strictlysupreme Chapter 60 The Core of the Spirit Array, The Battle for Treasure
Chapter 60 The Core of the Spirit Array, The Battle for Treasure
The lightning dagger twirled in Dai Yao's hand, drawing dazzling arcs.
"Come on, let's hurt each other!" Dai Yao shouted, her figure flashing like a ghost as she charged forward against the pressure of the array spirit.
The spirit array did indeed make its move!
A vast, ocean-like power erupted instantly, sweeping in like a torrent.
This power is terrifying!
Dai Yao felt like a leaf in a storm, about to be torn to pieces at any moment.
She was secretly shocked: "This old man is so strong!" Her body was pushed back by the force, and her internal organs felt as if they had been displaced.
The surrounding space was distorted and deformed, like a funhouse mirror, making it difficult to discern directions.
The others weren't much better off; they were all staggering and swaying, as if they were drunk.
Bai Shuang screamed and was thrown into the air, crashing heavily to the ground and spitting out a mouthful of blood.
"That old guy, he's really ruthless!" Dai Yao gritted her teeth, enduring the excruciating pain in her body, her eyes fixed on the array spirit.
She discovered that although the spirit's attack range was extremely wide and its power was enormous, the rhythm of its attacks followed a clear pattern.
After each attack, there will be a brief pause, just like the cooldown time for skills in a game.
"Found it!" Dai Yao was overjoyed, and a bold idea popped into her mind.
She no longer resisted the attacks of the array spirit, but instead followed the power of the array spirit, drifting aimlessly like a willow catkin in the wind.
She deliberately appeared near the other explorers, and then skillfully dodged at the moment the spirit attacked, causing the spirit's attack to fall on those explorers.
"Ah!" "Help!" Screams rose and fell as the explorers were blasted away by the power of the array spirit. Their clothes were torn and blood splattered in mid-air as they crashed to the ground like rag dolls, kicking up a cloud of dust.
Xuan Yuanpo initially looked at Dai Yao with disdain, thinking that she was just making a futile struggle.
But when he saw Dai Yao using the power of the array spirit to attack others, his expression changed immediately.
"Despicable!" he cursed, but could only awkwardly dodge the attacks of the array spirit.
Dai Yao doesn't care what others say about her. After all, she's not a hundred-yuan bill; she can't be liked by everyone.
Taking advantage of the gap in the spirit array's attack, she seized the opportunity, lightly touched the ground with her toes, and rushed towards the core of the spirit array like an arrow released from a bow.
As Dai Yao charged toward the core of the spirit array, the surrounding space seemed to be torn apart by her determination. A long tail of spiritual energy trailed behind her, like a comet streaking across the night sky.
The light surrounding the core of the spirit array seemed to be drawn to her, converging into a huge gate of light. Dai Yao, like a valiant warrior charging towards final victory, was enveloped by the light surging towards her from within the gate like a tidal wave.
"Don't even think about it!" Xuan Yuanpo's face darkened when he saw Dai Yao trying to rush towards the core of the spirit array alone...
When Xuan Yuanpo saw Dai Yao trying to rush towards the core of the spirit array alone, his face darkened and he roared, "Trying to eat alone? No way!" Ignoring that he was still coughing up blood, he summoned a long sword with a cold, sharp light, its sword energy like a rainbow, aiming straight for Dai Yao's back.
"Little brat, trying to play the mantis stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind? This old lady is an old mantis!" Dai Yao didn't even turn her head, and instead threw out several lightning beads, which exploded wildly, forcing Xuan Yuanpo to dodge.
Bai Shuang, Ling Feng, and Ying Yue were not to be outdone, and they all joined the battle, forming a siege against Dai Yao.
Bai Shuang shouted, her long whip dancing like a serpent, blocking Dai Yao's retreat; Ling Feng summoned a huge beast-catching net, covering Dai Yao's head; Ying Yue directly summoned a jet-black dagger, silently stabbing towards Dai Yao's vitals.
