The ancient and remote Zixiao Sacred Realm, a mysterious and secluded realm, seems isolated and detached from the world. For tens of thousands of years, few have dared to glimpse its true appearance, let alone set foot within. It is not merely a geographical secret, but also an unattainable spiritual and spiritual realm. It is like the deepest secret of heaven and earth, quietly dormant in the depths of a misty valley, undisturbed by the clamor of the world.
Thousands of rays of light burst out from the depths of the holy land, dyeing the sky into a colorful picture. Each ray of light contains an ancient and mysterious power, like the whisper of the gods, telling an unknown legend.
The fairy mountains and pavilions appear and disappear from time to time in the clouds and mist, like a mirage, both real and illusory, which inspires endless imagination.
In the mountains, ancient trees stand tall, green bamboos sway gently, and clear springs gurgle. Every leaf and every drop of water seems to contain the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and is endless.
In this holy land, time seems to stand still and space becomes blurred, allowing people to step into a wonderful world beyond reality and into mythology.
The residence of the Zixiao Patriarch is hidden in the deepest part of the clouds, where the spiritual energy is so rich that it almost turns into substance, and every inch of land exudes an awe-inspiring sacred atmosphere.
This is the cradle of the birth of gods. Every wisp of wind and every cloud has witnessed the growth and transformation of countless gods. The Purple Sky Ancestor, who is respected as the "God above Gods", guards the tranquility and peace of this ancient holy land with supreme wisdom and power.
The holy land before us is a magnificent and mysterious place. It is not only a fairyland that everyone longs for, but also the eternal yearning and pursuit in the hearts of countless creatures.
Chu Chu looked at Rong Lin: "Master's request is that if we want to see him, we must first break through the formation he set up. Now, have we entered the formation?"
Lin nodded helplessly, "I've already entered the formation. It should be the 'Phantom Moon Mystery Formation'. This is an extremely complex formation created by my master, combining the Five Elements and Eight Trigrams with the principles of heaven and earth. It has infinite variations, and even I haven't fully grasped it."
Chu Chu heard this, and a hint of determination flashed in her eyes: "The Phantom Moon Mystery Formation? It sounds both beautiful and dangerous. Master is determined to test us all the time."
The surrounding scenery suddenly changed. The originally peaceful grassland turned into a shimmering lake. The moonlight was as bright as water, reflecting the non-existent full moon in the sky. The shimmering water was beautiful, yet it was eerily quiet.
"Look!" Rong Lin pointed at the lake and whispered, "This is the first test of the Illusionary Moon Maze - Mirror Flowers and Water Moons. The reflections on the lake are not illusions, but entities that can influence people's minds. We must find the true path and not be deceived by these illusions."
Chu Chu took a deep breath, trying to calm her inner turmoil. She closed her eyes and used her heart to feel every inch of air and light around her. After a moment, she opened her eyes, a glint of confidence in them. "Over there, I feel a faint breeze there, different from other places."
Rong Lin smiled slightly, approving of Chu Chu's judgment. The two of them walked side by side in the direction Chu Chu pointed. As soon as they touched the lake, ripples spread out, as if triggering some kind of mechanism. The surrounding scene distorted again, and they found themselves standing in a dense bamboo forest, with bamboo leaves rustling and a gentle breeze caressing their faces.
"The second level is 'Green Shadow Mystery'. Every bamboo here may be a node in the formation. If you take a wrong step, you will be trapped in an infinite cycle of bamboo forests." Rong Lin explained, while observing his surroundings vigilantly.
Chu Chu looked around and found a vague pattern in the bamboo forest. "Master said that everything has its own principles, and bamboo also has its own principles. These bamboos may seem chaotic, but they actually contain a mysterious meaning. Look at those particularly tall bamboos. Do their positions resemble any of the eight trigrams?"
After hearing what was said, Rong Lin compared it carefully and found the pattern that Chu Chu had mentioned. The two of them followed the instructions and took every step carefully, and finally crossed the seemingly endless bamboo forest.
Just when they thought they were about to break through the formation, the scene before their eyes changed again. This time, they found themselves in a scorching desert, with the sun blazing and the sand burning hot, as if they were at the end of another world.
"This is 'Scorching Sun and Burning Sand', the third level of the Fantasy Moon Maze. Here, in addition to the scorching heat and despair, there are also countless quicksand traps transformed from illusions. If you are not careful, you will be swallowed up." Rong Lin's voice seemed a little dull in the wind and sand.
Chuchu frowned, sweat dripping down her face, but she didn't give up. "Master always said that if there is a bright light in the heart, it can dispel the darkness. We must find the 'oasis' in this desert. It is the only way out."
Just as the two were struggling forward and almost exhausted, a strange cool breeze blew by, and a green meadow miraculously appeared in the desert. In the center of the meadow was a clear spring with gurgling water, which formed a sharp contrast with the scorching heat outside.
"Look!" Chu Chu excitedly pointed to the miraculous place, "It's an oasis! We found it!"
The two of them hurried to the oasis, drank the sweet spring water, and their fatigue was swept away. However, at this moment, Rong Lin's expression suddenly became solemn: "Chu Chu, we may not have truly broken the formation yet."
Chu Chu was stunned: "What do you mean?"
"Master's formation has never been that simple. I always feel that everything is too smooth, as if it was deliberately leading us here. I guess, under this oasis, there may be a real test hidden - a formation within a formation." Rong Lin said in a deep voice.
Before he finished speaking, the oasis suddenly disappeared, replaced by an ancient altar. On the altar stood a stone tablet engraved with complex runes, emitting a faint light.
"It seems that this is the real test." Chu Chu clenched her fists, with both nervousness and anticipation in her eyes.
Rong Lin stepped forward and carefully studied the runes on the stone tablet. After a moment, he turned to Chu Chu and said, "These runes contain the key to unlocking the final trial, but they require a specific order and power to activate. You and I must join forces, and with our minds connected, we can solve this final mystery."
Chuchu nodded, and the two stood side by side, closing their eyes and concentrating, gathering their internal energy into one, and slowly pushing forward according to the instructions on the stone tablet. With a flash of dazzling light, the center of the altar slowly cracked, revealing a staircase leading to the depths.
"Master, we are here." Chu Chu said softly, with determination and admiration flashing in her eyes. The two smiled at each other and stepped onto the stairs leading to where the master was, to meet the final challenge.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
