Chapter 204 Guarding the Mine
They are both an iron wall of defense and an early warning sentinel, always ready to transmit danger signals to the inside.
The value of the spiritual mineral vein is self-evident, and even the powerful Temple of War God dare not underestimate it.
They knew very well that a strong attack was not the best strategy, but Guo Songyang, the top master of the Temple of War God, was being held down by the leaders of various sects in Qingcang'er Mountain and was unable to extricate himself.
This is both an opportunity and a test for the Tianjian Sect.
"We must stop it!" This is not only Mo Tiancheng's inner voice, but also the common belief of all guardians.
In the darkness dimly illuminated by the light of the spirit stone, they demonstrated loyalty and courage with their actions, vowing to protect the foundation of the sect until the last moment.
In an open area deep in the cave, the mine tunnels crisscross like a maze.
At this time, Mo Tiancheng's steady and powerful voice sounded softly in everyone's ears, carrying a hint of imperceptible majesty, slowly echoing in the empty space.
Everyone was well aware of the solemnity of the moment and nodded solemnly. There was no need for them to say much as a tacit understanding had already been established.
As everything was ready, everyone sat cross-legged, closed their eyes and concentrated, like an old monk in meditation, waiting for the unknown challenger to arrive quietly.
This mine seemed like a secret place isolated from the outside world. The changes in the outside world were all isolated by the thick stone walls and became a past that they had temporarily forgotten.
In this silence, time seems to be stretched, and every minute and every second seems particularly precious.
Everyone immersed themselves in cultivation at the same time, racing against time to absorb every bit of strength, trying to improve their strength to a higher level in this dark environment.
The air in the mine seemed to be frozen because of this concentration, leaving only breathing and heartbeats, becoming the only melody in this silence.
However, this monotony and boredom was completely broken by a sudden change after the tenth day and night of retreat and cultivation.
It was an indescribable subtle atmosphere that instantly made everyone's nerves tense, as if they were about to face an unprecedented storm.
They opened their eyes, vigilance and anticipation flashing in their gazes. When they looked at each other, they understood the nervousness and excitement in each other's hearts without words.
At this moment, the silence in the mine is no longer just calm, but contains a power that is about to explode.
Everyone knows that the real test may come at this moment.
Boom! Boom! Boom! A series of deafening noises roared from the depths of the passage, echoing throughout the entire space.
A dozen practitioners who were meditating opened their eyes almost at the same time. Sharp light flashed in their eyes, and spiritual energy surged around their bodies like clouds and mist. The sound of rushing water rose and fell like a clear spring.
Shangguan Jiannan sat in the corner, opened his eyes, a strong breath gushed out, and his face was filled with anticipation.
"finally come."
He pondered in his heart, feeling both curious and excited about the unknown that was about to come.
After all, he has entered the Nascent Soul Realm and his strength is far beyond what it used to be. And everyone here is an elite of the Tianjian Sect and their strength should not be underestimated.
The sound of heavy breathing gradually filled the air, a tense atmosphere filled the air, and everyone's expression became serious.
Suddenly, a strong tremor came, accompanied by a deafening roar, and even the ground shook slightly.
At the entrance of the passage, beams of light penetrated the darkness, accompanied by the sound of chaotic footsteps, indicating that some changes were about to take place.
"Get ready!" Mo Tiancheng gave an order, and everyone stood up quickly, their eyes fixed on the passage.
The hurried footsteps were getting closer and closer, like the beating of war drums, striking at everyone's heartstrings.
Shangguan Jiannan's eyes were solemn, and his right hand tightly grasped the hilt of the sword. Green spiritual energy surged out like a raging wave, and instantly wrapped around the Sword of Killing the Sky. At the tip of the sword, flames burned fiercely, illuminating the surroundings like a scorching sun. The disciples of the Heavenly Sword Sect, led by Mo Tiancheng, were all eager to fight, with excitement and determination flashing in their eyes. They stood in a row, the long swords in their hands flashing cold light, forming a solid line of defense.
