Chapter 521: Changing Scenes
Finally, after a long and fierce battle, under the unremitting joint attack of Lin Ze and the man in black, the huge and extremely ferocious monster let out a last unwilling roar, and then its huge body collapsed to the ground like a mountain, splashing up a cloud of dust.
At this moment, Lin Ze and the man in black robes were already panting and exhausted. Their clothes were torn in many places, revealing the wounds scratched by the monsters, and the blood stained their clothes red. However, although their bodies had reached their limits, the tacit understanding between the two became deeper and deeper. When their eyes met, they could see the trust and support in each other's eyes.
At this moment, as if the heavens also felt the joy of this hard-fought victory, the thick fog that had filled the valley began to slowly dissipate. The warm sunlight shone through the clouds, illuminating the entire valley, bringing a glimmer of vitality and hope to this land that had just experienced a fierce battle.
Lin Ze and the man in black robes bathed in the sun, feeling the long-lost warmth, with smiles of victory on their faces. After a short rest, they picked up their bags again, took firm steps, and continued on the unknown journey ahead with full joy.
As he walked, Lin Ze found that the surrounding scenery became more and more bizarre. The flowers and plants were gleaming with light, and the shapes of the trees were like various ancient beasts.
The man in black robe paused and abruptly stopped moving forward. He slightly raised his face, which was tightly covered by the black robe, and scanned every corner around him with eyes as alert as a hawk.
At this moment, Lin Ze, who had been following the black-robed man, saw this and was about to ask what happened, when suddenly, a clear, melodious, and pleasant flute sound came from not far away. As the beautiful flute sound got closer and closer, a white figure was seen floating down from the sky like a fairy descending to the earth.
When the figure landed steadily, everyone saw that it was a woman in a dress as white as snow. She had a graceful figure and a pretty face, as pure and elegant as a lotus flower emerging from the water. Her long black and shiny hair fell on her shoulders like a waterfall, fluttering gently in the breeze, adding a bit of agile beauty.
The woman opened her red lips and introduced herself, "I am the guardian of this valley. I came here today to thank the two warriors for getting rid of the ferocious monster that has been wreaking havoc on this area. If you hadn't stepped forward, I'm afraid the people nearby would continue to suffer from it." After that, she flipped her jade hand, and two crystal clear pills with a faint fragrance appeared in her palm.
The woman smiled as she handed the pills in her hand to Lin Ze and the man in black robes, and said, "These two pills are secret treasures in my valley. Not only can they quickly heal various injuries, but they can also greatly improve the user's skills in a short period of time. I hope they can help you two."
After hearing this, Lin Ze and the man in black robe looked at each other, and a hint of surprise flashed in their eyes. Then, they nodded in gratitude at the same time and reached out to take the precious elixir given by the woman.
Lin Ze put the pill into his mouth without hesitation and swallowed it. He immediately felt a cool and warm medicinal power flowing down his throat and quickly spreading to his limbs. Then, he clearly felt that the originally disordered spiritual power in his body began to become active, surging like a rushing river. The wounds on his body that had just been left in the battle also healed at a speed visible to the naked eye, and in the blink of an eye, they were restored to their original state.
The black-robed man beside him saw that the effect of Lin Ze's medicine was so significant, so he no longer hesitated and also raised his head to swallow the pill. In an instant, the black-robed man's spiritual power surged, and a faint light emanated from his body.
After the drug took full effect, Lin Ze and the man in black robe thanked the woman in white again. The woman in white smiled and reminded them softly, "The road ahead is not easy to walk. As far as I know, there is a mysterious psychedelic forest not far ahead. There are all kinds of illusion traps there. If you are not careful, you will fall into them and cannot extricate yourself. So you two must be careful."
However, in the face of the woman's well-intentioned warning, Lin Ze and the man in black robe did not show any fear or retreat.
They smiled at each other, then clasped their fists together to bow to the woman and express their gratitude, promising that they would live up to her expectations.
Then, the two turned around and walked with firm and powerful steps in the direction indicated by the woman.
At this moment, their hearts are filled with infinite expectations for unknown challenges, as if they can't wait to uncover the secrets hidden behind the psychedelic forest.
As soon as he stepped into the psychedelic forest, Lin Ze felt the scene in front of him change. The originally straight road twisted into countless forks, and the trees around him looked like monsters with bared fangs and claws. The man in black robes chanted in a low voice, trying to break the illusion, but the illusion here was too powerful. Lin Ze closed his eyes and felt the flow of spiritual power with his heart. He remembered the concentration during the previous battle and gradually calmed his mind.
Suddenly, a huge phantom spider descended from the sky, spraying silk to entangle them. Lin Ze drew out his sword to cut the silk, while the man in black robes cast a shadow spell to fight back. The two cooperated seamlessly and gradually went deeper into the forest.
As they continued to move forward, they found a huge stone engraved with runes. While the black-robed man was studying the runes, Lin Ze heard a faint cry for help. Following the sound, he found an old man who had been trapped here for many years. The old man told them that only by finding the spiritual spring water in the center of the forest and sprinkling it on the rune stone could they break all illusions and get the treasure. So the two headed towards the spiritual spring. Although they didn't know how many dangers there were ahead, they encouraged each other and were determined.
Lin Ze and the man in black robe carefully searched for the trace of the spiritual spring in the dense forest. Along the way, phantom beasts rushed out from time to time to attack, but they were all cleverly resolved by the two of them.
After walking for an unknown amount of time, the air became more humid, and there was a faint sound of gurgling water. They were refreshed and quickened their pace to rush forward. Sure enough, a clear spring appeared before their eyes, emitting a bright blue light, and the surrounding spiritual energy was dense.
Just as they were rejoicing, a group of elves guarding the spiritual spring suddenly emerged, each holding a bow and arrow, aiming at them. Lin Ze hurriedly explained his purpose, but the elves were unmoved. The man in black robes proposed to prove that they were worthy of the spiritual spring water with their strength, and a fierce battle began.
The two used all their skills. Lin Ze's swordsmanship was as fast as the wind, and the black-robed man's shadow magic was treacherous and changeable. Gradually, the elves recognized their abilities. An elf leader flew in front of them and agreed to give them some spiritual spring water.
After getting the spiritual spring water, they hurried back to the rune stone. As the old man said, they sprinkled the water on the stone. In an instant, the runes shone, and the illusion of the entire psychedelic forest disappeared. Under the original rune stone, a treasure chest appeared, filled with rare magic weapons and secret books. Lin Ze and the black-robed man smiled at each other, shared the harvest together, and then continued on their adventure.