nashuaworldcup Chapter 246 The Restriction Cannot Hold Me Back
Chapter 246 The Restriction Cannot Hold Me Back
The Shadow Fiend's skull spun in his palm, making a teeth-grinding grinding sound, and the aura of death grew stronger, enveloping Zhuang Yu like a tangible haze.
The eldest son of the family stood aside, watching him with a half-smile, his eyes gleaming with greed, like a venomous snake eyeing its prey.
Zhuang Yu could clearly feel the pressure permeating the surrounding air, as if a mountain was pressing down on his shoulders, making it almost impossible for him to breathe.
He knew he was in a dangerous situation, like a fly on a spider's web, and that the slightest mistake would lead to utter ruin.
He kept a vigilant eye on the Shadow Fiend and the eldest son of the family, not daring to relax for a moment.
The threat posed by the Shadow Fiend was obvious; its hideous skull seemed poised to pounce on him at any moment and devour him completely.
While the eldest son of the family appeared calm on the surface, the greed and scheming hidden behind his smile were even more unsettling.
What troubled him even more was the existence of the old house's guardian spirit.
Although it did not reveal its form, the powerful pressure surged through his senses like waves, giving him a strange sense of suffocation.
He felt as if he were in a giant cage, surrounded by danger and the unknown.
Zhuang Yu forced himself to calm down, knowing that panic would only hasten his destruction.
He began to analyze the current situation carefully.
Although Shadow Fiend and the eldest son of the family both have their eyes on him, they do not seem to be a united front.
Shadow Fiend's target is the hidden treasure in the old mansion, while the eldest son of the family is more concerned with how to eliminate him as a potential threat.
The delicate balance between them may have been the key to his escape.
A bold idea gradually took shape in his mind.
Rather than waiting to be killed, it's better to take the initiative and use the conflict between the two to create an opportunity for yourself.
He took a deep breath, suppressing his tension, and a barely perceptible cold smile appeared on his lips.
"Gentlemen, why the tension?" Zhuang Yu spoke slowly, his voice calm and steady. "How about we cooperate and explore the secrets of this ancient house together?"
Upon hearing this, the eldest son of the family, while the Shadow Demon let out a chilling sneer, and the black flames on the skull flickered even more violently.
"Cooperate?" Shadow Fiend's voice seemed to come from the depths of hell, filled with mockery. "What right do you have to cooperate with us?"
Zhuang Yu ignored the Shadow Demon's taunts and instead turned his gaze to the eldest son of the family, saying meaningfully, "I think the patriarch should understand that we may share some common interests..."
Upon hearing this, the eldest son of the family slowly walked up to Zhuang Yu, his tone clearly provocative: "Do you think we have common interests? Is it because you believe you still have any use to me?"
Zhuang Yu narrowed his clear eyes slightly, as if he was weighing something.
He chuckled and continued, “Clan Chief, regardless of my value, you should know that Mr. Shadow Demon is determined to obtain the secret treasure of this ancient mansion. And you, on the other hand, are more concerned with eliminating me, this potential threat. If we join forces, perhaps we can kill two birds with one stone.”
Upon hearing this, the black flames on the Shadow Demon's skull pulsed even more violently, as if responding to Zhuang Yu's provocation.
His deep voice was as icy as ice: "An alliance? Hmph, do you think I'm stupid enough to believe you? You're nothing but an ant that can be crushed at any moment."
The eldest son of the family nodded slightly, clearly agreeing with Shadow Demon's words: "Indeed, Mr. Shadow Demon is right. What outstanding qualities do you, a junior, have besides being quick-witted? However..." He suddenly changed his tone, a sly glint in his eyes, "However, if it really can kill two birds with one stone, perhaps it is worth a try."
The Shadow Demon sneered, and the skull spun even faster in his palm, making a teeth-grinding grinding sound.
His voice seemed to come from the depths of hell: "Clan Chief, don't forget, our goal is the treasure, not this junior. He's just an obstacle. We can eliminate him first, and then join forces to deal with the guardian spirit of the old house."
Upon hearing this, the eldest son of the family's eyes flickered slightly, as if he had fallen into deep thought.
He turned to look at Zhuang Yu, his eyes flashing with a complex light: "I don't completely oppose your suggestion. But Mr. Shadow Demon's words also make sense. It seems safer for us to get rid of you as an obstacle before searching for the treasure."
Zhuang Yu sneered inwardly, knowing that the tense atmosphere at this moment was an opportunity he could exploit.
He remained calm on the surface and said lightly, "If you two really think this is better, then I naturally wouldn't dare to disobey. However, I have a small suggestion."
The eldest son of the family and the Shadow Demon both frowned, clearly wary of Zhuang Yu's suggestion.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Zhuang Yu slowly took a step back, scanning his surroundings for any clues he could use.
He already had a plan in mind—in the very moment the two were arguing, he swiftly approached the restrictions on the old house.
Zhuang Yu moved with extreme caution, almost as if walking on thin air, even his breathing was light.
