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

Long Wen dodged to the side, his sword flashing as he deflected the dagger with a loud clang, sparks flying. "You still won't give up!" he roared, his eyes blazing with fury.

Zhou Li swiftly turned, her long whip flashing out like a nimble snake's tongue, lashing towards her enemy's leg. "Hmph, today I'll settle things with you!" Her tone was icy, filled with boundless killing intent.

The two sides clashed once more in fierce combat. On the narrow plank road, swords flashed and whips crisscrossed. Long Wen, relying on his recently recovered memories, wielded elemental power with even greater skill. Water elements transformed into ice shards, shooting towards his enemies like hidden weapons. Wind element helped him move with ghostly agility, dodging enemy attacks. Zhou Li's long whip seemed to come alive in her hands; each swing carried immense force. She whipped, wrapped, and lashed, her moves endlessly varied, making her enemies unable to defend themselves.

However, the enemy fought back desperately. One of the pursuers seized the opportunity and attacked Zhou Li from behind. Seeing this, Long Wen was extremely anxious. "Zhou Li, watch out behind you!" He rushed over without thinking and shielded Zhou Li with his body. However, his own back was slashed open by the enemy's sharp blade, and blood instantly stained his clothes.

"Long Wen!" Zhou Li exclaimed, her eyes filled with terror and heartache. She whipped her long whip wildly, forcing the enemy back several steps. "Why were you so foolish? Why did you shield me?"

Long Wen gritted his teeth and endured the pain, then smiled and said, "I said I would protect you." His smile looked somewhat tragic against the backdrop of blood, but it warmed Zhou Li's heart and made her eyes redden.

Seeing that Long Wen was injured, the enemy intensified their attack, attempting to capture them in one fell swoop. Long Wen endured the pain, and his elemental power erupted once more. He and Zhou Li stood back to back, cooperating with each other, and for a time, they made it difficult for the enemy to get close.

"Hmph, today is your burial ground!" the pursuers roared, but they could not hide the fear in their eyes. They did not expect that Long Wen and Zhou Li could resist so stubbornly despite being seriously injured.

After a long and fierce battle, the enemy gradually lost ground and began to scatter and flee. Long Wen and Zhou Li collapsed on the plank road, panting heavily, their wounds bleeding profusely, staining the surrounding ground red.

"We can't stay here any longer; we need to find a place to heal our wounds quickly," Zhou Li said weakly, her voice trembling slightly.

Long Wen struggled to his feet and reached out to help Zhou Li up. "Come on, I know there's a cave ahead. Let's go there."

Supporting each other, the two made their way slowly and laboriously toward the cave. The cave was dark and damp. Long Wen carefully put Zhou Li down, took out herbs from his bag, and bandaged their wounds.

"Does it hurt?" Zhou Li asked softly as Long Wen bandaged her up, her eyes full of concern.

Long Wen shook his head and laughed, "It doesn't hurt. How about you?"

Zhou Li smiled slightly, "With you here, it doesn't hurt."

Their eyes met, and the air was filled with sweetness and warmth. On the verge of life and death, their feelings for each other deepened. After a short rest, Long Wen stood up and looked out of the cave. "Once my injuries have healed, we'll set off for the Layered Rock Abyss."

Zhou Li nodded, "Okay, no matter what happens, we'll face it together."

Long Wen and Zhou Li walked resolutely towards Wangshu Inn, facing the rising sun. Along the way, Long Wen's brow was furrowed, his eyes filled with worry. He pondered to himself, "Will this trip to Wangshu Inn truly yield clues to restoring my memories? The journey has been fraught with difficulties; who knows what new dangers we'll encounter?"

Chapter 135 Be Careful

He instinctively gripped the weapon at his waist, his knuckles turning white from the force.

Zhou Li, standing beside him, seemed to read his mind. She gently reached out and firmly grasped Long Wen's hand, softly saying, "Don't worry too much. No matter what happens, we'll face it together. I believe we can find clues to help you regain your memory." Her gaze was firm and warm, like the warm spring sun, shining directly into Long Wen's heart, calming his previously anxious heart. Long Wen turned to look at Zhou Li, a slight smile of gratitude on his lips. He gently returned her hand's grasp and nodded.

