Chu Yu looked at the imposing figure ahead, his lips curled slightly, and he strode to catch up with the little flower in front of him. Although he hadn't sensed any danger yet, he was always prepared for the worst.
There seemed to be a faint smell of rust in the air, which grew stronger the further down you went! Hua frowned slightly. At first, it could be explained by the fact that the walls never saw sunlight, but it shouldn't be getting stronger and stronger, and it even gave off a nauseating feeling!
Hua was holding the mermaid pearl, about to look at the wall to find out what it was, when Chu Yu stopped her from behind. "Liao Liao, don't look." Hua stopped decisively. Since Chu Yu wouldn't let her look, she figured it was fine. However, she was still very curious. "Chu Yu, do you know where those scents come from? What are they? Why won't you let me see?"
Knowing Hua's temperament, Chu Yu didn't intend to hide it from her. He continued walking, "The entire wall is covered in bloodstains!"
Hua felt very fortunate that she hadn't gone to look out of curiosity, otherwise she definitely wouldn't have been able to sleep. She gripped the mermaid pearl tightly and obediently stopped shaking it. She focused on the floating steps under her and Chu Yu's feet. Anyway, Gu Xi and the others had luminous pearls, so they didn't need hers!
After walking for an unknown amount of time, they finally saw a glimmer of light. Hua took the lead, holding the mermaid pearl, and hurried toward the light. However, she suddenly stopped some distance away and waved to Chu Yu and the others to come quickly.
When Chu Yu and Gu Xi arrived, they saw that the ground was floating in mid-air! Hua said softly, "The stone steps end here, and it looks quite high down below. Should we go down directly?"
Chu Yu and Gu Xi looked ahead. "I'm afraid it's not that simple. Liao Liao, come back a little. You guys be careful too. We just crossed those stone steps. They were clearly not dangerous at all. But the further down the steps went, the stronger the stench of blood became. This place is probably not simple!"
Hua leaned closer to Chu Yu's back. They were both staring at the sky not far ahead. Chu Yu casually cast a spell, and suddenly, the white space that had been looking normal suddenly twisted and a huge black vortex appeared!
Taking a few steps back, Chu Yuhua shielded herself behind him and summoned the Compassionate Sword. Gu Xi and Wan Ke also summoned their own weapons!
Suddenly, beams of light shot out from the vortex, heading straight for Chu Yu and his companions. They were incredibly fast, and the clinking of swords echoed in the confined space. Chu Yu, wielding the Mercy Sword, forcefully drew a barrier, shouting, "Liao Liao, stay inside and don't come out!"
"Okay, don't worry!"
Hua Hua looked serious. Given Chu Yu's personality, he would only set up a barrier to protect her and prevent her from coming out when there was real danger. This meant that the person in front of her was no longer within her ability to handle. Hua Hua should stay obediently in the barrier and not cause trouble for Chu Yu!
However, if Chu Yu isn't confident, what about Gu Xi and Sister Wan Ke?
Hua looked at Gu Xi and the others with a gaze. These swords seemed to come with the force of ten thousand tons. Before long, Gu Xi and Wan Ke had several wounds on their bodies. Hua was anxious. If this continued, Gu Xi and Wan Ke would soon be in danger of losing their lives!
He took out his Broken Illusion Zither and joined them in resisting.
The arrival of Huahua brought a slight sigh of relief to Gu Xi and Wan Ke. Huahua looked at Chu Yu, who was at the forefront defending against the swords. His hair was slightly disheveled and his robes were torn in several places. Fortunately, he dodged in time and was not injured.
"Chu Yu, these swords seem endless! What do we do?" Gu Xi shouted to Chu Yu in front. "Gu Xi, Wan Ke, you two go into the barrier first. Liao Liao, you help me trap these swords in the vortex for half a breath!"
"good!"
"good!"
"Okay! I'll try to stall for as long as possible!"
As soon as Chu Yu finished speaking, Hua poured all his divine power into the zither and forcefully plucked it forward! Clang! Clang! Clang! The zither strings collided with the sword blade, producing a sound. In an instant, Hua used the zither strings as a dense net to seal the vortex!
At the same time, Gu Xi raised the Mercy Sword, leaped into the air, and poured half of his divine power into it. The Mercy Sword in his hand shone brightly, and he forcefully cleaved towards the exit! In an instant, he split the vortex-like opening in two, and then, with a sound like a mirror shattering, the vortex disappeared, and a path appeared in the void in front of him!
Chu Yu had just used up too much of his divine power with that sword strike, and he was still slightly unsteady when he landed from the air. Hua quickly supported him and looked at him with concern, "Chu Yu!" Hearing Hua's soft voice calling him with worry in her tone, Chu Yu's heart softened immediately.
This is his Liao Liao, how could he bear to let her get hurt? He especially loved the way Liao Liao looked when she only had eyes for him, but he couldn't bear to see her frowning, even if it was for him!
He smiled slightly at Hua and said, "I'm fine, I just need to rest for a while, don't worry." Hua's heart finally settled down after Chu Yu's words, but she was still very worried. She didn't want to see Chu Yu get hurt. He had already used up a lot of his divine power just now, and now it was her turn to protect him!
Chu Yu turned around and glanced at Gu Xi and Wan Ke, who were a couple of steps behind. "Hurry up and let's go!" He gestured for them not to stand there any longer, as the passage might close at any time, and they needed to get through quickly!
Gu Xi and Wan Ke were covered in sword wounds, their clothes were ruined. The one in the best condition was Hua, so Hua supported Chu Yu and took the lead for everyone.
They had just passed by when it vanished. When they looked back, all they saw was emptiness. There was even a butterfly that flew by. If they hadn't just experienced a battle, they probably would never have imagined that what looks harmless is the most dangerous thing!
After passing through, I realized that I wasn't floating in the air. What came into view was a vibrant scene of life! I would believe it if you told me this was the realm of gods. Everything looked so beautiful. Wildflowers bloomed everywhere, and small animals that had not yet developed intelligence appeared in the forest from time to time. Everything was so leisurely and carefree.
Having just experienced that ordeal, no one dared to be careless. Chu Yu glanced at the surroundings and gestured to Hua that he didn't need to be helped anymore. He then looked at Gu Xi and Wan Ke and said, "There should be no danger here for now. Everyone can take a break to recover."
Upon hearing Chu Yu's words, Gu Xi and Wan Ke immediately relaxed and quickly sat down to meditate. Now that things were like this, they needed to recover from their injuries, as things might become even more dangerous later on!
Even though Chu Yu said he no longer needed support, Hua still wouldn't let go, holding his hand tightly and helping him sit down, as he needed to recover quickly.
At this moment, the three of them were meditating and regulating their breathing. Hua then took on the responsibility of guarding, paying close attention to the surrounding movements at all times! He dared not be careless for even a moment!
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