Dapeng's Time Travel Life

Chapter 358 The Standoff in the Ancient City and the Struggle for the Entrance to the Chaotic Abyss

Zhang Peng quickly put away the ancient book, gave his companions a wink, and they instantly went on high alert. They quietly left the basement and hid behind the ruins of the palace, holding their breath as they waited for the mysterious man to appear.

A chilling wind swept through, stirring up dust that blurred the view. Immediately afterward, several dark figures moved swiftly from the city entrance—the mysterious group of men in black robes. Their steps were light and unpredictable, moving freely through the ruins as if they knew the terrain intimately.

"It seems they are indeed searching for the entrance to the Chaos Abyss," Murong Yu said in a low voice, gripping his longsword tightly, ready to strike at any moment.

Liu Ruoli nodded gently, holding the jade flute across her chest: "We can't let them succeed. We must find the entrance first and stop them from taking the treasure."

Zhang Peng's gaze was fixed on the man in black robes, his mind racing as he considered a countermeasure. He knew that the man in black robes was not to be underestimated; their previous encounter had taught him that an easy victory would be no easy feat, and he would have to outsmart him.

The men in black robes stopped in front of the palace. The leader raised his head, his gaze seemingly piercing through layers of barriers, directly targeting Zhang Peng and the others' hiding place: "Come out. Since you're here, stop hiding." His voice was deep and cold, carrying an undeniable sense of oppression.

Zhang Peng knew that since they had been discovered, there was no point in hiding any longer. He led the group out slowly to confront the man in black robes. "Who exactly are you? Why are you so determined to open the passage to the Chaos Abyss and seize the treasure?" Zhang Peng shouted.

The leader of the black-robed men let out a low, cold laugh: "Ignorant cultivators, the treasures of the Chaos Abyss should rightfully belong to us. Once we obtain them, we will possess the power to change the world, and the entire cultivation world will tremble beneath our feet."

Zhang Peng sneered, "You think you can rule the cultivation world? Today, we will not let your conspiracy succeed."

With a wave of his hand, the leader of the black-robed figures instantly dispersed, surrounding Zhang Peng and the others. These black-robed figures exuded powerful dark spiritual energy, and a suffocating aura filled the air.

The battle was about to begin. The man in black robes launched the first attack, unleashing a barrage of black spiritual energy beams towards Zhang Peng and his companions. Zhang Peng unleashed the power of the Chaos Laws, forming a five-colored protective barrier that shielded everyone within. The black spiritual energy beams struck the barrier, sparks flying and deafening sounds emanating from them.

Murong Yu seized the opportunity and unleashed the ultimate technique of the "Gentle Breeze Breaking Clouds Sword," namely "Gentle Breeze Illusion." His figure moved like a gust of wind, weaving among the black-robed men, his longsword flashing, sword energy crisscrossing. The black-robed men tried to defend themselves, but Murong Yu's swordsmanship was so fierce that they were momentarily overwhelmed.

Liu Ruoli played her jade flute, and sonic magic transformed into invisible blades, attacking the black-robed men. The sonic waves swirled among them, disrupting their movements; some were struck by the waves, their bodies momentarily stunned.

Pan Liwei and Cao Long also unleashed their dark spiritual power, engaging in close combat with the black-robed men. They were highly skilled in using their dark spiritual power, weaving through the black-robed men and attempting to disrupt their formation.

However, the black-robed figures were numerous and formidable. Working together, they gradually suppressed Zhang Peng and his companions' offensive. Zhang Peng realized that if this continued, they would inevitably be trapped. He concentrated his mind, using the power of the Chaos Laws, attempting to find the black-robed figures' weakness.

During the fierce battle, Zhang Peng discovered that although the black-robed men were powerful, their attack methods were relatively simple, mainly relying on direct attacks using dark spiritual energy. Moreover, there were some subtle flaws in their coordination during attacks.

