Covering the sky: I have the body of the sky, and I have inherited the ten evil methods

Chapter 97 The Sacred Artifact Displays its Power!

These puppets are at least two meters tall, brimming with explosive power, and wielding all sorts of weapons that gleam with a cold metallic sheen.

"It's a mechanical puppet!" the big black dog exclaimed, his face turning extremely ugly.

Clearly, it was aware of the power of these mechanical puppets.

"These mechanical puppets are incredibly strong and have extremely high defensive capabilities. Everyone, please be careful!" Master Lingxu warned in a deep voice.

"Hmph, a bunch of junk dare to block our way!" Greedy Wolf Master snorted coldly and charged forward first, his sharp sword slashing fiercely at a mechanical puppet.

"when!"

With a loud bang, the sword of the Greedy Wolf Immortal struck the mechanical puppet hard, but only left a shallow mark, unable to harm it in the slightest.

The mechanical puppet, however, remained completely unaffected, wielding its giant axe and fiercely slashing at the Greedy Wolf Immortal.

Tanlang Zhenren's expression changed, and he quickly retreated, narrowly avoiding the attack.

The other mechanical puppets also launched attacks on the group.

These mechanical puppets worked in perfect harmony, combining offense and defense, and for a time, they actually suppressed everyone.

"The weakness of these mechanical puppets lies in their joints!" the big black dog suddenly shouted.

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately attacked the joints of the mechanical puppet.

Sure enough, the joints of these mechanical puppets were relatively weak in defense and were easily broken.

With everyone working together, the mechanical puppets were knocked down one by one, turning into a pile of scrap metal.

However, before they could catch their breath, another scorching river of lava appeared ahead of them.

In that lava river, scalding hot magma churned, radiating a suffocatingly high temperature.

There was only one dilapidated stone bridge over the river, which looked like it could collapse at any moment.

"How...how do we get across?" Jiang Huai-ren stared blankly at the lava river in front of him.

The Holy Maiden of Yaochi frowned slightly and said in a cold tone, "It seems we have no choice but to cross this stone bridge."

Just as everyone was about to cross the bridge, the stone bridge suddenly began to shake, as if something was about to burst out of the lava.

The scalding lava surged even more violently, and the crimson light shone on everyone's faces, reflecting their expressions of terror.

"Not good! Something is about to come out!" Master Xuanfeng's expression changed drastically, and he instantly raised his whisk, gathering sharp sword energy ready to be unleashed.

"hiss--!"

A deafening hiss echoed throughout the ruins, and then a giant serpent, its body entirely crimson and engulfed in raging flames, suddenly burst forth from the lava!
Its body was enormous, several tens of feet long, and its scales were like pieces of red-hot iron armor, radiating a suffocating heat.

Two eyes, the size of lanterns, gleamed with a bloodthirsty light, staring intently at the crowd on the stone bridge.

"It's...it's a guardian beast!" the big black dog exclaimed, its fat body trembling violently, clearly terrified by the ferocious fire python. "This is bad, this beast is not easy to deal with!"

The fire python opened its blood-red maw, and a stench-filled heat wave rushed out, as if it were about to ignite the air itself.

Its mouth is filled with sharp fangs, each one gleaming with a cold light; if bitten, one would likely be torn to shreds in an instant.

"You beast! Cease your arrogance!" roared the Greedy Wolf Immortal, launching the first attack.

He summoned a blood-red flying sword, which transformed into a streak of light and headed straight for the fire python's throat.

However, the fire python merely glanced at him contemptuously, then flicked its tail, sending the blood-red flying sword flying away.

With a crisp "clang," the flying sword was embedded upside down in the stone wall, buzzing loudly.

This fire python's strength is terrifyingly powerful!
"Everyone, attack together! Don't hold back!" Xiao Chen shouted in a deep voice, taking the lead in drawing his ancient longsword and charging towards the fire python. Lightning flickered faintly on the blade.

Not to be outdone, the Holy Maiden of Yaochi raised her jade hand, and crystal-clear ice lotuses appeared out of thin air, flying towards the fire python in an attempt to lower its temperature.

The others also unleashed their own methods, and in an instant, all sorts of magical treasures and talismans flew around, their dazzling light illuminating the dark space.

However, the fire python showed no fear in the face of the crowd's attacks.

Its body twisted nimbly, dodging attacks, and occasionally spewing out streams of scorching flames that turned the stone bridge red-hot.

