I walk sideways in the game world

Chapter 239: The enemy is secretly plotting against us

A crimson flame pulsed within Ren Xiaoyao's palm, as rapid as his own heartbeat, illuminating his resolute features. He slowly brought the flame closer to the ancient rune, attempting to use his fire-attributed spiritual power to analyze and break the gold-attributed restriction.

However, the moment his flame touched the rune, a powerful repulsive force suddenly erupted! Ren Xiaoyao groaned, staggered back, and the flame in his palm began to fluctuate violently, like a candle in the wind, ready to go out at any moment.

"Brother Xiaoyao!" Xia Lin exclaimed, and hurried forward to support him, asking worriedly, "Are you okay?"

Ren Xiaoyao took a deep breath, calmed the surging blood and qi in his body, shook his head and said, "I'm fine. This restriction is more complicated than I imagined. My spiritual power is simply unable to compete with it."

Xia Lin frowned as she stared at the shimmering golden rune, her heart filled with worry. Although she didn't understand the formation's restrictions, she knew that forcibly breaking it would only backfire, potentially triggering a backlash from the restrictions, with disastrous consequences.

"Let's take a closer look. Maybe there are some clues we have overlooked." Xia Lin said, and then she pulled Ren Xiaoyao to carefully observe the ancient runes again.

Time ticked by, and the two studied for a long time, but still had no clue. The runes seemed like a code from ancient times, and no matter how hard they tried, they could not decipher the mystery.

Fine beads of sweat oozed out of Ren Xiaoyao's forehead, but he did not give up. Instead, he observed the details of each rune more attentively, trying to find a chance for a breakthrough.

Suddenly, he seemed to have discovered something, and his eyes were fixed on one of the runes. It was a pattern that looked like an ape, but the lines were extremely simple. If you didn't look closely, it would be easily overlooked.

"Golden-eyed spirit ape...controls golden spiritual energy..." Ren Xiaoyao recalled what Xia Lin had said before in his mind, and his heart moved. Could it be that the key to breaking this restriction lies in this ape-shaped rune?

He took a deep breath and once again mobilized his spiritual energy. This time, he focused all his attention on the monkey-like rune. The flame in his palm also changed accordingly. Gradually, the color of the flame began to change, from its original crimson to a faint golden color...

In the distance, a figure was hidden in the dense bushes, closely watching Ren Xiaoyao and Xia Lin's every move. A sinister smile played on the corner of his mouth, and he quietly made a hand gesture...

The flame in Ren Xiaoyao's palm gradually turned golden, and the monkey-like rune seemed to sense something, its light trembling slightly. Just as he was about to find a breakthrough, a cold aura quietly attacked from behind, wrapping around his arm like a venomous snake.

"Hmm..." Ren Xiaoyao groaned, feeling the blood and energy surging in his body. The flame in his palm suddenly became violent and ran around uncontrollably.

"Brother Xiaoyao!" Xia Lin exclaimed, noticing something unusual. She quickly supported Ren Xiaoyao and asked anxiously, "What's wrong? Is this a backlash from the restriction?"

Ren Xiaoyao suppressed the surging blood and energy in his body and said with difficulty: "Someone is playing tricks in the dark..."

Before he could finish his words, the raging flames suddenly exploded, sending countless sparks flying everywhere. Ren Xiaoyao and Xia Lin were caught off guard and were knocked back repeatedly, nearly falling to the ground.

"Hahaha, Ren Xiaoyao, I never thought you'd end up like this!" Lei Hu's arrogant laughter could be heard from afar. He walked out from the bushes with a smug smile on his face. "This restriction isn't so easy to break. I advise you to give up quickly, or you'll lose your life in vain!"

Ren Xiaoyao's face turned pale. He suppressed the sweet taste in his throat and stared coldly at Lei Hu, his eyes filled with anger. He knew that Lei Hu must be playing tricks on him, otherwise he would not have failed at the critical moment of breaking the restriction.

"Lei Hu, you're despicable!" Xia Lin shouted angrily, "How dare you use such despicable tactics!"

Lei Hu, however, didn't care at all. Instead, he smiled smugly and said, "The winner is the king and the loser is the bandit. As long as we can win, the means don't matter!"

At this moment, the communication jade slip on Ren Xiaoyao's waist suddenly lit up. He quickly answered it and heard Elder Feng's anxious voice: "Xiaoyao, are you okay? I feel something unusual happening with the restriction. Are you in trouble?"

Ren Xiaoyao took a deep breath and briefly told Elder Feng what had just happened.

"I see. It seems this restriction is even more complicated than I imagined..." Elder Feng pondered for a moment and said, "Well, I have some ancient books on breaking restrictions that may be helpful to you, but you'll need to find some special materials..."

