Immortality Cultivation: I Can increase My Stats Using Clansmen's Qi-Blood-Chapter 1459 - 717: Leave? No, can’t leave!

The battle became unusually intense. Although the black-clad figures were numerous, under Luo Chen and Qing Shuang’s tacit coordination, they gradually gained the upper hand.

However, the presence of the giant tortoise was always a massive stone weighing on their hearts, its enormous body and powerful aura made Luo Chen and Qing Shuang dare not be careless in the slightest.

Just as they were about to defeat all the black-clad figures, the giant tortoise suddenly moved.

Its giant feet stepped into the swampy mud, each step making the earth tremble.

The giant tortoise’s target was directly Luo Chen and Qing Shuang, it seemed to have already regarded them as the greatest threat.

"Watch out!" Qing Shuang shouted, quickly casting a defensive spell to form an ice wall to try to block the tortoise’s advance.

Luo Chen gathered strength behind the ice wall, preparing to launch a powerful attack.

He took a deep breath, mobilizing all the power within him, a dazzling light gathered at the tip of his sword.

As the giant tortoise crashed into the ice wall, Luo Chen’s sword also pierced forth with thunderous momentum.

The sword light collided with the giant tortoise’s blood-red shell, producing a deafening roar.

The ice wall shattered instantly under the tortoise’s impact, but Luo Chen’s sword also successfully left a deep wound on the tortoise’s body.

The giant tortoise let out a painful roar, a trace of anger flashed in its eyes.

It turned around and launched another attack on Luo Chen and Qing Shuang.

This time, it did not just charge with its body but spewed blood-red flames from its mouth.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang weaved through the flames, utilizing the terrain and vegetation in the swamp as cover to evade the tortoise’s attacks.

However, they realized that if they couldn’t quickly find the tortoise’s weakness, they would eventually be defeated by this colossal creature.

Just then, Qing Shuang suddenly recalled what the old man said about the Heart of Swamp.

She guessed that this giant tortoise might be the embodiment of the Heart of Swamp, and what those black-clad figures were trying to awaken was this ancient power.

"Luo Chen, we must find the tortoise’s heart!" Qing Shuang shouted loudly.

Luo Chen nodded, knowing it was their only hope.

They began trying to maneuver behind the tortoise, searching for the best opportunity to strike.

In a moment dodging the tortoise’s flames, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang finally saw a special mark on the tortoise’s back, seemingly where its heart was located.

They exchanged a glance, needing no words to understand each other’s intent.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang launched their strongest attacks simultaneously; Luo Chen’s sword and Qing Shuang’s spell both hit the tortoise’s heart.

The giant tortoise emitted an earth-shaking howl, its body began to tremble violently before slowly collapsing.

The tremors in the swamp ceased, and the surrounding black-clad figures, seeing this, scattered in all directions.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang stood by the tortoise’s corpse, knowing that although the battle was tough, they had successfully averted a disaster.

The swamp returned to its calm state as if nothing had ever happened.

They returned to the inn and immediately lay down on the bed.

Exhaustion surged in wildly.

"So tired..."

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang lay on the soft bed, the exhaustion washed over them like a tide, almost drowning them.

However, although their bodies were at their limits, their thoughts could not find peace.

Every detail of the battle, every breathtaking moment, replayed endlessly in their minds.

"We did it." Qing Shuang’s voice was tinged with fatigue, but more with relief.

Luo Chen nodded, his gaze falling outside the window. Night had fallen, and the moonlight poured through the window, casting a mysterious silvery glow over everything.

"Yes, we did it."

He repeated Qing Shuang’s words, but there were more questions in his heart.

What exactly was the giant tortoise? What was its connection with the black-clad figures? What secrets did the Heart of Swamp conceal?

Qing Shuang seemed to perceive Luo Chen’s thoughts and said softly, "Let’s ask the old man tomorrow, he might know something."

Luo Chen nodded, knowing Qing Shuang was right.

They needed more information to uncover the truth behind it all.

The next morning, as the first rays of sunlight pierced through the curtains, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang were already prepared to set off.

After quickly having breakfast, they hurriedly headed to the old man’s place.

The old man seemed to have anticipated their arrival; he sat in a rocking chair at the door with a faint smile.

"You have arrived," the old man’s voice was calm and deep.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang exchanged a glance, then Luo Chen asked, "What was that giant tortoise? What is its relation to the black-clad figures?"

The old man was silent for a moment, then slowly spoke, "The giant tortoise was the Guardian of the Heart of Swamp and one of the oldest existences on this land. It was awakened by the black-clad figures to perform an ancient ritual."

"A ritual?" Qing Shuang inquired.

"Yes, an ancient ritual designed to awaken the evil force slumbering in the depths of the swamp." The old man’s voice carried a hint of heaviness, "You stopped it and prevented a disaster."

Luo Chen furrowed his brow, "What about the black-clad figures? Who are they?"

The old man sighed, "The black-clad figures are humans seduced by the evil force, seeking power by cooperating with dark entities. They will not easily give up, you must be cautious."

Qing Shuang and Luo Chen exchanged a look, understanding that this battle might only be the beginning, with greater challenges lying ahead.

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