This temple is the present-day residence of Ning Ci's descendants, as described by Xi Xi.
Xi Xi once said that this place is extremely mysterious and unpredictable, involving many strange internal energy applications and complex magic arrays. Endless dangers lurk everywhere, like a huge maze where every step is fraught with danger.
Although she wanted to help, she was unable to ascertain the details of the situation or obtain outside assistance.
In short, within this mysterious temple, all difficulties and obstacles can only be overcome through their own wisdom and strength; no one else can help them.
That's why Xi Xi painstakingly persuaded Chen Xiao to bring Ye Yu and Chao Yuan along.
These two are undoubtedly the greatest masters in the world, with extraordinary and unparalleled martial arts skills. With them by our side to protect us, the hardships along the way will surely be somewhat alleviated.
Just like the many perilous situations we had just experienced, whether it was the eerie aura of the psychedelic flying insects, the shadow formation controlled by the black-robed man, or the frenzied attacks of the werewolf-like monster, each one was fraught with danger and chilling.
Fortunately, Ye Yu and Chao Yuan were highly skilled in martial arts, living up to their reputation. They remained calm and composed in the face of adversity, displaying sharp and powerful sword and fist techniques, showcasing the demeanor of masters.
Yin Yuyao, a woman who was just as capable as any man, was still able to condense a shield with her inner strength and unleash magical attacks even before her internal injuries had healed, giving Chen Xiao a truly unexpected surprise.
In this perilous temple, she felt the strength and warmth of her companions, which further strengthened her determination to seek the truth and overcome the predicament.
With that thought in mind, the group exchanged glances and resolutely walked into the temple.
As everyone entered the temple, they all fell silent and held their breath, their steps as light and slow as if they were treading on a fragile dream.
The surroundings were so quiet that time seemed to have frozen, with only the soft breathing and careful footsteps echoing in the eerie space.
On the wall, faint phosphorescent lights flickered, like pairs of eyes hidden in the depths of darkness, stealthily watching their every move. The dim light added to the chill of this eerie place.
Upon reaching the backyard of the temple, an ancient well suddenly came into view.
The well water was so deep that its bottom could not be seen, and it shimmered with an eerie light. Wisps of cold air rose from it, as if the yin energy from the underworld was quietly spreading.
Yin Yuyao slowly sensed the mysteries beneath the well using her inner strength.
A moment later, her voice, barely audible yet clearly audible, said: "There may be something hidden in this well, and it seems to be intricately connected to the secrets of this temple."
A resolute glint flashed in Chen Xiaoming's eyes. "I'll go down and investigate first. I'm agile, and even if I encounter danger, I can quickly return."
The group exchanged glances, their hearts filled with worry, but seeing her resolute gaze, they finally nodded in agreement.
Chen Xiao gripped the rope tightly with her bare hands and slowly descended.
The well walls were incredibly slippery, and the moss that spread there was like a cunning sprite, causing her feet to slip frequently. Several times she almost lost her footing and fell, breaking out in a cold sweat.
After a difficult journey, they finally reached the bottom of the well.
Chen Xiao looked up and saw a narrow, cramped passage before him, like the open throat of a giant beast, exuding endless mystery.
As you walk along the passage, at the end, a majestic stone gate stands tall.
She gritted her teeth and used all her strength to push open the stone door.
Inside the gate, a stone chamber quietly appeared. Inside, various ancient books were piled up like mountains, and strange magical artifacts emitted a faint light, as if silently telling the legends of the past.
Just as Chen Xiao was about to examine it closely, suddenly, a series of exclamations and sounds of fierce fighting came from above, like thunderclaps, instantly breaking the silence at the bottom of the well.
Her heart was in turmoil, and she was extremely anxious. She didn't care about anything else and used both her hands and feet to climb up the rope with all her might.
Upon returning to the well, they found that the temple had been occupied by a new group of monsters.
These monsters were massive and resembled werewolves, with blood-red eyes that radiated a bloodthirsty light. Each of their attacks was accompanied by overwhelming force.
Ye Yu, Chao Yuan, and Yin Yuyao were already exhausted, their clothes were tattered, and their bodies were covered in wounds and bloodstains.
Chen Xiao let out a cold shout, brandishing his long sword, and charged towards the wolf-like monsters like an arrow released from a bow.
She seized an opening in a monster's attack, and with a swift, venomous thrust of her sword, she struck fiercely.
However, the monster reacted extremely quickly. With a backhand swing, Chen Xiao felt an overwhelming force strike him, and he was sent flying like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily to the ground.
Amidst the swirling dust, she quickly gritted her teeth, wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth, and stubbornly threw herself back into the battle.
Seeing that things were going badly, Yin Yuyao shouted, "These monsters are afraid of fire! We must quickly find a way to start a fire!"
Upon hearing this, Chao Yuan immediately rummaged through his bag and, after a moment, pulled out a tinderbox and some flammable materials.
Ye Yu roused himself and unleashed a flurry of sword strikes, holding the monster back and preventing it from getting close to the group.
Despite the pain, Chen Xiao also gathered withered branches and leaves from all over the place.
With everyone working together, a bonfire finally roared up, its flames soaring into the sky and illuminating the tired but determined faces of the group.
Under the threat of the firelight, the monsters, though unwilling, could only retreat slowly, but still lingered not far away, watching intently, unwilling to leave easily.
At that moment, a flash of inspiration struck Chen Xiao, and he remembered the scriptures and magical artifacts in the stone chamber below the well.
She said to the crowd, "I found something in the well that might help us subdue these monsters. I'll go down and investigate further."
After saying this, despite everyone's desperate attempts to stop him, he resolutely went down to the bottom of the well again.
Inside the stone chamber, she was anxious but forced herself to calm down. Her slender fingers quickly flipped through the ancient books, and large beads of sweat rolled down her forehead.
Finally, a rune array that could dispel evil forces was discovered.
Following the instructions in the scriptures, she trembled slightly as she picked up the ritual implement and focused intently on drawing runes on the stone chamber floor.
Every stroke of her pen embodies her hope and determination.
Meanwhile, atop the temple, the battle between Ye Yu and the monster had entered a life-or-death, intense phase.
Seizing the moment when the fire was slightly weaker, the monsters raised their heads and roared, launching an even more ferocious charge.
Ye Yu's swordplay gradually slowed down, Chao Yuan's fist techniques lost some of their fierceness, and the shield that Yin Yuyao had erected with her internal energy was also on the verge of collapse.
But they supported each other, back to back, their eyes showing no fear or hesitation, only a resolute determination to die for each other.
Chen Xiao's hands moved faster and faster as she drew runes at the bottom of the well. She knew that time was of the essence, and every second that passed could plunge her companions on the temple into eternal damnation.
She prayed silently, hoping that the rune array could be the key to turning the tide of the battle and saving everyone from this endless crisis.
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