"Hahaha! Xu Yuehuai, you'll never get rid of me!"
Before he could finish speaking, the black-robed man's body suddenly turned into a cloud of black mist and disappeared into the air, leaving Xu Yuehuai standing there alone, staring at the dissipating mist, feeling a tightness in his chest.
Xu Yuehuai stood quietly, her gaze piercing through the gradually fading black mist. Although she had a thousand doubts in her heart, she had even more unwavering faith in the forces of justice.
The death of the man in black robes was merely a brief calm before the storm; in the future, there may be many more people like him.
However, at this moment, she must remain calm and prepare to actively confront the situation.
She slowly closed her eyes, adjusted her breathing, and tried to integrate the newly acquired mysterious power into every cell of her body.
This power originated from the incredible female corpse, which not only healed her wounds but also endowed her with an extraordinary keen intuition.
She seemed to be able to penetrate the stone walls and capture the most subtle sounds; she could feel the delicate fluctuations of every bit of energy in the air. These perceptions surged like a tide, guiding her through the intricate underground labyrinth.
Xu Yuehuai slowly opened her eyes, her gaze flashing with determination and wisdom. Her eyes finally locked onto a seemingly hidden passage that was actually full of hope.
She took light, graceful steps, her movements as nimble as a dragon weaving through a narrow passage, each step exuding composure.
As she ventured deeper, the surrounding scenery began to subtly change. The originally dark and damp cave was gradually replaced by dazzling light, and a rich and ancient atmosphere wafted over, making one involuntarily immerse themselves in it.
Finally, she arrived at a massive treasure vault. The building, cast from an unknown metal, was magnificent and solemn, adorned with intricate and mysterious totems, each stroke revealing the wisdom and power of an ancient civilization.
The doors to the treasure vault were half-closed, as if whispering, inviting brave explorers to step into this unknown territory.
Xu Yuehuai's heart raced. She knew that this place might hold the key items they needed, or even clues to leave this secret realm.
After pushing open the door, she stepped into the interior of the treasure pavilion.
The interior of the treasure pavilion is spacious, with several huge stone platforms in the center, each displaying a variety of treasures.
From precious medicinal herbs to sharp weapons, from ancient books to strange magical artifacts, everything is available, and each item is invaluable.
Xu Yuehuai's gaze swept among these treasures, finally settling on an ancient book that emitted a faint golden light.
She stepped forward and carefully picked up the ancient book.
The cover was inscribed with the three large characters "Tianji Lu" in ancient script, the characters were vigorous and powerful, and it was clear that it was not an ordinary book.
She gently turned the pages of the book, which contained many unknown secrets about this world, as well as a series of powerful spells and formations.
Xu Yuehuai knew the value of the book, and she put it away without hesitation, intending to study it carefully in the future.
In addition to "The Record of Heavenly Secrets", Xu Yuehuai also carefully selected several seemingly ordinary treasures that actually contain hidden secrets.
She picked up a compass that could guide her, gently stroking its smooth surface; she picked up a bottle of elixir that could heal serious injuries, feeling the immense life force contained within it; she also picked up a light and sharp short sword, its blade gleaming with a cold light, as if ready to pierce the darkness at any moment.
After completing all this, Xu Yuehuai began searching for an exit from the treasure pavilion.
With her keen intuition and the clues in "The Record of Heavenly Secrets", she searched through the treasure pavilion.
Soon after, she successfully found the secret room where Yan Qing, Lu Li, and the Ghost Doctor were.
When she pushed open the door to the secret room, the three of them saw Xu Yuehuai appear before them unharmed, and they all breathed a sigh of relief.
"Your Highness? How are you?" Yan Qing was the first to rush forward and ask with concern.
Xu Yuehuai shook her head and chuckled, "I'm fine. I've already dealt with the man in black. We won't encounter any more danger." Her tone revealed an indescribable ease and confidence.
"Really? That's great!" Lu Li jumped up excitedly, his face beaming with undisguised joy. "We can finally leave!"
The Ghost Doctor silently curled his lips into a faint smile.
"Did you find anything?" the Ghost Doctor asked curiously, his gaze falling on the "Record of Heavenly Secrets" and several treasures in Xu Yuehuai's hands.
Xu Yuehuai smiled slightly and handed the "Record of Heavenly Secrets" to the Ghost Doctor, saying, "This is the 'Record of Heavenly Secrets' that I found in the Treasure Pavilion. It contains many things and will definitely be of great help to us in the future. As for the other things in the Treasure Pavilion, I will come back and take them when I have the chance."
The Ghost Doctor took the "Record of Heavenly Secrets" and began to read it carefully, while Lu Li and Yan Qing also gathered around.
"This is really a good thing. Can I borrow it for a few days?" The Ghost Doctor clutched the "Record of Heavenly Secrets".
Xu Yuehuai replied with a smile, "Of course!"
The Ghost Doctor's smile deepened, almost reaching his lips.
After a short rest, the four-person group, led by Xu Yuehuai, continued to search for a way out.
"There are hidden traps around, so be careful." Xu Yuehuai said, holding a torch.
More than an hour later, using special energy to locate the passage, they finally arrived at a secret passage.
Lu Li followed closely behind, asking curiously, "Is this secret passage the real exit?"
Xu Yuehuai continued striding forward, "My intuition tells me I'm right."
Yan Qing smiled and said, "Don't worry, we're here. Even if there are mountains of knives and seas of fire ahead, we'll protect you." This instantly dispelled the unease in Lu Li's heart.
The Ghost Doctor walked at the back, holding the "Record of Heavenly Secrets" in his hand. "There should be mechanisms and hidden doors here," he said in a hoarse but authoritative voice.
The torches crackled, and a faint sound of a mechanism activating rang out. Yan Qing quickly grabbed Xu Yuehuai, who was about to step forward, and the two nimbly dodged behind a stone wall.
"Watch out for traps!" Yan Qing whispered a warning to the others.
Xu Yuehuai intently observed the location of the trigger mechanism, her brows furrowed as she pondered a solution.
"Ghost Doctor, it's up to you now." Xu Yuehuai looked at the Ghost Doctor expectantly.
The Ghost Doctor smiled slightly, his gaze quickly scanning the lines of "The Record of Heavenly Secrets," and finally found the corresponding solution.
He softly chanted an ancient incantation, his fingers tracing intricate runes in the air. As the incantation echoed, the mechanism slowly ceased functioning, and a hidden door silently opened.
"It's done!" the Ghost Doctor exclaimed softly. The four of them looked at each other and smiled, their eyes sparkling with relief and deep recognition of each other's abilities.
They carefully passed through the open door, and after an unknown amount of time, when the first ray of sunlight pierced through the end of the secret passage and gently shone on their tired yet hopeful faces, everyone involuntarily stopped in their tracks.
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