193: unexpected encounter

Li Qiang and Zhang Wei explored, whispering their discoveries to each other. Though their cultivation was not high, their experience was rich, and they soon found a hidden secret room. Inside the secret room were some precious Materials and Magic Treasures, making their eyes light up.

Wang Sicong, on the other hand, arrived alone in a spacious hall.

In the center of the hall stood a giant statue, covered in mysterious runes. Wang Sicong looked at the statue, and a strange feeling arose in his heart, as if the statue had some connection to him.

He approached the statue, carefully observing the runes on it. Suddenly, he found his finger uncontrollably touching a rune on the statue. Immediately after, a powerful force surged from the statue, enveloping him entirely.

Wang Sicong only felt his vision go dark, and his body seemed to be sucked into an endless vortex. When he opened his eyes again, he found himself in an unfamiliar space. This space was filled with a rich Star Power, making him feel refreshed and invigorated.

Wang Sicong looked around, and a strong urge arose in his heart. He wanted to absorb this Star Power into his body to enhance his cultivation. So, he began to circulate his Five Elements Yin Yang Star Art Cultivation Technique, attempting to absorb the surrounding Star Power.

However, just as he was making some progress, a powerful force suddenly pulled him out of the space. His vision went dark, and he lost consciousness again.

When he woke up, he found himself back in the hall of the ruins, and Su Qing was standing in front of him, her eyes filled with concern.

"Are you alright?" Su Qing asked, looking at Wang Sicong.

Wang Sicong shook his head, looking around with some confusion. He didn't know what he had just experienced, only that his cultivation seemed to have improved slightly.

Su Qing looked at him, smiled faintly, and said, "It seems you've gained something from these ruins. However, we still need to be careful, as there might be other dangers hidden here."

Wang Sicong nodded at her words, secretly becoming vigilant. He knew that this trip to the Star Secret Realm was full of unknowns and dangers, and only by staying alert at all times could he protect himself from harm.

Just then, Li Qiang and Zhang Wei also emerged from the secret room, holding several Magic Treasures and Materials in their hands, their faces beaming with excitement.

Su Qing looked at the three of them and said, "It seems you all have gained something. However, let's leave here first and go look elsewhere."

Wang Sicong and the other two nodded in agreement. They followed Su Qing out of the hall, continuing to explore other parts of the ruins.

The ruins were dim and mysterious, filled with an ancient aura. They carefully walked through stone doors and corridors, constantly searching for Treasure Troves and Opportunities.

While Wang Sicong and the other two were investigating the area, they didn't know what Su Qing had just done at the altar. As the four continued their investigation, a team of Cultivators appeared.

This team of Cultivators was quite numerous, about ten people, and each of them had strong cultivation, all being powerful Golden Core cultivators, with two Nascent Soul Cultivators among them. They wore unified clothing, clearly from the same School.

Seeing this, Su Qing frowned slightly and whispered to Wang Sicong and the other two, "It seems we've run into trouble. These Cultivators don't seem friendly."

Wang Sicong's heart tightened at her words, and he quickly mobilized the spiritual power in his body, preparing for a potential battle. Li Qiang and Zhang Wei also stood ready; although their cultivation was not high, their combat experience was extremely rich, and they faced the sudden enemies without fear.

The team of Cultivators looked at Su Qing and the other three, a hint of greed flashing in their eyes. They clearly recognized Su Qing, the Nascent Soul Cultivator, and the three Golden Core cultivators beside her, wanting to gain some benefits from them.

"Hmph, if you four are smart, you'll hand over your Magic Treasures and Materials, otherwise don't blame us for being impolite!" A Cultivator with higher cultivation stepped forward and said coldly.

At his words, Su Qing's lips curved into a cold smile. As a Nascent Soul Cultivator, she naturally wouldn't easily back down because of the other party's threat. She looked at the Cultivator in front of her and said in a deep voice, "Do you really think you can snatch our things? What a joke!"

The team of Cultivators' expressions changed at her words, clearly angered by Su Qing's statement. They all released powerful spiritual power fluctuations and attacked Su Qing and the other three.

Su Qing snorted coldly, her hands rapidly forming seals, and beams of Spell light shot from her hands, striking the attacking Cultivators. Wang Sicong and the other two also showed no weakness, unleashing their Spells and Magic Treasures, engaging in a fierce battle with the enemies.

The battle was extremely intense, with both sides exchanging blows, giving no quarter. As a Nascent Soul Cultivator, Su Qing was powerful, single-handedly fending off the attacks of several Cultivators. Although Wang Sicong and the other two had lower cultivation, their coordinated efforts forced the Cultivators to retreat repeatedly.

However, just then, an old man suddenly emerged from the team of Cultivators. This old man had extremely high cultivation, having reached the Peak of the Nascent Soul Stage, and the aura emanating from him sent shivers down one's spine.

"Hmph, a mere Early Stage Nascent Soul Cultivator dares to be arrogant in front of us! Today, I'll let you know our power!" The old man looked at Su Qing and said coldly.

Seeing this, Su Qing's expression changed slightly. She knew that although her strength was good, facing this old man at the Peak of the Nascent Soul Stage, she would probably not have an easy time.

As soon as the old man made a move, he forced Su Qing to retreat repeatedly. Every move and every stance of the old man contained powerful spiritual power fluctuations, forcing Su Qing to respond with all her might.

Wang Sicong and the other two were extremely anxious at the sight. They knew that if Su Qing was defeated, the three of them would certainly not be a match for this team of Cultivators. So, they all unleashed their trump cards, hoping to help Su Qing share some of the pressure.

However, besides the old man, the other members of the Cultivator team were also not weak. Although the three of them fought with all their might, they still found it difficult to withstand the opponent's offensive.

Just then, Su Qing suddenly let out a loud shout, spiritual power surging within her, and in a short time, she elevated her cultivation to the Mid stage of the Yuanying Realm. She waved her hands, and a powerful beam of Spell light shot from her hands, heading straight for the old man.

Seeing this, the old man's expression changed slightly, and he quickly used his movement technique to evade. However, Su Qing's attack was extremely powerful, and even he dared not take it head-on.

Taking advantage of the old man's evasion, Su Qing quickly retreated with Wang Sicong and the other two, hoping to temporarily escape the battlefield.

The team of Cultivators, seeing this, were unwilling to let them go. They all used their movement techniques, chasing relentlessly.

Su Qing and the other three fled all the way to a secret passage in the ruins. They followed the secret passage, hoping to find a hiding place.

However, the team of Cultivators clearly had no intention of letting them go. They pursued relentlessly and soon caught up in the secret passage.

The two sides engaged in another fierce battle. This time, Su Qing and the other three stood back to back, using each other as their strong support.

The battle was exceptionally brutal. As a Nascent Soul Cultivator, Su Qing naturally became the primary target of the opponents. She sustained multiple injuries but still gritted her teeth and persevered.

Wang Sicong and the other two also fought, covered in blood, and it seemed as if the four of them were about to lose their lives there.

Just then, a light suddenly appeared at the end of the secret passage. It was the light of a teleportation gate, as if it could lead to other places.

Seeing this, Su Qing's heart stirred. She knew she couldn't continue like this and had to find a way to get Wang Sicong and the other two out of there.

So, she let out a loud shout, spiritual power surging within her, enveloping Wang Sicong and the other two. Then, using the light of the teleportation gate, she rushed out with them.

The team of Cultivators, seeing this, wanted to give chase. However, the light of the teleportation gate flashed and disappeared, and they were ultimately a step too late.