klisemfg Chapter 316 The Ancient Seal
Chapter 316 The Ancient Seal
"The traces of magic here are complex, with both ancient seals and signs of recent activity. The out-of-control magic seems to be somehow connected to these traces."
With the in-depth exploration, the internal structure of the ruins gradually became more complex. The winding corridors, moss-covered stone steps, and occasional ancient murals all revealed the vicissitudes and mystery of this place.
Suddenly, a low roar came from the depths of the ruins, accompanied by a slight vibration of the ground, as if some huge monster was waking up.
"What's that sound?" Tong Luoluo's face changed slightly. He tightly grasped the imitation in his hand, ready to deal with any emergency at any time.
“I don’t know, but we must speed up.” The old man quickened his pace and motioned for everyone to follow him. “That sound is most likely caused by the out-of-control magic power. We must find a solution before it gets completely out of control.”
After a difficult journey, the four finally arrived in front of a huge stone chamber. In the center of the stone chamber, an ancient altar was emitting a faint blue light, and the unstable magic power was emanating from here. The altar was engraved with complex magic runes, many of which were already blurred, but the ancient power contained in them could still be felt.
"It seems that this is the source of the magic power." Ivan approached the altar and studied the runes on it carefully. "These runes seem to be used to guide and restrain some powerful magic power. But due to the long time and the previous accidental trigger, the magic power is out of control."
"Then what should we do?" Rong Yu asked anxiously, his eyes fixed on the altar, fearing that the magic power would suddenly erupt.
"We need to reactivate these runes and guide their power back on track." Ivan said in a deep voice, "But this is a very dangerous process. The slightest mistake may lead to a greater disaster."
"I'll help you." Although Tong Luoluo was injured, her tone was full of determination. "My magic can resonate with these runes, maybe it can help you."
Seeing this, the old man nodded and said, "The four of us must work together to overcome this difficulty. Rong Yu, you will be responsible for guarding the surroundings to prevent any enemy from taking the opportunity to launch a sneak attack."
As Ivan and Tong Luoluo began to prepare to guide the runes, the atmosphere in the stone chamber became more tense and solemn. Their fingers danced lightly in the air, and they chanted something. Soft magical lights gradually gathered on the altar, reflecting the ancient runes.
However, just as the rune was about to be fully activated, a wave of magic power stronger than before suddenly erupted, shaking the entire stone chamber to the point of collapse. Aiwen and Tong Luoluo were also hit by this force and staggered a few steps, their faces as pale as paper.
"Oh no, the magic power is out of control!" the old man exclaimed.
At this moment, a warm and gentle force suddenly surged out from the replicas of the Heart of the Universe and the Mind Stone, slowly surrounding the out-of-control magic power. With the help of this force, Tong Luoluo barely stabilized his body and continued to guide the runes with Ivan.
"It's the power of the Heart of the Universe and the Heart Stone!" Rong Yu shouted in surprise, "They are helping us stabilize this magic power!"
After a lot of arduous efforts, the out-of-control magic power was finally redirected back into the runes. The blue light in the stone chamber gradually dissipated, and everything returned to calm.
The four of them smiled at each other, their eyes flashing with the joy and fatigue of victory. They knew that although the crisis was temporarily lifted, there was still a long way to go and more challenges were waiting for them.
“We did it.” Ivan gasped, “But this experience also reminds us that no matter what difficulties and challenges we face, we must not lose our composure!”
The old man nodded in agreement: "Yes, this experience has brought us closer together and made us more deeply aware of our own power and responsibility."
As the four slowly walked out of the ruins and returned to the sunlight, they knew that new challenges were coming...
Although it has been temporarily stabilized, the shadow behind it seems to be deeper, indicating that the road ahead will be more rugged.
"We must return to the castle as soon as possible and inform everyone of the situation here." The old man spoke first, his voice carrying an unquestionable firmness. "At the same time, we must also increase our vigilance to prevent the magic power from getting out of control again or causing other accidents."
"Yes, we must make sure that nothing goes wrong." Rong Yu agreed, his eyes scanning the surroundings, as if he wanted to remember every inch of the land here. "However, before going back, I want to go deeper into the ruins to take a look, maybe I can find some clues."
Tong Luoluo heard this. Although she was still a little weak, her eyes were full of curiosity and persistence. "I'll go with you. My magic may be able to find some hidden mechanisms or secrets."
