Faced with this sudden discovery, the three of them felt unprecedented excitement in their hearts.

Zhang Yu took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. He knew that the real challenge had just begun.

"It seems that this ancient tomb is much more complicated than we imagined."

Zhang Yu said in a deep voice, "Zhu, you are responsible for observing the surrounding environment to prevent any unexpected situations; Wen Xin, you continue to use your compass to explore the structure of the ancient tomb to see if there are other entrances or secret rooms; and I will study this body, hoping to find more clues."

The candle nodded and blended silently into the shadows around it, as if it had become one with the night.

Wen Xin took out the compass, closed her eyes, gently ran her fingers across the surface of the compass, and muttered something, as if communicating with an ancient power.

Zhang Yu squatted down and carefully examined every detail on the body, from clothes to accessories, looking at them all in detail.

Time passed minute by minute, and there was no other sound in the ancient tomb except their breathing and the occasional sound of dripping water.

Suddenly, Wen Xin opened her eyes abruptly, with an expression of disbelief on her face.

"Zhang Yu, Zhu, come and see!" There was a slight tremor in the warm voice.

They quickly gathered around Wen Xin, only to see the compass needle in her hand spinning wildly, eventually pointing to a corner they hadn't noticed before.

There, a stone door that almost merged with the stone wall quietly appeared.

"Is this... the entrance to another secret room?" Zhang Yu frowned, feeling both surprised and wary.

Zhu quickly checked the surroundings and after confirming that there was no danger, the three of them worked together to push open the heavy stone door.

Behind the door was an even narrower and winding passage, at the end of which there seemed to be a faint light flickering.

"It seems that we are getting closer and closer to the truth." Zhang Yu whispered, with a determined light flashing in his eyes.

They moved forward cautiously along the passage, and every step was full of unknowns and dangers.

Finally, they came to the end of the passage, and the view in front of them suddenly opened up. A huge underground palace appeared before them.

The palace was brightly lit, with a huge altar in the center. On the altar was a treasure emitting a faint glow. The light seemed to penetrate people's hearts and inspire awe.

"This... this is..." The warm voice trembled with excitement. She had never seen such a shocking scene.

Zhang Yu slowly approached the altar, his eyes fixed on the treasure.

He knew that this was more than just a treasure. The secret hidden behind it might be enough to rewrite history.

"We have to be careful, there must be a protected treasure here." Zhu's voice was calm and steady, reminding them not to take it lightly.

Just as they were about to explore further, a low roar suddenly sounded and the entire underground palace began to shake.

Apparently, they have triggered the defense mechanism of the ancient tomb, and an unprecedented challenge is waiting for them...

As the underground palace shook, an ancient and powerful aura spread, and the air seemed to be filled with some unknown energy.

Zhang Yu, Wen Xin and Zhu immediately realized that they were facing an unprecedented challenge - the guardian of the ancient tomb had awakened.

"Prepare for battle!" Zhang Yu responded quickly. He knew very well that in this situation, any hesitation could lead to disastrous consequences.

He drew his short knife and looked around vigilantly, ready to deal with any threats that might arise.

Wen Xin also quickly adjusted her state. She held the compass tightly, ready to use it to guide the direction, or even as a tool of defense or attack.

Zhu moved silently to a corner of the palace. His eyes were as sharp as a cheetah, ready to deal a fatal blow to the enemy from the dark at any time.

However, the enemy they were waiting for did not appear immediately.

On the contrary, the vibrations in the palace gradually subsided, leaving only a depressing and tense atmosphere.

At this moment, a low and majestic voice sounded in their ears, like a call from ancient times.

"Intruder, why did you disturb my sleep?"

They looked at each other, their hearts filled with surprise and awe.

The sound seemed to come from the entire palace, yet seemed to exist only in the depths of their hearts.

Zhang Yu took a deep breath and answered with courage: "We didn't mean to disturb you. We are here just to find the truth and treasure."

"The truth and the treasure?" There was a hint of sarcasm in his voice. "Do you think you can uncover my secrets with the power of a mortal?"

They were silent for a moment, and then Zhang Yu spoke again: "We have no intention of offending you, but now that we are here, we will not give up easily.

Please tell us how to pass your trial and get what we want."

The voice was silent for a moment, and then it sounded again: "Since you are so persistent, then accept my trial. Only those who pass the trial are qualified to obtain my treasure and the truth."

As the sound disappeared, a strong light suddenly surged in the palace.

