PFC Chapter 224 First Show of Strength
Chapter 224 First Show of Strength
In the tranquil and peaceful atmosphere of the Heavenly Heart Sect, daily cultivation lessons proceeded smoothly, with disciples immersed in the ocean of knowledge, constantly exploring the mysteries of cultivation. However, the peaceful days did not last long. One day, an urgent letter arrived at the Heavenly Heart Sect like a gust of wind, shattering the tranquility. The letter stated that in a remote part of the Spirit Illusion Continent, a mysterious power within an ancient ruin had been unexpectedly awakened. This power, like a wild horse, raged unchecked, posing a great threat to the surrounding villages.
Upon hearing the news, Jasmine's expression turned grave. She knew the situation was urgent and dared not delay for even a moment. "Classmates," her voice was firm and powerful, echoing above the training grounds, "our purpose in training is not only to improve ourselves, but also to protect the peace of this continent. Now that the ancient ruins are in crisis, we must go to their aid."
Upon hearing this, a hint of tension flashed in the disciples' eyes, but more so in their determination and excitement. Yi Chen's gaze sharpened instantly; he clenched his fists, his blood boiling—finally, he had the chance to apply what he had learned to real combat. Meng Li bit her lower lip slightly; although she felt a little uneasy, she took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down. She knew that she could not back down now.
Soon, Jasmine led her disciples on their journey to the ancient ruins. Along the way, everyone remained serious and silent, silently preparing for the challenges ahead. When they arrived at the ruins, the sight before them made them gasp. The ruins were shrouded in an eerie mist, thick as ink, seemingly alive, churning and swirling in the air, occasionally emitting low, guttural roars that sent chills down their spines.
"Everyone be careful, there seems to be danger lurking in this fog," Jasmine whispered a warning, her eyes scanning the surroundings warily as she secretly gathered spiritual energy in her hands.
The disciples nodded in agreement, each preparing for battle. Just then, a group of monsters formed from condensed mist surged in from all directions. These monsters varied in form; some resembled giant pythons, writhing and slithering through the mist; others were humanoid, yet possessed twisted limbs and sharp claws. Their bodies were ethereal and elusive, yet they exuded a powerful sense of oppression.
"Attack!" Jasmine commanded decisively, striking first. Her hands moved swiftly, forming hand seals, and a golden beam of light shot from them like a sharp blade, piercing straight towards an oncoming monster. The light struck the monster with a dull thud, and a portion of its body instantly dissipated, only to quickly reform.
“These monsters are a bit tricky. They’re formed from condensed mist, and ordinary attacks don’t seem to be able to completely eliminate them,” Jasmine said, frowning.
Seeing this, Yi Chen immediately circulated his spiritual energy and unleashed the "Gentle Breeze Breaking Clouds Sword" technique. The sword in his hand shone brightly, and a sharp sword aura roared out, slashing towards the monster. The sword aura sliced through, tearing a large gash in the monster's body, but the mist quickly filled the gap again.
"It seems we need to find their weaknesses," Yi Chen shouted.
Mengli closed her eyes, concentrated, and began to manipulate the natural elements. She gently raised her hand, and a gust of wind howled, attempting to disperse the eerie mist. However, the mist seemed sticky; it only swayed slightly a few times and was not blown away.
"This fog seems to be controlled by some kind of force, and it's very difficult to dispel," Mengli said anxiously.
Just as everyone was at a loss, Xiaofeng suddenly shouted, "I remember Elder Lin said that the body's righteous energy can resist external evils. These monsters are formed from evil energy. Perhaps we can use righteous energy to fight them."
“That’s right, everyone, circulate your inner energy and try attacking them with it,” Jasmine immediately responded.
The disciples circulated their inner righteous energy, and for a moment, a faint light emanated from each of them. Yi Chen infused his righteous energy into his sword and swung it again. This time, the sword energy carried a powerful righteous aura. After being struck, the monster's body began to tremble violently, and its dissipation speed increased significantly.
"It works! Everyone, keep going!" Yi Chen shouted excitedly.
The other disciples followed suit, using their righteous energy to create various attacks. Ling'er transformed her righteous energy into a beam of light and shot it at the monster; Xiaofeng used his righteous energy to form a shield to block the monster's attacks.
With everyone working together, the monsters' offensive was gradually contained. But they did not give up; instead, they became even more frenzied, constantly lunging at the group.
"Everyone, stay calm and don't panic!" Jasmine shouted as she directed her disciples' attacks while searching for weaknesses in the monster.
Suddenly, Jasmine noticed that whenever the monsters were attacked, their core—a cloud of black mist—would flicker. "Everyone, pay attention! Attack their core!" Jasmine shouted.
The disciples immediately adjusted their attack direction, concentrating their power on the monsters' core. As streams of righteous energy struck the core, the monsters began to dissipate one by one.
However, just when everyone thought victory was in sight, a gigantic monster slowly rose from the mist. This monster was several times larger than the previous one, and it exuded a strong, malevolent aura that sent chills down everyone's spine.
“This is…” Mengli’s face turned pale, her eyes filled with fear.
"Don't be afraid, everyone, let's attack together!" Jasmine said firmly, charging towards the monster and unleashing her strongest attack.
The disciples, summoning their courage, followed Jasmine and launched a final charge against the monster. Their figures weaved through the mist, engaging the monster in a thrilling battle.