The battle was extremely fierce, with everyone locked in combat with the fire python, and for a time it was difficult to determine a victor.

Suddenly, the fire python seemed to be completely enraged. It roared to the sky, its body suddenly swelled up, and the flames on its body became even more intense.

"Oh no! It's about to unleash its ultimate attack!" the big black dog cried out in terror.

The fire python's final struggle seemed particularly weak. Under the combined attack of everyone, its massive body crashed to the ground, shaking the entire stone bridge.

The scorching flames gradually died down, leaving only charred marks and a pungent smell of sulfur that filled the air, causing everyone to cough involuntarily.

"Finally, we've dealt with that beast!" Jiang Huai-ren wiped the sweat from his face and breathed a long sigh of relief. The battle just now was truly dangerous. If it weren't for everyone's excellent teamwork, they would probably have perished in the flames long ago.

"Don't let your guard down," Xiao Chen said, his eyes sharp as he looked around. "This ruin is eerie; who knows what dangers await us?"

The man in the gray robe nodded, and a deep voice came from under his hood: "Young Master Xiao is absolutely right. We should leave here as soon as possible."

The group continued along the stone bridge, the air thick with a damp and rotten smell that made them feel very uncomfortable.

Strange runes were carved on the stone walls on both sides of the passage, emitting a faint light that illuminated the path ahead.

After walking for a long time, we finally arrived at a spacious secret room.

In the center of the secret chamber, a stone platform emitted a dazzling light, attracting everyone's attention.

On the stone platform, a precious sword radiating a powerful aura lay quietly. Its blade was crystal clear, with faint flashes of lightning, clearly indicating that it was no ordinary weapon.

"A sacred artifact!" Greedy Wolf True Man's eyes gleamed, his greed undisguised.

The Enchantress of Illusion covered her mouth and chuckled, her alluring eyes sparkling with longing: "What a treasure! It seems our trip wasn't in vain."

"Wait!" Xiao Chen stepped forward, blocking the way for everyone. "We discovered this sacred artifact together, so we should all discuss how to distribute it."

"Discuss?" Master Tanlang sneered disdainfully. "Boy, who do you think you are, to talk to us about distribution?"

The Enchantress of Illusion also chuckled, "Little brother, this is not child's play. Strength is the only true measure of success. If you know what's good for you, get out of here right now, or don't blame your older sister for being impolite."

Xiao Chen's face darkened, and a powerful aura emanated from him: "It seems you have no intention of reasoning with me."

"Reason?" Master Tanlang laughed loudly, a blood-red scimitar suddenly appearing in his hand. "In this place, might makes right!"

After saying that, he brandished his curved sword and pounced on Xiao Chen.

The Illusionary Moon Demoness also let out a delicate shout, her slender hands transforming into sharp claws, which, accompanied by a fierce gust of wind, attacked Xiao Chen.

Xiao Chen snorted coldly, drew his long sword, its light flashing, and engaged in battle with Tanlang Zhenren and Huanyue Yaoji.

In an instant, the secret room was filled with the glint of swords and the surging of powerful energy.

Jiang Huai-ren and others also joined the battle, fighting against the subordinates of Tanlang Zhenren and Huanyue Yaoji.

Chaos erupted within the ruins. Just then, a person dressed in a black robe suddenly appeared at the entrance to the secret chamber.

He exuded a suffocating aura, making it difficult for everyone to breathe as soon as he appeared.

"Stop!" The black-robed man's deep voice seemed to come from hell, carrying an unquestionable authority.

Everyone stopped what they were doing and looked at the mysterious person who had suddenly appeared with surprise and uncertainty.

The man in black robes slowly walked to the stone platform, his gaze falling on the sword, a glint of greed flashing in his eyes: "This thing belongs to our faction. You will leave immediately, or you will be killed without mercy!"

The group looked at each other, none of them willing to give up the sacred artifact they had just obtained.

Xiao Chen took a deep breath, stepped forward, and said in a deep voice, "Isn't your behavior a bit too domineering? We discovered this sacred artifact first, so why do you claim it as yours?"

The man in black robes sneered, "On what grounds? On my strength!"

After saying that, he suddenly struck out with his palm, and a powerful force swept towards Xiao Chen.

Xiao Chen's expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly swung his sword to defend himself.

However, the black-robed man's strength far exceeded his expectations. He felt an overwhelming force strike him, the longsword in his hand shattered instantly, and he was sent flying, crashing heavily to the ground, spitting out blood.

