NOVEL WEB Chapter 767: Destroy the Time Blade! (Part 2)
After a meticulous search, they discovered a mysterious figure hidden in the shadows.
The figure wore a black robe and a strange mask, making it impossible to see his true face.
"Who are you? Why are you breaking the seal?" Luo Chen loudly questioned.
The mysterious figure did not answer, only letting out a low chuckle.
A short dagger, flickering with a strange light, suddenly appeared in his hand—it was a shard of the Time Blade.
"You ignorant fools, trying to seal this divine weapon; today I'll show you its real power!" The mysterious figure's voice was filled with arrogance and confidence.
Luo Chen, Qing Shuang, and Hong Ling knew that a fierce battle was inevitable.
They exchanged glances and then simultaneously nodded.
They understood that only by standing united could they defeat the formidable enemy before them.
Thus, the three of them simultaneously cast spells, launching an attack on the mysterious figure.
Their mana intertwined in the air, forming powerful offensives trying to suppress the mysterious figure's power.
However, the strength of the mysterious figure exceeded their expectations.
The shard of the Time Blade in his hand emitted a dazzling glow, dissolving their attacks one by one.
Each attack sent a powerful countershock, making it nearly impossible for the three to remain standing.
The battle went on for a long time, and Luo Chen, Qing Shuang, and Hong Ling were already exhausted, but they knew, now was not the time to give up.
They had to persist until the very last moment.
Just when they were on the verge of collapse, Luo Chen suddenly had a flash of inspiration, recalling something he had learned in the ancient Wanfa Pavilion.
He quickly adjusted his spell, attempting to counter the mysterious figure with the power of the Time Law.
Luo Chen's spell in the air created ripples of time, constantly impacting the mysterious figure, trying to trap him in a vortex of time.
The mysterious figure clearly did not expect Luo Chen to use the power of the Time Law, he began to appear somewhat flustered.
His attacks were no longer as fierce, and his body started to show some signs of slowing down.
Luo Chen, Qing Shuang, and Hong Ling seized this opportunity and launched their final attack.
Their mana converged in the air into a powerful force, rushing towards the mysterious figure.
Under the combined force of the three, the mysterious figure finally could not resist, and the shard of the Time Blade in his hand was knocked out, embedded in the ground not far away.
The mysterious figure let out an angry roar and then quickly vanished into the darkness.
Although Luo Chen, Qing Shuang, and Hong Ling succeeded in repelling their enemy, they knew the battle was far from over.
They walked to the shard of the Time Blade, watching the shard flicker with an eerie light, their hearts filled with worry.
They knew as long as the shard of the Time Blade remained, there would be a day someone would attempt to harness its power.
"We have to find all the shards and completely destroy them." Luo Chen's voice was filled with determination.
Qing Shuang and Hong Ling exchanged looks, and the glow of determination flashed in their eyes.
They knew what Luo Chen said was their only choice.
"Then let's begin." Qing Shuang's voice was tinged with fatigue, but more so with resolve.
"We'll split up; this way we can find the other shards faster." Hong Ling proposed, her gaze sweeping around, trying to uncover any possible clues.
Luo Chen nodded, understanding that now was not the time to hesitate.
"Alright, we'll split up, but stay in touch, and notify each other immediately if anything unusual is discovered."
The three of them swiftly scat themselves, each seeking the other shards of the Time Blade around the Sealed Land.
Luo Chen delved into a dense forest, meticulously searching every inch of land with his eyes, afraid to miss any potential clues.
Qing Shuang chose to follow a small stream, believing the water could guide her to a hidden shard.
Hong Ling took a path leading to the mountain peak, trusting the high vantage point could help her spot the target sooner.
As time passed by, Luo Chen traversed the dense forest, filled with anxiety.
Suddenly, he heard a weak metallic clinking sound.
He immediately stopped, listening carefully. The sound seemed to come from a small cave in front.
Cautiously, Luo Chen approached, drawing his sword ready to face any sudden occurrence.
The cave was dark and damp, and Luo Chen's eyes gradually adjusted to the darkness.
He saw glowing minerals embedded in the cave walls, emitting a faint light.
In the deepest part of the cave, he saw an object glimmering with a strange glow.
Luo Chen's heart raced, knowing that it was likely another shard of the Time Blade.
He carefully approached, each step extraordinarily cautious.
As he finally reached the shard, he extended his hand, preparing to retrieve it.
However, just as his fingers were about to touch the shard, a low voice echoed in the cave.
"You've finally arrived, Luo Chen."
Luo Chen swiftly turned, seeing a figure emerge from the shadows—it was the earlier mysterious figure.
His hand once again gripped the short dagger flickering with an eerie light.
"Who are you really?" Luo Chen questioned, his voice full of alertness.
The mysterious figure let out a cold laugh, "Who I am doesn't matter, what's important is that you cannot stop me."
Luo Chen tightened his grip on his sword, knowing a battle was inevitable.
He took a deep breath, ready to engage.
However, just as he was about to initiate an attack, a figure rushed in from the cave entrance—it was Qing Shuang.
"Luo Chen, watch out!" Qing Shuang loudly warned, her gaze fixed firmly on the mysterious figure.
The mysterious figure seemed surprised by Qing Shuang's appearance, his actions slightly delayed.
Luo Chen seized the opportunity and immediately launched an attack.
His swordsmanship was fierce, each strike carrying the sound of piercing through the air, aimed directly at the mysterious figure's vital points.
Qing Shuang joined the battle too, her spell complementing Luo Chen's swordsmanship, forming powerful offensives.
Though the mysterious figure was strong, under the combined force of the two, he gradually started to struggle.
As the battle reached its climax, Hong Ling also arrived at the cave.
She saw Luo Chen and Qing Shuang engaging the mysterious figure in a fierce battle and immediately joined in.
The combined strength of the three formed an unstoppable torrent.
The mysterious figure finally couldn't hold up; under the trio's combined attack, the mysterious figure was finally killed.
"Luckily, you arrived just in time."
Luo Chen, Qing Shuang, and Hong Ling stood in the cave, looking at the fallen figure of the mysterious enemy, their hearts filled with complex emotions.
They knew that, although they had achieved victory this time, the end of this battle did not mean everything was finished.
The shards of the Time Blade were still scattered across this world, and they must find and destroy them to prevent someone from using this power again in the future.
"We must be careful." Qing Shuang said, her voice echoing in the cave, "This mysterious figure is clearly not the only one who knew about the shards of the Time Blade."
Hong Ling nodded, her eyes revealing a hint of concern, "Yes, we must speed up; who knows how many more are searching for these shards just like him."
Luo Chen was silent for a moment, then spoke, "We'll take this shard safely away first, then I'll head to Wanfa Pavilion to seek help; they might provide some clues to help us find the other shards more quickly."
The three carefully extracted the shard of the Time Blade from the cave wall, then sealed it with a special spell to ensure it wouldn't be misused.
Afterward, they left the cave, proceeding towards Wanfa Pavilion.
On the way to Wanfa Pavilion, Luo Chen, Qing Shuang, and Hong Ling took turns sharing their observations and speculations about the mysterious figure.
They tried to find clues from one another's words, to understand the true identity and purpose of the mysterious figure.