Chapter 644
The Unknown Ancient Sword
“These murals seem to be some kind of seal or warning,” Chen Ze said softly.
As Tian Siyao looked at one of the seemingly ancient murals, she felt as if something was spying on them from within.
"Yes, I have a feeling of being observed."
As soon as the two stepped out of the passage, they heard a loud bang from the stone wall behind them, as if the stone wall was repairing itself.
When Tian Siyao looked back, she saw that the passage had disappeared and the stone wall had returned to its original state.
"This further proves that this is no ordinary place, and we must be careful." Chen Ze cautiously looked around.
"Yes, that's right, and I feel the atmosphere here is getting increasingly oppressive. We'd better find an exit as soon as possible." Tian Siyao's voice revealed a hint of anxiety.
Just then, a strange laugh came from ahead, accompanied by approaching footsteps.
"It seems we have even more challenges ahead of us." Chen Ze clenched his fist, a defiant smile on his face.
Tian Siyao responded with a smile, raising the sword in her hand with its tip gently pointing forward, as if to say, "No matter what lies ahead, we will face it."
Holding the Yin-Yang Mirror, Chen Ze walked steadily toward the source of the eerie sound.
Every step he took felt like stepping into an unknown, dark world.
The air was filled with a cold, damp chill, as if it were freezing one's soul.
Although he had some doubts, his expression remained firm and his gaze sharp.
Suddenly, Tian Fen'er's scream pierced through the thick darkness.
Chen Ze's heart raced instantly. He turned and sprinted, each step displaying extraordinary strength and decisiveness.
"Tian Fen'er!" Chen Ze called out, hurrying through the winding stone path, and finally saw Tian Fen'er standing beside an ancient camphor tree, trembling all over, her face as pale as paper.
Ancient tombs, camphor trees, and a dome tens of meters high.
It creates an extremely bizarre scene.
However, Chen Ze didn't dwell on these thoughts.
When Tian Fen'er saw Chen Ze, she felt a sense of relief, but her gaze quickly shifted to what was behind Chen Ze, her eyes filled with terror.
"Watch out!" Her voice trembled but was urgent.
Chen Ze instantly realized something was wrong and his body reflexively made a dodge movement.
Just then, a dark shadow swept past him and pounced on Tian Fen'er.
Chen Ze pulled Tian Fen'er close and held her tightly behind him.
He calmly analyzed the situation, then handed the Yin-Yang Mirror to Tian Fen'er, saying, "Use this to see."
Tian Fen'er took the Yin-Yang Mirror, put it on, and saw that the dark shadow was actually a strangely shaped ghost, staring at them from not far away.
"What is this?" Tian Fen'er's voice was filled with fear.
“It’s unclear, but I have a feeling it’s not friendly,” Chen Ze replied, his voice as firm as steel.
In the chilly air, the eerie voice rang out again, louder and more vicious.
It was as if they were mocking their powerlessness and fear.
"Whatever it is, we can't just stay here." Chen Ze stared sharply at the ghost, a disdainful smile playing on his lips.
He turned to Tian Fen'er and said, "Stay alert and stick close to me."
The two entered the dark path again. The eerie sounds still echoed, but they could no longer disturb their minds.
Chen Ze walked ahead, with Tian Fen'er following closely behind. Both of them were filled with vigilance and tension, but there was also a hint of indescribable solemnity and tranquility.
Just then, Chen Ze suddenly stopped and whispered to Tian Fen'er, "Get ready, we may be facing it."
Tian Fen'er gripped the Yin-Yang Mirror tightly, nodded, and her face was full of determination.
Then, Chen Ze took a deep breath and slowly walked towards the ghost that was staring at them, but the ghost quickly left, and an indescribable tense atmosphere spread.
Chen Ze frowned and quietly stepped into the other side of the stone door.
The others who entered with him were enveloped in an indescribable shock, their faces mostly showing disbelief. "The air here is a little different," Chen Ze broke the silence, his gaze fixed on the stone platform in the center of the stone chamber.
Although the stone chamber was enormous, its lighting was somehow maintained by an unknown force.
There is no obvious light source in the entire space, but you can clearly see every corner and the texture of every stone.
The golden box on the stone platform looked even more mysterious in the dim light.
The ancient symbols seem to be alive, as if they are pulsating, radiating an indescribable power.
"What is that?" Tian Siyao couldn't help but ask.
As Chen Ze approached the stone platform, he could almost feel the subtle energy fluctuations emanating from the golden box.
His finger stopped a few centimeters from the box, as if having a silent conversation with it.
"I don't know, but this is definitely not an ordinary item." Chen Ze's response was full of seriousness and vigilance.
"Everyone, don't come any closer. Let me try first." Chen Ze's tone was completely unwavering.
He slowly reached out to touch the golden box.
In an instant, the atmosphere in the stone chamber seemed to freeze.
Chen Ze's fingers gently landed on the ancient symbols on the surface of the box, and an indescribable flow of energy coursed through his entire body.
In that instant, something in the stone chamber seemed to be activated.
The symbols on the golden box began to flash even brighter, as if they were resonating with Chen Ze in some incredible way.
"Oh my god, what's going on?" Tian Fen'er exclaimed.
Everyone stared in disbelief, as if they were experiencing a surreal scene.
"Everyone, step back!" Chen Ze suddenly raised his head, a serious expression on his face.
Tian Siyao stood before the solemn stone platform, the golden box lying there quietly like a silent secret.
Her heart pounded wildly, as if she could feel the mysterious power contained within the box. With the sword in hand, Tian Siyao took a deep breath and gently touched the golden box with the tip of the sword.
A soft "click" sounded as the golden box gently opened.
An ancient sword appeared inside, as if telling a story spanning thousands of years.
Tian Siyao picked up the ancient sword with delicate hands.
In an instant, a powerful force surged into her body along the sword, like an electric current, causing her whole body to tremble.
Just then, the sword suddenly emitted a blinding light, piercing through the top of the stone chamber like a pillar of light leading to the outside world.
This is… Chen Ze stood aside, watching this scene intently, his eyes filled with astonishment and curiosity.
"This sword is a bit strange. I have a bad feeling that it will bring even greater disaster."
Chen Ze remained vigilant, watching the ancient sword in Tian Siyao's hand.
“I can feel it; this sword possesses a very special power.”
Tian Siyao's face radiated an indescribable glow.
Chen Ze's tightly furrowed brows relaxed slightly, but he still looked around warily.
This stone chamber was already a place full of unknowns and dangers, and now with the addition of this unknown ancient sword, it might trigger some kind of disaster at any time.
Tian Siyao gripped the sword hilt tightly, as if she could feel the sword vibrating intensely in sync with her heartbeat.
Chen Ze hesitated for a moment, then finally said, "We'd better find a safe place first before we study the secrets of this sword."
This place makes me feel uneasy.
Tian Siyao nodded, carefully placed the ancient sword back into the golden box, and then slowly closed the lid.
The two exchanged a glance, both seeing the wariness and expectation in each other's eyes. (End of Chapter)