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Chapter 141 Unconventional Approaches Lead to Victory; Restriction Finally Broken

Dai Yao was violently slammed into the air by the power of the restriction. The force hit her as if she were being struck head-on by a speeding spirit boat. Her ears rang, and her body flew backward uncontrollably. Her internal organs felt as if they had shifted, and she grimaced in pain.

"Holy crap! This restriction even has a trap?!" she cursed inwardly, struggling to get up, only to find that her limbs and bones felt like they were filled with lead, so heavy that she couldn't move. Every inch of her skin seemed to be suppressed by an invisible force, and a feeling of stagnation spread from her skin to her whole body.

The spiritual energy was suppressed by the power of the restriction, as if it had been acupunctured, and its circulation became extremely sluggish.

Xiao Meng ran over anxiously, her face pale: "Sister Yao Yao, how are you?"

Dai Yao's mouth twitched in pain, and she could only let out a weak groan.

Seeing this, Elder Mogu laughed triumphantly, "Hahaha! You overconfident little girl! How could you possibly touch the restrictions of this ancient demonic artifact? Just accept your fate and die!" The laughter was particularly grating to Dai Yao's ears, like rough sandpaper rubbing against her eardrums.

Lei Yan fanned the flames from the side: "Elder, this girl is full of tricks. Why not just kill her to avoid any unforeseen complications!"

Dai Yao cursed inwardly, thinking that the old man and the hot-tempered man were definitely no good!

It seems we have no choice but to take a gamble!

The worst part is that now she can't even lift a finger, let alone take a gamble.

Her heart was in turmoil. Dai Yao knew that if she couldn't break the seal as soon as possible, not only would the magic weapon be taken away by someone else, but she and her companions would also be in danger.

But in her current state, she's even more destitute than a salted fish; it's like a skilled cook trying to cook without rice!

"Fairy Yao Yao!" Ying Feng called out anxiously, but Ying Yue held him tightly and he couldn't break free at all.

Xinghua was still struggling to keep the fragile process of breaking the barrier going, with beads of sweat the size of soybeans seeping from his forehead, dripping onto the ground with a soft "drip" sound.

Elder Mogu grinned maliciously as he approached step by step, each step accompanied by a dull thud on the ground. Black demonic energy condensed in his hands, and it looked as if he was about to deliver a fatal blow to Dai Yao...

Just then, Dai Yao suddenly moved.

She didn't try to stand up or mobilize her spiritual power. Instead, she slowly reached into her storage bag, as if searching for some precious treasure. When she took out the osmanthus cake, the cake emitted a faint fragrance, which seemed particularly abrupt in the tense atmosphere.

"Mmm... Osmanthus cake, my favorite..." she said weakly, then took a bite. The sweet aroma of the osmanthus cake spread in her mouth, and its soft texture brought her some comfort amidst the pain.

Everyone: "???"

All the people saw was Dai Yao chewing on osmanthus cake, looking completely absorbed in the moment, as if she were detached from the situation and had completely forgotten that she was in danger.

This action left everyone present dumbfounded. The faces of those around them were filled with confusion; some even stared wide-eyed, their mouths slightly agape, revealing expressions of astonishment.

Elder Mogu was stunned. What was this little girl up to?

Just when everyone thought Dai Yao would rest for a while before trying to break the restriction, she suddenly gave Elder Mogu a sly smile, just like a little fox who had stolen a chicken.

"Oh dear, Elder, please don't worry," she said weakly, feigning serious injuries, her voice as faint as a candle flickering in the wind. "Behind this barrier lies an immense treasure, the kind that could rival a nation's wealth! Only I can open it, but..." She paused, her eyes darting around, "But, I need a small favor from you, Elder..."

Upon hearing the word "treasure," Elder Mogu's eyes lit up, and his greed was instantly ignited.

He had already coveted this ancient magical artifact, and now that he heard there were additional treasures, how could he possibly resist?

"What kind of help? Tell me quickly!"

Dai Yao smiled mysteriously, "This task is simple in some ways, and difficult in others..." She deliberately dragged out her words, whetting the appetite of Elder Mogu.

"Stop talking nonsense! Speak up!" Lei Yan urged impatiently from the side.

He felt that Dai Yao was up to her tricks again and wished he could kill her immediately.

Dai Yao glanced at Lei Yan, sneering inwardly, "Just waiting for you to lose your temper!"

She continued speaking to Elder Mogu, "Actually, all you need to do is approach the barrier and input a wisp of demonic energy to open the treasure's door!"

Although Elder Mogu was cunning and shrewd, he was blinded by greed at this moment and actually believed Dai Yao's lies.

