usatvline Chapter 139 Images of the Ancient City
Chapter 139 Images of the Ancient City
The group continued their exploration deeper into the eastern part of the secret realm, following the winding path.
After walking for an unknown amount of time, the scenery suddenly opened up before them, revealing an ancient and dilapidated city.
The city walls were already dilapidated, covered with moss, and the stones were loose, as if they would collapse with the slightest push.
The city gate was half-closed, creaking and groaning, as if telling the story of the vicissitudes of time.
An ancient and mysterious aura permeated the surroundings, as if time had stood still here.
"This...this could be the legendary lost city?" Zhao Yu's eyes widened in shock, his mouth agape, and the large sword in his hand drooped unconsciously.
Sun Yao peeked out from behind Zhao Yu, her eyes filled with curiosity and nervousness, and said in a slightly trembling voice, "It looks so ancient, is it dangerous?"
Holding a folding fan, Lin Yu slowly approached the city, carefully observing everything around him. With a slight frown, he said, "No matter what, we must proceed with caution. This ancient city may hold unknown secrets and precious treasures."
The group cautiously stepped into the city. The stone-paved road under their feet was uneven, and each step raised a little dust.
Most of the houses on both sides of the street have collapsed, leaving only ruins.
Occasionally, you can see some broken pottery and rotten wooden tools scattered in the corners.
Suddenly, a cold wind blew by, making a "whooshing" sound, like the wailing of ghosts and wolves.
Sun Yao trembled with fright, gripping Xu Xiaoxiao's arm tightly, her face turning deathly pale.
Xu Xiaoxiao patted Sun Yao's hand and gently comforted her, "Don't be afraid, we're here for you."
Just then, Qian Feng suddenly pointed ahead and excitedly shouted, "Look, what's that!"
The crowd looked in the direction he pointed and saw a tall building standing in the center of the city. Although it was also dilapidated, its former grandeur could still be vaguely seen.
The building's doors were tightly shut, covered with strange symbols and patterns, exuding an air of mystery.
"Let's go take a look." Lin Yu took the lead and walked towards the building with firm steps.
The others followed closely behind, their eyes filled with anticipation and wariness.
When they arrived in front of the building, Lin Yu reached out and gently pushed the door.
With a creak, the door slowly opened, and a musty smell wafted out.
The group entered the building and found a huge hall with stone statues placed around it.
These statues are of various shapes and sizes; some have ferocious faces, while others have solemn expressions, as if they are guarding something.
“These statues are so strange,” Zi Ling said, circling one of the statues and gently touching its textures with a hint of confusion in her eyes.
Just then, the statues' eyes suddenly flashed red, and then all the statues came to life, brandishing their weapons and attacking the crowd.
"Watch out!" Lin Yu shouted, quickly unfolding his folding fan and releasing a spiritual energy barrier to protect everyone behind him.
Zhao Yu roared, raised his broadsword, and slashed at the nearest statue.
With a clang, sparks flew as the broadsword struck the statue with a dull thud. The statue merely swayed slightly before continuing its charge.
"These statues are so hard!" Zhao Yu frowned, a strained expression on his face, sweat rolling down his forehead.
Qian Feng, wielding a long spear, engaged the statues in a battle of wits, skillfully dodging their attacks while searching for their weaknesses.
"Watch this!" Qian Feng shouted, and thrust his spear into the leg joint of a statue. This time, the statue let out a muffled roar and crashed to the ground.
Xu Xiaoxiao and Zi Ling also unleashed their respective spells, engaging in a fierce battle with the statue.
Xu Xiaoxiao's longsword danced in her hand, each strike carrying a sharp sword aura, repelling the approaching statues.
Zi Ling muttered incantations, and the staff in her hand continuously emitted purple light. Wherever the light touched, the statues' movements became sluggish.
Although Sun Yao was afraid, she mustered her courage, picked up her shield, and provided support for her companions.
She followed closely behind Xu Xiaoxiao, using her shield to block the statue's attacks from the side.
