EBE Chapter 896 Returning from Study
Chapter 896 Returning from Study
Jack thought for a moment and replied, "If we move quickly and have good luck, we should be able to reach our destination within two days. But the risk is not small. We may be ambushed by the enemy or attacked by wild beasts at any time."
"We have to take the risk." Feng Liu said in a deep voice, "In that case, please Jack lead the way for us."
Jack nodded. "Then let's go. But before that, we need to have a good rest and get enough energy. We will camp here tonight and set off early tomorrow morning."
As the night deepened, the moonlight shone on the ground like silver, and the lights in the tents went out one by one. Everyone was immersed in their own thoughts, silently looking forward to a new journey.
The next morning, before the morning mist completely dissipated, the group was ready to go. They passed through the camp and quietly left under Jack's leadership. Along the way, the birdsong in the forest and the occasional roar of wild beasts in the distance intertwined into a strange melody.
Halfway through the journey, a wide river blocked the way. The water was rushing, and the sunlight reflected on the water, forming golden ripples. At this time, Raven looked at Jack, "How do we cross the river? Are there any boats here?"
Jack frowned. "There is no bridge or boat here, but we have to wade across. You must hold on to each other and maintain a tight formation."
Jack took off his boots, rolled up his trousers, and was the first to step into the cold river. Soon after, the others followed suit. The water was extremely turbulent, as if countless invisible hands were trying to pull them under the water. Despite the difficulties, the group finally managed to cross the river.
When they stood on solid ground again, they were soaked. Mei'er wiped the water off her face and smiled, "Fortunately, the river didn't wash away our morale. Are we getting closer to Feng Leizong now?"
"Right." Jack nodded. "Next we will enter the forest, where there will be more unpredictable situations. Everyone must remain vigilant."
Entering the depths of the dense forest, the surroundings became darker, and towering ancient trees stood there like guardian gods. Occasionally, the calls of birds broke the silence, making people shudder. At this time, a subtle sound aroused everyone's vigilance.
"Stop!" Raven whispered. "We are being followed."
Jack listened carefully for a while, then quietly signaled everyone to hide behind the big tree. "It could be local hunters or enemy patrols. We must be careful to avoid causing unnecessary trouble."
As everyone was moving forward cautiously, a group of dark figures suddenly appeared in front of them, holding longbows and aiming at them. A man wearing a feather ornament walked out slowly and stared at everyone coldly, "How dare you outsiders break into this place! Put down your weapons, or you will bear the consequences!"
Lei Wen took a step forward and tried to respond in a gentle tone: "Everyone, we are here to ask Feng Leizong for thunder magic. We have no ill intentions. If you can give us guidance, we will be grateful."
There was a hint of hesitation in the other party's eyes, and it was obvious that he had not made a decision immediately. At this time, Mei'er next to him came forward and said, "We are not enemies, please give us a chance."
The feathered man finally put down his longbow, nodded and said, "Very good, but I warn you, Feng Lei Sect is not to be easily intruded. If anything goes wrong, the responsibility will be entirely yours."
The crisis was temporarily resolved, and the group was able to continue on their journey. What awaited them ahead was a more difficult journey, but for the sake of the legendary power, everyone gritted their teeth and did not back down.
As they got closer to Feng Leizong, a heavy pressure seemed to fill the air. Raven turned to look at his companions and said, "No matter what is waiting for us ahead, remember that we have come this far together."
The group finally arrived at an open area outside Fenglei Sect. In the distance, the majestic mountain gate stood among the mountains, looking solemn and mysterious. The road in the forest gradually became wider, and the atmosphere around became more solemn.
Jack stopped and said softly, "Feng Leizong's guard post is ahead, we must be careful." Everyone nodded to show that they understood, then slowed down their pace, trying to avoid making any noise.
