Cultivation Simulator: Shocking the Academy-Chapter 438 - 291: Eight Gates, Beware of the Ground
Liu Deng widened his eyes, watching in awe as the strange figure effortlessly neutralized Bane’s attack. He couldn’t help but marvel inwardly. He knew well that Bane was quite formidable, but the strange figure before them seemed even more unfathomable. This unexpected battle piqued their curiosity and speculation regarding the stranger’s identity and strength.
Bane, however, was not disheartened by this. A sliver of admiration flickered in his eyes. He clearly understood that his attack hadn’t caused any substantial damage to the stranger, which deepened his understanding of the figure’s capabilities. He took a deep breath, preparing to unleash a fiercer assault.
Yet, at that moment, the stranger suddenly halted his movements. Slowly, he turned around to face Bane and Liu Deng. His profound eyes shone with an inexplicable light, as if narrating a story unbeknownst to others.
"You want to know who I am?" the stranger finally spoke, his voice hoarse and deep but full of power, "I am the master of this land, the guardian of the treasure you seek."
Upon hearing this, Liu Deng, Bane, and the others couldn’t help exchanging glances. They had embarked on this journey to find the legendary treasure, never expecting to encounter its guardian. This sudden battle seemed to become increasingly complex and enigmatic.
In the dim night, the peculiar blade was raised over his head. In an instant, the blade emanated an earth-colored glow. This glow was no mere reflection or embellishment; it was a series of mysterious ripples slowly circulating on the blade, as if containing some ancient and mystical power. This power was so formidable that even the surrounding air seemed to become static, as if everything was frozen in time by the earth-colored light.
Liu Deng’s eyes were sharp like those of an eagle, and he immediately perceived the anomaly in the scene. He watched the ground intently, only to see a crack suddenly appear, accompanied by a hissing sound, as a cloud of shattered black earth floated upwards. This was an unusual omen, seemingly foretelling imminent danger.
"Eight Gates, watch the ground!" Liu Deng loudly warned the nearby Eight Gates.
Upon hearing Liu Deng’s warning, Eight Gates’ expression slightly changed. As an experienced warrior, he naturally understood the danger lurking behind this phenomenon. He immediately leaped up, attempting to dodge the sudden attack. However, as he ascended, the stranger suddenly let out a hoarse, eerie laugh.
"Kunzi!" the stranger shouted, his voice carrying an odd excitement.
With the stranger’s shout, the peculiar blade seemed to come to life, attracting the black earth on the ground like a magnet. Clumps of black earth were drawn into the air and then, like raindrops, hurled towards Eight Gates. This bizarre and powerful attack was incredibly hard to defend against.
Luo Chen also witnessed this scene, surprise flickering in his eyes. He knew that typical blade weapon attacks were limited, usually involving slashing or emitting dazzling blades. Yet, this peculiar blade could summon external elements to attack, which was entirely beyond his expectations.
At the center of the attack, Eight Gates naturally felt the strangeness and strength of this power. He tightly gripped his longsword, swinging it seamlessly, trying to form a pale blue circular shield in front of him to withstand the endless assault of black earth. However, earth is inherently the nemesis of water, and the heavy black soil, brimming with stagnation, gradually consumed the pale blue shield. Eight Gates’ brow furrowed deeply as he watched the stranger, still relentlessly releasing his energy, growing increasingly somber.
But just as everyone was worried about Eight Gates, his eyes suddenly flickered with starlight. This was a warrior’s flash of insight, an epiphany born from his accumulated combat experience and intuition. Suddenly, his stance froze, and the circular shield before him vanished!
The stranger was initially stunned upon seeing this, then let out a raspy laugh, "Gave up, ha ha..." He seemed assured of impending victory, yet things did not unfold as he anticipated.
