bayedsolid Chapter 351 Fog
Chapter 351 Fog
With the help of the man in black robes, Li Zhao and the others escaped death. Although they survived the attack of the giant beast, their suspicions about the man in black robes grew stronger.
Looking at the face hidden beneath the black robe, Li Zhao felt that this person was hiding a huge secret, and that this secret might be closely related to their mission of repairing the core of spacetime.
Why are you helping us?
Li Zhao asked the man in black robes another question, his eyes revealing both determination and vigilance.
The man in black robes snorted coldly, "I've said it before, repairing the spacetime core will benefit me, and I'm just curious how far you can go on this thorny path."
Stop dawdling, keep going, there are still many dangers ahead.
After saying that, the man in black turned and walked into the depths of the time-space passage. Li Zhao and the others exchanged glances and had no choice but to follow.
Along the way, Li Zhao carefully observed the black-robed man's every move, trying to find flaws or clues in his behavior.
But the man in black robes maintained a mysterious demeanor, rarely communicating with them except to occasionally warn them of the dangers ahead.
Lingyue whispered to Li Zhao, "I always felt that this person was not simple. We can't completely trust him, but for now, we can only follow him."
Li Zhao nodded, gripping the Yin-Yang Orb fragment tightly in his hand, ready to deal with any possible unforeseen events.
As you delve deeper into the time tunnel, the surrounding scenery becomes increasingly bizarre.
The flowing light began to twist and deform, sometimes forming huge vortexes, and sometimes turning into sharp blades that shot towards them.
Li Zhao and the others carefully avoided these dangers while also remaining vigilant against unknown threats lurking in the shadows.
Suddenly, a thick fog appeared ahead, filled with a pungent odor that made people feel dizzy.
Li Zhao attempted to dispel the fog with the light from the Yin-Yang Sphere fragments, but the light seemed to be suppressed by some force within the fog, only illuminating a small area around it.
"Be careful, there's definitely something strange in this fog," Li Zhao warned.
The group slowed their pace and cautiously made their way into the fog.
As soon as they entered the mist, they heard a strange sound, like someone whispering, or like the low hum of some creature.
The sound echoed in the mist, making it impossible to determine its source.
"What is that?" The future Li Zhao looked around warily, ready to launch an attack at any moment.
At that moment, several blurry monsters rushed out of the mist.
These monsters had no distinct shape; their bodies seemed to be made of smoke, yet they possessed sharp claws and eyes that gleamed with an eerie light.
Li Zhao launched the first attack, transforming the light from the Yin-Yang Orb fragments into sharp blades that shot towards the monsters.
The light struck the monsters, causing them to pause briefly before continuing their charge.
Lingyue and Li Zhao from the future also took action. Lingyue released energy ripples in an attempt to disrupt the monsters' movements, while Li Zhao from the future used his powerful strength to charge directly at the monsters and engage them in close combat.
During the battle, Li Zhao discovered that these monsters seemed to be able to absorb the power of their attacks and convert it into their own energy.
He realized that he could not continue attacking blindly like this and had to find a new strategy.
"Everyone stop! These monsters are absorbing our power!" Li Zhao shouted.
Upon hearing this, everyone stopped attacking and began moving around the monsters, searching for their weaknesses.
The man in black robes suddenly made his move.
The black light reappeared in his hand, spreading through the mist to form a massive black shield that enveloped the monsters.
The monsters struggled inside the light barrier, letting out painful roars.
The man in black robes said coldly, "These monsters are formed from the resentment condensed in the space-time tunnel; ordinary attacks are ineffective against them."
My dark power can suppress them temporarily, but it won't last long. You must quickly find a way to get through this fog.
Li Zhao looked at the man in black robes, surprised by his abilities, but even more puzzled by his purpose.
However, this was not the time to think about these things. He focused his attention on observing the monster inside the light barrier.
Suddenly, he noticed that the monsters' movements inside the light shield seemed to be affected by some kind of rhythm; each time the black light flashed, they would pause briefly.
Li Zhao told Ling Yue and the future Li Zhao about this discovery, and they decided to use this rhythm to launch an attack.
