Siheyuan: The Temptation of the Mountains

"Congratulations, you've passed the test." The mysterious man's voice suddenly rang in his ears like a huge bell. The voice seemed to come from the ancient sky, carrying endless vicissitudes and majesty.

Lin Ze took a deep breath, and he quietly felt the power surging in his body, like surging waves rushing through his meridians. This power made his body tremble slightly, and at the same time filled his heart with unprecedented confidence.

"However, this is just a beginning. The power you have gained now still needs to go through countless times of tempering and continuous improvement before it can truly exert its power." The mysterious man's words were like a basin of cold water poured on Lin Ze's heart, instantly calming his originally somewhat elated heart.

Then, the mysterious man fixed his eyes on Lin Ze, and a hint of expectation flashed in his eyes: "Next, the challenges waiting for you will become more difficult and dangerous. However, I firmly believe that with your qualifications and potential, you must have the powerful ability to deal with all difficulties and obstacles."

Lin Ze nodded solemnly after hearing this. He knew that the road ahead would be full of thorns and bumps, but at this moment he was fully armed and ready.

Just as the mysterious man finished speaking, the originally clear scene around him gradually became blurred like clouds blown away by the wind. At the same time, in front of Lin Ze's eyes, a huge portal shining with bright light slowly emerged.

"Once you pass through this door, you will step into a completely unfamiliar new world. That place is full of endless unknown mysteries and unpredictable crises, but it is also a great stage for you to thrive and show your talents." The mysterious man stretched out his finger and pointed directly at the doorway that exuded a mysterious atmosphere.

Lin Ze did not hesitate at all. He took firm and powerful steps and walked towards the door resolutely. In the blink of an eye, his figure gradually merged into the dazzling light until he disappeared completely.

The world behind the door is a vast and boundless continent, with rolling mountains, crisscrossing rivers, dense forests covering the land, and ancient ruins hidden in the valleys.

Lin Ze took firm steps and slowly walked into the dazzling light.

In an instant, he felt dizzy, as if the whole world was upside down.

When he opened his eyes again, he found himself in a completely unfamiliar, mysterious and dangerous world.

He stood firmly on the top of the mountain that towered into the clouds, and looking into the distance, he saw a vast expanse of dense forest below, lush and verdant, like a green ocean.

As the breeze blows, the branches and leaves sway gracefully, making rustling sounds, as if whispering the story of this land.

Lin Ze's heart was instantly filled with a strong desire to explore, and he couldn't wait to unveil the mystery of this mysterious world.

After taking a deep breath, Lin Ze resolutely stepped towards the dense forest.

Along the way, he encountered all kinds of strange creatures.

Some creatures look docile and cute, with round bodies, furry appearances, and a pair of innocent big eyes blinking, making people want to get close to them; while others have ferocious faces, exposed fangs, sharp claws flashing cold light, and exuding a terrifying aura.

Faced with these creatures, some friendly and some dangerous, Lin Ze always remains highly vigilant and deals with them carefully.

At the same time, he did not forget to carefully observe the surrounding environment, and through communicating with those relatively gentle creatures, he collected important information about the world bit by bit.

After walking for an unknown amount of time, Lin Ze finally reached the deepest part of the forest.

At this moment, a solemn and ancient temple suddenly appeared before his eyes.

This temple looks weathered by the years, with mottled walls and stone pillars engraved with mysterious runes and patterns.

A powerful and mysterious force emanated continuously from the interior of the temple, attracting Lin Ze like a magnet, making him involuntarily move closer step by step.

The moment Lin Ze stepped into the temple, an ancient text shining with golden light suddenly appeared before his eyes.

These words were like lively elves dancing in the air or like gurgling streams whispering softly, as if they were eager to reveal some huge secret unknown to him.

Lin Ze widened his eyes and stared at the words intently, afraid of missing any details.

He studied each character attentively, racking his brains to think about the possible meaning contained in them, trying to unravel the mysteries hidden behind the ancient temple.

Lin Ze frowned and stared at the mysterious words in front of him, trying to decipher the secrets hidden in them.

However, no matter how hard he racked his brains and pondered, the words seemed to be shrouded in a thick fog and refused to reveal their true appearance to him. They seemed to contain endless profound mysteries that made him unable to comprehend for a while.

Just when Lin Ze was thinking hard and almost falling into despair, suddenly, a low voice as if coming from ancient times sounded in his ears: "Young man, why did you come here?" This sudden voice scared Lin Ze. He looked around quickly in astonishment, but apart from the silent space and the mysterious words in front of him, there was no one in sight.

"Who? Who is talking?" Lin Ze's voice trembled slightly because of nervousness, and his heartbeat suddenly accelerated, as if he could hear the sound of his own heart beating.

At this moment, he felt that the air around him became heavy and depressing, and an inexplicable fear gradually surged in his heart.

The mysterious voice did not answer his question immediately. Instead, it slowly said after a while: "I am the guardian of the temple. Only those with a pure heart can solve this mystery."

As the words fell, the echo of the words seemed to echo throughout the entire space, lingering for a long time.

Lin Ze took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.

He began to carefully recall the meaning of the words just now, thinking to himself: Could it be that the key to solving this mystery is to keep a pure heart? Thinking of this, he secretly made up his mind to trust his inner intuition and devote himself to this difficult journey of solving the mystery.

Lin Ze took a deep breath and tried to calm his troubled mind.

He stared closely at the mysterious words in front of him, his eyes revealing immense firmness and determination.

Slowly, he closed his eyes, regulated his breathing, blocked out all external interference, and let his mind be as calm as a lake.