binnovel Chapter 565
Chapter 565
The biting wind cut across their faces like blades, and the group, dragging their weary bodies, finally arrived at the foot of Mount Kunlun.
This is a desolate Gobi desert, where sand and stones rage in the fierce wind, emitting a sharp howling sound, as if ancient vengeful spirits are crying out.
In the distance, the Kunlun Mountains stand majestically, their snow-capped peaks shimmering dazzlingly in the sunlight, like an insurmountable white barrier separating the unknown and mysterious world from reality.
Zhang Hao found a sheltered mountain hollow, and everyone collapsed to the ground, overwhelmed by exhaustion.
The continuous running and fighting had pushed their bodies and minds to their limits.
The fat man lay sprawled on the ground, panting heavily. His clothes were soaked with sweat, which mixed with the dust on his body, making him look utterly disheveled.
Xie Xiaohua leaned against a rock, her face pale and her eyes revealing a hint of exhaustion, but she still forced herself to stay alert and tidy up her equipment.
Zhang Qilin sat quietly to the side, resting with his eyes closed. Although his face did not show much expression, the slight rise and fall of his chest showed that he was not without fatigue.
Zhang Hao took out water and dry food from his backpack and handed them to everyone.
"Eat something first to replenish your energy."
His voice was hoarse and tinged with fatigue.
Everyone silently accepted the food and began to wolf it down.
In this desolate place, food and water became the most precious things.
After a simple meal, Zhang Hao took out the three Five Elements Spirits from his pocket and placed them on a flat stone.
The Golden Spirit Ring emitted a faint golden light, as if telling an ancient secret;
Inside the jade pendant of the Water Spirit, water flows slowly, mysterious and profound;
The lush green branches of the Wood Spirit exude a rich life force, forming a stark contrast with the surrounding desolation.
"We have obtained the three spirits of the five elements: metal, water, and wood."
Zhang Hao frowned and said with a serious expression:
"But to completely destroy the ancient gods, we also need the spirits of fire and earth."
A hint of anxiety flickered in his eyes; the threat of the ancient god was like a sword hanging high, ready to fall at any moment.
Wu Tianzhen stepped forward and carefully observed the Five Elements Spirits, her eyes filled with curiosity and doubt.
"Uncle, how are we supposed to find the remaining two? Where are they hidden in this vast world?"
His voice carried a hint of urgency, a mixture of nervousness and anticipation for the upcoming challenge.
Zhang Hao pondered for a moment, then took out a yellowed map from his pocket.
They obtained this map by chance during a previous expedition; it was marked with some mysterious symbols and locations.
He spread out the map and pointed to two marks on it, saying:
"Based on my research into ancient books and the clues on this map, the Spirit of Fire is likely in the Changbai Mountain volcano, while the Spirit of Earth is very likely in the Taklamakan Desert."
His finger traced across the map, his eyes resolute, as if he could already see the dawn of victory.
Upon hearing this, the fat man immediately sat up from the ground, his face showing excitement.
"Changbai Mountain volcano? That sounds exciting! Maybe we can even visit Tianchi Lake while we're at it."
His face was beaming with anticipation, completely unaware of the danger that was about to befall him.
Jie Xiaohua rolled her eyes at him:
"What time is it? You're still thinking about sightseeing."
Changbai Mountain volcano is an active volcano, and it could erupt at any time. Going there to search for the spirit of fire is practically playing with fire.
Her tone carried a hint of worry; she was filled with unease about this adventure.
Zhang Qilin nodded slightly:
"The environment of the Changbai Mountain volcano is indeed extremely harsh, and as far as I know, there are many unknown dangers there."
But in order to destroy the ancient gods, we must give it a try.
His voice was deep and firm, and his eyes revealed a fearless courage.
All eyes turned to Zhang Hao, awaiting his final decision.
Zhang Hao took a deep breath and surveyed the crowd with a determined look:
"I've decided that we'll split into two teams."
My brother and I went to Changbai Mountain volcano to search for the spirit of fire;
Fatty and Little Flower, you two will head to the Taklamakan Desert to search for the spirit of the earth.
His tone left no room for doubt, clearly indicating that he had given it considerable thought.
When the fat man heard that he had to part ways with Zhang Hao and the others, a hint of reluctance appeared on his face, but he quickly regained his optimistic smile.
"Okay, it's settled then."
"Xiaohua and I are going to the desert; maybe we'll find some treasure."
His face beamed with a confident smile, as if he could already see the treasure in the desert beckoning to him.
Xie Xiaohua shook her head helplessly:
"Stop daydreaming. What treasures could there be in the desert besides sand?"
Our mission this time is to find the Spirit of Earth, so we must not let our guard down.
A hint of worry flickered in his eyes; she felt somewhat helpless at the fat man's optimism.
Zhang Hao looked at everyone and solemnly instructed them:
"Everyone must be careful, both places are extremely dangerous."
We agreed to meet here in three days.
If you encounter danger, immediately use the talismans I gave you to call for help.
His eyes were full of concern; he was very worried about the safety of his teammates.
Everyone nodded in agreement. At the foot of the desolate Kunlun Mountains, they were about to embark on another journey, heading towards unknown dangers.
Everyone knew that this would be a life-or-death test, but in order to destroy the ancient gods and protect the peace of the world, they were determined to go.