Traveling through the world of beasts, making a living

"I knew these bad guys would be waiting at the exit. Fortunately, it's the warm season now and there's no shortage of food and drink in the secret realm. Let's see who can outlast the other!" Jin Jue was angry and unwilling to give up.

"Let's go back to the temple first and tell everyone to be on guard. We're afraid they might attack suddenly!"

The two of them supported each other and returned to the temple. "Na, Jin Jue and I just left the secret cave and ran into a group of orcs outside. They said they were coming for the spirit pearl, but they are not Long Kui and the tribe leader's men. I suspect there are other orcs who want to use the tribe leader to enter the secret realm and seize the spirit pearl. The two little treasures are in danger!"

Bai Chen told everyone what had happened, and everyone was worried after hearing it.

"What should I do? Long Ying, Wu Shuang, why haven't the seniors come back yet? I wonder if they've found another way out."

"Why don't we go out and look for them."

"No, it's too dangerous. Let's stay here and wait for news from them."

At this time, Bai Chen stepped forward and said, "Don't worry, everyone. I believe Long Ying and Senior will return safely. What we need to do now is to strengthen our vigilance to prevent an enemy attack."

So, everyone got busy and strengthened the defense of the temple. Bai Chen and Jin Jue continued to patrol the area around the temple, alert for any suspicious movements.

"Elder Guiyuan, we have read all the ancient books, but we still haven't found the secret of gold, wood, water, fire and earth. How did the clan leader know it? Was it passed down by word of mouth?" Long Ying was a little absent-minded.

"Elder, I came across a piece of animal skin in my tribe. There were some symbols and patterns drawn on it. I've never understood the secret. The priest told me that it was the key and mechanism to the secret realm! Can you help me see what it represents?" Wushuang took out a branch and carefully drew a pattern on the ground! Elder Guiyuan carefully examined the pattern on the ground, a hint of surprise in his eyes.

"This seems to be an ancient code..." he muttered to himself.

The two gathered around him, eagerly awaiting his explanation.

"These symbols and patterns may be related to the power of the Five Elements," Elder Guiyuan said slowly. "Perhaps they are the key to unlocking the treasures within the secret realm."

Long Ying and Wushuang looked at each other, and sparks of hope ignited in their hearts.

"But how do we decipher these codes?" Wushuang asked.

Elder Guiyuan pondered for a moment, "Perhaps we need to find more clues about the Five Elements, or find someone who understands this code."

"Priest?" everyone asked in unison.

Just then, a commotion erupted outside. The three men immediately became alert and rushed to the door, weapons in hand. They saw several unfamiliar figures banging around, searching for something!

"Stop, who are you and how did you get in?"

"We are here to help on the orders of the priest!" one of them shouted.

Long Ying looked at them, his heart filled with doubt. "What evidence do you have to prove your identity?"

The man quickly took out a token with the Qilin symbol engraved on it. Long Ying took it and showed it to Gui Yuan! Gui Yuan breathed a sigh of relief, "So it's one of us. Come in quickly."

Everyone put down their weapons and made way for the new tribesmen who entered the cave, bringing with them some supplies and news.

"The priest learned about the situation here and sent us here to help. Moreover, he has found a way to decipher the Five Elements code!" One of them said excitedly.

Upon hearing this, Long Ying and Wu Shuang smiled with joy.

"Great! We finally have hope of unlocking the secrets of the secret realm."

"However, the priest was imprisoned by the patriarch. The patriarch asked him to reveal the secret, but the priest refused and was beaten by the patriarch."

"Then how did you get in?"

"We are descendants of the priests and know the secret passages and mechanisms of the secret realm. We risked our lives to come here and ask you to save the priest! Also, the priest asked you to guard the spirit pearl."

"The priest is busy taking care of himself, yet he's still thinking about us! Don't worry, we'll rescue him when we get out! Just follow us to the temple first!"

Long Ying looked at everyone with a firm gaze, "As long as we unite as one, we will be able to protect the spirit pearl and our people!" A group of people came to the temple and discussed a plan to rescue the priest.

