Cultivating immortality relies on spatial abilities; defying fate to become the protagonist.

Chapter 309

"What kind of monster is this?" Yu Tong cried out in terror, her voice filled with fear.

Gu Shihan's expression turned solemn; she had never seen such a powerful creature before. The aura emanating from this behemoth gave her an unprecedented sense of oppression.

But she knew that retreating was no longer an option; only a fight would offer any hope of survival.

"Xingbai, Yutong, let's attack together! Watch out for its attacks!" Gu Shihan shouted loudly, her voice firm and powerful.

Xingbai and Yutong nodded and launched attacks on the giant beast from either side. Xingbai's sword energy pierced the sun like a rainbow, aiming straight for the beast's vital points; Yutong's flames surged like a raging tide.

They were enveloped by the giant beast. However, the beast seemed completely unfazed by their attacks. It simply swung its massive claws lightly, easily deflecting Xingbai and Yutong's attacks.

The giant beast's claws sliced ​​through the air with a sharp whistling sound, their power astonishing.

Upon seeing this, Gu Shihan felt a chill run down her spine. She knew the beast's power all too well; ordinary attacks would be utterly ineffective against it.

Gu Shihan decided to take the risk and unleash her strongest spell. She took a deep breath, mobilized all the spiritual power in her body, and gathered it between her hands.

A bright light shone from her hand, and a huge ball of spiritual energy slowly formed.

The sphere of spiritual energy contained immense power, illuminating the entire canyon and instantly dispelling the surrounding darkness.

"Take this!" Gu Shihan shouted, forcefully shoving the ball of spiritual energy towards the giant beast. The ball of spiritual energy, carrying immense force, struck the beast instantly.

With a loud bang, the giant beast was sent flying several meters away.

When the smoke cleared, the group was surprised to find that the giant beast had only suffered minor injuries; its hard scales had almost withstood Gu Shihhan's full-force attack.

The giant beast roared angrily; it was clearly enraged by Gu Shihan's attack.

It opened its blood-red maw, and a surge of black energy erupted from it, sweeping towards Gu Shihan and the others.

The black energy surged like a raging tide, instantly corroding rocks and creating deep trenches in the ground.

Gu Shihan quickly cast a shield to protect herself, Xingbai, and Yutong.

The shield shone with a blue light, colliding with the black energy and causing a violent tremor. Cracks began to appear on the shield.

"This won't do; we must find a way to locate it."

In the tranquil canyon, the wind howled, and suddenly, a group of dark figures swooped down from the cliffs on both sides like black waterfalls.

They moved with incredible speed, the air currents they created whistling like sharp blades, and in the blink of an eye, they tightly enveloped Gu Shihan, Xing Bai, and Yu Tong. A dense aura of darkness swept over them, so oppressive that it was hard to breathe.

Gu Shihan stared intently and saw that these dark figures were actually puppets controlled by dark forces.

Their bodies were stiff, their movements mechanical and contorted, their joints creaking awkwardly. Where their eyes should have been, an eerie, hollow light flickered, a light that was cold and empty, filled with boundless killing intent, driving them to attack recklessly. The puppets roared incoherently as they lunged at the three, their sharp claws tearing through the air, leaving trails of black afterimages.

In the nick of time, Gu Shihan, Xingbai, and Yutong quickly stood back to back, forming a tight defensive formation. Gu Shihan's body surged with icy blue spiritual power, like a surging wave of ice, instantly condensing into countless sharp ice blades.

These ice blades came in various shapes, some as long and narrow as willow leaves, others as sharp as pyramids. They gleamed with a chilling light in the sunlight, carrying a biting coldness, and shot swiftly toward the puppets. When they struck the puppets, they made a crisp "clinking" sound and scattered ice flowers.

Xingbai brandished the extra iron claw in his hand. The iron claw gleamed coldly, and its tip was extremely sharp, as if it could tear through the void.

She chanted incantations, each syllable containing immense power. As the incantation was uttered, beams of powerful magical light shot out from the tips of the iron claws.

The light shone a dazzling golden yellow, like the rising sun, carrying heat and hope. Each strike was incredibly precise, heavily knocking back a group of puppets, scattering their parts, and causing their bodies to fall to the ground.

Yu Tong was not to be outdone. Her small and agile body darted left and right among the puppets, as nimble as a bird in flight.

It suddenly spewed out raging flames, which were crimson red, but with a faint golden hue at the center. That was the unique color of the phoenix fire, carrying the sacred power to purify all things.

The flames swept in with overwhelming force, instantly igniting any nearby puppets that came near, turning them into black ash that drifted away with the wind, filling the air with a burnt smell.

However, the number of puppets was as numerous as the stars, like an endless black tide, surging in wave after wave. They trampled over the remains of their companions, advancing relentlessly without any intention of retreating.

During the intense battle, Gu Shihan and the other two were rapidly depleting their spiritual energy. Large beads of sweat rolled down their cheeks, their breathing became rapid and heavy, and they gradually felt powerless.

Gu Shihan remained calm amidst the fierce battle, as she keenly observed that these puppets seemed to be wary of a certain type of spiritual energy fluctuation.

Her gaze quickly fell on the Moon Bracelet on her wrist. A flash of inspiration struck her, and she immediately channeled her spiritual power, integrating the power of the Moon Bracelet into it.

In an instant, a gentle and mysterious power intertwined with the icy blue spiritual energy, forming a strange fluctuation. When this spiritual energy, imbued with the power of the Moonlit Bracelet, touched the puppet, something extraordinary happened.

The puppets seemed to be frozen in place, their bodies trembling violently, their already stiff movements becoming incredibly slow, as if they were sinking into a thick swamp.

Their attack rhythm became chaotic, their steps faltered, and their bodies became unsteady.

Seeing this, Gu Shihan was overjoyed and increased her spiritual energy output without hesitation.

The merged spiritual power grew even stronger, like a surging torrent, with an unstoppable force, repelling the puppets one by one.

The encirclement was gradually torn open, and the three seized the opportunity, rushing out like arrows and continuing to advance into the depths of the canyon.

As they ventured deeper, an ancient altar came into view. The altar was constructed from massive, ancient stones, and its surface was covered with strangely shaped runes.

These runes shimmered with a faint light, within which a mysterious power seemed to flow, as if telling ancient secrets, exuding an indescribable sense of vicissitude and mystery.

In the center of the altar, there was a mirror that emitted a faint, eerie light. The light was soft yet profound, as if it could draw one's soul into it.

With a nervous heart, Gu Shihan approached the mirror. Just as she got close, a beam of light suddenly shone from the mirror, like a strong ray of light, enveloping her entirely.