GBP Chapter 186 Treasure Appears
Chapter 186 Treasure Appears
Jiang Jingzhi frowned, gazing at the deep secret realm, and thought to himself: "This Spirit Abyss Secret Realm is full of hidden dangers, and the treasures are mostly protected by powerful forces. If we search blindly, who knows when we will have any more gains?"
He turned to look at the star stone in his hand, and a bold idea suddenly popped into his mind.
Jiang Jingzhi gathered everyone together and said with a solemn expression, "I have an idea. We can use the Star Stone as the array eye, and I will use myself as the medium to scan the entire Lingyuan Secret Realm with my divine sense for a quarter of an hour. In this way, we may be able to determine the location of other treasures. If there are traces of the Heaven-Mending Stone in the secret realm, we can also find them. We can also know about potential dangers in advance."
Xu Xiaoxiao's eyes widened, and she said with a worried expression, "Senior Brother, this is too dangerous! Although your divine sense is the strongest among us, if you are attacked by the evil forces in this secret realm, the consequences will be unimaginable."
Lan Ji frowned slightly and echoed, "Yes, Brother Jiang, the Spirit Abyss Secret Realm is mysterious and unpredictable. No one knows what will happen. If it were any of us, we would probably lose our lives."
Mu Zhusheng stroked his chin and pondered for a moment before saying, "Senior brother, although this plan is risky, it is a quick way to find treasures. However, you must be careful and cautious. We will do our best to protect you."
Jiang Jingzhi took a deep breath and said firmly, "My mind is made up. This is the best way at the moment. Don't worry, I will be careful. If I am in danger, wake me up immediately."
Seeing that Jiang Jingzhi had made up his mind, the others stopped trying to dissuade him and nodded in support.
Jiang Jingzhi walked to an open space, gently placed the Star Stone on the ground, then sat down, formed a hand seal, and chanted incantations. Under his guidance, the Star Stone slowly rose and hovered in front of him, emitting a soft and mysterious light.
Xu Xiaoxiao, Lan Ji, and Mu Zhusheng surrounded Jiang Jingzhi, each casting spells to form a solid defensive barrier, protecting Jiang Jingzhi within it.
Their eyes were filled with tension and worry as they stared intently at Jiang Jingzhi, ready to respond to any unexpected situation.
Jiang Jingzhi closed his eyes, concentrated his mind, and slowly poured his divine sense into the star stone. In an instant, the star stone shone brightly, and a dazzling light shot into the sky, illuminating the entire area as bright as day.
Under the glow, Jiang Jingzhi's consciousness seemed to detach from his body and enter a mysterious space. He could sense everything around him; every spiritual plant, every stone, and every fluctuation of spiritual energy was clearly presented in his mind.
His divine sense, like an invisible force, rapidly spread outwards, extending into the depths of the Spirit Abyss Secret Realm.
Along the way, he encountered all sorts of dangers, including powerful demonic beasts lurking in the shadows, powerful natural barriers, and treacherous demonic cultivators. But whenever he was in danger, the Star Stone would emit a mysterious power to help him resolve the crisis.
As Jiang Jingzhi's divine sense continued to penetrate deeper, he finally sensed several powerful auras of treasures. He was overjoyed and was about to carefully explore the specific locations of these treasures when suddenly, a powerful backlash came from the depths of the Spirit Abyss Secret Realm.
This force was like a ferocious beast, baring its fangs and claws as it pounced on Jiang Jingzhi's consciousness. Jiang Jingzhi felt a sharp pain in his mind, as if countless steel needles were piercing him. He gritted his teeth and tried his best to resist this backlash, but the force was too strong, and his consciousness began to gradually become blurred.
Xu Xiaoxiao and the others outside also noticed something was wrong. They saw the light of the star stone begin to flicker erratically, and Jiang Jingzhi's face turned as pale as paper, with large beads of sweat rolling down his forehead.
"Oh no! Senior Brother is in danger!" Xu Xiaoxiao exclaimed, gripping her longsword tightly, wishing she could rush in immediately to help Jiang Jingzhi.
Lan Ji and Mu Zhusheng also looked tense. They increased their spiritual power output, making the defensive barrier even stronger, but they knew that this could not truly help Jiang Jingzhi.
In his hazy state of consciousness, Jiang Jingzhi suddenly remembered the safety of everyone and their purpose in coming to the Lingyuan Secret Realm. A strong belief surged in his heart: he must not fall like this!
He concentrated his last bit of strength, unleashing the power of the Star Stone to its fullest extent. The Star Stone shone brightly, emitting a deafening roar. The backlash gradually receded in the face of the Star Stone's immense power.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Jiang Jingzhi quickly withdrew his divine sense and slowly opened his eyes. His face was still pale, but his eyes revealed a trace of relief.
"Senior Brother, how are you?" Xu Xiaoxiao rushed to Jiang Jingzhi's side and asked with concern.
