Zongman: The post-2D era

Finally, she also frowned and looked at Feng Feng. They both read the same message from each other's eyes -

This is not just an ornament, the magic circle is the main body, and there are secrets hidden behind it that are far deeper than you can imagine.

Outside the door, a burst of hurried footsteps accompanied by the lively breath unique to a young girl broke the silence of the basement.

Touma Sanae, her iconic twin ponytails fluttered gently in the wind, like jumping flames, appearing particularly dazzling under the dim light.

She pushed the door open suddenly, and a fresh breeze rushed in, blowing up the dust in the room and dispelling some of the coldness.

Sanae's eyes flashed with curiosity and anxiety. She quickly glanced around and finally locked her gaze on Feng Feng. Her eyes lit up instantly, as if she had found her backbone.

"Mr. Fengfeng! You are here after all! Tell me quickly, who is missing? Is there another strange case?"

As she spoke, she rushed towards Feng Feng, her voice filled with a bit of urgency and excitement. Her twin ponytails jumped along with her movements, like two happy elves.

"The magic circle I set up..."

Chapter 764: Sword Art Online: Crossing

Thursday, August 1

Just as everyone was immersed in the mystery revealed by the Green Grudge Ornament, a sudden tremor caused the basement to become shaky in an instant.

The surrounding stone walls began to exude a trace of cold air, the light of the magic circle suddenly became brighter, and the emerald gem seemed to come alive and slowly rotate.

Feng Feng's heart was filled with alarm. He looked up suddenly and saw a crack in the ceiling. Something slipped down from it and landed right in the center of the magic circle.

Another tower edge pendant that also emitted a faint green light fell into the center. The two complemented each other and instantly formed a portal to another world.

Behind the door, a vague figure loomed, whispering: "Find... Feng Feng... Save... the medicine house."

"Rikka," Feng Feng's face changed drastically, and he murmured with murderous intent in his eyes: "No wonder Toumori Sanae created this magic circle."

Xue Nai on the side grabbed Feng Feng's arm and said anxiously: "Don't be impulsive, what we need to do now is to find the missing Sanriku Xian."

Feng Feng took a deep breath and stepped firmly into the center of the portal to the other world outlined by the dark green light.

He bent down and picked up the tower-shaped pendant that echoed the previous pendant. His fingertips slid across the cold metal surface, as if he could feel an ancient and mysterious power surging.

He slowly raised his head, his eyes flashing with determination and wisdom in the darkness, and then he slowly lowered his eyes, hiding all his emotions.

The stone slabs under his feet made slight noises as he moved, as if responding to some ancient spell.

The magic circle began to flicker violently, the light changed from green to blue, and then from blue to dazzling silver-white, illuminating the entire basement like daylight.

Feng Feng's figure stretched and twisted in the light, as if he was about to be sucked into another time and space. A strange energy fluctuation filled the air, which made people feel awe.

As he stepped on specific runes precisely step by step, the center of the magic circle gradually gathered into a rotating vortex of light, attracting all eyes and foreshadowing the unknown journey that was about to begin.

Xueno's steps were light but firm. She slowly approached Feng Feng, with unquestionable determination flashing in her eyes.

In front of this shining portal to another world, she gently but forcefully held Feng Feng's hand. Their palms touched, transmitting warmth and strength.

Her voice was gentle but filled with irresistible power as she whispered, "Feng Feng, no matter what unknowns and dangers lie behind this door, I will walk side by side with you. Your world is my world."

As the words fell, the air around them seemed to freeze, and the figures of the two people intertwined and overlapped in the dazzling light, like a breathtaking painting.

Their eyes met, and no words were needed, as each other's intentions were completely clear.

In the light, their figures gradually blurred, but became more and more determined in the blur, as if two stars, no matter how vast the universe is, will stick to each other and go to the unknown sea of ​​stars together.

As Yukino's firm vow echoed in the empty basement, the two people's clasped hands seemed to become a bridge connecting two worlds.

The light of the magic circle reached its peak, and an irresistible force suddenly erupted, tightly wrapping Feng Feng and Xue Noi.

