On the road, Chu Yun felt a little heavy-hearted. She recalled all the battles and challenges, feeling a bit weary.
However, looking at Chu Feng and the black wolf beside her, as well as Li Jian and the elite guards, and Lan Lao leading the way ahead, she knew she couldn't retreat.
After returning to their main residence, Chu Yun and Lan Lao immediately began searching for all possible information and records in the hope of finding clues related to the widespread polluted air. Chu Feng, on the other hand, was responsible for coordinating the villagers and practitioners in the valley, ensuring that everyone could safely and effectively participate in this operation.
While searching for information, Chu Yun discovered a very ancient scroll that contained the ancient legend of the Ten Thousand Demon Burial Valley and descriptions of some sealing formations. She carefully read every word, trying to find key information.
Lan Lao found a possible clue from an old, tattered book, which described how ancient priests used specific magical arrays to establish a barrier in the six directions of a valley.
They compared the information they found one by one and ultimately identified a location for an ancient barrier, where there is likely to be a polluted air overflow.
"It looks like we have a new goal," Chu Yun said to Lan Lao, her eyes igniting with the spark of battle once again. "We need to head to that boundary location, uncover the truth, and reseal that polluted air."
Lan Lao nodded, "We'll leave early tomorrow. Rest well tonight, as tomorrow's journey may be full of challenges."
That night, the starry sky over the Ten Thousand Demon Burial Valley was unusually bright, casting a serene and peaceful glow over the small settlement. Chu Yun stood by the window, gazing up at the brilliant night sky, feeling both anticipation and a hint of unease in her heart. She knew that this exploration might not be as simple as just finding the barrier, but could potentially uncover the secrets hidden within the valley.
The next morning, Chu Yun, Lan Lao, and the Kingdom of Chu guards gathered the necessary equipment and magical tools, preparing to set out. Chu Feng also insisted on joining them, hoping to make a difference in this mission.
Three people, a black wolf, and the Kingdom of Chu's guards set out on their journey to the ancient barrier in the morning light. Crossing through dense forests and scaling steep mountains, every step they took was cautious and resolute.
They, under the leadership of Lan Lao, stepped through the desolate battlefield and arrived at a secluded valley surrounded by ancient trees. The land here faintly exuded a cold aura, with corrosive black mist occasionally escaping from the cracks in the ground, forming elusive streams of light.
Chu Yun tightly gripped the Sky Thunder Sword, her expression solemn as she observed her surroundings. Her spiritual power sensed the unusually strong energy hidden in the valley, causing her to quicken her pace.
"The polluted air here is completely different from what we encountered before, as if it's mixed with some residual power of an ancient seal," Lan Lao analyzed softly, a hint of worry flashing in his eyes.
As they ventured deeper into the valley, a strange light suddenly shot from the depths of the forest ahead, illuminating a path leading further into the valley. Chu Yun took the lead, carefully guiding the team forward.
Before long, they arrived at a vast area surrounded by huge rocks. Scattered on the ground were countless runes and ancient stone tablets, some of which were inscribed with unrecognizable ancient words.
"These are the writings of the ancient fairy clan, recording the spell that seals a powerful existence," Lan Lao gazed at the stone tablet, his voice slightly trembling. "We may be standing at the center of an ancient seal."
Chu Yun and Chu Feng exchanged a solemn glance, both sensing the extraordinary significance of this place.
Suddenly, a powerful spiritual pressure surged from underground, causing the entire valley to tremble as if struck by a tremendous force, overwhelming everyone with a sense of oppression.
"Be careful!" Chu Yun shouted, swinging his sword to release a bolt of lightning, attempting to stabilize the surrounding energy fluctuations.
At that moment, a Mysterious cultivator wearing an abyssal mask and ancient Daoist robes emerged slowly from the shadows, his gaze coldly fixed on Chu Yun and his companions through the mask.
"You shouldn't be here," the voice of the Mysterious cultivator was deep and carried an unmistakable threat. "You have disturbed powers that should have remained dormant."
Lan Lao stepped forward, attempting to communicate with him: "Elder, we meant no offense, we are only seeking a solution to the polluted air issue. Can you tell us about the origin of this seal?"
Mysterious cultivator fell silent for a moment before speaking, "Sealed here is the god of a ancient era's demon lord. Once its power is released, it will bring immeasurable destruction. However, for some unknown reason, the seal has been triggered and is gradually failing, causing this polluted air due to the leakage of the demon lord's power."
Upon hearing this, Chu Yun felt a sense of urgency and immediately realized the severity of the situation, "Then we must reseal it to prevent the disaster from happening."
Mysterious cultivator slightly frowned, just as he was about to speak, he was interrupted by Lan Lao: "The intention of this young lady is not to allow the polluted air to affect the Savage beast and the creatures around, causing them to go mad and attack the people in nearby villages."
Mysterious cultivator solemnly spoke: "This is also unavoidable. The power of the Ancient Demon Sovereign has actually been suppressed for almost countless years, but for some reason, about six years ago, its strength suddenly increased significantly, regaining some of its power."
Chu Yun tightly grasps the Sky Thunder Sword, her gaze firm and unwavering, as if she intends to sever the black mist and corruption before her. "May I ask, venerable one, is there any way to suppress this force again and prevent its disaster from spreading to innocent people?"
The Mysterious cultivator glanced at Chu Yun with a wary look that showed through the slits of the mask. "There is no way. This is an inevitable sacrifice, which is why the ancient warning of the Ten Thousand Demons Burial has always advised people to stay away and not dwell near it."
Chu Yun listened to this and felt somewhat dissatisfied: "What do you mean by inevitable sacrifice? Are you a righteous cultivator? Always wearing a mask, it really makes people doubt whether you are a fake pretending to be a righteous person."
Mysterious cultivator frowned: "Why are you so determined to eliminate this polluted air? Could it be that the polluted air in a previous formation was purified by you?"
Chu Yun pulled out the Sky Thunder Sword and assumed an attacking stance: "So what if it's me?"
"It turns out to be you, little girl. Unless you can defeat me, you won't be able to touch the seal here." Mysterious cultivator also drew his long sword and entered battle mode.
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