Jiang Jingzhi smiled weakly and said, "I'm fine, I just used up some spiritual energy." After saying that, he couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of blood.
Mu Zhusheng immediately handed over a pill to restore spiritual power, saying, "Senior brother, quickly take this pill to restore your spiritual power."
Jiang Jingzhi took the pill, swallowed it, and slowly circulated his spiritual energy, his complexion gradually regaining its rosy hue.
“I have already used my divine sense to detect the locations of several treasures. One of them has an extremely powerful aura and is very likely a peerless treasure, perhaps even the Sky-Mending Stone,” Jiang Jingzhi said.
Everyone was thrilled upon hearing this. Xu Xiaoxiao rubbed her hands together excitedly and said, "Great! Now we have a direction! Senior Brother, are you feeling better?" After her initial joy, the thought of her senior brother coughing up blood made her heart clench again.
Jiang Jingzhi stood up, patted Xu Xiaoxiao's head affectionately, and said, "Xiaoxiao, don't worry, I'm fine. Let's set off, but everyone be careful, the protective power of these treasures must be extraordinary."
Led by Jiang Jingzhi, the group headed toward the location of the treasure detected by their divine senses.
Jiang Jingzhi, along with Xu Xiaoxiao, Lan Ji, and Mu Zhusheng, carefully made their way through the Lingyuan Secret Realm, following the direction indicated by their divine sense.
Along the way, they cautiously observed their surroundings, constantly on guard against potential dangers. The dense forest was filled with rich spiritual energy, and strangely shaped spiritual plants swayed around them. Occasionally, they could hear the roars of monsters in the distance. Every step was filled with unknowns and challenges.
As they ventured deeper, the surrounding environment became increasingly strange. The once tranquil forest was gradually enveloped in a mysterious atmosphere, and a faint glow seemed to permeate the air.
Suddenly, a colorful mist appeared ahead, shimmering with an eerie light, as if beckoning them.
Jiang Jingzhi raised his hand to signal everyone to stop, and said with a solemn expression, "Everyone be careful, these fogs."
Xu Xiaoxiao gripped the longsword tightly, a hint of excitement in her eyes, and whispered, "Senior Brother, maybe the treasure is behind this fog."
Lan Ji frowned slightly, carefully sensing the fluctuations of spiritual energy around her, and nodded, saying, "I can feel a powerful force surging ahead; we should be close to the treasure we're looking for."
Mu Zhusheng stroked her chin, pondered for a moment, and then said, "No matter what lies ahead, we must proceed with caution and must not rush in rashly."
The four exchanged glances and slowly walked into the mist. Visibility was extremely low in the mist, and they could only maintain contact by relying on each other's aura and spiritual energy fluctuations. As they walked, the view suddenly opened up, and a unique and wonderful place appeared before them.
This is a huge valley surrounded by steep peaks. Soft light permeates the valley, and all kinds of exotic flowers and plants bloom in competition, emitting a charming fragrance.
In the very center of the valley, there is a huge stone platform, above which floats a ball of light, within which the outline of a treasure can be vaguely seen.
However, to their surprise, a large number of people had already gathered in the valley. These people came from different demon clans and forces, and their clothing varied, but their eyes revealed greed and desire.
The crowd gathered around the stone platform, chattering amongst themselves, but no one dared to take a single step forward.
"What's going on? Why isn't anyone moving?" Xu Xiaoxiao asked curiously.
Jiang Jingzhi carefully observed the surroundings and said in a deep voice, "I'm afraid there are powerful restrictions around this treasure, and everyone is waiting for the right opportunity."
Just then, dark clouds suddenly filled the sky, turning the once clear sky into a gloomy, dark place. Thick bolts of lightning flashed through the clouds, accompanied by deafening roars. The people in the valley all showed expressions of fear and instinctively took a few steps back.
"Oh no! This is an ominous sign that a treasure has appeared in the world!" a voice cried out in alarm.
Before anyone could react, a massive bolt of lightning struck down from the sky, directly hitting the stone platform. The platform instantly shone brightly, forming a powerful defensive barrier that blocked the lightning.
However, this lightning bolt seemed to be just a prelude. Immediately afterwards, countless bolts of lightning poured down on the stone platform like a torrential rain.
In the crowd, a young male, unable to contain his greed, shouted, "We can't wait any longer, let's rush in now!" With that, he cast a spell, transforming into a beam of light and rushing towards the stone platform.
However, as soon as he approached the stone platform, he was struck by a bolt of lightning. The lightning was extremely powerful and instantly enveloped his body. With a scream, he turned into ashes and disappeared into the air.
Upon seeing this, everyone gasped in shock, their faces filled with fear. Those who had been eager to try it backed away, no longer daring to attempt it.
"The power of this lightning is too great; it's impossible to get close!"
"Yes, it seems this treasure won't be so easy to obtain."
A murmur arose from the crowd, everyone's faces showing despair, unsure of what to do.
