Dapeng's Time Travel Life

Chapter 133 Reaching the Peak Again with the Help of a Beauty

Standing at the foot of Forbidden Peak, Zhang Peng gazed up at the towering, cloud-shrouded summit. Four divine artifacts floated around him, radiating a soft yet powerful light that resonated with the spiritual energy within him. He was no longer the naive youth who had just entered the world of cultivation. Having endured countless hardships, his eyes now shone with unwavering determination and confidence, as if no difficulty could possibly stand in his way.

"We've finally arrived." Li Ming followed closely behind Zhang Peng, looking at the towering peak before him, his tone a mixture of excitement and nervousness. Having fought side by side many times, he had no doubt about Zhang Peng's strength, but this time they were facing a matter of life and death concerning the entire cultivation world, so he couldn't help but be cautious.

Lin Wan'er and Su Yao also came to Zhang Peng's side, their gazes resolute, showing no sign of backing down. Lin Wan'er's eyes sparkled with admiration for Zhang Peng; the adventures of the past few days had deepened her feelings for him, and she secretly vowed that no matter what happened, she would stand by Zhang Peng. Su Yao looked at Zhang Peng with adoration; she knew his strength well, and in her heart, Zhang Peng was like an omnipotent hero.

Just as everyone was preparing to head up the mountain, suddenly, a beautiful figure appeared from the nearby woods. Everyone was startled and immediately assumed a defensive stance. After seeing who it was, they all showed expressions of surprise.

A woman in a long purple dress stood gracefully, her skin as white as mutton-fat jade, her eyes like clear springs, radiating liveliness and intelligence. A delicate longsword hung at her waist, its scabbard inlaid with dazzling gems, emitting a soft glow.

"Who are you?" Zhang Peng asked, puzzled.

The woman smiled slightly, revealing two shallow dimples. "My name is Liu Ruyan. I heard that you are going to strengthen the seal of the Forbidden Gate, so I came to help you." Her voice was clear and melodious, like a mountain spring flowing through the air.

Zhang Peng frowned slightly, a sense of unease creeping into his heart. "Why are you helping us?"

Liu Ruyan blinked and said playfully, "I have admired Young Master Zhang for a long time. I have heard of your heroic deeds and admire you greatly. Naturally, I want to lend you a hand." As she spoke, her cheeks flushed slightly, and her eyes were full of shyness and admiration.

Li Ming joked from the side, "Zhang Peng, it seems you have quite the charm, that's why you've gained another confidante."

Zhang Peng smiled helplessly, but he felt a surge of curiosity about Liu Ruyan's appearance. He carefully observed Liu Ruyan and discovered that her spiritual energy fluctuations were quite unique, as if she harbored a secret unknown to others.

"In that case, thank you very much, Miss Liu." Zhang Peng bowed and expressed his gratitude.

Liu Ruyan nodded slightly and walked to Zhang Peng's side. "Young Master Zhang, this Forbidden Peak is fraught with danger. I know a little about the terrain here, so why don't I lead the way?"

Zhang Peng nodded. "Then I'll have to trouble you, Miss Liu."

Led by Liu Ruyan, the group set off towards the summit of the Forbidden Peak. Along the way, Liu Ruyan displayed astonishing strength; her swordsmanship was agile and graceful, easily dispelling any magical beasts and traps they encountered. Zhang Peng and the others were secretly amazed by her power, and their curiosity about her identity grew even stronger.

As they approached the summit, the group felt an immense pressure bearing down on them. This pressure seemed to emanate from an ancient force, making it difficult to breathe. Zhang Peng circulated his spiritual energy to resist the pressure, while simultaneously transferring his power to his companions to help alleviate it.

"Everyone be careful, the pressure is getting stronger," Zhang Peng warned.

Just then, a massive stone gate suddenly appeared ahead, covered in mysterious runes and radiating an eerie light. Upon seeing the gate, Liu Ruyan's expression changed slightly. "This is bad! This is the stone gate guarding the forbidden gate. The runes on it are extremely powerful; we must be careful."

Zhang Peng stepped forward and carefully examined the runes on the stone gate. He noticed that these runes were similar to those he had seen in the ruins before. He concentrated his mind and mobilized the power of the four divine artifacts, attempting to resonate with the runes.

Just as Zhang Peng resonated with the runes, the stone gate suddenly trembled and emitted a tremendous roar. Immediately afterward, a group of dark figures surged out of the stone gate. These figures were enormous, each more than two people tall, and their bodies were shrouded in black mist, obscuring their faces.

"It's a guardian beast!" Liu Ruyan shouted.

Zhang Peng's expression hardened, and he quickly drew his longsword. "Everyone, prepare for battle!"

The guardian beasts roared and charged towards the group. Their power was immense, and each attack carried a tremendous force. Zhang Peng unleashed the power of the Five Elements, the Thunder Pearl, the Hourglass of Time, and the Fountain of Life, engaging the guardian beasts in a fierce battle.

Li Ming brandished his longsword, engaging in close combat with the guardian beast. Under Zhang Peng's influence, his swordsmanship became increasingly fierce, each strike accompanied by a whistling sound, forcing the guardian beast to retreat repeatedly.

Lin Wan'er and Su Yao provided magical support from the rear. Lin Wan'er's vines, like strong ropes, attempted to entangle the guardian beasts' movements; Su Yao, on the other hand, cast ice spells to freeze the air around the guardian beasts, slowing their attacks.

Liu Ruyan also joined the battle. Her swordsmanship was like a purple lightning bolt, weaving freely among the guardian beasts. Every attack she made was incredibly precise, making it impossible for the guardian beasts to defend against her.

While fighting, Zhang Peng observed the weaknesses of the guardian beasts. He noticed a faint light flickering on the chests of the guardian beasts, which seemed to be their weak point.

"Everyone, focus your attacks on their chests!" Zhang Peng shouted.

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately changed their attack strategy. Zhang Peng unleashed his full power, transforming the fused divine artifact's power into a powerful, multicolored beam of light, shooting it towards the guardian beast's chest. Li Ming, Lin Wan'er, Su Yao, and Liu Ruyan also unleashed their full power, launching attacks towards the guardian beast's chest as well.

With everyone's combined efforts, a crack finally appeared in the guardian beast's chest. Zhang Peng seized the opportunity and unleashed his full power once more, pushing the multicolored light to its limit. The light struck the guardian beast with a deafening roar, and the beast's body crashed to the ground, turning into a cloud of black smoke that dissipated into the air.

After defeating the guardian beast, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Zhang Peng stepped forward and once again mobilized the power of the four divine artifacts, resonating with the runes on the stone door. As the resonance intensified, the stone door slowly opened, and a powerful force surged out from behind it.