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Chapter 41 The Out-of-Control Artifact

Fu Siyuan stood in the center of the cave, his gaze fixed on the out-of-control artifact. Wind Walker, one of the four great artifacts, spun wildly in the air, its turbulence threatening to tear the entire space apart. Zhang Wanqing's awakening power seemed to have triggered some unknown mechanism, causing Wind Walker to lose control.

The light within the cave flickered as Wind Walker spun, as if the entire space were trembling. Fu Siyuan could sense the overwhelming force, like an awakened beast poised to unleash devastating power at any moment. He took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down. He knew that if Wind Walker wasn't quickly contained, the entire cave, and even themselves, would be in grave danger.

He scanned the cave quickly, searching for a possible solution. He remembered that the ancient texts of the Mohist school mentioned a delicate balance between the four divine artifacts, each restraining and interdependent. If Wind Walker lost control, the other three artifacts would surely possess the power to quell it.

Fu Siyuan's gaze finally settled on the Water Spirit Pearl, which hovered quietly in the air, emitting a soft blue light. He remembered ancient texts mentioning that the Water Spirit Pearl possessed the power to calm storms. He quickly approached the Pearl, extended his hand, and attempted to communicate with it through his own power.

As soon as his palm touched the Water Spirit Pearl, a cool energy spread from his palm throughout his body. He closed his eyes and concentrated, trying to guide this energy to calm the Wind Walker's rage. He could feel the power of the Water Spirit Pearl slowly flowing to the Wind Walker under his guidance.

The air in the cave began to grow moist, a faint vapor emanating from the Water Spirit Pearl, gradually enveloping Wind Walker. The violent airflow, enveloped by the vapor, gradually calmed. Fu Siyuan could sense Wind Walker's power weakening, its rotational speed also slowly decreasing.

He dared not relax, continuing to concentrate and channel the power of the Water Spirit Pearl. He knew that only by completely pacifying the Wind Walker would they be safe. As time passed, the light within the cave gradually stabilized, and the Wind Walker's rotation finally stopped.

Fu Siyuan breathed a sigh of relief. He could sense that the power of Wind Walker had completely subsided. He slowly withdrew his hand and opened his eyes, only to discover new changes had occurred on the cave wall. Cracks had appeared on the once smooth wall. As Wind Walker's power subsided, these cracks gradually widened, eventually revealing the entrance to a hidden underground chamber.

Fu Siyuan knew that this secret room might contain a more important legacy of the Mohist school. He approached the entrance cautiously, taking every step with extreme caution. He didn't know what was inside, but he knew it might be the key to unlocking the secrets of the Mohist school.

He stood at the entrance of the secret room, took a deep breath, and then slowly walked in. The interior of the secret room was much larger than he had imagined. The walls were covered with various ancient weapons and tools, and in the center was a huge stone platform with an ancient book placed on it.

Fu Siyuan stepped forward and gently flipped open the book. The pages flickered slowly in the air, each one containing the knowledge and wisdom of the Mohist school. His gaze finally rested on a page that described the four great divine artifacts and how to use them correctly.

He read carefully, his mind gradually becoming clear. It turned out that the power of the four divine artifacts required four individuals with Mohist bloodlines to awaken them together in order to fully unleash their power. He and Zhang Wanqing were only two of them. He closed the book, a plan already in mind.

Fu Siyuan stood in the center of the secret room, clutching the ancient book in his hands, his heart filled with shock. He had just read a shocking secret about the ancestors of the Mohist school, a secret that could not only change their understanding of Mohist history, but also affect the future of the entire Mohist school.

The air in the secret room seemed to grow heavier with Fu Siyuan's discovery. The torches on the wall cast flickering shadows, as if telling of the weight of history. Fu Siyuan's fingers gently stroked the pages of the book, each line like a key, slowly revealing the long-forgotten truth.

The book records that hundreds of years ago, the "Mohist School" was more than just a simple school of thought, but a mysterious organization wielding immense power. They not only mastered mechanical engineering but also possessed a power capable of manipulating the elements of nature. This power, known as the "Five Elements Power," was closely linked to the power of the four divine artifacts. However, wielding this power came at a cost: each use drained the user's vitality.

Fu Siyuan's brow furrowed, sensing the tragedy hidden behind this history. He imagined the ancestors of the Mohist school, willing to sacrifice their lives to protect the world. He admired their spirit of sacrifice, yet also felt a tinge of unease. If this power was truly so dangerous, then did the power they were awakening now also carry a similar price?

He continued reading, and the book mentioned a figure named "Mo Yuan," one of the most prominent leaders in the history of the Mohist school. Mo Yuan not only mastered the power of the Five Elements but also discovered a method to balance this power with the ebb and flow of life force. However, this method required the coordination of five sacred artifacts, one of which was lost long ago.

Fu Siyuan realized that what they faced now wasn't just a matter of awakening their powers; they also faced the heavy responsibility of recovering the lost artifact. He closed the book, closed his eyes, and took a deep breath. He knew that the discovery of this secret meant their responsibility had grown even greater.

He slowly opened his eyes, his gaze settling on the stone platform in the center of the chamber. Besides the ancient book, there lay a tattered map. He carefully unfolded the map and discovered several important locations marked on it, locations that seemed connected to the lost artifact.

A strong sense of mission surged within Fu Siyuan. He knew he had to find these locations and retrieve the lost artifacts. He carefully put the map away and prepared to leave the chamber. However, as he turned around, his eyes were caught by a tiny mechanism on the stone platform.

He stepped forward and examined the mechanism carefully. It looked like a small five-element array, with a symbol engraved on each position, similar to the symbols on the four divine artifacts, but the central position was empty. Fu Siyuan's mind moved. He remembered that ancient texts mentioned that one of the five divine artifacts controlled the central earth element.

He took a deep breath and slowly placed his hand on the empty space in the center. Suddenly, the entire chamber began to shake, and the stone platform slowly sank, revealing a hidden drawer. Inside the drawer lay an ancient box, engraved with the same symbol as the central earth element.

Fu Siyuan carefully opened the box, revealing a khaki bead that glowed faintly. He could sense the powerful force within it; it was the long-lost fifth artifact, the Earth Spirit Bead.

He clutched the Earth Spirit Pearl tightly in his hands, his heart brimming with excitement. He knew that with it, they might be able to recover the other artifacts and uncover all the secrets of the Mohist School. Meanwhile, Zhang Wanqing was feeling a little unwell due to a lapse in the previous ritual. Fu Siyuan asked her to sit down and rest while he carefully studied the Earth Spirit Pearl.

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