The old man collapsed to the ground, holding his chest and gasping in pain. Looking at Ye's figure approaching step by step, he showed a mocking smile on his face, "Haha... Do you think you can solve the mystery by finding us? Naive! The really important clues are not here at all..."
"What do you mean?" Ye asked with his eyes wide open.
The old man coughed a few times and continued, "The real secret of the Blood God Projection is hidden in a more hidden place... and what awaits you there is not only the answer, but also a greater crisis..."
At this moment, a sudden tremor caused the entire cave to tremble. An uneasy atmosphere filled the air.
"It seems like time is running out," the little demon girl frowned and looked around, "It seems like this place is about to collapse!"
"Let's get out of here first!" Leonard grabbed Ye's arm and urged.
The three of them rushed out of the cave without hesitation, and ran towards a safe area in a panic. The sound of rock collapse behind them became louder and louder, as if foreshadowing a greater disaster to come...
When they fled to a high ground in the distance and looked back, they saw that the mountain that had stood tall just a moment ago had now become completely unrecognizable, and a large cloud of dust rose up and covered the area like a blanket covering the sky...
"What...just happened?" Ye asked in shock as he looked at the scene in front of him.
"Now is not the time to think about these issues," the little demon girl patted his shoulder and comforted him, "As long as everyone is safe, we can slowly look for new clues next."
"You're right. No matter what, I will not give up my determination to find the truth." Ye looked into the distance firmly. "No matter how many difficulties there are, they can't stop me! Let's keep moving forward together!"
Just as the three were about to move on, they heard a whisper all around them. They turned around and saw a group of villagers gathered not far away, their eyes full of fear and curiosity.
"Oh my God, what is that place?" an old man asked in a trembling voice.
"Isn't that place said to be the lair of cultists? These young people were able to break in and come out alive!" said a young man nearby in surprise.
The little demon girl smiled slightly and walked forward: "Old man, do you know of any other places worth noting around here?"
"Hey, little girl, what are you doing..." The old man looked at her in confusion.
"We did go to the cult's base just now, and now we want to find some information about the Blood God's projection." Ye explained.
Hearing this, the villagers began to discuss:
"Oh, you can't get involved in such a dangerous matter!"
"Yes, according to legend, it is an ominous place. Anyone who gets close to it will be in danger of death."
At this moment, a seemingly young little girl suddenly spoke up: "I heard from the elders in the village that there is an ancient tomb on the other side of the mountain, which seems to contain many ancient secrets. Maybe you can go there and take a look."
"Really?" Ye's eyes lit up and he asked hurriedly, "Do you know the exact location?"
The little girl nodded: "Although I don't know the exact way, my grandfather should know."
With that, she took the three of them to find an elderly elder in the village. After listening to their request, the old man pondered for a moment and slowly said: "There is indeed such a legend, but there are many dangers hidden in the ancient tomb. If you really want to go, you'd better be careful."
"Thank you, sir! We will be careful." Leonard bowed gratefully.
"Then let's set off now. Time waits for no one." Ye looked into the distance firmly.
As they were leaving, the villagers waved goodbye to them and wished them a safe journey. Looking at their receding figures, someone couldn't help but sigh: "These people are so brave! I hope they can find what they need and come back safely."
As they walked along the road to the ancient tomb, the surrounding scenery became increasingly desolate. Just as they were about to continue on their way, several figures suddenly jumped out from the roadside, led by a young man who looked very shrewd.
"Hey, do you guys want to explore the ancient tomb?" There was a hint of cunning in the other party's tone.
"That's right, how did you know?" the little witch asked vigilantly.
"Hehe, my name is Jack, and I'm a hunter here. Recently, many people have been asking about the news of the ancient tomb, so I guess you are here for this too."
"What do you want to tell us?" Ye asked.
"It's simple. That place is not accessible to ordinary people. There are not only traps and traps inside, but also many unimaginable monsters. However, if we cooperate, I believe we can greatly increase your chances of success."