As the black light flashed again, Li Zhao used the Yin-Yang Sphere fragments to condense a powerful purifying light. This light contained the various powers he had previously fused, including the energy of the Heart of the Volcano.
Lingyue and the future Li Zhao also launched their attacks simultaneously, their three forces converging and shooting towards the area where the monsters were most concentrated.
Under the powerful attack, cracks began to appear on the monsters' bodies, and they eventually turned into wisps of black smoke and dissipated into the air.
The black aura disappeared along with the monster, and the mist seemed to have thinned somewhat due to the monster's demise.
"Hurry, before the fog clears."
The man in black robes urged them on. Li Zhao and the others dared not delay and quickened their pace.
After emerging from the fog, they discovered a huge river ahead.
The river was not filled with water, but with a liquid that emitted a ghostly blue light. Bubbles constantly rose from the surface of the liquid, radiating powerful energy fluctuations.
"This river looks dangerous, how do we cross it?"
Lingyue looked at the river and asked with concern.
Li Zhao carefully observed the river and discovered that there seemed to be some faint runes on the surface of the river. These runes shimmered with a faint light, echoing the liquid in the river.
He guessed that these runes might be the key to crossing the river.
Li Zhao took out the Yin-Yang Orb fragment again, attempting to resonate with the runes using the fragment's power.
As the Yin-Yang Orb fragments approached the riverbank, the runes suddenly shone brightly, and a bridge made of light appeared on the river.
The bridge flickered with an unstable light, looking as if it might disappear at any moment.
"Quickly, get across while the bridge is still standing!" Li Zhao shouted.
The group quickly stepped onto the bridge and ran towards the other side.
As soon as they reached the middle of the bridge, the liquid in the river suddenly began to churn violently, and countless enormous tentacles emerged from the liquid, reaching out to grab them.
These tentacles are covered with a layer of mucus and emit a disgusting smell.
Li Zhao and the others quickly retreated, but the bridge began to sway under the attack of the tentacles and could collapse at any moment.
"No, we can't retreat! Everyone attack these tentacles together!" Li Zhao shouted.
He used the Yin-Yang Orb fragments to release light, cutting through the tentacles. Lingyue and the future Li Zhao also unleashed their abilities to fight the tentacles.
The man in black robes stood aside, showing no intention of making a move.
Li Zhao glared at him angrily, "Why didn't you make a move? Did you want to watch us die here?"
The man in black sneered, "This is your test. I'm only responsible for guiding you; I won't help you every time."
If you can't even overcome this small difficulty, you can forget about finding the Holy Crystal of Light.
Li Zhao gritted his teeth. Although he was angry, he knew that this was not the time to argue with the man in black.
He poured all his power into the Yin-Yang Orb fragment, making it shine even brighter, and successfully severed several tentacles.
Lingyue and the future Li Zhao also fought hard, and with their joint efforts, the tentacles' attack was gradually suppressed.
Just as they were about to successfully break free of the tentacles, a giant tentacle suddenly attacked from behind, striking Li Zhao directly.
Li Zhao was knocked away and crashed heavily onto the bridge, spitting out a mouthful of blood.
"Li Zhao!" Lingyue and the future Li Zhao exclaimed.
Lingyue quickly ran to Li Zhao's side and helped him up.
Li Zhao wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and said, "I'm fine, everyone continue the attack."
He struggled to his feet and threw himself back into the fight.
With everyone's tenacious resistance, they finally repelled all the tentacles and successfully crossed the bridge.
When they reached the other side, Li Zhao discovered a huge castle in front of them.
The castle exuded a mysterious aura, surrounded by a strange light.
"That castle may hold clues related to the Holy Crystal of Light."
Li Zhao looked at the castle, his eyes filled with anticipation.
As they approached the castle, they found the gates tightly shut, covered with strange symbols and patterns.
Li Zhao tried to decipher these symbols using the fragments of the Yin-Yang Sphere, but he had no clue whatsoever.
At this moment, the man in black robes stepped forward, reached out and gently waved his hand on the door, and the door slowly opened.
