Chen Yao recorded the information provided by the village chief and said, "It seems we need to start our investigation with these strangers. Their appearance is definitely not accidental, and they may be the trigger for the recurrence of strange events related to the 'Meat Lotus'."
That night, the three decided to head back to the forest. The night fell like a vast, black silk, weighing heavily upon the forest. A damp, eerie atmosphere permeated the air. Moonlight filtered through the cracks between the branches, creating patches of light and shadow, like countless pairs of prying eyes. The surroundings were eerily silent, with only the rustling of their footsteps on fallen leaves echoing through the stillness of the forest, as if monitored by some unknown being.
"Everyone, be careful. I have a feeling this time is more dangerous than last time," Lin Yu whispered, his hands tightly gripping his weapon, his nerves tense to the extreme. His heartbeat involuntarily quickened, and a strong sense of crisis washed over him, as if countless pairs of eyes were watching their every move in the darkness.
Ouyang Zhenghao and Shen Yao nodded silently, their eyes also filled with vigilance. The three of them walked cautiously into the depths of the forest, each step filled with uncertainty and fear.
Suddenly, a strange light appeared ahead, flickering and dazzling in the darkness. Like a ghostly will-o'-the-wisp, it danced through the trees. As they approached, the light gradually converged into a massive ball of light, within which vague figures swayed.
"What is that?" Ouyang Zhenghao asked in a low voice, his voice trembling slightly with nervousness. His palms were already covered in sweat, and his hand, which was tightly gripping the weapon, had become somewhat stiff.
Lin Yu did not answer, but stared at the ball of light, trying to see what was going on inside. Chen Yao quickly took out some testing equipment and tried to analyze the composition and energy source of the ball of light.
At this moment, a sinister whisper emanated from the light. The sound was indistinct, like a curse from another world. As the whispers began to emanate, the temperature around them plummeted, a bone-chilling chill washing over them, causing them to shiver.
"This voice... sounds like some kind of spell," Chen Yao said, her voice trembling slightly from the cold. She tried to calm herself down and concentrate on analyzing the frequency and content of the sound.
Lin Yu's heart moved, and he said, "Could this be the reason why the 'Meat Lotus' appeared again? Are they performing some kind of evil ritual?" Lin Yu's eyes revealed a trace of worry. He knew very well that if this was really an evil ritual, then they must stop it as soon as possible, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous.
The three of them cautiously approached the ball of light, finally gaining a clear view of what lay within. They saw a group of men in black robes surrounding a massive stone platform, engraved with symbols similar to those they had previously discovered. Strange offerings lay on the platform, emitting a sickening odor. They held black staffs in their hands and chanted something, their tips gleaming with an eerie light that echoed the patterns on the platform.
"Someone is indeed behind this!" Ouyang Zhenghao said angrily. He couldn't help but want to rush up to stop these people.
Lin Yu quickly grabbed him and said, "Don't worry, there are a lot of them, and it seems that the ceremony has reached a critical stage. If we rush in rashly, it may lead to more serious consequences. Let's observe first and see if we can find a way to crack the ceremony." Lin Yu knew that he must remain calm and make a comprehensive plan at this time, otherwise not only will he fail to stop the ceremony, but he may also put himself and his teammates in danger.
Chen Yao carefully observed the ritual from the side. She noticed that the movements and incantations of the black-robed figures seemed to follow a certain order and rhythm. She quickly searched her mind for relevant knowledge and memories, trying to find the key to deciphering the ritual.
"I think I know what to do," Chen Yao suddenly said, a hint of excitement and nervousness in her eyes. "The ritual these black-robed men are performing is related to the 'Meat Lotus' seal we studied earlier. They seem to be using some method to reawaken the 'Meat Lotus' or unleash a more powerful evil force. We need to interrupt their ritual and destroy the pattern on the stone platform to stop them."
Lin Yu and Ouyang Zhenghao nodded, trusting Chen Yao's judgment. The three quickly formulated a plan, deciding that Ouyang Zhenghao would attract the black-robed figure's attention while Lin Yu rushed to the stone platform to destroy the pattern. Meanwhile, Chen Yao would use her occult knowledge and instruments to disrupt the black-robed figure's spell.
Ouyang Zhenghao took a deep breath, roared, and charged at the black-robed figure. He brandished his weapon like a fierce lion, instantly disrupting the black-robed figure's formation. The black-robed figures turned in surprise, staring at this sudden, uninvited intruder. Their staffs radiated black light, striking Ouyang Zhenghao. Ouyang Zhenghao dodged nimbly, his eyes filled with fearlessness. While dodging the attacks, he continued to advance towards the black-robed figures, attempting to disrupt their ritual rhythm.
Taking advantage of the moment when the black-robed figure's attention was drawn to Ouyang Zhenghao, Lin Yu charged towards the stone platform like a ghost. His figure darted through the darkness, dodging the occasional attacks from the black-robed figure. As he approached the platform, he noticed the pattern on it shimmering with an eerie light, as if possessing a life of its own. Without hesitation, Lin Yu raised his weapon and smashed it fiercely.
As the weapons collided with the stone platform, a resounding bang erupted, and cracks appeared on the stone's pattern. The black-robed figures roared in anger upon witnessing this. They increased the volume of their incantations, attempting to hasten the ritual. At this moment, the surrounding air seemed to be distorted by a powerful force, creating a humming sound. A dark energy gathered above the stone platform, as if about to give birth to something terrifying.
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