Xie Zhou nodded, seemingly understanding, and said, "System, where are we going now? I see there is indeed an intersection ahead, but what exactly is this place? And what are the forbidden items hidden in the ancient forbidden land?"
The system replied, "Host, we don't know that yet, but we've detected two paths inside. Let's get through these monsters first..."
"Hmm... let's take it one step at a time..."
Xie Zhou initially took a few tentative steps, only to discover that these monsters were genuinely afraid of the power of all living beings. They showed no intention of approaching and naturally dispersed to both sides, making way for him.
Xie Zhou, who had been tense at the beginning, was now walking very calmly. If it weren't for the power of all living beings protecting her, she probably would have been devoured by these monsters long ago.
She also noticed that these monsters looked different from those outside. Their eyes glowed blue, and their limbs were positioned close to the ground, as if they were growing from the ground. Each monster could be roughly identified as humanoid and was relatively complete.
Looking at them, there didn't seem to be much danger. However, the low growls coming from their throats, tinged with a hint of reverence, struck Xie Zhou as somewhat absurd, so he asked the system again.
The system replied, "The system doesn't know either. It's probably because the power of all living beings is closely connected to this ancient forbidden land. These monsters might be here to suppress an evil force similar to the power of all living beings, or they might be monsters created by that evil force. We don't know. Host, we'll find out once we go in!"
"Uh-huh……"
With the system's help, Xie Zhou passed through the monsters in no time.
Xie Zhou entered and found it to be completely dark, but she could hear the sound of flowing water, so she asked in a low voice, "Is anyone there?"
"There's water here, could there be a river nearby?"
The system then retorted, "Host, the system thinks this is impossible. There would be a river in this place. The ancient forbidden land is a closed area; perhaps it's a lake..."
"Hmm, but this place is too dark. I can't see anything at all. By feeling my way around, I only have one direction: forward. But I don't know what will appear ahead. What if I step on something weird? System, do you have a way to light this up?"
The system replied, "Sorry, the system doesn't have that function. The host can try to use their mental power to survey the surrounding terrain and see if there's anywhere where they can light a candle..."
Xie Zhou was speechless, but since she was taking matters into her own hands, she figured she could be considered self-sufficient. So she activated her mental power and began to explore the surrounding terrain. Sure enough, she discovered a large lake just a few steps away from her.
Soon Xie Zhou discovered another vast area, but finding no kindling, he had no choice but to unleash his spiritual power, quickly condensing it into a light source. At least this spiritual power could emit a faint glow.
The hand gleamed with a ghostly blue light, which made Xie Zhou's face look somewhat eerie. Soon, Xie Zhou was able to get a general idea of where the place was.
The path beneath his feet was filled with water, and the lake beside him shimmered, as if there was something inside. Xie Zhou could sense a tremendous energy contained within it.
Xie Zhou activated his pupil technique to investigate and asked the system what was here.
"System, I can sense a power within. Is it something that the ancient forbidden land is trying to suppress, or something released by the man in black?"
"have no idea……"
The answer was the same, so Xie Zhou didn't ask any more questions.
Suddenly I felt as if I stepped on something, and my foot slipped; it was a stone that had fallen down.
With a few "bangs," the place instantly lit up.
All the surrounding spiritual energy pillars emitted a dazzling light.
Xie Zhou then realized where she was. She discovered that what was next to her was not a lake, but a frigid pool emanating cold air. There was some frost around her, which explained why Xie Zhou could feel the chill outside.
She slightly pulled her hands back, hugged her arms, and said, "It really is a bit cold."
"Host, how could you possibly feel cold when you're surrounded by the power of all living beings?"
After being mercilessly exposed by the system, Xie Zhou chuckled and said, "Isn't this just to deal with the current atmosphere?"
Now it's the system's turn to be somewhat disgusted with this host.
Xie Zhou then began to explore the vicinity of the cold pool, looking for anything unusual.
She leaned against the edge of the pool and noticed a ring of stones around it with strange patterns on them, and several swords standing nearby.
She looked up and saw that the cold pool seemed to be a kind of formation. What was at the bottom of the pool that needed to be sealed? Xie Zhou continued to explore, unaware that the surface of the cold pool had begun to ripple.
Soon the shaking grew stronger, creating several ripples. With a loud boom, a jet of water suddenly shot upwards, almost soaking her to the bone. Fortunately, the power of all living beings blocked it back.
Immediately afterwards, a black figure emerged from the water, with eyes that gleamed with a ghostly blue light and its body covered in black armor plates.
"Roar!" A dragon's roar echoed here, and Xie Zhou was so frightened that he hid far away, afraid that some bad monster had appeared again.
"What is a system?"
Suddenly, an enormous aura surged forth, and a powerful dragon emerged from the water.
Dragons emerge from the water, phoenixes dance and dragons roar, shaking the heavens and earth...
Its body was extremely strong and powerful, and its imposing claws stirred up a curtain of water.
"Roar! Roar! Help..."
Xie Zhou then realized that it was a dragon and his interest was immediately piqued.
But then they discovered that the dragon's eyes suddenly opened wide in anger, and it fell back into the pool.
"Roar! Roar!..."
The dragon's faint roar puzzled Xie Zhou. Suddenly, she saw a black aura rushing towards the dragon in the pool, and Xie Zhou immediately understood.
The dragon just now desperately needed help.
The demonic energy enveloped the dragon, which struggled, but its eyes turned red, and it lost its mind.
Suddenly it took flight, a fireball condensing in its mouth, and began to attack Xie Zhou frantically.
"Roar! Roar!..."
Xie Zhou was prepared; she immediately released her powerful mental energy and instantly controlled the dragon.
The system then mobilized the power of all living beings to quell the dragon's berserk state.
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