Chu Chen realized that this wasn't an illusion. In the beginning, they would only encounter a moving human-shaped stone sculpture after walking for a few dozen feet. Furthermore, most of the human-shaped stone sculptures were injured and were extremely fearful of the white jade lantern. They would stop after walking for a few steps. Thus, the group was able to walk with ease.
But as time passed, the frequency of encountering human-shaped stone sculptures increased. In the end, they would encounter a human-shaped stone sculpture every few dozen feet.
Furthermore, the stone sculptures that they encountered later on didn't seem to be fearful of the white jade lantern. They even seemed to have their own consciousness as they followed behind the group from afar and weren't willing to truly leave.
In the end, the human-shaped stone sculptures that they encountered along the way had started to form groups and follow behind the white jade lantern.
It could be seen that they were still fearful of the white jade lantern, but it was obvious that the white jade lantern was no longer able to intimidate them.
Strange?
When groups of human-shaped stone sculptures gathered together, it brought huge trouble to Chu Chen's group.
These human-shaped stone sculptures were able to detect a certain range.
Although these stone sculptures weren't as complete as the three stone sculptures guarding the entrance of the Black Stone Hall, once they encountered them, Chu Chen's group would also face a calamity.
Along the way, all the cultivators were on tenterhooks as they walked. If it wasn't for the intricate terrain of the Black Stone Hall with various stone pillars and altars as cover, they would have been discovered long ago!
Even though they hadn't been discovered yet, all the cultivators knew that if this carried on, they would definitely die. They had to change their strategy!
"What should we do now? There are more and more stone sculptures following behind us. We can't continue to follow them like this. If this carries on, we will eventually encounter the group of stone sculptures head-on! "
Lu Yan raised her eyes and looked at the surroundings. She was no longer able to remain calm.
It was unknown when it started, but even the surrounding light seemed to be getting darker. Even the nearby white jade lantern's radiance had fallen into some kind of confinement and was unable to radiate further. Furthermore, the aura emitted by the surrounding human-shaped stone sculptures was getting stronger and stronger.
"Is there any way for us to retreat? This Black Stone Hall is very huge. Perhaps, we don't have to keep following them. We can try to break out in other directions. "
The youngest cultivator looked around in a panic, his expression unfocused.
It was obvious that the increasing number of human-shaped stone sculptures around him was giving him great psychological pressure.
"Without the protection of the White Jade Lantern, retreating or trying to break out of the encirclement is equivalent to courting death."
Chu Chen's face was very calm, and no one could see any fluctuations in his emotions.
"Moreover, no one knows exactly how many human-shaped stone sculptures there are in this black stone hall. We know nothing about this hall. Without the white jade lanterns, I'm afraid we won't be able to live for more than ten minutes. If we want to live, we can't leave them."
"But we can't continue like this. Sooner or later, they will discover us!" Zhu Han, who had been silent all this while, finally spoke. His face was very gloomy.
"Chu Chen, what should we do next?" Lu Yan asked Chu Chen for help again.
"It's very simple. Think about why we are following them. Everyone should be very clear. It's because of the White Jade Lantern in their hands. This is the most important thing that they rely on to run rampant in this black stone hall. What we need to do is to snatch that White Jade Lantern!"
Chu Chen pursed his lips slightly and sneered.
All the cultivators were instantly shocked. They didn't expect Chu Chen to be so crazy.
"Are you sure? The weakest among the five of them is at least at the Spirit River Realm. Those four old men are mysterious and unfathomable. They are at least at the late stage of the Spirit River Realm. These five people who possess unique treasures must have made preparations to rely on and come to this ruin. If we encounter them, we won't even have time to escape. Are you sure you want to snatch them? "
Lu Yan looked at Chu Chen with an expression of disbelief.
"There are many ways to snatch them. We don't have to snatch them by force."
Chu Chen's lips curled up when he heard that.
"No, this is impossible."
After hearing Chu Chen's words, Zhu Han smiled bitterly and shook his head helplessly.
"There must be a prerequisite for all schemes to succeed. That is, there must be a subtle balance between the strength of the two parties. When the difference in strength between the two parties is too great, any scheme will be useless. "
Zhu Han's eyes were as deep as water.
"The difference in strength between those five cultivators and us is too great."
After pausing for a moment, Zhu Han couldn't help but sigh. "They are so strong, and they also know that the White Jade Lantern is their lifeline. How could it be so easy to snatch it away?"
All the cultivators nodded in agreement.
However, Chu Chen didn't think so.
"Senior Brother Zhu, you are good at everything. However, there is one thing you are not good at. Sometimes, you are too timid."
With a smile, Chu Chen glanced at Zhu Han indifferently. "Since I brought it up, I naturally have my ways."
All the cultivators widened their eyes and looked at Chu Chen together.
In the depths of the dark hall, Huangfu Yin's group of five continued to hold the White Jade Lantern as they walked through the group of human-shaped stone sculptures.
"Huff …"
After letting out a long breath, Huangfu Yin, who was dressed in white like a celestial, frowned slightly.
The situation was a little different from what he had expected.
Before entering this black stone hall, Huangfu Yin would never have thought that this place would be ten times more dangerous than he had expected.
Fortunately, he had brought the rare treasure that Elder Bing had prepared in advance.
He could only say that his teacher was very resourceful. This time, he had to help her settle this matter well. His future cultivation path would definitely be bright.
However, Huangfu Yin still had a faint feeling of unease.
He instinctively felt that some kind of danger was approaching.
As time passed, not only did the human-shaped stone sculptures increase in number and strength, but many strange monsters also appeared among them.
On the surface, these monsters looked similar to the human-shaped stone sculptures, but their bodies were filled with a unique aura that only flesh and blood could have.
Their bodies were crimson red and emitted a strong smell of blood and decay. It was as if they were stone corpses that had been buried for many years.
How could this be?
How could there be so many Bloodstone Corpses in this black stone hall?
Could it be that in ancient times, someone wanted to refine the corpses of fallen experts with these stone sculptures and refine them into demonic weapons like the Iron-Blooded Demon Figurines?
All kinds of terrifying thoughts flashed through Huangfu Yin's mind. He only felt that the hall was growing darker and darker.
Even with the White Jade Lantern chasing away the darkness, he felt that the darkness in his heart was growing thicker and thicker.
Unlike Chu Chen, who knew nothing, Huangfu Yin knew many secrets about these ancient ruins and this black stone hall.
And the terror revealed by those secrets would definitely cause any cultivator to tremble in fear! Please check the address of this book.
Yunlai Pavilion.
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