Chapter 38: Chapter 38: The Test of the Magic Trap
After going through the trials of wind, frost, rain, and snow, Jack, Alice, and the white-haired wizard Roland finally set foot on that mysterious land that only existed in ancient books. Beneath their feet was a valley that had long been forgotten by the world. It was so silent that it seemed as if time had solidified into an eternal amber. In the valley, a thick magical aura pervaded like the morning mist. This aura seemed to have a life of its own, flowing slowly around them. Every touch brought a feeling that was both mysterious and dangerous, as if there were endless mysteries and hidden murderous intents.
The mountain walls all around were engraved with dense, strange, and ancient runes. Under the illumination of the faint magic power, these runes emitted a faint light, like stars inlaid on the stone walls, quietly illuminating every corner of the valley and adding a bit more depth and eeriness to this mysterious land. They walked cautiously, treading on thin ice with every step, for fear of disrupting the fragile balance here and triggering unknown disasters.
However, the moment they stepped deep into the valley, it was as if they had triggered some kind of mechanism, and the ground suddenly shook violently. For a moment, the mountains and the earth trembled, as if the entire valley was shaking. Immediately afterwards, magic traps suddenly popped out from the ground, as sharp as the fangs of a demon, glinting with a cold light, ready to devour all the uninvited guests who set foot here.
These traps came in various forms. Some turned into sharp spikes densely spread across the ground, and one would be pierced if not careful; some were ablaze with raging flames, forming walls of fire that blocked the path ahead tightly, as if they were going to turn everything to ashes; and some were dark vortices that could swallow everything, emitting a terrifying aura that made one's heart palpitate, as if they could even swallow the soul.
Facing the sudden magic traps, Jack and Alice reacted quickly. They immediately cast magic and propped up a faint shield to keep the danger at bay. Colorful magic lights flowed on the shield, like a solid barrier protecting them from harm. The wizard Roland, on the other hand, frowned and carefully observed the runes on the mountain walls with sharp eyes. There was a glimmer of wisdom in his eyes, as if he could see through the secrets of these runes. He knew very well that there must be some connection between these runes and the magic traps.
After careful study and deliberation, Roland finally discovered the connection between these runes. It turned out that these runes were not randomly engraved but arranged in a certain order and pattern. As long as these runes were activated in a specific order, the magic traps could be turned off. Roland took a deep breath and calmed down his excited mood. He directed Jack and Alice to use their magic power to activate the runes on the mountain walls.
As the runes lit up one by one, the power of the magic traps gradually weakened. However, just as they were about to successfully break the traps, an unexpected change occurred. A group of phantom warriors composed of magic energy suddenly emerged from the valley. These phantom warriors had illusory and ethereal figures but possessed powerful attack power. They brandished their weapons, let out earth-shaking roars, and launched a fierce attack on Jack and the others like tigers descending the mountain.
Facing the attack of the phantom warriors, Jack showed no fear. He tightly gripped the Dawnbreaker Sword in his hand, and a brilliant golden light flowed on the sword blade. He waved the sword and engaged in a fierce close combat with the phantom warriors. Every flash of the sword light represented a life-and-death struggle. His swordsmanship was sharp and swift, and every swing of the sword carried the momentum of thunder, as if even the heaven and earth could be moved by it.
Alice, on the other hand, cast magic from the rear for long-range attacks. She put her hands together and muttered incantations. As her incantations fell, streams of the power of the stars and water elements converged in her hands into powerful magic beams. These magic beams streaked across the sky like shooting stars, bombarding the phantom warriors with the power to destroy the world. Every bombardment reduced the number of phantom warriors by a few, and at the same time, made their attacks more fierce and crazy.
However, these phantom warriors were not easy opponents. They seemed to have endless power and vitality. Every time they were defeated, they could quickly recombine and launch an attack again. Their attacks became more and more fierce, as if they were going to swallow up the entire valley. As time passed, the number of phantom warriors decreased, but their power became stronger and stronger. Every attack made Jack and the others feel extremely frightened. They gradually fell into a difficult situation, with their physical strength severely exhausted while the enemies seemed to be getting stronger.
Just at this critical moment, Jack suddenly remembered the prompt given by the system. He took a deep breath and calmed down the panic and tension in his heart. He concentrated his mind and deeply integrated the power of the Heart of Elements with his own skills. In an instant, a powerful magic fluctuation burst out around his body, as if an invisible force was gathering around him into a huge storm. He unleashed a brand-new skill - the Elemental Storm. The colorful elemental forces gathered around him into a huge storm that swept towards the phantom warriors. In the face of this powerful storm, the phantom warriors were completely defenseless and dissipated into the air one after another, turning into nothingness.
At the same time, Roland also successfully cracked the last magic trap. With the last rune lighting up, the entire valley returned to peace. The crisis was finally resolved, and they successfully passed this test. Although the process was full of difficulties and obstacles, they finally overcame the difficulties and achieved victory with their wisdom and courage.