allonlinenovel Chapter 178: The road ahead is difficult and arduous
Chapter 178: The road ahead is difficult and arduous
Tie Zhen's face was solemn, and he brought bad news one after another.
First, the spiritual stone mines needed for the construction of the school were mined out in advance by a mysterious force, leaving only a barren valley with no grass.
Bi Yao and Li Yuan rushed to the scene and witnessed this chilling scene with their own eyes.
The valley that was once filled with spiritual energy is now lifeless, with a suffocating smell of dust in the air. The once lush green vegetation is now reduced to withered and yellow branches and leaves, whimpering heartbreakingly in the autumn wind.
Bi Yao leaned over and grabbed a handful of dry soil. What flowed through his fingers was not just dust, but also their hope of establishing a school.
Immediately afterwards, Tie Zhen brought even more depressing news.
They went to the Sutra Repository where ancient books were collected, but found that the originally solemn and dignified door of the attic was closed, surrounded by a layer of faint golden runes, flashing with mysterious light.
The air was filled with ancient and powerful spiritual energy fluctuations, and the oppressive feeling was overwhelming, making it hard to breathe.
Li Yuan tried to touch the rune with his spiritual power, but was bounced back by a powerful force, causing a dull pain in his palm.
"It seems that someone deliberately set up a barrier and doesn't want us to enter." Li Yuan's face was gloomy, with a hint of anger in his tone.
The birds that were originally chirping around also became quiet, as if they felt the tense atmosphere and hid themselves.
The successive blows left Bi Yao and Li Yuan exhausted both physically and mentally.
What made them even more disheartened was that many of the immortal cultivation sects that had originally promised to support them also went back on their word.
The leader of Tianjian Sect declined their request on the grounds that he was busy with sect affairs; the elders of Qingxu Temple said indifferently that their sect's secret techniques would not be passed on to outsiders and they were unwilling to share them with others.
The faces that were once enthusiastic have now become cold and distant, and their former promises and vows are now like candles in the wind, swaying and liable to go out at any time.
The air around seemed to be frozen, so oppressive that it was difficult to breathe.
"They...how could they do this?" Bi Yao's voice trembled as he looked at everything in front of him in disbelief.
The former allies have now become stumbling blocks hindering their progress.
Li Yuan held Bi Yao's hand tightly and said, "We must have another way."
However, at this moment, a dark shadow appeared silently behind them, and a cold voice rang out in the silent night sky, "I'm afraid... you have no chance." The bad news brought by Tie Zhen made Bi Yao and Li Yuan feel extremely heavy. The road to building the school that was originally full of hope seemed to have become like an insurmountable chasm.
Just when they were in despair, several figures slowly approached from a distance.
These were the young cultivators who had been helped by Bi Yao and Li Yuan. There was a gleam of determination in their eyes.
The leader was a young man named Lin Yu, who was once rescued by Bi Yao during a crisis.
"Sister Bi Yao, Brother Li Yuan, we are willing to contribute our meager resources." Although Lin Yu's voice was a little nervous, his tone was extremely firm.
The young cultivators behind him nodded one after another, and a girl stepped forward, holding several small cloth bags filled with spirit stones. Although the number was small, each spirit stone embodied their painstaking efforts.
Bi Yao felt their firm support, a warm feeling welled up in her heart, and her eyes became slightly moist.
She stretched out her hands, gently held the hands of Lin Yu and the other young cultivators, and said with a smile: "Thank you, thank you so much! Although these resources are not much, they are the most precious hope for us."
Li Yuan was also deeply moved. The determination in his eyes became more obvious. He held Bi Yao's hand tightly, as warm as before.
The air around them seemed to warm up with the appearance of these young immortal cultivators. The oppressive atmosphere gradually dissipated, replaced by a positive energy full of hope.
A long-lost smile appeared on their faces again, like a ray of sunshine in the darkness, illuminating the way forward.
However, the good times did not last long.
At this moment, a burst of hurried footsteps came from a distance, and a group of men in black appeared silently at the construction site of the school.
The men sent by these conservative forces were hostile, had cold eyes, and held various weapons in their hands. They were obviously here to cause trouble.
They wantonly destroyed the building materials on the construction site, causing dust to fly and tools to be scattered all over the ground.
Bi Yao and Li Yuan looked at each other. Bi Yao quickly set up traps and used modern knowledge to cleverly hide some traps on the construction site, while Li Yuan faced the enemy head-on. His spiritual power surged out, forming a solid barrier to withstand the enemy's attacks.
The cultivators around were worried about them. A tense atmosphere spread and the air was filled with a strong fighting smell.
Relying on their large numbers, the enemy besieged Bi Yao and Li Yuan. Their attacks were fierce and intensive, trying to put pressure on Bi Yao and Li Yuan.
However, Bi Yao and Li Yuan did not panic. They responded calmly and cooperated well.
The traps set by Bi Yao were activated one by one, and many enemies were hit and fell to the ground.
Li Yuan took the opportunity to launch a counterattack. His spiritual power surged like waves, repelling the enemy.
As the battle progressed, Bi Yao and Li Yuan gradually figured out the enemy's tactics and began to counterattack.
Their coordination was seamless, and they defeated the troublemakers.
The cultivators around cheered and were happy for their victory.
