Lin Yi and the others collapsed to the ground, as if they had survived a disaster. The oppressive feeling brought by that blood-red eyeball was even more suffocating than the night before the final exam.
Long Wu, that guy, exaggeratedly patted his chest, as if he had just walked through the gates of hell.
"What the hell is this thing? It almost scared my heart out!" Long Wu gasped for breath, his face still showing signs of fear.
Lin Yi didn't speak, but silently picked up the crystal ball that had fallen to the ground. It was cold to the touch, yet it seemed to contain endless secrets.
He knew that although the Night Owl had been rescued, the mysteries he left behind were even more perplexing.
"This thing seems even hotter than we thought," Lin Yi said, squinting.
Su Qing walked to Lin Yi's side, gently shook her head, and signaled him not to worry too much.
Although she didn't say anything, Lin Yi could sense the unease in her heart.
"Alright, stop looking so gloomy. At least we're still alive, aren't we?" Lin Yi clapped his hands, trying to lighten the mood. "Now, the main event begins. This crystal ball is the key to solving the mystery."
The crowd gathered around again, focusing their attention on the small crystal ball.
Its surface is smooth and rounded, but its interior seems to contain a vast universe, profound and mysterious.
Lin Yi took a deep breath and slowly channeled his mental energy into the crystal ball.
Instantly, countless points of light began to twinkle inside the crystal ball, like brilliant stars in the night sky.
"Wow, this scene looks a bit like the starry sky effects I used to see when I stayed up all night watching dramas!" Long Wu couldn't help but exclaim, trying to relieve his tension in this way.
Lin Yi ignored his banter and continued to concentrate on deciphering the information contained in the crystal ball.
These fragmented pieces of information are scattered and blurry, like broken puzzle pieces that he needs to piece together bit by bit.
Combining the information he had gained from his ancient cultivation experiences with the meaningful words left behind by Night Owl, a vague puzzle of the truth about the world gradually emerged in Lin Yi's mind.
It turns out that the "Ragnarok" project is not just a simple apocalyptic crisis, but is intricately connected with the interdimensional invaders and Xuanmingzi, the mastermind behind the "Infinite" game.
Xuanmingzi, this mysterious being, seems to be conducting a cruel trial of civilization, and Earth is merely a pawn in his game.
Interdimensional invaders, on the other hand, hope to take this opportunity to invade and destroy this world, turning Earth into their colony.
"Damn, this plot is more melodramatic than any game I've ever played!" Long Wu couldn't help but complain. "So we're just a bunch of lab rats being raised in captivity, ready to be slaughtered at any moment?"
"The truth may be worse than you imagine." Lin Yi's expression turned extremely solemn. "We not only have to fight against the interdimensional invaders, but also be wary of Xuan Mingzi, who is hiding behind the scenes. This is a high-stakes gamble concerning the fate of Earth, and we are the only chips."
Su Qing clenched her fists silently, and Chu Yao chimed in at the right moment: "Master, no matter what happens, I will always stand by your side."
"Alright, since that's the case, then let's go all out!" Lin Yi's eyes burned with fierce fighting spirit. "Trying to toy with us? Let them see that we 'guinea pigs' can bite too!"
Lin Yi knew that to stop the "Ragnarok" plan, they had to become stronger.
He decided to lead his teammates away from the "Forgotten City" to find more ways to improve their strength, while also preparing to deal with the mysterious forces that were about to arrive.
"Where do we go next?" Long Wu asked.
Lin Yi raised his head and looked into the distance, his eyes filled with anticipation and longing. "Let's go find our destiny, uncover the truth of this world, and... defy fate!"
After saying that, Lin Yi waved his hand and led everyone away from where they were.
On their way out of the "Forgotten City", they encountered some small groups of interdimensional invaders.
These invaders varied in strength, but were all exceptionally ferocious, seemingly driven by some kind of force.
However, these enemies were utterly no match for Lin Yi's formidable strength.
With his skillful use of spacetime, he easily crushed these invaders into dust.
"Wow, Yi-ge, your strength is like you've been cheated!" Long Wu exclaimed in amazement as he cleaned up the battlefield. "Looks like following you from now on means I'll be living the high life!"
Lin Yi simply smiled and said nothing.
He knew that his improvement was inseparable from the support and help of his teammates.
After fighting side by side for so long, Lin Yi's teammates have developed even greater respect for him, and the team's cohesion has been further strengthened.
They trusted and supported each other, forming an indestructible fighting force.
"Everyone be careful, there seems to be something ahead!" Su Qing suddenly stopped and looked ahead warily.
Lin Yi also noticed something was amiss.
He closed his eyes and carefully sensed the energy fluctuations around him, discovering that a powerful force seemed to be hidden ahead.
"It seems we've encountered new trouble," Lin Yi said casually, but his tone was full of excitement.
He enjoys challenges, adventures, and finding a way to survive in dire situations. This time...
Just as they were about to step out of the rusty gates of the "Forgotten City," a sinister sound, like static from an old-fashioned radio, suddenly exploded in Lin Yi's mind.
"Young man, are you having fun?" Who else could that voice be but that old fellow Xuanmingzi?
Lin Yi rolled his eyes. This old guy was elusive, even more outrageous than urban legends.
"What instructions do you have now, sir?" he muttered to himself irritably.
Xuanmingzi's ethereal voice continued, "The road ahead isn't paved with roses, you know. Those 'rats' lurking in the shadows have already caught your scent. Get ready, a 'Mount Hua Sword Tournament' awaits you." This old fellow, he really knows how to talk a good game, acting like some reclusive master from a martial arts novel!
Lin Yi mentally complained, but subconsciously gripped the Time-Space Blade tightly in his hand, a thin layer of sweat seeping from his palms, and a sense of unease seemed to solidify in the air.
He licked his lips, a cold smile playing on his lips: "Heh, a mouse? Let's see who's the cat and who's the mouse!" A chilling aura instantly enveloped the entire group.
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