Cracks spread like a spiderweb, and a fierce light burst forth in Ning Yu's eyes. He knew victory was within reach! However, the excessive consumption of his superpower had pushed his body to its limit. Every breath felt like a knife cutting into his skin, and his vision began to blur, but he still gritted his teeth and persevered, summoning the last bit of power within him to break through the crumbling barrier.
"boom!"
With a deafening roar, the seal trembled violently, and a blinding light illuminated the entire valley. Ning Yu groaned, a trickle of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth, but he paid no heed, for the seal had finally begun to loosen!
However, the unusual energy fluctuations also alerted the mutated creatures lurking around the ruins.
"roar!"
A deafening roar came from all directions, the ground began to tremble, and countless scarlet eyes lit up in the darkness, greedily staring at Ning Yu and the entrance to the ruins that was about to open.
"Damn it, of all times..." Ning Yu cursed inwardly. He knew he had to finish this quickly, otherwise, once he was entangled by the mutated creatures, he would never have another chance to enter the ruins.
He endured the excruciating pain in his body and drew a sharp Tang sword from his waist, its blade gleaming with a cold, eerie light.
"Come on, you beasts!"
Ning Yu roared and charged towards the mutated creatures. A flash of blade, a splatter of blood, and one mutated creature after another fell at his feet.
However, these mutated creatures seemed endless; as soon as one wave fell, another surged up wildly, surrounding him completely.
"System, how long can the seal last?" Ning Yu asked in his mind as he swung his sword.
"Reporting to the host, the seal can only last for a maximum of three minutes!" The system's cold voice rang in his ears.
“Three minutes…” Ning Yu took a deep breath, a resolute glint in his eyes, “That’s enough!”
He swung his sword fiercely, forcing back the mutated creatures around him, then turned and rushed towards the seal, placing his palm on it and frantically pouring the last of his supernatural power into it.
"Break!"
Ning Yu's voice was hoarse yet resolute, echoing through the valley. His veins bulged all over his body, like ferocious and terrifying dragons, and sweat poured down like rain, soaking his clothes.
The seal trembled violently at the last moment, emitting a cracking sound as if it would collapse completely at any moment. However, Ning Yu's supernatural power was also almost exhausted, the scene before him began to blur, and his consciousness gradually faded into darkness.
"No, I can't fall down..." Ning Yu gritted his teeth, biting his lip until it bled and blood flowed down the corner of his mouth, but he was oblivious to it. He had only one thought in his mind: I must not give up!
At this critical moment of life and death, the image of Mu Xue suddenly flashed through his mind; her clear and bright eyes seemed to be encouraging and supporting him.
"I absolutely cannot let her down!"
A powerful will surged from the depths of Ning Yu's heart. He endured the excruciating physical pain and mental disorientation, forcibly squeezing out the last bit of his supernatural power and frantically injecting it into the seal.
With a deafening roar, the seal finally succumbed to the immense power and shattered! A dazzling light instantly engulfed the entire valley, and violent energy waves swept outwards. The mutated creatures that had been attacking Ning Yu were like ants before this power, instantly torn to shreds.
Ning Yu's vision went black, and he collapsed to the ground.
After an unknown amount of time, he slowly opened his eyes and found himself in an unfamiliar space. All around was silent, with only a faint light emanating from the stone walls above, illuminating the surroundings.
This is a vast underground cavern, its walls carved with ancient and mysterious runes, exuding an aura of antiquity. In the center of the cavern, a dazzling orb floats, emanating powerful energy fluctuations.
"Is this... the treasure from the ruins?" Ning Yu, enduring his weakness, struggled to stand up and walked step by step toward the precious pearl.
As the distance closed, the energy fluctuations emitted by the pearl became stronger and stronger. Ning Yu felt a powerful suction force pulling him toward the pearl, as if it wanted to devour him.
"Come on!" Ning Yu did not resist, but instead opened his arms and took the initiative to welcome the precious pearl.
The moment his body touched the pearl, a vast and pure energy surged into his body, like a raging river, unstoppable.
"Ah!" Ning Yu let out a painful roar, as if his body was about to be burst by this powerful energy. He felt his meridians, bones, and muscles groaning under the impact of this energy, as if they were about to collapse at any moment.
However, Ning Yu did not give up. He gritted his teeth, circulated all the power in his body, and desperately absorbed and refined this violent energy.
Time passed second by second, and Ning Yu's aura grew stronger and stronger. His originally pale face gradually regained its rosy color, and even faintly emitted a layer of golden light.
After an unknown amount of time, the light from the pearl gradually dimmed and eventually went out completely. Ning Yu slowly opened his eyes, his eyes gleaming with a sharp light.
He clenched his fist, feeling the surge of power within him, and a slight smile appeared on his lips.
"Finally... we succeeded..."
He turned and walked toward the cave exit, his steps firm and powerful, without the slightest hesitation.
Outside the valley, Mu Xue waited anxiously, her heart filled with worry.
"Ning Yu, you must come back safely..." she murmured to herself, her eyes fixed on the direction of the valley, not daring to look away for a moment.
Just then, a figure emerged from the valley, radiating a powerful aura, like a drawn sword.
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