From a loser to an immortal sage

Chapter 417 A Perilous Struggle for Treasure: Initial Success

The strange aura grew stronger and stronger, like a poisonous thorn, making my nose itch and my throat tighten.

A pungent smell, like rotten eggs mixed with some kind of burnt metal, suddenly filled my nostrils, making my eyes water.

not good!

It's poisonous mist!

From the ground around them, large amounts of grayish-green poisonous mist began to emerge, like venomous snakes flicking their tongues, spreading rapidly and enveloping the entire valley in the blink of an eye.

I quickly held my breath and mobilized the little spiritual power I had to form a thin protective shield around myself.

"Cough cough cough..." Zhao the pharmacist's cough broke the brief silence. He was pale, clutching his chest, and swaying precariously.

Elder Feng's condition wasn't much better. He was already injured, and now he was poisoned, making him look even worse than Pharmacist Zhao.

Damn!

This poisonous fog came too suddenly!

I cursed inwardly, this damned place is a trap at every turn!

The other treasure hunters around were also thrown into chaos, all using their magical abilities to resist the invasion of the poisonous fog.

Multicolored lights flashed, various magical artifacts flew around, and the scene was chaotic.

However, this poisonous fog was too powerful; even with the protection of immortal techniques, it was difficult to completely resist it.

Many people were still poisoned, and their bodies began to feel unwell, greatly reducing their fighting ability.

At this moment, a sudden change occurred.

Those treasure hunters who were originally resisting the poisonous fog suddenly rushed towards us like madmen.

Their eyes gleamed with greed, and they held all sorts of weapons, looking ready to kill us.

"Are they crazy?" Master Li exclaimed incredulously.

"No, they're not crazy, they're after clues to the treasure!" I said through gritted teeth.

These people have completely lost their minds in their pursuit of the rare treasure, abandoning even the most basic moral principles.

What's even more despicable is that Su Yao, that bitch, also took the opportunity to break free of the trap and join the attack.

She charged at me with a ferocious expression, brandishing an ice-blue longsword, and sharp ice spikes shot towards me like a rain of pear blossoms.

"Xiao Yao! Go to hell!" Su Yao screamed hysterically.

I sneered, "You think you can take me?" I brandished my long whip, shattering the ice spikes that were shot at me one by one.

"Kuroba, watch out!" I suddenly saw a dark figure attacking Kuroba from the side.

Kuroba was busy fending off attacks from other treasure hunters and was completely unaware of the danger behind him.

With a muffled thud, Hei Yu was struck hard in the back, spitting out a mouthful of blood and swaying precariously.

"Black Feather!" I was extremely anxious and wanted to go help him, but Su Yao held me back tightly.

"Want to save him? No way!" Su Yao laughed triumphantly, wielding her longsword even more fiercely.

In order to protect us, Master Li was surrounded and attacked by a group of treasure hunters, suffering multiple injuries and almost exhausting his immortal power.

His face was pale and his breathing was rapid, but he still gritted his teeth and struggled to hold on.

"Master Li, how are you?" I asked anxiously.

"I'm fine..." Hall Master Li said, forcing himself to speak. "You all go! Don't worry about me!"

go?

How could I possibly leave!

How could I possibly abandon them!

I gritted my teeth. Even if it costs me my life, I will protect them!

Just then, I felt a powerful force surging out from my body.

My body felt as if it were enveloped in flames, and an unprecedented sense of power filled my entire being.

I suddenly looked up at the sky and whispered, "It's time..."

Suddenly, a golden longsword appeared in my hand.

The sword emitted a dazzling light, illuminating the entire valley.

I gripped my longsword tightly, and a powerful sword aura burst forth from the blade, blasting away all the surrounding poisonous mist and treasure hunters.

"What's going on?" Su Yao looked at me in horror. "Your power..."

I gave a cold laugh. "It's too late to notice now!"

I brandished my golden longsword, and sharp sword energies swept towards Su Yao and the treasure hunters like a storm.

