mtlumby2d Chapter 410 The Mystery of the Ruins
Chapter 410 The Mystery of the Ruins
Gao Xingchen and Nan Li looked at each other, and both saw solemnity in each other's eyes. This familiar breath made them uneasy, as if it was a sign that the sleeping giant beast was about to wake up. The two did not act rashly, but decided to return to the city first and make full preparations before exploring.
Back at the City Lord's Mansion, Gao Xingchen called Pharmacist Li and Ling'er to the secret room. Upon hearing that a mysterious relic had been discovered outside the city, Pharmacist Li stroked his beard, his cloudy eyes twinkling: "I have studied astrology for many years, and I have never heard of such a secret place outside the city. This matter is of great importance, and we must act with caution."
Although Ling'er was still young, she understood the seriousness of the matter, so she obediently did not interrupt, but just looked at Gao Xingchen and Nanli worriedly.
"Pharmacist Li is absolutely right. I have decided to take people to explore the ruins tomorrow." Gao Xingchen said firmly, "Li'er will go with me. Pharmacist Li will stay in the city just in case."
Pharmacist Li nodded in agreement. Although Ling'er was worried, she knew that staying would be the biggest help to Gao Xingchen, so she did not ask to go with him.
On the morning of the second day, Gao Xingchen and Nan Li were ready to go. They were both dressed in tight clothes, carrying long swords on their backs, looking heroic. Pharmacist Li and Ling'er sent them to the city gate and told them to be careful.
Gao Xingchen and Nan Li came to the front of the valley again, pushed aside the vines, and a more gloomy breath came over them, making them shudder. Gao Xingchen used the power of the stars to form a protective barrier around the two of them, and then stepped into the ruins.
The entrance to the ruins was a long and narrow corridor, with ancient runes carved on the walls on both sides, emitting a faint blue light. Gao Xingchen discovered that these runes seemed to be suppressing something, which made people feel uneasy.
"Be careful, there's something weird going on here." Nan Li warned in a low voice, holding a dagger in his hand and observing his surroundings vigilantly.
Just as he finished speaking, there was a sound of a mechanism being activated under his feet. Then, the runes on the walls on both sides glowed brightly, and several blue beams shot out, blocking their retreat.
"Hmph, a mere trifle!" Gao Xingchen snorted coldly, and the power of the stars surged, transforming into a light shield that blocked the attack of the blue beam.
However, this was just the beginning. As they continued to go deeper, various traps appeared one after another. Sharp blades popped out from the walls, spikes protruded from under their feet, and poisonous fog filled the air, making it impossible to defend against them.
Gao Xingchen and Nan Li relied on their superb martial arts and tacit cooperation to escape danger time and time again. However, they felt more and more worried. Who was the builder of this ruin? Why did they set up such a vicious mechanism?
After passing through the corridor, the view suddenly opened up, and a huge underground palace appeared in front of them. In the center of the palace, there stood a towering altar. Above the altar, there was a dazzling gem suspended, emitting powerful energy fluctuations... The towering altar and the dazzling gem all showed that this place was not an ordinary place. Gao Xingchen and Nan Li stepped into the palace carefully, and the ground under their feet was paved with unknown metal. Every step seemed to be stepping on the long river of history, heavy and distant.
The palace was empty and silent. Apart from their gentle breathing, only the energy fluctuations emitted by the gem echoed in the air. The two did not dare to take it lightly. They scanned every corner of the palace, trying to find more clues about the ruins.
"Xingchen, look!" Nanli suddenly pointed to the depths of the palace, where there was a stone platform and on the platform was placed an ancient book. The pages were yellowed, but they emitted a faint light.
Gao Xingchen walked forward, carefully picked up the book, and gently opened the first page. An ancient and mysterious atmosphere came to his face. The pages were written in a language he had never seen before, but strangely, he could understand the content on it.
"The power of the stars originates from the stars and returns to the stars..." Gao Xingchen read out the contents of the book in a low voice, with a hint of disbelief in his tone, "What is recorded here is a method to enhance the power of the stars!"
When Nan Li heard this, a hint of surprise flashed in her beautiful eyes. She knew that Gao Xingchen had always been eager to improve his strength, and the appearance of this ancient book undoubtedly pointed out a path for him to become powerful.
Following the instructions in the book, Gao Xingchen and Nan Li found a place in the palace suitable for cultivation. They sat cross-legged, closed their eyes and began to try to practice this ancient and mysterious method.
As time went by, Gao Xingchen gradually felt a powerful energy surging in his body. This energy was warm and vast, as boundless as the sea of stars. He knew that this was the power of the stars!
During the practice, Gao Xingchen was surprised to find that this energy not only enhanced his strength and speed, but also improved his perception and mental strength. He could even feel the subtle energy fluctuations in the surrounding space, as if the whole world had become clear.
Nan Li also felt the improvement of her own strength. The star power in her body became more pure and she could control it more easily. She believed that as long as they persisted in practicing, they would be able to unlock more secrets of the star power and even reach an unprecedented level!
However, just as the two were immersed in the joy of cultivation, an inexplicable uneasiness quietly surged into their hearts. Gao Xingchen felt that his consciousness began to become blurred, and there seemed to be a voice in his heart constantly tempting him, trying to pull him into an endless abyss...
Gao Xingchen felt as if his consciousness had fallen into chaos. Countless of himself struggled and screamed in his mind. Greed, desire, killing... all kinds of negative emotions surged like a tide, almost swallowing him up. He hugged his head in pain, trying to maintain the last bit of clarity.
"Xingchen, what's wrong with you?" Nan Li noticed that Gao Xingchen was acting strangely, and immediately stopped practicing and asked worriedly.
"My...my inner demon..." Gao Xingchen uttered a few words with difficulty, his forehead covered with cold sweat.
Nan Li was shocked. The most feared thing about cultivating star power was the invasion of inner demons. She immediately held Gao Xingchen's hand and slowly injected her star power into his body, trying to help him suppress his inner demons.
"Don't believe them...those are all fake..." Nan Li's voice was like a stream of clear spring, flowing through Gao Xingchen's dry heart.
Gao Xingchen held Nan Li's hand tightly. Her star power was pure and warm, like a ray of light in the darkness, guiding him to find his way home. He took a deep breath and tried to control his frantic heart. Finally, those terrible hallucinations gradually dissipated, and his consciousness gradually regained clarity.
"Thank you, Nanli." Gao Xingchen looked at Nanli gratefully. He knew that if she had not helped him in time, he would probably have been lost in the illusion of his inner demon.
"There's no need to thank each other." Nan Li smiled faintly, withdrew his hand, and continued, "It seems that although the power of the stars is powerful, it is also full of risks when practicing. We must not rush it."
Gao Xingchen nodded, agreeing with him. They adjusted their state and continued to practice. This time, they were extra cautious and always alert to the invasion of the inner demon. With mutual support, they finally overcame the difficulties in the practice process and successfully mastered the method of enhancing the power of the stars.
Just as they were about to leave the ancient ruins, a deep and ancient voice suddenly sounded in their ears: "We found you... heirs of the power of the stars... you must be careful... a greater crisis is about to come..."
Gao Xingchen and Nan Li were startled and looked up suddenly, only to find that there was no one around. Only the mysterious voice was still echoing in the empty palace, as if it came from an ancient prophecy, with a hint of ominous meaning.