However, as soon as they stepped into the open area, they immediately attracted the attention of the guards. A group of disciples wearing black robes and holding long swords quickly surrounded them from all directions. Their expressions were grim and their eyes were sharp, and they were obviously veterans who had been on the battlefield for a long time.
The leading disciple, with a burly figure and sharp eyes, stepped forward and questioned, "Who are you? How dare you trespass into Feng Lei Sect's territory!"
Lei Wen took a step forward and calmly replied, "We are here to seek the secret manual of thunder magic from the elders of Feng Lei Sect. We have no ill intentions. May I ask if you can introduce us?"
The leading disciple looked them up and down, with a hint of disdain in his eyes, "Feng Lei Sect is not a place that anyone can enter casually. If you are really sincere, prove your strength first."
Mei Er frowned and said calmly, "We are just here to ask for help and don't want any unnecessary conflict. Please be flexible and let us in."
But the other party didn't seem to be willing to compromise, and sneered, "Stop talking nonsense, let's fight first and then talk about other things!"
As soon as he finished speaking, several disciples raised their weapons and took fighting stances. Raven took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "In this case, we can only speak with strength."
In a flash, a disciple swung his sword and slashed at Raven. Raven moved to the side and easily avoided the attack. At the same time, he drew the long sword from his waist and fought with him. Mei'er and others did not hesitate and joined the battle. Lena had a few darts hidden in her hand. She found the right time and threw them quickly. One of the disciples was hit and fell to the ground.
"You do have some skills, but if you want to get through here, it depends on your ability!" The leading disciple was obviously no ordinary character. He was agile and his attack was fierce, making everyone dare not underestimate him.
As the two sides fought fiercely, an old man in white stood quietly on a high tower not far away, staring at the battle. His eyes were deep, as if he had seen through everything. "This group of young people is not simple. It seems that Feng Leizong may face new challenges this time." The old man whispered.
After a long fierce battle, Lei Wen and his companions gradually gained the upper hand with their excellent coordination. Finally, after a brilliant joint attack, the leading disciple was forced to retreat several steps. He said between gasps, "Never mind, you guys are indeed quite capable. I'll have someone take you to see the sect elders, but don't think that you're done after this level. There will be more severe tests waiting for you later."
Hearing this, Raven smiled slightly, "Thank you for your mercy, sir. In any case, please convey our request on our behalf. I believe that the elders of Feng Leizong will understand our intentions."
The guards removed the encirclement and left a few people to lead the way. Jack quietly walked to Raven's ear and said, "Don't be careless. This was just a small test by Feng Leizong. The real danger has just begun."
"Don't worry," Raven said confidently, "We have all experienced countless hardships and difficulties. We will never back down here."
The group followed the guards and continued forward, passing through layers of defense, and finally arrived in front of an ancient meeting hall. The door slowly opened, and an old man in a white robe and with a sage-like appearance came forward and said with a smile: "Welcome to all the distinguished guests who have come from afar. I am the great elder of Feng Lei Sect. I wonder what you are here for?"
Lei Wen replied respectfully: "We juniors have come to ask for the inheritance of your sect's thunder magic, and we hope that the elder can help us."
The great elder stroked his white beard and nodded, "Your courage is commendable, but the path to obtaining the thunder method is extremely difficult. If you are really willing to pay any price, then follow me in. The next step of the test will determine whether you are qualified to access this power..."
As soon as the Great Elder finished speaking, the door of the meeting room slowly closed with a heavy sound. The surroundings instantly fell into silence, leaving only the breathing and heartbeats of a few people echoing in the air.
Raven looked around, took a deep breath, and said firmly: "We are ready, Great Elder, please guide us in the first test."
The elder smiled slightly, motioned for everyone to follow him, and then turned and walked deeper into the meeting room. After passing through a dim corridor, they came to a huge basement. The lights were dim, and in the center was an ancient stone platform, on which was inlaid a blue crystal that was shining with a strange light.
