My brother is Shi Hao

The cave was narrow and deep, carrying a damp, earthy smell. Shi Hao practically crawled to help Shi Yi inside. Then, turning around, he used all his strength to lift a massive rock and pressed it firmly against the cave entrance. With a loud bang, the boulder fell, sealing the entrance tightly. Only a few tiny cracks allowed the dim light outside to filter through.

Outside the cave, the roars and claws of demonic beasts filled the air, shaking the gravel from the ceiling. Shi Hao leaned against the cold stone wall, breathing heavily, his clothes soaked with sweat. He turned to look at Shi Yi, only to see that his face was pale, his lips were chapped, and the light in his double pupils had dimmed considerably.

"Brother, how are you?" Shi Hao asked worriedly.

Shi Yi shook his head slightly, sat down cross-legged, and whispered, "Heal your wounds first."

Shi Hao also sat down, circulating the remaining primordial essence within his body, attempting to repair his damaged meridians. However, a strange force permeated the cave, entwining their bodies like invisible threads, hindering their recovery.

"What's going on?" Shi Hao frowned, feeling that the Qi in his body was stagnant, as if it was stuck in a quagmire.

Shi Yi also noticed something unusual. He opened his pupils and carefully observed the cave environment. Ancient runes were carved on the cave wall, emitting a faint fluorescence. These runes seemed to be some kind of formation, and the mysterious power was emanating from these runes.

"This cave... seems a little strange." Shi Yi said in a deep voice.

He reached out and touched the runes on the cave wall. A cold energy flowed through his fingertips and into his body, causing him to shudder. This energy was completely different from the true qi in his body, carrying a strange aura that seemed to devour his soul.

Shi Yi quickly withdrew his hand, his heart filled with vigilance. He realized that this cave was not an ordinary refuge, but a place that hid unknown dangers.

"This power... is very strange." Shi Hao also tried to touch the runes, but felt a strong sense of rejection, as if an invisible force was pushing him away.

They tried various techniques, but none could dispel this mysterious power. Their injuries not only didn't improve, but were actually worsening. As time passed, the roars of the beasts outside gradually faded, but the atmosphere inside grew increasingly tense.

Shi Yi's pupils gleamed as he carefully observed the runes on the cave wall, trying to find a pattern. These runes were ancient and mysterious, seeming to contain some powerful power, yet also carrying an unsettling aura.

"Maybe..." Shi Yi took a deep breath, a hint of determination flashed in his eyes, "Let's try using the power of the Supreme Bone."

Shi Hao's expression changed slightly when he heard this. He knew that the power of the Supreme Bone was immense, but also fraught with danger. If he wasn't careful, it could backfire on him. He looked at Shi Yi, his eyes filled with worry: "Brother..."

Shi Yi raised his hand to stop him from continuing, his eyes firm: "There is no other way."

He slowly closed his eyes and began to circulate the power of the Supreme Bone... The air in the cave suddenly became stagnant, and a powerful energy wave emanated from Shi Yi. The runes on the cave wall flashed more violently and made a buzzing sound, as if responding to the power of the Supreme Bone.

A crack silently appeared on the cave wall beside Shi Hao...

Shi Yi slowly opened his eyes, a light flickering within his pupils, yet tinged with pain. The power of the Supreme Bone was indeed formidable, but it was also suppressed by this mysterious force, making its operation exceedingly difficult. He attempted to channel the power of the Supreme Bone to dispel the invisible threads entangled within them, but it was like a drop in the ocean, with no effect. Worse still, every time he activated the power of the Supreme Bone, he suffered a pounding headache, as if a sharp needle were piercing his brain.

"Brother!" Shi Hao shouted anxiously. He saw the sweat oozing from Shi Yi's forehead and the painful expression on his face, and his heart was filled with worry.

