Peach Blossoms in Chang'an

Chapter 300 The Abyss of Despair

Wu Tao and Hu Bugui eagerly absorbed the knowledge in the ancient books and practiced the use of the artifact day and night. The book left by Li Xiaoyao was like a key that opened the door to a whole new world. They gradually realized that the artifact was not a simple weapon, but a treasure that contained the supreme power between heaven and earth.

Xingchen and Yueying also recovered their health under careful care. Seeing their parents preparing for the upcoming battle, they were filled with worry, but they also knew that this was their inescapable fate.

"Dad, Mom, we are ready." Xingchen and Yueying came to Wu Tao and Hu Bugui with firm eyes. They were no longer the children who needed protection, but warriors who could stand on their own.

Wu Tao and Hu Bugui looked at the children in front of them, their hearts filled with relief. They knew that Xingchen and Yueying were ready to fight alongside them.

"Okay! Let's go meet that ancient demon together!" Hu Bugui said with great pride.

The day of the decisive battle finally arrived. The sky was overcast and the wind was howling, as if foreshadowing that a world-shaking battle was about to begin. Wu Tao, Hu Bugui, Xingchen, and Yueying, with the belief that they would win, set out on their journey.

The ancient demon was entrenched in a desolate valley, surrounded by black mist, exuding a suffocating sense of oppression. It seemed to have sensed the arrival of Wu Tao and others, and slowly opened its scarlet eyes, revealing a cruel smile at the corner of its mouth.

"You are finally here. I have been waiting for this day for a long time." The voice of the ancient demon was like a roar from hell, deafening.

Wu Tao and Hu Bugui looked at each other, without the slightest fear, they were ready to fight to the death. The artifact in their hands emitted a dazzling light, illuminating the dark world.

"Attack!" Hu Bugui gave the order, and the battle was about to begin. Wu Tao and Hu Bugui activated their magic weapons at the same time, and two beams of light shot up into the sky, transforming into two giant dragons, roaring and rushing towards the ancient demon.

“A mere trifle!” The ancient demon snorted disdainfully, waving its huge claws towards the two giant dragons of light…

The two giant dragons of light, with the power to destroy the heavens and the earth, fiercely rammed into the ancient demon, making a deafening noise. The demon's huge body was knocked back several steps, and black blood gushed out of its mouth, staining the earth red.

“You are quite capable!” The ancient demon wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, but it was soon replaced by a deeper fierce light. “But, you want to defeat me with just this little power? It’s wishful thinking!”

The demon roared, and a powerful force burst out from its body, forming a black shock wave that shattered the two giant dragons of light. Wu Tao and Hu Bugui groaned and were knocked back several feet, their faces pale. Although the power of the artifact was strong, the power of the ancient demon was even more unfathomable.

"Hahaha, is this all you can do?" The devil laughed wildly and approached step by step.

At this moment, a figure suddenly appeared behind the demon, and the long sword in his hand flashed with a cold light, piercing the demon's back.

"Xiaoyao Sword Technique, one sword breaks the sky!"

It was Li Xiaoyao! He seized the gap between the demon's attacks and launched a fatal blow. However, the demon reacted very quickly, turned around suddenly, and slapped Li Xiaoyao with one claw.

"Xiaoyao!" Wu Tao and Hu Bugui exclaimed.

Li Xiaoyao had no way to avoid it and could only watch the sharp black claws attacking him.

"Bang!" With a loud noise, Li Xiaoyao was slapped away by the devil's claw, fell heavily to the ground, and spit out blood.

"Xiaoyao!" Wu Tao rushed towards Li Xiaoyao desperately, and Hu Bugui followed closely behind him, waving his magic weapon to force back the demon and buy time for Wu Tao.

“Ahem…” Li Xiaoyao struggled to get up, but fell powerlessly into Wu Tao’s arms. “Tao… Taozi, don’t be sad. I promised you… to protect you…”

"No, you'll be fine, you'll be fine..." Wu Tao burst into tears and tried desperately to heal the wound on Li Xiaoyao's chest, but the blood still kept pouring out.

"Taozi... promise me... to live well..." Li Xiaoyao used up his last bit of strength to hold Wu Tao's hand, his eyes filled with reluctance and attachment.

"No! Xiaoyao! Don't!" Wu Tao cried heartbreakingly.

Li Xiaoyao's hands fell weakly and he closed his eyes forever.

"Ah!" Witnessing the tragic death of Li Xiaoyao, Wu Tao let out a shrill cry, her eyes red. An unprecedented anger and sadness surged from the depths of her heart.

"You all will die!" Wu Tao stood up suddenly, the divine weapon in her hand shone brightly, illuminating her resolute face.

At this moment, the ancient demon launched another attack, aiming directly at the stars.

"Brother, be careful!" Yueying screamed and rushed towards Xingchen desperately...

The black devil's claws, with the power to destroy the world, pressed down on Xingchen like a mountain. At the critical moment, Yueying's figure flashed by like lightning, knocking Xingchen to the ground, but she herself took the blow.

