400: Chapter 400 Entering the Illusory Sea Realm

The originally menacing slime made a harsh sizzling sound the moment it touched the light screen, as if it were being scorched by a raging fire, emitting wisps of black smoke and beginning to slowly retreat.

Seeing this, the heavy stone hanging in everyone's hearts finally fell, and they all let out a long sigh of relief.

However, before they could fully relax, a dim light suddenly illuminated the depths of the cave behind the high platform.

The light flickered in and out of existence, like stars twinkling in the night sky, exuding a mysterious and unfathomable Aura.

"Could it be... the entrance to the legendary Illusory Sea Spirit Realm?" Ran Xueyao muttered to herself, her eyes filled with anticipation and excitement.

The group looked at each other, and after a moment of hesitation, they ultimately decided to head towards the location of that dim light together.

They followed the winding, twisting passage toward the dim light; the closer they got to the light, the colder and more bone-chilling the air became.

As they walked, the originally smooth walls on both sides of the passage began to emit a faint glow. As the light grew brighter, ancient and mysterious murals gradually appeared before their eyes.

These murals seemed to have a life of their own, vividly depicting the glorious past of the Illusory Sea Spirit Realm.

Soaring palaces, bustling markets, shimmering lakes...

However, besides these beautiful scenes, there were also some hair-raising images—strange and eerie sacrificial rituals taking place.

People dressed in strange attire, holding various Magical Artifacts, were chanting words, the entire scene filled with a mysterious and terrifying atmosphere.

Just as everyone was immersed in the world displayed by the murals, a huge, incomparable light gate suddenly appeared in front, like an insurmountable mountain blocking their path.

This light gate was tall and heavy, densely carved with complex and difficult-to-understand runes, as bewildering as a heavenly script.

Seeing this, curiosity welled up in Yun Chenfei's heart. He channeled the spiritual power within his body and cautiously reached out a palm toward the light gate, attempting to trigger those runes to open this mysterious door.

However, no matter how hard he tried, the light gate remained completely motionless, like a sleeping giant beast completely unresponsive to his actions.

At this moment, Yan Qingying, who had been silent all along, suddenly made a discovery. She pointed to an inconspicuous place next to the light gate and said, "Look over there!"

Yun Chenfei and the others looked in the direction her finger pointed and saw that on the stone wall next to the stone gate, there was a small, delicate, circular groove shaped exactly like an eyeball.

This discovery perked everyone up, and they all speculated that this might be the key to opening the stone gate.

Consequently, they began to search the surrounding area carefully, hoping to find something that would match it.

After a painstaking search, the sharp-eyed Lin Guiwan finally found a bead emitting a dim blue light beneath one of the murals.

This bead was crystal clear, and its size was a perfect match for the groove.

Lin Guiwan excitedly picked up the bead, walked quickly to the stone gate, and gently placed it into the groove.

A slight sound was heard, and immediately afterward, the stone gate began to move slowly, accompanied by a low rumbling sound as rays of dazzling light gradually shone through the crack in the door.

When the stone gate was fully opened, a powerful air current surged out from within, blowing everyone until they could barely stand steady.

Fortunately, this air current came and went quickly, dissipating without a trace after a short while.

Once everything returned to calm, everyone looked into the doorway impatiently and was immediately stunned by the scene before them.

Within the space behind the door, a dreamlike and marvelous scene appeared.

Islands floated in the air, arranged in a staggered and orderly fashion, with lush trees and vibrant flowers covering them.

Rivers flowing with colored light wound and twisted through them, the water shimmering with iridescent brilliance—a breathtaking sight.

Just as they were marveling at this magical scenery, a group of small sprites with transparent wings suddenly flew out from the air.

These sprites were petite and extremely cute, circling and dancing happily around the group, occasionally emitting crisp, melodious chirps.

They seemed to be welcoming them. However, at the same time, their vigilant eyes made people feel somewhat uneasy, as if they were warning everyone not to approach this place easily.

Yun Chenfei and Lin Guiwan exchanged a glance, gripped their weapons, and cautiously stepped into this mysterious Illusory Sea Spirit Realm.

As soon as they stepped into the unfathomable Illusory Sea Spirit Realm, their vision blurred, and the surrounding scenery instantly shifted like a kaleidoscope.

The originally solid ground seemed to have been enchanted, becoming ethereal, as if they were walking on soft clouds; every step felt light and airy, inevitably giving one a sense of unease.

The sprites that had been circling them now flew closer, their lively large eyes fixed tightly on the cold-glinting weapons in everyone's hands, their gazes revealing a hint of vigilance and wariness.

Yun Chenfei's gaze tightened slightly. He turned to look at his companions beside him and then lowered his voice, saying softly, "Everyone, let's put our weapons away first to show that we have no malicious intent."

Although others showed some hesitation on their faces, they ultimately followed Yun Chenfei's suggestion and each put their weapons into their Storage Pouch.

Seeing this action, the sprites were slightly stunned at first, and then they let out a few crisp, joyful chirps, seemingly very satisfied with their behavior.

Immediately afterward, the leading sprite flapped its wings and flew high, quickly flying ahead like a shining meteor to lead the way for everyone.

Seeing this, the group followed this small and exquisite guide and continued to move forward.

Not long after, a magnificent and breathtaking crystal palace suddenly appeared before everyone's eyes.

This palace looked as if it were built from countless dazzling gemstones, emitting a light that was dizzying and mesmerizing.

However, at this moment, the palace's heavy gate was tightly closed, and it was meticulously carved with various complex and gorgeous patterns. These patterns were like vivid, lively scrolls, seemingly silently telling people one long-forgotten and mysterious ancient story after another.

Just as everyone stopped to admire this magnificent palace, the originally quiet and peaceful atmosphere was suddenly broken.

The sprites that had originally been playing around the group suddenly seemed to have been frightened, becoming panicked; they scurried in all directions and disappeared without a trace in the blink of an eye.

At the same time, a gloomy and terrifying cold laugh suddenly rang out in mid-air and echoed continuously, making one's hair stand on end.

Immediately afterward, a huge black shadow slowly emerged from behind the palace.