Godlike: Double Penetration of the Starry Sky! A brutal beating of Ge Xiaolun at the start.

Long Wenhui grasped her hand and nodded, saying, "Yes, I know, but the mystery of my origins is becoming increasingly perplexing, and I'm afraid it will implicate everyone."

“We are one, so how can you say we’re implicated?” Zhou Li leaned on his shoulder and said softly.

Gazing at the night sky outside the window, Long Wen silently vowed to protect the Alliance and unravel the mystery of his origins, no matter the cost. Outside, the twinkling stars seemed to witness his resolve, foreshadowing a future adventure where he would persevere through darkness towards the dawn.

The next morning, Long Wen had just gotten up when he heard a commotion. Going outside, he saw some alliance members sparring spontaneously in the training ground, preparing for unknown challenges. He walked over, and seeing their high spirits, he felt a surge of satisfaction.

"Thank you all for your hard work. From today onwards, we must prepare for any potential crisis with all our might," Long Wen said loudly.

"Yes, leader!" the crowd responded in unison, their voices echoing through the sky.

Long Wen joined them, personally instructing them on swordsmanship and elemental manipulation techniques. He was agile, each swing of his sword precise and powerful, each application of elemental power perfectly timed, drawing admiration and inspiration from everyone.

In the midst of intense training, a dark shadow suddenly flashed across the sky, followed by a gigantic flying monster. The monster exuded an eerie aura, its wings flapping and creating gusts of wind as it hurtled towards the training ground.

"Watch out, enemy attack!" Long Wen shouted, charging towards the monster first. He leaped into the air, his longsword imbued with elemental power, and thrust it fiercely at the monster's head. The monster nimbly dodged, turning its head to spew out a stream of black, corrosive liquid. Long Wen sidestepped, the liquid splashing onto the ground, corroding large craters.

Seeing this, everyone joined the battle. Qin commanded the knights to form a sword formation, their spears like a forest, to defend against the monster's attack; General Thunder's purple eyes sharpened, and her hands quickly formed a seal. In an instant, purple lightning gathered in her palms, forming a dazzling bolt of lightning. With a wave of her hand, the lightning bolt shot out like an angry dragon from the sea, striking the monster's abdomen; the Eightfold Divine Child's talisman flashed, and a pink light bloomed, confusing the monster's vision and slowing its movements.

Zhou Li stayed close to Long Wen, wielding a long whip to clear any threats from his flanks. Seizing an opportunity, she lashed out with her whip, sending an ice spike shooting out like an arrow, striking the magical beast's wing joint. The beast, in pain, lost its balance in flight.

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Under the combined attack of everyone, the monster gradually became overwhelmed. Long Wen seized an opening, gathered all his strength, and unleashed a fatal blow. A dazzling light flashed, and the monster crashed to the ground, turning into a pile of ashes.

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Panting heavily, the group looked at each other's disheveled yet determined appearances and burst into laughter. This unexpected battle not only tested everyone's strength but also strengthened the alliance's cohesion.

"It seems the enemy won't let us prepare easily. From now on, everyone must remain vigilant at all times," Long Wen said in a deep voice.

"Yes, leader!" the crowd responded in unison once again, their voices filled with fearlessness and determination.

The setting sun, like blood, cast its last rays upon the entrance to the mysterious ruins, as if gilding this gateway to the unknown with an eerie golden edge. In this interplay of light and shadow, Long Wen, Zhou Li, and Abedo appeared exceptionally resolute. They carried different expectations, yet shared a common goal—to delve deeper into these mysterious ruins and uncover clues to Long Wen's past.

Chapter 241 Surrounding Environment

Long Wen stood tall and straight, his eyes filled with unwavering determination. He walked at the front, each step steady and powerful, as if declaring his resolve to the ruins. Zhou Li followed closely behind, dressed in a moon-white outfit, her long hair tied up. Her cool face was now filled with vigilance, and the sword in her hand occasionally reflected the afterglow of the setting sun, its cold light sharp. Abedor, the alchemist from Mondstadt, wore a white robe embroidered with exquisite "757" alchemical symbols. His eyes were calm and rational, and he carried some specially made detection tools, carefully observing his surroundings as he walked.

