Chapter 712 Mysterious fragments? Back to the desert!

"There must be something good in this box." Luo Chen whispered.

Qingshuang nodded, and the two slowly approached the stone platform.

Just as they were about to touch the box, the cave suddenly shook, and the box on the stone platform also trembled.

"Be careful!" Luo Chen shouted, pulling Qingshuang back quickly.

The strange purple smoke spread immediately.

And with the strange appearance, disgust spread.

All around, more than a dozen practitioners wearing yellow robes and yellow cloth on their faces suddenly appeared.

These practitioners seemed to have suddenly appeared from the cave wall, and their movements were uniform, as if they had been trained for a long time.

Luo Chen and Qingshuang looked at each other, and saw vigilance and alertness in each other's eyes.

"Who are you? Why did you break into our forbidden area?" One of the practitioners asked in a hoarse voice.

Luo Chen took a step forward and replied in a deep voice: "We are just travelers who strayed into this place by mistake. We have no ill intentions. If this is really your forbidden place, we are willing to leave immediately."

"Leave? Not so easy!" Another practitioner sneered, "You have touched our holy objects and must pay the price."

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang were shocked. They realized that this box might be a huge trouble for them.

But since they were already involved in this dispute, they had no room to retreat.

"We have no intention of offending, but if you want to do it, we will not sit and wait for death." Qing Shuang gripped the hilt of the sword tightly, and his tone was firm.

The practitioners looked at each other, as if communicating something with their eyes.

Then, they all launched an attack together, with swift and strange movements that were difficult to grasp.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang immediately fought, knowing that this was a life-and-death contest.

Luo Chen's swordsmanship was sharp, and Qing Shuang's sword moves were agile. The two cooperated tacitly, and for a while they fought each other in a tacit understanding.

The battle lasted for a long time, and both sides were injured.

Although Luo Chen and Qing Shuang had good cultivation, they also felt great pressure in the face of so many enemies.

Just when they were about to collapse, Luo Chen suddenly had an idea. He remembered the sword meaning he had comprehended when he was practicing in the underground world.

He integrated this sword meaning into his sword skills, and the sword light suddenly became brighter and the power doubled.

Seeing this, Qing Shuang immediately adjusted her sword moves to echo Luo Chen's sword meaning.

The two were like immortals in the sword, with sword energy running wild, forcing the practitioners to retreat step by step.

In the end, with the tacit cooperation of Luo Chen and Qing Shuang, they successfully repelled all the practitioners.

Seeing that the situation was not good, those practitioners retreated into the cave wall and disappeared without a trace.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang breathed a sigh of relief. They knew that although the battle was won, the crisis was not completely resolved.

They quickly walked to the stone platform and took down the ancient box.

The box was heavy in the hand, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang did not dare to stay here for long, and quickly left the cave.

They returned to the desert, found a relatively safe place, and began to study the box carefully.

The dust on the box was gently wiped clean, revealing the complex runes on it.

These runes seemed to contain some powerful power, which made Luo Chen and Qing Shuang feel a palpitation.

"The things in this box are probably extraordinary." Luo Chen whispered.

Qing Shuang nodded, she knew that the box might contain huge secrets or unimaginable dangers.

The two decided not to rush to open the box, but to find a safe place to carefully study the runes on the box and find the right way to open it.

After some research, they found that the runes on the box were similar to the runes they saw in the underground world.

This made them more convinced that this box had some connection with the underground world.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang decided to return to the underground world, where there might be clues to unlock the secret of the box.

They passed through the light gate again and returned to the mysterious underground world.

In the underground world, they began to look for clues similar to the runes on the box.

After a period of exploration, they finally found an ancient book in a hidden corner.

The book records a lot of knowledge about the underground world and runes, including the method of interpreting the runes on the box.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang carefully untied the runes on the box according to the instructions in the book.

When the last rune was untied, the box emitted a soft light.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang held their breath and slowly opened the box.

