As the team penetrated deeper into the core area of the chaotic vortex, the surrounding environment became increasingly weird. Purple mist shrouded the surroundings, and strange shadows flashed in the mist from time to time. Ebert walked at the front of the group, followed closely by Saraswati.
Ebert's right hand unconsciously touched the ring on his ring finger. This seemingly ordinary emerald magic ruby ring actually contains amazing power - the Ghost King's Ring. This is his last trump card and his biggest secret. No one except Saraswati knew about the existence of this ring.
Suddenly, Ebert felt a palpitation in his heart. He stopped, closed his eyes, and concentrated. Through the spiritual connection with the Ghost King's ring, he sensed a powerful energy wave not far ahead.
"Wait a minute," Ebert whispered, "there's danger ahead."
Saraswati was immediately alert, knowing that Ebert's premonitions were never wrong. "What kind of danger?" she asked quietly.
Ebert shook his head: "Not sure, but it's very powerful. We have to be careful."
Elder Anand stepped forward: "Ebert, how did you know?"
Ebert quickly made up a reason: "Magic intuition. In this environment full of chaotic energy, our perception will become more acute."
Elder Anand nodded thoughtfully, seeming to accept this explanation.
Ebert took the opportunity to close his eyes and establish a connection with the Ghost King's ring again. He called to the Ghost King in his heart: "There is danger ahead, please help us find the way."
An invisible force was released from the ring and moved forward quietly. Through telepathy, Ebert saw what the Ghost King saw.
About five hundred meters ahead, there is a group of creatures condensed from chaotic energy. They come in different shapes, some resemble giant insects, while others resemble twisted human shapes. These creatures are patrolling and seem to be guarding something.
Ebert opened his eyes with a serious look on his face: "There is a group of chaotic creatures in front of us. There are quite a few of them, and they look very powerful."
Saraswati frowned: "What should we do? It may be dangerous if we forcefully break in."
At this moment, Lillian suddenly pointed in the distance and exclaimed: "Look! What is that?"
Everyone looked in the direction she pointed and saw a huge black shadow appearing in the mist in the distance. The thing moved very fast and disappeared into the fog in the blink of an eye.
"That may be the Chaos Guards," Elder Anand said. "It is mentioned in ancient books that they are the most powerful defense force of the Chaos Vortex."
Ebert felt a chill in his heart, knowing that the situation was more dangerous than imagined. He communicated with the Ghost King again: "Can you help us clear a safe path?"
The Ghost King's response rang in his mind: "As you command, Master. But please note that even I cannot fully control the chaotic energy here. I can only temporarily disperse some weaker creatures."
Ebert nodded, then turned to the team: "I have an idea. We can use the environment to cover our actions."
"What do you mean?" Lilian asked curiously.
Ebert explained: "The chaotic energy here is very strong. We can try to imitate its fluctuations to cover up our own magical aura. In this way, those chaotic creatures may not notice us."
Saraswati's eyes lit up: "This is a good idea! We can use the previous method of controlling chaotic energy to implement this plan."
Elder Anand nodded in agreement: "It's worth a try. But it requires extremely high magic control ability."
Ebote looked at Saraswati, and the two exchanged glances. They know that with the help of the Ghost King secretly, the chance of success will be greatly increased.
"So, let's get started," said Ebert. "Everyone gather in a circle and Saraswati and I will guide everyone."
The team formed a circle as Ebert directed. Ebote and Saraswati stood in the center of the circle, holding hands. They closed their eyes and began to concentrate.
Ebert secretly activated the power of the Ghost King's ring, allowing it to help them control the chaotic energy around them. Gradually, a thin purple energy film began to wrap around the entire team.
"It's amazing," Lillian exclaimed in a low voice, "I feel like we have become part of this environment."
Elder Anand also nodded and praised: "It is indeed a very clever use of magic. Ebote, Saraswati, your magical attainments are really amazing."
Abbott smiled slightly, but didn't say much. He knew that this was mainly due to the Ghost King.
"Okay," said Ebert, "let's start moving forward. Remember, keep quiet and try not to use any magic."
The team began to move forward cautiously. With the secret help of the Ghost King, they successfully avoided several groups of patrolling chaotic creatures. Whenever there is danger approaching, Ebert can sense it in advance and lead everyone to avoid it.
However, just as they were about to reach the safe area, a huge roar suddenly came from above. Looking up, they saw a huge Chaos Guard looking down at them.
"Oops," Elder Anand exclaimed, "we've been discovered!"
The Chaos Guards swing their massive claws towards the party. Seeing that he was about to hit Lillian, Ebert felt anxious and subconsciously called out to the Ghost King.
An invisible force suddenly appeared, blocking the Chaos Guard's attack. The guard seemed frightened by the force and retreated temporarily.
"Run!" Ebert yelled, mentally commanding the Ghost King to kill the blocking guard.
The team ran away, heading towards a place that looked like a cave in the distance. The angry roar of the Chaos Guard came from behind, but the invisible force seemed to have been blocking its pursuit.
Finally, they ran into the cave and were temporarily out of danger. Everyone leaned against the rock wall panting.
"That...what is that?" Lillian asked breathlessly, "Why did the guard suddenly shrink back?"
Ebert and Saraswati exchanged a look. Saraswati immediately said: "Maybe the magic barrier we set up before worked. Chaos energy sometimes produces unexpected effects."
Elder Anand glanced at Ebote thoughtfully, but said nothing more.
Ebert breathed a sigh of relief, and at the same time thanked the Ghost King in his heart for his help. He knew that the rest of the journey would only get more dangerous. But with the Ghost King as a powerful servant, they may still have hope to complete their mission.
"Let's take a break here for now," Ebert said, "and then make our next move."
Everyone agreed to the proposal. When others began to check their equipment and heal their wounds, Ebert quietly walked aside and once again had spiritual communication with the Ghost King. He knew that only by making full use of this secret weapon could they survive in this dangerous place and ultimately stop the expansion of the Chaos Vortex.
The core of the chaotic vortex is still waiting for them ahead, and greater challenges are coming. Ebert clenched his fists and secretly made up his mind to protect his companions and complete this arduous task no matter what the cost.