So what if I'm useless? I'll become a saint!

"It seems that we have fallen into a trap."

Lei Tingyi said in a deep voice, his tone revealing an unquestionable firmness.

"The Wu family obviously knew that we would come to take the Fire Ganoderma, so they moved the Fire Ganoderma away in advance, leaving only this empty formation to confuse us."

When everyone heard this, their hearts sank.

They didn't expect the Wu family would actually play this trick, which instantly made their original plan fail.

However, faced with such difficulties, they did not choose to give up.

"Then what should we do now?"

Ling Jiuan asked, a determined light flashing in her eyes.

"We can't just go away empty-handed."

"of course not."

A cold light flashed in Lei Tingyi's eyes.

"Since the Wu family dares to do this, they must be prepared to bear our wrath. Let's go find the head of the Wu family and ask for clarification."

Before they could take any action, the voice of the Wu family patriarch passed by their ears like a spring breeze.

"Don't worry, everyone. The fire mushrooms you need are not from the Wu family. In fact, there is a giant snake in the back mountain of the Wu family. It has spiritual consciousness and is the guardian of the fire mushrooms. I'm afraid it sensed something, so it moved the fire mushrooms. If you are willing, you can continue to search deeper into the back mountain, but please be careful, the giant snake is very powerful."

Hearing this, the four of them looked at each other, and a hint of solemnity flashed in their eyes.

They knew that this mission might be more difficult than they had imagined.

However, for the sake of the precious Fire Ganoderma and to increase their strength to cope with the impending beast tide, they had no choice.

"Okay, let's go deeper."

Lei Tingyi said in a deep voice, his tone revealing unquestionable firmness.

So, the four of them set out on their journey again and went deep into the back mountain of the Wu family.

They moved carefully through the dense woods, always alert to their surroundings.

With every step forward, they could feel the tension and danger in the air.

As time went by, they gradually went deeper into the back mountain.

The trees here are taller and denser, and the sunlight shines through the gaps between the leaves onto the ground, creating mottled light and shadows.

And in this interweaving of light and shadow, they finally found the trace of the giant snake.

It was a giant snake with a huge body, its body covered with thick scales and shining with a metallic luster.

Its eyes sparkled like bright gems, revealing a spiritual awareness that should not be underestimated.

At this time, it was perched on an open space, guarding the precious fire ganoderma.

In just a blink of an eye, the original forest scene disappeared like a bubble, and was replaced by an endless swamp.

This swamp looked extremely strange and foggy, making it difficult to tell the direction.

"How is this going?"

Liu Zhu asked in surprise, with a hint of panic in her voice.

Lei Tingyi frowned and looked around, trying to find the flaw in this illusion.

However, the swamp seemed endless, with no exit or clues to be found.

"We seem to be trapped in a fantasy world."

Lei Tingyi said in a deep voice, his tone revealing a hint of solemnity.

"Everyone, be careful. There are often unknown dangers hidden in illusions."

When Ling Jiuan heard this, his expression also froze.

She understood that in the illusion, all perceptions could be distorted, and they had to keep a clear head to find a way to break out.

"Then what should we do now?"

She asked, looking at Lei Tingyi firmly.

Lei Tingyi pondered for a moment, then spoke.

"Illusions are often created by powerful spiritual power. We need to find the source of the spiritual power of this illusion in order to break it. Everyone spread out and search carefully. If you find anything unusual, notify others immediately."

So the four of them began to disperse and search the swamp carefully.

They passed through foggy areas and crossed muddy ground, and every step was full of unknowns and dangers.

However, after searching for a while, they did not find any clues to the source of spiritual power or how to break through the realm.

This swamp seemed like an endless maze that trapped them inside.

"Is it really impossible for us to break out of this world?"

Liuying said somewhat frustratedly, with a hint of helplessness in her voice.

"No, we will find a way."

Lei Tingyi said firmly, with an unyielding light flashing in his eyes.

"As long as we don't give up, we will definitely find clues to break out of this world."

Ling Jiuan tightly gripped the Chiyu sword, closed his eyes, and took a deep breath.

An unyielding will surged in her heart. She believed that no matter how powerful the illusion was, there must be a way to break it.

"One sword breaks all laws!"

She let out a low growl, suddenly opened her eyes, and swung the Akabane sword with a domineering sword energy, fiercely slashing towards the void.

The sword energy was like a dragon, cutting through the sky and, with an unstoppable force, slamming heavily into the barrier of the illusion.

There was a loud bang, and the illusion shattered like glass, with pieces floating in the air.

In an instant, the scene before their eyes changed again.

They returned to the familiar woods. The sunlight shone through the gaps between the leaves and onto the ground. Everything seemed so real and vivid.

"We're out!"

Liu Zhu shouted excitedly, a happy smile on her face.

Ling Jiuan put away the Red Feather Sword and smiled slightly.

She knew that this sword not only broke the illusion, but also broke the confusion and anxiety in their hearts.

"Good job, Jiuan."

Lei Tingyi nodded approvingly, his eyes gleaming with appreciation.

"Your sword intent is becoming more and more powerful."

"Thanks for the compliment."

Ling Jiuan smiled modestly, she knew that her swordsmanship still had a lot of room for improvement.

"We still have to continue looking for the Fire Ganoderma. We can't stay here for too long."

"Yes."

Lei Tingyi nodded, then looked at the others.

"Everyone is okay, right? Let's get going then."

So, the four of them set out on their journey again, going deep into the woods to look for traces of the fire fungus.

Several people continued to move through the woods, looking for traces of the fire mushroom.

However, they never expected that the giant snake was so cunning, and its best method was to poison people's consciousness.

Just as they were concentrating on searching for the Fire Ganoderma, an invisible force quietly invaded their consciousness.

This power carries with it a strange and powerful magic, which gradually causes demons to grow in their hearts.

Ling Jiuan suddenly felt a palpitation, and she found that her thoughts began to become confused, and some memories and emotions that she had long forgotten flooded into her mind.

She tried to struggle, but the force was like a shackle, trapping her consciousness tightly.

"How is this going?"

She shouted in fear, but her voice became extremely weak.