Chapter 565: Chapter 306: Various Sects Compete for the Divine Infant_2
Moreover, the power of each sword light attack was steadily increasing! The two began to feel somewhat powerless...
"We can’t keep going like this!" Gu Sheng shouted.
"We must find the source of these sword lights!" He scanned the surroundings, searching for a way out, and suddenly noticed an inconspicuous small opening at the top of the cave. "There!"
He pointed to the small opening and said to the Yaochi Saintess, "We’ll escape through there!"
After delivering a powerful strike to scatter the sword light in front of them, the two quickly flew toward the small opening!
However, just as they were about to exit the cave, a stronger sword light descended from the heavens! It aimed straight for Gu Sheng and the Yaochi Saintess, threatening their lives! The two were astonished and quickly joined forces to block the strike!
With a deafening "boom," the entire cave shook violently! Gu Sheng and the Yaochi Saintess were thrown backward, slamming into the cave wall...
When they stood up again, they were already gravely injured. The formidable sword light had dissipated into the air... The two exchanged glances, and in each other’s eyes, they saw fear and unease...
After a brief rest, the two stood once again, cautiously surveying the surroundings for the next way out...
Following a series of intense battles and exploration, Gu Sheng and the Yaochi Saintess finally discovered the mechanism controlling the sword lights! Carefully avoiding numerous deadly traps, they finally arrived at the core of the mechanism!
There, a massive crystal ball hovered in mid-air, emitting a faint glow... Surrounding the crystal ball were countless intricate runes and patterns... These runes and patterns were the key to controlling the sword lights!
"We must destroy this crystal ball to stop the sword light attacks!" Gu Sheng said solemnly, his brows furrowed.
The Yaochi Saintess took a deep breath, her beautiful eyes glowing with determination. "No matter what, we must try! Otherwise, we’ll die here."
With that, she launched the first attack on the crystal ball. Her hands danced, and palm imprints wreathed in ethereal Immortal Energy roared toward the crystal ball. Each strike carried immense power, as if it could shatter all obstacles.
Seeing this, Gu Sheng did not hesitate. He activated his Spiritual Power and joined in the assault on the crystal ball. At this moment, his Gale Nine Swords reached its fullest potential. Sword Qi swept through the space, tearing the very air asunder.
But just as their attacks were about to strike the crystal ball, an unexpected change occurred. The crystal ball suddenly erupted in a dazzling light, enveloping the two. They felt a whirlwind sensation, and then found themselves in a surreal, illusory space.
This space was suffused with a dreamy, ambiguous atmosphere, as though it had been crafted specifically for lovers. Gu Sheng and the Yaochi Saintess exchanged a glance, their eyes reflecting mutual surprise and confusion.
"What is this place?" Gu Sheng asked, puzzled.
The Yaochi Saintess shook her head. "I’m not sure, but this seems to be connected to the crystal ball. We must tread carefully."
With unspoken understanding, the two began exploring this enigmatic space. They discovered it brimming with a mysterious energy, which seemed to awaken potential within their bodies. Under the influence of this energy, they instinctively began cultivating.
Gu Sheng performed Gale Nine Swords and Carefree Ascension Step, his movements like the wind itself as he danced through the space. Meanwhile, the Yaochi Saintess unleashed the techniques of the Yaochi Holy Realm, each attack manifesting vivid celestial visions of the turquoise pool. It was a mesmerizing, awe-inspiring sight.
The two trained and explored the illusory space simultaneously. Gradually, they realized their cultivation speed was accelerating, and, astonishingly, their Spiritual Power began to merge, forming an even more potent force!
In this wondrous state of cultivation, Gu Sheng and the Yaochi Saintess exchanged a glance. An inexplicable emotion seemed to sprout between them, as though something unspoken yet profound had taken root.
This peculiar sensation filled them with an unparalleled sense of comfort, as if they had stepped into the most blissful moment of their lives.
A surge of inexplicable impulse stirred within Gu Sheng. In a flash, he moved beside the Yaochi Saintess, gently taking her hand. "Let us dual cultivate together."
