usatvline Chapter 693: Re-exploring the Past
Chapter 693: Re-exploring the Past
After repelling the black-robed man, Yun Yao and Chu Mochen looked at the ruins in front of them, which were in a mess after the battle, but they did not relax at all. Although the mysterious evil force was temporarily repelled, they knew that this was just the beginning, and greater challenges were still to come. Yun Yao tightly grasped the token with fading light in her hand, with a firm look in her eyes, and resolutely took steps in the direction it pointed, and Chu Mochen followed without hesitation.
Along the way, they seem to be in a puzzle feast across time and space. The token flashes from time to time, conveying ancient and mysterious information, leading them to solve many intricate puzzles that seem to have been sealed for thousands of years. Each puzzle is like a tricky and strange gatekeeper, testing the wisdom, courage and tacit understanding of the two.
Some puzzles involve ancient and obscure rune knowledge. Those runes seem to be mysterious codes from ancient times, twisting and circling on ancient stone walls and broken pillars, emitting the faint light of time. Yun Yao relies on the powerful analytical ability of the system to interpret the deep meaning word by word, while Chu Mochen uses his keen observation to find clues from the subtle carvings and environmental layout around the runes to provide evidence for Yun Yao's interpretation. Once there is a breakthrough, Yun Yao's eyes will flash with surprise, and she will look at Chu Mochen, with each other's eyes full of tacit understanding and joy, and then throw themselves into the next puzzle.
Some puzzles are related to ancient formations. When you step into a specific area, the surrounding spiritual power will surge in disorder, forming invisible maze traps. The seemingly randomly distributed stones on the ground and the scattered ruins around are actually in line with the essence of the formation. With his superb spiritual perception, Chu Mochen carefully explored the rules of the formation and tried to find the center of the formation. Yun Yao used the system to simulate the changes in the formation and calculate the method to crack it. Once, they accidentally triggered a mechanism, and in an instant, spikes broke out of the ground from all directions and approached the two. Chu Mochen reacted quickly, swung his sword to cut out a spiritual shield, and protected Yun Yao behind him. Under the protection of the shield, Yun Yao quickly calculated the flaws in the formation and found the right time. The two worked together to break the formation and escaped successfully.
In this way, they passed through layers of mysterious restrictions with mutual trust and complementarity on this road full of unknowns and dangers. As they went deeper, the surrounding environment became more and more familiar, and a sense of intimacy as if returning home came over Yun Yao. The winding paths, strange rocks, and gurgling streams perfectly overlapped with the scenes around the palace in his previous memory. Finally, a magnificent palace appeared before his eyes like a dormant giant beast.
The palace gate was tightly closed, and the years had left traces of vicissitudes on the gate, with mottled copper rust, as if telling of the past glory and loneliness. Yun Yao held the token in her hand and slowly approached, her heartbeat accelerating unconsciously. When the token approached the gate, an invisible force seemed to echo between the two, and the gate slowly opened, making a dull and long sound, and a long-forgotten breath came to her face, as if carrying a sigh of history.
Entering the palace, the luxurious decoration inside is amazing. The tall stone pillars are carved with exquisite patterns, with dragons and phoenixes flying, and fairy beasts playing, which are lifelike and seem to break through the wall; the dome is inlaid with huge gems, emitting soft light, illuminating the entire palace; the jade paved on the ground is warm and translucent, and every step is like walking on the clouds. However, under this luxury, there is a lonely and cold atmosphere, as if this palace has been sleeping for too long, so long that the prosperity has faded, leaving only endless loneliness.
Yun Yao explored the palace like a persistent treasure hunter, not leaving any corner untouched. She gently brushed past the ancient artifacts, some of which were covered in dust, but could not hide their former glory; some were damaged, but the exquisite craftsmanship could still be seen. In a side hall, she found a row of bookshelves filled with ancient books recording the family history. These ancient books were like doors to the past, quietly waiting for her to open.
Yun Yao couldn't wait to open an ancient book. The paper was yellowed, but it exuded a faint scent of ink. The ancient book began with a description of the family's former glory. The ancestors of the family were like shining stars, unique in the world of cultivation, and controlled powerful forces and mysterious inheritance. The skills they practiced were profound and unfathomable, and they could use the spiritual power of heaven and earth for their own use. Moving mountains and filling the sea, calling the wind and rain seemed easy. There were many strong people in the family. Every ancestor took it as his responsibility to protect the family's honor and explore the truth of heaven. He made friends with all forces, and the world of cultivation was prosperous.
However, as I read deeper, the tone of the story took a sharp turn for the worse. A sudden, world-destroying disaster swept in. Ancient books recorded that it was a mysterious evil force, like a cancer in the dark, quietly growing and rapidly growing. They had ulterior motives and coveted the family's powerful power and heritage, trying to take it for themselves. On a dark and windy night, a surprise attack was launched without any warning.
In an instant, the sky and the earth changed color, and spiritual power was in chaos. The evil forces cast strange and evil spells, and the black magic flames devoured the sky, as if they were going to devour all the light in the world. Although the ancestors of the family rose up to resist, offering magic weapons and exerting all their skills, the evil forces were too powerful, and their methods were cruel, insidious and cunning. They used traitors to work together inside and outside to break through the family's defenses. Killing, screaming, and despair filled every inch of the air.