His keen eyes caught the subtle fluctuations at the edge of the barrier, and he gradually gained confidence.
Just as he was about to touch the barrier, the eldest son of the family suddenly rang out: "What the hell are you doing!"
Zhuang Yu felt a chill run down his spine, but he did not stop walking.
He reached out and gently touched the barrier, turning back with a cold smile: "Gentlemen, your argument is indeed interesting, but please, can you concentrate a little at this crucial moment?"
Before he finished speaking, a powerful force suddenly surged from the barrier, and the surrounding air instantly became tense.
The guardian spirit of the old house finally sensed Zhuang Yu's approach, and a new fierce battle was about to unfold.
The guardian spirit of the old house sensed Zhuang Yu's approach and let out a deafening roar, as if a sleeping beast had been awakened.
A surge of powerful spiritual energy, like a flood bursting its banks, carrying an ancient and mysterious aura, rushed towards Zhuang Yu.
The power of this spiritual energy was so strong that Zhuang Yu felt his breath catch in his throat and his skin sting as if pricked by needles.
A heavy pressure filled the air, as if it would crush him.
At the critical moment, Zhuang Yu had a thought, and the power of the mysterious space surged out instantly, forming an indestructible barrier around him.
The barrier emitted a faint golden light, like a giant golden eggshell, firmly protecting Zhuang Yu inside.
The torrent of spiritual energy crashed against the barrier, producing a deafening roar, like waves crashing against the shore, creating ripples.
The surrounding air was stirred by the spiritual energy, buzzing, distorting, and even cracking into visible forms.
The Shadow Demon and the eldest son of the family, who were standing to the side, were also intimidated by this powerful force and involuntarily took several steps back.
They stared at Zhuang Yu in disbelief. The skull in the Shadow Demon's hand emitted a sharp howl, and the black flames flickered violently, as if sensing a great threat.
The eldest son of the family turned ashen-faced, secretly shocked: This kid was actually able to withstand the attack of the guardian spirit!
Despite the immense pressure under the protection of the barrier, Zhuang Yu remained calm.
He keenly observed the subtle changes in the torrent of spiritual energy and its delicate connection with the restrictions.
He discovered that the guardian spirit's attacks were not random, but followed a specific pattern, closely linked to the restrictions of the old house.
This unexpected discovery filled him with joy, as if he had seen a glimmer of light in the darkness.
He secretly rejoiced: Heaven is truly on my side!
While maintaining the barrier with all his might, he carefully observed the direction of the spiritual energy torrent and its interaction with the restriction.
He discovered that whenever the torrent of spiritual energy struck a certain point of the restriction, the light of the restriction would change subtly, as if responding to the stimulation of the spiritual energy.
A thought suddenly occurred to him, and a bold idea gradually took shape.
"I see..." A barely perceptible smile appeared on Zhuang Yu's lips, his eyes gleaming with confidence. "I understand..."
Zhuang Yu took a deep breath and slowly channeled his spiritual energy into his fingertips, gently touching the light of the restriction like a trickle.
A tingling sensation spread through my fingertips, as if I had touched something alive.
The light of the barrier flickered slightly, rising and falling like breathing, seemingly responding to Zhuang Yu's probing.
He closed his eyes, focusing all his attention on the sensation at his fingertips, feeling the energy fluctuations contained within the restriction.
He discovered that the restriction was not a monolithic entity, but rather composed of countless tiny energy nodes that were interconnected, forming a complex and intricate energy network.
The guardian spirit's attack is precisely by stimulating these energy nodes, thereby triggering a counterattack from the restrictions.
Zhuang Yu's heart stirred, and he began to try to use his spiritual power to influence these energy nodes.
He carefully controlled the output of his spiritual power, like a skilled embroiderer using spiritual power as a fine needle to thread through the restricted energy network.
As he manipulated it, the light of the restriction began to flicker with a strange brilliance, sometimes bright and sometimes dim, like stars twinkling in the night sky.
The Shadow Demon and the eldest son of the family watched in stunned silence; they had never seen anyone manipulate spiritual power so skillfully.
The skull in the Shadow Fiend's hand emitted an uneasy low growl, and the black flames flickered, as if sensing some kind of danger.
The eldest son of the family had a gloomy face and was secretly shocked: This kid's methods are so strange!
Time ticked by, and the light of the barrier flickered faster and stronger, as if it were about to break through some kind of critical point.
Zhuang Yu's forehead was covered in fine beads of sweat, but he remained highly focused and dared not relax for a moment.
He could sense that the core of the restriction was about to be broken, and victory was just around the corner!
Just then, a powerful pressure suddenly descended, enveloping the entire old house.
An aged yet majestic voice, as if descending from the heavens, spoke with an unquestionable tone: "Stop!"
Zhuang Yu's heart tightened, and he suddenly opened his eyes, only to see an old man dressed in an ancient robe who had appeared in front of him at some point.
The old man had white hair and beard, but his eyes were bright and piercing, radiating an aura of majesty that made people afraid to look him in the eye.
He is the patriarch of a mysterious and ancient family!