bullyxtreme Chapter 28 A New Beginning by Changing Places
Chapter 28 A New Beginning by Changing Places
As the silver light faded, thick fog coiled around it like a living thing, swallowing up the last glimmer of light.
Ye Ling found himself in an unfamiliar forest, with towering ancient trees blocking out the sun, and the ground piled with decaying leaves, exuding a damp and putrid smell.
A strange sense of oppression filled the air, making it difficult to breathe.
"Where is this place?" Shu Yao's voice trembled slightly as she gripped Ye Ling's hand tightly. Her pale face appeared even weaker in the mist.
The cold and dampness of the new environment made her very uncomfortable, and her breathing became rapid.
Ye Ling tenderly supported her, gently patted her back, and softly comforted her, "Don't be afraid, I will protect you."
However, he was also filled with doubt and unease. What was Stardust's purpose in bringing them here?
He pulled a faintly glowing card from his pocket—"Eye of the Night Owl"—and chanted a spell.
The card's glow appeared exceptionally faint in the thick fog, like a candle flickering in the wind, as if it could be extinguished at any moment.
Ye Ling tried to unleash the card's detection ability, but found that an invisible resistance suppressed the card's power, as if it were trapped in a cage.
“Be careful,” Elder Ling’s voice echoed through the mist, tinged with solemnity, “This…is the Lost Land.”
"The Lost Land?" Ye Ling repeated in a low voice, his vigilance growing even stronger.
He knew that Elder Ling was knowledgeable and experienced, and since he was being so cautious, it meant that this place was extraordinary.
"Cough cough..." Shu Yao's cough interrupted Ye Ling's thoughts.
He looked down and saw that Shu Yao's face was even paler, and her lips had lost all color. "Are you alright?" Ye Ling asked anxiously.
Shu Yao shook her head and said weakly, "This place... makes me feel very uncomfortable..." Ye Ling supported her and tried to use his own spiritual power to dispel her discomfort, but found that his own spiritual power was also suppressed, and the effect was minimal.
He felt even more uneasy; this place seemed to be suppressing all external forces.
Just then, a crisp sound broke the silence. "Wow, this place is so mysterious!" Qingyue's voice carried a hint of excitement, seemingly unaffected by the surroundings.
Beside her, a figure appeared like a ghost; it was none other than Shadow Wind, the assassin of the Spirit Clan.
"Yingfeng, you're here too," Qingyue said happily.
Yingfeng nodded, his cold face revealing no emotion.
He looked around, his gaze sharp as a knife, as if he could pierce through the thick fog and see the secrets hidden within.
Suddenly, the corners of his mouth turned up slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile.
“Interesting…” he murmured, then vanished into the thick fog in a flash.
"Yingfeng?" Qingyue called out in confusion, but there was no response.
Almost simultaneously, the Blood Demon's roar came from afar: "What kind of hellhole is this! My power has also been suppressed!" Ye Ling's heart sank. It seemed that not only them, but even the Blood Demon was affected.
What secrets does this lost land hold? Just then, a deep voice sounded in Ye Ling's ear: "It seems we need to cooperate."
Ye Ling turned his head sharply, only to see a thick, empty fog. Who was it?
That voice… it sounds familiar… Thick fog billowed, like a giant curtain obscuring all vision. Ye Ling cautiously looked around, trying to pinpoint the source of the mysterious voice, but to no avail.
"Yingfeng? Where did you go?"
Qingyue's voice rang out again, tinged with anxiety. Suddenly, the thick fog in front of Qingyue rippled, and Yingfeng's figure appeared like a ghost, his speed astonishing.
“I’ve discovered something interesting.” A mysterious smile played on his lips.
"What is it?" Qingyue asked curiously.
Yingfeng did not answer directly, but instead flashed and disappeared into the thick fog once again.
The next moment, he appeared behind Ye Ling, but then instantly returned to his original position, as if he had teleported.
Everyone was shocked; this speed was more than twice as fast as before!
"This is..." Ye Ling looked at Ying Feng in surprise. "This environment seems to enhance my assassin skills."
Yingfeng explained, "I can use the mist to perfectly conceal my presence, and even briefly blend into it to teleport."
