Chapter 2: The Most Powerful Bow

When everything had settled into calmness, I opened my eyes

Later, you came here to find Lei Long, didn't you? said Magdala

The sky is getting dark; let's find a place to rest for a while and discuss it tomorrow. With that, he walked out on his own.

"What happened next? How did it turn out?" asked the subway hammer, listening with great interest.

I nodded

Look, what did I say, "The hammer shrugs its shoulders," today's young people just don't listen to advice; they won't believe it until they hit their heads and bleed. Back in the day ... ...

"I apologize, which road is closed?" I interrupted him, unable to contain my impatience.

As the sound of the hammer echoed, night once again descended.

The Way of the Bow: Swift Bow, Frenzied Arrows

The master smiled, patted my head, and said: "This is not necessarily the case. All things in the world adhere to the great principle of balance. Whether it is an archer or a magician, their strength depends on their level of effort and understanding, but more importantly, it depends on the path they choose. An archer who has trained for ten years is on par with a magician who has also trained for ten years. Lei, you must remember, in this world, there is no profession that can take shortcuts or engage in opportunism, except for the path of darkness"

After a long time, Jinshi let out a long sigh and said, "Lei, by now, there are some things you must know. Once you understand the truth about the Dragon Bow, you will have to make your own judgment. Although this is a difficult choice, there will be no master to decide for you anymore; you must face it yourself"

"Do not go over there, little one, be careful not to suffer losses"

I, I don't quite understand..." I stammered, my heart pounding.

Jinshi looked at me for a long time, nodded, and then sighed

A refreshing breeze blew towards me. It was a unique wind that I greedily inhaled, and soon, the coolness filled my entire lungs, invigorating my spirit. In that wind, there was a damp sensation, rich with moisture. Before my eyes appeared a vast lake, shimmering with waves, stretching endlessly into the distance, beyond sight, bringing a sense of peace and joy.

At the beginning, I also found it strange. Your master clearly knew about the Dragon Bow, so why did he allow you to be with the Dragon-like creature? Later, I understood that your master believed she could prevent you from becoming the Dragon Bow, continuously using her own power to eliminate the influence of the Dragon-like creature on you. Lei, in fact, you do not know that your master has been quietly protecting you, diligently blocking this magical power.

I am at a loss for words, feeling a chill throughout my body

Oh? I furrowed my brow

"Do you regret it?" Margatala looked into my eyes and asked, "Do you regret giving up the way of the bow just to defeat Long Feiyang?"

I nodded

One, two, three, retreat! We leaped backward simultaneously, and the stone door came crashing down with a thunderous sound, rendering all our previous efforts in vain

I, I... I hesitated for a moment and said, "I am not a divine archer"

"Sit down, Lei," Jin Shi said quietly, yet his tone was filled with authority, momentarily reminding me of my master's unquestionable manner of speaking

The hammer drilled over, its nose almost touching the stone door

I recalled that strange letter, the one from Long Feiyang to Master: Sister Ruan Baiyun: It has been a long time since I received any news from you, and I am very concerned. I have lost my appetite and cannot drink tea. I heard that you have taken on a disciple, which brings me great joy. I plan to visit in three days. I sincerely hope you will not decline.

I am this tall... I said, my arms felt weak, my legs ached, and my entire body felt as if my bones were about to be crushed, pressed against the door; not to mention lifting, I couldn't even move.

As soon as I heard him speak at length, I felt a bit uneasy and quickly said, "Well... perhaps it's better not to continue. Could you please let me go? I have something urgent to attend to"

I want to go there, I repeated.

After a while, the light in his hand grew stronger. Magdala's palm slowly opened, and a sphere of light hovered in the air, flickering, dancing, and changing, beautiful and mysterious. Finally, the light intensified, pulsing for a moment like a flame, before gradually extinguishing.