Shi Yi waved his hands, signaling he was fine. He took a deep breath, forcing himself to endure the pain, and once again attempted to mobilize the power of the Supreme Bone. This time, the very air within the cave seemed to freeze. A powerful wave of energy, centered around Shi Yi, spread outward. The runes on the cave wall flickered even more intensely, emitting a humming sound like the chanting of an ancient incantation.

Shi Hao was also affected by this energy fluctuation. He felt the zhenqi in his body surge, as if it was about to burst through his meridians. He hurriedly activated the original true solution, trying hard to control the zhenqi in his body, but he still felt dizzy.

At this moment, a tiny crack suddenly appeared on the cave wall beside Shi Yi and quickly spread. Shi Hao's face changed drastically. He knew that this was caused by the power of the Supreme Bone. If it was allowed to develop, the entire cave would probably collapse.

"Brother, stop!" Shi Hao shouted.

Shi Yi also sensed the danger and quickly stopped activating the power of the Supreme Bone. However, the energy wave didn't dissipate immediately, but instead raged through the cave like a wild horse. Shi Hao felt a powerful force push him away, slamming him hard against the other side of the cave wall.

"Cough cough..." Shi Hao covered his chest and coughed violently, a trace of blood overflowing from the corner of his mouth.

Shi Yi quickly came to Shi Hao and helped him up: "How are you?"

Shi Hao shook his head, his face pale: "I'm fine, brother, how are you?"

Shi Yi's face turned pale. He felt that his double pupils were also affected by this mysterious power. Every time he used them, he would feel severe pain and could not observe the situation in the cave normally. He reached out and felt Shi Hao's pulse and found that his injuries had worsened a lot.

"We must leave here as soon as possible." Shi Yi said in a deep voice.

However, their current situation was not optimistic. Shi Yi's double pupils limited his ability to perceive his surroundings, while Shi Hao's injuries also hindered his movement. More importantly, the mysterious power still permeated the cave, hindering their recovery and posing a dilemma.

Shi Yi looked at the runes flashing on the cave wall, feeling uneasy. He felt that this cave was not as simple as it seemed, and that it hid greater secrets and dangers.

"Maybe..." Shi Yi's eyes fell on Shi Hao, a hint of determination flashed in his eyes, "Only..."

The air within the cave was thick and damp, carrying a faint scent of decay. Shi Yi sat cross-legged, his face pale, beads of sweat dotting his forehead. The light in his pupils still shone, but it seemed much dimmer, as if covered by a thin layer of mist. He tried to mobilize the power of the Supreme Bone again, but it fell on deaf ears. There was no response, and instead, his headache intensified.

Shi Hao leaned against the cave wall, his expression equally grim. His wounds still ached, his Qi was in disarray, and the flow of his Primordial True Solution had become sluggish. He coughed a few times, and a trace of blood once again flowed from the corner of his mouth.

Time passed by, and their injuries not only did not improve, but instead gradually worsened due to the lack of effective treatment. Shi Yi felt his body growing weaker and weaker, and his vision began to blur, and everything in front of him became hazy.

"Brother..." Shi Hao's voice was weak, "What should we do?"

Shi Yi didn't answer. He closed his eyes tightly, trying to suppress the blood and energy surging in his body. He knew that if this continued, they would probably be trapped and die in this cave.

Despair began to spread in the hearts of the two. Just when they were about to give up hope, Shi Yi suddenly opened his eyes, and a gleam of light flashed in his pupils.

"Runes..." he whispered, his eyes fixed on the flickering runes on the cave wall.

These runes, like tadpoles, covered the entire cave wall, shimmering with a faint light. Previously, due to their injuries and the dim light within the cave, they had not noticed the existence of these runes. Now, driven by desperation, Shi Yi finally discovered these secrets hidden in the darkness.

He struggled to his feet, walked to the cave wall, and carefully observed the runes. These runes were ancient and mysterious, and seemed to contain some powerful power. Shi Yi felt that these runes had some connection with that mysterious power. Perhaps this was the key to their escape.

"Hao'er, come here." Shi Yi said to Shi Hao.

Shi Hao endured the pain in his body and walked to Shi Yi.