"Oh? What are your plans?" Leonard looked at the young man in front of him, secretly wondering about his true intentions.
"How about this, I can provide you with the route map needed to enter the ancient tomb, and I can also serve as your guide. The condition is that when you get inside, you have to let me choose anything valuable you find."
The three of them looked at each other and thought that this proposal was reasonable. So they decided to accept Jack's help, and the four of them set out on a journey to the ancient tomb together.
After some effort, they finally arrived at the ancient tomb. The door was closed and engraved with complicated patterns and symbols, giving people a mysterious feeling.
"It seems this is the place we are looking for." The little witch said softly.
"That's right, but if you want to get in, you must first unlock the mechanism of this door." Jack replied after observing carefully for a while.
Just as they were busy cracking the mechanism, more figures suddenly emerged from all directions, approaching this side with weapons in hand.
"Oh no, it looks like we've attracted other people's attention." Ye clenched his sword and prepared to fight.
At this time, a cold voice was heard from the crowd: "Give up resistance and hand over the secret of the Blood God Projection, otherwise none of you will leave here alive today!"
"Hmph, who do you think you are? How dare you touch us?" the little witch shouted angrily.
The situation became increasingly tense, but Jack seemed unusually calm, even a little complacent...
"Hey, you can still laugh? These people are obviously coming for us!" Ye asked in a low voice.
Facing the accusation, Jack smiled and said, "Don't worry, I know what to do... As long as everyone can cooperate with each other, we can definitely get out of this dangerous situation."
As soon as he finished speaking, he began to command others to form a defensive formation, and quickly adjusted the formation to keep these sudden enemies out one by one.
"What is your purpose?" Ye asked loudly, looking directly at the man who looked like the leader.
The man sneered: "Our goal is the same as yours, but we got the key information earlier than you."
"I see... Well, if that's the case, let's use our strength to decide!" Leonard said, and took the initiative to fight. Ye followed closely, drew his sword and joined the battle. Jack quickly took out a map and carefully studied the gate mechanism of the ancient tomb. The little demon girl stood on the flank of the team, ready to support at any time.
"Hmph, a mere few people dare to challenge us?" The enemy leader sneered, and the long sword in his hand drew a cold light in the air.
"Stop talking nonsense!" Leonard shouted, and rushed towards the enemy first. The two sides immediately started a fierce melee.
"Wow! That boy is so powerful!" A villager in the woods in the distance exclaimed. Several villagers hid in the bushes, secretly observing the battle here.
"That red-haired young man is no ordinary man either. He is agile and has sharp swordsmanship." Another villager echoed.
"And that little girl, she seems to be a master, her moves are as fast as lightning." The villagers talked about it, their eyes full of shock and admiration.
In the center of the battlefield, Ye swept his sword and repelled two enemies. He looked back and found that Leonard and the little demon girl were also dealing with several enemies each, and the situation was still under control.
"Jack, is the door open?" Ye asked loudly.
"Wait a moment, it's almost done!" Jack's voice came from the door, and he was operating the mechanism in a hurry.
At this time, a group of enemies circled behind Ye and prepared to launch a sneak attack. Ye keenly sensed the danger, turned around suddenly, stabbed with a sword, and forced the enemy back.
"You guys, don't even think about escaping!" The enemy leader roared and rushed towards Ye with several of his men. Ye and him fought with each other, neither side giving in.
Suddenly, there was a "click" sound, and the door of the ancient tomb slowly opened, revealing a dark passage.
"It's done!" Jack shouted, "Everyone, get in!"
When everyone heard Jack's voice, they quickened their movements, quickly broke free from the enemy's entanglement, and rushed into the ancient tomb.
The enemy leader saw this, his face turned pale, and he shouted: "Chase them!"
