Bizarre Survival: I Can Devour Thousands of Talents

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After learning the location of the mysterious organization's magic array and the time of the ceremony, Ling Xiao and the others split into five groups without hesitation and quickly headed toward their respective goals.

Each of them carried the heavy responsibility of stopping the conspiracy of a mysterious organization and protecting the peace of the magical world. Their figures were firm and resolute as they disappeared into the misty depths of the sealed land.

Ling Xiao and Alice formed a group and headed northeast of the sealed land.

Along the way, the dense forest formed a green barrier, blocking out the sun. The thick layer of fallen leaves on the ground made a dull sound underfoot, as if telling the story of the ancient and mysterious nature of this land.

Suddenly, a strange swamp appeared ahead, with a thick layer of slime floating on the dark green water, emitting a nauseating smell.

Huge bubbles occasionally rose from the swamp, bursting with a "glug-glug" sound and releasing a pungent miasma.

Ling Xiao frowned and stopped in his tracks.

He knew all too well that the swamp was fraught with danger, and that a moment's carelessness could lead to his demise.

Alice walked to his side and gently blew away the miasma with wind magic, trying to find a safe path.

She closed her eyes, concentrated, and tried to feel the flow of the wind, hoping to find a clue. However, the magical interference in the swamp was extremely strong, making her senses blurred.

"Ling Xiao, the magical fluctuations here are very chaotic, making it difficult for me to determine a safe route."

Alice said somewhat anxiously. Ling Xiao pondered for a moment, then took out the mysterious bead.

The bead trembled slightly in his hand, emitting a soft light that illuminated the surrounding darkness.

With the help of the mysterious bead, Ling Xiao attempts to penetrate the mist of the swamp and uncover its secrets.

After some effort, he discovered that the magic circles in the swamp were similar to those set up by the mysterious organization. These magic circles were intertwined, forming a huge trap that would devour any creature that stepped into it.

Ling Xiao told Alice about his discovery, and the two decided to proceed cautiously.

Ling Xiao used fire magic to create a scorching airflow above the swamp in front of him, attempting to evaporate some of the slime and get a clearer view of the situation below.

Alice kept a close watch on their surroundings, ready to use wind magic to lift Lingxiao up should any danger arise. As they cautiously moved forward, they suddenly heard a deep roar coming from the depths of the swamp.

Immediately afterwards, a huge swamp monster burst out of the water. This monster was enormous, as tall as a two-story building, and its entire body was covered with a layer of sticky black scales, emitting a suffocating stench.

Its eyes, like two enormous red lanterns, gleamed with a ferocious light, and its massive claws swung, stirring up a stench. Ling Xiao swiftly unleashed lightning magic, sending thick bolts of lightning hurtling towards the monster.

Lightning struck the monster, sending sparks flying, but the monster seemed largely unharmed. Instead, it was enraged, letting out a deafening roar as it charged towards Ling Xiao and Alice.

Alice waved her hands, and wind magic created a powerful current of air, attempting to stop the monster's advance.

However, the monster's power was too great; the air currents only caused it to pause slightly. Seeing this, Ling Xiao immediately fused his fire and lightning magic, creating an even more powerful force, and launched another attack on the monster.

Flames and lightning intertwined, like a burning meteor striking the monster's chest.

The monster let out a painful cry and swayed a few times, but still stubbornly stood up. Just as Ling Xiao and Alice were locked in a fierce battle with the swamp monster, David and Tom's group also encountered trouble.

They headed southeast and came across a steep mountain peak. The peak soared into the clouds, surrounded by thick mist, as if concealing countless secrets.

David uses earth magic to try to find a path to climb the mountain.

He placed his hands on the ground, feeling the power of the earth, and discovered that there seemed to be some hidden cavities inside the mountain. These cavities were interconnected, forming a complex maze. David and Tom carefully entered the maze inside the mountain.

