On the winding, secluded paths of Lingxu Valley, the group, filled with awe and anticipation, slowly made their way deeper into the valley.
The surrounding spiritual energy, like a light veil or mist, grew increasingly dense, swirling around one's body in wisps, yet also releasing an invisible, profound, and oppressive aura, as if an ancient taboo was silently warning the newcomer.
With her upright posture and firm steps, Xi Xi walked at the very front of the group like a guiding star.
In her bright eyes, a burning conviction blazed like a flame. In her mind, it was as if a palace of wisdom was repeatedly deducing the upcoming rigorous test and the intricate steps of power fusion. Every detail and every possibility was carefully considered by her.
Upon arriving at an area shrouded in thick fog, as if veiled by a light gauze, the faint sound of flowing water could be heard ahead, like celestial music humming in the silence. Everyone knew that this was the hidden place of the spiritual spring.
However, the spirits guarding this sacred place seemed to sense the intrusion of the uninvited guests. In an instant, a deep and powerful roar resounded like thunder in the valley. The sound contained endless majesty, as if solemnly declaring that this place was sacred and inviolable, and strictly forbidding anyone from setting foot here without permission.
Seeing this, the old man's expression turned solemn. He quickly stepped forward, respectfully clasped his hands together in front of his chest, and slightly bent his waist. His tone was full of reverence and sincerity: "We have come here today without any intention of disrespect or offense. The world is shrouded in a terrible crisis, as if the night is about to swallow the day. We only hope to use the power of the spiritual spring to dispel this endless gloom and restore light and peace to the world. We hope that the spirit will have mercy and grant us leniency."
After speaking, the old man bowed his head and stood quietly, his attitude extremely devout.
But the guardian spirit seemed to have a heart of stone, offering no response to the old man's pleas and remaining unmoved.
Suddenly, the mist seemed to be torn apart by a pair of invisible hands, and several extraordinary divine beasts rushed out from it.
They are agile and graceful, like a Qilin descending to earth, with a deep blue light around them, just like mysterious stars twinkling in the deep night sky.
The divine beasts' eyes were like lightning, as if they could pierce through souls, locking onto the crowd. Their hooves dug incessantly into the ground, and dust and sand flew everywhere. The intense fighting spirit spread like a surging tide, and a fierce battle seemed imminent.
Seeing this, Xixi showed no fear. Her small figure stepped forward and resolutely stood in front of everyone.
She slowly closed her eyes, mobilizing the spiritual power within her body, attempting to build a bridge to communicate with the divine beast.
Her spiritual thoughts flowed like a lively stream, conveying to the divine beasts without reservation her origins, her sincere intentions in coming here, and her grand mission to save the world.
The mythical beasts seemed to be touched; a slight ripple flickered in their originally cold and sharp eyes. However, their vigilance remained as firm as a fortress in their hearts.
One of the mythical beasts, large in size and imposing in appearance, slowly approached Xixi with majestic steps.
With each step it took, the ground seemed to tremble slightly, and the hot white breath exhaled from its nostrils swirled around Xixi like mist.
It moved closer to Xixi, sniffing carefully, its warm breath brushing against Xixi's skin, as if searching for the truth of her soul.
Ye Yu and the others were on edge, their hands gripping their weapons tightly, their knuckles turning white, and beads of sweat forming on their foreheads. Their eyes were fixed on the scene before them, their muscles taut as if on a string, ready to deal with any danger that might erupt at any moment.
Ning Yuyuan, standing to the side, lowered her voice and murmured nervously, "May the divine beast see through Xixi's good intentions, otherwise, today's fierce battle will surely result in a river of blood."
At this critical moment, when the atmosphere was so tense it was suffocating, the mythical beast that had approached Xixi suddenly lowered its head and gently touched Xixi's hand with its horn, which contained mysterious and ancient power.
This seemingly gentle touch was like a ray of peaceful dawn, dispelling the pervasive clouds of tension.
Seeing this, the other divine beasts also put aside their hostility and slowly retreated, making way for the path to the spiritual spring.
The tension in everyone's hearts finally eased, and they breathed a sigh of relief. Filled with gratitude and anticipation, they hurried toward the sacred spring.
Around the spiritual spring, strange crystals are scattered about, like dazzling gems born from the earth, refracting a dreamlike, colorful light in the hazy light.
The spring water is crystal clear, like a mirror, reflecting the sky and the surrounding scenery. However, beneath the calm surface, one can faintly sense a powerful and terrifying energy surging, like a giant beast that has been sleeping for thousands of years awakening and about to unleash its earth-shattering power.
Xi Xi stood by the spring, her expression solemn and dignified, and began to set up the ceremony according to the mysterious revelations contained in the ancient runes.
Her hands danced gracefully in the air, as if painting a masterpiece, with mysterious trajectories shimmering in the air.
This arrangement...
Chen Xiao stood to the side, his brows furrowed slightly, a question lingering in his mind. The movement was unfamiliar yet filled with an unknown sense of power.
Xi Xi was immersed in the preparations for the ceremony, her mind focused and still intently carving intricate and orderly formations on the ground.
The lines of the formation seemed to have a life of their own, winding and intertwining, as if telling an ancient story.
Yin Yuyao and the others gathered around, working together to slowly inject their inner energy into the formation.
Their palms shimmered with various colors of light, which flowed down their arms into the formation. As the power was injected, the lines in the formation gradually brightened, like awakened sprites leaping joyfully. The stability of the entire formation also became more and more solid under the support of this power.
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