Transmigrating to win the heart of a beautiful snake

Chapter 404 The Secret Behind the Mysterious Light

"Transmigrating to Embrace the Beautiful Snake"

Chapter 404: The Secret Behind the Mysterious Light

Filled with curiosity and anticipation, the group walked towards the light. A mysterious aura permeated the hidden passage; strange runes shimmered on the walls, and the stone slabs beneath their feet seemed to tremble slightly.

"My heart is pounding with anxiety," Pigsy muttered to himself as he walked, his round belly swaying with each step. His two large ears twitched restlessly, as if trying to dispel his unease. His chubby face was full of tension, his brows furrowed tightly, forming a deep "川" (river) shape.

Liu Yu comforted him, "Bajie, don't be afraid. With so many of us together, we can handle anything." Liu Yu's gaze was firm and steady, his hand gripping his sword tightly, as if it were the source of his courage. He stood tall and walked with a firm step, his clothes swaying gently in the dim light, exuding an aura of fearlessness.

Xiaoqing followed closely beside Liu Yu, her expression vigilant. Her eyes were like sharp swords, constantly watching for any movement around her. Her beautiful face was tense, revealing a resolute air. She gripped the bell in her hand even tighter, as if ready to face any potential danger at any moment. Meanwhile, Xiaotian ran happily ahead, occasionally glancing back at the group, its tail wagging like a joyful little broom. Its small figure stood out vividly in the dimly lit passage, its mouth occasionally emitting cheerful barks.

When they finally reached the end of the passage, a massive stone gate appeared in the light. The gate was covered with intricate patterns, utterly perplexing. Some patterns resembled winding dragons, others mysterious runes, and still others ancient constellations, exuding an ancient and enigmatic aura. Each pattern seemed to tell a hidden story, compelling one to explore its mysteries.

"What's hidden behind this door?" Pigsy curiously leaned forward, his nose almost touching the stone door, trying to sniff out the secrets inside. His round eyes were wide open, full of curiosity and anticipation, and his mouth was slightly open, as if he couldn't wait to see what was behind the door.

Liu Yu tried pushing the stone door, but it didn't budge. His brow furrowed slightly, a look of confusion on his face. He increased his strength and tried again, but the stone door remained as firm as a mountain. He couldn't help but wonder what kind of mechanism and secret this stone door concealed.

Fahai stepped forward, clasped his hands together, and said, "Amitabha, let this old monk give it a try." With that, he closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and channeled his magical power to push against the stone door. His robe fluttered slightly under the surge of his power, and the runes on his staff shimmered with dazzling light. Fahai's expression was solemn and serious, as if he were performing a sacred ritual.

Just then, the stone door slowly opened, and a powerful gust of air rushed out, almost blowing everyone over.

"Ouch!" Pigsy stumbled and almost fell flat on his face. He frantically waved his nine-toothed rake, trying to maintain his balance. The rake swung wildly in his hands, nearly hitting Liu Yu who was standing next to him.

Inside the gate was a vast hall, filled with all sorts of rare and precious treasures, shimmering with dazzling light. Some of these treasures were inlaid with brilliant gems, while others emitted a mysterious glow, creating a mesmerizing spectacle. The interplay of these gems' brilliance formed a magnificent and colorful scene. Some gems resembled a deep, mysterious blue ocean; others were like fiery red flames, passionate and unrestrained; and still others were like a verdant forest, brimming with life and vitality.

"I'm rich! I'm rich!" Pigsy rushed in excitedly, his eyes shining, his mouth wide open, drool almost dripping from his mouth. His fat body bumped and jostled among the treasures like an out-of-control ball.

Liu Yu hurriedly shouted, "Bajie, be careful, it might be a trap!"

Before he could finish speaking, Pigsy triggered a mechanism, and countless darts shot out from all directions. The darts gleamed with a cold light, raining down like a dense storm. They were incredibly fast, tracing silver arcs through the air and emitting sharp whistling sounds.