A gentle breeze stirred, causing the roadside flowers and grasses to sway softly, as if cheering them on. A delicate fragrance filled the air, adding a touch of warmth to their journey. Hand in hand, they wandered through the woods, occasionally exchanging a smile, their unspoken understanding evident.

Before long, the iconic silhouette of Wangshu Inn gradually came into view. It stood high above, overlooking the surroundings, ancient and majestic. Long Wen took a deep breath, released Zhou Li's hand, straightened his clothes, and whispered, "We're here. Be careful." Zhou Li nodded slightly, drew her short sword from her waist, her eyes instantly becoming alert, and walked side-by-side with Long Wen towards the inn.

However, the moment they stepped into the inn's grounds, a sudden change occurred. A group of agile, masked pursuers suddenly emerged from all sides, surrounding them. These men wielded sharp blades, the edges gleaming coldly in the sunlight, their eyes filled with intense killing intent.

"Hmph, we've finally waited for you!" The leader of the pursuers sneered, his voice low and hoarse, breaking the brief silence.

Long Wen instantly shielded Zhou Li behind him, his elemental power surging within him. He clenched his fists, assumed a defensive stance, and shouted, "Who are you? Why are you chasing us?" His eyes were cold as he stared intently at the enemy, trying to find a weakness in their movements.

Zhou Li peeked out from behind Long Wen, her short sword pointed at the enemy. Her cold and beautiful face was now filled with murderous intent as she shouted, "If you have the guts to show yourself, then don't hide!"

The pursuers exchanged glances, then let out a piercing laugh before swarming forward, their blades whistling through the air. Long Wen dodged a blade aimed at his throat, simultaneously kicking the attacker in the abdomen, sending him staggering back several steps. Before he could even catch his breath, two more pursuers attacked from either side. Long Wen had no choice but to cross his arms and take the blows head-on. A sharp pain shot through his arms, and his clothes were instantly ripped open, blood seeping out.

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"Long Wen!" Zhou Li exclaimed, her short sword flashing even faster, like a silver lightning bolt, as she charged towards the enemy attacking Long Wen. Her movements were agile, each strike aimed at a vital point, forcing them to retreat and defend.

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Seeing this, Long Wen was moved and shouted, "Zhou Li, watch out behind you!" As he shouted, he gathered elemental power, flames leaping in his palms, and threw several fireballs at the group of pursuers ahead, temporarily forcing them back.

However, the pursuers were numerous and well-coordinated, and gradually, Long Wen and Zhou Li were locked in a fierce battle. Long Wen's stamina was waning, his movements were becoming sluggish, and several more wounds appeared on his body, staining his clothes with blood. Zhou Li was not faring any better; her hair was disheveled, sweat streamed down her face, and her short sword was covered in blood.

Chapter 136 Could this be a flaw in the trap?

Just as the pursuers thought victory was assured and pressed closer, Long Wen caught a glimpse of an unusual indentation on the ground while dodging an attack. A thought struck him: "Could this be a flaw in the trap?" He endured the pain, pretended to be outmatched, and fought back while deliberately leading the pursuers in that direction.

Hearing the sounds of fighting, the surrounding crowd poured out of the inn and watched from a distance. Seeing Long Wen retreating steadily, the crowd looked worried, but when they saw the cunning glint in Long Wen's eyes, they couldn't help but feel puzzled.

Although Zhou Li didn't know what Long Wen was up to, she still cooperated with him tacitly, fighting and retreating. When Long Wen retreated to the vicinity of the depression, he suddenly shouted, his hands rapidly forming hand seals, and his elemental power erupted wildly. In an instant, the ground trembled, the depression suddenly cracked open, and several sharp stone pillars burst from the ground, instantly piercing through the pursuers.

This sudden turn of events threw the pursuers into a panic, and the remaining men stopped in their tracks, their faces filled with terror. The surrounding crowd gasped in surprise, their eyes brimming with astonishment and admiration.

"What's going on? This kid actually..." The leader of the pursuers stared wide-eyed, his face filled with disbelief.

Taking the opportunity to catch his breath, Long Wen straightened his back, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and sneered, "Hmph, you're still too green to scheme against us!" At this moment, although he was ragged and covered in wounds, his eyes revealed a firmness and courage, and his whole person seemed to radiate light, making him someone not to be underestimated.

