Silence, a suffocating silence, once again enveloped the entire room. Everyone nervously awaited the final judgment, as time seemed to have stopped. Every second felt like a century, and their heartbeats seemed especially loud in the silence, as if they were about to burst through their chests.
Finally, the ethereal voice sounded again: "Correct answer. Congratulations, you have passed the test."
As the voice fell, the golden box on the stone platform slowly opened with a slight creaking sound, like the whisper of time. Inside the box lay a key emitting a soft glow, a light like the warm spring sun, bringing warmth and hope. It was the key they had been searching for so long. Lin Yu stepped forward, his steps a little unsteady, as if he were treading on clouds. He carefully picked up the key, feeling the warmth to his touch, and his heart was filled with emotion. The hardships, fears, despair, and perseverance along the way all came flooding back to him.
At that moment, the entire space began to violently shake, as if the world were about to end. Cracks appeared in the ground, and crystals on the walls fell with a crisp, shattering sound. A portal emitting a soft glow appeared before everyone, the light swirling like a vortex, drawing their attention. The ethereal voice echoed again: "Take the key and leave here. More challenges await you."
Lin Yu and his team didn't hesitate. They exchanged glances, their eyes filled with determination. They knew this was just a stop on a long journey, with more unknowns and dangers awaiting them ahead. With the key in hand, they resolutely stepped through the portal. In a flash of light, they vanished into this mysterious space.
When they reappeared, they found themselves in a barren desert. The scorching sun mercilessly baked the earth, and the sand beneath their feet scalded as if it threatened to melt everything. In the distance, an ancient castle loomed, shrouded in a shroud of wind and sand, exuding a mysterious and menacing aura, like a dormant beast waiting for its prey. They knew that the next round of adventure was about to begin, and this key might hold the key to unlocking the castle's secrets. They exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with determination, and with resolute steps, they headed towards the castle, ready to face the unknown. Each step was firm and powerful, as if declaring to fate their unwavering faith.
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