Mowenjie held the sword, with determined eyes standing at the front of the formation. They had just entered a valley shrouded in mist, which was said to be a stronghold of an evil force. The surroundings were eerily silent, and only the howling wind seemed like the hiss of demons.
Suddenly, a group of demon shadows came from all directions. Mowenjie roared and charged forward first, waving his sword to unleash a stream of sword qi, instantly pushing back several of the demon shadows. His companions also cast spells one after another, creating an intersection of radiant lights in an instant.
However, this was only the first wave of attack. As a eerie laugh echoed, a giant demon appeared from all sides. It had a body like a mountain, and its eyes glowed with a faint green light. Everyone was startled in their hearts, but no one hesitated. Mowenjie took a deep breath and activated his entire spiritual power, slowly rising into the air before charging towards the demon like a meteorite. He skillfully dodged the demon's attacks while searching for its weaknesses. Just as the demon was about to bite with its huge mouth, Mowenjie plunged his sword into its throat, causing the demon to fall to the ground with a resounding thud.
After a few comrades in the group exchanged a look filled with understanding and encouragement, Mowenjie resolutely took a step forward with determination and strength. They continued their advance deeper into the mysterious and remote valley. Their eyes shone with anticipation and hope for the future, as if they could already see the beautiful scenery of their successful protection of the celestial realm's peace.
As their steps continued to delve deeper, the surroundings grew increasingly eerie and terrifying. Dense forests blocked out the sun, leaving little sunlight visible; the path beneath their feet was rugged and uneven, covered in thorns and jagged rocks; eerie sounds occasionally echoed in their ears, sending shivers down their spines. Yet these difficulties did not deter Mowenjie and his companions; instead, they fueled an even stronger resolve within them.
Throughout the journey, they supported each other and looked out for one another. When faced with steep mountains, they climbed together; when they encountered turbulent rivers, someone stepped forward to find a way to cross. It was through this spirit of unity and relentless advancement that they drew closer and closer to their noble goal of protecting the celestial realm's peace, feeling that victory was within reach with every step forward.
Mowenjie led Huang Ling, Jiang Yu Rou, Xiao Ya Wen, Ding Yan, Tuobaying Yingying, Qin Xiao Die, and Cao Chunling cautiously towards the unknown ahead. The surroundings were so quiet that only their soft footsteps and breathing could be heard.
As they walked further, Mowenjie suddenly felt a tightening in his heart. An indescribable powerful aura, like a tidal wave, overwhelmed him instantly. The aura was like an enormous mountain pressing down on him, making it hard for him to breathe. He stopped in his tracks, his face turning pale, and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.
"What's happening?" Huang Ling'er, who was following behind, asked with concern.
Mowenjie took a deep breath, striving to calm his inner fear, and trembled as he said, "I... I feel a very strong pressure coming from somewhere, but I don't know where it's from."
Upon hearing this, everyone was shocked and looked at each other. Jiang Yu Rou furrowed her eyebrows and whispered, "Be careful, there may be danger."
Mowenjie forced himself to calm down and vigilantly scanned the surroundings, but saw nothing but darkness and silence. However, the pressure still lingered in his mind, refusing to leave, causing him to worry more and more involuntarily.
At this moment, the ground suddenly began to shake violently. Mowenjie shouted, "Stand firm!" The group quickly adjusted their positions. They saw the ground in front of them gradually crack open, revealing a massive array emitting a purplish-black glow. The array patterns were complex and intertwined, exuding a sense of destruction.
Mowenjie gritted his teeth and said, "This must be the real defense mechanism." The group gripped their weapons tightly and prepared for battle. Suddenly, beams of black light shot out from the array at an incredible speed. Mowenjie swung his sword to block them, while others casted shield spells. However, there were too many beams, and several struck the edge of the group, injuring Ding Yan. She groaned in pain and fell to the ground.
Mowenjie was desperate and decided to take the risk of charging into the array to destroy its core. He gathered all his spiritual power, and a dazzling golden light enveloped him, then he charged into the array without hesitation. The pressure inside the array was immense, as if to crush him, but he moved step by step closer to the center, relying on his strong will.
Finally, he found the reason for the strong energy fluctuations, which was a unicorn causing trouble. Mowenjie's heart leaped, and he hurried back to check on Ding Yan's injury. He wanted to take them away from this dangerous place as soon as possible.
In legend, the unicorn was often regarded as the exclusive steed of the Bodhisattva of Benevolence, bearing many notable titles such as "Tian Ting," "Dì Tīng," "Shàn Tīng," and "Pí Xiū." These mysterious and ancient appellations not only highlighted its unique status and supernatural abilities but also imbued this mystical creature with endless charm and majesty.
