Northern Jilin Ghost House (Final Chapter)
Lin Yu, Ouyang Zhenghao, and Shen Yao returned to the basement, carrying sacrificial offerings and the victims' belongings. A strange silence permeated the basement, as if even the air was waiting for the upcoming salvation ceremony. Behind every wisp of silence lurked the gaze of countless wronged souls, a chilling thought.
Chen Yao took a deep breath, trying to suppress the rising tension and fear within her. She carefully arranged the sacrificial offerings in a specific pattern. In the dim light of the basement, the items, engraved with strange symbols, exuded a mysterious and ancient aura. "Based on my understanding of occultism, the placement of these offerings is crucial. The slightest mistake could lead to unforeseen consequences," Chen Yao said as she arranged them. Her voice was steady, but her slightly trembling hands betrayed her inner unease. At this moment, her mind reeled back to various occult texts describing salvation rituals, each detail reminding her of the danger and importance of this ceremony.
Ouyang Zhenghao carefully placed the victims' relics in the center of the sacrificial pattern, each one seemingly carrying the weight of a soul. He gazed upon them, a mixture of emotions: sympathy for the victims and apprehension about the upcoming ceremony. "I hope these relics can truly serve as a bridge to connect the souls of the deceased, so that they can feel our sincerity," Ouyang Zhenghao muttered to himself, his eyes revealing a hint of anticipation, yet also a fear that the ritual would fail, all his efforts in vain. At this moment, he was torn between the hope that the ceremony would proceed smoothly and the fear that unexpected events might occur, given the powerful and unknown supernatural forces they were facing.
Lin Yu stood aside, vigilantly observing his surroundings. He knew that at this crucial moment, any negligence could lead to failure. "Everyone, be careful! The mysterious force in this building seems to have sensed our intentions. The atmosphere is growing increasingly unsettling," Lin Yu said, his eyes revealing a resolute and vigilant expression, like a sharp cheetah, always ready for any emergency. His heartbeat quickened slightly, and fear of the unknown spread within him. But as the core of the team, he had to remain calm and inspire confidence in his teammates.
Just as Shen Yao finished arranging the offerings and prepared to begin the ceremony, the temperature in the basement plummeted, as if instantly entering an ice cellar. A chilling wind howled, rustling everyone's clothes. A strange light flickered on the walls, and the bloody handprints she had seen earlier seemed even more vivid, twisting and writhing on the wall as if alive.
"What...what's going on?" Ouyang Zhenghao exclaimed in horror, his eyes filled with fear. His body trembled unconsciously. The horrific scene before him reminded him of all the dangers he'd encountered before, and a surge of unease welled up in his heart. He gripped his weapon tightly, knowing it might be useless, but it had become an instinctive reaction in his extreme fear.
Lin Yu quickly stepped in front of his teammates and said, "Don't panic. This could be a sign before the ritual begins, or it could be the evil within the building trying to stop us. Chen Yao, can the ritual continue?" Lin Yu's voice was steady and powerful, trying to calm everyone down. His eyes were fixed on the twisted bloody handprint on the wall, and he was secretly vigilant, ready to respond to any possible attack. At this moment, his mind was racing, thinking about how to respond if the ritual was interrupted.
Chen Yao took a deep breath, suppressing her fear. "We can proceed, but we need to expedite it. These anomalies indicate that evil forces are gathering. We must complete the ritual before it erupts completely." Her eyes revealed a resolute determination. Despite her inner fear, her years of professionalism allowed her to remain calm at this crucial moment. She quickly produced a faintly glowing crystal ball, a key prop to initiate the ritual.
Chen Yao placed the crystal ball in the center of the sacrificial pattern and chanted something. As she chanted, the crystal ball began to emit a dazzling light, which gradually spread, enveloping the entire basement. In the light, the victims' belongings seemed to come alive, emitting a faint halo.
Suddenly, a burst of miserable cries rang out from the basement. The sound seemed to come from all directions, and it seemed to penetrate directly into their minds. "You shouldn't have come... You shouldn't have disturbed our peace..." The voice was filled with resentment and anger, making people's hair stand on end.
Ouyang Zhenghao said nervously, "That sound... could it be the wronged spirits trying to stop us?" A hint of despair flashed through his eyes. In this terrifying atmosphere, he began to doubt whether they could truly complete the ritual. His heart was torn between fears of encountering something even more horrific if he continued and unwillingness to give up.
Lin Yu shouted, "Everyone, hold on! These wronged souls simply harbor deep resentment and haven't yet sensed our sincerity. Chen Yao, increase the intensity of the ritual!" Lin Yu's voice was remarkably resolute amidst the cries. He knew he couldn't retreat at this moment and had to encourage his teammates. His eyes revealed fearless courage. Though his heart was filled with fear, he firmly believed that as long as they united, they would have a chance of success.
Chen Yao gritted her teeth and quickened the tempo of her spell. The light from the crystal ball grew ever brighter, almost impossible to look at. Within the glow, blurry figures emerged: the victims who had suffered in this building. Their faces were distorted, their eyes filled with pain and resentment.
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