The Lord of the Heavenly Eclipse Palace in the Swallowed Starry Sky

Chapter 106 Dangers on the Journey

Zhen Che immediately tensed up, clenching his fists so tightly his knuckles turned white: "What kind of demons and monsters are these? Could they be some kind of illusionary evil spirit?"

Li Er quickly activated the unique perception of a realm master, like a powerful searchlight trying to penetrate the thick fog to find the source of this fluctuation in consciousness.

After comparing the information with the information in the virtual universe for a moment, his expression turned ashen: "This is not an ordinary creature. It seems to be a kind of spirit unique to this dark matter forest. It can invade our minds like a ghost and arbitrarily control our actions, just like it treats our souls as puppets."

Zhen Yan's brows furrowed tightly, as if they were twisted into a tangled knot: "Then how should we deal with this? My physical attacks are probably like scratching an itch through a boot for this kind of spirit, they won't have any effect at all."

For a martial artist like Zhen Yan, there really aren't many good ways to deal with mental attacks.

Li Er took a deep breath: "No matter what, I will first use the power of the world to build a spiritual fortress to protect the minds of the three of us. However, the power of this spirit is extremely strong. I need you to keep your minds calm and not be disturbed by fear or distractions. Otherwise, my power will be like a candle flickering in the wind, unable to sustain itself."

"You two must have also cultivated soul-protecting secret techniques, it's time to use them!" Li Er said.

Among the secret techniques passed down by the Purple Cocoon Beast, there are many soul-protecting techniques, and Li Er himself naturally had to use them as soon as possible.

After speaking, Li Er released the power of the world, and a layer of light blue halo enveloped the three of them like a sacred sky.

However, the spirit instantly sensed their presence, and its invisible consciousness surged forth like a raging tsunami, relentlessly assaulting the mental fortress that Li Er had constructed.

Veins bulged on Li Er's forehead, like an angry dragon, as he did his best to maintain the barrier.

The fear in Zhenche's heart grew wildly like weeds in the spring breeze. His eyes began to wander, and he seemed to have lost his soul: "I feel like it is crawling into my brain. I can't control my thoughts at all! It's like a million ants are constantly gnawing at my brain."

Although Zhen Yan was relatively calm, he could still deeply feel the immense mental pressure that felt like Mount Tai pressing down on him: "Damn it, the situation is already extremely precarious. We can't just sit here and wait to die; we have to take the initiative."

Li Er gritted his teeth and forced out the words: "I'm trying to find its core consciousness, but it's like an extremely cunning eel, hiding very deep. You must all keep your composure, because fear will only make it stronger, like adding wings to a tiger."

After listening to Li Er's words, Zhen Che tried his best to regulate his breathing, like a drowning person desperately grasping at a straw, trying to calm himself down: "I will do my best. This feeling is like being in the dark, it's so uncomfortable."

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Li Er slowly closed his eyes, immersing his mind in a serene state like a light butterfly. He began to recall his insights and experiences on his cultivation path as if flipping through ancient texts.

From his initial ignorance and confusion when he first embarked on his spiritual journey, like a solitary traveler groping forward in the dark, to his robust transformation after experiencing countless hardships, every moment seemed to transform into a dazzling star, deeply embedded in his heart, making his heart more and more steadfast.

He transformed these insights into a surging power, pouring it into his mental barrier like a rushing river. The barrier's light instantly shone like the rising sun, becoming dazzling and brilliant.

"Zhenche, recall your original intention. Why did you embark on this thorny path to becoming a strongman? Don't let the dangers before you cloud your judgment." Li Er's voice was like a booming bell, like a morning bell and evening drum, resounding and enlightening.

After listening to Li Er's words, Zhen Che began to reflect on his own path of cultivation. He recalled how he had braved mountains of knives and seas of fire in pursuit of supreme power and to protect his people.

The fear in my heart dissipated like spring snow meeting the sun, gradually replaced by a steely resolve.

Zhen Yan also silently adjusted his state of mind. He seemed to have abandoned his boat and stepped ashore, abandoning his excessive reliance on technological means, and merging his beliefs with Li Er's world power like kindling, burning fiercely.

As the three men's minds stabilized and their powers merged perfectly, Li Er, like a hawk seeing in the dark, finally captured the core consciousness of the spirit.