Their figures began to become blurred, as if they were gently shrouded by morning mist, or gently swallowed by the light of the stars.

Everything around - the cracks in the stone wall, the glittering gems, and even the chill in the air - gradually faded under this power, leaving only a dazzling white light.

In this vortex of light, the figures of the two people gradually lengthened and twisted, and finally turned into two streams of light, interweaving and entwining, like the brightest comet in the night sky, breaking the boundary between reality and the other world.

With a soft "whoosh" sound, they completely merged into the bright beam of light, and with the courage to face the unknown and trust in each other, they embarked on the journey to the other world together.

In the basement, only the gradually dissipating magic circle remained, as well as the mystery and expectation that lingered in the air for a long time.

The light suddenly dimmed, and the scene in front of Feng Feng and Xue Nai changed abruptly, as if they had crossed a rift in time and space.

They were standing on a vast grassland, surrounded by mountains with layers of peaks and clouds, like a fairyland.

The sunlight shines through the gauze-like clouds, casting mottled light and shadows, covering the earth with a golden coat.

Not far away, a clear stream gurgles, the sound of water forming a sharp contrast with the surrounding tranquility.

On both sides of the river, wild flowers are in full bloom, colorful, and bees and butterflies are flying among the flowers, busy and happy.

The breeze brings bursts of fresh grass and flower scents, making people feel relaxed and happy.

And at the edge of the forest farther away, several slimes of various shapes moved slowly. Their translucent bodies flickered softly in the sun and occasionally made cute "gurgling" sounds, adding a bit of vitality and interest to this quiet world.

Xue Nai blushed and let go of Feng Feng's hand and said, "When I say together, I mean together to find the missing Sanriku Kan. Don't let your imagination run wild."

Xueno's words were like morning dewdrops, gently falling into Fengfeng's heart and causing ripples.

"Tsundere, hard work."

Her cheeks were lightly flushed, and her eyes were both shy and determined, like a newly blooming flower, beautiful and innocent.

She turned her head and glanced at Feng Feng's hands. Those hands once gave her endless sense of security, but now they seemed to linger in the air with a bit of reluctant warmth.

"I just want to find the missing Mikazuki-san."

Hearing this, Feng Feng's mouth corners unconsciously raised, and his eyes flashed with a mixture of teasing and tenderness.

He smiled softly, his voice low and magnetic: "Of course I know, Yukino. However, with you accompanying me on this journey to another world, even if it is to find the missing Mikazuki Kan, it will definitely add a lot of fun and peace of mind."

The slanting sunlight stretched the two people's shadows long. They bickered as they walked towards the smoke rising in the distance. Their laughter and brisk steps intertwined into a prelude to an alien world.

Just then, a heroic female adventurer walked slowly out from the forest path, humming a little tune.

She was wearing an exquisite breastplate, her skirt swaying gently in the wind, her short hair shone with a metallic luster in the sunlight, and her eyes were sharp and full of curiosity.

Feng Feng and Xue Nai said in unison in shock: "Sanri Yue Xian?"

After a pause, her steps became steady again. Each step seemed to leave a deep mark on the ground. The long sword tightly grasped in her hand shone with a cold light in the sun, yet it was still a work of art.

When she noticed Feng Feng and Xue No in front of her, a hint of surprise flashed across her face, and then a friendly smile appeared at the corner of her mouth, and she quickened her pace and walked towards them.

"You've got the wrong person. My name is not Sanrizuki Xian, I'm the adventurer Sanrizuki Jing!"

"Liar?!!!" The forest was filled with the unison complaints of men and women.

Chapter 765: Sword Art Online: Another Name

Friday, August 2

The scattered adventurers in the Adventurer's Guild were eating, drinking, chatting and joking.

The female adventurer came to Feng Feng and Xue No under the name of Mikazuki Jing and smiled brightly:

"You two are travelers from another world summoned by a magic circle? I am Mikazuki Jing, an adventurer who has traveled far and wide."

"This continent is full of dangers, but it also hides endless treasures and secrets. If you are willing, why not join my team, explore the unknown, and challenge powerful enemies together?"

"I have heard of the name of Sanriku Kan. Perhaps we can get some clues about him during our journey."

