Chapter 114 Falling into the Abyss
Although the air around has gradually returned to its former tranquility, the tension and uneasiness are like a leech attached to the bones, and cannot be shaken off.
Shangguan Jiannan, holding a long sword, walked towards the depths of the hall with firm steps.
His figure was looming in the hot air, and sweat was running down his cheeks, but it did not slow him down at all.
He used the Shadow Escape Technique to its fullest extent. Every step he took was light and swift, as if blending into the air, leaving only a faint afterimage lingering in the air.
Finally, he arrived at the ground that was shattered by the two powerful men.
The sight before us was shocking: a huge pit was clearly visible, its depth and width were beyond ordinary people's imagination.
The edge of the pit was covered with hideous cracks, like the scars of Mother Earth, telling of the fierce battle that had just taken place.
The most eye-catching thing is the huge scabbard suspended in the pit.
It is completely black and emits a faint light, as if it can swallow all the light around it.
Shangguan Jiannan stared at the scabbard, feeling an indescribable shock and awe in his heart.
He knew very well that the legendary nameless sword must be inextricably linked to this scabbard.
Guo Polu's eyes were also fixed on the darkness below. He clenched his teeth, unwilling to give up any glimmer of hope.
He knew very well that this might be the most critical moment in his life.
And those silver lightning snakes constantly moving on the scabbard add a sense of mystery and danger.
"Now that the scabbard has appeared, how can the sword be far away?" Guo Polu said silently in his heart.
He knew very well that every next step would determine his fate.
In this hall full of unknowns and dangers, he must go all out to uncover the secrets hidden in the darkness.
In the boundless void, when the shackles that bound the earth were completely broken off, the grandeur and shock of the scene was like the beginning of the world, which was heart-pounding.
Shangguan Jiannan's heart was filled with ripples. He was secretly worried that if he misstepped, he would be doomed and shattered to pieces. This thought was like ice piercing his bones, causing him to involuntarily take a few steps back.
"Horrible, horrifying..." These two words echoed repeatedly in his mind, like the sound of ghosts floating in the night wind.
The lightning was like a snake, winding in the darkness. On the scabbard, ancient runes were looming, flickering and extinguishing like stars. Each flicker indicated the awakening of some kind of power.
"Keng!" The long sword in Huikong's hand trembled suddenly, like the roar of a dragon or a tiger, resounding through the sky. Then, he turned his wrist lightly, and the long sword turned into a silver lightning, cutting through the sky. The sword energy was so strong that it expanded to several feet in an instant, like a giant blade, tearing through the air and heading straight for the deep scabbard.
"Swish--swish!" The sword energy met the seal on the scabbard, making a sharp and piercing friction sound, like the collision of metal and stone, which made people's eardrums hurt.
The three of them held their breath and stared, their eyes fixed on the sword energy. They saw it like a sharp blade cutting through fragile paper, easily tearing open the seemingly indestructible seals.
"This seal... how could it be so fragile?" Shangguan Jiannan was filled with doubts. Before he could finish his words, the air around him seemed to be ignited, an invisible force surged in the space, and the battle horn suddenly sounded.
The seal on the ground has been broken, and the seal on the scabbard is also useless. Huikong and Guo Polu, two masters of the time, finally started a fierce confrontation in this vast space.
They knew very well that only by defeating the opponent could they seize the treasure, which was only a scabbard but contained endless temptation.
"Boom!" The attacks of the two were like a landslide. Every collision was accompanied by a deafening noise. The ground beneath their feet quickly cracked under the powerful impact, and gravel flew everywhere. The two men retreated, with an unyielding light flashing in their eyes.
"This... what is going on?" Shangguan Jiannan looked at the scene in front of him, his heart filled with shock and helplessness. He knew very well that with his own strength, he could not intervene in this contest between strong men. He could only keep retreating to avoid being affected by the aftermath of the battle.
The battle lasted for a long time, and every confrontation was accompanied by deafening explosions. As a leader among the younger generation, Guo Polu's strength was evident.
Amidst the chaos and noise, Shangguan Jiannan could only watch the battle silently, his heart filled with anxiety and anticipation for an unknown fate.