The Yaochi Saintess was slightly taken aback by his words, but she quickly understood his intention. With a shy nod, she responded, "Alright."
Thus, the two embarked on a journey of Dual Cultivation within this illusory space. Their Spiritual Powers continuously intertwined and converged, creating a force of unparalleled magnitude. This power coursed through their bodies, granting them an incomparable sense of ease and joy.
"Merge!"
During their Dual Cultivation, Gu Sheng and the Yaochi Saintess seemed to enter a miraculous realm. It felt as though they were one with the heavens and the universe. This realm brought them indescribable elation and satisfaction, as if they were immersed in the Immortal Realm itself.
"Whoosh!" A pillar of light shot to the sky, accompanied by a display of celestial anomalies, as faint divine lightning crackled in the distance.
As time passed, their cultivation levels continued to soar. Gu Sheng ascended two levels, successfully breaking through to the Sixth Realm of the Marrow Refining Realm! Meanwhile, the Yaochi Saintess also advanced to the Third Realm of the Sea Floor Realm, surpassing Gu Sheng by an entire major realm!
When they awoke from their Dual Cultivation state, they found themselves back in the cave. The enormous crystal ball had shattered, clearly destroyed by the tremendous power they generated during Dual Cultivation.
The once-pervasive sword lights had vanished completely.
Without the crystal ball as a source, the lights ceased to exist; they were nothing more than manifestations of the crystal ball’s Spiritual Power.
Gu Sheng and the Yaochi Saintess exchanged a heartfelt gaze, their eyes brimming with joy and fulfillment. They knew that, though this expedition to the Taichu Ancient Mine was fraught with peril and challenges, it had brought them unparalleled opportunities and growth.
"We made it!" Gu Sheng exclaimed excitedly.
The Yaochi Saintess nodded, her beautiful eyes shimmering with crystalline light. "Yes, we made it." She appeared deeply moved by their hard-won success.
The two embraced tightly, savoring this rare, tender moment. But just then, an unexpected change occurred!
In that embrace, the Yaochi Saintess no longer felt so distant in Gu Sheng’s heart.
"Hahaha! Did you think destroying the crystal ball would allow you to escape? How naive!" A sinister voice suddenly echoed through the cave. "The secrets of the Taichu Ancient Mine are not for the eyes of mere juniors! Now, let me show you what real power is!"
As the voice faded, the entire cave began to tremble violently! A powerful force seemed to be surging from beneath the ground! Gu Sheng and the Yaochi Saintess’s expressions changed as they quickly readied themselves for battle.
A black shadow flew out from the depths of the cave, landing before them. It was a mysterious figure cloaked in black, wearing a grotesque mask, exuding an imposing aura.
"Who are you? Why are you disrupting the Taichu Ancient Mine?" Gu Sheng demanded coldly.
"Hmph! Ask King Yan about my identity after you die!" the black-robed figure sneered. "But since you’ve intruded here, don’t dream of leaving alive!"
"Boom!"
With that, he vanished in a flash, launching a ferocious attack on Gu Sheng and the Yaochi Saintess! Each strike carried unimaginable power, as if to annihilate everything in its path!
Gu Sheng and the Yaochi Saintess fought back with all their might. They had just broken through their cultivation realms, their strength greatly enhanced, and thus, they did not fear this black-robed figure. The two joined forces, unleashing formidable cultivation techniques, and engaged the black-robed figure in a fiercely intense battle!
After a prolonged and grueling fight, Gu Sheng and the Yaochi Saintess finally found an opening in the black-robed figure’s defense! Together, they landed a devastating blow, heavily injuring their foe! With a muffled "thud," the black-robed figure collapsed to the ground, utterly defeated...
"We won!" Gu Sheng shouted in exhilaration.
The Yaochi Saintess also smiled victoriously. "Yes! We won!"
The two couldn’t help but embrace again... This expedition to the Taichu Ancient Mine, though brimming with dangers and trials, had also granted them unprecedented opportunities, growth, and a blossoming bond between them...