Godlike: Double Penetration of the Starry Sky! A brutal beating of Ge Xiaolun at the start.

Zhou Li seized the opportunity and swung her long whip, the tip of which lashed out like a serpent towards the approaching enemy. With a crisp "crack," an enemy was struck in the arm, his blade flying from his hand. "You dare come here to die!" she said coldly, her beautiful eyes filled with disdain.

Seeing that a direct assault was futile, the enemy quickly changed formation, splitting into two groups to flank and encircle the enemy from the side. Long Wen's eyes sharpened, and with a swift turn, the power of wind elemental energy roared forth, creating a whirlwind that swept through the enemy like a raging dragon emerging from the sea. The enemy's formation was instantly scattered, their steps faltering, and their faces filled with panic.

"This kid's got some skills!" someone in the crowd exclaimed.

Just then, Chongyun arrived and saw Longwen's effortless performance on the battlefield. His eyes were filled with admiration. "Brother Long, I'm here to help you!" With that, he quickly drew his sword and joined the battle. The longsword in his hand gleamed coldly, and the sword flowers shimmered, echoing Longwen's elemental power. For a moment, the enemy was unable to get close.

Long Wen glanced at Chong Yun, grinning, "Perfect timing! Let's fight side by side!" As he spoke, he switched elements again, fire surging and churning. With a flick of his wrists, a massive vortex of fire formed before him, its intense heat distorting the air. The vortex roared towards the enemy, who were engulfed, screaming in agony, the acrid smell of burning flesh filling the air.

"Utterly defeated!" Long Wen stood proudly, his hair flying in the heat, his face full of triumphant pride.

Zhou Lilian moved gracefully to Long Wen's side, her admiration undisguised. "Long Wen, your performance today is truly remarkable." Her voice was soft, carrying a touch of tenderness rarely seen on her usual face.

Chapter 110 Sweetness is Flowing

Long Wen turned his head slightly to look at Zhou Li, a faint smile playing on his lips. "With you by my side, how could I not give it my all?" Their eyes met, and a sweet atmosphere seemed to fill the air.

Although the enemy had been temporarily repelled, Long Wen remained vigilant, his brow furrowed as he surveyed his surroundings. Chong Yun sheathed his sword, panting heavily, and said, "Brother Long, we shouldn't linger here; there might be more tricks up our sleeve."

Long Wen nodded, about to speak, when suddenly, a dark shadow flashed past the treetops in the distance, moving with incredible speed and creating a whooshing sound. Long Wen's eyes narrowed. "An ambush!"

Before he could finish speaking, several arrows shot towards him like meteors. Long Wen reacted swiftly, wielding his sword to deflect all the arrows, sparks flying everywhere. "Hmph, cowards hiding their heads and tails, have the guts to show yourselves and fight!" he roared angrily, his voice echoing across the surrounding area.

Zhou Li wielded her long whip in a tight circle, blocking any arrows that might slip through. "Trying to hurt us? It's not that easy." Her cheeks flushed slightly with anger, and her usual cold beauty was now tinged with a unique charm.

Chongyun moved swiftly, rushing towards the direction from which the arrows had come, trying to find the hidden archers. Long Wen and Zhou Li exchanged a glance and followed behind him in perfect unison.

As they walked deeper into a dense forest, Chongyun slowed his pace, his eyes scanning the surroundings intently. "It must be nearby. Everyone be careful," he whispered a warning.

Long Wen subtly activated his elemental perception. Suddenly, he flashed towards a large tree, his longsword slamming into the trunk. With a "plop," blood splattered, and a hidden archer screamed as he fell to the ground. "Found you!" Long Wen's eyes flashed with a cold light.

Before they could even catch their breath, another wave of enemies surged out from all sides, clearly well-prepared and intent on trapping them completely. Long Wen took a deep breath, his elemental power surging wildly within him. He turned to Zhou Li and Chong Yun, "Today we'll fight them to the death! We won't let them succeed!"

Zhou Li nodded slightly, brandishing her long whip, "Together in life and death!"

