Chapter 275 [Iron Chain]

On this moonlit night, Li Chengqian and Ning Yao squatted side by side beside an ancient well.

They each held a handful of melon seeds in their hands, and from time to time there was a slight "crunching" sound, which was the sound of the melon seed shells being gently bitten, as if adding a bit of interest to life in this quiet night.

The two occasionally exchanged glances with relaxed smiles on their faces, as if they were full of anticipation for what might happen next.

This well has a long history. The bluestone on the wall has been eroded by time and has become uneven. It is covered with moss and looks particularly vicissitudes. A rusty iron chain hangs on the edge of the well, as if telling the countless changes it has experienced.

Li Chengqian stretched out his hand, grasped the iron chain and shook it gently. The "clattering" sound produced by the collision of the chains sounded particularly clear in this quiet night.

Suddenly, the water surface began to tremble slightly, and then a string of bubbles slowly rose from the bottom of the well, shining like pearls in the moonlight.

Seeing this scene, a hint of curiosity flashed in Li Chengqian's eyes. He then put down the melon seeds in his hand, picked up the bucket that had been prepared by the well, and slowly put it into the well.

When the bucket touched the water surface, it stirred up circles of tiny ripples, and finally it was steadily filled with clear well water.

He carefully pulled the bucket up and took a sip of the well water.

The water melts in your mouth, sweet and refreshing, as if it can instantly wash away all the fatigue and dust in your heart.

Ning Yao also followed his example, took a sip, and couldn't help but praise: "What a good water!"

The two smiled at each other and continued to eat melon seeds, occasionally talking in low voices.

The moonlight fell on them, covering the young couple with a layer of light silver gauze.

At this moment, time seemed to have frozen. Only the leisurely night breeze, the crisp sound of melon seeds and the gurgling sound of well water intertwined together to form a wonderful nocturne, making people intoxicated and unwilling to wake up.

At this moment, no matter how turbulent the outside world is, for Li Chengqian and Ning Yao, this simple and pure happiness is the most important.

And the ancient well has witnessed all these beautiful times, quietly guarding this rare tranquility and harmony.

The moonlight poured down like water, illuminating the ancient well.

The walls of the well are mottled, and every piece of bluestone seems to be engraved with traces of time, witnessing the changes of countless spring, summer, autumn and winter.

Tonight, a full moon hangs high in the sky, and silver light shines through the wellhead directly to the bottom of the well. The originally calm water surface suddenly ripples with strange circles, as if being gently touched by invisible fingers.

Then, an incredible scene appeared:

Dynamic pictures suddenly appeared on the surface of the well water, like a mirror leading to a distant time and space.

The images gradually became clear, revealing a distant yet familiar battlefield, a scene of fierce fighting between cultivators in ancient times.

On the vast land, swords and sabers flashed and shadows intertwined, spiritual power surged, and the sky was full of flying magic weapons and talismans.

The cultivators either flew on swords or cast spells, engaging in thrilling contests with each other.

On one side is a powerful alliance headed by the righteous path. They wear uniform Taoist robes, hold various magical weapons, point their swords to the sky, and are as powerful as a rainbow.

On the other side are the beings known as evil demons. These people are dressed in different clothes, have hideous faces, and each of them possesses unique skills. From time to time, they cast eerie and terrifying spells in an attempt to destroy their opponents.

The two sides were evenly matched and the battle was extremely brutal.

Under the moonlight, a white-haired old man stood on the clouds, his eyes closed, muttering something, as if he was performing some powerful secret method. As his gestures changed, the entire battlefield suddenly changed color, strong winds whistled past, thunder and lightning struck, forming a powerful force.

At the same time, dozens of rays of light suddenly flew out from the righteous camp and gathered into a huge sword of lightsaber, piercing straight into the sky, as if to cut through the void.

At this moment, a strong counterattack broke out from the evil camp.

A woman in a black robe stood in the air, her hands forming seals, and a strange black mist surrounded her.

The black fog quickly expanded and spread, turning into a giant dragon, rushing towards the lightsaber with its fangs and claws bared.

Where the two collided, there was an instantaneous violent explosion, shaking the heaven and earth, and energy waves swept around.

The battle intensified and neither side was willing to back down easily.

Some cultivators risked their lives to protect their companions, using their bodies to block the enemy's fatal blows;
Others displayed their secret body movements to move freely on the battlefield, looking for opportunities to kill the enemy leaders.

In this life-and-death contest, countless magical weapons collided and shattered, cultivators whose spiritual energy was exhausted fell one after another, and the rolling mountains collapsed and shattered in the fierce confrontation.

Just when the battle reached its climax, a young man suddenly rushed out from the righteous camp, holding a shining sword in his hand and surrounded by colorful divine light.

This person is the most outstanding and talented disciple in the Righteous Alliance. Facing the overwhelming attack of the enemy, he showed no fear. He pointed his sword to the sky and shouted:
"The way of heaven is clear, evil cannot prevail over good!" After saying this, he leaped into the enemy camp, and wherever he went, there was sword energy everywhere, which made the evil demons tremble in fear.

In the end, after a crucial duel that determined the outcome, the evil forces were completely defeated. Many cultivators paid a heavy price, but they also gained lasting peace.

When everything fell silent, although those brave soldiers had left, their heroic spirits were forever engraved on this land, becoming immortal legends passed down by later generations.

As the picture gradually faded, the well returned to its former tranquility. Only the silver moonlight still shone gently, as if telling the heroic stories of ancient times.

The audience seems to have experienced a spiritual baptism and has a deeper understanding of courage, sacrifice and justice.

The moonlight was bright. Li Chengqian and Ning Yao stood side by side beside the ancient well, deciding to work together to pull the rusty chain out of the well. The night breeze blew gently, and there was silence all around, with only the well water glowing in the faint moonlight.

The two looked at each other, nodded, then grabbed the chain at the same time and pulled it up with force.

At first, the chain was pulled up a distance relatively easily, but under the moonlight it seemed extremely heavy and long.

As the two men continued to pull upwards, the chain seemed to have no end and no matter how hard they pulled, they could not pull it up.

Moreover, there seemed to be an invisible huge resistance deep in the well, constantly pulling the chain back, which made the task even more difficult.

Despite this, Li Chengqian and Ning Yao did not give up easily, but pulled the chain even harder.

Sweat dripped from their foreheads and their clothes were soaked, but there was still no sign of the chain reaching the end.

At this moment, the chain suddenly became heavier and almost dragged them both into the well.

Realizing that it might be dangerous to continue like this, the two looked at each other, reluctantly let go of their hands, and let the chain slide back to the bottom of the well.

Although the attempt failed, they did not feel frustrated. On the contrary, this experience deepened the tacit understanding between the two.

Standing in the moonlight, they looked at the well sinking back into darkness, their hearts filled with shock.

(End of this chapter)