Chapter 658: [Intense Battle in the Underground City (2)]
Wah! The wolfman leader spat out a mouthful of blood. At the same time, a part of Si Mulan's dress was torn by the tip of the monster's spear. The shoulder of her one piece dress was pierced, causing for her white, jade-like shoulder to be revealed in all of its glory. Blood oozed from her white skin.
"Hah... hah..."
She was still fighting a dangerous battle where her life could be snuffed out in an instant with one wrong move, like walking on a thin rope. But the scene was slowly evolving into her cornering the monster with her attacks.
After analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of the wolfman, Si Mulan started to suppress her enemy. With the help of her magical items and abilities, she managed to push back the leader of the Wolfpack.
Awuuu~~ the leader lt out a howl full of anger, and hatred. Seeing that things weren't going as planned, the wolfman leader howled and retreated with the other wolfmen.
"What the hell?! Come back here, you bastard!!!" Si Mulan who was surprise to see the Wolfman she was fighting turned around all of a sudden, and then left using its incredible speed, she can't help but curse in shock. "I'm not through with you, yet!! Come back here---!!"
"That's enough, Mulan," Lan Ling 'er appeared beside her, and grasped her arms. "It's dangerous to chase it, especially in this unknown place. We don't know what is hiding ahead,"
"But I'm not done with it! I felt as if I'm in the verge of understading something, but, but,"
Lan Ling 'er smiled wryly. "Give it up," she giggled, dragging her towards the group.
"Damn it!!!!" Si Mulan cried out in anger.
"These wolfmen aren't too dumb. They specialize in working as a group to pick on the weak. If the opponent is too strong, they will retreat." Bu Fanyi let out a long breath.
After all, there were several dozen wolfmen, although they were strong individually, and possesses incredible equipment, but quantity is still factor that can easily change an outcome of a battle. That has always been the case. Even a fool would understand that. Therefore, even though they are strong, however, if they fought without care, or without caution, some of them might become a casualty.
"Sister Fan, I searched the soul of a small wolfman leader…"
A Passing Cloud Sect Disciple that specialized in Soul Dao techniques came over and soon constructed a map of the area. At the same time, a map appeared on the DAWN terminal screen, which contained information about the nearby area. In the chaotic situation just now, Si Mulan’s terminal made use of the opportunity to scan the entire Area for clear data. Although it had a map of it before, it was not as detailed as it is now.
“It seems like this is quite an underground City…” It was big…
Bu Fanyi turned around and said, “Let’s rest for a while, after that, we will continue our exploration. Recover as much as your Spiritual Qi—this place doesn’t seem to be that simple,”
“Yes!”
After a few hours of resting, the Wolfmen unexpectedly…did not come. Were they scared off by the group’s strength…? Probably. Scared to the point that they didn’t dare coming back again.
Finally, after a few hours of resting, when almost all the members of the group recovered their energies, they resumed their exploration and found out many things. It was a little dim as they walked deeper into the Underground City. Gentle lights shone from within the light pearls that hung on the surrounding walls, giving the spacious ruins a deep and quiet ambiance.
What was within this part of the City appeared to be a completely different world. Around them were ruined buildings, built several meters apart from each other. However, each house was covered by a faint red light curtain. But after analyzing the energy it was emitting, the group shickingly discovered that this red curtain was a type of defensive barrier—some kind of restrictive spell arrays. The restrictive spell had one, two, and most has three layers. The outer layer was dim, the light of the mid-layer was flowing smoothly, and the inner layer was completely solid.
Each restrictive spell covered every building they passed through. Clearly visible underneath some of them was a tattered house, leaning up against the wall of which was a corpse. Some have not, some has…
The corpse was different than most of the corpses on the outside. It was not completely dried up, but rather, retained some life-like qualities. You can even say they are mummified. For example, in one of the thatched house which was covered by two layers of a barrier, was an old man, who had been looking regretfully off into the distance when he died. As for what he was thinking, it was impossible to tell, but in his hand, he held a bamboo flute. The flute was a magical item. In addition, it doesn’t have the slightest scratch. Its body was emerald green and on it were carvings of small animals and sceneries. The carving themselves were lively and delicate, exuding a horrifying demeanor.
"This… this is the Immortal Flute. I’ve only seen it in ancient records. Rumor has it that the sound it makes resonates with Heaven and Hell. If a cultivator manages to make a sound with this instrument, it could confuse the opponents and mess with their minds. It also has the ability to destroy the physical body of an opponent. It is a wild instrument with many uses!"
"That’s right. It is the Immortal Flute that rocks Heaven and intimidates Hell. I did not believe I would see this here! This underground city really does offer many opportunities!"
“Oh?! Isn’t this the Armor of the Golden Rule?! I had seen a record of it in the Sect. It seems to be something from the Ancient Earth-Sun Scripture Sect of the Nine Mountains. It had been lost when the Despair Grieving Mountain had appeared, swallowing the Nine Mountains within! No one had seen it since then!”
