Six-Eared Macaque tried to break through the light, but found that the force was unusually tough.
At this moment, the towering trees around them slowly opened their trunks, revealing enormous eyes that coldly watched them.
The originally huge tree trunks suddenly began to move, like slithering serpents.
The enormous eyes emitted a captivating, eerie light.
Six-Eared Macaque was secretly alarmed, knowing that this must be a powerful restriction protecting this place.
Taichu said to everyone, "Don't panic, everyone. Let's gather together first."
The crowd quickly gathered together, forming a circle back to back.
Six-Eared Macaque focused his attention and listened again, trying to find a flaw in the restriction.
Just then, the tree trunks slithered over, spitting out strands of sticky sap, which withered all the vegetation wherever it touched.
The Crimson Flame God Emperor's eyes narrowed, and his hands quickly changed Mystic Arts, creating a fiery barrier that temporarily blocked the slime.
Suddenly, Six-Eared Macaque's ears twitched as he heard a low incantation coming from underground.
He realized that this might be the key, so he rushed towards the direction from which the sound was coming from.
The giant, snake-like tree trunks blocked their way, but Six-Eared Macaque nimbly dodged them, his movements as swift as lightning.
"Master, please help me. Your disciple will sneak underground and perhaps find the location of the Array Core."
Upon hearing Six-Eared Macaque's plea for help, Taichu's body shone brightly, and beams of golden light shot towards the tree trunk blocking Six-Eared Macaque's path.
Six-Eared Macaque came to a huge rock, put his ear to it and listened carefully, confirming that the sound was coming from inside.
He used all his strength to smash the boulder with a single punch, and a beam of light flew out and disappeared into the air. Six-Eared Macaque took the opportunity to go deep underground.
The Primal Chaos Staff suddenly struck, and the weapon spirit, the Black Gold Dragon, seized the opportunity to break through the array's Array Core in an instant, causing the surrounding dangerous scene to disappear.
As the scene faded, an ancient stone gate appeared before everyone's eyes.
The door is covered with intricate patterns, exuding an air of majesty.
Just as everyone was figuring out how to open the stone door, it slowly opened automatically, and a beam of light with extremely strong suction shot out from inside. Before they could resist, they were sucked in.
Upon closer inspection of their surroundings, they discovered a Secret Chamber filled with rare treasures and powerful cultivation techniques.
At the same time, the mechanisms in the Secret Chamber were activated, and spikes emerged from all directions, constantly squeezing towards the center.
A dark, gloomy mist filled the air, accompanied by sonic waves that made people uneasy.
"The fog is toxic, and the sound waves are disturbing. Everyone, please take precautions."
As Taichu spoke, he unleashed a series of Mystic Arts in an attempt to block him.
The others also unleashed their own methods, and for a moment, various colors of light flashed and intertwined.
However, the spikes kept getting closer, and it looked like they were about to pierce everyone.
Although everyone present was a powerful being, as long as their Nascent Soul was safe, their physical body would be fine even if it was destroyed, but the presence of sonic waves disturbing their Nascent Soul was something no one dared to underestimate.
At this critical moment, Six-Eared Macaque noticed a faint fluctuation in the airflow in the corner of the Secret Chamber, and a thought struck him.
He hurriedly informed everyone. "There might be a way out over there!"
Upon hearing this, everyone exerted all their strength to move in that direction.
Upon approaching, Six-Eared Macaque reached out and touched it first, and was immediately passed through. It turned out that this was a hidden teleportation portal.
Without hesitation, everyone filed in and was teleported to another space.
In this space, a huge crystal ball floats in the air, emitting a soft light.
Just as everyone was curiously examining it, an old voice suddenly came from above the crystal ball.
"Fated ones, you have overcome numerous trials to arrive here. You are truly Qi Wu. Today, you will become my sustenance. Hahahaha!"
Everyone looked up and saw a Black-Clothed Old Man sitting cross-legged on the crystal ball.
Liu Guang stepped forward, completely disregarding the old man:
"Hmph, you're only slightly stronger than us, yet you dare to spout such arrogant words. Who gave you the courage?"
The Black-Clothed Old Man laughed wildly, "Arrogant brat, then let me show you my skills."
As soon as he finished speaking, the old man suddenly attacked.
In an instant, a large hand formed from black spiritual energy reached out to grab the crowd.
Wherever this giant hand passed, it seemed as if space itself was being torn apart.
Liu Guang quickly formed hand seals and chanted incantations. Instantly, a shield appeared in front of him, with runes flowing across its surface.
The others were not to be outdone. Taichu summoned Seven-Colored Lotus Platform, which grew larger in the wind and enveloped everyone.
Six-Eared Macaque then vanished from his spot in a flash, reappearing behind the old man the next moment, and immediately raised his fist to strike.
But the old man seemed to have sensed it beforehand, and a suction force arose from behind, rendering Six-Eared Macaque unable to move.
At this moment, the black hand slammed onto Liu Guang's shield. A burst of bright light flashed, and although Liu Guang blocked the attack, he was forced to retreat repeatedly.
Blood trickled from the corner of Liu Guang's mouth, his eyes grave. "I didn't expect you to be this powerful?"
"Boy, although you are quite strong, you are nothing in front of me. Today, after I devour you, I might be able to advance to the next level. Hahahaha."
The Black-Clothed Old Man laughed wildly, completely disregarding the people of the Taichu.
Just then, Taichu, slowly spoke:
"Don't be too smug. Since we've come this far, we're not going to become your food so easily. Whether it's a blessing or a curse, we'll see soon enough."
As he spoke, Taichu took out a bead that emitted a strange light from his bosom.
As soon as this bead appeared, the surrounding spiritual energy surged wildly as if drawn by a force.
Upon seeing this, the Black-Clothed Old Man's expression changed slightly. "This is Spirit Source Pearl? How do you have such an item?"
Taichu sneered, "This was obtained by chance. Today I will use it against you, and let you understand the principle that there is always someone stronger than you."
After saying this, Taichu tossed the Spirit Source Pearl into the air and chanted an incantation.
The Spirit Source Pearl burst forth with intense light, the rays shooting towards the Black-Clothed Old Man like sharp arrows.
In his haste, the old man withdrew his large black hand to defend himself.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Six-Eared Macaque broke free from his restraints and attacked the old man together with Liu Guang.
Six-Eared Macaque was incredibly fast, arriving beside the old man in the blink of an eye. He unleashed a punch that whistled through the air, and the space seemed to drop several degrees.
Liu Guang followed closely behind, his hands changing hand Mystic Arts, and streaks of spiritual light wrapped around the old man.
The old man was unable to dodge in time and was struck by Six-Eared Macaque. As his body flew backward, he was bound by the spiritual light of Liu Guang.
Taichu manipulated the Spirit Source Pearl, continuously releasing light to suppress the old man, and shouted, "Now's the time!"
However, the old man was indeed very powerful. He roared and black flames surged from his body, instantly burning away the spiritual Liu Guang binding Liu Guang.
"You're still too green to defeat me!"
The old man waved his hands, and a dark aura filled the surroundings, forming giant skulls that rushed towards the crowd.
Without hesitation, Taichu tossed the Spirit Source Pearl into the air. Golden runes surged in the sky, forming a golden halo that surrounded the old man.
The Spirit Source Pearl shone brightly, colliding and neutralizing with the skull.
The Black-Clothed Old Man roared, and a huge phantom rose up behind him.