With a flick of her finger, the purple-gold bell floated in the air, radiating a dazzling light.
The purple-gold bell trembled slightly, and as everyone poured their inner energy into it, the bell gradually emitted a strong light.
Zhang Yuechen gently swayed her hand, and the bell emitted a melodious and crisp sound, which seemed to contain a mysterious power.
With everyone focused, they sensed a powerful energy emanating from the bell and permeating the entire valley.
The cracks that emitted a faint demonic aura began to gradually close, as if they were being restrained by some kind of force.
Zhang Yuechen's gaze remained fixed on the purple-gold bell. With a gentle flick of her finger, the bell emitted a clear, ringing sound that spread out like a sound wave.
As the sound waves spread, the demonic energy in the valley began to dissipate rapidly, and a refreshing atmosphere filled the air.
With everyone's combined efforts, the mysterious power emanating from the purple-gold bell gradually sealed the anomaly in the valley.
Zhang Yuechen's forehead was slightly sweaty, and she looked somewhat tired, but her eyes were full of determination.
Finally, the demonic energy in the valley completely disappeared, and peace returned to the open space.
Zhang Yuechen put away the purple-gold bell and breathed a slight sigh of relief. She turned to the group and smiled, saying, "The anomaly in this area has been sealed, but we still need to move forward and find the real cause of the problem."
It turns out that there are three places in this secret realm where the anomalies occurred, and this valley is just one of them.
The group left the valley that had sealed away the anomaly and continued on to their next destination.
Zhang Yuechen and Zhang Tianshi walked at the front, their expressions solemn, seemingly worried about this strange change.
They spoke in hushed tones, their voices low and cautious.
Zhang Yuechen frowned slightly, a hint of doubt in her eyes.
She said to Zhang Tianshi, "This demonic energy is familiar, yet not quite the same. I feel as if I have encountered a similar aura before, but I cannot identify what it is. If it is indeed the work of a demon I knew in my past life, then this anomaly is not simple."
Master Zhang nodded; he too was somewhat worried.
Both of them knew perfectly well that there might be a bigger conspiracy behind this strange change, and the source of that dark demonic energy also made them uneasy.
However, they did not stay there for long and continued to lead the group forward.
They came to a river, only to find that the water was not as clear as a normal river, but instead had a deep, dark purple hue.
Everyone frowned; the river water seemed unusual, exuding an eerie atmosphere.
Master Zhang frowned and said, "The color and smell of this river are not normal. We must proceed with caution."
Everyone nodded in unison, glancing around warily, ready to deal with any possible danger.
The road ahead remains unknown, and they must remain vigilant at all times to guard against unforeseen circumstances.
Zhang Yuechen's eyes also became deep, as if she was trying hard to recall something, but she couldn't find the answer for the time being.
She knew that this secret realm was full of mysteries, and unraveling its secrets would likely require more time and effort.
The group continued along the riverbank, their steps light and cautious.
They remain vigilant at all times, ready to respond to any challenges that may arise.
The bell in Zhang Yuechen's hand made a clear sound, as if responding to the surrounding environment.
She gazed at the dark purple river water, pondering its mysteries.
As time went on, she seemed to have come to some conclusion, and explained to everyone with a smile: "I suspect that the second mutation point is under this river, but the mutation point is underwater, and someone needs to go there to seal it."
The group looked at each other, hesitant about the suggestion to go into the water.
After all, they are not cultivators who are good at swimming, and going into the water may cause them considerable trouble.
When Zhang Yuechen mentioned that the anomaly was relatively minor and only required her and another person to go down and seal it, everyone turned their attention to Qin Ze.
Qin Ze raised an eyebrow slightly; he knew he had become the center of attention. He asked curiously, "What's wrong? Do you want me to get down?"
Everyone laughed awkwardly; in fact, they all knew that Qin Ze was a powerful cultivator.
He was able to single-handedly defeat the seven grandmasters of the Bewitching Sect and the Demonic Sect, indicating that his strength far surpassed theirs.
However, since Zhang Yuechen has already expressed his opinion, they can only hope that Qin Ze will agree.
After all, greater strength means being able to stay underwater for longer periods of time.
Zhang Yuechen smiled and explained, "Actually, this anomaly is relatively small and shouldn't pose much danger. Besides, your strength is above everyone else's, so you should be able to protect yourself. We just need to seal the anomaly."
However, Zhang Yuechen's words were not finished. She continued, "To put your mind at ease, I am willing to exchange my magic crystals. As long as you go underwater to seal it, I will give you all the magic crystals I just collected."
Upon hearing these words, Qin Ze's heart stirred.
Magic crystals are rare treasures containing powerful energy, making them extremely valuable to cultivators.
He knew that Zhang Yuechen must have a lot of magic crystals, otherwise she wouldn't have made such a promise so easily.
Everyone expressed their support, as this incident was of great importance, and everyone was willing to pay a price for the peace of the cultivation world.
They were also willing to donate the magic crystals.
A system task pop-up appears.
"Ding! Random quest issued!"
Help Zhang Yuechen go underwater to seal the mutation, but only if you get the Xuan Bird Jade Pendant on Zhang Yuechen's body.
Quest Reward: One random Rift portal
P.S.: No one knows what kind of world lies behind the random dungeon passage; it might be an opportunity, or it might be a crisis!
Seeing that the system had appeared, Qin Ze raised an eyebrow. A random secret realm passage?
That's an interesting thing.
He then said to Zhang Yuechen, "I can let you go down, but you have to give me something!"
Zhang Yuechen asked, "What is it?"
"The black bird jade pendant in your arms!"
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