"Yueying!" Xingchen only felt a loud noise in his ears, and his eyes went dark. When he came to his senses, he saw Yueying lying in a pool of blood. Her petite body was as fragile as a fallen leaf in autumn.

"Brother... let's go..." Yueying uttered a few words with difficulty, shocking blood oozing from the corners of his mouth, and his face was as pale as paper.

"No! I won't go! Let's go together!" Xingchen held Yueying's hand tightly, tears bursting out like a dam breaking, his heart filled with regret and self-blame.

"Xingchen, be obedient! You will only die if you stay! Go away!" Yueying roared at the top of her lungs, using her last bit of strength to push Xingchen away.

"Yueying!" Wu Tao and Hu Bugui were furious, but they were powerless to stop this tragedy. They were entangled by the demons and could not protect themselves, so they could only watch Yueying fall.

"Hahaha, you don't know your own limitations!" The ancient demon laughed wildly, his eyes full of mockery and contempt.

Wu Tao and Hu Bugui were filled with grief and anger, but they also understood that with their current strength, they could not defeat the demon. The light of the artifact was gradually fading, and their physical strength was already overdrawn. If they continued like this, they would only sacrifice in vain.

"Let's go!" Hu Bugui made a prompt decision, pulled Wu Tao up, and ran towards the city gate.

"Want to leave? Not that easy!" The devil roared and attacked again. The black demonic energy surged towards Wu Tao and Hu Bugui like a tide.

"Tao'er, I'll stop him, you go quickly!" Hu Bugui pushed Wu Tao away and turned to fight the devil.

"No! Let's go together!" Wu Tao's tears blurred her vision, but she still stood firmly beside Hu Bugui and fought alongside him.

However, two fists are no match for four hands, and under the demon's violent attack, Wu Tao and Hu Bugui gradually fell behind. The light of the artifact became weaker and weaker, their movements became slower and slower, and their bodies were covered with scars.

"No, I can't hold on any longer..." Wu Tao's face was pale, with a trace of blood at the corner of his mouth.

"Tao'er!" Hu Bugui's heart tightened. He knew that they had reached a critical moment of life and death.

"Hahaha, all of you go to hell!" The devil laughed wildly, gathering his strength again, preparing to launch a fatal blow.

At this critical moment, a golden light descended from the sky and blocked the demon's attack.

"Who is it?!" the demon roared, and when he looked up, he saw a figure wearing golden armor and holding a long sword, slowly descending from the sky...

"Tao'er, are you okay?" A gentle voice, a familiar breath, Wu Tao looked up suddenly, but saw...

The city gate slammed shut behind them, and Wu Tao and Hu Bugui stumbled back into the city. Without taking a breath, they immediately rushed to the room where Yueying was.

The room was filled with a strong smell of blood. Yueying lay on the bed with a pale face and a weak breath. Her chest was wrapped in thick bandages, but it still couldn't stop the blood from seeping out. Wu Tao trembled and felt her breath. Feeling the weak breath, his heart was relieved a little.

"Yueying, how are you? Hold on, you'll be fine." Wu Tao's voice was choked and his eyes became wet again.

Yueying tried hard to force a smile and said weakly: "Tao... Tao'er... don't cry... I'm fine..."

"It's all my fault. It's all my fault. If I had come earlier..." Wu Tao burst into tears, self-blame and guilt flooding her heart like a tide.

"Tao'er, this is not your fault. The devil is just too cunning..." Yueying said with difficulty, her voice getting lower and lower, and finally she died away.

"Yueying! Yueying!" Wu Tao held her hand tightly, but could no longer feel any warmth.

Hu Bugui suppressed his grief, took Wu Tao into his arms, and said in a deep voice: "Tao'er, you have to be strong, Yueying is here to protect us..."

"Xiaoyao... Brother Xiaoyao too..." Wu Tao felt heartbroken when he recalled the scene where Li Xiaoyao was devoured by the devil in order to cover their retreat.

Hu Bugui fell silent. Li Xiaoyao's voice and smile appeared in his mind. That heartless young man who was always laughing had left them forever.

At this moment, a golden light flashed, and the mysterious man appeared in front of them again. He looked at Yueying, who was lying on the bed without any breath, and Wu Tao and Hu Bugui, who were grief-stricken beside him, with a trace of sadness in his eyes.

"You have done a good job, but the power of the ancient demon is far beyond your imagination. If you want to completely destroy it, you will need to become even stronger." The mysterious man said slowly.

"How can I become stronger? How can I defeat the devil?" Hu Bugui asked with red eyes and a hoarse voice.

"The true power of the artifact needs you to stimulate it with love and courage. When your hearts are filled with love and hope, the power of the artifact can be fully awakened and the ancient demon can be completely eliminated." The mysterious man said meaningfully.

"Love? Courage?" Wu Tao murmured to himself, his heart full of confusion.

"Remember, love is the most powerful force in the world. It can defeat all evil. And courage is the only way to defeat fear and overcome difficulties." After the mysterious man finished speaking, his figure gradually disappeared in the golden light.

Wu Tao and Hu Bugui stared at the place where he disappeared, speechless for a long time. Love and courage, can they really do it?