Nian Bing hugged Feng Nu and felt the changes in the magic circle. Everything was as he had judged. Except for the slightly difficult layout of such a powerful magic circle, there were no flaws in his hands and it was completely under his control.
The recovery of Dou Qi was a bit faster than when she lost it. When Feng Nu recovered to her best condition, she seemed to have forgotten that she had the strength of a Martial Saint, and she still let Nian Bing hold her in her arms, as cute as a kitten. like a statue.
Nian Bing hugged Feng Nu out of the magic circle, "Is my embrace warm?"
With a flash of the red figure, Feng Nu broke away from Nian Bing's arms, and said slightly annoyed: "You will take advantage of me."
Nian Bing smiled and said, "Now that I have won, should you let me kiss you?"
Feng Nu looked at Nian Bing strangely, and said: "Then why didn't you kiss just now? Since you didn't grasp the opportunity, it means that you gave up. Nian Bing, what kind of magic circle are you, how can you even resist?" No chance."
Nian Bing looked at the complex lines of Diding, and said in a low voice: "This is a very special magic circle, which was handed down from ancient times. When I saw it in the library of the Ice Moon Empire Magicians Union, I felt that this magic circle was completely different. It is impossible to build successfully, because it is too complicated, and there cannot be any mistakes. Some places are contradictory, and the interlacing between magic symbols is not a small problem, but then I suddenly figured it out. If it is It is indeed impossible to draw this magic circle with one hand, but it is possible to draw it with two hands at the same time. So, I considered completing the magic circle based on the same origin of ice and fire. I used to theoretically I have deliberated countless times, but today is the first time I have practiced it, and I didn’t expect it to be so easy.” At this point, he paused, his eyes fell on the magic circle with some obsession, “Feng Nu, you know What is the name of this magic array handed down from ancient times? It is called magic space, after this space is formed. I am the master of space, and I can perform two transformations on it, one is to release and the other is to absorb." Feng Nu Some didn't understand: "Can you explain clearly, what is release and what is absorption?"
There was a wise light in Nian Bing's eyes, and said: "Simply speaking, this magic circle was specially used for sealing in ancient times. Because it is extremely difficult to describe. So few people can really use it. The magic circle is completed. It I will absorb the magic elements from the outside world to replenish myself, and I will completely control the energy release and release. Simply put, if I release magic in the magic circle, then the power of the magic will increase by at least 30%. If someone else stepped into this magic circle. You have experienced the situation just now. It can completely swallow all your energy. However, this possibility is very small after all, because everyone can feel the breath emanating from this magic circle. , If we weren’t making a bet, would you easily step into this magic circle? Therefore, the greater effect of this magic circle is to increase the magic circle for me.”
Feng Nu said suspiciously: "I still don't understand. What I practice is battle qi, not magic. Why can it suck my battle qi away and return it later?"
Nian Bing smiled and said: "All kinds of energies in the world are conserved. Although magic and battle qi are two different forms of energy, they are all energy after all. For example, my fire magic and your Jiuli battle qi. They have the common feature of fire. And my magic circle is based on ice and fire, so it can exert the greatest effect on you. After absorbing your battle energy, you don't really lose them, but you are just affected by them. It is just the effect of the weakening effect of the magic space, which makes you feel as if you have lost your fighting spirit. In fact, the magic space is just an illusion that has extracted your fighting spirit and completely isolated your body from the outside world. Once you enter the magic circle, even if I don't help you, your fighting spirit will recover automatically within half an hour."
Feng Nu thought for a while, and said: "So, with this magic circle, your strength will be greatly improved? Hmph, this is the only time you were fooled, and you won't have another chance in the future."
Nian Bing smiled lightly and said: "Only one chance is enough. You are my friend. If you were an enemy, I am afraid it will not be so easy to escape. However, this magic circle also has a lot of flaws. It takes a long time to draw, and the probability of failure is very high, plus it needs to consume more than 90% of my mana, so I can't use it at ordinary times."
