Siheyuan: The Temptation of the Mountains

Looking at these murals, Lin Ze felt a strong resonance in his heart.

He knew very well that if he wanted to become a truly strong man, he must be like these heroes, not afraid of hardships and moving forward courageously.

So he secretly made up his mind that no matter how great the difficulties were, he would unswervingly rely on his own strength to overcome everything.

Just as Lin Ze was immersed in his thoughts about the murals, suddenly, a slight noise was heard.

Then, a secret door that was originally hidden behind the wall slowly opened.

A strange light shone through the crack in the door, attracting Lin Ze's attention.

He approached the secret door cautiously, and looked inside, only to see a gem emitting bright light placed inside the door.

This gem is like the brightest star in the night sky, sparkling with charming brilliance.

Lin Ze could tell at a glance that it was no ordinary thing and must be a priceless treasure.

However, his years of adventure experience taught him that the more precious something is, the greater the risk it brings. Therefore, he did not rush forward to grab the gem, but calmly began to observe the surrounding environment.

After a careful inspection, Lin Ze confirmed that there were no obvious dangerous traps around.

But out of caution, he took a few careful steps, testing whether there would be any mechanism triggered under his feet.

Only after he was sure that everything was safe did he slowly walk up to the gem and gently pick it up with his trembling hands.

The moment he touched the gem, a surging power surged into his body like a tide.

The force was so hot and violent that it seemed to tear his body apart.

Lin Ze gritted his teeth, endured the severe pain, and tried his best to guide this force to circulate through his meridians.

Gradually, the raging power subsided and merged into his dantian.

At this time, Lin Ze was pleasantly surprised to find that this gem was not the shortcut treasure that could help people quickly improve their cultivation as rumored by the outside world.

On the contrary, it is a special reward for him for always sticking to his original intention and upholding the right path.

With the help of the mysterious power contained in this gem, he can more clearly perceive the source and essence of his own power, thereby achieving a qualitative leap in strength.

Lin Ze held the gem tightly in his hand, feeling the warm power that was continuously transmitted to him.

His eyes became more determined, and his heart was filled with longing and expectation for the future.

Then, he took a deep breath, took steady steps, and continued to move deeper into the ruins to explore more unknown secrets and challenges.

Not long after walking, Lin Ze heard a low roar coming from not far away.

He became alert, slowed down his pace, and quietly approached the source of the sound.

I saw a huge stone beast lying in the middle of the passage ahead, emitting an ancient and powerful aura.

The stone beast's eyes flickered with a faint light, and it had obviously noticed the intruder.

Lin Ze clenched his fists and thought about how to respond.

He knew that fighting head-on was not an option, so he decided to try to communicate with it using the power he had just acquired.

He calmed down, mobilized the special power in his body, and slowly released waves of benevolence towards the stone beast.

The stone beast was still full of hostility at first, but as the waves continued to flow in, the murderous light in its eyes gradually weakened.

Just when Lin Ze was overjoyed and thought he had successfully escaped this disaster, the stone beast that had originally calmed down suddenly opened its bloody mouth again without any warning and let out a thunderous roar! The sound was like thunder, as if it was going to tear the entire space apart. Then, its huge and heavy body suddenly pounced forward, bringing with it a gust of wind whistling past.

Faced with this sudden change, Lin Ze did not dare to be negligent. He quickly dodged to the side, his movements flowing like water, as fast as a ghost. At the same time, the power in his body was like the surging water of a river, constantly gathering on his palm. He waved his arm, and a fierce palm wind whistled out, bombarding the stone beast that pounced on him.

There was a loud bang, and the fierce stone beast was actually knocked back several steps by the palm wind! Its hard body rubbed against the ground violently, raising a cloud of dust. However, Lin Ze did not take it lightly, as he knew that the stone beast was powerful and he might be in danger again if he was not careful.

While the stone beast was being repelled, Lin Ze did not hesitate to use a unique skill again - sending out a strong soothing wave. This wave contained the kindness and gentleness in his heart, as gentle as a spring breeze. As this soothing wave gradually spread, the stone beast, which was originally aggressive, gradually calmed down, and the fierce light in its eyes slowly dissipated.

Finally, after some effort, the stone beast finally stopped attacking Lin Ze and slowly made way for the road ahead.

Seeing this scene, the big stone in Lin Ze's heart finally fell to the ground. He let out a long sigh, then raised his hand to wipe the beads of sweat on his forehead due to tension and fierce fighting.

After a short rest and adjustment, Lin Ze took a step forward, quickly passed through the area guarded by the stone beast, and continued to bravely explore deeper into this mysterious place.

Not long after walking, Lin Ze sensed a strange breath. This breath was icy cold, as if it came from the Netherworld. He became alert, slowed down his pace, and explored forward carefully.

After turning a corner, a majestic and magnificent huge ice palace appeared before our eyes. This palace was like a giant ice beast rising from the extremely cold land, emitting a heart-pounding blue light, as if hiding countless unknown secrets and powers. This light penetrated through the layers of fog, reflecting everything around it like a dream, adding a bit of mysterious atmosphere.

As soon as Lin Ze approached the palace, he felt a piercing chill. The temperature around him dropped dozens of degrees in an instant, as if even the air had been frozen into ice. He couldn't help but shiver, and felt that his blood seemed to be solidifying because of the extreme cold. However, at this eerie moment, a melodious flute sound suddenly came from the ice palace. The sound of the flute was clear and pleasant, like the sound of nature, but it also contained an indescribable sense of emptiness, which made people involuntarily indulge in it; at the same time, it also brought an irresistible temptation, as if calling people to step into the unknown abyss step by step.

Although his body was already tortured by the cold and the sound of the flute, Lin Ze still gritted his teeth and fought hard against the double interference. He raised his feet with difficulty and moved slowly and firmly towards the ice palace. With each step forward, the pressure he endured increased, but the curiosity and courage in his heart also became stronger, driving him to continue moving forward.

Finally, when Lin Ze stepped into the palace gate after much hardship, the surrounding scenery suddenly changed dramatically. The magnificent ice palace disappeared, replaced by an endless, white ice field. The ice field was vast and boundless, with no end in sight. There was nothing else except the pure white ice. In the distant sky, a vague figure could be seen standing there quietly, looming, giving people a sense of nothingness.