Siheyuan: The Temptation of the Mountains

They carefully bypassed the trap and moved towards the treasure. Every step was full of caution and vigilance, fearing to touch any mechanism that might cause danger. However, just as they were about to approach the treasure, the ground suddenly shook violently.

"Oh no, it's the guardian beast of the ruins!" Xue Yao exclaimed. Her face became solemn, and a hint of fear was revealed in her eyes.

This guardian beast has been sleeping deep underground and will only be awakened when someone tries to enter the ruins. Its existence makes everyone feel uneasy.

A huge monster emerged from the ground and pounced on them with its fangs and claws bared. Its body was huge, covered with hard scales, and its sharp claws flashed with cold light. Its eyes burned with anger, as if it was full of hatred for these intruders.

Lin Ze was not afraid at all. He stood at the front of the team, holding his weapon tightly in his hand, ready to face the attack of the guardian beast. His eyes were firm and resolute, and he had no intention of retreating. The teammates behind him also picked up their weapons and followed Lin Ze closely.

The battle broke out instantly. Lin Ze brandished his sword and engaged in a fierce battle with the guardian beast. His swordsmanship was as fierce as a storm, and each sword contained great power. The guardian beast let out a low roar and kept using its claws to resist Lin Ze's attacks, but at the same time it also launched a fierce counterattack.

The other team members were not to be outdone, and they each used their own unique skills to fight the guardian beasts to the death. Some used magic attacks, some used bows and arrows, and some used melee skills to fight the guardian beasts in close combat.

During the fierce battle, Lin Ze discovered that the guardian beast's weakness was in its abdomen. So he concentrated his energy and launched a fatal attack, successfully hitting the guardian beast's abdomen. The guardian beast roared in pain, its body began to tremble, and finally fell to the ground.

After a tough battle, they finally defeated the guardian beast. Lin Ze panted and looked at the fallen guardian beast, feeling a sense of accomplishment. He knew that this victory was hard-won, but it also proved the strength and courage of their team.

After dealing with the guardian beast, they continued to explore. Although the road ahead was still full of unknown dangers, they were fully prepared. They believed that as long as they united and moved forward courageously, they would be able to find the treasure and complete the mission.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief and began to examine the body of the guardian beast. Lin Ze discovered a glittering gem at the tail of the guardian beast, and he speculated that this might be the key to unlocking the treasure.

Just as Lin Ze was about to reach out to take the gem, the body of the guardian beast suddenly moved. This sudden change made Lin Ze alert instantly. He quickly took a step back and stared at the guardian beast. The guardian beast's eyes slowly opened, and a strange light flashed in its eyes, as if it had woken up from a deep sleep.

Then, the guardian beast opened its mouth and spewed out a puff of black smoke. The black smoke spread rapidly like a living thing, filling the entire space in the blink of an eye. Everyone was enveloped by the black smoke and suddenly felt dizzy and nauseous. They tried to escape from the black fog, but their bodies became extremely heavy, as if they were suppressed by an invisible force.

Lin Ze struggled to stay awake, but the dizziness in his head became stronger and stronger, and the scenery in front of him began to blur. Finally, his body fell to the ground uncontrollably, and his consciousness gradually fell into a coma.

On the verge of coma, Lin Ze vaguely heard a mysterious and low voice echoing in his ears: "Do you think you can easily get the treasure by defeating the guardian beast? You are too naive..." The voice was full of teasing and ridicule, as if it was disdainful of their behavior.

Lin Ze tried to stay awake, and mobilized the spiritual power in his body to try to resist the erosion of the black smoke. Gradually, his vision became clear, and he saw that his companions were still lying on the ground unconscious.

"What is going on..." Lin Ze murmured in a low voice. He decided to figure out the situation first.

He looked around and found that black smoke was continuously coming out of the body of the guardian beast. Lin Ze approached the guardian beast and observed it carefully. He actually found a tiny wound on its neck, and the black smoke seemed to be leaking from there.

“So that’s how it is…” Lin Ze muttered to himself thoughtfully, “It seems that the attack just now did not completely kill the guardian beast. It is using its last strength to release black smoke to protect itself.”

After he realized this, he immediately concentrated his energy, mobilized the spiritual power in his body, and gathered it at his fingertips.

Then, he aimed at the wound on the guardian beast and shot out a bright beam of light without hesitation.

The beam of light hit the body of the guardian beast as fast as lightning and instantly sank into it. Immediately afterwards, a violent explosion sounded throughout the space, as if it was going to tear everything apart.

Following the sound, the guardian beast's body began to crumble, breaking into countless fragments and eventually dissipating into the air.

At the same time, the black smoke that enveloped the surroundings gradually dissipated, revealing the scene that was originally obscured.

My companions woke up from coma one after another. They rubbed their eyes, with confusion and bewilderment on their faces.

Clearly, they hadn't fully comprehended what was happening.

Lin Ze looked at them and said seriously: "We must leave here as soon as possible. Although the guardian beast has been defeated, it may have other hidden means or traps. We must not take it lightly, so as not to fall into danger again."

He knew very well that this relic was full of unknowns and dangers, and any negligence could lead to fatal consequences.

So, the group did not dare to waste any more time and hurriedly left the ruins.

They are full of doubts about the treasure and wary of the unknown, not knowing what challenges await them ahead.

However, they understand that only by staying vigilant and moving forward courageously can they solve the mystery and find the real treasure.

After leaving the ruins, Lin Ze and others came to a safe place to rest for a while. They discussed the next plan and believed that more clues were needed to solve the mystery of the treasure.

After consulting ancient books and studying maps, they discovered a mysterious island that was said to hold important secrets about treasure.

So, Lin Ze led the team on a journey to the mysterious island. Along the way, they encountered various difficulties, but with their tenacious will and excellent teamwork, they overcame them one by one.

Finally, they arrived at the island. However, the island was filled with a mysterious atmosphere, which made people feel uneasy. During the exploration, they found an ancient temple with a huge statue of the god.

The statue emitted a strange light, as if guiding them. Lin Ze approached the statue and carefully observed the carvings and symbols on it. Suddenly, he realized something, and a flash of enlightenment flashed in his eyes.

"I understand, this statue is the key to unlocking the mystery of the treasure!" Lin Ze said excitedly.

The team members gathered around and listened to his explanation. According to the clues on the statue, they learned that a ceremony must be performed at a specific time and place to unveil the true veil of the treasure.