Siheyuan: I, He Yuzhu, beat up all the beasts!

"What is this technology? Why did it fall into their hands?" He Yuzhu stared at the screen with a serious look on his face.

"The specific details are not yet clear, but according to our intelligence, it can greatly improve the effectiveness of weapons and may even have

"I have some form of mind control ability." The ghost's voice came from the communicator. Although I couldn't see the person, his calmness and analytical ability made people feel at ease.

"Mind control? This is crazy." A young member of the team muttered to himself in disbelief, attracting shocked looks from those around him.

"Yes, it's crazy, but it could also be true." He Yuzhu stood up and looked around. His teammates' eyes showed both fear and determination. "We can't just sit there and wait for death. We must take the initiative to find and destroy this technology."

"But how do we find them? They are hiding so deeply." Li Wenbo raised this question, which was also the thought of everyone present.

"There may be clues somewhere." Ghost's voice sounded again, this time with a hint of mystery, "I accidentally intercepted an encrypted communication that mentioned a place codenamed 'Shadow Land', which may contain key information."

"Shadow Land?" He Yuzhu repeated the name, having made up his mind. "Well, let's uncover its veil. Prepare for action, time is running out."

As night fell, the group drove a stealth aircraft and quietly crossed the enemy-occupied area and headed towards the "Shadow Land". On the way, they encountered several small-scale patrols, but with the tacit cooperation of He Yuzhu's team, they were all cleverly avoided or quickly resolved.

"Approaching the target area, preparing to land." Li Wenbo's voice sounded in the headset, and with a slight vibration, the aircraft landed steadily in a desolate valley.

When I stepped out of the aircraft, the surroundings were terribly quiet, with only the sound of the wind whistling in my ears.

The "Shadow Land" is hidden behind a fog, making it even more mysterious.

"Captain, the energy readings here are abnormal, and there is strong signal interference." The instrument in Li Wenbo's hand issued a shrill alarm, and his face was solemn.

"It seems that we are not the only visitors." He Yuzhu clenched his weapon, his eyes sharp, "Everyone be careful, we don't know what we will encounter."

Just as they stepped into the mist cautiously, a deep voice suddenly echoed around them: "Welcome to the Shadow Land, warriors. I admire your courage, but are you smart enough to unlock the secrets here?"

"Who is it? Come out!" He Yuzhu shouted loudly, but the only response he got was an echo.

"Captain, this sound seems to be coming from all directions." Li Wenbo looked around in confusion but couldn't find the source of the sound.

"A puzzle, a test." Ghost's voice sounded in the communicator, with a hint of playfulness, "Remember, we are here for the truth, not for fighting."

As they go deeper, a series of mechanisms and puzzles come one after another, and every time they solve them, they are one step closer to the core. And that mysterious voice always seems to appear at the critical moment, guiding or mocking.

Finally, in a huge underground space filled with high-tech equipment, they found the legendary technology - a cube emitting faint light, quietly suspended in the center.

"This is it..." He Yuzhu walked slowly towards the cube, feeling mixed emotions.

"I hope it's not too late for us." Li Wenbo followed, his eyes filled with both hope and worry.

"Wait, Captain." Ghost's voice suddenly became serious. "This area is filled with unknown energy fields.

Direct contact may trigger the trap."

"Then what should we do?" He Yuzhu stopped and looked back in the direction of the ghost. Although he couldn't see him, he knew that the ghost was observing everything through various sensors.

"Look there," Li Wenbo pointed to an inconspicuous control panel under the cube, "If I'm not mistaken, that should be the key to starting or shutting down this device."

"Okay, Li Wenbo, you try it." He Yuzhu stepped back and let Li Wenbo step forward to operate.

Li Wenbo carefully touched the panel. As a series of commands were input, the energy field around the cube began to fluctuate, gradually weakened, and finally disappeared. The cube slowly descended and landed gently on the platform.

…

"Success!" Li Wenbo cheered excitedly in a low voice.

"Don't be too happy too soon," the ghost warned, "We haven't left this place yet, who knows if there are other protective measures."

Just as the three were about to study the cube further, a burst of hurried footsteps broke the silence, and a group of unidentified people in black suddenly appeared in their sight and surrounded them.

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"Who are you? How dare you break into the land of shadows!" the leading man in black asked, his tone full of threats.

"We are just here to look for something." He Yuzhu answered calmly, but his hand quietly moved to the trigger of the weapon.

"Things? Humph, there is nothing here that you can take away." The man in black sneered and waved his hand to signal his men to prepare for the attack.

At this tense moment, an old and majestic voice came from the shadows: "Stop, let them continue talking."

As the voice appeared, a white-haired old man slowly stepped into the light. His eyes seemed to be able to see into people's hearts, causing everyone present to involuntarily become quiet.

"I am the guardian of the Shadow Land and the creator of this technology." The old man smiled slightly, revealing an indescribable wisdom. "I have been waiting, waiting for someone with the courage and wisdom to uncover the secrets here."

