Chapter 667
An Unknown Adventure
It seems that many powerful ghosts are imprisoned inside this tower.
Perhaps one day we can command these ghosts to fight for us.
Their conversation was interrupted by a gust of cold wind, not an ordinary wind, but a chilling aura filled with malevolence.
Chen Ze immediately raised the Yin-Yang Mirror, and a blurry ghostly figure appeared in the mirror.
"Watch out!" Tian Siyao shouted softly, and at the same time swung her jade sword, sending a green sword aura directly towards the ghostly figure.
The ghostly figure vanished instantly, but the chilling and sinister aura lingered in the air.
Chen Ze carefully put away the Yin-Yang Mirror, knowing that this journey would be very different from the past.
"It seems we'll have to face even more unknowns this time," Chen Ze said, slowly tightening his grip on the Yin-Yang Mirror.
Tian Siyao nodded and sheathed the jade sword.
"But one thing I know is that no matter what we face, we will not be alone."
Moreover, this is definitely a good place for trials.
Chen Ze glanced at Tian Siyao, a hint of warmth flashing in his eyes.
"Yes, we have each other, and this newfound strength."
Soon, they left the colorful tower.
They returned to the real world.
A few days later, looking around, they found themselves in an ancient forest, where towering ancient trees stood like guardians for millennia, engulfing everything in a vast expanse of green.
This forest gives off a sense of oppression, yet it also seems to radiate the vitality of life.
“Let’s go, Siyao, a new journey is about to begin,” Chen Ze said.
Tian Siyao smiled and followed closely behind.
The two stepped into the forest, a place full of unknowns and adventures. They knew that this time their purpose was no longer just wealth or adventure; they bore a greater responsibility and mission.
But whatever the future holds, they are ready.
A dazzling light leaked out from the colorful tower once more, then slowly closed, as if giving them the best blessing for the journey they were about to embark on.
Holding the Yin-Yang Mirror in his hand, Chen Ze looked at the slow-moving people in the village and felt a surge of emotion in his heart.
He turned to look at Tian Siyao and found that she also had a solemn expression.
"Siyao, how are you feeling?" Chen Ze asked in a low voice.
Tian Siyao took out the jade sword and gently touched the blade, as if searching for some kind of connection.
“Something’s not right here. There’s a sense of oppression, like I’m being held back by something.”
Chen Ze nodded. "Yes, and I noticed that the villagers are avoiding the ancient tower in the very center of the village."
The two walked through the oppressive and unsettling streets, feeling as if each step was on cotton, effortless yet incredibly heavy.
Tian Siyao suddenly stopped, a crisp sound reaching her ears. She frowned. "Listen, what's that sound?"
Chen Ze listened carefully and heard a faint sound of a guzheng, but it carried an indescribable eeriness.
"It seems to be coming from that tower. Should we go take a look?"
Tian Siyao hesitated for a moment, then finally nodded, "Okay, but be careful."
After rounding a corner, the two finally arrived at the ancient tower.
The tower's bricks and tiles are mottled, and the surrounding atmosphere is even more eerie, as if all sounds have been sucked into the dark abyss.
"Are you ready?" Chen Ze took out the Qingfeng Sword and nodded.
"Yes, anytime." Tian Siyao gripped the jade sword tightly.
The two took a deep breath and stepped into the tower. As soon as they entered, everything suddenly went dark, as if they were being swallowed by black mist.
Chen Ze quickly took out the Five-Colored Pagoda, and beams of colorful light shone in the air, like the first rays of dawn, dispelling the surrounding darkness.
“Here…” Tian Siyao looked ahead and saw rows of neatly arranged clay figurines. Each figurine had a detailed facial expression and looked as vivid as a real person.
"These clay figurines seem unusual; we should be more careful," Chen Ze said to himself, silently reminding himself.
Tian Siyao nodded gently, and the two slowly ventured deeper into the clay figurine formation, communicating from time to time with eye contact or subtle gestures. After all, in such a place, any negligence could lead to irreversible consequences.
Just then, a clay figurine suddenly moved, slowly standing up, its empty eyes revealing a chilling aura.
"It seems we have 'guests'." Chen Ze gripped the Qingfeng Sword tightly. Facing the unknown that was about to arrive, the two felt a little uneasy, but more than that, they felt a firmness and determination.
But the clay figurines did not choose to fight them.
Instead, she closed her eyes again.
In this bizarre village, Chen Ze and Tian Siyao felt an unprecedented unease.
Every scene they witnessed seemed to have stepped out of some eerie legend.
Chen Ze gripped the Yin-Yang Mirror tightly, ready to identify any possible supernatural phenomena at any moment.
He looked at the old man, who was standing at the wellhead, singing loudly in a hoarse, aged voice.
The singing was like smoke blown away by the wind, leaving one feeling uneasy.
Tian Siyao casually took out the jade sword. Although she didn't make a move, her eyes were already as sharp as swords.
She said, "The atmosphere here is very strange, like it's been twisted by something."
Chen Ze nodded, observing the surroundings as he said, "Indeed, and the behavior of these villagers is completely incomprehensible."
Look over there, someone is just walking around the house like that.
Tian Siyao followed Chen Ze's gaze and saw a middle-aged man with disheveled hair and a vacant look in his eyes, walking step by step in circles along the wall of his house.
His movements were mechanical and empty, like a puppet being manipulated.
“And look at that woman over there,” Tian Siyao said softly.
A woman was sitting hunched over in front of a large pot, the firelight illuminating her face.
What's chilling is that the ingredients being cooked in the pot aren't ordinary ones.
Chen Ze felt a chill run down his spine. He couldn't understand how all this had happened, but he knew that some terrible secret must be hidden here.
Suddenly, the old man singing in the brothel stopped singing, slowly turned his head, and looked directly at Chen Ze and Tian Siyao.
The two immediately felt a strong sense of oppression, as if they were being tightly gripped by an invisible giant hand.
Tian Siyao bit her lower lip. She knew that this was far from over; it was only just beginning.
Chen Ze took a deep breath and then said, "Are you ready?"
Tian Siyao nodded, gripping the jade sword tightly, and said softly, "Be ready at any time."
Just then, the old man suddenly let out a shrill laugh, and the whole village seemed to tremble at that moment.
"Now, everything is about to begin," the old man said hoarsely, then disappeared into the darkness.
Chen Ze and Tian Siyao stood there nervously, their hearts filled with unease and fear, but even more so with determination and courage.
They knew that what they were about to face might be far more terrifying than anything they had ever seen.
But in any case, they were ready.
On this eerie night, an unknown adventure is about to unfold, and they will step into a deeper and darker unknown land. (End of Chapter)