Chapter 41: The Problem of the Sphinx
When Xing Tianyu walked into the living room, he found that Xiao Zhen and Ning Wenrui were already there.
The ceremony of summoning Sphinx was about to begin. Both of them seemed a little excited, but more nervous and uneasy.
Unlike the previous few intriguing calls, the three of them at this moment, after experiencing Qin Ming's Petrochemical and Ning Wenrui's injuries, they had clearly realized the danger and uncertainty of the summoning ceremony.
It can be said that when Xing Tianyu picked up the book and sacrifices of another world and was about to go to the basement to hold a summoning ceremony, the atmosphere in the entire living room became solemn.
"How are you preparing?"
"I'm fine!" Xiao Zhen waved the long sword in his hand. The sword was carefully polished by him. The snow-blade blade shone with cold light. This is a one-handed sword. The sword body is straight, but the blade is slightly arc-shaped. It is very suitable for chopping and slashing. It can also be used for assassination. One hand is holding a round shield made of steel.
He also had a breastplate on his body, looking like an ancient warrior.
In addition, he also had a backpack on his body, which contained his IPAD.
Ning Wenrui didn't look so reliable. Although his injuries healed, his face was still pale. I don't know if it was nervous or what happened. His weapon was still the samurai sword.
Xing Tianyu said, "I did some previews in the Nightmare Space last night. It is best to use a spear to deal with Sphinx. If the three of us can form a spear formation, we should be able to kill the other party safely. Of course, the premise is that Sphinx does not have any special abilities such as magic."
Ning Wenrui and Xiao Zhen looked at each other and nodded, "Yes, I will use the spear too." Xiao Zhen said, and he patted Ning Wenrui on the shoulder comfortingly, "Come on, it's a blessing, it's a disaster, it's a disaster."
The three of them took the prepared things and came to the basement outside.
In the summoning hall, the three of them put their respective weapons around them. In addition to each of them, each of them also had a steel spear and a hunting crossbow.
Everything was about to stop, so Xing Tianyu placed the world encyclopedia used as a sacrifice in the circle of sacrifices.
"Who will summon this time?" Xing Tianyu asked. In each summoning ceremony, there were their own needs and their own goals. The summoners were born naturally, but this time it was a little different. Asking questions was dangerous but not good. If you can't answer it, you will be eaten.
Xiao Zhen gritted his teeth, "I'll do it."
Xing Tianyu hesitated for a moment, but shook his head, "No, I'll do it. You are the main force of the battle. If the fight starts, you must take action as soon as possible."
Xiao Zhen thought for a while and nodded, "Okay then."
Ning Wenrui was silent all the time, watching the conversation between the two without any intention of volunteering.
Xing Tianyu could feel Ning Wenrui's fear. Although the bite that was eaten by the snake demon yesterday was not very harmful, it scared him. He did not ask the other party, and directly stood in the summoner's position with the Book of Another World.
First, he recited the Spiritual Spirit Mantra, and then began to recite the mantra that summoned Sphinx.
【The wisdom from Atlantis is present.】
[The body of a lion, the wings of an eagle, the face of a human, and the ancient creatures with strange shapes.]
[I devote my knowledge to you, I consult you with questions, and I give you with books.]
[In the name of the contract you and our clan signed between ancient times.]
[I call you to this world.]
A vague will sent a faint response in the minds of the three of them.
In the middle of the summoning magic circle, a golden light spot appeared, and then turned into a crack. The crack extended to both sides, and in the blink of an eye, it became more than one meter long. A ball of light emerged from the crack, and you could vaguely feel something coming out of the crack.
However, the crack was too small, and the light ball was stuck in the position of the crack but did not drill out. The crack suddenly began to grow bigger, and the boundary between time and space was further torn apart. At the same time, the stinging feeling was once again produced in Xing Tianyu's mind, and it was even more obvious.
Xing Tianyu looked at Ning Wenrui and Xiao Zhen, and both of them showed a look of pain. It was obvious that the three of them were operating this summoning ceremony, and the power of this Sphinx was obviously stronger than the other creatures summoned several times before, so they were somewhat reluctant.
But fortunately, the golden light ball finally squeezed out of the crack, and the stinging pain disappeared. The light ball condensed into a huge shape in the air. When the crack disappeared, the light dissipated, and a strange creature appeared in front of the three people.
This monster was extremely huge. Although it was just crouching in front of the three, it was still one head taller than the three.
The body of the lion is smooth, but it seems to be without a trace of hair, and looks extremely strange.
The eagle's wings are a pair of wings more than two meters long, each feather is more than one foot long, and a pair of huge wings are tightly attached to its back like a cloak, which is smooth and visible.
As for its face, to be precise, the three of them did not see the real face of Sphinx. They saw a golden mask with a human face, covering the head of the beast. The mask's expression was dull and serious. A pair of ruby-like eyes had no pupils, but pure bright red, looking at the three people through the gaps of the mask.
I don’t know if it was an illusion, but Xing Tianyu could clearly feel the other party’s contempt and arrogance, just like a knowledgeable scholar looking at a group of ignorant country farmers.
"Wow, we're summoning again, and asking for help again. I've always been a little confused. Why do you humans always have all kinds of questions to seek my answers, just as if you can really understand your poor little heads." Nasphinx said in a lazy and boring tone, stretching out his front paw and yawned very humanely.
Then, its neck lowered slightly, and its eyes fell on the world encyclopedia as a sacrifice on the ground.
His claws gently brushed across the cover of the encyclopedia of the world on the ground, and his nails scratched the hard cover, making a harsh sound of grinding.
His eyes swept across the three of them and finally fell on Xing Tianyu, "Then you are my summoner."
"That's right." Xing Tianyu said in a deep voice, his heart was a little nervous, he glanced at the surroundings. On both sides of the summoning array, Xiao Zhen and Ning Wenrui were holding weapons, as if they were ready to start a war at any time.
He calmed down his mind, "I am your summoner."
Sphinx's eyes swept over the Book of Another World in his hand, and a look of greed appeared on his face. "Then you should know the rules."
"That's right." Xing Tianyu replied again.
"Very good, so we can save the red tape. Next I will ask my question, you have an hour to answer, if I can't answer, I will eat you as a punishment for delaying my precious time." Sphinx said and licked his lips.
Its eyes glanced at Ning Wenrui and Xiao Zhen next to it, "But I guess you will probably not let me eat it. It seems that you are ready to tear the agreement, haha, it's really unconcealed."
Xing Tianyu was shocked and said, "Be good, you can actually see it." But thinking about it, how could you not see such an obvious posture?
"No, we are actually guarding against the fact that the summoned is not you but something else, not targeting you."
"Hmph, just say whatever you want."
Chapter completed!