Huanzhu Time Travel: Yan Luo's Unbreakable Love in the Yong Dynasty

Little Swallow gripped her sword tightly, her eyes warily fixed on the Lingxu Cult members around her, and shouted, "Why did you set a trap here? What are you plotting?"

A leader of the Lingxu Sect sneered, "Hmph! Little Swallow, do you think you can easily know our plans? The secret of the Shadow Pavilion murals must not be allowed to be destroyed by you."

Hongli said from the side, "Your Lingxu Sect is trying to control the world and stir up trouble with the secrets of this mural, but you will not succeed."

The leader replied dismissively, "Fourth Prince, don't overestimate yourself. You're trapped in our lair and can barely protect yourselves, let alone stop us."

At this moment, Hong Zhou, who had been silent all along, spoke up: "Even if we fight to the death, we won't let you get away with this."

The Lingxu Cult members burst into laughter, and one of them said, "You think you can stand against the entire Lingxu Cult?"

Little Swallow said angrily, "Don't be so smug! We will definitely find a way."

The atmosphere was extremely tense, with both sides on the verge of conflict. Suddenly, as if she had thought of something, Xiao Yanzi whispered to Hongli and Hongzhou, "Fourth Prince, Fifth Prince, I think that with them guarding this place so closely, there must be something key in this nest. We have to find a way to find it."

Hongli nodded: "Little Swallow is right. Let's not act rashly. Let's look for an opportunity to break through their defenses and find the key point."

Hongzhou agreed, "Alright, let's leave it at that for now. But these guys are not easy to deal with."

While dealing with the Lingxu Cult members, they kept an eye on their surroundings. During the fight, Xiao Yanzi noticed something unusual about a wall.

"Fourth Prince, look at that wall!" Little Swallow called out.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Hongli and Hongzhou deflected the attack and looked at the wall. They saw some strange patterns on the wall, which seemed to be related to the murals they had seen in the Shadow Pavilion.

"This pattern... could it be a clue to unlocking the secrets of the mural?" Hongli pondered.

Hongzhou said, "Whether it is or not, we need to get closer and take a look."

They charged toward the wall with all their might, but the Lingxu Cult members naturally wouldn't let them go easily and tried to stop them.

"It's not that easy to get over here!" the Lingxu cult members shouted.

Little Swallow nimbly dodged the attacks, saying, "You can't stop us."

After a fierce struggle, they finally approached the wall. Carefully observing the patterns on the wall, Hongli said, "These patterns seem to be an ancient formation. If we can break it, we might find a way out and perhaps uncover the secrets of the murals."

Hongzhou frowned: "But this formation looks extremely complex. Can we break it?"

Little Swallow, however, was full of confidence: "We can definitely do it! We've encountered many difficulties before, but we've overcome them all, haven't we?"

Just as they were studying the patterns on the wall, the leader of the Lingxu Cult appeared.

"Do you think you can do whatever you want on my turf?" the cult leader said sinisterly.

Hongli looked up and said, "Master, why are you so fixated on the secret of the Shadow Pavilion murals? If the conspiracy behind it is carried out, the world will surely be thrown into chaos."

The cult leader laughed loudly: "The world is in chaos? That is precisely the opportunity for my Lingxu Cult. Only in times of chaos can we rise up and take control of the world."

Little Swallow angrily said, "What you're doing will kill many innocent people, and I absolutely will not allow it!"

The cult leader glanced at Xiao Yanzi disdainfully: "You little woman, you think you can stop me? You're really overestimating yourself."

Hongzhou said, "Master, don't underestimate us. Even if we risk our lives, we will not let your conspiracy succeed."

The cult leader's eyes turned cold: "Then I'll deal with you all first today."

As he spoke, the cult leader personally took action. His martial arts skills were superb, and for a time, Xiao Yanzi, Hongli, and Hongzhou were caught in a fierce battle.

"Fourth Prince, be careful!" Little Swallow hurriedly warned when she saw the leader attacking Hongli.

Hongli dodged to the side and thrust his sword back, saying, "Thank you, Little Swallow. Be careful too."

Hongzhou, who was assisting from the side, said, "If the three of us work together, we might be able to fight him."

They worked together, fighting the cult leader to a standstill. During the battle, Little Swallow noticed that the cult leader's moves seemed to echo the patterns on the wall.

"Look, his moves are related to the patterns on the wall!" Little Swallow exclaimed.

Upon hearing this, Hongli and Hongzhou also took note. Sure enough, they gradually figured out some patterns and began to launch targeted counterattacks.

"I see, that's the solution," Hongli said.

Following the instructions in the diagrams on the wall, they changed their moves and gradually gained the upper hand. The cult leader also sensed something was wrong.

"How could you..." the cult leader exclaimed in surprise.

Little Swallow laughed and said, "Your scheme has been exposed. You'd better surrender obediently!"

The cult leader, naturally unwilling to give up, continued his frenzied attack. But by this point, his strategy had become chaotic.

In the midst of the fierce battle, Hongzhou seized the opportunity and thrust his sword at the cult leader. The cult leader was unable to dodge in time and was slashed on the arm.

"Damn it!" the cult leader roared.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Xiao Yanzi and Hongli launched a final attack and finally subdued the cult leader.

"Tell me, what other schemes does your Lingxu Sect have up your sleeve?" Hongli asked.

The cult leader snorted coldly and remained silent.

Hongzhou said, "If you don't talk, we'll kill you now."

The cult leader seemed somewhat wary and slowly said, "We also have spies within the palace, and they will continue to push forward with the plan."

Little Swallow's eyes widened: "An inside man? Who is it?"

The cult leader then fell silent.

Hongli said, "No matter who it is, we must find out the truth when we get back. Let's leave here now."

