Slender willows sway in the breeze

Chapter 232 The dream is broken
Gao Yongxiu nodded. "Everyone, maintain formation and advance in that direction!"

The investigation team struggled to advance deeper into the forest amidst the monsters' onslaught.

However, as they ventured deeper into the forest, the number of monsters increased, and their attacks became more ferocious.

The members of the investigation team began to struggle, and many of them sustained injuries.

Gu Changzhou gritted his teeth and said, "This can't go on. We must find a way to get rid of these monsters."

Just then, Leng Xuan suddenly thought of a plan. He quickly took out some talismans from his pocket, muttered some incantations, and then threw the talismans into the air.

The talismans burst forth with dazzling light in the air, forming a huge light curtain that kept the monsters out.

Leng Xuan said, "This is the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion's Demon-Trapping Talisman Array, which can temporarily trap these monsters. Let's hurry!" The investigation team seized the opportunity to quicken their pace and rushed towards the depths of the forest.

As they finally passed through a dense forest, a huge black building came into view, covered with eerie runes and exuding a chilling aura of evil.

Xu Hechen: "This is it, the secret stronghold of Tianxu Palace."

However, just as they were about to approach the building, a powerful force suddenly erupted from it, and a familiar figure appeared before them.

The familiar figure was none other than Wan Chongshan. His aura was even more sinister and terrifying than before, surrounded by black mist, like a demon emerging from hell.

His face was twisted in a smile, and his eyes were filled with hatred and madness.

"I can't believe you actually found this place. You've really courted death!"

Wan Chongshan's voice was deep and hoarse, like a roar from the abyss.

Gao Yongxiu's face was solemn. He gripped the magic weapon in his hand tightly and said loudly, "Wan Chongshan, your evil deeds have been exposed. Today is your end!"

"You think you can compete?" Wan Chongshan sneered disdainfully, "A bunch of overconfident ants!"

As he spoke, he waved his hands, and the surrounding air instantly became oppressive. Countless black tentacles emerged from the ground and began to entangle the investigation team.

Gu Changzhou swiftly wielded his Xuan Tie sword, severing the approaching tentacles. Starlight sword energy flashed, leaving behind dazzling streaks of light in the air.

Liu Sijun manipulated the Taixu Mirror, and the light shooting out from the mirror was like a sharp arrow, shooting towards the myriad mountains.

However, Wan Chongshan's strength had increased after colluding with Tianxu Palace, and he easily dodged Liu Sijun's attack.

Leng Xuan took out the talisman again, attempting to use its power to restrain Wan Chongshan.

However, Wan Chongshan seemed to have some knowledge of the talismans of the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion. With a wave of his hand, the talismans burned in the air and lost their effect.

Xu Hechen carefully observed Wan Chongshan's movements and the surrounding environment, trying to find his weakness.

He discovered that although Wan Chongshan was powerful, his power seemed to be closely connected to that black building.

Xu Hechen shouted, "Everyone, pay attention! His power comes from this building. If we can destroy the building, we can weaken him!" Upon hearing this, the members of the investigation team changed their tactics.

While dodging the attacks of the myriad mountains and the entanglement of the black tentacles, they looked for an opportunity to approach the building.

A disciple from the Misty Palace seized the opportunity and rushed towards the building. His magical artifact emitted a dazzling light as he slashed at the runes on the building.

However, as soon as he approached the building, he was thrown back by a powerful force, crashing heavily to the ground and spitting out a mouthful of blood.

"No, there are powerful protective barriers around the building; we can't get close!"

The disciple struggled to speak. Just then, Liu Sijun suddenly remembered the Taixu Sword Soul.

She quickly took out the Taixu Sword Soul, infused it with spiritual power, and the Nanming Li Fire on the sword soul blazed fiercely.

Liu Sijun: "Perhaps the Southern Bright Fire can break this restriction!"

Gu Changzhou, Xu Hechen, and the others immediately cooperated with Liu Sijun to attract Wan Chongshan's attention and buy her time.

Liu Sijun concentrated his mind, controlling the Taixu Sword Soul, and stabbed towards the restrictions on the building.

The moment the Southern Bright Fire came into contact with the restriction, it emitted a sizzling sound, and cracks began to appear in the restriction.

Upon seeing this, Wan Chongshan's expression changed drastically. Realizing Liu Sijun and the others' intentions, he frantically rushed towards Liu Sijun.

Gu Changzhou shouted and brandished his Xuan Tie sword to block Wan Chongshan's path, engaging him in fierce close combat.

"Jun'er, hurry!"

Gu Changzhou shouted as he fought.

Liu Sijun gritted his teeth and exerted all his strength to activate the Taixu Sword Soul.

Finally, the barrier shattered completely under the scorching heat of the Southern Ming Fire, and the members of the investigation team saw hope and rushed towards the building.

Seeing the investigation team rushing towards the building, a hint of panic flashed in Wan Chongshan's eyes, but more so, a frantic determination.

He knew all too well how important this building was to him and the Tianxu Palace; if it were destroyed, his dream would be shattered.

"Don't even think about it!"

Wan Chongshan roared, and the black mist around his body instantly expanded, transforming into countless black whips that lashed out at the disciple charging at the front.

Those whips were incredibly fast, whistling through the air, and filled the air with a nauseating, fishy stench.

A disciple from Yaohua Palace was unable to dodge in time and was struck by the long whip. He was sent flying and crashed heavily into a large tree, leaving a deep dent in the trunk. The disciple coughed up blood and fell unconscious.

"Watch out, everyone! His attacks are getting even more ferocious!"

Gao Yongxiu shouted a warning while brandishing his magical weapon, dodging the black whips. His weapon shimmered with a ghostly blue light, and each swing repelled the approaching whips.

Seeing that his attack was effective, Wan Chongshan became even more frenzied. His hands moved constantly, and his long black whip, like streaks of black lightning, darted through the forest, blocking the advance of the investigation team.

Liu Sijun was extremely anxious. She knew that time was of the essence and she had to destroy the building as soon as possible.

While dodging the attacks of the black whip, she manipulated the Void Sword Soul to stab towards the core of the building.

However, the towering mountains would not allow her to have her way.

He suddenly abandoned the other disciples and charged towards Liu Sijun with a speed as fast as a ghost.

Upon seeing this, Gu Changzhou was startled. He tried his best to stop Wan Chongshan, but was struck by a black whip from Wan Chongshan. A deep bloodstain appeared on his arm, and the Xuan Tie sword almost slipped from his hand.

Cheung Chau!

Liu Sijun exclaimed in surprise, a hint of worry flashing in her eyes.

But she knew she couldn't afford to be distracted at this moment. She gritted her teeth and poured all her spiritual power into the Taixu Sword Soul, causing the Nanming Li Fire to burn even more fiercely.