bookrebus Chapter 185: The Battle of Herbal Medicines, Surprises Occur Frequently
Chapter 185: The Battle of Herbal Medicines, Surprises Occur Frequently
After successfully repelling the phantom wolf, Yun Yao and Chu Mochen did not dare to slack off and continued to move deeper into the forest to look for the trace of the rare herb. Along the way, both of them remained highly alert. The fog around them seemed to be thicker than before, as if hiding countless unknown dangers.
They carefully shuttled through the intricate forest, taking every step with great caution. Suddenly, a faint light flashed in the grass in front of them. The light had a strange color, which was emitted by the rare herbs they were looking for. Yun Yao and Chu Mochen looked at each other, and a hint of surprise flashed in their eyes. However, before they could get close, a noisy sound of footsteps came from all directions.
It turned out that several other groups of disciples had also found this place by following the trail. The eyes of these disciples were full of greed and desire for competition. When they saw Yun Yao and Chu Mochen, they immediately surrounded them. One of the leading disciples, who was burly and had a face full of flesh, laughed and said, "Haha, I didn't expect that you two would find this herb, but now, this herb belongs to us!" His words were full of provocation.
Yun Yao frowned slightly, she knew that these people had bad intentions. Chu Mochen took a step forward, holding the sword in his hand, and said coldly: "We were the first to discover this herb. If you want to snatch it, don't blame us for being rude." His momentum made some disciples retreat slightly, but the leading disciple didn't care at all. He laughed and said: "Just you? A new boy and a girl who doesn't know the world, if you know what's good for you, leave quickly, otherwise don't blame us for taking action."
The two sides were in a stalemate, and the atmosphere was so tense that it seemed like it was about to explode. Yun Yao's mind was working rapidly, thinking about countermeasures. She knew that if they really fought, even if they could win, both sides would suffer losses, and the herbs might be damaged. At this moment, Chu Mochen was ready to take action, and Yun Yao quickly pulled him back and whispered, "Don't worry, let's see if there is any other way."
Just when the two sides were at a stalemate, suddenly, the air around them seemed to freeze, and then a low roar came from underground. The ground began to shake violently, some trees were shaking, and everyone was a little panicked. The originally peaceful valley seemed to be awakened, and some mysterious mechanisms emerged from all directions.
I saw some huge stone balls rolling out from the caves on both sides of the valley. The surface of these stone balls was covered with sharp thorns. They rolled fiercely, crushing trees wherever they went. At the same time, cracks appeared on the ground, and flames shot out from the cracks, instantly igniting the surrounding vegetation. Some spikes hidden in the grass suddenly stood up, forming a barrier.
Everyone was stunned by this sudden change, and the tense atmosphere was instantly replaced by fear. After the initial panic, Yun Yao quickly calmed down and shouted, "Don't worry about the herbs first, let's work together to deal with these traps, otherwise we will all die here!" Some disciples were still hesitating, and the leading disciple also realized the seriousness of the situation, and he shouted, "Let's avoid these traps first!"
Yun Yao began to observe the surrounding environment carefully. She found that the triggering of these mechanisms seemed to be related to the terrain in the valley and some hidden runes. She recalled the knowledge she learned in modern times, and the content about mechanical techniques and ancient relics emerged in her mind. She realized that these mechanisms should follow a certain pattern.
While dodging the attacks of stone balls and flames, she ran towards one side of the valley. Chu Mochen followed closely behind her, shielding her from some dangers coming from the side. Yun Yao stopped in front of a stone wall, and she found some vague runes engraved on the stone wall, which were similar to the runes in other places in the valley.
She reached out her hand and gently touched the rune, trying to decipher its meaning. The moment she touched the rune, a ray of light flashed from the rune and entered her mind. She seemed to see a picture showing the layout of the mechanism and how to crack it. It turned out that these mechanisms were a whole and interconnected. The runes in the valley needed to be cracked in a specific order to stop the mechanism.
Yun Yao quickly told Chu Mochen about this discovery, and Chu Mochen immediately began to organize other disciples. Some disciples were skeptical about their words, but at this critical moment of life and death, there was no better way. Under Yun Yao's command, they began to disperse to various parts of the valley to find the location of the rune.
However, things did not go so smoothly. In the process of searching for runes, some disciples accidentally triggered new mechanisms. Some were stabbed by spikes that suddenly popped out, and some were trapped by traps hidden underground. The cries of pain echoed in the valley, making the atmosphere even more tense.
Yun Yao was extremely anxious. She knew that time was running out. If she couldn't crack the mechanism quickly, the casualties would increase. She sped up her search for the runes. With the ability given by the system, her perception became more acute. She could feel the faint aura emanating from the runes. Following these auras, she found several key runes.
Each time a rune was cracked, the attack of the mechanism would weaken a little. But as more runes were cracked, the defense of the mechanism became stronger. Once, when Yun Yao tried to crack a rune in the center of the valley, the surrounding flames suddenly became more intense, forming a wall of fire that trapped her inside.
Seeing this, Chu Mochen was extremely anxious. He rushed towards the fire wall regardless of the danger, trying to use his spiritual power to disperse the flames. His sword swung out sword energy, which collided with the flames and emitted a dazzling light. With his efforts, the flames weakened slightly, and Yun Yao took the opportunity to rush out.
"Are you okay?" Chu Mochen asked with concern.
"I'm fine. We need to speed up." Yun Yao wiped the sweat from his forehead and continued to look for the next rune.
With everyone's efforts, most of the runes were cracked, and the attack of the mechanism became weaker and weaker. Only the last rune was left, which was hidden behind a waterfall. The waterfall had a turbulent flow and a huge impact, making it very difficult to get close to it.
Yun Yao and Chu Mochen looked at each other, and then rushed towards the waterfall together. They approached the waterfall step by step with difficulty, despite the impact of the water flow. In the process of approaching the waterfall, their bodies were bruised by the impact of the water flow, but they did not give up.
Finally, they found the rune hidden behind the waterfall. Yun Yao stretched out her shaking hand and touched the rune. As a strong light flashed, the mechanisms in the entire valley stopped working. The surroundings fell into silence, with only the heavy breathing of the crowd.
The other disciples all breathed a sigh of relief, and they looked at Yun Yao and Chu Mochen with admiration in their eyes. The leading disciple said somewhat awkwardly: "Thanks to you this time, we shouldn't have done that just now."
Yun Yao smiled and said, "Now is not the time to talk about this, let's continue looking for herbs." Everyone nodded and walked towards the direction of the herbs. This time, without any obstacles, they successfully collected the rare herbs.
In the process of collecting herbs, Yun Yao felt the powerful energy contained in the herbs. She knew that although this mission was difficult, the gains were huge. This was not only the value of the herbs themselves, but also the experience they had accumulated during this crisis and the changes in their relationships with other disciples.
After completing the task, Yun Yao and Chu Mochen left the valley with the herbs. Their figures looked particularly resolute under the afterglow of the setting sun, and this experience became an unforgettable memory on their road to cultivation.
The author says:
Dear readers, this chapter was not easy to write! I hope that through such a plot full of twists and turns, everyone can feel the tenacity and wisdom of Yun Yao and Chu Mochen in the face of difficulties. Every crisis is an opportunity for them to grow, and in this process, their personalities become more full. At the same time, this exciting plot can also make everyone more immersed in this world of cultivation. I hope you like this chapter! If you have any ideas or suggestions, please leave a message in the comment area!