"Good grief, they're trying to gang up on me!" Dai Yao was surrounded by enemies, but she remained completely calm.
Her figure flashed like a phantom. Every time Bai Shuang's long whip was about to touch her, she could easily slip through the gaps at the tip, as if the whip was accompanying her dance. When Ling Feng's beast-catching net caught her, she simply stomped her foot, and her whole body shot into the air like a rocket. The beast-catching net missed its target and even tripped Ling Feng. When Ying Yue's dagger came at her, Dai Yao didn't even need to dodge. She simply blew on it, and the dagger seemed to be hit by a gust of wind, stabbing back at Ying Yue. Ying Yue was shocked and hurriedly dodged.
Dai Yao's lips curled into a sly smile as she murmured, "Babies, it's time to show your true skills!"
Dai Yao took a deep breath and activated her special ability to sense the direction of the flow of Qi.
The flow of energy around her was clearly visible in her eyes, like colorful threads intertwined and entwined.
"Found it!" Dai Yao's eyes flashed as she locked onto the faint connections of luck between the other explorers.
With a flick of her fingertips, strands of spiritual energy as thin as hair shot out, precisely severing the connections.
This caused the four people, who had been working together seamlessly, to lose their composure instantly.
Bai Shuang's whip lashed at Ling Feng's beast-catching net, while Ying Yue's dagger nearly pierced Xuan Yuanpo's buttocks.
"What are you doing, Bai Shuang!" "Ying Yue, are you blind?!" The four of them blamed each other, creating complete chaos.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Dai Yao slipped away and made her escape, her figure flashing like lightning as she headed straight for the core of the spirit array.
"Quickly chase her! Don't let her get away!" Xuan Yuanpo roared in exasperation, but Dai Yao was too fast, and they could only watch helplessly as she got closer and closer to the core of the spirit array.
Dai Yao drew closer and closer to the core of the spirit array. She reached out her hand, as if it were within reach… Suddenly, a cold voice rang in her ear: “Who… are you?”
Dai Yao was startled by the sudden sound. Upon closer inspection, she saw a figure dressed in a white robe with a blurred face floating above the core of the spirit array.
This figure exuded an ancient and powerful aura; it was none other than the spirit guarding the core of the spirit array!
"I'm... here to visit?" Dai Yao's eyes darted around, and she made up a lie with a straight face.
The spirit of the array was clearly not buying her act: "Visit? Trespassing into the core of the spirit array is an unforgivable crime!"
After saying that, the spirit of the array raised its hand and waved, and a powerful energy wave rushed towards Dai Yao.
Dai Yao quickly dodged, secretly alarmed: "This array spirit is not easy to deal with!"
"That's it? I thought he was some kind of peerless master, but he's just a weakling!" After dodging the attack, Dai Yao activated her taunt skill, trying to provoke the spirit.
As expected, the spirit was enraged by her and attacked even more fiercely, unleashing a variety of spells that dazzled Dai Yao.
"Good heavens, has this old man used all his life's skills?" Dai Yao thought to herself as she dodged the attacks.
Just then, Xuan Yuanpo and the others arrived at the core of the spirit array. Seeing Dai Yao and the array spirit locked in a fierce battle, instead of helping, they watched the show with glee.
"This girl is doomed! How dare she provoke the array spirit!" Xuan Yuanpo sneered.
"Serves her right, she got to eat all by herself!" Bai Shuang chimed in.
Dai Yao glanced at the crowd watching the show, secretly cursing, "A bunch of scoundrels! I'll settle accounts with you after I've dealt with this old man!"
The treasure's light shone even brighter, and Dai Yao, disregarding the array spirit's attacks, rushed towards the treasure with all her might.
Just as she was about to obtain the treasure, Xuan Yuanpo suddenly rushed over from the side, trying to snatch it away.
"The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind? Dream on!" Dai Yao was prepared and delivered a beautiful roundhouse kick, striking Xuan Yuanpo squarely on the bridge of his nose and sending him flying.
