Dapeng's Time Travel Life

Chapter 193 A Narrow Escape: Contract with the Roc

The ground trembled violently, and sharp stone spikes sprang up from the ground like mushrooms after rain, instantly blocking the three's escape route. Zhang Peng reacted swiftly, instantly casting a spiritual energy shield to protect Lin Wan'er and Xia Lijuan. The sharp stone spikes struck the shield, producing a series of loud "bangs," and ripples spread across the shield's surface, as if it would shatter at any moment.

"This won't do, the shield won't last much longer!" Lin Wan'er shouted anxiously, her eyes filled with worry.

Zhang Peng frowned, his eyes quickly scanning his surroundings, trying to find a way out of the predicament. Just then, he noticed a narrow opening at the front of the passage, which seemed to be the only way to escape this crisis.

"Follow me!" Zhang Peng shouted, putting away his shield and pulling Lin Wan'er and Xia Lijuan along as they rushed towards the cave entrance. They weaved through the gaps in the rock spikes, facing constant danger, with the spikes grazing their clothes several times.

Finally, the three rushed into the cave entrance. However, before they could even catch their breath, they heard the sound of a boulder rolling down behind them. The entrance was blocked by a huge rock, completely cutting off their escape route.

"What do we do now?" Xia Lijuan's voice was tinged with despair. In this enclosed space, they seemed to be trapped in a hopeless situation.

Zhang Peng did not answer; he carefully observed his surroundings. It was a small stone chamber, the walls of which were covered with strange patterns. In the center was a stone platform on which sat a crystal ball that emitted a faint glow.

Zhang Peng stepped forward, picked up the crystal ball, and instantly, a powerful stream of information flooded into his mind. He saw the past of this ruin, and the ancient ferocious beast sealed here—the Golden-Winged Roc.

“I understand. The Golden-Winged Roc is sealed here. Perhaps it can help us leave this place,” Zhang Peng said.

"The Golden-Winged Roc? That's an ancient ferocious beast. How can we get it to help us?" Lin Wan'er asked疑惑地.

Zhang Peng pointed to the patterns on the wall and explained, "These patterns record the method to awaken the Golden-Winged Roc. If we follow the method, we may be able to reach a contract with it."

Following the instructions on the diagram, the three set up a magic array in the stone chamber. They channeled their spiritual energy into the array, which gradually lit up, emitting a dazzling light. As the light intensified, the floor of the stone chamber slowly cracked open, revealing a massive abyss before them.

A series of howling sounds echoed from the abyss, and a colossal figure slowly rose. This golden-winged roc was enormous, its wingspan reaching tens of meters, its feathers shimmering with golden light, as dazzling as the sun. Its eyes, as large as copper bells, flashed with a sharp light, revealing an innate domineering aura.

"Humans, why have you awakened me?" The voice of the Golden-Winged Roc rang out like a great bell, echoing in the stone chamber.

Zhang Peng stepped forward and respectfully said, "Senior Roc, we are trapped here and hope to receive your help. In return, we are willing to sign a contract with you and become your partner."

Upon hearing this, the Golden-Winged Roc burst into wild laughter: "You think you can sign a contract with me?" Its voice was full of disdain.

Zhang Peng did not back down. He unleashed his full power, his mid-stage Golden Core spiritual energy circulating within his body, and the power of the Dragon Pearl flickering in and out. "Senior, although our strength is limited, we have a steadfast heart, and we know the pain you suffer from being sealed here. If we can break the seal, it will be a good thing for you."

The Golden-Winged Roc paused slightly, looking at Zhang Peng. The disdain in its eyes gradually disappeared, replaced by a hint of curiosity. "You're quite interesting, kid. However, signing a contract with me won't be so easy; you'll have to pass my test."

After speaking, the Golden-Winged Roc flapped its wings, and a powerful hurricane formed in the stone chamber, blowing the three of them off balance. Zhang Peng gritted his teeth and used his spiritual power to resist the hurricane, while signaling Lin Wan'er and Xia Lijuan to hide behind him.

"Zhang Peng, let's do it together!" Lin Wan'er shouted. She and Xia Lijuan also used their spiritual power to fight against the hurricane together with Zhang Peng.

With their combined efforts, the three gradually adapted to the power of the hurricane. Seeing this, the Golden-Winged Roc's eyes flashed with admiration: "You've got some skill, but this is just the beginning."

It flapped its wings again, and the hurricane's power grew even stronger. At the same time, countless golden feathers shot towards the three of them like sharp blades. Zhang Peng cast a spiritual energy shield to block the feather attack, but the shield developed cracks under the impact of the feathers.

"No, we can't hold on like this!" Zhang Peng thought anxiously. He suddenly remembered his method of fusing power, which might be worth a try.

"Wan'er, Lijuan, transfer your spiritual power to me, let's merge our strength!" Zhang Peng shouted.

Without hesitation, Lin Wan'er and Xia Lijuan channeled their spiritual energy into Zhang Peng's body. Zhang Peng concentrated, guiding the three types of spiritual energy to merge, and in an instant, a completely new power erupted within him.

He unleashed the combined power, and a multicolored beam of light shot from his hand, clashing with the hurricane and the golden feathers. The light collided with the hurricane, producing a deafening sound, and the golden feathers shattered under the impact of the light.

The Golden-Winged Roc looked surprised upon seeing this: "I didn't expect you could actually fuse your powers. Alright, I acknowledge you."

After speaking, the Golden-Winged Roc slowly lowered its head, and a golden light shot out from its forehead, merging into Zhang Peng's body. Zhang Peng felt a powerful force connecting with his soul; he knew he had signed a contract with the Golden-Winged Roc.

“From now on, you are my partners,” said the Golden-Winged Roc.

Zhang Peng and the others breathed a sigh of relief. They knew that with the help of the Golden-Winged Roc, their chances of leaving this place had greatly increased.

"Senior Roc, how do we leave this place?" Zhang Peng asked.

The golden-winged roc flapped its wings, its powerful force slamming into the boulder blocking the cave entrance. With a deafening boom, the boulder was sent flying, and the passage reappeared before everyone's eyes.