From a loser to an immortal sage

Chapter 376 The First Signs of a Crisis in the Locked Room

Mo Yuan's sinister smile, like the forked tongue of a venomous snake, sent a chill down my spine.

This guy with a smile but a knife hidden inside, he's definitely up to no good!

The air in the sealed room seemed to freeze. Water droplets seeped from the damp stone walls and fell to the ground one by one. The sound was exceptionally clear at this moment, striking my nerves with each drop.

My hand unconsciously tightened around the sword hilt, my palms were sweaty, and the metal texture on the hilt hurt me.

Damn!

Just then... I glanced at my companions. Zi Ling was pale, clearly still recovering from the trap. Elder Qing Feng looked even worse; his injuries hadn't healed, and he was barely holding on.

Given our current situation, the odds of winning against this group of hostile individuals are extremely slim.

With a wave of his hand, Mo Yuan sent the men in black behind him swarming forward like hungry wolves.

These guys exuded a chilling aura and moved with lightning speed; they were clearly well-trained assassins.

I cursed inwardly, "Mo Yuan really thinks highly of us!"

The longsword was drawn from its sheath, emitting a crisp ringing sound. The blade reflected the dim light of the secret room, like a silver lightning bolt.

I gritted my teeth and met the man in black who was charging at the front.

These guys are ruthless and their moves are deadly, so I have to be on my guard.

"Clang!" My longsword clashed with the opponent's weapon, producing a piercing metallic clang that made my hands go numb.

This group of men in black were not only ruthless in their moves, but also worked together seamlessly, and I quickly felt the pressure.

While fending off the attacks, I kept an eye on my companions.

Although Elder Qingfeng's injuries had not yet healed, his rich experience allowed him to barely hold on.

But Zi Ling is different. She already had a huge drain on her spiritual energy, and now she is in even more danger.

Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Elder Qingfeng stagger, a black-clad man slashing his chest, leaving a bloody gash that instantly stained his clothes.

He groaned, his body swaying precariously.

"Elder!" My heart tightened, but I was unable to spare a moment.

To make matters worse, at that moment, I heard Zi Ling let out a cry of pain.

I turned around abruptly and saw her struck by a black light, her petite body falling to the ground like a kite with a broken string.

Damn!

I was extremely anxious and wanted to rush over immediately, but the men in black around me clung to me like maggots, making it impossible for me to break free.

"Ziling!" I shouted, my voice filled with anxiety and worry.

The men in black pressed closer, seemingly about to kill Zi Ling.

My heart felt like it was being gripped tightly by an invisible hand, making it almost impossible to breathe.

Just at this critical moment, a chilling voice came from the direction of the trap: "Brother Mo Yuan, long time no see." My heart sank. It was Blood Fiend!

This guy is still alive!

He actually dared to show up!

Mo Yuan smiled dismissively and said, "So it's Brother Xue Sha. What, you're also interested in this treasure?"

Blood Fiend crawled out of the trap, covered in mud and blood, looking utterly disheveled, but his smile was incredibly sinister: "Of course, who wouldn't want something this good? How about we join forces and take care of these troublesome fellows first?"

Mo Yuan didn't answer immediately. He just gave Xue Sha a meaningful look, and then turned his gaze to me.

I felt like I had fallen into a huge trap, surrounded by enemies on all sides.

Mo Yuan and Xue Sha are no pushovers. If they join forces, we have no chance of winning.

"Alright." Mo Yuan finally spoke, his voice carrying a hint of barely perceptible excitement. "Then let's have a pleasant collaboration."

My heart sank to the bottom.

Besieged on all sides, what should we do?

I took a deep breath and tried to calm myself down.

Now is not the time to panic; I must find a way to break through!

"Ziling..." I growled. I had to protect her!

I swung my sword sharply, forcing back the man in black in front of me, and then rushed towards Zi Ling's direction.

"Want to save her? Not so easy!" A man in black blocked my way, his long knife gleaming with murderous intent as he slashed down at me.

"Get out of my way!" I roared, my longsword transforming into a streak of silver light, clashing violently with the opponent's longsword... The air was thick with the stench of blood... I...

"Xiao Yao, be careful!" Elder Qingfeng's voice, trembling slightly, reached my ears...

Sweat mixed with blood flowed into my eyes, stinging painfully.

Damn it, Mo Yuan's subordinates are really troublesome!

I dodged and weaved, like a butterfly trapped in a spider web, struggling desperately, but I could never escape the dense net of swords.

A metallic, sweet taste rose in my throat, and I couldn't help but cough, spitting out a mouthful of blood.

My chest was burning with pain, like it had been branded with a hot iron.

I looked down and saw that my white clothes were stained red with blood, a shocking sight.

"Xiao Yao, are you alright?" Zi Ling's voice was weak and trembling.

I forced myself to endure the pain and turned to look at her. Her face was as pale as paper, and there was a trace of blood at the corner of her mouth. She was obviously badly injured.

"I...I'm fine..." I gritted my teeth and tried to force a smile, but it looked worse than crying.

"Hmph, at the end of its rope!" Mo Yuan's voice, tinged with sarcasm, was like a sharp knife piercing my eardrums.

"If you surrender obediently, you might suffer less physical pain."

Less physical pain?

dream!

I sneered inwardly, even if I die, I'll take a few people down with me!

I took a deep breath, mustered my strength, and swung my sword again to meet the enemy.

But my body had reached its limit; my movements were becoming increasingly sluggish, and my reactions were becoming slower and slower.

Everything before my eyes became blurry, my ears were ringing, and I felt like I was about to faint.

Am I really going to die here today?

A wave of despair washed over me.

No!

I can't give up!

I still have so many things to do, I still need to…

"stop!"

A cold, clear voice, like a thunderclap, resounded in the secret room.

Immediately afterwards, a powerful surge of spiritual energy swept over, blasting Mo Yuan's subordinates away.

I barely opened my eyes and saw a man in white standing in mid-air, like a banished immortal.

It's him!

Ethereal immortal!

"An ethereal immortal?" Mo Yuan's expression changed slightly.

"Mo Yuan, how dare you cause trouble here?" The ethereal immortal's voice was devoid of emotion, yet filled with majesty.

"Hmph, I'm merely reclaiming what's rightfully mine," Mo Yuan sneered.

The ethereal immortal ignored him and turned to look at me, a hint of worry flashing in his eyes: "Are you alright?"

"I...I'm okay..." I gritted my teeth again, trying to stay awake.

"You take a rest first, leave this to me." After saying this, the ethereal immortal waved his sleeve again and engaged in battle with Mo Yuan's subordinates.

I took the opportunity to sit cross-legged and circulate my spiritual energy to heal my injuries.

But my spiritual power has been completely exhausted and cannot be restored at all.

I felt my consciousness becoming increasingly blurred, and my eyelids becoming heavier and heavier.

No! I can't sleep! I have to…

I forced my eyelids open and looked around.

The walls of the secret room were covered with densely packed runes.

These runes shimmered with an eerie light in the dim light.

Wait… these runes… seem to…

Suddenly, a bright idea flashed into my mind.

Could it be... that these runes are the key to solving the mystery of the secret room?

I fought off the dizziness and carefully examined the runes on the wall.

These runes appear chaotic, yet they subtly follow a certain pattern.

I reached out and gently stroked the runes on the wall.

A strange power flowed from the runes to my fingertips, giving me a tingling sensation.

"What secrets do these runes... hold..." I murmured to myself.

Suddenly, I sensed an unusual presence behind me. I whirled around and saw…