The Immortal Emperor Reborn: Accompanying My Child on the Extraordinary Journey

Chapter 245: Strength and Background

Yun Che and the others stood before a hidden valley. Surrounded by dense forest and shrouded in mist, the valley seemed particularly mysterious. Deep within the valley, a low, rumbling sound could be heard, sending a chill down one's spine.

“Is this the location of that mysterious force?” Yun Che’s eyes were solemn. He could sense a powerful force hidden in this valley. This power was in no way comparable to any force they had encountered before.

"It seems correct." Mu Xuanyin nodded, her expression equally serious. "We must proceed with caution. This force is clearly formidable."

Yun Che took a deep breath, nodded, and then led everyone into the valley.

As they went deeper, the valley's scenery gradually unfolded before them. Magnificent buildings were scattered throughout the valley, their architectural style simple and solemn, revealing a sense of age. However, a faint, chilling sense of oppression emanated from these buildings, as if some mysterious force was guarding the place.

“The buildings here seem to contain some kind of power.” Yun Che said in a low voice, his eyes scanning the surroundings, trying to find the source of this power.

"Indeed," Mu Xuanyin added, "Also, I can sense a strange energy fluctuation in the air here. This fluctuation is different from any energy we've encountered before."

Yun Che heard this and became even more alert. He knew that facing such a mysterious and powerful force, they had to remain vigilant at all times. If they were not careful, they could fall into an irretrievable situation.

At this moment, a burst of hurried footsteps suddenly rang out, shattering the tranquility of the valley. Yun Che and the others quickly hid their bodies, watching the front with vigilance.

A group of people dressed in black hurried past, their faces covered with masks, revealing only pairs of cold eyes. These people exuded a powerful aura, and were obviously the elite members of this mysterious force.

“It seems we need to be careful.” Yun Che whispered to everyone, “These people are quite powerful. We must avoid direct confrontation with them.”

Everyone nodded and continued to explore forward cautiously.

After many twists and turns, they finally arrived at the core area of ​​this mysterious force. They saw a towering tower rising into the sky in the center. Above it, a shimmering barrier enveloped the tower, emitting a powerful pressure.

“Is this the center of that mysterious force?” Yun Che stared at the tower, a strong urge welling up in his heart. He wanted to rush in and uncover the true face of this force.

However, at this moment, a cold voice suddenly sounded behind them: "Who are you?"

Yun Che and the others turned around suddenly, only to see a man in black, wearing a mask, who had appeared behind them at some point. This man exuded a frightening aura, clearly a powerful master.

“We are…” Yun Che was about to speak when he was interrupted by Mu Xuanyin.

"We are travelers passing by and accidentally stumbled into this place." Mu Xuanyin said calmly, with a barely perceptible chill in her tone.

Upon hearing this, the man in black glanced at Yun Che and the others before snorting coldly, "A passerby? Humph, this isn't the place for you. Leave now, or I'll be rude to you."

Yun Che's heart tightened. He knew this person would never let them go easily. However, facing such a powerful enemy, they had to remain calm and look for a chance to escape.

"Okay, let's leave now." Mu Xuanyin nodded, turned around and left with Yun Che and the others.

However, at this moment, the man in black suddenly moved, transforming into a dark shadow and attacking Yun Che and the others. His speed was extremely fast, as if he had teleported, and in the blink of an eye he was behind Yun Che and the others.

“Be careful!” Yun Che shouted, retreating violently while swinging his sword towards the man in black.

However, the black-clothed man was far too powerful, and Yun Che's sword strike was easily blocked by him. Immediately afterwards, the black-clothed man moved again, transforming into a dark shadow and attacking Yun Che.

Yun Che was shocked. He hadn't expected this person to be so powerful. However, facing such an enemy, he had to give it his all.

As he retreated violently, he quickly formed seals with his hands, and a bright light burst out from his hands, turning into a huge lightsaber that slashed towards the man in black.

“Hmph, a mere trifle.” The man in black snorted coldly, then moved again, unexpectedly dodging Yun Che’s attack with ease.

At this moment, Mu Xuanyin also made her move. With a wave of her hands, icy sword energy burst forth, transforming into a dense sword net that enveloped the man in black.

The black-clad figure flickered within the sword net, like a nimble swallow dancing. However, despite his exquisite movements, he gradually revealed flaws under Mu Xuanyin's powerful sword energy.

At this moment, Yun Che seized his opportunity. He leaped up, transforming into a streak of light as he charged towards the man in black. Simultaneously, he quickly formed seals with both hands, and a brilliant light burst forth from his hands, transforming into a massive lightsaber that slashed towards the man in black.

This time, the man in black finally failed to dodge Yun Che's attack. With a loud "bang", he was struck by the lightsaber and flew backwards, falling heavily to the ground.

