# Secrets of Sanxingdui: The Awakened Interstellar Curse Continuing deeper into the narrow, decaying passage, dim light flickered on the rough stone walls, as if threatened to be swallowed by darkness at any moment. Xiao Yi, Lin Yue, and Professor Li advanced cautiously through the eerie atmosphere, each step accompanied by heavy breathing. After an unidentified amount of time, the view suddenly opened up, revealing a vast stone chamber. The ceiling was high, and under the dim light, mysterious patterns faintly visible, as if telling a story from an ancient time. In the center of the chamber, a strangely shaped bronze statue stood quietly, radiating a cool metallic sheen in the gloom. The statue's features bore a striking resemblance to the bronze figures unearthed from Sanxingdui. Its bulging eyes seemed to see through everything, its high nose bridge exuded a sense of otherworldly majesty, and its lips curled slightly in a mysterious and solemn smile. The statues were clad in strange clothing, intricately carved with patterns that resembled ancient star maps, seemingly imbued with the mysteries of the universe. The base of the statues was covered in densely inscribed characters. The characters, with their peculiar strokes and twisting curves, resembled the lines of ancient, slumbering pythons. Although Xiao Yi and his companions had limited expertise in ancient writing, they painstakingly deciphered them, relying on the scant information and knowledge they had. Professor Li, squinting, magnifying glass in hand, meticulously deciphered each character. Lin Yue, beside them, flipped through tattered ancient tome, searching for relevant records. Xiao Yi's brow alternated between a frown and a look of sudden enlightenment, as he continuously recorded their findings on paper. It turned out that the Sanxingdui civilization wasn't native to Earth, but rather an offshoot of an advanced civilization from a distant galaxy. This advanced civilization possessed technology beyond human imagination, capable of traversing the vast universe to reach our blue planet. They were drawn to Earth's abundant resources and unique ecological environment, leaving behind numerous mysterious relics and advanced technologies. These technologies were sealed in specific locations, activated only by specific celestial phenomena. The meteor streaking across the sky was the key to unlocking these seals. Carrying a unique energy, the meteor resonated with the seals on Earth, awakening dormant powers. However, this power, far from benefiting Earth as the advanced civilization had envisioned, instead unleashed a horrific disaster—the zombie mutation. Long ago, when this advanced civilization arrived on Earth, they established numerous bases scattered across the globe, with Sanxingdui being a prime example. Here, they conducted various experiments, attempting to merge their civilization with Earth's and create a new, more powerful form of life. However, one experiment went terribly wrong, and an unknown virus leaked. This virus could corrupt the genetic makeup of living beings, transforming them into mindless, murderous zombies. Realizing the gravity of the situation, the members of the advanced civilization worked tirelessly to seal the source of the virus and the associated technology, erecting numerous defenses and protective measures around it, hoping that time would bury it. However, the arrival of the meteor shattered this tranquility. Its energy broke the seal, unleashing the trapped virus and technological power. The virus quickly spread through the zombie horde, triggering mutations. The zombies, once slow and limited in strength, became more agile and powerful. Their bodies underwent strange transformations: some grew sharp bone spurs, while others possessed extraordinary healing abilities. Xiao Yi and his companions realized they had a grave mission. If they couldn't find a way to seal these powers again, Earth would face catastrophe. They circled the bronze statue, searching for clues. Behind the statue, they discovered a hidden compartment, also inscribed with inscriptions. After considerable effort, they successfully opened it. Within, a softly glowing crystal appeared, and within it, liquid seemed to flow, faintly revealing images and symbols. Upon investigation, they discovered that the crystal was the last remaining line of defense left by an advanced civilization, containing the energy needed to recapture its power. But to use this crystal, they must find a specific location, activate the runes within it at a specific time, and in a specific order. These runes were hidden within the text they had previously deciphered and within the imagery within the crystal. To save the Earth, Xiao Yi and his companions embarked on a arduous journey to find the sealed location. They traversed a desolate desert, where scorching sun and raging sandstorms made every step arduous. They climbed towering snow-capped mountains, where the winds bit hard and the snow shrouded the sky, leaving them vulnerable to plunging into a chasm. They also ventured deep into a dense rainforest, teeming with venomous insects and filled with danger, constantly testing their survival. Throughout their search, they were constantly attacked by mutated zombies. These zombies seemed to sense their intentions and launched frantic attacks again and again. At one point, in the desert, they were surrounded by a swarm of incredibly fast zombies. These zombies were nimble, their skin gleaming with a metallic sheen, their teeth sharp as knives. Xiao Yi and his companions stood back to back, weapons tightly gripped, their eyes revealing determination and fearlessness. Lin Yue continuously hurled homemade bombs into the zombie horde, while