The crowd galloped along, but suddenly a misty forest appeared ahead. Mo Wenjie's eyebrows furrowed slightly, sensing a dangerous aura. However, he knew this was the inevitable route to their destination.
"Be careful, everyone, this forest feels eerie," Mo Wenjie warned. The crowd nodded in agreement, gripping their weapons tightly.
As soon as they stepped into the forest, eerie screams echoed around them, like wailing ghosts and howling wolves. Then, some black shadows appeared from all directions, and it turned out to be a pack of demonized beasts. Mo Wenjie was the first to strike, unleashing a burst of spiritual energy to repel a few of the incoming demons. Ding Qingyao and others also fought back bravely, using their respective magical abilities against them.
As the battle intensified, Huang Ling'er found herself amidst the demonized beasts. Surrounded by ferocious figures snarling and charging, she zigzagged left and right, her clothes drenched in sweat. However, her gaze became increasingly sharp. In the midst of the fierce combat, Huang Ling'er discerned a pattern to the beasts' attacks.
So she shouted loudly, "Their attacks are in accordance with the Bagua directions! Everyone, pay attention to coordination, defend and counter-attack against the corresponding directions!" Upon hearing this, the teammates immediately perked up and quickly adjusted their tactics.
At that moment, a massive demonic beast launched a ferocious attack towards the teammate positioned at the Kan section, causing a whirl of bloodlust. Huang Ling'er, who was at the Zhen position, seized the opportunity to leap into the air. Her sword glinted with an icy light as she lunged towards the demon's flank. The beast sensed danger but was unable to evade due to its momentum from the attack, and Huang Ling'er's sword pierced through it, eliciting a pained roar.
The other teammates also followed the Bagua directions, coordinating with each other and responding to each other. The teammates at the Gui position used agile movements to draw the attention of the demons, while those at the Li position seized the opportunity to attack the demons' vital points with bows and arrows. For a time, the tide of battle shifted, and the relentless assault of demons was broken down time and again.
Under tight coordination and perfect synchronization, Mo Wenjie, along with Ding Qingyao, Huang Ling'er, Jiang Yurou, Xiao Yawen, Ding Yan, Tuoba Yingying, Qin Xiaodie, Cao Chunling, Golden Silkworm Fairy, Ling Xue, and the agile and cunning fox spirit collectively employed their powerful and unique abilities. They united their efforts to successfully subdue the ferocious and wild beasts until they could not move an inch.
Huang Ling'er stood steadily at the center of the circle formed by the others, her beautiful, moving eyes slowly sweeping over each person's face, slightly weary yet still full of spirit. At this moment, a powerful emotion surged within her deep in her heart like a wave — it was an unwavering trust in the power of teamwork!
"Keeping up this united and determined spirit, we will definitely overcome this massive crisis before us and walk out of this treacherous land filled with countless unknown dangers in peace and safety!" Mo Wenjie said loudly in a clear and bright voice, as if he wanted to convey his resolve to every person present.
After a brief rest, the group continued on their way. Not far ahead, they saw an ancient stone door adorned with runes. Mo Wenjie approached and examined it closely, trying to sense the runes with his spiritual energy, but they repelled him. Seeing this, Huang Ling'er went forward and gently touched the stone door. Suddenly, her hand glowed faintly as one of the ancestral jade amulets she carried resonated with the door. With the light growing brighter, the stone door creaked open, revealing a dazzling golden light within. The group cautiously stepped inside and found a secret chamber filled with treasure but also brimming with traps and mechanisms.
Mo Wenjie instructed the others to remain still, and he himself threw a stone to test the way. The ground shot out several laser beams. At this moment, Ding Qingyao, who was good at arrays, stepped forward. She began to analyze the principles of the mechanism and managed to temporarily seal it. Just as they were about to collect the treasure, the secret room suddenly shook violently, indicating that they had touched a deeper layer of protection mechanism.
Mo Wenjie shouted, "Hurry up!" The group rushed back towards the door in a hurry. At the moment the stone door was about to close, they all dashed out. They left with a sense of relief after narrowly escaping, continuing their journey towards their destination.
The group moved along the narrow passage, with the walls emitting a chilling glow. Suddenly, the ground beneath their feet began to sink, forming whirlpools of quicksand. Mo Wenjie reacted swiftly, his hands forming seals as he recited incantations, and a wall of earth shot up from the ground, blocking the quicksand.
However, there was another fork in the path ahead. Mo Wenjie secretly pondered that this must be a test. Just as he was hesitating, Huang Ling'er pointed to the left path and said, "This path has more concentrated qi, perhaps it's the correct direction." The others may have been doubtful, but they still followed her towards the left path.
As they walked, the air filled with a pungent odor. The group covered their noses and mouths. In front of them, a surge of toxic mist puppets emerged, their bodies formed by toxic mist, and their eyes glowed with an eerie red light.