Jiang Jingzhi frowned as he looked at the scene before him. He knew that the protective power of this treasure far exceeded their imagination. If they rushed in rashly, they would probably end up like that cultivator.
Xu Xiaoxiao nervously gripped Jiang Jingzhi's arm and said, "Senior Brother, what should we do?"
After pondering for a moment, Jiang Jingzhi said, "Don't rush. Let's observe the patterns of these lightning bolts and see if we can find a way to break them."
Lan Ji and Mu Zhusheng nodded in agreement. The four of them found a relatively safe place and carefully observed the attack patterns of the lightning.
They discovered that although these lightning bolts were extremely powerful, they seemed to follow a certain pattern, with a brief gap appearing every now and then during the lightning strikes.
"Look everyone, although the gaps in the lightning are very short, if we seize the opportunity, we might have a chance to rush in," Jiang Jingzhi said, pointing to the sky.
Mu Zhusheng frowned slightly and said with concern, "That's true, but the gap is too short. We must break through the restriction in an instant, otherwise the consequences of being struck by lightning will be unimaginable."
Xu Xiaoxiao gritted her teeth and said, "No matter what, we can't give up like this. Senior Brother, what do you suggest? We'll listen to you."
Jiang Jingzhi took a deep breath and said, "I'll use the Star Stone to shield everyone from the lightning. You all take this opportunity to rush in. Remember, you must be quick!"
Everyone nodded in agreement, preparing to face this difficult challenge. They concentrated and waited for a break in the lightning.
At this moment, the lightning in the sky became more and more intense, and the entire valley was shrouded in the light of the lightning. Everyone's heartbeats became faster and faster, and a tense atmosphere filled the air.
Finally, a brief gap appeared in the lightning attack, and Jiang Jingzhi immediately cast a spell. The star stone in his hand shone brightly, forming a huge shield that enveloped the four of them.
"Charge!" Jiang Jingzhi shouted, leading the group toward the stone platform.
They moved incredibly fast, like a bolt of lightning across the valley. However, just as they were about to reach the stone platform, a bolt of lightning suddenly changed direction and struck them.
Jiang Jingzhi's expression changed drastically. He activated the Star Stone with all his might, and the light on the shield instantly became even more dazzling. Lightning struck the shield, producing a loud bang. The powerful impact caused the four of them to pause slightly.
"Hurry, there's no time!" Jiang Jingzhi shouted.
The four gritted their teeth and sped up again. Finally, before the lightning struck again, they successfully broke through the barrier and arrived at the foot of the stone platform.
Just as Jiang Jingzhi and his group of four successfully broke through the barrier and arrived below the stone platform, the crowd watching in the valley fell silent for a moment, then erupted in a burst of exclamations.
Those onlookers who had expected to be reduced to ashes like those who had rushed in earlier were now filled with shock and disbelief.
"This...how is this possible? They actually succeeded!" An old demon clan member stared wide-eyed, his voice filled with astonishment.
"Who exactly are those guys? Do they have some kind of special magic weapon?" A young demon clan member asked, his face full of doubt, but a greedy flame also burned in his eyes.
A commotion arose in the crowd. Some impatient people could no longer contain themselves. A burly demon man slapped his thigh and roared, "No! We can't let them take this treasure like this! If they can do it, we can too!" With that, he recklessly unleashed all his power, his spiritual energy surging as he charged toward the stone platform.
However, the moment he stepped into the lightning's attack range, a bolt of lightning as thick as an arm roared and pounced on him like a furious dragon. In just an instant, the powerful current completely enveloped his body. A shrill scream was heard, but it sounded particularly weak amidst the deafening thunder. The next second, he turned into a pile of black ashes, which drifted in the air with the breeze.
Seeing this, everyone felt a chill and subconsciously took a few steps back. However, some people still refused to believe it. They looked at each other, their eyes revealing resentment and struggle.
One of the women, dressed in gorgeous clothes, gritted her teeth and said to her companion, "Let's go together. More people means more strength, and maybe we can succeed." Her companion hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded.
So, the group cast spells together, each erecting a spiritual energy shield, and cautiously approached the stone platform.
Their steps were light, each step seemingly awaiting the judgment of fate. At first, they seemed to be doing well, successfully avoiding several lightning strikes.
Just as they thought they had found the trick and were about to speed up their rush toward the stone platform, a giant bolt of lightning suddenly descended from the sky. This bolt was thicker and brighter than any of the previous ones.
Before the group could react, lightning struck straight down. The woman screamed in terror as she desperately tried to activate her spiritual energy shield. But against the powerful lightning, her shield was as fragile as paper and shattered instantly.
Immediately afterwards, she and her companions were engulfed by lightning. In the blink of an eye, their figures disappeared, leaving only a scorched earth as proof that they had been there.
The other onlookers, witnessing this scene, turned deathly pale, their legs went weak, and some even collapsed to the ground, muttering to themselves, "This treasure is far beyond our reach, it's too terrifying..."