Yun Che and the others seized the opportunity to rush into the tower. They saw the tower's interior was luxuriously and solemnly decorated, with a dazzling array of precious treasures displayed in every corner. However, hidden within these treasures was a terrifying power.

“There really is something wrong here,” Yun Che whispered. He scanned the surroundings, trying to find the source of this power.

At this moment, an old voice suddenly sounded in their ears: "Anyone who trespasses here will die!"

Yun Che and the others turned around suddenly, only to see an old man in a gorgeous robe with an aged face who had appeared behind them at some point. This old man exuded a frightening aura, clearly an extremely powerful master.

"Senior, we didn't mean to intrude." Mu Xuanyin hurriedly stepped forward and said with a bow.

However, the old man seemed not to have heard her words. His eyes were fixed on Yun Che and the others, and a powerful pressure emanated from his body.

“Hmph, anyone who trespasses here must die.” The old man snorted coldly, and with a flick of his body, he transformed into a shadow and attacked Yun Che and the others.

Yun Che and the others were shocked. They had not expected this old man to be so powerful. However, facing such an enemy, they had to go all out.

Yun Che retreated violently while quickly forming seals with his hands. Rays of brilliant light burst out from his hands, transforming into giant lightsabers that slashed towards the old man.

However, the old man's strength was far too great, and Yun Che's attack was easily blocked by him. Immediately afterwards, the old man's figure moved again, transforming into a shadow and attacking Yun Che.

Yun Che was shocked. He hadn't expected this old man to be so fast. However, facing such an enemy, he had to remain calm.

He swerved to the side, narrowly avoiding the old man's attack. Simultaneously, he formed seals with both hands, and a brilliant light burst forth from his hands, transforming into a massive lightsaber that slashed towards the old man.

This time, the old man finally revealed a solemn expression. He waved his hands, and a powerful energy wave burst out from his hands, colliding with Yun Che's lightsaber.

With a loud "bang," the energy wave generated by the collision of the two attacks instantly swept across the entire tower. Yun Che and the others felt a powerful force sweeping them away, sending them crashing heavily to the ground.

They struggled to stand up and saw the old man standing not far from them, staring at them with his eyes, emitting a heart-pounding aura.

"You do have some strength," the old man said coldly, "but anyone who trespasses here must still die."

As he spoke, he moved again, transforming into a shadow and attacking Yun Che and the others.

Yun Che and the others felt a pang of anxiety. They knew that this time, they had to go all out.

Yun Che waved his hands, and brilliant rays of light burst forth, transforming into massive lightsabers that slashed towards the old man. Simultaneously, Mu Xuanyin also made her move. With a wave of her hands, icy sword energy burst forth, transforming into a dense sword net that enveloped the old man.

However, despite their immensely powerful attacks, they still seemed powerless in front of the old man. The old man's figure weaved in and out of the lightsaber and sword net like a nimble swallow dancing. His hands waved continuously, and powerful energy waves burst out from his hands, neutralizing the attacks of Yun Che and others one by one.

Yun Che and the others were shocked. They had not expected this old man's strength to be so terrifying. However, facing such an enemy, they could not give up.

At this moment, Yun Che suddenly came up with a plan. As he retreated violently, he quickly formed seals with his hands. A brilliant light burst out from his hands, transforming into a massive lightsaber that slashed towards the old man. However, this time, he didn't go all out, instead deliberately leaving a slight opening.

As expected, a sneer flashed across the old man's eyes upon seeing this. He shifted his form, transforming into a shadow as he charged towards Yun Che's lightsaber. However, just as he and the lightsaber were about to collide, Yun Che suddenly shifted sideways, dodging the old man's attack. Simultaneously, he swung his hands, and brilliant rays of light burst forth from his hands, transforming into massive lightsabers that slashed towards the old man.

This time, the old man finally failed to dodge Yun Che's attack. With a few loud "bangs," he was struck by the lightsaber and sent flying backward, landing heavily on the ground.

Yun Che and the others took the opportunity to rush forward and subdue the old man. They saw that the old man's eyes were closed and his face was pale, obviously he had been seriously injured.

“Senior, we have no intention of becoming your enemy.” Yun Che looked at the old man, a hint of apology in his tone, “We simply wish to uncover the true nature of this mysterious force.”

Upon hearing this, the old man slowly opened his eyes and glanced at Yun Che and the others. Then, he sighed and said, "Forget it, forget it. All of this is destined."

As he spoke, he stood up and led Yun Che and the others to the deepest part of the tower. There stood a massive altar, and upon it, a gemstone gleaming with a strange light lay quietly.

"This is the source of that mysterious power." The old man looked at the gem on the altar, a complex look flashing in his eyes. "This gem contains endless power. However, it is also a curse."

Yun Che and the others were shocked when they heard this. They had never imagined that this seemingly ordinary gem could hide such a terrifying secret.

"Senior, what's going on?" Mu Xuanyin couldn't help but ask.