ebookland Chapter 403: Discussing the Defence against the Enemy
Chapter 403: Discussing the Defence against the Enemy
With the important clues found in the library, Yun Yao and Chu Mochen hurried to the headmaster's meeting room. Along the way, the two looked solemn and walked anxiously, thinking about the few records about the "Shadow Demon" and the sect's current precarious situation.
As he entered the meeting room, he was overwhelmed by a depressing atmosphere. Inside the room, the headmaster and the elders sat together, the candlelight flickering, reflecting their worried faces, making the solemn atmosphere even more intense, as if the air had become sticky, making it hard to breathe. Seeing the two people coming in, the headmaster nodded slightly, with a look of expectation in his eyes, as if hoping that they could bring a turnaround.
Yun Yao stepped forward respectfully and presented the fragment with both hands. She knew that this ancient book carried the light of hope for the sect. Although the information was limited, it might be the key to breaking the impasse. "Master, elders, this is an ancient book that Senior Brother Chu and I found by chance in the library. It records an evil force called 'Shadow Demon' hundreds of years ago." Yun Yao's voice was clear but firm, echoing in the silent meeting room, and everyone's attention was instantly attracted.
The elders passed the fragments around one by one. For a moment, the only sound in the hall was the rustling of papers. A white-haired elder with a stern face was the first to break the silence. His voice was low and hoarse, as if carrying the vicissitudes and solemnity of the years: "If it is true as the ancient book says, the shadow demon has reappeared, we must not take it lightly. This evil force has caused great damage to many sects in the past. It is not easy for our sect to be passed down to this day. We must not let the foundation be damaged in our hands." As he spoke, he frowned slightly, his eyes full of worry, and the deep wrinkles seemed to be telling the hardships of the past and the crisis at the moment.
"But now most of our elites are out training, and the remaining ones have limited combat power, and may not be able to deal with such a strong enemy." Another elder with a slightly fat body and a full beard also echoed worriedly. He stroked his beard, shook his head and sighed, his eyes revealing helplessness and anxiety. "Yes, the most urgent task is to strengthen the defense of the treasury, and quickly send people to recall the disciples outside. But distant water cannot quench immediate thirst, and it will take time to recall the disciples. During this period, if the Shadow Demon attacks with all its strength, how can our sect resist?" Another elder took over the conversation and looked at everyone, seeking answers.
Everyone fell into deep thought, frowning, and the meeting room was silent for a moment. After a long time, Chu Mochen took a step forward, his posture as straight as a pine tree, and said loudly: "Master, elders, Yun Yao and I are willing to set up a defensive formation in front of the treasure house to buy time for the sect and wait for reinforcements to arrive." His voice was firm and powerful, revealing an unquestionable determination, as if lighting a lamp of hope at this gloomy moment.
Yun Yao nodded slightly, looking at Chu Mochen with eyes full of tacit understanding and support, and then added: "Brother Chu is right. Although this defensive magic circle cannot completely resist the phantom evil, it can at least delay it for a while. The two of us have been in seclusion recently, and our spiritual power has made a breakthrough. We have also studied the art of magic circles in depth, and we are confident that we can set up a solid line of defense. Moreover, we are familiar with the terrain around the treasure house, and can adapt to local conditions and maximize the effectiveness of the magic circle." She spoke sincerely and clearly, and laid out her plan in an attempt to reassure the head and the elders.
The head of the sect looked at the two of them, with a trace of relief and admiration in his eyes. He knew the potential and strength of Yun Yao and Chu Mochen very well. It was rare that the two of them could stand up at this critical moment. After thinking for a moment, the head of the sect nodded solemnly and agreed: "Okay, in this case, I will do as you say. But this trip is full of dangers, so you must be careful. If you are defeated, you must not be stubborn and protect yourself first. The future of the sect still depends on you, the young generation." The head of the sect's words were full of trust and concern, which warmed the hearts of Yun Yao and Chu Mochen.
A highly respected elder raised his hand slightly, motioning for everyone to be quiet, and then said: "Deploying a defensive formation is certainly important, but we also need to be prepared. I suggest that we immediately arrange for some disciples to patrol the sect to prevent the Shadow Demon from having other tricks up their sleeves and attacking our sect from behind. Furthermore, we should activate the sect's concealment formation to cover up the fluctuations in our spiritual power and try to avoid exposing our strength too early and prompting the enemy to attack with all their strength." Everyone nodded in agreement.
