Soul travels through the world of immortality

Zhao Shuming woke up from a deep dream, and the stars were shining brightly at night in the mountains and forests. The words of the purple-robed elder in the dream were still in my ears, and the mysterious snake lair seemed to be inextricably linked to the killer organization.

In the dream, the purple-robed elder told them: "If you can go deep into the snake's lair, you will get unexpected great opportunities, which are even more desirable to ascetics than the spiritual objects in the mirror." This is similar to the Heavenly Sword. The ancient legend about snake awns that can help the body and resolve millennium disasters passed down by the villagers around the sect is surprisingly consistent.

Zhao Shuming got up and decided to find his companions to find the legendary snake cave according to the dream prompts. As for the legendary snake awn, he still had to discuss it with Qin Yu and Li Mingyang. He walked through the dense mountain forest, came to a huge locust tree, and picked up a fallen leaf. It was midnight, and Zhao Shuming had already collected several leaves in his hands. He was full of doubts. The lines on these leaves were different from those of ordinary leaves. different. Through the starlight, you can see that the leaves look like maps. Zhao Shuming touched his head and said to himself in confusion: "What's weird? This way of preserving maps is too weird. If we hadn't discovered this, we would have been arrested." You are making a plan."

At this time, a whirlwind passed through the sky, and a black blur appeared in front of Zhao Shuming. He looked closely and saw that it was the masked man from before. He laughed and shook his head: "There is nothing strange, you don't know the secret here. I wanted to see your reaction, I didn’t expect you to be so nervous, haha.”

Zhao Shuming looked at the masked man in front of him warily. Although this man had had confrontations with them before, his sudden appearance and joking words made Zhao Shuming feel nervous. The masked man's figure flickers in and out, looking extremely strange under the starlight, as if it is not an entity but some kind of phantom.

"You are not a killer, nor an enemy?" Zhao Shuming asked tentatively, holding the iron fan half open and half closed, ready to deal with emergencies at any time.

The masked man took off his scarf, revealing a weathered and wise face. He smiled slightly and said, "I am the guardian of this mountain forest and a descendant of the lost lineage of Tianjian Sect. The secret of the snake lair is indeed true. As mentioned in your dream, it is not a big opportunity, but an important area related to the laws of heaven and earth. Once it goes astray, it may cause unimaginable disasters. I am not being alarmist. You will know what I am saying is wrong after you have seen it. Virtual.”

He went on to explain: "The lines on these leaves are actually rune totems left over from ancient times. They are affected by the power of the stars at specific moments, showing the true path to the snake's lair. And the snake light is actually a A kind of life essence that contains powerful power, if it is not mastered properly or used by people with intentions, it can indeed become a destructive force. "

As soon as he finished speaking, the surrounding environment suddenly changed. The originally quiet mountain forest instantly turned into a strange world of intertwined light and shadow. Under the starry sky, a winding strip of light circled the ground like a snake, guiding Zhao Shuming forward. The masked man disappeared, leaving Zhao Shuming alone to face this bizarre scene.

Zhao Shuming did not hesitate and followed the light belt into the unknown world. In front, the figures of Qin Yu and Li Mingyang suddenly appeared at the entrance of the snake cave under the starlight. They seemed to be attracted here by the same guidance.

The three people's eyes met, and they understood each other, and joined hands to step into the legendary depths of the snake's lair that was full of mystery and danger. The three of them stood side by side. Zhao Shuming held the shimmering leaf in his hand. Qin Yu and Li Mingyang each held their swords and magic weapons tightly. They took a deep breath and stepped firmly into the snake's den. The ancient carvings on the stone wall became more and more clearly visible as they went deeper, and every trace seemed to tell the story of the past years.

The inside of the cave is not dark. There are luminous crystals inlaid on the rock wall at regular intervals, illuminating the road ahead. The further inside you go, the air is filled with a strange aura, which is a strong spiritual power that only practitioners can perceive, as well as a strange and unsettling fluctuation.

Just as they were carefully crossing a narrow passage, suddenly, the ground beneath their feet began to shake, and a powerful force surged from the ground, making the entire cave tremble. Immediately afterwards, a huge crack opened in the stone wall in front of them, and an ancient altar slowly rose from it, with a radiant jade box placed on it.

The moment the jade box was opened, a dazzling brilliance soared into the sky, and a lifelike golden snake was wrapped in it. The little snake seemed to be harmless, but it swam in the air and turned into a stream of light, directly integrating into Zhao Shuming's body. Zhao Shuming felt an unprecedented powerful energy rushing through his meridians. He was surprised to find that the energy in his body instantly rose to an unprecedented level.

At the same time, Qin Yu and Li Mingyang were also stunned by this scene, but something even more surprising happened. They saw the figure of the purple-robed elder who had appeared in the dream appear in the void behind Zhao Shuming. His voice echoed throughout the snake cave: "Zhao Shuming, you have been chosen. That golden snake is the bloodline of the 'God Snake'. It will help you unlock the seal of this place and fight against the dark forces that are about to resurrect."

As the purple-robed elder finished speaking, deep roars came from the depths of the cave, and an evil will swept in like a tide.

Just as the three of them were about to leave the snake cave, the powerful aura gushes out from the entrance of the cave. Along with the cold moonlight, the ancient murals on the cave wall light up one by one. The pictures depict a grand and tragic battle between immortals and demons. In the battle, there is a fierce duel between a hero holding an amethyst sword and a huge spiritual snake that surrounds the stars.

Zhao Shuming was shocked to find that the hero's face was very similar to the purple-robed elder he saw in his dream, and the image of the spiritual snake was completely consistent with the legendary symbol of the snake's lair. At the end of the mural, the image of the hero piercing the spirit snake's heart turned into a ball of light, shining directly on the stone slab under their feet. In an instant, a complex formation pattern appeared, with the center pointing exactly at the entrance of the snake's lair.

Just as they were trying to interpret this sudden formation, a low and majestic voice echoed throughout the mountain forest: "Your choice will determine whether this will happen again or whether it will end..."

Zhao Shuming's heart tightened. The masked man in front of him seemed to understand all the mysteries. His laughter floated in the forest under the night, revealing a hint of mystery. When the masked man slowly lifted his veil, revealing a face that was familiar to Zhao Shuming, he couldn't help but be stunned - that person turned out to be Yan Qingyun, a disciple of the Tianjian Sect who had disappeared for a long time. There was a complex light in his eyes, and an unspeakable expression was outlined on the corners of his lips. An elusive smile.

"Junior Brother Yan?" Zhao Shuming was shocked. Before he could ask, Yan Qingyun revealed a shocking fact: "Every leaf in this forest hides a secret. They are created by a hidden master using secret techniques. "The path leading to the Snake Lair can only be revealed under certain astrological conditions. I accidentally discovered this secret and have been secretly exploring the connection between the Snake Lair and the assassin organization."

Yan Qingyun continued: "There is indeed unimaginable power in the snake lair, and the assassin organization has been coveting it for a long time. However, they don't know that in order to truly master this power, they must pass a series of tests and unlock many obstacles. The most important thing about the puzzle is that only those who have justice and have no desires can control this power, otherwise it will only lead to disaster. "

As soon as he finished speaking, the surrounding trees suddenly swayed violently, as if attracted by some invisible force. The leaves engraved with map patterns flew up one after another, converging into a green light belt in the air, pointing to the dark cliff in the distance. At the same time, a low neighing sound came from the depths of the valley. The sound was like the call of an ancient giant snake, full of temptation and danger.