Siheyuan: The Temptation of the Mountains

Chapter 587 Ancient Books

He had spent countless days and nights searching through ancient libraries for those ancient books, each of which contained mysterious knowledge and legends. Suddenly, a flash of inspiration came to his mind, as if he had seen a ray of light in the darkness. He seemed to have found the key to solving the puzzle.

Lin Ze suddenly opened his eyes, his eyes flashing with determination. He raised his hand and quickly and accurately drew the corresponding rune trajectory in the air according to his own ideas. His fingers passed through the air, as if carrying some kind of magic, and each trajectory emitted a faint light. As he moved, the air around him seemed to become heavy, and time seemed to stand still at this moment.

A miracle happened. The runes on the stone tablet that were changing wildly seemed to have been paused by an invisible hand, and they stopped changing instantly. The seven-colored gems on the side, which had originally flickered, became softer, as if they were telling of a kind of peace. Then, a deep and heavy voice sounded, and a passage slowly opened. The passage emitted a soft light, as if it was the door to another world. The seven-colored gems flew towards them as if being pulled by a mysterious force, drew a gorgeous arc in the air, and landed steadily in Lin Ze's hands.

As the colorful orb fell into Lin Ze's hands, the dangers around him disappeared. The bookshelf that was shaking violently stopped shaking, and the falling books no longer made any sound. Outside the stone door, warm sunlight poured in, illuminating this originally dim and mysterious space. Lin Ze and Su Yao smiled at each other, knowing that they had succeeded in this adventure. The sunlight shone on them, as if covering them with a layer of golden light, symbolizing that their courage and wisdom had overcome all difficulties.

Just as they were about to leave, a powerful suction force suddenly surged out of the passage, pulling them deeper into the passage.

Lin Ze tightly grasped the colorful gem, trying to steady himself, but the force was too strong.

Su Yao screamed and was almost sucked away. Lin Ze was quick to grab her.

After entering the passage, they found that it was a strange space with mysterious runes flashing all around.

In that deep, quiet, and mysterious space with mottled light and shadows, the atmosphere was so oppressive that it was almost suffocating. Suddenly, an illusory figure emerged out of thin air without any warning and appeared in front of Lin Ze and Su Yao.

This figure seemed to be made up of the dust of time and mysterious power. There was a faint halo lingering around it, exuding an ancient and powerful aura. That aura was like an invisible torrent that instantly swept across the entire space, making Lin Ze and Su Yao feel a chill all over, as if countless pairs of ancient eyes were watching them in secret.

The illusory figure slightly raised his head that seemed to be made of light and shadow, and said slowly in a low voice with unquestionable majesty: "You have gone through so many hardships and obstacles to get the seven-colored orb. You are quite capable."

Its voice echoed in the space, as if it came from the depths of distant time. "But you know, this seven-colored gem is a sacred object that protects this space. It carries the secrets of countless years and the balance of power. If you take it away rashly, it will be like breaking the cornerstone that maintains the stability of this space, which will inevitably lead to an unprecedented disaster."

Hearing this, Lin Ze and Su Yao looked at each other subconsciously. A hint of surprise and worry flashed in Lin Ze's eyes, while Su Yao's brows were tightly furrowed. Both of them felt nervous, as if a huge rock was pressing heavily on their hearts. Lin Ze took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down, then stepped forward, clasped his fists and said, "Senior, we really didn't know that this orb had such a great significance. We don't want to cause a disaster, but now that the orb has been taken away, we really don't know how to solve the current predicament. I hope you can point out a way."

The illusory figure was silent for a moment, and the body made of light and shadow trembled slightly, as if thinking about something. After a long time, it slowly spoke: "It is not easy to quell this impending disaster. You need to use your own power to return the seven-colored orb to its original place of protection." At this point, its voice paused, and emphasized: "In addition, you must comprehend the power in the orb. This orb contains the most fundamental power of this space. Once you comprehend it, you can become the new guardian of this space, protect the peace and stability here, and let everything return to the right track."

After hearing what the illusory figure said, Lin Ze and Su Yao looked at each other and saw determination in each other's eyes. They nodded firmly without any hesitation. Lin Ze tightened his weapon, and Su Yao clenched his fist. There was a fearless light in their eyes, ready to meet this new challenge. They knew that the road ahead would be full of difficulties and obstacles, but in order to avoid disasters and protect this mysterious space, they were willing to pay any price.

Just as they made up their minds, the rune lights around them suddenly flickered violently. The illusory figure's face changed and he shouted, "Not good. During the time you were wasting time, the imbalance of space has begun to worsen. You don't have much time left!"

After that, a beam of light shot out, outlining a route map in front of them. "Follow this road and find your way back as soon as possible."

Lin Ze and Su Yao stood in this mysterious and dangerous space, the atmosphere was so oppressive that it made people breathless. They did not dare to hesitate, their eyes revealed firmness and determination, and they immediately ran in the direction indicated by the route. The ground under their feet was rugged and uneven, and every step raised a little dust, as if telling the antiquity and mystery of this place.

Along the way, all kinds of strange energy shocks attacked from all directions like ferocious beasts. Some energy shocks were like a blazing flame ray, with high temperature and strong impact, which could instantly burn the surrounding air; some were like cold ice cones, sharp and sharp, whistling towards them; and some turned into invisible airflow, with huge suction, trying to draw them in.

Lin Ze and Su Yao dodged one by one with their tenacious will and superb skills. Lin Ze was agile, like a nimble cheetah, nimbly shuttling between energy shocks. He sometimes dodged sideways, sometimes jumped high, and every move was precise and fast. Su Yao was no less impressive. She quickly formed seals with both hands, releasing soft rays of light, forming a layer of shield to block the energy shocks. Their foreheads were covered with beads of sweat, but there was no fear in their eyes.

Finally, after a difficult journey, they arrived at a high platform emitting a mysterious light. The platform stood in an empty area, surrounded by a faint halo, as if it was a call from another world. This should be the place where the seven-colored gems returned. However, the platform was surrounded by a powerful energy barrier, which flashed with strange light, like a huge transparent cocoon, tightly wrapping the platform. It was not easy to get close. Lin Ze reached out and touched the barrier, and a powerful force rebounded back, making his arm numb.