What happened? I asked again, somewhat puzzled

"Master, wait for me," I silently vowed in my heart. "I will return, and by that time, we shall never be apart. Even if I cannot come back... my heart, my soul, will fly back here, to the Breezy Valley, to be with Master. Master, wait for me, your disciple will return!" With these thoughts, a gust of wind seemed to rise beneath my feet, and I began to run, my entire being filled with strength, like a nimble antelope taking flight, until the peaks of Breezy Valley faded far behind me.

I remember hearing my master speak of magic, such a wondrous thing, when I was very young. To me, magic was like a kind of illusion, something incredible, a skill that only a few could master, as difficult to cultivate as the way of the bow. Among these, my master mentioned a type of magic that sets up protective barriers to safeguard the caster, and those barriers are invisible to ordinary people.

The hammer chased after him, unwilling to give up, and asked, "Hey, do you really have a solution or not?"

I turned my head, glanced at Jinshi, nodded, turned around, and continued walking forward, as if I had grown a lot overnight. I knew that from this moment on, I would embark on a brand new journey, with no one to help or guide me, relying solely on myself. Although I felt a slight fear about the future, I still took big strides, not looking back, standing tall, facing the sunlight, like a true man

A soft laugh emerged from behind us.

Suddenly, the hammer collided with me forcefully using its shoulder, causing me to lose my balance and tumble head over heels through the heavy stone door. The stone door crashed down behind me, sending sand and stones flying!

Thus, both of us raised our hands to support the base of the stone door

That hammer continued to chatter away, and I felt my hair stand on end, so I had no choice but to pretend it didn't exist and move forward. That narrow path runs through the valley, and if I go through it, I should reach Broken Mirror Lake.

Remember, the lake water flows to the melancholic plain... The faint sound of a hammer came from beyond the door, drowned out by a tremendous noise

When I crossed the third hill, I suddenly stopped in my tracks

Let us try it together. I gave birth to hope, she said

Amidst the incessant clanging of the hammer, I stood up and moved forward once more, yet ahead lay only the road, devoid of anything else. How strange; could there be an invisible barrier? I halted my steps and cautiously extended a finger, probing ahead. Indeed, my finger moved slowly through the air, and suddenly, it seemed to touch something. The transparent air rippled slightly, and the scenery before me flickered, becoming indistinct, much like the ripples on a lake. As I pressed forward, the disturbances grew stronger, emitting a faint blue light and a buzzing sound. I felt resistance on my finger, as if something viscous wrapped around it, pulling it forward. My finger continued to move slowly through the air, and again, it seemed to touch something, causing the transparent air to ripple slightly, with the scenery before me flickering and becoming indistinct, akin to the ripples on a lake. Pressing further, the disturbances intensified, producing a faint blue light and a buzzing sound, while my finger felt resistance, ensnared by some sticky substance that dragged it forward. I withdrew my finger, and the ripples quickly vanished, allowing the scenery before me to become clear once more.

"Hey, you are too short, young man," complained the hammer.

"Why is this thing so hard?" the hammer said indignantly

No, Lei, you are wrong again. Jinshi looked at me, his expression complex, and said: "Now, you must transform into the Dragon Bow; only in this way can you save your master"

Or, as Jin Shishuo said, "You have another choice, which is to leave here far away, do not meet with the dragon-like being again, and continue to pursue the path of the bow. I believe no one can blame your actions; if the master were clear-headed, she would definitely allow you to do this; otherwise, she would not have driven you away in the first place. Lei, the path is for you to choose yourself; one is a perilous and hopeless road, while the other is a path filled with light. With your insight, one day you will comprehend the way of the bow."

Let me give it a try. The hammer approached eagerly, set down the hammer, and mimicked my actions, cautiously extending a finger that resembled a chicken's claw, poking at the air as if prodding through window paper, poking left, poking right, poking up, poking down, looking quite comical.

Jinshi stood at the door, still watching my back. I could feel his worried gaze, but I did not turn around, nor did I hesitate in the slightest. I discerned the direction and continued walking forward

I interrupted him and said, "I don't know if it worked."

