jdhmnovel Chapter 262 Partition
Chapter 262 Partition
With the help of the renowned healer, Dongfang Wan'er felt reassured and her confidence soared. She gathered her thoughts and, working in concert with the healer, continued her pursuit of the truth. She knew that with each step deeper she went, she was not far from completely exposing the conspiracy of that mysterious force, and she would face even greater challenges. But her eyes showed no fear, only unwavering determination.
Under the calm and wise guidance of the divine physician, Dongfang Wan'er, like a nimble and alert cheetah, heightened her senses to the extreme, cautiously navigating the endless and unpredictable traps in the valley. They slowly advanced along the winding, rugged path strewn with pebbles and thorns. Each step felt like entering a mysterious realm filled with unknowns and dangers. The surroundings were so quiet that only their soft breathing and the rustling of their clothes could be heard, while the dangers lurking in the shadows resembled monstrous beasts ready to pounce and devour them at any moment.
After a long and arduous journey, they finally reached the depths of the valley. An ancient and eerie castle stood silently before them, like a colossal beast that had slumbered for millennia. The castle gates were tightly shut, like the clenched fangs of a giant beast, and an aura of mystery, as if from the depths of hell, permeated the surroundings. Wisps of mist clung to the castle walls, shimmering eerily in the dim light.
Dongfang Wan'er and the senior healer exchanged a glance, both seeing unwavering determination in each other's eyes. They then slowly approached the tightly closed door. Just as they were about to concentrate on finding a way to open it, a chilling laugh suddenly echoed from within the castle. The laughter was like the hooting of an owl, or the howl of a demon. "Haha, do you think you can easily uncover the secrets here?" The sound reverberated through the valley, crashing against the surrounding peaks, then retreating back, layer upon layer, sending shivers down one's spine. Dongfang Wan'er, however, showed no fear. She raised her head and shouted back, "No matter how difficult, justice will ultimately triumph over evil! This is an eternal truth, and today is the day your evil forces are destroyed!"
As her resounding words fell, the castle gates slowly opened, and a pungent, foul odor, like a mixture of rotting corpses and poisonous weeds, assaulted their nostrils, making them want to vomit. Suppressing their discomfort, they resolutely entered the castle, only to be met with an even more astonishing sight. The walls were filled with all sorts of bizarre experimental instruments, their cold metallic sheen revealing strange shapes—some resembling giant spiders, others twisted pythons—along with countless bottles and jars of all sizes, filled with multicolored liquids that emitted eerie glows and occasionally billowed wisps of black smoke.
"This is..." The senior physician's expression changed drastically. His originally calm face was now filled with shock and worry. His years of medical experience made him vaguely sense the terror and evil hidden behind these instruments and bottles.
Before he could finish speaking, a group of people dressed in black robes, their faces hidden in the shadows, emerged slowly from the surrounding darkness like ghosts. Their footsteps were light and synchronized, making no sound, like well-trained death messengers in the dark. Leading them was the leader of the mysterious force; he was tall and burly, his black robe billowing in the wind like the wings of a demon. His eyes flashed with fierce and brutal light as he said menacingly, "Dongfang Wan'er, today is your death day! You have repeatedly spied on our secrets; today is your burial ground!"
In the blink of an eye, a fierce battle, a matter of life and death, was about to erupt. Dongfang Wan'er and the divine physician quickly stood back-to-back, their eyes sharp as hawks, vigilantly watching the black-robed figures gradually closing in. With a low roar, the black-robed figures surged forward like a tidal wave, their weapons gleaming coldly, exuding a deadly aura. Dongfang Wan'er moved with agility, like a beautiful rose blooming on the battlefield. Her longsword danced with impenetrable speed, each thrust like a dragon emerging from the sea, carrying an unstoppable momentum, the blade slicing through the air with a sharp whistling sound. The legendary healer was not to be outdone. Although he was famous for his medical skills, he was also highly skilled in martial arts. The cane in his hand was like a nimble dragon, and he could point, sweep, pick, or stab. Every swing of the cane accurately blocked the black-robed man's attack. The clanging sound of the cane colliding with the weapon echoed throughout the entire castle.
However, the black-robed figures were numerous and their coordination was impeccable, as if they were telepathically linked. In an instant, Dongfang Wan'er and the Divine Physician found themselves in an extremely difficult predicament. They were completely surrounded by the black-robed figures, their attacks relentless like a storm; a single misstep could mean certain death. Fine beads of sweat gradually appeared on Dongfang Wan'er's forehead, sliding down her cheeks and dampening her clothes, but her eyes remained resolute, and the longsword in her hand did not tremble in the slightest. The Divine Physician's breathing also became rapid, but he calmly dealt with the enemy's attacks, occasionally whispering reminders to Dongfang Wan'er to watch out for attacks from behind.
At this critical moment, during a brief lull in the attack, Dongfang Wan'er suddenly noticed a flaw in the castle. It was a slightly protruding stone on the wall, subtly different from the surrounding walls, almost imperceptible without careful observation. Her eyes lit up, as if she had seen a glimmer of hope in the darkness, and she quickly called out to the senior healer, "Senior, come with me!"
Before she finished speaking, she darted towards the opening like an arrow, with the divine healer following closely behind without hesitation. They used every trick in the book, charging left and right, and successfully broke through the black-robed men's encirclement. But they knew that more dangers, like venomous snakes lurking in the shadows, awaited them within the castle. Could they, with their unwavering will and extraordinary wisdom, successfully uncover the truth of the conspiracy? All this remained unknown. Only their unwavering belief burned brightly in their hearts, supporting them as they bravely pressed on into the unknown depths of darkness.
Dongfang Wan'er and the senior healer leaned against the wall, crouching low, their steps light and swift as they moved quickly along the cold, damp surface. Their figures appeared and disappeared in the dim light, like two ghosts flitting through the night. After a moment, in a hidden corner of the wall, they keenly spotted a secret door that was almost integrated into the wall itself. The outline of the door was extremely blurry; without careful observation, it would have been difficult to notice.