Chongyun's expression was equally resolute – "I will never leave you!"

The three stood back to back, facing a dense encirclement without fear. Long Wen launched the first attack, alternating between water, wind, and fire elements. The battlefield shimmered with elemental light, ice shards pierced, gales howled, and flames raged, catching the enemy off guard. Zhou Li's long whip moved like a dragon emerging from the sea, tearing flesh from the enemy's skin wherever it struck. Her movements were light and graceful, displaying both elegance and ferocity. Chong Yun's swordplay was unconventional and unpredictable, each strike aimed at the enemy's vitals, coordinating seamlessly with Long Wen and Zhou Li.

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After a long and fierce battle, the enemy gradually lost ground and began to scatter and flee. Long Wen and his two companions were also exhausted and collapsed on the ground, panting heavily.

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"We finally repelled them." Long Wen wiped the sweat from his face and grinned, though exhausted, he couldn't hide the excitement in his eyes.

Zhou Li leaned gently on Long Wen's shoulder. "Thanks to you this time." Her voice was languid, and now that she had let down her guard, she revealed her girlish side.

Chongyun looked at the two of them and laughed heartily, "Brother Long, Miss Zhou, I have truly witnessed your friendship today."

Just then, a carrier pigeon flew over and landed on Longwen's shoulder. Longwen took the bamboo tube off the pigeon's leg, pulled out the letter, unfolded it, and a glint of light flashed in his eyes. "There's a new quest invitation from Liyue Harbor. Looks like I'll be making some progress again."

Zhou Li straightened up, her eyes full of anticipation. "No matter what happens, we'll face it together."

Chapter 111 Trapped in Danger

Long Wen, carrying Zhou Li, hurried back to Liyue Harbor. Though they didn't speak, they walked side-by-side in perfect harmony. The sea breeze ruffled their hair, seemingly telling the story of their journey and growth. Long Wen occasionally glanced at Zhou Li, finding her expression calm, which reassured him. He thought to himself, "I wonder what kind of task Ningguang will assign me this time. I just hope it's not too difficult, and that Zhou Li doesn't get into any dangerous situations." Zhou Li seemed to sense his gaze, turning her head slightly. Their eyes met, and she nodded gently, as if offering encouragement.

Stepping into Liyue Harbor, the bustling atmosphere remained unchanged. The shouts of vendors and the laughter of pedestrians mingled together, yet they failed to ease Longwen's tense nerves in the slightest. Following their earlier invitation, they headed straight for Ningguang's location. Along the way, familiar street scenes came into view, filling Longwen with a mix of emotions. This port city had witnessed his growth from a novice adventurer to who he was today.

Before long, the two arrived at Ningguang's palace. The guards bowed respectfully and stepped aside to let them in. Inside, candlelight flickered, casting danced shadows on the walls. Ningguang sat high on the throne, adorned in magnificent robes, her bearing exquisite, her eyes revealing an unfathomable depth. She slightly raised her eyes, her gaze sweeping over Long Wen and Zhou Li, and spoke softly, "You've come. I summoned you here for an important mission." Her voice was clear yet carried an undeniable authority.

Long Wen stepped forward and bowed respectfully: "Lord Ningguang, what is the mission? Just give your orders." He straightened his back and his gaze was firm. Although he knew that the mission Ningguang had given him would not be simple, a fighting spirit of eagerness surged in his heart.

Ningguang stood up and gracefully descended the steps, toying with a jade pendant that emitted a faint glow in her hand. She slowly said, “There is an ancient ruin in Liyue, rumored to contain rare treasures and a mysterious and powerful force. If this power could be used by Liyue, that would be ideal, but if it falls into the hands of someone with ill intentions, the consequences would be unimaginable. After much consideration, I feel that the two of you are quite suitable, and therefore entrust this exploration mission to you.” Having said that, she stared intently at Longwen, as if testing his resolve.

Long Wen and Zhou Li exchanged a glance, and seeing the same determination in her eyes, Long Wen agreed without hesitation: "Rest assured, sir, we will do our utmost and live up to your expectations..." Zhou Li also nodded slightly in agreement.

