Soul travels through the world of immortality

After Li Mingyang and his companions made sufficient preparations at the cave entrance, they began to move cautiously towards the mysterious cave. With each step they took, their heartbeats would involuntarily speed up, as if countless unknown dangers were waiting for them ahead.

They held the torches tightly in their hands and walked slowly into the cave with the weak and flickering light of the torches. When they really stepped into the cave, they were surprised to find that the space inside the cave was much larger than they had imagined. The cave ceiling was high and seemed to have no end; the cave walls were winding and tortuous, and there was no end in sight.

Under the light of the fire, the ancient murals on the cave walls gradually emerged. These murals were colorful and bold, and seemed to be silently telling the rise and fall, honor and disgrace, and glorious history of a lost civilization. Everyone was attracted by this magical scene and couldn't help but stop and stare at these mysterious paintings.

However, what really attracted people's attention was not the magnificent and mysterious murals on the cave walls, but the several corpses scattered messily on the ground.

These bones have obviously experienced scouring and erosion over a long period of time, and appear to be extremely old and weathered.

Some bones have been tightly fused with the surrounding iron-hard rocks, and are inseparable from each other, as if they have been interdependent from the beginning.

Looking closely, these bones are covered with mottled marks, some of which look like deep marks carved by time, while others look like scars left by severe impacts.

They lie quietly before our eyes, like ancient creatures in deep sleep, silently but as if whispering, silently telling people all the joys and sorrows, separations and reunions, and thrilling stories they experienced in the distant past. These objects exude a mysterious and vicissitudes of life, which makes people feel awe.

"What happened here?" Ah Yun's face was solemn, and she lowered her voice deliberately, as if she was afraid of disturbing the secrets buried deep under this land. Her eyes slowly swept over the white bones on the ground. The bones that had lost their lives were piled up in a disorderly manner, forming a shocking picture. Ah Yun's eyes were filled with deep doubts and unconcealable fear, as if she could see the tragic disaster that happened here.

Li Mingyang, who was standing nearby, frowned slightly after hearing Ayun's question, and slowly squatted down without saying a word. He looked focused, carefully stretched out his hands, and began to carefully examine the skeletons on the ground. He did not miss any bones or cracks, trying to find some clues from this mess and solve this mystery hidden deep in the years.

After a moment, he slowly raised his head, and his face, which was originally as calm as water, was now full of solemnity. He took a deep breath and said in a low and serious voice: "Look! These bones are all in a fighting posture, as if time has frozen on them." After that, he stretched out his hand and carefully pointed at the bones scattered on the ground.

Everyone looked in the direction of his finger and saw that some of the skeletons were clenching their fists, some were holding up their weapons, and some were even rushing forward to kill. They were like a group of warriors frozen in time on the battlefield. Although their lives were gone, their indomitable spirit and fighting spirit were still clearly visible.

Then, he walked with heavy steps to the side of several skeletons entangled with each other, squatted down and observed them carefully. After a while, he stood up, looked at everyone present, and continued to analyze: "From the position and posture of these scattered bones, it can be inferred that the battle at that time must have been extremely fierce. Perhaps the two sides were equally strong and launched a thrilling life-and-death struggle; or one of the parties encountered a strong enemy and had to fight desperately to survive. But no matter what, this battle ended in tragedy, which is really sad." At this point, he couldn't help shaking his head, with a trace of regret on his face.

However, what is even more puzzling is what caused this life-and-death battle? Was it due to territorial disputes, power struggles, or other unknown secrets? This question is like a huge mystery that hangs over everyone's mind and cannot be dispelled for a long time...

Lily stood aside, concentrating on the mysterious murals on the cave wall. She squinted her eyes slightly, gently touched one of the murals with her fingers, and murmured softly, "These paintings seem to hide countless secrets, and they seem to be telling us an unknown past." As she spoke, she stopped her finger on a picture depicting a fierce battle between a giant monster and a human warrior, and shouted excitedly, "Come and see! The clothes worn by the warriors in this painting are very similar to the cloth fragments we accidentally found in the valley before!"

Hearing Lily's cry, Ayun and Li Mingyang hurried forward and looked in the direction of Lily's finger. Ayun couldn't help but frown and asked in confusion: "What does this mean? Could it be that these warriors have some kind of connection with us?" After a moment of silence, Li Mingyang slowly stood up. His eyes became unusually firm, as if he had seen through all the truth. "I think, maybe these warriors are from an ancient sect that has long disappeared in the long river of history. Moreover, judging from this mural, the reason they came to this place is probably to fight against some powerful and evil force."

Just as the three were immersed in the interpretation of the murals and various speculations, suddenly, a bone-chilling cold wind swept in without warning.

The cold wind was like a pair of invisible hands, slapping the bodies of the three people violently, making them shiver involuntarily.

At the same time, a faint sound of footsteps came from the depths of the cave. The footsteps were so light that they seemed like ghosts floating around, vague but clearly audible, making people shudder.

Li Mingyang's nerves tensed up instantly, his eyes were as sharp as a hawk, he raised his right hand slightly, and made a gesture of silence to his companions beside him. His companions understood, and held their breath, not daring to make a sound.

