160: The event is more than just fighting and killing.

moonlight sword, Epic Longsword

“Yi Xing, this sword suits you. You still have an empty slot in your sword sheath, right? Even if you don't, it's fine, just replace a lower-level one.” Xu Bai said excitedly.

Chu Yixing nodded and walked towards the altar. But just as Chu Yixing approached the altar, moonlight barriers suddenly rose around them, and several ancient Guardians were activated.

Temple Guardian, LV48, Elite Guardian

“As expected, it's not that simple.” Yu Yue raised his shield and went to meet them. “I'll tank them.”

The battle erupted instantly. These ancient Guardians coordinated very well, integrating offense and defense. What was more troublesome was that they could quickly repair damage using the Moonlight Essence Energy in the temple.

“We must cut off their energy source.” Han Ruoxue quickly discovered the key. “There are energy nodes around the altar; they need to be destroyed simultaneously.”

The the five people split up. Yu Yue primarily absorbed damage, Xu Bai and Ji Linghan attacked the nodes on both sides, while Chu Yixing and Han Ruoxue were responsible for the front and back nodes.

After the four nodes were destroyed simultaneously, the Guardians' repair ability was greatly weakened. Everyone worked together and shattered all the Guardians.

This time, Chu Yixing walked to the altar without any hindrance and grabbed the Moonlight Longsword.

The moment the longsword entered his hand, Chu Yixing felt a pure Moonlight Essence Energy, similar to Han Ruoxue's energy fluctuations.

Obtained moonlight sword: Sword skill effects +20%, attacks additionally deal 15% Moonlight damage.

“Good sword!” Chu Yixing swung the longsword, bringing forth streaks of sword qi glowing with Moon Radiance. He secretly glanced at Han Ruoxue, just as Han Ruoxue's gaze met his, and he smiled softly.

“Ruo Xue, why is your face red?” Xu Bai's loud voice echoed in the temple.

“It's too hot, shut up, let's go.” Han Ruoxue gave Xu Bai a glare and was the first to leave the secret realm.

After leaving the temple secret realm, Han Ruoxue calmed herself down and once again sensed another strong energy fluctuation: “In the northern direction of the city, there's an energy fluctuation... but it's very strange, it's moving.”

“Could it be the Dark Moon Cult causing trouble?” Ji Linghan spoke up.

“Let's go, let's check it out.” Chu Yixing said.

The the five people tracked it down and found that it wasn't the Dark Moon Cult, but a group of Moon Radiance Moles carrying treasure chests.

Treasure-seeking Mole, LV50, Special Monster

These moles moved extremely fast and could burrow underground to become invisible, making them very difficult to catch. What was more troublesome was that they would release confusing Moonlight phantoms when threatened.

“Chasing them like this isn't a solution,” Xu Bai panted, “we need to come up with a strategy.”

Ji Linghan observed the moles' movement patterns: “They gather together to exchange treasures every once in a while; we can set an ambush.”

The the five people set traps on the moles' inevitable path, and with Xu Bai's summoned creatures driving them, they finally succeeded in forcing the group of moles into an encirclement.

After an intense battle, the moles abandoned their treasure chests and scattered. Opening the treasure chests, they were filled with various precious materials and a special pet.

Obtained: Moon Radiance Drill x3, Epic Material Chest x1, Mole Pet Contract x1

The the five people looked at each other and handed the contract to Xu Bai.

“I'm not interested in treasure hunting.”

“I'm not interested either.”

“I already have a little rabbit.”

“Anyway, we'll be acting as a team for a long time.” Seeing this, Xu Bai took the scroll and signed the pet contract. A Moon Radiance Mole carrying a mini treasure chest appeared on his shoulder: “Haha, it's quite cute. Treasure hunting will be easier now.”

As night deepened, the the five people continuously explored several treasure secret realms under Han Ruoxue's guidance, gaining rich rewards. When the moon reached its zenith, Han Ruoxue suddenly stopped, her face showing confusion.

“What's wrong?” Chu Yixing asked with concern.

“There's a very special energy fluctuation... different from any previous treasure,” Han Ruoxue pointed to the tallest building in the imperial capital, “it's there, in the direction of the rooftop.”

Arriving at the rooftop, the the five people found it empty, with only bright Moonlight illuminating the ground.

“Did I sense it wrong?” Xu Bai asked in confusion.

“Impossible, there's a very obvious Moonlight Essence Energy fluctuation here!” Han Ruoxue said firmly.

“I can also vaguely sense this fluctuation, Ruo Xue, try releasing a Moonlight skill at the location of the fluctuation.” Chu Yixing said.

Han Ruoxue walked to the center of the rooftop, raised the staff in her hand, and released a Moonlight skill.

Surprisingly, as the light from Han Ruoxue's Moonlight skill shone, an illusory staircase leading into the air gradually appeared.

“Moonlight Heavenly Ladder.” Han Ruoxue said with delight, “It seems this is a hidden aerial secret realm.”

The the five people carefully ascended the illusory heavenly ladder made of Moonlight. They arrived at a small secret realm suspended in the air without incident. In the secret realm, clouds surged like a sea, Moon Radiance flowed like water, and a delicate crystal pavilion stood in the center.

In the pavilion at the center of the secret realm, a treasure chest emitted a soft glow. But as the the five people approached, the surrounding cloud sea suddenly condensed into several cloud elemental Guardians.

Cloud Sea Guardian, LV48, Elemental Guardian

These Guardians had no physical form, ordinary attacks were almost ineffective, and they could conceal themselves using the cloud sea.

“Physical attacks are very ineffective.” Yu Yue's shield bash passed through the cloud mass, causing only minor damage.

Chu Yixing equipped the newly acquired moonlight sword and found that moonlight sword qi could effectively harm the cloud elementals: “Moonlight attacks are effective.”

Han Ruoxue and Ji Linghan also found that their Moon- and Divine Punishment-type skills were remarkably effective. Xu Bai, on the other hand, commanded his abyssal summoned creatures to unleash abyssal skills.

After an intense battle, all the Cloud Sea Guardians were eliminated. The the five people opened the treasure chest, which contained a magic robe made of Moonlight Cloud Silk.

Moonlight Cloud Gown, LV45, Epic Magic Robe, enhances Moonlight skill effects and movement speed.

This equipment was perfect for Han Ruoxue, and its design was very beautiful. After she put it on, her whole being seemed to merge with the Moonlight, making her even more ethereal and graceful.

After leaving the aerial secret realm, Han Ruoxue sensed another special fluctuation: “This feeling... it's a living creature, but the fluctuation is different from ordinary magical beasts.”

The the five people immediately tracked it to the lake on the west side of the city and were surprised to find that the source of the fluctuation Han Ruoxue felt was a group of Moon Radiance Jellyfish.

These translucent jellyfish floated on the lake surface, emitting a soft glow, very beautiful.

Moon Radiance Jellyfish, Special Creature, can collect moonlight condensation dew.

Even more surprisingly, these jellyfish were not hostile towards them; instead, they curiously approached the the five people, especially showing affection towards Han Ruoxue.

Han Ruoxue gently touched a jellyfish, and the jellyfish trembled comfortably, secreting dewdrops that glowed with Moon Radiance.

Obtained moonlight condensation dew.

“Activities aren't always about fighting and killing,” Xu Bai, unusually gentle, stroked a jellyfish, “sometimes, a treasure hunting experience like this is quite nice.”

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