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Luo Chen took the map and examined it carefully. "This seems to be an old map of Evernight Valley. The symbols on it may indicate some important places."

"Let's buy it, maybe it can provide us some clues." Qingshuang suggested.

Luo Chen nodded in agreement, and they bargained with the stall owner again, and finally got the map.

In the market, they also found some amulets that could enhance defense, and some elixirs that could temporarily improve their cultivation.

After everything was ready, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang left the market town and set out again for the Eternal Night Valley.

This time, they were more cautious and expectant.

They knew that the secrets hidden in the Eternal Night Valley were far deeper than they had imagined, and the identity of the mysterious man was even more confusing.

When they arrived at the entrance of Evernight Valley again, it was already dark.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang looked at each other, and they could see determination in each other's eyes.

"Let's go." Luo Chen said softly.

They stepped into the Eternal Night Valley, and the darkness in the valley seemed even thicker than last time.

Luo Chen took out the Lingyin bell from his arms and shook it gently. The sound of the bell was crisp and pleasant, but it also had the power to drive away evil spirits.

"Follow me closely." Luo Chen said to Qingshuang.

Qingshuang nodded and followed Luo Chen's steps.

They carefully passed through the twisted woods, crossed the deep valley, and finally came to the huge stone engraved with ancient runes.

Luo Chen cast magic again, trying to unlock the runes on the boulder.

As the light flowed, the boulder slowly moved, revealing a staircase leading to the underground.

They walked down the stairs and came to the altar made of night spirit flowers.

The altar still emitted a mysterious blue light, but this time, they did not approach it rashly.

"Let's look around first." Luo Chen suggested.

They began to search carefully around the altar, hoping to find more clues about the Night Spirit Flower and the mysterious man.

Just then, Qingshuang discovered an inconspicuous corner where there was a stone slab with some vague words engraved on it.

"Luo Chen, come and see!" Qingshuang called Luo Chen over.

Luo Chen walked over and carefully identified the words on the stone tablet. "This seems to be a record about the Night Spirit Flower. It mentions a ritual that can awaken the true power of the Night Spirit Flower."

After hearing this, Qing Shuang's eyes flashed, "So, the mysterious man might have controlled the Night Spirit Flower through this ritual."

"We have to be careful." Luo Chen reminded.

They continued to search around the altar, hoping to find more clues.

At this moment, the Night Spirit Flower in the center of the altar began to shake again, and a powerful wave of power emanated from it.

"Back off quickly!" Luo Chen shouted, pulling Qingshuang back quickly.

Just then, a familiar voice sounded behind them, "You are here again."

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang turned around and saw that it was the mysterious man they met at the altar before.

But this time, his figure seemed clearer and no longer so blurry.

"Who are you?" Luo Chen asked in a deep voice.

The mysterious man did not answer, but walked slowly towards them, "You have disrupted the order here, and now you must pay the price."

Luo Chen and Qingshuang looked at each other, they knew that a new battle was about to begin.

There was unquestionable coldness in the mysterious man's words, and his steps, although slow, were full of oppression.

Luo Chen gripped the hilt of the sword tightly, while Qingshuang held the talisman paper tightly in his hand, and the two prepared to meet the upcoming challenge.

"We have no intention of disrupting the order here," Luo Chen tried to communicate with the mysterious man, "We just want to know the truth."

The mysterious man stopped, his gaze seemed to penetrate Luo Chen and Qing Shuang and look deep into their hearts.

"The truth? How can you mortals understand the will of the Night Spirit Flower?"

Qing Shuang responded unyieldingly: "We are not without wisdom. We will definitely uncover the secret of the Night Spirit Flower."

The mysterious man smiled contemptuously, and the black scepter appeared in his hand again. The Night Spirit Stone flickered with a strange light in the dim light.

"Then let me see your wisdom."

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang did not retreat, they knew that fighting was inevitable.

Luo Chen took the lead in launching an attack. His swordsmanship was extremely sharp, and each sword contained powerful spiritual power.

Qingshuang assisted from the side. The talisman paper in her hand turned into rays of light, adding strength to Luo Chen's sword power.