In the box, a crystal clear fragment lay quietly.

Although Luo Chen didn't know what this fragment was.

But he could vaguely feel that this fragment was definitely not an ordinary thing.

"Qing Shuang, take a look."

Qing Shuang carefully took the fragment out of the box, her fingers gently touched the smooth surface, and a strange energy wave emanated from the fragment, causing her body to tremble involuntarily.

"This... Is this the legendary spiritual crystal fragment?" Qing Shuang's voice was filled with a hint of disbelief.

Luo Chen frowned. Although he was not familiar with this fragment, he could not help but get excited when he heard Qing Shuang say this.

Lingjing, a mysterious substance that is said to contain the purest energy in the world, is said to be able to help practitioners break through bottlenecks and even prolong their lives.

"If it is really a fragment of the spirit crystal, then we are really lucky this time." Luo Chen took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.

Qingshuang nodded. She knew the preciousness of the spirit crystal fragment, and she also knew that once this thing was spread out, it would attract countless greedy eyes and endless troubles.

She put the fragment back into the box, and then carefully put the box into her storage bag.

"We have to find a safe place to study the purpose of this fragment." Qingshuang said.

Luo Chen looked around. They were now in the underground world. Although it was relatively hidden, it was not a long-term solution.

He pondered for a moment, then said: "Let's return to the ground first, find a secret place, and then study this fragment carefully."

The two quickly left the underground world and returned to the ground.

They chose a deserted mountain far away from human habitation and found a hidden cave as a temporary foothold.

In the cave, Luo Chen and Qingshuang began to study the spirit crystal fragment. They found that whenever they approached the fragment, the true qi in their bodies seemed to be attracted by something and became more active.

The energy contained in this fragment seemed to resonate with their true qi.

"If we can use the energy in this fragment, our cultivation will surely advance by leaps and bounds." Luo Chen's eyes flashed with excitement.

Qing Shuang seemed more cautious. She knew that although the power of the spirit crystal fragment was strong, improper use could also bring disaster.

"We have to be careful. The power of this fragment is too mysterious and we know too little about it."

Luo Chen nodded. He understood Qing Shuang's concerns.

So the two decided not to rush to use the fragment, but to find a safe way to absorb and use the energy in it.

In the following days, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang practiced while studying the spirit crystal fragment.

They tried various methods to try to find a way to safely absorb the energy of the fragment.

After countless attempts and failures, they finally found a special practice method that could guide the energy in the fragment and integrate it into their true qi.

As the practice deepened, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang felt that their cultivation was steadily improving.

The true qi in their bodies became more vigorous and even began to make a qualitative leap.

They knew that all this was due to the power of the spirit crystal fragments.

However, the good times did not last long.

Just as they were immersed in the joy of their cultivation, an ominous breath suddenly descended.

Outside the cave, a powerful force was approaching rapidly.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang looked at each other and saw vigilance in each other's eyes.

They quickly put away the spirit crystal fragments and prepared to meet the upcoming challenge.

At the entrance of the cave, a figure slowly appeared.

It was a man in a black robe, with a wicked smile on his face and greed in his eyes.

"I want the spirit crystal fragments in your hands." The black-robed man's voice was low and threatening.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang were shocked. They knew that the visitor was not kind, and the opponent's strength should not be underestimated.

But they also knew that the spirit crystal fragments were treasures they could not give up.

"If you want our spirit crystal fragments, it depends on whether you have the ability." Luo Chen responded coldly, while tightening the long sword in his hand.

Qing Shuang was also ready for the battle. She knew that this battle would be a life-and-death contest.

The black-robed man said nothing more. He flashed and attacked Luo Chen and Qing Shuang like a ghost.

His attack was swift and strange, making it hard to defend against.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang immediately fought back. They knew that this battle was about life and death, and about the ownership of the spiritual crystal fragments.

They exerted all their skills and techniques to the extreme and launched a fierce duel with the black-robed man.