The maze was dark and damp, with eerie blue light flickering on the walls—the light emanating from a type of moss that grew in the darkness.

They walked along the narrow passage, hearing strange noises coming from all directions, as if countless eyes were watching them in the darkness.

Suddenly, a group of ghostly creatures appeared ahead. These creatures were completely transparent, exuding a cold aura. Their bodies were faintly visible under the blue light, like messengers from hell.

The ghostly creature let out a sharp cry and lunged at David and Tom. David quickly cast an earth spell, building a sturdy earthen wall to block the ghostly creature's attack.

Tom cast a healing spell from behind, creating a shield for David to protect him from the ghostly creatures.

The ghostly creature continued to ram against the earthen wall, producing eerie sounds. Cracks began to appear in the wall under the constant impact, and David's magic was steadily dwindling.

Seeing this, Tom concentrated and cast a powerful purification spell. A dazzling light shot from his hand, illuminating the entire maze.

Illuminated by the light, the ghostly creatures let out mournful cries and vanished. Having dealt with the ghostly creatures, David and Tom continued on their way.

After countless times getting lost and facing danger in the maze, they finally found a passage leading to the mountaintop. When they reached the summit, they discovered a massive magic circle there, emanating a strong dark aura—one of the magic circles set up by the mysterious organization.

Meanwhile, the other groups were also struggling to keep up. They encountered various powerful magical creatures and traps set by mysterious organizations, each time teetering on the brink of death.

But with unwavering faith and indomitable will, they repeatedly escaped danger. In the process, they gained a profound understanding of the cunning and evil of the mysterious organization, which further strengthened their resolve to thwart their plot.

Ling Xiao and Alice gradually gained the upper hand in their battle against the swamp monster.

Working together, they relentlessly sought out the monster's weaknesses, launching deadly attacks. Finally, the swamp monster collapsed under their powerful magical assault, turning into a pool of black slime.

Ling Xiao and Alice, without taking a break, continued towards their destination. They knew that time was of the essence; every second wasted increased the chances of the mysterious organization's plot succeeding.

During the arduous pursuit, every member of Lingxiao's team unleashed their full potential.

They supported and encouraged each other, facing various difficulties and challenges together.

Their figures traversed the depths of the sealed land, like a ray of dawn in the darkness, bringing hope to this land.

What awaits them is an even more arduous task—to destroy the mysterious organization's magic array and prevent the awakening of the demon god.

After defeating the swamp monster, Ling Xiao and Alice rushed towards the location of the mysterious organization's magic circle.

Meanwhile, David and Tom successfully reached the summit and, upon discovering the magic circle at the top, quickly relayed the message to their teammates.

The other three teams also went through many hardships and overcame numerous obstacles set up by the mysterious organization, gradually getting closer to their respective goals.

As time went by, the night of the full moon drew ever closer, and everyone knew that they didn't have much time left, and every minute and every second was incredibly precious.

During their escape, Ling Xiao and Alice discovered more clues left behind by the mysterious organization.

Following these clues, they eventually arrived at an ancient castle hidden deep in a valley.

The castle, like a lurking beast, lies quietly in the valley, exuding an eerie atmosphere.

The castle's outer walls were made of huge black stones, the surfaces of which were covered with eerie runes that shimmered with a faint dark red light in the dim light, as if they were telling evil incantations.

The castle gates were tightly shut, and each of the two massive door panels was inlaid with a huge skull, its empty eye sockets emitting a chilling black mist.

Ling Xiao and Alice carefully circled the castle to inspect its perimeter and discovered that the castle was surrounded by powerful magical defenses.

A transparent magical shield enveloped the entire castle, with strange magical patterns flowing across it. Any object that tried to approach it would be instantly repelled.

Beyond the shield, there was a ring of thorns formed by dark magic, the thorns shimmering with an eerie light, each one incredibly sharp and poisonous.

"The castle's defenses are more formidable than we imagined."

Alice frowned and spoke with a serious expression.

