The Heir of the Celestial Diagram

Chapter 54: The Spectral Guardian

Han Feng felt the atmosphere of the chamber change drastically. The voice that echoed in the chamber carried an ancestral weight, as if the tomb itself were alive. He turned slowly, his purple eyes shining in the darkness as his Celestial Dark Flame pulsed in his hands. From the shadows, a spectral figure began to take shape. The Spectral Guardian had an indistinct appearance, its translucent body shrouded in a shadowy mist. His empty eyes shone with a ghostly light, and his voice reverberated like the wail of tormented spirits. — You have crossed the forbidden doors. The trial will be your destiny. A Fight Beyond the Ordinary Without wasting time, Han Feng activated his Celestial Veil Art to minimize his presence. He circled the Guardian with extreme speed, looking for an opening to attack. However, the shadowy being moved like a specter, anticipating his movements and blocking every attempt to attack. The Guardian raised a skeletal hand and a storm of spiritual blades surged from nowhere, shooting towards Han Feng like lethal arrows. He spun in the air, dodging with calculated movements, but one of the blades grazed his shoulder, leaving a chilling sensation that penetrated his flesh and bones. — Spectral energy... This could be problematic. — Han Feng murmured, feeling the deep pain of the attack. He quickly retreated and adjusted his strategy. His Celestial Dark Flame could purify spiritual forces, but it would require a great amount of energy to deal with the Guardian. Deciding to risk it all, Han Feng concentrated his flame in both hands, compressing his strength into a single explosive attack. The Flame that Breaks the Shadows With a swift movement, Han Feng advanced against the Guardian and unleashed a burst of black flames. The specter roared as the devouring energy came into contact with its ethereal essence, its form trembling as if it were about to dissipate. However, instead of disappearing, it quickly reconfigured and counterattacked with an overwhelming burst of spiritual energy. Han Feng crossed his arms in a defensive position, absorbing the impact. His body slid backward across the stone floor, cracking it under the pressure of the collision. Gasping, he realized that he couldn't prolong this confrontation for much longer. Then he activated his most dangerous technique: the Dance of the Dark Flame. His body was enveloped in a flaming aura, his speed increasing drastically. Like a fiery shadow, he zigzagged through the hall and delivered precise blows to the Guardian's weak points. With each impact, the creature trembled and lost its form. The Guardian tried to launch more spiritual blades, but Han Feng dodged fluidly, striking him with devastating sequences. Finally, with a final strike of his flaming palm, the spectral entity let out a final scream before dissipating into the air. The Reward of the Ancients The moment the Guardian disappeared, the altar in the center of the chamber shone intensely. Han Feng approached cautiously, feeling a pulsating force emanating from the place. On the ancestral stone, a golden vial and an ancient scroll lay as an offering to the victors. He took the flask first and realized that inside there was a vibrant liquid, emitting a pure golden light. With a quick examination, Han Feng realized what it was: the Nectar of Spiritual Essence, a rare treasure capable of strengthening the soul and improving compatibility with Spiritual Worms. The scroll, on the other hand, contained encrypted information. He opened it and analyzed the mysterious inscriptions. His eyes narrowed as he recognized the familiar symbols. They were fragments of a map... a map that led to something even greater. — It seems my treasure hunt has just begun. — Han Feng smiled. Storing his new findings, he turned towards the exit of the tomb. Outside, the cold night wind whispered, as if the world were waiting for his next move.