Xiaohong subconsciously grabbed the wide sleeves of the man in white, her fingertips turned slightly white, and her nervousness was beyond words.
"Let's go." The man in white said calmly, as if the rolling clouds and strange light could not move him.
He took the lead and walked towards the direction of light.
Others followed closely and dared not slacken at all.
The road to light is not smooth.
A vast swamp lies in front of everyone, and the dark green mud is bubbled and exudes a disgusting smell of rancidness.
Luo Xiaoyu was reckless by nature. She glanced at the swamp and wanted to rush over directly.
"Isn't it just a mud? What are you afraid of?" She said and was about to raise her foot.
"It's not possible, Xiaoyu!" Grandma Lin grabbed her, "This swamp looks not simple. If it sinks into it..." Before she finished speaking, she saw a huge bubble rolling in the middle of the swamp, bursting with a "pop", and a fishy smell hit her face, making people unable to help but cover their noses.
"Mother-in-law, I..." Luo Xiaoyu wanted to argue, but was stopped by Grandma Lin's stern eyes.
The two of them were in a stalemate and refused to give in to each other.
Others also surrounded the swamp and looked at the atmosphere, the atmosphere was frozen for a moment.
Doctor Zhang squatted down, picked up a stone and threw it into the swamp. The stone disappeared in an instant, and there was no ripples.
"The swamp is deep, and there may be undercurrents below," he stood up, speaking solemnly, "If you enter rashly, you may be dangerous."
Everyone remained silent, and their eyes turned to the man in white, waiting for his instructions.
The man in white looked at the swamp in front of him, his mouth slightly raised, revealing a mysterious smile.
"Don't worry, I have a way." He said, slowly lifting his right hand...
Everyone held their breath and focused their eyes tightly on the raised right hand of the man in white.
They expected a magical power to emerge, perhaps a bridge that appeared out of thin air, or perhaps an invisible power to support them to fly over the swamp. In short, they expected the white-clothed man to show extraordinary means and take them to easily cross this dangerous land.
However, the man in white said that he was surprised.
"This swamp seems to contain some strange energy, and my mana is restricted here." There was a hint of surprise in his tone, as if even he himself had never expected this situation.
Everyone looked at each other, and their originally relaxed mood was instantly replaced by tension.
Luo Xiaoyu couldn't help but complain, "What? Are you not powerful in magic? Why can't you even get through a swamp?"
The man in white ignored Luo Xiaoyu's complaints. He looked around and frowned, as if he was thinking about countermeasures.
Others also began to reexamine the predicament in front of them, and their blind trust in the man in white began to shake.
Gulugulu - Bubbles keep popping up in the swamp, and a pungent smell of sulfur spreads out, which is disgusting.
Xiaohong's face was pale and she covered her chest, feeling nausea and dizzy.
She moaned in pain, her body shaking.
"Xiaohong, what's wrong with you?" Grandma Lin asked with concern and hurriedly supported her.
"I...I feel uncomfortable..." Xiaohong said weakly, her face becoming increasingly ugly.
Others also felt difficulty breathing, and the pungent smell seemed to have some toxicity and was unbearable.
They quickly covered their mouths and noses with their clothes, trying to block the suffocating smell.
"This won't work. We must find a way to leave here as soon as possible." Zhang Langzhong said in a deep voice, with a hint of anxiety in his tone.
Just when everyone was at a loss, Liehuo suddenly pointed to a place on the edge of the swamp and said, "Look, it seems there is..."
Li Liehuo pointed to the edge of the swamp and shouted excitedly: "Look, there seems to be stones there! They all look like they can step on them!" Everyone looked along his gaze. Sure enough, in the turbid swamp, some stones exposed to the water surface could be vaguely seen in the turbid swamp, of different sizes and uneven distributions, but it seemed to be connected to a small path to the other side.
"The hunter has good eyesight!" Zhang exclaimed,
"Hehe, I've been hunting in the mountains all year round, and I still have this little vision." Liehuo scratched his head honestly.
Under the guidance of Li Liehun, everyone carefully stepped on the hidden stones and walked towards the opposite shore step by step.
