klisemfg Chapter 235 Seeking Resources Amidst Peril
Chapter 235 Seeking Resources Amidst Peril
Zhuang Yu walked towards the ancient-looking building, pushed aside the last shrub, and suddenly the view opened up before him.
It wasn't a building, but an arched passage formed by interwoven giant trees, with colorful light emanating from its depths, like an entrance to another world.
An ancient stone tablet stands quietly at the entrance of the passage, with three simple characters engraved on it: Resource Forest.
"Is this the entrance to the Spirit Realm Resource Forest?" Zhuang Yu murmured to himself, his heart involuntarily quickening.
He knew that the resource forest contained countless rare and precious materials, but it was also full of unknown dangers.
Excitement and worry intertwined, making him feel both nervous and expectant.
Taking a deep breath, Zhuang Yu stepped into the arched passage without hesitation.
Upon entering the forest, a rich spiritual energy rushed towards us, several times purer than that of the outside world.
The surrounding trees are towering and lush, blocking out the sun. Sunlight filters through the gaps in the leaves, creating dappled light and shadow, making you feel as if you are in a fantasy world.
Various exotic flowers and plants spread underfoot, emitting a faint fragrance that is refreshing and invigorating.
The sounds of birdsong and insect chirping intertwine to form a natural symphony, melodious and pleasing to the ear.
Zhuang Yu carefully observed his surroundings while excitedly searching for resources.
He reached out and stroked a huge ancient tree. The rough bark bore the marks of time, and an ancient and mysterious aura emanated from his fingertips.
However, the tranquility of the forest was soon shattered.
A soft "crack" came from underfoot.
Zhuang Yu was startled. Looking down, he saw that he had stepped on an inconspicuous stone. The stone sank, and the surrounding trees began to rumble loudly, and the ground began to shake.
"Oh no, it's a trap!" Zhuang Yu thought to himself, but it was too late to get away.
The surrounding trees seemed to come alive, slowly moving, their massive trunks encircling him, trying to trap him within.
The air seemed to freeze, and the tense atmosphere grew even stronger.
Zhuang Yu took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. He realized that panicking would only put him in a more dangerous situation.
He began to carefully observe his surroundings, looking for a way to escape.
“This mechanism…” Zhuang Yu narrowed his eyes, his gaze fixed on the inconspicuous stone at his feet, “it seems…”
Zhuang Yu's gaze was as sharp as a hawk's, scanning the moving trees around him and the subtle changes on the ground.
He noticed that the movement paths of all the trees pointed to a central point, which was near the rock beneath his feet that had triggered the trap.
"I see." A smile appeared on Zhuang Yu's lips, and he already had a plan in mind.
Instead of retreating, he advanced, moving closer to the rock.
"Has this kid gone mad?" Li Kuang, who was observing from the shadows, couldn't help but sneer when he saw Zhuang Yu's actions. "He actually went to the center of the trap on his own. He's courting death!"
Xiao Jia and Xiao Yi also looked puzzled, not understanding Zhuang Yu's intentions.
Just as the trees were about to close in and completely trap Zhuang Yu, he stomped his foot, and a powerful spiritual force surged into the ground, flowing out along specific patterns.
"Click-clack—" A series of sounds of mechanisms activating rang out, and the trees that had been moving slowly suddenly stopped, then began to move in the opposite direction, revealing a passage wide enough for one person.
"How is this possible!" Li Kuang's eyes widened, unable to believe what was happening before his eyes.
Zhuang Yu calmly walked out of the encirclement, dusted himself off, and wore a faint hint of mockery on his face.
He had long realized that the trap was not unsolvable; once the key point of the formation was found, it could be used against the enemy.
"Li Kuang, we meet again." Zhuang Yu looked at Li Kuang, who was hiding in the shadows, and said in a cold tone.
Li Kuang emerged from the shadows, his face grim and his eyes flashing with a fierce light.
"Kid, you ruined my plans. You're not leaving here alive today!"
"You think you can beat me?" Zhuang Yu sneered.
"Go!" Li Kuang gave the order, and Xiao Jia immediately rushed forward, wielding his giant axe and hacking at Zhuang Yu.
The axe blade sliced through the air with a piercing whistling sound.
Zhuang Yu dodged Xiao Jia's attack with a flash, and at the same time struck out with a palm, hitting Xiao Jia squarely in the chest.
With a muffled thud, Xiao Jia flew backward and crashed heavily to the ground, spitting out a mouthful of blood.
Seeing this, Xiao Yi
Li Kuang nodded and said to Xiao Jia, "Xiao Jia, pretend you're outmatched and lure him to..."
Xiao Jia clutched his chest, blood seeping from the corner of his mouth, and staggered backward, a cunning glint in his eyes.
Following Xiao Yi's instructions, he pretended to be defeated and retreated, attempting to lure Zhuang Yu into giving chase.
Zhuang Yu did not immediately pursue, but stood with his arms crossed, a faint smile on his lips, as if he had already seen through the other party's trick.
He looked around, his eyes keenly capturing the subtle changes in his surroundings.
