Chapter 263 The Secret of the Black Forest

After a period of careful exploration, they found some ancient ruins.

This is a small stone tower covered with dense vegetation, with intricate and ancient runes carved on its surface, which amazed everyone.

"This may be left from a lost civilization!" Sophia said excitedly. She began to observe the runes carefully and tried to interpret them.

Just as she was focusing on the stone tower, suddenly, a low roar sounded from the depths of the forest.

A strong sense of uneasiness followed, and everyone was on guard. "It sounds like a monster!" Amy said nervously, she clenched the wand in her hand and took a step back involuntarily.

"Don't panic." David calmed down, he looked at the witches, "We must stay united and face any threats together."

At this moment, the sound was getting closer and closer, and a huge shadow rushed out from the depths of the bushes. Its shape was unclear, but it could be seen that it had sharp horns and bright eyes!

"Prepare for battle!"

Liya shouted, and she began to summon magic, while the other witches quickly gathered their powerful elemental forces to deal with the sudden threat!

In the dark black forest, the huge monster slowly revealed its figure.

It was three meters tall, covered with rough scales, and its color was as dark as the shadow of the forest.

Its limbs were like thick tree trunks, its muscles were well-developed and strong, and its big head had a pair of huge horns, as if it had come out of the oldest legend.

The monster's hot and bright eyes flashed with fierce light, like two burning flames, which made people shudder.

It let out a low and deafening roar, shaking the surrounding trees.

A gust of wind swept by, bringing a pungent smell, which was a mixture of blood and soil, making everyone present hold their breath involuntarily.

"Are you ready?"

David's eyes fell on the monster, and he didn't plan to take action immediately.

The witches should be able to deal with this monster, which can help them exercise their strength.

"I'll attract it!"

Cynthia volunteered, her courage and fighting spirit ignited in her heart, "You prepare other ways of attack!"

She suddenly turned into a swift fox, making herself look blurry in an instant, and then rushed towards the monster quickly.

When she approached the monster, it was obviously attracted by her flickering figure, turned its head, and pounced on Cynthia with its huge claws.

"Now!"

Seeing that the time had come, Leah rushed up with her long sword raised in both hands.

Leah drew an elegant arc in the air, and her long sword flashed cold light in the weak light of the sun, like a sharp star.

She stepped hard on the ground, and the long sword cut through the air and pierced the monster's flank!

"Go!"

Leah shouted, accompanied by that shout.

She swung the long sword with all her strength, and the blade collided with the monster's heavy scales, making a harsh metallic sound.

However, the monster was not completely hurt. It just turned slightly and hit back with its huge claws.

At the same time, Huo Wu and Shui Lian also quickly cooperated and began to cast powerful elemental magic.

Suddenly, a column of water suddenly gushed out from her hand, making the surrounding air cool.

This column of water swirled up like a dragon. At the same time, they transformed the elemental power into frost and locked their target on the behemoth.

Seeing this, Hill and Lingna also hurriedly gathered the power of earth and wind.

The four elemental powers of wind, water, earth and fire merged together and turned into a more powerful ether power.

Now the witches' strength has reached the second ring. Relying on the witches' own powerful strength, they can completely fight head-on with the third ring existence!

As the witches exerted their strength, the monster was defeated.

But after the monster fell, it turned into a ball of energy and disappeared out of thin air.

David looked at this scene with his eyes slightly narrowed.

Although the battle just now was fierce, he vaguely felt that there was a deep connection between this monster and the Black Forest.

"Could this monster actually be some kind of natural spirit?" David thought in his heart.

He recalled the creatures in the ancient legends, which were usually the embodiment of the power of nature, guarding a piece of land and closely connected with it.

The scene in front of him seemed to confirm this statement.

"If it is really a natural spirit, then is there some more fundamental power hidden in the depths of the Black Forest?"

The more he thought about it, the more he felt that it was very likely.

Every leaf and every tree in this forest whispered an ancient and mysterious story.

And the ball of light seemed to hint at some deeper existence.

"I can still feel that energy now, but I can't track and explore it with my current strength." David couldn't help but sigh.

He knew that his ability was still limited, but his desire for these unknown powers became stronger and stronger.

Perhaps only by constantly improving his strength can he uncover everything that is truly hidden in this land.

In addition, he had a feeling in his heart that this continent was connected to the wizard world and the abyss hell at the same time. A large number of gods have descended from ancient times to the present, and there must be some secrets hidden.

David stood where the ball of light dissipated, his heart full of doubts and desire to explore.

Although he realized that his strength was still not enough to explore the secrets hidden deep in the Black Forest, he never intended to give up.

"We must move on," David said firmly. "There are forces hidden in this dark forest that we do not yet understand."

Anne nodded in agreement: "We have successfully defeated the Guardian, but this is not the end, but a new beginning."

As the witches work together, they begin to move deeper into the Black Forest.

The surroundings became increasingly dark and mysterious, and with every step they could hear the trees whispering and the wind whispering, as if warning them of unknown dangers lurking here.

They walked carefully through the dense forest, using detection spells to constantly sense their surroundings.

A few hours later, they came to a small stone monument covered with vines, engraved with complex and ancient runes that shone faintly.

David observed carefully and found that every symbol contained mysterious information.

He felt a strong and warm energy coming from the stone tablet, which gave him a new understanding of his current location.

"These runes may be bridges connecting all levels of the world." David said to himself.

"They may record subtle and complex relationships between nature spirits, gods, and the forces of the abyss."

