Reborn Shang Zhou, angry at the sage Nuwa at the beginning

Chapter 2294

"Remember, the secret realm is not only haunted by monsters corrupted by chaos, but also by remnants of ancient formations. Do not venture out alone. Stay true to your principles and work together to go further."

Ye Zihan stepped forward, and the power of spacetime transformed into a silver-gray light screen, projecting a rough map of the secret realm:
"The five levels of the secret realm correspond to the power of the five elements. The first level is the realm of metal, the second level is the realm of wood, the third level is the realm of water, the fourth level is the realm of fire, and the fifth level is the realm of earth."

"The original crystals are mostly hidden in the core area of ​​each layer, but the chaotic erosion in the core area is the most severe and requires careful handling."

Shi Qingcang added in a deep voice, "If you encounter mortal danger in the secret realm, you can crush the teleportation talisman at your waist, and the academy will immediately teleport you out. But once you use the teleportation talisman, it will be considered as giving up the trial, remember that!"

The voice just fell,

The cultivators were then grouped according to their cultivation level and entered the five stone gates in an orderly manner.

in the crowd,
Four young figures stood out:

A handsome young man dressed in a blue robe held a folding fan with a Tai Chi symbol painted on its surface; he was none other than the successor of Qingxuan.

Su Qingyao,
He is skilled in Tai Chi illusion techniques and the power of the wood element. At only sixty years old, he has already reached the mid-stage of the Saint King realm.

A young girl dressed in black, with cold eyes and faint shadow power swirling around her fingertips, was a descendant of the Shadow Lord—

Mo Ying,

After the Shadow Lord was sealed away, his clansmen submitted to the Three Realms. Mo Ying grew up in the academy and cultivated the purified power of shadow, making his strength unfathomable.

A young man dressed in white, holding prayer beads, radiating a gentle Buddhist power, was a disciple of the Buddha.

Xuanzang,

Despite lacking extraordinary talent, he cultivated to the mid-stage of the Saint King realm through sheer willpower and is skilled in Buddhist purification techniques.

There was also a slender boy carrying a huge satchel, with bright, intelligent eyes; he was a descendant of Chi Jingzi.

Watery,

He controls the power of water's origin and is skilled in breaking formations and mechanical arts.

"Sister Qingyao, shall we go to the Golden Realm first? It's said that the first level has the most Origin Crystals, and the competition is relatively less."

Shui Ling patted the bag on her back, which was filled with various tools for breaking formations.

Su Qingyao nodded and waved her folding fan lightly: "Alright, Mo Ying will be in charge of scouting the enemy's situation, Xuanzang will use his Buddhist power to provide cover, Shui Ling will break the formation, and I will lead the attack."

Mo Ying nodded slightly, his figure flashed, and he transformed into a black shadow, rushing into the stone gate of the Golden Realm first.

Xuanzang clasped his hands together, silently chanting scriptures, and his Buddhist power transformed into a golden barrier that enveloped the three of them.

Shui Ling followed closely behind, her eyes gleaming with a sharp light, ready to break through the formations along the way at any moment.

Inside the Golden Realm, everything was shimmering with golden light. The ground was paved with countless pieces of golden ore, and in the distance stood enormous metal peaks, each inlaid with numerous primordial crystals that shimmered with golden light.

However, the air around them was filled with a faint, chaotic, corrosive power, which made many cultivators feel uneasy.

Watch your step!

Shui Ling suddenly let out a low shout and threw a copper coin into her hand. The coin landed on the ground with a crisp "ding" sound, and a golden array light screen instantly appeared, blocking the road ahead.

"This is an ancient metal formation. Once it is triggered, you will be attacked by countless golden blades."

He took out a compass from his bag, carefully deduced for a moment, then raised his hand and drew several runes on the ground: "Follow my runes, do not deviate even half a step."

The four followed the runes carefully, making their way forward. Along the way, they encountered other cultivators, some traveling in groups, others exploring alone.

Occasionally, conflicts break out over the competition for the Origin Crystals, but most of them end quickly, since the core of the trial is to collect crystals, not to fight.

suddenly,

A fierce fighting sound came from ahead.

Su Qingyao and the others exchanged a glance, quickly concealed themselves, and moved closer to the source of the sound.

In a wide valley, a dozen cultivators were engaged in a fierce battle around a giant golden-winged roc.

This golden-winged roc was originally the guardian beast of the Golden Realm, but it was corrupted by the power of chaos and became extremely violent. With each flap of its wings, countless golden feather blades shot out in all directions, and many cultivators were seriously injured.

"The feathers of this roc contain a large amount of gold essence crystals. If we can subdue it, our crystal quantity will definitely be among the top!" A hint of excitement flashed in Shui Ling's eyes.

Mo Ying gathered shadow power at his fingertips: "Its weakness is on the lower left wing, where the chaos corruption is most severe and the defense is weakest."

Su Qingyao waved her folding fan, and the black and white energies transformed into countless spirit butterflies, flying towards the roc:
"I'll use illusion magic to distract it. Xuanzang, you use Buddhist power to purify the chaotic power on its body. Moying will focus on its weaknesses, and Shuiling will provide support."

Xuanzang nodded, his chanting grew louder, and golden Buddhist power transformed into a beam of light that shot towards the Garuda.

The roc was struck by the Buddha's power, letting out a mournful cry. The chaotic power on its body receded like a tide, and its eyes regained a sliver of clarity.

"Now!"

Mo Ying's figure flashed, transforming into a black shadow. The shadow power at his fingertips condensed into a sharp blade, stabbing towards the lower left wing of the Roc.

With a "whoosh," the sharp blade pierced into the body of the roc, and black chaotic power surged out.

The roc let out an angry roar, and with a sudden flap of its wings, it sent the dark shadow flying.

"Mo Ying!"

Su Qingyao quickly activated her Tai Chi power, transforming it into a barrier to catch the black shadow.

Shui Ling took out a golden pill from her bag and tossed it to Mo Ying: "This is a Vajra Pill, which can temporarily enhance your defense. Take it quickly!"

Just at this time,

The chaotic power emanating from the roc suddenly surged, and its eyes turned ferocious once more.

Above the valley,

A black energy thread quietly appeared, a hidden hand laid by the evil spirits from beyond the realm.

"Oh no, it's been controlled by the power of chaos again!"

Xuanzang's expression changed drastically, and Buddhist power surged forth continuously, attempting to purify the Garuda once more.

Su Qingyao's eyes narrowed, and she unfolded her folding fan, revealing a phantom image of a Tai Chi diagram: "Shui Ling, use your water formation to trap it! Mo Ying, let's attack its brow together!"

Shui Ling immediately took out dozens of water-based talismans from her bag and threw them out. The talismans transformed into a huge water curtain in the air, enveloping the roc.

Mo Ying swallowed the Vajra Pill, and his figure flashed again. The power of shadow and Su Qingyao's Tai Chi power intertwined, forming a black and white beam of light that shot towards the roc's brow.

With a deafening roar, the beam of light struck the Roc's brow, and the black chaotic power instantly dissipated.

The roc's body stiffened, and it slowly landed on the ground, its eyes regaining their clarity.
He nodded to Su Qingyao and the others, then spread his wings and flew away, disappearing into the depths of the valley.