At this moment, the mysterious sound became clearer and clearer, as if something was approaching them step by step. Everyone's heartbeats accelerated rapidly, and a tense atmosphere filled the entire cave.

Finally, accompanied by a slight sound of footsteps, the black figure slowly emerged from the darkness like a ghost. The man was covered from head to toe in a large black robe, like the incarnation of the night. The black robe swayed gently in the wind, adding a bit of weirdness and mystery.

Due to the dim light, the figure's face was completely hidden in the shadows, making it difficult to see his true appearance. However, through the weak light, one could still roughly outline his facial features - a high nose bridge, deep eye sockets, and tightly closed lips. All of this combined gave people a cold and majestic feeling.

The man in black robe stood motionless in the middle of the cave, like a silent sculpture. His eyes hidden in the shadows stared calmly and indifferently at every move of Li Mingyang and his group, but he had no intention of taking the initiative to attack or explain.

In this suffocating confrontation, Li Mingyang took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. He took a small step forward, held his head high, and asked in a firm and powerful voice: "Who are you? Why did you suddenly appear here?" His words echoed in the silent cave, as if carrying an invisible force, going straight to the heart of the man in black robe.

The black-robed man was silent for a long time, standing there like a black sculpture, as if time had frozen because of his stillness. Finally, he moved his lips slightly and slowly said, "I live nearby. Under this seemingly peaceful land, there are actually many unknown secrets hidden. These secrets are like treasures buried deep underground, waiting for the right person to uncover their mysterious veil."

His voice was so deep that it sounded like an echo from the Netherworld. Every word carried a heavy weight and irresistible majesty, which made people feel awed. "Your rash arrival should not attempt to awaken those long-dormant past events that have been sealed by the years. Some things should be buried forever in the long river of history."

Li Mingyang widened his eyes, staring at the mysterious black-robed man in front of him, and asked anxiously: "So, do you know what happened here?"

The black-robed man's gaze lingered on Li Mingyang for a moment, then he nodded slightly in affirmation. "A long time ago, this was the location of a powerful sect. The disciples of the sect cultivated a power that could resist evil spirits. However, a sudden disaster destroyed everything, and the evil spirit escaped from the seal, causing countless lives to be destroyed. In order to prevent the evil spirit from wreaking havoc again, the last few surviving disciples chose to sacrifice themselves and seal the evil spirit back here."

"So is this related to the murder of my parents?" Li Mingyang clenched his fists tightly. The joints had turned white due to excessive force. His low and anxious voice echoed in the air.

"I don't know," the black-robed man's eyes became extremely complicated, as if he had thousands of words to say, but in the end it just turned into a sigh, "This... I don't know. But what is certain is that there are disciples of that sect hidden in this mysterious land. However, if you want to find him, it is more difficult than climbing to the sky!" The words of the black-robed man were like a basin of cold water, ruthlessly poured on Li Mingyang's heart.

But even so, Li Mingyang's gaze remained firm. He gritted his teeth and said, "No matter how many thorns the road ahead is filled with, even if it's mountains of swords and seas of fire, I will never give up easily. I must make the murderer who killed my parents pay with blood, and at the same time, I must find out the guy hiding here!" Every word he said was firm and made people feel the burning fire of revenge deep in his heart.

The black-robed man nodded slightly, with a barely perceptible look of relief on his face, as if he was very satisfied with Li Mingyang's firm determination. "Very good," he said slowly, "Since you have made up your mind, I will guide you to the place where the evil spirits are sealed. But I need to remind you that there are dangers everywhere and it is unpredictable. Whether you can successfully reach the destination and uncover the truth depends on your own choices and abilities." After speaking, the black-robed man flashed and disappeared instantly, leaving Li Mingyang standing alone, deep in thought.

Just as the words fell, the figure of the black-robed man flashed, like a ghost, and turned into a ball of billowing black smoke in the blink of an eye! The black smoke spiraled up at an astonishing speed, and disappeared without a trace in the blink of an eye, as if it had never appeared. However, a series of faint and slightly blurred footprints were left on the ground, which stretched straight to the deeper and darker part of the cave, as if they were a mysterious guide.

Li Mingyang frowned slightly when he saw this. He quickly turned around and looked at his companions. In that brief exchange of eyes, they could clearly feel each other's firm determination and courage without words. Then, they took steps without hesitation, closely following the footprints, and resolutely stepped into this unknown and dangerous area, officially starting this exciting adventure.

With tension and expectation in every step, they moved forward cautiously, holding their weapons tightly in their hands, and vigilantly observing the movements around them. In the cave, the oppressive and dull atmosphere pressed down like a lead block, as if to squeeze the human soul and make it breathless. The damp water vapor filled every inch of the air, intertwined with the smell of decay, forming a disgusting smell, making people feel that even breathing has become extremely difficult. However, even in the face of such harsh environmental conditions, they still had no intention of retreating. The heart that was brave enough to move forward was as solid as a rock, and never wavered. Because in the deepest part of the hearts of these brave men, there was a burning flame, and that was the great goal they all held in their hearts - to completely uncover the many mysteries hidden behind this mysterious cave!