amaotonovel Chapter 158 Opportunity knocks but once
Chapter 158 Opportunity knocks but once
Everyone turned around and saw the leader of the Moyue Cult chasing after them with a ferocious expression and in a fit of rage.
Its terrifying aura was like a surging, turbulent wave, sending chills down one's spine.
At the critical moment, Su Jinyan stepped forward and resolutely turned around to face the menacing leader of the Moyue Cult.
At the same time, the other companions quickly gathered around and stood beside Su Jinyan, ready to face the powerful enemy together.
At this moment, Huan Yuechu unhesitatingly unleashed the full power of the Spirit Control Pearl in her hand.
In an instant, dazzling light burst forth from the Spirit Control Pearl, transforming into a radiant beam that shot straight into the eyes of the Ink Moon Sect Leader.
The sudden burst of bright light made the leader of the Moyue Sect instinctively reach out to shield his eyes, causing a brief moment of hesitation in his movements.
Seizing this fleeting opportunity, Su Jinyan let out a soft shout and unleashed his unique skill.
Suddenly, his aura surged, and an incomparably powerful force gathered in his palm before being thrust forward.
This palm strike contained boundless power, like a thunderbolt, crashing towards the leader of the Ink Moon Sect with overwhelming force.
Another dull thud was heard, and the leader of the Moyue Sect screamed as his body flew backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily to the ground.
Seeing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, feeling a huge weight lifted from their hearts.
This thrilling and fierce battle has finally come to an end.
However, when everyone stepped out of the door leading to the outside world, the scene before them once again left them speechless.
Looking around, the surroundings were empty; there wasn't a single person in sight, nor even a bird in sight!
But this eerie, empty place plunged them once again into an unknown abyss...
The surroundings were deathly silent, with only a gentle breeze occasionally blowing through the woods, causing the leaves to sway softly and making a faint rustling sound, adding to the eeriness and gloom of the place.
Standing still, Huan Yuechu slowly turned her body, her beautiful eyes scanning her surroundings warily.
Her slender, willow-leaf-like eyebrows furrowed tightly, and she spoke in a low, serious voice as she parted her lips slightly.
"It seems the situation is far more complicated than we anticipated. Let's split up and search this area thoroughly. I'm convinced the leader of the Ink Moon Cult is hiding somewhere in this region."
Before he could finish speaking, everyone nodded in agreement without hesitation.
They then quickly dispersed and each cautiously began their search in different directions.
Just then, Wen Xingyu, who had been following the group, suddenly noticed something on the wall not far away.
One brick seemed a little off—it appeared slightly loose, a stark contrast to the tightly packed bricks around it.
With a sudden thought, Wen Xingyu quickly stepped forward and forcefully pushed the suspicious brick.
After a slight scraping sound, a deeply hidden door slowly opened.
In an instant, an even stronger, more nauseatingly evil aura burst forth from the crack in the door, rushing straight toward the crowd.
Despite being invaded by this sudden evil aura, the group did not back down. Instead, they exchanged glances and resolutely filed in.
After entering the hidden door, they realized that this place was an extremely gloomy and terrifying place.
The entire space was dark and gloomy, filled with a cold and damp atmosphere that sent shivers down one's spine.
The ground was covered with sticky, slippery moss and rotting, decaying leaves and branches, emitting a pungent, putrid stench.
Xiao Bao, seeing this scene for the first time, turned pale with fright and gripped Huan Yuechu's sleeve tightly with both hands, not daring to let go even a little.
Upon entering, they encountered various traps and mechanisms, but they cleverly overcame them all.
Just when everyone thought they were about to find the leader of the Moyue Sect, a huge light screen suddenly appeared in front of them.
Strange runes flickered on the light screen, seemingly possessing a powerful restrictive force.
Huan Yuechu tried to use the light of the Spirit Orb to impact the light barrier, but to no avail.
Just as everyone was worrying, Wen Xingyu discovered a stone pillar nearby covered with ancient characters, which seemed to be a clue to breaking the seal.
Mu Yang leaned closer to interpret the message and learned that someone needed to sacrifice a portion of their spiritual power to inject into the stone pillar in order to open the light barrier.
The crowd looked at each other, and for a moment no one dared to take a step forward.
In this tense atmosphere, Huan Yuechu took a deep breath and resolutely stepped forward first.
Her determined gaze revealed a fearless courage: "I'm willing to give it a try!"
However, before he could finish speaking, everyone shouted in unison, "No...no!"
The voices were perfectly synchronized, as if they had been rehearsed beforehand.
Huan Yuechu was extremely surprised. She stared wide-eyed at everyone, trying to figure out what was going on.
At this moment, Mu Yang stepped forward and said with a righteous expression.
"With us grown men here, how can we let a delicate young lady go on such a risk? Absolutely not!"
Upon hearing this, Huan Yuechu anxiously retorted, "Isn't it all the same? The situation is urgent now. If we delay any longer, Sect Leader Moyue might just run away!"
Grandpa Yun, who was standing nearby, quickly spoke up to dissuade her, "I know you're anxious, young lady, but let this old man handle it. You should just stand aside quietly." After saying that, he gently patted Huan Yuechu's shoulder, signaling her not to act impulsively.
Just as everyone was trying to stop each other and arguing, suddenly, a figure rushed over like a ghost.
Upon closer inspection, everyone saw a dark figure standing quietly not far ahead.
Su Jinyan's eyes were sharp, and he was the first to recognize it, "This... isn't this the dark figure who just blocked our way in the main hall?"
His voice carried a hint of surprise and alertness.
Upon hearing Su Jinyan's words, Huan Yuechu and the others were taken aback at first, and then immediately became more vigilant.
They clenched their fists tightly, their palms slightly sweaty, their muscles tense, as if ready to face a fierce battle at any moment.
At that moment, the entire scene suddenly fell into a deathly silence.
Time seemed to stand still, and everyone held their breath.
They didn't even dare to breathe loudly, for fear that making the slightest sound would break the tranquility and attract unknown danger.
However, this silence did not last long.
Just a moment later, as if by telepathy, everyone reacted at the same time.
They flashed by, striking with lightning speed, their movements so fast it was dazzling.
After all, the fact that this dark figure had taken the initiative to appear was like a windfall for them—free labor delivered to their doorstep.
As the saying goes, opportunity knocks but once. If we don't act now to subdue them, when will we ever get another chance?