Ignoring Lei Yan and the others' advice, he walked step by step toward the barrier.

Just as Elder Mogu approached the restriction, Dai Yao's eyes sharpened, and she mobilized the last bit of spiritual power in her body, injecting it into a specific rune within the restriction.

This rune echoed the loophole that Xinghua had discovered earlier, instantly generating a powerful suction force that pulled the unsuspecting Elder Mogu into the barrier!

Elder Mogu seemed to be violently pulled into the restriction by an invisible giant hand. His body twisted in mid-air, black demonic energy splashed everywhere, and his face was full of fear and regret.

"Ah—" Elder Mogu let out a terrified scream from inside the barrier.

His men tried to save him, but were thrown back by the restriction, falling and getting bruised and battered, their bodies hitting the ground with dull thuds.

Dai Yao looked at the Demon Valley Elder trapped in the restriction and revealed a triumphant smile.

“Next…” she patted the pastry crumbs off her hands, “it’s your turn.”

Dai Yao clapped her hands as she watched the Demon Valley Elder being sucked into the barrier, a look of "planned success" on her face.

“Next,” she brushed the pastry crumbs off her clothes, glanced at Lei Yan, and said with a hint of provocation, “it’s your turn.”

Upon seeing this, Lei Yan was not frightened at all; instead, he revealed a cold smile.

"Fool! You really think you can trap me with such a small trick? Without that old geezer from Demon Valley getting in my way, this demonic artifact is mine!" He stared greedily at the faint glow of the demonic artifact behind the barrier, taking Dai Yao's previous actions as a perfect opportunity for him to reap the benefits when the two sides fought.

He rushed towards Dai Yao, intending to deal with this "troublesome" little girl first before retrieving the demonic artifact.

"Don't even think about it!" Yingfeng flashed and stood in front of Lei Yan again, and the two instantly engaged in a fierce battle.

This time, Lei Yan was smarter and no longer acted recklessly. His moves were more cautious, combining offense and defense. For a time, Ying Feng found it difficult to find any weakness in him.

Despite her pain, Dai Yao, supported by the mysterious figure and Xiao Meng, walked step by step towards the barrier. She could feel the strength of her companions' support, a warm and steadfast backing that gave her injured body some comfort.

"Xinghua, it's up to you now!" she said to Xinghua.

Xinghua nodded, took a deep breath, focused his mind, and began to break the restriction.

Dai Yao stood guard for him, secretly mobilizing the little spiritual power she had left to prepare for any unexpected situations.

As Xinghua moved, the light on the barrier flickered, the shimmering light stinging Dai Yao's eyes, as if it might go out at any moment, or as if it might unleash an even more powerful force at any moment.

Time passed by minute by minute, and everyone's heart was in their throat.

Finally, thanks to Xinghua's precise manipulation, the light of the barrier dimmed completely, revealing a dark entrance.

"It's done!" Xinghua shouted excitedly.

Without hesitation, Dai Yao and the others stepped into the entrance and disappeared into the darkness.

Upon seeing this, Lei Yan's eyes widened in fury, and he roared, "Damn it!" He abandoned his fight with Ying Feng and turned to rush towards the entrance.

Just as Lei Yan was about to strike Dai Yao's back and was about to smash her into a pulp with one palm, a sudden change occurred!

After the restriction was applied, the previously dimmed demonic artifact suddenly burst forth with dazzling light, and a black beam shot out like lightning, firmly fixing Lei Yan in place.

"What's going on?!" Lei Yan was shocked and struggled desperately, but found that he could not move, like an insect sealed in amber.

Dai Yao and the others were also taken aback, but then they realized what was happening and looked behind the barrier.

The magical artifact shimmered and slowly coalesced into a semi-transparent figure, which turned out to be an exceptionally handsome man, but with a hint of arrogance in his eyes.

"You ants dare to lay a finger on me?" The spirit of the demonic artifact's voice carried a hint of disdain, its tone as deep and unfathomable as an ancient well. "Little girl, although you have broken the seal, this is only the first step. To truly control me, you still need to pass the final test."

Dai Yao raised an eyebrow, thinking to herself: Here it comes, the classic scene!

As expected of a fantasy novel, it wouldn't dare call itself a divine artifact if it didn't have a test.

She remained outwardly calm, adopting a submissive demeanor of "listening attentively": "May I ask, senior, what is this final test?"

The spirit of the magical artifact glanced at her, a meaningful smile playing on its lips: "This final test..." It deliberately drew out its words, paused, and then...

Snapped his fingers.