Luo Chen held the hilt of the sword tightly with a firm gaze: "The Netherworld Abyss is the lair of monsters. We may encounter all kinds of monsters, but as long as we deal with them carefully, we can always find a solution."
As they continued on, their surroundings became increasingly eerie.
In the dim light, shadows of monsters flashed past from time to time, but they seemed to be deliberately avoiding them.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang knew that this was not luck, but because their aura had attracted the attention of some powerful beings.
"Qingshuang, we may be being targeted." Luo Chen whispered, with a hint of vigilance in his eyes.
Qingshuang nodded, she took out a new talisman paper from her waist, whispered the spell, and was ready to attack at any time.
Suddenly, a biting cold wind blew from the front, and Luo Chen and Qing Shuang immediately stopped.
They saw a pair of blood-red eyes staring at them in the darkness ahead.
"Be careful, that's a high-level monster." Luo Chen warned in a low voice. His sword had been unsheathed, and the tip of the sword was flashing with cold light.
Qingshuang held the talisman tightly, her heart beating faster, but she knew that fear would only give the enemy an opportunity.
She took a deep breath and prepared to fight.
The blood-red eyes were getting closer and closer, and a huge monster walked out of the darkness.
Its body is like a hill, covered with hard scales, and its entire body is snow-white, just like a lizard that has been enlarged countless times, and its mouth is constantly spitting out cold breath.
"Luochen, what should we do?" Qingshuang asked nervously.
"We can't fight head-on, we must outsmart them." Luo Chen replied, his eyes scanning the surroundings for possible escape routes.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang stood side by side, facing the huge monster.
Luo Chen whispered: "Qingshuang, do you have any spells that can temporarily confuse it?"
Qingshuang nodded, took out a piece of talisman paper from her waist, and whispered a spell.
The talisman turned into a white mist in her hand and slowly floated towards the monster.
The white mist formed an illusion in front of the monster, causing it to freeze in place for a moment.
"Quick, let's take the opportunity to go around it!" Luo Chen whispered. He and Qingshuang quickly walked around the monster on both sides, trying not to make any noise.
They successfully avoided the monster and continued towards the exit.
However, the dangers in Netherworld Abyss seem to be everywhere.
They had just walked a short distance when they heard heavy footsteps behind them.
"It's catching up!" Qingshuang said nervously.
Luo Chen looked back and saw that the monster had gotten rid of the illusion and was roaring towards them.
Luochen knew that they must face this powerful enemy again.
"Qingshuang, you go first, I'll hold it back!" Luo Chen said loudly, his eyes full of determination.
Qingshuang hesitated for a moment, but knew that Luo Chen's decision was correct.
She nodded and ran forward quickly, while Luo Chen turned around to face the monster.
The monster roared and rushed towards Luochen, waving its huge claws, trying to tear him into pieces.
Luo Chen dodged nimbly, his swordsmanship reaching its peak at this moment, and every swing of his sword accurately hit the monster's weak point.
However, the monster's skin and flesh were too thick. Although Luo Chen's sword strikes could cause damage, they did not seem to have much effect on the monster.
Luochen knew that he had to find a way to penetrate that hard scale armor.
He recalled the talisman Qingshuang had used before and had a plan in mind.
"Qingshuang, do you have any talisman that can enhance my sword energy?" Luo Chen shouted while avoiding the monster's attack.
When Qingshuang heard Luo Chen's call, she immediately took out a piece of talisman paper from her waist and chanted the spell quickly.
The talisman turned into a golden light and flew towards Luo Chen, blending into his long sword.
Luo Chen felt a powerful force pouring into the sword, and the tip of the sword began to shine with a dazzling light.
He took a deep breath, concentrated, and then swung his sword.
The sword energy was like a golden lightning bolt, hitting the monster's chest directly.
The sword finally penetrated the monster's scales and penetrated its body.
The monster let out a howl of pain and its body began to shake.
Luo Chen took the opportunity to swing his sword again, this time, he aimed at the monster's throat.
The sword energy was like a rainbow, cutting the monster's throat accurately.
The monster's huge body collapsed to the ground and stopped moving.
Luo Chen breathed a sigh of relief. He quickly turned around and chased in the direction of Qing Shuang.
