Wulao Valley has a north-south end and exits on the east and west sides.
There was an exit right next to Qiao Yi, and many soldiers rushed directly there, but were stabbed on the heads and bleeding by the sharp spikes on the rock wall.
The battle is still going on in the Mist Prison Valley because the Stone Forest is still there.
The fact that the stone forest is still there means that the peddler is still fighting, according to the fate contract...
After a short rest, the four of them continued their journey. The road ahead became increasingly precipitous, and every step seemed to be on the edge of a knife. The woman looked up into the distance, and the towering mountain was already within reach, but the surrounding environment became increasingly strange. Lightning and thunder continued to interweave in the sky, and tiny cracks began to appear on the ground, as if the entire earth was under some kind of tremendous pressure.
“It seems that the power of the Abyss Gate has reached its peak.” The woman said in a deep voice, “We must speed up, otherwise once it is fully opened, we may no longer have a chance to stop it.”
Shan Chengjun nodded, his eyes firm: "Then don't waste time, let's break through all obstacles!"
As soon as the voice fell, a sharp whistle came from a distance. The sound was like a sharp blade cutting through the sky, making people tremble. The four people quickly became alert and saw a group of black shadows falling from the sky. Their wings were like ink and their eyes were glowing blood red.
"What kind of monster is this?" Su Yao asked with a frown, while gathering the power of the elements to prepare for the upcoming battle.
"They should be flying monsters summoned by the Gate of the Abyss." The woman analyzed calmly, "They are extremely fast and have a wide attack range. We must be careful when dealing with them."
Ling Xiao raised his shield and stood in front of the team: "Leave it to me to resist the frontal attack, and you will be responsible for finding opportunities to counterattack!"
As the first flying monster swooped down, Ling Xiao quickly raised his shield to fight back, deflecting its claws. However, the number of these monsters far exceeded expectations, and they quickly formed a circle, trapping the four people tightly.
"We can't go on like this!" Shan Chengjun shouted, waving his sword and rushing towards the nearest monster. His sword cut through the air, bringing up a silver light, and directly cut off one of the monster's wings. The monster lost its balance and screamed miserably, falling heavily to the ground.
At the same time, Su Yao manipulated the three-attribute magic circle to form a huge energy vortex in the air. The flying beasts that approached were sucked into it and turned into ashes in an instant. However, more beasts continued to rush over, and there seemed to be no end.
"There are too many of them!" Su Yao panted, "I need to replenish my magic power to maintain this frequency of attack!"
Upon hearing this, the woman immediately formed seals with her hands and chanted the ancient spell again. She guided the remaining natural spiritual energy around her and injected it into Su Yao's body. Su Yao felt a warm current pouring in, and her spirit was instantly lifted, and she released a more fierce magic attack again.
Just as the battle entered a white-hot stage, suddenly, the entire space began to tremble violently. A deep dark crack appeared in the air, and a tall figure slowly walked out of it. He was covered in a dark cloak, holding a scepter that exuded a terrifying aura.
“Lord of the Abyss…” the woman murmured in a low voice, her expression becoming extremely solemn.
"You mortals, how dare you obstruct the opening of the gate to the abyss? You really don't know how to live or die." The voice of the Lord of the Abyss was low and cold, as if it came from the Netherworld.
"No matter who you are, we will not retreat!" Shan Chengjun shouted angrily, pointing his sword directly at the Lord of the Abyss.
The Abyss Lord sneered and waved his scepter. Suddenly, countless black tentacles emerged from the ground and attacked the four people. These tentacles were not only fast, but also contained corrosive power. Anything that was touched would quickly disintegrate.
"Split up and hide!" the woman shouted. The four of them quickly dispersed, each looking for a favorable position to deal with the Abyss Lord.
Shan Chengjun used his agility to dodge the attacks of the tentacles while looking for opportunities to get close to the Abyss Lord. He noticed that although the Abyss Lord was powerful, there was an obvious pattern in his movements. As long as he could seize that moment, he would have a chance to break through his defense.
Ling Xiao used his shield to build a solid defense line, blocking most of the tentacles' attacks. While defending, he observed the situation and was ready to support his teammates at any time.
Su Yao still focused on the magic attack. She laid down layers of barriers in the air to protect herself, while continuously releasing powerful magic to bombard the Abyss Lord. Although her attack was difficult to hit the target directly, it successfully contained part of the Abyss Lord's power.
The woman is the core pillar of the team. She constantly adjusts strategies to provide assistance and healing for teammates. At the same time, she is also trying to crack the dark power emitted by the scepter of the Abyss Lord.
