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In the midst of the fierce battle, Claire focused her mind, analyzing the runes on the wall one by one. As time passed, a determined look gradually appeared on her face, as if she had found a breakthrough.
Finally, with a flash of dazzling light, all the runes suddenly went out, and the trap mechanism completely stopped working. Claire breathed a sigh of relief and turned to everyone, saying, "It's solved. We can proceed safely now."
Max swung his sword to block the last enemy's attack and laughed, "Well done, Claire! You are truly our best allies!"
However, Raven showed no sign of stopping; his gaze grew even more sinister. "This is just the beginning," he sneered, his body suddenly transforming into a wisp of black mist and vanishing into the darkness. "The game isn't over yet. I'll show you true fear."
Arya gritted her teeth and said in a low voice, "We must quicken our pace and find the core of this ruin before they set up more obstacles."
Max wiped the sweat from his brow and grinned, "Then let's keep going! I can't wait to see how this adventure ends!"
Chapter 896 The Winding Passage
Chapter 896 The Winding Passage
The group regrouped and set off again, traversing the winding path. An unknown fate awaited them, and each of them was filled with excitement and anticipation…
Zhao De gazed into the darkness and whispered, "We will succeed, won't we?"
Arya smiled slightly and said firmly, "Of course, we will uncover all the secrets here and will not let anyone stop us."
At that moment, Claire suddenly stopped and pointed to a hidden crack in the door ahead, saying, "Look there, there's a new clue!"
The group quickly approached the crack in the door Claire had pointed to. Arya examined it closely and discovered it was an ancient stone door, carved with intricate patterns and runes. Zhao De murmured, "It seems this is the key to entering the next level."
Max stepped forward and pushed hard, but the stone door wouldn't budge. He frowned and said, "This door is too heavy; we'll have to find another way to open it."
Jack looked around and suddenly noticed a small mechanism on the ground. "Maybe this can help," he said, squatting down to examine it closely.
“Wait!” Claire interrupted him, gesturing for everyone to step back. “I think this might be some kind of trap. Let’s figure out what it is first.”
Just as everyone was discussing, footsteps sounded again from not far away, and Raven's voice echoed in the air once more: "You guys are really too persistent... but I won't let you succeed so easily!"
"It's you again!" Arya's eyes were filled with anger. "Since that's the case, let's settle this once and for all!" She drew her sword and charged toward the source of the voice, but was blocked by several dark figures.
At the same time, Sebastian also brandished his sword and charged into the enemy ranks: "This time it's our turn to attack. We can't give them any chance to breathe!"
A battle was about to erupt, with both sides exchanging blows. Arya faced off against one of the shadow hunters, whose attacks were fierce, but Arya, with her agile footwork and precise swordsmanship, constantly counterattacked, looking for an opportunity to deliver a fatal blow. Suddenly, her gaze was drawn to a glowing object in the corner—a small crystal that appeared ordinary but contained powerful magic.
Realizing that the crystal might help open the stone door, Arya immediately called out, "Xueyao, there's something very special over there. Please bring it over carefully."
Upon hearing this, Xueyao immediately understood and quickly approached the target's location amidst the chaos. However, at that moment, a sharp claw nearly scratched her shoulder. Fortunately, Jack arrived in time to push the claw away and escorted Xueyao back to the center of the group after successfully obtaining the crystal.
Taking advantage of this moment of peace, Claire quickly began to analyze the small crystal in her hand. "If we can solve this mystery..." she said, her eyes fixed on the small stone shimmering in her palm.
Just as everyone's attention was focused on this new discovery, Zhao De suddenly felt the ground beneath his feet tremble slightly. "Oh no! Everyone, look down!"
Upon closer inspection, everyone noticed that the entire corridor seemed to be gradually sinking, accompanied by a growing, deep rumbling sound.
"We must resolve this problem quickly, or we will all be in danger!" Max warned anxiously.
Claire gritted her teeth, beads of sweat forming on her forehead. At the critical moment, she slammed her hand on the table and stood up abruptly: "I know what to do! Follow me!" She then led everyone to activate the crystal's energy in the correct way.
Chapter 897 Related Books
Chapter 897 Related Books
As expected, with everyone's joint efforts, the originally solid and indestructible stone door slowly cracked open, revealing a new path leading deep underground.
"Well done, everyone!" Zhao De breathed a sigh of relief, but did not let his guard down. "Now we need to get out of here as soon as possible."
