NOVEL WEB Chapter 760: The Eerie Village?
The two of them, although from different places and with different pasts, at this moment, their hearts were tightly bound together.
"So, Qing Shuang, let's keep moving forward. No matter how difficult the road ahead is, we will walk it together," Luo Chen said determinedly.
Qing Shuang looked at Luo Chen, her eyes sparkling with determination: "Yes, Luo Chen, no matter when or where, I will stand by your side in battle."
The night grew deep, and the two rested separately.
They knew that when the sun rose tomorrow, they would embark on a new journey once again, facing new challenges, helping those in need.
...
Early morning.
After Luo Chen and Qing Shuang left the inn, they arrived inside a Red Maple Forest.
The scenery in the Red Maple Forest was beautiful.
The gentle wind in the forest made the two feel unusually comfortable.
"Young man, could you come over here?"
Suddenly, a somewhat aged voice sounded beside Luo Chen.
Upon hearing the voice, Luo Chen did not approach actively.
Instead, it was Qing Shuang beside him, a hint of reluctance flashed in her eyes, silently moving toward the source of the voice.
However, before Qing Shuang could take a step.
Luo Chen blocked her path forward.
"Qing Shuang, be careful," Luo Chen cautioned in a low voice, his gaze warily sweeping around, trying to locate the source of the voice.
Qing Shuang nodded, aware that Luo Chen's concern was not without reason.
On their spiritual cultivation path, they had learned to stay alert to any unknown matters.
"Excuse me, where are you?" Qing Shuang raised her voice, asking politely.
"Here, child," the voice rang out again, and this time they could confirm it was coming from behind a giant Red Maple Tree.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang walked slowly toward the Red Maple Tree, seeing an elder sitting under it, his face marked with the traces of time, yet his eyes glistened with an extraordinary light.
"Sir, what can we do for you?" Luo Chen cupped his hands in salute, asking respectfully.
The elder smiled gently, gesturing to a stone slab before him, carved with some strange symbols.
"I have been waiting here for someone with a destined encounter. Since you have come, it shows that you are fated with this stone slab."
Curious, Qing Shuang moved closer to the stone slab, carefully observing the symbols on it. "These symbols seem to contain some kind of power."
"Yes, this is an ancient legacy slab, capable of granting powerful strength to those destined," the elder slowly stood up, his movement deliberate yet exuding an impressive aura.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang exchanged a glance, able to sense the subtle Spiritual Power waves emanating from the elder.
"Sir, why do you wish to bestow this slab upon us?" Luo Chen asked.
The elder sighed lightly, "I am old and can no longer continue guarding this slab.
But you, with righteousness in your heart and extraordinary cultivation, are the best candidates for this legacy."
Qing Shuang's heart stirred, knowing this might be an important opportunity on their cultivation journey.
"We are willing to accept this legacy, but what price do we need to pay?"
The elder shook his head, "You need not pay any price, only promise to use this power for righteous deeds, to protect the weak, and maintain world peace."
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang agreed to the elder's request without hesitation.
The elder nodded in satisfaction, gently touching the slab, which immediately emitted a soft glow, enveloping Luo Chen and Qing Shuang.
Within the glow, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang felt a warm current surge into their bodies, seemingly lifting their cultivation and deepening their understanding of Martial Arts.
When the glow faded, the elder was nowhere to be seen, leaving only the stone slab quietly lying on the ground.
"Luo Chen, how do you feel?" Qing Shuang asked with concern.
Luo Chen moved his body, sensing the abundant power within him, "I feel stronger than ever, Qing Shuang, what about you?"
Qing Shuang nodded, excitement gleaming in her eyes, "I feel the same, this legacy holds significant meaning for us."
The two bowed deeply towards the place where the elder vanished, expressing their respect and gratitude.
Then, they continued on their journey, hearts filled with anticipation for the future and a steadfast belief in their cultivation path.
They knew that with this power from the legacy, they would better help others and protect this world.
As night fell, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang found a resting place in a tranquil valley.
They lit a campfire, sitting around it, sharing insights from their cultivation experiences.
"Luo Chen, have you ever thought about what level we might reach in the future?" Qing Shuang asked softly, watching the dancing flames.
Luo Chen smiled slightly and replied, "I don't know what level we will achieve, but I believe that as long as we stick to our path and keep striving, one day, we will stand at the peak of spiritual cultivation."
Qing Shuang nodded, knowing that the path Luo Chen spoke of was not just the path of cultivation but also the path filled with love and righteousness they walked together.
"Luo Chen, no matter what the future holds, I will walk forward with you," Qing Shuang said firmly.
Luo Chen looked at Qing Shuang, his eyes filled with gentleness and determination, "Qing Shuang, so will I."
Night deepened, and the two returned to their tents to rest.
...
Before they could fall asleep, a chilling, eerie wind suddenly blew in.
Accompanying the wind were strange, eerie sounds.