As he climbed, Old Chen felt as if something was following him. He glanced back periodically, but could only see the vague outline of the mountain in the darkness. The feeling of being watched grew stronger, filling him with dread. But he gritted his teeth and continued to climb. Finally, in a cave, he discovered a stone emitting a soft moonlight. The stone's surface was smooth, as if meticulously polished. A moonlight-like glow emanated from within, illuminating the entire cave. "The Moonstone! Finally found it!" Old Chen shouted excitedly, his voice echoing through the cave, dispelling some of his fear.
Xiao Zhao, meanwhile, searched for the "Feather of Purification" in a mysterious forest. A thick fog enveloped the area, so thick it was nearly impossible to see the path ahead. From time to time, eerie cries echoed, as if countless ghosts were wandering through the forest. Xiao Zhao advanced cautiously, weapon tightly gripped in his hand, his eyes warily observing his surroundings. With every step, he could feel the fallen leaves rustling beneath his feet, as if something were moving beneath his feet.
Suddenly, he saw a massive white bird soar overhead, its wingspan more than a man's width. Its feathers, as white as snow, shimmered softly in the mist. As the feather fell, Xiao Zhao picked it up, discovering it radiated a sacred light—the very "Feather of Purification" he'd been searching for. The moment he picked up the feather, he felt the mist around him thin out, and the eerie cries gradually faded.
The three men, bearing the relics they had found, met at the time and place recorded in the ancient text. It was an empty valley, surrounded by peaks. Moonlight shone across the valley, creating a silvery world. Following the ritual steps, they placed the three relics and began the ceremony to lift the curse.
As the ceremony progressed, the surrounding air began to vibrate violently, and a dazzling light shot up into the sky. Like a massive pillar of light, it pierced the heavens and earth. Within the light, countless runes seemed to flicker, as if reciting an ancient spell. After the light faded, the eerie aura of Mount Ailao gradually dissipated, and the missing expedition members reappeared before them.
"Finally succeeded!" Xiao Zhao shouted excitedly, his voice full of joy and pride.
Lin Yu looked at the rescued expedition members with a heart filled with relief. Thanks to their efforts, the strange events of Ailao Mountain had finally been resolved. They would carry this experience with them as they continued to face the many unknown challenges that lay ahead for Bureau 749. Now, they knew full well that behind this seemingly peaceful world lay countless supernatural secrets, and they were the first line of defense in safeguarding world peace and tranquility.
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