Every step is taken with great caution, fearing that one step will fall into the disgusting swamp.
The surface of the stone is slippery and covered with a thin layer of moss. If you are not careful, you will slip.
The cold wind blew, with the fishy smell of the swamp, which was disgusting.
There is a bottomless quagmire under your feet, and if you are not careful, you will be swallowed up.
Xiaohong held the hand of the man in white tightly, and walked tremblingly with every step.
The man in white held her hand tightly, and Xiaohong looked up at the man in white, her eyes full of dependence and admiration, as if he was her only support.
Luo Xiaoyu looked at this scene and felt mixed feelings. She was both happy for Xiaohong and a little sour.
"Finally come!" Luo Xiaoyu took the lead in stepping onto the land on the other side, breathed a sigh of relief, and the joy of surviving the disaster appeared on her face.
Others also walked ashore one after another and expressed their gratitude to Liehuo.
"Thanks to hunters, otherwise we really don't know what to do." Grandma Lin said gratefully.
"Yes, the hunter is really our savior!" Zhang Langzhong also echoed.
Liehuo was a little embarrassed by everyone's praise, and smiled honestly and said, "You don't have to be polite, this is what I should do."
Everyone took a short rest, adjusted their state, and continued to move towards the direction of light.
However, just as they walked out of the swamp, a sharp chirping pierced the sky...
As soon as everyone walked out of the swamp, before they could take a breath, a sharp chirping suddenly pierced the sky, and the cold and sharp notes as metal were harsh as eardrums.
Looking up, I saw a dense flock of birds in the sky pressing like dark clouds, and the sound of wings striking the air was like a storm, which made me feel heart-pounding.
These birds have different shapes, some with metallic luster, while others have sharp beaks and claws, revealing an ominous atmosphere.
"Be careful, everyone!" the man in white shouted loudly, and the long sword in his hand flashed with a faint light, taking the lead in facing the enemy.
Seeing this, the birds swooped down one after another, and the sharp screams became more and more harsh, and the air was filled with a smell of blood.
The man in white swung his sword like lightning. Wherever the sword tip passed, several birds whine and planted, and blood sprinkled on the ground, dyeing a piece of red.
Seeing this, Luo Xiaoyu immediately pulled out the short knife from her waist, and a firm light flashed in her eyes.
She was agile and was traveling through the flock of birds like a spirit cat. The short knife drew sharp arcs, and several birds fell in response to the sound.
Langzhong Zhang was not willing to be outdone. He pulled out a spear and stood firmly in place as if it were Mount Tai. The spear was poked out like a poisonous snake, killing with one blow.
Grandma Lin and Liehuo Liehuo cover each other, one holding a wooden stick and the other waving a long knife, working together to resist the attack of the birds.
This sudden attack surprised everyone, but everyone's fighting spirit became increasingly high.
Although there were many birds, everyone gradually gained the upper hand with tacit understanding and courage.
However, Asuki saw that his attack was fruitless and began to change his tactics.
They were divided into several waves, one continued to attack head-on, and the other surrounded from both sides and behind, intending to trap everyone.
"Be careful, don't disperse!" The man in white reminded loudly, his eyes as if he was torched, and the sword drew bright lights in the air.
Everyone quickly gathered together to form a defensive circle to resist the attack of the birds.
The fierce battle lasted for a moment, and the birds' offensive gradually weakened, and they eventually retreated and disappeared into the sky.
Everyone finally breathed a sigh of relief. Looking around, they found the bodies left by the birds scattered on the ground, and the air was filled with a faint smell of blood.
However, when they looked at the sky ahead again, a huge light came into their eyes, and the center of the light was firmly blocked by an invisible barrier.
The barrier is like a huge transparent mirror, with rippling ripples on the surface and shining with strange light.
"This... what kind of barrier is this?" Xiaohong's voice trembled with a hint of trembling, and her eyes were locked on the barrier, as if she had seen something strange.
Everyone looked at each other with a serious expression. The obstacles in front of them made them feel even more stressed.
