The massive energy light gate was like a slowly rotating deep-sea eye, emitting ancient and dignified dragon might, yet also carrying an unstable feeling of about to shatter. Shadow Snake Pavilions Black Horned Python Ship was like a silent black venomous snake, quietly coiled outside the light gate, the ship empty of people, its owner having clearly gone ahead.
Tang Xiao Qi and Liu Yun hid behind the broken stone tablet, holding their breath. The entrance was just ahead, but the pressure from Shadow Snake Pavilion getting there first pressed on their hearts like an invisible boulder.
They have gone in. Liu Yun transmitted voice, tone grave. What should we do? If we follow directly, we might fall into their trap.
Xiao Qis sharp gaze swept over that light gate and surrounding environment. The light gates energy fluctuated intensely, clearly indicating that passing through it was not without risk. And since Shadow Snake Pavilion dared to enter, they either had some understanding of the situation inside, or had something to rely on.
We must go in. Xiao Qi said deeply. We have no retreat. The Azure Dragon Soul Crystal might be inside. We absolutely cannot let Shadow Snake Pavilion succeed. However, we need to be more careful.
He carefully observed the energy flow of the light gate, finding that although unstable, it seemed to follow some pattern, at specific time points, the energy would be relatively gentler.
Wait for the next gentle energy period, then we quickly pass through. Xiao Qi made the decision. Once inside, immediately hide our forms, scout the situation, absolutely do not act rashly.
The two waited patiently. After about the time it takes to burn a stick of incense, the light gates rotation speed noticeably slowed, and the energy ripples on the surface became much gentler.
Now!
Xiao Qi shouted low, and together with Liu Yun transformed into two streams of light, like swimming fish, silently shooting into that massive energy light gate!
The moment of passing through the light gate was like crossing some boundary. A powerful spatial tearing force came, accompanied by countless chaotic, full of desolation and unwillingness dragon roar fragments impacting the spiritual sense. The jade pendant at Xiao Qis chest again released a cool aura, protecting both their minds, resisting this mental impact.
After brief dizziness and weightlessness, the feeling of solid ground underfoot came.
The scene before their eyes made even those who were mentally prepared feel utterly shocked and unable to speak.
They were not at the bottom of the deep sea, but had entered a massive, self-contained spatial secret realm!
Above was not seawater, but a vast, like a real starry sky canopy, except those stars emitted soft and eternal light, illuminating the entire space. Below their feet was smooth as a mirror, paved with various precious jades, extending to the end of vision.
Looking far, was a boundless, magnificent beyond imagination palace ruins complex. Countless palaces and pavilions constructed from white jade, colored glaze, coral, crystal, although most had collapsed and fallen, ruins everywhere, yet one could still imagine how magnificent and grand they once were! The massive corridors carved with exquisite dragon patterns stood like pillar-supporting pillars of heaven, even broken, still emitting terrifying dignity. Among the broken tiles, occasionally some treasures with flickering spiritual light and long-deactivated bone remains could be seen.
The air was filled with ancient, desolate yet pure spiritual energy, containing a faint trace of dragon might, causing people to involuntarily feel reverent. Some peculiar, blue or green fluorescent vines and moss, like scars of time, covered these ancient buildings.
Here was the Lost Dragon Palace! An ancient secret realm independent from the outside world, hidden behind deep-sea fog!
This - this is the Dragon Palace? Liu Yun, looking at this unimaginable scene, murmured.
Xiao Qi was equally thrilled, but he quickly forced himself to calm down. His spiritual sense spread cautiously like quicksilver, scouting the surrounding situation.
There are battle traces, still fresh. Xiao Qis gaze sharpened, pointing to a nearby area of palace ruins clearly just smashed. There still lingered several wisps of not-yet-completely dissipated, cold and evil spiritual energy fluctuation. It was precisely the aura of Shadow Snake Pavilions techniques!
Additionally, he sensed that deep within this vast secret realm, multiple powerful auras were moving and colliding! One aura was cold and evil, like a flesh-boring parasite, clearly Shadow Snake Pavilions people! And several other auras, some were hot and violent, some thick and steady, seemingly not human, more like some existence guarding the ruins!
They are already inside, and seem to have encountered trouble. Xiao Qi said low. Let us follow, see how things develop!
The two did not fly, but relying on the cover of ruins, concealed all auras, like two ghosts, stealthily heading toward the direction where energy fluctuations and battle sounds came from.
The interior space of Dragon Palace was far more complex than it appeared outside, like a massive labyrinth. Collapsed palaces, broken corridors, dried spiritual spring channels formed countless diverging paths and hidden corners.
Along the way, they saw more battle traces. Dragon-shaped sculptures destroyed by violence, scorched pits on the ground, and some scattered, belonging to Shadow Snake Pavilion disciples torn clothes and already dimmed magical treasure fragments. Clearly, Shadow Snake Pavilions team had encountered fierce resistance here and had suffered casualties.
Seems this Dragon Palace Ruins is not undefended. Liu Yun, looking at a body smashed into meat paste by some enormous force, wearing Shadow Snake Pavilion attire, said low.
Xiao Qi nodded, expression even more grave. Shadow Snake Pavilion had sent an elite team led by a Silver-Mask Elder, their strength absolutely not weak, yet still took casualties here, showing how dangerous the ruins truly were.
He squatted down, carefully examining those battle traces and residual auras, trying to analyze Shadow Snake Pavilions advance direction and possible enemy types.
Suddenly, the rabbit spirit on his shoulder became agitated, vigorously pulling his hair, its small paw pointing to a passage ahead obscured by massive coral, making urgent sounds.
Xiao Qis heart moved. He immediately signaled Liu Yun to stop, fully concealing their auras.
A moment later, delicate, carrying a sea smell and heavy pressure footsteps, accompanied by the sound of chains dragging, came from the passage depth, approaching from far to near.
Something was approaching! And its aura was powerful, filled with violence and ancient might!