Chapter 358: Fight in the Underground Hall

In the last expedition, Qin Feng and his companions accidentally discovered the underground base of the dark soul master and inadvertently broke into this mysterious underground hall. The dark soul master in front of them did not intend to let them go, and the tense atmosphere was about to break out.

"Invaders! Catch them!" the leading dark soul master shouted, his voice echoing in the empty underground hall, shaking the ancient murals on the walls as if they were trembling.

Qin Feng quickly drew out the Dragon Shadow Sword, and a dazzling light flashed across the blade. He shouted, "Everyone be careful, there are a lot of them, protect yourselves!"

The dark soul masters immediately split into two teams and surrounded them from the left and right sides, holding all kinds of strange weapons in their hands and flashing dangerous lights in their eyes.

"It looks like this is going to be a tough battle." Chu Tian clenched his fists, and tiny flames began to emerge from his palms. This was his habitual reaction when fighting.

“They won’t have the chance to catch us and turn us into animals this time!” Zhang Meng laughed, grabbed a huge rock beside him, and smashed it at the dark soul masters rushing towards him.

"Boom!" The boulder exploded in midair, rubble flew everywhere, and the dark soul masters had to dodge hastily. Zhang Meng's strength always caught his opponents off guard.

Ye Li did not hesitate. She immediately waved the staff in her hand and chanted a spell. A wall of ice quickly stood up in front of them, blocking the opponent's attack.

"Everyone, cooperate and don't let them break through our defense!" Ye Li reminded loudly.

Wang Yue summoned the Light Deer, whose antlers shone with a soft light, providing them with an additional protective barrier. The Light Deer jumped lightly, nimbly dodging the enemy's attacks, while using its aura to heal the minor injuries of its companions.

Qin Feng charged at the front line. His Dragon Shadow Sword was like thunder, slashing with the power of lightning. Every swing could force back several dark soul masters.

"Come on, let us see how powerful you are!" Qin Feng taunted while fighting. He knew that angering opponents could sometimes make them lose their minds and reveal their flaws.

The battle was going on fiercely, and both sides were evenly matched. Suddenly, a strange sound came from the depths of the hall. Then, a figure appeared from the darkness.

"This sound... is wrong!" Wang Yue said vigilantly, and she quickly looked behind her.

The spirit beast that had led them to the underground hall appeared again. It flexibly shuttled between the two sides of the battle, as if looking for something. Qin Feng also noticed the spirit beast's actions and couldn't help but feel suspicious.

"What's going on with this spirit beast? Why does it appear here?" Chu Tian asked puzzledly while repelling a dark soul master.

"I don't know, but I have a feeling that it seems to be looking for something." Ye Li said.

The spirit beast quickly bypassed several dark soul masters and jumped to the center of the hall. It stood beside the huge magic circle there, sniffed carefully, then raised its head and looked at Qin Feng.

"It's looking at me!" Qin Feng shouted, "It seems to be signaling us to come over!"

"Go over there? That's where the enemies gather!" Zhang Meng's eyes widened. "Isn't this too risky?"

Qin Feng made a quick decision: "I feel like it's helping us. Everyone follow me, let's go see what it's going to do!"

The companions quickly adjusted their formation and protected Qin Feng as he moved towards the spirit beast. They fought and retreated, carefully approaching the center of the magic circle. The dark soul masters also realized their intentions and rushed towards them frantically.

"Hurry! We don't have time!" Qin Feng urged. He had already come to the side of the spirit beast.

The spirit beast saw them approaching and pointed its claws at the center of the magic circle. Qin Feng followed the direction it pointed and saw a faintly glowing rune on the ground.

"This is... a sealing rune!" Ye Li exclaimed. She quickly stepped forward and observed the rune carefully. "It seems to be used to seal some powerful force!"

"Could this be the source of the dark soul master's power?" Wang Yue guessed.

"No matter what it is, we have to destroy it now!" Qin Feng said decisively.

Qin Feng raised the Dragon Shadow Sword, lightning flashed on the blade, and he slashed at the rune on the ground. With a loud bang, the light above the rune suddenly shone brightly, illuminating the entire underground hall.

"Go on! We must break it!" Ye Li shouted.

Chu Tian and Zhang Meng no longer hesitated, they rushed towards the rune together and began to attack with all their strength. Wang Yue used the aura of the Bright Deer to provide support and resist the attacks of the surrounding enemies.

The dark soul masters seemed to be aware of the crisis, and they attacked frantically, trying to stop the actions of Qin Feng and others. But with the protection of the light deer, their attacks were resolved one by one.

