However, just as they were preparing to set off to explore the ruins, a group of uninvited guests suddenly appeared in the mountains and forests.
These people were dressed in black and moved swiftly; they were clearly not ordinary people.
The leader stared coldly at Chu Chenxiao and the others, and sneered, "Hand over the jade pendant, or today will be your death day."
Chu Chenxiao's heart tightened, and he clutched the jade pendant tightly behind his back. "Who are you people? Why do you want this jade pendant?"
The man in black snorted coldly, "This is none of your business. In short, this jade pendant is of great importance and cannot fall into your hands."
The two sides instantly fell into a standoff, and the atmosphere became extremely tense.
Ning Yuyuan scanned the surrounding enemies with a sharp look in her eyes, and whispered to Chu Chenxiao, "It seems we've been targeted. We'll find a chance to break through later."
The man remained calm, gently raising his hand. The surrounding flowers and plants seemed to be drawn by some force, trembling slightly.
"If you want the jade pendant, then we'll see if you have the ability to get it."
A fierce battle was inevitable. The men in black attacked one after another, and Chu Chenxiao, Ning Yuyuan and the man fought back with all their might.
Chu Chenxiao was already used to using internal energy, so her moves were fierce and fearless.
Ning Yuyuan, relying on her wit, skillfully evaded the enemy's attacks and occasionally launched counterattacks.
The man displayed extraordinary skill, transforming his flute into a weapon, and the sound waves he played were able to repel his enemies.
Xi Xi used her special abilities to interfere with the actions of the men in black, creating an opportunity for Chu Chenxiao and the others.
With everyone's efforts, the man in black was gradually overwhelmed and fled in disarray.
But Chu Chenxiao knew they wouldn't give up easily, and this confrontation had also exposed their plan to go to the ruins.
"We must set off as soon as possible and find the secrets of the ruins before they do," Chu Chenxiao said, his eyes filled with determination.
The man nodded in agreement. "We shouldn't delay. I know a hidden path that might help us avoid their pursuit."
So the four of them set off along the path into the deep mountains.
Along the way, the mountains and forests became increasingly secluded, and the roads became increasingly rugged, but they did not back down in the slightest.
During the Ruifeng Dynasty, Ning Ci and others gradually discovered the intricate relationship between the ancient family and the imperial court as they confronted the experts of the family.
It seems that a hidden force is manipulating everything, attempting to prevent them from getting close to the secret of the seal.
Chu Qiaoling and others from the Jinglan Dynasty finally discovered that the key token to open the secret chamber might be related to a mysterious ancestor of the royal family. They began to investigate the life and deeds of this ancestor in an attempt to find the whereabouts of the token.
On Zhaoxi Dynasty's side, as they ventured deeper into the mountains and forests, Chu Chenxiao and the others felt a mysterious force drawing them in.
When they finally arrived at the entrance to the ruins, they found it filled with all sorts of dangerous traps and mechanisms.
However, they had no way back; they could only move forward.
They cautiously stepped into the ruins, only to find the scene before them dark and gloomy, filled with an old and decaying atmosphere.
As soon as they entered, they heard a series of clicking sounds as mechanisms were activated, and then several sharp arrows shot out from hidden holes on both sides of the wall.
The man reacted swiftly, quickly drawing his flute and accurately deflecting each arrow aimed at Chu Chenxiao, while simultaneously warning, "Everyone, be careful!"
Immediately afterwards, the ground began to shake violently, and deep trenches appeared, with sharp iron spikes gleaming in them.
Ning Yuyuan nearly fell into the ditch by accident, but at the last second, the man flashed and grabbed Ning Yuyuan's arm, pulling her back forcefully.
Xi Xi didn't trigger any of the mechanisms, but she glanced at the man a few more times.
As we continued forward, thick smoke billowed from the passage ahead, making it difficult to breathe and obstructing our view.
The man frowned, focusing his mind on sensing his surroundings. Relying on his subtle judgment of the airflow, he grabbed Chu Chenxiao's hand and whispered, "Follow me, don't panic."
Xi Xi noticed the man's natural movement, pursed her lips, and couldn't help but pay even more attention to him.
Amidst the thick smoke, the man, relying on his keen intuition and agile skills, led the three of them to avoid traps hidden in the smoke.
When they arrived at a secret room, the huge rock above them began to slowly descend, threatening to crush them.
The man looked around and spotted a mechanism in the corner of the secret chamber. He flew over, turned the mechanism, and successfully stopped the boulder from falling just as it was about to hit their heads, saving everyone from disaster.
Throughout this series of crises, the man, with his calm mind, agile skills, and keen sense of danger, repeatedly pulled the three back from the brink of death, enabling them to continue searching for clues about the Chaos Orb in the ruins.
The threat from the authorities has temporarily subsided, and the air is filled with the relief of surviving a close call.
"Thanks to you, young master. If it weren't for you, we would probably be dead here today." Chu Chenxiao broke the silence first. She looked up at the man, her eyes full of gratitude and admiration.
The man shook his head slightly, a gentle smile on his face. "Miss, you don't need to worry about it. It was just a small favor. However, this place is fraught with danger, so we still need to be careful."
Ning Yu brushed the dust off his clothes and stepped forward. "May I ask your name, young master? I will repay your life-saving grace in the future."
The man's gaze swept over the crowd, and he said softly, "My name is Xu Ruyu."
"What?" Chu Chenxiao's eyes widened, her face full of disbelief. She subconsciously stood up and took two steps forward, as if trying to confirm whether she had misheard.
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