After a fierce battle, the four finally found a breakthrough. When the Abyss Lord swung his scepter to launch a large-scale attack, Shan Chengjun seized the opportunity, rushed forward at lightning speed, and stabbed the bottom of the scepter with his long sword.
"Bang!" With a loud bang, the scepter broke, and the Abyss Lord roared angrily. Without the blessing of the weapon, his strength obviously dropped a level.
"Now is the time!" the woman shouted. The four worked together to launch the final general attack. Shan Chengjun's sword light, Ling Xiao's shield attack, Su Yao's magic and the woman's healing power intertwined together, and finally defeated the Abyss Lord completely.
As the Abyss Lord fell, the dark crack gradually closed, and the surrounding environment returned to peace. However, the four did not relax their vigilance, because they knew that this was just a small setback before a greater crisis.
“The Gate to the Abyss is still there waiting for us.” The woman looked at the mountain not far away, her tone revealing a hint of fatigue but full of determination, “But we have come this far, we must not give up!”
Shan Chengjun tightly grasped his sword, his eyes firm: "That's right, no matter what the cost, we must close the gate of the abyss and protect this world!"
Su Yao and Ling Xiao also nodded in agreement, and the four of them once again stepped forward into the unknown. They understood that the real decisive battle was coming, and they were ready to meet the challenge.
Along the way, they encountered various difficulties. Sometimes it was the steep terrain, sometimes it was the sudden trap, and sometimes it was the enemy hidden in the dark. But no matter what they encountered, they overcame them one by one with their mutual trust and tacit understanding.
Finally, after going through countless life and death tests, they arrived at the entrance to the Gate of the Abyss. It was a huge arch made of black rock, engraved with complex runes, exuding a suffocating dark power.
"Is this the Gate to the Abyss?" Shan Chengjun looked up at the magnificent yet evil building, and an inexplicable fear rose in his heart.
“Yes.” The woman said solemnly, “According to legend, only by gathering all the fragments of chaos can the gate of the abyss be truly closed. And now, we only have the last fragment left.”
"What are you waiting for? Find it quickly!" Ling Xiao urged.
The woman took out an ancient map from her bosom, studied it carefully for a while, and then pointed to a hidden corner deep in the archway: "According to the map, the last piece of chaos fragment should be hidden there."
The four of them carefully sneaked into the archway. The air around them became increasingly cold, as if even breathing had become difficult. Soon after, they indeed found a crystal emitting a faint glow. That was the last piece of Chaos Fragment.
However, just as they were about to take away the fragments, a sinister laugh came from the darkness: "Foolish human, how dare you break into my territory!"
Before he finished speaking, a mysterious figure shrouded in darkness slowly appeared. He held a long sword that shone with cold light, and his eyes were full of murderous intent.
"I am the ultimate guardian of the Gate of the Abyss. No one can take the Chaos Fragment away from me!" said the mysterious figure coldly.
"In that case, let us see how strong you are!" Shan Chengjun was not afraid at all and rushed forward first.
An unprecedented fierce battle immediately unfolded. The mysterious figure was much stronger than any of his previous opponents, and his every move contained endless dark power, making it hard to defend against.
The four tried their best and cooperated with each other to barely fight against it. However, as time went by, their physical strength was gradually exhausted and the situation became precarious.
At this critical moment, the woman suddenly remembered the natural aura she had used in the forest before. She quickly closed her eyes, formed seals with her hands, and tried to guide the surrounding energy again.
This time, because they were in the core area of the Abyss Gate, the natural spiritual energy was thin, but it contained even more powerful power. As the woman's spell sounded, the entire space began to vibrate, and countless golden lights gathered from all directions, forming a dazzling beam of light.
"This is... the light of hope!" the woman shouted in surprise.
The beam of light shot straight up into the sky, enveloping the mysterious figure. He let out a painful roar, and his body began to gradually disintegrate. Finally, he turned into a cloud of black smoke and disappeared.
"Success!" Shan Chengjun shouted excitedly.
The woman stepped forward and took the last piece of Chaos Fragment into her pocket: "Now, we can close the Gate of the Abyss."
The four of them worked together to embed all the chaos fragments into specific locations on the arch. As the fragments merged, a dazzling light burst out, completely sealing the entire Abyss Gate.
"We did it!" Su Yao said excitedly, "The world is finally safe!"
Ling Xiao smiled and patted Shan Chengjun on the shoulder: "Although this adventure was full of dangers, it also allowed us to gain precious friendships."
The woman looked at the sky in the distance and said softly: "Perhaps one day, we will face new challenges. But as long as we unite as one, nothing is impossible."
The four of them smiled at each other and looked forward to every day in the future. They knew that this journey would become the most unforgettable memory in their lives.
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