Professor Li used his wits to identify the zombies' weaknesses. Xiao Yi, brandishing his long sword, engaged in a desperate struggle with the approaching zombies. In the fierce battle, Xiao Yi's arm was scratched by a zombie, bleeding profusely, but he gritted his teeth and persevered. Ultimately, through tenacious willpower and teamwork, they successfully repelled the zombie horde. After countless hardships and dangers, they finally found the sealed location—an ancient temple hidden in the mountains. With the designated time running out, they hurriedly entered the temple and, following the images and symbols displayed on the crystal, found the mechanism to activate the runes in the temple's hall. Xiao Yi took a deep breath and pressed the runes in sequence. As the runes illuminated, the crystal's light grew stronger, illuminating the entire temple like daylight. At the last moment, the crystal released a powerful beam of energy, shooting into the sky. The beam resonated with a force within the sky, forming a massive energy shield that sealed the awakened powers once again. The zombies seemed to be suppressed by some powerful force, falling to the ground one after another, unable to move. Earth had finally escaped the crisis, and Xiao Yi, Lin Yue, and Professor Li gazed upon the world's return to peace, their faces filled with relief. But they knew this was only temporary peace. Many secrets of the Sanxingdui civilization awaited their discovery, and the future of Earth remained fraught with uncertainty and challenges. # Apocalyptic Redemption: Exploring the Source of Mysterious Power After learning all this, Xiao Yi walked alone to a corner of the stone chamber, leaning against the rough stone wall and slowly crouching. His hands unconsciously ran through his hair, lost in deep thought. If he wanted to prevent further zombie mutation and save humanity, which was already in danger, he must find and destroy the activated sources of mysterious power. But this was undoubtedly a arduous and dangerous journey. What lay ahead might be even more terrifying than the mutated zombies. Every potential unknown danger weighed heavily on his heart, like a mountain. "We can't give up. Even if there's only a glimmer of hope, we must try." Xiao Yi abruptly stood up, his eyes firm and resolute, his voice echoing through the stone chamber. He knew that retreat would only make humanity's future darker. Only by bravely moving forward could there be a glimmer of hope. The team members nodded in agreement, their eyes, once dimmed by fear, now rekindled with a spark of hope. Although they all knew the road ahead was fraught with obstacles, at this moment, for the survival of humanity, they chose to fight alongside Xiao Yi. Following clues in the ruins, they cautiously advanced towards the direction that might hold the source of the mysterious power. Leaving the stone chamber, they were met with a desolate world, the ruins of which looked particularly desolate under the gloomy sky. The air was filled with the stench of decay and burning, as if telling of the tragedy of the end of the world. Not far away, a swarm of twisted, mutated rats scurried out from the ruins. These rats were half a man's height, covered in spikes, their blood-red eyes gleaming with bloodthirstiness. They squeaked strangely and rushed towards the team members like a black tide. "Everyone stand back to back and pay attention to defense!" Xiao Yi shouted loudly. The team members quickly moved together to form a tight defense circle. Zhang Feng held a long knife and chopped at the rats that were rushing towards him. The sharp blade chopped the rats, splashing black dirty blood. However, a rat took advantage of the gap when he put away the knife and suddenly jumped up, trying to bite his arm. At the critical moment, Lin Yue was quick-witted and hit the rat on the head with the butt of the gun, repelling it. Professor Li was nervously looking through the clues brought out from the ruins in the circle, trying to find a way to deal with these mutant creatures. "Everyone pay attention, attack their abdomen, there is no spike protection there!" He reminded loudly.Upon hearing this, Xiao Yi, seizing the opportunity to pounce on a rat, dodged sideways, avoiding the sharp spikes, and then plunged his dagger into the rat's abdomen. The rat let out a miserable cry and collapsed, twitching. The team members coordinated their attacks, gradually mastering the rhythm of their attacks. After a hard fight, they finally repelled the swarm of mutant rats. Continuing forward, they came to an abandoned tunnel. The tunnel was dark, damp, and filled with an eerie mist. Suddenly, a low roar echoed from the depths of the tunnel, echoing in the narrow space with a chilling chill. A huge figure slowly emerged from the mist. It was a mutant creature, the size of a bear, covered in a layer of hard scales, like natural armor. The beast opened its bloody mouth, baring sharp fangs, and roared as it charged towards the team. Xiao Yi quickly pulled a special flash grenade from his backpack and threw it at the beast. With a loud boom, an intense light instantly illuminated the entire tunnel. The beast, irritated by the glare, temporarily lost its bearings and began to rampage through the tunnel. "Now's the chance to attack its eyes!" Xiao Yi shouted. The team members raised their weapons and rushed towards the beast's eyes. Wang Qiang was the first to throw his spear, which grazed the beast's scales, sending sparks flying. Just as the beast turned, Lin Yue, finding the perfect moment, fired his crossbow into the beast's eyes. The arrow landed accurately, sending the beast roaring in pain and flailing its massive claws wildly. The team members dodged the beast's