67: The temple you can't leave

To decide to investigate the temple phantom, the group needed to pass through the territory of the Bloodthirsty Magic Bulls.

Zhuang Xiaoyan and the others applied "Concealing Talismans," while Xu Le cast "Conceal Aura."

Only then did they sneak forward.

Along the way, the group walked on tiptoe, and with their Auras suppressed, the Magic Bulls were too obsessed with fighting each other to notice them.

Given their physical fitness, it took them two full hours to cover the ten-plus kilometer journey to their destination.

A small temple with red walls and blue tiles appeared before them.

It was floating nine feet in the air.

Directly underneath were three-meter-tall Bloodthirsty Magic Bulls, packed densely together, standing quietly with their eyes closed as if they were asleep.

From a distance, it looked as if this herd of Magic Bulls was holding up the temple.

Above the temple gate, three complex characters were engraved. They looked somewhat like traditional Chinese characters, square and independent.

But after studying them for a long time, Xu Le couldn't recognize a single one.

Looking at the faces of the others, they all wore confused expressions, clearly not recognizing them either.

Zhuang Xiaoyan took out some Talismans and auxiliary tools, performed a total of six tests, and even wrote up a test report.

"This phantom is not an illusion; it is real. Let's go back!"

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The phantom is real.

Doesn't that mean the rumors are true?

It might really contain the secret to becoming a True God.

The four teammates looked at her with burning eyes. "We've already made it this far, why don't we go in and take a look?"

Zhuang Xiaoyan shook her head. "No! The secret to becoming a True God concerns the entire Great Zhou. If we all perish here and the news doesn't get out, we will all be sinners of the Great Zhou."

"Besides, we aren't professionals. If we damage or change anything, we will regret missing out on the secrets within."

The four wanted to argue, but were at a loss for words. Intimidated by Zhuang Xiaoyan's usual authority, they dared not throw a tantrum and turned their gaze toward Xu Le.

Along the way, Xu Le had been very opinionated, and since he wasn't their teammate, it would be natural for him to refuse.

They even wanted to pry his mouth open, make him say "I object," and then immediately follow suit.

Zhu Gui smiled bitterly. "This is just a phantom; you can look but not touch. Before, when there were no Magic Bulls underneath, I studied it with four teammates for half an hour and found nothing."

The four of them immediately became anxious.

"Sister Xiaoyan said it's real, so how could it be impossible to touch?"

"Could it be that the timing is wrong and it needs a specific time to be activated?"

"Could it be that only those destined can enter? Should we go try?"

...

Xu Le did not join the discussion. He looked at the temple phantom and cast "Divine Eye."

【Item】 Phantom Temple

【Quality】 Mythical

【Item Details】 A temple where Mortals worshipped deities. Having been glanced at by a True God, it contains a trace of mysterious power.

'It really is related to a True God!'

Xu Le came back to his senses and, seeing everyone looking at him with burning eyes, couldn't help but feel curious.

"Why are you all looking at me?"

Before Zhuang Xiaoyan could answer, her teammate hurriedly hinted, "Sister Xiaoyan wants us to go back and report to the Guard Army. You aren't our teammate, do you have any other ideas?"

"No!"

Xu Le possessed the "Innate Divinity" talent and didn't want to risk contacting a True God right now.

At the very least, he had to wait until he reached level 90.

Preferably level 99.

Although it was just a glance from a True God, who knew if there were other dangers inside?

After all, that is a god!

When it comes to the unknown, the more cautious, the better.

The teammate became anxious. "How can you not have any other ideas?"

Xu Le looked firm. "I really don't."

Zhuang Xiaoyan gave him an approving look. "Then let's head to the Guard Army together. Professional matters must be handled by professionals!"

Her four teammates were somewhat unwilling, but they couldn't disobey and could only follow along, feeling dejected.

They turned around.

Behind them was a temple floating nine feet in the air, and underneath it were Bloodthirsty Magic Bulls exactly nine feet tall, standing quietly, as if in a dream.