The hammer took a deep breath, its face turning pale

"I want to go over there," I said again, my face displaying a resolute expression. "I don't want the lake water; I just want to get across. Can you help me?" I noticed that the book he held was covered in strange patterns, the pages yellowed, ancient and mysterious.

Do you know? He turned his back to me, his tone filled with respect, "This is the magical barrier set by Ma Wukekebu, how could an ordinary person pass through it easily?"

Soon, they arrived at the foot of the mountain, where they found that someone had already reached there, looking around and seemingly observing something, while muttering to themselves

"Heaven!" said the hammer dismissively, "What does it matter to take a little from such a large lake?"

Long Feiyang has injured your master; his arrow is imbued with powerful magic. Your master is still in danger. I can treat the arrow wound, but I cannot dispel that terrible magic. To break the magic, the only solution is to kill Long Feiyang. However, the only thing that can kill him is a bow of equal strength, the Dragon Bow

"Yes, to merge with the dragon, one must abandon the human soul," Jinshi said. "Due to the constant emanation of magical power from the dragon, ordinary people cannot approach it; otherwise, they will go mad and die over time. However, if one stays with the dragon before it matures, one can gradually acclimate to this magical power, and in fact, become stronger because of it. Just like crickets near a snake den, spending a long time with a venomous snake will make the crickets toxic as well. As the dragon grows, those who accompany it will also unknowingly become powerful, possessing strengths that ordinary people do not have"

Sigh, this is a long story..." He appeared somewhat dejected, his hand still outstretched, showing no intention of withdrawing, he said

"Mawukeko?" I feel that this name is very familiar, and I immediately recalled, "Are you referring to the High Priest Mawukeko, the one associated with the king?"

What? I was taken aback again

You have already tried, and I advise you to give up; the waters of Broken Mirror Lake are sacred

Indeed, he turned around, slapping the book in his left hand into the palm of his right hand, "You certainly know quite a bit. You should know that the greatest magician in this world is the High Priest Ma Wukeko, and his magical barriers are not so easily unraveled."

"However, I still do not understand why Ruan Baiyun does not directly separate you. " He looked up at the ceiling, almost as if he were talking to himself. After a while, he withdrew his gaze and continued, "However, there is one thing that even your master cannot control, and that is the threat of the Dragon Bow. In this world, the strongest bow is neither your master nor me, but Long Feiyang. However, there is only one person who can threaten his position, and that is another Dragon Bow, or a potential Dragon Bow, you, Lei.

He paused for a moment and continued, "In this process, he also paid a price, which was to sell his own soul"

I cannot abandon you; if I must die, let us die together! I shouted with the last ounce of strength I had

I exerted all my strength to lift it up, and surprisingly, the stone door shook slightly and rose a little, but then it fell down with a loud rumble

I nodded slightly, said nothing, tightened the burden on my back, and strode forward.

However, when I raised the door above my head, I could no longer lift it any higher, and that door only reached halfway up the hammer.

Brother Long Feiyang, I am being targeted by Long Feiyang!

Whenever I think of my master, my heart aches; I dare not think further. I take a step back, remove the bow and arrow from behind, and draw the bowstring with the arrow nocked.

Can you tell me the details of the matter regarding the Dragon Bow

The door of the cabin creaked open, shattering the tranquility of the morning

I did not hesitate and crawled through that small hole

It is a magical barrier

The lake is surrounded by mountains, and as far as the eye can see, there are sheer cliffs, where even the most agile monkeys cannot climb. The lake resembles a massive pit carved out of the mountains. According to legend, in ancient times, a star fell from the sky, creating this vast chasm, and the star itself transformed into clear water, filling this deep pit and forming the large lake we see today, which enjoys a spring-like climate year-round. The waters of the lake are infused with the magic of the stars, possessing a mysterious and inexplicable power. A star fell from the sky, creating this vast chasm, and the star itself transformed into clear water, filling this deep pit and forming the large lake we see today, which enjoys a spring-like climate year-round. The waters of the lake are infused with the magic of the stars, possessing a mysterious and inexplicable power

