The frail counselor you said, you fight against three heroes alone?

"Ah! Ghost!" someone screamed, his voice trembling obviously.

Many people looked pale and their legs were weak, as if they were about to collapse to the ground in the next second.

There was chaos in the team and fear spread like a plague.

The man in white gripped the hilt of his sword tightly and scanned the surroundings with sharp eyes, trying to find the source of the phantom.

Hero Tan's eyes were wide open and he looked around, as if he was ready to attack at any time.

Master Xing was so frightened that he burst into tears, curled up into a ball, and kept repeating "I don't want to die, I don't want to die".

He cried heartbreakingly, like a frightened child, completely losing his usual arrogance and domineering nature.

The people around him felt even more uneasy when they saw him like this, and an atmosphere of oppression hung over everyone.

At this moment, a burst of hurried footsteps came from the depths of the passage, coming from far away, as if something was approaching quickly.

Immediately afterwards, countless black shadows emerged from the darkness and rushed towards everyone like a tide.

They are short in stature, agile in movement, and covered with hard shells, like mobile fortresses, with sharp claws that flash a chilling cold light.

"Be careful!" Hero Tan roared, and the long sword in his hand was unsheathed in an instant. The sword light was like snow, cutting through the darkness, and he was the first to meet the enemy.

His figure was as big as a tiger, his momentum as fierce as a rainbow, and every strike of his sword carried the power to split mountains and rocks, splitting the black shadow in the front in half.

Leader Lei was not to be outdone. He swung the two hammers in his hands tightly and repelled the approaching black shadows one by one.

The two sides engaged in battle in an instant. The sounds of weapons clashing, roars, and screams of black shadows mixed together and were deafening.

There were so many black shadows that they seemed endless. Their attack speed was extremely fast, and their claws were like sharp blades, constantly shuttling through the crowd.

Gradually, everyone found it difficult to resist. Wounds kept appearing on their bodies, and their clothes were stained with blood.

"Damn it! What the hell are these things!" A soldier roared in pain as his arm was scratched by the black shadow's sharp claws.

He stumbled back, his face filled with despair.

Just when everyone was feeling desperate, Miss Lan suddenly cried out in surprise. She stared at the shadows with an incredible look on her face, as if she had discovered some earth-shattering secret. She blurted out, "Their weakness is..."

"Their weak spot is their head!" The blue girl pointed at the heads of the shadows and said hurriedly, "Their shells are very hard, but the head is the only place without shell protection!"

Miss Lan’s discovery was like a bright light in the dark night, illuminating everyone’s hope.

Hero Tan made a prompt decision and shouted, "Everyone, focus on attacking their heads!"

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately changed their attack strategy and concentrated all their attacks on the black shadow's head.

The flashes of swords and sabers poured down like a rainstorm, and every strike was precise and deadly.

The black shadow's head is extremely fragile. Once hit, it will let out a shrill scream and then fall to the ground.

With the joint attack of everyone, the number of black shadows gradually decreased, and finally, the last black shadow fell in a pool of blood.

The corridor returned to silence again, with only the breathing of the crowd and the groans of the wounded echoing.

"Miss Lan, thanks to you!" Hero Tan walked up to Miss Lan and said gratefully, "If you hadn't discovered their weakness, I'm afraid we would all have died here."

Everyone also expressed their gratitude to Miss Blue. Their Miss Blue's discovery not only saved their lives, but also rekindled their hope.

"Let's keep going." Elder Gu's voice sounded again, with a hint of determination in his tone, "I believe we will be able to find what we are looking for."

Everyone supported each other and continued to move deeper into the passage.

The man in white held Xiaohong's hand tightly, giving her strength and a sense of security.

Xiaohong looked at the man in white with eyes full of love, and the people around her cast envious glances at her.

Hero Tan and Miss Lan took care of each other, and their friendship was further sublimated in this life-and-death test.

