Chuchu asked, "What is this?"
Pluto stroked his beard and replied, "This cave master specializes in illusion. Every inch of the ground you fought him on was created by his illusion. This map is exactly the true map of the Myriad Demons Illusion Moon Cave."
Rong Lin looked at the huge opened scroll and asked, "Where did Hades get this map?"
Chu Chu's curious gaze fixed on the slowly unfolding giant scroll. The intricate terrain and mysterious symbols intertwined, as if every stroke held an ancient and powerful force. Pluto's eyes held a hint of nostalgia as he slowly spoke, revealing the scroll's origins.
"It's a long story. Ten thousand years ago, the Myriad Demons Illusion Moon Cave first appeared in the world. Its master was the remnant soul of a fallen demon god from ancient times. He was proficient in illusion, able to conjure ever-changing phantasms with a single thought, captivating countless powerful beings. At that time, there were still a few powerful beings in the world, and I was one of them. We joined forces to seal the cave master to prevent future troubles. However, his illusions were too powerful, and almost no one could break them. During a fierce battle, I was fortunate to obtain a mysterious jade disc from ancient times. This jade disc has the ability to see through illusions and delusions. It was with this jade disc that we were able to glimpse the true nature of the Myriad Demons Illusion Moon Cave and ultimately seal it."
Hades paused, his gaze darkening. "Afterwards, I harnessed the power of the Jade Disk to create this map, hoping that future generations would be able to avoid illusions and safely enter the Ten Thousand Demons Cave. However, out of caution, I kept this secret, concealing it to prevent it from falling into the hands of those with ulterior motives and causing further disaster. Perhaps it's fate that has resurfaced today."
Rong Lin frowned upon hearing this, his eyes wandering over the scroll as he pondered a strategy: "Now that we have the map, we can avoid most of the illusions."
Chu Chu stood aside, her tone quite firm: "No matter what, in order to rescue the ancestor, we must try."
The ancient map slowly unfolds, as if it is the key to an unknown world.
Hades' finger gently traced across the map, each spot carrying memories and unsolved mysteries. "This is the entrance," he said solemnly, his gaze deep, as if he could pierce time and space, returning to the thrilling night of his first encounter with illusion. "This is also where my companions and I first felt this mysterious power. And here," his finger moved to the center of the map, a heavily marked area, "is the core of the Ten Thousand Demons Cave, the dark place where our ancestors are imprisoned. But the path leading there is crisscrossed with illusionary traps meticulously designed by the cave master. Any carelessness will lead to eternal damnation."
Rong Lin's brow furrowed, his eyes gleaming with wisdom. "Perhaps we could harness the power of the jade disc," he proposed a bold idea. "Although the jade disc is broken, its remaining power cannot be underestimated. We could combine it with the map and create some special markers. These markers would be able to sense the presence of the illusion. Once we approach, they would sound a warning, guiding us to avoid the trap."
Chu Chu heard this, a glimmer of hope flashed in her eyes. She nodded in agreement and added, "I still remember a Qingxin Jue that Master once taught me. It can provide a certain degree of protection on the spiritual level and resist mental attacks. Although I can't guarantee that it can completely break the cave master's illusion, it can at least allow us to maintain a little clarity in the fog and not completely lose ourselves."
Rong Lin pondered this inwardly, then asked Xiang Chuchu, "Do we need to go back to Jiayang Mountain first to recover your divine power, and then enter the cave after we are fully prepared?"
Chuchu nodded without hesitation, her eyes filled with determination. "That's right, we must ensure that nothing goes wrong. The cave master is extremely cunning, and we can't give him any chance to take advantage. He will never be able to leave this cave, and can only show off his power in this small space. And we will eventually break his shackles."
The two bid farewell to Hades and set out on their journey back to Jiayang Mountain. Jiayang Mountain, a place rich in spiritual energy, seemed like nature's gift to Chuchu. She sat cross-legged in her palace, eyes closed, absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, feeling the divine power within her gradually recover until it filled her entire body.
Rong Lin sat quietly in meditation nearby, his mind calm and profound, as if he could see into the essence of all things. An hour might seem eternity to an ordinary person, but to them, it was a fleeting moment. When the two opened their eyes again, they had returned to the demonic realm, reunited with Ye Xuan, and prepared to face the final challenge.
Outside the Ten Thousand Demons Cave, there was complete silence, with only the occasional sound of the wind, as if heralding the coming storm. The three of them exchanged a glance, their feelings clearly understood without further ado.
The cave was dimly lit, and every step was filled with uncertainty. They advanced cautiously, the markers in their hands occasionally vibrating slightly, reminding them to adjust their direction and avoid one illusionary trap after another. Time seemed to freeze at this moment, and every second was filled with tension and excitement.
Finally, after going through numerous difficulties and challenges, they arrived at the heart-pounding core area of the Ten Thousand Demons Cave.
Chuchu and Ronglin were incredibly excited. When they saw the kind face of Zixiao Patriarch, it felt as if all their fatigue and anxiety instantly vanished. Chuchu rushed forward, tightly grasping the Patriarch's hand. With tears welling in her eyes, she said, "Master, it really is you! I'm so glad to see you're safe and sound. I'm finally relieved."
The old ancestor gently touched Chuchu's head, a loving smile on his face: "It's okay, Master is fine. You are such a clever little bird, you really managed to find Master. Master is so relieved."
Chuchu smiled and responded: "Master, Rong Lin is here too. It was his idea that allowed us to find you so smoothly."
Upon hearing this, the old ancestor looked at Rong Lin with a look of admiration: "It's good that you're here, it's good that you're here. You two are both good children, and the master is very pleased."
At this time, Ye Xuan interrupted and reminded: "We have to leave quickly. Now that we have found the person, let's get out of the cave first. If we alarm the cave owner, it will be troublesome."
Ye Xuan's reminder brought everyone back to their senses, and they realized that their current situation was not safe. So, Rong Lin and Chu Chu hurriedly helped the old ancestor up and carefully returned along the same route.
Along the way, they traveled exceptionally smoothly, with virtually no obstacles. This made Chuchu wary. She stopped, her brow furrowed. "Has our journey been so smooth? This cave master has absorbed the magical power of countless demons, and his power is so formidable that none of us can match him. Yet, why haven't we noticed anything unusual along the way?"
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