He knew that he had to catch up with her as soon as possible. The dangers in Netherworld Abyss were everywhere, and they couldn't be separated for too long.
"Luochen, are you okay?" Qingshuang breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Luochen chasing after him safe and sound.
"I'm fine, let's leave now!" Luo Chen replied, with a hint of exhaustion in his voice.
And as the two of them were stimulated, they accelerated their speed.
Finally, after a quarter of an hour.
They successfully left this Netherworld Abyss.
Luo Chen and Qingshuang finally walked out of the boundary of Netherworld Abyss. In front of them was a desolate plain, but compared with the gloominess of Netherworld Abyss, this place seemed particularly peaceful.
They stopped and took a deep breath, as if the air had become much fresher.
"We are really out." Qingshuang's voice contained a hint of disbelief. She turned to look at Luo Chen, her eyes shining with gratitude.
Luochen smiled slightly. Although he was tired, his eyes were full of determination: "Yes, we did it, but we can't stay here for too long. We must find a safe place to rest as soon as possible."
Qingshuang nodded. She took out a map from her waist and looked at it carefully: "According to the map, the nearest village from here should be in the southeast. We have to get there as soon as possible."
The two of them immediately headed southeast without stopping.
Along the way, they talked about the battle just now and the importance of the Spiritual Essence Stone.
"Luochen, do you think this Ling Yuan Stone can really help us solve that problem?" Qing Shuang asked curiously.
Luo Chen pondered for a moment and then replied: "According to ancient records, the Lingyuan Stone contains powerful energy. If it can be used correctly, it should be able to help us restore the vitality of that place."
After hearing this, a glimmer of hope flashed in Qingshuang's eyes: "That's great. If it can really succeed, then everything we have done will be worth it."
They continued to move forward, passing through stretches of barren land, and finally saw the lights of villages in the distance as the sky grew dark.
"Look, there's a village ahead!" Qing Shuang pointed ahead excitedly.
Luo Chen also quickened his pace. They urgently needed a safe place to rest and recover their strength.
After the two of them have almost recovered their strength.
They can also go to the Ghost Valley again.
Use the power of Yuanling Stone to repair the crack in space.
Luochen and Qingshuang finally arrived in the village. They found a simple inn and prepared to spend the night here.
The owner of the inn was a kind old man. When he saw the two dusty guests, he warmly welcomed them into the house and prepared hot food and a clean room for them. In the inn, Luochen and Qingshuang could finally relax. They ate food and discussed their next plan.
Qingshuang took out the Lingyuan Stone and observed it carefully. She knew that this stone would be the key for them to repair the cracks in space.
"We have to be careful when using this Spiritual Essence Stone," Qingshuang reminded. "It is very powerful. If used improperly, it may cause greater disasters."
Luo Chen nodded, he understood Qing Shuang's worries.
"Let's rest for a night and make plans tomorrow. With this Spiritual Essence Stone, we have greater hope of repairing the space cracks."
After the two of them finished eating, they went back to their rooms to rest.
Luo Chen lay on the bed, thinking about all the dangers they had experienced, and couldn't help but feel filled with emotion.
Qingshuang was in the room. She placed the Ling Yuan Stone on the table and began to study how to use its power.
The night was getting darker, and the inn was quiet.
Luochen was lying on the bed, but couldn't sleep.
He closed his eyes and kept replaying the battle scenes in the Netherworld Abyss in his mind, those ferocious monsters, and Qingshuang's firm eyes.
He knew very well that their mission was far from over, and the task of repairing the cracks in space was still arduous.
At the same time, Qing Shuang was in her room, meditating on the Ling Yuan Stone.
She knew that this stone contained powerful energy, but how to safely channel its power was a problem.
She flipped through the ancient books she carried with her, trying to find answers.
"Luochen, are you asleep?" Qingshuang knocked on Luochen's door softly.
"Come in." Luo Chen's voice came from inside the door.
Qing Shuang pushed open the door and entered, holding a yellowed ancient book in her hand.
"I found some records about Lingyuan Stone, which may be helpful to us."
Luo Chen sat up, took the ancient book, and started reading it carefully. "It says here that the power of the Spiritual Essence Stone needs to be guided through a specific magic circle, otherwise it will easily get out of control."
