The Immortal Emperor Reborn: Accompanying My Child on the Extraordinary Journey

Chapter 163: Ancient Ruins

Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the dense forest, dappling the moss-covered ground. Yun Che, Xue Wu, and Yun Yin walked along the winding path, their gazes determined, their hearts filled with anticipation for the unknown world.

"Yun Che, look there!" Xuewu suddenly stopped and pointed to an open space not far ahead.

Yun Che looked in the direction of her finger and saw a clearing surrounded by tall trees, with the faint glimpse of several dilapidated stone tablets and stone pillars carved with ancient totems. These stone tablets and stone pillars had weathered the frost of the weather, yet they still exuded a sense of vicissitudes and mystery.

“It’s a relic!” Yun Che’s eyes flashed with excitement, “We actually found it!”

Yunyin remained calm, looked around, and said, "Everyone be careful, there may be unknown dangers hidden here."

The three of them carefully crossed the open space and approached the ruins. They saw that the entrance to the ruins was blocked by a huge stone door, which was carved with various mysterious symbols and patterns, as if telling ancient legends.

Yun Che reached out and gently touched the stone door. A chilling sensation spread from his fingertips, as if it could penetrate his skin and reach deep into his soul. He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and tried to sense a trace of history from the stone door.

"Yun Che, have you discovered anything?" Xue Wu asked anxiously.

Yun Che shook his head and said, "This place is too ancient. I can't sense much information. But we can try to push open this door."

The three of them worked together to push the stone door. It made a heavy sound and slowly opened, revealing a dark passage leading underground.

"Let's go in." Yunyin took the first step and stepped into the passage.

The passage was pitch black, illuminated only by the torches held by the three men. They moved forward along the passage, their footsteps echoing distinctly in the silent air.

"This place is really mysterious." Xuewu said softly, with a hint of uneasiness in her tone.

Yun Che held her hand and comforted her softly, "Don't be afraid, we are here."

As they went deeper, the passage gradually widened. A huge cave appeared before them, its walls also carved with mysterious symbols and patterns. In the center of the cavern lay an ancient altar.

Several precious treasures lay upon the altar, emitting a gentle glow. Among them was an ancient sword, its blade translucent and crystal clear, as if imbued with infinite power; a gem emitting a purple glow, shimmering with an alluring brilliance; and an old book, its pages yellowed, but the words still legible.

“These treasures… are so precious!” Yun Che couldn’t help but exclaim in amazement.

Xuewu's gaze fell on the long sword, and a trace of desire flashed in her eyes: "This sword... looks so powerful."

Yun Yin walked over to the book and flipped through it carefully: "This is... a powerful technique!"

Just as they were about to go forward to take the treasure, the entire cave suddenly began to shake. The three people's faces changed and they all became alert.

"It seems that a guardian beast has appeared." Yunyin said in a deep voice.

As the tremors intensified, a gigantic stone statue slowly emerged from the depths of the cave. Its body radiated a pale yellow light, its eyes tightly closed, yet it exuded a powerful aura of dominance.

“This is… a stone statue guardian beast!” Yun Che was shocked.

The stone guardian beast opened its mouth and let out a deafening roar. Then, it pounced on the three people.

Yun Che and the other two reacted quickly, each unleashing their unique skills. Yun Che drew the longsword from his waist and engaged in a fierce battle with the stone guardian beast; Xue Wu brandished her staff, unleashing a dazzling array of magical attacks; and Yun Yin flashed, constantly searching for the stone guardian beast's weaknesses.

The battle was fierce, and the three of them worked in perfect harmony, but the stone statue's guardian beast was incredibly powerful. Each of its attacks carried the force of a landslide, forcing the three to give their all.

“This isn’t a solution.” Yun Che was anxious.

Xuewu also seemed a little powerless: "Its power is too strong, we can't get close to it at all."

Yun Yin's eyes flashed, and he said, "I have a plan. Yun Che, you attract its attention; Xue Wu, you prepare for a long-range attack; I'll find its weakness."

The three quickly adjusted their tactics. Yun Che once again charged at the stone guardian beast, brandishing his sword and engaging it in a fierce battle. Xue Wu retreated to a distance and began to gather her magic power, preparing to launch a powerful magical attack.

Yun Yin, like a ghost, moved around the stone guardian beast, searching for its flaws. Finally, during a fierce collision between Yun Che and the stone guardian beast, Yun Yin discovered a pale yellow crystal on the stone guardian beast's chest.

"That's its weakness!" Yunyin shouted.

Upon hearing this, Xuewu immediately launched a magical attack. A brilliant beam of light pierced the air, heading straight for the stone guardian beast's chest. However, just as the light was about to hit its target, the stone guardian beast suddenly closed its mouth, swallowing the light completely.

"Oh no!" Xuewu's face changed.

But at this moment, Yun Che suddenly shouted, "Now!"