The mysterious man waved the scepter, and each wave was accompanied by powerful energy fluctuations, which neutralized Luo Chen and Qing Shuang's attacks one by one.

The battle became more intense, and the collision of power between the three people caused the entire altar to begin to shake.

“Although your power is not weak, it is still too small compared to the power of the Night Spirit Flower.” The mysterious man sneered.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang did not respond, they knew now was not the time for words.

They must concentrate all their strength to find the mysterious man's weakness.

After a fierce confrontation, Luo Chen discovered that the mysterious man seemed to hesitate for a moment when using the scepter.

He immediately realized that the scepter might be the source of the mysterious man's power.

"Qingshuang, attack his scepter!" Luo Chen shouted.

Qingshuang immediately understood Luo Chen's intention. She gathered the power of the talisman paper in her hand and threw it towards the scepter.

The talisman paper drew a brilliant trajectory in the air and hit the scepter directly.

The mysterious man's face changed slightly when he saw this. He tried to resist with his scepter, but the power of the talisman paper was too strong. The Night Spirit Stone on the scepter was hit, making a sharp cracking sound.

"No!" The mysterious man roared, and his figure began to become blurred, as if his connection with the Night Spirit Flower was weakening.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang seized the opportunity and launched their strongest attacks at the same time.

The power of the sword light and the talisman paper combined into one, forming an unstoppable torrent that rushed straight towards the mysterious man.

In a violent explosion, the figure of the mysterious man disappeared completely, and the night spirit flower on the altar lost its luster and became withered.

Luo Chen and Qingshuang stood on the altar, and the air around them seemed to still echo with the aftermath of the battle just now.

The withering of the Night Spirit Flower made the entire underground space seem even more gloomy and silent.

"Why did this night spirit flower wither?"

Luo Chen and Qingshuang looked at each other, their hearts filled with confusion and shock.

The withering of the Night Spirit Flower seemed to foreshadow some great changes, and the disappearance of the mysterious man made them even more uneasy.

"We may have touched the core secret of the Night Spirit Flower." Qingshuang whispered, with a hint of trembling in her voice.

Luo Chen nodded and looked around, trying to find any possible clues.

“We need to figure out what’s going on and what this means for us.”

They began to search carefully around the altar, hoping to find some clues to explain why the Night Spirit Flower withered. At this time, Luo Chen noticed a small groove in the center of the altar, which seemed to be hidden.

"Qingshuang, look here." Luo Chen said, pointing at the groove.

Qingshuang took a closer look and found a small crystal in the groove with some ancient runes engraved on it.

"This may be the key to controlling the Night Flower."

Luo Chen carefully took out the crystal, and the crystal emitted a faint light in their hands.

"We need to take this back to the sect and let the elders study it."

"But how do we go back?" Qingshuang asked. She looked around and found that the stairs leading to the ground had disappeared.

Luo Chen frowned and tried to cast a spell, but it seemed to have no effect.

"It looks like we're stuck here."

They began searching around the altar for a possible exit, but no matter how hard they tried, they could not find a way to leave.

As time passed, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang felt increasingly depressed.

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"We can't give up." Luo Chen said firmly, "There must be a way out."

Qingshuang nodded, she knew Luo Chen was right.

They continued to search around the altar until Qingshuang spotted a faint light in an inconspicuous corner.

"Luo Chen, come and see!" Qingshuang shouted excitedly.

Luo Chen walked over and found that the light was coming from under a stone slab.

They worked together to move the stone slab away, and found a small teleportation array hidden underneath.

"This may be the only way to leave here." Luo Chen said.

Without hesitation, they activated the teleportation array immediately.

A flash of light passed by, and Luo Chen and Qingshuang felt dizzy. When they opened their eyes again, they found that they had returned to the entrance of Eternal Night Valley.

"We're out." Qingshuang breathed a sigh of relief.

Luo Chen nodded. He looked at the crystal in his hand, his heart filled with anticipation and worry about the future.

"We have to return to the sect quickly."

They quickly left Eternal Night Valley, planning to return to the sect to report the matter.

However, they have not yet returned to the sect.

A group of monks dressed in strange clothes surrounded the two of them.

These monks had a black scarf covering their faces.

