Chapter 104 Attacked
In the vast ruins of the palace, every brick and tile tells of the past glory and today's desolation.
All around, there was deathly silence like the abyss, with only the occasional sharp explosion coming from afar, like the whispers of the underworld, instantly making Shangguan Jiannan's nerves tense, and then gradually relaxing under his calm mind.
The faint smell of decay in the air, like the murmur of time, permeates every corner, making people involuntarily feel a complex emotion of loneliness and vicissitudes.
The long sword tightly held in his hand is his only support at this moment.
Recalling the previous fierce battle with Guo Polu, Shangguan Jiannan couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart as the fine steel sword was shattered by the opponent's fierce attack.
But this chill was soon dispelled by his firm will. He knew that in this underworld full of dangers, he could only rely on himself to survive.
He gently stroked the green crystal in his hand. This marble-sized treasure was his only hope in this underworld.
He tried to inject spiritual energy into it and prayed silently in his heart, hoping to find traces of his fellow disciples in this ruin.
However, when he felt the faint fluctuations coming from the crystal, he couldn't help feeling a little bitter.
His status as an elite inner sect disciple of the Tianjian Sect seemed insignificant here, and his strength was at the bottom among the many disciples of the sect.
But even so, he did not give up the idea of looking for fellow disciples, because he knew that only by unity can they survive in this land full of dangers.
"The underworld is so vast, it would be very difficult to find fellow disciples."
Shangguan Jiannan shook his head and sighed, but there was an unyielding light in his eyes.
He knew very well that even in this vast land, as long as he did not give up hope, he would be able to find traces of his fellow disciples.
So he continued to move forward, keeping an eye on the movements around him and looking for possible clues.
A few days passed in a flash, and Shangguan Jiannan left countless footprints in the ruins.
He met all kinds of sect disciples, some were friendly, some were indifferent, and some were even hostile to him.
But he always remained vigilant and alert, because he knew that in this dangerous land, any negligence could have fatal consequences.
However, despite his countless efforts and time, he still could not find any trace of his fellow disciples.
This made him feel a little frustrated and disappointed.
But he did not give up hope, because he knew that as long as he did not give up searching and working hard, he would one day find his own home in this netherworld.
So he continued to move forward, his heart full of expectations and longings for the future.
Shangguan Jiannan shuttled alone in the vast ruins of the palace. All around him were broken walls eroded by time. Although it was devastated, it still hid the shadows of many hidden monsters.
He held a long sword in his hand, the tip of the sword trembling slightly, reflecting the joy on his face that he could not conceal.
"In just two days, I was able to obtain four third-level magic beast inner cores. This kind of harvest is really rare."
He was secretly happy in his heart. Although the monsters in the ruins were stronger than those in the outside world, they were more abundant because there was no fierce competition like in the outside world.
Shangguan Jiannan took a deep breath. The air was mixed with a faint smell of decay and unknown, but he didn't care and only focused on every step he took.
He moved slowly, remaining highly alert in this huge maze.
Suddenly, there were some dull sounds of rocks rolling in the distance, breaking the silence.
He stood still and quickly approached the nearest boulder, hiding his body and observing secretly.
“Is it the movement of a demon beast, or is there another warrior lurking?” He wondered in his mind. The sound of rolling rocks gradually subsided, and everything returned to silence.
He knew very well that even monsters needed to be dealt with cautiously according to their strength.
He knew that he could not match the fourth-level monster, but he still had the strength to fight against the third-level monster.
Although the previous bluestone rock beast was close to the fourth level, it was ultimately unable to cross that threshold.
However, time passed by minute by minute, and after the sound, there was no more unusual movement around.
Shangguan Jiannan couldn't help but wonder, "How could this be? Even if it was a demon beast, there should be some noise."
He slowly poked his head out from behind the boulder and was about to investigate further when he heard a deafening roar that shook the earth.
The huge rock in front of him suddenly exploded, with debris flying everywhere. He instinctively leaped back to avoid this sudden attack.
“Hahaha, Brother, there really is someone hiding here!” A burst of arrogant laughter followed, “It seems that we have good luck today.”
Immediately afterwards, another series of explosions sounded, and Shangguan Jiannan was caught off guard and was thrown several feet away by the powerful impact force.
He managed to steady himself, and stared at the source of the explosion with sharp eyes.
I saw several warriors approaching step by step, with smug smiles on their faces.
Shangguan Jiannan's heart trembled, knowing that the battle today was inevitable.
He gripped his sword tightly, ready for the coming battle.
Shangguan Jiannan looked into the distance leisurely. Not far away, two figures quietly walked into his sight, like cheetahs stalking in the night.
He thought to himself, "People from the Thunder Fire Sword Sect would actually appear here."
The attire of those two people, even in this dim environment, could not conceal the characteristics of their sect.
One of them was as tall as a pine or cypress, holding a long sword in his hand with a cold and sharp light; the other was slightly shorter, but he carried a longbow on his back, ready to shoot as if he could shoot an arrow that could pierce the sky at any time.
"Hey, look over there, they are disciples of the Tianjian Sect."
One person whispered, with a hint of amusement in his tone.
"With good luck, maybe we can gain something today."
Another person echoed, a greedy gleam in his eyes.
"Boy, hand over the spirit stones if you know what's good for you. Otherwise, humph!" Threatening words, accompanied by a contemptuous smile, came out of their mouths.
Before he finished speaking, the air seemed to freeze. The short disciple shook his wrist, and the longbow was instantly pulled to the full length. The tip of the arrow flashed a heart-pounding cold light, breaking through the silence of the air and heading straight for Shangguan Jiannan.
This arrow was not only a test of strength, but also a test of Shangguan Jiannan's will.
Shangguan Jiannan's eyes were as sharp as torches as he stared at the arrow flying towards him, but his body was as agile as a ghost. He dodged to the side and lightly tapped the ground with his toes as he moved to the side.
Then, he swung the sword in his hand lightly, and the sword light was like a dragon, accurately splitting the long arrow into two. His swordsmanship was so superb that it was breathtaking.
"Humph, it seems that this arrow is still too trifling."