They found some information related to the Dark Shadow Pavilion murals in the Lingxu Sect's lair, and carefully left the lair with this information.

Upon returning to the palace, they began investigating the Lingxu Sect's spies within the palace.

"Who could it be? The hearts of people in this palace are unpredictable," Xiao Yanzi said worriedly.

Hongli pondered for a moment and said, "Let's start by investigating those who have had contact with the Lingxu Sect."

Hongzhou said, "I think Gao Wuyong is very suspicious. He likes to create trouble and spread false information."

Little Swallow nodded: "He is indeed a suspect. And that Granny Rong, she's always acting suspiciously."

They decided to secretly monitor Gao Wuyong and Rong Momo first. During the surveillance, they discovered that Gao Wuyong was meeting with a mysterious person in a secluded corner of the Imperial Garden.

"How's the situation on your end?" the mysterious man asked.

Gao Wuyong said, "Xiao Yanzi and the others seem to have discovered some clues, but I have tried my best to mislead them."

"Hmph! Don't make any mistakes, the sect leader can't wait much longer."

Little Swallow and the others were startled when they heard these words.

“It really was him!” Hongzhou said.

Hongli said, "Let's not alert him yet. Let's see what other accomplices he has."

They continued to track Gao Wuyong and discovered that he also had frequent contact with some eunuchs and palace maids, who seemed to be serving the Lingxu Sect's conspiracy.

"They've infiltrated so much into this palace!" Little Swallow said angrily.

Hongli said, "We must wipe them out as soon as possible and not let their conspiracy continue."

So they began plotting to expose Gao Wuyong and his associates' conspiracy, while simultaneously protecting the secrets of the Shadow Pavilion murals and the peace of the palace. In this process, they faced numerous difficulties and challenges, not only dealing with the Lingxu Sect's covert sabotage but also guarding against the suspicion and obstruction of other forces within the palace. But Xiao Yanzi, Hongli, and Hongzhou did not back down; they resolutely marched towards the truth, knowing that only by uncovering all the secrets could they protect everything they cherished.

During their investigation, they also discovered some new clues about the Shadow Pavilion murals. These clues seem to point to an ancient family hidden deep within the palace, a family with a profound connection to the murals, and who may hold the ultimate secrets of the murals.

"What kind of family could this be?" Little Swallow asked curiously.

Hongli said, "No matter what their background is, we must investigate. Perhaps this is the key to solving all the mysteries."

Hongzhou said, "But there are dangers everywhere in this palace, so we must be careful."

They began searching for traces of this ancient family, inquiring about information from ancient court records and elders. After much effort, they learned that the family had once enjoyed great power and influence in the court, but had gradually declined, seemingly due to deliberate suppression related to the secrets of the Shadow Pavilion murals.

"It seems there are many untold stories hidden here," Hongli said.

Xiao Yanzi said, "No matter what, we must find them, uncover the secret of the murals, and stop the Lingxu Cult's conspiracy."

They found some artifacts and records related to this ancient family in a secluded palace within the imperial court. These artifacts and records contained subtle hints about the secrets of the murals.

"It says here that the secret of the murals is related to a mysterious power that can change the course of the world," Hongzhou said, looking at the record.

Little Swallow's eyes widened: "Mysterious power? That's too far-fetched!"

Hongli said, "Although it sounds mysterious, we cannot ignore it. Perhaps this is what the Lingxu Sect is trying to exploit."

They continued their in-depth study of the artifacts and records, attempting to unravel their secrets. However, just as they were about to make a discovery, they were attacked by a group of mysterious figures.

"Who are you?" Little Swallow asked.

The mysterious figures didn't answer, only relentlessly attacking. Their martial arts style was extremely peculiar, unlike any of the enemies they had encountered before.

"These people don't seem to be from the Lingxu Sect. Who are they?" Hongzhou asked, puzzled.

Hongli said, "Let's not worry about who they are for now, let's defeat them first."

During the fierce battle, Xiao Yanzi discovered a special symbol on the clothing of these mysterious people, a symbol that seemed to be related to that ancient family.

“Look at their clothes, could they be from that ancient family?” Little Swallow exclaimed.

Hongli and Hongzhou also noticed this symbol.

"If that's the case, why did they attack us?" Hongzhou asked, puzzled.

They fought while trying to communicate with these mysterious figures. But the figures seemed to ignore them, only attacking relentlessly.

“This can’t go on; we need to find a way to break through,” Hongli said.

Suddenly, Xiao Yanzi had a flash of inspiration. She remembered the method to decipher the pattern on the wall she had seen in the Lingxu Sect's lair. So, following that method, she cooperated with Hongli and Hongzhou and finally succeeded in breaking through.

"Phew! That was close." Little Swallow breathed a sigh of relief.

Hongli said, "It seems that this ancient family does not want us to explore the secrets of the murals. We need to find a way to gain their trust."

Hongzhou said, "But they don't talk to us, how can we gain their trust?"

After thinking for a moment, Xiao Yanzi said, "We can start by protecting their family heirlooms and secrets to show them our sincerity."

Hongli nodded: "That's the only way. Let's go back and make a new plan."

They returned to their lodgings and began to reconsider how to deal with the ancient family and the Lingxu Cult's conspiracy. During this process, their relationships were constantly tested and deepened. Hongli and Xiaoyanzi's bond grew stronger; they supported each other and faced difficulties together. Although Hongzhou still harbored feelings for Xiaoyanzi, he understood her affection for Hongli and chose to silently protect her, offering help when necessary. All three knew that the road ahead was still fraught with difficulties; whether it was the power struggles within the palace or the immense secret hidden behind the murals of the Shadow Pavilion, they needed to dedicate themselves to exploring and resolving them.