Immortality Cultivation: I can use my clansmen’s energy and blood to add points.

The three continued their discussion until late at night.

They decided to set out early the next morning and try to reach the ruins before dark.

The next day, just after dawn, Luo Chen, Qingshuang and Hongling set out for the ruins.

Along the way, they took turns to be on guard to prevent any accidents.

After several days of trekking, they finally arrived at the legendary ruins.

The ruins were filled with broken walls and some huge stone pillars that had fallen to the ground, covered with ancient runes.

Luo Chen observed these runes carefully, trying to find some clues from them.

"These runes seem to record some kind of seal." Luo Chen said in a deep voice.

Qingshuang and Hongling also came over and took a closer look.

Suddenly, Hong Ling pointed to the pattern on one of the stone tablets and said, "Look, this pattern is exactly the same as the one on the cover of the ancient book mentioned in our mission."

Luo Chen nodded, "It seems we have found the right place. The ancient book should be nearby."

The three began to search carefully in the ruins, and finally, in a seemingly inconspicuous corner, they found a hidden basement entrance.

"Be careful, there may be a trap down there." Luo Chen reminded.

They entered the basement cautiously. It was pitch dark inside, with only the faint light from the torches in their hands.

The basement was covered with dust, and it was obvious that no one had been here for a long time.

At the end of the basement, they found a stone platform with an old book on it.

Luo Chen walked forward and picked up the book carefully.

"This is the ancient book we are looking for." There was a hint of excitement in Luo Chen's voice.

However, just as they were about to leave, the basement suddenly shook violently, as if something was touched.

"Oh no, we may have triggered a mechanism!" Qingshuang exclaimed.

The three of them quickly gathered together to prepare for possible danger.

Just then, a wall behind the stone platform slowly opened, revealing a staircase leading underground.

"It seems that this ancient book is not so easy to get." Luo Chen said calmly.

They looked at each other and decided to explore further.

Going down the stairs, they came to an even older basement.

This place is filled with various complex mechanisms and formations.

"These formations look very ancient and extremely powerful." Hong Ling said with a frown.

Luo Chen carefully observed the surroundings, "We need to find a way to crack these formations, otherwise we won't be able to leave safely."

Qingshuang and Hongling both understood what Luo Chen said. They knew that if they could not crack these ancient formations, not only would they fail to complete the mission, they might even be trapped in this mysterious basement forever.

Luo Chen took out a piece of talisman paper from his arms and began to draw complicated runes on it.

He planned to use his knowledge of runes to try to break these formations.

Qingshuang stood guard on the side, while Hongling carefully observed the mechanisms around her, trying to find their weaknesses.

As time went by, Luo Chen finally drew a complex talisman paper.

He threw the talisman paper lightly, and it burned in the air, emitting dazzling light.

The light gradually spread, enveloping the entire basement in a warm glow.

Those complicated formations seemed to be affected by the talisman paper and began to vibrate slightly.

"Hurry, let's take advantage of this moment!" Luo Chen shouted, and the three of them quickly passed through the vibrating formations and came to the deepest part of the basement.

In front of them, a huge stone gate appeared.

The stone gate is engraved with various strange patterns, which seem to be telling an ancient story.

Luo Chen walked forward and carefully observed the pattern on the stone door, trying to find a way to open it.

"These patterns seem to be related to the contents of ancient books." Qingshuang reminded.

Luo Chen nodded, took out the old book from his arms and began to read it.

The book records a lot of history and knowledge about this ancient sect, some of which seem to echo the patterns on the stone gate.

After some research, Luo Chen finally found a way to open the stone door.

According to the records in the book, he placed his hands on specific positions on the stone door and chanted ancient spells.

As the spell was completed, the stone door slowly opened with a heavy roar.

Behind the door was a spacious secret room. In the center of the room stood a huge stone platform, on which sat a golden box.

The box is inlaid with various gems, emitting a dazzling light.