Feng Nu smiled and said: "It's not easy, just dig out the ground in this room and put it in a magic item that has the ability to store space."
Nian Bing smiled and said: "How can it be so easy? Once the magic circle is formed, it must not be moved. Otherwise, not only will the original effect be lost, but there is also the possibility of magic explosion. I thought of it when I was learning this magic circle. However, using it to defend the city is the best way, as for the others, it is not very useful, unless my magic power is strong enough to easily draw this magic circle."
Feng Nu glared at Nian Bing, and said: "Just take such a broken magic circle and you will accept my fighting spirit. I won't accept the defeat. However, I will not play tricks." The figure flashed, and Nian Bing only felt the fragrance She touched her face, her lips were covered with a warm fragrance, and when she just wanted to grasp this incomparably wonderful feeling, the warmth had already disappeared. The door was open, Feng Nu had left, and only Nian Bing was left in the room.
Looking at the open door, Nian Bing shook his head with a wry smile, "Feng Nu, Feng Nu, do you know? The longer I stay in contact with you, the more I can't control my impulse."
Early morning in winter is the coldest time of the day. After waking up from meditation, with the help of the magic circle drawn last night, Nian Bing's magic power has been fully restored. When he opened the window, the cold air rushed in, and his exhaled breath turned into a faint smoke with the cold wind. San, it's really cold! Although he possesses two kinds of magic, he is still a little uncomfortable as a magician in this extremely cold weather. It's a pity that he doesn't even have a thicker dress. When the air in the room became fresher, he closed the window. Wearing his own coarse clothes inside, he put on the robe of the great ice magician issued by the trade union, felt the breath of ice element circulating on the magic robe, and cast an ice body spell on himself, which is not unreasonable. I don't feel cold anymore.
The mercenaries of the Ice Moon Mercenary Group had all got up early in the morning, preparing their own things under the command of Carlo and the two deputy heads. Each of them carried a small burden and a standard warrior on their backs. Sword, more than thirty people. It is strange that there is not much noise. In the courtyard of the hotel, there are four identical strange items, with a chair in the middle and a long and thick bamboo pole connected to each other, which looks a bit weird.
"Nian Bing, you are all up. I planned to call you when I was ready. Go and have some breakfast, we should set off later."
Seeing Carlo's confident smile, Nian Bing pointed to the weird thing in the yard and said, "President, what is this thing for?"
Carlo laughed and said, "There were originally three lands. You came here. I asked someone to make one more. This is specially prepared for you magicians. Tiandang Mountain is undeveloped, and the roads are rough and difficult. Yes. It is too difficult for you magicians. If you rely on magic to advance, it will consume a lot of your magic power. Therefore, I specially prepared this kind of thing, which is specially used for your transportation. This is the Longmu Empire Invented, it’s called a sliding pole, it’s very comfortable for you to sit on, and it can be carried by our warriors, which can not only speed up the journey, but also save you a lot of energy.”
Nian Bing secretly praised Carlo for his thoughtfulness, but said, "President, this is not good, why bother the warrior brothers?"
Carlo smiled slightly and said: "No trouble, when it comes to the critical moment, I have to rely on your magicians to save lives. For us, you four magicians are an important life-saving magic weapon!"
An hour later, Nian Bing and his party finally set off. This time, the Bingyue Mercenary Group dispatched a total of 33 people, including three fighters, thirty warriors with the strength of a great swordsman, and Zi Qingmeng. The four magicians, including brother and sister, Feng Nu, and Nian Bing, have a team of forty people.
I didn't notice the city when I came that night. After leaving the hotel, Nian Bing discovered through observation that this Tiandang City is pitifully small compared with those big cities. You can even see the west city wall directly from the east city wall. There are no big shops in the city. On the surface, most of the residents in the city live by hunting.