After leaving the palace, the two rested briefly before setting off towards the ruins without stopping. Along the way, Zhou Li said softly, "This mission is arduous. Are you confident?" Her voice was gentle, yet filled with concern.

Long Wen turned to look at her and grinned, "With you by my side, I feel much more at ease. Besides, what storms haven't we weathered? We'll definitely turn danger into safety." Although it was meant to comfort him, he couldn't help feeling a little uneasy, but he didn't want Zhou Li to worry.

Before long, the outline of the ancient ruins gradually came into view. From afar, it stood amidst the desolate mountains and wilderness, weathered and worn by the passage of time, yet still exuding an ancient and mysterious aura. Wild grass grew all around, and the wind howled past like the wailing of ghosts and wolves, adding to the eerie atmosphere.

Long Wen took a deep breath, tightened his grip on his weapon, and turned to Zhou Li, saying, "Be careful once we're inside. Stay close behind me." Zhou Li nodded slightly, drew her short sword from her waist, and warily scanned her surroundings.

Chapter 112 The First Challenge

The two slowly stepped into the ruins. The moment they entered, a stale and mysterious aura enveloped them, as if drawing them into a vortex of time. The light was dim, with only a few rays of light filtering through the cracks in the ceiling, barely illuminating the path beneath their feet. The surroundings were eerily silent; only the soft sound of their footsteps and slightly hurried breathing echoed in the empty ruins.

They groped their way forward for a while, when a massive stone gate blocked their path. The gate was covered in strange symbols and patterns, faintly emitting a glow. Long Wen stepped forward and touched the patterns; the touch was icy cold. He thought to himself, "This stone gate seems extraordinary; it must be the first obstacle."

Zhou Li also leaned closer to observe, and whispered, "These patterns seem to contain hidden clues, like some kind of riddle." Her brows furrowed slightly, and her eyes focused intently on searching for clues on the stone door.

Longwen paced around the stone door, trying to find a solution. He tapped here and there, muttering to himself, "What kind of puzzle is this? I have no clue..." Time passed by, and they tried various methods, from arranging elemental forces according to the shape of the pattern to guessing the opening order based on ancient Liyue legends, but the stone door remained unmoved.

Long Wen's forehead was covered in sweat, and his frustration grew stronger. He couldn't help but slam his fist on the stone door: "Damn it, why can't I open it! Did I overestimate myself? This mission has stumped us from the very beginning." His eyes dimmed, his shoulders slumped slightly, and his face was full of self-doubt.

Seeing this, Zhou Li gently took his hand and said softly, "Don't be discouraged. We've only just begun. There must be some key point we haven't discovered yet. You've forgotten how many difficulties we've overcome before. We'll definitely succeed this time too." Her eyes were gentle yet firm, filled with trust, and the warmth from her hand warmed Long Wen's heart.

Long Wen raised his head, looked at Zhou Li, and felt a surge of strength within him. He took a deep breath and rallied himself: "You're right, we can't just give up like this." With that, he approached the stone door again, calmed his mind, and carefully examined the puzzles.

Suddenly, a thought flashed through his mind, and he remembered his special ability to manipulate elements. "The triggering of these puzzles might be related to the properties of elemental power. If different elements are triggered in a specific order, perhaps the puzzles can be solved," Long Wen said excitedly, his eyes rekindling with hope.

He slowly raised his hands, elemental light shimmering in his palms. First, he condensed earth element, slowly injecting it according to a pattern on the stone gate that resembled the texture of earth; then he switched to water element, letting it flow along a channel resembling a stream of water; next, he used fire element, precisely igniting several key rune nodes; finally, he used wind element, blowing out a gentle airflow that propelled the previously injected elemental power to circulate.

Just as he completed this series of actions, the stone door slowly trembled, emitting a dull sound, and then slowly opened. An ancient aura wafted out, and behind the door was a spacious room, piled high with gold and silver jewels, gleaming in the dim light.

