The old man walked slowly but with steady steps, leading Lu Chen and Huo Yao through the dense jungle to the other side of the island. There, an ancient altar stood, its weathered stone surface covered in strange, unsettling symbols that emanated an uneasy aura.
"It is here," the old man said, pointing to a depression in the center of the altar. "The source of the curse is right here."
Lu Chen and Huo Yao approached the altar cautiously, carefully observing their surroundings. Huo Yao took the items they had collected from her pack: the Tears of the Sea Siren, the Phoenix Feather, and the Elf Blessing. These were the keys to breaking the curse, obtained only after enduring great perils across various worlds.
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