"Ah!" Pigsy was so frightened that he covered his head and ran away. His fat body dodged left and right in the hall, looking quite comical. His nine-toothed rake also became his shield, which he waved wildly, trying to block the darts.

"Prajnaparamita! Great Mighty Heavenly Dragon!" Fahai unleashed his Buddha-light in time, deflecting the darts. The Buddha-light formed a golden shield, and the darts struck it, producing clanging sounds. Each dart that hit the Buddha-light shield would spark a string of sparks, as dazzling as fireworks.

"I almost turned into a hedgehog," Pigsy said with lingering fear. He patted his chest and let out a long sigh of relief. His face was full of terror, and sweat streamed down his cheeks.

The group cautiously entered the hall. Suddenly, the ground began to shake, and a gigantic stone figure slowly rose from the ground. The stone figure was as tall as a mountain, its body made of rough, hard stone, exuding an ancient aura. Every muscle in the stone figure seemed to be carved from giant stone, with bold and powerful lines.

The stone man's eyes flashed red as he swung his enormous fist at them. The fist whistled through the air, seemingly capable of destroying everything. It was like a gigantic iron hammer, carrying immense power that sent chills down their spines.

Liu Yu dodged to the side and swung his sword at the stone man, but only left a shallow mark on it. His sword sparked a string of sparks as it struck the stone man, but failed to cause any real damage. His movements were agile and swift, but the stone man's body was too hard; his attack was like an ant trying to shake a tree.

Xiaoqing shook the bell, sending sound waves crashing against the stone figure, but the figure seemed largely unaffected. The sound waves rippled across the stone figure like water encountering a boulder. The stone figure only paused slightly before continuing its attack.

Xiao Tian pulled a magical artifact from his underwear and threw it at the stone man. The artifact exploded on the stone man, only causing him to pause for a moment. The light from the explosion illuminated the entire hall, and a cloud of dust rose from the stone man. But soon, the stone man resumed its movements, as if the attack had merely tickled him.

"This guy's too tough!" Liu Yu shouted, beads of sweat forming on his forehead, but his eyes showed no sign of backing down. His breathing became rapid, but he still gripped his sword tightly, ready to meet the stone man's next attack.

Fahai shouted again, "Prajnaparamita! Great Mighty Heavenly Dragon!" A halo of Buddha's light enveloped the stone figure, slowing its movements. The light, like golden ropes, bound the stone figure's actions. Its movements became slow and heavy, each step appearing extremely difficult.

Taking advantage of the moment, everyone launched an attack. Liu Yu's sword flashed like lightning, striking the stone man; Zhu Bajie's nine-toothed rake slammed into its legs; and Xiao Qing's bells relentlessly bombarded the stone man's head. Liu Yu's sword left deep, but still damaging, sword marks on the stone man's body. Each strike of Zhu Bajie's nine-toothed rake left a deep dent in the stone man's legs. The sound waves from Xiao Qing's bells caused the stone man's head to tremble, making it seem dizzy.

After a fierce battle, the stone figure finally collapsed with a thunderous crash, shaking the ground and raising a cloud of dust. The fall of the stone figure produced a tremendous sound, as if the entire hall was trembling. Dust billowed and filled the air, blurring visibility.

"Finally, we've taken care of this guy." Pigsy collapsed onto the ground, panting heavily, his stomach heaving like a bellows. His face was full of exhaustion, and his clothes were soaked with sweat.

Just then, massive boulders began to fall from the top of the hall. These enormous, heavy boulders crashed down with a whooshing sound. Each boulder was like a small mountain, leaving no escape.

"Oh no, another trap!" Liu Yu shouted, his voice echoing through the hall. His eyes quickly scanned the surroundings, searching for a place to hide.

Everyone scattered in all directions, creating chaos. Pigsy rolled around on the ground, trying to avoid the boulders. Liu Yu nimbly weaved between the boulders like a nimble monkey. Little Green leaped lightly, her movements graceful.