"We did it!" Long Wen shouted excitedly, turning to look at Zhou Li, his eyes filled with joy. Zhou Li also smiled, her eyes full of admiration: "I knew you could do it."

Chapter 113 Find a safe place to hide

However, before they could rejoice for long, a mysterious power suddenly surged into the room, resembling black mist, carrying a chilling aura, and quickly spread out. Long Wen instantly became alert, pulling Zhou Li behind him to protect her. His elemental power surged wildly, and his hands quickly formed hand seals, erecting an elemental shield in front of him.

A mysterious force relentlessly pounded against the shield, emitting a hissing sound. Long Wen gritted his teeth, veins bulging on his forehead, as he struggled to maintain the shield's stability. "Zhou Li, step back and find a safe place to hide!" he shouted, his voice slightly hoarse from the effort.

Zhou Li shook her head: "No, I want to go with you. I can help." With that, she brandished her short sword, severing the wisps of mist that were trying to break through the shield, her eyes resolute.

Long Wen was deeply moved, and the power in his hands became even more solid. He observed the flow of the mysterious power and discovered that its source seemed to be on a stone platform deep inside the room. "Zhou Li, cover me! I'm going over there to see if I can cut off the source of this power," Long Wen shouted.

Zhou Li nodded, her short sword flashing as she cleared a path for Long Wen. Long Wen darted towards the stone platform. Upon approaching, he discovered a crystal emitting an eerie light—the core of the mysterious power. Without hesitation, he gathered all his elemental energy in his hands and slammed it fiercely into the crystal.

A dazzling light flashed, and several cracks appeared in the crystal, its mysterious power weakening. Taking advantage of this, Long Wen increased his output, and finally, the crystal shattered with a crash, its mysterious power vanishing without a trace.

Zhou Li quickly walked to Long Wen's side, looking at his slightly tired yet proud face, her eyes full of dependence: "Long Wen, thanks to you, I was really scared just now...々〃 ..."

Long Wen gently wiped a speck of dust from her cheek and smiled, "With me here, nothing will happen to you." Their eyes met, and a sweet atmosphere filled the air.

Before they could even recover, a deep rumble came from underground, and the entire room shook violently. Long Wen's expression changed: "This is bad. The dissipation of this mysterious power seems to have triggered the next mechanism, and judging from the noise, it's probably even more dangerous."

Zhou Li gripped her short sword and stood shoulder to shoulder with Long Wen: "Whatever it is, we'll face it together."

At this moment, the floor of the room slowly cracked open, and sharp spikes burst forth from the earth. Countless arrows shot out from the walls, instantly turning the entire space into a death trap. Long Wen quickly pulled Zhou Li up and used wind element to briefly float her in the air, avoiding the spikes on the ground.

"Watch out above!" Zhou Li exclaimed. Long Wen looked up and saw a huge stone slab on the ceiling teetering precariously, about to crash down. He quickly switched to earth element and conjured a solid rock shield above his head, barely managing to stop the slab.

But just as one problem subsided, another arose. The surrounding temperature rose sharply, and pillars of flame erupted from the ground. Long Wen was frantic, pulling Zhou Li through the flames, their clothes licked by the fire and charred in many places.

"This won't do, we need to find the control core of the mechanism (Wang Ma Zhao)!" Long Wen shouted. He looked around and noticed a glowing groove in the wall, seemingly synchronized with the surrounding attacks. "Zhou Li, that might be the key, let's rush over!"

The two worked together: Zhou Li used her short sword to deflect the incoming arrows, while Long Wen used elemental power to clear obstacles in their path. Finally approaching the recess, Long Wen discovered it contained a complex Rubik's Cube mechanism; the attacks could only be stopped by rotating and aligning the patterns on each face.

Chapter 114 Temporarily Safe

His hands flew across the Rubik's Cube, sweat blurring his vision, yet he dared not stop for a moment. Zhou Li watched nervously from the side, occasionally using her short sword to deflect any hidden weapons that tried to interfere with Long Wen.

Just as the last piece of the pattern aligned, all the attacks came to an abrupt halt, and the room gradually returned to calm, with only the heavy breathing of the two echoing in the background.

