RPAGF Chapter 340 Return
Chapter 340 Return
She hesitated for a moment, then said softly, "I'd like to try it too, but the problem is... its power doesn't seem to completely obey my will. It was able to manifest its power before because the threat from Li Yuan triggered it, but now... how should we guide it?"
Mo Ming pondered for a moment, his gaze falling on the jade pendant, and slowly said, "Since it can suppress Yin energy, it means that it contains some kind of sacred power."
The essence of an illusion array is to disrupt perception. Since we are trapped here, perhaps we can try to break it using the power of the jade pendant.
“But what if it fails?” Song Yufei looked up, a hint of worry in her eyes. “What if its power is exhausted, or it causes some more serious consequences…”
Mo Ming looked at her, his voice low but firm: "Yufei, we have no other choice now. If we stay here, we'll probably be completely eroded by the power of this area. Rather than waiting to die, we should take the initiative and try."
Song Yufei remained silent for a moment, then finally nodded. She took a deep breath, held the Spirit Summoning Jade Pendant in her palm, closed her eyes, and slowly infused it with her spiritual power.
A faint glow appeared on the surface of the jade pendant, and a warm and sacred aura began to emanate from it.
"There's a response!" Song Yufei said softly, a hint of joy flashing in her eyes.
However, just as the jade pendant's light gradually intensified, the surrounding thick fog seemed to be stimulated by something and began to surge violently.
A low, eerie buzzing sound came from the mist, as if something had been awakened.
Mo Ming immediately became alert, drew his Demon-Suppressing Sword, and stood in front of Song Yufei. He whispered, "Be careful! This illusion array doesn't seem to want us to escape; it might counterattack!"
As soon as the words were spoken, blurry figures suddenly emerged from the thick fog. These figures were twisted and eerie, as if they were not physical entities but rather formed from yin energy. They had no facial features, only empty faces, and slowly approached the two.
"What are these things?" Song Yufei opened her eyes, her voice tinged with panic.
"They seem to be guardians of an illusionary array, or perhaps manifestations of the resentment in this area," Mo Ming said in a deep voice, the Demon-Suppressing Sword in his hand beginning to emit a faint spiritual light. "They exist to prevent us from leaving."
The distorted figures drew closer, and the chill in the air grew stronger.
Without further hesitation, Mo Ming channeled his spiritual power into the Demon-Suppressing Sword and unleashed a powerful sword aura, slicing the figures at the forefront into fragments. However, those figures did not vanish; instead, they reformed, seemingly immortal.
Song Yufei gritted her teeth and poured more spiritual energy into the Spirit Summoning Jade Pendant, trying to make it release even stronger power. The pendant's light became increasingly dazzling, even piercing through the surrounding thick fog and briefly revealing a clear space.
"Keep going! Its power has a restraining effect on these things!" Mo Ming encouraged them as he saw the distorted figures retreating in the light.
Song Yufei gritted her teeth and persevered, fine beads of sweat forming on her forehead. Just as the jade pendant's light gradually spread, seemingly about to completely dispel the thick fog, a sudden change occurred—
The jade pendant suddenly trembled violently, as if interfered with by some external force. Immediately afterward, a deep and angry roar came from the depths of the thick fog, the voice filled with endless resentment and killing intent, making the two people's eardrums ache.
"What is that sound?!" Song Yufei's face turned pale, and she could barely hold onto the jade pendant.
Mo Ming's expression turned grave as he gritted his teeth and said, "It's probably the core entity of this area... We've alerted it!"
Before the words were finished, a huge shadow suddenly emerged from the depths of the thick fog. The shadow resembled a colossal beast, its form indistinct, yet it exuded a suffocating pressure. Its eyes were as crimson as the blood moon, staring intently at Mo Ming and Song Yufei.
"Step back!" Mo Ming shouted, shielding Song Yufei behind him. The spiritual light on the Demon-Suppressing Sword suddenly burst forth, confronting the enormous shadow.
However, the shadow did not attack directly. Instead, it opened its huge mouth and let out a low roar, seemingly warning the two.
Song Yufei gripped the jade pendant tightly, suddenly feeling a faint guiding force emanating from it. She paused, then exclaimed, "Mo Ming, the jade pendant is guiding us!"
"What?" Mo Ming was taken aback, but quickly recovered. While wielding his sword to fend off the approaching twisted figures, he said, "In that case, lead the way! I'll cover your retreat!"
Without further hesitation, Song Yufei closed her eyes to sense the power of the jade pendant, then suddenly opened them and pointed in one direction: "Over there!"
The two moved swiftly, Mo Ming clearing a path with his sword, Song Yufei following closely behind. The light from the jade pendant carved a narrow passage through the thick fog. Although the enormous shadow kept approaching, it seemed to be suppressed by the power of the jade pendant and could not break through.
As she ran, Song Yufei suddenly looked back at the huge shadow and felt a jolt in her heart: "It seems... not to be a complete entity."
Mo Ming said in a deep voice while brandishing his sword, "Perhaps it is the core will of this illusion array. As long as we can break free from the array, it will be unable to continue its pursuit!"
With all their might, the two finally broke free of the dense fog, guided by the jade pendant. As they took their final step, the fog behind them seemed to be suppressed by some force, rapidly shrinking back, and the enormous shadow dissipated.
Song Yufei, panting heavily, slowly stopped and looked down at the jade pendant in her hand. The pendant's light had dimmed, as if it had fallen into a deep sleep.
"It seems it has used up a lot of its power..." Song Yufei murmured.
Mo Ming stood beside her, his gaze fixed on the thick fog in the distance, his voice low and menacing: "This area is far from simple. Although we are temporarily out of danger, the secrets hidden here may be more perilous than we imagine."
Exhausted, the two finally escaped the eerie forest.
Along the way, although the surrounding environment gradually returned to normal, the birdsong and the gentle breeze eased the atmosphere somewhat, but their mood remained heavy.
Song Yufei gripped the Spirit Summoning Jade Pendant tightly in her hand, her gaze complex. The pendant's light had completely faded, leaving only a cold touch.
She whispered, "Mo Ming, the power of this jade pendant is being depleted too quickly... If a similar situation occurs again, I'm afraid it won't be able to hold on."
Mo Ming was silent for a moment, then looked back at the mountains and forests that were gradually being shrouded in the distant mist. His voice was low and somber: "Its power is limited, but its very existence means hope. At least, it just saved our lives."
Song Yufei nodded, but a trace of worry remained in her eyes: "Hopefully, this consumption won't affect its core power... Otherwise, if we encounter Li Yuan or other evil creatures again in the future, we might be even more passive."
Mo Ming didn't say anything more, but quickened his pace: "Let's get back to your shelter first. At least we can rest there for a while."
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