Within the passageway of the Ancient Tome library, the light gradually dissipated, and silence reclaimed the surroundings. Only the lingering ripples of Dark Lingyun Power from the sealed Black-robed Man remained, as if recounting the heart-stopping battle that had just transpired. Su Yao, Lin Yu, Zhao Ya, and Chu Feng panted slightly. While the relief of having survived a brush with death had not yet faded, a hidden anxiety for the future already clouded their eyes.
Su Yao gently stroked the *Records of Archaic Oddities* in her hands, which emitted a faint glow. The cover of the Ancient Tome felt coarse, as if every texture carried the vicissitudes of time and endless secrets. She took a deep breath, struggling to calm the turmoil in her heart, and looked toward her companions, saying firmly, "Although we have temporarily sealed these Black-robed Men, we all know that the true crisis is far from over. The key to unraveling all these mysteries must be hidden within this Ancient Tome; we must figure it out as soon as possible."
Lin Yu nodded slightly, his long sword returning to its scabbard with a crisp metallic sound. His gaze was steady and resolute. "Su Yao is right. No matter how many hardships and obstacles lie ahead, we will face them together." Zhao Ya stepped forward, gently brushing back a lock of hair dampened by sweat from her temple, her eyes flashing with intelligence. "I think we should find a safe place to calm our minds and study this Ancient Tome carefully.…
Chapter 134