Chapter 237
"On the shores of the East Sea lies the Eye of Guixu, perpetually shrouded in thunder and storms, where a Water-Stabilizing Spirit Pearl resides at the heart of the storm."
The man in black robes seemed to have given Yang Jian a new hope, "This is the first one, and the easiest one to obtain. Go, and don't disturb the peace of this place again."
As the words fell, the figure in black robes gradually faded and finally disappeared into the shadows.
Yang Jian bowed deeply in the direction where he had disappeared.
Although he didn't know the background of this mysterious senior, he would always remember the kindness of his guidance.
"Second Master, shall we head to the East China Sea now?" Kang Anyu asked excitedly.
Yang Jian turned around, his eyes burning with renewed fervor—an indomitable will and the hope of saving his mother.
"Right!"
He gripped the Three-Pointed Double-Edged Halberd tightly. "Let's go, to the Eye of Guixu!"
The group immediately agreed and headed towards the Eye of Guixu.
Beneath the sheer cliff, a chilling, eerie light emanates.
The cave entrance was shrouded in a layer of shimmering light and colorful seals. Countless ancient runes darted across the light screen like dragons, each flash carrying a terrifying power to suppress heaven and earth.
Yang Jian held Three-Pointed Double-Edged Halberd, his face handsome, but his brows were full of seriousness.
The Eye of Guixu was now tightly closed, emanating a sharp aura.
"This seal is somewhat similar to the Array Formations of the ancient shamanic era, but it incorporates the power of stars, with each element interlocking and endlessly regenerating. Trying to forcibly break it would likely trigger a backlash from the restriction."
Kang Anyu said in a deep voice, his eyes almost pressed against the light screen, trying to find a flaw in the complex runes.
"No matter how difficult it is, we must overcome it!"
Yang Jian's voice was resolute, a chilling glint flashing in his eyes, "The man in black robes said the Ancient Spirit Pearl is inside. This is my only hope of splitting Peach Mountain and rescuing my mother!"
The thought of his mother caused Yang Jian to involuntarily clench his fist over the Three-Pointed Double-Edged Halberd.
Now, Mother is suppressed by the Heavenly Court beneath the cold Peach Mountain, enduring torment day and night.
This hatred is irreconcilable!
Upon hearing this, the Six Monsters of Mount Mei felt a chill run down their spines. As Yang Jian's sworn brothers, they deeply sympathized with his plight.
Without another word, the group immediately focused all their attention on breaking the seal.
The atmosphere in the valley was extremely tense, and time was ticking away.
Apart from the Meishan Brothers' hushed discussions about the Array Formations, the only other sound was the howling of the wind blowing through the valley.
However, this silence was soon broken.
"Kill!"
A roar erupted, like a thunderclap from a clear sky!
In an instant, dozens of dark figures shot out from the shadows on both sides of the valley like ghosts, and a chilling killing intent surged in from all directions without warning!
These people were all dressed in black, their faces covered by masks, revealing only pairs of emotionless eyes. The weapons in their hands gleamed with a deadly cold light. They worked in perfect coordination and rushed straight at the Six Monsters of Mount Mei who were breaking the seal!
"Court death!"
Yang Jian's eyes flashed with divine light. He roared, already poised to strike, and his figure blurred as his Three-Pointed Double-Edged Halberd transformed into a silver dragon, sweeping out in an instant.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
The sounds of metal clashing against metal exploded like a dense rain of blows, instantly sending several men in black at the forefront flying backward, spitting out mouthfuls of blood.
"Howling Celestial Dog!"
"Woof!"
The Howling Celestial Dog, unable to contain itself any longer, transformed into a black lightning bolt upon receiving the order. It opened its blood-red maw, and its sharp fangs easily tore through the protective aura of a man in black, knocking him to the ground.
The battle erupted instantly!
These mysterious figures possessed extremely strange martial arts styles, ruthless moves, and were adept at both advancing and retreating.
Although Yang Jian and his dog were incredibly brave, their opponents were numerous and fearless, and for a time they managed to hold him back.
In the midst of the fierce battle, Yang Jian cleaved the wrist of a man in black with a single slash. The man, however, let out a muffled groan and, instead of retreating, advanced, transforming his other hand from a claw into a palm, unleashing a divine force that struck Yang Jian's chest.
"Heavenly Court's henchmen!"
Yang Jian's heart sank.
This divine power is exactly the same as that of the heavenly soldiers and generals guarding the South Heaven Gate Heavenly Soldiers and Generals!
He instantly understood that the Heavenly Court had noticed his movements and sent people to obstruct him, their purpose being self-evident—to seize the Ancient Spirit Pearl and cut off his hope of saving his mother!
Thinking of this, Yang Jian's anger was completely ignited, and his offensive became even more ferocious.
The Three-Pointed Double-Edged Halberd seemed to come alive in his hands; wherever the blade touched, the men in black screamed and fell to the ground.
"Quick! The core of the seal lies at the intersection of those star nodes!"
Kang Anyu's anxious shouts came from behind.
They've found the key to cracking it, but it will take time!
Upon seeing this, the leader of the men in black's eyes flashed with a ruthless glint, and he shouted sharply, "Stop them at all costs! The Spirit Pearl must not fall into this brat's hands!"
At the command, the remaining men in black seemed to go mad, their attack suddenly becoming several times more ferocious.
Some even resorted to a risky tactic, charging towards the Six Monsters of Mount Mei despite being severely injured by Yang Jian.
"Don't even think about it!"
Yang Jian's eyes were bloodshot, and his internal magic power surged wildly. He wielded his Three-Pointed Double-Edged Halberd so powerfully that it was impenetrable, forming an airtight net of blades that blocked all attacks.
The Howling Celestial Dog its life to protect its master, sustaining several deep, bone-revealing wounds on its body, yet it still fiercely tore at every enemy that approached.
Just then, a crisp crack was heard, and a tiny crack suddenly appeared on the sealing light barrier!
An ancient and desolate aura emanated from the cave.
"It's open!"
The Meishan Brothers were overjoyed.
The leader of the men in black's expression changed drastically. He knew he couldn't wait any longer. With a roar, his entire body surged with black energy, burning his own essence to transform into a stream of light, becoming one with the blade, and thrusting straight at Yang Jian's heart.
Yang Jian's pupils contracted sharply; there was no way to avoid it!
He steeled his resolve and unleashed all his magical power, preparing to clash head-on.
"Boom--!"
At this critical moment, the sealing light barrier shattered with a deafening roar!
A tremendous force surged out from the cave entrance, instantly causing everyone's blood to surge and even interrupting the black-clad leader's deadly attack.
"Go in!"
Seizing this fleeting opportunity, Yang Jian roared and charged into the cave first.
The Six Monsters of Mount Mei and the Howling Celestial Dog followed closely behind.
The cave was dark and gloomy.
Several unidentified luminous crystals were embedded in the cave walls, emitting a faint green glow.
They dared not linger for a moment, rushing deeper into the only passage.
Soon, a huge cave appeared before us.
In the center of the cave, there is a stone platform made of Ten-Thousand-Year Cold Jade, on which sits a simple and unadorned stone box.
An indescribable surge of spiritual energy emanated from the stone box.
"Ancient Spirit Pearl!"
Everyone's breath caught in their throats.
Yang Jian strode forward, took a deep breath, and slowly opened the stone box.
Contrary to expectations, there was no dazzling light inside the box. Instead, there was only a dull gray bead, about the size of a baby's fist, that looked quite ordinary.
The moment Yang Jian's fingers touched the bead, a strange change occurred!