Although Huikong is brave, the gap between him and his opponent becomes apparent as time goes by.
The spear was waving like a dragon soaring across the sea, and pear blossoms were flying in the rainstorm. With a sudden swing, a strong wind was whistling, and it rushed straight towards Huikong.
Huikong hastily responded to the fight, swung his sword, but had no time to react.
As soon as his palms touched the tip of the spear, a huge force surged, knocking him back several feet, and his breathing became unstable.
Guo Polu took advantage of the victory and pursued the enemy. His figure flashed and his eyes locked onto the scabbard below. A smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he thought to himself, "The scabbard goes first, and the sword will follow."
After saying this, he rushed towards the scabbard as fast as lightning.
In mid-air, the scabbard was wrapped in lightning, which was extraordinary and strange.
Guo Polu stared at it in amazement.
At this moment, Shangguan Jiannan shouted softly: "Tianxuan sword technique, flying fairy from the sky!" Before he finished speaking, a fallen leaf like a fiery red maple leaf rose out of thin air, dazzling and gorgeous, and then turned into a stream of light and hit Guo Polu directly.
With a loud bang, the fallen leaves exploded, and a hot breath instantly enveloped Guo Polu.
An angry voice came from the explosion: "Boy, you are looking for death!" A golden light flashed, and a blurry figure approached Shangguan Jiannan. Before the latter could react, he was hit hard in the chest. His blood churned, and he flew backwards and fell into a huge pit. With a scream, he gradually faded away.
Inside the giant pit, red light shot up into the sky, foreshadowing that a new change was about to occur.
In that instant, a red light like blood spurting out suddenly burst out and ruthlessly swallowed up Shangguan Jiannan's body. As he fell, everything was covered by the terrifying light.
"Brother Jiannan!" Huikong's voice was hoarse with grief. He staggered back, and every step felt like a heavy hammer hitting his heart.
Witnessing the death of his best friend, his cries pierced the sky, but received no response.
However, the gears of fate turned mercilessly, and Shangguan Jiannan's figure disappeared in the flames, leaving only deathly silence.
Guo Polu's lips curled up in indifference, showing no emotion towards the lost life: "A mere disciple of the sect, why should he be mentioned?"
After saying this, he turned to Huikong with a sharp gaze, his tone full of disdain and challenge: "So what if you are the number one in Leiyin Temple? Let's fight it out today!"
In the cruel trial of the underworld, life disappeared like grass, and Guo Polu's heart had long been corroded by indifference.
There was no emotion in his words, as if he was just playing an insignificant game.
When Huikong heard this, his eyes widened with anger and golden light shone all over his body, which was a symbol of his anger and determination.
He roared and rushed towards Guo Polu, waving his palms with golden light like a dragon, vowing to avenge his best friend.
When two strong forces meet, there will be a shocking battle.
Guo Polu was not willing to be outdone. He held a spear in his hand, surrounded by golden light. The two figures intersected and the sound of metal clashing was deafening.
In mid-air, although Shangguan Jiannan was in a desperate situation, his consciousness was extremely clear.
The blood-like light surrounded him, the wind was whistling, and the seal around the scabbard was flashing with strange light, as if telling an ancient secret.
In this endless darkness, Shangguan Jiannan felt unprecedented loneliness and despair.
His body swayed in the heat wave, like a small boat in a storm, which could capsize at any time.
However, at this critical moment of life and death, an inexplicable power quietly awakened in his heart... Suspended in mid-air, Shangguan Jiannan seemed to be pulled by an invisible hand, falling rapidly, like a meteor streaking through the night sky, penetrating layers of heat waves, and heading straight into the deep and boundless abyss of the huge pit.
In this uncontrolled fall, he could only curl up his body, facing the unknown fate with the smallest injury, and silently praying for safety in his heart.
Time seemed to freeze, and dozens of breaths passed in a flash. However, the bottom of the abyss was still out of reach, causing Shangguan Jiannan to secretly speculate, "What kind of vast space is hidden inside this scabbard?"
His sight penetrated the twisted air, and the shadow of the huge monster loomed, surrounded by lightning, which made it more majestic and terrifying. He estimated: "This height is probably hundreds of feet!"