sbdcsierra Chapter 243: Secrets in the Mountains (3)
Chapter 243: Secrets in the Mountains (3)
The test begins
The mysterious old man waved his cane gently, disrupting the previously quiet and mysterious air in the hall. In the blink of an eye, several shimmering portals slowly appeared on the walls around the hall.
These portals are like doors to a mysterious world, surrounded by strange lights, and the halos flicker, as if whispering how many thrills and challenges are hidden behind the doors.
The old man's eyes were calm and profound, and he whispered, "These portals lead to different test sites, where there are countless difficulties and dangers.
Only those who have successfully passed all the tests are qualified to obtain the key to the secret room. In that secret room is the Secret Book of Heaven and Earth that you have all been longing for.
Upon hearing this, Ling Xuan and Yun Mengting glanced at each other, seeing courage and determination in each other's eyes. Without saying anything, they nodded slightly, their minds in sync, and walked hand in hand towards one of the portals.
As soon as they stepped into the portal, a powerful force pulled them. A flash of light appeared before their eyes, and when they looked again, they were standing in a place full of fire.
There was a raging fire all around, and the flames were jumping and twisting like living things. The scorching heat was like waves of heat waves, constantly rushing over, as if to swallow everything.
The air was so roasted that it was twisted, and the pungent smell of burning filled every corner, making it hard to breathe.
At this moment, some fire elves slowly emerged from the flames. They were small but very agile, their bodies wrapped in flames, their eyes flashing red light.
These fire elves screamed and rushed towards Ling Xuan and Yun Mengting like a string of burning arrows.
Ling Xuan quickly calmed down, mobilized the deep internal strength in his body, and danced his hands quickly, creating a layer of sparkling internal force shield in front of him.
The shield flashed with a soft light, blocking some of the incoming flames and heat waves.
His eyes were firm and calm. He kept staring at the movements of the surrounding fire elves and stood in front of Yun Mengting, like a solid mountain, shielding her from danger.
Yun Mengting didn't dare relax either. She bit her lip lightly, concentrating her energy as she unleashed the ice spell she'd been mulling over for so long. She formed hand seals with her hands, muttering a spell. A chilly current slowly emerged from her palms, transforming into several ice blades in front of her.
The ice blades gleamed coldly, like sharp swords, as they shot towards the flame spirits. The ice blades and the flame spirits collided with each other, making a sizzling sound. For a moment, the ice mist and flames entangled together, creating a spectacular and dangerous scene.
In this fierce confrontation, Ling Xuan and Yun Mengting worked together exceptionally well. Ling Xuan used his inner energy shield to block the fire spirit's attacks, and also found opportunities to use clever sword techniques to knock back the approaching fire spirits.
Yun Mengting kept casting ice spells, controlling the direction and power of the ice blade, and helping Ling Xuan.
After a hard fight, their clothes were soaked with sweat and their strength was almost exhausted. But with their tenacious perseverance and mutual understanding, they finally defeated the fire elves.
After the last fire elf disappeared in the flames, the surrounding fire gradually died down, and the unbearable high temperature gradually disappeared.
Just as they breathed a sigh of relief, before they could rest for a moment, the ground beneath their feet suddenly shook. A teleportation array, gleaming with a cold light, appeared before them, and in a flash of light, it swept them in. By the time they regained their composure, they were already in a place resembling an ice cellar.
It was freezing cold here, with thick ice all around. Large icicles hung from the walls, their tips pointing downward, as if about to fall. The biting wind blew, scraping my skin like a sharp knife, causing excruciating pain.
Hidden in this ice cellar were various ice monsters. These monsters were enormous, made of ice blocks. Some resembled giant ice bears, while others resembled long ice snakes. They slowly wandered through the ice cellar, leaving a layer of white frost wherever they passed.
Ling Xuan and Yun Mengting knew they were in extreme danger, but they had no intention of retreating. Ling Xuan gripped his sword tightly, his inner energy flowing faintly through it as he carefully observed the movements of the surrounding ice monsters, searching for their weaknesses.
Yun Mengting squatted down and looked carefully at the patterns on the ice on the floor of the ice cellar, trying to find a way to escape the predicament.
Suddenly, a large ice bear roared and charged at them, its paws waving, stirring up gusts of cold wind. Ling Xuan shouted and charged forward, his sword in hand like a dragon leaping out of the sea, stabbing the ice bear's vitals.
But the ice bear's hide was as hard as iron, and Ling Xuan's sword only left a shallow mark. The ice bear was enraged and attacked even more fiercely.
Seeing that Ling Xuan was in trouble, Yun Mengting quickly stood up and drew a complex rune on her chest with both hands. The rune flashed, and an ice-blue light shot into the ice bear's eyes.
The ice bear was shot, its eyes blinded and its attacks disorganized. Ling Xuan seized the opportunity to unleash a powerful sword technique, specifically targeting the ice bear's joints. With much difficulty, he finally managed to repel the ice bear.
But the danger wasn't over yet, as more ice monsters surrounded them from all sides. Ling Xuan and Yun Mengting stood back to back, relying on each other. With their wisdom and courage, they skillfully blocked the ice monsters' attacks time and time again.
They either use the terrain in the ice cellar to set traps, or use magic and swordsmanship to attack the monsters' weaknesses by surprise.
In this test of the ice cellar, they were under great pressure both physically and mentally, but the energy in their hearts to find the Secret Book of Heaven and Earth and protect the world never faded.