System: Infinite Evolution into Qilin Bloodline

After the snakes left, the sky began to lighten with the first light of dawn.

After experiencing the thrilling scene just now, everyone was exhausted, both physically and mentally.

They sat around the campfire, quietly waiting for dawn to break.

A gentle night breeze blew, carrying a hint of coolness, yet it also made one feel exceptionally awake.

They gazed at the dark area that had once been overrun by snakes, now restored to calm, as if nothing had ever happened.

However, everyone knew in their hearts that this land held too many secrets and unknowns, waiting for them to uncover them.

As the first rays of sunlight pierced through the clouds and shone upon this mysterious land, everyone stood up, roused themselves, and prepared to continue their journey.

The group continued along the winding mountain road, stopping from time to time to observe their surroundings and try to find some clues.

They traversed dense jungles and crossed turbulent rivers, each step fraught with hardship and danger.

Finally, around noon, they arrived at the legendary temple.

The temple is magnificent and towers into the clouds, seemingly a masterpiece sculpted by both nature and human ingenuity.

It sits on a wide, flat area, surrounded by dense forests, making it appear exceptionally mysterious and solemn.

The temple walls are made of huge stones, each one seemingly containing endless power and wisdom.

The walls are carved with intricate totems and symbols, the meaning of which is impossible to discern.

However, these totems and symbols exude an ancient and mysterious aura, inspiring awe.

Just as everyone was marveling at the temple's grandeur, an astonishing discovery gave them a jolt.

On the roof of the temple, a huge serpentine creature was coiled.

Its entire body was jet black, its scales shimmering coldly in the sunlight, and its eyes were as deep as an abyss, exuding an aura of evil and terror.

It sits atop the temple, as if guarding this ancient land and its secrets.

"My God, this snake is huge!"

Wu Xie exclaimed, his voice filled with fear and shock.

"Yes, why are there snakes everywhere in Medog? They even swarm the temples."

The fat man added, his face filled with surprise and curiosity.

"Do the people of Medog believe in a snake god?"

Yi Sa made a bold guess, his eyes gleaming with a spirit of exploration.

Just as everyone was discussing this, Pan Zi suddenly shouted:

"Everyone, come and see! There are English letters next to the temple gate!"

Upon hearing this, everyone gathered around.

On one side of the temple gate, there was a string of English letters that were exactly the same as those that had appeared at the Heavenly Palace in the Clouds.

This unexpected discovery shocked everyone. Could there really be some kind of connection between this temple and the Heavenly Palace on the Clouds?

Zhang Qilin looked at the English letters, and his expression suddenly became serious.

He rubbed his temples, as if trying to recall something.

After a moment, he slowly said:

“I’ve been here before.”

Upon hearing this, everyone looked on in surprise.

They had never heard of Zhang Qilin ever being here.

"Have you been here before?"

Wu Tianzhen couldn't help but ask, his voice filled with a hint of doubt and curiosity.

Zhang Qilin nodded, a complex emotion in his eyes.

He took a deep breath and said slowly:

"Yes, I have been here before. But I can't recall anything else."

"Do you remember what happened back then?"

The fat man pressed on, his face full of anticipation and curiosity.

Zhang Qilin shook his head, a hint of confusion and pain flashing in his eyes.

"It's been too long, I can't remember anymore."

At this point, Zhang Qilin suddenly stopped.

His face turned pale, as if he were recalling something terrifying.

Upon hearing this, everyone cast sympathetic glances their way.

As a descendant of the Zhang family, Zhang Qilin shoulders a heavy responsibility and mission.

However, these responsibilities and missions caused him too much pain and torment.

Just then, Zhang Qilin suddenly stood up, pushed open the temple door, and rushed inside.

Following Zhang Qilin's footsteps, the group passed through the ancient and mysterious temple gate and entered this hall forgotten by time.

The interior of the temple was dimly lit, with only a few faint rays of light filtering through the gaps in the roof, barely illuminating the path ahead.

An ancient and mysterious atmosphere permeated the air, as if one could smell the weight of history and the vicissitudes of time.

They walked along the corridors inside the temple, their footsteps echoing clearly in the empty hall.

Along both sides of the corridor are lifelike snake statues.

These statues come in various shapes and sizes; some are perched on stone pillars, some are entwined with vines, and others lie quietly on stone platforms.

Their eyes were closed, as if they were asleep, yet they exuded an eerie aura that sent chills down one's spine.

"Why are there so many statues?"

Wu Tianzhen said in a low voice, his voice tinged with unease.

"Yes, and they all look so realistic, like they're alive."

The fat man added, his eyes sparkling with curiosity.

Zhang Qilin did not answer; his gaze remained fixed ahead, as if searching for something.

He walked along the corridor, stopping from time to time to carefully observe the small snake statues.

His movements were light and agile, as if he were afraid of disturbing these sleeping creatures.

The crowd followed behind him, proceeding cautiously.

No one knew what Zhang Qilin was looking for, but they could sense the tension and urgency emanating from him.

This temple holds many secrets and unknowns, waiting for everyone to uncover them.

Finally, Zhang Qilin stopped in front of a huge snake-shaped statue.

The statue soared into the clouds, as tall as a temple.

It sits in the center of the temple, its eyes closed and the corners of its mouth slightly upturned, exuding an aura of evil and terror.

Its scales gleamed coldly in the sunlight streaming in from the gate, as if it might awaken from its slumber at any moment.

"This is it."

Zhang Qilin spoke in a low voice, his tone carrying a hint of determination and resolve.

Upon hearing this, everyone gathered around.

They gazed at the enormous serpentine statue, their hearts filled with awe and curiosity.

Although no one knew why Zhang Qilin stopped here, everyone knew what he was going to do next.

Zhang Qilin walked to the base of the statue and began to examine it carefully.

He gently touched the patterns on the base with his hand.

His movements were gentle and meticulous, as if he were afraid of damaging these ancient patterns.

"Hey buddy, what are you looking for?"

Wu Tianzhen couldn't help but ask.

"I'm looking for the mechanism of this statue."

Zhang Qilin answered without looking up. If Wu Tianzhen hadn't asked him, he probably wouldn't have even opened his mouth.

A moment later, Zhang Qilin finally found the hidden mechanism.

He pressed down hard, and the statue's eyes suddenly opened, revealing an evil light.

Then, the statue's body began to move slowly, as if it were about to awaken from its slumber.