"Yes, I think so too." Qingshuang nodded, "We need to find a suitable magic circle, or at least understand how to build one."
"The old man in Ghost Valley should know." Luo Chen said in a low voice.
Qingshuang nodded and said: "Maybe. When we set off tomorrow, we will know everything when we get to the Ghost Valley. Let's have a good rest tonight."
As time passes.
Soon, the second day came.
In the early morning, Luochen and Qingshuang woke up early.
There is peace in the small village.
Suddenly going from nervousness and uneasiness to such a quiet and peaceful atmosphere, Luo Chen felt a little uncomfortable.
However, although there was some discomfort, it was still quite comfortable.
“Let’s eat something first!”
Luochen and Qingshuang sat down in the dining room of the inn, and the landlady served steaming porridge and freshly baked buns.
The two chatted while eating, and Luo Chen finally showed a long-lost relaxed expression on his face.
"How did you sleep last night?" Qing Shuang asked with concern.
"Not bad, I'm just still fighting those monsters in my dream." Luo Chen replied with a wry smile.
"Don't worry, we can find the old man from Ghost Valley today. He will definitely have a way to help us." Qingshuang encouraged.
After breakfast, the two packed their bags, said goodbye to the innkeeper, and set off on the road to Ghost Valley.
The Ghost Valley is located in a quiet valley, surrounded by dense forests, with only a winding path leading into the valley.
"This place is really secretive. No wonder the old man chose to live in seclusion here." Luo Chen looked around and sighed.
"Yes, such an environment is indeed suitable for practicing with concentration." Qingshuang nodded in agreement.
They walked along the path and soon saw a simple wooden house.
In front of the wooden house, a white-haired old man was sitting on a stone bench, closing his eyes and concentrating.
"Old senior, we have obtained the Yuanling Stone." Luo Chen bowed respectfully.
The old man slowly opened his eyes, his gaze as bright as a torch, as if he could see through people's hearts.
"Got it? So quickly?" The old man's voice was low and powerful.
"Exactly, we hope to use the power of the Lingyuan Stone to repair the space cracks." Qingshuang said.
The old man nodded and motioned for them to sit down.
"The power of the Spiritual Essence Stone is indeed powerful, but using it requires extremely high skills and control. Are you ready?" the old man asked.
"We are ready. No matter how difficult it is, we will try." Luochen said firmly.
The old man smiled slightly, took out an ancient book from his arms, and handed it to Qingshuang.
"This is the result of my many years of research. It records how to construct a magic circle that guides the power of the Spiritual Essence Stone. Take it and study it carefully, but remember that the construction of the magic circle must be carried out on a full moon night. At that time, the Spiritual Essence Stone's Power is most active.”
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang took the books and thanked the old man gratefully.
"Remember, although the power of the Spiritual Essence Stone is powerful, if used improperly, the consequences will be disastrous. You must proceed with caution." The old man reminded.
"We understand, thank you senior for your guidance." Qing Shuang said respectfully.
After bidding farewell to the old man, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang returned to the inn and began to carefully study the books given by the old man.
The book details the construction methods and precautions for the magic circle. The two of them read and discussed it, and gradually gained a deeper understanding of how to use the Spiritual Essence Stone.
"It seems that we need to prepare some special materials to build the magic circle." Luo Chen said while flipping through the books.
"Yes, I'm going to prepare now." Qingshuang stood up and prepared to go out to find the required materials.
Luochen nodded, continued to study the book, and began to draw a sketch of the magic circle.
He knew that the success of this mission was related to the safety of the entire region, and they could not slack off in the slightest.
Qingshuang asked around in the village and finally found the required materials.
She returned to the inn and placed the materials on the table one by one.
"These should be enough." Qingshuang said with satisfaction.
Luo Chen put down the pen in his hand and looked at the materials prepared by Qing Shuang, feeling full of confidence in his heart.
"Then let's get started. Time is running out." Luo Chen said.
The two began to carefully build the magic circle according to the instructions in the book.
They arranged the materials in a specific order, taking great care every step of the way.
After hours of hard work, the formation was finally completed.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang stood in the center of the array and placed the Spiritual Essence Stone at the eye of the array. (End of chapter)