attacks while constantly looking for opportunities to strike. After a fierce exchange, Xiao Yi, seizing a gap between the beast's attacks, leaped onto its back and plunged his dagger into the back of its neck. The beast struggled briefly before collapsing with a thud. As they advanced deeper, the surroundings became increasingly bizarre. Glimmering crystals began to appear on the once barren landscape. The energy fluctuations these crystals emitted seemed to be connected to the mysterious source of power they were searching for. Following the crystals' path, they arrived at a vast, abandoned factory. The factory gate was ajar, and strange noises could be heard from within. Xiao Yi signaled the team to remain alert, then slowly pushed the gate open. Entering the factory, the air was filled with a pungent chemical odor. The wreckage of massive machinery lay scattered throughout, as if it had been the site of a fierce battle. In the center of the factory, a massive energy device shone with an eerie light, pulsing with pulsing electrical currents. It was from this source that the mysterious and powerful force emanated. Just as they approached the device, the ground suddenly cracked, and several mutated, snake-like tentacles emerged from the ground, wrapping themselves around the team. The tentacles were sticky, emitting a sickening odor, and covered in suction cups, making them difficult to break free. The team quickly dispersed, and Xiao Yi nimbly leaped, dodging the attacks of the tentacles. He noticed the tentacles seemed sensitive to heat, so he pulled a flamethrower from his belt and blasted a stream of blazing flames at them. The tentacle, burned by the flames, quickly retracted, emitting a hissing cry of pain. However, more tentacles surged from all directions. While dodging, Lin Yue was accidentally entangled by a tentacle around her ankle, dangling her from the air. "Help me!" she cried in terror. Zhang Feng, observing this, rushed forward without hesitation, wielding his sword to slash at the tentacle that had entangled Lin Yue. After considerable effort, he finally severed the tentacle. Lin Yue fell heavily to the ground, but fortunately, she was unharmed. During the fierce battle with the tentacles, Professor Li took advantage of a break to carefully observe the energy device. He discovered several key nodes on the device. Destroying them might destroy the entire energy device, thus severing the source of the mysterious power. "Xiao Yi, I've found a solution! Cover me while I destroy the nodes in the energy device!" Professor Li shouted. Xiao Yi nodded, then led his team in concentrating their firepower and launching a fierce attack on the tentacles, buying Professor Li time. They dodged the tentacles' attacks while counterattacking with various weapons. Flames from flamethrowers, bullets from guns, and the slashing blows of long swords filled the factory. Shouts of killing mingled with the strange cries of the tentacles. Taking advantage of the moment the tentacles were distracted, Professor Li cautiously approached the energy device. Avoiding the pulsing electrical currents, he found the perfect moment to place his explosives on the device's node. "Everyone, evacuate!" Professor Li shouted after placing the explosives. The team quickly ran out of the factory. Just as they were about to leave, a loud explosion echoed behind them. The energy device, triggered by the explosives, exploded violently, sending a powerful shockwave shattering the factory walls. The source of the mysterious power had been successfully destroyed, and the flickering, glowing crystals around them gradually dimmed. For a moment, the world seemed to have regained a sense of peace. Xiao Yi and his team gazed at the ruins behind them, smiles of relief on their faces. Although they knew this was only a victory in the apocalyptic crisis, and that they would face many more unknown challenges in the future, they were immensely proud of their success in preventing the zombies from mutating further and securing a glimmer of hope for humanity. Supporting each other, they forged ahead on their new journey, cherishing a vision for the future and a firm belief in protecting humanity. # Dawn of the Apocalypse: The Legacy of the Sanxingdui Guardians Just as Xiao Yi and his companions were about to reach their destination, the last hope of saving humanity, along the wreckage and deathly silence of the road, a chilling roar shattered the silence. Immediately afterwards, a swarm of mutated zombies, incredibly powerful beyond imagination, surged out of the ruins lining the road like a black tide. These zombies were enormous, like small mountains, standing tall, two stories. Their skin was a mottled, bluish-black, as if covered in a thick armor of rotting flesh. With every step, their massive bodies shook the ground. A sickening stench permeated the air like a substance, filling the air with a suffocating, putrid mist that nearly suffocated everyone. Xiao Yi and the others instantly went into high alert, gripping their worn yet still sturdy weapons tightly. Though they had endured countless hardships and faced various terrifying mutant creatures, the oppressive feeling of the zombie horde before them made their hearts beat faster and their palms drenched with sweat. In this life-or-death moment, a strange light streaked across the gray sky like a meteor. Then, a mysterious group suddenly appeared before them. They were dressed in colorful yet ancient and solemn attire, embroidered with mysterious symbols and patterns, as if telling stories of ancient times. Each one held a weapon emitting a soft glow. These weapons were uniquely shaped, and the blades of the swords and axes flowed with a mysterious energy, shining