Chapter 78 Desperately Protecting Princess Ding in Danger
The night was as dark as ink. Deep in the abandoned royal gardens, a deserted well, entangled with withered vines, stood silently, like a gaping maw leading to the underworld. Fang Duobing and Princess Zhao Ling quietly arrived, taking advantage of the moonlight.
"That's it." Fang Duobing lowered his voice and pointed to the well. "According to Madam's old news and the fragments of the Ministry of Works' records, the entrance to the Bliss Pagoda doesn't face upwards, but downwards. It's this 'Dragon Locking Well'."
After confirming, Fang Duobing looked solemn. He was the first to push aside the dead vines and walk down the slippery steps on the well wall. The princess followed closely behind him, her palms slightly sweating due to nervousness.
A hidden world awaits at the bottom of the well. A long, narrow corridor leads deeper, the air thick with stale dust and a strange, sweet, fishy aroma. At the end of the corridor lies a spacious stone chamber, its walls covered in eerie Nan Yin totems. In the center, a stone bed rests upon the skeletal remains of a man. A distinct hole between his brows reveals a glimmer of life once inhabited. Next to the remains, a small, ancient bronze tripod, radiating a dark luster, rests quietly. Runes flow across its hull—it's none other than the Rama Tripod! A faint light flickers within—perhaps the Karma Fire Mother!
Just when Fang Duobing was about to step forward to take the tripod, hurried footsteps were heard from the corridor on the other side!
"You want to steal my things? No way!" With a cold shout, Shan Gudao suddenly appeared with Wujie Demon Monk and several other masters! He stared at Fang Duobing with a burning gaze, his face full of undisguised pride and ecstasy. "I didn't expect you to find me even though I was hiding so deeply. You are worthy of being my son! When my great cause is accomplished, we will rule the world together! When Mu Qi absorbs enough dragon energy, we will be able to control everyone!"
"Shan Gu Dao!" Fang Duobing shouted, holding his sword in front of the princess. "I never acknowledge you as my father! Give me the Rama Ding. It's not too late for you to turn back before you make a big mistake!"
"Rebellious son! How dare you teach me a lesson? The Rama Cauldron originally belonged to me, and you dare to take it away?" Shan Gudao sneered and waved his hand, "Protect the Cauldron!"
In an instant, the stone chamber erupted in sword energy and whistling palm winds! Fang Duobing, protecting the princess, engaged in a battle with the Wujie Demon Monk and his men. His swordsmanship was exquisite, but the enemy was outnumbered and possessed profound internal energy, creating a dangerous situation. Shan Gudao lunged directly at the Rama Cauldron!
Just as Shan Gudao's fingertips were about to touch the cauldron, a domineering and unparalleled sword energy slashed through the entrance like thunder! Wherever the sword wind passed, stone chips flew!
"Shan Gudao! Your time of death has come!"
A flute whistled, and a figure in black robes and black hair suddenly appeared like a ghost! His face was as cold as ice, and his eyes were filled with long-suppressed murderous intent! Beifeng Baiyang's internal energy erupted without reservation, and the entire stone chamber trembled!
Shan Gudao was horrified and turned back to fight! The two of them instantly engaged, their moves so fast that only shadows remained! Di Feisheng's shoulder injury seemed to have healed, and his attack was as fierce as a storm, completely suppressing Shan Gudao! After just a dozen moves, Di Feisheng slammed Shan Gudao's chest with a fierce palm!
"Puff!" Dan Gudao spurted blood and flew backwards, hitting the stone wall heavily. Rama Ding also fell out of his hand and was steadily caught by Di Feisheng.
"It's over." Di Feisheng, holding the Rama Ding in his hand, approached the seriously injured Shan Gudao step by step, his eyes as if he was looking at a dead person.
Shan Gudao collapsed to the ground, his face as pale as paper, but a hint of desperate madness flashed in his eyes. He turned his head sharply and looked at Princess Zhaoling, who was being protected by Fang Duobing, with a sinister smile on his face:
"Di Feisheng! If you dare take another step forward, I will kill her!"
Before he could finish his words, he forced his last breath and, like lightning, rushed straight towards the princess! Fang Duobing reacted extremely quickly, swinging his sword to block, but was deflected by Shan Gudao's desperate move! Shan Gudao's claws were already grasping the princess's slender neck!
"Stop!" Fang Duobing's eyes were bloodshot.
Di Feisheng's footsteps suddenly stopped, he was afraid to use his weapon! Although he could kill Shan Gudao in an instant, he could not guarantee that the princess would be unharmed.
Shan Gudao seized the opportunity to grab the princess and block her in front of him. He retreated step by step towards the exit of the corridor, staring at Di Feisheng and Fang Duobing fiercely: "Today's humiliation will be returned a hundredfold! If you want her to live, let me go!"
Di Feisheng's face turned pale, and the knuckles of his hands holding the Rama Ding turned white, but looking at the princess's frightened yet forced calm eyes, he finally slowly made way.
Shan Gudao took the princess hostage and quickly disappeared into the dark corridor, leaving only his hateful voice echoing: "I'll leave the Rama Cauldron with you for now! When I return, I will take it back along with your lives!"
Fang Duobing wanted to chase after him, but Di Feisheng held his shoulder.
"He's seriously injured and doesn't dare to do anything to the princess. If we pursue him too closely, it will endanger her life." Di Feisheng's voice was low, his eyes fixed on the Rama Ding in his hand. "The most urgent thing is this."
Fang Duobing looked in the direction where the princess disappeared, his fists clenched, his eyes full of worry and anger, and finally nodded heavily.
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