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

Zhou Li also gripped her sword tightly, standing sideways with Long Wen back to back. Her posture was upright, like a thorny plum blossom in the cold, exuding a chilling aura: "The newcomers are not friendly, we cannot let our guard down."

The words had barely left his lips when a series of light footsteps approached. Immediately afterwards, several agile figures darted out from the surrounding woods—their old adversaries, the pursuers. These pursuers were dressed in black, their faces covered with black cloth, revealing only pairs of menacing eyes. The leader let out a piercing laugh: "Hmph, Long Wen, you think you can escape so easily? Today is your death day!"

Long Wen snorted coldly, and his long sword was instantly drawn, the sound of the sword echoing through the mountains and forests: "You think you can take our lives? You cowardly rats hiding your heads and tails are delusional!" After saying that, he flashed and rushed towards the enemy like a cheetah, his long sword flashing coldly as it pierced straight for the leader's throat.

Zhou Li was equally formidable, following closely behind. Her swordsmanship was fierce, each strike accompanied by a whistling sound, as if capable of slicing through the air. Her swordsmanship and dragon runes complemented each other, forcing the pursuers to retreat repeatedly.

Thomas stood firmly in place, his spear wielded with impenetrable skill, forming a solid defensive barrier that kept out enemies attempting to flank him. As he parried, he shouted, "Young Master, Miss Zhou Li, watch your back!"

However, these pursuers were far more cunning than they had imagined. After a few exchanges, the pursuers suddenly changed tactics. One group feigned retreat, leading Long Wen and Zhou Li deeper into the alley, while the other group quickly flanked them from behind, attempting to encircle them.

When Long Wen and Zhou Li realized something was wrong, they were caught off guard. Passersby, witnessing this tense scene, screamed and scattered in all directions. The chaotic footsteps and shouts mingled together, intensifying the already tense atmosphere.

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"Damn it, we've fallen into a trap!" Long Wen thought to himself. They were now caught in the middle, attacked from both sides, and the situation was extremely critical. Sweat streamed down his forehead and dripped into his eyes, stinging him, but he had no time to care.

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At this critical moment, Long Wen suddenly felt a flash of light in his mind—the special ability he had gained when his memories returned, like a long-dormant beast being awakened. Without time to think, he immediately concentrated, gripping his longsword tightly with both hands, his elemental power surging wildly and bursting forth. In an instant, a powerful energy storm swept outwards from him, sending his pursuers staggering about.

The pursuers stared wide-eyed in shock at this sudden power, their eyes filled with terror and disbelief. They never imagined that Long Wen would be hiding such a powerful trump card.

"This...how is this possible?" the lead pursuer muttered in terror.

Chapter 151 Are you alright?

Taking advantage of the enemy's confusion, Long Wen pressed his advantage. His movements were like a ghost, weaving among the enemies, each swing of his longsword sending sprays of blood through the air. Zhou Li also seized the opportunity, cooperating with Long Wen, their swordsmanship becoming increasingly fierce. The two figures on the chaotic battlefield resembled war gods descended to earth, unstoppable.

After a fierce battle, most of the pursuers were killed or wounded, and the rest scattered and fled when they saw that things were not going well. Long Wen stood with his sword, panting heavily. He had several new wounds on his body, and his clothes were stained with blood, but his eyes shone with the light of victory.

"Young Master, are you alright?" Thomas rushed over and checked Long Wen's injuries with concern.

Long Wen waved his hand, indicating that he was fine. His gaze fell on the corpse of a pursuer on the ground, and he noticed a corner of a tattered parchment sticking out from the man's waist. An idea struck him, and he squatted down, pulled out the parchment, and upon closer inspection, found that it was a fragment of a map marked with a deep valley.

“This is…” Zhou Li also came closer, her eyes full of surprise.

Long Wen stood up excitedly and handed the map fragment to Zhou Li and Thomas: "It seems that heaven is helping us. With this fragment, we have a better chance of finding the deep valley."

