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

Chapter 203: Mysterious Rune

As he spoke, the black-robed old man once again swung his withered yet powerful hand, preparing to launch an even more fierce attack. However, at this moment, Yun Che suddenly shouted, "Senior, wait a minute!"

His voice echoed in the empty secret realm, carrying an undeniable power. The black-robed old man paused slightly, stopping his movements. His deep-set eyes looked at Yun Che, their expression filled with confusion and bewilderment.

Yun Che took a deep breath, staring intently at the black-robed old man, and said, "Senior, I don't mean to offend you. It's just that at this moment, I discovered something that may be beneficial to both of us."

The old man in black robe frowned slightly, but finally asked patiently, "Oh? What did you find?"

Yun Che didn't answer immediately, but instead turned and pointed to a stone wall not far away. The stone wall looked ordinary, but under Yun Che's guidance, the black-robed elder discovered that it was covered in densely packed mysterious runes. These runes emitted a faint glow, like the most distant stars in the night sky. Although faint, it could not be ignored.

The black-robed old man's eyes narrowed as he slowly walked to the stone wall and carefully examined the runes. After a moment, his brow furrowed, as if he knew nothing about these runes.

“Senior, I’ve seen some records of these runes in ancient books.” Yun Che spoke slowly, a hint of solemnity in his voice. “It is said that these runes contain ancient power and can open some unknown secret realm or treasure.”

Upon hearing this, the black-robed old man's eyes flashed with surprise. He looked at Yun Che with a different expression, clearly surprised by Yun Che's knowledge.

"Are you sure these runes can open secret realms or treasures?" asked the old man in black robe in a deep voice.

Yun Che nodded, but his expression was somewhat hesitant. “I’ve only seen similar records in ancient books, but there’s no specific mention of how to activate them. However, since we’ve encountered these runes here, perhaps it’s fate.”

The old man in black robes was silent for a moment, then slowly said: "Okay, then let's try it. But you have to remember, if this is a trap, I will be the first to kill you."

Yun Che's heart trembled, but he knew that this was a warning from the black-robed old man, as well as a test. He nodded, indicating that he understood.

The black-robed old man began to try to decipher the runes. He gently touched the stone wall with his hands, as if conducting some mysterious communication with the runes. However, after a moment, he shook his head, clearly unsuccessful.

"It seems that these runes are not so easy to decipher." The old man in black robe sighed.

Seeing this, Yun Che's heart moved. He stepped forward and said, "Senior, perhaps we can try this together. Although I don't have a specific interpretation method, perhaps some of my insights can provide you with some inspiration."

The black-robed old man glanced at Yun Che and nodded. Then, the two began to fight side by side, deciphering the runes on the stone wall together.

Time seemed to stand still at this moment, with only the sounds of their breathing and heartbeats echoing. They were completely absorbed in deciphering the runes, as if the whole world had forgotten them.

After an unknown amount of time, Yun Che's eyes suddenly lit up. He pointed at a rune on the stone wall and said, "Senior, look at this rune. It seems different from the others. If we use it as a starting point, perhaps we can find clues to its interpretation."

Upon hearing this, the black-robed elder immediately looked in the direction Yun Che pointed. He carefully studied the rune, then slowly nodded, "Well, you have a point. Let's give it a try."

So, the two of them used that rune as a starting point and began to interpret the runes on the stone wall one by one. Their minds were working rapidly, and interpreting each rune was like solving a complex puzzle.

Finally, after countless attempts, they successfully deciphered the runes on the stone wall. The runes seemed to activate, gleaming with a dazzling light. At the same time, the stone wall slowly shifted, revealing a dark entrance.

"Success!" Yun Che shouted excitedly.

The black-robed old man looked at the entrance, a complex expression flashing in his eyes. He was both looking forward to the unknown and wary of danger. But he knew that having come this far, there was no turning back.

"Let's go in." The old man in black robe said in a deep voice.

Yun Che nodded, and then the two of them carefully walked into the entrance. They walked along the winding passage, and after an unknown amount of time, they finally arrived at a spacious cave.

The walls of the cave were also covered in mysterious runes, and in the center stood a radiant treasure chest, inlaid with various gems and pearls, emitting an alluring glow.

"It seems our guess was correct." Yun Che looked at the treasure chest, a hint of greed flashing in his eyes. But he knew that they were not the only two here, and more dangers awaited them.

The black-robed old man walked up to the treasure chest and examined it carefully. After a moment, his expression suddenly changed and he quickly took a few steps back.

“What’s wrong?” Yun Che was startled upon seeing this and asked hurriedly.

"There's a trap!" the black-robed old man said in a deep voice.

Yun Che's heart tightened upon hearing this. He quickly glanced at the treasure chest and discovered that it was indeed covered in complex mechanisms and runes. These mechanisms and runes seemed to be waiting for something, and once triggered, they would unleash a deadly attack.

"What should we do?" Yun Che asked.

The black-robed old man pondered for a moment, then said, "These mechanisms and runes appear very complex, but it's not impossible to crack them. It just takes some time."