As Elder Gu walked, he explained some of the secrets of the passage to everyone. Everyone listened with great interest, as if they had forgotten the thrilling experience they had just had.

After walking for an unknown amount of time, the passage finally came to an end.

Suddenly, the scene in front of everyone became clear and a huge secret space appeared before them.

The space is filled with various mysterious objects and symbols, exuding an ancient and mysterious atmosphere.

Everyone was stunned, they realized that this space might hide a huge secret.

"This... what is this place?" someone asked in a low voice, his tone full of curiosity and vigilance.

Elder Gu's eyes swept across every corner of the space. "It seems that we have finally found it..."

As soon as Elder Gu finished speaking, the scene before everyone's eyes suddenly changed.

The end of the passage was not a stone wall, but a hidden stone door, which was slowly opening, revealing a huge space.

An ancient and mysterious breath wafts over, carrying with it the long-forgotten smell of mold and a faint scent of sandalwood.

The light in the space was dim, and one could vaguely see strange symbols engraved on the walls, like some ancient writing, flashing a faint light.

Various objects of strange shapes were scattered throughout the space, some of which looked like sacrificial items, while others looked like some strange devices whose purpose was puzzling.

Everyone was shocked by this sudden scene and stood there for a moment, as if they were in a fantastic dream.

"This... what is this place?" Hero Tan couldn't help but ask in a low voice, his tone full of curiosity and vigilance.

He gripped the hilt of the knife tightly in his hand and glanced around vigilantly, fearing that any danger might suddenly appear.

The blue girl also clung to him closely, with an uneasy gleam in her eyes.

Xiaohong held the white-clothed man's hand tightly, hid behind him, and looked out curiously.

The man in white patted her hands gently, giving her comfort and encouragement.

Chu Feng and Liu'er seemed even more excited, with a gleam in their eyes, as if they had discovered some treasure.

Chu Feng couldn't wait to go forward and take a closer look, but was stopped by Elder Gu.

"Everyone, be careful," Elder Gu said in a deep voice, "This place is full of unknown dangers. We must act with caution."

Everyone nodded in agreement and walked carefully into this mysterious space.

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"In my opinion, the secret treasure should be on this altar." Chu Feng pointed to a high platform in the center of the space and said confidently.

The platform was made of black stone and was engraved with mysterious symbols, giving off an unsettling aura.

"No," Elder Zhao shook his head, "According to ancient records, the secret treasure should be hidden in a mechanism on the wall."

"The records in ancient books may not be accurate," Chu Feng retorted, "My experience tells me that the secret treasure is on the altar."

The two refused to give in to each other and were about to quarrel, so Elder Gu hurried out to mediate.

"Please be patient, both of you. Let's search carefully first."

Everyone then turned their attention back to exploration and began to disperse, carefully examining every corner of the space.

There was a tense atmosphere in the air and everyone's nerves were on edge, afraid of missing any details.

Suddenly, Chu Feng seemed to have discovered something. He stopped abruptly and stared at an inconspicuous symbol on the wall.

"and many more……"

The symbol on Chu Feng's finger actually sank slightly.

Almost at the same time, a low roar was heard in the space and the ground began to vibrate slightly.

Everyone's face changed suddenly as they realized what had happened.

"Oh no! It's a trap!" Elder Gu shouted, and everyone dodged in panic.

In an instant, countless sharp arrows shot out from all directions with sharp sounds of breaking through the air, interweaving into a web of death in the dim space.

Screams rang out one after another, and several people who failed to dodge were hit by sharp arrows and fell in a pool of blood.

A strong smell of blood filled the air, intertwining with the previous sandalwood scent to form a nauseating smell. "Ah!" A terrified cry came, and Master Xing was unable to dodge and was pierced in the thigh by a sharp spike that suddenly rose from the ground. The blood instantly dyed his robe red.

He fell to the ground in pain, his face pale and covered in cold sweat.

"Help! Help me!" He cried out in fear, his voice trembling.
The roar sounded again, and a group of mechanical puppets emerged from the trap.

