CHAPTER 491: CHAPTER 269: THE GREAT DRAGON BALL THIEF OF CHU COUNTRY_2

In the center of the cavern sat a thousand-year-old Mystical Turtle, silently resting. Its shell was covered in mysterious runes, emanating an unfathomable aura.

"So this is the Guardian Deity? Truly extraordinary." Gu Sheng muttered solemnly, his gaze heavy.

Lin Qingyu gripped her Jade Maiden Sword tightly, her expression cautious: "We must tread carefully. The aura of this Mystical Turtle is extremely terrifying."

The Mystical Turtle appeared to sense the arrival of the four individuals. It slowly opened its eyes, a glint of cold light flashing within.

Suddenly, it opened its massive maw and spat out shards of ice aimed straight at the group.

The four immediately dodged the attack while simultaneously launching their own counterattacks.

Despite their efforts, the Mystical Turtle’s cultivation was unfathomable—their attacks seemed utterly ineffective.

At that moment, the Mystical Turtle abruptly activated an array, and the entire cavern was plunged into darkness.

A terrifying aura emanated from the array, pressing down heavily on the four.

"This is bad—it’s the Mystical Turtle Eight Trigrams Formation!" Gu Sheng’s expression darkened as he hurriedly warned.

By then, it was already too late.

A powerful force erupted from the array, sending all four reeling backward.

Just then, the sound of urgent footsteps echoed.

At the entrance of the cavern appeared Cang Langyan of Chu Country, leading thirty Martial Artists. Greed and murderous intent shimmered in their eyes.

"Gu Sheng, so you’re here after all!"

Cang Langyan sneered, a trace of vindictive malice flickering in his gaze.

"I’ve never forgotten my defeat at your hands last time. Today, I finally have the chance to settle the score!"

Gu Sheng and the other three rose to their feet, their expressions grim.

They knew that the group before them consisted of highly skilled Martial Artists, and Cang Langyan’s vendetta made the situation all the more perilous.

"Cang Langyan, what do you want?" Gu Sheng retorted coldly.

"What do I want? I want you dead!"

Cang Langyan let out a cruel laugh and signaled his men to attack.

The thirty Martial Artists immediately charged at the four, unleashing weapons and attacks of staggering ferocity.

The four fought back with all their might, but the skill of Cang Langyan and his men proved overwhelming—they were steadily losing ground.

Dodging multiple blows, Gu Sheng and Lin Qingyu exchanged a glance and decided to use the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra.

Their wills united, and with their swords combined, they unleashed a powerful Sword Qi.

"Jade Maiden Twin Swords—Strike!"

The two shouted in unison, sending a fierce stream of Sword Qi slashing toward a Marrow Refining Realm expert.

The expert had no time to evade and was cleanly cleaved in two by the Sword Qi.

The other Martial Artists were visibly shocked, their relentless attacks faltering slightly.

Seizing the opportunity, Gu Sheng’s group counterattacked, and the battle descended into a chaotic stalemate.

However, Cang Langyan’s forces vastly outnumbered them, and their stamina began to deplete.

"Aaaargh!"

At that moment, the Mystical Turtle let out an ear-splitting roar, causing the entire cavern to quiver.

Both sides froze momentarily, turning to look at the Mystical Turtle.

The creature slowly raised its head, an air of resolution gleaming in its eyes.

It seemed to have made a decision, as the array activated once again, and pillars of light shot heavenward.

"This is bad—it’s going all out!" Gu Sheng’s expression shifted as he urgently warned.

There was no time left to escape.

The Mystical Turtle’s array erupted with a powerful energy, enveloping the entire cavern within its force.

Despite their best efforts to resist, Gu Sheng and the others were blasted backward, blood spilling from their mouths.

They realized if things continued this way, their chances of survival were slim.

At that moment, a surge of potent Spiritual Energy emanated from the depths of the cavern.

Their eyes lit up, as if glimpsing salvation.

"This...it’s the aura of the Volcano Divine Crocodile!" Gu Sheng exclaimed in shock.

Taking advantage of the Mystical Turtle Eight Trigrams Formation’s brief pause in rotation,

they raced toward the source of the Spiritual Energy, desperate to harness the power of the Volcano Divine Crocodile to escape their predicament.

Awaiting them, however, was not the Volcano Divine Crocodile but a massive Dragon Ball the size of a sandpot.

"That’s...the Dragon Ball!" Gu Sheng’s eyes glimmered with fervor, excitement filling his heart.

The four rushed toward the source of the Spiritual Energy, hopeful of finding salvation.

Meanwhile, Cang Langyan’s expression shifted dramatically, his emotions growing increasingly conflicted.

The five pressed forward along five Dragon Vein pathways, venturing into the mysterious lair.

Before them unfolded a majestic and surreal vision that felt like a dream. The five Dragon Vein pathways curled like titanic dragons, converging below the Dragon Ball to form a massive dragon pool.

