Chapter 345: Outer Heaven Vanguard, The Defensive Line in Peril

The three of them immediately rushed to the target location. In a secluded valley, they discovered a shocking scene.

"This is..." Lin Xuan gasped.

Standing in the center of the valley was an ancient stone stele, inscribed with profound Runes. And surrounding the stele, there were unexpectedly over a dozen figures standing guard in silence.

"It's people from Taixu Temple!" Li Yan recognized the attire of several of them.

Ling Bo observed carefully: "Experts from Qingcheng Mountain and Maoshan are here too."

These reclusive masters, regardless of their sects, were actually joining forces to guard this stone stele. And what was even more surprising was that the Runes on the stele seemed somewhat similar to the Outer Heaven civilization script recorded in the secret chamber on Xuanwu Island.

"It seems they also know the truth," Lin Xuan said in a low voice, "These reclusive sects have been preparing in silence all along."

Li Yan nodded: "No wonder they chose to emerge at this time."

"Boom!"

Suddenly, a loud noise came from afar. The three turned to look, only to see red light shooting into the sky on the horizon, as if something were awakening.

"Another Ancient Relic has been activated!" Qingbai Jushe issued a warning, "And it's not small in scale!"

The warnings from the three Guardian Spirit Beasts became increasingly urgent. They seemed to sense that some kind of threat was closing in.

"There isn't much time left," Lin Xuan said with a grave expression, "The invasion of the Outer Heaven civilization is likely faster than we imagined."

Li Yan clenched his fists: "We must increase our strength as quickly as possible."

"It's not just strength," Ling Bo said thoughtfully, "We must also find out what exactly those arrangements left behind in ancient times are."

The three looked at the mysterious stone stele once more. They knew this might only be one of many clues. The entire world of Practitioners was experiencing an unprecedented great upheaval, and as Children of Luck, they had to shoulder their own responsibilities.

"Prepare for battle," Lin Xuan said with a firm gaze, "The real challenge has only just begun!"

A strange light streaked across the night sky, leaving a peculiar trail above the city.

"This phenomenon again!" Li Yan looked at the anomaly in the sky, his expression grave, "This is the third time this week."

Lin Xuan and Ling Bo were also closely monitoring these abnormal phenomena. Over the past half-month, similar incidents had occurred frequently all over the country. Not only were there eerie lights, but Practitioners had also reported seeing unidentified flying objects late at night.

"Does Qingbai Jushe have any sensing?" Ling Bo turned and asked.

Lin Xuan closed his eyes to perceive for a moment: "It says these anomalies all carry a special energy fluctuation, exactly the same as the Outer Heaven Magic Artifacts."

"Huo Fenghuang has similar sensing as well," Li Yan added, "And it believes these phenomena are not appearing randomly."

Just as the three were discussing, another urgent message arrived. Several Practitioner sects in the East Sea region reported that the local Spirit Qi had experienced severe abnormal fluctuations, and their cultivation had been affected.

"Xuanwu's warning is becoming stronger and stronger," Ling Bo said with a grave expression, "Behind these abnormal phenomena, there is likely a greater crisis hidden."

The sensing of the three Guardian Spirit Beasts all pointed to the same terrifying fact: the vanguard force of the Outer Heaven civilization had begun to infiltrate!

"We must investigate clearly as soon as possible," Lin Xuan decided decisively, "According to the locations of the Spirit Qi anomalies, it is very likely we can find their activity trails."

The three immediately took action. However, during the investigation, they unexpectedly discovered a deeply hidden Ancient Relic.

"Here..." Li Yan looked at the bare cliff face before him, "There is actually such a powerful Array concealing it?"

Lin Xuan took out the Jade Slip obtained earlier on Xuanwu Island and injected a trace of Qi Luck Power. Immediately, complex patterns emerged on the cliff face, and an entrance slowly appeared.

"It really is related to the guardians," Ling Bo observed the Runes at the entrance carefully, "And it is quite ancient."

The three entered the relic cautiously. Qingbai Jushe, Huo Fenghuang, and the Xuanwu phantom remained on alert at all times, guarding against any possible danger.

"These murals..." Lin Xuan looked at the patterns on both sides of the passage, "They all record matters of the Outer Heaven civilization!"

The murals displayed the scene of the Outer Heaven civilization's initial arrival in ancient times. Those technologies that transcended cognition and the heart-palpitating power were vividly depicted.

"Look here!" Li Yan pointed to a special mural, "This is the scene of the battle between the guardians and the Outer Heaven civilization."

In the image, twelve guardians joined forces to set up a great Array to confront the super weapons of the Outer Heaven civilization. That battle was extremely tragic and ultimately ended in both sides suffering heavy losses.

"So the guardians had already..." Ling Bo felt a sense of emotion.

Suddenly, the Xuanwu phantom sent a strong sense. Deep within the relic, they discovered a huge stone chamber.

"This is..." The three gasped in unison.

Suspended in the center of the stone chamber was a special map, marked with twelve flickering light points. These light points were distributed according to some mysterious pattern, faintly forming a huge network.

"This is the final line of defense left by the guardians!" Qingbai Jushe suddenly spoke, "Twelve key nodes together constitute a complete defensive system."

Huo Fenghuang added: "This defensive network can not only resist the invasion of the Outer Heaven civilization but also maintain the stability of the entire world."

However, just at this moment, Lin Xuan discovered a terrifying fact: "Look, these extinguished light points..."

"A full six nodes have already failed!" Li Yan's expression changed drastically.

Ling Bo observed the map carefully: "No wonder Spirit Qi has been abnormal recently; it turns out the defensive network has already been half destroyed."

This discovery made all three feel deep anxiety. If a few more nodes were destroyed, the entire defensive system would completely collapse!

"We must find the remaining nodes before the Outer Heaven civilization does," Lin Xuan said with a firm gaze, "Otherwise, the consequences will be unimaginable."

Just then, the map suddenly emitted a dazzling light. The twelve light points lit up simultaneously, projecting more information into the air.

"This is..." Li Yan examined it carefully, "The specific location and activation method for each node!"

"The guardians were indeed thoughtful," Ling Bo exclaimed in admiration, "They even left records on how to repair the destroyed nodes."

The three carefully noted down this information. However, just as they were preparing to leave, a disturbance suddenly came from deep within the relic!

"Not good!" Qingbai Jushe suddenly warned, "There is an energy fluctuation from the Outer Heaven civilization!"

"They have already set their sights on this place!" Huo Fenghuang let out a sharp cry.

Lin Xuan decided immediately: "Go quickly! We have the information; we cannot have a direct confrontation with them!"

The three retreated from the relic rapidly. Behind them came a violent energy fluctuation; clearly, the power of the Outer Heaven civilization had descended.