Mo Wenjie muttered incantations, rapidly forming seals with his hands. After a flash of light, an artifact that emanated a hot aura flew out of his bosom. The artifact spun in the air before bursting into fierce flames, resembling a roaring dragon as it charged towards the enveloping toxic mist puppets.
Meanwhile, the other comrades didn't dare to slack off either. They all deployed their respective detoxification spells to shield themselves. In an instant, a colorful barrier of dazzling light intertwined, protecting them.
And Huang Ling'er shouted fiercely, exerting all her inner spiritual energy. Instantly, a faint blue aura enveloped her, quickly condensing into an impenetrable circular shield. Any toxic mist puppets that attempted to approach her were repelled with great force by the shield, crashing to the ground in a mess.
Under their joint efforts, the densely packed toxic mist puppets were finally breached. Seeing this, the group was filled with determination and charged towards the opening without hesitation. In this way, they continued to break through obstacles like breaking bamboo, moving closer to their destination.
Gradually, the enigmatic destination began to reveal its outline. It started as a vague shadow, but as the group continued their advance, it became increasingly clear and visible.
At this moment, Mo Wenjie, Ding Qingyao, Huang Ling'er, Jiang Yurou, Xiao Yawen, Ding Yan, Tuoba Yingying, Qin Xiaodie, Cao Chunling, the Golden Silkworm Fairy, Ling Xue, and the fox spirit each had a spark of hope rekindled in their eyes. Their steps quickened inadvertently as they couldn't wait to reach their destination any sooner.
When the group arrived at their destination, they found a massive light barrier enveloping the central area. Mo Wenjie reached out to touch the barrier, but a powerful force pushed him away. Huang Ling'er noticed that the barrier had several indents on it, matching the shapes of the special spiritual items they had previously acquired. The group placed their items into the indents, and as the light barrier began to slowly dissipate, they were met with an enormous sacred tree. The tree was adorned with strange fruit that glowed with an unusual light. However, a protective divine beast lay at its base, exuding terrifying pressure.
Mo Wenjie stepped forward to state their purpose, but the divine beast said that only after passing its test could they pick the fruits. The test required the group to collectively withstand its three rounds of attacks. During the first round, the divine beast spat flames, which they defended against with spiritual force shields. In the second round, it launched sound wave attacks, which they resisted with their cultivation techniques. By the third round, the divine beast transformed into multiple clones to attack, and they responded in close coordination. After passing the test, the divine beast allowed them to pick the fruits. The group left with bountiful gains and joy, and this experience also deepened their camaraderie.
After leaving the mysterious place, the group didn't disband immediately. Mo Wenjie proposed finding a place to rest and share their findings. They discovered a quiet valley and set up a barrier to prevent outsiders from disturbing them.
When they shared the fruits, the group discovered to their amazement that these fruits could enhance their cultivation, and they contained a fragment of mysterious memories. As Mo Wenjie absorbed it, he saw visions of an ancient battle from the primordial era, involving an evil force powerful enough to destroy the world.
Mo Wenjie shared his visions with the group, and they decided to embark on a journey together to uncover the truth. Following the clues from the memory fragments, they set off in search of answers. Along the way, they faced numerous attacks from those who lusted after the fruits, but using the camaraderie they had gained from their previous adventure, they easily thwarted any danger.
As their investigation deepened, shocking facts began to surface—the evil force that had been sealed away was showing faint signs of revival! This discovery came as a bolt from the blue, causing everyone to draw a sharp breath in astonishment.
As the core member of the team, Mo Wenjie keenly sensed the gravity of the situation. At this moment, his face was stern and his gaze intense, as he deeply looked at his companions. He saw him biting his lip for a moment before finally speaking in a low voice, "Brothers and sisters, as we have uncovered this terrifying truth, we cannot afford to ignore it under any circumstances!"
Just as Mo Wenjie's powerful words fell to the ground, the rest of the group seemed to be in perfect sync, nodding their heads in unison, showing deep agreement and appreciation for what he had said. At this moment, their gazes were like numerous bright rays of light intertwining in the air. These eyes were not only filled with fearless courage and unstoppable forward momentum but also shone with an unwavering belief, an indomitable resolve, and a strong sense of mission.
Each person was seen clenching their lips tightly, their facial features drawn taut as if made of steel, revealing an expression of unyielding determination. Their eyes were deep as the ocean, burning with flames of fierce resolve. It seemed as though they had already taken in all the possible difficulties and dangers they might encounter, yet there was no intention of backing down.
Clearly, Mo Wenjie, Ding Qingyao, Huang Ling'er, Jiang Yurou, Xiao Yawen, Ding Yan, Tuoba Yingying, Qin Xiaodie, Cao Chunling, the Golden Silkworm Fairy, Ling Xue, and the fox spirit were all mentally prepared to the best of their abilities. They were like an elite and highly motivated army that had been rigorously trained and stood ready to courageously face the impending challenge that would be far more arduous and nerve-wracking than any other time in their lives.