As soon as they stepped into the depths of the ruins, an ancient and mysterious aura swept over them, as if a thousand years of dust had been instantly lifted, releasing the whispers of time. A sinister atmosphere followed them like a shadow, sending chills down their spines, as if countless eyes lurking in the darkness were watching them. Long Wen instinctively gripped the hilt of his sword, his gaze warily scanning the surroundings, and whispered, "Everyone be careful, something strange is going on here."

Zhou Li nodded slightly, moved closer to Long Wen, and whispered, "I will fight alongside you and I will make sure nothing happens to you." Her voice was gentle yet firm, like a warm current flowing into Long Wen's heart.

Abedo, however, focused on his surroundings. He crouched down, gently touching the stone slabs on the ground with his tools, then looked up to observe the obscure runes on the walls, muttering to himself, "The arrangement of these mechanisms is exquisite; they are clearly meant to protect some important secret. We must proceed with caution."

As they ventured deeper, they discovered the ruins were riddled with intricate traps and mechanisms, like an invisible net of death where a single misstep could be fatal. Spikes would suddenly spring up from the ground, dense arrows would shoot from the walls, and massive boulders would occasionally teeter precariously overhead.

Long Wen moved with agility, dodging left and right, relying on his years of adventure experience to avoid danger time and time again. His eyes grew sharper, trying to find a flaw in the mechanism amidst the chaos. Zhou Li was not to be outdone. She wielded her sword, deflecting the arrows aimed at her and Long Wen. Each swing of her sword was accompanied by a whistling sound, displaying her heroic and dashing figure.

Abedo followed leisurely behind, calmly analyzing the mechanism's workings and occasionally offering instructions: "Three steps to the left, avoid that pressure-sensitive slab..." "Watch your head, a stone is about to fall." But the mechanism's complexity far exceeded his expectations, and progress was slow, causing Long Wen immense anxiety. He longed to find clues about his origins quickly, but the predicament before him stood like a high wall blocking his way.

"Abedo, is there a faster way? At this rate, I don't know when we'll find anything useful," Long Wen urged impatiently, his voice tinged with urgency, and fine beads of sweat forming on his forehead.

Abedo frowned slightly, looked up at Long Wen and said, "These mechanisms are ancient and ingeniously designed. We can't rush them. Acting rashly will only put us in greater danger."

Just as they were at a stalemate, a soft "click" broke the brief silence, followed by the slow activation of a massive mechanism before them. The rumble of gears turning echoed through the silent ruins like a death knell. This mechanism looked particularly deadly, surrounded by spinning blades, with a powerful beam of energy constantly sweeping across the surrounding space.

Chapter 242 What Clues Are Hidden?

Logically, they should be quickly searching for cover or figuring out how to break the mechanism. However, Long Wen's eyes sharpened, and a bold idea surged within him. He turned to Abedo and Zhou Li, and said loudly, "I have an idea. Instead of passively dodging, why not use this mechanism in reverse? Its energy is so powerful; it might hold some clues."

Upon hearing this, Abedo's eyes widened in astonishment: "This is too risky, Longwen. If we make a mistake, we will all be torn to pieces."

Zhou Li also looked worried, but when she saw Long Wen's firm eyes, a sense of trust welled up in her heart. She nodded slightly: "I believe in you, Long Wen. Whatever you want to do, I will support you."

Long Wen took a deep breath and moved his hands rapidly, mobilizing his elemental manipulation abilities. He first used wind to create a barrier around himself, slowing the blade's rotation. Then, he skillfully guided the energy beam, using earth to build a temporary earthen wall where the beam shone, causing it to reflect back towards the core of the mechanism.

This move greatly surprised Abedo, who exclaimed, "Longwen, your idea is both bold and ingenious. I have never seen anyone use such reverse thinking to solve a mechanism."

