The male protagonist of the book is poisonous

Within the sect's solemn and dignified chamber, the leader of the Shadow Pavilion was securely bound to a stout stone pillar. The room was dimly lit, illuminated only by the faint glow of the runes carved into the walls. These runes resembled pairs of mysterious eyes, coldly observing everything that transpired within.

The leader of the Shadow Pavilion looked disheveled, his hair disheveled and his clothes tattered, but the resentment and ferocity in his eyes remained undimmed. An elder stood tall before him, his eyes stern and cold. He asked in a deep voice, "What is the purpose of your Shadow Pavilion's massive attack on our sect?"

The leader of the Shadow Pavilion snorted coldly, turned his head away stubbornly, and pursed his lips, not intending to answer. Seeing this, the elder frowned slightly. Suddenly, a spiritual light emerged from his hand, swaying in front of the Shadow Pavilion leader. The elder said in a stern tone, "If you don't speak, this spiritual power will penetrate your body and cause you great pain."

The leader of the Shadow Pavilion felt a chill in his heart. He knew full well that these elders always kept their word. After hesitating for a moment, he slowly spoke, "We want to seize your sect's most precious treasure. That spirit pearl possesses immense power. If our Shadow Pavilion obtains it, we will dominate the entire cultivation world."

The elders were shocked upon hearing this. The sect's spirit pearl had always been one of the foundations of its survival. It contained endless spiritual energy and possessed special effects. If the Shadow Pavilion used it for evil, the entire cultivation world would be plunged into endless chaos.

"Then how did you know about the existence and power of the spirit pearl?" another elder asked immediately, his eyes fixed on the leader of the Shadow Pavilion, trying to capture more information from his expression.

"We found a record in an ancient book. The ancient book mentioned that your sect has a magic pearl that can change the world. We searched for many years before we confirmed that it was in your sect." The leader of the Shadow Pavilion said helplessly.

As the elders continued their interrogation, the disciples of the sect were busy cleaning up the battlefield. Senior Brother Chu Feng, nimbly leading some disciples, carefully cleared away the items left behind by the Shadow Pavilion members, leaving no corner untouched, hoping to uncover some clues that could be of use to the sect.

Xiao Luo, a young and curious disciple, discovered a black box amidst a pile of miscellaneous items. The box looked quite peculiar, engraved with strange patterns that twisted and turned like a mysterious language. Xiao Luo's eyes lit up, and he curiously reached out to pick it up, wanting to open it and see what was inside. Senior Brother Chu Feng, upon seeing this, hurried over to stop him, saying, "Xiao Luo, be careful, there's a trap."

Xiao Luo was startled by his brother's words and quickly stopped, handing the box to Chu Feng. Chu Feng carefully took the box and began to examine it closely. His eyes were focused and sharp, noticing a pattern in the pattern. He silently speculated, then, following his deduced pattern, gently pressed the box a few times.

Suddenly, the box slowly opened, and a faint light shone out from the box. Although the light was not strong, it revealed a mysterious atmosphere. Inside was a black crystal, which exuded a mysterious aura, as if it concealed great power.

"What is this? It doesn't look like an ordinary item from the Shadow Pavilion." Senior Brother Chu Feng frowned and said with a puzzled look on his face.

They looked at each other and decided to show the black crystal to the elders. Perhaps the elders could know the secret of it.

In the valley, Brother Ling Xiao and Leng Shuang followed closely behind the woman in white, weaving through the dense forest. Her footsteps were as light as a dancing butterfly, moving effortlessly through the trees, as if merging with them. She led them to a crystal-clear lake.

Strange flowers and plants grew by the lake, their unusual shapes and vibrant colors emitting a delicate fragrance that permeated the air, bringing a sense of peace and joy. The woman in white stood by the lake, pointing her finger at its center. She spoke softly, "At the bottom of the lake lies an object closely related to the secrets of Shadow Pavilion."

Brother Ling Xiao and Leng Shuang looked at the mirror-like calm lake, their hearts full of doubts. "The bottom of the lake? How are we going to get down?" Leng Shuang blinked and asked doubtfully.

