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After saying that, he focused his energy again, mobilized the power within his body, and stared intently at the barrier, trying to find its weakness.
After careful observation, Li An discovered a spot in the upper right corner of the barrier where the energy fluctuations were relatively weak.
"There!" he shouted, his figure leaping up instantly, his longsword gathering powerful energy as he thrust it with all his might toward the upper right corner of the barrier.
At the same time, Shizuka and Yukino also acted in unison, adding their own power to Lean's sword.
Under the combined attack of the three, a crack finally appeared in the barrier, and then with a "bang," it shattered and dissipated completely.
An ancient and mysterious aura wafted out from the cave.
"Let's go in and take a look." Li An took the lead and stepped into the cave, followed closely by the others.
The cave was dark and damp, with faint fluorescent stones shimmering on the walls, illuminating the path ahead.
As we walked, several forks in the road suddenly appeared ahead.
"Which way should we take?" Yui Yuigahama asked with some concern.
Li An looked around and, relying on his keen intuition, pointed to a path in the middle: "Let's go this way."
The group followed the path indicated by Li An, and soon they heard the sound of flowing water.
Continuing onward, they discovered an underground river. The water was crystal clear, yet it exuded a chilling aura.
"The river is icy cold, how are we going to cross it?" Ms. Hiratsuka asked, frowning.
Li An glanced around and noticed some huge rocks by the river. An idea struck him: "We can use these rocks to build a bridge across the river."
After saying that, he flashed to the side of the rock, grabbed a huge rock with both hands, and easily moved it onto the river.
Under Li An's leadership, everyone worked together and quickly built a simple stone bridge, successfully crossing the underground river.
After crossing the underground river, the space inside the cave gradually opened up, and a huge stone gate appeared in front of us.
The stone gate was covered with various mysterious runes and patterns, exuding a powerful aura.
"Behind this stone door must be the core area of the cave," Yukino Yukinoshita said softly.
Li An stepped forward and carefully studied the runes on the stone gate.
A moment later, he formed a hand seal, and a beam of light shot out from his hands, merging into the runes on the stone gate.
As the light flickered, the stone door slowly opened, and an even richer, more mysterious aura rushed out.
Behind the stone gate was a huge hall, in the center of which sat a massive treasure chest. The chest was surrounded by various lights, clearly indicating that it had been sealed with a powerful seal.
"What's in this treasure chest?" Yui Yuigahama asked curiously.
A hint of excitement flashed in Li An's eyes: "Whatever is inside, it must be something extraordinary."
So he walked toward the treasure chest. However, the moment he approached the chest, a group of guardian spirits suddenly appeared around him. These guardian spirits were of various shapes and sizes and exuded powerful auras, surrounding them completely.
"Hmph, trying to stop me?" Li An sneered, his aura suddenly erupting, and the long sword in his hand hummed.
The guardian spirits seemed to sense Lian's power and launched an attack without hesitation.
They spewed out various elemental powers from their mouths, sweeping towards Li An and the others.
Li An dodged the attack with a swift movement, and at the same time swung his longsword, unleashing a powerful sword aura towards the guardian spirits.
Wherever the sword energy passed, several guardian spirits were instantly cut in half, turning into light and dissipating.
"Everyone be careful, these guardian spirits are tough to deal with!" Teacher Hiratsuka shouted a warning, while brandishing her weapon and engaging in a fierce battle with the guardian spirits.
Yukinoshita also used her magic to help everyone defend against the attacks of the guardian spirits.
Although Yui Yuigahama was relatively weak, she cheered everyone on from the sidelines while searching for weaknesses in the Guardian Spirits, occasionally launching sneak attacks with her own weapon.
Li An moved through the guardian spirits as if they were nothing, his swordsmanship was exquisite, and every strike accurately hit the guardian spirits' vital points.
Under his leadership, the group gradually gained the upper hand, and the number of guardian spirits dwindled.
"Only a few left, everyone give it your all!" Li An shouted, his longsword gleaming as he unleashed his ultimate move.
A dazzling sword shadow flashed by, and the last few guardian spirits were completely annihilated.
After dealing with the guardian spirit, Li An went to the treasure chest and began to study the seal on it again.
This seal was more complex, but Li An did not back down. Relying on his wisdom and strength, he finally broke the seal after much effort.
The treasure chest slowly opened, and a dazzling light shone out, illuminating the entire hall.