After leaving the city, I could already see the gray mountain range from a distance, and I couldn't see the end at a glance, and some mountain peaks were already covered by thick clouds. The feeling of sitting on the sliding pole is indeed very comfortable. The two warriors of the great swordsman are carrying it. The sliding pole is extremely stable and slightly trembles up and down. Except for the cold, this is not to perform a task, but to enjoy it. The entire mercenary team was neat and orderly. Carlo was at the front, thirty mercenaries surrounded four magicians in the center, and the two deputy heads and Feng Nu walked at the back of the team. It can be said that it is a small battle formation.
Long Ling sat expressionlessly on the sliding pole, wearing a thick white fur, Li De and Feng Yun were also wearing thick leather clothes, among the four magicians, Nian Bing seemed the most shabby. The warriors moved very fast. Although they looked like they were walking, they could cover a distance of more than three meters with each step. Even if they were not as fast as galloping horses, they would not be much slower. The scenery on both sides of the road continued to fly by, and the cold wind was blowing, and Nian Bing's Ice Body Technique couldn't resist it. Although the fire magic can generate a lot of heat, it can't last long. In desperation, he had to release the ice body technique one after another on himself, and took out the Zhengyang knife and put it in his arms to keep warm. Secretly regretting, I should have bought a thicker dress before I came out.
Under the advance of the warriors An Qing, after an hour, they have entered the range of Tiandang Mountain Range. The mountain in winter is bare, and occasionally some birds can be heard. The whole mountain gives people a lifeless feeling. Not long after entering the mountains, Carlo stopped at a sheltered mountain depression, "Everyone take a break before moving on, change people with sliding poles, and stay vigilant."
The sliding pole was placed on the ground, and Nian Bing and the others walked down. The warriors guarded every important corner around them. Carlo came to Li De's side, took out a map-like thing from his pocket, and whispered to Li De Technetium was discussing something, and Nian Bing was also happy to be at leisure. He took out his big pot from the ring of space, called Zi Qingjian, blasted a hole in the ground with grudge, condensed ice elements, and settled in a big pot full of ice. , and then directly heat the iron pan with the flame technique. After a while, the ice melted under the baking of the fire and gradually became warmer. While maintaining his magic, Nian Bing said: "It's a cold day, everyone, come and drink some hot water, so we can continue on our way later." No matter how strong a person is, it is extremely important to be able to drink some hot water in winter. wonderful thing.
The ice was boiling, and Fengyun came to Nian Bing, and took out a stack of bowls from his space magic item, "Nian Bing, let me help you. Your magic is amazing!"
Fengyun is an earth magician who is best at defense. Nian Bing nodded to him, took out a spoon from the ring of space, poured it into each bowl, and called everyone to drink.
Carlo's laughter sounded, "Nian Bing, you are such a good logistics supply staff! It's good to have hot water to dry up in this cold weather. Come, come, I have good tea here, put it in to boil Once cooked, it will enhance the flavor for everyone.”
"No, you can't put tea." Nian Bing stopped Carlo, and said: "Boiled water is the most nourishing. Although tea is good, it will speed up the body's metabolism, and it is easier to be hungry and overexcited. It is better to use plain water. You can keep this tea as seasoning, and I can use it when I cook."
After everyone drank the hot water, the warriors of the mercenary group already regarded Nian Bing as their own, and everyone readily accepted a magician like him. After all, the first thing Nian Bing bought was their stomachs.
After drinking some hot water, Nian Bing himself felt much more comfortable. Suddenly, he felt chills all over his body, and subconsciously looked to the left. There were two other people who made this action at the same time with him, one was Feng Nu, and the other was Feng Nu. One is the bucket-shaped stamen.
The stamen's broken gong-like voice let out a low growl, showing a speed that was completely disproportionate to her body, and the whole body was shot out like a huge meat ball, heading towards the mountain bag that she had seen before.
