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Liu Ruyan encouraged with a smile, "Let's study it together, maybe we can find some clues."

So, everyone began to divide the work and cooperate, some were responsible for recording the runes, and some tried to interpret their meaning.

However, as their research progressed, they gradually discovered that these runes did not seem simple.

"Wait, why does this rune combination look like some kind of formation?" Bai Wei suddenly exclaimed.

Upon hearing this, everyone gathered around and saw that where Bai Wei was pointing, a specific combination of runes indeed formed the appearance of a formation.

"Is there a huge formation hidden in this relic?" Lu Xueyao guessed.

At this moment, a faint light suddenly came from the center of the ruins. Everyone walked over curiously and found that the light was coming from an ancient stone platform.

"It seems that we have found the core of the formation." Sect Master Zhao Qi said, "Everyone be careful and don't act rashly."

However, just as everyone approached the stone platform cautiously, a strange laugh suddenly sounded from the ruins.

"Hahaha, you finally found this place!" said a mysterious voice, "But it's not that easy to unlock the secret of this formation."

Everyone looked around in astonishment, but could not find the source of the sound. At this moment, a series of illusory images suddenly flashed on the walls of the ruins, as if showing them the history and purpose of the formation.

"Is this... an illusion?" Han Feng said in surprise, "This relic is indeed not simple!"

As the scene unfolds, everyone gradually realizes that this formation is actually an ancient portal that leads to an unknown mysterious world. However, specific keys and spells are required to activate the formation.

"It seems that we need to find this key and spell to unlock the secret of the formation."

Sect Master Zhao Qi pondered and said, "Everyone, look for clues separately."

So, everyone began to search around in the ruins. After some effort, they finally found an ancient key and an obscure spell.

"Great! We finally found it!" Lu Xueyao waved the key in her hand excitedly, "Now we can activate the formation!"

However, just as everyone was preparing to activate the formation, the mysterious voice sounded again: "Do you think you can easily activate the formation just by finding the key and the spell? Humph, too naive!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a powerful energy wave suddenly surged out of the ruins, forcing everyone back a few steps.

"Oh, why is there a door here?" Han Feng curiously touched an ancient wooden door hidden in the stone wall. The door was carved with complex patterns, making it look mysterious.

"Be careful, don't touch anything." Lu Xueyao reminded, but her eyes were also attracted by the door.

Liu Ruyan took out a piece of talisman paper and gently stuck it on the door, trying to detect the breath behind the door. The talisman paper glowed slightly, and then returned to calm.

"It seems there is something behind the door." Liu Ruyan said.

Bai Wei took out an ancient book and studied the patterns on the door: "These patterns seem to be an ancient lock array. Only the correct method can open it."

Just as everyone was trying to figure out how to open the door, it suddenly opened slowly by itself. A cold air stream gushed out from behind the door, accompanied by a strange laugh.

"Welcome to my secret room, children," a hoarse voice said.

Everyone immediately took a fighting stance alertly, only to see a mysterious man in a black robe appear behind the door with a scary mask on his face.

"Who are you? What are you doing here?" Lu Xueyao asked.

"Hahaha, who am I? I am the owner of this relic and the controller of your destiny."

The mysterious man laughed and said, "Do you think this ruins is a good place? Let me tell you, this is a trap I set up to lure in stupid cultivators like you."

"Trap? What is your purpose?" Liu Ruyan asked coldly.

"Purpose? Of course, it is to use your power to help me complete a great plan." The mysterious man laughed sinisterly, "However, it seems that you have discovered my secret, so I can't keep you here."

After saying that, the mysterious man waved his hand, and a large number of dark creatures suddenly rushed out of the secret room and pounced on the members of the expedition team.

"Everyone be careful!" Sect Master Zhao Qi shouted, and then cast a spell to resist the attack of the dark creatures.

A fierce battle ensued, with the sect members displaying their magical powers and engaging in a desperate fight with the dark creatures. However, these dark creatures seemed endless, constantly pouring out from all directions of the secret room.

"This is not a solution. We must find his weakness." Lu Xueyao said while fighting.