The three huddled together, carefully studying the map fragments. The markings on them were obscure and difficult to understand, but they were undoubtedly important clues about the deep valley. Just as they were immersed in their joy, a sudden clamor of hooves came from afar. Long Wen looked up and saw another group of pursuers rushing towards them, more numerous than before, and with a menacing aura.

Long Wen, Zhou Li, and Tuoma, these three companions who had weathered countless hardships and supported each other, were now fleeing with all their might. Their clothes were disheveled, their hair soaked with sweat and clung to their faces, and their rapid breathing was exceptionally clear in the silent mountain forest. The fallen branches and leaves under their feet rustled underfoot, as if playing a symphony of their panic.

Finally, the entrance to the mysterious and dangerous valley came into view. Long Wen slammed on the brakes, gesturing for his companions to stop. All three of them turned their gazes to the entrance shrouded in a mysterious mist. The mist, as if alive, slowly churned and surged, completely obscuring the view beyond the entrance, giving it an air of unfathomable depth. The surrounding area was filled with jagged rocks, some sharp as wolf fangs, others twisted like pythons. Bathed in mist, these rocks exuded a chilling aura of danger, like lurking beasts ready to devour their prey at any moment…

Suppressing his unease, Long Wenqiang reached into his robes with his right hand, rummaged around for a while, and pulled out an old, faintly glowing fragment of a map. He frowned slightly, examining it intently, trying to find a clue to entering the deep valley from the incomplete information. The patterns drawn on the fragment were complex and difficult to decipher, and the occasional flashes of light seemed to tell secrets of the past.

Zhou Li held a long sword, her posture as upright as a pine tree. Her cold and beautiful face was tense, and her beautiful eyes vigilantly scanned her surroundings. Every time a breeze blew by and stirred the surrounding grass and trees, she would turn her head instantly, her gaze sharp, her grip on the long sword tightening unconsciously. The 3.5-inch handguard on the hilt hurt her palm, but she was completely unaware of it.

Thomas stood to one side, his usual gentle smile completely gone, replaced by a grave expression. He was slightly hunched over, his fists clenched, ready to face any danger that might strike from any direction. Even his signature red attire seemed shrouded in a somber atmosphere.

Chapter 152 Sudden Changes

"Long Wen, have you figured out what's going on?" Zhou Li asked in a low voice, a hint of urgency in her tone.

Long Wen shook his head, his brows furrowing even more: "This map fragment is too blurry. We only know that the entrance to this deep valley is extremely important, but we don't know exactly how to get in."

Just as they were talking in hushed tones, a sudden change occurred.

Suddenly, the ground trembled violently, emitting a muffled rumble, as if a colossal beast, dormant for millennia, had been abruptly awakened and was roaring in fury. Immediately afterward, countless sharp spikes erupted from a depth of 24 meters underground. These spikes gleamed coldly, their tips incredibly sharp, and with the immense force of bursting forth from the earth, they pierced straight towards the three. Almost simultaneously, a whistling sound came from the air, and spinning blades appeared out of thin air, like deadly tops, rapidly slicing towards them.

"Watch out!" Long Wen shouted, his figure shooting out like lightning. He grabbed Zhou Li and dodged the sharp spikes that burst from the ground. The spikes grazed the hem of his clothes, tearing the fabric with a chilling tearing sound.

Zhou Li reacted extremely quickly. After regaining her balance with Long Wen's help, she immediately swung her sword at the spinning blade attacking from the air. Sword and blade collided, sparks flew, and the clanging of metal was ear-piercing. Her arm went numb from the impact, but her eyes grew even more determined. She wielded her longsword with impenetrable speed, deflecting each approaching blade.

Thomas rolled away, narrowly avoiding the spikes, and grabbed a thick branch to use as a makeshift weapon. Waving the branch around, he shouted, "What the hell is this thing!" Despite his shock, the loyal and reliable man only wanted to shield his companion from danger.

The three of them scrambled through the sudden protective trap, each sustaining minor injuries. Just as they were struggling to deal with the trap, a cacophony of footsteps approached from behind, accompanied by arrogant shouts.