Little Tianwang barked, guiding everyone to a safe corner. Its figure darted among the boulders, as agile as a little rabbit. Its barks were urgent and loud, as if cheering everyone on.

Having barely escaped the boulder, a group of puppet warriors appeared in the hall. These puppet warriors were clad in armor, wielding weapons, their eyes vacant, yet their movements were perfectly synchronized. Their steps were identical, each one carrying a heavy weight.

"This isn't over yet!" Pigsy complained, struggling to get up from the ground. His face was covered in dust, and he looked quite disheveled. He looked at the puppet warrior in front of him, filled with helplessness.

Liu Yu shouted, "Don't be afraid, everyone! Let's concentrate our strength and defeat them one by one!" His voice was full of power, boosting everyone's morale. His eyes were firm, as if telling everyone that as long as they were united, they would definitely be able to defeat these puppet warriors.

Fahai charged ahead, his Buddha-light shining brightly. The puppet warriors were struck by the light, their movements becoming sluggish. The Buddha-light, like warm sunlight, shone on the puppet warriors, making their movements stiff. Under the Buddha-light's illumination, the puppet warriors' steps slowed, and their attacks lost their accuracy.

Taking advantage of the situation, Liu Yu and Xiao Qing launched a coordinated attack. Liu Yu's sword flashed like a meteor, while Xiao Qing's bells sent waves of sound crashing against the puppet warriors. Each swing of Liu Yu's sword claimed the life of a puppet warrior. The sound waves from Xiao Qing's bells caused the puppet warriors to tremble uncontrollably, rendering them incapable of fighting.

Not to be outdone, Xiao Tian pulled out various magical artifacts from his underwear and hurled them at the puppet warriors. Some exploded, others unleashed powerful attacks, leaving the puppet warriors overwhelmed. Xiao Tian's artifacts shone brightly in the air, causing immense chaos among the puppet warriors.

With everyone's efforts, the puppet warriors were defeated one by one, falling to the ground and turning into piles of fragments. The puppet warriors' bodies were shattered, their armor scattered everywhere, and their weapons lost their luster.

"Oh dear, I'm exhausted." Pigsy panted heavily, plopped down on the ground, and didn't want to get up anymore. His body seemed to have all its strength drained away, and even moving a finger was difficult.

Just as everyone breathed a sigh of relief, a deep roar echoed from the depths of the hall. The sound seemed to come from hell, filled with anger and majesty. The sound reverberated throughout the hall, making everyone's eardrums buzz.

"What is this thing?" Xiaoqing asked nervously, her voice trembling slightly, her grip on the bell tightening. Her eyes were filled with fear, and she involuntarily took a step back.

A gigantic monster emerged, its body the size of an ox, but with the head of a lion and the wings of an eagle, its appearance utterly ferocious. Red light flashed in its eyes, and it breathed forth a torrent of flames. The flames, like a giant dragon, swept across the land.

"My God!" Pigsy was so frightened he almost fell to the ground again, his face turning deathly pale. His body trembled, and he nearly dropped his nine-toothed rake.

The monster opened its gaping maw and spewed out a stream of flames. The flames, like a scorching river, rushed towards the group.

Liu Yu quickly pulled everyone away. The flames scorched the ground behind them, sending up a plume of black smoke. The ground was blackened by the flames and emitted a pungent odor.

"Prajnaparamita! Great Mighty Heavenly Dragon!" Fahai once again unleashed Buddhist power, attempting to suppress the monster's flames. A barrier of Buddhist light stood before them. The light and flames collided, producing crackling sounds.

The monster remained unmoved and continued its attack on the group. Its wings flapped, creating a gust of wind. The howling wind sent the group staggering about.

Liu Yu and Xiao Qing exchanged a glance and decided to circle around to the monster's rear to launch an attack. Like two bolts of lightning, they swiftly charged towards the monster. Their figures appeared and disappeared in the gale, displaying unwavering determination.