As the toads fell, the slime gradually ceased flowing, and the pungent odor that filled the passage slowly dissipated. Everyone collapsed to the ground in exhaustion, the joy of having survived the ordeal washing over them like a tide. Their bodies were exhausted to the point of exhaustion, but the joy in their hearts was beyond words. "We did it..." Lin Yu panted, his voice tinged with relief and exhaustion.
After a brief rest, the group continued along the passage. At the end of the passage, a massive stone door appeared, engraved with ancient runes. Those runes seemed alive, gleaming with a mysterious and eerie light. The runes twisted, as if telling ancient stories or warning intruders.
The mysterious woman stepped forward and carefully studied the runes. Her gaze was focused and deep, as if she wanted to penetrate the runes' secrets. After a long pause, she slowly said, "This door requires a specific spell to open, and the clue to the spell may be in the image we saw earlier." There was a hint of uncertainty in her voice. After all, it was just her speculation, but at this moment, they had no choice but to take a gamble.
Everyone recalled the scene, each diligently digging out every detail from their memory. Their brows furrowed, their eyes filled with thought. After much thought and experimentation, the old man finally found the correct spell. A smile of relief crossed his face, and he took a deep breath, muttering something to himself. As his incantation rang out, the stone door slowly opened with a dull sound, like the awakening of a giant beast that had slumbered for a thousand years.
Behind the door lay a vast circular space, permeated by a mysterious and oppressive atmosphere. In the center stood a stone platform, upon which rested a crystal ball emitting an evil aura. The crystal ball seemed to be the source of darkness, constantly emitting a black mist that swirled in the air, as if countless evil spirits were wandering. This was the core of the evil force they sought to seal.
Less than an hour remained until the full moon. Moonlight filtered through the cracks in the ceiling, casting a faint glow as if counting down the seconds. Everyone quickly arranged the ritual on the stone platform, following the instructions in the ancient text. A mysterious woman stood at the center of the platform, her gaze firm and solemn. She guided the group's magical powers and began the sealing ritual.
As the ritual progressed, the crystal ball began to vibrate violently, a powerful evil force attempting to break free from its seal. The surrounding air seemed to ignite, the temperature rising dramatically, and everyone felt as if they were in a massive furnace. "Everyone, hold steady. We must succeed!" the director shouted, his voice filled with determination, attempting to instill strength in everyone.
Everyone gritted their teeth, pouring all their strength into the ritual. The mysterious woman's forehead was covered in sweat, which trickled down her cheeks and dripped onto the stone platform. Her body trembled slightly from the immense power exerted upon her, but her gaze remained unwavering, as if she were engaged in a silent struggle against the forces of evil.
Finally, as the full moon shone, the sealing ritual was complete. The evil light from the crystal ball gradually faded, replaced by a peaceful aura. That peaceful aura, like a spring breeze, blew away the darkness and fear.
Everyone looked at each other wearily, tears of relief in their eyes. They had succeeded, successfully preventing the resurgence of evil and saving the world. Their faces revealed tired yet relieved smiles, smiles that reflected countless hardships and difficulties.
As they left the castle, sunlight shone upon them, warm and bright. It penetrated the darkness, as if cheering their victory. They knew this thrilling and challenging journey would become the most unforgettable of their lives, and their friendship had grown immensely through this adventure. Supporting each other, they took firm steps toward a new life, and this legendary experience would be forever etched in their hearts, becoming their most precious treasure.
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