Slender willows sway in the breeze

Chapter 267 Don't Be Too Congratulatory

After devouring several demonic dragons, Tong Lei's Golden Roc phantom suddenly evolved into a three-headed, six-armed form.

Each head can unleash attacks of different attributes: ice, fire, and lightning intertwine to create a net, driving the behemoth into a desperate situation.

But suddenly, the giant beast's demonic core erupted with black flames, scorching the golden roc's phantom until it became ethereal.

Its body was covered in black scales, and it pounced like a small mountain, smashing trees to pieces wherever it went.

Gu Changzhou's eyes were sharp. He was the first to swing the Molin Sword. A sword aura of spiritual energy slashed at the giant beast, but only left a white mark on its scales.

The giant beast, in pain, roared and slammed down with its massive claws, creating a strong gust of wind.

Liu Sijun quickly used the power of the Taixu Spirit Crystal to create a transparent shield in front of everyone, which barely blocked the giant beast's attack.

However, the shield trembled violently under the behemoth's slam, nearly shattering.

Li Qing controlled the Fire Phoenix, which spread its wings and rushed towards the giant beast like a blazing meteor. The Netherworld Purifying Fire burned fiercely, trying to scorch the giant beast's body.

However, the behemoth's hide was thick and tough, so the Fire Phoenix's attacks had little effect.

Tong Lei's golden roc phantom took flight again, joining forces with the fire phoenix to attack the giant beast from both sides, diverting its attention.

Xu Hechen, meanwhile, observed intently from the side, trying to find a weakness in the giant beast.

Just as everyone was locked in a stalemate with the giant beast, Xu Hechen suddenly noticed that the scales on the beast's belly were relatively sparse, which seemed to be its weakness.

"Attack its belly!"

Xu Hechen shouted.

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately adjusted their attack strategy.

Gu Changzhou flashed around like a ghost to the back of the giant beast, seized the opportunity, and swung his sword to stab the beast's abdomen.

Liu Sijun also gathered the power of the Void Spirit Crystal, transforming it into a dazzling beam of light that shot towards the giant beast's weak point.

Li Qing urged the Fire Phoenix to rush straight to the belly of the giant beast, and the raging flames instantly enveloped that area.

Under the combined attack of everyone, the giant beast let out a shrill scream, its massive body swayed a few times, and finally collapsed to the ground with a thud.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief and continued on their way.

After passing through the forest of memories, they arrived at a vast desert.

Under the blazing sun in the desert, the sand dunes roll and the intense heat hits you, making it hard to breathe.

Everyone immediately mobilized their spiritual energy to protect themselves.

After walking in the desert for a long time, everyone gradually felt thirsty and took out water from their containers.

Tong Lei stopped and looked into the distance: "This place is very strange. I can't use spiritual power to control my sword, and there's no sunrise or sunset. I wonder how much time has passed!"

Even cultivators would find it extremely uncomfortable to be exposed to the scorching sun for extended periods.

Strangely enough, as soon as Tong Lei finished speaking, an oasis appeared not far away, with clear lake water and shady trees.

Everyone was overjoyed, but just as they were about to take a step, Xu Hechen realized it was a trap.

The lake water in the oasis instantly turned into a black venom, and the surrounding trees transformed into menacing monsters that lunged at them.

Tong Lei shouted, "Watch out, this is an illusion!"

The group immediately used their magic to try to break the illusion.

Gu Changzhou wielded the Ink Scale Sword, slashing at the monsters, which vanished into black smoke wherever they went. Liu Sijun, meanwhile, used the power of the Void Spirit Crystal to dispel the black venom.

After breaking free from the illusion, the group continued their search for the Key of Time and Space in the desert.

Deep in the desert, they discovered an ancient ruin.

The gates of the ruins were tightly shut, covered with mysterious runes. (Liu)
Si Jun stepped forward, attempting to decipher the runes, only to discover that they bore a resemblance to the runes of the Creator God.

Just as Liu Sijun was trying to decipher the runes, a group of mysterious people dressed in black robes suddenly appeared around the ruins.

These mysterious figures held black staffs in their hands, the tips of which shimmered with an eerie light.

They stared coldly at Liu Sijun and the others, and one of them spoke up: "You actually dare to attempt to find the Key of Time and Space, how presumptuous of you! The Key of Time and Space is a forbidden object of the Demon God, and if you dare to lay a finger on it, you will surely be punished by the Demon God."

Liu Sijun responded without fear: "The era of the Demon God is over, and we will not allow his evil power to run rampant again. We are determined to obtain the Key of Time and Space. If you try to stop us, don't blame us for being impolite."

The mysterious men in black robes sneered upon hearing Liu Sijun's words.

The leader slammed his staff down, and a cloud of black mist surged up around him, from which a strange roar could be faintly heard.

"You fools who know their own mortality, then let me show you the power bestowed upon us by the Demon God!"

Tong Lei, with his keen eyes, made the first move.

His body surged with spiritual energy, and the phantom of the Golden Roc spread its wings and soared into the sky, letting out a deafening cry as it pounced towards the man in black robes.

Wherever the golden roc's phantom passed, the black mist receded like a tide.

Gu Changzhou followed closely behind, his Mo Lin sword gleaming with starlight, its sword energy crisscrossing, forcing the approaching black-robed men to retreat.

Xu Hechen formed hand seals and chanted incantations. Strange runes flew from his fingertips, swirling and circling in the air to form a mysterious magic array.

The array flashed with light, repelling the black-robed man's spells one by one.

Liu Sijun activated his Eye of the Void, his eyes gleaming as he discerned the black-robed man's weaknesses.

She mobilized the power of the remnant soul of the Creator God within her body, causing the Primordial Spirit Crystal to shine brightly, transforming into sharp beams of light that shot towards the man in black robes.

Li Qing manipulated the Fire Phoenix, causing its flames to surge and the Netherworld Purifying Fire to burn fiercely, as it plunged into the black-robed crowd like a burning meteor.

Wherever the flames reached, the black-robed man's robes were set ablaze, eliciting screams of agony.

Although the men in black robes fought back fiercely, they gradually found it difficult to hold on under the powerful offensive of Liu Sijun and his men.

Seeing that things were not going well, a ruthless glint flashed in the eyes of the leader. He suddenly raised his staff high above his head and muttered incantations.

Suddenly, the ground began to shake violently, and black cracks spread out from underground, spewing out black flames.

Seeing this, Tong Lei shouted, "Everyone be careful!"

He manipulated the phantom of the Golden Roc, which circled once in the air before suddenly rushing towards the leader of the black-robed men, attempting to stop him from continuing his spellcasting.

Gu Changzhou, Liu Sijun, Xu Hechen, and Li Qing also used their magic to resist the invasion of the black flames.

With everyone's efforts, the black-robed leader's spell was interrupted. His body swayed a few times, and he spat out a mouthful of blood.

Seeing their leader injured, the other men in black robes were immediately intimidated and retreated.

"Consider yourselves lucky today, but don't get too cocky. We'll be back!" the leader of the black-robed men said bitterly, then led the others into the black mist.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Liu Sijun walked to the gate of the ruins and continued to decipher the runes on it.

Her Eye of Emptiness shimmered, and as she delved deeper into the deciphering, her brows gradually furrowed.