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Chapter 111 Cleverly Uncovering the Treasure Chest Reveals a Secret Treasure

The red light rained down, dense and swift. Li Xuan and the others reacted quickly, each using their skills to dodge the attacks. Bai Yao's long whip formed an impenetrable barrier, blocking all the red light aimed at Li Xuan. "Brother Xuan, be careful!" she cried out, her eyes filled with worry. Lin Yu swung his giant axe, scattering the approaching red light. "Haha, come on! Let grandpa see what you piece of junk are capable of!" he laughed heartily, unaware that a thin red light grazed his arm, leaving a bloody mark. Blood instantly stained his sleeve, but he was oblivious, continuing to fight fiercely. Mu Yang calmly observed the surrounding situation, his dagger flicking like a venomous snake, accurately striking the red lights that attempted to sneak up. "Li Xuan, have you found anything?" he asked in a deep voice. Li Xuan narrowed his eyes, carefully observing the attack patterns of the mechanical arm and the changes in the light emitted by the treasure chest, seemingly searching for some crucial clue. He murmured, "This light... it's like some kind of... code." His gaze was fixed on the treasure chest, the lingering glow seeming to hold some kind of pattern in his eyes. "A code?" Mu Yang frowned slightly. "You mean, the way the treasure chest opens is related to this light?" Li Xuan didn't answer; his mind raced, connecting all the details he had observed. The frequency of the treasure chest's light flashing, the rhythm of the mechanical arm's attacks, even the energy fluctuations in the air, all formed a complex model in his mind. "Lin Yu, be careful!" Li Xuan suddenly shouted. Lin Yu was immersed in the excitement of the battle and didn't react for a moment. A red light grazed his shoulder, leaving a deep wound. He groaned and staggered back a few steps. "Damn it!" Lin Yu clutched his wound, his face pale. Blood kept flowing from between his fingers, staining the ground red. "Lin Yu!" Bai Yao exclaimed, rushing forward to check his injury. Li Xuan's expression also turned serious. Lin Yu's injury made him realize the urgency of the situation even more. He had to find a way to unlock the treasure chest as soon as possible, or they would all be in danger. "Mu Yang, cover me!" Li Xuan said in a deep voice. Mu Yang nodded, his dagger wielding even faster, blocking all the approaching red light. Li Xuan took the opportunity to approach the treasure chest again, carefully observing the patterns and changes in light on it. Suddenly, a glint flashed in his eyes. "I understand!" he exclaimed. He noticed a subtle connection between the attack frequency of the mechanical arm and the flashing light of the treasure chest. "Bai Yao, Mu Yang, listen to me..." Li Xuan's voice rang out in the darkness, carrying a hint of determination. "Bai Yao, use your whip to wrap around the red light in rhythm with the flashing light of the treasure chest, then whip it at Mu Yang!" Li Xuan spoke quickly, his tone unwavering. Although Bai Yao didn't understand Li Xuan's intention, she did as he said without hesitation. She wielded her whip, precisely wrapping it around the incoming red light, then whipped it forcefully, throwing the red light at Mu Yang. Mu Yang understood immediately. A flash of cold light appeared in his dagger, precisely cleaving the incoming red light in two. The red light exploded, emitting a dazzling glow, but it didn't harm Mu Yang at all. "Just as I expected!" A glint of excitement flashed in Li Xuan's eyes. "These red lights seem powerful, but they're actually very fragile. As long as we master their attack rhythm, we can easily neutralize them." "Lin Yu, you protect Bai Yao and Mu Yang. I'll crack the treasure chest!" Li Xuan said, then approached the treasure chest again. He reached out and gently stroked the patterns on the chest's surface, sensing the energy fluctuations within. The mechanical arm's attacks intensified, but Li Xuan seemed to have precognition, always managing to dodge the attacks at the last second. While dodging, he observed the patterns of the treasure chest's flashing light, connecting these patterns to the mechanical arm's attack rhythm. "Found it!" A glint flashed in Li Xuan's eyes; he had finally found the treasure chest's defensive weakness. He took a deep breath, condensing his inner energy at his fingertips, then sharply pointed at a specific spot on the treasure chest. With a soft click, the treasure chest's defenses crumbled instantly. The mechanical arm ceased its attack, drooping limply. The chest slowly opened, revealing a crystal ball radiating a mysterious light. The crystal ball hovered in the center of the chest, emitting a soft glow, like a miniature sun. The energy fluctuations it emitted sent a chill down Li Xuan and the others' spines. Just as everyone was captivated by this strange sight, a semi-transparent figure slowly emerged from the crystal ball. The figure was elusive, its features indistinct, yet it exuded a chilling aura.