The family was tragically wiped out, and the prosperity of the past was like a dream bubble, shattered in an instant. Only a few people in the family fought desperately to break through the desperate situation, and were forced to wander around, hiding their identities, like a candle in the wind, struggling to survive in the darkness. Seeing this, Yun Yao's hands trembled, tears blurred her eyes, and her heart was full of grief and grief. She knew that as an orphan of the family, she shouldered the mission of reviving the family, as if she was carrying a heavy burden, but she was extremely determined.
Ancient books also implicitly mention that there seems to be a deeper conspiracy behind the family disaster and this mysterious evil force. The evil force seems to be driven by some more powerful force, lurking in the dark, ready to move, and still eyeing the world covetously. Yun Yao realizes that her future path is like a steep mountain road full of thorns. Not only must she do her best to improve her strength, but she must also be vigilant against the secret calculations of this evil force at all times, and start a thrilling life-and-death contest with it.
At this moment, Chu Mochen cried out in the depths of the palace. Yun Yao hurriedly put down the ancient book and followed the sound, and found a secret room entrance hidden behind a huge mural. The entrance to the secret room was like the mouth of a giant beast that was ready to devour people, exuding a mysterious atmosphere. The two of them walked slowly towards the secret room with a nervous and expectant mood, as if they were about to uncover a shocking secret that would shock the world, but they didn't know whether there was a new fatal crisis hidden ahead.
What kind of key clues are hidden in the secret room that are closely related to the rise and fall of the family and Yun Yao's life experience? Has the mysterious evil force noticed their actions and is quietly planning to launch a fatal attack again? Can Yun Yao and Chu Mochen, relying on their mutual trust and courage, step by step move towards the truth in this fog and shoulder the responsibility of reviving the family? All the unknowns are waiting for them to reveal behind this tightly closed secret room...
Yun Yao stood at the door of the secret room, took a deep breath, and tried to calm her inner waves. She turned her head and looked at Chu Mochen, her eyes full of determination and trust. Chu Mochen nodded slightly, holding the long sword tightly in his hand, and stood sideways to protect Yun Yao, and the two stepped into the secret room together.
As soon as she entered, the soft light instantly illuminated the entire space, as if dispelling some of the haze lingering in her heart. The walls around the secret room were engraved with complex runes. Those runes seemed to be alive, flickering with light, flowing with mysterious power, as if telling an ancient story. Yun Yao approached the wall and gently touched the runes with her fingers. She felt a tingling sensation, as if she had connected with the ancient times. A series of blurred pictures flashed in her mind, but they were fleeting, like a mysterious phantom, stirring her heartstrings.
In the center was a stone platform with a crystal ball emitting faint light, like the most mysterious eyes in the universe, quietly staring at the intruder. Yun Yao approached the crystal ball, her heartbeat becoming more and more rapid, as if she was about to uncover a shocking secret that had been sealed for thousands of years. As soon as she touched it, the crystal ball shone brightly, and the dazzling light made Yun Yao and Chu Mochen close their eyes subconsciously. When the light slowed down, clear pictures emerged one after another.
In the picture, the ancestors of the family are dressed in armor, majestic and awe-inspiring, fighting a desperate battle with the evil forces. The sky is torn apart by the light of spiritual power, as if the end of the world has come. The magic weapons sacrificed by the ancestors are shining brightly, colliding with the strange magic of the evil forces, making a deafening roar. Every ancestor's face is full of determination. Even in the face of a powerful enemy, they will not retreat, and defend the dignity of the family with their flesh and blood.
However, the offensive of the evil forces was like a tide, one wave after another, never stopping. The ancestors of the family gradually lost their strength and suffered heavy casualties. In this desperate situation, several core elders of the family sacrificed the core secret of the family inheritance - a mysterious magic weapon, which seemed to contain the original power of the universe, and the light was extremely bright. It instantly turned the tide of the battle and temporarily repelled the evil forces.
But this also attracted more crazy revenge from the evil forces, and the family fell into an irreparable situation. In order to preserve the bloodline, the ancestors of the family had no choice but to use the forbidden ancient method, at the cost of sacrificing several strong men, to send Yun Yao's soul to another world to help her escape the disaster. When Yun Yao saw this, tears welled up in her eyes, and her heart was full of gratitude and grief for the sacrifice of her ancestors.
The scene changes, and the crystal ball prompts that in order to completely eliminate the evil forces, three ancient artifacts must be collected. These three artifacts are like the legendary gods, with the ability to change the world, and their whereabouts are unknown. Clues are like catkins in the wind, drifting and pointing to mysterious places in the world of cultivation. Yun Yao knows that this is a difficult and almost impossible task, but for the sake of her family and the blood feud of her ancestors, her eyes become more and more determined, like burning stars.
Chu Mochen gently held Yun Yao's hand, giving her silent support and strength. The two looked at each other, and without saying anything, they understood each other. They decided to embark on the journey to find the artifact immediately, even if the road ahead was full of thorns and dangers were lurking in the darkness, they would never retreat.
In this way, Yun Yao, carrying the hopes of her family and the secrets of her life, walked out of the palace hand in hand with Chu Mochen. The sun shone on them, as if they were covered with a layer of golden armor. The two of them walked away, embarking on an unknown and challenging journey, and their story had just begun...