As a man, Chen Moxuan felt that he should take responsibility and be more proactive. Since he had recognized Wu Yinuo's identity, there was no need to be hesitant. Of course, this had to be under the condition that Wu Yinuo did not dislike him. But from what he could see now, Wu Yinuo did not seem to have any aversion towards him!
Naturally, Chen Moxuan felt a bit nervous about taking this step. But at least he had the courage to do it!
When Wu Yinuo was pulled by Chen Moxuan's hand, she was taken aback! At first, she didn’t even react. By the time she realized what was happening, her hand was already in the warmth of Chen Moxuan's palm. She felt her heart racing suddenly, pounding like a startled deer. Her face instantly flushed red, and her breathing became slightly hurried.
Although their previous encounter had been more intimate due to an unexpected twist involving the Rules Spirit's scheme, she had been in a daze then. This time was different; her mind was clear. Therefore, she could feel the warmth radiating from Chen Moxuan's hand. As she absorbed this warmth, a strange sensation surged through her body—something she had never experienced before.
Chen Moxuan could also sense the coolness and delicate softness of Wu Yinuo's palm! No wonder it is said that heroes find it hard to overcome the beauty barrier! Sometimes, unless you experience it yourself, you truly cannot understand! Just like some things—no matter how rich your theoretical knowledge is, without practical experience, it is still of little use!
The two of them were immersed in a special feeling, neither speaking a word. As they descended further underground, the Death Aura grew denser, and the number of Skeletons increased. This made Chen Moxuan slow down his pace.
He then noticed that Wu Yinuo's complexion had turned somewhat pale, and her brows were slightly furrowed. This made her appear quite delicate and charming. Was it because the Death Aura down here was too thick that she felt uncomfortable?
"I'll cast a defensive spell for you; don't move!" Chen Moxuan said as he performed a Golden Shield spell on Wu Yinuo. This was a technique he had learned before but rarely used. It was particularly effective against energies like Death Aura.
Instantly, a layer of golden light enveloped Wu Yinuo completely, making her look even more extraordinary. The deeper they went underground, the more Chen Moxuan felt his internal spiritual energy loosening up; he could now use it. He had just cast the Golden Shield to test how much spiritual energy he could wield. It seemed he could utilize about fifty percent of his spiritual power!
This explains two issues.
First, the Rules Spirit has a limited range; at this depth of over three hundred meters underground, the rules no longer envelop this place.
Second, there is a Death Aura here, which is quite special and has either neutralized or weakened the Rules Spirit. It could be a combination of both factors.
Regardless of which it is, this is good news for Chen Moxuan. He is eager to leave the Heartless Valley, and it is certain that he will become an enemy of the Rules Spirit. Even last time, when the Rules Spirit merely descended with a fragment of its will, it already bore hostility towards him. Therefore, he is uncertain when he might confront the Rules Spirit again.
If a battle were to occur within the Heartless Valley, perhaps he could lure the Rules Spirit here to fight. This way, its advantages would be diminished! One could say that this place serves as a potential retreat.
“Thank you!” Wu Yinuo whispered softly.
Being cared for by Chen Moxuan was something she had never experienced before, and it warmed her heart. She felt as if something was sprouting within her heart. She didn’t know whether this change was good or bad, but at least for now, she wanted to continue feeling this way.
Chen Moxuan continued to descend. The pressure grew heavier as they went deeper. Fortunately, both he and Wu Yinuo were powerful enough to withstand the pressure beneath the ground. Could it be that this battlefield had no bottom? Was it possible that it connected all the way to the Earth's core?
Chen Moxuan refused to believe such nonsense!
Finally, after sinking more than three hundred meters, he and Wu Yinuo arrived at a wondrous place. At this depth, there was an extraordinary layer that divided the underground into two halves, creating an independent space. In this area, all the bones were arranged around a central point as if in reverence.
Chen Moxuan speculated that this must be the core of the entire battlefield's ruins.
“Be careful; this place feels off and may be dangerous!” He said as he released Wu Yinuo's hand. Although holding her hand felt comfortable, now that they were no longer traversing the depths, he felt awkward continuing to hold on. After all, Wu Yinuo had yet to reveal her identity.
Sometimes, maintaining a proper distance can make interactions between two people more pleasant!
As Chen Moxuan let go of her hand, Wu Yinuo felt a sense of relief but also a twinge of disappointment in her heart—a feeling of something lost yet gained.
"Alright, I'll be careful and protect myself. You should be careful too."
"Yeah, let's go take a look over there!"
All the Skeletons were facing towards the center. If there were any secrets in this space, they must be located there!
The two of them slowly flew towards the center of the Skeletons, observing their surroundings as they went.
Chen Moxuan noticed that the Death Aura here was so dense that it was almost forming mist. Moreover, within this Death Aura, there was a unique Yin Ming Qi Xi mixed in, reminiscent of the aura from You Zu's corpse. It was as if this Death Aura had been tainted, becoming less pure!
The closer they got to the center, the stronger the Yin Ming Qi Xi became. However, along the way, aside from the terrifying appearance of the Skeletons and the eerie environment, nothing else seemed out of the ordinary. It felt as if this place was filled with dead Skeletons, devoid of any life.
When Chen Moxuan and Wu Yinuo arrived at the center, they were stunned by the sight before them.
In the very center stood a grand hall composed of countless skulls. All these skulls had their eyes facing outward; although the interior was empty, being stared at by so many pale eye sockets was quite terrifying.
Despite Wu Yinuo's formidable strength and her mental preparation upon entering this place, she couldn't help but gasp softly in fear. Immediately, she covered her mouth with her hand.
"Don't be scared; these skulls are just a bit frightening to look at!" Chen Moxuan said as he moved a little closer to Wu Yinuo.
This gesture warmed Wu Yinuo's heart and gave her a sense of security.
"I know they're already dead; it's just that seeing so many skulls all at once is a bit overwhelming!"
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