Zhang Peng's mind raced, and he quickly transmitted his voice to his companions: "Listen up, everyone, we'll focus our attacks on their weaknesses and disrupt their formation. Murong Yu, you attack the left flank; Liu Ruoli, use sonic magic to disrupt the right flank; Pan Liwei and Cao Long, you break through from the middle."

Upon receiving the telepathic message, everyone immediately adjusted their tactics. Murong Yu unleashed even stronger sword techniques, launching a fierce attack on the black-robed figure on the left. His sword strikes were as dense as a storm, forcing the black-robed figure to retreat steadily. Liu Ruoli played complex sound waves, interfering with the movements of the black-robed figures on the right, preventing them from coordinating effectively. Pan Liwei and Cao Long then used their ultimate dark spiritual power techniques to break through from the middle, tearing a large gap in the black-robed figures' formation.

Zhang Peng seized the opportunity and unleashed the strongest strike of his Chaos Law Sword Technique, "Chaotic Sky-Splitting Sword Qi." A five-colored sword qi, carrying world-destroying power, shot towards the black-robed leader. The black-robed leader's expression changed drastically; he hurriedly unleashed his dark spiritual power, forming a sturdy shield.

"Boom!" The five-colored sword energy collided with the shield, producing a deafening roar. The powerful energy impact cracked the surrounding ground, and the black-robed men were all thrown back. Cracks also appeared on the shield of the black-robed leader, and his expression turned extremely ugly.

"Damn it!" the black-robed leader roared, his hands rapidly forming hand seals, and an even more powerful dark force surged from his body. He channeled this power into the black-robed figures around him, instantly increasing their strength.

"Everyone be careful, their power has increased!" Zhang Peng shouted. He once again unleashed the power of the Chaos Law to resist the black-robed man's attack.

Just as the two sides were locked in a stalemate, Zhang Peng suddenly sensed a peculiar fluctuation of spiritual energy emanating from beneath the palace. A thought struck him, realizing that the entrance to the Chaos Abyss was likely located beneath the palace. He quickly transmitted his voice to his companions: "The entrance to the Chaos Abyss might be beneath the palace. Let's find a way to distract the black-robed man and go down to search for the entrance."

Everyone nodded in agreement. Murong Yu unleashed a move called "Dancing Breeze," sending countless sword energies sweeping towards the black-robed man, temporarily forcing him back. Taking advantage of the opportunity, Zhang Peng used "Chaotic Sky-Splitting Step," instantly disappearing with everyone and reappearing in the palace's basement.

After discovering Zhang Peng and the others had disappeared, the men in black robes immediately gave chase. However, when they reached the basement, they found that Zhang Peng and the others had vanished without a trace. They searched everywhere but found no clues about the entrance to the Chaos Abyss.

In the basement, Zhang Peng and the others followed the peculiar fluctuations of spiritual energy and found a stone door hidden behind a wall. The stone door was covered with various mysterious symbols and patterns, exuding an ancient and mysterious aura.

"This is it," Zhang Peng said. He channeled the power of the Chaos Law, attempting to open the stone door. As the power of the Chaos Law was injected, the stone door slowly swayed, emitting a muffled sound, and slowly opened.

An ancient and mysterious aura wafted over them. Behind the stone door was a long passage, filled with a faint light. Zhang Peng stepped into the passage first, with the others following closely behind him.

The passage was silent, save for the echoing sound of their footsteps. Suddenly, a light appeared ahead, and something seemed to be shimmering within it. Zhang Peng and the others quickened their pace, and as they approached the light, they discovered it was a giant crystal ball, within which images were displayed.

In the scene, they witnessed the terrifying landscape of the Chaos Abyss, filled with endless dark power and ferocious monsters. The scene then shifted, and the mysterious treasure reappeared, radiating a dazzling light and seemingly containing boundless power.

“This is the treasure of the Chaos Abyss,” Zhang Peng said. “We must find it before the black-robed men and not let their conspiracy succeed.”

Just then, hurried footsteps came from the back of the passage; the man in black robes was chasing after them…