Elder Feng told Ren Xiaoyao the names of the materials he needed and where to find them, and finally said, "These materials grow deep in the Myriad Beasts Mountains and are very rare. You must be careful."

"I understand. Thank you, Elder Feng." Ren Xiaoyao hung up the communication jade slip, his eyes determined, "Xia Lin, let's go!"

Ignoring Lei Hu, who gloated beside them, they headed straight for the depths of the Myriad Beasts Mountains. Their backs were determined, leaving only Lei Hu's sinister gaze and his whispered words: "Think you want to find those materials? Dream on! I won't let you succeed..." Deep within the Myriad Beasts Mountains, ancient trees towered, vines crisscrossed, and sunlight struggled to penetrate the layers of branches, casting mottled shadows on the ground. Ren Xiaoyao and Xia Lin trudged along the rugged mountain path, cutting through the thorns and brambles along the way, carefully avoiding the dangers lurking in the shadows.

"Brother Xiaoyao, we have been walking for almost a day, why haven't we found the herb that Elder Feng mentioned?" Xia Lin wiped the sweat from her forehead and said a little discouraged.

Ren Xiaoyao stopped and looked around. He saw towering trees all around him, with vines entwined around them like giant pythons. All kinds of strange plants grew in dark and damp corners. The air was filled with a decayed smell, which made people feel inexplicably depressed.

"Elder Feng said that the herb is called 'Seven-Star Resurrection Grass'. It grows in dark and damp places, and is usually guarded by powerful spirit beasts..." Ren Xiaoyao recalled Elder Feng's words while carefully observing the surrounding environment. "Let's look for it again. It should be nearby."

Just as he finished speaking, a low roar came from not far away, and then a huge black bear rushed out from the bushes and rushed towards them, roaring.

"Oh no, it's a third-level spirit beast, the Armored Bear!" Xia Lin's face changed and she exclaimed.

Ren Xiaoyao reacted quickly, grabbed Xia Lin and protected her behind him, while summoning his spiritual pet, a fiery red leopard.

"Roar!" The Flame Leopard roared and rushed towards the Armored Bear.

Man and beast, the two figures instantly intertwined, engaging in a fierce battle. The Iron Bear, with its thick hide and immense strength, brandished its massive paws, each strike carrying an overwhelming momentum. The Flame Leopard, though smaller, was superior in speed and agility, its flaming claws etched with flames, leaving charred scars on the Iron Bear with every swing.

Ren Xiaoyao was not idle either. He was commanding the Flame Leopard to deal with the Armored Bear while looking for the opponent's weaknesses.

At this moment, a figure suddenly rushed out from the side and ran straight towards the bushes not far away. Ren Xiaoyao looked closely and found that it was Lei Hu.

"Damn it!" Ren Xiaoyao cursed inwardly. He knew that Lei Hu must have discovered something, so he quickly intensified his attack, wanting to end the battle quickly.

However, Lei Hu got out of the bushes first, holding a faintly fluorescent herb in his hand. It was the Seven-Star Resurrection Grass they had been searching for.

"Hahaha, Ren Xiaoyao, thank you for your spirit pet for helping me hold back the Iron Armored Bear. I'll gladly accept this Seven-Star Resurrection Grass!" Lei Hu proudly shook the herb in his hand, his eyes full of sarcasm.

"Lei Hu, you are despicable and shameless!" Xia Lin was so angry that she was shaking all over and pointed at Lei Hu and cursed.

Lei Hu, however, didn't care at all. Instead, he looked at Ren Xiaoyao provocatively and sneered, "The winner is the king and the loser is the bandit. This is the difference in strength! You guys can take your time looking for me. I'm leaving first!"

After saying that, Lei Hu turned around and left, soon disappearing into the depths of the dense forest.

"Brother Xiaoyao, what should we do now?" Xia Lin asked anxiously as she looked at Lei Hu's receding back.

Ren Xiaoyao took a deep breath, suppressed the anger in his heart, and said in a deep voice: "Don't worry, let's keep looking. I don't believe we can't find other Seven-Star Resurrection Grass!"

……

A few days later, Ren Xiaoyao finally found the last ingredient he needed on a steep cliff. He carefully put it away, and a long-lost smile finally appeared on his face.

"We're finally here!" Ren Xiaoyao said excitedly, "Xia Lin, let's go back!"

However, just as they were about to leave, Lei Hu suddenly appeared in front of them with a sinister smile on his face.

"Ren Xiaoyao, you have gathered all the materials so quickly. It seems that you are quite lucky." Lei Hu said, clapping his hands lightly.

