Lin Yu waited by the stone gate for a moment. Once the pungent odor had dissipated, he cautiously swam through. Inside was a vast, dimly lit space. The headlamp's beam was incredibly weak in the darkness, illuminating only a limited area. In the center of the space sat a massive stone coffin. Scattered around it were a number of oddly shaped objects, some resembling incense burners for rituals, others resembling unknown weapons. Their surfaces were engraved with mysterious symbols similar to those on the stone gate. The walls were also covered in engraved designs, seemingly telling an ancient and mysterious story. However, due to age, some of the patterns had become blurred.
"I entered the stone gate. Inside was a sarcophagus and some strange instruments. These patterns were different from those on the stone gate and felt more complex, as if conveying a deeper message. Furthermore, this space was filled with an inexplicable sense of oppression, making me feel uneasy," Lin Yu said, his voice echoing in the enclosed space, with a hint of emptiness and tension. His heart was filled with doubts. What exactly was contained in this sarcophagus? What was the purpose of these strange instruments? And what stories did the intricate patterns on the walls tell? Everything was unknown, and each unknown seemed like a dangerous trap.
Ye Li and Zhao Yang were filled with surprise and curiosity as they heard Lin Yu's description on the boat. "Lin Yu, see if you can find any clues about the sarcophagus or these instruments. Pay attention to your surroundings and get out immediately if there's any danger. We'll be here to support you," Ye Li said, her eyes revealing both worry and anticipation. She hoped Lin Yu would make a significant discovery, yet also worried he might be in danger. Her fingers unconsciously slid across the monitoring equipment, trying to extract more information about Lin Yu's surroundings from the data so she could provide him with timely assistance.
Lin Yu slowly approached the sarcophagus, carefully examining its carvings. Carved figures of people and animals were vividly portrayed, yet tinged with an indescribable eeriness. Their expressions were hollow, their lips slightly raised, as if they were revealing some unspoken secret. The animal figures were even more bizarre: winged snakes, multi-headed beasts—creatures that couldn't possibly exist in reality, yet vividly rendered on the sarcophagus. Lin Yu spotted tiny inscriptions on the edge of the sarcophagus's lid, but due to age, they were blurred and only a few words could be discerned. "I've found some inscriptions on the sarcophagus, but they're hard to make out. They seem to mention 'sacrifice' and 'disaster.' This suggests a calamity related to a sacrifice occurred here, but the details remain unknown," Lin Yu said, his brow furrowed as he recalled his knowledge of ancient writing, attempting to decipher the ambiguous message. He knew very well that these incomplete texts might be the key to solving the whole mystery, but it was extremely difficult to decipher them.
At this moment, Lin Yu suddenly felt a chill from behind, as if a pair of cold eyes were watching his every move. He subconsciously turned around, but saw only darkness and nothingness. But the feeling of being watched became stronger and stronger, as if an invisible ghost was following him closely, ready to attack him at any moment. "I feel like something is watching me, it seems that there are more than one here... This feeling gives me the chills, as if a pair of eyes are hiding in the darkness, spying on my every move." Lin Yu said, his voice trembling, his body unconsciously tensed, his hands tightly gripping his weapon, and he vigilantly observed the movements around him. He knew that in this mysterious and dangerous underwater space, any negligence could cost his life.
"Lin Yu, don't panic. It might be the environment here that's giving you an illusion. Stay calm and observe your surroundings. It might be a psychological effect; this place is incredibly strange. But don't let your guard down. Be prepared for any emergency." Ye Li said, her voice as steady as possible, trying to soothe Lin Yu, but she couldn't help but worry for him. She knew that in such an unknown environment, one's senses would become unusually sharp, and Lin Yu's feelings might not be groundless.
Lin Yu took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down. He looked around again, and in the light of the headlamp, he seemed to see a blurry figure flashing in the corner. The figure was extremely fast, and if he hadn't been on high alert, he wouldn't have been able to detect it at all. "I saw that figure again! This time I can see it more clearly. It seems to be a human figure, but the movements are very strange, not like a normal person. Its movements are very strange, as if it is floating in the water instead of swimming." Lin Yu said, his eyes revealing fear, but also full of determination. He knew that he had to face this unknown existence and uncover the secrets here, even if there was an abyss ahead.
"Lin Yu, try to get closer, but be careful. See if you can identify what it is. Perhaps this is the key to solving the mystery. But be careful. If you feel any danger, evacuate immediately," Ye Li said, her eyes revealing worry and curiosity. She wondered what mysterious entity Lin Yu was about to face. She prayed silently in her heart, hoping that Lin Yu could approach the mysterious figure safely and obtain useful information.
Lin Yu slowly swam towards the direction where the figure had disappeared. With every step, he could feel his heartbeat accelerating, as if it was about to burst through his chest. The water temperature around him seemed to be dropping continuously, causing his body to gradually become stiff. When he approached the corner, he found nothing. However, just as he was about to turn around and leave, a figure suddenly appeared from behind him and pounced on him. The figure was extremely fast and was in front of him in an instant. Lin Yu only saw a pair of empty eyes and a distorted face, like a demon from hell. He subconsciously waved the weapon in his hand, trying to resist this sudden attack...
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