"Little one, we're back!"

Everyone stood up and looked at these new members warily.

"Who are they?" Bai Chen and Jin Jue quickly stood in front of Mona, and the other beast husbands held the cubs and pulled the two older cubs back tacitly.

"Jin Jue, Bai Chen, what happened? You're so alert!"

"We left the secret realm and explored the exit for a while. We overheard that the clan leader and Long Kui were obeying orders from others... their target was the Spirit Pearl!"

"The Spirit Pearl is the last bit of energy accumulated by all the Qilin ancestors. It's extremely powerful. From reading ancient books, I know that it provides energy for underage Qilin cubs. As for its other uses, I really don't know in the past thousand years!"

"Elder, is it possible that the priest's lineage knows? The priest intentionally let Wushuang discover the pattern. I guess he has some unspeakable secret! Once we get out and rescue the priest, we'll know everything!"

Long Ying decided to sneak out of the secret realm immediately, secretly go to the patriarch's territory, and rescue the priest.

At night, Long Ying and his companions set out quietly under the moonlight. They carefully made their way through the woods, avoiding the guards' sight. Finally, they arrived near the tribe leader's camp.

"Be careful, there is a guard ahead." Long Ying reminded softly.

Everyone held their breath and slowly approached the target. Suddenly, an alarm sounded, and the orcs in the camp became alert.

"We've been discovered, take action!" Long Ying rushed forward without hesitation and started a fierce battle with the enemy.

After a fierce battle, Long Ying successfully defeated the enemy and found the imprisoned priest. The priest was weak, but when he saw Long Ying and others, his eyes flashed with joy.

"Thank you, my friends..." the priest said in a hoarse voice.

Long Ying helped the priest up. "You're welcome. We are a family. Now hurry back. Everyone is waiting for you to decipher the Five Elements Code and the secret of the Spirit Pearl."

They quickly left the patriarch's camp with the priest, ready to take the priest back to the East Continent immediately.

"Elder, Wushuang, please enter the secret realm. Some things can only be accomplished in the secret realm!" Long Ying and his companions escorted the priest into the secret realm. After a short rest, the priest began to study the Five Elements Code.

He stared at the figure on the ground, his brow furrowed, muttering something to himself. Everyone looked at him nervously, waiting for the answer to be revealed.

"Good boy, you have a good memory. You can restore the graphics."

After some thought, the priest's eyes lit up. He pointed to the center of the pattern and said, "This is the law of the Five Elements. As long as we trigger the corresponding mechanisms in the correct order, we can unlock the code. Look around the temple to see where this pattern can be found."

Long Ying and Wu Shuang nodded, and they acted according to the priest's instructions.

"Priest, elder, there are these figures under this altar!"

"Wushuang, follow the instructions on the animal skin and be careful."

With crisp sounds, the mechanisms were triggered one by one, and the power of the five elements intertwined and flowed in the air.

A mysterious portal slowly opened, and dazzling light shone out. Everyone stared with wide eyes, eager to find out what was going on.

The priest took a deep breath and walked through the door first. Long Ying and Wu Shuang followed closely behind, and the others followed suit.

Behind the door was a huge secret room, in the center of which stood five spiritual beads emitting a strange light. The priest walked forward and gently stroked the spiritual beads, as if communicating with them.

"This is the legendary spirit pearl..." he sighed, "It contains endless power and is the most precious treasure of our Qilin clan."

Just as everyone was immersed in the magic of the spirit pearl, suddenly, the ground began to shake violently and the surrounding walls were crumbling.

"Oh no, what's going on?" someone exclaimed.

The priest's face was solemn. "I'm afraid the clan leader and his men have noticed our actions and triggered the secret realm's defense mechanism. We must leave here as soon as possible!"

Long Ying made a quick decision, "Everyone, protect the priest and the spirit pearl, and rush out with me!"

Amidst the chaos, they fought their way out and rushed towards the exit of the secret realm. However, the enemy had already blocked the exit, and a fierce battle was inevitable...