You are here to fetch water from the lake, aren't you? So am I. My name is Iron Hammer. This damned road, I don't know who sealed it off, probably someone looking to collect tolls. It's fine if they want to collect tolls; Iron Hammer has plenty of money. But where has that toll collector gone? In this day and age, why is even collecting tolls so sluggish? Perhaps some petty thief saw me coming and got scared, hiding away. I have always acted with righteousness; when I see injustice on the road, I will certainly draw my sword to help. A few days ago, when I encountered some robbers blocking the road, they were all dealt with by the iron hammer in my hand. Who among them didn't end up with a bump on their head and a sore backside? Iron Hammer's prowess is not to be underestimated; as the saying goes, going up the mountain to fight tigers, going down to the sea to catch dragons...

The next day, as soon as dawn broke, we returned to that transparent barrier.

Well, this person is indeed quite talkative; once they start speaking, there is no stopping them

After walking for a long time, the sun had risen to its zenith, shrinking my shadow into a tiny dot. I looked up at the sky, which was so vast, with only a solitary eagle soaring high above. I glanced around, and the earth appeared so desolate, with only my lonely figure. I wiped the sweat from my brow, paused my steps, and recalled the last words spoken by Jinshi.

The stone door emitted a piercing noise that made one’s teeth ache, and countless small stones clattered down from above. Through our collective efforts, the stone door was surprisingly lifted little by little. I exerted myself to raise it, and suddenly, the scene before me brightened; a beam of light shone in from outside the door. It was the path, the road leading to Broken Mirror Lake was right before me

At that moment, the incessantly chattering hammer suddenly fell silent, looking at me in surprise, and for the first time uttered a single sentence: "What do you want to do?"

Ah! I exclaimed, as Jinshi's deep voice created a chilling atmosphere, as if I could smell the scent of blood right here.

Indeed," said Magdala, "the High Priest Maokoko is concerned that everyone will come to take the lake water. You must understand that the water from this lake is left by the stars in the sky; once taken, it will not be reborn.

"Wrong!" Magdala revealed a bright smile, wisdom illuminating her youthful face. "The world is so vast," he said, gesturing with his hand to circle the sky, "and there are so many people in the world. If each person were to take a cup of water, even the ocean would run dry." As he spoke, he looked at the hammer, unable to discern whether it was sympathy or something else.

This place is impassable, it is truly strange. I do not know what has blocked the way, the hammer has already suffered a loss.

"It won't happen," I murmured, "it won't happen..." Suddenly, I jumped up and shouted loudly: "It won't happen, it won't happen! You are talking nonsense, Jinshi, you are deceiving me, deceiving me!"

Thunder, there is a place called Broken Mirror Lake three peaks away from here, go there and find the dragon-like creature

No! I raised my head and said, "For the sake of my master, I would willingly descend into hell."

"Come again!" said the hammer. We hurriedly lifted the door once more.

The stone door was indeed raised slightly, revealing a larger gap; however, the hammer's face turned red, its strength exhausted, and the stone door fell once again.

The arrow shot forth like a meteor, like a raging wind, its momentum astonishing. In an instant, the heavens and the earth trembled, sand and stones flew about; it was not merely an arrow, but rather a colossal spear charging with overwhelming force towards that magical barrier! It is important to note that this arrow of mine could even sever a towering ancient tree in two. However, as the arrow struck the invisible void, it suddenly stirred up a violent disturbance, radiating a blinding white light that dazzled the eyes, making it impossible to open them. At the same time, a thunderous roar echoed in the air, and the scenery before me completely vanished, transforming into chaotic ripples, akin to a raging sea!

In order to save lives, and also to destroy the strongest bow, which is the most evil bow, the Dragon Bow. I believe that even if Ma Wukeke were here, he would let me pass.

I shook my head, my expression somewhat dim, unwilling to dwell on this matter any longer, and changed the subject

"Wait for me!" shouted Tie Chui as he squeezed through, his neck stretching in while his body remained on the other side. At that moment, his head couldn't help but move around, curiously surveying the surroundings, and he exclaimed, "Wow, what a big door!"