“So this is why no one was able to find it after a very long time! The City was swallowed underground!”
“Oh my God is that?! Guys, I think that's the Sun Yang Spear! Is that corpse… the Saint Sun Golden General…?!”
“That legendary being…?!”
There were already quite a few members of the group who were excitedly talking about what they saw and found. These people were now standing in front of several different houses and Mansions, viciously striking at the red barrier with flushed faces. The entire space was soon glowing with different frequencies of light. The atmosphere was blinding and dazzling. Everyone wanted to possess the treasures within each house.
Occasionally, the sounds of barriers breaking were heard, accompanied by celebratory cheers that rang out from within the underground ruined city. During those times, those who were still attacking the barriers with all their might couldn’t help but show faces full of envy. Some have strong barriers with multiple layers, this means that the treasures within are extremely precious and valuable. Some were not and can easily be broken through—
Si Mulan, Bu Fanyi and Lan Ling ‘er the usual girl group, slowly walked along the path, slightly enjoying themselves, watching the members on both sides, who burned with ardor. Even Qin Han was attacking a seemingly sturdy barrier with multiple layers. Although they were also attracted by these treasures. Sadlt, these barriers are not something easy to break no matter how many people are attacking. It needed suitable cultivation depending on the barrier to break through it. And so, even if there’s a treasure you really wanted, without enough power and skill, it would not be that easy to obtain it.
As for those that can easily be broken through by the three girls, the treasures within are not that attractive to them. Some are unique, but obviously most are greatly inferior to those found in the DAWN's item shop. Well, they still pick up things along the way, though, as it can still be either be exchanged in the trading platform, or present them to their sect.
"Vrrrroooom!" As the group continued to walk around seeking their fate as well as adventure, they felt the ground beneath their feet grumbling. Suddenly, the world went into shock, as if hit by a colossal earthquake or akin to that an arrival of a one thousand men army and horses, a loud rumble shook the sky!
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Within the Ninth Mountain Dungeon…
24th Layer—[The World of Ice and Snow]
"This is…"
Allen’s eyes glazed over as he cut down a [Bristleback Yeti] with one strike of his Scythe, gaining an Ice Energy Light which was then absorbed into his body. He looks around as the rumbling of the entire Dungeon continued. Remembering the guidance and warning of the Passing Cloud Sect Elders before he participated in the Trial, he frowned.
"Could it be that the Despair Grieving Mountain is deactivating? And its teleporting everyone back?"
Nah… this is not it—Romeia’s just trying to close off the area so that no one would be able to enter, legally or illegally. Then, this means that the Cultivators of the Divine Martial Continent would be called back. He then waved his hand and a medallion appeared on his palm—[Command Return Token].
It was shining brightly in golden, all while vibrating. However, before it could envelop Allen’s body, it broke into pieces like glasswork—“Not yet. I still can’t return yet for I still have many things to do…” Allen smiled wryly. Then, the [Command Return Token] slowly faded and was returned to his [Summoning Grimoire].
Now then… “Hope Mulan and the others would be okay without me…well, since she is my disciple, there should be nothing to worry about her. I had also already given Xie Fang and the others’ Terminal Phone’s to Mulan, they should be able to upgrade their strength with all of it…”
“Husband…?” Allen turned around after hearing a gentle voice calling out to him. Turning his head and saw a woman in black around the age of 20 standing behind him. She has beautiful waist-length snow-white hair that swayed in the breeze, giving a strange but wonderful ambiance after having a backdrop of a world of snow. This woman’s complexion was flawless; her beauty was soul-crushing and dream-like. However, if one looks closely, she doesn’t seem to be that of pure humanity as her ears were positioned on top of her head and they were akin to that of a wolf.
She was none other than Mireya Icefang—Former Princess of the Snow Wolf Clan and Allen’s lover/wife.
“Is something wrong?” She asked with a worried expression.
Allen shook his head and gently grasped her hand. “It’s nothing…let’s continue…” he responded. Mireya managed to squeeze a smile. In that instant, all flowers lost their pedals, and the moon lost its shine. She's really stunning. As always. Even now, Allen still can't help but be mesmerized by her beauty every time he saw her.
Meow~ Grim rolled her eyes as she saw Allen's enchanted expression. She was far more beautiful than her, she thought. She then burrowed herself deep into Allen's embrace.
Allen, Mireya and the lazy cat Grim, ventured the 24th layer of the Ninth Mountain Dungeon—[The World of Ice and Snow]. Just like that, the three of them continued their journey in the same state of ease as before. They had no goals, no destination, and the places they went to were merely places of interest. There was no impatience or unpleasantness either. They just walk around all while enjoying the view.
In short, this is nothing but a Date.
A peaceful moment for only the two of them, well, with one cat.
In any case, they would still be able to meet up with the Boss Monsters when they wanted to go down. And the exploration had not slowed down a bit, even after enjoying their date. So this pleasant moment of peace and carefree is acceptable.