"This barrier does not seem to be simple. We must find a way to break through." Zhang Langzhong said in a deep voice, his brows frowned, and a trace of ominous premonition was revealed in his eyes.
Xiaohong suddenly felt a strange force surge out from her heart, as if an invisible gravity attracted her to the barrier.
She subconsciously took a step forward, her fingers gently touched the cold surface, and suddenly felt a stinging pain coming from her fingertips.
"Xiaohong..." the man in white shouted with concern, just as he was about to reach out to hold her, but was stopped by her firm eyes.
"I felt something, let me try again." Xiaohong said firmly, her fingers groping on the barrier, as if looking for a secret switch.
A faint light flowed out from the surface of the barrier and gradually gathered into a small pattern.
Everyone held their breath and focused their attention, staring at Xiaohong's movements, and their minds were filled with questions and expectations.
At this moment, Xiaohong's finger suddenly stopped at a specific point, and the light on the surface of the barrier instantly shone. The entire barrier seemed to be activated and began to vibrate violently.
"Look!" Luo Xiaoyu shouted excitedly, pointing at the gradually expanding crack on the barrier.
Everyone's heartbeat accelerated instantly, and a tense and expectant atmosphere filled the air.
Xiaohong took a deep breath, pressed her finger lightly again, and the cracks on the barrier instantly cracked, revealing the mysterious light inside.
A huge barrier stood in front of everyone, like a wall that stretched to the sky, shining with a cold light.
Everyone looked around the barrier carefully. The surface of the barrier was as smooth as a mirror, and some strange runes were vaguely visible, emitting mysterious power.
Xiaohong stretched out her hand curiously, trying to touch the barrier, but was bounced away by an invisible force and staggered a few steps.
She looked at the barrier in shock, her heart full of doubt and uneasiness.
"These runes seem to be an ancient seal." Elder Chen stroked his long beard and stared at the runes on the barrier with deep eyes. He said slowly, "It takes a special force to crack it."
"Special power? What kind of power is that?" Luo Xiaoyu asked anxiously.
Elder Chen paused and continued: "We need to work together to inject our own spiritual power into these runes to break this seal."
When Luo Xiaoyu heard this, her face changed slightly and she said hesitantly: "But... my spiritual power is weak, I'm afraid I can't help much..."
"Luo Xiaoyu, don't worry!" Xiaohong held Luo Xiaoyu's hand and encouraged, "We will work hard together, it will be OK!"
"Yes, Luo Xiaoyu, don't be afraid!" Grandma Lin also comforted kindly, "We will all help you!"
Luo Xiaoyu looked at everyone's encouraging eyes and struggled endlessly.
She knew that this was a critical moment that concerns everyone's destiny and she could not retreat.
"Okay! I'll try!" Luo Xiaoyu took a deep breath.
Following Elder Chen's method, everyone put their palms on the barrier and slowly injected their own spiritual power.
The runes on the barrier began to flicker even more violently, making a buzzing sound.
A powerful force surged out of the barrier, as if to swallow everyone...
"The barrier... is about to open!" Zhang said nervously.
Suddenly, a dazzling light erupted from the center of the barrier, and everyone subconsciously closed their eyes.
"What's going on?"
Everyone held their breath and focused their minds, pressed their palms tightly against the cold barrier, and slowly injected their own spiritual power into it according to Elder Chen's instructions.
However, the expected resistance did not appear, and was replaced by a strange suction force.
The barrier was like a hungry giant beast, greedily devouring everyone's power.
A stream of warm current surged out from their palms and flowed along their arms toward the barrier, as if a mud cow had entered the sea, disappearing without a trace.
Their bodies began to tremble slightly, and their faces gradually became pale. The originally abundant spiritual power was quickly lost as if it was drained.
Xiaohong felt dizzy, her legs were weak, and she almost couldn't stand steadily.
Her face was as pale as paper, and fine beads of sweat oozed out from her forehead.
She gritted her teeth and tried hard to support herself, not wanting to drag everyone down.
