The Mysterious Broken Head Mountain (Part 2)
Lin Yu and the other two, filled with apprehension and nervousness, slowly approached the black statue emitting an ominous aura. The air around them seemed to be frozen by this sinister force. With every step forward, they felt an invisible pressure, like thousands of fine needles piercing their skin from all directions. The shimmering stones inlaid on the wall flickered, casting shadows on the ground like a group of ferocious ghosts, dancing with their steps, as if welcoming and warning them.
Ouyang Zhenghao's palms were full of sweat, and his hands, which were tightly gripping the weapon, were trembling slightly. He did not dare to take his eyes off the statue for a moment, and his eyes revealed deep fear, but also a hint of unwillingness and stubbornness. "This statue looks very weird. I always feel that it will move at any time and deal us a fatal blow." He said in a low voice, and his voice seemed particularly abrupt in this silent space, as if breaking some taboo. At this moment, his heartbeat was as violent as a drum, and his heart was beating wildly in his chest, as if trying to break free. He kept cheering himself up in his heart, telling himself that he must stay calm and not let down at the critical moment, but the fear kept surging like a tide.
Chen Yao's gaze was drawn to the ancient books at the foot of the statue. She knew they might hold the key to unlocking the secrets of Broken Head Mountain, but every step closer to them was filled with inner struggle. "These books might reveal the truth behind the mountaintop's disappearance and the conspiracy behind it all, but who knows what the consequences of touching them will be," she whispered, a hint of hesitation and worry in her voice. As an expert in the occult, she yearned for the unknown, but now faced with books that could potentially bring immense danger, she had to proceed with caution.
Lin Yu's brow furrowed as well. He could sense that the statue and everything around it were fraught with unknown dangers, but having already made it this far, they couldn't retreat. "Let's be careful and check the surroundings for any other anomalies. Chen Yao, keep an eye on the books, while Ouyang and I observe the statue and its surroundings. We might find some clues to help us navigate the situation," Lin Yu said, trying to sound calm and reassure his teammates. However, he was also filled with worry, unsure of what lay ahead.
As they approached the statue, an even stronger, stench of decay assaulted their faces, nearly suffocating them. The statue's surface seemed covered in a thin layer of slime, shimmering with an eerie luster under the dim light. Upon closer inspection, the statue was covered in densely packed runes. These runes seemed to have a deeper connection to the symbols they had previously seen throughout the cave, yet they were even more complex and obscure.
"These runes look like a powerful curse or seal. Could this statue be the root cause of the series of strange events at Broken Head Hill?" Lin Yu speculated as he observed, his eyes filled with confusion and thought. His mind raced, trying to connect the dots, but the mystery only grew more complex.
Chen Yao cautiously crouched down and approached the ancient books. She discovered the covers were made of a unique material, resembling leather yet possessing a metallic sheen. They were also inscribed with mysterious symbols. As her fingers gently touched the pages, an icy chill coursed through her fingertips, as if she were touching a block of millennia-old ice. She shuddered, but a burning curiosity and a sense of purpose compelled her to continue her exploration.
Just as Shen Yao was about to open the book, the statue suddenly let out a low roar, as if a long-sleeping beast had been awakened. The statue's body began to tremble slightly, and the previously motionless runes flickered with a dark red light. The light grew stronger and stronger, dyeing the entire space into a sea of blood.
"Oh no! The statue's moving! Everyone, be careful!" Lin Yu shouted, quickly raising his weapon and staring at the statue warily. Ouyang Zhenghao also immediately assumed a fighting stance, his eyes fixed on the statue's every move, ready to respond to any possible attack. At this moment, their heartbeats accelerated sharply, and the tense atmosphere enveloped them like an invisible net.
Chen Yao hurriedly stood up and retreated to Lin Yu and Ouyang Zhenghao. Her eyes were filled with fear, but she managed to remain calm. "Could this statue's reaction be related to my touching the books? Could these books be the key to activating some sinister power?" Chen Yao speculated, feeling filled with remorse, thinking that she might have triggered danger in her momentary impulse.
As the statue's trembling intensified, black feathers began to fall from its wings, fluttering down like black snowflakes. However, unlike snowflakes, each feather exuded a nauseating stench of decay. Furthermore, as they fell, the feathers seemed to be constantly twisting and deforming, faintly taking on the shapes of various terrifying ghostly faces.
"These feathers are identical to the ones we encountered at the foot of the mountain. It seems they're closely related to this statue," Lin Yu said, trying to remain calm in this chaotic and terrifying scene, pondering a response. "We can't let the statue continue like this, or we don't know what even more dire consequences will result. Ouyang, let's attack the statue together and see if we can stop it. Chen Yao, you continue studying the inscriptions to see if there's any way to undo the statue's unusual movements." Lin Yu quickly made his plans, attempting to find a glimmer of hope in this perilous situation.
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