Siheyuan: The Temptation of the Mountains

Just as everyone was about to approach the crystal, the crystal suddenly released a powerful suction force and sucked them over.

Lin Ze reacted quickly and grabbed the edge of the stone door to avoid being sucked away.

The other team members were sucked to the crystal and trapped in a transparent energy shield.

Lin Ze was extremely anxious. He stared at the team members trapped in the crystal with wide eyes. He moved forward step by step, trying to get closer to the crystal and rescue his teammates.

However, just as he was about to approach the crystal, an invisible force suddenly emerged, like an invisible wall, blocking him out. Lin Ze used all his strength to break through the restraint of this force, but no matter how hard he tried, he could not move forward even a centimeter.

Just when Lin Ze felt desperate, an illusory figure suddenly emerged from the crystal. This figure was blurry, as if it was made up of countless lights and shadows, but its existence gave people a sense of oppression that could not be ignored.

"How dare you, uninvited guests, break into this place and disturb my dormant power!" The figure's voice was cold and emotionless. "If you want to leave here, you must pass my test."

Lin Ze was furious. He asked loudly, "What kind of test is this? Release my team members!"

The illusory figure seemed to be unconcerned about Lin Ze's anger. It slowly said, "There are a series of puzzles hidden in this space. Only by solving these puzzles can you leave here. Otherwise, you and your teammates will be trapped in this crystal forever."

Lin Ze took a deep breath and calmed himself down. He knew that now was not the time to act impulsively, and only by responding calmly could he find a way to rescue his teammates.

He began to observe the surrounding environment carefully, not missing any details. Although the light of the crystal was weak, it could still illuminate some places around. Guided by the light, Lin Ze found some strange symbols and patterns, which seemed to be clues to the puzzle.

Lin Ze concentrated on thinking about the connection between these symbols and patterns. He kept piecing together and reasoning in his mind, trying to find the key to solving the problem.

As time passed, sweat gradually seeped out of Lin Ze's forehead, but his eyes never left the puzzles.

After dealing with the illusory figure and continuous attempts, Lin Ze finally solved the first puzzle. As the puzzle was solved, a faint light shot out from the crystal, illuminating a small area around it.

Lin Ze was encouraged and continued to solve the next puzzle. Every time he solved a puzzle, the light in the crystal would become stronger, and the trapped team members would be able to move their bodies a little.

In this way, Lin Ze solved the puzzles one after another. His thinking became more and more agile, and his understanding of the puzzles became deeper and deeper.

Finally, when the last puzzle was solved, the entire crystal shone with dazzling light. The invisible force that originally blocked Lin Ze also disappeared without a trace in an instant.

The team members finally regained their freedom. They rushed out of the crystal excitedly and hugged Lin Ze tightly.

At this time, the light of the crystal gradually stabilized and no longer flickered like before. It seemed to be satisfied with the performance of the crowd and recognized their abilities.

Lin Ze and his team left the cave carefully with awe for the mysterious crystal. They knew that this place hid too many secrets, and everything they experienced would become an unforgettable experience in their lives.

However, just as they were about to walk out of the cave, the ground suddenly shook violently.

Huge rocks fell from the top of the cave, as if doomsday was coming.

Lin Ze shouted: "Hurry up and find a safe place to hide!" The team members ran around, looking for shelter.

After the vibration subsided, a low roar was heard again from the depths of the cave, and a monster of huge size slowly walked out.

It exudes an evil aura, its eyes are like burning flames, and every step it takes makes the ground tremble.

"This is the final test of protecting the crystal!" Lin Ze realized. He quickly organized the team members, each of them took out their weapons and prepared for battle.

The monster opened its bloody mouth and spewed out a stream of blazing flames. Lin Ze dodged flexibly and directed his team members to encircle it from both sides.

They engaged in a fierce battle with the monster. For a while, the cave was filled with the flashing of swords and the shouting of killing.

Through repeated attacks and counterattacks, Lin Ze discovered the monster's weakness.

He found the right moment, rushed forward, and stabbed the weapon into the monster's vitals.

The monster let out a scream and fell to the ground with a bang.

Lin Ze and his team members smiled at each other, dragged their tired bodies, and finally successfully left this cave full of dangers and challenges.

After walking out of the cave, the team members thought that the adventure was finally over and they all breathed a sigh of relief.

However, Lin Ze felt vaguely uneasy.

When they returned to the base and prepared to report their experience, the base alarm suddenly sounded.

It turned out that the crystal fragments they brought out of the cave triggered some mysterious signal for some reason, attracting an attack from a group of alien creatures.

These alien creatures were of strange shapes and possessed powerful energy weapons, and the base's defense system was breached in an instant.

Lin Ze shouted at the top of his lungs: "Don't panic! Don't be afraid! Pick up the weapons in your hands and fight these alien creatures!" His voice echoed in the tense atmosphere, as if injecting a powerful force into the team members.

The team members heard Lin Ze's shouts, and their panic gradually calmed down. They held their weapons tightly, stared at the alien creatures firmly, and prepared to fight a desperate battle with them.

During the fierce battle, Lin Ze keenly observed that the behavior of the alien creatures was somewhat abnormal. They seemed to have a special desire for the crystal fragments scattered on the ground, and they wanted to grab these fragments at all costs.

Lin Ze's mind moved, and a bold idea came to his mind. He quickly picked up a few crystal fragments, and then carefully placed them in a pre-set trap. Then, he deliberately made some noises to attract the attention of the alien creatures.

Sure enough, the alien creatures were attracted by Lin Ze's actions and rushed towards the trap. Seeing this, Lin Ze's mouth corners slightly raised, and he waited for the best opportunity.

When the alien creature approached the trap, Lin Ze triggered the mechanism without hesitation. With a "click", the trap was activated instantly, trapping the alien creature tightly inside.

Seeing this, Lin Ze and his team members immediately rushed forward and launched a fierce attack on the trapped alien creatures. The alien creatures struggled in the trap, but ultimately could not escape the fate of being destroyed.

The crisis was temporarily resolved, and Lin Ze and his team members breathed a sigh of relief. However, Lin Ze's brows were still furrowed, as he knew that this matter was definitely not that simple. Why were these alien creatures so interested in the crystal fragments? What secrets did the crystal fragments hide?

Lin Ze decided that he would delve into the secrets of these crystals and find out their origins and uses. Only in this way could he better cope with greater challenges that might arise in the future.