“Weakness? Hahaha, you are too naive.” The mysterious man laughed, “I carefully designed this secret room. It has no weaknesses at all.”

However, at this moment, Bai Wei suddenly discovered a strange detail: "Wait, these dark creatures are all engraved with your mark, are they controlled by you?"

The mysterious man's face changed when he heard this, but he immediately regained his composure: "Humph, even if you know, what can you do? You have no way to escape."

"Not necessarily." Han Feng suddenly said, "If I can cut off your connection with these dark creatures, will they disappear?"

"Oh? What do you want to do?" the mysterious man asked with interest.

Han Feng did not answer, but quietly took out a piece of talisman paper, chanted a spell and suddenly stuck it on the mysterious man. The mysterious man immediately let out a scream, and the black robe on his body instantly burned.

"You...what did you do?" the mysterious man asked in horror.

"This is a talisman paper I made with special materials. It can cut off your connection with the dark creatures." Han Feng smiled proudly, "It seems that your weakness is yourself."

As the mysterious man screamed, the dark creatures began to disappear gradually. The sect members took the opportunity to launch a fierce attack.

"Hahaha, do you think you win like this?" The mysterious man let out a final laugh before falling to the ground.

"There are still more secrets in this relic waiting for you to explore. I hope you have enough courage and wisdom to face them."

With the disappearance of the mysterious man, the cold atmosphere in the secret room gradually dissipated.

"Let's go and see what secrets are waiting for us to discover in this relic." said Sect Master Zhao Qi.

In the core area of ​​the ruins, in the dim and mysterious space, the sect members moved forward cautiously.

After experiencing the previous conspiracy revelations and fierce battles, everyone seemed a little tired, but the light in their eyes was even brighter, because they knew that an unprecedented immortal cultivation inheritance might be hidden here.

"Everyone, be careful. This should be the core area of ​​the ruins."

Sect Master Zhao Qi reminded, his voice echoing in the empty ruins, adding a sense of mystery.

Lu Xueyao followed closely behind Zhao Qi, her eyes as sharp as an eagle, not missing any possible clues. Liu Ruyan and Bai Wei were on guard on both sides, while Han Feng was responsible for the safety of the rear. Suddenly, a faint light shone from the front, and everyone was immediately refreshed.

They followed the light and found a stone platform surrounded by ancient runes. On the stone platform was a yellowed ancient book and a crystal stone that was shining with mysterious light.

"This...is this the legendary ancient heritage?" Han Feng said excitedly, his voice trembling a little.

Lu Xueyao gently picked up the ancient book and saw four large characters "Ancient Divine Art" engraved on the cover.

She opened the book, and a powerful aura came over her, as if it contained endless wisdom and power.

"This is indeed a very precious inheritance." Zhao Qi exclaimed, "We are so lucky."

Liu Ruyan picked up the crystal and felt a warm and pure energy. She knew that this crystal was also a rare treasure.

"What should we do with this inheritance?" Bai Wei asked.

Zhao Qi pondered for a moment and said, "This inheritance is very important to each of us, but I think we should bring it back to the sect and share it with all our fellow disciples."

"The Sect Master is right." Lu Xueyao nodded and said, "We should let more people benefit from this inheritance."

Everyone agreed. So, they carefully put away the ancient books and crystals and prepared to return to the sect.

However, just as they were about to leave the ruins, a dark shadow suddenly emerged from the darkness and attacked them.

"Be careful!" Zhao Qi shouted and then went forward.

A deafening roar sounded, shaking the entire secret realm.

I saw a huge figure slowly walking out of the darkness. It was an ancient guardian beast.

"Everyone be careful!" Lu Xueyao shouted, and nimbly dodged the guardian beast's attack.

Other disciples also launched counterattacks, and for a while, the secret realm was filled with the sound of fierce fighting.

However, the power of this guardian beast was beyond imagination, and every attack of it put the disciples in danger.

Just when everyone was in a tough fight, Liu Ruyan suddenly shouted, "Everyone follow me, I know where its weakness is!"