"Then why do you allow us to go this far?" "387" Li Wenbo asked puzzledly.

"Because true power should not be grasped by the wrong hands." The old man looked at the cube, with a complex emotion in his eyes. "It has the power to change the world, but it can also bring destruction. I need you to prove that humans deserve this power."

"Proof?" He Yuzhu frowned.

"Yes, prove it." The old man nodded, "Pass a test to prove that you can use this power correctly and bring light instead of darkness to mankind."

"What kind of test?" He Yuzhu asked.

The old man did not answer immediately, but turned and looked into the distance. His deep eyes seemed to penetrate time and space: "The test will be about choice and sacrifice. When you are ready, come to me."

After saying that, the old man turned into a ray of light and disappeared in front of everyone, leaving behind a long echo that reverberated in the empty space. He Yuzhu, Li Wenbo and Ghost looked at each other, each of them filled with doubts and uneasiness, but more of an anticipation for the upcoming challenge.

"This...what is going on?" A man in black couldn't help but break the silence, his voice filled with obvious shock and confusion.

"It seems that our mission is much more complicated than we imagined." Ghost's voice sounded in the communicator, calmly.

With a hint of excitement, he asked, "Captain, what should we do next?"

"According to the old man, we have to prepare to accept the test." He Yuzhu's eyes were firm. He knew that since he had come this far, there was no turning back. "Li Wenbo, do you know anything about the cube?"

Li Wenbo shook his head: "Based on its appearance alone, I cannot judge its specific function. But according to what the old man said, it obviously has great potential and may even be a double-edged sword."

"What about those men in black? They don't look friendly." the ghost reminded.

"They may be another test arranged by the guardians." He Yuzhu speculated, "We can't act rashly. We should retreat to a safe area and make a plan first."

Just as the three were about to evacuate, a man in black suddenly spoke up: "Wait a minute, we...we want to help you too. If that thing can really change the world, we are willing to be witnesses, not obstacles."

He Yuzhu looked at the other party and nodded after a moment: "Okay, but you must obey orders and cannot act on your own."

The men in black exchanged glances and finally agreed. The team became stronger, and they all left the room where the cube was and found a relatively secluded place to discuss countermeasures.

"Test, choice and sacrifice..." He Yuzhu pondered, "This sounds like a double test of psychology and morality."

"That's right," Li Wenbo said, "and the 'light rather than darkness' mentioned by the old man may mean that we should make the right moral choice in extreme situations."

"So, how do we prepare?" a man in black asked, his voice revealing curiosity and nervousness.

"First, we need unity," He Yuzhu stressed. "No matter what the test is, we must act as a team. Second, stay calm and solve problems with wisdom, not violence."

"The captain is right." Ghost agreed, "Each of us has our own strengths. As long as we use them properly, there is nothing we can't solve."

"But, Captain," another man in black interrupted hesitantly, "if the test really involves sacrifice, how...how should we face it?"

He Yuzhu was silent for a moment, his eyes became unusually firm: "Sacrifice... yes, that may be the most difficult part. But remember, we are doing this for the greater good, for the future of mankind. We must be prepared and have the courage to take even the most difficult choices."

"Courage... and sacrifice." A man in black murmured to himself. His expression was complicated, showing fear and determination.

Just as everyone was immersed in the heavy atmosphere, a clear voice broke the silence: "Hey, do you know? The heroes in the legend always find a third way when facing trials. It is neither simple light nor pure darkness, but a balance."

Everyone turned around and saw a young woman passing by, holding a tattered book in her hands and a curious gleam in her eyes.

"The third way?" Li Wenbo frowned. "You mean, there are other options?"

The woman closed the book with a smile: "History and stories teach us that true wisdom lies in creating new possibilities and not being limited by established frameworks. Perhaps your test is to find such a solution."

He Yuzhu nodded thoughtfully: "You are right, we cannot be bound by traditional thinking. Perhaps,

The true test is to let us learn to surpass ourselves.”

"Beyond..." Ghost repeated the word, with a flash of inspiration in his eyes, "Captain, if we can prove that power can not only be used for light or darkness, but also for creating balance, wouldn't that be the best proof?"

"Balance..." He Yuzhu repeated in a low voice, and gradually found a direction in his mind, "Yes, what we are looking for is the power that can maintain the balance of the world."

"Then let's go now!" A man in black suddenly became excited, "For this goal, I am willing to give everything!"

Everyone smiled at each other, and an unprecedented cohesion spread among them. They were no longer individuals fighting for their own goals, but a team fighting for a common goal.

"Before we set off," He Yuzhu raised his hand and motioned for everyone to be quiet, "we still need a plan. Li Wenbo, you will be responsible for studying the data of the cube and looking for possible clues. Ghost, you will continue to monitor the surrounding environment and ensure our safety. As for our friends in black, you are familiar with the terrain here, so help us plan a safe route."