NCCnovel Chapter 563
Chapter 563
"Turn left."
Zhang Hao adjusted the route based on the jade pendant's reaction:
"The reaction is getting stronger and stronger."
They traversed narrow rock crevices, climbed steep stalactite formations, and finally arrived at an underground lake.
The lake surface was as calm as a mirror, reflecting the fluorescent minerals on the cave ceiling, a scene of dreamlike beauty.
"Right at the bottom of the lake."
Zhang Hao stated definitively that the spirit of water shone as brightly as the stars at that moment.
Zhang Qilin took off his coat, revealing his muscular upper body, with ancient tattoos faintly visible under the fluorescent light.
"I'm going down."
"Together."
Zhang Hao also began to take off his coat:
"There might be a problem with the lake water."
Wu Tianzhen remained on the shore to keep watch.
The two dived into the icy lake, where the light of the water spirit formed a path underwater, guiding them downstream.
Deep at the bottom of the lake, a small stone platform stands quietly, upon which rests a bronze box.
Just as the two approached, the surrounding water suddenly became turbulent, and several dark shadows rose from the silt at the bottom of the lake—variants of the Water Corpse Ancient Corpse, smaller in size but numerous in number!
Zhang Hao immediately formed a hand seal, and golden flames formed a strange ball of light in the water, burning any monsters that approached to ashes.
Zhang Qilin swam towards the stone platform, his black gold ancient sword carving a deadly trajectory in the water.
Just as Zhang Qilin was about to obtain the bronze box, a huge shadow rose from the deeper waters—it was an ancient water monster corpse comparable in size to a dragon god, its body semi-transparent, its internal organs clearly visible, and three eyes arranged on its head, emitting an evil red light.
Zhang Hao immediately realized that this was the Guardian. He tried his best to activate the flames, but the underwater environment greatly weakened his abilities.
The giant water monster swung its tail, and the powerful current swept Zhang Hao away several meters.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Zhang Qilin opened the bronze box, inside which was a golden ring—the Spirit of Gold!
He had just picked up the ring when the ancient water monster lunged at him with its gaping maw.
At the critical moment, Zhang Qilin put the ring on his hand, and it shone brightly with golden light, forming a barrier that blocked the attack.
When Zhang Hao returned, the two of them stood back to back, surrounded by dozens of ancient water monster corpses.
The spirits of metal and water shone simultaneously, creating a wondrous resonance. The golden and blue light intertwined, forming a rotating energy vortex.
The ancient water corpses suddenly stopped attacking, as if sensing something terrifying, and retreated one after another.
The giant aquatic corpse let out a silent roar, then turned and dived into the deeper waters.
Zhang Hao and Zhang Qilin seized the opportunity and quickly rose to the surface. As they broke the surface, Wu Tianzhen paced anxiously on the shore.
"Got it!"
Zhang Hao raised the Golden Spirit, and sunlight shone through the cracks in the cave ceiling, reflecting a dazzling light onto the golden ring.
The three quickly left the lake area and found a secluded cave to rest.
Zhang Hao examined the two Five Elements Spirits together and discovered that the runes inside them could be pieced together.
"It seems that the five items combined will form a complete formation."
Zhang Hao speculated:
"We also need the spirits of wood, fire, and earth."
Zhang Qilin suddenly said:
"I know where the Spirit of the Tree is."
The two looked at him in surprise.
Zhang Qilin pointed to his temple:
"Some of my memories... have returned."
The Spirit of Wood resides in the forbidden area of the Zhang Family Ancient Building.
"Zhang Family Ancient Building? Isn't that in the outside world?"
Wu Tianzhen asked.
Zhang Hao understood:
"The Thirty-Three Non-Human Realms are folded spaces, and the Zhang Family Ancient Building also has a projection here."
The problem is that the forbidden area of the ancient building has the most stringent security measures.
"I have the authority."
Zhang Qilin explained simply.
The three decided to meet up with Ming's team first before heading to Zhangjia Ancient Building.
As planned, they arrived at the agreed coordinates, only to find the place deserted, with only signs of a struggle and a few bullet casings.
Zhang Hao, his face grim, picked up a half-burnt golden talisman:
"They're in trouble."
Just then, the Dragon God's painful roar came from afar.
The three immediately ran towards the direction of the sound, and after passing through several winding passages, the scene before them froze their blood—