“Also, the defensive magic weapons that my sect has treasured should be taken out and distributed to the disciples on duty. They may play an unexpected role at critical moments.” Another elder suggested, with a decisive look in his eyes.
After the discussion, everyone took quick action. Yun Yao and Chu Mochen took the order and headed straight to the treasury, preparing to set up a defensive formation. Along the way, they exchanged details, striving to be foolproof.
"Senior Brother Chu, you and I need to go all out in this defense of the magic circle. I will be responsible for drawing the runes, and you will be in charge of the layout of the spiritual materials. We must ensure that the spiritual power of the magic circle flows smoothly and seamlessly." Yun Yao looked at Chu Mochen with a firm gaze, her tone filled with unquestionable determination.
"Don't worry, Yun Yao, I will never let you down. Be careful when drawing runes. If you encounter spiritual backlash, let me know in time." Chu Mochen looked at Yun Yao gently, his eyes full of concern, and that look seemed to be able to dispel all the haze in her heart.
The two of them arrived in front of the treasure house, and saw that the surrounding spiritual power fluctuations became more and more chaotic, and there was a faint smell of rot in the air, which was a sign that the shadow demon was approaching. Yun Yao took a deep breath, calmed her mind, and then her hands flew, and spiritual power flowed out from her fingertips, turning into a series of glimmering rune lines, slowly falling to the ground. She was fully focused, and poured all her heart and soul into every stroke. The rune lines were complex and mysterious, as if telling an ancient secret language, and as if weaving a protective barrier.
Chu Mochen was busy selecting spiritual materials. His eyes were sharp as a torch, and he accurately found the black iron essence with powerful defensive spiritual power and the spiritual crystal that could amplify the effect of the magic array. Then, he carefully placed the spiritual materials in a specific position, formed seals with his hands, activated the spiritual power in them, and made them echo with the runes drawn by Yun Yao. As the runes lit up one by one, a huge and exquisite defensive magic array gradually took shape, and the soft light spread like ripples, guarding the treasure house tightly.
However, Yun Yao and Chu Mochen knew that this was only a preliminary defense measure. Facing the powerful and unpredictable Phantom Demon, the road ahead was still full of difficulties. They did not dare to slack off, standing beside the magic circle, watching the surroundings vigilantly, waiting for the coming storm.
At this time, the messenger sent to recall the disciples had turned into several streams of light and disappeared into the sky. In various parts of the sect, the disciples carried out inspections and defense preparations in an orderly manner according to the arrangements of the elders. The concealment array was quietly opened, and the entire sect seemed to be shrouded in a layer of hazy fog, and the fluctuations of spiritual power were concealed to the greatest extent. The elders in charge of distributing defensive magic weapons also became busy, handing the magic weapons shining with cold light to the disciples on duty, and told them to be careful.
In the dark, a pair of jealous eyes were watching all this from afar. Liu Yan'er hid in a dense old tree, watching Yun Yao and Chu Mochen fighting side by side, the fire of jealousy in her heart burned fiercely. She was unwilling to accept that her conspiracy failed again and again, and her hatred for Yun Yao became stronger and stronger. At this moment, seeing that everyone attached so much importance to Yun Yao and Chu Mochen, she was even more angry.
"Hmph, Yunyao, don't be complacent for too long. This time I will make you look ridiculous in front of everyone and completely ruin your reputation." Liu Yan'er gritted her teeth and whispered, with venom in her eyes. She quietly hid her figure and sneaked towards the sect's pharmacy, thinking of a more sinister plan in her mind, completely ignoring the disaster her behavior would bring to the sect.
Yun Yao and Chu Mochen stood firm in front of the treasure house. They could feel the hidden evil force approaching, and the pressure was as heavy as a mountain. But they were not afraid at all. They looked at each other and saw determination and trust in each other's eyes. At this critical moment, their hands unconsciously clasped together, as if they could draw strength from each other and face unknown challenges together.
"Yun Yao, no matter what, we must defend our sect." Chu Mochen said softly. Although his voice was light, it revealed incomparable firmness.
"Well, Senior Brother Chu, I'm not afraid as long as you are here." Yun Yao nodded slightly, tears flashing in her eyes. It was a touch of emotion and also a shining of determination.
As time passed, the night was as dark as ink, slowly covering the entire sect. Everything was silent, only the defensive magic circle in front of the treasure house emitted a soft light, like an isolated island in the darkness. And under this seemingly calm appearance, a thrilling battle between good and evil was about to begin.