Chapter 1090
A Smile at Each Other
"Everyone be careful. The runes in this cave have a strong sealing power. We must be careful with every step we take," Han Feng whispered a reminder.
Liu Yan nodded and said softly, "Brother Han, don't worry, we will be careful."
They moved slowly along the winding cave passage, taking each step with extreme caution. Ancient totems were carved on the cave walls, as if telling a story long forgotten.
Suddenly, the jade in Han Feng's hand flashed with an even brighter light. He stopped and carefully examined his surroundings.
"It seems we're not far from our destination," Han Feng said, pointing to a stone door illuminated by light. "Behind this door, there's likely a secret left behind by my master."
Shi Ji stepped forward and tried to push open the stone door, but it wouldn't budge. He frowned: "This door seems to be sealed by some kind of force. We need to find a way to open it."
Liu Yan carefully examined the runes on the stone door and suddenly said, "These runes are somewhat similar to those at the cave entrance. Perhaps we can use the same method to unlock them."
Han Feng nodded in agreement: "Miss Liu is right, I'll give it a try."
He stretched out his palm and touched the runes on the stone door in a specific order, while simultaneously infusing them with spiritual power. As he moved, the runes gradually lit up, emitting a faint glow.
"Boom!"
The stone door slowly opened, revealing a staircase leading downwards. The three exchanged a smile, knowing they had found the right path.
They descended the steps and came to a spacious stone chamber. In the center of the chamber was a stone table, on which lay a letter and a delicate little box.
Han Feng quickly stepped forward, picked up the letter, and read it carefully. The letter contained a message from his master, thanking them for finding this place and leaving behind important clues about the ruins.
Shi Ji opened the small box, inside which was an ancient map marked with the exact location of the ruins. He exclaimed excitedly, "With this map, we can find the ruins!"
Liu Yan also smiled with joy: "That's great, we can finally fulfill Brother Han's master's last wish."
Han Feng carefully put away the letter and map, took a deep breath, and his eyes revealed determination and anticipation: "Yes, we can finally unveil the mystery of this ruin. Master mentioned in the letter that the ruin contains ancient cultivation techniques and endless treasures, but there are also unknown risks. We must proceed with caution."
Shi Ji nodded, her expression grave: "That's right, we can't be careless. There might be traps and snares in the ruins, or even ancient monsters hiding there. We must unite and face the challenges ahead together."
Liu Yan also expressed her concerns: "Brother Han, Shi Ji, should we make some preparations before entering the ruins? For example, prepare some healing pills, or draw a few talismans just in case?"
Han Feng listened to Liu Yan's suggestion and agreed, saying, "Miss Liu is very thoughtful. We should make thorough preparations to ensure we can deal with all kinds of emergencies."
So the three decided to return to the village first, purchase necessary supplies, and prepare some emergency talismans.
A few days later, everything was ready, and the three of them stood once again at the entrance of the stone chamber. They glanced at each other, and could read determination and resolve in each other's eyes.
"Let's go!" Han Feng waved his torch, illuminating the steps ahead. Shi Ji and Liu Yan followed closely behind, descending the steps one by one, embarking on this adventure into the ruins, full of unknowns and challenges.
The stone steps wound their way down the earth, seemingly leading to its core. The torchlight flickered in the dark cave, casting swaying shadows on the three. As they ventured deeper, the air grew damp, and the occasional dripping sound added to the mystique.
"Everyone be careful, there might be sliding walls or hidden traps here," Han Feng warned, his voice echoing through the cave with a hint of tension and anticipation.
Shi Ji gripped her longsword tightly, remaining vigilant at all times: "If there is any unusual movement, everyone must react immediately and look out for each other."
Liu Yan silently chanted incantations, preparing to deal with any potential dangers. Her fingers slid gently, and talismans quietly appeared in her hand, shimmering with a faint light.
They continued onward, and gradually, ancient murals began to appear on the cave walls. These murals depicted scenes of ancient monks cultivating and fighting, as well as mysterious runes and totems. Each mural seemed to tell an ancient story, inspiring the imagination.
"It seems we're getting closer to the core area of the ruins," Han Feng said thoughtfully while observing the murals. "These murals might provide us with some clues."
Shi Ji also carefully examined the murals, trying to find the secrets within them: "The cultivation methods of these monks are very different from ours now. Perhaps we can learn something from them."
Liu Yan became very interested in the runes on the mural: "These runes look very ancient, maybe they contain some kind of power."
Han Feng nodded: "That's right, Miss Liu, do you know anything about these runes?"
Liu Yan carefully examined the runes on the mural, gently touching the wall as if sensing its ancient power: "These runes must be an ancient script; they may record some kind of spell or incantation. If we can decipher them, perhaps we can master some powerful magic."
"Can we decipher it?" Shi Ji asked curiously.
Liu Yan pondered for a moment, then said, "I can try to decipher it, but it will take some time. These runes are very complex, and they may be some kind of lost script."
“Then let’s continue forward, exploring the ruins while giving you time to decipher these runes,” Han Feng suggested.
The three continued down the stone steps, and gradually, they felt a mysterious power permeating the surroundings. At the end of the cave, a huge stone door slowly came into view, covered with intricate runes and patterns.
"It seems we've found the core area of the ruins," Han Feng said solemnly, staring at the stone gate.
Shi Ji stepped forward and tried to push open the stone door, but found it wouldn't budge: "This door seems to be sealed by some kind of force. We need to find a way to open it."
Liu Yan had already deciphered some of the information in the runes. She stepped forward and carefully observed the runes on the stone door: "These runes are somewhat similar to those on the murals. I'll try to see if I can use them to open the stone door."
She stretched out her palm and touched the runes on the stone door in the order she had deciphered, while simultaneously infusing them with spiritual energy. As she moved, the runes gradually lit up, emitting a faint glow. (End of Chapter)