The next moment, a huge beast with a terrifying aura fell from the sky and blocked their way.

"This is... my Red Flame Lion!" Xia Lin's face turned pale as she exclaimed, "Lei Hu, you're crazy! You actually summoned it!"

Lei Hu sneered, a fierce look flashing in his eyes. "Ren Xiaoyao, aren't you trying to break the restriction? Then let me see how you do it right under the nose of my Scarlet Flame Mad Lion!" The Scarlet Flame Mad Lion, a fourth-tier spirit beast, possessed the power to incinerate mountains and boil seas. It was Lei Hu's ace spirit pet. Its appearance stunned everyone present. Ren Xiaoyao's face was solemn. He knew the terror of this mad lion, and even more so, Lei Hu's sinister intentions.

"Lei Hu, why should the grudge between you and me involve the choice of the king of spiritual pets?" Ren Xiaoyao suppressed his anger and tried to reason with Lei Hu.

"Stop talking nonsense!" Lei Hu snorted disdainfully. "The victor is the king and the loser is the bandit. It has been like this since ancient times! If you have the ability, break the restriction right under my nose and enter the cave. Otherwise, admit defeat and get out of the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range!"

As soon as Lei Hu finished speaking, the Red Flame Lion roared to the sky, and scorching flames gushed out of its mouth, turning into a sea of fire, sweeping towards Ren Xiaoyao and Xia Lin.

"Brother Xiaoyao, be careful!" Xia Lin exclaimed, pulling Ren Xiaoyao back quickly, narrowly avoiding the attack of the sea of fire.

"Flame Leopard, go!" Ren Xiaoyao gave an order, and the Flame Leopard turned into a red lightning and rushed towards the Red Flame Lion.

Both beasts possessed fire attributes, and upon encountering each other, a fierce clash ensued. Flames shot up into the sky, heat waves surged, and the entire valley seemed to have transformed into a giant furnace.

Ren Xiaoyao had no time to pay attention to the battle between the spiritual pets. His eyes were fixed on the cave in front of him, and his mind kept recalling the method of breaking the ban taught by Elder Feng.

"Seven-Star Resurrection Grass, Earth Spirit Fruit, Millennium Vines... I have gathered all the materials, and only the last step is left!" Ren Xiaoyao took a deep breath, arranged all the materials in a specific order, then formed seals with his hands and muttered something.

As the spell was chanted, a strange energy wave emanated from Ren Xiaoyao, resonating with the restriction in front of the cave. The light of the restriction began to flicker, as if it would be broken at any moment.

"Break it for me!" Ren Xiaoyao shouted and injected all his spiritual power into the restriction.

boom!

With a loud bang, the forbidden light suddenly grew stronger, forming a light curtain that enveloped Ren Xiaoyao. At the same time, a powerful repulsive force emanated from the light curtain, attempting to eject Ren Xiaoyao.

"Brother Xiaoyao!" Xia Lin shouted anxiously, wanting to go forward to help, but was forced back by the flames of the Red Flame Lion.

Ren Xiaoyao gritted his teeth and persevered, beads of sweat rolling down his forehead. He knew that at this final moment, he must not give up!

At this moment, Ren Xiaoyao suddenly felt a strong suction force coming from the depths of the cave, pulling him into the cave.

"Not good!" Ren Xiaoyao was shocked. Before he could react, he was sucked into the cave and disappeared.

"Brother Xiaoyao!" Xia Lin exclaimed and wanted to chase after him, but was stopped by the Red Flame Lion.

Inside the cave, it was pitch black, and Ren Xiaoyao felt as if he were in a huge whirlpool, being pulled forward by an invisible force.

After an unknown amount of time, Ren Xiaoyao finally felt his body lighten as he landed on solid ground. He quickly stood up and looked around warily.

"Where is this place?" Ren Xiaoyao looked around and found himself in a wide cave. The ceiling of the cave was inlaid with many night pearls, emitting a soft light that illuminated the entire cave.

A strong aura of spiritual energy rushed towards him, which lifted Ren Xiaoyao's spirits. He was surprised to find that the concentration of spiritual energy in this cave was several times higher than that outside!

At the deepest point of the cave, a gigantic spirit beast lurked. This spirit beast was completely snow-white, as massive as a mountain, with a single golden horn atop its head. It radiated a dazzling light, and exuded a domineering aura that made one want to bow down before it.

"Is this... the legendary..." Ren Xiaoyao widened his eyes, his heart filled with shock.

"Roar!"

As if sensing Ren Xiaoyao's arrival, the huge spirit beast suddenly opened its eyes and let out a deafening roar...