There was unquestionable confidence and invitation in her words, and her eyes moved between the two of them, waiting for their response.

Feng Feng and Xue No looked at each other, with a hint of confusion and puzzlement in their eyes. They didn't understand why Sanriku Kan didn't acknowledge himself but changed his name instead.

Yukino opened her red lips slightly, with a hint of confusion and curiosity in her voice: "Ms. Mikazuki Jing, you seem to have misunderstood us. We think the Mikazuki Xian you mentioned is you."

"Our names are Feng Feng and Yukinoshita Yukino, and we come from...another world."

As she spoke, she shook her head gently, and her long hair fluttered, as pure and flawless as the first snow in winter.

Feng Feng had a serious look on his face and stared straight into Sanri Yuejing's eyes, trying to find clues to the answer from her expression.

"Indeed, we were accidentally teleported here by a magic circle. Everything on this continent feels new and strange to us."

"As for Sangetsu Kan, we have never heard of her having any troubles, but we will definitely help her."

His tone was firm and sincere, and the noisy Adventurer's Guild around him seemed to have quieted down at this moment, with everyone's eyes vaguely focused on this little episode.

Upon hearing this, Mikazuki Jing raised a playful smile. She pulled out a yellowed parchment from her waist and gently placed it on the wooden table in front of them.

The moment the paper touched the table, it made a low but clear sound, attracting the attention of adventurers at several tables nearby.

"This is an adventurer's quest to defeat the Wind Wolf."

There was a sense of power in her words that could not be rejected. "The wind wolves live in the dark forests of the north. They are cunning and ferocious, and are a touchstone for many newcomers."

"I think that for travelers from another world like you, this is both a challenge and a great opportunity to quickly integrate into this continent. How about it, do you dare to fight alongside me and prove your strength?"

There was a gleam of anticipation and challenge in her eyes, as if she had foreseen that a thrilling adventure was about to begin.

The setting sun poured down on the stone road outside the Adventurer's Guild like molten gold, stretching the shadows of the three people long and interweaving them together.

Feng Feng and Xue Nai looked at each other, their eyes showing both an eagerness to take on unknown challenges and a tacit understanding of trust in each other.

They patted their clothes, stood up and followed Sanri Yuejing's footsteps, embarking on the journey to the dark forest in the north.

Along the way, the wind was a little cool, but also mixed with the fragrance of wild flowers. Occasionally, the roar of wild beasts from the depths of the forest in the distance added a bit of the atmosphere of adventure.

Mikazuki Jing walked in front, holding a sharp dagger, with steady and confident steps. He looked back from time to time to check on the two people's conditions, with encouragement flashing in his eyes.

Feng Feng tightly grasped the strange staff in his hand. It was a weapon he accidentally obtained in another world. At this moment, it was emitting a faint blue light, as if it resonated with the magical atmosphere of this continent.

Yukino gently stroked the rapier at her waist, her posture elegant and alert, her eyes moving through the dense forest, capturing every subtle movement.

The sunlight shone through the dense treetops, casting a dappled light on the three figures fighting fiercely.

The wind wolves roared, their sharp fangs flashing coldly in the interweaving of light and shadow. They tried to overwhelm the three outsiders with their numerical advantage.

Feng Feng quickly mobilized the magic power in his body, and a rotating blue ball of light condensed at the tip of the staff. With a sudden swing of the staff, the ball of light cut through the air like a meteor.

The magic accurately hit the abdomen of a wind wolf, sending it flying several meters away. It fell heavily to the ground with a howl, unable to move.

Xueno's body was agile, like an elf leaping in the woods. Every time she swung her rapier, it was accompanied by a silver trajectory, accurately slashing across the wind wolf's neck, leaving clean wounds.

Her eyes were focused and calm, and each of her dodges was just right, as if she could predict the Wind Wolf's movements in advance.

Feng Feng and Xue Nai's cooperation became more and more tacit, their movements were like a woven dance, and they moved freely among the wolves.

Yukino's figure was light and graceful, and every touch of the sword tip was accompanied by the cessation of the wind wolf's wailing.