readytorunbook Chapter 149: They actually agreed.
Chapter 149: They actually agreed.
The dazzling light, as bright as the rising sun, illuminated the once quiet valley as if it were daytime.
The restriction appeared out of thin air, like a huge transparent bowl inverted on the spiritual vein, with runes flowing and flickering on it, exuding an ancient and mysterious aura.
A strange energy fluctuation permeated the air, causing everyone present to feel a sense of unease.
Elder Feng frowned, his gaze fixed on the restriction. He reached out and tentatively touched it, feeling a tingling sensation at his fingertips, as if he had been electrocuted.
He quickly withdrew his hand, his expression grave.
“This restriction… doesn’t seem to be man-made,” he murmured, his voice low and hoarse.
The two Lingxiao Sect disciples, A and B, also cautiously approached the restriction, carefully observing the runes on it, trying to find a way to break it.
Disciple A said, "Sect Leader, I have never seen the runes on this restriction before. They seem to be ancient script." Disciple B chimed in, "Indeed, the power of this restriction is extraordinary. I'm afraid it will be difficult to break."
In the distance, Tian Yuanzi's cold gaze swept back and forth between Zhuang Yu and the restriction, a sneer curling at the corner of his mouth.
"This kid wants to monopolize the spiritual vein? Dream on!" he thought to himself, plotting how to sabotage Zhuang Yu's plan.
Zhuang Yu stood before the barrier, his brows furrowed, his deep gaze seemingly able to pierce through it and see the secrets within.
He reached out and gently stroked the barrier, feeling the energy fluctuations emanating from it.
A warm, smooth sensation came from his fingertips, completely different from the tingling sensation Elder Feng felt.
He closed his eyes, as if listening to something. All the sounds around him disappeared, and only the energy fluctuations emanating from the barrier echoed in his mind.
Wang Yao stood quietly behind Zhuang Yu, her eyes filled with worry.
She knew that Zhuang Yu was contemplating some astonishing plan again.
Suddenly, Zhuang Yu opened his eyes and turned to look at the silent guardian of the spiritual vein—Ling.
The spirit is an energy body radiating a soft light, suspended in the air. It has no facial features, yet it gives people a powerful sense of oppression.
“Ling,” Zhuang Yu’s voice was clear and firm, “I need your help.”
As soon as this statement came out, everyone in the audience was shocked.
Tian Yuanzi couldn't help but sneer, "Zhuang Yu, are you crazy? You actually want to cooperate with Ling? It's the guardian of the spirit veins, why would it help you?"
However, Zhuang Yu ignored Tian Yuanzi's mockery. He walked straight to Ling, staring intently at it, and slowly said, "I know you also want this restriction to disappear..." As soon as Zhuang Yu finished speaking, Elder Feng flew into a rage, his hair and beard standing on end. He shouted sternly, "Zhuang Yu! Stop talking nonsense! Ling is the guardian of the spiritual veins. How can it cooperate with a petty person like you! You are violating the rules of the cultivation world. Your crime is unforgivable!" Elder Feng's voice was like thunder, echoing in the valley and making everyone's eardrums buzz.
Zhuang Yu sneered, meeting Elder Feng's gaze without fear: "Elder Feng, the so-called rules are nothing more than those set by the strong. Now that the spiritual veins are sealed by restrictions, neither of us can obtain their resources unless we break the restrictions. Rather than sticking to the old ways, let's find another way. My cooperation with the spiritual veins is in accordance with the will of Heaven; what crime is there in that?"
"Absurd!" Elder Feng roared. "The spiritual veins are the essence of heaven and earth. How can you meddle with them at will? This is an act of greed, and you will surely be punished by heaven!" He waved his whisk, creating a gust of wind that made the surrounding trees rustle, as if echoing his anger.
Zhuang Yu remained unmoved. His eyes were firm, and his tone was calm: "Elder Feng, you keep saying that I am greedy, but you don't know that your greed is even greater. On the surface, you uphold the rules of the cultivation world, but in reality, you just want to monopolize the spiritual vein resources. I am different from you. What I seek is nothing more than to break the restrictions, let the spiritual veins shine again, and bring blessings to all living beings."
The argument between the two grew increasingly heated, and a tense atmosphere filled the air.
The people around dared not breathe, for fear of being drawn into the fight.
Wang Yao looked at Zhuang Yu with concern, silently praying for him in her heart.
Just then, the spirit, which had been silent all along, suddenly let out a soft chirp, and a gentle light flickered, as if in response to Zhuang Yu's words.
Then, a shocking scene unfolded: Ling slowly floated towards Zhuang Yu, stopped in front of him, and exuded a friendly aura.
"Ling... actually agreed?" Elder Feng looked at this scene in disbelief, his face turning extremely ugly.