Carlo reacted quickly, and shouted: "Protect the magician." The red figure flashed, and the first person who came to Nian Bing was Feng Nu.
Nian Bing and Feng Nu looked at each other and said in a low voice, "Did you feel it?"
Feng Nu nodded and said: "I'm afraid I really hit the iron plate this time. I am familiar with that kind of breath. It is likely to be the race I told you last time." At that moment before, Nian Bing and At the same time, Feng Nu felt being watched, and Nian Bing's magic power was not enough to produce this feeling. He only discovered it because the Zhengyang knife in his arms suddenly became hot, and the magic power in his body fluctuated unstablely.
Soon, the stamen of the stamen flew back, the powder on the face was reduced a lot due to the rapid ejection, and she came to Carlo and said in a deep voice, "I didn't see anyone."
Carlo frowned slightly, and said, "Didn't see it? Can you tell if it's a human or a beast?"
Hua Rui shook her head and said: "It's hard to say, but can people really have such a fast speed? My speed is already very fast, but I can't even see my hair, unless it is a martial artist, but martial arts on the mainland There are only a few saints, so how could they come to such a place where the birds don’t shit. It is very likely that they are monsters that are good at speed. It is normal to have monsters in this kind of mountain, and it should be fine to defend carefully. Carlo , let's act as soon as possible, shorten the time, and avoid any changes."
Carlo nodded, and said: "Let's go, everyone get ready for defense. Especially pay attention to protect the four magicians, and issue a warning immediately if you find danger."
After restarting the journey, the atmosphere of the mercenary group obviously became tense, and the formation changed from tight to scattered. In this way, a larger area can be controlled to prevent surprise attacks from unknown enemies.
From early morning to noon, the entire mercenary group had completely penetrated into the Tiandang Mountain Range, and the feeling at the beginning did not reappear. Everything has become normal, Nian Bing keeps his eyes closed, and his mental power is released. With his mental perception of the outside world, it is clearer than his eyes, and the wind and grass around him can't escape his spiritual gaze. After listening to Feng Nu's words, he still felt that something was wrong. Although the obvious feeling of being watched has disappeared, it still seems to be able to feel that someone is watching him from afar. What is the race that Feng Nu said
The mountain road became more and more rugged. Four warriors in front kept chopping the dry yellow thorns on the road with their long swords. Surrounded by the surrounding warriors, four warriors continued to move forward. Suddenly, Li De’s voice sounded, “Everyone stop Just a moment. The great source of all things! Please lend me your flowing gaze, spread it all over the world, and search for that mysterious breath. ——Eye of Eternal Life.”
The faint blue light continued to condense inward, and the water elemental breath in the air was obviously stronger. Nian Bing, who was familiar with all kinds of magic, secretly exclaimed: This is the eighth-level water magic eye of immortality!
The blue light became stronger and stronger, Li-tech raised his short magic wand, surrounded by a faint blue halo, his body exuded a sacred aura, and the magic wand pointed forward. A rich blue halo rushed into the earth, and the clearly visible blue light continued to spread towards the surroundings. Li-tech kept chanting the mantra in a low voice, and he was like a fountain of water, constantly sending out circles of ripples.
As the blue halo continued to expand, everyone present clearly felt a gentle energy as if touching their own bodies. The energy gradually dissipated, and everyone's senses were multiplied.
Nian Bing knew that Li Technetium must have discovered something, otherwise he would never use this eighth-level water magic at the cost of consuming a lot of mana. The function of the Eye of Eternal Life is very obvious. Not only can it bring more keen senses to its companions in a large area, but at the same time, it can observe all life breaths within the range allowed by magic. Water is the source of life, as long as there is water, the eyes of eternal life will not fail.
The blue halo disappeared, and Li Dexin closed his eyes, stopped singing the incantations in his mouth, and everyone's eyes were focused on him, waiting quietly.
