GBP Chapter 477 The Aftermath of the War: Interesting Stories Arise, Mysterious Clues Lead to a New Jour
Chapter 477 The Aftermath of the War: Interesting Stories Arise, Mysterious Clues Lead to a New Jour
Interesting tales unfold in the aftermath of the war, and mysterious threads guide a new journey.
Since defeating the Dark Lord in the Abyss of Darkness, the entire castle has been immersed in an atmosphere of joy and peace. The people held an unprecedentedly grand celebration banquet for the heroes. The castle hall was decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers, and tables were filled with fine wine and delicacies, their aromas filling the air.
Pigsy was in his element at the banquet. He held a huge chicken leg, as thick as his forearm, oil dripping from his fingers, in one hand, while his other hand held a large wine cup, the wine swirling within. His mouth was stuffed full, yet he still boasted to those around him with great enthusiasm: "You didn't see that Dark Leader! The moment he saw me, Old Pig, charging forward with my Nine-Toothed Rake, he turned green with fear, his legs trembling! If I hadn't bravely charged ahead, we wouldn't have been able to defeat him so easily. His abilities are utterly insignificant compared to me, Old Pig!"
Xiaoqing happened to be passing by and overheard Zhu Bajie's exaggerated boasting. She couldn't help but purse her lips and walked up to him, teasingly saying, "Hey, Bajie, I seem to remember someone being chased all over the castle by that dark troll, yelling, 'Help! Help! The troll is going to crush me! Someone save me, old pig!' His voice was louder than thunder, and the whole castle could hear it clearly. Why didn't you mention this? What, have you forgotten?"
Those around him were taken aback by Xiaoqing's words, then burst into laughter. Pigsy's face flushed bright red, like a ripe tomato. He jumped up and down in a panic, hurriedly protesting, "Xiaoqing, don't make things up about me! That was a carefully designed tactic, deliberately drawing away the trolls to create an excellent opportunity for everyone to attack the Dark Leader. You little brat, you're just trying to sabotage me, saying all sorts of nonsense, ruining my reputation!"
Liu Yu smiled and shook his head, quickly trying to smooth things over: "Alright, alright, everyone knows that Bajie is incredibly brave and made great contributions in the battle. This time, we were able to successfully stop the dark ritual, and each of us played a crucial role; none of us could be missing. However, although the dark leader was injured and escaped, given his nature, he certainly won't let his guard down. We still can't let our guard down and must remain vigilant at all times."
Fahai clasped his hands together and said solemnly, "Amitabha, what Benefactor Liu Yu said is absolutely right. As long as the forces of darkness are not eliminated, the continent will never be at peace. This humble monk will definitely devote himself to cultivation, enhance the power of Buddhism, and work with everyone to protect this land."
After the banquet, everyone quickly returned to their daily cultivation and studies. That day, Er Gou was practicing his dagger skills intently in the courtyard. His movements were lightning-fast; the dagger flew through his hands, its cold light flashing. Every thrust, parry, and slash was precise and powerful, displaying a fierce and formidable strength. Just as he was engrossed in his practice, he suddenly heard Ling Yue excitedly shouting from the library: "Come quick! I think I've discovered some earth-shattering new clues about the dark forces!"
Upon hearing the news, everyone hurriedly dropped what they were doing and rushed to the library. They found Lingyue standing beside a bookshelf, holding an ancient, worn book, her eyes glued to the illustrations and text on the pages, her face beaming with excitement. "Look," she said, "this ancient book records that in the far east of the continent, there is a mysterious and unfathomable ruin. It is said that it contains an incredibly magical treasure, possessing the powerful magic to completely annihilate the forces of darkness. Perhaps we can use this treasure to utterly destroy the leader of darkness next time we clash with him, eliminating the threat forever."
