bookcurios Chapter 106 Mysterious Summoning, Journey of Exploration
Chapter 106 Mysterious Summoning, Journey of Exploration
Bi Yao told Li Yuan about the strange feeling of calling, with a barely perceptible excitement in her tone.
"I feel... something is calling me, from far away, an indescribable attraction."
Li Yuan held Bi Yao's hand, the sunlight shining on his face made his eyes look even more lively.
"Don't worry, Yaoyao, let's go and take a look together. No matter what it is, I will be with you." He is optimistic by nature and is always curious about unknown things, especially this matter is related to Bi Yao.
They didn't make too much preparation, just packed some necessities and set off.
The sense of calling was sometimes strong and sometimes weak, like a thin silk thread pulling them and guiding the direction.
After walking for several days, a forest shrouded in mist appeared before us.
Towering ancient trees blocked out the sun, a strange green miasma filled the woods, and the air was filled with a sickening stench of decay.
"Be careful, there's something strange about this miasma." As soon as Li Yuan finished speaking, he felt dizzy and the spiritual power in his body began to dissipate uncontrollably.
Bi Yao's condition was not good either. She felt her body getting heavier and heavier, as if filled with lead, and every step she took was extremely difficult.
A sickly paleness gradually appeared on the originally fair face.
"This miasma seems to specifically restrain spiritual power." Bi Yao gritted his teeth and tried to stay awake.
She felt an unprecedented sense of powerlessness, which was different from any previous battle.
This is not a simple confrontation of power, but a silent erosion that is hard to guard against.
Li Yuan supported the staggering Bi Yao and looked around anxiously, hoping to find a solution.
The thick miasma blocked the view and everything around was blurry.
"Yaoyao, hold on!"
Bi Yao's breathing became more and more rapid, and double vision began to appear in front of her eyes.
She tried to shake her head, trying to stay awake, but found that her consciousness was becoming more and more blurred.
"Li Yuan..." Bi Yao's voice was so weak that it was almost inaudible. "I... I seem to..." She stretched out her hand to grab something, but it finally fell down powerlessly...
Li Yuan's heart sank suddenly. He hugged Bi Yao tightly and felt her body getting colder and colder.
"Yaoyao! Wake up!"
Suddenly, Bi Yao's fingers moved slightly... She touched a large leaf...
Bi Yao's fingers unconsciously stroked the broad leaf, which felt rough but with a hint of coolness.
The cool feeling seemed to penetrate her skin, bringing a little clarity to her chaotic mind.
A thought flashed through her mind: gas mask!
Don’t modern gas masks use substances such as activated carbon to absorb poison gases?
Although there is no activated carbon, these broad and thick leaves may also provide some filtering effect.
Her survival instinct made her act quickly.
She forced herself to support her weak body, and with her trembling hands, she tore off a few leaves of suitable size. She then took out some slender vines from her bag, stacked the leaves layer by layer, and tied them on her face to make a simple "gas mask".
After finishing, she took a deep breath, and sure enough, the disgusting stench was much lessened, and the dizziness gradually subsided.
She quickly made one for Li Yuan as well, and then helped him move forward.
Li Yuan also felt much better after putting on the "gas mask".
He looked at Bi Yao with admiration in his eyes.
"Yaoyao, you're so smart! You can even think of this!"
Bi Yao smiled weakly, "It's just a little trick." With this simple protection, they walked much faster.
Although the miasma still exists, it no longer poses much threat to them.
Finally, they walked out of the gloomy forest.
The view in front of me suddenly became clear, and the sunlight shone on my body, dispelling the coldness.
Before they could breathe a sigh of relief, a figure blocked their way.
He was an old man with a thin face and wearing a gray robe. He held a wooden stick in his hand and stared at them sharply.
"Who are you? Why are you trespassing into the forbidden area?" The old man's tone was cold and full of unquestionable majesty.
Li Yuan stepped forward, clasped his fists, and said, "Senior, we have no ill intentions. We simply sense a mysterious force calling us here, and we wish to investigate."
The old man snorted coldly, "That power is not something you can touch! Leave quickly, otherwise you will bear the consequences!" He called himself the guardian, guarding this forbidden area and the mysterious power, and did not allow anyone to approach.
Bi Yao and Li Yuan looked at each other and saw determination in each other's eyes.
They had finally come here, how could they give up so easily?
"Senior," Bi Yao stepped forward, his tone calm and firm, "We know you are protecting this power, but we must also find out what it is. Perhaps we can help you..."
The old man suddenly stopped the wooden staff in his hand, and a powerful pressure instantly enveloped Bi Yao and Li Yuan. His eyes were like torches, and his tone was stern: "Help me? Are you worthy?!"
Before the old man finished speaking, he swung his wooden staff, and a fierce gust of wind came straight towards Bi Yao and Li Yuan.
