, wanting to unleash its power.

But at that moment, the surrounding restrictions suddenly erupted with a piercing buzzing sound, and the runes became more active, releasing even more powerful energy fluctuations.

The entire passageway shook violently, as if it were about to collapse.

"Watch out!" Wen Chen's expression changed drastically, and he shouted sharply.

He grabbed my hand and pulled me behind him.

At the same time, the surrounding barrier shone brightly, and a powerful force swept towards us like a tsunami.

I could feel that this power was incredibly strong; if we tried to withstand it head-on, Wen Chen and I would probably get injured.

I quickly mobilized the spiritual power within my body and poured it into the magic weapon in my hand.

The magical artifact emitted a dazzling light, forming a barrier that protected Wen Chen and me.

But that force was too strong, and the barrier was instantly shaken and shattered as if it could break at any moment.

I could feel my body trembling violently, as if it were being torn apart by this force.

Wen Chen and I stood back to back, feeling the increasingly powerful energy fluctuations around us, and the tense atmosphere reached its peak.

I know this is just the beginning; the real test is yet to come.

I took a deep breath and looked at the barrier in front of me.