As he spoke, he demonstrated it again, his figure flickering in the thick fog, drifting like a ghost, elusive and unpredictable.
"That's amazing!" Qingyue clapped her hands excitedly.
Even Ye Ling couldn't help but marvel that this was simply the perfect illusion for an assassin.
Meanwhile, in the thick fog on the other side, Blood Demon and Shadow were also plotting.
"Damn it! This damned place is suppressing my power!" the Blood Demon roared, his voice filled with resentment and anger.
"Calm down, Blood Demon." The shadowy voice remained cold. "This place affects all of us, including Ye Ling."
"Hmph! I will definitely find a chance to tear that brat to pieces!" Blood Demon's eyes flashed with ferocity.
“Don’t be impulsive,” Shadow stopped him. “We know nothing about this place, and acting rashly will only put us in danger.”
Moreover, there are other unknown entities here…
"What do you mean?" Blood Demon asked, displeased. "Did you hear that voice just now?" Shadow's tone turned serious.
The Blood Demon was taken aback, then recalled the mysterious voice, and a sense of unease rose in his heart. "You mean..."
"We must be careful and figure out the secrets of this place before we consider dealing with Ye Ling."
"Perhaps we can cooperate..." said the Shadow. "Cooperate?" the Blood Demon sneered. "Do you think I'd believe you?"
“In this place, we all need allies,” Shadow said firmly. “Only through cooperation can we survive in this unknown place.”
Do you really want to face those unknown dangers alone?
Blood Demon fell silent; he knew Shadow was right. In this unfamiliar environment, acting alone was indeed too dangerous.
“Alright,” he finally conceded, “we can cooperate for now, but don’t try anything funny!”
The shadowy figure's lips curled up slightly, revealing a sinister smile.
"of course."
Ye Ling supported Shu Yao, feeling the oppressive atmosphere brought by the thick fog around them, and his heart was filled with vigilance.
He knew that danger lurked everywhere in this unfamiliar environment.
He gently tightened his grip on Shu Yao's hand... "Ye Ling..." A familiar voice rang out in the thick fog. The fog churned, like a monstrous beast baring its fangs and claws, ready to devour everything.
Ye Ling took Shu Yao's hand, gently kissed the back of her hand, and said, "Don't be afraid, I'm here."
Shu Yao blushed, feeling the lingering warmth on the back of her hand, which lessened her unease considerably. She subconsciously leaned closer to Ye Ling.
Ye Ling shielded her behind him, his eyes scanning the thick white fog around them warily.
Suddenly, a sharp screech came from the fog, and several translucent, ghostly creatures pounced out of the thick fog, bringing with them a chilling aura, and attacked the group.
These creatures are elusive and elusive, their sharp claws gleaming with an eerie green light, sending chills down one's spine.
"Watch out!" Ye Ling shouted, and a card appeared out of thin air in his hand. With a flash of light, it transformed into a shield shimmering with golden runes, blocking the ghost that was attacking Shu Yao.
The shadowy figure lurked deep within the thick fog, a chilling smile playing on its lips.
She controlled these ghosts, intending to use them to weaken Ye Ling's power, but unexpectedly, one of the ghosts suddenly changed direction and pounced on her.
Caught off guard, the shadowy figure was slashed across the arm by the ghost's claws, letting out a cry of pain.
Blood Demon stood aside, coldly observing everything. He hadn't wanted to get involved, but seeing Shadow injured, he hesitated for a moment, then intervened anyway.
He wielded his massive, blood-red battle axe, cleaving the ghost attacking the shadow in two, and the black mist instantly dissipated.
"Hmph, trash!" Blood Demon sneered, his tone laced with disdain.
Youying clutched her injured arm, her face grim, and offered no rebuttal.
She knew that in this unfamiliar environment, she needed the power of the Blood Demon.
While fending off the ghost's attacks, Ye Ling kept an eye on the others.
Holding a spirit staff, Qingyue chanted incantations, and beams of silver light shot out, repelling the approaching ghosts. Her brows were furrowed, as if she were deep in thought.
