The funny counterattack of traveling through time and space and becoming a vicious female supporting

Chapter 29: Unknown Trial

Following the guidance of the light, Gu Yichen and Lu Ling'er set out on a new path. Ahead lay a mysterious valley shrouded in thick fog. The surroundings seemed even darker, as if lurking some unknown danger.

"This road looks full of challenges." Gu Yichen said, his tone was solemn, "We must proceed with caution."

"Don't worry, we have experienced so many challenges and we can definitely cope with this trial." Lu Linger answered confidently, with a firm look in her eyes.

They carefully crossed the valley and walked along a hidden path. Suddenly, they found an ancient stone gate in front of them. The stone gate was engraved with complex patterns and runes, as if guarding some important secret.

"This stone door seems to require some special method to open." Gu Yichen analyzed, "We need to find clues to crack it."

Lu Linger carefully observed the patterns on the stone gate and found that some of the runes were similar to symbols they had seen before. She took out the ring she had found earlier from her pocket and tried to compare the gem on the ring with the runes on the stone gate.

"These runes are somewhat related to the pattern on the ring, but how to use them is still unclear." Lu Linger said, "We may need further clues."

Just when they were at a loss, two ancient stone statues suddenly appeared on both sides of the stone gate. The statues' eyes glowed slightly, as if observing their every move.

"These stone statues may be the key to opening the stone gate." Gu Yichen said, "We can try to examine them."

As they approached the statue, they discovered a groove on each of its chests, seemingly meant to hold something. Gu Yichen took out the gemstone from his ring and tried to place it into the groove. However, the gemstone didn't seem to fit perfectly into the groove.

"This gem may need to be used in conjunction with other items." Lu Linger speculated, "We need to find more clues."

They continued to search the valley and found some scattered fragments and ancient objects. After careful observation, they found some objects that matched the grooves on the stone statues and looked like some kind of ancient offerings.

"These offerings may be the key to opening the stone gate." Gu Yichen said, "We can put them into the grooves of the stone statue."

They placed the offerings they had found into the grooves of the stone statue, and the statue's eyes shone brightly, and the stone door slowly opened. The light behind the door surrounded them, gradually revealing a whole new world.

When they walked through the stone gate, they found themselves in a magnificent underground palace. The walls of the palace were inlaid with dazzling gems, the ground was covered with gorgeous carpets, and the whole palace was filled with an ancient and mysterious atmosphere.

"This palace looks magnificent," Lu Ling'er exclaimed. "The final answer we're looking for may be hidden here."

Gu Yichen nodded, his eyes sweeping around the palace, noticing a tall stone platform in the center, on which lay an ancient scroll. The scroll was inscribed with ancient characters, and it looked very important.

"Let's go take a look at the scroll." Gu Yichen suggested.

They walked to the stone platform, and Gu Yichen carefully unrolled the scroll. The text and patterns on the scroll were similar to the runes from before, but more complex. After careful study, they discovered that the scroll described an ancient trial, and only by passing the trial could the final answer be found.

"This trial seems very difficult." Lu Linger said, "We need to be fully prepared."

Gu Yichen nodded: "We have overcome many difficulties, now it is time to face the final challenge."

They took a deep breath and prepared to begin the process of trial. Although the challenges ahead were still unknown, they believed that as long as they relied on each other, nothing could stop them from moving forward. The journey ahead would be their final test, and they would have to meet it with renewed courage and wisdom.