Shenwu Yutianlei

Chapter 309 Exposed Location

Just as Lin Daoqing's hand was about to touch the soul-enhancing flower, a bee demon patrolling nearby suddenly noticed the movement here. The bee demon was originally patrolling along the predetermined route in an orderly manner. Its golden body shone with a metallic luster in the sun, and the frequency of its wings vibrating was steady and regular.

Perhaps it was Lin Daoqing's sudden acceleration that alerted it to the slight change in airflow, or perhaps it was the rich scent of the Soul Flower that broke through its usual sense of smell and attracted its attention. The originally mechanical flight trajectory changed instantly, and the demon bee made a sharp turn in the air and flew straight towards Lin Daoqing.

Its compound eyes instantly locked onto the target, and a trace of doubt and anger flashed in its eyes. It was confused by the sudden change, and angry that someone dared to covet the treasures of this territory. Then, it let out a sharp cry. The cry was like a sharp sword, instantly piercing the original tranquility. The voice was full of warnings and threats, and it echoed throughout the space. The originally peaceful atmosphere was instantly broken, and the atmosphere of tension and danger quickly spread like an invisible wave.

The leaves nearby trembled slightly at the sharp sound, and the small insects in the grass stopped moving in fear. The demon bees in the distance seemed to have received a battle horn and became agitated. Then, more demon bees seemed to have received an alarm and rushed out of their hives and flew towards the crowd. The scene was like a black torrent pouring down from the sky, covering the sky and leaving no place for people to escape. For a moment, a terrifying buzzing sound rang out in the sky, and the sound was like a series of muffled thunder, rolling in and shaking people to panic.

Leading the group were dozens of demon bees, which were obviously larger than the densely packed demon bees behind them. Their bodies were like huge iron blocks, gleaming with a cold and hard luster. The wings of each demon bee were like sharp blades, reflecting cold light under the sunlight. From the aura emanating from them, it could be known that these were all second-level demon beasts.

The compound eyes of these second-level demon bees were even larger and deeper, as if burning with blue flames, revealing cruelty and ruthlessness. Their mouthparts were sharp and thick, like spears, leaving no doubt that they could easily pierce through hard armor.

Ten kilometers is not far for a demon beast, not to mention that this group of demon bees, with a pair of wings behind them, are naturally at an advantage. They are speeding in the air, as if golden lightning is streaking across the sky. The frequency of the wings vibrating is so fast that it is dazzling, and every flap brings a strong airflow.

As they approached, a strong sense of oppression filled the air. This sense of oppression was like a heavy lead block, pressing hard on everyone's heart, making it almost impossible to breathe. They flew at a very fast speed, and the wind they brought was howling, like a roaring beast. The wind swept the sand and grass on the ground, forming small vortices. The clothes of the people were rustling, as if they were going to tear their clothes apart. The buzzing sound became louder and louder, like the roar of a demon, which made people tremble with fear. This sound was no longer just a simple sound, but turned into a substantial impact, hitting everyone's eardrums and hearts. Everyone's nerves were tense to the extreme, and their hearts were beating rapidly, as if they were about to jump out of their throats.

Everyone looked at this horrific scene with pale faces. Lin Ruyi's hands began to tremble unconsciously, and her lips turned slightly blue. Lin Meng clenched his teeth tightly, the veins on his forehead bulged, and the joints of his hands holding the weapon turned white due to excessive force.

"Everyone, retreat quickly. I'll stop them." Shen Yun shouted loudly. His voice was firm and powerful, and it was still clearly audible in the strong wind and the buzzing sound. At this moment, he stood as tall as a pine tree, and his eyes were burning with a determined fire.

"Brother Yun," Lin Ruyi said worriedly, "Let's retreat together. We can't defeat so many demon bees." Her voice was trembling and anxious, and her beautiful face turned pale with fear and worry.

Shen Yun turned his head, looked at Lin Ruyi gently but firmly, and said, "Don't worry, Ruyi, I have my reasons for staying here. You take everyone to retreat first." His eyes were full of trust and encouragement.

Tears welled up in Lin Ruyi's eyes. She bit her lip and said, "Brother Yun, no, we have to go together."

Shen Yun took a step forward, gently grasped Lin Ruyi's shoulders, and said, "Ruyi, be obedient. I have a way to hold them back for a while, giving everyone a chance to escape. I'll follow soon."

Shen Yun's decision to stay behind to cover the retreat was not a mindless act. His eyes quickly swept through the overwhelming swarm of demon bees, his brain working rapidly, calmly analyzing the situation.

The strongest demon bees seen so far are only at the peak of the second level. Although there are so many demon bees, like a surging tide that makes people feel suffocated and desperate, Shen Yun knows his own strength and trump card. His many years of training and combat experience have given him absolute confidence in his speed and body skills.

Shen Yun secretly estimated in his heart that his skills were good at agile evasion, and as long as he was not surrounded by the demon bees, he could move freely among them. Although those peak second-level demon bees were fast and powerful, he was confident that he could avoid fatal attacks with his keen perception and exquisite skills. Moreover, he still had several life-saving magic weapons that he had not used. If the situation was critical, these magic weapons would be enough to buy him a chance to escape at the critical moment. As long as the third-level queen bee did not come out, he was still sure to escape unscathed. It was not that he was not afraid of these demon bees, but after weighing the pros and cons, he understood that his retreat at this moment was to give everyone more chances of survival.

"Brother Daoqing, retreat quickly." Shen Yun looked at Lin Daoqing, his voice was urgent and serious, his eyes were full of urging and anxiety.