These puppets are made entirely of bronze, shining with a cold light, and their movements are in unison, like well-trained soldiers.

They held various sharp weapons in their hands, with red light flashing in their eyes, exuding a terrifying murderous aura.

"Be careful! They are guard puppets!" Elder Zhao's face was solemn. He recognized the origins of these puppets.

"These puppets are invulnerable and extremely powerful, everyone be careful!"

Hero Tan and Captain Lei were the first to bear the brunt, waving their weapons to fight against the puppets.

The sound of swords flashing, sparks flying, and the clanging of metal colliding filled the entire space.

Hero Tan's swordsmanship is sharp and deadly, while Captain Lei's palm skills are fierce and powerful.

The bravery of these two gave others a glimmer of hope.

However, there were too many puppets and their attacks became more and more fierce.

Hero Tan and Captain Lei gradually felt that they were unable to cope with the situation and scars began to appear on their bodies.

Everyone was gradually forced into a corner and the situation was critical.

Suddenly, Liu Er pointed at an inconspicuous device on the wall and shouted, "Chu Feng, look!"

Chu Feng looked over when he heard the sound, and saw a gear-shaped device on the wall flashing a faint light, which echoed the red light in the puppet's eyes.

He instantly understood what Liu'er meant.

"This is the hub for controlling the puppet!" Chu Feng shouted, picked up the sword in his hand, and slashed at the gear device.

The sword energy was running wild, the gear device shattered, sparks flew, and a "clicking" sound was made. The puppet's movement also stopped, and the red light in its eyes gradually went out, and finally turned into a lifeless bronze color.

"It's done!" Upon seeing this, everyone cheered and their joy at surviving the disaster was beyond words.

"Miss Liu'er, thank you so much!" Hero Tan excitedly bowed to Liu'er to express his gratitude, and others also expressed their gratitude.

Liu Er smiled sweetly and waved her hand modestly, "I just discovered it by chance. The key is for everyone to work together."

Everyone's morale was boosted and they were full of hope for finding the secret treasure.

The man in white gently stroked Xiaohong's hair and said softly, "Don't be afraid, it's okay now." Xiaohong snuggled tightly in his arms, her eyes full of dependence.

Everyone around them could feel the deep love flowing between the two.

Chu Feng and Liu'er smiled at each other, everything was said without words.

Elder Zhao looked at everyone.

Everyone continued to explore in depth following the clues they had discovered before.

Finally, in a hidden corner, they found a huge treasure chest.

The treasure chest is made of an unknown metal with intricate patterns carved on the surface, exuding an ancient and mysterious atmosphere.

Could this be the legendary secret treasure?
Everyone held their breath and approached the treasure chest with great anticipation.

Just when everyone thought that the secret treasure was about to appear, the treasure chest suddenly released a powerful force, blowing everyone away.

"What's going on?!" Chu Feng steadied himself and looked at everything happening in front of him in disbelief.

Everyone looked at each other, filled with doubts.

This sudden change made them realize that things were far from as simple as they imagined...

"This treasure chest..." Elder Gu muttered to himself, staring at the treasure chest.

The treasure chest stood quietly in front of everyone. The unknown metal material shone with a cold luster, and the intricate patterns on it seemed to wriggle like a living thing, exuding an ancient and mysterious atmosphere.

An invisible force attracts everyone's attention like an abyss, and is like an invisible barrier that makes people dare not approach easily.

There was awe and curiosity on everyone's face. Their breathing became cautious. There was a bit of anticipation in their nervousness. They were eager to uncover the secret of the treasure chest and obtain the legendary treasure.

Chu Feng took the first step forward, wanting to check the authenticity of the treasure chest.

However, when his palm was about to touch the treasure chest, a powerful force suddenly hit him, as if an invisible wall stood in front of them, bouncing him away.

Liu'er and others who followed closely behind also tried to get closer, but were blocked by that force without exception.

