Siheyuan: The Temptation of the Mountains

However, faced with such a predicament, Lin Ze did not retreat. Instead, he held the sword tightly in his hand, and with his keen intuition and firm belief, he groped forward carefully step by step.

He didn't know how long he had been walking, but just when he was feeling exhausted and almost losing hope, suddenly, the view before his eyes opened up.

He finally succeeded in walking out of the long and foggy passage. The scene before him left him dumbfounded and shocked, unable to speak for a long time.

It turned out that he was in a mysterious underground palace of great scale and magnificence! This palace was magnificent and beautiful, with dazzling gems inlaid on the walls and gorgeous carpets on the ground.

In every corner of the palace, there are various invaluable treasures and mysterious and profound documents.

Those treasures shine with fascinating light, and the documents record countless unknown secrets, as if important clues that can reveal all the mysteries are hidden in them.

Lin Ze's heart beat faster and his cheeks flushed with excitement.

He rushed forward impatiently and began to study these items carefully.

Each treasure exudes a unique charm, attracting his attention; each document carries a heavy history, waiting for him to interpret.

He devoted all his attention to finding the key to solving the mystery, not letting go of any clues...

Suddenly, Lin Ze found a mysterious map in an ancient book.

The map depicts some strange symbols and marks, which look like guides to some unknown place.

A strong urge surged in his heart, and he decided to explore this mysterious place according to the instructions on the map.

As he went deeper into the palace, he was met with traps and mechanisms one after another, but he managed to resolve them one by one with his agility and wit.

Finally, he came to the door of a secret room hidden deep inside.

The door was tightly closed, exuding a mysterious atmosphere.

Lin Ze took a deep breath and pushed the door open without hesitation.

It was pitch black inside, with only a faint light flickering.

He walked into the secret room carefully, and saw a huge stone platform in the center, on which was enshrined a gem emitting a strange light.

Lin Ze stared at the gem, as if he felt the infinite power it contained.

Just as he reached out to touch the gem, a deep voice sounded in his ears: "Congratulations, you have found the key to the seal..."

Lin Ze was startled and looked around cautiously. "Who?" he asked loudly.

"I am the guardian of this palace." The voice seemed to come from the depths of distant time, slowly echoing in the empty and mysterious palace. As the voice sounded, the air around seemed to condense into a thin layer of frost, cold and heavy.

"The gem in front of you is the key to lifting the seal of the evil power. However, it is not easy to use it, because it requires a huge price to use it." The guardian's words were like a heavy hammer, hitting Lin Ze's heartstrings again and again.

Hearing this, Lin Ze couldn't help but frown and asked anxiously: "What is the price?"

At this moment, the guardian's voice suddenly became low and majestic, like a roar from the depths of hell: "You must face the thing that you fear most in your heart! Only in this way, you will be qualified to master the power of this gem."

After hearing this, Lin Ze fell into a brief silence. He stared at the gem that was emitting a strange light, and his mind was full of thoughts. After a while, a hint of determination and firmness flashed in his eyes.

"I understand." Lin Ze took a deep breath and said solemnly, "In order to save this world, even if there are mountains of swords and seas of fire, dragons and tigers' dens ahead, I will never retreat!"

Before he finished speaking, the entire hall suddenly fell into endless darkness. Then, countless extremely terrifying scenes surged out like a tide, rushing towards Lin Ze with bared fangs and claws. Some of those scenes were hideous evil spirits, some were bloody battlefields, and some were bottomless cliffs...

Facing these horrifying scenes, Lin Ze felt that his heart was about to jump out of his throat. However, he was not completely defeated by fear. Instead, he tightly grasped the gem in his hand, gritted his teeth, and used all his strength to fight it to the death.

Time passed by, and Lin Ze's clothes were already soaked with sweat, but he never gave up. Finally, after an arduous struggle, all the terrifying scenes began to gradually dissipate, and the gem also instantly bloomed with an extremely dazzling light.

As the light shone, the seal of the evil power was successfully lifted. Lin Ze breathed a sigh of relief, and at the same time, an unprecedented powerful force surged into his body like a torrent. At this moment, he clearly felt the heavy mission he was carrying.

"From now on, I will live up to my mission and use this power to protect world peace!" Lin Ze held his head high and shouted into the void. His voice echoed in the empty palace for a long time, as if announcing to the world the birth of a new hero.

Lin Ze slowly stepped out of the heavy and solemn gate of the palace. When his footsteps landed on the land outside the palace, what he saw made him squint his eyes slightly.

The outside world is like a brand new picture, slowly unfolding under the bright sunshine.

The sky is clear, white clouds are floating, and warm light pours down, making the earth sparkle.

On both sides of the road, lush green trees form a vast shade. When the breeze blows, the leaves rustle, as if it is a beautiful music played by nature.

The streets are crowded with people, and everyone's face is filled with smiles of satisfaction and happiness.

Children were playing in the shade of the trees, their laughter like silver bells rising one after another; the elderly were sitting on the benches in front of the door, leisurely basking in the sun and telling those ancient and heartwarming stories.

In the fields, farmers work hard and sow the seeds of hope; in the market, vendors shout loudly, and the dazzling array of goods is dazzling.

The whole world presents a scene of prosperity, peace and contentment, and an atmosphere of tranquility and peace is permeated everywhere.

However, Lin Ze knew very well in his heart that beneath this seemingly calm and beautiful appearance, there was actually a surging crisis hidden.

Those evil forces lurking in the dark are like poisonous snakes, always ready to strike at any opportunity and bring endless disasters to this paradise.

He knew that he had an important mission and could not sit idly by.

Therefore, Lin Ze resolutely decided to use the powerful force he possessed to form an indestructible army of justice, fight side by side with like-minded partners, and jointly protect the peace and tranquility of the world.