In the light, they saw a huge figure slowly emerging - it was the guardian of the ancient tomb, an ancient and powerful being.

Its eyes were like burning flames, and it exuded a suffocating pressure.

"The trial begins!" At the guardian's command, the entire palace seemed to come alive.

The reliefs on the walls began to wriggle, the stone slabs on the ground began to move, and various mechanisms and traps were activated one after another.

The three of them immediately fell into a bitter battle.

Zhang Yu brandished a dagger and engaged in close combat with the guardian; Wen Xin used the power of the compass to guide light and energy to attack the enemy; Zhu shuttled through the battlefield, looking for the enemy's flaws and delivering a fatal blow.

However, the Guardians were too powerful and they were soon in trouble.

Every attack was easily defused, and every defense seemed so fragile.

They began to doubt whether they could really pass this trial.

Just then, an unexpected discovery gave them new hope.

They discovered that although the guardian was powerful, it seemed to be restricted in some way and could not leave the central area of ​​the palace.

So, they began to take advantage of this, luring the Guardians away from the altar, trying to find its weakness.

After an arduous battle, they finally found the guardian's flaw - an ancient rune on its chest.

Zhang Yu seized the opportunity and chopped at the rune with all his strength.

With a "crack" sound, the rune split apart, and the guardian's body collapsed into countless pieces.

"Success!" they cheered, their hearts filled with the joy of victory.

However, when they looked back at the altar, they found that the treasure that was emitting light had disappeared...

After the guardians disappeared, the light in the palace gradually dimmed, leaving only silence.

Zhang Yu, Wen Xin and Zhu looked at each other, their hearts filled with confusion and shock.

They had clearly defeated the guardian, so why did the treasure disappear without a trace?

"This...what's going on?" There was a hint of panic in Wen Xin's voice. She couldn't understand the situation before her.

Zhang Yu frowned and looked around, trying to find a clue.

However, apart from the three of them, there were no other signs of life in the palace.

He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down, and then said slowly: "It seems that we have not yet truly solved the secret of this ancient tomb."

Zhu walked to the altar and carefully examined the marks on the altar.

He found that there was a tiny groove in the center of the altar, which seemed to be used to place something.

He guessed that the glowing treasure was supposed to be placed here, but after they defeated the guardian, it was taken away by some force for some reason.

"We have to find the person or thing that took the treasure away." Zhang Yu said firmly, "Only in this way can we uncover the true secret of this ancient tomb."

They began to search every corner of the palace carefully, looking for possible clues.

After some effort, they finally found a hidden passage in a corner of the palace.

At the end of the passage is a room enclosed by a huge rock.

"Here... this might be where the treasure is hidden!" Wen Xin shouted excitedly.

Together they pushed the boulder aside and entered the room.

The room was filled with ancient runes and patterns, with a large treasure chest in the center.

The treasure chest is inlaid with various gems and precious metals, emitting a dazzling light.

"This is the treasure we are looking for!" Zhang Yu shouted excitedly.

However, when they approached the treasure chest, they suddenly felt a strong energy fluctuation.

The treasure chest seemed to be connected to some mysterious force that prevented them from getting closer.

"It seems that we still need to solve a puzzle." Zhu analyzed calmly, "This treasure chest is not so easy to open."

They began to study the runes and patterns on the treasure chest, trying to find the key to solve the puzzle.

After some effort, they finally found a hidden mechanism.

They triggered the mechanism in a specific order, and the lock on the treasure chest slowly opened, revealing the treasure inside.

However, when they saw the treasure, they were stunned.

The treasure was not the gold, silver or precious cultural relics they imagined, but an old and worn book.

The book records a forgotten history and a shocking secret.

"This... is this the real treasure of the ancient tomb?" Wen Xin asked in disbelief.

Zhang Yu nodded, picked up the book and read it carefully.

He knew very well that the value of this book far exceeded any gold or silver treasure.

It records not only a forgotten history, but also a secret that may change the world.

"We have to take this book out and let more people know this secret." Zhang Yu said firmly.

They carefully put the books away and returned along the same path.

When they walked out of the ancient tomb, it was already early morning of the next day.

The sunshine shone on their faces and they felt extremely relaxed and satisfied.

"This experience is so incredible." Wen Xin said with emotion.

Zhang Yu smiled and nodded: "Yes, we got something more precious than treasure."

Zhu walked silently behind them, his heart full of expectations and longings for the future.

He knew that this experience was just the beginning of their adventure, and more challenges and secrets were waiting for them to explore.

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