Tian Yuanzi's face turned ashen. He had thought he could reap the benefits without lifting a finger, but he never expected that Zhuang Yu would gain Ling's approval, which made him feel extremely angry and jealous.
Zhuang Yu's lips curled up slightly, revealing a confident smile.
He reached out and gently touched Ling, feeling a warm energy flow into his body.
He thought to himself, "It seems my choice was right."
“Tian Yuanzi,” Zhuang Yu turned to look at Tian Yuanzi, whose face was gloomy, and said calmly, “Now, do you still think I’m a clown?”
Tian Yuanzi's face was ashen, his eyes blazing with fury, as if he wanted to devour Zhuang Yu alive.
He never imagined that this being, which he had previously regarded as an ant, would actually gain the recognition of the spirit.
Jealousy and anger burned like wildfire against his reason, causing him to lose his composure.
"Boy, don't be so smug! Even if you have a spirit to help you, you won't leave here alive!" Tian Yuanzi roared, and a jet-black longsword suddenly appeared in his hand. The blade emitted a chilling light that sent shivers down one's spine.
He flashed and appeared before Zhuang Yu like a ghost, his long sword transforming into a black lightning bolt, piercing straight for Zhuang Yu's heart.
The sword wind howled, accompanied by a piercing sound of air being torn apart, as if it were about to rip space itself apart.
However, Zhuang Yu was prepared.
He and Ling were of one mind, and the gentle light emanating from Ling instantly enveloped Zhuang Yu, forming an indestructible barrier.
The black sword light struck the barrier with a deafening roar, creating ripples of energy, but it couldn't budge the barrier in the slightest.
Zhuang Yu's lips curled up slightly, revealing a disdainful smile.
He stood side by side with Ling, the two of them as one, their cooperation seamless, easily neutralizing Tian Yuanzi's attack.
"Overestimating yourself." Zhuang Yu sneered, and the light emanating from his spirit suddenly became dazzling, transforming into a huge pillar of light that enveloped Tian Yuanzi.
Tian Yuanzi felt a powerful force binding him, rendering him unable to move.
The pillar of light contained a powerful purifying force that continuously eroded his body, causing him immense pain.
He let out a shrill scream, his body was thrown back and crashed heavily to the ground, looking utterly disheveled.
Seeing Zhuang Yu's success, Wang Yao smiled with satisfaction.
She knew that Zhuang Yu had gone through countless hardships and trials, and finally grown into a true strongman.
Her eyes were filled with love and admiration, as if telling of her deep affection for Zhuang Yu.
Zhuang Yu's gaze also turned to Wang Yao, and their eyes met in the air, as if a thousand words were flowing between them.
At this moment, their feelings for each other were understood without words.
Suddenly, Elder Feng let out a cold snort, shattering the warm atmosphere.
"Hmph, it's nothing but petty cleverness. Do you really think you can obtain the spiritual vein so easily? Wishful thinking!" As Elder Feng finished speaking, disciples A and B understood immediately and simultaneously summoned their magical treasures.
Disciple A held a long sword with a chilling gleam in his hand. Lightning crackled across its blade, making a series of popping sounds, like a raging thunder dragon roaring.
Disciple B then produced an ancient bronze mirror, its surface smooth as water, reflecting everything around it and radiating a chilling aura.
"Kill!" Disciple A roared, his figure transforming into a bolt of lightning as he rushed straight towards Zhuang Yu.
He brandished his longsword, creating gusts of sharp sword wind, and the air was filled with a strong aura of lightning, as if it would tear space apart.
Disciple B followed closely behind, his bronze mirror shining brightly, a dazzling beam of light shooting out from the mirror and pointing directly at Zhuang Yu.
The beam of light was extremely fast, and it arrived in front of Zhuang Yu in the blink of an eye.
A burnt smell wafted through the air, caused by the high temperature generated by the friction between the beam of light and the air.
Zhuang Yu felt a chill run down his spine as he sensed the murderous aura and scorching heat emanating from the area.
He was in perfect harmony with the spirit and instantly understood its intentions.
The gentle light emanating from the spirit instantly intensified, forming a solid barrier that protected Zhuang Yu within it.
"boom!"
Lightning and beams of light struck the barrier simultaneously, producing a deafening roar.
The valley trembled, rocks flew everywhere, and the surrounding trees were knocked askew by the violent energy.
However, the barrier remained unmoved, firmly protecting Zhuang Yu.
"What?!" Disciples A and B were both shocked upon seeing this.
They hadn't expected Zhuang Yu's defenses to be so strong.
Elder Feng's face also turned gloomy. He hadn't expected that his carefully planned attack would be so easily neutralized by Zhuang Yu.
Just then, a strange light suddenly emanated from Zhuang Yu's body...
"What...what is this?" Tian Yuanzi exclaimed in horror.