"Stop wasting words..." the hammer said breathlessly, his face looking exceptionally pale, veins bulging, "Otherwise, none of us can get through... If you are looking for the dragon, remember to help me fetch the lake water and deliver it to the Melancholy Plain..."

One, two, three, go

What will you do? I asked in surprise, as the noise behind grew louder

... ...

Jinshi, there is no need to say more; I have already made my decision

My face began to pale, reminding me of a dragon.

Magtala smiled and asked, "What brings you to Broken Mirror Lake?"

Magtala stood before us, spreading her hands, and slowly said: "Generally, magical barriers consist of a single layer, which is made of a substance composed entirely of pure magic, called 'Void'. However, the barrier set by Maokoko here has two layers. Due to his powerful magic, it has formed an additional layer of barrier, called 'Reality'. The Void can resist physical entities, while Reality can resist the spells of wizards"

I began to understand the meaning of gold and stone, and lowered my head

I do not care about whatever is unacceptable; why is that guy so boring? Closing this place for no reason is just creating trouble for everyone, isn't it? I remember a wizard I encountered back then...

"Raise it a little higher..." the hammer said with difficulty, as if it no longer had the strength to speak

I nodded, clenched my fists, and quietly listened as the metal and stone revealed the truth

I can no longer hold on..." said the hammer.

One, two, three, go

If I am not mistaken, you are a magician. My master once said that magic is mutually restraining, and all forms of magic can be countered by another type of magic. Can you help me? I am willing to do anything, as long as it allows me to pass.

Every once in a while, the dragon archer must drink the blood of the dragon he has raised. The more dragon blood he consumes, the more his temperament changes. On the surface, he remains a human, but his blood is filled with the power of the dragon, as well as its ferocity. A mortal cannot control such power, transforming him into a bloodthirsty archer—brutal, fierce, and forever yearning to release his excess strength through violence, yet straying far from the right path and descending into darkness

He did not look at me again, but walked straight ahead, gazing into the air, occasionally emitting sounds of admiration, as if he could see something.

He hesitated for a moment and said, "Why is that?"

I took a deep breath and nodded.

He glanced at us and continued, "I can unravel the void, but when it comes to the tangible, I am powerless. It all depends on your luck." As he spoke, he extended his hand, palms together in front of his chest, and began to mutter softly. After a while, a pulsating orb of light appeared in the palm of his hand. I watched in astonishment; I had only heard my master speak of magic before, and today was the first time I had witnessed it. I couldn't help but feel immense admiration, realizing that such wondrous things truly exist in this world.

"Try this," he said, swinging the hammer and striking the door with force. With a thunderous sound, the stone door remained unmoved, only a few fine particles were chipped off, leaving a small white mark. He struck the door several more times with the hammer until his hand trembled painfully. He set down the hammer, shaking his hand and grimacing.

"What is this? It's quite strange?" He looked around to the east and the west, appearing quite perplexed, standing at the entrance of the valley, yet he did not enter.

Be careful, the hole behind us is starting to close. We cannot go back

Broken Mirror Lake ... ... I murmured, "Class Dragon ... ... " Suddenly, I began to run again, as if racing against time, racing against fate, because I knew that whether I could save my master depended entirely on whether I could find Class Dragon in time. The eagle in the sky might notice that on the ground, a small black shadow was racing swiftly across the desolate wilderness, so agile, so fast, like a gale sweeping across the entire continent. It flapped its wings with effort, starting a race with that black shadow on the ground, emitting joyful cries as if it had found a good companion in its solitude. The eagle in the sky might notice that on the ground, a small black shadow was racing swiftly across the desolate wilderness, so agile, so fast, like a gale sweeping across the entire continent. It flapped its wings with effort, starting a race with that black shadow on the ground, emitting joyful cries as if it had found a good companion in its solitude. I looked up at the eagle, smiled, and ran even faster, the scenery rapidly receding behind me, the wind stinging my face, yet my speed did not diminish. As I ran, it felt as if I had transformed into the eagle in the sky, soaring ... soaring ... I looked up at the eagle, smiled, and ran even faster, the scenery rapidly receding behind me, the wind stinging my face, yet my speed did not diminish. As I ran, it felt as if I had transformed into the eagle in the sky, soaring ... soaring ...