"They're there! Don't let them get away!"

Long Wen looked back and saw a group of pursuers dressed in black with cold faces had arrived. They held sharp blades, their eyes flashing with a fierce light, clearly not intending to let Long Wen and his companions go. At this moment, Long Wen and his group were caught in a desperate situation, attacked from both sides. There was a deadly trap in front of them, and fierce pursuers behind them. Their situation was extremely precarious.

During her frantic dodging, Zhou Li suddenly noticed a pattern in the trap attacks. While wielding her sword to defend, she shouted, "Long Wen, these trap attacks have intervals, and the order in which the spikes and blades appear is predictable!"

Upon hearing this, Long Wen's heart stirred, and he quickly scanned his surroundings, observing the trap's operation amidst the chaos. Sure enough, he discovered the pattern Zhou Li had described. Each time the spikes retracted underground, there was a brief pause before the aerial blades launched their attack, with gaps in the attack range between the two.

　680 “Okay, I understand!” Long Wen replied, a resolute glint in his eyes. He took a deep breath, concentrated, and began skillfully dodging the traps according to the pattern Zhou Li had indicated. His movements were agile, like a swallow darting through thorns, weaving and shifting between spikes and blades. Not only that, he also seized the opportunity, using the rhythm of the traps' attacks to guide the spikes and blades toward his pursuer.

The pursuers were clearly caught off guard and caught completely off guard. Several of the pursuers at the front were struck in the legs by the suddenly extended spikes, and fell to the ground screaming in pain.

Chapter 153 My Own Methods!

Several others, unable to dodge the aerial blades, were slashed, their blood splattering and staining the surrounding earth red. Their formation instantly crumbled, and their offensive stalled.

"Hmph, taste your own methods!" Long Wen sneered, his eyes filled with coldness.

Seizing the opportunity, Long Wen activated his elemental manipulation ability once more. Instantly, the surrounding elements seemed to be summoned, frantically converging towards him. Gale-force winds howled around him, whipping up sand and gravel; lightning roared overhead, flashing blinding light; flames burned around him, making him appear like a war god descended to earth; ice solidified beneath his feet, radiating a chilling aura. He gathered all the elemental power into a single, powerful force, charging towards his pursuers like a roaring dragon.

The pursuers stared in terror, trying to resist the terrifying power, but their resistance was utterly futile against Long Wen's attack. Some were swept away by the gale, spinning in the air; some were struck by lightning, their bodies paralyzed, collapsing and convulsing; some were scorched by flames, letting out piercing screams; others were trapped in ice, unable to move. Even worse, some were directly blasted into the deep valley by this powerful force, instantly swallowed by endless darkness, leaving only a few desperate cries echoing through the valley.

After a fierce battle, Long Wen and his companions successfully repelled their pursuers. But before they could even catch their breath, they discovered that the valley's protective traps were still active, with spikes and spinning blades poised to strike again at any moment.

"What do we do? This trap keeps going, we can't get in at all." Thomas said, panting heavily, his face full of exhaustion and helplessness.

Long Wen frowned, his gaze fixed on the entrance to the deep valley, trying to find a way to shut down the trap. Just then, a mysterious voice echoed from within the valley. The voice was like an ancient call, deep and powerful, reverberating through the valley. At times, it seemed to gently beckon them, as if some treasure awaited them to discover; at other times, it was like a stern warning, cautioning them against endless dangers lurking ahead.

The faint light of dawn struggled to pierce through the thick clouds, casting its glow on the entrance to the deep valley, adding a touch of mystery and eeriness to the dark opening. Long Wen stood tall at the valley entrance, his tailored outfit billowing in the wind. His eyes were fixed on the unfathomable depths of the valley, a mixture of adventurous fervor and cautiousness in them. Zhou Li, in a flowing, moon-white dress, looked like a fairy descended from heaven. Yet, her face was tense, her delicate hands gripping Long Wen's arm tightly, her fingers white from the pressure. She slightly turned to the side, hiding half her body behind Long Wen, as if finding a sense of security in that.