The dense leaves rustled, sunlight filtered through the gaps, casting dappled shadows on the ground, and the air was filled with the fresh scent of earth and grass.
"Hmph, kid, you don't dare to chase after him?" Xiao Jia cursed inwardly when he saw that Zhuang Yu hadn't fallen for his trick. He deliberately slowed down and pretended to be exhausted.
Zhuang Yu remained motionless, but he deliberately revealed a weakness by swaying slightly, as if he were running out of strength.
Seeing this, Xiao Yi was overjoyed and quickly winked at Xiao Jia, "Now's the time, go!"
Upon receiving instructions, Xiao Jia immediately rallied his spirits, brandished his giant axe, and charged towards Zhuang Yu.
He was full of confidence, believing that victory was assured.
However, just as he was about to get close to Zhuang Yu, his foot suddenly slipped and he fell downwards.
"Ah—" Xiao Jia cried out in surprise as he fell heavily into a deep pit.
The bottom of the pit was covered with sharp wooden splinters, and blood instantly stained the ground red.
"What happened?" Xiao Yi was shocked and quickly ran to the edge of the pit to check.
"Hehe, Xiao Yi, your plan is not bad, but unfortunately, I discovered this trap long ago." Zhuang Yu's voice came from above, with a hint of mockery.
It turns out that Zhuang Yu had already discovered the hidden trap while observing the environment.
He deliberately revealed a flaw in order to lure Xiao Jia into a trap.
Upon seeing this, Li Kuang was enraged.
He could no longer hold back and took matters into his own hands.
He formed a hand seal, and a powerful surge of spiritual energy erupted from his body, as if the surrounding air had frozen.
"Kid, you're dead!" Li Kuang roared and launched a fierce attack on Zhuang Yu.
Zhuang Yu dared not delay and quickly mobilized the power of the mysterious space, merging it with his own spiritual power to form a powerful defensive barrier.
With a deafening boom, Li Kuang's attack slammed into the barrier.
However, the barrier remained unmoved, firmly protecting Zhuang Yu.
Not only that, Zhuang Yu also used the opponent's force against them, deflecting Li Kuang's attack back at him.
"Pfft—" Li Kuang was knocked back a few steps and spat out a mouthful of blood.
He looked at Zhuang Yu in disbelief.
Zhuang Yu slowly walked towards Li Kuang, his eyes flashing with a cold light. "Li Kuang, the game is over."
Zhuang Yu bypassed the trap and continued deeper into the resource forest.
The deeper you go, the richer the spiritual energy becomes, and the rarer and more precious the exotic flowers and herbs become.
He even saw a Ganoderma lucidum that emitted a faint golden light, with mysterious runes flowing on it, clearly indicating that it was no ordinary item.
Just as he was about to pick the Ganoderma lucidum, a soft sobbing sound reached his ears.
He looked in the direction of the sound and saw a semi-transparent figure curled up under a huge ancient tree. The figure was petite and had a pair of wings as thin as cicada wings on its back. It was the spirit of the Spirit Realm Resource Forest.
The elf seemed frightened; her body trembled slightly, and glistening tears slid down her cheeks, dripping onto the blades of grass with a crisp sound.
"What's wrong?" Zhuang Yu asked softly as he approached.
The elf raised her head, her large, watery eyes looking at him timidly. "I...I'm lost..."
Zhuang Yu then noticed that the elf's wings seemed to be injured and were drooping limply.
A pang of pity welled up in his heart, and he knelt down, asking softly, "What happened to your wings?"
The elf sobbed, "I...I was attacked by a ferocious beast..."
Zhuang Yu examined the elf's wings and found that the wounds were not serious; it was just scratched by the monster's claws, which affected its flight.
He took out a bottle of healing medicine from his storage bag and gently applied it to the elf's wounds.
“Thank you…” the elf looked at him gratefully.
"You're welcome." Zhuang Yu smiled. "The forest is so big, it's dangerous for you to go alone. Let me take you back."
The elf shook his head. "My home... has been destroyed by that monster..."
Zhuang Yu sighed inwardly; it seemed that this elf's fate was truly pitiful.
He thought for a moment and said, "How about this, you come with me, and I'll take you to a safe place when I leave the forest."
The elf nodded, his eyes shining with gratitude.
Guided by the elf, Zhuang Yu discovered many hidden resources, including rare spiritual herbs and ores.
These resources are enough for him to sustain his cultivation for a period of time, and are an important achievement of his exploration in the spirit world.
Time passed, the sun set, and a light mist filled the forest.
Zhuang Yu had gathered enough resources and was preparing to leave the forest.
Just then, he suddenly sensed a powerful aura approaching, an aura that made his heart pound, as if a prehistoric beast was awakening.
He felt a chill run down his spine and quickly shielded the elf behind him, warily watching his surroundings.
The leaves rustled, the mist swirled, and an invisible pressure enveloped the entire forest.
"Who is it?" Zhuang Yu asked in a deep voice.
However, he was met only with suffocating silence.
The story ends abruptly here, setting the stage for what follows.