The Dragon Ball hovered above the center of the dragon pool, radiating dazzling light. Rich Spiritual Energy flowed from the Dragon Veins, liquefying into Divine Liquid that dripped into the pool, ultimately forming the immense Dragon Ball.

"Haha, the Dragon Ball—it’s truly heaven’s gift to me!"

Cang Langyan laughed maniacally and charged toward the Dragon Ball.

The Martial Artists behind him, eyes burning with fervor, followed close behind.

Gu Sheng’s Green Vine Demon Soul, however, wasn’t willing to fall behind. It darted toward the Dragon Ball and enveloped it, unleashing a powerful devouring force that consumed the approaching Martial Artists one by one.

"Zzzzz..."

A suffocating aura spread outward, and the entire lair seemed to tremble.

Gu Sheng and his companions clashed with Cang Langyan’s group, Sword Qi swirling, Spiritual Energy surging.

Lin Qingyu wielded her Jade Maiden Sword, her technique as graceful as a startled swan, as fluid as a roaming dragon. She faced off with a Marrow Refining Realm powerhouse, their combat evenly matched.

Lin Tianhao employed the Haoyang Swordsmanship, his sword momentum roaring like a rainbow, locked in a fierce battle with another Marrow Refining Realm expert.

Lu Biluo played the Heavenly Earth Flute, its ethereal yet corrosive melody forcing enemy Martial Artists to retreat.

Meanwhile, Gu Sheng, at the peak of the Golden Bone Realm, activated his Ancient Sacred Body. Golden light coursed over his body as he wielded the Jade Maiden Sword alongside the Thirsty Blood Battle Axe, alternating golden palm strikes with devastating Sword Qi to push Cang Langyan back.

"Gu Sheng, how dare you oppose me? Today, I’ll have your blood spill across this ground!"

Cang Langyan roared furiously, his eyes glinting with relentless cruelty.

He activated his Cang Wolf Demon Soul, grappling in a fierce fight against Gu Sheng.

The two matched each other blow for blow, their combat too close to resolve.

At that moment, the Mystical Turtle once again activated the Mystical Turtle Eight Trigrams Formation, trapping everyone within.

The luminous array pulsed with incredible energy, enveloping all in its coercive force.

"This is bad—the Mystical Turtle Eight Trigrams Formation is incredibly potent. We must join forces to break it!" Gu Sheng said gravely.

The four exchanged a glance and nodded.

They knew that the formation created by the thousand-year-old Mystical Turtle was of unparalleled power.

Together, they activated their individual cultivation techniques, unleashing waves of Spiritual Energy and Sword Qi.

In that moment, their combined might seemed to reverberate through the entire lair.

After a grueling struggle, Gu Sheng and his companions barely managed to tear open a corner of the Mystical Turtle Eight Trigrams Formation. Just then, Cang Langyan and a Marrow Refining Realm Sixth Level powerhouse lunged like ravenous wolves, aiming for a final strike.

The Mystical Turtle looked on with cold indifference, its cultivation unfathomable. Its aura alone could kill, and its Mystical Turtle Formation was a weapon of unimaginable devastation.

Its gaze betrayed a deep apathy and disdain, as if it were watching the futile struggles of ants.

"Gu Sheng, today is the day you die!"

Cang Langyan bellowed, his entire being radiating intense killing intent. His Marrow Refining Realm Eighth Level cultivation reached its peak.

"You want my life? You’re still a long way off!"

Gu Sheng sneered, activating his Ancient Sacred Body, his golden radiance shimmering like an unconquerable War God.

Lin Qingyu, wielding the Jade Maiden Sword, parried the Sixth Level Marrow Refining Realm warrior. Her swordsmanship was laced with elegance, each strike saturated with deadly Sword Qi.

Lin Tianhao, gripping his longsword, engaged Cang Langyan in a thrilling duel using Haoyang Swordsmanship.

Their crisscrossing streams of Sword Qi resembled two dragons entwined in battle.

Lu Biluo stood nearby, playing the Heavenly Earth Flute. Though the melody was sweet, it emanated corrosive energy. Her music conjured Heavenly Earth Water, wreaking havoc on the enemy forces.

The Mystical Turtle watched, raising its massive head with a glint of frost in its eyes.

It began driving the array again, enveloping the surrounding space with an immense force.

"Be careful—the Mystical Turtle Formation is immensely powerful. We must combine our strength to shatter it!" Gu Sheng shouted.

The trio, heeding his words, adjusted their states and prepared to jointly combat the Mystical Turtle Formation.

They knew this battle had arrived at its critical juncture, and one misstep could spell irreversible doom.

"Break!"

The four shouted in unison, simultaneously unleashing their cultivation techniques. Spiritual Energy pulsed and Sword Qi seared through the air.

In that instant, the entire space seemed to be torn apart by their overwhelming power.