Suddenly, the ground began to shake again, and the low roar was like the footsteps of a giant beast, and every step made people feel excited. The sound was getting closer and closer, as if it brought endless pressure, making it difficult to breathe. Then, several sharp wind-breaking sounds cut through the air, and a strong spiritual energy rushed towards them. The air seemed to be ignited and extremely hot. At this moment, everyone knew that the real challenge had arrived.
They grasped their weapons tightly, ready for the upcoming battle, with fear of the unknown and desire for victory in their hearts.
In this space filled with spiritual energy, a contest of courage and strength is about to take place.
"Chu Tianjiao, Guo Polu."
Shangguan Jiannan's eyes fixed, his face darkened instantly, and the corners of his mouth twitched slightly.
All around, majestic spiritual energy surged in like a tide.
Chu Tianjiao held a blue sword in his hand with a solemn expression. Guo Polu beside him was even more full of spiritual energy and his strength had obviously improved a lot.
"These two guys have become stronger again."
Shangguan Jiannan sighed inwardly, he was not unfamiliar with the growth rate of these two people.
With every subtle movement of theirs, powerful fluctuations of spiritual energy continued to spread, shocking everyone.
Chu Tianjiao led the way, followed by a dense crowd of people. The two sides approached each other rapidly, and a battle was about to break out.
“Go!” Chu Tianjiao shouted softly, his sword humming loudly, deafening. He rushed out first, and the forces of both sides collided violently amid the roar.
Inside the mine, spiritual energy was overflowing and the battle was extremely fierce. Every blow was accompanied by a strong vibration, with gravel flying everywhere and the sound shaking the sky.
Shangguan Jiannan's brows were furrowed before slowly relaxing. He took a deep breath, and the Sky-Slaying Sword was ready to go, with flames rising around him.
In an instant, his figure became like a ghost, and he activated the shadow escape technique at full power, transforming into a purple flame figure and rushing straight into the enemy formation.
Purple shadows flickered, flames surged, Shangguan Jiannan brandished his sword, and raging flames surrounded his body, causing the surrounding disciples to retreat one after another.
"Hmph, don't be too complacent!" A tall and thin man from the War God Temple shouted angrily upon seeing this, his face full of ferociousness, obviously extremely dissatisfied with Shangguan Jiannan's dominance.
A thrilling showdown is taking place in this mine.
The man raised his wrist suddenly, and the three-foot-long sword whistled out like a silver dragon out of the sea, rushing straight towards Shangguan Jiannan with a sharp sword energy. With a light "bang", the sword light shone in all directions, illuminating the entire space. The man's face was filled with a confident smile, as if he was full of confidence in his sword.
Shangguan Jiannan stared at the sword in the man's hand with a sharp gaze. A hint of surprise flashed across his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure. He smiled slightly and said softly, "Sword Emperor Realm? Interesting." However, there was no fear in his tone, but instead a calmness that came from having a plan in mind.
After hearing Shangguan Jiannan's words, the man frowned slightly, and anger surged in his heart. He sneered, "However, this level of skill is far from enough." Before he finished speaking, he turned his wrist slightly, and the long sword in his hand instantly turned into countless cold rays, cutting through the air and attacking Shangguan Jiannan like a storm.
Seeing this, Shangguan Jiannan raised a barely perceptible smile, his eyes flashing with a sharp light. He turned his wrist calmly, and the long sword in his hand also turned into sharp sword rays, interweaving with the sword shadow of the man. For a moment, the sound of metal clashing was endless, sparks flew, and the scene was extremely intense.
However, this seemingly thrilling confrontation was actually a secret contest. Both of them were testing each other's strength and moves, looking for each other's flaws. Although the fight seemed to be difficult to decide, they remained calm and alert in their hearts.
"Humph, nothing special." The man sneered in his heart, thinking that Shangguan Jiannan's attack was just a bluff. He firmly believed that as long as he increased his offensive, he could easily break through Shangguan Jiannan's defense. However, just as he was feeling proud, a red figure quietly passed by, like a light fallen leaf gently touching his chest.