Screams rose and fell, and blood stained the earth red.

I walked step by step toward Su Yao, who was lying on the ground. "Do you have any last words?"

Su Yao looked at me in horror, "You...you can't kill me..."

I sneered, "Why not?"

Just as I was about to finish off Su Yao, I suddenly felt a powerful aura coming from behind me.

I turned around abruptly, and there was Elder Feng… he… he actually…

Golden sword light flickered in my hand, and Su Yao's face, distorted with fear, was reflected on the sword. How ugly!

I intended to finish her off with a single sword strike, but Elder Feng's aura suddenly froze behind me, and he plummeted like a kite with a broken string.

My heart skipped a beat, and a chill ran from the soles of my feet to the top of my head.

Damn!

"Elder Feng!" Hall Master Li roared, charging towards Elder Feng without regard for anything else, and forcefully withstood several attacks.

He was already seriously injured, and now his condition has worsened; the blood oozing from the corner of his mouth was a shocking sight.

I gritted my teeth, suppressed my anger, and forced Su Yao back with a backhand sword strike, then flew to Elder Feng's side.

His face was deathly pale, his breath was weak, and blood was still seeping from the wound on his chest.

I hurriedly took out healing pills from my storage bag and gave them to him, but the pills melted in his mouth and showed no improvement whatsoever.

"Damn poisonous fog!" I cursed under my breath. This poisonous fog not only corroded people's bodies, but also inhibited the flow of spiritual energy, greatly reducing the effectiveness of healing pills.

With trembling hands, I checked Elder Feng's pulse; it was so weak I could barely feel it.

The sounds of fighting all around were deafening, but I felt as if I were hearing something through a thick layer of cotton, just a buzzing sound.

I tried to stay clear-headed. Now was not the time for sadness. We had to find the treasure as soon as possible and get out of this hellish place!

Just when I was about to despair, my gaze suddenly fell on a huge rock in the middle of the valley.

The surface of the boulder was covered with moss, making it look particularly sinister in the gray-green poisonous fog.

But for some reason, my gaze was as if it were drawn to a magnet, and I couldn't look away.

I stared intently at the boulder, and suddenly, I noticed something seemed to be hidden in the moss.

I squinted and examined it closely. It was a strange symbol, like some kind of ancient script or some kind of mysterious totem.

My heart skipped a beat, and a surge of inexplicable excitement welled up inside me.

Could this be... a clue to the extraordinary treasure?

I took a deep breath and tried to keep myself calm.

I carefully observed the symbol, trying to decipher its secret.

My brain was racing, and all sorts of ideas collided and intertwined in my mind.

Suddenly, a thought struck me, as if I had grasped some crucial clue.

I reached out and gently touched the symbol with my fingertips. A strange energy flowed into my body through my fingertips.

A picture suddenly popped into my mind.

It was a vast starry sky, with countless stars twinkling with dazzling light.

A huge star, radiating brilliant light, drew my gaze.

I opened my eyes abruptly, my heart filled with shock.

I see!

I know where the treasure is!

I excitedly pointed to the symbols on the boulder and said to Hall Master Li, "Hall Master Li, I know where the treasure is! We must leave here as soon as possible!"

Although Master Li didn't understand why I was suddenly so excited, he still chose to believe me.

He struggled to his feet and escorted me and the unconscious Elder Feng, breaking through in the direction I indicated.

We fought our way through thorns and brambles, dodging poisonous fog and attacks from treasure hunters, and finally arrived at the other side of the valley.

Just when we thought we were finally safe, a group of mysterious people suddenly appeared around us.

They were dressed in black robes and wore masks, obscuring their faces.

Their eyes were fixed greedily on the clues in our hands, and a powerful aura emanated from them.

My heart sank and an ominous premonition came over me.

"Hand over the clues!" a hoarse voice said.

I gripped my longsword tightly and stared at them coldly.

"If you want clues, let's see if you have the ability!"