Suddenly, Li-tech's whole body exploded, and without any warning, he collapsed on the sliding pole. His whole body was twitching continuously, foaming at the mouth, and the breath of life disappeared quickly.
Nian Bing was very close to Li-tech, and was startled when he saw this. He quickly jumped off his sliding pole and came to Li-tech. He grabbed his palm and poured his pure magic into Li-tech's body. At the same time, his expression became serious. This kind of situation happened to Li Technetium. He has seen it in magic books. When a magician uses detection magic to detect the surrounding environment, once he encounters a counterattack of spiritual force much larger than himself, he will This backlash happens. With the strength of a magician, even a magician in the realm of a magician is never strong enough to make his eighth-level magic counterattack. From this point of view, not only does the Tiandang Mountain Range have hidden enemies, but the enemies are also powerful. The extent is far beyond our expectations.
Long Ling held Li De's other hand. Ice and water have the same source. She and Nian Bing both injected ice magic power into Li De's body, hoping to help him break free from the backlash.
With the full help of the two great magicians, Li De's convulsions gradually disappeared, but she was still not awake. Nian Bing hesitated for a moment, waved his right hand out of thin air, and the sigh of the Ice and Snow Goddess appeared in his palm. He pressed the Stone of the Ice and Snow Goddess on Li Dei's forehead, and then input his ice magic power into Li Dei through the Stone of the Ice and Snow Goddess. In the body, at the same time, he took out the box containing the Holy Radiance Stone and opened it, and pressed the Holy Radiance Stone to Li-Tec's chest. Finally he took a deep breath and slowly opened his eyes.
"Teacher Li, how are you? What did you see that made the backlash so strong?" Nian Bing couldn't wait to ask the doubts in his heart.
Long Ling took out a handkerchief from his bosom to wipe the filth from Li-tech's mouth, and said in a low voice, "Let Teacher Li-tech take a rest first."
Li Technetium shook his head, felt the magical power from Nian Bing and forced a smile, "Thanks to you. Otherwise, I wouldn't even know how I died. It's terrible, it's a piece of red, and I can't see it clearly at all." Red. However, the red is full of extremely powerful domineering. Just as I tried to find out the secrets of the spiritual power guided by water, I couldn't feel anything. The mental power was greatly shocked, and the magic power released It's like it's about to collapse."
Nian Bing said in a deep voice: "Where is the place you discovered?"
Li Techne said: "In the middle of the Tiandang Mountain Range. I suddenly felt something was wrong just now. You know, water and ice have a very strong feeling for fire. On this severe cold day, I suddenly felt hot all over my body, as if there was something wrong with it. The breath of the fire element seemed to be artificially manipulated around us. Coupled with what happened before, that's why I decided to conduct a large-scale inquiry, but I didn't expect that the magic had just started, and it was almost killed by backlash."
Nian Bing turned his gaze to Carlo, and said, "President, the place recorded in your treasure map is not the center of this mountain range, is it?"
Carlo smiled bitterly: "I hope not, but the fact is exactly the case. According to the treasure map, the location of the treasure is located in a mountain in the middle of Tiandang Mountain. It can only be grayed out to tell the direction. With our current progress It will take about three days to get there. However, since Magician Lide has discovered the danger, we have to think carefully about it."
The "bucket" stamen next to Carlo snorted, and said, "What are you thinking about? Maybe, what the mage Li-tech discovered was only a volcano. Can you say that the energy of the volcano is not enough? Let's stop worrying about it here." Let's talk about it when we get to the place, even if there is danger, why not be afraid, so many of us can't beat it, can't we still run? We spent a lot of time and energy on this task this time, should we give up halfway?"
Gatlin on the side said: "I agree with Hua Rui's statement, we can't give up easily because of a little warning sign."
Carlo said: "I don't mean to give up, but I just hope that everyone can be more careful, so that we can complete the task better. It's already noon, everyone should rest where you are, so that the magician Li De can take a rest .”