The battle lasted for a long time. Although Luo Chen and Qing Shuang tried their best, the black-robed man was too powerful and they gradually felt powerless.

Just when they were about to collapse, a mysterious sword intent suddenly appeared in Luo Chen's mind.

He integrated this sword intent into his swordsmanship, and the sword light suddenly flourished and the power doubled.

Seeing this, Qing Shuang immediately adjusted his sword moves to echo Luo Chen's sword intent.

The two were like immortal lovers in the sword, with sword energy running wild, forcing the black-robed man to retreat step by step.

Finally, with the tacit cooperation of Luo Chen and Qing Shuang, they successfully repelled the black-robed man.

Seeing that the situation was not good, the black-robed man quickly retreated and disappeared into the night.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang breathed a sigh of relief, and the trouble was temporarily resolved.

They quickly packed up everything and left the cave with the spirit crystal fragments.

In the following days, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang continued to practice while avoiding possible pursuit.

They found that the spirit crystal fragments could not only improve their cultivation, but also help them comprehend the deeper mysteries of martial arts.

As time went by, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang became stronger and stronger.

So, the two decided.

Return to the desert before.

They wanted to go back and see what was so strange about the desert.

Surprisingly, such an opportunity could be buried.

So, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang embarked on a journey back to the desert.

They knew that there were unknown secrets hidden there, which might be inextricably linked to the spirit crystal fragments.

Along the way, they remained vigilant at all times to avoid encountering enemies like the man in black robe again.

After several days of trekking, they finally arrived at the desert again.

The wind and sand were still there, but Luo Chen and Qing Shuang's moods were very different.

In the depths of the desert, they found an ancient relic, which was buried by the wind and sand, with only a corner exposed.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang looked at each other and saw the excitement in each other's eyes.

They knew that there might be more secrets about the spirit crystal fragments hidden in this relic.

They carefully cleaned the sand at the entrance of the relic, revealing a deep passage.

The passage was dark and damp, but Luo Chen and Qing Shuang's perception ability was no longer the same as before, and they could clearly feel all the movements around them.

After going deep into the relic, they found a huge stone chamber with an ancient altar in the center.

On the altar, a pattern similar to the fragments in their hands attracted their attention.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang walked forward and found that there was actually a complete spirit crystal on the altar.

"Is this a complete spirit crystal?" Qing Shuang's voice was full of shock.

Luo Chen nodded. He could feel that this spiritual crystal contained more powerful energy.

They carefully took the spiritual crystal off the altar, and a more violent energy wave instantly filled the entire stone chamber.

"We must be careful with this spiritual crystal. Its power far exceeds our fragments." Luo Chen reminded.

Qingshuang nodded in agreement. She knew that if they could properly use this complete spiritual crystal, their strength would have a qualitative leap.

But at the same time, they must also face greater risks.

They decided to take the spiritual crystal back to the cave and continue to study how to safely absorb and use its power.

However, this time, Luo Chen did not seem to be as lucky as before.

Hundreds of powerful people in yellow clothes, as if they were practitioners in the tribe in the desert, suddenly appeared behind them.

"Who are you?"

An old man with mysterious patterns on his face, leaning on a cane, walked over silently.

Luo Chen and Qingshuang looked at each other and were secretly alert.

They knew that these yellow-robed practitioners were not ordinary people, and they were obviously very interested in the spirit crystal.

"We are just practitioners passing by here, and we have no intention of offending you." Luo Chen replied in a deep voice, trying to stay calm.

The old man's eyes were like torches, and he swept across the spirit crystals in Luo Chen and Qing Shuang's hands, and a strange light flashed in his eyes.

"The spirit crystals in your hands are inextricably linked to our tribe. You must go with us."

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang's hearts tightened, and they knew that this might be an unavoidable conflict.

However, they also understood that if they could cooperate with these yellow-robed practitioners, they might be able to unlock more secrets about the spirit crystal.