On the Path of Wood, after Ning Yuyuan and Ye Yu successfully guided the thorns, they discovered a huge withered tree ahead.

The withered tree stood there quietly, like an old man in his twilight years, exuding an aura of mystery.

The aura was like an ancient dream, lingering around in wisps, ethereal and elusive, as if concealing the secrets of countless ages.

The surrounding thorns, like loyal guardians, spread and grow wildly around it, forming a seemingly barren yet unknown territory.

Ning Yu slowly approached the withered tree.

She closed her eyes slightly and extended her spiritual senses. Instantly, she felt a faint life force surging within the tree, like a baby that had been sleeping for a long time, quietly waiting to be awakened in the darkness. It was a kind of longing and persistence for new life.

“This tree may be the key to the vitality of the Wood element; we must find a way to awaken it,” Ning Yuyuan said.

Ye Yu then carefully examined the withered tree.

With his keen eyesight, he noticed every detail and soon discovered some strange runes on the tree trunk.

Those runes seemed to be mysterious symbols from ancient times, exuding an ancient and profound aura.

“These runes might be clues to awakening it,” Ye Yu said with a slight raise of his eyebrows and a confident tone.

The two understood each other perfectly and immediately began to study the runes.

They cast aside all distractions, their eyes focused and earnest, as if the entire world had vanished into nothingness at that moment, leaving only the withered tree and those mysterious runes before them.

Ning Yu slowly channeled his inner energy into the rune, while Ye Yu stood guard beside him, vigilantly watching their surroundings.

As the runes gradually lit up, the light spread out like ripples, and the withered tree began to tremble violently, as if it had been infused with powerful life force.

Immediately afterwards, tender green buds gradually sprouted on the branches. The buds were small and exquisite, like green gems, shimmering with the brilliant light of life in the darkness, shining brightly.

Life has returned to the Road of Mude, and the barren land has been revitalized, as if a painting is slowly unfolding before our eyes, bringing new hope and aspirations to this once desolate land.

...

The dark figure moved swiftly through the road of Tude like a ghost, and soon arrived at a place filled with huge rocks.

He paused, stopped in his tracks, and quickly formed hand seals.

The hand seals were complex and varied, like a mysterious dance, with the changing gestures seemingly containing the ultimate truths of heaven and earth.

He muttered incantations, the words low and drawn out, like an ancient ballad, echoing along the silent path of the Earth God, carrying a chilling power.

The boulders moved slowly, as if they had been given life, colliding and combining with each other, eventually forming a huge stone array.

The stone formation stands majestically, like an ancient castle, exuding an aura of majesty and mystery that inspires awe.

The dark figure stood in the center of the stone formation, a ferocious smile on its face, a twisted and terrifying smile, as if a demon had appeared in the world.

“Once they have gathered all five virtues, they will fall into my trap, and Xunyang will be shrouded in darkness forever.”

His laughter, sharp and piercing like the hooting of an owl, echoed through the stone circle, sending chills down everyone's spines, as if announcing the imminent arrival of a great disaster. The shadow of darkness had already quietly enveloped everyone's heads.

At this moment, at the entrance to the Path of Water Virtue, a strange light began to flicker. The light, like a lively sprite, leaped and shimmered, seemingly beckoning the heroes who had yet to arrive.

That light contains endless mysteries and challenges, waiting for those destined to discover it.

...

Chen Xiao and Qian Yi continued on the Jinde Road. Although they broke through the formation of the phantom soldiers, they dared not slacken their efforts in the slightest.

Golden runes began to shimmer on the walls on both sides of the road, and a faint power was gathering within the light.

"These runes seem to be testing our willpower; we must not let them affect us," Qianyi warned.

Chen Xiao nodded, closed his eyes tightly, and used his unwavering belief to resist the mental impact emanating from the runes.

Just as they were struggling forward, a golden gate of light suddenly appeared in front of them. The gate displayed images of the ancestors of Xunyang fighting bloody battles to protect their homeland. Their courage and perseverance seemed to be infused into the souls of Chen Xiao and Qian Yi at that moment.

“This is the inheritance of the power of metal, and we must accept its baptism,” Qian Yi said, and the two stepped into the gate of light together.

...

Chao Yuan and Yin Yuyao supported each other as they made their way towards the center of the fiery vortex along the Path of Fire Virtue.

The scorching flames continuously eroded their physical and spiritual strength, but with unwavering perseverance, they gradually approached the source of the fire.

When they finally arrived at the source of the fire, they discovered it was a fire spirit orb burning with raging flames.

Yin Yuyao cast a spell in an attempt to communicate with the Fire Spirit Orb, while Chao Yuan stood guard by her side.

After some effort, the flames of the Fire Spirit Orb gradually subsided, transforming into a blazing power that surged into their bodies.

"We succeeded! This is the power of the Fire element!" Chao Yuan said excitedly.

...

On the road to Mude, Ning Yuyuan and Ye Yu watched as the withered tree came back to life, its newly grown branches weaving into a green archway.

A soft light emanated from inside the archway, seemingly leading to some mysterious place.

As they stepped through the archway, they were greeted by a breathtaking scene of vibrant flowers. In the center stood a colossal Tree of Life, its blossoms shimmering with an eerie light.

“This should be the symbol of the power of wood; we need to comprehend the secrets of life within it,” Ning Yuyuan said.

The two began to meditate and reflect under the tree.

...

Meanwhile, the shadowy figure within the Earth Virtue Formation continuously refined the formation's mechanisms and restrictions.

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