Yun Che nodded, indicating that he understood. Then, the two of them began to work separately, looking for a way to decipher the mechanisms and runes.

Time slipped away quietly in the tense atmosphere. Yun Che and the black-robed old man were completely absorbed in cracking the mechanism, seemingly oblivious to the existence of time.

Finally, after countless attempts, they successfully cracked the mechanism and runes on the treasure chest. The lid of the treasure chest slowly opened, revealing the dazzling treasure inside.

“Great!” Yun Che shouted excitedly.

However, at this moment, a violent tremor suddenly erupted from the cave. Immediately afterwards, countless dark shadows surged in from all sides of the cave, surrounding them.

"Oh no, it's a monster!" The black-robed old man's face changed drastically.

Yun Che looked at the surging monsters and couldn't help but feel a little panicked. But he knew that at this moment, they had to remain calm in order to deal with this crisis.

“Senior, what should we do?” Yun Che asked.

The black-robed old man glanced fiercely at the surrounding monsters, then said in a deep voice: "Kill them!"

As he spoke, he took the lead and charged towards the herd of demonic beasts. Yun Che, upon seeing this, immediately followed suit. The two of them fought side by side, engaging in a fierce battle with the demonic beasts.

During the battle, Yun Che displayed his exceptional agility and swordsmanship. His figure was as swift as the wind, his swordsmanship sharp as a knife, as he weaved through the herd of demonic beasts. Meanwhile, the black-robed elder, relying on his profound cultivation and rich experience, dealt with those powerful demonic beasts.

Their battle was incredibly fierce, each clash seeming to tear space apart. The roars of the monsters and their cries intertwined, echoing throughout the cave.

After a period of fierce fighting, they finally fought their way out of the cave. When they escaped from the cave, they were exhausted, panting and covered in sweat.

“Huh, I finally escaped.” Yun Che wiped the sweat from his forehead and breathed a sigh of relief.

The old man in black robes was also panting slightly, but his eyes were extremely determined: "Although we have escaped, this crisis is not over. We must leave here as soon as possible and find a safe place."

Yun Che nodded in agreement. Then, the two of them continued on their journey, searching for a way out of the secret realm.

However, just as they were about to leave the secret realm, they encountered danger again. A huge barrier appeared in front of them, shining with dazzling light, as if to isolate them from the secret realm.

"Is this... a barrier?" The old man in black robe looked at the barrier with a hint of surprise in his eyes.

Yun Che also frowned. He had not expected that there would be such a powerful barrier in this secret realm.

"What should we do?" Yun Che asked.

The black-robed old man was silent for a moment, then said, "It seems that we can only break through this barrier by force. But you must remember that the power of the barrier is very strong, and we must go all out."

Yun Che nodded, indicating his understanding. Then, the two of them once again fought side by side, preparing to force their way through the barrier.

They gathered all their strength and rushed towards the barrier. The moment their bodies made contact with the barrier, a huge force bounced them back. They fell heavily to the ground, spitting blood, obviously seriously injured.

“Ahem, the power of this barrier is indeed strong.” Yun Che said while coughing.

The old man in black robes also struggled to stand up, his face extremely pale: "We can't go on like this, we must find another way."

Yun Che looked at the black-robed old man, a hint of determination flashing in his eyes: "Senior, please rest for a while, let me try."

As he spoke, he walked over to the barrier and examined it carefully. He tried to find any weaknesses or flaws in the barrier, but unfortunately, he didn't find anything unusual.

“Looks like I have no choice but to force my way in,” Yun Che thought to himself.

He once again gathered all his strength, preparing to attack the barrier again. However, at this moment, he suddenly thought of a way.

“Senior, look at these runes.” Yun Che pointed at some runes on the barrier and said, “They seem to be somewhat similar to the runes we saw in the cave. Perhaps we can use these runes to break the barrier.”

Upon hearing this, the black-robed old man's eyes flashed with surprise. He quickly walked over to Yun Che and studied the runes on the barrier with him.

After a period of effort, they finally found a way to break the barrier. Yun Che quickly formed seals with his hands, muttering something. As he moved, the runes on the barrier began to glow, as if activated.

A moment later, a small gap appeared in the barrier. Yun Che and the black-robed old man immediately seized the opportunity and rushed out through the gap.

When they finally emerged from the secret realm, the sun had already set. They sat exhausted on the grass, looking at each other's miserable appearance and couldn't help but laugh at each other.

“This time, I really narrowly escaped death.” Yun Che sighed.

The black-robed elder also nodded: "Yes, but we have also gained a lot from this. These treasures and runes will become important resources for our future cultivation."

Upon hearing this, Yun Che couldn't help but feel a surge of pride. He knew that, while this journey through the secret realm was fraught with danger and hardship, it had also allowed him to gain a wealth of valuable experience and resources. He believed that in the days ahead, he would be able to leverage these gains to embark on an even more glorious path of cultivation.

As night fell, the stars dotted the night sky. Yun Che and the black-robed old man sat by the campfire, chatting quietly. They shared each other's stories and experiences, as if at this moment, they had become true friends.