"Jack, you lead everyone in first, I'll cover you!" Ye shouted loudly, while swinging his sword to meet the enemy.
"Okay, be careful!" Jack replied while directing others to enter the ancient tomb.
The little witch and Leonard were the last to enter the ancient tomb. They looked back at Ye who was still fighting, and couldn't help feeling a little worried.
"Ye, you have to be careful!" the little demon girl whispered, and then stepped into the darkness.
"Don't worry, I will catch up with you as soon as possible." Ye responded firmly and then returned to the battle.
Although the enemies were numerous, they could only retreat step by step in the face of Ye's powerful fighting ability. In the end, Ye defeated the enemies one by one with his martial arts, quickly passed through the gate of the ancient tomb, and followed his teammates into the interior of the ancient tomb.
"It's so dark in here..." the little witch complained, taking out a torch and lighting it.
"It seems we have to find clues as soon as possible, otherwise the enemies will catch up soon." Leonard said.
"That's right, let's move on." Ye nodded in agreement.
The four of them continued along the passage into the ancient tomb. It was quiet all around, with only the sound of their footsteps echoing. Just as they were moving forward cautiously, a low roar suddenly came from the front.
"What's that sound?" the little witch asked vigilantly.
Ye stopped and listened carefully to the low roar. "Everyone be careful, it may be some kind of mechanism or guardian beast."
"I heard it. This voice doesn't sound human." Leonard also gripped his sword tightly, his eyes alert.
Jack took out a map and compared it with the layout of the ancient tomb: "According to the markings on this map, we may be about to enter the first floor of the ancient tomb. The mechanisms and monsters here are quite tricky."
Suddenly, two green lights flashed in the darkness, followed by a huge shadow. Before anyone could react, a huge black bear-like creature rushed out, exuding a rotten smell and eyes full of murderous intent.
"What is this?!" the little witch shouted in surprise.
"Don't worry about it, just kill it first!" Ye roared and rushed forward waving his sword.
Leonard and the little demon girl also joined the battle immediately. The three of them joined forces to fight against the monster. Although they cooperated well, the monster's power was far beyond their expectations. Ye stabbed out with a sword, but was easily blocked by the opponent. The rebound force made his arm numb.
"This guy is so strong!" Leonard panted, "We must find its weakness!"
At this time, Jack noticed some subtle changes on the ground. He looked down at the map and said, "Wait a minute, the map mentions that there is an underground undercurrent here. This can be used to deal with it."
"How to do it?" Ye asked while parrying.
"Try to lead it to this position!" Jack pointed to a mark on the ground, "I'll try to activate the mechanism."
"Good idea. You two will be responsible for attracting its attention, and I will assist you." said the little demon girl.
The three of them immediately took action, using flexible steps and clever tactics to guide the monster to the designated location. Jack quickly found the mechanism and pulled a hidden switch.
Suddenly, there was a tremor, and a huge crack appeared on the ground, from which a rushing underground water flowed out. The monster was caught off guard, and his feet slipped, and the whole person fell directly into the crack, and disappeared after an angry roar.
"Success!" the little demon girl cheered, "We are safe for now."
The four of them breathed a sigh of relief and continued along the passage. After walking for a while, a vast open area suddenly appeared in front of them. In the center stood an ancient stone platform, which was engraved with strange symbols and inlaid with some faintly glowing gems.
"This should be an important place." Jack analyzed, "We need to check this stone platform."
At this moment, there were chaotic footsteps coming from not far away. It was the enemies chasing after them.
"Hurry! We have to speed up!" Leonard urged nervously.
Several people immediately began to search the stone platform, hoping to find valuable clues as soon as possible. Suddenly, Ye's hand touched a glowing rune, and the entire stone platform trembled, and a strange energy fluctuation filled the surrounding air.
At the same time, a group of enemies had already broken into this space, led by the previous leader, with a smug smile on his face: "Do you think you are safe hiding here?" (End of this chapter)
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