Just as they were about to step into the new entrance, Raven's voice drifted over one last time: "Remember, the real test has only just begun. I will show you what despair truly is!"
After saying these words, the passageway returned to its previous tranquility.
Although the enemy had temporarily left, this did not make anyone let their guard down. On the contrary, everyone became even more cautious.
Zhao De then took the lead and scouted ahead, turning back to smile at his companions, "Let's go, there's still a lot of unknowns waiting for us ahead!"
As Zhao De finished speaking, the group followed him into the newly opened, dark tunnel. The beams of flashlights pierced the silence, illuminating the damp, mottled marks on the surrounding rock walls. An indescribable musty smell filled the air, and each step seemed to resonate like an echo.
Xiao Li, who was walking in the middle of the group, suddenly stopped and frowned. "Did you hear any strange noises? It's like... something is moving." Her voice was so low that it was almost inaudible.
Zhao De also sensed something was wrong and quickly raised his hand to signal everyone to stop. "Yes, there is indeed something unusual. It's best to be careful."
Immediately afterward, a rustling sound came from ahead, as if some living thing was slowly approaching. Everyone tensed up immediately, looking around warily.
"It might be a rat or a snake. It looks like no one's been here in a long time," Zhang Yong said softly, trying to ease the tension in everyone's hearts. But even this explanation couldn't completely dispel the shadow that lingered in their minds.
Before the words were even finished, a huge spider crawled out from the corner of the wall not far away. This spider was not only much larger than ordinary ones, but it also had a pair of exceptionally sharp eyes that gleamed with an eerie green light in the dim flashlight beam. It seemed to be startled and was rapidly approaching them.
"Oh my god! What... what is this thing?!" Xiaoli screamed in fright.
Zhao De reacted quickly, "Don't move, stay calm. Let's slowly back away."
As everyone held their breath, watching the monster draw ever closer, Lina bravely stepped forward: "I've read some books about ancient civilizations and mysterious creatures; perhaps I can find a way to subdue it. Give me some time to think."
Before she could finish speaking, the enormous spider had fully revealed itself and even began to hiss, raising its two incredibly strong arthropod legs as if preparing to attack. At this point, any delay would be fatal, so Zhao De made a decisive decision: "Everyone, split up! I'll hold it off, the rest of you continue on the original plan."
Although everyone was worried about his safety, they had no choice but to follow orders under such circumstances. "You must come with me!" Xiao Li shouted through her tears, then turned and quickly followed the others to evacuate.
Seeing that Zhao De was now alone against the giant spider, the creature suddenly became restless, arching its body in preparation for an attack. Just at this critical moment, Lin Na suddenly remembered a detail from the book: "Wait, try fire! Ancient people used fire to drive away similar creatures."
Chapter 898 This is just the beginning
Chapter 898 This is just the beginning
Upon hearing this, his expression of despair instantly transformed into one of hope. He immediately lit the blowtorch he was carrying and raised it high towards the spider that was poised to attack.
The heat and light from the flames did indeed have a deterrent effect; the latter actually stopped moving, as if it were afraid of the light and heat.
Seeing this, Zhao De did not waste the precious opportunity, but quickly chased after his teammates in the direction they had fled.
After passing through one dark and boundless space after another, a glimmer of light finally appeared at the edge of the field of vision—that was the direction leading to the outside world!
Just when everyone thought they could breathe a sigh of relief, a deep and sinister voice echoed once again from all directions:
"I never expected to get here so quickly. But this is just the beginning; many more unexpected challenges await you ahead."
“Raven…” Zhao De clenched his fist, his eyes fixed on the distance with unwavering determination. “No matter how many difficulties lie ahead, as long as we are together, there is no problem that cannot be solved.”
“That’s right,” Linna nodded in agreement. “And I think this underground palace holds many secrets, and perhaps even the key to turning the tide.”
As the beams of light gradually brightened, everyone was filled with curiosity about the unknown and a determination to fight against evil forces. Although the road ahead was still fraught with thorns and obstacles, they believed that unity would enable them to overcome all difficulties.
"Then let's meet the challenge together!" Zhao De patted the person next to him on the shoulder and encouraged him.
Zhao De's words inspired everyone. They gripped their weapons tightly, their eyes burning with an indomitable spirit. Finally, when the group stepped into the faint light, the surrounding darkness seemed to tremble.