Thomas was dressed in traditional Inatsuma clothing, the delicate embroidery of which shimmered faintly in the dim light. A short sword hung at his waist, the tassel on its hilt swaying gently. As a retainer of the Inatsuma shrine, he was serious at this moment, his eyes scanning the surroundings warily as he whispered, "This place is strange. Everyone must be careful."

Long Wen nodded slightly, took a deep breath, and stepped into the valley first. As soon as he entered, a damp, eerie atmosphere assaulted his senses, carrying a faint stench of decay. The surrounding scenery instantly transformed; the once clear path blurred in the blink of an eye, and boulders and trees seemed to move on their own, making him dizzy.

Chapter 154 What kind of hell is this place?!

"What the hell is this place!" Zhou Li exclaimed, her voice trembling slightly. Her hands gripped Long Wen's arm tightly like vises, her nails almost digging into his flesh.

Long Wen grasped Zhou Li's hand in return, trying to comfort her, and said in a deep voice, "Don't be afraid, I'm here. We will definitely find a way out."

Thomas quickly approached, and the three of them stood back to back, forming a defensive circle, cautiously observing their surroundings.

Just as they were trying to find the exit from the maze, a rustling sound came from all directions, and dangerous creatures surged in like a tide, instantly surrounding them. These creatures were of various shapes and were terrifying. Some resembled giant centipedes, their bodies emitting an eerie green light, their mouths opening and closing, constantly spraying highly corrosive venom; others were like humanoid boulders, each movement shaking the ground, waving their thick arms and creating a whooshing sound.

Long Wen's eyes narrowed, and the elemental power within his body surged as he tried to control the surrounding elements for his own use. However, he quickly discovered that in this strange maze, the elemental power became sluggish and he could only exert less than half of his usual strength.

A centipede-like creature attacked first, writhing its slender body and spraying venom at Zhou Li. Zhou Li dodged to the side, but the venom still managed to splatter a corner of her skirt, instantly emitting a puff of blue smoke.

"Zhou Li!" Long Wen roared, his eyes blazing with fury, and charged towards the centipede creature, disregarding his own safety. A longsword had appeared in his hand, its blade gleaming coldly in the dim light. Filled with his rage, he slashed fiercely at the centipede. The centipede twisted nimbly, and Long Wen's sword struck the ground, sending up a spray of dirt and stones.

The giant rock creature beside him seized the opportunity and swung its massive fist at Long Wen. Sensing the danger, Long Wen rolled away to dodge, but tripped over a protruding rock and fell to the ground in a sorry state.

"Long Wen!" Zhou Li and Thomas exclaimed simultaneously. Zhou Li was extremely anxious and rushed towards the giant stone creature with her sword, trying to buy Long Wen a chance to catch his breath. Her swordsmanship was fierce, and every strike was aimed at the giant stone creature's vital points, but the creature had thick skin and flesh, and her sword only left shallow white marks.

Thomas wasn't idle either. He moved with agility, his short sword flashing in his hand like a silver lightning bolt, as he fought off another small poisonous beast that pounced on him. While swinging his sword, he shouted, "Dragon Pattern, get up!"

Long Wen gritted his teeth and got to his feet. Looking at Zhou Li and Thomas, who were locked in a fierce battle, a burning rage within him consumed his fear and panic. Driven by rage, his power suddenly erupted, a faint glow emanating from his body. He leaped high into the air, his longsword drawing an arc through the air with a whistling sound, slashing fiercely at the centipede creature's head. The blow was powerful and heavy; the centipede creature couldn't dodge in time and was severed in several segments, green sap splattering everywhere.

The surrounding creatures seemed to be stunned by Long Wen's sudden outburst of power, briefly taking a few steps back. At the same time, the surrounding maze also seemed to be impacted by some force; the movement of boulders and trees slowed down, and some blurry light and shadow flickered erratically.

Long Wen, panting heavily, had a gaze as sharp as an eagle's. He suppressed his anger, calmed himself, and began to carefully observe the changes in the maze. He discovered that whenever the frequency of the flashing lights increased, the dangerous creatures' movements would slow down, and at certain specific locations, the lights would briefly converge into a strange symbol.