This is...

The group turned around again, only to find that from any angle, what was before them was exactly a floating temple with a herd of Magic Bulls beneath it.

Everyone's mouths went dry as they looked at Zhu Gui on the side.

Zhu Gui looked bewildered. "I don't know either!"

The group's hearts suddenly stirred: Could it be that this temple has been activated?

"Sister Xiaoyan, what do we do?"

Zhuang Xiaoyan pulled out a black mobile phone. Xu Le recognized it immediately as the same model used by Sharp Blade.

After fiddling with it for a moment, her expression turned ugly. "No signal!"

Xu Le cast "Divine Eye" to look at the temple again, but unfortunately, he didn't get any more information.

Zhu Gui screamed, "Oh no, the Teleportation Talisman has also failed!"

Xu Le took out a Teleportation Talisman, but before he could activate it, the runes on it were crushed, and even the Talisman paper was shattered.

The power of the temple was preventing them from leaving.

Moo!

The Bloodthirsty Magic Bulls were awakened by Zhu Gui's voice and all opened their eyes.

Oh no!

Everyone felt a chill run through their bodies.

If it were one-on-one, they would have a chance; even seven-on-seven, they would have a glimmer of hope.

A hundred or so Bloodthirsty Magic Bulls could trample them all to death with just a single charge.

"Don't panic!"

"Maintain formation! As long as we withstand the first charge and hide within the herd of Magic Bulls, we still have a chance!"

Zhuang Xiaoyan stood in front of the group, holding a heavy shield with both hands.

Her teammates, however, were despairing.

Even if they withstood the first charge, the subsequent siege would be absolutely unsolvable.

They were doomed!

They had only just discovered the secret to becoming a True God.

Were they going to die just like that?

They were unwilling!

So unwilling!

Xu Le waved his scythe of death staff, and five contracted beasts appeared.

The group woke up as if from a dream.

They remembered that when they first met Xu Le, he had over a hundred transparent red carp that could float in the air.

That's right.

There was still a chance.

"Where are your fish?"

Xu Le shook his head. "Those fish have low HP and their strength isn't enough. A single charge from these Magic Bulls would wipe them all out."

"So what if they are wiped out? It's better than us dying too!"

The group was anxious and jumping with impatience. At this critical moment of life and death, he wasn't thinking about fighting for their lives but was still concerned about his contracted beasts. What could they do?

"I don't think it has reached that point yet!"

"The fire is at our eyebrows, and you tell me it hasn't reached that point?" Everyone was so angry they laughed. "Don't you see that our Sister Xiaoyan is already prepared to fight for her life?"

Zhuang Xiaoyan also turned to look at Xu Le. "Classmate, please release the fish first. When we return, we will pool our money to compensate for your losses. I promise you!"

Xu Le did not continue to explain. Little Dog had already proven it with its actions.

"Call Friends and Companions" Skill instantly summoned 600 Clones.

In terms of numbers, they instantly overwhelmed the opposing Magic Bulls.

Looking at the dense crowd of allies, Zhuang Xiaoyan and the others were instantly stunned.

"But, no matter how many dogs there are, they are still just dogs!"

One of them finished speaking and felt a chill down their back. They turned around and saw a pair of cold dog eyes.

Rumble!

Great Earthquake!

A hundred or so Magic Bulls charged, kicking up dust to fill the sky.

The intensity of their Aura was definitely not something that six hundred dogs could compare to.

"Brother, I beg you, release your fish too! I feel like these dogs can't withstand even one wave!"

Repeatedly being underestimated, Little Dog wanted to withdraw all its Clones and let the two guys who underestimated it take the hit themselves.

However, Xu Le's order came through the Mind Link.

"Exhilarating Roar!"

The sound waves spread out.

Everyone present felt a surge of power appear out of thin air, and a buff increasing their four-dimensional attributes by 20% appeared on their panels.

The group was shocked. "This dog has some tricks up its sleeve!"