Zhou Li looked at Long Wen with admiration in her eyes, quickly walked to his side, and asked with concern, "Are you alright?" Her voice trembled slightly, and she gently touched Long Wen's wound with her hand, her eyes full of heartache.

Long Wen shook his head slightly and gave her a reassuring smile: "I'm fine. It's all thanks to discovering the flaw in this trap."

Having said that, ignoring his own pain, he strode towards a pursuer who had been impaled by a stone pillar and was lying on the ground, severely wounded. He crouched down and searched the man's body, finding a stone with a mysterious mark. The stone was entirely black, except for the mark, which emitted a faint blue light, making it mysterious and eerie.

Long Wen picked up the stone and examined it carefully. A strange sense of familiarity welled up in his heart: "This mark... seems to have some connection with my regaining my memories." He murmured to himself.

Zhou Li also leaned closer to take a look, frowning as she said, "It doesn't look simple. Could it be a mark of some powerful faction?"

Long Wen stood up, exchanged a glance with Zhou Li, and, understanding each other perfectly, spoke at the same time: "No matter what, we have to explore the Layered Rock Abyss..."

Meanwhile, in the distant mountains and forests, a pair of eyes hidden in the darkness watched everything. Seeing Long Wen and Zhou Li's decision, a cold smile curled at the corner of his lips: "Want to go to the Layered Rock Abyss? Hmph, there's an even bigger surprise waiting for you there..."

Long Wen and Zhou Li quickly treated their wounds and then resumed their journey. They traveled along the winding mountain path, with jagged rocks on both sides and the wind howling through the valley like the wailing of ghosts and wolves, adding a touch of eeriness to the journey.

“When we get to the Abyss of Layered Rocks, we must be extra careful.” Long Wen turned to look at Zhou Li, his eyes full of worry.

Zhou Li nodded slightly and said firmly, "Don't worry, with you here, I'm not afraid." She gently held Long Wen's hand, giving him strength.

Supporting each other, the two walked step by step into the unknown abyss of towering rocks, unaware that an even more thrilling adventure awaited them...

Chapter 137 Let's Go Take a Look!

As they walked, a deep rumbling sound suddenly came from ahead, and the ground trembled slightly. Long Wen's expression changed: "Something's wrong ahead!"

Zhou Li gripped her short sword tightly, watching the area ahead warily: "Let's go, let's go take a look!"

The two quickened their pace, rounding a huge rock, and saw a massive pit ahead, its bottom obscured by billowing smoke. Every now and then, beams of light shot out from the smoke, accompanied by strange sounds, as if some mysterious and powerful force was surging within.

"This is the Abyss of Laminaria 24? It looks extremely dangerous," Long Wen said, frowning.

Before they could observe further, a group of eerie monsters emerged from the smoke, baring their fangs and claws as they pounced on them. These monsters varied in shape; some had enormous pincers, others had wings on their backs, and they spewed black mist from their mouths.

"Watch out!" Long Wen shouted, quickly gathering elemental power in his hands, and a wall of fire ignited in front of him, temporarily blocking the monster's path.

Taking advantage of this moment, Zhou Li drew her bow, aimed at the monster's eye, and fired an arrow that hit its mark precisely. The monster let out a scream, and its attack slowed down slightly.

But the number of monsters was simply too great, wave after wave, and the fire wall gradually died down under their onslaught. Long Wen was extremely anxious, constantly switching elements, sometimes using water to condense ice shields to defend against the monsters' attacks, and sometimes using wind to disperse the mist spewed by the monsters, creating a better shooting environment for Zhou Li.

Zhou Li's arrows never missed, each one carrying immense power. However, the prolonged battle gradually made her arms ache, and her accuracy began to decline.

"This won't do, we have to find a way to break in!" Long Wen shouted.

He looked around and noticed a protruding rock at the edge of the pit, which seemed like a potential opening. "Zhou Li, come with me!" Long Wen pulled Zhou Li up and ran towards the protruding rock.

The monsters pursued relentlessly, and just as they were about to reach the protrusion, a gigantic monster swooped down from the sky, blocking their path. It opened its blood-red maw, revealing sharp fangs, and spewed out a highly corrosive liquid.

Long Wen reacted quickly, shoving Zhou Li aside and rolling to the side to avoid the liquid attack. However, a few drops still splashed onto his back, instantly causing a burning sensation that made him gasp in pain.

