Liang Tian steadily advanced toward the direction of the low, rumbling roar, each step firm and powerful. Despite knowing that danger lurked ahead, his gaze remained resolute. As he drew closer, the atmosphere around him grew increasingly tense, as if countless invisible eyes were watching him from the darkness.
Suddenly, the ground began to tremble violently, and sharp stone spikes erupted from the earth, rushing toward Liang Tian with alarming speed. His eyes narrowed, and he swiftly executed his technique, moving like lightning as he deftly navigated between the spikes. The onslaught was fierce and chaotic, but thanks to his skills from the Celestial Realm, he managed to evade them at the last possible moment.
However, just as one wave of danger subsided, another arose. Before Liang Tian could regain his footing, numerous hidden weapons shot out from the walls of the valley. The projectiles glinted coldly as they whistled through the air, densely packed and nearly blocking all avenues of escape. Realizing that there was no time to dodge, Liang Tian immediately channeled his spiritual energy and conjured a layer of Spiritual Shield before him.
The sound of clashing metal rang out as the hidden weapons struck the Spiritual Shield, sending sparks flying. Although the shield successfully deflected the attack, the immense force still caused Liang Tian's arms to tingle slightly. He felt a surge of caution; indeed, this forbidden area was fraught with peril, and one misstep could lead to disaster.
After narrowly avoiding these two rounds of attacks, Liang Tian continued to explore cautiously. Not far ahead, he arrived at a spacious stone hall. In the center stood a massive circular stone platform covered in mysterious runes that emitted a faint glow, seemingly sustaining some powerful force.
Just as Liang Tian prepared to approach the platform for a closer look, a gigantic beast sprang out from beneath it. The creature resembled a black panther, shrouded in dark mist with blood-red eyes gleaming hungrily. It let out a deep roar, clearly perceiving Liang Tian as an intruder in its territory.
A tightness gripped Liang Tian's heart; he sensed that this beast was formidable. Yet he felt no inclination to retreat; instead, he quickly assumed a combat stance and prepared for battle. The beast lunged first, darting toward him like a bolt of black lightning with such speed that it was almost impossible to react in time.
Liang Tian was ready; he sidestepped just in time to avoid the beast's frontal assault and seized the opportunity to unleash his "Qing Feng Palm." Bolstered by his immense spiritual power, this technique became even more potent as the gust of his palm sliced toward the beast. The creature yelped in pain and turned back to attack Liang Tian again, this time with greater ferocity as it unleashed a torrent of black flames.
Liang Tian did not dare underestimate it; he quickly retreated while casting a spell to summon a fierce wind in an attempt to disperse the flames. However, these black flames were peculiar; the wind only slightly slowed their advance. Realizing this tactic was ineffective, Liang Tian swiftly adjusted his strategy. He concentrated all his spiritual energy into his hands and executed the Celestial Realm's ultimate technique—"Qian Kun Lie." A brilliant beam of light shot forth from his hands, cleaving through the black flames.
Seeing its attack thwarted, the beast seemed to recognize that its opponent was not easily defeated. It circled Liang Tian slowly, searching for an opening. Liang Tian remained vigilant, closely monitoring every movement of the creature. Just as it prepared for another assault, he spotted a flaw in its defense. Seizing the moment, he moved like a wraith and appeared behind the beast before delivering a powerful strike to its vital point.
The beast let out a piercing scream before crashing to the ground and dissipating into a cloud of black smoke. Liang Tian finally exhaled in relief and wiped the sweat from his brow as he approached the stone platform. Upon getting closer, he noticed a groove in its center containing an object that radiated a gentle glow—an exquisite Treasure.
Filled with joy, Liang Tian carefully picked up the Treasure and examined it closely. It resembled a long sword adorned with ancient runes along its blade; at its hilt was embedded a crystal-clear gemstone that emanated powerful and pure waves of spiritual energy. Liang Tian could sense that this Treasure was extraordinary; it contained immense power that could significantly enhance his abilities if utilized properly.
After putting away the Treasure, Liang Tian decided to leave the forbidden area. He knew that this trip had already yielded significant gains, and it was unwise to linger any longer. Thus, he carefully navigated through various traps, retracing his steps from when he arrived, and successfully exited the forbidden area. When he returned to the back mountain of Qingfeng Temple, he couldn't help but glance back in the direction of the forbidden area, silently vowing to uncover the secrets hidden behind it in the future.
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