MTLNOVEL Chapter 776: Guardian God?
Qing Shuang listened, eyes also flashing with excitement: "Does that mean we can explore that ruin?"
Luo Chen nodded, but his expression immediately turned serious. "However, such ruins are often filled with danger, we must make full preparation."
Qing Shuang nodded resolutely, "No matter what, I will go with you."
A warm feeling surged in Luo Chen's heart, he knew that no matter what lay ahead, as long as Qing Shuang was by his side, he would have endless courage and strength.
They began to prepare for the upcoming adventure, gathering the necessary supplies and information.
During the preparation, they constantly studied that mysterious map, trying to decipher its secrets.
Days passed by, and Luo Chen and Qing Shuang's preparations were gradually completed.
They knew a new adventure was about to begin, and this mysterious ruin might change their fate.
On the night before departure, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang sat in the courtyard outside the house, gazing at the star-filled sky.
Luo Chen looked up at the stars, emotions swirling within him.
He said softly to Qing Shuang, "Qing Shuang, I feel there's something unusual about this expedition. Although we've prepared as thoroughly as possible, the unknowns within the ruin are always hard to predict."
Qing Shuang smiled slightly, her eyes shining with determination, "Brother Luo, no matter how many unknowns lie ahead, I will fight alongside you. Haven't we overcome many challenges together?"
Luo Chen nodded, a warmth rising in his heart.
He knew Qing Shuang's words were not empty comfort, but her long-standing persistence and faith.
"Yes, Qing Shuang, with you by my side, I fear nothing." Luo Chen grasped Qing Shuang's hand, and under the starlight, they made a silent vow.
The next morning, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang packed their bags and set off on the journey to the ruin.
They rode the Spiritual Beasts, passing through dense forests and crossing a series of mountains.
On the way, they encountered various Demonic Beasts, but managed to cleverly avoid them all.
After days of trekking, they finally reached the marked spot on the map.
It was a desolate valley surrounded by towering peaks, with an ancient Stone Gate at the center, covered in moss and vines.
"Is this the entrance marked on the map?" Qing Shuang curiously examined the Stone Gate.
Luo Chen nodded, taking out a Jade Pendant from his pocket. It was another item they acquired from the auction, seemingly having some mysterious connection with this gate.
He placed the Jade Pendant in the groove of the Stone Gate, which emitted a dull rumble and slowly opened.
An ancient and mysterious aura washed out from the gate, causing both Luo Chen and Qing Shuang to hold their breath.
They cautiously walked through the Stone Gate and discovered a vast underground cave inside.
The walls of the cave were inlaid with glowing gemstones, illuminating the path ahead.
As they followed the cave passage, the walls were adorned with ancient runes and murals, as if narrating a long-ago tale.
"Look at these murals, they seem to depict an ancient civilization." Qing Shuang pointed at the patterns on the wall.
Luo Chen carefully observed, discovering figures in the murals wielding strange weapons, seemingly engaged in some sort of ritual.
"Could these rituals be related to the secrets of the ruin?" he murmured to himself.
They continued deeper into the cave, finally reaching a vast underground hall.
In the hall's center stood a stone platform with a transparent Crystal Ball resting upon it.
The inside of the Crystal Ball seemed to contain flowing light, constantly changing colors.
"Could this Crystal Ball be the core of the ruin?" Luo Chen's heart was filled with doubt.
Qing Shuang stepped forward and touched the Crystal Ball.
Suddenly, the Crystal Ball emitted a dazzling light, illuminating the entire hall.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang felt a powerful force surrounds them; their consciousness gradually blurred, as if being drawn into an unknown space.
When they opened their eyes again, they found themselves standing in a peculiar world.
The sky here was purple, the ground covered in golden sand grains, and in the distance stood a gigantic palace exuding a mysterious radiance.
"Where...where is this?" Qing Shuang exclaimed, looking around in astonishment.
Luo Chen shook his head, also unsure of where they had arrived.
But his intuition told him everything here was related to the Crystal Ball.
They decided to head to the palace, hoping to find a way back to the real world.
On the way to the palace, they encountered a variety of strange creatures; some were friendly, while others were filled with hostility.
After a series of fierce battles, they finally reached the palace entrance.
The grand doors of the palace opened slowly, revealing a luxurious hall, with a massive throne in the center, where sat a man dressed in ancient attire.
"You have arrived?"
Luo Chen listened to that majestic voice and couldn't help but squint his eyes slightly.
This person was no ordinary being.
Just the divine-like aura surrounding him was enough to prove many things.
"Who are you?" Luo Chen asked deeply, his hand unconsciously gripping the sword hilt at his waist.
The man slowly rose from the throne, his figure tall and imposing, as if the entire palace trembled slightly under his pressure.
"I am the Guardian of this world, and also the Guardian God of the ruins you seek."