The man in white standing beside her, although she felt that her power was constantly absorbed, she still distributed a trace of spiritual power, gently supported Xiaohong, and asked with concern: "How are you okay?" Xiaohong forced out a smile and shook her head weakly, indicating that she could still persevere.
There was a tense and depressing atmosphere in the air.
Everyone's breathing became more and more rapid and their heartbeat became faster and faster.
They feel that their power is being continuously withdrawn and their bodies gradually become weak and weak.
Is this attempt going to fail again?
Despair began to spread in everyone's hearts.
Just as everyone was about to give up, a sudden change occurred.
Luo Xiaoyu, who had been silent all the time, suddenly let out a low growl, her body trembled violently, and a powerful force erupted from her body, rushing against the runes on the barrier like a surging tide.
The originally balanced rune was broken by this sudden force and began to flicker violently, making a harsh buzzing sound.
Everyone looked at Luo Xiaoyu in surprise. This power was actually stronger than any of them!
"This...what is going on?" Zhang Langzhong exclaimed.
The runes on the barrier shattered inch by inch like a spider web, making a crisp "click" sound, and the cracks quickly spread to the entire barrier like black lightning.
With a deafening sound, the barrier collapsed and turned into starlight and dissipated into the air.
The dazzling light gradually dissipated, and everyone slowly opened their eyes, and the eyes suddenly became clear.
"Success! We succeeded!" Luo Xiaoyu jumped up excitedly, and cheers echoed in the valley.
Everyone's faces were filled with joyful smiles, embracing each other, celebrating this hard-won victory.
They high-highs and cheered, and their joy was beyond words.
Doctor Zhang rubbed his hands excitedly, and cried: "That's great! Great! We finally broke this barrier!" Grandma Lin was so excited that she burst into tears. She folded her hands together and kept muttering: "Thank you God! Thank you God!" Even Elder Chen, who had always been calm and steady, could not hide the excitement in her heart at this time, stroked her long beard and nodded frequently.
"We did it!" Xiaohong smiled weakly, her face still pale, but her eyes were full of pride and pride.
A warm current surged into her heart, and she felt unprecedented relaxation and pleasure.
The man in white looked at Xiaohong with gentle eyes and gently picked her up. Xiaohong snuggled in the man in white's arms, his eyes were blurred and his cheeks were slightly red.
Luo Xiaoyu looked at this scene and felt mixed feelings. A trace of loss passed through her heart, but more of it was blessing.
She walked to the side silently, looked at them quietly, with a faint smile on her lips.
"Let's go," the man in white hugged Xiaohong, with a gentle but firm tone, "Let's go in and take a look."
Everyone followed the man in white and stepped into the area behind the barrier.
The scene in front of me changed again, no longer the familiar forest, but a vast white mist...
Elder Chen stopped, frowned, and murmured to himself: "What's going on?"
When everyone stepped into the area behind the barrier, the scene in front of them suddenly changed.
I was originally looking forward to a paradise or a blessed land, but what caught my eye was a vast white mist, and I couldn't see my five fingers.
The thick fog was full of biting chill, cold and humid, and creepy.
In addition to the howling wind sounds, there is also a strange whisper in my ears, as if countless ghosts are whispering, which makes people feel restless.
Suddenly, several black shadows emerged from the white mist, as fast as lightning, and silently attacked everyone.
These shadows have no entity, they look like ghosts, but they have a fierce murderous aura.
Their arms turned into sharp blades, slashing through the air and making sharp howling sounds.
"Be careful!" The man in white shouted softly, protected Xiaohong behind him, flashed his body, and avoided the attack of the black shadow.
Others also used their weapons to fight fiercely with the shadows.
The sword light and the shadows are so cold that the battle breaks out instantly.
Doctor Zhang waved the medicine hoe in his hand and tried his best to resist the attack of the black shadow.
Grandma Lin chanted a spell and summoned golden lights to repel the attacking black shadows.
Luo Xiaoyu waved her long whip, and the whip was as shadow as a dragon and as momentum as a rainbow.
Elder Chen held a whisk in his hand, skillfully avoiding the shadow's attack, waiting for an opportunity to counterattack.
Chapter completed!