Lin Daoqing was still hesitating. He glanced at the soul-bearing flower that was emitting spiritual energy. The light of the soul flower seemed to have a fatal attraction that made it difficult for him to look away. He looked at the approaching demon bee swarm again. The dense demon bees were carrying a terrifying momentum, like a black storm sweeping over. His eyes were filled with doubts and his heart was in extreme struggle.

"Brother Daoqing, is cultivation more important or life more important?" Shen Yun asked again, his voice raised a few notches, with a hint of anger and helplessness.

Lin Daoqing's face showed a painful expression, his hands were clenched into fists, and his body was shaking slightly. He knew in his heart that Shen Yun's words made sense, but the temptation of the soul flower was too great, as if it was a rare opportunity in his life.

Shen Yun said again: "Brother Daoqing, don't lose the big picture for the small. As long as you have the green mountains, you will not be afraid of running out of firewood!"

Lin Daoqing gritted his teeth, a hint of determination flashed in his eyes, and said, "Forget it, retreat!"

At this time, the swarm of bees was getting closer and closer.

The overwhelming demon bees were like a rolling black cloud, their buzzing sound was deafening, as if they were going to swallow up the whole world. The howling wind, mixed with the breath of the demon bees, was creepy.

Shen Yun took out some materials from his storage ring without any panic. His eyes were calm and composed, not affected by the approaching horror at all. His movements were skillful and quick. With a slight movement of his fingers, the storage ring flashed with a faint light, and the materials appeared in his hands one by one.

There were some crystals emitting strange light, several ancient spells, and some spiritual wood emitting mysterious aura. The crystals refracted colorful light under the sunlight, the patterns on the spells were complex and mysterious, as if they contained endless power, and the fragrance of the spiritual wood seemed particularly abrupt in this tense atmosphere.

Shen Yun took a deep breath, quickly formed seals with his hands, and muttered something.

He first placed the crystals on the ground in specific positions. Every time a crystal fell, it stirred up a circle of weak energy ripples on the ground. Then, he unfolded the scrolls of talismans, which automatically rotated around him without wind. With a light tap of his fingers, the talismans flew in different directions and landed accurately between the crystals, instantly shining brightly.

Then, he picked up the spiritual wood with gentle and steady movements. The surface of the spiritual wood was smooth and delicate, emitting a faint warm luster.

Shen Yun carefully held the spiritual wood with both hands and inserted it evenly around. His eyes were focused and firm, and each insertion seemed to have been precisely calculated.

As the spiritual tree was inserted, an amazing scene occurred. The spiritual tree quickly took root and sprouted. The slender roots were like agile little snakes, quickly piercing into the soil, greedily absorbing the power of the earth. Then, tender green branches grew out at a speed visible to the naked eye. They stretched out in a winding manner, as if fully displaying the vitality of life.

Then, countless flowers bloomed one after another. Some of them were as big as a bowl, with layers of petals and bright colors; some were small and exquisite, like stars, exuding charming fragrance. The colors of the flowers were different, red like fire, pink like clouds, and white like snow, interweaving together to form a colorful picture.

A special smell permeated the air, which was the mixed fragrance of the flowers of the sacred wood. This fragrance was both fresh and pleasant, and had a hint of mysterious charm, as if it could penetrate the human soul.

The light of the spell and the crystal also became brighter and stronger at this time, echoing the scent of the spiritual tree flowers. The light, fragrance and vitality of the spiritual tree intertwined and merged together to form a looming energy field. The edge of the energy field flickered with colorful light, like a dreamy mist, constantly flowing and changing.

In this energy field, time seems to slow down and everything seems so peaceful and mysterious.

Shen Yun's forehead was covered with sweat, and beads of sweat slid down his cheeks and dripped onto the ground under his feet. But his eyes remained firm, like two bright stars, shining brightly in this tense moment.

He kept adjusting the position and angle of each material, and every tiny movement was extremely cautious. His hands trembled slightly, but he still controlled every movement accurately. Shen Yun was concentrating, and the veins on his forehead bulged slightly as he exerted force.

Sometimes he squatted down to carefully observe the energy flow between the materials, and sometimes he stood up to examine the entire layout from different angles, striving to make this trap achieve the best effect. Even the slightest deviation could lead to failure.

"Formation, start!" Shen Yun shouted loudly, his voice full of determination and strength.

Finally, at the moment when the demon bee was about to pounce in front of him, the trap was completed.

A powerful ray of light shot up into the sky, and it was as bright as a blazing sun. The light was just a little starlight at first, but it exploded in an instant, illuminating the entire world with an unstoppable force. The energy contained in the light seemed to devour everything around it, and its color was pure and hot, as if it was gushing out from the deepest source of fire.

In an instant, everything around was illuminated as bright as day, and even the tiny dust on the ground was clearly visible. The dust was originally inconspicuous in the shadows, but now under the reflection of the light, each grain of sand was shining with a unique luster, as if it was a tiny gem that was given life.

The strong light instantly enveloped Shen Yun and the bee colony, forming a huge light curtain. This light curtain was like an indestructible fortress, emitting endless pressure. The surface of the light curtain flowed like water waves, constantly flashing mysterious runes and strange patterns. Each rune contained a powerful force, as if announcing to the outside world that it was inviolable.

From a distance, the light curtain looked like a huge transparent dome, completely isolating the interior from the outside world. The light refracted through the light curtain in a variety of colors, like a dream. Inside the light curtain, the space seemed to be distorted by the light, forming an independent little world.

Shen Yun and the demon bees were trapped inside. Under the light, the ferocious figures of the demon bees became somewhat illusory. They rushed into the light curtain frantically, but could only cause ripples on the light curtain. Shen Yun stood quietly in the center of the light curtain. His figure seemed particularly small against the light, but his eyes were firm, as if he was thinking about how to deal with the predicament before him.