A Mysterious Journey Through the Shang Dynasty

After successfully uncovering the traitor and gaining a deeper understanding of the mysterious organization, we knew that time was running out and we had to win the support of the eight major families as soon as possible to fight against the Shadow Alliance and the Shadow Monsters. Therefore, Mo Yu and I decided to visit the eight major families separately and try to persuade them to hand over the totems to us. Our purpose was not just to keep the totems, but to combine the nine totems together and explore the magical changes that might be caused.

We first came to the Jiang family. The residence of the Jiang family is like an ancient and solemn castle, located in a quiet valley. The tall city walls are made of solid bluestone. The years have left mottled traces on them, but also added a heavy sense of history. The city gates are closed, and the flags on the gate tower flutter in the breeze, as if telling the glory and heritage of the family.

Walking into the city gate, a wide stone road winds forward, with ancient buildings scattered on both sides. These buildings are simple in style, with flying eaves, brackets, carved beams and painted buildings. Every detail shows the exquisite craftsmanship and profound heritage of the Jiang family. The sunlight shines through the gaps between the leaves and falls on the ground, forming patches of light, giving people a sense of tranquility and peace.

The atmosphere in the family's reception room was solemn and dignified. Tall pillars supported the dome, and ancient scrolls were hung on the walls, depicting the heroic deeds and brilliant achievements of the Jiang family's ancestors. In the center of the reception room stood a huge round table, surrounded by several exquisitely carved chairs. The elders of the Jiang family sat on the chairs with solemn expressions, their eyes revealing wisdom and majesty.

Mo Yu spoke first, and said earnestly: "Dear elders, now the Shadow Alliance is eyeing us covetously, and their goal is clear, which is the totem of the eight major families. Su Yao and I come from different places, and we only want to unlock the ancient secrets of the Shang Dynasty and protect everyone. We have a detailed plan and will ensure the safety of the totem during the combination process." I then added: "We are well aware of the importance of the totem to the eight major families, so we will be extremely cautious." The elders of the Jiang family fell into deep thought, and they exchanged glances with each other, as if weighing the pros and cons. Finally, an older elder slowly said: "We see your courage and determination, but the matter of the totem is not trivial, and we need time to consider it." Although we did not get a clear answer, we could feel that their attitude had loosened.

Next, we came to the Ye family. The Ye family is known for its superb martial arts and loyalty. In the communication with the elders of the Ye family, we analyzed the urgency of the current situation. "Dear elders, the threat of the Shadow Alliance is getting closer and closer, and we can no longer hesitate. If the totem falls into their hands, the consequences will be disastrous. We already have two families agree to hand over the totem to us for safekeeping, which also proves our sincerity and ability. Combining the nine totems may open up a mysterious power to protect everyone." After hearing this, the elders of the Ye family began to discuss in a low voice. After a while, their patriarch said: "What you said makes sense, but we still need to further confirm whether your plan is foolproof. We will make a decision as soon as possible."

After visiting these two families, we visited the other six families one after another. However, the attitudes of these six families were different. Some families were firmly opposed to handing over the totem, believing that it was a betrayal of family heritage; some families were hesitant, worrying about the safety of the totem, but not wanting to give up the family's guardian thing easily.

In the Li family, their elders expressed a firm attitude: "The totem is the symbol of our family and a precious legacy left by our ancestors. We would never hand it over to outsiders for safekeeping, let alone take a risky action like combining totems." We tried to explain our position and plan, but they remained unmoved.

As for the Wang family, although they did not directly refuse, they also raised many questions and concerns. "How can we be sure that you have enough ability to protect the totem? If the totem is in your hands, how can we explain to our ancestors? We have no idea what the consequences of combining the totems will be." We patiently answered their questions and tried our best to dispel their doubts.

When we came to the Lin family, the situation was different. Because of Lin Yu's matter, the Lin family had more understanding and trust in us. After careful consideration, the elders of the Lin family said: "In view of Lin Yu's fault and your efforts, we are willing to trust you. We agree to hand over the totem to you, and hope that you can truly solve the ancient secrets of the Shang Dynasty and fight against the Shadow Alliance for the benefit of everyone." We were delighted, and the Lin family's agreement gave us more confidence and motivation.

Despite the many disagreements, we also saw hope. After all, two families have agreed to hand over the totem to us for safekeeping, which shows that our efforts have not been in vain. We decided to continue communicating with the eight families and win their trust and support.

During this process, we have also been constantly improving our plans and strengthening the protection measures for the totems. We know that only when the eight major families see our sincerity and ability will they be able to safely hand over the totems to us for combination attempts.

At night, Mo Yu and I came to the agreed place. Mo Yu frowned and said, "Although the situation is not optimistic, we can't give up. We must find a way to break the deadlock and let more families agree to our request." I thought for a moment and said, "We can also find more evidence to prove that the threat of the Shadow Alliance does exist, so that the eight major families realize that only by uniting and combining totems can we find the key force to fight against the Shadow Alliance."

Meanwhile, although Homura did not go with us to visit the eight great families, he was quietly moving in the dark. Homura, as a mysterious Fuzhu, possesses extraordinary abilities and keen perceptions. His flaming red hair shines with a unique light in the darkness, as if it is a ray of hope in the darkness. With his special abilities, Homura shuttles through various hidden corners, carefully exploring the traces of the Shadow Alliance. His movements are light and agile, like a ghost in the night sky, unnoticed by anyone. Every time he explores, Homura concentrates on not missing any possible clues. His eyes reveal determination and persistence, and he spares no effort for our common goal. Homura knows that only by finding more information about the Shadow Alliance can we better convince the eight great families and gain the upper hand in this fight against evil forces. His flaming red hair is not only his symbol, but also a guide on our way forward, leading us to the dawn of victory.

So, we started to act according to the plan. We once again visited the two families that had agreed to hand over the totem to us for safekeeping, and asked them to help persuade the other families. At the same time, we continued to investigate the actions of the Shadow Alliance and look for more evidence.

After some efforts, we have finally made some progress. Some families that were originally hesitant have begun to reconsider our request, and those families that firmly opposed have also loosened their stance. We know that this battle is not over yet, but we have seen the dawn of victory.

At this moment, I can't help but speculate about the Investiture of the Gods again. As a person who traveled from the modern world, I can't help but think of that mythical world. Could the mysterious organization, the shadow monsters, and the totems of the eight families here have some distant and mysterious connection with the Investiture of the Gods? Although there is no conclusive evidence yet, this idea lingers in my mind. Perhaps, when we combine the nine totems together, magical scenes and powers like those in the Investiture of the Gods will appear, helping us defeat the Shadow Alliance and the shadow monsters and uncover the mystery of the ancient secrets of the Shang Dynasty.

We firmly believe that as long as we persevere, we will be able to convince the eight major families to combine the nine totems together, unlock the mysterious power, fight against the Shadow Alliance and the shadow monsters, and uncover the mystery of the ancient secrets of the Shang Dynasty.