Chapter 155 Related to Treasures

"Zhou Li, Thomas, follow me!" Long Wen shouted, his figure nimbly running towards a point where light and shadow converged. Zhou Li and Thomas followed without hesitation. They dashed left and right through the maze, skillfully avoiding the attacks of most of the dangerous creatures.

As they ventured deeper into the maze, the attacks from dangerous creatures became increasingly rare, and the scene before them gradually became clearer. At the center of the maze, an ancient stone tablet stood silently, its surface covered with complex and mysterious runes. Long Wen strode forward, his fingers gently touching the runes, and an ancient and mysterious aura emanated from it.

“These runes… seem to be related to a legendary treasure,” Long Wen muttered to himself, his eyes gleaming with excitement.

Zhou Li and Thomas gathered around, and Zhou Li gently wiped the dust off the monument, whispering, "If we can decipher the secrets of these runes, we might be able to find treasure."

Just as they were filled with excitement and preparing to study the runes further, a strong tremor suddenly came from the depths of the valley, and the ground beneath their feet shook violently, as if some enormous monster was about to awaken. Immediately afterward, a deep and majestic roar came from the darkness, making their eardrums ache.

In the deep, dark valley, the tranquility was shattered by a violent tremor. Long Wen, Zhou Li, and Thomas were cautiously navigating the intricate mountain paths, searching for the secrets of the ancient ruins. Long Wen, agile and wiry, his sleek attire covered in the dust of his journey, possessed a resolute and alert gaze, constantly watching his surroundings. Zhou Li followed closely behind; her purple robes, though slightly disheveled, still couldn't conceal her cold and elegant beauty. A long whip hung naturally in her hand, its tip swaying slightly with her steps, like a serpent poised to strike. Thomas, carrying a pack and holding a long spear, walked with a steady gait. As a retainer of the Inazuma Society, his loyalty and reliability were evident in his upright posture.

"The tremors are getting stronger; something extraordinary is about to appear," Long Wen said in a low voice, his brows furrowing slightly. His voice echoed through the valley, carrying a hint of gravity.

Zhou Li tilted her head slightly, her beautiful eyes gazing into the depths of the valley, her expression worried. "Whatever it is, let's deal with it carefully." She subconsciously moved closer to Long Wen, as if this would give each other strength.

Thomas gripped his spear tightly and stepped forward. "Brother Longwen, Miss Zhou Li, with me, Thomas, here, I will not let you get hurt easily." His gaze was firm, and his words were full of confidence.

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As soon as the words were spoken, a guardian monster, as massive as a mountain, slowly emerged from around the corner of the valley. It emanated a ghostly blue light, its scales shimmering with a cold luster in the dim light. Each breath seemed to carry a tangible chill, instantly freezing the surrounding air and causing a layer of frost to form on the vegetation. Its enormous claws dragged across the ground, carving deep furrows and kicking up clouds of dust.

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"What...what kind of monster is this!" Thomas's eyes widened in astonishment, his hand gripping the spear tightly, the shaft trembling slightly.

Long Wen quickly shielded Zhou Li behind him, turned to face the monster, and slowly gripped the hilt of his sword with his right hand. Elemental power surged quietly in his palm. "Don't be afraid, let's go together!" Although he was also shocked, the determination in his eyes did not diminish in the slightest.

Zhou Li peered at the monster through Long Wen's shoulder, her heart tightening. "Long Wen, be extremely careful." Her voice trembled slightly, but she tried her best to remain calm.

Chapter 156 It's Not That Easy!

As if provoked, the monster raised its head and let out a deafening roar, the sound waves causing rocks to tumble down from both sides of the valley. Then, it suddenly raised its front claws, lunging at Long Wen with immense force. Long Wen dodged with lightning speed, sidestepping like a ghost, his movements so fast they created a gust of wind. With a "whoosh," the monster's giant claw smashed a large crater where he had been standing, sending dirt and rocks flying everywhere.