With the aid of elemental power, Long Wen successfully located a hidden compartment behind a mechanism. A faint light flickered around the compartment, as if beckoning them. Long Wen was overjoyed and quickly stepped forward, with Zhou Li and Abedo following closely behind. The three of them surrounded the compartment, tense yet expectant.

Just as Long Wen reached for the item in the hidden compartment, a chilling gust of wind swept past, and a group of mysterious enemies leaped out from the shadows. Their figures were eerie, like ghosts, their movements swift and their attacks fierce. Some wielded sharp scythes, their blades flashing with cold light; others chanted incantations, casting eerie dark spells, black mist swirling around them.

Long Wen's eyes instantly turned cold. He swiftly withdrew his hand, dodging the enemy's initial attack. He shouted, "Be careful, these guys are not to be underestimated!"

Zhou Li reacted swiftly, drawing her sword and forming a defensive line with Long Wen, back to back. Her swordsmanship was fierce, each thrust carrying a deadly intent, producing a crisp metallic clang when clashing with the enemy's scythe.

Abedo quickly stepped back, gathering alchemical energy in his hands, ready to support Long Wen and Zhou Li at any moment. He muttered to himself, "It seems someone doesn't want us to know the secrets of this ruin so easily."

Long Wen remained calm and swiftly switched elements. First, he used fire to ignite the surrounding air, creating a sea of ​​fire to block the enemy's magical attacks. Then, he switched to water, condensing water vapor into ice shards, which he launched at the enemy like projectiles. The doubled power of the elemental forces erupted in his hands, throwing the enemy into disarray.

He skillfully evaded the enemy's attacks, then counterattacked one by one, his figure moving like a ghost among the enemies. He spotted their weaknesses, and each attack accurately struck their vital points. In a flash, he stepped forward, his longsword piercing precisely into an enemy's chest, then swiftly withdrew, turning to sever another enemy's arm.

The enemy retreated steadily under his attacks, gradually showing signs of exhaustion. But they did not give up. One of the enemies, who seemed to be the leader, let out a sharp roar, and the remaining enemies launched another frenzied counterattack.

Chapter 243 Vanished into Ashes

Long Wen gritted his teeth, his eyes burning with fighting spirit: "Trying to stop me? Not so easy!" He once again used his elemental manipulation technique, fusing the four elements of wind, fire, water, and earth together to form a powerful attack that swept towards the enemy like a tornado.

This time, the enemy could no longer resist and were all annihilated by this powerful force.

Long Wen stood leaning on his sword, panting heavily. Several wounds covered his body, their blood staining his clothes, but his eyes shone with the light of victory. He had successfully retrieved the item from the hidden compartment, discovering it was a fragment engraved with ancient runes. The runes seemed to contain a mysterious power, possibly a key clue to unlocking the mystery of his origins.

Long Wen was filled with a sense of accomplishment. He turned to look at Zhou Li and Abedo, grinning, "We did it!"

Zhou Li's eyes were full of admiration. She quickly walked to Long Wen's side and gently wiped his wounds: "You're amazing, Long Wen. I knew you could do it."

Abedo also stepped forward and patted Long Wen on the shoulder: "This trip has been very fruitful, but we can't let our guard down. There must be more secrets in these ruins."

Filled with both longing and trepidation about his origins, Long Wen, along with Zhou Li and Lisa, stepped into the ancient family's library. The moment they entered, a musty, decaying atmosphere enveloped them, like the sighs of time itself. Towering bookshelves reached for the sky, densely packed with various ancient books and scrolls. Some pages were yellowed and fragile, seemingly crumbling at the slightest touch; others were bound with old ribbons, faintly radiating a mysterious glow.

Long Wen took a deep breath, his eyes filled with determination, and said in a low voice, "I must find clues about my origins here." With that, he plunged into the bookshelves, his fingers flying across the spines of the books, his eyes eagerly scanning the titles of each classic text.

