Crossing to Douqi Continent and walking sideways

Xiao Muchen and Lin Wan'er's figures were swallowed up by the portal of strange light. Their eyes were instantly filled with brilliant light. They felt dizzy, as if the whole world was spinning madly.

After an unknown amount of time, the light gradually faded, and they found themselves in a strange place. The sky here was a strange purple-red, and the clouds were rolling like burning flames, as if they would pour down at any time and burn the earth to ashes. The earth was barren and cracked, with huge cracks crisscrossing, as if they were painful scars on the earth, telling of endless vicissitudes. In the distance, the rolling black mountains towered into the clouds, exuding a depressing atmosphere, and the top of the mountain was shrouded in darkness, mysterious and frightening.

"Brother Xiao, where is this?" Lin Wan'er pulled Xiao Muchen's sleeve tightly, with a hint of fear in her voice that was difficult to conceal. Her eyes were full of anxiety and confusion, and her delicate body was trembling slightly, like a flower shivering in the cold wind.

Xiao Muchen frowned and looked around vigilantly, "I don't know either, but I feel this place is full of danger." His voice was steady and firm, trying to bring a little comfort and courage to Lin Wan'er. His eyes swept through every corner like a sharp sword, trying to find even a trace of familiarity.

They walked forward cautiously, the ground beneath their feet making a "crunching" sound, as if protesting their arrival. Each step seemed so heavy, and the dust was spread behind them. Suddenly, a gust of wind whistled past, rolling up the dust all over the sky. The dust was like a surging wave, overwhelming the sky and the earth, and instantly enveloped them.

Xiao Muchen quickly protected Lin Wan'er behind him, "Be careful!" His voice was torn apart by the strong wind, but it was full of concern and protection. He opened his arms, like a solid barrier, to block the strong wind and dust for Lin Wan'er.

When the sandstorm passed, a group of strange creatures appeared in front of them. These creatures had different shapes, some had three eyes, and those eyes flashed with strange light, like a deep cold pond, which made people shudder; some were like huge pythons, but had claws as sharp as knives, and every swing could bring a bloody storm; and some were covered with hard shells, flashing with cold light, as if they were armor made of steel, indestructible.

"What kind of monster is this?" Lin Wan'er exclaimed. Her voice became sharp because of fear, and her hands tightly grasped the corner of Xiao Muchen's clothes, her knuckles turning white due to the force.

Xiao Muchen clenched the Star Sword, "No matter what, we can't retreat." His eyes were burning with the flames of battle, and the fighting spirit in his body gradually rose, like a burning flame, ready to welcome the upcoming fierce battle. His heartbeat accelerated rapidly, and every beat seemed like the roar of a war drum.

The monsters roared low, like the roar from hell, and rushed towards them. Xiao Muchen displayed his powerful sword skills, and the sword shadows flew like silver snakes dancing. Each sword was full of resolute momentum, and he started a fierce battle with the monsters. His figure shuttled among the monsters, and every sword was deadly and merciless.

Lin Wan'er was not to be outdone, waving her staff and muttering something. Spells shot out from the top of the staff, and ice arrows flew out like meteors, exploding in the monster group, blooming into cold snowflakes; fireballs whizzed past, like burning meteorites, smashing into the monsters, setting off a heat wave. It temporarily blocked the monsters' attack and relieved Xiao Muchen's pressure.

However, the monsters kept coming, seemingly endlessly. Xiao Muchen and Lin Wan'er gradually felt powerless, and their clothes were soaked with sweat. Their breathing became rapid, and every attack required great effort.

"This is not a solution. We must find their weakness!" Xiao Muchen said loudly, with a hint of anxiety in his voice.

At this moment, Xiao Muchen discovered that one of the monsters' eyes would become temporarily blind when stimulated by strong light. He suddenly thought and shouted to Lin Wan'er, "Wan'er, use your magic to create strong light!"

Lin Wan'er understood what he meant, concentrated her magic power, closed her eyes, and chanted the spell faster. The tip of her staff shone brightly, and a dazzling light spell burst out instantly. The monsters were illuminated by the strong light and immediately fell into chaos. Their movements became slow and their attacks lost their accuracy.

Xiao Muchen took the opportunity to launch an attack, and the Star Sword accurately pierced the monster's vital points. Each sword was extremely precise, with a determination to kill. Monsters fell at their feet one by one, and the black blood dyed the ground red.

After a hard fight, they finally defeated the monsters. Xiao Muchen and Lin Wan'er sat on the ground exhausted, breathing heavily. It seemed as if all the strength had been drained from their bodies, and every breath seemed so heavy.

"Senior Brother Xiao, what should we do next?" Lin Wan'er asked, her voice full of fatigue and confusion.

Xiao Muchen looked into the distance with a firm gaze, "Let's go forward first and see if we can find a way out." He forced himself to stand up and stretched out his hand to pull Lin Wan'er up.

They continued to move forward, encountering various dangerous traps and powerful monsters along the way. Sometimes, there were spikes hidden in the ground, which could pierce their feet if they were not careful; sometimes, ferocious monsters suddenly jumped out from the dark, baring their teeth and claws, trying to tear them into pieces. But they relied on their strong will and trust in each other to overcome danger again and again.

After walking for an unknown amount of time, they arrived in front of an ancient castle. The castle gate was tightly closed, and a mysterious atmosphere filled the air. The atmosphere was ancient and deep, as if it had been there for thousands of years.

Xiao Muchen walked forward and gently pushed the door, but found that it did not move at all. He increased his strength, but the door still did not respond.

"It seems that this door requires a special method to open." Xiao Muchen thought, searching for clues around the door.

Lin Wan'er looked around and suddenly found a stone tablet engraved with strange runes.

"Senior Brother Xiao, look at this." Lin Wan'er said.

Xiao Muchen hurried over and carefully studied the runes on the stone tablet. Those runes were ancient and complex, like a profound puzzle. He thought about it with full concentration, not missing any details.

Finally, he gradually had an idea in his mind. He followed the instructions of the rune, mobilized the fighting spirit in his body, and input a force into the door.

With a creaking sound, the door slowly opened, and a stale smell blew in. The smell was mixed with dust and decay, making people cough.

Xiao Muchen and Lin Wan'er looked at each other and walked into the castle carefully. The castle was dark and damp, and the torches on the walls flickered with a faint light. Their footsteps echoed in the empty hall, and seemed particularly clear.

"Be careful, Wan'er." Xiao Muchen said in a low voice.

Lin Wan'er nodded and followed Xiao Muchen closely.

At the end of the hall was a staircase that wound upward and disappeared into the darkness. They climbed slowly, taking each step cautiously.

Suddenly, a sinister laugh echoed in the castle.

"Who is it?" Xiao Muchen shouted loudly.

However, only laughter could be heard but no one was seen.

Xiao Muchen and Lin Wan'er's heartbeats accelerated rapidly. They didn't know what was waiting for them...