Upon hearing this, Pigsy's eyes widened instantly, and he almost jumped up with excitement. He shouted, "Then what are we waiting for? Let's hurry up and go! Maybe that treasure is destined for me, and it was prepared especially for me. With it, I only need to use my rake to smash the leader of darkness to pieces, making him vanish into thin air. Let's see if he dares to cause trouble again!"
Xiaoqing couldn't help but chuckle and teased, "You wish! They even prepared this especially for you. Look at yourself, all you do is eat all day long. That treasure might even find you too greedy and won't give you a second glance. But speaking of which, this ruin does sound extraordinary and of great importance. We must prepare properly before setting off and not act rashly."
Liu Yu nodded, his expression serious, and said, "That's right. Since it's a treasure that can destroy the power of darkness, the ruins must be full of hidden dangers and mysteries. Let's first gather as much detailed information about the ruins as possible, and then formulate a comprehensive plan to ensure that nothing goes wrong."
So, everyone quickly split up and set off. Er Gou and Xiao Qing, disguised, wandered through the streets and alleys around the castle, chatting with all sorts of people and inquiring about the rumors about the ruins in the Far East; Liu Yu and Fa Hai plunged into the library, burying themselves in various ancient books, trying to find the exact location of the ruins and the dangers they might encounter from the vast sea of historical records; Ling Yue locked herself in her room, focusing intently on concocting various magical potions, carefully preparing for the upcoming adventure.
A few days later, everyone gathered again in the castle hall. Er Gou scratched his head and said helplessly, "We asked a lot of people and went to great lengths, but all we know is that there is a mysterious forest in the far east, and the ruins are likely deep in the forest. But as for the exact location, nobody knows for sure. Everyone is just talking about hearsay, and the opinions are all different."
Xiaoqing continued, "Moreover, I've heard that the forest is teeming with all sorts of strange and bizarre creatures, each one incredibly ferocious, and there's also a strange mist that can instantly disorient people. Nine out of ten people who go in never come out alive; it's practically a terrifying death trap."
Liu Yu looked down at the ancient book in his hand, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Based on the vague records in the ancient book, we can roughly deduce that the ruins are located in the center of the mysterious forest. But as you said, the road ahead will definitely be full of thorns and unknown dangers. We need to think of a comprehensive way to deal with the eerie fog and those ferocious and strange creatures."
Fahai frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then said, "This humble monk may be able to unleash the Buddha's Light. The Buddha's Light has the power to illuminate darkness and dispel evil, which should be able to light the way forward for everyone, while also resisting attacks from some dark creatures."
Lingyue held up several potion bottles in her hand and said confidently, "I've concocted some potions specifically designed to dispel the fog. Once sprinkled, they'll clear the fog for a certain period. I also have some potions that can temporarily enhance our strength. They should come in handy in crucial moments and give us a helping hand."
Pigsy patted his chest and said confidently, "What's there to be afraid of? With me here, if those strange creatures dare to come, I'll take them down with one rake and beat them until they're running for their lives, so they'll know how powerful I am!"
After in-depth discussions and meticulous preparations, the group finally embarked on their journey to the Far East. Along the way, Pigsy was as excited as a child about to go on a school trip, his mouth never stopping as he constantly imagined the glorious scene after finding the treasure.
"Once I find that mysterious treasure, the Dark Lord will be so scared when he sees me that he'll collapse to the ground, too weak to even run away. Then, I, Old Pig, will be the undisputed hero of the entire continent! People will sing my praises, and maybe they'll even erect a huge statue of me!" Pigsy said, gesturing wildly as he spoke.
Xiaoqing couldn't help but laugh and said, "Bajie, stop daydreaming. Let's wait until we actually find the treasure. Maybe that treasure has its own spirit and is very picky about who it belongs to. It might not like your gluttonous, lazy, and carefree appearance."
"Little Qing, you little brat, you're always trying to put me down. I, Old Pig, am so valiant and extraordinary, with such a majestic presence, the treasure would definitely have chosen me at first glance. It's none other than me." Pigsy muttered unconvinced, deliberately puffing out his chest and striking what he thought was a cool pose.