Nian Bing looked at Li-tech, who had dim eyes, and said in a low voice: "Mr. Li-tech, could it be a volcano?"
Li Technetium thought for a while, and said: "I can't be sure, but what is certain is that it is indeed a huge energy of the fire attribute. Nian Bing, this operation seems to be more difficult than imagined, you have to promise me one thing, If the danger is too great for us to deal with, you must protect Linger to leave here no matter what. This is what I promised the president. Now it seems that within two days, my magic power cannot be recovered at all. I'll leave it to you, please."
Nian Bing looked up at Long Ling, as if she didn't hear Li De's words, "Teacher Li De, don't worry, I will try my best to protect Ling'er without you reminding me. It's just that my strength is too weak , may not meet your expectations."
Li Technetium smiled slightly and said: "Do your best and obey the destiny. Hey, if the magic hadn't been destroyed just now, I would have been able to find out more about the surrounding situation. Now I can only move forward recklessly. I also hope that what I found is A volcano."
Nian Bing saw something in Li De's eyes. Similarly, he also understood that it could not be a volcano at all. A layman who is not a magician would have that misunderstanding, so how could he? The eye of eternal life is based on water. Is it possible to have water in the volcano? If it was really a volcano, Ridge couldn't see anything at all.
Feng Nu didn't know when she had come to Nian Bing's side, and whispered: "Are you really determined to move on?"
Nian Bing said: "I have no reason to quit now, but it does seem to be what you said. Feng Nu, can you really not tell what race it is?"
Feng Nu hesitated for a moment, but she shook her head and said, "Maybe the matter is not as serious as imagined. As long as we don't infringe on the interests of that race, the conflict will not intensify. That race has never had any interest in money and treasures. I Think, the treasure you are looking for may not necessarily be related to them, so you don't have to worry too much."
After listening to Feng Nu's words, Nian Bing relaxed a little, "I hope so."
No more words, Nian Bing walked aside, asked two mercenaries to help set up a stove, and asked Fengyun Magician to take out some food from the space magic item and start cooking for everyone.
After all, to make food for more than 30 people, Nian Bing chose the simplest method. Soak the clean rice in water and raise the fire below. Put the core into it, add some salt and stir well, and start the cooking process. With so many people and being in hidden danger, he no longer cared about showing off his cooking skills. The most important thing was to replenish everyone's strength and fill their stomachs. This shredded chicken jujube rice is very suitable, and it has an excellent effect on replenishing physical strength. During the cooking process, Nian Bing directly inserted the blade of the Zhengyang Knife into the pot, coupled with his fire magic, and made a delicious lunch for everyone as quickly as possible.
After eating, the physical strength of each mercenary has been well recovered. Carlo did not give everyone more time to rest, and soon set off on the road. The goal is still the deepest part of the Tiandang Mountain Range.
Starting again, Li-tech became the most important protection object and was at the very center of the team. He only ate something at noon, and kept meditating on the slider, trying to recover his mana as soon as possible.
The mountains in winter are not completely bare, and some cold-resistant plants still grow. The mercenary group's advancing route is mainly in the mountain depressions, which can save more energy. When they successfully passed through several mountains, it was getting dark gradually. After a day of stressful driving, they have already traveled a long way. However, the mountain road limits their speed, and they are still two days away from their destination.
That night, Carlo chose a flat land in a mountain depression to camp, and set up tents one by one. After a simple dinner, he invited Nian Bing and the two deputy heads to his tent. After the strength, the most important magician in Carlo's eyes is undoubtedly Nian Bing.
The four of them sat in a circle, and Carlo spread out a worn-out map. This was the first time Nian Bing had seen a treasure map. Unearthed in earthy yellow, the lines on it are all painted in red, which describes the Tiandang Mountains. The reason why this can be distinguished is because the only treasure map in the lower left corner shows the location of Tiandang City. With this clear instruction, the basic position can be found.