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In the Underground Ruins.
Si Mulan and the rest also felt the sudden shudder of the ground. Dong, dong, dong! Three consecutive loud rumbles shook the ground and erupted through space!
"This is..." Si Mulan frowned, watching her crumbling surroundings break free of the earth. She was puzzled. What is happening…? Is something coming…? She was quite surprised. There seemed to be a wave of induction and even a hint of pulling force. Not only her soul seemed to have been attracted by something, but even her body was also slowly being pulled!
However,
"Don’t be alarmed. We have been warned by the Elders. If this happens. It simply means the Despair Grieving Mountain is falling back asleep and will soon close. This world is trying to send us home." Bu Fanyi who has more experience inside this place compared to the others smiled.
Following her words were several golden lights shooting down from the sky, and illuminating Si Mulan and company.
It was a teleportation light.
"I see. Too bad we won’t be blessed by fate this time." Lan Ling ‘er grinned.
Despite these words, her tone of voice revealed no hint of regret, rather happiness. The experience she had in this place is just too colorful and uforgetabble. In fact, even more eventful compared to all of her life experiences before she entered the Passing Cloud Sect. However, most of these events are life and death battles and she seemed to have gone tired of it.
The moment she returned to the Sect, she would surely sleep and rest without fail!
Originally, before entering the Despair Grieving Mountain, each major Sect and factions will leave a corresponding "Return Command Token" for the entering elites. And so, when the Despair Grieving Mountain slowly closed up, these command tokens will react and be called by each of the Sect’s Teleportation Arrays. Each Sect and factions’ Command Tokens are different from other factions and only correspond to the corresponding teleportation Arrays. Hence, when the Despair Grieving Mountain closed off, the return trip command token can be returned to the sect without getting lost.
"We can go back!"
“Yess!! We can finally go back!!”
“I actually felt reluctant about going back now! There’s just too many treasures here…” one said while wearing an expression full of regret.
“You’re not the only one…though; this was only because of the young lord. If not for him, we would have been dead countless times…” one of them said with a wry smile. Well, that was true.
“I know right… we are able to survive and even increase our strength because of the young lord…!”
“Too bad I can’t join! I actually wanted to join DAWN,”
“If it’s possible…”
In the Underground City, exclaiming ecstasy sounds and jubilant cries rang out as their bodies started shining brilliantly.
"Let’s go home. This time’s exploration was truly successful." Bu Fanyi laughed. "We have obtained many treasures and Cultivation resources. Other than the ones you have obtained from the Young Lord and some other things, most will be donated into the Sect. Though, I doubt it would matter to Junior Sister Mulan and the others…”
"Ha ha, of course, of course. It won’t matter at all," Si Mulan beamed with laughter. They had indeed been fortunate up to this point. Besides, donating to the Sect is a must and something she needed to do. After all, all said and done, it was still her Sect before she was DAWN treader.
"Sister, if you are not satisfied, I reckon the entire realm will go crazy on you." Lan Ling ‘er sighed softly, "In this Despair Grieving Mountain, what you have is the biggest reward. Perhaps bigger than everyone else’s combined."
"He he he." Si Mulan smiled shyly. Waving her hands, three fully-transparent jade vases appeared in midair. The openings of the vases were sealed, but a smell of sweetness nonetheless seeped out.
Suddenly, after seeing it, the eyes of the members of the group lit up almost simultaneously.
“Before we go, Master said to share this with you—Hundred Fermented Wine. According to master, it was brewed using the essence of a hundred types of spiritual herbs. With our current level of training, we can definitely break through to the Saint-level without any side effects!” Si Mulan muttered proudly.
Everyone who had heard her immediately turned completely crazy. They stared at the fermented wine on Si Mulan’s hands hungrily. Those who were a little behind in training were flushed in the cheeks and almost drooling. Just by sniffing the wine, they are immediately getting tipsy. If they take even a sip, they will definitely pass out from intoxication!
This is surely a special wine that can even influence Immortals and Gods!
Hundred Fermented Wine!
Of course, even Gods would be intoxicated with just a sip of it. Since its base form was the Wine made by yours truly—Greek God of Wine and Grape Harvest. His wine can cause even the Greek God Zeus to get intoxicated in just a few minutes. Allen took a bit of it and used it as an experimentation product along with Agatha Dorhuck, creating a masterpiece—[Drunken God Wine]
Due to the dense magic power and spiritual essence it contained, even after only one sip, one can advance a level without any poisonous side effects!
Most of the people here were geniuses with shocking backgrounds and did not require medicinal Dans to reach the level they currently at. The reason why they have taken quite a long time reaching their current realm was that they wanted to get to that level organically with their own abilities. Though it would take more time, the lack of medicinal Dan would leave them without fear of consequences and firm foundations.
They would not need to be afraid that they ruined their physical body due to foreign help.
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