Such a powerful and sacred being would not easily allow Mowenjie and the others to leave. The unicorn's noble figure shone like a radiant gem, exuding an irresistible aura. Its deep, lively eyes seemed capable of piercing through everything, and any subtle movement or thought was hard to escape its keen perception.
As Mowenjie and the others attempted to leave, the unicorn simply raised its head slightly, shook its magnificent fur, and released an invisible force instantly. This force was like a surging tidal wave, stirring the surrounding air into a swirling mess and creating an insurmountable barrier.
Mowenjie and the others felt the powerful resistance and couldn't help but show surprise on their faces. They secretly cursed their fate, realizing that they were not dealing with an ordinary beast, but a divine creature with supreme divine power. To break through the barrier set by the unicorn was like dreaming of a fool's caper.
Mowenjie knew that a direct confrontation was not an option, so he bowed and made a salutation to the unicorn, respectfully saying, "Oh divine creature, we have no intention of offending this place. We have come to protect the peace of the celestial realm and eliminate evil forces. If we have offended you in any way, please forgive us." The unicorn's eyes flickered with a hint of doubt, as if judging the truth of his words. At this moment, the injured Ding Yan weakly spoke up, "Divine creature, we truly only want peace in the world."
The unicorn spoke in a human tone, "The evil force you are talking about is related to the thing I am guarding. I cannot let you pass."
Mowenjie quickly replied, "Could the divine creature please inform us a bit more? Perhaps we can work together to resolve this." The unicorn remained silent for a moment before speaking, "This place is sealed with an ancient evil artifact. If it is released, the consequences would be unimaginable. The evil force you mentioned is trying to break the seal."
Mowenjie frowned slightly, deep in thought. After a moment, he lifted his head, his eyes resolute as he said, "In that case, let's work together to reinforce this seal. We possess a very special and powerful sealing technique!" After speaking, he looked brightly at his companions beside him, seemingly waiting for their response.
At this moment, the unicorn stood still, using its deep and mysterious eyes to carefully observe the group in front of it. Its gaze slowly swept over each person as if trying to see through their inner thoughts and intentions. Minute by minute, the atmosphere at the scene grew increasingly tense.
After a moment of deep contemplation, the unicorn nodded in agreement to Mowenjie's proposal. Seeing this, everyone was inspired and ready to demonstrate their skills.
Following that, with a command from Mowenjie, everyone immediately sprang into action. They swiftly gathered in a circle, with their hands forming various intricate and esoteric hand seals. At the same time, they whispered an ancient and obscure incantation. As the incantation's syllables continued to rise, beams of dazzling light began to blossom from their hands, weaving and entangling in the air like golden threads.
At the same time, the unicorn was not idle either. It let out a long, loud howl to the sky, emitting a layer of soft white light from its entire body. This light flowed like water, continuously towards the people performing the ritual, merging and complementing those golden rays.
Under their joint efforts, the entire space was filled with an incredibly powerful energy. The seal, which had started to loosen up, began to shrink and solidify again, its surface shining brilliantly like an impregnable fortress.
As the last rune was successfully embedded into the seal, all the light instantaneously vanished. The unicorn nodded with satisfaction and then casually kicked its hoof, clearing away the barrier it had previously set up.
Upon seeing this, Mowenjie and the others were overjoyed, immediately expressing their gratitude before hastening on their path. They were well aware of the heavy responsibility they bore and knew they had to rush to their destination without delay to ensure the peace and tranquility of the celestial realm. So, with determined and strong steps, they moved further away, their figures gradually fading into the distant horizon...
Continuing on their journey, Mowenjie and the others soon arrived at a majestic palace. The entrance was tightly shut, with the door adorned with ancient runes that gave off a faint chill. As Mowenjie tried to figure out how to open the door, an immortal suddenly appeared from the sky. The immortal's expression was serious, as he questioned them why they had come here.
Mowenjie reiterated their intentions once more, but the immortal sneered, claiming they were mere ants attempting to meddle in great affairs. Mowenjie argued his point firmly, and his companions also chimed in. The immortal was enraged and waved his hand to summon several spirit snakes to attack them. The group rallied to defend themselves, and Mowenjie noticed that the immortal was being corrupted by evil thoughts. While battling the snakes, he tried to awaken the immortal's conscience.
Huang Ling'er quietly circled around behind the immortal, striking a pure light strike when the immortal wasn't paying attention. The immortal was shaken by the impact and momentarily lost their composure. Mowenjie seized the opportunity, swinging his sword to shatter the malevolent black veil surrounding the immortal. The immortal regained consciousness and showed remorse, voluntarily opening the palace gate.
Mowenjie thanked the immortal and led everyone into the palace, where the sight before them greatly shocked them. In the center, floating was a pearl emitting a dark aura, no doubt the source of evil. Without hesitation, they surrounded it in preparation for battle.