Amy stretched out her hand and touched the stone tablet, and the energy surged into her body instantly.

A look of trance appeared on her face: "I feel... there is a calling here, which is guiding me to find some kind of power."

The faces of other witches gradually became serious, and they could also feel that feeling.

David stared at Amy closely, with various thoughts beating in his heart.

He knew that the secret of the small stone tablet in front of him was probably closely related to the origin of the witch and the abilities she mastered.

"Have you ever thought about it?" David said slowly.

"Perhaps the existence of witches is directly related to the power hidden in this dark forest? Maybe every witch is part of this power."

A flash of light flashed in Amy's eyes: "You mean, the black forest is not only the habitat of natural spirits, but also the source of power that gives us?"

"This means that we witches can use magic not by accident, but because of our connection to some ancient power here."

"Yes." David nodded. "As ancient legends say, witches are often able to sense changes in nature and use them to perform magic. Perhaps these abilities come from a more original and powerful power hidden deep in the black forest."

Cynthia nodded vigorously: "And that monster is the existence that protects this secret and power. When it falls and turns into that ball of light, it may mean that we can come into contact with all of this!"

Amy was still immersed in the sensation brought about by touching the stone tablet: "I felt a call, a drive that made me want to explore deeply and find a deeper truth. It's like there is something here The unknown is waiting to be revealed.”

"So, what should we do?" Hill asked, her eyes firm. "If this energy is indeed related to our origins, we cannot give up so easily. Perhaps exploring this place will allow us to find more powerful techniques, or even uncover the secrets behind our own identities!"

David nodded, knowing this was an important and critical moment.

"Let's decipher these runes first. Maybe they can guide us further."

"If, as you say, this forest is related to the birth of the witch, then everything that follows is crucial."

So, they gathered around the stone tablet and each concentrated on observing the runes that shone with faint light.

Over time, they gradually discovered something in common: some symbols represented elements and life, while others symbolized paths connecting different worlds.

As they continue to decipher this information, an ancient totem pattern gradually emerges.

The pattern shows a female figure surrounded by various elemental creatures. There is no doubt that this is a powerful and mysterious witch.

"Look!" Annie pointed to the pattern, "This seems to be summoning those elemental powers and controlling them. Is this the legendary 'first generation witch'?"

"Perhaps it can be understood this way." David replied: "She may have become a powerful being originally born here by mastering the original power in the black forest. Therefore, before we find our own path, we All this must be understood and accepted.”

At this moment, a warm and soft wind blew by, and faint notes floated on the path, like a low chant, immersing everyone in a wonderful atmosphere.

Amy felt the call getting stronger: "I think... if we continue to explore in depth, we will definitely be able to find more information about the first generation of witches, and at the same time, we can also understand our true hidden potential."

"Okay! Let's move on!" David said encouragingly.

He knew that now they were not only exploring the unknown, but also pursuing the roots of the witch and those important connections that were invisible but so real.

As the witches continued deeper into the dark forest, the mysterious power they felt became stronger and stronger.

Guided by ancient runes, the air was filled with an exciting energy, as if the black forest was opening a door to a higher level for them.

"We're about to arrive at some important place," David said.

He could feel the energy gathering around him, as if waiting for the witches to liberate him.

"I believe this is where we can be blessed by mysterious power."

After passing through a misty path, they came to an open and quiet open space.

Surrounded by tall trees, the sun cast mottled light and shadows through the leaves.

In the center of the open space, a huge crystal pillar stood there, emitting a soft and dazzling glow.

The bottom of the crystal pillar was engraved with various ancient runes, which were exactly the same as the symbols on the small stone tablet they had seen before.

"This is... the origin crystal!" Amy exclaimed.

She saw similar records in ancient books. Could this be the origin crystal?

David nodded: "I think this is the source of power and wisdom in the legend."

Just as everyone surrounded the crystal pillar, the warm and powerful energy began to gradually gather towards them.

Everyone felt an excitement awakened deep in their hearts.

This power seemed to resonate with the potential that had been hidden in their bodies for a long time but had not yet been stimulated.

"Come on." David encouraged, "Let's connect our hearts with this power! Abandon all worries and welcome the blessings it brings!"

The witches looked at each other and signaled each other with firm and confident eyes.

For a brief moment, they closed their eyes and focused their thoughts on the crystal column that was shining with strange light.

Everyone felt that their consciousness gradually merged into the light, forming a deep communication with nature, elements, and even the witches in ancient legends.

As the connection deepened, the problems that once hindered their cultivation and advancement and prevented them from breaking through the bottleneck melted and dissipated like ice and snow.

Amy felt that the magic that had been accumulated in her body for a long time but could not be released began to become active, while other witches found that their control over natural elements had significantly improved.

Cynthia suddenly opened her eyes with surprise: "I feel it! My magic has not only become more powerful, but also more pure! This is... a new realm that has never been seen before!"

"Yes!" Sophia also said excitedly: "My soul seems to be lit up, and I can touch higher-level information! This is the blessing given to us by the Black Forest!"

At this moment, a dazzling flame-like information flow was released from the crystal column, wrapping each witch in it.

This flow is as bright as a star, constantly guiding everyone's potential to new heights.

Every wave seems to be reshaping themselves, allowing each witch to realize the new possibilities of their own abilities.

Soon after, when the flow stopped, they opened their eyes and looked at each other, and everyone's face was filled with wonder and excitement.