The air was filled with a sense of victory, and the entire construction site was full of vitality again.
After the battle, Li Yuan gently wiped the sweat off Bi Yao's face and whispered, "Yao'er, we will definitely succeed."
At this moment, a dark shadow slowly approached from a distance, with malicious light flashing in its eyes.
The dust of the battle slowly settled, and the air was filled with a faint smell of blood mixed with the fragrance of earth.
Li Yuan gently wiped the sweat off Bi Yao's face, and stroked her smooth forehead with his fingertips, his movements as gentle as if he were treating a precious piece of porcelain.
His Bi Yao looked at Li Yuan, a warm feeling welling up in his heart, and his emotion was beyond words.
She took the initiative to stretch out her arms and hugged Li Yuan tightly, feeling the warmth and strength coming from him.
This intimate gesture silently expressed the deep affection between them and made the bond between them even stronger.
When the cultivators around saw this scene, they all showed relieved smiles on their faces, as if they were blessing the lovers who had gone through so much.
However, after a brief period of warmth, the cruel reality once again lay before them.
Although the troublemakers were defeated, the problem of resource shortage still weighed on them like a mountain, making it hard for them to breathe.
Bi Yao looked at the few spirit stones in his hand, feeling a deep sense of helplessness and unwillingness in his heart.
She held the spirit stones tightly, her fingertips turning white, as if she wanted to crush them.
Fate seemed to be deliberately playing tricks on them, pushing them into the abyss of despair.
She looked up at Li Yuan.
Li Yuan felt Bi Yao's emotions. He stretched out his big hand, held Bi Yao's hand tightly, and said in a firm tone: "Yao'er, don't worry, we can definitely find a solution." His words were full of power, as if to dispel the haze that shrouded their hearts.
However, even he himself knew that the road ahead was full of thorns and difficulties.
The gap between this self-encouragement and cruel reality creates a tense and depressing atmosphere.
They stood side by side in the sunset, looking at the rolling hills in the distance, silent.
The air around seemed to freeze, becoming heavy and oppressive.
"Maybe..." Bi Yao suddenly broke the silence, a hint of determination flashed in her eyes, "Maybe I know a place..."
A resolute light flashed in Bi Yao's eyes, breaking the silence between the two. Although her voice was soft, it was firm and unquestionable, "Maybe I know a place..." Her words were like a stone thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples and making Li Yuan's heart tremble.
"Yao'er, what did you say?" Li Yuan's tone was filled with surprise. He stared at Bi Yao, trying to catch a hint of hesitation or retreat in her eyes.
However, what he saw was unprecedented firmness and determination.
He knew that once Bi Yao made a decision, it would be like an arrow shot from a bow, unstoppable.
"A sealed relic," Bi Yao said slowly, her gaze piercing the afterglow of the setting sun, as if she saw an ancient secret hidden in the mist. "Perhaps there are the resources we need."
Li Yuan's heart tightened when he heard this. He certainly understood what the ruins meant.
It is often a place where crises and opportunities coexist, and if you are not careful you will be shattered.
He took a deep breath and tried to persuade Bi Yao to change her mind, "Yao'er, the ruins are too dangerous. We have other ways. We don't have to take risks." He held Bi Yao's hand tightly, feeling the warmth of her palm, trying to convey his concerns to her.
Bi Yao shook her head slightly, with an unwavering light in her eyes. She knew that this was their only way out and the responsibility they had to bear.
"We're running out of time, Li Yuan," she said calmly, yet with an undeniable strength. "If we can't find the resources quickly, the establishment of the school will be a distant prospect. We can't let those who support us down."
Her words struck Li Yuan's heart like a heavy hammer, leaving him unable to refute.
He knew Bi Yao was right, they really didn't have time.
He looked at the determined light flashing in Bi Yao's eyes, and a fire ignited deep in his heart.
He couldn't let Bi Yao take risks alone, let alone let her bear all the pressure alone.
"Okay," Li Yuan finally compromised, his voice low and powerful, "I will go with you. No matter how many dangers lie ahead, I will not let you face them alone." He held Bi Yao's hand tightly, feeling the warmth in her palm, as if he wanted to pass all his strength to her.
The cultivators around them saw the determined expressions of the two men and felt a surge of worry and admiration in their hearts.
They knew that the journey to the ruins was extremely dangerous, but they also believed that Bi Yao and Li Yuan could overcome the danger.
They looked at the brave lovers with worried eyes and prayed for them silently.
Bi Yao and Li Yuan looked at each other, their eyes filled with determination and trust.
They know that the road ahead will be more difficult, but they are ready to face the challenge.
Bi Yao tightened the spirit stone in her hand, feeling the cold touch from it. She took a deep breath, and a faint smell of blood mixed with the fragrance of soil entered her nostrils. She turned around and walked towards the sealed ruins in the distance.
Li Yuan followed closely behind, his figure firm and powerful.
At the entrance of the ruins, an ancient stone gate stands tall, carved with mysterious runes, exuding an unsettling aura.
Bi Yao and Li Yuan carefully pushed open the stone door, and a cold and damp breath hit them in the face. It was pitch black inside the door, like a huge mouth, waiting to swallow everything.
Bi Yao and Li Yuan slowly stepped into the ruins, and the stone door closed with a bang behind them.