"Save people." Strange, this hammer, when it comes to its own matters, actually becomes less verbose, even somewhat evasive. I suspect that within its heart, there must be an untold story.

Maggie still wore that unhurried demeanor, smiling slightly without saying a word

Early morning

I ignored him, merely focusing on the road ahead, one hand holding the bow and the other nocking an arrow, the bow bent like a full moon. I refuse to believe that my arrow cannot break through this magical barrier. For the sake of my master, even if I cannot pass, I must still try to do so

What, Jinshi, are you saying that I am the Dragon Bow

I slowly walked out, taking a deep breath of this fresh air, feeling as if I had stepped into another world. Jinshi followed closely behind me and gently patted my shoulder.

In the evening, by the campfire, Magdala fell asleep, her breathing steady, as comfortable as if she were sleeping on the softest of beds, her sleeping posture exuding tranquility. I could not sleep, tending to the fire, lost in my thoughts.

Long Feiyang is such a dragon bow. It is said that when Long Feiyang was young, he captured a young dragon by chance and secretly raised it along with a *book*. As the dragon transformed into a true dragon, Long Feiyang's archery skills also began to improve. However, this was just the beginning of a nightmare. Over time, people unconsciously became dependent on the dragon; if they were to leave even for a moment, they would feel weak, uncomfortable, and suffer from excruciating headaches. Eventually, the magical power emanating from the dragon was no longer sufficient to meet human needs. Like an addiction, the craving grew stronger and stronger, and finally, Long Feiyang cut open the dragon's body and drank its blood.

I turned around and was taken aback; I did not know when a person had appeared behind us. He was dressed in a simple white robe, yet it was immaculate. He was sitting at an angle on the grass, leaning against a tree, holding a book in his hand. His demeanor was elegant and dignified, though he did not seem very old. It appeared he had been there for a while. Noticing me observing him, he smiled slightly, closed the book in his hand, stood up, brushed off the dust from his clothes with a relaxed and graceful motion, then nodded towards us and said, "Magtala is honored to witness the splendor of the divine bow." His voice was clear, his features refined, giving him an air of maturity beyond his years, and he spoke in a leisurely manner.

It is unclear how Long Feiyang came to know the news. He does not fear your master, but he fears you. Therefore, he hurried here to eliminate you in the cradle stage, before you have grown into a dragon bow

Yes, Lei, when I first saw you, I knew you were the Dragon Bow. Your master also knows this, but she is simply unwilling to tell you. Under the candlelight, Jinshi's face appeared exceptionally melancholic

I want to go over there, I suddenly said

Little one, come here, come here

Go, Lei, do not worry about your master, I will take good care of her

Alright

No, Hammer, if I go over there, you won't be able to hold it up, and you will end up caught between the real and the unreal

So it is like this, he said, standing with his hands behind his back, slowly walking towards me, and with a slight smile, "You know, even a divine bow cannot pierce through this barrier."

I say one, two, three, retreat

Only a narrow path extends forward, reaching far into a small gap between the mountains. I looked for a long time and it seemed that this was the only way in, so I walked along the path.

"Not right, not right." The hammer shook its head vigorously; due to its very slender neck, the range of motion was quite large, evoking the image of a bobbing duck.

Be careful! shouted the hammer loudly

The brilliance of the sun has quietly spread over the tranquil earth, though one cannot tell when it happened. Dew still clings to the tips of the grass, refracting the sunlight, glistening and moist. A gentle breeze, carrying a hint of damp freshness, passes by silently.

What is going on? I asked, still unable to grasp the situation

"What is it," the hammer was still grumbling, "I see this kid has no way out, yet pretends to be profound. All wizards are the same. I remember, I once encountered a wizard..."

