From a loser to an immortal sage

Chapter 422 Crisis 4: Fu Yong's Breakthrough

Before I could even catch my breath, the enormous figure suddenly moved, and the black mist rushed towards us like a living thing.

Li Tangzhu's shield appeared precarious in the face of this power, as if it would shatter at any moment.

"Go!" Black Feather's voice boomed in my ears, and his figure, like a black lightning bolt, rushed swiftly toward the direction of the treasure.

A chill ran through me; I knew this was no time to hesitate, so I quickly followed.

We carefully avoided the attack of the light and continued towards the treasure.

Unexpectedly, the ground beneath their feet suddenly shook violently, followed by a loud "boom" as the ground collapsed!

"Ah—" Su Yao's scream rang in my ears. She panicked as she fell, screaming loudly and reaching out to grab the people around her, trying to make them her cushion.

I saw her grab Zhao the pharmacist's arm, and Zhao's expression changed. He was almost dragged into an even more dangerous situation by her.

"Let go!" Zhao Yaoshi shouted angrily, forcefully shaking off Su Yao's hand and barely managing to steady himself.

I was tumbling through the air, the wind whistling in my ears, and all I could see was a blurry fog, making it impossible to see my surroundings.

My mind was in a state of panic, but I knew I had to calm down.

"Kuroba!" I shouted, trying to find him.

Just then, I saw his body hit the stone wall of the abyss as he fell, and blood instantly stained his clothes.

He endured the pain and tried his best to steady himself.

"I'm fine!" Kuroba's voice came, weak but still firm.

The moment we fell, Master Li swiftly used his immortal power to form a shield, blocking the attacks that occasionally appeared from the abyss.

But I could sense that his immortal power was being depleted too quickly, and his shield was gradually becoming weaker.

"Hang in there!" I told myself, trying to stop thinking about the terrible consequences.

Finally, we crashed heavily to the bottom of the abyss.

I felt a sharp pain throughout my body, almost making me faint.

But I know now is not the time to give up.

"Is everyone alright?" I struggled to my feet, looked around, and tried to check on everyone's condition.

"I'm still alive." Kuroba's voice came from not far away. His face was pale, but his eyes were still sharp.

"I'm fine too." Pharmacist Zhao stood up, leaning against the wall, his face full of relief at surviving the ordeal.

"Where is Su Yao?" I asked, feeling somewhat uneasy.

"She's over there." Hall Master Li pointed to a spot not far away, where Su Yao was sitting on the ground, her face pale, clearly still recovering from the shock she had just experienced.

“We must leave here as soon as possible,” Kuroba said, his voice tinged with urgency.

"But which way should we go?" I looked around, the thick fog obscuring our vision.

“Follow me,” Kuroba said, his voice carrying an undeniable firmness.

Just then, Elder Feng suddenly spoke, his voice somewhat hoarse: "Have you all sensed... something approaching?"

His voice echoed in the abyss, carrying a hint of uneasy premonition.

We all held our breath and waited quietly, as if some unknown danger would descend at any moment.

"Let's go!" Hei Yu said in a low voice, his figure appearing particularly resolute in the mist.

Without further hesitation, we quickly followed in his footsteps and headed towards the unknown.

In the fog, it felt as if countless eyes were watching us, sending chills down our spines.

"Don't look back," I told myself, but I had a strange premonition, as if something was quietly approaching.

Just then, Elder Feng's demonic beast suddenly let out a low growl, its voice tinged with pain.

We all stopped in our tracks, a sense of foreboding rising in our hearts.

"Keep going." Kuroba's voice was exceptionally clear in the mist, his figure appearing and disappearing ahead, as if he were our only guide.

I took a deep breath, trying to stop myself from thinking about those unknown dangers.

We must survive, we must find that treasure, only then can we truly change our destiny.

"Hurry up." Kuroba's voice rang out again, tinged with urgency.

I nodded and followed closely behind him, but I had a strange premonition, as if something was quietly approaching.

We must leave here as soon as possible; we must find a way out before it's too late.

Elder Feng's treasure-hunting rat, which is usually lively and bouncy like a fluffy ball, is now like a deflated balloon, lying limply on his shoulder, its soft squeaks filled with fear.

Its snow-white fur was covered in dust and bloodstains, making it look pitiful.

I could even feel its trembling little body, the slight trembling that traveled through the thick fabric to my hand.

"What's wrong with it?" I asked in a low voice, afraid of disturbing something.

A strange aura permeated the abyss, making it hard for me to breathe.

The air was filled with the smell of damp earth, mixed with some indescribable fishy stench, which wafted straight into my nose.

“This godforsaken place has suppressed its spiritual power.” Elder Feng’s voice was low and hoarse, like sandpaper rubbing against a stone slab. “It’s no different from an ordinary mouse now.”

A regular mouse?

My heart sank.

This means we have lost a significant fighting force.

The bottom of the abyss was pitch black, so dark you couldn't see your hand in front of your face, except for a few stones that emitted a faint green glow, illuminating a small area around it.

Those green lights were eerie; when they shone on my face, they felt chilly, like I was being stared at by a venomous snake.

"Damn it!" Master Li slammed his fist against the stone wall, making a dull thud.

The stone wall was cold and hard, and the vibration made my palms go numb.

"We're trapped!"

Trapped... These three words weighed on my chest like a boulder, making it almost impossible for me to breathe.

The surrounding air seemed to freeze, creating a suffocating atmosphere.

I could even hear my heart pounding violently, thump-thump-thump, like a drumbeat.

Just when I was about to despair, a warm current suddenly surged from my dantian and flowed throughout my body.

This power was strong and unfamiliar, like a long-dormant dragon finally awakening.

My body began to warm slightly, and an indescribable sense of power filled my limbs and bones.

I instinctively raised my hand, and a dazzling white light burst forth from my palm, illuminating the entire abyss.

This light, warm and powerful, dispelled the surrounding darkness and fear.

"This is... Celestial Spirit Power!" Black Feather's voice rang in my ears, filled with an incredulous excitement, "You...you've broken through?"

breakthrough?

I was stunned for a moment, then I realized what was happening.

I actually broke through under such desperate circumstances!

Without time to think, I gathered this power in my palm and pushed it hard against the stone wall in front of me.

"boom!"

With a loud bang, a huge crack appeared in the stone wall. Then, the crack grew larger and larger until it finally collapsed, revealing a passage leading to the outside world.

"Run!" I shouted and rushed out first.

The crowd behind us followed closely, and we ran wildly along the passage until we finally escaped that gloomy and terrifying abyss.

However, before we could even catch our breath, a strong sense of oppression instantly enveloped us.

I looked up and saw a huge figure slowly approaching us.

“What is that…” My voice trembled, and a strong sense of unease rose in my heart.

Kuroba grabbed my hand; his hand was cold but strong, giving me a bit of strength.

"Prepare for battle." His voice was deep and firm, his gaze fixed on the enormous figure. "This... is probably the real test..."