"Ah! My nose!" Xuan Yuanpo screamed, clutching his nose as blood gushed out.
Dai Yao grabbed the treasure, a mysterious sphere radiating powerful energy.
The other explorers, seeing that Dai Yao had obtained the treasure, all showed expressions of despair and anger.
Dai Yao felt her power greatly enhanced the moment she came into contact with the treasure. Standing at the core of the spirit array, she became the victor of this exploration, and the surrounding space shone brightly because of the treasure's power.
Dai Yao weighed the sphere in her hand, a slight smile playing on her lips. "Heh, this thing seems kind of interesting..." Suddenly, the sphere shone brightly, and a powerful suction force pulled Dai Yao into it... A voice rang in her ear: "Welcome to my world..."
After Dai Yao was sucked into the sphere, the scene before her eyes changed abruptly.
The once technologically advanced spirit array core has disappeared, replaced by a secluded paradise filled with birdsong and fragrant flowers.
The babbling brook, the shady trees, and the subtle, refreshing atmosphere in the air make one feel relaxed and happy.
"What the heck? Is the system malfunctioning?" Dai Yao was completely bewildered. She subconsciously reached into her pocket, wanting to take out her phone to post a rant on her WeChat Moments, but found nothing.
"Damn it, the signal's gone too. We're really like cavemen now!"
Before she could finish complaining, a soft, sweet voice rang in her ear: "Welcome to my world, Master."
Dai Yao looked in the direction of the sound and saw a tiny sprite, about the size of a palm and resembling a cute cartoon doll, floating in the air, blinking its big, watery eyes at her.
"Are you... the spirit of this treasure?" Dai Yao asked tentatively.
The little elf nodded and said in a childish voice, "Yes, Master. My name is Xiao Fu. Please take care of me from now on!"
“Xiao Fu? That name… it’s quite down-to-earth.” Dai Yao couldn’t help but laugh. “By the way, you called me master? What does that mean? Have I become your master?”
Little Fu proudly puffed out his little chest: "Of course! Master got this treasure, which means he got me! From now on, I will be Master's most loyal companion!"
Before Dai Yao could even feel happy, she heard a series of noisy footsteps coming from afar.
"Oh no, they're catching up!" Dai Yao's expression changed.
"Don't be afraid, Master, I'm here!" Little Fu waved his little fist, looking very confident.
No sooner had he finished speaking than Xuan Yuanpo, Bai Shuang, and the others stormed in menacingly.
Xuan Yuanpo is a prized disciple of an ancient sect. He was instilled with the idea from a young age that treasures belong only to the strong. That's why he was so angry when he saw Dai Yao trying to take the treasure for herself. Moreover, he came to seize the treasure with the heavy responsibility of reviving the sect. If he fails to bring back the treasure, he will face severe punishment according to the sect rules.
Bai Shuang and Dai Yao had a conflict during a small exploration. Dai Yao accidentally destroyed the treasure that Bai Shuang was about to obtain. Since then, Bai Shuang has held a grudge against Dai Yao. That's why she didn't hesitate to attack Dai Yao at the core of the spirit array this time.
Upon seeing Dai Yao, Xuan Yuanpo roared, "You brat, hand over the treasure right now!"
Dai Yao sneered, "Dream on! If you want the treasure, come and take it yourself!"
A war is about to break out.
Dai Yao and Xiao Fu joined forces to engage in a fierce battle with the crowd.
Although Xiao Fu appears harmless, his strength is not to be underestimated. He uses all sorts of magical spells, leaving everyone in a state of constant distress.
Just when Dai Yao thought victory was in her grasp, an unexpected change occurred.
Xiao Fu suddenly let out a scream, and her body began to turn transparent, as if she would disappear at any moment.
"Xiao Fu, what's wrong?" Dai Yao asked anxiously.
Xiao Fu said weakly, "Master, my energy is almost depleted..."
"What?!" Dai Yao was shocked.
Just then, a chilling voice rang in everyone's ears: "The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind... This treasure will ultimately be mine!"