Xiao Feng looked down at the tortoise that was gripping his leg. The tortoise's eyes were full of anxiety, and it said in a weak but clear voice, "Quick... get out of here as soon as possible, or you will be killed too!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Feng's mind went blank, as if a thousand turtles were running around inside him.
"Did I hear that right? This turtle can actually talk? Or am I hallucinating from too many time travels?"
Before he could finish speaking, a black shadow suddenly flashed across the Crystal Palace.
Zhao Yuwei reacted quickly, taking off after him without hesitation, shouting, "Stop!"
Her figure dashed out in the blink of an eye.
Xiao Feng and Sima Yan exchanged a glance and immediately gave chase.
The dark figure moved with incredible speed, disappearing in the blink of an eye into a palace with a vermilion gate.
"My goodness, the plot is developing way too fast!"
As Xiao Feng ran, he complained, "First there was the talking turtle, and now this shadowy figure. What's going on here?"
The three chased to the palace and rushed inside without hesitation.
But the moment they stepped inside, the door behind them slammed shut with a loud bang, the sound echoing throughout the palace.
Xiao Feng was startled, and the hairs on his body stood on end.
Oops!
Xiao Feng quickly turned around and pushed the door open, but felt a powerful barrier force shake his hand back.
"The door is poisonous!" he cursed inwardly, shaking his numb hand.
Zhao Yuwei looked out through the crack in the palace gate and saw a figure dressed entirely in black appear on the steps outside.
The figure was surrounded by a thick black aura, like a demon from hell, and the churning black aura dyed the surrounding air black.
The dark shadow flew wildly around the palace at great speed, leaving a black trail on the ground wherever it went, as if it were frantically searching for something.
"What is this thing?" Zhao Yuwei gasped, her heart racing.
Sima Yan was extremely anxious, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.
He gritted his teeth, a resolute glint in his eyes: "I can't just sit here and wait to die, I have to find a way to break through this damned barrier!"
He took a deep breath, gathered all his strength, formed hand seals, and struck fiercely at the barrier.
However, the barrier's power was too great.
Not only did he fail to break through the barrier, but he was also struck by the backlash from the barrier, causing him to vomit blood and fly backward, crashing heavily to the ground.
"Sima Yan!" Xiao Feng and Zhao Yuwei exclaimed and rushed forward to check on his condition.
Just when everyone was in despair, a beautiful voice rang out in the palace: "Do not act rashly. This barrier is to protect you."
Xiao Feng was taken aback, thinking, "How can this voice be so beautiful? Could it be a fairy descending to earth?"
Zhao Yuwei looked around warily, searching for the source of the sound.
Sima Yan barely managed to prop himself up.
The voice was gentle, and after the black figure disappeared, the palace doors slowly opened.
A woman with loose hair walked in. She wore a long white dress, the hem of which swayed gently with her steps, like a blooming lily.
The woman had a beautiful face, fair skin like jade, and bright, expressive eyes.
Her nose was straight, her lips were as red as cherries, and the corners of her mouth were slightly upturned, carrying a faint smile.
She stood upright, her slender yet graceful figure exuding an innate noble air.
"Wow, this is too ethereal!" Xiao Feng was dumbfounded and secretly admired it.
After the woman entered, she said softly, "My name is Wuyang, and I am the daughter of the Lord of the East Sea."
Her voice was soft and clear, like morning dew dripping onto a lotus leaf.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Feng became excited and quickly said, "We want to see Lord Bin."
Wu Yang's expression darkened, a trace of sadness flashed in her eyes, and she slowly said, "The dark figure outside the door just now was my father."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Feng, Zhao Yuwei, and Sima Yan were all speechless with shock. They never expected that the Lord of the River would turn out like this.
Xiao Feng opened his mouth wide, looking utterly incredulous.
Zhao Yuwei frowned, her eyes filled with doubt.
Sima Yan gasped, his face turning pale.
"This...how is this possible?" Xiao Feng stammered, his mind a complete mess.
Zhao Yuwei frowned, her thoughts racing: "Has something happened to the Lord of Bin that caused him to become like that?"
Sima Yan, enduring the pain, asked with difficulty, "Miss Wuyang, what exactly happened?"
Upon hearing this question, Wu Yang's expression immediately darkened.
She lowered her eyes and gently bit her lower lip, as if preparing how to speak.
After a moment, she raised her head and said in an almost inaudible voice, "Because... my father has become possessed by a demon."
The shock that Xiao Feng, Zhao Yuwei, and Sima Yan felt upon hearing this was unimaginable.
Wu Yang took a deep breath, waved his hand, and a ripple suddenly appeared in the air.
The ripples gradually expanded, forming a semi-transparent water curtain.
On the water screen, a picture slowly emerged.
Xiao Feng looked closely and saw a magnificent crystal palace surrounded by corals and schools of colorful fish swimming among them, a scene full of vitality.
However, this beautiful scene did not last long, and suddenly a dark figure broke in.
Xiao Feng squinted and observed carefully, then his heart skipped a beat.
That uninvited guest looked exactly like his godfather!
He almost cried out in surprise, but immediately realized it was inappropriate and quickly pursed his lips to try to remain calm.
His fists clenched unconsciously, his nails digging deep into his palms, as he tried to suppress the turmoil in his heart.
Wu Yang continued, "Ever since that person came, my father has become possessed by a demon. All life on the shores of the East Sea depends on my father's power. Now that my father's power has weakened, the Crystal Palace has become what it is today."
The Crystal Palace in the picture gradually lost its luster, the coral withered, and the fish scattered and fled.
The entire palace was shrouded in gloom, resembling a dark ghost town.
As Wu Yang spoke, tears welled in her eyes, and her voice became choked with emotion.
She took a deep breath, seemingly wanting to say something, but suddenly her expression changed drastically, and she became tense.
She looked up abruptly, her eyes wide, her body trembling slightly, and said urgently, "Father is here again!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the image on the water screen suddenly shook violently, and a huge black shadow gradually approached.
With a wave of his hand, Wu Yang caused the water curtain to vanish instantly.
Upon seeing this, Xiao Feng immediately became alert and asked, "Miss Wuyang, what should we do now?"
Wu Yang quickly waved his hand, and a semi-transparent light screen instantly enveloped everyone.
The barrier shimmered with a faint blue light, like a thin film of water, isolating them from the outside world.
Just then, a suffocating sense of oppression swept over them.
Xiao Feng felt a tightness in his chest, as if an invisible hand was squeezing his heart.
Outside the palace, a huge black shadow was seen loitering.
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