Unfortunately, Jiang Qinian had already flown to the top of the swamp on his sword, his figure drawing a bright arc in the air.
Then, it screamed and fell from the sky, splashing up a cloud of mud.
Jiang Wanwan: ...
Yan Ziyan: ...
Zhan Beiwang: "Wait! This is a place devoid of spiritual energy; we can't use spiritual power here."
Jiang Qinian planted the scallion upside down in the mud, and at that moment, he felt the malice of the whole world.
Jiang Wanwan took a deep breath, took out a thick rope from her spatial storage, and skillfully threw the rope towards the group trapped in the swamp.
The rope snaked forward like a long serpent, finally landing steadily in front of everyone.
Jiang Wanwan gave a strong tug, and the rope tightly wrapped around everyone's bodies. Then, like nesting dolls, she pulled them ashore one by one.
After getting ashore, everyone was covered in black mud and sludge, their hair stuck to their scalps with mud, looking extremely disheveled.
After Jiang Qinian got ashore, he quickly used a cleansing spell to remove the filth from his body, spat out the mud from his mouth, and said with a pained expression, "Damn, what kind of place is this?"
Zhan Beiwang frowned and said in a low voice, "I don't know what's going on, this swamp is very strange. When I put my spiritual power in, not even a bubble appears!"
Jiang Beixing added, "We were being relentlessly pursued by a swarm of mutated bees, and no matter what methods we used, we couldn't shake them off."
Finally, having no other choice, we jumped into the swamp. Surprisingly, the mutated bee swarm stopped in their tracks there!
Jiang Wanwan and Yan Ziyan exchanged a glance, their expressions both grave. They had a feeling that this swamp seemed to conceal some kind of danger or secret.
"Why don't we go down and investigate?"
Jiang Wanwan suggested that since she and Yan Ziyan were the most powerful cultivators here, there shouldn't be any major problems if they simply closed their five senses and went down into the swamp for a short period of time.
After pondering for a moment, Yan Ziyan nodded in agreement.
Then, Jiang Wanwan turned to the other disciples and said, "You wait for us here. If anything happens, remember to protect yourselves first."
Everyone nodded in understanding. They knew their abilities were limited and they wouldn't be able to help if they went down; in fact, they might cause trouble for Jiang Wanwan and Yan Ziyan.
Jiang Wanwan and Yan Ziyan took a deep breath and then jumped into the swamp at the same time, letting their bodies gradually sink.
After entering the swamp, the two found themselves in an eerie silence, only able to hear their own breathing. The deeper they sank, the dimmer the light became, and a strange atmosphere enveloped them.
Suddenly, Jiang Wanwan sensed something observing her from the shadows. She looked around warily but couldn't see anything. Just then, Yan Ziyan gently tugged at her hand, signaling her to swim forward.
In the darkness, there were twinkling lights; upon closer inspection, they turned out to be black pebbles.
Just as Jiang Wanwan was about to pick one up, a huge tentacle stretched out from the depths of the swamp and attacked them.
It was a green vine, moving incredibly fast. Before the two could react, everything went black, and they were dragged into the abyss.
Darkness surged in like a tide, engulfing them.
Time seemed to stand still, each second feeling exceptionally long. When the two finally awoke, they found themselves in an unfamiliar environment.
It was pitch black all around, with only a faint ray of light filtering through the cracks in the rocks, barely illuminating the surrounding scenery.
They looked around and realized they had been dragged into an underground cave.
Just then, a figure emerged from the darkness; it was Elder Xia.
He anxiously circled around the two of them, repeatedly muttering, "You two are finally awake! Go help that kid Xiao Guang!"
Jiang Wanwan was startled and quickly asked, "Master, what's wrong with Xiaoguang?"
Old Xia sighed and said, "Ah! It's a long story, but anyway, you should go quickly!"
Jiang Wanwan was extremely anxious. She tried to channel her spiritual energy and was pleasantly surprised to find that the cultivation technique was running very smoothly. Without hesitation, she pulled Yan Ziyan up and teleported in the direction her master had indicated.
When they passed through the underground cave and came out, the sight before them astonished them.
It turns out there's a hidden world outside the cave.
The sun was shining brightly, the grass was lush and green, and the air was fresh and pleasant. However, they had no mood to appreciate this beautiful scenery, because they saw Xiao Guang fiercely battling a giant green vine.
The vine was entirely emerald green, as translucent as jade. Its stem was thick and covered with sharp thorns, sending chills down one's spine.
Xiao Guang kept weaving through them, engaging in a thrilling battle with the vines.
He moved nimbly, constantly striking the vines' vital points with his fists. However, the vines were not to be outdone; they swung their thick branches, launching continuous attacks on Xiaoguang.
Jiang Wanwan and Yan Ziyan exchanged a glance, then flashed into the fray, joining the battle with lightning speed.
Jiang Wanwan moved her hands and chanted incantations, instantly unleashing various powerful spells.
Flames, frost, lightning, and other elements intertwined in the air, forming dazzling beams of light that shot towards the vines, causing them considerable damage.
Yan Ziyan wielded Thor's hammer, each swing carrying the force of thunder, fiercely striking the roots of the vines.
His movements were swift and powerful, leaving the vines struggling to keep up.
Soon, the three discovered that the roots of the vine were its most vulnerable point; if they could concentrate their efforts on attacking that area, they could deliver a fatal blow.
So they launched a fierce attack, concentrating all their power on the roots of the vines.
Finally, the giant vine could no longer withstand the attack and helplessly raised the white flag, indicating its surrender.
With the vines giving up, Xiao Guang, who had been in a state of tension, finally breathed a sigh of relief. He sat down on the ground, panting heavily.
Jiang Wanwan and Yan Ziyan quickly walked to his side and asked with concern, "Xiao Guang, how are you? Are you hurt?"
Xiao Guang shook his head and smiled slightly: "I'm fine, just a little tired. You came just in time."
"What's wrong with those vines? Wasn't that the one that attacked my senior brother and me before?" Jiang Wanwan asked with certainty, pointing to the withered vines in the distance.
She frowned, her eyes revealing a hint of doubt and wariness.
Xiao Guang took out a handful of divine stones, crunching them as he answered, "Yes, that's it. It's a celestial vine, the embodiment of the essence of wood. It has already gained intelligence and developed its own consciousness. This is where it hides."
His tone was calm and composed, but his eyes held a deep thoughtfulness.
Upon hearing Xiao Guang's words, Jiang Wanwan felt a surge of surprise and curiosity. She hadn't expected that the Wood Origin had already cultivated its own consciousness.
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