"Finally... we're safe for now." Long Wen collapsed to the ground, panting heavily. Zhou Li sat down beside him, exhausted as well. Their clothes were tattered, their faces covered in dust and sweat, but their eyes shone with the relief of surviving a disaster.

Long Wen turned to look at Zhou Li and smiled weakly: "This time, 647 really had a near-death experience, but thankfully you were there."

Zhou Li leaned gently on his shoulder and said softly, "Let's walk the road ahead together."

Long Wen and Zhou Li fought their way through the ruins, solving numerous mysteries and defeating many guardian monsters, gradually approaching the core area of ​​the ruins. Now, they stood before an ancient and mysterious door, its surface covered in strange runes that emitted a faint glow, as if whispering the cruelty of the ultimate challenge that lay beyond. Long Wen gripped his sword tightly, exchanged a glance with Zhou Li, his eyes filled with both determination and a hint of trepidation about the unknown, then took a deep breath and pushed open the heavy door.

Behind the door lay a vast, circular arena, empty and silent, with only a towering stone platform in the center drawing attention. On the platform, a core radiating powerful energy hummed and flickered, seemingly defying the intruder. Surrounding the core were intricate mechanisms: hidden arrow slits, spike traps, boulder launching devices, and faintly visible magical runes; a single misstep could trigger a deadly crisis.

The moment Long Wen stepped into the arena, an invisible pressure washed over him. He felt as if the air around him had instantly frozen, every movement carrying a heavy sense of oppression. The tense atmosphere, like tangible fog, quickly spread, causing his heart to race involuntarily. He narrowed his eyes slightly, warily scanning his surroundings, secretly thinking: So this is the ultimate challenge? It's indeed troublesome.

Zhou Li followed closely behind, her movements light yet cautious. Her black attire accentuated her cold beauty, and the spear in her hand gleamed with a chilling light, as sharp as her eyes. "Long Wen, be careful. These traps don't look simple," she said softly, her voice cold yet revealing concern for Long Wen.

Long Wen nodded slightly and replied in a low voice, "Don't worry, what difficulties haven't we overcome along the way? We must win this final battle." After saying that, he tightened his grip on the hilt of his longsword, his knuckles turning white from the force, and a flame of fighting spirit ignited in his eyes.

Just as the two exchanged a brief exchange, the mechanism suddenly activated. In an instant, a sharp whistling sound filled the entire space, and countless hidden arrows shot towards them from all directions. Long Wen reacted extremely quickly; his eyes sharpened, and his longsword instantly became imbued with a layer of blazing fire elemental power. He roared and swung his longsword, igniting the incoming rain of arrows, turning them into ashes that scattered all over the ground.

"Hmph, a mere trick!" Long Wen sneered, but before he could even catch his breath, the ground trembled violently, and several boulders hurtled towards him. Seeing this, Zhou Li frowned, flicked her spear, and lightly touched the ground with the tip. A yellowish-brown light spread out, instantly forming a solid shield that blocked the boulders. The boulders struck the shield with a dull thud, kicking up clouds of dust.

Chapter 115 Finding a way to break through these mechanisms

"Long Wen, we can't just sit here and take the hits. We have to find a way to break through these traps!" Zhou Li shouted, her voice still clearly audible in the noisy environment.

Long Wen wiped the sweat from his brow and nodded, saying, "I know, these mechanisms seem to be interconnected; we need to find a flaw." As he spoke, he concentrated, trying to discern the workings of the mechanisms. However, the enemy's attacks came wave after wave, giving them no chance to catch their breath.

Immediately, the magic rune array shimmered, and countless ice shards shot towards the two like sharp blades. Long Wen dodged the ice shards with a swift movement, simultaneously switching to water elemental power, forming a curtain of water in front of him. The ice shards pierced the water curtain and were instantly melted. However, the frequent switching of elemental manipulation was taking a heavy toll on his stamina. His breathing became increasingly rapid, his back was soaked with sweat, and his face turned slightly pale.