"Now is the time to launch a desperate counterattack!" Li Er roared like a thunder god descending to earth, mobilizing his mental power to transform into a spiritual blade that seemed to split the heavens and open the earth, shining brightly as it fiercely stabbed towards the core of the spirit.

The spirit, like a ferocious beast struck in a vital spot, emitted a sharp, piercing mental howl that seemed to tear apart the soul, attempting to escape like an eel. However, with the combined efforts of the three, it seemed trapped in a net from which there was no escape.

The mental blade struck the core of the spirit with pinpoint accuracy, and the spirit's consciousness fluctuations vanished instantly, like a candle flickering in the wind.

Zhen Che breathed a long sigh of relief, as if he had been reborn: "That was close. I almost fell for it. It felt like I walked through the gates of hell."

Li Er slowly withdrew his mental power, like a swordsman sheathing his sword: "The dangers in this secret realm are indeed bizarre and varied, like demons dancing wildly. We still need to be extra careful."

Zhenyan looked at Li Er with admiration in his eyes: "Thanks to your strong mind and the power of the world, otherwise we would have been in dire straits and doomed forever."

"We are a team that has shared joys and sorrows. It was through our concerted efforts to overcome our inner fears that we were able to succeed. However, the spaceship is almost repaired. Let's continue on our journey. Who knows what other monsters and demons await us ahead?" Li Er shook his head, as if he were a humble sage.

The spaceship restarted and slowly moved away from the eye of the storm, heading deeper into the secret realm. The three of them looked solemn.

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As the spaceship ventured deeper into the dark matter forest, they discovered a strange nebula region ahead. The nebula resembled a dreamlike fairyland, radiating a kaleidoscope of colors, yet it contained a peculiar power that seemed capable of distorting the universe. This power appeared to be constantly kneading space and time as if they were dough.

"This nebula looks like a mysterious treasure trove. Shall we go in and explore?" Zhenche's eyes sparkled with curiosity, like a child seeing a new and exciting toy.

Zhen Yan hesitated, as if weighing the two sides of a scale: "The laws and power within are too unpredictable, as if they conceal countless deadly traps and may harbor great dangers, but they may also present a golden opportunity."

Li Er stared at the nebula, as if he could see through the surface to the essence: "We have already gone through many hardships. As the saying goes, fortune favors the bold. Let's go in and take a look, but everyone must stay close together so that the three of us can take care of each other if there is any danger."

The spaceship slowly entered the nebula region. As soon as they entered, it was as if they had stepped into a maze of disordered time and space. Time and space were like an out-of-control carriage, beginning to become chaotic and disordered.

The spaceship's intelligent system seemed to be under a curse; the readings of various instruments were chaotic and disorderly, like demons dancing wildly.

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"Oh no, it seems we've fallen into a time-space maze, as if we're trapped inside," Zhenyan said anxiously.

Li Er attempted to stabilize the surrounding spacetime with the power of the world, only to discover that this power of law was like the ruler of the universe, extremely powerful. His power of the world was like a drop in the ocean.

Looking at the constantly changing scenery around them, Zhenche felt a sense of panic: "Will we be trapped here forever?"

Li Er remained calm and composed, like a pillar of strength: "No. I can sense some kind of pattern in this; we need to find it with a calm mind. Everyone, don't panic, concentrate."

Under Li Er's guidance, the three began to calm down and observe the changes around them.

At this point, no one mentioned the treasure hunt anymore; everyone's only thought was to leave this place first.

Fortunately, the F1-class spaceship was strong enough to withstand attacks of the Immortal level, providing shelter for the three.

After more than a month of searching,

Finally, they saw a bright light ahead, the exit of the nebula region, like the dawn at the end of a dark tunnel.

The spaceship accelerated out of the nebula region, and all three of them breathed a sigh of relief.

"This secret realm is truly fraught with danger at every turn, a heart-stopping experience," Zhen Che exclaimed, as if he were a lucky survivor.

"Yes, but in any case, we've already passed the most dangerous Dark Matter Forest. Now, I hope we can reach the Starfall safely," Zhenyan said.

"I hope so!" Li Er looked into the distance, his gaze resolute.

Zhenyan nodded.

So the spaceship continued flying toward the third largest interstellar waterfall - the Mountain and Sea Peak Interstellar Waterfall.

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(End of this chapter)