"Hey, young man," the hammer leaned against me and said, "I think even if you find your dragon, it may not necessarily be a match for that so-called Dragon Bow. Are you really confident about this?"

At that moment, a strange sound suddenly came from behind me. I turned around and was taken aback.

"I will never become a dragon bow, not even if it kills me!" I stood up abruptly, clenched my fists, and said.

"Indeed, it is a dragon." The voice of Jin Shidi became even deeper. "Dragons are the most powerful and magical creatures in this world. Harnessing the power of a dragon into a bow and arrow yields a force that far surpasses that of an ordinary divine bow. However, it is precisely because of the dragon's might that for thousands of years, humanity has both revered and feared dragons, yet has never spoken of mastering them. Nevertheless, that divine bow has transcended this limit, merging itself with the dragon and transforming the dragon's power into the power of the bow and arrow."

I was taken aback for a moment, "I have come to collect lake water, as it is said that the water from this lake can cure all ailments"

"Isn't magic more powerful than bows and arrows?" I asked curiously, leaning on my master's knee

I examined it closely, then lifted it slightly with my hand. Beneath the stone door, there was a narrow gap, just enough to allow a hand to pass through.

I halted my steps. Ahead was still the road, with nothing visible at all; the path extended deep into the valley. I decided to ignore that fool and continued walking forward. Suddenly, with a buzzing sound, a blue light filled my vision, and a strong force violently rebounded me, as if I had collided with an invisible net. Caught off guard, I lost my balance and fell backward, landing squarely on my rear. Suddenly, with a buzzing sound, a blue light filled my vision, and a strong force violently rebounded me, as if I had collided with an invisible net. Caught off guard, I lost my balance and fell backward, landing squarely on my rear.

I suddenly raised my head

I was wondering, at that moment, Margata began to speak

I too... I have already begun to feel difficulty in breathing, my heart is pounding against my chest like a heavy hammer, all the air has been forced into my lungs, and I cannot even breathe.

Why is that

I have organized my thoughts and will gradually narrate the details of the matter

The hammer rose from the ground, its face full of anger

I sized him up and said, "You are just too tall..." We looked at each other, unable to speak.

"Take the lake water." He opened his mouth wide, smiled, and said

"Master..." I murmured, gazing at the unconscious Master on the bed, a wave of gratitude enveloping my heart

When I first saw you with Leilong, I knew that, unbeknownst to you, you had already begun to influence each other, and the dragon's magic was gradually affecting you. Lei, you are that cricket that stays beside the poisonous snake, a toxic cricket.

Note, look ahead, the virtual has already been opened by me at https://m.hetushu.com, you can pass through. However, remember, the virtual is only temporarily open for a while; if you cannot pass through the real, quickly retreat, otherwise being caught between the virtual and the real will turn you into powder. I followed his gaze and was astonished to find that the small path ahead had been blocked by a blue barrier at some unknown time, which was precisely the barrier that obstructed me and the hammer. At this moment, a small hole appeared above, surrounded by ripples, calm as a lake.

My curiosity was piqued, so I walked over and circled around the hammer

"Dragon?" I said in surprise, beginning to faintly grasp the meaning of what Jinshi had said

"Who doesn't have urgent matters?" The hammerhead shook like a rattle, yet remained still. "I traveled thousands of miles to come here, not for amusement, but to recall the past..."

I understand..." Magdala said softly, lost in thought. After a while, he smiled and looked up at the sky

"Lei, you, you go past..." the hammer said with difficulty

The stone door was raised once more, but it could only be lifted to the top of my head. The iron hammer could not pass through, and I could not hold it up alone. As soon as the iron hammer was released, I would be crushed into a meat pie by the stone door.

"What happened?" I walked over and asked curiously. He was startled, seemingly not expecting anyone to come to this place. Suddenly, he turned around, opened his mouth wide, and stared at me. I looked him up and down, finding him quite interesting. He was not fat, but very tall, like a stalk of straw, as if he could be broken in half by a gust of wind. However, compared to his peculiar physique, what he held in his hands was even stranger: a pair of enormous iron hammers, each about the size of my head. If one of those were to hit him on the head, it would surely be quite painful.

