CHAPTER 407: CHAPTER 260: IT TURNS OUT THAT THE FATHER GOD CREATED THE WORLD

The peak of the Divine Crown Mountain stands about a thousand meters high, towering imposingly like a giant stone tower, situated in the center of the Xingdou Great Forest. This mountain is surrounded tightly on all sides by dense woods, resembling a solitary green fortress. After a day of arduous trekking, Luo Chen and his companions finally saw this mysterious peak. They gazed at the mountain’s silhouette from afar, seeing only its majestic rise and the enshrouding mist, as if it were a mystical road leading to the heavens. Thus, they hurriedly came with determination to climb this mysterious peak.

The reason for such eagerness to climb the Divine Crown is because this peak conceals the legendary "Netherworld Zither." According to legends, this magical flute can command the souls of a hundred worlds, making all spirits obey the owner’s commands.

Even more enticing is the external rumor that it can awaken a mysterious spirit within the Xingdou Great Forest. For any adventurer, this is irresistible.

Triangle Eye walked at the front of the group, introducing everyone to the various legends about the Netherworld Zither as he went. His eyes sparkled with excitement and longing, as if he could already see that magical flute right before him.

"The Netherworld Zither is said to command the souls of a hundred worlds, making them obey your orders. Moreover, external rumors say it can also awaken a mysterious spirit in the Xingdou Great Forest." Triangle Eye spoke endlessly, his tone full of longing and reverence.

Ling Yueyaya curiously asked, "Then how do you control it to attack others? Do you have to play a complete tune for the hundred souls to understand the meaning?"

Triangle Eye chuckled and shook his head, explaining, "Of course not. I’ve only heard of it, and I’m not very clear on the specifics. But it’s said that the Netherworld Zither has only three flute holes, with the topmost one being a summoning hole. When you need spirits to clear the way and fight for you, you press the bottom two holes and play, causing the hundred souls to surge forth and heed your command. The second hole is the expulsion hole; when you no longer need them, pressing the other two holes to play will drive the souls away. As for the third hole, it doesn’t seem to have any real function."

"Yeah, since there’s already a summoning and expulsion function, what’s the third hole for?" Ling Yueyaya asked in confusion.

Triangle Eye gazed at the dense forest below the winding mountain path, with its lush greenery apparently hiding endless secrets. He shook his head, frowning and said, "I’m not very clear on that. Because no one has ever been able to explain the mystery of this third hole. But I think perhaps this hole has some connection to awakening that mysterious spirit?"

Upon hearing this, everyone was taken aback. They all knew the spirit was not comparable to ordinary hundred souls, as it was an existence beyond them. And from Triangle Eye’s tone, this spirit seemed to have an extraordinary background.

Triangle Eye glanced around, seeing everyone exhibiting serious expressions, he cleared his throat and broke the silence, "Let’s continue moving while searching, and hopefully we can reach the summit before dark."

Hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement. They all knew that the Xingdou Great Forest was even more dangerous at night, so they needed to find a safe place to rest before dark. Quickly organizing their gear, they followed Triangle Eye, continuing towards the summit.

At dusk, the sky began to display a soft afterglow, resembling a magnificent painting. Luo Chen and his party finally reached halfway up the Divine Crown. At this point, the winding mountain path disappeared before them, replaced by a forest overgrown with waist-high wild grasses.

The undergrowth of wild grasses was strewn with small, scattered pebbles, which made a fine crunching sound underfoot, this sound stood out sharply in the silent forest, instilling a sense of dread. It felt as if each crunch could attract unknown danger.

Luo Chen walked at the rear of the party, his gaze firm and vigilant, constantly alert for any movement around. Ahead were Carefree Meng Lan, Ling Yueyun, and Ling Yue Mu, walking shoulder to shoulder with steady strides. Meanwhile, Ling Yueyaya had somehow ended up with Triangle Eye’s group, leading the way up front. Her figure appeared especially agile and brave in the glow of the setting sun.

Aside from the noises made by the grass and pebbles underfoot, the forest was deathly silent.

Luo Chen occasionally glanced around, remaining wary of any potential unseen dangers. He understood that in this mysterious forest, one can never be too careful. Unbeknownst to him, a faint unease arose in his heart when he saw a few solitary and tall trees. These trees were slender and upright, with sparse leaves, appearing out of place among the surrounding forest. They seemed to be conveying some unfamiliar secret, evoking a sense of reverence and fear.

Luo Chen kept his nerves tense, ready to leap forward and protect his teammates at the slightest disturbance. He knew that in this perilous forest, any slip-up could lead to irreparable consequences. Therefore, he had to maintain a high level of vigilance and responsiveness at all times to ensure the group’s safety.

As the sky dimmed further, the light within the forest grew increasingly faint. The beating of everyone’s hearts seemed distinctly clear and powerful in this silent night.

"Let’s take a break, I’m exhausted," Ling Yueyaya’s voice suddenly arose from the front of the group, breaking the silence of the forest.