"Who dares disturb my slumber?" The ghost's voice was hoarse and low, tinged with anger. It slowly drifted towards Li Xuan and the others, its empty eyes gleaming with a ghostly blue light. "This crystal ball is my guardian artifact; no one is allowed to take it!" Li Xuan and the others were startled; they hadn't expected such a secret to be hidden in the treasure chest. Bai Yao instinctively gripped her whip, Lin Yu raised his giant axe, and Mu Yang's dagger gleamed coldly. The atmosphere instantly froze; a great battle was about to erupt. "We must have this crystal ball," Li Xuan's voice was cold and resolute, his eyes flashing with unwavering determination. The ghost let out a shrill cry, its form suddenly blurring, transforming into a cloud of black mist that swept towards the group. Lin Yu swung his giant axe, fiercely cleaving at the black mist, but it was as if he were striking thin air, encountering no resistance whatsoever. The giant axe pierced through the black mist, crashing heavily to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust. "It's useless, your attacks are ineffective against me!" The ghost's voice echoed in the black mist, full of mockery. Mu Yang frowned, his hands forming a seal, and an invisible spiritual force surged towards the ghost. However, the moment this spiritual force touched the black mist, it was rebounded by an even stronger force. Mu Yang groaned, his face turning slightly pale. "Even spiritual attacks are ineffective?" Mu Yang murmured, a hint of seriousness flashing in his eyes. Just then, Bai Yao's delicate body flashed, appearing beside Li Xuan. Her eyes were alluring as she leaned gently against Li Xuan's chest, her breath sweet as orchids: "Brother Xuan, we must get this treasure." Li Xuan gently stroked Bai Yao's soft hair, his eyes resolute: "Don't worry, I'm here." He turned to Ling Feng, "Ling Feng, prepare your strongest attack!" Bai Yao gave the ghost a flirtatious wink, giggling, "Little ghost, look at your sister~" She exuded a seductive aura, and the ghost's movements paused slightly, a trace of confusion flashing in its empty eyes. "Now!" Li Xuan shouted. Seizing the opportunity, Lingfeng raised his hands high, chanting incantations. A powerful energy gathered in his hands, forming a dazzling sphere of light. The sphere rapidly expanded, radiating a chilling energy fluctuation. "Go!" Lingfeng roared, slamming the sphere of light fiercely towards the ghost. The sphere collided with the black mist, producing a deafening explosion. The intense light illuminated the entire space, forcing everyone to close their eyes. When the light dissipated, everyone looked at the ghost again, only to find that although its form had dimmed slightly, it had not suffered much damage. "Damn it, even Lingfeng's attack..." Lin Yu said through gritted teeth. The ghost let out an angry roar, the black mist churning, as if it were about to launch another attack at any moment. Mu Yang suddenly remembered something and said, "Wait! I seem to have seen a record of this kind of ghost in the ancient books of my sect..." He tried hard to recall the contents of the ancient books, his brows furrowed, as if he was trying to piece together some scattered fragments of memory, "It seems... it requires some kind of special energy to harm it... but I can't remember exactly what kind of energy it is..." Bai Yao was still nestled in Li Xuan's arms, but her eyes were filled with worry: "Brother Xuan, what should we do?" Li Xuan took a deep breath, his gaze swept over everyone, and he said in a deep voice, "Don't panic, there must be a way." Just as everyone was thinking about how to deal with the ghost, the ghost suddenly let out a sharp roar, its body swelled violently, and a powerful energy wave emanated from its body, sweeping towards everyone... "Watch out!" Li Xuan pushed Bai Yao away... Li Xuan pushed Bai Yao away and rolled to the side in a disheveled state, barely dodging the impact of the energy wave. The shockwave hit the wall, making a deafening roar, sending debris flying and dust billowing. Lin Yu and Ling Feng also used their movement techniques to narrowly avoid the attack. "Cough cough..." Mu Yang got up from the dust, his face pale and a trace of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth. “This ghost… is even more powerful than we imagined!” “I remember!” Mu Yang suddenly shouted, interrupting the panic. “Ancient texts record that this kind of ghost is formed from pure resentment, and ordinary physical and mental attacks are ineffective against it. Only attacks containing ‘purifying power’ can harm it!” “Purifying power?” Lin Yu repeated the word, looking blank. “What is that? Where do we find it?” Mu Yang shook his head, trying hard to recall the contents of the ancient texts, his brows furrowed. “The ancient texts mention that purifying power can be obtained through some special rituals or treasures, but the specific methods are not recorded in detail…” He paused, his tone uncertain. “I remember… it seems to mention a treasure called ‘Soul Purifying Stone,’ which can release purifying power, but I only vaguely remember it…” Ling Feng walked to Mu Yang’s side and patted his shoulder. “Don’t worry, think slowly. There will always be a way.” Bai Yao straightened her slightly disheveled clothes, walked to Li Xuan’s side, and asked with concern, “Brother Xuan, are you alright?” Li Xuan shook his head, his gaze fixed on the ghost, his mind racing. The power of purification… the Soul-Purifying Stone… these words echoed in his mind. He recalled seeing a stone emitting a faint white light on an abandoned altar during his earlier exploration. He hadn't paid it much attention then, but now it seemed that stone might very well be the Soul-Purifying Stone! Just as Li Xuan was about to share this discovery, the ghost let out another shriek. Its body swelled violently, and an even more terrifying energy wave emanated from it, forming a visible energy wave that swept towards everyone. This energy wave was stronger and faster than before, leaving no time for anyone to react. Li Xuan felt an immense pressure bearing down on him, making it difficult to breathe. “Get out of the way!” Li Xuan shouted, grabbing Bai Yao's hand and dodging to the side. The ghost's energy wave surged forward, and everyone scattered to avoid it. While dodging, Li Xuan kept his eyes fixed on the ghost, observing its energy fluctuations, trying to find its weakness. He discovered that when the ghost released its energy waves, a certain part of its body would briefly pause… “That’s it!” A thought struck Li Xuan, and a daring plan formed in his mind. He whispered to Bai Yao, “Yao’er, buy me some time!” Bai Yao understood, smiled charmingly, and flashed in front of Li Xuan. Her alluring aura intensified, like a blooming poppy, attracting the ghost’s attention. “Little ghost, look at your sister~” Bai Yao winked at the ghost and giggled. Li Xuan took a deep breath, his gaze locking onto the ghost’s weakness, and quietly gathered energy in his hand…