This is a lake that ordinary people cannot approach, a lake that only appears in legends. Due to the treacherous terrain, no one in the world has ever ventured close to this mysterious lake. At the same time, Jinshi also told me that this lake is the destination of the dragon, a place it must experience in its growth: the sacred realm of dragons

Alright! The hammer's smile was so wide that it couldn't close its mouth, dancing with joy, "That thing scared it away." As he spoke, he hopped forward, but it was as if he had bumped into something, and he was bounced back, falling on his back to the ground, his hands still flailing, trying to grasp something, raising a cloud of dust.

Remember, Lei, the Jinshi behind me advises, "The life and death of your master determine your path. Go, face the fate you must confront."

At this point, Jinshi fixed his gaze on me and slowly said, "Lei, you are following in his footsteps."

"Little fellow, let me finish what Iron Hammer has to say. Ah, these days have really been tough for me, I haven't even found someone to talk to..." Iron Hammer licked his lips, becoming even more animated, "That day I caught a little thief and wanted him to keep me company, but the little thief wouldn't say a word, trembling all over. Why tremble? Iron Hammer doesn't want his life. Later, Iron Hammer took out some gold coins from his pocket and offered them to the little thief, telling him to take them. The little thief was so timid that he actually fainted from fear, useless fellow... Why tremble? Iron Hammer doesn't want his life. Later, Iron Hammer took out some gold coins from his pocket and offered them to the little thief, telling him to take them. The little thief was so timid that he actually fainted from fear, useless fellow..."

It was still the same as before, the road in front remained unchanged, as if nothing had changed. Tie Chui stared with his mouth agape, even forgetting that his tongue had extended beyond his gums. After a while, he suddenly inhaled sharply and exclaimed: "Hiss... what an impressive arrow... young man, where do you come from? Your arrow is truly remarkable. I once encountered a bowman like this..."

Broken Mirror Lake

Hammer, hammer! I rushed to the door, pounding on it with all my strength, shouting desperately

"Soul?" I asked curiously

Hello, I am really getting a bit impatient. This person is truly oblivious. Could you please make way? The road seems perfectly fine, yet you are blocking it and causing inconvenience.

The so-called Dragon Bow refers to a type of archery technique that is entirely contrary to the way of the bow. The way of the bow seeks to maximize the archer's own strength, which comes from within, from the archer's potential. When an archer elevates their own strength to its utmost limit, a divine bow is created. However, a person's strength is limited. It is said that a divine archer, unsatisfied with their own power, developed a more fearsome technique, which is the Dragon Bow. The greatest difference between the Dragon Bow and the divine bow is that the Dragon Bow does not rely on the archer's own strength, but rather draws upon the power of a creature that is a thousand times stronger than a human, that is, the power of a dragon.

He was taken aback for a moment, then his face lit up with joy as he ran towards me, breaking into a wide smile

At that moment, the hammer suddenly jumped up, spreading its long, slender arms to block my view. Its movements were remarkably swift, resembling that of a large mantis, and it held a big iron hammer in its hand, leaving me utterly astonished

Good method! The hammer is back in action, let me give it a try. He imitated my gesture, placed his hand under the door, and shouted: "Lift!"

What did you say?" Magdala was taken aback

... ...

Indeed, behind this blue barrier lies a massive stone door that completely blocks the road. This might be what Magtara referred to as the reality. If it weren't for Magtara using magic to open that blue void barrier, one would never have seen the stone door and would have thought that the path ahead was unobstructed.

Aruan did not misjudge the person

"Hammer, what brings you here again?"

"Hammer, hammer!" I shouted, my fists striking against the hard stone door, leaving behind trails of blood. However, on the other side of the stone door, there was no response at all

I... I cannot make it, I cannot get through, you, you go ahead first

Margarita displayed a hint of surprise