Siheyuan: The Temptation of the Mountains

Without hesitation, the old man threw the orb into the air. It spun rapidly in mid-air, emitting a dazzling light. This light was like the scorching sun, instantly illuminating the entire passage.

Under the illumination of this powerful light, the black shadow monsters howled in pain, their bodies gradually became transparent, and finally dissipated into nothingness.

Seeing the shadowy monster he had summoned so vulnerable, the black-robed man's expression changed. He knew it would be difficult to defeat these people today, so he acted decisively, transforming into a puff of black smoke and dashing like lightning into the depths of the passage, disappearing without a trace in the blink of an eye.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief when they saw the black-robed man flee. They looked at each other and saw a hint of relief in each other's eyes.

After a short rest, everyone continued walking towards the end of the passage. They knew that there might be more dangers and challenges waiting for them ahead, but the real secret might be not far away.

When they finally reached the end of the passage, a huge stone hall appeared before them.

In the center of the stone hall stands an ancient sarcophagus, which exudes a mysterious and strange atmosphere.

As everyone approached the sarcophagus with trepidation and caution, the ground suddenly began to tremble violently, as if struck by a powerful force. Along with the shaking of the ground, the sarcophagus began to slowly rise, as if it were being pushed by a mysterious force.

As the sarcophagus ascended, a strange, faint light seeped out from the cracks in the lid, gradually filling the entire stone hall. Everyone's attention was drawn to this faint light, and a figure slowly emerged from it.

The figure's face was blurry, making it impossible to see his true appearance, but the powerful aura emanating from him made people feel a deep chill and oppression.

"You shouldn't come here." The voice of the ghostly figure was low and hoarse, as if it came from a distant time and space, with a creepy feeling.

Faced with this sudden situation, the old man's face became solemn. He tightly grasped the orb in his hand, a hint of vigilance in his eyes, and said in a deep voice: "We are here to uncover the secrets here."

As soon as he finished speaking, the shadowy figure suddenly waved his hands, and countless black rays of light rushed towards the crowd like a rain of arrows. These black rays were extremely fast, like lightning, and in the blink of an eye, they were close to everyone.

Seeing this, everyone cast their own spells, trying to resist this wave of fierce attacks. For a moment, various lights intertwined and flickered in the stone hall. The colorful magic lights collided with the black light, making a deafening sound.

In the midst of this fierce battle, suddenly, a faint light began to appear on the previously calm surface of the sarcophagus. This light gradually became brighter, and eventually formed a line of glowing words.

This line of text stood out in the dark stone hall, like a ray of light hidden in the darkness, bringing a glimmer of hope to everyone. However, due to the fierce battle, no one immediately noticed the appearance of this line of text...

Just when the battle was at a stalemate, a young scholar in the team accidentally caught a glimpse of the glowing words on the sarcophagus.

He had an idea and took advantage of the gap to avoid the attack to quickly approach the sarcophagus to check.

The scholar took a closer look and saw a densely written method for breaking the ghostly figure's attack. A surge of ecstasy welled up in his heart. Without time to dwell on it, he quickly opened his voice and shouted the contents aloud, fearing that the others might not understand.

Everyone was startled at the scholar's cry, but then they reacted quickly, adjusting their tactics accordingly. The old man took a deep breath, formed a hand seal, and muttered something. The orb in his hand radiated a dazzling light. He gathered these rays into a solid barrier, stretching across the crowd to block the onslaught of the black light.

At the same time, the others also unleashed their unique skills, using palm power, sword energy, and incantations to engage in a fierce confrontation with the shimmering figure. Their coordination was seamless, each move perfectly timed to neutralize the shimmering figure's attacks one by one.

The shadowy figure seemed to sense the crowd's changes and roared angrily, its black light surging even more fiercely. However, the crowd's attack was like a tidal wave, rising higher and higher, leaving it no chance to breathe.

Under the combined force of their attacks, the ghostly figure's power gradually weakened, its form becoming increasingly ethereal, as if it could dissipate at any moment. Finally, after the final blow, the ghostly figure could no longer sustain itself. With a "bang," it disintegrated into a puff of smoke and slowly dissipated.

The black light within the stone hall vanished, and everything returned to calm. Everyone gathered around the sarcophagus, their emotions still lingering. They knew the sarcophagus might hold a true secret, and perhaps that secret lay beneath the lid.

Everyone took a deep breath, looked at each other, then slowly reached out and carefully opened the coffin lid...

The coffin lid slowly opened, and a strange fragrance filled the air. Everyone looked closely and saw a pale yet breathtakingly beautiful woman lying in the coffin.

Her eyes were closed, as if she had simply fallen into a deep sleep.

Just as everyone was stunned, a soft glow suddenly emanated from the woman's body, enveloping her like a veil. Within this light, a scene slowly emerged, like a movie playing.

This video reveals a long-forgotten past. It turns out this woman was once the guardian of this secret land, shouldering the crucial mission of protecting it. However, she was framed by a sinister figure in black robes and imprisoned within this sarcophagus. The shimmering figure is actually the resentment she has sealed within.

Now, the arrival of everyone unexpectedly unlocked her seal and allowed her to regain her freedom. She was grateful and decided to give the secrets of this place to everyone as a thank you gift.

As the image faded, the woman's body gradually returned to normal. She slowly opened her eyes and gazed upon the crowd. Her gaze was clear and gentle, as if imbued with boundless wisdom and power.

The woman looked at everyone, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, and she said softly: "Thank you for unsealing me." Her voice was crisp and pleasant, like the sound of nature.

After saying this, the woman gently raised her hand and waved it toward one side of the stone hall. The wall there slowly opened, as if under a spell. Behind the wall, a mysterious light shone, evoking a yearning.

Everyone knew the true secret lay behind that light. Filled with anticipation and trepidation, they walked toward it. Each step felt especially heavy, as if they were treading not on the ground but on a path leading to an unknown world.

Finally, they reached the end of the light, and a huge secret was about to be revealed before them.