Abyss Walker

Chapter 246 Shadowmoon Altar

Upon hearing Yun Muhan's call, Dugu Jianling immediately abandoned his fight with the man in black and quickly moved closer to Yun Muhan. The two stood back to back, preparing to face any possible pursuit together.

Their eyes were alert, their swords ready to strike at any moment, but they knew that their primary task was to escape the collapsing cave.

However, at that moment, the entire hall began to shake, and the stone platform slowly sank, clearly indicating that the removal of the Shadowmoon Stone had triggered some kind of mechanism.

Seeing this, the men in black knew their plan had failed and retreated. Their figures quickly disappeared in the tremors and dust, leaving only traces of chaos and destruction.

Yun Muhan and Dugu Jianling had no time to give chase; they had to leave the collapsing cave as quickly as possible. The two swiftly retraced their steps, dodging collapsing rocks and cracks along the way.

The tremors inside the cave grew increasingly violent, each tremor accompanied by the collapse of rocks and cracks in the ground, making their retreat extremely difficult.

Their footsteps moved swiftly through the collapsed cave, each leap fraught with danger and uncertainty. They must rely on cooperation and trust to win this race against time.

In the end, they successfully escaped the cave and returned to the surface of Shadow Valley.

The sunlight bathed them, bringing warmth and a sense of security. Panting, they looked back at the cave entrance they had just escaped from, their hearts filled with gratitude for their survival and anticipation for the future.

Yun Muhan gripped the Shadow Moon Stone tightly in his hand. He knew that the value of this gem was immeasurable; it not only represented their victory but was also a significant gain from their adventure.

However, it was clear that Yun Muhan did not intend to sell it, because he needed to find out the details of the story behind the phrase "Lord Jin".

Dugu Jianling stood beside him, their eyes revealing determination and resolve. They knew that although they had just experienced a life-or-death struggle, their journey was far from over.

"We did it, Sword Spirit." Yun Muhan said, panting, his eyes gleaming with excitement.

Dugu Jianling nodded, a long-lost smile appearing on his face: "Yes, we did it. Now, let's see what secrets this Shadowmoon Stone holds."

Yun Muhan carefully took out the Shadow Moon Stone from his bosom. The gem shimmered with a faint blue light in the sunlight, as if it contained endless mysteries.

The two found a flat rock to sit on and began to examine the gemstone closely.

"The power of this stone seems to be even greater than the legends say." Dugu Jianling stared at the Shadow Moon Stone, his fingers gently touching the surface of the gemstone, feeling the subtle flow of energy.

Yun Muhan nodded, closed his eyes, and tried to sense the power of the gemstone with his inner strength. He felt a warm power emanating from the gemstone, resonating with his inner strength. He opened his eyes, a hint of surprise flashing in them.

"This power...it seems to be guiding me," Yun Muhan said in a low voice, a hint of uncertainty in his tone.

Dugu Jianling frowned. He knew Yun Muhan possessed special sensory abilities, but this was the first time he'd encountered something like this. "Where do you think it wants to lead us?"

Yun Muhan shook his head and closed his eyes again, trying to sense the power of the gemstone more deeply.

Suddenly, an image flashed into his mind—an ancient altar, deep in Shadow Valley, surrounded by mountains.

“I saw a place,” Yun Muhan said urgently, opening his eyes. “We must go there; the power of the Shadowmoon Stone seems to have some connection to that place.”

Dugu Jianling nodded. Although he had reservations about Yun Muhan's sensory abilities, he trusted Yun Muhan's intuition. "Then let's go there. Whatever secrets the Shadow Moon Stone holds, we will uncover them."

Without resting, the two immediately got up and, based on the images in Yun Muhan's mind, headed deeper into the Shadow Valley.

Their steps were firm and swift as they traversed dense forests and traversed rugged mountains, finally arriving at the location of the altar that Yun Muhan had sensed.

The altar is ancient and mysterious, with strange runes carved on the stone pillars eroded by time. These runes shimmer with a mysterious light in the dim light.

Yun Muhan and Dugu Jianling stood before the altar, sensing a powerful energy fluctuation that resonated with the power of the Shadow Moon Stone, as if telling an ancient secret.

"This is it." Yun Muhan took a deep breath, his voice filled with a sense of determination and anticipation.

He stepped forward and placed the Shadowmoon Stone in the center of the altar. The moment the Shadowmoon Stone touched the altar, the entire scene changed.

As the Shadowmoon Stone was placed, the runes on the altar began to emit a dazzling light, as if the entire altar had been activated.

A powerful energy surged from the altar, forming a pillar of light that shot straight into the sky.

This energy was powerful and pure; it not only illuminated the surrounding environment but also deeply moved Yun Muhan and Dugu Jianling.

Within the pillar of light, they saw the true form of the runes, which seemed to dance within the pillar, releasing their true power.

Yun Muhan and Dugu Jianling knew that they had triggered an ancient mechanism that might be closely linked to the past and future of Youying Valley.