"I can do it!" Sun Yao gritted her teeth, her eyes revealing a firm determination.
While directing everyone's actions, Lin Yu searched for the statue's control center.
His eyes were sharp as he quickly surveyed the chaotic battlefield.
Finally, he discovered a stone platform in the center of the hall, covered with symbols similar to those on the gate.
"Everyone, focus your fire on that stone platform!" Lin Yu shouted.
Upon hearing this, everyone launched an attack on the stone platform. Under their combined assault, cracks gradually appeared on the stone platform.
With a loud crash, the stone platform collapsed, and the attacking statues instantly stopped moving, falling to the ground and turning into a pile of rubble.
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing the scene before them. They sat wearily on the ground, their faces showing relieved smiles.
"This was a close call, but we escaped unscathed," Zhao Yu said with a smile, wiping the sweat from his face.
Lin Yu stood up, looked around, and said, "This ancient city is indeed hiding secrets. Let's continue exploring; perhaps we can find even more."
The group nodded in agreement, rallied their spirits, and ventured deeper into the ancient city. Their figures appeared resolute in the dim light, as if they were writing their own legend on this mysterious land.
Filled with anticipation for the unknown, the group walked steadily through the intricate streets and alleys of the ancient city.
An atmosphere of decay and mystery permeated the surroundings, and the broken walls cast eerie shadows in the dim light.
Suddenly, the ground began to shake violently without warning, and the stone slabs beneath their feet cracked rapidly, forming a bottomless black hole from which a powerful suction force surged forth, mercilessly swallowing everyone.
When everyone regained consciousness, they found themselves on a huge, empty altar.
The altar was built of black megaliths, its surface covered with strange and ancient runes, emitting a deep, eerie light. The surrounding area was a void, as if isolated from the entire world, with only the center of the altar emitting a soft and mysterious blue light.
Sun Yao's legs went weak and she almost collapsed to the ground, her voice trembling with tears: "Where is this? We're not going to be trapped here forever, are we?" Her eyes were filled with fear, and she hugged herself tightly with both hands.
Lin Yu frowned, holding a folding fan, and slowly walked to the center of the altar, observing cautiously.
At this moment, the blue light suddenly intensified, and a phantom image slowly emerged, showing the ancient city in a prosperous and thriving state.
The tall and sturdy city walls stand tall, and the city gates are bustling with people. On the streets, vendors enthusiastically hawk their wares, displaying a dazzling array of rare and exotic treasures.
"This...this is what this ancient city used to look like?" Zhao Yu stared in disbelief, his mouth agape, the broadsword in his hand slipping from his grasp and crashing onto the altar with a dull thud.
His eyes were fixed on the image, his gaze filled with awe and longing.
Zi Ling narrowed her eyes slightly, her gaze revealing a deep curiosity and curiosity, and said softly, "This image is so realistic, it must contain the secrets of this ancient city."
She crossed her arms over her chest, watching the video intently, not missing a single detail.
As the video progressed, the audience felt as if they were there, witnessing the people of the ancient city holding a grand celebration in the square, with laughter and joy echoing in their ears.
Suddenly, dark clouds filled the sky, and a dark force surged forth, plunging people into endless panic.
Xu Xiaoxiao bit her lip, clenched her fists, her face full of anger and sympathy, and said, "It's terrible. What kind of power could have turned this once prosperous ancient city into ruins?"
Her eyes shone with determination, as if she had secretly vowed to find out the truth.
At the end of the video, a wise man in a long robe stands on the altar, chanting incantations. Then, a bright light flashes, and the video disappears.
Immediately afterwards, the altar shook again, and a mysterious box slowly rose from the bottom of the altar.
Lin Yu stepped forward, carefully picked up the box, and said, "It seems that this box may contain the key to unlocking the secrets of the ancient city."
The crowd gathered around, their eyes filled with anticipation and tension, as if they were about to unveil an ancient mystery.