"Xiao Chen!" the Holy Maiden of Yaochi exclaimed and rushed forward to help Xiao Chen up.

The man in black robes swept his cold gaze across the crowd and sneered, "Overestimating yourselves!"

The crowd was filled with fear and despair; they had no power to resist such a powerful enemy.

"Are we going to die here today..." Jiang Huai-ren muttered to himself.
The big black dog suddenly jumped out, pointed at the man in black robes, and cursed, "You dark-skinned bastard, don't think you're so tough. We're not to be trifled with either!"

The man in black robes frowned, a hint of impatience flashing in his eyes: "You're asking for death!"

He raised his palm again, ready to slap the big black dog to death.

Just then... the big black dog suddenly grinned, "Hehe, you've fallen for it!"

He suddenly pulled out something and threw it at the man in black.

Just when everyone was filled with despair and thought the end of the world had come, the ancient sword stuck in the stone platform suddenly burst out with an unprecedentedly brilliant light!
That light was not the usual dazzling brilliance, but a unique radiance full of vitality and hope.

It swept through the entire secret chamber with an overwhelming aura of dominance.

The space, which had been as solid as an iron plate, began to tremble slightly under the light, emitting a low "humming" sound.

The first to be hit was the man in black robes.

He was initially confident of victory, his face displaying a mocking, cat-and-mouse demeanor, as if he could already foresee the miserable sight of everyone kneeling and begging for mercy.

However, this sudden change caused the expression on his face to freeze instantly.

The light, carrying an extremely strong, pure, and righteous power, fiercely impacted his black robe.

The once invincible black mist melted away like ice and snow under the light, making a hissing sound as if it were being scorched by fire.

The man in black robes let out a muffled groan, his body swaying slightly. He never expected that this seemingly ordinary sword would contain such terrifying power.

"How is this possible? What... what is this thing?"

He was utterly terrified. His cultivation had already reached the level of a half-step great power, and ordinary treasures could not shake him at all.

But this light instilled in him a deep-seated fear.

He felt that everything about him was exposed to everyone's gaze, which made him extremely uncomfortable.

The terrifying pressure that had been suffocating everyone vanished.

"Huff...huff..." Jiang Huai Ren slumped to the ground, panting heavily, like a fish out of water.

He looked up at the sword that was radiating a dazzling light.

"What...what's going on? Could it be that the sword has manifested its power?" Li Heishui was also completely bewildered. He scratched his head, somewhat unable to believe his eyes.

The big black dog was prepared to fight to the death, but this sudden turn of events left him stunned.

His eyes widened as he stared at the gleaming sword, his mouth agape, wide enough to fit a fist.

"Holy crap! What's going on? This broken sword is actually this powerful? If I had known it was this powerful, why would I have bothered with all this effort?"

He cursed inwardly, feeling that all his previous efforts had been in vain.

Only Xiao Chen remained relatively calm.

He could sense that this sword contained an extremely powerful force.

This power surpassed even any other energy he had ever seen.

"This power... seems to be absorbing the surrounding spiritual energy?"

Xiao Chen's heart stirred. He could clearly feel the surrounding spiritual energy flowing into the sword like rivers flowing into the sea.

As spiritual energy continued to flow in, the sword's light became increasingly dazzling and powerful.

Upon seeing this, the man in black robes felt a strong sense of unease.

He knew that if he allowed the sword to continue absorbing spiritual energy, he would be in deep trouble.

"Can't wait any longer!"

This time, he held nothing back and unleashed his full potential.

The black mist surged towards the crowd like a flood bursting its banks, carrying an aura of destruction.

However, this time, the sword's radiance became even more powerful.

It acts like an indestructible shield, keeping all attacks at bay.

The black mist struck the light, making a crackling sound, like rain pattering on banana leaves.

The forces of both sides collided fiercely in the air, producing a deafening roar.

The entire secret chamber began to tremble violently, as if it were about to collapse at any moment.

The man in black robes grew increasingly impatient as he failed to break through the defenses.

He could feel the sword's power increasing while his own power was decreasing.

With this shift in power, I'm afraid I'm really going to be defeated here.

"Damn it! What the hell is this thing?" he cursed inwardly, feeling incredibly frustrated.

Just then, the sword's light suddenly intensified, and an even more powerful force erupted, instantly shattering the black mist released by the black-robed man.

(End of this chapter)