As she spoke, she flashed and rushed towards the side of the guardian beast. Seeing this, the others followed suit.

Under the leadership of Liu Ruyan, they successfully found the weakness of the guardian beast and concentrated their firepower to attack.

The majestic Great Hall of Qi Tian Zong is like a huge mountain, standing between heaven and earth.

The sunlight filtered in through the tall window frames, sprinkling on the smooth marble floor in patches, forming golden spots of light.

Inside the main hall, incense was burning vigorously, with smoke rising up, interweaving with the spiritual energy in the hall, creating a mysterious atmosphere.

The leader of Qitian Sect, Zhao Qi, was sitting in the center of the hall with his eyes closed. His face was as calm as water, and he exuded a faint majesty, as if he was an unshakable mountain.

The disciples in the sect, whether walking, talking or practicing, deliberately lowered their movements and voices, for fear of disturbing the sect master's peace and tranquility.

However, beneath this calm appearance, Zhao Qi's heart was not calm.

He frowned slightly, as if he sensed some unusual aura. It was coming from the direction of Zhuzi Country at the foot of the mountain. A faint black cloud was gathering in the air, emitting an unsettling aura.

"This aura..." Zhao Qi's heart moved, his eyes suddenly opened, shining brightly, "Could it be..."

Before he finished speaking, he saw a disciple running into the hall in a hurry, his face a little pale.

"Master, something bad has happened! A strange phenomenon has occurred in the Zhuzi Kingdom below the mountain. A dark cloud has enveloped the capital. It seems that something ominous has happened!"

Zhao Qi heard this and thought to himself, "As expected." He stood up, put his hands behind his back, and looked into the distance with deep eyes.

The breath of the black cloud made him feel an unprecedented sense of oppression, as if some huge crisis was quietly approaching.

"Master, what should we do?" the disciple asked nervously.

Zhao Qi took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "Don't panic. I will go to Zhuzi Country in person to see who this black cloud is."

After saying that, he strode out of the hall, and in a flash, he turned into a stream of light and flew down the mountain. Seeing this, the disciples began to discuss, wondering what the master would encounter on this trip.

Zhao Qi was flying all the way, but his mind was full of thoughts. He knew very well that the appearance of this black cloud was no accident, and something big must be about to happen.

As the leader of the Qi Tian Sect, he has the responsibility and obligation to find out the truth and protect the safety of the sect and Zhu Ziguo.

Soon, Zhao Qi arrived at the capital of Zhuzi State. He saw that the black cloud had become thicker, almost covering the entire sky.

The people in the capital fled in panic and the streets were in chaos.

"Everyone, don't panic!" Zhao Qi shouted, "I am Zhao Qi, the leader of the Qi Tian Sect, and I have come here to investigate this matter!"

His voice echoed over the capital like a huge bell, gradually calming the panicked people.

They all looked up and saw a middle-aged man in a white robe standing in the air, emitting a faint golden light, like a god from heaven.

"It turns out to be the leader of the Qi Tian Sect!" someone exclaimed, "We are saved!"

After Zhao Qi nodded slightly to signal everyone to be at ease, he began to look at the black cloud carefully.

He discovered that this black cloud was not an ordinary thing, but carried a strange magical power, as if it was absorbing the surrounding spiritual energy and vitality.

"Is this...demon energy?" Zhao Qi was shocked and speculated secretly, "Could it be that the remnants of the demon clan are causing trouble here?"

Thinking of this, he no longer hesitated and flew towards the depths of the black cloud. He wanted to find out the truth himself and completely eradicate this evil spirit!
However, when Zhao Qi went deeper into the black cloud, he found that the situation here was more complicated than he had imagined.

There is actually a huge magic circle hidden inside the black cloud, which is continuously absorbing the surrounding spiritual energy and vitality to provide energy for a certain existence in the circle.

"Who did this?" Zhao Qi frowned, his heart full of doubts.

He could feel the powerful force of this magic circle, which was definitely not something that ordinary people could set up. Could it be the remnants of the demon clan? Or some other unknown force? (End of this chapter)