Upon closer inspection, everyone saw a mysterious sword, a secret manual containing unparalleled martial arts techniques, and several gems radiating powerful energy inside the treasure chest.
"These treasures are truly amazing!" Yui Yuigahama exclaimed.
Li An took the sword 2.1 and gently swung it. The sword emitted a clear ringing sound, as if it were cheering for its master's arrival.
“This precious sword is destined for me, so it will be mine,” he said with a smile.
He then handed the manual and gems to Yukinoshita Haruno and Hiratsuka Shizuka, saying, "Take these; they should be of great help to your training."
Yukinoshita Haruno accepted the manual with a delighted smile on her face: "Thank you, Lord Rean."
Ms. Hiratsuka accepted the gems and said gratefully, "Lian, we owe you so much this time; otherwise, we wouldn't have been able to obtain these treasures."
Li An smiled and shook his head: "We are a team, and these are all achievements we have made together."
Carrying the treasures, the group left the cave and continued their exploration of this sacred starry land.
Chapter 161 The Gains of Everyone! The Demonic Path Dominator, the Sixth Heavenly Demon, Li An's formidable strength!
Carrying their treasures, the group followed the winding path outside the cave. Before long, the surrounding scenery began to change strangely.
The once tranquil night sky, sparkling with starlight, was suddenly shrouded in a thick, inky darkness. Waves of chilling mist rose from the ground, quickly spreading around and obstructing vision, sending a chill down one's spine.
"What's going on?" Yui Yuigahama instinctively moved closer to Li An, her voice trembling slightly with a hint of fear.
Li An's expression was solemn, but his eyes were sharp as an eagle's as he warily scanned his surroundings: "I'm afraid we've fallen into some kind of powerful restriction. Everyone, be careful!"
Ms. Hiratsuka gripped her weapon tightly, assumed a defensive stance, and stared intently at the potential danger lurking in the fog: "This fog is poisonous, everyone hold your breath!"
Yukinoshita quickly mobilized her magic power to create a faint protective shield around everyone, resisting the erosion of the fog: "This can hold out for a while, but we need to find a way to break it as soon as possible."
Just then, a sinister roar came from the depths of darkness, making everyone's eardrums ache.
Immediately afterwards, a group of ghostly black figures burst out of the mist at lightning speed, baring their fangs and claws as they attacked them. These figures were incredibly fast, and their movements were elusive and unpredictable.
Li An's eyes sharpened, and he shouted, "Well done!" He flashed forward, like a black lightning bolt, plunging into the group of shadows. His longsword unleashed a series of sharp sword energies, each one precisely aimed at the vital points of the shadows. Once touched by the sword energy, the shadows instantly vanished, emitting shrill screams.
"Lord Li An, watch out behind you!" Yui Yuigahama shouted, her eyes fixed on Li An's back, her grip on her weapon tightening unconsciously.
As if he had eyes in the back of his head, Li An suddenly turned around just as the shadowy figure was about to succeed in his sneak attack, and with a backhand sword strike, he cleaved the shadowy figure in two: "Hmph, these small fry can't hurt me!"
Not to be outdone, Hiratsuka Shizuka and Yukinoshita Haruno unleashed their unique skills, engaging in a fierce battle with the shadowy figures. Hiratsuka Shizuka's swordsmanship was powerful and fierce, each strike accompanied by a whistling sound, cutting through the shadowy figures as easily as slicing vegetables. Yukinoshita Haruno's magic shone brightly, various elemental forces under her control transforming into deadly attacks, shooting towards the group of shadowy figures.
Under the three's relentless attacks, the number of shadowy figures gradually decreased, but their attacks became increasingly frenzied. Suddenly, a gigantic shadowy figure silently appeared from behind, opening its blood-red maw to bite at the unsuspecting Yuigahama Yui.
"Yui, watch out!" Li An sensed the danger and was extremely anxious. He instantly used the "Teleportation" technique, appearing in front of Yui Yuigahama in the blink of an eye. He held his longsword horizontally, forcefully blocking the shadowy figure's fatal blow. The enormous impact forced Li An back a few steps, but his feet were firmly planted on the ground, without the slightest tremor.
"Lord Li An..." Yui Yuigahama's eyes glistened with tears of emotion, her voice choked with emotion.