The spirit beast was walking around anxiously, its eyes fixed on the rune, as if waiting for something.

"It's almost there, everyone hold on a little longer!" Qin Feng shouted.

Finally, under Qin Feng's third attack, cracks appeared on the surface of the rune. The light in the spirit beast's eyes became brighter, and it suddenly let out a sharp cry, with a strange power in its voice.

As the spirit beast cried, the rune completely collapsed, a deep crack appeared on the ground, and a powerful energy gushed out. The dark soul masters were immediately blown away by this force and crashed into the wall.

"What a strong force! What's going on?" Chu Tian asked in surprise.

"I don't know either, but it looks like some ancient magical power has been released." Ye Li replied, her expression both surprised and excited.

The spirit beast jumped to the edge of the crack, stretched out its front paws, and gently touched it. Suddenly, its body began to glow, and a soft light emanated from it, covering the entire hall.

"This...what is it doing?" Wang Yue looked at the scene in front of her in surprise.

The light gradually became brighter, and finally the entire underground hall was flooded with a dazzling white light. Qin Feng and his companions felt a warm power surge into their bodies, as if all the pain disappeared in that instant.

When the light gradually dissipated, Qin Feng opened his eyes and found that the spirit beast was standing quietly in front of them. Its eyes became softer and seemed to be smiling.

"Thank you." A gentle voice sounded in Qin Feng's mind, "I am the guardian of this underground temple. You broke the seal of the dark soul master and released the power here."

"Can you speak?" Chu Tian widened his eyes, unable to believe what he heard.

"I am only communicating with you through my heart." The voice of the spirit beast sounded again, "This temple was once a symbol of light and justice, but it was used by dark soul masters. I thank you for your courage and wisdom."

"We just did what we should do." Qin Feng replied with a smile, "Thank you for bringing us here."

"Now, the power here has returned to justice." The spirit beast said, "You will receive its blessing, which will help you become stronger in future battles."

As the spirit beast finished speaking, Qin Feng and his companions felt a warm current flowing through their bodies, as if their bodies were endowed with a new power.

The dark soul masters fell down one after another in the powerful light, losing their fighting power. Qin Feng looked around and confirmed that the enemy had no ability to resist.

"We won!" Wang Yue shouted excitedly.

"Yes, this time we not only defeated the dark soul master, but also gained new power." Ye Li nodded, her eyes full of confidence.

"It was an unforgettable battle," Chu Tian said. "Although the process was a bit thrilling, the result was great."

"Don't forget, all this is because of this little guy." Zhang Meng pointed at the spirit beast, "If it weren't for it, we might not know the secrets of these runes."

The spirit beast looked at them tenderly and said slowly: "I will continue to protect this underground temple, and your mission is not over yet. The conspiracy of the dark soul master is far more than this. You need to continue to work hard and protect justice."

Qin Feng nodded solemnly: "We understand. Thank you for your help, we will move on."

The spirit beast lowered its head slightly, as if greeting them, then turned and walked into the depths of the hall, gradually disappearing in the light.

"Okay, everyone, we should go back." Qin Feng said to his companions, "Report the situation here to the academy, so that they know that we have achieved an important victory."

"Yes, and we also need to rest and prepare for the next task." Wang Yue said.

Everyone nodded and began to pack their equipment, preparing to leave this underground temple full of mystery and power.

After a busy day, Qin Feng and his companions finally returned to the academy. In the square of the academy, students were doing their daily training, but when they saw Qin Feng and his companions, they couldn't help but stop.

"You're back! I heard that you went on a very dangerous mission." A student said in surprise.

"Yes, but we succeeded." Qin Feng replied with a smile.

Soon, Vice President Feng Jian learned of their return and hurried to greet them.

"Qin Feng, you're back! How is the mission going?" Feng Jian asked with concern.

"We found the base of the dark soul masters and broke their seal." Qin Feng replied, "However, their conspiracy may be more complicated than we imagined."

Feng Jian nodded, a solemn look on his face: "You did a great job. This victory is very important to us. The academy will continue to investigate the movements of dark soul masters, and you must also be prepared to face new challenges at any time."

"Understood!" Qin Feng and his companions answered in unison.

Feng Jian nodded with satisfaction: "Have a good rest, the academy needs warriors like you."

Qin Feng and his partners can finally relax. After this adventure, they not only improved their strength, but also understood the importance of teamwork and persistence.

"There are still many unknown challenges waiting for us in the future, but I believe that as long as we unite as one, there is nothing we cannot overcome," Qin Feng said firmly.

Everyone nodded, they knew that this was just the beginning. A new adventure was waiting for them, and they were ready.