They all held special spiritual weapons, scimitars in their hands.

It seems like they don't want people to know their identities.

"There are countless resources in the Eternal Night Valley."

"So, hand over your things and I'll let you go."

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang looked at each other. They knew that these monks who suddenly appeared had no good intentions.

Luo Chen gripped the hilt of the sword tightly, while Qingshuang held the talisman tightly in his hand, and the two prepared for a possible battle.

"We are disciples of the sect. Who are you?" Luo Chen asked in a deep voice, trying to find clues from the other party's clothing and weapons.

One of the masked monks stepped forward and said in a low and hoarse voice: "It doesn't matter who we are. What matters is the crystal in your hands. Hand it over and you can leave safely."

Qing Shuang sneered: "If you are here to steal something, you will be disappointed. This crystal is of great importance and we will not give it to anyone."

The masked monk didn't seem surprised by Qingshuang's answer. He waved his hand, and the monks around him immediately took attacking stances.

Luo Chen whispered to Qing Shuang: "Are you ready?"

Qingshuang nodded, a hint of determination flashed in her eyes: "Of course."

Luo Chen took the lead in launching an attack. His swordsmanship was extremely sharp, and each sword contained powerful spiritual power.

Qingshuang assisted from the side. The talisman paper in her hand turned into rays of light, adding strength to Luo Chen's sword power.

The masked monks were not to be outdone. They swung their scimitars, creating gusts of cold wind that collided with the attacks of Luo Chen and Qing Shuang, making a deafening sound.

The battle became more and more intense. Although Luo Chen and Qing Shuang were both highly skilled in martial arts, they also felt pressured when facing the large number of enemies.

During a confrontation, Qingshuang was nearly scratched by the opponent's scimitar. Fortunately, Luo Chen arrived in time and forced the monk back with one sword.

"Be careful with their scimitars. They seem to be blessed with some kind of evil magic." Luo Chen reminded.

Qingshuang nodded, and she began to use the talisman paper more carefully, striving to make every attack precise and effective.

Just as the battle was getting intense, someone among the masked monks suddenly shouted, "Don't let them get away!"

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang were shocked. They knew that if the battle could not be ended as soon as possible, more unknown dangers might arise.

Luo Chen took a deep breath and decided to use swordsmanship.

"Breaking the Clouds".

His sword's momentum suddenly changed, and a dazzling light condensed on the tip of the sword. With an angry roar, he swung the sword.

The sword light was like lightning that cut through the sky, rushing straight towards the masked monk.

Although the opponents tried their best to resist, they were still injured by the sword light and retreated one after another.

Seeing this, Qingshuang immediately seized the opportunity. She condensed the power of the talisman paper in her hand and then threw it fiercely at the leader of the masked monks.

The talisman paper drew a brilliant trajectory in the air and hit the target directly.

Seeing this, the masked monk leader hurriedly swung his scimitar to resist, but the power of the talisman paper was too strong, and it directly knocked his scimitar away, followed by a burst of dazzling light.

After the light dissipated, the masked monk leader fell to the ground. Seeing this, the other monks became terrified and began to flee in all directions.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang did not pursue them. They knew that these monks were merely hired and the real mastermind behind the scenes had not yet appeared.

"We have to leave here quickly." Luo Chen said.

Qingshuang nodded, and they quickly left the entrance of Eternal Night Valley and rushed towards the sect.

Along the way, neither of them spoke, their hearts filled with reflections on the battle just now and worries about the future.

After returning to the sect, Luo Chen and Qingshuang immediately reported the crystal stone and what happened in the Eternal Night Valley to the sect master and elders.

After listening to their report, the clan leader frowned and said, "It seems that the secret of Evernight Valley is far more complicated than we imagined. We must study this crystal stone carefully."

The elders nodded in agreement and decided to start researching the crystal immediately.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang were arranged to rest. They knew that the next task might be more difficult, but they also understood that as disciples of the sect, they had to face it all.

In the following days, Luo Chen and Qingshuang rested while waiting for the elders' research results.

Finally, the elders' research produced initial results.

"This crystal contains an ancient power, and it seems to have some mysterious connection with the Night Spirit Flower." An elder said. (End of this chapter)