"Is this the place where the ancient books we are looking for are stored?" Hongling asked curiously.

Luo Chen nodded, walked forward and carefully opened the golden box.

There was indeed an ancient book in the box, and the cover of the book was engraved with the same pattern as the one on the stone gate.

"We found it!" Luo Chen said excitedly.

However, just as they were about to pick up the ancient book, the secret room suddenly shook violently, as if the entire ruins were shaking.

The three looked at each other, realizing that there might be a greater danger approaching.

"Hurry, we have to leave here!" Luo Chen shouted.

They quickly picked up the ancient books, turned around and ran towards the exit.

However, just as they were about to reach the exit, a huge crack suddenly appeared in front of them, blocking their way.

"What should we do?" Qingshuang asked anxiously.

Luo Chen pondered for a moment, then took out a piece of talisman paper from his arms and began to draw new runes on it.

He planned to use this talisman to temporarily seal the crack and buy them time to escape.

The talisman paper burned in Luo Chen's hand and turned into a golden light that flew towards the crack.

The moment the golden light came into contact with the crack, the crack began to slowly close.

Luo Chen seized this opportunity and took Qingshuang and Hongling quickly through the crack and returned to the entrance of the basement.

They ran quickly up the stairs and finally managed to escape from the basement before the ruins collapsed completely.

When they stood at the entrance of the ruins and watched the ruins behind them completely disappear into the dust, the three of them couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

"This mission is really thrilling." Hong Ling sighed. Luo Chen nodded, looking at the ancient book in his hand, his heart was filled with a sense of accomplishment.

He knew that this mission not only earned them a generous reward, but more importantly, they learned a lot of valuable experience in this adventure.

"Let's go back." Luo Chen said with a smile.

The three of them set out on their journey back home, carrying the ancient books.

After all, it got the job done.

There is always something to explain.

The benefits generated by the mission are naturally not to be missed.

Luo Chen, Qingshuang and Hongling stood at the entrance of the ruins, looking at the ruins behind them completely disappearing in the dust, feeling filled with emotion.

They knew that this mission not only earned them a generous reward, but more importantly, they learned a lot of valuable experience in this adventure.

"Let's go back."

Luo Chen said with a smile, his eyes fell on the ancient book in his hand, it was a book that recorded the secret techniques of the ancient sect. For them, it was not just a book, but also a priceless treasure.

Qingshuang and Hongling nodded. They knew that although the mission had been completed, the journey ahead might not be easy.

They must carefully safeguard this ancient book to ensure that it does not fall into the hands of people with bad intentions.

"We need to find a safe place to study the contents of this ancient book first."

Qingshuang suggested that she knew that there might be many unknown secrets hidden in the ancient books, which might have a significant impact on their future.

Luo Chen agreed to Qing Shuang's proposal, and they decided not to rush back to their employer, but to find a secluded place to carefully study the contents of the ancient book. They knew that the value of this ancient book far exceeded the reward given by the employer, so they had to handle it with caution.

The three left the ruins and headed towards the nearby mountains.

They chose a hidden cave as a temporary shelter. Although the cave was simple, it was enough for them to study ancient books with peace of mind.

Luo Chen carefully placed the ancient book on a flat stone, and then lit a bonfire to provide light and warmth for the cave.

Qingshuang and Hongling prepared some simple food on the side. They knew that in the days to come, they might need long periods of concentration and physical strength.

"Where do we start?"

Hongling asked, she curiously flipped through the cover of the ancient book. The pattern on it seemed to tell an ancient story.

Luo Chen pondered for a moment, then said, "Let's start with the catalog and see if we can find some clues to understand the structure and content of this ancient book."

The three of them sat around the campfire and began to carefully read the ancient books.

There are many chapters in the catalog, and each chapter seems to correspond to a different secret technique or historical record.

Luo Chen decided to start reading from the first chapter, hoping to find some clues from it.