"Dragon Pattern!" Zhou Li exclaimed, her eyes filled with anxiety.

"I'm fine!" Long Wen gritted his teeth and stood up, gathering his elemental power once more as he attacked the giant monster. He first used earth element to create a hard rock beneath his feet, using it to leap high into the air. Then, he gathered fire element in both hands and slammed it down on the monster's head.

The monster, in pain, shook its head and roared angrily. Zhou Li seized the opportunity to rush forward, plunging her short sword deep into the monster's abdomen. With a forceful twist, the monster collapsed with a thud.

Having dealt with the massive creature, the two finally reached the rocky protrusion. Using wind magic, Long Wen slowly lowered Zhou Li into the pit.

Inside the pit, smoke swirled, filling the air with a pungent odor. Long Wen and Zhou Li moved forward cautiously, constantly alert to their surroundings. Suddenly, Zhou Li tripped and nearly fell, but Long Wen reacted quickly, catching her in time.

"Watch your step," Long Wen whispered.

Zhou Li looked down and saw that it was a stone pillar covered with runes. The runes on the pillar shimmered with a faint light, seemingly echoing the marks on the stone in their hands.

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“Longwen, look!” Zhou Li pointed at the stone pillar in surprise.

Long Wen crouched down and carefully studied the runes on the stone pillar. Gradually, he began to have some ideas: "This may be the key to unlocking the secret of the mark. Let's follow it."

Following the guidance of the stone pillars, the two traversed the pit. Along the way, they encountered several attacks from small monsters, but managed to evade them all without serious harm.

After walking for an unknown amount of time, an ancient stone gate appeared ahead. The stone gate was also covered with runes similar to those on the stone pillars, and in the center of the stone gate was an enlarged version of the stone imprint they held.

"This is it!" Long Wen exclaimed excitedly.

He stepped forward and embedded the stone in his hand into the groove in the center of the stone door. The stone and the stone door instantly shone brightly and emitted a strong vibration.

As the tremors ceased, the stone door slowly opened, releasing an ancient and mysterious aura. Behind the door lay a vast cavern filled with all sorts of rare treasures, but deep within, a black mist swirled slowly, as if concealing something far more terrifying.

"What secrets are hidden here?" Long Wen muttered to himself.

Long Wen and Zhou Li stumbled upon a mysterious clue pointing to the depths of the Layered Rock Abyss, suggesting that the key to restoring Long Wen's memories might lie there. This clue, like a ray of dawn in the darkness, spurred Long Wen to venture into that mysterious and dangerous region without hesitation. Zhou Li steadfastly accompanied him, never abandoning him. Now, they stood at the entrance to the Layered Rock Abyss, a damp, decaying stench assaulting their senses, like the foul breath exhaled by a colossal abyss beast, a warning against intrusion.

Long Wen tightened his grip on the sword, its blade trembling slightly, as if sensing the unknown danger along with its master. He took a deep breath and stepped into the dark passage first, whispering to Zhou Li behind him, "Stay close to me. The situation inside is unknown, so be careful." His voice was steady, but the tension within was undeniable.

Zhou Li nodded slightly, her hand resting on the spear at her waist, trying to calm herself. Dressed in black, she blended into the dim environment, only her delicate face gleaming coldly in the light. In truth, she was terrified. She had long heard of the formidable reputation of this Abyss of Rocky Depths, and now, stepping into it herself, the chilling aura seeped into her very bones. But she knew that Long Wen needed her support at this moment, so she forced herself to remain calm, even softly reassuring him, "Don't be afraid, I'm here."

Long Wen felt a warmth in his heart. He glanced at her, their eyes meeting, conveying mutual trust and reliance. But before they could adjust to the dim light, the sound of dripping water amplified in the silent passage, each drop like a hammer blow to the heart, making their hearts pound. The path beneath their feet was rugged, muddy, and slippery, with loose stones every now and then; a slight misstep could lead to a nasty fall.

"This place is definitely not simple (Wang Qian's)." Long Wen muttered to himself, his eyes growing increasingly wary as he cautiously scanned his surroundings. Strange phosphorescent light flickered on the cave walls, swaying like will-o'-the-wisps, casting their shadows long and short, adding to the eerie atmosphere.