"Don't be afraid, I'm here. I won't let you get hurt." Li An turned his head and looked at Yui Yuigahama gently, his eyes filled with determination and concern. In that instant, Yui Yuigahama felt a warm current surge in her heart, and her original fear dissipated considerably.
"These guys, it's time to end this!" Li An turned his head, a resolute glint in his eyes. He took a deep breath, his inner power surging wildly and converging on his longsword. In an instant, the longsword shone brightly, so dazzling that it was blinding.
"Demon-Slaying Sword Shadow!" Li An shouted, his longsword flashing forward. A sword shadow containing boundless destructive power shot towards the group of shadows like a rainbow piercing the sun. Wherever the sword shadow passed, space seemed to be torn apart, and the shadows instantly turned to ashes and vanished without a trace under its impact.
As the last dark shadow disappeared, the surrounding darkness and fog gradually dissipated, and the starry sky regained its brightness. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, their faces showing tired but relieved smiles.
"Li An, we really owe you a lot this time. If it weren't for you, we would all be in danger." Teacher Hiratsuka stepped forward, patted Li An on the shoulder, and looked at him with admiration.
Yukinoshita nodded slightly and said softly, "Lord Li An's strength is getting stronger and stronger. With you by our side, we feel very safe."
Li An smiled and shook his head: "It's good that everyone is alright. We are a whole, and we can go further by supporting each other."
After this thrilling battle, the bonds between the group deepened. After a short rest, they continued their journey to explore the Starry Sky Sanctuary. Along the way, Li An would sometimes share interesting adventure stories with Yui Yuigahama, making her laugh heartily; sometimes he would discuss training tips with Yukinoshita Haruno, exchanging ideas for improvement; and sometimes he would reminisce with Teacher Hiratsuka Shizuka about past moments, filled with emotion.
As we walked, a strange stone forest appeared ahead. These stone formations were of various shapes; some soared into the clouds, like sharp swords piercing the sky; some were short and stout, like guardian soldiers; and others twisted and coiled, like winding dragons. A faint, seven-colored light permeated the stone forest, dreamlike and ethereal, making one feel as if they were in a fairyland.
"This stone forest looks very mysterious; it might be hiding some secret." Yukino Yukinoshita's eyes sparkled with curiosity as she carefully examined the stone forest.
Li An nodded slightly: "Okay, everyone be careful and stick close to me." After saying that, he took the lead and stepped into the stone forest.
The group cautiously made their way through the stone forest when suddenly, a melodious flute tune drifted from the depths of the forest. The flute's ethereal and graceful sound seemed to possess a magical power, drawing everyone's hearts involuntarily into its melodies.
"This flute music... it sounds so familiar..." Yui Yuigahama murmured to herself, a hint of confusion in her eyes.
Li An's heart skipped a beat, and he said warily, "Don't be fooled by the flute music, it might be a trap!" However, as soon as he finished speaking, he noticed that Yui Yuigahama's eyes had become empty and lifeless, and her feet were walking uncontrollably toward the direction of the flute music.
"Yui!" Li An exclaimed in shock. He rushed forward, trying to grab Yui Yuigahama. But just as he was about to touch her, a huge crack suddenly appeared in the ground, and a powerful suction force came from the crack, sucking Li An and Yui Yuigahama in together.
"Li An! Yui!" Hiratsuka Shizuka and Yukinoshita called out in panic, but the crack closed instantly, and the two figures disappeared, leaving only silence.
Li An and Yui Yuigahama fell into a dark abyss. During their descent, Li An clung tightly to Yui, trying to protect her with his body. Fortunately, Li An reacted quickly and, just before hitting the ground, cast a cushioning spell, allowing the two to gently descend to the bottom of the abyss.
"Yui, are you alright?" Li An gently shook Yui Yuigahama and asked anxiously.
Yui Yuigahama slowly opened her eyes, her gaze still somewhat confused: "Lord Lian, what... what happened to me?"
Li An briefly told her what had happened, and Yui Yui felt a wave of fear after hearing it: "It's all my fault, I've dragged Lord Li An into this."
Li An gently stroked her hair: "Don't be silly, this isn't your fault. We need to figure out how to get out of here now."
Li An stood up and looked around. He noticed a mysterious aura permeating the bottom of the abyss, and the surrounding walls were covered with ancient runes and patterns, seemingly telling a story of an unknown history.