"Look at these runes," Shi Yi said, pointing at the runes on the cave wall. "I think they may be related to that mysterious power."

Shi Hao also observed these runes carefully. Although he did not recognize these runes, he could feel the powerful energy contained in them.

"Brother, do you think these runes can help us?" Shi Hao asked.

Shi Yi nodded: "Maybe, let's try it."

So, the two began to study these runes, hoping to find a way to crack the mysterious power. However, these runes were complex and difficult to understand. They tried various methods but still could not understand their meaning.

Time passed by, and their hope became slim again. Shi Yi looked at these complex runes, his brows furrowed, and his heart was filled with frustration.

"Are... we really going to be trapped here to die?" Shi Hao's voice trembled with a hint of despair.

Shi Yi didn't say anything. He reached out and gently stroked the runes on the cave wall. A cool touch came from his fingertips. Suddenly, his finger stopped on a special rune. This rune was slightly different from the others. It emitted a strange light, as if attracting his attention.

"This..." Shi Yi's gaze fixed on the rune, a strange feeling suddenly welling up in his heart. "This rune..." The rune that Shi Yi's fingertips touched shimmered with a faint green light. Unlike the dim glow of the other runes, this green seemed particularly vibrant. A strange wave emanated from the rune, flowing along Shi Yi's fingertips and into his body. This wave was gentle and warm, completely different from the mysterious force that had previously suppressed their strength.

"Brother, what did you find?" Shi Hao noticed Shi Yi's abnormality and asked weakly.

Shi Yi didn't answer immediately. He closed his eyes, carefully sensing this strange wave. It seemed to carry some ancient rhythm, slowly flowing through his body, faintly resonating with his own strength. He tried to mobilize the power of the Supreme Bone. This time, although he still couldn't fully control it, the obstructing force was significantly weakened.

He opened his eyes, his pupils gleaming with excitement. "This rune... seems different from the others."

Upon hearing this, Shi Hao also carefully observed the green rune. Although he did not feel the obvious energy fluctuations like Shi Yi, he also felt that this rune seemed to contain some special meaning.

"Could it be... this is the key to solving the problem?" Shi Hao's tone contained a hint of hope.

Shi Yi nodded. He placed his finger on the green rune again, carefully sensing its fluctuations. He tried touching the rune in different ways, hoping to trigger some kind of reaction. However, aside from the gentle energy fluctuations, nothing else changed.

"No," Shi Yi shook his head, "I feel this rune is very important, but I don't know how to use it."

The two were once again in trouble. They circled the runes on the cave wall, trying various methods, but they could not find a way to break it. As time passed, their injuries grew worse, and their hope became increasingly slim.

Shi Hao slowly sat down against the cave wall, his face as pale as paper. "Brother, are we... going to die here?" His voice trembled with a hint of despair.

Shi Yi looked at the weakened Shi Hao, a pang of pain in his heart. He was unwilling to give up. He walked to the cave wall again, staring intently at the runes, examining them over and over again, trying to find a clue.

He noticed that, except for the green rune, the other runes, though of varying shapes, seemed to follow a specific order. He began experimenting with arranging the runes in different orders, hoping to find some pattern.

This process was extremely tedious, requiring immense patience and meticulousness. Shi Yi tried again and again, failing again and again, but he never gave up. He firmly believed that as long as he persisted, he would find a solution.

Time slipped by unnoticed, and the night outside the cave grew darker. Shi Hao had already fallen asleep, his breathing weak and his body cold. Shi Yi still stood before the cave wall, his eyes bloodshot and his face pale, but his hands never faltered.

Suddenly, his finger stopped on a special rune. This rune was located in the center of all the runes and was shaped like the ancient Chinese character for "Zhan". He placed his finger on this rune and pressed it lightly...

"Click——"

With a slight sound, the runes on the cave wall suddenly lit up, emitting a dazzling light... Shi Yi stared at the runes closely, muttering to himself: "Sure enough..."