Siheyuan: The Temptation of the Mountains

Chapter 819: 1 Sword Slashes at the Monster's Back

Lin Ze raised the key without hesitation. The key seemed to weigh a thousand pounds in his hand, but he still gritted his teeth and used all his strength to chop the monster's back like a sharp sword.

This sword condensed the last of Lin Ze's spiritual power, and its power was so powerful that it could shake the world and make the gods and ghosts weep. As he moved, a dazzling light suddenly burst out, like lightning streaking through the night sky, striking the monster directly.

There was a deafening roar, and the monster's back seemed to be torn apart, and a powerful force erupted like a volcanic eruption. This force was so violent that the surrounding air was stirred up violently, forming a powerful shock wave.

The monster, struck so hard, let out a shrill roar that echoed through the air and sent shivers down its spine. Its entire body trembled violently in the pain, as if it could collapse at any moment.

The mysterious figure, who had been hiding behind the monster, was also swept by this terrifying force. He had no time to react before the shockwave sent him flying. With a scream, his body arced through the air like a kite with its string cut, then plummeted heavily to the ground.

After enduring this fatal blow, the monster finally collapsed to the ground, its massive body hitting the ground, stirring up a cloud of dust that seemed to shake the entire earth.

Lin Ze looked at the monster lying on the ground and the mysterious man being subdued, and a big stone in his heart finally fell to the ground.

Just when Lin Ze thought everything was over, the fallen monster started moving again.

It let out a low roar, and the wounds on its body healed at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Lin Ze's heart was suddenly shocked. He had never expected this monster to be so difficult to deal with, and its vitality was so tenacious. At the same time, the mysterious man slowly climbed up from the ground, a strange smile on his lips, and he was still muttering.

Suddenly, black rays of light emerged from all around. These rays of light were like black pythons, quickly and tightly wrapping around Lin Ze, making him unable to move at all.

Seeing this, the mysterious man laughed coldly: "Do you think you can defeat us like this? You are so naive!"

Lin Ze gritted his teeth and clenched his fists. Although his spiritual energy was almost exhausted, his heart was filled with indomitable determination. He would never give up so easily!

However, at this critical moment, a dazzling white light suddenly flashed, piercing the darkness like lightning. Then, a mysterious old man appeared in front of Lin Ze like a ghost.

The old man quickly formed seals with his hands and chanted an ancient and mysterious spell. As his spell rang out, the black light that had been tightly wrapped around Lin Ze suddenly disappeared without a trace, as if it had encountered its nemesis.

The old man slowly turned his head and looked at Lin Ze. His eyes were deep and kind. He said to Lin Ze, "Young man, there is a greater conspiracy behind this monster and this mysterious man. If you want to uncover this conspiracy, follow me. I will help you improve your strength and give you enough power to face this."

Lin Ze gazed at the mysterious old man, and the fire of hope in his heart was rekindled. Without hesitation, he immediately followed the old man and embarked on a new adventure.

Lin Ze followed the old man all the way to a quiet valley.

The valley is filled with spiritual energy and is surrounded by lush spiritual plants.

The old man stopped, turned around and said to Lin Ze: "From today on, you will practice here."

In the following days, the old man taught Lin Ze everything he knew, and he practiced hard day and night.

His strength is constantly improving, and his use of spiritual power is becoming more and more proficient.

However, in this seemingly peaceful life of cultivation, a sudden storm is quietly brewing.

On a dark and windy night, all was silent and the valley was serene. Suddenly, a group of dark figures crept into the valley like ghosts. Their movements were swift and stealthy, clearly well prepared.

The leader of this group of uninvited guests was none other than the mysterious man who had always made Lin Ze wary. He stood at the entrance of the valley, a sinister sneer on his face, as if he was fully prepared for this surprise attack.

"Haha, I didn't expect you, little brat, to hide in such a remote place." The mysterious man said proudly, "But even if you run to the ends of the earth, I can still find you!"

Lin Ze's heart tightened upon hearing this, but he wasn't intimidated by the mysterious man's aura. He clenched his fists tightly, stared at him, and replied without a hint of weakness, "I want to see how capable you are!"

The old man standing beside Lin Ze also seemed unusually calm at this moment. He patted Lin Ze on the shoulder and encouraged him, "Don't be afraid, young man. I'm here with you. Go for it!"

Lin Ze took a deep breath, gathered his consciousness, and then quickly mobilized the spiritual power in his body. A faint green light shone around him, the result of his recent cultivation.

As Lin Ze's spiritual power erupted, a powerful spiritual power fluctuation suddenly set off in the valley. Seeing this, the mysterious man's eyes flashed with surprise, but then he returned to his sneer.

"With your limited strength, you think you can fight me?" The mysterious man said disdainfully, "Come on!"

At his command, his men rushed towards Lin Ze like hungry wolves pouncing on their prey. In an instant, shouts and cries of killing and shouting intertwined in the valley, deafening.

Lin Ze did not retreat. He flashed and shuttled among the enemies like a ghost. The long sword in his hand drew cold rays of light, and he started a thrilling battle with the enemy.

In the valley, spiritual energy surges, light radiates, and the battle is fierce. Can Lin Ze win this life-or-death battle? Can he uncover the conspiracy hidden behind the mysterious man? All this remains unknown...

Lin Ze rushed left and right in the crowd. Although he was not at a disadvantage for the time being, the number of enemies was increasing and he gradually felt overwhelmed.

The mysterious man watched coldly from the side, waiting for his chance to act.

Just when Lin Ze was entangled by several enemies, the mysterious man suddenly attacked and a black energy wave hit him.

Lin Ze couldn't dodge in time and was hit in the chest, sending him flying backwards.

Seeing this, the old man immediately cast a spell to protect Lin Ze behind him.

"You evil scoundrel, stop being so arrogant!" With a roar from the old man, his hands danced like butterflies, quickly forming a complex and exquisite hand seal. In an instant, the spiritual energy in the valley seemed to be drawn by an invisible force, rapidly converging like a raging torrent.

These spiritual energies quickly condensed in front of the old man, forming a huge energy shield, like an indestructible fortress, protecting him tightly.

However, facing this powerful shield, the mysterious man merely sneered, showing no fear. With a wave of his arm, his men pounced forward like hungry tigers. Various black lights and fierce attacks poured down like a torrential rain, fiercely colliding with the shield.