Chapter 872 The Legend of the Artifact

Zhang Meng was still very excited. He swung his arms to stretch his muscles and said happily, "Brother Feng, what do you think the artifact is? Will it be a giant axe that can chop down a mountain with one swing? Or one that glows?"

Qin Feng walked while thinking: "According to ancient legends, there are indeed several ancient artifacts hidden near the Frost Mountains. It is said that these artifacts were used to seal the power of darkness. Now that the Dark Cult has opened the first seal, I am afraid that the next step will be even more difficult."

Zhang Meng's eyes lit up: "Hehe, while the artifact is sealing the dark power, we can also upgrade our equipment by the way, how cool!"

Qin Feng smiled helplessly: "Can you think of anything else besides fighting?"

Zhang Meng nodded without hesitation: "Sure, eat and sleep! But fighting is what I like most."

Qin Feng shook his head, but he knew in his heart that the road ahead would never be as easy as Zhang Meng said. The Dark Cult had revealed their true intentions, and the next enemy would definitely be more dangerous.

The two headed south, following the instructions on the ancient map, and came to a forgotten ruin. This place was surrounded by forests and looked mysterious and desolate, as if it had been sleeping for a thousand years.

"Brother Feng, are we going to look for artifacts in the ruins this time?" Zhang Meng looked around excitedly, "I think this place is quite strange, maybe there are really good things hidden here."

Qin Feng nodded gently: "Yes, the legendary second seal is in the center of this ruin. There may be an ancient artifact hidden in the seal. If we can find it, perhaps we can reverse the situation."

Zhang Meng was eager to try, he raised his axe and prepared to rush into the ruins: "Okay, what are you waiting for? Just start chopping!"

"Wait!" Qin Feng hurriedly pulled him back, "Calm down first, there may be a trap here. Since the Dark Cult knows the first seal, they must have guessed that we are coming here, and they may have set an ambush."

Zhang Meng stopped and scratched his head: "Brother Feng, you are right. But when I think of the artifact, I can't help but want to get it quickly."

Qin Feng sighed: "We have to be careful. Remember, no matter how important the artifact is, it is not as important as our safety."

The two walked cautiously into the depths of the ruins. Along the way, although the surroundings were quiet, Qin Feng remained highly alert and kept an eye out for any disturbance. Zhang Meng walked while swinging his axe, ready to deal with any possible enemies at any time.

"Brother Feng, this place is so quiet, it's a bit abnormal." Zhang Meng muttered.

Qin Feng nodded: "Yes, it's too quiet, which makes me feel dangerous."

Just as they walked to the center of the ruins, suddenly, the air around them began to become cold, and a strange force rose from the ground. The two immediately stopped and looked around.

"Something is coming." Qin Feng whispered, his hand already on the hilt of the sword.

At this moment, the ground began to tremble slightly, and the stone pillars in the ruins collapsed one after another. A dim light rose from the ground. Then, a huge dark force surged out from the ground, and a figure wrapped in a black robe slowly emerged.

"Welcome, stupid intruders." The black-robed man's deep voice echoed in the ruins, as if it came from all directions.

Zhang Meng clenched his axe and shouted angrily, "Are you from the Dark Sect again? Why are you everywhere? Stop talking nonsense and start fighting!"

Qin Feng calmly observed the enemy in front of him: "He is not an ordinary member of the dark sect, be careful, Mengzi."

The black-robed man sneered and raised his hand. The dark energy gathered in his hand and formed a ball of dark flame. "Your arrival is just what I wanted. I need some sacrifices to complete the ritual of resurrecting the Lord of Darkness."

Zhang Meng's eyes lit up: "Ritual? That means there will be a fight! Just what I want!"

"Mengzi, don't be impulsive!" Qin Feng frowned and shouted, "This guy is not simple."

But Zhang Meng didn't listen to him. He roared and rushed over with an axe in hand: "Look, I'm going to chop you down with this axe!"

The giant axe, with a strong gust of wind, rushed towards the black-robed man. However, the black-robed man just waved his hand lightly, and the dark flame instantly turned into a barrier, blocking Zhang Meng's attack.

"boom!"

Zhang Meng's axe hit the dark barrier with a dull thud, but the barrier didn't budge. Zhang Meng stepped back in shock, his eyes wide open: "What the hell is this? Can it withstand my full-strength attack?"

The black-robed man laughed in a low voice: "You are too weak to understand the true power of darkness."

Qin Feng immediately rushed forward, his long sword flashing with cold light, and quickly stabbed at the side of the black-robed man. However, the black flame in the black-robed man's hand condensed again, blocking Qin Feng's attack.

"Hmph, a futile struggle." The man in black sneered, and then the flame in his hand suddenly burst out, turning into countless black tentacles, attacking Qin Feng and Zhang Meng.

"Brother Feng, be careful!" Zhang Meng shouted, raised his axe and chopped hard at the black tentacles.

"Bang bang bang!"

Although Zhang Meng cut off a few tentacles, more tentacles continued to attack them. Qin Feng quickly dodged and swung his sword to defend, looking for an opportunity to counterattack.

"We can't continue to passively take the beating!" Qin Feng gritted his teeth and said, "Mengzi, attract his attention. I will find an opportunity to attack his core!"

Zhang Meng grinned: "Okay, Brother Feng, leave it to me!"

After saying that, Zhang Meng suddenly roared, swung his giant axe and rushed towards the black-robed man, the axe drew an arc in the air, and went straight to the black-robed man's head. The black-robed man obviously did not expect Zhang Meng's speed to be so fast, and quickly summoned a dark barrier to resist.

"boom!"

The giant axe smashed hard on the barrier. Although it did not completely break, the powerful impact still caused a crack to appear on the barrier. The black-robed man's face changed slightly, and he hurriedly stepped back a few steps. The dark flame in his hand became more and more fierce.

"Now!" Qin Feng shouted, seized the flaw in this moment, and quickly rushed to the side of the man in black robe. His long sword flashed with cold light and pierced his chest.

Before the black-robed man could react, Qin Feng's sword had already pierced through his black robe. With a low muffled sound, the black-robed man roared in pain, and the dark flames on his body dimmed instantly.

“You…actually…” There was resentment in the black-robed man’s voice, but before he could finish his words, his figure turned to ashes in the dark flames and disappeared into the air.

"Done!" Zhang Meng raised his axe and smiled proudly, "Brother Feng, you are awesome!"

Qin Feng did not relax his vigilance. He looked at the gradually dissipating dark flames and frowned, "I always feel that things are not that simple. The Dark Cult cannot send only one person to guard such an important seal."

At this moment, the ground suddenly began to shake violently, and a low roar came from the ground in the center of the ruins, as if some more powerful force was awakening.

Zhang Meng scratched his head: "Uh, Brother Feng, I have a bad feeling..."

Qin Feng's face was solemn: "The seal is really broken, and the dark power is reviving. We must find the artifact as soon as possible to fight it!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the ground of the ruins suddenly cracked open, and a dazzling light gushed out from the crack. Then, a huge stone platform rose from the ground, and in the center of the stone platform stood a long sword shining with blue light.