The group traveled eastward along the continent, finally arriving at the edge of the mysterious forest. A thick fog enveloped the forest, so dense it seemed impenetrable, emanating a mysterious and eerie aura. Strange cries echoed from within the fog, some like sharp screechs, others like deep roars, sending chills down their spines.
"This fog looks eerie, everyone be careful and don't let your guard down," Liu Yu said, turning to Ling Yue to bring out a potion to dispel the fog.
Lingyue nodded, carefully opened the potion bottle, and sprinkled the potion, which emitted a strange light, around. Upon contact with the air, the potion immediately transformed into a gentle breeze, rapidly spreading outwards. Wherever the breeze passed, the mist dissipated as if encountering its natural enemy, revealing a narrow and rugged path.
The group proceeded cautiously along the path, the atmosphere heavy and oppressive. Suddenly, a massive black panther sprang from the nearby woods like a black lightning bolt. Its fur gleamed glossily, like black silk, shimmering with a mysterious sheen in the dim light. Its eyes, like two emerald gems, radiated a cold and ferocious light. It opened its gaping maw, revealing sharp fangs, and let out a deep, resounding roar, as if declaring its territorial dominance.
"Perfect timing! I've been itching for a fight, and I've been looking for an opponent to stretch my muscles!" Pigsy shouted, brandishing his nine-toothed rake, and charged towards the black panther like a fierce bull.
The black panther reacted with lightning speed, nimbly twisting its body to easily dodge Pigsy's attack. Then, with astonishing speed, it circled behind Pigsy, moving silently like a ghost, preparing to launch a deadly surprise attack. Liu Yu reacted swiftly, instantly unleashing the power of his sword, a sharp sword aura shooting towards the black panther like lightning. The sword aura hissed as it sliced through the air, forcing the black panther to change direction and abandon its attack on Pigsy.
Seeing this, Xiaoqing immediately shook the bell in her hand. The clear sound of the bell instantly transformed into a powerful sound wave, surging towards the black panther like a raging tide. The sound wave swirled and echoed in the air, slowing the black panther's movements. Its body trembled slightly, and a trace of pain and struggle flashed in its eyes, completely disrupting its originally swift attack rhythm.
Fahai clasped his hands together and chanted incantations. In an instant, a radiant Buddhist light shone forth, like a golden sun rising from the darkness, illuminating the surrounding area. Under the light, the black panther seemed to sense a powerful and pure force, filling it with fear. A flicker of hesitation crossed its eyes, and its previously unwavering will to attack wavered.
Taking advantage of the moment, Er Gou nimbly circled behind the black panther like a cheetah, his dagger gleaming coldly. He seized the opportunity and, with all his might, plunged the dagger into the panther's leg. The black panther, in pain, let out an angry roar, abruptly turning to pounce on Er Gou, its jaws wide open, attempting to swallow him whole. Pigsy, seeing the chance, roared and slammed his rake down hard on the panther's back. The immense force sent the panther flying forward, crashing heavily to the ground, raising a cloud of dust.
The black panther struggled to its feet, its eyes filled with anger and resentment. It glanced at the others, seemingly realizing that its opponent was formidable and that further entanglement would likely result in its defeat. With a low growl, it turned and vanished into the dense forest, leaving only a rustling sound.
"Hmph, this black panther is quite clever. It knew it couldn't win, so it ran away. It's smart of it." Pigsy proudly swung his nine-toothed rake, a proud expression on his face.
The group continued onward, and before long, they encountered another group of short goblins. These goblins had strange, green skin, as if soaked in venom. Their eyes were large and round, like two bulging glass marbles, gleaming with greed and cunning. They carried crude weapons cobbled together from rough stones and branches, chattering like a flock of noisy sparrows, and surrounded the group.