novelkee Chapter 227 Showing an Open Face
Chapter 227 Showing an Open Face
The flowers here are unusually large, each one as big as a bowl.
Moreover, it emits a faint glow, making the entire garden look dreamlike and breathtakingly beautiful.
Amidst the vibrant and colorful flowers, a crystal ball floated quietly in the air.
It exudes a mysterious and captivating light, as eye-catching as the most brilliant star in the night sky.
Curious, the man slowly approached the crystal ball with light steps.
When he finally got closer, he was surprised to find that vivid and lively images were constantly flashing inside the crystal ball.
These scenes unfold one by one like a movie, as if the past memories carried by this strange space are being revealed one by one.
Just as the man and Huan Yuechu beside him were both immersed in this magical sight.
Suddenly, a chilling, sinister laugh came from behind them.
The laughter was like the whisper of a demon from the depths of hell, sending chills down one's spine.
They turned around abruptly and saw a pitch-black figure slowly emerging from the shadows.
The shadowy figure was shrouded in a thick aura of darkness, making it difficult to discern its true form.
All that could be heard was the chilling voice of the dark figure: "Ignorant intruders, this is not a place for you!"
Faced with the sudden threat, the man clenched his fists without hesitation, took a step forward, and steadily shielded Huan Yuechu behind him.
His gaze was resolute, his whole body tense, and he assumed a posture of being fully prepared to meet the upcoming challenge.
At the same time, the small and exquisite spirit beast that was following them also sensed the tense atmosphere.
It bared its sharp fangs and let out a deep, menacing roar, as if it were about to pounce on the terrifying shadow at any moment.
The dark figure seemed to blend into the night, standing silently in the depths of darkness, as eerie as a ghost.
It stood there quietly, motionless, yet it exuded a chilling aura.
When his eyes, hidden in the darkness, caught sight of the fear and tension on everyone's faces.
With a slight upturn of his lips, he let out a disdainful snort without any attempt to hide it.
"Hmph! Since you've come all this way, don't be in such a hurry to leave. Why don't you stay and keep me company?"
These words were like a chilling wind, instantly sending shivers down the spines of everyone present.
However, despite his arrogant and domineering demeanor, he did not actually take any immediate action.
Perhaps they are waiting for something, or perhaps they want to enjoy seeing how ugly these people are in the face of fear.
The man standing in front of Huan Yuechu had a resolute face, as if carved by a knife and axe. Even when facing unknown dangers, his expression remained unchanged.
But a chilling murderous aura emanated from those deep eyes.
However, he knew very well that only by remaining absolutely calm could he possibly resolve this crisis.
So he took a slow, deep breath, as if trying to inhale all the air around him to calm his turbulent emotions.
Time passed second by second, and after a long wait...
He finally managed to calm himself down a bit.
Immediately afterwards, he straightened his chest, his slightly hunched back instantly becoming as straight as a pine tree, and his whole being exuded an invisible majesty.
Then, he opened his lips and, in a deep and resolute voice as firm as a rock, slowly spoke:
"Your Excellency, please calm your anger. We came here by chance, not with any intention of offending you."
"If we have inadvertently offended you in any way during this process, we hope that you will be magnanimous and spare our lives."
As he spoke, he stared intently at the mysterious black figure before him, his gaze sincere and resolute.
It was as if he was willing to pay any price to gain a chance of survival, as long as the other party responded even slightly.
However, despite his humble words, a hint of determination could not be completely concealed in the depths of his eyes.
After all, if he weren't unfamiliar with this place, given his usual personality, how could he easily bow down and show weakness to others?
If this dark figure is ungrateful and insists on forcing you, then don't blame him for turning ruthless!
However, the dark figure seemed not to hear his earnest request and showed no emotion whatsoever.
Instead, as if he had heard the most ridiculous and absurd joke in the world, he suddenly threw his head back and burst into a deafening, wild laugh.
The laughter was like the cry of an owl, echoing endlessly in the silent space, sending chills down one's spine and making one's heart tremble.
"Hahahaha... stumbled into this place by mistake? How could you come up with such a lame excuse! There aren't that many coincidences in this world!"
"This is clearly a preordained arrangement of fate. You pathetic creatures are destined to become my sacrifices, and no matter how much you struggle, you will never escape!"
With bursts of maniacal laughter, the oppressive aura emanating from the dark figure grew stronger, making it almost impossible for everyone to breathe.
Huan Yuechu, who was standing to the side, finally couldn't suppress her anger. Her beautiful face flushed slightly with rage.
She raised her eyebrows, widened her beautiful eyes, and stared intently at the dark figure in front of her who had uttered such arrogant words, and said coquettishly.
"Hmph! You want to keep us here? We'll see if you have the ability!"
With that cold snort, the longsword she gripped tightly in her right hand began to emit a chilling gleam.
It seemed ready to be unsheathed at any moment, delivering a fatal blow to the enemy.
No sooner said than done, just as Huan Yuechu finished speaking, the black shadow that had been standing still suddenly moved.
Its speed was as fast as lightning streaking across the night sky, disappearing from everyone's sight in an instant.
In the blink of an eye, the dark figure rushed towards Huan Yuechu and the man like a ghost, bringing with it a sharp gust of wind that made the surrounding leaves rustle.
Faced with the shadowy figure's swift attack, the man displayed astonishing reflexes.
He shifted his body to the side, dodging the attack with the agility of a gust of wind.
At the same time, he threw a punch without hesitation. This punch contained all his strength, and was extremely fierce. It rushed straight towards the dark figure with a whooshing sound.
However, unexpectedly, the man's powerful fist seemed to hit thin air, passing straight through the shadowy figure's body without any hindrance.