As they read deeper, they discovered that this ancient book was not just a book recording secret techniques, it also contained the history of the rise and fall of this ancient sect, as well as some records of internal struggles within the sect.

For them, these contents are important clues to understanding the stories behind ancient books.

"Look here." Qingshuang pointed to one of the pages and said, "It mentions a secret technique called 'Heavenly Secret Lock', which seems to be related to the formation we encountered in the basement before."

Luo Chen and Hong Ling came over and carefully read the part that Qing Shuang pointed to.

They discovered that this secret technique of "Heavenly Secret Lock" was not only a powerful means of defense, but could also be used to seal certain powerful beings.

“If we can master this secret technique, then many of the dangers we will face in the future can be easily solved.” Luo Chen said, his eyes flashing with excitement.

Hongling nodded. She knew that mastering such a secret technique would undoubtedly be a huge improvement for them.

But she also reminded: "However, we can't rush for success. We must first thoroughly understand the principles and methods of using this secret technique."

Luo Chen and Qingshuang both agreed with Hongling's opinion. They decided to divide the contents of the ancient books into several parts, with each person responsible for studying a part, and then exchange their experiences with each other.

As the days passed, they devoted almost all their time to the study of ancient books.

The cave was filled with the sounds of their discussions, sometimes heated arguments, sometimes exciting discoveries.

Finally, late one night, Luo Chen found a hidden text on the last page of the ancient book.

The text appears to be written in a special ink that is only visible under certain lighting.

"Come and see!" Luo Chen shouted excitedly, and Qingshuang and Hongling immediately surrounded him.

They read the text carefully and found that it was the final solution to the secret technique of "Heavenly Secret Lock".

This text not only describes in detail how to perform the secret technique, but also mentions some precautions and potential risks.

"We finally found it!" Qingshuang said excitedly. She knew that by mastering this secret technique, they would have even more powerful power.

Luo Chen nodded, and he decided to start trying to perform the "Heavenly Secret Lock" secret technique immediately.

Luo Chen carefully followed the description in the ancient books and began to set up a complex formation in the center of the cave.

Qingshuang and Hongling assisted on the side. They placed various strange talismans and herbs according to the instructions in the ancient books.

As the formation gradually took shape, a mysterious atmosphere began to permeate the cave.

"Luo Chen, are you sure this is safe?" Hong Ling asked with some concern. She knew that this ancient secret technique was often accompanied by unpredictable risks.

Luo Chen stopped what he was doing and looked at Hong Ling seriously, "We have come this far. If we don't try, we will never know the true power of this secret technique.

And I believe we can control it.”

Qing Shuang also nodded. She had unconditional trust in Luo Chen. "We are fully prepared. Luo Chen, please continue."

Luo Chen took a deep breath and continued to set up the formation.

Following the instructions in the ancient book, he placed the last rune stone in the center of the formation.

Suddenly, the air in the entire cave seemed to solidify, and a powerful energy began to gather in the formation.

"Hurry, inject your spiritual power according to the methods in ancient books!" Luo Chen shouted loudly.

Qingshuang and Hongling immediately followed the instructions and slowly injected their spiritual power into the formation.

The spiritual powers of the three people intertwined in the formation, forming brilliant rays of light.

As time went on, the light grew stronger and stronger until the entire cave was filled with a dazzling glow.

At this moment, the secret technique of "Heavenly Secret Lock" mentioned in ancient books was finally successfully performed.

An invisible force spread out from the formation, as if it could lock down everything between heaven and earth.

Luo Chen, Qingshuang and Hongling all felt a powerful force flowing through their bodies. They knew that they had mastered this powerful secret technique.

"We did it!" Hongling jumped up excitedly, her eyes flashing with excitement.

Luo Chen smiled and looked at his two companions, "Yes, we did it. Now we have more powerful strength and can face more challenges." (End of this chapter)