A Mysterious Journey Through the Shang Dynasty

We stood in the mysterious cave, and the crystal ball shining with bright light was like a magical mirror, slowly unfolding the scenes of ancient times and the formation process of the mysterious realm before our eyes like a magnificent picture scroll.

Mo Yu's eyes were fixed on the crystal ball, his expression full of deep thought. I was speechless at the sudden mysterious power, as if I was under a spell. Xiao Yan was as quiet as a sculpture, only the slightly flickering eyes revealed that it also felt this unusual atmosphere.

Just as the light of the crystal ball suddenly became more dazzling, a strong beam of light shot out like a sharp sword, instantly illuminating the entire cave. We subconsciously closed our eyes, and when we opened them again, we were surprised to find that we seemed to have traveled through time and space and were at an ancient ceremony. People in strange costumes stood all around, surrounding the Kui Niu, chanting something and waving mysterious instruments in their hands. The scene was both solemn and mysterious.

Kuiniu stood quietly in the center, emitting a sacred and inviolable light. Its eyes, like burning flames, stared at us, as if conveying some vital information. Mo Yu lowered his voice and said, "It seems that this crystal ball has taken us to a certain moment in the past. Perhaps it hides the key to unlocking the mystery of the mysterious place." I nodded vigorously, full of anticipation, as if a thrilling adventure was about to begin.

We began to carefully observe the people and scenes around us, like detectives looking for clues. At this moment, an old voice sounded in our ears like a ghost: "Brave travelers, you are here because of fate. Kui Niu is the guardian of the mysterious realm. Only by passing its test can you gain true enlightenment." We panicked and looked around for the source of the voice, but found that no one around us seemed to hear the voice. We realized that this was a mysterious message specially conveyed to us.

We looked at Kuiniu again. It seemed like a silent wise man, quietly waiting for our actions. Mo Yu pondered for a moment and said, "We must find a way to pass the test in order to gain enlightenment."

We began to search for clues at the ceremony site and soon found some strange patterns and symbols carved on the ground. We studied these patterns and symbols like archaeologists, trying to decipher the mysterious meaning. The patterns were like ancient codes, with intricate lines, some curved like snakes, and some straight like swords. The symbols were even more bizarre, some like stars, and some like flames, leaving people scratching their heads.

We racked our brains and tried various methods. Mo Yu began to draw on the ground, trying to find the connection between the patterns. I closed my eyes and tried to recall whether there were similar records in the ancient books I had read. Xiao Yan also paced anxiously beside him, as if he was worried about us.

After much thought, we finally discovered some patterns. The patterns seemed to be arranged in a certain order, and the symbols represented different elements. We deduced that to solve the puzzle, we needed to activate these elements in the correct order.

We carefully tried the method we had deduced. First, we found the symbol for the element of fire and gently touched it. Instantly, a faint light emanated from the symbol. Then, we found the symbols for the elements of water, earth, wind, and wood in order, and touched and activated them one by one. Each time a symbol was activated, the light became stronger.

During this process, Kuiniu has been watching us quietly, like a strict examiner supervising our every move. When we encounter difficulties, Kuiniu will make a low cry, and the sound seems to be giving us a hint and guiding us in the direction of progress.

As the last symbol was activated, the entire ground began to tremble slightly, and the lights intertwined to form a mysterious pattern. We knew that we had successfully solved the puzzle.

The surrounding scenes began to gradually disappear, and we returned to the mysterious cave again. The crystal ball still emitted a faint light.

The old voice sounded again: "You have passed the test, and now you will get the revelation of the mysterious realm." Pictures appeared in the crystal ball again, and these pictures were like mysterious codes, showing the true secrets of the mysterious realm. It turned out that this mysterious realm was a channel connecting different time and space, with great power. Kuiniu was the mythical beast guarding this channel, and its mission was to ensure the safety of the channel and prevent it from being used by evil forces.

We were stunned by this amazing discovery, but we also understood the great responsibility we had to protect this mysterious place from falling into the wrong hands.

Under the gaze of Kuiniu, we resolutely left the mysterious cave with a new mission and continued our mysterious journey in the Shang Dynasty. We know that there are many unknown challenges waiting for us ahead, but with the protection and enlightenment of Kuiniu, we are full of confidence and bravely move towards the future, just like fearless warriors embarking on a journey full of dangers.