After everyone worked together to defeat the guardian beast, the joy of victory filled the air in the hall like scattered flower fragrance. Yet deep down, they all knew this was merely a small fragment of their adventure within the ruins. Deeper inside, countless secrets and hidden dangers awaited them, much like giant beasts lurking in the darkness, waiting for them to explore and challenge.
During their brief rest, the group seized the time to recover their stamina and replenish their mana. Lin Xiu carefully wiped the Void Fang in his hand, the blade flashing with a chilling, cold glint in the faint light; Lu Chen silently checked his greatsword, gripping the hilt to feel its familiar weight; Su Yu gently stroked her longbow, adjusting the tension of the bowstring; while Bai Zhi and Bai Zhi exchanged whispered words, silently praying for the journey ahead.
With their rest completed, the group walked with a mix of caution and anticipation toward the slightly rustic archway deep within the hall. Stepping through the archway, a long and serene corridor suddenly opened up before them. The walls on both sides of the corridor were covered with exquisite murals. Despite the erosion of time, these murals retained their vibrant colors, vividly depicting magnificent scenes of ancient warfare: warriors wielding sharp blades and riding strange magical beasts, fighting fiercely on the battlefield; mystical magical scenes: mages with glowing hands summoning elemental forces to alter th…
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