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As they entered the cave, a mysterious aura enveloped them.

The cave was extremely dark, with only faint light filtering in through cracks in the cave walls.

"This cave looks so old!" Tian Siyao exclaimed.

"It seems to have been abandoned for many years," Qin Miyue said softly, her eyes filled with worry.

Chen Ze gripped the hilt of his sword tightly and cautiously surveyed his surroundings.

Suddenly, a mournful cry came from deep within, making their hearts tighten.

"Listen!" Chen Ze whispered a reminder.

Tian Siyao and Qin Miyue both stopped and turned their heads in unison.

The crying seemed to grow closer, as if it came from countless ghosts.

"We need to be careful." Tian Siyao turned and walked forward.

Along the way, she kept an eye out for any clues on the walls and the ground.

Finally, in a place where a faint light flickered on the cave wall, she found a hidden switch button.

"There's a mechanism here!" Tian Siyao whispered to her companions.

She gently pressed the button, and the firelight around the cave instantly lit up, gradually revealing a passage in front of them.

After passing through the passage, they saw the ruins of an ancient post station.

The once magnificent buildings have been stripped away by time and war, leaving only ruins and remaining stones.
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"Is this the Vermilion Bird Station?" Chen Ze asked in surprise, unable to believe that this once glorious place had become so desolate.

Tian Siyao looked around and said, "Although it is old, you can still see its former glory."

Qin Miyue calmly analyzed, "According to Qionghua, there is a lack of livestock resources here."

"If we don't have transportation, it will be extremely difficult to continue."

"What should we do then?" Chen Ze frowned.

The ruins in front of us are located far from the nearest village.

Just as the three were frowning in worry, a middle-aged woman suddenly emerged from behind the crumbling wall.

She looked kind yet strong; she was Hua Li, the village chief of Lianhua Village.

"How did you get here?" she asked them.

Tian Siyao stepped forward and said with a smile, "We come from Blue Moon City, and we've been searching for clues about the Fire Phoenix and the Azure Scale Chieftain along the way."

Qin Miyue continued to explain, "We have obtained some clues at Vermilion Bird Hill, but we lack transportation to move forward."

Hua Li nodded thoughtfully after hearing this, "You helped Qionghua, didn't you?"

The three of them said in unison, "Yes!"

Hua Li smiled with satisfaction. "Qionghua is a kind girl. She has some transport vehicle records that I left behind."

A hint of surprise flashed in Tian Siyao's eyes. "Then, could we borrow one?"

Hua Li nodded in agreement, "It hasn't been used for a long time, I don't know if it's still working properly."

"You can give it a try."

Led by Hua Li, they arrived at a secluded corner.

The vehicle, hidden among the trees, looked somewhat dilapidated, but was still well-preserved.

Tian Siyao approached and examined it carefully.

Through her and Chen Ze's joint efforts, they successfully started the vehicle.

"This vehicle should be able to reach Xuanwu Swamp smoothly," Qingyun said with a smile.

The group looked excited and thanked Hua Li gratefully.

They set off again, embarking on a journey to the Xuanwu Swamp.

The scenery along the way is constantly changing, from rocky canyons to lush forests, everything seems exceptionally mysterious and full of legendary charm.

Finally, they arrived at the Xuanwu Swamp.

The swamp is surrounded by numerous black rocks, giving it a somber and austere feel.

Deep in the swamp, a huge and ancient tomb entrance suddenly appeared before them.

The tomb door was inlaid with shimmering amber gems and emanated an invisible power. "We've arrived," Qin Miyue said, beaming.

Tian Siyao took a deep breath, "The mystery of the Azure Dragon Chieftain and the Fire Phoenix is ​​right before our eyes."

Chen Ze gripped the hilt of his sword tightly, his gaze resolute. "Let's go in!"

The entrance to the ancient tomb in Xuanwu Swamp.

Tian Siyao, Qin Miyue, and Chen Ze carefully made their way through the passage filled with traps.

They finally arrived at a hidden underground palace known as the "Shadow Courtyard".

A mysterious atmosphere permeates the place.

The walls are covered with strange symbols that seem to record the secrets of ancient dynasties.

Tian Siyao stared intently at the symbols on the wall, carefully interpreting every detail.

Qin Miyue stood aside, silently observing whether there were any other hidden traps around.

Chen Ze gripped his sword tightly, warily surveying the entire courtyard.

Just then, Tian Siyao suddenly sensed a powerful energy fluctuation.

She immediately stopped what she was doing and stared in shock at the symbols on the wall.

“These symbols are somehow connected to the energy within my body!” Tian Siyao murmured to herself.

Qin Miyue and Chen Ze immediately moved closer to her, staring intently at the symbols on the wall.

"What does this mean?" Chen Ze asked.

Tian Siyao frowned, deep in thought.

Suddenly, a ghostly figure swept past from the shadows, alerting Chen Ze.

He gripped his sword tightly, ready to fight.

But the figure vanished without a trace in an instant.

"What is that?" Qin Miyue asked in confusion.

Tian Siyao stared at the disappearing figure, a solemn expression appearing on her face.

“I feel that there is some kind of mysterious power hidden in this courtyard,” Tian Siyao said.

Chen Ze stared intently at the straight lines of symbols on the wall. He took a deep breath. "Let's keep going."

This is the site of the ancient center of the wind god belief.

Legend has it that there is an old man in the valley named "Silent Wind," who is famous for his unfathomable depths.

They found their way to the cottage where Jifeng lived.

The door was ajar, revealing a chill and loneliness.

Tian Siyao gently knocked on the door.

The door slowly opened, and an elderly man with white hair appeared in the doorway, his brows revealing a profound and unique aura.

He looked at the three of them and said in a cold tone, "What business do you have with me?"

Tian Siyao smiled and explained, "We've come to inquire about the Shadow Garden and seek your knowledge about the ghostly figure and energy fluctuations."

“But these things are none of your business,” Ji Feng said calmly.

Tian Siyao's expression was firm, "But we believe you have information about these mysteries."

"And we urgently need these clues to find the secrets of the Fire Phoenix and the Azure Scale Chieftain."

A hint of surprise flashed in Ji Feng's eyes, but he quickly concealed it. "Can you sense the energy fluctuations?"

Tian Siyao nodded, "Yes."

Ji Feng glanced at her and slowly said, "This energy fluctuation is a very ancient power, related to ancient dynasties."

"And that ghostly figure is the form in which a certain entity within that power manifests itself."

Chen Ze gripped the sword hilt tightly and asked, "Do you know who its true form is?"

Ji Feng shook his head. "I know nothing about it, but I vaguely sense that it has great power."

The three remained silent for a moment, realizing that Ji Feng had no intention of revealing any more information. (End of Chapter)