brightly in the gloom of the apocalypse. Without hesitation, the mysterious team pounced upon the horde of mutant zombies like ferocious tigers. Light and shadow intertwined in an instant, and the roar of battle instantly shattered the tense and oppressive atmosphere. The members of the mysterious team were agile, their gleaming weapons striking the zombies' vital points with precision, sending up pools of black, stained blood. Despite their enormous size and incredible strength, the zombies seemed unwieldy against the mysterious team's agile attacks. Seeing this, Xiao Yi and the others knew this was a crucial moment to turn the tide, and they immediately joined the fray without hesitation. Lin Yue swiftly raised his crossbow, aiming for the zombies' eyes. His sharp arrow, like a meteor, pierced one of them with a precise, unerring eyeball. The zombie roared in pain, waving its massive arms wildly in Lin Yue's direction. Xiao Yi, quick-witted and swift-handed, rushed forward, swinging his long sword with all his might, striking the zombie's arm. While failing to sever it, he successfully deflected the zombie's attack. Zhang Feng engaged in close combat with another zombie. With his agility, he maneuvered around the zombie's massive form, seizing the perfect opportunity to stab the vulnerable joints with his dagger. With each strike, he exerted all his might, sweat drenching his clothes, but his gaze grew ever more resolute. Through the combined efforts of both sides, the battlefield gradually became stalemate. While the members of the mysterious team were formidable, the zombies were numerous and incredibly ferocious, requiring immense effort to attack. Xiao Yi and his companions, despite their extensive combat experience, seemed overwhelmed by the sheer size and strength of the zombies. However, just as everyone was beginning to tire, a turning point appeared. The mysterious team's leader, a tall, middle-aged man with a resolute gaze, wielded a longsword radiating golden light, its blade adorned with shimmering runes. He muttered something, then leaped high into the air. A dazzling golden light emanated from his sword, striking the strongest zombie in the pack like a bolt of lightning. With a resounding bang, the giant zombie was struck by the light, its body instantly ripped apart, and countless black fragments scattered across the ground.Seeing this, the other zombies, seemingly stirred by some powerful impulse, began to go wild. Recklessly, they charged towards the crowd, attempting a final struggle. But by then, the zombie horde's morale had been severely damaged. Thanks to the close coordination of the mysterious team and Xiao Yi and the others, zombies fell one after another. After a fierce battle, the mutated zombies were finally repelled. The battlefield gradually returned to calm, and the thick smoke slowly dissipated. The leader of the mysterious team sheathed his glowing sword and slowly approached Xiao Yi, a mysterious smile on his face. His smile was filled with relief, as if he had been waiting for this moment for a long time. "We've been waiting for our destined one, and it seems you're the one," the leader said, his voice deep and powerful, as if it came from ancient times. Xiao Yi and the others looked at him with confusion, their eyes filled with curiosity and wariness. The leader raised his head slightly, gazing at the distant sky still shrouded in gloom. He spoke slowly, "We are the last remaining force guarding the secrets of Sanxingdui. Our mission, passed down from our ancestors, is to safeguard the mysterious powers hidden deep within time, preventing them from being misused for evil and bringing disaster upon the world. We have been secretly watching the situation unfold, waiting for the right moment to intervene. And you, in this apocalyptic world, have endured countless hardships and dangers, never giving up hope of saving humanity. Your courage and conviction give us hope that this mission will be passed on." Xiao Yi felt a surge of mixed emotions after hearing this. He knew that everything they had endured along the way was not just for their own survival, but also for the future of all humanity. This mysterious team before him, the secrets hidden behind them, and the millennia-old mission he had inherited, made him realize that the battle to save humanity was far more ambitious and far-reaching than he had imagined. The mysterious team's leader continued, "Next, we must work together to accomplish a daunting task. The Sanxingdui secrets we guard hold the power to finally end this apocalyptic crisis, but obtaining and wielding this power will be no easy task. We must delve into the core of the Sanxingdui ruins, where the key to unlocking the door to hope lies, yet it is also fraught with countless unknown dangers and challenges. Only by working together can we hope to find a way to save the world." Xiao Yi met the leader's resolute gaze, then turned to his equally determined teammates. He took a deep breath, gripped his long sword tightly, and declared, "We are willing to stand with you. No matter how many hardships and obstacles lie ahead, we will not retreat. For the future of humanity, we will fight!" His teammates responded, their voices merging and echoing across the apocalyptic ruins, filled with determination and fearlessness. The members of the mysterious team looked at Xiao Yi and the others with admiration. Therefore, on this apocalyptic battlefield, the two teams united closely because of their common mission and headed towards the core area of the Sanxingdui ruins, which was full of unknowns. Their figures appeared particularly determined in the afterglow of the setting sun, like a ray of dawn breaking through the darkness.