He took the opportunity to leap up, and with the might of his sword, he fiercely stabbed the crystal on the chest of the stone statue's guardian beast. With a "crack", the crystal shattered.

The stone guardian beast let out a shrill roar and then collapsed. The three of them looked at the fallen stone guardian beast and breathed a sigh of relief.

"We succeeded!" Xuewu shouted excitedly.

Yun Yin walked to the altar and collected the treasures one by one: "These treasures and skills are the gains of our expedition."

Yun Che stared at the longsword, his eyes gleaming with determination: "This sword... I'm determined to have it."

Xuewu looked at him and smiled slightly: "Okay, then this sword is yours."

The three of them continued to explore the ruins with their harvest. They discovered that the ruins not only hid precious treasures and powerful skills, but also recorded an ancient legend.

Legend has it that this ruin once housed the remains of a powerful ancient nation, possessing supreme power and wisdom. However, a sudden disaster brought destruction upon the ancient nation. To preserve their people's hope and heritage, the ancestors of this ancient nation channeled their strength and wisdom into these treasures and techniques, awaiting the arrival of a destined recipient.

"Are we... destined to be together?" Xuewu looked at the ancient texts, her heart filled with emotion.

Yun Che nodded: "Perhaps. But no matter what, we must cherish this inheritance."

They continued to explore the ruins and discovered many precious ancient books and relics. These ancient books recorded the history, culture and wisdom of the ancient country, which gave them a deeper understanding of the world.

However, as they go deeper, danger creeps in. A powerful being hidden deep within the ruins is awakened by their actions and begins to attack.

It was a massive, hideous monster. It emanated a black mist, its eyes blazing like flames. The monster opened its mouth and spewed a ball of black flame, charging straight at the three of them.

"Be careful!" Yunyin shouted, and his body flashed in an instant, avoiding the fire attack.

Yun Che and Xue Wu also reacted quickly, each unleashing their unique skills to engage in a fierce battle with the monster. However, the monster's power was exceptionally strong, making it difficult for them to cope with it for a while.

"Its power is too strong. We are no match for it at all." Xuewu said, panting.

Yun Che gritted his teeth and said, "We can't give up. We must find a way to defeat it."

Yunyin pondered for a moment and said, "Perhaps, we can take advantage of the environment here."

He pointed to an ancient mechanism in the ruins and said, "This mechanism should be used to control the ruins' defense system. If we can activate it, perhaps we can fight this monster."

Upon hearing this, Yun Che and Xue Wu immediately rushed towards the mechanism. Working together, they cracked the mechanism, only to see the stone pillars in the ruins suddenly emit a dazzling light, forming a massive defensive formation.

The monster looked at the defensive formation before it and roared angrily. It tried to break free from the formation, but was repelled by the powerful force every time.

"Success!" Yunyin shouted excitedly.

The three of them breathed a sigh of relief as they looked at the monster trapped in the formation. They knew that their successful escape was inseparable from their trust and cooperation with each other.

After exploring the ruins for a long time, they finally found the exit. As they emerged, the sun was setting. Standing on the mountaintop, they gazed at the bustling city and rolling mountains in the distance, their hearts filled with emotion.

"This expedition was truly thrilling," Xuewu said.

Yun Che nodded: "Yes, but we have also gained a lot. These treasures and techniques will be important aids to our future growth."

Yunyin looked into the distance, his eyes gleaming with determination: "The road ahead is still long, we must continue to work hard."

The three of them smiled at each other and continued on their journey. In the days that followed, they faced more unknowns and challenges together. But no matter what difficulties they encountered, they were able to work together and overcome them.

A few days later, Yun Che and the other two had left the area where the ruins were located and arrived in an unfamiliar land. It was sparsely populated, but the scenery was beautiful and refreshing.

"This is really a great place." Xuewu exclaimed.

Yun Che looked around, trying to find some useful information: "We need to find something to eat and drink, otherwise we will starve tonight."

Yunyin took out a map and studied it carefully: "There should be a small village nearby. We can go there and take a look."

Following the map, the three of them headed towards the small village. After walking for a long time, they finally saw smoke rising from the distance.

“It looks like we’re almost there.” Yun Che quickened his pace.

When they arrived at the small village, they found that the people there lived a very simple life. When the villagers saw them, the outsiders, they all showed curiosity on their faces.

"Are you outsiders?" a middle-aged man came over and asked.

Yun Che nodded. "Yes, we are here to explore. Excuse me, do you have any food or drinks you can sell us?"

The middle-aged man smiled and said, "Of course, come with me."

He brought the three of them to a house and asked them to wait there. After a while, he brought them hot meals and tea.

"You've had a hard time traveling. Eat something first," said the middle-aged man.

The three nodded gratefully and began to enjoy the sumptuous meal. During the meal, they chatted with the middle-aged man.

"Are you here for adventure?" asked the middle-aged man.

Yun Che nodded: "Yes, we heard there is an ancient ruin here, so we came here to take a look."