Quick Wear: The Bad Female Supporting Character Is an Evil Cultivator

However, just as everyone was immersed in the joy of imminent success, a subtle atmosphere quietly spread among the team. It was an indescribable tension and vigilance, as if everyone had an unknown secret in their hearts.

Xiao Li was the first to break the silence. His eyes swept across everyone's face, trying to catch the subtle difference. "Everyone, it's not easy for us to get here. I hope we can stay united and face the final challenge together." His voice was firm, but he could not hide his worries.

Wang Li tightly gripped the hilt of the sword, her eyes scanning the surroundings sharply, and an ominous premonition rose in her heart. She recalled every detail of this journey, those days of fighting together, those moments of life and death, but now it seemed that they were separated by an invisible film. "Xiao Li is right, we can't be distracted at this time. But... I always feel that something is wrong."

Xiao Zhang covered his injured arm, his face pale, but his eyes were unusually clear. "Wang Li, you mean... there is someone between us..." He didn't finish his words, but his meaning was clear. For a moment, the atmosphere became more solemn.

"No, that's not what I meant." Wang Li quickly clarified. She didn't want to destroy the team's cohesion because of her suspicion. "I just think that we may need to be more careful. After all, this is deep in the secret realm, full of unknowns and dangers."

At this time, Zhao Lei, who had been silent all this time, suddenly spoke up. His voice was low and powerful: "In fact, I have also noticed something. Since entering this ruins, I have felt an inexplicable pressure, as if something is watching us in secret."

Zhao Lei's words were like a stone thrown into a calm lake, stirring up waves in everyone's hearts again. They began to look at each other, with suspicion and uneasiness in their eyes. This atmosphere made the originally close team relationship become delicate and fragile.

"We can't go on like this." Xiao Li took a deep breath, trying to break the deadlock. "We must trust each other, otherwise, we won't be able to face the challenges ahead. I suggest that we put aside our doubts for now and focus on achieving our goals."

Wang Li nodded, she knew that what Xiao Li said was right. But it is not easy to do this, after all, the human heart is the most elusive thing. "Okay, I agree. But before that, we need to do one thing." She said, taking out an ancient jade pendant from her bosom, which was a talisman given to her by her family elders before she entered the secret realm. "This jade pendant can sense the emotional fluctuations of the people around us. If anyone among us has bad intentions, it will react. In order to prove our innocence, everyone should accept its test."

Everyone nodded in agreement after hearing this. They understood that this was the only way to eliminate suspicion of each other. So, according to Wang Li's suggestion, everyone took turns approaching the jade pendant and accepting its inspection.

When the jade pendant approached Zhao Lei, it suddenly emitted a faint light. Although it was not strong, it was particularly dazzling in the tense eyes of the crowd. "Zhao Lei, you..." Wang Li's voice was filled with a hint of disbelief.

Zhao Lei's face turned pale in an instant. He waved his hands repeatedly, trying to explain: "No, it's not me! This jade pendant may be wrong, or..."

"Enough!" Xiao Li interrupted him abruptly, "What we need now is trust, not groundless suspicion. Zhao Lei, I believe you, but you must also give us a reasonable explanation."

Zhao Lei was silent for a moment, and finally spoke slowly: "Actually, I have never told you. Before entering the secret realm, I accidentally learned a secret about this place. It is said that this relic hides a magical weapon that can subvert the world, and I... I..."

"You want to get it?" Xiao Zhang's voice was filled with anger and disappointment. "Zhao Lei, how could you do this!"

"No, that's not the case!" Zhao Lei hastily defended himself. "I originally just wanted to tell you, but... but I was afraid that you would have disagreements because of this, or even... even become enemies. So, I chose to remain silent. But I didn't expect that this would become the source of suspicion between us."

Wang Li looked at Zhao Lei, with a complex emotion in her eyes. She could understand Zhao Lei's worries, but it also made her more aware that the secrets and desires in people's hearts are often more terrifying than the dangers in the outside world. "Zhao Lei, you are wrong. The reason we came together is because we have the same goals and beliefs. If we betray each other because of a magic weapon, what kind of team are we?"

Xiao Li patted Zhao Lei on the shoulder, with a hint of tolerance and understanding in his tone: "Okay, it's over. The important thing is that we must unite as one and face the next challenge together. Zhao Lei, I believe in you, and I hope you can trust us."

Zhao Lei nodded, his eyes gleaming with gratitude. He knew that his concealment had indeed caused considerable harm to the team. But he also understood that only true trust and understanding could allow them to go further.

In the following days, everyone began to explore the ruins more cautiously. They remained vigilant at all times, fearing that something unexpected would happen again. But at the same time, they also cherished the friendship and trust between each other more. Every crisis brought them closer together.

Finally, on a dark and windy night, they arrived at the core of the ruins - the radiant altar. Above the altar, it seemed as if a mysterious power was gestating, waiting for their arrival.

"Is this... our ultimate goal?" Xiao Zhang's voice was trembling and excited. He looked up at the altar, his eyes gleaming with anticipation.

"Yes, this is our goal." Xiao Li stared at the altar, his voice firm and powerful, "But before that, we must be fully prepared. Because once we step onto the altar, it means we will face the final test."

Wang Li clenched the sword in her hand, her eyes sharp and firm: "No matter what the test is, we must go all out. For our goal, and for the trust and friendship between each other."

Everyone nodded, and they looked at each other, with a determined light in their eyes. Then, led by Xiao Li, they slowly stepped onto the steps of the altar.

As they approached, the light on the altar became brighter and brighter, as if an invisible force was drawing them in. Their heartbeats began to speed up, and their breathing became rapid. But they knew that at this moment, they had no way to retreat and could only move forward courageously.

Finally, they arrived at the top of the altar, where a radiant gem was floating, emitting a dazzling light, as if it was the soul of the entire ruins.

"Is this... a divine weapon?" Zhao Lei's voice was filled with shock and awe. He stared at the gemstone, his eyes gleaming with a complex light.

"Yes, this is the artifact we are looking for." Xiao Li stretched out his hand and tried to touch the gem. But at this moment, a powerful force suddenly bounced him away.