Li Zhao and the others stared at the man in black robes in surprise, their doubts deepening.
"How did you open this door? How many secrets are you hiding from us?" Li Zhao questioned.
The man in black robes didn't answer, but simply walked into the castle. Li Zhao and the others hesitated for a moment, but followed him inside.
The castle was dark and damp inside, with eerie blue flames burning on the walls, illuminating the surroundings.
They were making their way cautiously through the castle when they suddenly heard a low chuckle.
Laughter echoed through the castle, sending chills down one's spine.
"Who's there? Come out!" Li Zhao shouted.
Laughter rang out, and a figure slowly emerged from the darkness.
The figure appeared to be a woman in a white robe, but her face was hidden in the shadows and her features were not visible.
"Welcome to my territory, outsiders. You think you can obtain the Holy Crystal of Light just by finding this place? How naive."
The woman's voice was cold and ethereal, as if it came from a distant place.
Li Zhao looked at her warily and said, "Who are you? What is your connection to the Holy Crystal of Light?"
The woman sneered, "Who I am is not important. What is important is that you must pass my test in order to enter the core of the castle and find clues to the Holy Crystal of Light."
Li Zhao and the others exchanged glances and nodded firmly.
"We will accept any challenge!" Li Zhao said.
The woman waved her hand gently, and the scene inside the castle suddenly changed.
They found themselves in a huge maze, surrounded by towering walls that shimmered with strange light.
"This is your test. Find the exit in the maze and you will get the clues."
But remember, the maze hides countless dangers; one wrong step could lead to utter destruction.
After the woman finished speaking, she disappeared into the darkness.
Looking at the maze around them, Li Zhao said, "Everyone be careful, we must find the exit."
They began to explore the maze, taking each step with extreme caution.
The maze's paths were intricate and confusing, and they quickly lost their way.
During their exploration, they encountered various traps and monsters.
Some traps involve the ground suddenly collapsing, others involve sharp spikes shooting out of walls, and still others involve monsters lurking in the darkness, suddenly attacking them.
With their indomitable will and individual abilities, Li Zhao and his companions repeatedly escaped danger.
As Li Zhao walked, he noticed some tiny symbols on the walls of the maze, symbols that were somewhat similar to those on the castle gate.
He guessed that these symbols might be clues to guide him, so he began to observe them carefully.
After some research, he finally discovered the pattern of the symbols and led everyone in one direction according to the pattern.
As they moved forward, they encountered new crises.
A group of enormous spiders crawled down from the ceiling. These spiders were as tall as a person, with red eyes and green venom spitting from their mouths.
The venom sizzled as it hit the ground, corroding the surface.
"Watch out for these spiders, everyone!" Li Zhao shouted.
He used the light from the Yin-Yang Sphere fragments to repel several spiders, but there were too many of them, and they gradually became overwhelmed.
At this moment, Lingyue suddenly noticed that these spiders seemed to be afraid of a certain sound.
She concentrated and emitted a peculiar sound wave that spread throughout the maze. Upon hearing the sound wave, the spiders all retreated and dared not approach.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Li Zhao and his companions continued forward and finally found the exit in the maze.
When they emerged from the maze, they found the woman standing at the exit, watching them silently.
"Congratulations on passing the first test. But this is just the beginning; the next tests will be even more difficult."
After the woman finished speaking, she waved her hand again, and the scene inside the castle changed once more.
This time, they arrived at a huge hall. In the center of the hall was a huge stone platform, on which was a crystal container that emitted a faint light.
"Is this the clue to the Holy Crystal of Light?"
Li Zhao looked at the crystal container, his heart filled with anticipation.
The woman shook her head. "This is just a riddle to test your courage and wisdom."
The light within the container is a special kind of energy. You need to find a way to draw out this energy and inject it into the nearby stone pillar in order to open the passage to the location of the Holy Crystal of Light.
This energy is extremely dangerous; if you touch it improperly, you will all be blown to pieces.
Li Zhao and the others looked at the crystal container, feeling both excited and nervous.
This is a crucial step for them to get closer to the Holy Crystal of Light, but the puzzle is full of danger and unknowns.