Lin Yu and the others gathered in front of the altar with shimmering runes. Lu Ming and Master Fu Hai were absorbed in their study, their ancient books rustling. Luo Chen and the mysterious man stood guard, alert to whether the dark forces in the forest would attack again.
"Senior, the arrangement of these runes differs slightly from the order recorded in ancient texts, but guiding spiritual energy according to these nodes..." Lu Ming pointed at the runes on the altar, his voice tinged with excitement and nervousness. Master Fu Hai twirled his beard and nodded slightly. The two of them worked together to infuse spiritual energy into the runes. As the light continued to flicker, a mysterious wave of power emanated, and the altar slowly opened, revealing a portal before everyone.
"Finally succeeded!" Xiao Yi shouted excitedly, his eyes flashing with eagerness. Lin Yu took a deep breath, held Su Yao's hand tightly, and stepped into the portal first. After a dizzying moment, they arrived in a brand new world. The rain was like silk, and the air was filled with the fresh fragrance of grass and trees. The surroundings were full of vitality, completely different from the dark forest before.
"Is this the Spring Rain Realm?" Su Yao exclaimed, her eyes full of novelty. However, before they could fully experience this new world, a burst of orderly footsteps suddenly came from the distance. A group of soldiers in golden armor quickly surrounded them. These soldiers exuded a powerful aura, and their eyes revealed vigilance and hostility.
The leader was a young general, who sized everyone up with a stern gaze. "Who are you? Why are you trespassing into the Spring Breeze Dynasty's territory?" Lin Yu was startled, realizing that in this unfamiliar world, they seemed to have been treated as invaders. "We are from the Spirit Snow Realm, searching for the Secret Key of Spring. We hold no ill will." Lin Yu tried to keep his voice calm, attempting to defuse the crisis.
Upon hearing this, the general frowned slightly: "The secret key of spring? What does this have to do with my dynasty? Stop talking nonsense here, come back to the imperial city with me and wait for His Majesty's decision!" Upon hearing this, Xiao Yi was immediately furious. He stepped forward and roared: "Why? We didn't do anything wrong!" The soldiers behind the general immediately pointed their weapons at Xiao Yi, and the atmosphere instantly became tense.
Lin Yu hurriedly stopped Xiao Yi. He knew that being impulsive at this moment would only make the situation worse. "We are willing to go with you, but please believe us, we are really just looking for the secret key of spring and saving the world." The general hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded and signaled the soldiers to put away their weapons.
On the way to the imperial city, everyone was in a heavy mood. Su Yao held Lin Yu's hand tightly, her heart full of worry: "Lin Yu, will they believe us?" Lin Yu patted her hand gently and comforted her: "Don't worry, we have a clear conscience, there will always be a way." In fact, he was also unsure in his heart. This Chunfeng Dynasty was full of unknowns. He had no idea what challenges they would face next.
You Qianxue and Bing Ling'er held hands, their eyes filled with anxiety. You Qianxue whispered, "Sister Bing Ling'er, this place is so unfamiliar. I'm a little scared." Bing Ling'er, though also nervous, forced herself to remain calm, "Don't be afraid, sister. We're here." The man in red silently followed behind the group, his hand always on his weapon, alert to everything around him. He knew full well that in this unfamiliar world, danger could strike at any moment.
Luo Chen and the mysterious man walked in the middle of the group. Luo Chen whispered, "Senior, do you know anything about the Spring Breeze Dynasty?" The mysterious man shook his head slightly, "I know very little, but I can sense that the power here is inextricably linked to the power of spring." Luo Chen frowned, thinking to himself, "Could the clue to the Secret Key of Spring really be related to this dynasty?"
Arriving at the Imperial City, everyone was led to a magnificent palace. The palace gates slowly opened, revealing a man in ornate robes seated on a high throne. His eyes shone with majesty and mystery. "Are you the strangers who have intruded into our Spring Breeze Dynasty?" the man's voice echoed through the palace, undeniably assertive.
Lin Yu stepped forward and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, we are from the Lingxue Realm and come here to find the secret key of spring to save all worlds. We know this sounds bizarre, but please believe us, we have no ill intentions." After hearing this, the emperor narrowed his eyes slightly, as if thinking about something.
At this time, a minister stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, these people's origins are unknown, and what they say is absurd. I'm afraid they have ulterior motives. Why not..." Before he could finish his words, the emperor raised his hand to interrupt him, "Wait a minute, I have also heard the legend of the Secret Key of Spring. This may not be completely unfounded."
The emperor's words ignited a glimmer of hope in everyone's hearts. Lin Yu hurriedly said, "Your Majesty is wise. We are willing to accept any test as long as it can prove our innocence." The emperor nodded slightly: "In this case, I will give you a chance. Recently, some strange phenomena have appeared on the border of the dynasty. Mysterious shadows often appear in the dark night, and the people are in panic. If you can find out the truth and solve this matter, I will believe you and help you find the secret key of spring."
Lin Yu and the others looked at each other and nodded in agreement. Although they didn't know what was waiting for them, they had no choice but to find the secret key of spring.
After leaving the palace, everyone began to investigate. They arrived at a small town on the border. The atmosphere here was very depressing. The people had closed their doors and windows, their faces filled with fear. Lin Yu and others found an old man and asked him about the situation. The old man said in a trembling voice: "Those black shadows are very scary. They appear at night and hurt people. We don't know what to do."
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