Dapeng's Time Travel Life

Chapter 280 The Ultimate Treasure: Darkness Returns

The secret chamber slowly opened, and a dense surge of spiritual energy rushed out like a tidal wave, almost suffocating them. Zhang Peng and Xia Lijuan exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with surprise and anticipation, and stepped into the secret chamber hand in hand.

Inside the secret chamber, a massive spiritual crystal emitted a soft yet dazzling light, illuminating the entire space. Around the crystal floated various precious magical artifacts, secret manuals, and rare natural treasures, each radiating powerful spiritual energy, testifying to their extraordinary nature.

“Brother Peng, these treasures…” Xia Lijuan exclaimed, her eyes gleaming with excitement. Zhang Peng took a deep breath, trying to calm his inner shock: “These are all our opportunities. With them, our strength will surely increase significantly.”

The two began carefully collecting the treasures, storing them in their respective storage rings. Just as they were about to finish, Zhang Peng suddenly sensed a familiar dark aura rapidly approaching from outside the ruins. His expression changed drastically, and he quickly turned to Xia Lijuan: "Oh no, the dark forces are here, and this time they are even stronger."

Upon hearing this, Xia Lijuan's expression also turned serious. She quickly put away the treasure in her hand, gripped her weapon, and prepared for battle: "Brother Peng, no matter who comes, we are not afraid." Zhang Peng nodded, circulated the Chaos Spirit Technique, and five-colored spiritual power flowed around his body, forming a sharp contrast with the dark aura.

A moment later, a group of cultivators dressed in black robes burst into the secret chamber. Leading them was an old man with a pale face and sinister eyes, exuding a powerful and evil aura; he was clearly the leader of the group.

"Hmph, so you're here after all. Hand over all the treasures you've found, or you'll die!" the old man said coldly, his voice filled with endless chill. Zhang Peng shielded Xia Lijuan behind him, his expression resolute: "You're not qualified to have any treasures. Today, I will not let you succeed."

The old man sneered, his hands rapidly forming hand seals, and the surrounding dark power quickly converged on him. "You ignorant fools, then don't blame me for being impolite." With his movements, countless black tentacles emerged from the darkness, wrapping around Zhang Peng and Xia Lijuan. These tentacles were thick and tough, their surfaces covered with sharp spikes, corroding and distorting the air wherever they went.

Zhang Peng unleashed the "Phantom Steps," his figure moving like lightning, nimbly weaving through the tentacles. He dodged attacks while searching for an opportunity to counterattack. At the same time, he gathered chaotic power and unleashed the "Chaotic Sky-Shattering Fist," blasting it towards the old man.

The old man remained calm, raising his right hand. A black light barrier instantly rose, blocking Zhang Peng's attack. "With your meager strength, you think you can contend with me?" the old man said contemptuously. He then increased the output of his dark power, and black tentacles surged towards Zhang Peng and Xia Lijuan like a tidal wave.

Xia Lijuan also unleashed her magic, shooting out streaks of flame from her hands that clashed with the black tentacles, producing a sizzling sound. However, the number of dark tentacles was too great, and the two gradually found themselves in a predicament.

"Brother Peng, this can't go on. We have to find a way to break through their encirclement," Xia Lijuan said anxiously. Zhang Peng nodded. He knew that they couldn't fight head-on at this time; they had to find the enemy's weakness.

Just then, Zhang Peng suddenly noticed a slight pause in the old man's right-hand movements as he manipulated the dark power. A thought struck him; he realized this might be the old man's weakness. Feigning weakness, he retreated, simultaneously signaling Xia Lijuan to cooperate.

Xia Lijuan understood immediately and deliberately created an opening to lure the old man into attacking. The old man fell for the trap, unleashing a powerful dark spell at Xia Lijuan. Zhang Peng seized the opportunity and unleashed his "Chaos Annihilation Slash," a five-colored beam of light imbued with chaotic power shooting towards the old man's right hand.