Dapeng's Time Travel Life

Chapter 322 Clash in the Valley Under the Cover of Night

Night fell like a vast black silk ribbon, gently yet resolutely covering the entire valley, enveloping all things in its mysterious embrace. Zhang Peng and his group concealed themselves in a dense thicket near the valley, their figures blending seamlessly into the surrounding darkness. Only the occasional flicker of their eyes revealed their vigilance and focus. Zhang Peng's eyes were tightly shut, a fine sheen of sweat beading on his forehead. He was completely absorbed in manipulating the Chaos Demon-Suppressing Bell, attempting to penetrate the layers of dark spiritual energy within the valley and uncover its mysteries.

The Chaos Demon-Suppressing Bell hovered before Zhang Peng, its runes shimmering with a faint yet resilient light. Each ray of light was accompanied by a fluctuation of dark spiritual energy in the surrounding area. This ancient artifact seemed to possess its own will, intimately connected to Zhang Peng's soul, striving under his guidance to resist the erosion of dark forces.

"The dark restrictions in this valley are more complex than I imagined," Zhang Peng said in a low voice, his tone tinged with seriousness. He slowly opened his eyes, a hint of weariness flashing across them, but more so with determination. "However, I have found some clues to break them."

Murong Yu frowned slightly, his hand unconsciously tightening around the hilt of his sword, a faint glint of cold light emanating from its blade: "No matter how many difficulties and dangers lie ahead, we will fight alongside you." His voice was deep and powerful, echoing in the night sky like a resounding bell, giving people a sense of reassurance.

Liu Ruoli nodded gently, her fingers lightly brushing the jade flute, her eyes sparkling with a lively light: "I will use sonic magic to protect everyone and disrupt the enemy's actions." As she spoke, a faint halo emanated from the jade flute, as if echoing her determination.

Just as everyone was preparing to act, a deep rumble suddenly echoed through the valley, like the roar of an ancient beast. Immediately afterward, a black light shot into the sky, illuminating the surrounding darkness even more profoundly.

"Not good, they seem to have sensed our presence!" Zhang Peng's expression changed drastically. He immediately stood up, and the Chaos Demon-Suppressing Bell in his hand shone brightly. "Everyone, be careful, prepare for battle!"

As soon as the words were spoken, countless dark figures roared out of the valley and rushed towards them. These figures were incredibly fast, and wherever they passed, the air seemed to be torn apart, emitting a sharp whistling sound.

"It's the elite force of the dark forces!" Murong Yu shouted, and he charged out first, his longsword flashing with sharp sword energy, forming an iron barrier to block the enemy's advance.

Zhang Peng followed closely behind, unleashing his Chaos Law Sword Technique. Multicolored sword energy crisscrossed, colliding with the dark forces' attacks and creating deafening explosions. Each strike of sword energy was accompanied by the screams of the dark forces members, their figures dissipating under the impact of the sword energy.

Liu Ruoli stood at the back, playing her jade flute. The melodious sound echoed in the night sky. However, the music contained immense power; the sound waves were like sharp blades, slicing through the dark forces' defenses. Upon hearing the flute, the members of the dark forces showed expressions of pain. Their movements became sluggish, and some even covered their ears and rolled on the ground.

"I never imagined they were so powerful!" A squad leader from the dark forces stared in horror at the battle unfolding before him, his heart filled with terror. He had never imagined that this small contingent of the Anti-Demon Alliance could fight so fiercely against their elite troops.

"Hmph, no matter how powerful they are, none of them will leave here alive today!" another member of the dark forces said viciously. He brandished a black spear, the tip of which gleamed coldly, and thrust it towards Zhang Peng.

Zhang Peng sneered. He calmly dodged the attack, then unleashed the power of the Chaos Demon-Suppressing Bell, sending a powerful energy wave sweeping towards the enemy. The member of the dark forces was unable to dodge in time and was struck by the energy wave, instantly turning into ashes.

During the fierce battle, Zhang Peng noticed that while the dark forces' attacks seemed ferocious, they lacked effective coordination. He immediately seized this weakness, exchanged glances with Murong Yu and Liu Ruoli, and the three began to cooperate tacitly.

Murong Yu was responsible for the frontal attack; his swordsmanship was incredibly sharp, and every strike forced the enemy back. Liu Ruoli used sonic magic from the rear to disrupt the enemy's movements and weaken their strength. Zhang Peng used the Chaos Law Sword Technique and the power of the Chaos Demon-Suppressing Bell to deliver a fatal blow to the enemy.

With their combined efforts, the dark forces' defenses gradually crumbled. Panic began to creep into the ranks of the dark forces, and their attacks became chaotic and disorganized.

"Retreat! Retreat now!" Seeing the situation was dire, the squad leader of the dark forces immediately ordered a retreat. The members of the dark forces retreated back into the valley like a tide, disappearing without a trace in the blink of an eye.

"Don't let them get away!" Murong Yu wanted to chase after them, but Zhang Peng stopped him.

“The valley is fraught with danger, and we cannot pursue them rashly,” Zhang Peng said. “Besides, our goal was to lure them out, and we have already achieved that.”

After returning to camp, Zhang Peng immediately reported the situation in the valley to the leaders of the anti-demon alliance. After some discussion, they decided to proceed with the original plan, setting up an ambush outside the valley and waiting for the dark forces to strike again.

Inside the stronghold of the dark forces, Cui Mingjia and Li Dalong's expressions turned extremely grim after learning of their defeat in the battle in the valley.

"These anti-demon allies are so difficult to deal with!" Cui Mingjia said angrily. "We can't just sit here and wait to die. We must find a way to turn the tide."

Li Dalong frowned slightly: "I think we can use Pan Liwei and Cao Long to deal with the Anti-Demon Alliance. This way, we can weaken the Anti-Demon Alliance and also use them as a tool to eliminate our thorn in the side."

Cui Mingjia's eyes lit up: "You're right, I'll go and discuss it with the monarch right away."

So, Cui Mingjia and Li Dalong went to Fu Chunming's residence and proposed the plan to him. After listening, Fu Chunming pondered for a moment, then nodded: "This plan is feasible, but you must ensure that Pan Liwei and Cao Long will not defect at the last minute."

"Rest assured, Your Majesty, we will keep an eye on them," Cui Mingjia and Li Dalong quickly replied.

And so, Pan Liwei and Cao Long were pushed to the front lines of the battle against the anti-demon coalition by Cui Mingjia and Li Dalong. Unaware of Cui Mingjia and Li Dalong's conspiracy, they believed it was the dark forces' trust in them.

"Cao Long, it seems the dark forces have finally agreed to let us fight," Pan Liwei said excitedly. "This is a great opportunity for us to get our revenge!"

Cao Long frowned slightly. He felt something was amiss, but couldn't quite put his finger on it. "Regardless, we must proceed with caution," he said.

Pan Liwei and Cao Long led a group of members of the dark forces towards the anti-demon alliance camp outside the valley. An even fiercer battle was about to unfold on this war-torn land…