Zhou Li followed closely behind him, her graceful figure revealing a hint of wariness. She would occasionally glance up at Long Wen, her eyes full of concern. Whenever a hint of dejection appeared on Long Wen's face, she would softly comfort him, "Long Wen, don't worry, we'll definitely find it."

Lisa, the usually languid librarian of Mondstadt, had also abandoned her usual leisurely demeanor. She adjusted her glasses, her brow furrowed, and paced among the bookshelves, trying to glean some information about this ancient family from her vast knowledge. But faced with this sea of ​​books, she couldn't help but shake her head and sigh softly, "The secrets of these ancient families are too deeply hidden; what I know is merely the tip of the iceberg."

Long Wen's fingers trembled slightly, and his frustration grew stronger. He had searched for so long, but to no avail. Was his past destined to be buried forever in this endless sea of ​​books? He slammed his fist on the bookshelf, which creaked loudly.

Just then, a series of hurried footsteps broke the silence of the quiet library. Long Wen looked up alertly, his eyes instantly sharpening like an eagle's. A group of mysterious figures dressed in black robes with cold, stern faces entered like ghosts, exuding a chilling aura, clearly with ill intentions.

"Hmph, trying to find clues about your origins? Not so easy!" The mysterious leader sneered, his voice low and hoarse, as if it came from hell.

Chapter 244 The Offensive Torn Apart

Without hesitation, Long Wen stepped in front of Zhou Li and Lisa, his longsword instantly drawn, its clang echoing in the silent space. "Trying to stop me? Then try!" His voice was resolute, his eyes burning with rage.

The mysterious figures exchanged a glance, then moved with lightning speed, launching a fierce attack on Long Wen like hungry wolves pouncing on their prey. In an instant, swords flashed, fists whistled, and the air within the library seemed to be torn apart by this relentless onslaught.

Long Wen moved with agility, switching quickly between different elements with ease. He first summoned the fire element, his longsword instantly enveloped in raging flames. With a powerful swing, a wave of fire swept towards the enemy. Seeing this, the mysterious figures quickly scattered, some dodging to the side, while others raised their hands to cast ice shields, attempting to withstand the onslaught of fire.

Seeing his fire attack thwarted, Long Wen's eyes sharpened, and he instantly switched to lightning element. Purple light flickered around him as he leaped high into the air, like a purple lightning bolt, striking straight at the enemy. The mysterious man was startled and hurriedly retreated, but several people were still struck by the lightning, their bodies paralyzed, emitting painful groans.

The battle intensified, with the enemy constantly changing tactics. They seemed to have noticed the brief gaps in Long Wen's elemental switching, and seized these opportunities to concentrate their firepower. Long Wen, however, remained calm and composed, skillfully responding with his keen insight and exceptional combat techniques. Whenever the enemy thought they had found an opening, Long Wen would always unleash unexpected moves at crucial moments, leaving them astonished.

Zhou Li stood by, long sword in hand, her heart filled with anxiety. Several times she tried to rush forward to help, but Long Wen stopped her with a look. "Zhou Li, protect Lisa, leave this to me!" Long Wen shouted.

Lisa hid behind Zhou Li, her face pale, but her eyes filled with worry. She gripped the spellbook tightly, ready to cast a spell to support Long Wen at any moment, but she was afraid of accidentally hurting her own people, so she could only watch anxiously.

Long Wen gradually gained the upper hand, and his valiant performance began to throw the enemy into disarray. He charged forward, his longsword whipping around with the force of a whirlwind, and with a powerful swing, knocked the weapon from the mysterious figure's hand. Then, giving the enemy no chance to catch their breath, he swiftly switched to water elemental techniques, creating a slippery pool of water beneath their feet, making them lose their footing.

"Hmph, is that all you've got?" Long Wen sneered, his eyes filled with coldness.

Seizing the opportunity, Long Wen launched his strongest attack. He mobilized all the elemental power within his body, converging it at the tip of his sword. In an instant, the light was dazzling, like stars exploding. He thrust forward fiercely, and a devastating energy wave, like a raging tsunami, crashed down on his enemy.