"This is the most mysterious 'Heart of Thunder' of Feng Lei Sect, which can test a person's mental strength and willpower. Each of you must touch it and endure the test of the thunder and lightning it releases. Only by passing this test can you move forward." The elder pointed to the stone platform and said, "Raven, you go first."
Raven nodded, walked forward, and slowly touched the blue crystal with his hand. Instantly, his body was enveloped by a strong light, and his whole body was trembling, but his eyes were full of determination and resolve.
Mei'er was anxious as she watched this scene. Lena clenched her fists and cheered for Raven secretly. Jack watched calmly, ready to deal with any situation that might happen.
After a few minutes, the light gradually faded, and Raven slowly breathed a sigh of relief and returned to the crowd. Mei'er walked forward and asked with concern: "How is it? Are you injured?"
Raven smiled and said, "It's okay, just a little tired. But I feel that my mental strength has improved. This should be the effect of 'Heart of Thunder'."
Then, the others also accepted the test of the 'Heart of Thunder' one by one. After each flash, everyone's expression became more determined, as if they had gained some kind of growth and enlightenment in their hearts.
Finally, everyone successfully completed the test, and the Great Elder nodded with a look of satisfaction. "Yes, you do have enough potential. Then the next test is the second one - the Lightning Forest. There, you need to overcome many obstacles and obtain the first part of the Thunder Method Secret Book."
As the words fell, a crack appeared in the ground, and a vortex-like portal rose from it. In the flickering light, it was vaguely visible that the world on the other side was full of dangers and unknowns.
Mei'er looked at her companions and said softly, "Is everyone ready?"
"There's nothing to hesitate about, let's go!" Jack patted Raven on the shoulder and said firmly.
Raven nodded slightly and took the lead to walk into the portal. A group of people followed him in one after another, and in a blink of an eye, the entire meeting room returned to its former tranquility.
At the same time, in a hidden cave in the Thunder Forest, several figures in black robes gathered together to discuss something. "It seems that someone has intruded into our territory." One of them whispered.
Another black-robed man laughed grimly, "Very well, let them see the true power of the Lightning Forest!"
As their discussion came to an end, an invisible crisis was brewing, waiting for Raven and his party to step into this dangerous place...
At the other end, the people who had just stepped out of the portal found themselves in a world of lightning and thunder. The tall trees all around them occasionally emitted blue lightning, which was dazzling.
"Is this the Thunder Forest? It's so spectacular..." Lena exclaimed.
Raven frowned and looked around. "We can't be careless at any step here. We must stay alert to avoid any accidents."
At this moment, the sky was suddenly covered with dark clouds, and the wind was howling. Accompanied by a deafening thunder, a group of huge lightning wolves rushed over from all directions, with bloodthirsty gleams in their eyes.
"Be careful! It's Flash Wolf!" Mei'er quickly drew out the dagger from behind and looked ahead vigilantly.
Raven clenched his sword tightly and stabbed at a lightning wolf that was rushing towards him. The tip of the sword passed through a burst of electricity and pierced its throat accurately. However, this was only the beginning. More lightning wolves kept coming, making the scene more tense and intense.
"Don't scatter! Defend back to back!" Jack commanded loudly. He quickly cast several barrier spells, trying to buy more time and space for his teammates to fight back against these cunning enemies.
The battle lasted for a while. Although everyone tried their best, the situation was not under control. When the situation was critical, a majestic voice came from not far away: "Stop the attack! Stop!"
Hearing this voice, all the Lightning Wolves stopped their attack immediately as if they had received an order, and respectfully stepped aside, clearing a path. Looking along this path, one could see an old man wearing silver armor and holding a lightning scepter walking slowly towards them.
The old man's eyes were sharp, but his tone was quite gentle: "You are here to seek the secret book of thunder magic, right? I am the guardian of this forest, and also one of your next tests. Please follow me."
"Okay, thank you for your accommodation, sir." Raven saluted quickly and everyone followed him.
Stand up. (End of this chapter)