Chapter 359: Encountering Spiritual Herbs, Recovering Spiritual Power and Escaping Danger
Lin Fan and his companions were trapped in the swamp monsters. This stinking swamp seemed to have its own life, constantly releasing these ferocious monsters. The swamp monsters' attacks became more and more fierce, and their bodies kept changing in the mud, sometimes turning into long whips, sometimes into sharp claws, and even turning into hard shields at critical moments to block the attacks of the four people.
"These guys are really tough!" Lin Fan cursed inwardly as he waved his sword to block. His sword energy radiated everywhere, and every swing brought an unstoppable momentum, repelling the oncoming swamp monsters. However, these monsters seemed to have no entity at all. Every time the sword hit their bodies, their forms would disperse like water, and then quickly return to their original state.
"They can't be hurt at all!" Jin Buke roared, and swung the giant axe in his hand suddenly, cutting the two swamp monsters into two halves. However, the bodies that had just been split merged instantly, and more swamp monsters were separated instead, and the number seemed to be increasing.
Jiang Shuiling kept making seals with her hands, and a water-blue aura circulated around her. Her water magic blocked the attacks of the swamp monsters again and again, but every time she counterattacked, the results were always disappointing. "They don't have a fixed form, and ordinary attacks won't work at all!" She analyzed the situation calmly, frowning.
Zhong Ling'er was controlling the magic weapons and talismans in the back. Her small magic weapons shuttled between the swamp monsters like sharp arrows, emitting rays of light in an attempt to hit the vital points of the swamp monsters, but these monsters had extremely terrifying recovery abilities and could be reborn almost instantly. The attacks of talismans could not cause any substantial damage to them.
As the battle continued, the four people's spiritual power was consumed more and more. Lin Fan could feel that the spiritual power in his body was gradually exhausted, and the speed of swinging the sword was also slowing down. He knew that if this continued, they would inevitably be dragged down by the mud monsters. These monsters seemed to have no end, and once they were dragged into a protracted battle, they would be unable to cope with it.
"We can't continue to waste our energy like this." Lin Fan said in a deep voice, frowning. He quickly thought of a countermeasure and tried to find the weaknesses of these monsters, but no matter how he looked at it, the swamp monsters seemed to be invulnerable.
Just as Lin Fan was thinking about how to solve the current dilemma, suddenly, his consciousness caught a trace of strange fluctuations. The attack of the mud monsters seemed to weaken for a moment, and then a soft light flashed from the depths of the swamp. The light was not dazzling, but it was particularly eye-catching in this filthy and rotten environment, like the dawn, dispelling the darkness and dull atmosphere around.
The appearance of the light seemed to give Lin Fan a chance to breathe. He was surprised to find that the swamp monsters that had been besieging them had stopped their attacks, as if they were extremely afraid of the light. They no longer pounced fiercely, but retreated, as if they were suppressed by some invisible force.
"What is that?" Jiang Shuiling frowned, a hint of doubt flashing in her eyes.
"Maybe this is our only chance." Lin Fan quickly seized this brief opportunity. He knew that no matter what the light was, it at least temporarily stopped the attack of the swamp monster and gave them hope of escape.
"Follow me!" he shouted decisively, and then ran towards the direction of the light. Jin Buke, Jiang Shuiling and Zhong Ling'er followed closely behind him. The four of them quickly left the encirclement of the swamp monsters and approached the source of the light.
As they continued to move forward, the light became brighter and brighter, like a beacon guiding the lost, leading them out of this desperate situation. Lin Fan could feel that the power of the light not only illuminated their way, but it also seemed to contain some mysterious power, which gradually restored the four people's originally exhausted spiritual power, and the fatigue in their bodies also subsided.
After a difficult journey, Lin Fan and his companions finally arrived at the source of the light. In front of them was a desolate swamp, where an ancient spiritual herb with a sacred light was growing quietly. The mud around the spiritual herb seemed to be completely inaccessible, as if there was an invisible barrier protecting it, making this area extremely clean, in sharp contrast to the filth outside.
"This... what is this?" Zhong Ling'er opened her eyes wide and looked at the spiritual herb that was emitting soft light in surprise.
Lin Fan carefully looked at the spiritual herb. Although he had never seen this kind of plant before, he vaguely felt that this spiritual herb contained some extremely powerful purifying power. That power seemed to be able to dispel all filth and even fight against this swamp full of resentment.
"The power of this spiritual herb may be the key to our victory over the swamp monster." Lin Fan said with a hint of determination in his tone. He knew that the spiritual herb in front of him might be the secret hidden in this swamp. Only with its power could they completely get rid of the threat of the swamp monster.
"But how should this spiritual herb be used?" Jiang Shuiling asked. She could also feel the powerful power in the spiritual herb, but was not sure how to exert its effect.
Lin Fan pondered for a moment, and suddenly his eyes lit up. He slowly walked towards the spiritual herb, stretched out his hand and gently touched its leaves. In an instant, a warm spiritual power was transmitted from the spiritual herb into Lin Fan's body. The spiritual power was gentle and long, and it quickly flowed through his body, repairing the injuries he had suffered in the previous battle.
What was even more surprising was that with the influx of spiritual power, Lin Fan felt that his spiritual power had not only fully recovered, but had even faintly broken through a bottleneck. The power of the spiritual herbs nourished his Dantian like a clear spring, which also improved his cultivation.
"The power of this spiritual herb can help us recover our spiritual strength and purify the filthy power in this swamp." A hint of joy flashed in Lin Fan's eyes. "As long as we use its power, we may be able to find a way to fight against the swamp monsters."
Jin Buke walked over with a big laugh and patted Lin Fan on the shoulder, "It's saved now! Take it away quickly, and let's get out of this damn place."
"Wait a minute," Zhong Ling'er suddenly said, "We can't rashly pull out the spiritual herb. It is the only source of purification in this area. If we pull it out, it may cause a greater backlash in the swamp."
Lin Fan thought for a moment and nodded. He also realized that Zhong Ling'er was right. This spiritual herb seemed to be not only their life-saving straw, but also the key to maintaining the balance in this swamp. If they acted rashly, it would likely lead to unpredictable consequences.
"In that case, let's use its power to restore our spiritual strength and make plans once we are fully prepared." Lin Fan said in a deep voice.
The four of them sat cross-legged around the spiritual herb, using its power to quickly recover their physical and spiritual strength. As the sacred light of the spiritual herb continued to penetrate, their condition gradually recovered to its peak. Lin Fan felt the spiritual power in his body surge like a tide, and the whole person seemed to be reborn from the abyss, full of energy.
When all four of them recovered, Lin Fan stood up and took a deep look at the spiritual herb, silently thanking it for its gift. Although they did not know the secret of this swamp, at least the crisis was temporarily resolved.