The woman in white smiled faintly, quickly forming seals with her hands and chanting a mysterious spell. A huge bubble slowly appeared on the lake's surface, like a transparent sphere. It continued to expand, gradually enveloping the three people.

Then, the bubble slowly sank, sinking towards the lake's bottom. As it descended, the scene beneath the lake gradually became clearer. There were the remains of ancient buildings, seemingly weathered by the passage of time, imbued with a sense of history. There were also gleaming gems embedded in the rocks beneath the lake, their light gleaming brightly against the darkness.

In the center of the lake, there was a huge stone platform, upon which sat a box emitting a faint blue light. The box's light, like a mysterious signal source in the darkness beneath the lake, captivated their attention.

"It's that box. The things inside can solve many mysteries about the Shadow Pavilion." said the woman in white.

They swam towards the stone platform, but as they approached, a number of water elemental guardians suddenly appeared. These guardians, composed of flowing water, looked humanoid, but their bodies were constantly flowing. They wielded weapons made of water and attacked them fiercely.

Brother Ling Xiao and Leng Shuang immediately became alert. They quickly prepared for battle, standing back to back with the woman in white, forming a defensive triangle formation, ready to deal with the attacks of these guardians.

Back at the sect, Senior Brother Chu Feng hurried to the secret room with the black crystal. When the elders saw the black crystal, they all showed surprise on their faces.

"This is... this is an extremely rare crystal of dark spiritual power." An elder said with wide eyes and a hint of excitement in his voice.

"Dark spiritual power crystal? What's its use?" Senior Brother Chu Feng asked curiously, his eyes fixed on the elder, waiting for an answer.

"This crystal can absorb the dark spiritual power around it. If it is used, perhaps it can be used to create a magic weapon that can restrain the dark power of the Shadow Pavilion." The elder explained patiently.

The elders exchanged glances and decided to keep the dark spiritual power crystal properly before finding time to carefully study how to use it.

At the bottom of the valley's lake, Brother Lingxiao, Lengshuang, and the woman in white engaged in a fierce battle with the water guardian. Brother Lingxiao gripped his sword tightly, his eyes determined and resolute. He swung his sword swiftly and powerfully, each strike precisely severing the water guardian's attacks. Wherever the blade passed, water elements were shattered and splattered. Lengshuang calmly cast an ice spell. She formed hand seals and chanted an ice-based incantation. Waves of frigid spiritual energy emanated from her hands, plummeting the temperature of the surrounding lake. Those guardians who approached were frozen into ice sculptures, which shimmered with a chilling light at the bottom of the lake. The woman in white's magic was the most extraordinary. From her hands, she released streams of white light, like holy ribbons. Wherever they passed, the water guardians vanished like smoke.

After a hard-fought battle, they finally defeated all the guardians. They breathed a sigh of relief and swam towards the stone platform. Brother Ling Xiao reached out and carefully picked up the box emitting a faint blue light. The box was cold to the touch, and engraved with symbols they had never seen before. The symbols were intricate and complex, like an ancient and mysterious code.

"This box looks very old. I don't know how to open it." Brother Ling Xiao said with a frown.

The woman in white leaned forward and examined the box carefully. A hint of familiarity flashed in her eyes. "I've seen a box like this before. I think I know how to open it."

The woman in white extended her slender fingers and touched the symbols on the box in a certain order. The box vibrated slightly and then slowly opened. Inside the box lay an ancient book and a piece of jade emitting a soft glow. The book's pages looked a bit yellowed, and the writing on them was densely packed, as if recording endless secrets. The jade was warm and lustrous, its light soft and steady, as if imbued with a tranquil power.

"This ancient book records the origin of the Shadow Pavilion and the secrets they hide. This piece of jade is the key to an important place in the Shadow Pavilion headquarters." The woman in white said solemnly.

Brother Ling Xiao and Leng Shuang were overjoyed. They knew that these discoveries would be of great help to the entire sect in its fight against the Shadow Pavilion. They carefully collected the ancient books and jade, then floated to the surface of the lake with the woman in white.

At this moment, their hearts were filled with hope, because they were one step closer to completely uncovering the secret of the Shadow Pavilion, and they also gained unexpected gains.