RPAGF Chapter 174 Escape from Death
Chapter 174 Escape from Death
The moment the mysterious stone door opened, a torrent of colorful light surged out, instantly illuminating the entire cave. The light was bright but not dazzling; instead, it exuded a mysterious and warm aura, as if it contained the power to heal all wounds and resolve all crises.
Zhang Yifan and the Black Flood Dragon were now in an unprecedented predicament! They had been relentlessly pursued by the mysterious black-robed man, and were now at their wits' end, with nowhere to run. Both were covered in wounds, blood constantly gushing from them, staining the surrounding ground crimson. Their spiritual energy was nearly depleted, as weak and feeble as a candle flickering in the wind.
At this moment, Zhang Yifan and the Black Dragon were utterly powerless to resist. They could only watch helplessly as the mysterious figure in black robes approached step by step, as if the Grim Reaper were wielding his scythe of death. Just as they were on the verge of despair and preparing to give up all resistance, suddenly, a dazzling ray of light descended from the sky without warning!
This ray of light was like a ray of dawn suddenly breaking through the darkness, instantly illuminating the entire space. It was dazzling and beautiful, like a dream, yet it contained an incomparably powerful force. Zhang Yifan and the Black Dragon gazed at this ray of light, and a spark of hope rekindled in their previously dim eyes, a strong desire to survive welling up within them.
At the same time, the mysterious man in black robes was startled by this sudden turn of events and stopped in his tracks. He instinctively raised his arm to shield his eyes from the intense sunlight. The black scythe in his hand was trembling slightly, emanating a nauseating, bloody stench. Clearly, this mysterious man was also filled with deep apprehension about the unknown situation before him.
Through the mist on the black robe, a pair of sharp, hawk-like eyes could be vaguely seen. At this moment, those eyes were fixed on the stone door that emitted a glowing light, as if trying to pierce through the layers of mist to see what secrets were hidden within, and whether an even greater threat lurked behind the light.
As everyone watched in astonishment, an elderly man with white hair slowly emerged from the stone gate. He wore a simple white robe, the hem of which fluttered gently in the wind. His posture was as upright as a pine tree. Though his face bore the marks of time, his eyes were deep and bright, like twinkling stars in the night sky, radiating extraordinary wisdom and endless mystery. In his hand he held a wooden staff, the top of which was inlaid with a large crystal. This crystal was currently emitting the same light as the glow within the stone gate, clearly the source of this mysterious power.
The old man's gaze slowly swept over the crowd in the cave, finally settling on Zhang Yifan and the black dragon. A barely perceptible hint of surprise and approval flashed in his eyes. He frowned slightly, looking at the mysterious man in black robes, his voice deep yet resonant, echoing through the cave: "Why are you fighting here? Disturbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth will incur divine punishment." His words carried an undeniable authority, as if he were the master of this place.
The mysterious man in black robes snorted coldly. Although he was somewhat wary of the old man, his greed made him unwilling to give up the prize he had already obtained. He forced himself to remain calm and said viciously, "Old man, mind your own business! I'm determined to get this ninth-grade pill today. If you know what's good for you, get lost, or don't blame me for being impolite!" As he spoke, he slightly raised the black scythe in his hand, assuming a stance ready to attack at any moment.
Upon hearing this, the old man was not angered, but simply shook his head gently, a faint look of pity appearing on his face: "Too much obsession will ultimately harm oneself." After speaking, he gently waved the staff in his hand, and a soft light shot out from the crystal, heading straight for the mysterious man in black robes.
Seeing this, the mysterious man in black robes dared not be careless and hurriedly used his black scythe to defend himself. However, the light, though seemingly gentle, actually contained immense power. The moment the scythe made contact with it, it emitted a sizzling sound, and black liquid dripped from the blade as if purified. The eerie aura also dissipated considerably in an instant.
The mysterious man in black robes was greatly alarmed. He realized he had underestimated the old man and dared not fight him head-on. He flashed forward, attempting to bypass the old man and head straight for the pill in Zhang Yifan's hand. But the old man wouldn't let him succeed. He chanted incantations, his staff moving rapidly in front of him, drawing mysterious runes. The runes instantly solidified in the air, transforming into a solid barrier of spiritual energy, firmly blocking the mysterious man in black robes from entering.
Taking advantage of this brief moment, Zhang Yifan struggled to his feet. He looked at the old man, his heart filled with gratitude, yet also puzzled, wondering who this old man was and why he had offered his help. The old man seemed to see through his thoughts, turned his head, looked at him gently, and said, "Child, you have a connection with this black dragon and a righteous heart. I will help you through this tribulation today."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Yifan felt a warmth in his heart and quickly cupped his hands in thanks: "Thank you for saving me, senior. However, I do not know your esteemed name, so I may repay you in the future." The old man smiled slightly and said: "There is no need for repayment. I am merely a hermit who cultivates in these mountains. I have been protecting the spiritual essence of this land for many years and cannot tolerate your misbehavior here."
As they spoke, the mysterious man in black robes remained undeterred, launching a frenzied attack outside the spiritual energy barrier in an attempt to break through. Seeing this, the old man frowned slightly and said to Zhang Yifan, "Child, take the black dragon and the pills into the stone gate. Inside, there is a safe place that can help you heal. Once you are fully recovered, you can come out and face the troubles of this mortal world."
Zhang Yifan hesitated for a moment. He knew that his strength was insufficient at the moment, and if he continued to stay here, not only would he be in danger, but he might also implicate the old man. So, he gritted his teeth, cupped his hands and bowed to the old man, saying, "Thank you, senior. I will remember your great kindness!" After speaking, he helped the black dragon up and walked towards the stone gate with a limp.
Seeing this, the mysterious man in black robes flew into a rage. He frantically attacked the spiritual energy barrier, shouting, "You just wait! Once I break through this barrier, I will tear you to pieces!" However, no matter how he attacked, the spiritual energy barrier remained as solid as a rock.
After Zhang Yifan and the black dragon entered the stone gate, a five-colored glow instantly enveloped them, and a warm power surged into their bodies, causing their injuries to begin healing at a visible speed. The stone gate slowly closed, completely isolating them from the outside noise and danger. At this moment, the old man inside the cave gazed at the tightly closed stone gate, sighed softly, and waved his staff once more, preparing to deal with the black-robed mystery man's next frenzied counterattack…