I swept the Phoenix with the Onmyoji Shikigami

Chapter 145 Three Mysterious Barriers

Those stars seemed to contain some deep power and secrets.

Every time he thought of it, he felt an inexplicable shock.

What does this star image mean?

Is it related to Shen Li’s imprisonment?

Or is there some powerful power hidden, waiting for him to discover?

Xinghan knew very well that he had to remain vigilant at all times and not relax at all.

Because in this darkness, countless unknown dangers lurk.

Once you let your guard down, you might fall into a trap, causing Shen Li's rescue operation to fail.

Therefore, he was on high alert and focused.

His eyes are as sharp as an eagle, always paying attention to the movements around him.

Xinghan felt that his mind seemed to be connected to a star in the distance and could sense any abnormal fluctuations.

However, the enthusiasm was short-lived, and things didn't go well for long before things turned sour.

His legs began to feel heavy, as if they were bound by an invisible force, and every step was extremely difficult.

His heartbeat echoed in his chest like thunder, and every beat was accompanied by fear of the unknown and desire for Shen Li.

Facing the complex nine-square grid in front of him, Xinghan frowned. Every attempt was like fighting against an invisible force, but the result was always frustrating - the center of the formation remained motionless.

He knew that time was running out, and he was extremely worried about the safety of Shen Li and the other strange beasts.

In the tense and unknown atmosphere, Jin Qiu's childish voice sounded again. This time, she spoke with a hint of determination and expectation, but her address was subtly changed:

"Master, let me try. Maybe I can unlock the secret of this nine-square grid."

Xinghan frowned slightly when he heard this. He turned around and looked at Jinqiu with a gentle but unquestionable seriousness. He said softly:

"Jinqiu, we are friends and partners, not master and servant. You should call me Brother Xinghan. It sounds more intimate, doesn't it?"

Jin Qiu was stunned for a moment, then a glimmer of sudden enlightenment flashed in her eyes. She nodded quickly, with a bright smile on her face:

"Oh, right! Brother Xinghan, I was wrong. I should have called you brother. Well, brother, let me try again. Maybe I can really help you!"

Xinghan looked at Jinqiu's confident and expectant face, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart. He smiled and nodded, then stepped aside to give Jinqiu enough space.

Jin Qiu took a deep breath and focused his attention on the nine-square grid in front of him again. He waved his little paws gently in the air and kept muttering:

"Open the door, open the door..." However, the Jiugongge seemed to be asleep and did not respond to Jinqiu's call.

Seeing this, Xinghan felt reluctant, but his reason told him that he could not delay any longer.

He took a deep breath, and his eyes became unusually firm:

"Thank you, Jinqiu, but it seems we need to take a more direct approach."

As he spoke, Xinghan stretched out his body, spiritual energy surged throughout his body, and the power of the star strike condensed in his palm again.

This time, he did not choose the traditional method of attack. Instead, he used his spiritual power in reverse, transforming the power of the falling stars into a delicate and powerful cutting force.

"Break!" With a low shout from Xinghan, the reverse spiritual power was like a sharp blade, instantly cutting into the nine-square stone pestle.

There was a flash of light, and the entire nine-square grid seemed to be torn apart by an invisible force. The stone pestle collapsed and turned into powder all over the sky, which was blown away by the wind.

After the dust settled, a passage leading to the unknown depths appeared before everyone.

The hidden portal quietly appeared.

This portal is no ordinary thing.

Xinghan first felt a golden light in front of him, and a three-layered, white, transparent door appeared out of thin air.

It was like three mysterious barriers blocking his way forward.

Then, the gate seemed to be a copy-and-paste overlay tool, changing layer by layer.

Finally, after the hollow sound of the gates opening stopped, three layers of golden gates were stacked up to form a huge portal.

Each door is carved with intricate and mysterious patterns, as if containing ancient power and wisdom.

As Xinghan moved, the golden door slowly opened, revealing a deep and long corridor.

In the corridor, bright white light sprinkled softly, illuminating the way forward and dispelling the darkness and unknown around.

This light did not come from the outside world, but the corridor itself seemed to contain some kind of strange energy, which made the whole space filled with a faint, dreamy glow.

On both sides of the corridor, the stone walls are as smooth as mirrors, and occasionally some tiny runes or patterns can be seen inlaid in them, quietly telling ancient stories and legends.

As Xinghan and Jinqiu's footsteps echoed in the corridor, these runes seemed to tremble slightly, as if awakened by some power.

However, even though they had opened the nine-square grid, the cave entrance in front of them was not as close as expected.

On the contrary, the waterfall-like scene was looming at the end of the corridor. The water poured down from a high place, making a deafening sound and bringing a fresh and moist breath.

Behind the waterfall, there seems to be a deeper and more unknown area hidden.

Xinghan stopped and stared at the waterfall, feeling an inexplicable impulse and expectation in his heart.

He knew that was their destination and also where Shen Li and other strange beasts were trapped.

He turned to look at Jin Qiu, his eyes gleaming with determination:

"Jinqiu, we are one step closer to our goal. But it also seems to be one step further away. You have to follow me closely. I'm not sure where this place is."

Jin Qiu nodded, her face full of seriousness and determination, "Brother Xinghan, you are amazing. You are as amazing as Xingxing."

"Oh? Really?" Xinghan smiled helplessly. He had no idea whether this little fur ball was praising him, himself, or the disappeared mysterious god Xingxing - although he had never heard of it.

"Are you afraid?" Jin Qiu asked gently.

"If you're afraid, do you have any solution?" Xinghan asked curiously.

"No." Jin Qiu opened the three-layer golden and transparent doors decisively. They shone brightly in the darkness, emitting a mysterious and attractive light.

Xinghan's heart trembled, he realized that this might be the only way to the cave entrance.

"This is really strange! Could it be that I really solved the mechanism?!" Xinghan secretly warned himself to pay attention to the road ahead.

He hesitated for a moment, and after weighing the pros and cons, he mustered up his courage and stepped towards the first level of the golden gate.

The moment he passed through the door, he felt a sharp pain, as if countless needles were piercing his skin, the pain was almost unbearable.

Xinghan asked Jinqiu nervously, "Are you in pain?"