Chapter 875
Elder Flying Eagle
Qin Miyue silently recited the runic French, trying to awaken the power hidden within these words through her voice.
Suddenly, a gentle breeze swept through the ancient camphor forest, stirring up the dust and weeds around them.
Chen Ze looked up at the sky and saw that the clouds were rapidly gathering, forming a huge and strange vortex.
"They're here!" Chen Ze thought through gritted teeth, his mind racing.
Just then, a wise man dressed in white with a long, flowing beard suddenly appeared before them.
He looked at the three of them with a smile.
“You are travelers searching for the stone tablet, aren’t you?” the wise Mo Yuan said gently.
"Yes, we believe these stone tablets are part of a power transmission map left by our ancestors."
Tian Siyao answered eagerly.
Mo Yuan nodded, then pointed to the deep mountain canyon in the distance.
"You need to find the 'Shadow Spirit Spring'."
"It is the link connecting this land with the ancient divine power." Mo Yuan's voice revealed firmness and mystery.
"But you will need to go through a series of trials to find the 'Shadow Spirit Spring'."
Qin Miyue and Chen Ze stared intently at Mo Yuan, waiting for him to continue explaining.
"The first challenge is to navigate through the deepest part of the ancient camphor forest, through a maze of thorns."
“It will guide you to the next crucial location,” Mo Yuan said, looking at them with a serious expression.
The three nodded.
They decided to accept the test and left the ancient camphor forest, heading towards their goal.
After a difficult journey, Tian Siyao, Qin Miyue, and Chen Ze finally arrived at the entrance to the thorny path.
Ahead stood a seemingly endless thicket of tall thorns. A biting chill permeated the air.
"We must be careful," Qin Miyue said through gritted teeth, glancing around at her surroundings.
"Yes." Tian Siyao gripped her sword tightly, ready for battle.
Chen Ze was also adjusting his mindset, focusing all his attention, and preparing to meet the challenge.
Together they stepped into the thorns.
The thorns rose up like a dragon, but the three were not afraid.
Qin Miyue used the ancient magic she possessed to create a protective shield around them.
Countless thorns pierced downwards from the thicket, yet none of them could harm the three men in the slightest, thanks to their brave and fearless defense.
They moved forward steadily, each step filled with confidence and determination.
Their bodies were scratched by thorns, but they did not stop.
Just as they reached the end of their journey, the last thorn was severed by a sword strike.
At the same time, the entire voyage disappeared before their eyes.
The three women were breathing heavily, but they all wore victorious smiles.
"We did it!" Chen Ze said, panting.
Tian Siyao looked around and found that they had arrived at an ancient and mysterious ruin.
"Where is this place?" Qin Miyue asked curiously.
“These are the ruins of Qianyun Ancient City,” Mo Yuan said as he walked over.
Tian Siyao, Qin Miyue, and Chen Ze stared at him in surprise.
"Mo Yuan, what are you doing here?" Tian Siyao asked.
Mo Yuan smiled and explained, "I know this land and its ancient civilization very well."
"I know that finding the 'Shadow Spirit Spring' requires traversing the ancient city."
Upon hearing this news, the three of them frowned.
They knew they would face even more tests and challenges ahead.
However, they did not back down; they believed that as long as they were united, they could overcome anything.
They prepared to enter the ancient city and continue their journey.
On a small hill north of Mulan Village, Tian Siyao, Qin Miyue, and Chen Ze found the grave of the missing elder.
They decided to hold a simple ceremony.
While observing a moment of silence at the grave, Chen Ze inadvertently uncovered the mystery of his bodyguard "Chen Nong's" background.
After Chen Ze uncovered the mystery of his bodyguard "Shen Nong's" background.
The four stood silently in front of the cemetery.
The only sound in the silent cemetery was the faint sound of the wind.
"Are you sure?" Tian Siyao asked softly, her eyes revealing concern and sympathy.
"Yes, I was sent to Liuyun Temple when I was a child."
Chen Nong replied softly, “My father is the abbot of the monastery. Yet he has never acknowledged me as his son.”
Qin Miyue gently stroked the magic crystal ball in her hand, gazing at the four...
“Liuyun Temple…this name sounds familiar,” she murmured to herself.
"Let's look for clues there," Chen Ze suggested.
"Perhaps we can find more secrets left by our ancestors."
So the four of them embarked on their journey to Liuyun Temple.
They walked along the mountain path, enjoying the unique atmosphere of the forest.
When they arrived at Liuyun Temple, they found it had been reduced to ruins.
The ancient and majestic building has been eroded beyond recognition by time.
The dilapidated walls and collapsed roof exude an aura of history.
The three of them, along with Shen Yi, carefully traversed the wreckage, searching for any valuable clues.
They found an ancient scripture in an abandoned meditation room.
The book records the ancient sword technique of Liuyun Temple—"Flying Eagle Sword Technique".
"This is the sword technique I've been learning since I was a child!" Shen Nong said excitedly.
"So I really am a disciple of Liuyun Temple!"
Tian Siyao waved the feather fan in her hand, "It seems that this journey is not just about finding the 'Shadow Spirit Spring'."
"It also involves your shared destiny."
Qin Miyue narrowed her eyes, pondering what to do next.
Suddenly, she saw that the wall was covered with runes.
These runes seem to resonate with the hidden power within their bracelets.
“Perhaps we can use the power within the bracelet to trigger these runes,” Qin Miyue suggested.
The four stood in front of the wall and collectively brought the bracelets close to the runes.
Suddenly, the runes began to flicker, emitting a faint light.
Suddenly, a passage opened up in front of them, so they continued forward.
When the four regained their sight, they found themselves standing in a complete meditation room.
This meditation room is filled with a completely new atmosphere.
"We've been transported to the past," Chen Ze exclaimed.
Chen Nong looked around and said, "This is the meditation room of the founder of Liuyun Temple."
They gathered together, all four of them wearing solemn expressions.
They knew they were about to face even greater tests and challenges.
Suddenly, a silence descended.
An elderly man dressed in a white Taoist robe appeared out of thin air before everyone's eyes.
"Welcome to Liuyun Temple," the old man said calmly.
"I am one of the founders—Elder Flying Eagle."
Tian Siyao, Qin Miyue, and Chen Ze all clasped their hands in a salute to Elder Flying Eagle.
Shen Nong was thrilled. This elder was a relative he had never truly met, though they were connected by blood.
Elder Flying Eagle looked at Chen Nong, "Child, you have found your roots, and you have found your family..."
Shen Nong excitedly clasped his hands in a gesture of respect, "Thank you, Elder, I am finally able to see you in person."
Elder Flying Eagle nodded with a smile.
“Our time is running out. The Shadow Spirit Spring is not as simple as you think.”
"In the process of searching for the 'Shadow Spirit Spring', you will face countless trials and dangers."
"Only by truly uniting our efforts and using our sincerity and wisdom can we overcome every challenge."
"Only then can you receive the true blessings of this land."
The four nodded silently.
Elder Flying Eagle's expression turned serious.
"The challenges ahead will be even more daunting."
"But I believe you can win."
The four of them regrouped and prepared to face the next challenge.
Based on the information they gathered, they determined that their next target was located in a mountainous area called "Huanxia Ridge" to the southeast.
They planned to go there to continue their exploration. (End of Chapter)