Suddenly, as if she had thought of something, her eyes lit up. She remembered the homeland of the Spirit Clan, where there was a similar mysterious environment, but it was completely different from here.
Perhaps she can use her knowledge of Eldar to find a way to deal with this situation.
The battle continued, with new ghosts constantly emerging from the thick fog, seemingly endless.
Just when everyone was about to give up, a figure slowly emerged from the thick fog. It was a woman dressed in a white robe, with a cold and aloof appearance and eyes as cold as ice.
She held an ice-blue staff in her hand, and the surrounding air seemed to grow colder because of her presence.
"Shuanghua?" Qingyue exclaimed in surprise.
Shuanghua's gaze swept over everyone, finally settling on Ye Ling, her tone cold: "This place is not as simple as you think. If you want to survive, listen to me."
The crowd exchanged bewildered glances, wondering what the purpose of this suddenly appearing woman was.
Suddenly, a voice echoed in Ye Ling's mind: "Be careful, she..." The voice trailed off. Qingyue stared at the churning mist, Shuanghua's words reverberating in her ears.
This eerie environment stirred up her deep-seated memories, and her thoughts drifted back to the homeland of the Spirit Clan—Yunmengze.
The area is shrouded in mist year-round, brimming with spiritual energy, where all sorts of strange plants and creatures coexist harmoniously.
Yunmengze also has a similar misty area called "Illusory Spirit Realm," which is a trial ground for the Spirit Race.
But the mist in the Illusionary Realm is colorful and full of life, unlike here, which is dead and oppressive, as if it harbors endless malice.
The Illusionary Realm tests the Spirit Race's perception and control over spiritual power, but here... Qingyue felt a strange threat, as if something was watching them.
She tried hard to recall the teachings of the clan elders about how to find her way in the mist, how to sense hidden dangers, and how to use spiritual power to protect herself.
The trials in Yunmengze are meant to make the Spirit Clan disciples stronger, but the mist here is more like a trap, a hunting ground.
"Qingyue, are you alright?" Shuyao's concerned voice interrupted Qingyue's thoughts.
Qingyue snapped out of her reverie and forced a smile: "It's nothing, I just remembered some things."
Looking at Ye Ling, his eyes held a hint of determination. "Ye Ling, we must be careful. This place is unlike any other place we've encountered before."
Ye Ling nodded, gripping the card in his hand and feeling the power flowing within it.
The mysterious voice that had just entered his mind made him even more vigilant.
Who is secretly helping him? And what is the purpose of this suddenly appearing Frostflower? Frostflower's appearance caused Blood Demon and Shadow to temporarily stop fighting and watch her warily.
Blood Demon, with his volatile temper, was about to ask a question when Shadow stopped him.
Shadow knew that in this unfamiliar environment, any rash action could have fatal consequences.
Shuanghua ignored everyone's questions and simply repeated coldly, "If you want to live, listen to me."
After saying that, she turned and walked into the depths of the thick fog, her figure quickly disappearing into the mist.
After a brief silence, Ye Ling took the lead and followed. Shu Yao followed closely behind, and Qing Yue also pulled the slightly hesitant Ying Feng along, and they joined the group.
Blood Demon and Shadow exchanged a glance and ultimately chose to follow.
They understood that in this unfamiliar environment, unity might be the only way to survive.
Shuanghua led the group through the thick fog. The surroundings were eerily quiet, with only the faint sound of their footsteps echoing around them.
After walking for about half an hour, Shuanghua stopped in one place.
The fog here is thinner, and you can vaguely see a complex array on the ground, emitting a faint, eerie light.
The array's patterns were intricate and mysterious; Ye Ling had never seen anything like it before. Curious, he stepped forward, wanting to examine it closely, but Shuanghua grabbed his arm.
"Don't move!" Shuanghua's voice was icy, carrying a hint of warning. "This formation is very dangerous." Ye Ling's doubts deepened. What exactly was the purpose of this formation? Why was Shuanghua so tense?
He looked up at Shuanghua, only to find her staring at the center of the formation, her eyes filled with...fear?
Shuanghua turned her head abruptly, her voice urgent and low: "Quickly, get out of here..."