The mysterious figures stared in terror, trying to defend themselves, but to no avail. Under the powerful attack, they were all knocked back, falling to the ground in a sorry state. One of the mysterious figures' masks was knocked off, revealing a somewhat familiar face.

Long Wen stared intently, then exclaimed in surprise, "Isn't this a subordinate of some powerful force?" His brows furrowed as he realized that his background was likely involved with the interests of a powerful force, and this journey to find his roots was far more difficult than he had imagined.

After the enemy fled, Long Wen, without even catching his breath, turned back to continue searching for clues. His eyes shone with determination, as if he had forgotten the life-or-death battle he had just experienced. Zhou Li and Lisa hurriedly followed, the three of them weaving through the bookshelves, their eagerness growing ever stronger.

Chapter 245 We're Trapped!

Finally, in an inconspicuous corner, Long Wen discovered an ancient family logbook. The cover of the logbook was tattered and the writing was blurred and illegible, but Long Wen seemed to be drawn by some force and reached out to pick it up.

He carefully opened the journal, the yellowed pages rustling softly. As he read on, Long Wen's expression grew increasingly grave, his eyes flashing with complex emotions. The journal contained cryptic information about his past, and though it was only a few words, it gave him a glimmer of hope.

Just as he was engrossed in reading, a muffled rumble suddenly echoed from within the library. Long Wen looked up abruptly and saw the library doors slowly closing, the heavy doors creaking and scraping. At the same time, flames erupted all around, spreading rapidly and licking at the bookshelves and books.

"Oh no, we're trapped!" Lisa exclaimed, her voice filled with terror.

Zhou Li quickly approached Long Wen, gripping her longsword tightly, her eyes scanning the surroundings warily: "This must be a trap deliberately set by someone!"

The wind howled in their ears, like the wailing of vengeful spirits or the roar of ancient beasts. The desolate sand and gravel were swirled into the air, blotting out the sun and making the already gloomy sky even darker. Long Wen, Zhou Li, Rosalia, and Kaiya struggled through the swirling sandstorm. They had just broken through the storm barrier formed by the raging elemental forces on the outer edge of the forbidden land. Their clothes were tattered, their hair disheveled, and their faces etched with exhaustion, yet also radiating a resolute determination.

Long Wen walked at the forefront, his posture as upright as a pine tree. Despite being covered in dust, the burning light in his eyes could not be concealed. His black robe fluttered wildly in the wind, and he would occasionally raise his hand to shield himself from the sand and dust, his gaze warily scanning his surroundings. With each step he took, he seemed to feel a mysterious call emanating from the depths of this forbidden land. The aura closely connected to his past grew stronger, making his heart race with a mixture of tension and excitement.

Zhou Li stayed close to Long Wen. Her moon-white dress was no longer as pristine as when they first met; the hem was torn in several places by the wind and sand, but she seemed oblivious. Her jade-like hand gripped Long Wen's tightly, their fingers intertwined, the warmth of her palm conveying strength and support. Her gaze was unwavering as she looked at Long Wen, occasionally meeting his eyes, her eyes filled with unspoken encouragement, as if saying: No matter what hardships lie ahead, I will be with you.

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Rosalia, dressed in her nun's habit, her black robes billowing in the wind, her face beneath the hood stern, her eyes like cold stars, exuding an air of mystery. She clutched a sacred crucifix tightly in her hand, murmuring incantations, seemingly in silent prayer, seeking protection for all. With each gust of wind and sand, she frowned slightly, her gaze growing more solemn, her grip on the crucifix tightening.

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Kaiya covered the rear. As the cavalry captain, he was agile and moved with the crispness characteristic of a soldier. His blue hair flew wildly in the wind, and the single eye beneath his visor revealed vigilance and cunning. He glanced back frequently to make sure there were no potential dangers behind him. His sword was already drawn, its blade gleaming coldly in the wind and sand.

"Everyone be careful. This place is unpredictable and dangerous. Don't let your guard down," Long Wen whispered a warning. His voice was torn apart by the strong wind, but it still reached everyone's ears clearly.