Li Yuan was quick-witted and quick-handed. He protected Bi Yao behind him and at the same time took out his own magic weapon - a long sword flashing with cold light, and rushed forward.
"Yaoyao, step back first!" Li Yuan shouted, his sword flashing like a rainbow, and he fought fiercely with the old man.
Although the old man seemed very old, he was extremely agile. He swung the wooden staff in his hand with great vigor, and each blow was filled with powerful spiritual power. Li Yuan gradually felt a little tired.
Bi Yao hid behind Li Yuan, feeling extremely anxious.
She knew that Li Yuan's cultivation was not low, but the old man was obviously even more unfathomable.
If this continues, Li Yuan will be defeated sooner or later.
Suddenly, Bi Yao had an idea and came up with a plan.
She deliberately let out a scream, then pretended to be scared, hiding behind Li Yuan and trembling, even squeezing out a few tears, crying out: "It's so scary! I'm so scared! Master, save me!"
When the old man heard Bi Yao's crying, he couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, and his movements slowed down a little.
He thought the two young people would fight to the death, but he didn't expect the woman to be so timid.
At the moment when the old man was distracted, Li Yuan seized the opportunity, the long sword in his hand shone brightly, and a sharp sword energy pierced the old man's face.
At the same time, Bi Yao also suddenly attacked. An exquisite dagger appeared in his hand. With a flash of cold light, he aimed it straight at the old man's chest.
The old man obviously didn't expect Bi Yao to attack suddenly, and he didn't expect that although she looked weak, her attack was so ruthless.
In his haste, he could only barely block Li Yuan's sword energy, but was unable to dodge Bi Yao's dagger.
"Puff!" The dagger pierced the old man's chest, and blood instantly dyed his gray robe red.
The old man groaned and staggered back a few steps, his eyes full of shock.
"You...you guys..." The old man covered his chest and looked at Bi Yao and Li Yuan in disbelief.
He never thought that he would be hurt by these two seemingly ordinary young people.
Bi Yao and Li Yuan looked at each other and saw the joy of victory in each other's eyes.
They knew they had won the battle.
The old man took a deep breath, suppressed his anger, and said in a low voice: "I didn't expect... I was wrong..."
He glanced at Bi Yao and Li Yuan with a complicated look, then turned and left, leaving behind only a meaningful sentence: "I hope you... don't regret your choice today..."
Li Yuan held Bi Yao's hand tightly and said, "Yao'er, it's great to have you around." Bi Yao leaned in Li Yuan's arms, feeling his warmth.
The joy of surviving the disaster and the slight worry intertwined together made the two cherish each other even more.
They continued to move forward, pushing aside the dense bushes and climbing over the steep cliffs. The mysterious sense of calling became stronger and stronger, as if it was not far ahead.
Finally, an ancient palace appeared before their eyes.
The palace is made entirely of white jade, emitting a bright light. Under the sunlight, it appears particularly sacred and solemn.
A faint golden halo surrounded the palace, and a powerful aura emanated from the depths of the palace. This aura was ancient and mysterious, and seemed to have some connection with the summoning power.
What kind of place could this palace be?
What secrets are hidden inside?
"Yaoyao, we're here." Li Yuan's voice contained a hint of excitement and a hint of nervousness.
He held Bi Yao's hand tightly and looked at the palace in front of him with a firm gaze, as if he had made some kind of decision.
Bi Yao nodded, took a deep breath, and tried to keep herself calm.
She knew that the road ahead might be even more dangerous, but she was prepared.
To solve this mystery, to find out the truth about that summoning power, she is willing to give everything.
The two approached the palace cautiously. The white jade steps were covered with traces of time, and every piece of jade exuded an ancient atmosphere.
The palace gate was tightly closed. It was carved with intricate patterns, with faint ancient runes visible, emitting faint spiritual fluctuations.
Li Yuan tried to push the door, but found that it didn't move at all.
He carefully observed the runes on the gate, trying to find a way to open it.
Suddenly, he discovered that one of the runes was exactly the same as the pattern on the jade pendant on his body.
He had an idea and quickly took off the jade pendant and gently placed it on the rune on the door.
At the moment the jade pendant touched the rune, a dazzling light burst out from the gate, and the entire palace began to tremble slightly.
"Boom..." With a loud noise, the palace door slowly opened, and a cold breath rushed out from inside, mixed with a hint of strange fragrance.
Bi Yao and Li Yuan looked at each other and saw surprise and a hint of uneasiness in each other's eyes.
They knew that the real test had just begun.
"Let's go in." Although Li Yuan's voice was calm, it revealed an unquestionable firmness.
Bi Yao nodded, held Li Yuan's hand tightly, and the two walked into the palace side by side.
As soon as they entered the palace, a powerful force enveloped them, and everything around them became blurry...
Li Yuan felt dizzy and subconsciously hugged Bi Yao tightly, muttering, "Yaoyao..."