Ling Xiao nodded slightly, his gaze fixed on the castle. After a moment of contemplation, he said, "We cannot act rashly. We must observe carefully and find a way to break through these defenses."

Just then, the other teammates arrived one after another. David and Tom brought detailed information about the magic circle on the mountaintop, and the other three groups also reported their findings. Everyone gathered together to discuss the attack plan.

"Based on my perception of earth magic, there seems to be a magical energy source beneath the castle, and these defensive spells are likely powered by it."

David pointed towards the castle. Ling Xiao's eyes lit up. "If we can find and destroy this energy source, we might be able to break through the castle's defenses."

Alice suggested, "I can use wind magic to try and probe the layout of the castle's interior to see if I can find a safe path into the castle."

Tom added, "I'll have healing magic ready to support everyone. Once the battle starts, the chances of everyone getting injured will increase significantly."

Everyone shared their opinions, and after a heated discussion, they finally devised a detailed attack plan. They decided that Alice would first use wind magic to probe the interior of the castle and locate the energy source.

Ling Xiao, David, and the other team members were tasked with drawing the mysterious organization's attention to buy Alice time. After Alice completed her reconnaissance, they would work together to break through the castle's defenses and destroy the magic circle.

With the plan finalized, Alice stood at the front of the group, closed her eyes, and slowly raised her hands. The power of wind magic gathered around her, forming a gentle breeze.

The breeze gradually intensified, transforming into a powerful airflow that swept towards the castle.

The air currents, like an invisible hand, swirled around the castle, penetrating magical shields and thickets of thorns, reaching deep into its interior. Through her close connection with these currents, Alice sensed everything within the castle.

As Alice probed, images began to appear in her mind.

The castle's interior was dark and damp, with burning black torches hanging on the walls, emitting a pungent odor. Members of a mysterious organization patrolled the corridors from time to time, their steps hurried and their expressions tense.

In the castle's basement, Alice discovered a huge magic crystal that emitted a powerful dark magic, serving as the energy source for the castle's defenses.

She also discovered several passages leading to the basement, but each passage was riddled with traps and magical mechanisms.

Alice opened her eyes and told everyone in detail what she had detected.

After hearing this, everyone felt both worried about the complex situation inside the castle and determined to face the upcoming battle.

"Now that we know the location of the energy source and the path to it, let's proceed according to plan."

Ling Xiao gripped his wand tightly, his voice firm. David launched the first attack, casting earth magic and slamming his hands into the ground. Instantly, the ground around the castle began to tremble violently, and huge cracks spread towards the castle.

The members of the mysterious organization were startled by the sudden tremor and rushed out of the castle, cautiously observing their surroundings. Seeing this, Ling Xiao immediately cast a fire spell.

A torrent of flames erupted from the tip of his wand, rushing towards the castle's magical shield like a raging fireball. The flames struck the shield, emitting a dazzling light, and the immense energy impact caused the magical runes on the shield to flicker violently.

The other team members also unleashed their magic, and in an instant, magical light illuminated the entire valley, accompanied by deafening shouts of battle. The members of the mysterious organization reacted swiftly, using dark magic to retaliate.

Black mist spread out, attempting to engulf Ling Xiao and the others' magical attacks. Sharp blades formed from dark magic danced in the air, hurtling towards them.

Ling Xiao and the others skillfully dodged the attacks while simultaneously launching increasingly fierce magical assaults. Amidst the intense battle, Alice seized the opportunity when the members of the mysterious organization were distracted, unleashing wind magic and flying towards the castle.

Her body moved lightly through the wind, skillfully avoiding attacks from magical shields and thorn bushes.

Upon entering the castle, she followed the path she had previously explored and raced towards the basement. Inside the castle, Alice proceeded cautiously, constantly on guard against the traps and magical mechanisms around her.

Using wind magic, she sensed the magical fluctuations around her and avoided many dangers in advance.

(End of this chapter)