flstandardbreds Chapter 180 Suspicion Abounds
Chapter 180 Suspicion Abounds
Guided by the carrier pigeon, Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye embarked on a journey to the depths of the mainland.
"High-energy warning ahead! This atmosphere is definitely about to cause trouble!" Jiang Ye rubbed his arms, trying to break the tense atmosphere with a lighthearted joke.
Ye Shuli glanced at him without saying a word, but her tightly pursed lips revealed her inner wariness.
The depths of the mainland were completely unknown territory for them, like a mysterious treasure map, full of both temptation and danger.
The carrier pigeon was incredibly fast, and the two followed closely behind on their swords, soaring over rolling mountains and shimmering lakes before finally arriving at a gloomy forest.
"The mist ahead is so ethereal, it's like a fairyland... I wonder if any monsters might appear." Jiang Ye's吐槽 (tu cao, a Chinese internet slang term for sarcastic or critical comments) skills were on full display again.
The surrounding trees towered into the clouds, blocking out the sun, and thick fog filled the air, making visibility extremely low, as if we were in a giant maze.
The air was thick with a damp, rotten smell, which made one feel uneasy.
Ye Shuli frowned slightly. Although she had some doubts, her eyes showed determination.
She gripped the spirit sword tightly, cautiously observing her surroundings.
Jiang Ye stayed close to her, glancing back every now and then, as if afraid something might suddenly jump out.
"rustle……"
A faint sound came from the thick fog, breaking the silence of the forest.
Then, all sorts of bizarre creatures slowly emerged from the fog. Some looked like giant spiders, some like winged lizards, and others like jellyfish floating in the air. Their varied shapes were terrifying.
"What the hell is this place? Is this a group partying?" Jiang Ye exclaimed, drawing his longsword and assuming a defensive stance.
These creatures let out sharp cries and attacked Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye.
Some spray venom, some brandish sharp claws, and others release electric currents; their attack methods are unique and difficult to defend against.
Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye immediately engaged in a fierce battle.
Jiang Ye brandished his longsword, repelling the approaching creatures one by one. He stood like a solid wall, striving to protect Ye Shuli behind him.
Ye Shuli calmly observed the attack methods of these creatures, searching for their weaknesses.
She discovered that although these creatures had different attack methods, they all had one thing in common—they were afraid of fire.
"Ah Ye, use fire!" Ye Shuli shouted loudly.
Jiang Ye immediately understood and channeled his spiritual power into the longsword, which instantly burst into flames.
He brandished his burning longsword, forcing back the creatures around him.
"Looks like these little monsters are afraid of fire! Let's have a barbecue!" Jiang Ye shouted excitedly.
Just then, a gigantic spider burst out of the thick fog and pounced on Ye Shuli...
"Li'er, be careful!" Ye Shuli quickly retreated, barely dodging the giant spider's attack.
"This guy is even more difficult to deal with than my former boss!" she complained, her mind racing as she analyzed the spider's behavior patterns.
The biological knowledge she had accumulated before her transmigration came in handy at this moment. She noticed the brightly colored patterns on the spider's abdomen, which were the location of its venom glands and its weakness.
"Ah Ye, attack its belly! Those fancy spots are its weak point!"
"Received!" Jiang Ye received the order and became even more agile. Like a nimble cheetah, he circled behind the giant spider and thrust his flaming longsword straight at the spider's abdomen.
With a sizzling sound, the spider let out a piercing scream, and green venom splattered everywhere, corroding the surrounding plants.
Ye Shuli reacted quickly, pulling Jiang Ye behind a giant tree.
"That was close! This guy's poison skills are even higher than my ex's 'green tea' level!" Jiang Ye patted his chest with lingering fear.
"Stop joking! Strike while the iron is hot!" Ye Shuli
The two worked together seamlessly. Jiang Ye was responsible for restraining the giant spider's movements, while Ye Shuli seized the opportunity to pierce the spider's venom gland with her sword.
The giant spider crashed to the ground, the surrounding mist gradually dissipated, and the forest returned to peace.
"Li'er, you're simply my goddess!" Jiang Ye looked at Ye Shuli with eyes full of admiration. "You know so much! You're even more knowledgeable than Baidu!"
Ye Shuli raised an eyebrow smugly, "Of course, you don't even know who I am."
The two continued on their way, and the forest gradually thinned out, giving way to a desolate landscape.
A huge canyon appeared ahead, as if the earth had been cleaved open by a giant axe, its bottomless depths filled with eerie winds.
"Holy crap, how... how do we get across this?" Jiang Ye looked at the bottomless canyon in front of him, his legs feeling a little weak.
He is afraid of heights.
Ye Shuli walked to the edge of the canyon and looked down. The bottomless darkness seemed to be swallowing everything, and a powerful sense of spatial oppression rushed over her, making her feel a tightness in her chest.