The exit was a large gate made of ancient bluestone, its surface covered with intricate patterns and unknown symbols. As the group approached, a strong sense of oppression washed over them, but no one was willing to back down even a step. "Looks like we'll have to put in some more effort to get out," Linna said, looking up at the huge beast-head statue carved above the gate. "That thing doesn't look very friendly."
“It should be a puzzle.” Xiao Zhang took out the various clues he had collected from the mechanism room and compared and analyzed them, trying to find the key to unlocking the puzzle. “I remember Raven mentioned that this place has some kind of special protection mechanism... We need to find the right answer.”
Just then, a series of light footsteps sounded from afar, unusually jarring in the otherwise silent environment. Everyone tensed instantly, quickly forming a defensive circle to prepare for the unknown threat. A figure in a tattered robe slowly emerged from the shadows—it was an elderly, frail man! He held a thick ancient book in his hand, his face wrinkled yet revealing an undisguised cunning. "Don't be nervous," the man said with a smile, "You've come to the right place, but leaving here won't be so easy."
Upon hearing the old man's words, Zhao De frowned and asked, "Who are you? Why are you blocking our way?" At the same time, a sense of unease rose in his heart: Could this also be one of the traps set by the other party?
"I am one of the guardians here," the other replied casually, as if recounting someone else's story without any emotional fluctuation. "But more important than that identity is the crucial information I can use to help you solve your problem."
Chapter 899 Rearrangement
Chapter 899 Rearrangement
Although they were suspicious of this sudden "friend," they did need more information to break through their predicament as soon as possible. So, after several discussions, they decided to risk it and listen to his advice. "Alright, please speak, Master," Zhao De asked cautiously.
Seeing that everyone had agreed, the old man nodded in satisfaction and then slowly said, "Opening this door isn't actually that difficult. The key is simply deciphering the meaning and the order in which the strange patterns on the door are arranged."
Upon hearing this, Linna immediately stepped forward to carefully examine the patterns on the gate. Soon, she made a discovery: "Wait, I've discovered something strange—these seemingly chaotic markings are actually arranged according to a specific pattern!" Then, she began to rearrange the patterns little by little based on all the clues she could recall. As time passed, a stunning map outline gradually emerged from the patterns!
Just then, the old man's voice rang out again, this time with a more solemn and urgent tone. "Children, hurry and begin deciphering! For the deadline will arrive when the first ray of sunlight falls upon the palace roof; if you fail to escape before then, you will be trapped here forever..."
Upon hearing this, everyone became even more focused on solving the mystery. A sense of urgency filled the air, and only time passed silently...
Finally, after countless failed attempts and one more permutation, Linna exclaimed, "Found it! This is the correct order!" No sooner had she spoken than a soft click was heard, followed by a deafening rumble—the heavy door slowly opened! Peering through the narrow crack, the world outside was the Land of Freedom, bathed in the morning sunlight…
Just when everyone thought victory was imminent, that deep, chilling voice rang out one last time: "Excellent...you haven't disappointed me. But remember my warning, this is only the beginning of the journey, not the end..."
"We will keep moving forward and face even more challenges," Zhao De replied firmly, then looked at his companions beside him, "Ready? Let's go!"
Linna nodded, her eyes flashing with determination: "No matter what awaits us ahead, I will not give up." The others echoed her agreement.
Just as everyone was about to step out of the door, a strange aura wafted in from outside, causing everyone to feel a strange unease. They all stopped in their tracks, nervously watching Zhao De and awaiting further instructions.
"Wait." Zhao De raised his hand to stop everyone from moving forward. "This force is not simple; we must be careful." He turned to the old man who was still standing at a distance, quietly observing everything: "Old man, is there something you're hiding from us?"
The old man did not answer immediately, but smiled slightly and slowly said, "Young man, encountering dangers on the road is unavoidable. Since you have decided to continue, you cannot be misled by these small obstacles."
Xiao Zhang frowned, seemingly dissatisfied with this explanation. "Then what else do you know?" His tone was clearly suspicious.
"The outside world is far more complex than you imagine," the old man finally said seriously, taking a few steps closer to them. "You will face a much larger and more complex enemy. But once you can solve the puzzles here, proving your wisdom and courage, everything that follows will be much easier."
Chapter 900 There is no turning back
Chapter 900 There is no turning back
After saying those words, he suddenly vanished, leaving only a faint echo in the air. It was as if it had all been an illusion, ethereal and unreal.
Just as everyone was still puzzled by what had just happened, light footsteps came from the light behind the door, followed by a clear and pleasant voice: "Oh? It seems someone has successfully solved my challenge~"