Chapter 367 Tartarus
Li Ye took a few breaths and forcibly suppressed the surging qi and blood in his body.

Looking up, the road ahead was still tightly wrapped in the thick darkness as ink, and it was dead silent.

In the air, the lingering stench of the magic flower monster and the strange and alluring fragrance of the datura flower are intertwined, creating an increasingly eerie and depressing atmosphere, like an invisible giant hand strangling a person's throat, making it hard to breathe.

Just as he was about to take a step forward again, the ground beneath his feet began to shake violently without warning, as if a prehistoric beast lurking deep underground was about to awaken.

The wide cracks spread in all directions at an alarming speed, like a ferocious python with bared fangs and claws.

Li Ye's expression suddenly became stern, a hint of alertness flashed in his eyes, and he tapped the ground with his feet. Like a black phantom, he rose from the ground and leaped lightly into the air. His eyes were as sharp as an eagle, vigilantly examining every move below.

From the depths of the crack, several vines that were thicker than one could imagine slowly emerged.

The surface of these vines is covered with sharp thorns, and the cold blue light flickers and jumps on the tips of the thorns, just like evil tentacles from the Nine Nether Hell, twisting and waving wantonly. From time to time, "hissing" sounds can be heard in the air, as if venting their dissatisfaction and hostility towards the intruders.

The number of vines increased rapidly, and in the blink of an eye, they completely covered the surrounding area of ​​dozens of feet.

They intertwined and entangled with each other, like well-trained soldiers quickly forming a battle array, gradually building a huge and impenetrable vine cage, trapping Li Ye inside.

A chill suddenly surged in Li Ye's heart. His keen perception allowed him to clearly realize the powerful force contained in these vines, which was not something ordinary plants could possess. It was obvious that they were controlled by some mysterious evil force.

Without thinking, he immediately circulated the spiritual power in his body, powered the Longquan sword in his hand, and chopped at the vines around him.

In an instant, purple-gold sword energy crisscrossed, like gorgeous fireworks blooming in the night sky, or like deadly lightning.

Wherever the sword energy reached, the vines broke one after another, and dark green juice splashed out like a fountain, emitting a pungent smell that filled the air and made people feel sick.

However, these vines seemed to be endowed with tenacious vitality, and the severed parts regenerated rapidly at a speed visible to the naked eye.

The newly grown vines were thicker and more ferocious. With unstoppable momentum, they continuously surged towards Li Ye, as if they were going to completely devour him.

In an instant, his body shone brightly, and a powerful and majestic aura that shocked all four was released like a surging tide, dispelling some of the darkness around him.

I saw him quickly forming seals with his hands in front of him, his ten fingers dancing nimbly, muttering to himself, and the low sound of the incantation seemed like a call from ancient times.

As he moved, a huge golden rune slowly emerged in the void.

The runes were engraved with ancient and mysterious patterns, flashing with dazzling light, like a rising golden sun, emitting a sacred and powerful force, slowly rotating, causing ripples in the surrounding space.

Li Ye suddenly opened his eyes, and a sharp light flashed in his eyes, as if it could penetrate the darkness. He let out a deafening roar, and pushed forward with both hands. The golden rune, with overwhelming power, flew towards the vine cage like a golden meteor.

Wherever the rune passed, the vines withered and dissipated, as if they were dried instantly by an invisible hot wind. The powerful force even shook the surrounding land into a huge deep pit, and the pit wall was covered with cracks, like a broken spider web.

Li Ye took advantage of the victory and rushed towards the root of the vine as fast as lightning.

He knew very well that only by destroying the roots of these vines could he fundamentally get rid of the current predicament.

The moment he approached the root, he gathered all the strength in his body into the Longquan Sword without reservation. The purple-gold light became more and more dazzling, almost wrapping him tightly. At this moment, he was like a god of war descending on the earth, emitting a powerful aura that made people shudder. "Kill!" Li Ye let out a roar that resounded through the sky, his voice full of determination and resoluteness.

The Longquan Sword slashed down with great force with the majestic momentum of the creation of the world. A purple-gold sword energy dozens of feet long whizzed out, just like a purple-gold dragon breaking free from its restraints, with the power to destroy the world, and hit the root of the vine directly.

There was a dull roar like thunder, and the earth shook violently, as if a strong earthquake had occurred.

The roots of the vines were cut off in an instant. Countless vines lost their support and fell down like puppets with their strings cut.

Li Ye successfully broke through the vines and landed steadily on the ground. He was panting slightly, his chest heaving violently, his forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat, his hair was soaked with sweat, and strands of it stuck to his cheeks.

He slowly raised his head, his eyes piercing through the layers of darkness, looking into the distance.

At the end of the darkness, the vague outline of Tartarus seemed to be looming, as if calling him from the distant other side, waiting for him to uncover the secrets hidden therein.

Li Ye raised his hand to tidy up his slightly messy clothes. His slender fingers tightly grasped the hilt of the Longquan sword, feeling the slight coolness coming from the hilt.

After a hard battle, Li Ye finally managed to pass through the dangerous sea of ​​​​Datura flowers. The moment he stepped out of the sea of ​​flowers, a cold wind blew in his face, blowing away the strange flower fragrance and the smell of gunpowder from the battle.

Looking up, a huge and majestic medieval castle suddenly appeared in front of Li Ye, like a giant beast rising from the dark abyss. The castle was built of huge black stones, and the surface of the stones was covered with traces of erosion over the years.

The towering spires pierce the sky, casting long and narrow shadows under the gloomy sky, adding a sense of eeriness and solemnity to the castle.

The castle gate was tightly closed, and the two door panels were engraved with complex and twisted patterns, which looked like some ancient runes or hideous demon faces, emitting a chilling aura in the dim light.

On both sides of the gate stand two huge stone statues. They are tall, with blurred faces and weapons in their hands, like loyal guards who have been guarding this mysterious castle for thousands of years.

The castle was surrounded by a wide moat. The water was black and thick, like ink. There was not a ripple on the surface, but it emitted a disgusting stench.

Occasionally, a few bubbles appeared on the surface of the river, and then quickly burst, as if something was lurking deep under the water.

Li Ye stood there, staring at the castle in front of him, with a complex emotion welling up in his heart.

He knew that this castle was the headquarters of the Kingdom Organization, Tartarus, and that it must be hiding countless secrets and powerful enemies.

But he did not back down, instead his eyes were shining with excitement and anticipation.

Taking a deep breath, Li Ye tightly gripped the Longquan Sword in his hand and walked steadily towards the castle.

Every step he took was firm and powerful, as if announcing his arrival to the castle.

As he approached the castle gate, the air around him seemed to grow colder and the darkness thicker, but nothing could stop him from moving forward.

(End of this chapter)