There was an invisible sense of oppression in the air, as if a giant beast was sleeping and might wake up at any time.

"This... what's going on?" Chu Feng steadied his body. Everyone looked at each other with frowns. They felt that this treasure chest was extraordinary and it would not be easy to get the secret treasure inside.

At this time, an elegant middle-aged man walked out of the crowd. It was Mr. Gongsun.

With a steady look and a hint of wisdom, he slowly walked to the treasure chest.

He stretched out his hand, but did not rush to touch the treasure chest. Instead, he carefully observed the words and symbols carved on the treasure chest.

Those symbols are twisted like tadpoles, exuding an ancient and mysterious aura.

His brows furrowed tighter and tighter, and his eyes became more and more solemn, as if he was lost in thought.

Mo Xiaodie followed closely behind. She looked at the complicated symbols and also fell into deep thought. She carefully picked up the paper and pen and copied the runes on the treasure chest, trying not to miss any details.

Time passed by minute by minute, and Mr. Gongsun and Mo Xiaodie never spoke. One of them frowned, quickly deducing the meaning of those words and symbols in his mind, while the other nodded and shook his head from time to time, as if he was engaged in a fierce self-debate.

"These characters... don't seem to conform to the conventional arrangement of characters," Mr. Gongsun whispered, his original train of thought seemed to have hit a bottleneck.

Mo Xiaodie was also a little unsure of her judgment, "Master, I feel that this symbol... seems to be different from what we saw in ancient books before," there was a hint of uncertainty in her words.

Silence stretched between the two of them, the tension like a taut string that could break at any moment.

At this time, Doctor Hua, who had been watching the situation quietly, walked up to the two of them and said softly, "Don't be too nervous. Perhaps if you think from a different angle you will find something new. You are all smart people and you will definitely find the answer." Doctor Hua's words were like a stream of clear spring water, injecting into their anxious hearts.

Mr. Gongsun and Mo Xiaodie looked at each other, took a deep breath, turned their eyes to the treasure chest again, and started a new exploration.

At this moment, a slight "click" sound was heard, which was particularly harsh in the silent atmosphere.

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound, only to find that the treasure chest was still standing there quietly, without any change.

The air around the treasure chest seemed to freeze, and the silence was suffocating.

As time passed, a strange energy fluctuation emanated from the treasure chest and spread like ripples. The air was filled with a faint sweet fragrance mixed with a barely perceptible smell of decay.

Everyone only felt that the scenery before their eyes began to distort and change. The originally clear world became blurred, and a low buzzing sound came from their ears, as if countless mosquitoes and flies were flying around their ears, disturbing their minds.

The first to be affected were several warriors with lower cultivation in the team. They had dazed eyes and trance-like expressions, and they muttered to themselves, as if they had seen something terrible.

A thin warrior suddenly screamed, pointed at the empty space in front of him and shouted: "Monster! There is a monster!" His face was pale and his whole body was shaking, as if he had really seen some horrible scene.

"What happened? What did he see?"

"Could it be the guardian of the treasure chest?"

Everyone was confused and stepped back, looking around vigilantly.

A tense atmosphere spread among the crowd. Everyone's nerves were stretched to the limit, as if they were a string that could break at any time.

At this time, Master Xing, who had remained calm all this time, also began to show signs of abnormality.

His face turned pale, and his lips trembled slightly. He pointed forward and said in a trembling voice: "I... I saw... so much blood... so many corpses..." He suddenly hugged his head and let out a shrill scream: "Ah! Don't come over! Don't come over!"

Master Xing's sudden behavior made everyone even more uneasy, and an inexplicable sense of fear enveloped everyone's heart.

In the maze, the illusory scene gradually solidified, and strangely shaped monsters emerged from the fog.

Some of them have three heads, some have bodies like giant pythons, and some are like a wriggling mass of meat, emitting a disgusting stench.

These monsters let out sharp and piercing cries, brandished their sharp claws, and pounced on the crowd. (End of this chapter)