"This canyon... is a bit strange." Ye Shuli frowned, sensing the unusual energy fluctuations in the air.
Jiang Ye swallowed hard and cautiously walked to Ye Shuli's side. "Li'er, how about... we go back? This is too scary!"
Ye Shuli ignored Jiang Ye's suggestion. She took a stone from her storage bag and threw it into the canyon.
The stone fell, but there was no echo.
"This..." Ye Shuli's expression turned grave, "This canyon seems to have no bottom..."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ye turned deathly pale. "No, no confidence? Then we're going to..."
Ye Shuli turned to look at Jiang Ye,
Although Jiang Ye was afraid of heights, he still obediently handed over his flying sword.
"Li'er, you...you wouldn't be thinking of..." He dared not think any further.
Ye Shuli smiled mysteriously, "You guessed right, my reward is that you bungee jump with me!" She merged the two flying swords into a larger blade, then leaped into the canyon.
"Ahhhhhh!!!" Jiang Ye's scream echoed through the canyon, whether from fear or excitement, it was hard to tell.
The bottom of the canyon was not the dark abyss one might imagine, but rather a strange space.
A soft light emanated from an unknown source, illuminating the surrounding environment.
Various exotic flowers and rare herbs grow here, and the air is filled with a rich spiritual energy.
"Wow, this place... it's like a paradise!" Jiang Ye exclaimed, his earlier fear completely gone.
Ye Shuli's gaze was drawn to a spiritual herb that emitted a faint golden light.
“This is… Golden Sun Grass!” She recognized this precious spiritual herb at a glance, which was said to enhance the power of a Spirit King.
"We're rich! We're rich!" Jiang Ye's eyes lit up. "Li'er, we're set for life!"
Ye Shuli carefully picked the Golden Sun Grass and put it into her storage bag.
Then, she looked around.
Under Ye Shuli's command, Jiang Ye and she set up a simple formation, using the special energy fluctuations in the canyon to create an illusion trap.
Anyone who tries to follow them will be trapped in illusions.
"Hehe, let's see who dares to follow now!" Jiang Ye rubbed his hands together smugly. "Li'er, you're so clever!"
Ye Shuli smiled slightly, "Basic operation, don't be silly." She looked up at the canyon above, her eyes deep, "Let's go."
Just as the two were about to leave, Ye Shuli suddenly stopped. She sensed a faint energy fluctuation, as if someone was secretly observing them.
She casually kicked a small pebble in the direction from which the energy fluctuation came.
"Who is there?"
There was no response, but the energy fluctuation disappeared.
Ye Shuli's lips curled into a cold smile, "Interesting..."
"Li'er, what's wrong?" Jiang Ye asked, puzzled.
Ye Shuli shook her head. "It's nothing, let's go." With that, she took off on her sword and flew towards the top of the canyon.
Jiang Ye watched Ye Shuli's every move at the bottom of the canyon, his eyes filled with love and trust, his gaze so intense it seemed to ignite the surrounding air.
As if sensing something, Ye Shuli turned around and met Jiang Ye's gaze. In that instant, a warm current seemed to flow into her heart, warm and comforting.
"Li'er, you're really amazing." Jiang Ye grinned, his eyes narrowing into slits.
Ye Shuli snorted, "Of course! Follow me, and you'll get what you deserve." With that, she raised her hand as if to hit Jiang Ye, who exaggeratedly dodged. The two looked at each other and burst into laughter, which eased the tense atmosphere that had filled the bottom of the canyon.
When they finally emerged from the canyon, the sight before them instantly wiped the smiles off their faces.
A mysterious palace stood before them, its powerful aura surging like a tide, making it almost impossible to breathe.
The palace shimmered with an eerie light, which seemed to have a life of its own, meandering and meandering along the palace walls.
Around the palace, numerous cultivators at the Spirit King realm were loitering. They were dressed in various colors, some with serious expressions and others with wary faces.
Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye exchanged a glance, both seeing shock and curiosity in each other's eyes.
Ye Shuli took a deep breath and gripped her spirit sword tightly. Jiang Ye followed closely behind, and the two slowly approached the mysterious palace.
Suddenly, a powerful pressure came crashing down on them, like an invisible wall blocking their way.
Ye Shuli gritted her teeth, forced herself to lift her foot, and continued forward.
Jiang Ye watched Ye Shuli's retreating figure, his gaze hardening as he followed closely behind her.
The closer they got to the palace, the greater the pressure became; every step they took felt like they were fighting against an immense force.
When they were still some distance from the palace, Ye Shuli suddenly stopped. Her body trembled slightly, as if she were enduring great pain.
Just as Jiang Ye was about to ask a question, Ye Shuli raised her hand to signal him to be quiet, her eyes fixed on the palace in front of her, as if she had discovered something extraordinary.