Abyss Walker

Chapter 245 Shadow Valley (Part 2)

Yun Muhan nodded, a resolute glint in his eyes. He and Dugu Jianling began to observe the black-clad man's every move more carefully, trying to find clues.

They were highly focused, not daring to miss any possible clues.

Every subtle movement, every exchange of glances, was taken in by them, as if they were searching for a secret hidden in the darkness.

Suddenly, a man in black stopped in front of what appeared to be an ordinary stone wall.

His movements were light and cautious, as if he were performing some kind of ritual. He gently tapped a few specific points, each tap precise and accurate, as if there was some mysterious resonance with the stone wall.

Then, the stone wall slowly opened, revealing a hidden passage.

The entrance to the passage was shrouded in darkness, but a faint light shone from within, as if beckoning them.

This discovery made Yun Muhan and Dugu Jianling's hearts race. They exchanged a glance, a hint of excitement flashing in their eyes. They knew this might be the key to the Shadowmoon Stone.

“That’s it!” Yun Muhan said in a low voice, his voice carrying a hint of suppressed excitement, as if he could already see the dawn of victory.

Dugu Jianling nodded, a hint of seriousness in his eyes. They approached the passage swiftly and silently.

One by one, the men in black entered the passage, and Yun Muhan and Dugu Jianling quickly followed after the last man in black entered.

Their movements were light and swift, like ghosts in the night, without making a sound so as not to attract the attention of the men in black.

The passageway was narrower than they had imagined, allowing only one person to pass at a time. The walls were inlaid with luminescent minerals, providing a faint light.

The light emitted by these ores was pale blue, like the brightest stars in the night sky, illuminating their path forward.

Soon, they arrived at a spacious underground hall. The hall's dome soared high, seemingly capable of holding the entire sky, and the surrounding walls were covered with ancient runes, emitting a faint glow.

In the center of the hall was a huge stone platform, on which sat a gem that emitted a ghostly blue light—the Shadowmoon Stone they were searching for.

The brilliance of the gemstones shimmered in the hall, like the brightest stars in the night sky, adding a touch of mystery and solemnity to this dimly lit space.

"We found it!"

Yun Muhan spoke in a low voice, his voice tinged with excitement, his eyes gleaming with undisguised joy. He took a step forward, as if wanting to get as close to the gemstone as possible.

However, Dugu Jianling stopped him, his brows furrowed and his eyes showing a hint of vigilance: "Be careful, those men in black seem to be preparing some kind of ritual."

They saw the man in black circling the Shadowmoon Stone, beginning to chant ancient incantations. His voice was deep and rhythmic, as if summoning some ancient power.

Their figures appeared and disappeared in the light of the gemstones, as if they had blended into the surrounding darkness.

As the incantation was recited, the air in the hall began to tremble slightly, as if drawn by some invisible force.

Yun Muhan and Dugu Jianling hid in the shadows, their eyes fixed on the black-clad man's every move.

Yun Muhan's fingers gently stroked the hilt of the sword, ready to deal with any unexpected situation.

Dugu Jianling turned slightly to the side, his sword already half-drawn from its sheath, the tip trembling slightly, as if he could sense the impending battle.

As the incantation was performed, the light from the Shadowmoon Stone gradually brightened, as if responding to the man in black's call.

An invisible sense of oppression permeated the entire hall, causing Yun Muhan and Dugu Jianling's heartbeats to quicken involuntarily.

"I'll distract them. You use the Ice Crystal Technique to freeze them," Dugu Jianling said in a low voice, his eyes resolute, as if he were ready to face the battle.

His voice carried an undeniable determination, as if victory in this battle was already within his grasp.

Yun Muhan nodded, his eyes revealing a hint of trust and understanding. They prepared to launch an attack. Dugu Jianling drew his sword, its blade gleaming coldly in the dim light.

He suddenly burst from the shadows, his sword flashing, aimed directly at the man in black. His movements were swift and decisive, like a black lightning bolt, instantly disrupting the man in black's formation.

Dugu Jianling's swordsmanship was like a raging storm, the tip of his sword dancing in the firelight, each swing filled with power and speed.

His sword light was like a ghost in the night, weaving among the men in black, each strike putting immense pressure on them.

The men in black tried to surround her and stop her attack, but Dugu Jianling's swordsmanship was too fierce, making it difficult for them to get close.

Amidst the chaos, Yun Muhan silently chanted an incantation, his hands rapidly forming hand seals, preparing to unleash his secret technique.

The air around him condensed rapidly, the temperature plummeted, and a powerful cold current gathered in his palm.

"Ice Crystal Technique!" Yun Muhan shouted, pushing his palm forward. Countless ice crystals shot out like sharp arrows, instantly covering the entire hall.

Ice crystals shimmered with a cold light in the air, like snowflakes in winter, yet carrying a deadly chill. The men in black were caught off guard by this sudden cold wave; their movements became sluggish, and some were even struck directly by the ice crystals, frozen in place.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Yun Muhan rushed to the stone platform, his eyes fixed on the Shadow Moon Stone that emitted a dark blue light.

His heart pounded like a drum, every step filled with tension and anticipation.

The moment Yun Muhan's hand touched the Shadow Moon Stone, a powerful energy surged from the gem, impacting his body.

He felt a wave of dizziness, but quickly regained his balance. He knew this power was the Shadowmoon Stone's protective mechanism, trying to prevent anyone from getting close.

Yun Muhan took a deep breath, concentrated his mind, and resisted the force with all his might. His hands gripped the Shadow Moon Stone tightly, and although the gem's power tried to push him away, his will was firm and unwavering.

A resolute look appeared in his eyes, as if he were ready to face any challenge.

In the midst of the resistance, a voice entered Yun Muhan's mind, a voice that was clearly weak yet still elegant: "My lord!"

Yun Muhan and Dugu Jianling were both taken aback, and a question mark appeared in their minds at the same time.

Finally, the power of the Shadowmoon Stone seemed to realize Yun Muhan's determination, or perhaps it was because of that cry of "My Lord!", its light gradually dimmed and finally disappeared completely.

Yun Muhan successfully removed the Shadow Moon Stone from the stone platform and held it tightly in his hand, even though he was filled with doubt.

"Let's go!" Yun Muhan shouted to Dugu Jianling, his voice carrying a hint of triumphant joy.

A hint of determination shone in his eyes, as if he had already seen the direction of the future.