Ivan hesitated for a moment and nodded. "Okay, but we must be careful. This place is full of unknown dangers."
The old man thought for a moment and finally agreed with their decision. "But be careful. If there is anything unusual, retreat immediately."
The four of them entered the ruins again, and this time, they explored every corner more carefully. As they went deeper, they found that the interior of the ruins was more complicated than they had imagined, with countless forks and intersections, like a maze.
Suddenly, Tong Luoluo stopped and her fingers lightly touched an inconspicuous depression on the stone wall. "Here, I feel a trace of unusual magic fluctuations."
Rong Yu immediately became alert and drew his sword, just in case. "Let me take a look."
Ivan squatted down and carefully studied the lines in the depression. "These runes... they seem to be similar to the runes on the altar, but they are also different. There may be a mechanism hidden here."
The old man also came over and squinted his eyes to examine the rune. "If this is a mechanism, then it may lead to the deeper part of the ruins, or hide some important secrets."
After some effort, the four finally unlocked the mechanism, and a hidden stone door slowly opened, revealing a staircase leading underground. At the end of the staircase, a faint light was faintly visible, as if it was the entrance to another world.
"It seems that our guess is correct." Rong Yu stepped onto the stairs first, his voice echoing in the narrow space, "No matter what is ahead, we must find out."
As they went deeper, they came to a huge underground palace. In the center of the palace was a huge crystal ball, emitting a soft and mysterious light. The previously out-of-control magic power seemed to come from this.
"What...what is this?" Tong Luoluo stared at the crystal ball in shock. She had never seen such a strange sight before. "It seems to contain an extremely powerful force."
"This is an ancient magic crystal. It is said that it can store and release huge magical energy." Ivan explained slowly, "But it is also extremely dangerous. Once it gets out of control, the consequences will be disastrous."
The old man stared at the crystal ball, a trace of worry flashing in his eyes. "It seems that our allies accidentally touched the crystal ball while exploring this relic, causing the magic power to leak out."
"What should we do now?" Rong Yu asked, his eyes fixed on the crystal ball, afraid that it would get out of control again.
"We must find a way to stabilize the magic power in the crystal ball." Ivan said in a deep voice, "Otherwise, it will become a threat to all of us."
At this moment, a low chanting sound suddenly rang out in the palace, and then an illusory figure slowly appeared in front of them. It was an old man in a long robe, with a kind and solemn face.
“Welcome to the Forgotten Palace, brave explorers.” The illusory figure began to speak. “I am the guardian of this relic. For a long time, I have been waiting for someone who can unlock the secret of the crystal ball.”
"You are..." The old man looked at the illusory figure in surprise, trying to find clues about this guardian from his memory.
“Don’t panic. I am not a physical entity. I am just a remnant soul in the crystal ball.” The guardian explained, “Only those with pure hearts and firm beliefs can sense my existence.”
"Then, can you tell us how to stabilize the magic power in this crystal ball?" Alvin asked eagerly.
The guardian smiled slightly, his eyes fell on the replicas of the Heart of the Universe and the Mind Stone in Tong Luoluo's hands. "The answer is in your hands. The Heart of the Universe and the Mind Stone are symbols of balance and harmony. Their power can guide and stabilize the magic in the crystal ball."
"But what we have are just imitations..." Tong Luoluo said hesitantly.
“Although replicas are not genuine, they still contain a weak power.” The guardian responded gently, “As long as you work together and use this power, you will be able to successfully stabilize the crystal ball.”
Under the guidance of the guardian, the four people surrounded the crystal ball and injected their own power into it. Tong Luoluo held the replica tightly, guiding the power in it to resonate with the crystal ball;
Alvin chanted ancient spells to strengthen the resonance; Rong Yu and the old man guarded the surroundings respectively to prevent any accidents.
As time passed, the light in the crystal ball gradually became soft and stable, and the magic power that was once out of control was slowly guided back into the crystal ball.
When the last trace of magic power returned, the entire palace seemed to breathe a sigh of relief and returned to peace.
"We made it!"
Tong Luoluo shouted excitedly, tears of victory in her eyes.
"No, we can't say we have succeeded. We haven't completely eliminated our opponents yet!" Rong Yu said from the side!
"Yes, they are also indestructible cockroaches. We can't defeat them even with this!"
"It's not that easy to defeat them. After all, they have existed for a very long time. No one knows their background and details, let alone their ultimate strength!"
Rong Yu sighed and said!