novelhk Chapter 316 Breaking Through 1
Chapter 316 Breaking Through 1
Following the hunched, slow but steady old man, they trudged through the dense and deep forest for a long time before they noticed that the thick, milky fog around them was beginning to thin out.
Finally, in the distance, an ancient and majestic castle came into view. The castle seemed to have withstood the test of time, its walls covered with dense, verdant vines that intertwined, resembling a giant green spiderweb covering its surface. From afar, the entire castle exuded an indescribable air of mystery, inspiring awe and reverence.
As they stepped through the castle gates, a soft creaking sound came from beneath their feet, as if the ancient building were welcoming them. The old man led them silently through a dimly lit, narrow corridor, finally stopping before a room filled with all sorts of bottles and jars, and displayed numerous strange and unusual books.
The old man slowly extended his wrinkled and slightly trembling hands, gently pushed open the door, and went inside. A faint, musty smell permeated the room. Bottles and jars contained colorful liquids and powders, their contents unknown. The books on the shelves were a motley collection; some covers were worn and tattered, while others emitted an eerie glow.
The old man walked to a corner and carefully pulled out a rather worn-out book from a pile of dusty old books. He gently turned the pages, the yellowed pages rustling softly. After examining it carefully for a while, the old man suddenly looked up, his eyes shining as he looked at everyone and said, "The runes on that flower you see are actually an extremely ancient seal. Anyone who accidentally touches this rune will be instantly teleported here. So that's why it's set up like this—it's because a great secret is hidden here!" Ling Yu's clear, watery eyes sparkled with curiosity, and she couldn't wait to ask, "What kind of secret is it?" The old man, with his weathered face and deep eyes, slowly raised his hand and pointed to an old, yellowed map hanging on the wall. He said in a deep, slightly mysterious voice, "Legend has it that deep within this vast forest grows a great tree with magical powers. The fruit that grows on that tree has an incredible power—it can grant people one wish." However, obtaining this incomparably precious fruit is by no means easy, for the path to the divine tree is fraught with peril and deadly traps, and ferocious guardian beasts lurk in the shadows, ready to pounce.
Hearing this, the young man beside him clenched his fists tightly, as if making a firm decision, and said resolutely, "No matter what hardships and difficulties await us, I am willing to give it my all and try." Seeing this, Ling Yu nodded without hesitation, indicating her support for the young man's decision. And so, under the old man's detailed guidance, they resolutely embarked on this journey full of unknowns and challenges in search of the Divine Tree.
Along the way, they encountered many unexpected difficulties. First, a flock of birds that could unleash powerful lightning suddenly swooped down from the sky and launched a fierce attack on them; then they were trapped in a strange fog that could create realistic illusions, making it impossible to distinguish east from west. However, fortunately, the two brave and fearless young people had excellent teamwork and cooperation, and with the old man providing crucial hints and help from time to time, they managed to overcome danger time and time again, getting closer and closer to their final goal.
Finally, after countless hardships, their vision cleared, and they could see the towering, radiant divine tree in the distance. Now, if they could successfully pluck that tempting fruit, they could leave this terrifying place fraught with danger.