In the ensuing dark and winding journey, Xu Yuehuai, Qi Guze, and the guards walked as if on thin ice, each step cautious and careful, lest they trigger unknown mechanisms and traps. The damp air in the passageway carried an ancient and mysterious scent, causing them to involuntarily hold their breath.
"This place is really eerie," one of the guards muttered under his breath, his eyes filled with vigilance and unease.
"Don't talk, concentrate." Qi Guze glared at him, his voice deep and powerful.
The group continued onward, their heavy footsteps echoing through the silent passage. Suddenly, a sharp arrow shot out from the shadows, heading straight for Xu Yuehuai's face. She reacted swiftly, dodging the attack in a flash.
"That was close!" Xu Yuehuai exclaimed softly, a layer of cold sweat already seeping from his forehead.
"Everyone be careful, this place is full of traps, a slight mistake could be fatal." Qi Guze gripped his long sword tightly, his eyes blazing as he scanned the surrounding darkness.
Before the words were even finished, the ground suddenly collapsed, revealing sharp spikes. Everyone gasped and jumped back to avoid being injured.
"These traps are truly impossible to guard against!" Qi Guze wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and said in a deep voice.
“Yes, but as long as we are careful, we can always find a way to break it,” Xu Yuehuai replied, her eyes shining with determination.
The group continued onward, constantly bombarded by arrows and traps from all directions. However, under the command of Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze, the guards worked together seamlessly, resolving each crisis one by one.
"Attention everyone, there's movement ahead!" Xu Yuehuai suddenly shouted, her expression turning serious.
Everyone immediately looked ahead warily, and saw a dark shadow moving at the end of the passage.
"What is it?" one of the guards asked nervously.
"I don't know, but it's definitely not a good thing." Qi Guze gripped his longsword tightly, ready for battle.
"Let's not act rashly yet, let's observe first." Xu Yuehuai signaled everyone to remain calm. She took a deep breath and slowly walked forward.
As they approached, the shadowy figure gradually became clearer. It turned out to be a massive stone gate, covered with intricate patterns and runes, emitting a faint glow.
"It seems we've found the final door to our goal." Qi Guze carefully examined the runes on the stone door, trying to find a way to open it.
"These runes look so complicated, can we really decipher them?" one of the guards said with some concern.
"Don't underestimate us, we've undergone rigorous training," another guard patted him on the shoulder, encouraging him.
Xu Yuehuai remained silent, her gaze fixed intently on the runes on the stone gate, her mind racing as she recalled what she had learned. Suddenly, her eyes lit up; she seemed to have found a clue.
"I found it!" she exclaimed excitedly. "These runes are actually an ancient code. If you touch them in a specific order, you can open this door."
Upon hearing this, everyone showed expressions of surprise and quickly gathered around. Under Xu Yuehuai's guidance, they carefully touched the runes on the stone door, afraid of making a mistake.
Finally, with everyone's combined efforts, the stone door slowly opened, revealing a deep cave. A mysterious atmosphere permeated the cave, making everyone's heart race involuntarily.
"It seems our target is just ahead." Qi Guze took a deep breath, his eyes gleaming with anticipation.
“That’s right, we’ve come this far, we can’t give up halfway.” Xu Yuehuai nodded and said firmly.
The group exchanged smiles and took firm steps deeper into the cave. They knew the journey ahead would be even more arduous, but they were prepared to meet the challenge.
The cave was dimly lit, with only torches illuminating the way ahead. The group moved forward cautiously, afraid of triggering any traps. A damp and chilly atmosphere filled the air, causing them to shiver involuntarily.
"It's so quiet here, so quiet it's unsettling," a guard whispered, his voice echoing jarringly in the empty cave.
"Don't speak, stay alert," Qi Guze said, frowning as he scanned the surroundings for any potential danger.
Suddenly, a strange laugh came from the depths of the cave, echoing through the empty cave and sending chills down one's spine.
"What is that sound?" one of the guards asked nervously, his voice trembling slightly.
"Everyone, be alert and take precautions." Qi Guze gripped his longsword tightly and looked around warily.
Xu Yuehuai frowned as well, sensing an uneasy atmosphere in the air. She signaled to everyone to remain vigilant and continue exploring.
As they ventured deeper, the cave became increasingly eerie. Strange symbols and patterns covered the walls, seemingly telling an ancient and mysterious story. Odd bumps and depressions appeared on the ground from time to time, forcing them to proceed with extreme caution.
"Everyone be careful, there might be a trap here," Xu Yuehua warned.
Sure enough, as soon as she finished speaking, the ground suddenly shook. Everyone quickly steadied themselves and saw cracks appearing in the ground, from which sharp spikes emerged.
"Get out of the way!" Qi Guze shouted, swinging his sword to slash at a sharp spike aimed at him. The others also scrambled to avoid the sudden attacks.
After a thrilling series of dodges and counterattacks, the group finally escaped the barrage of spikes. But they knew this was just one of many traps in the cave, and many more challenges awaited them.
"Don't panic, everyone, stay calm," Xu Yuehuai said loudly. Her voice echoed in the cave, bringing a sense of comfort to everyone.
“Yes, we can’t afford to lose our composure.” Qi Guze nodded, his gaze firm and resolute.
The group continued their journey, encountering various strange traps and mechanisms. Sometimes it was a sudden surge of water, sometimes a falling boulder, each time giving them a heart-stopping experience. But they remained calm and united, overcoming one difficulty after another together.
After countless trials and tribulations, they finally reached the depths of the cave. A faint light flickered ahead, seemingly an open doorway.
"We're almost at our destination." Qi Guze looked at the beam of light, a hint of joy on his face.
“That’s right, we’ve overcome so many difficulties and obstacles, and we’re finally about to reach the finish line.” Xu Yuehuai nodded, her eyes shining with determination.
They cautiously approached the shimmering door, afraid of triggering some unknown mechanism. However, when their hands touched the door, they found that it did not react at all.
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