Black Myth: The Legend of Tianpeng Seeking Demons

The moonlight, like water, spilled into the quiet garden of the capital of the Women's Kingdom.

Dongfang Yu, dressed in a light purple dress, moved gracefully through the garden full of flowers.

She gripped the white jade dagger tightly in her hand, her sharp eyes scanning her surroundings. Every leaf and every petal was like a mirror, reflecting the unease in her heart.

She intends to infiltrate the Illusion Moon Pavilion in search of the legendary "Nine Netherworld Iron".

However, this seemingly peaceful and serene garden harbors a deadly secret.

Within the Illusion Moon Pavilion, undercurrents surge and factions constantly clash. She must be extremely careful to successfully complete her mission.

Just then, several figures suddenly darted out from the flower bushes. They were disciples of the Heavenly Heart Sect, another faction within the Illusion Moon Sect. The leader was a burly man named "Star Mark," whose eyes were like those of an eagle, filled with murderous intent.

"Dongfang Yu, how dare you trespass into the territory of the Tianxin Sect!" Xinghen shouted sternly, a sharp curved knife appearing in his hand, its blade gleaming coldly in the moonlight.

"Xinghen, you're blocking my way!" Dongfang Yu showed no weakness. The white jade dagger in his hand shone brightly, and the Illusionary Moon Heart Technique was activated instantly, unleashing a powerful surge of internal energy like a whirlwind.

A fierce battle erupted among the flowers. Dongfang Yu moved with agility and nimbleness, darting among the flowers like a ghost, wielding her dagger with ferocious power, each move carrying a sharp and powerful force.

Xinghen's scimitar was equally formidable, slashing fiercely at Dongfang Yu with a violent energy.

"Bang!" A loud crash echoed as the dagger and the curved blade collided, sparks flying everywhere.

"The Illusionary Moon Heart Technique is indeed extraordinary!" His figure flashed again, and streaks of purple energy light flickered around him. This was the Heavenly Heart Sect's unique "Star Moon Purple Light," which was incredibly powerful.

Upon seeing this, Dongfang Yu immediately adjusted her battle strategy. The dagger in her hand transformed into streaks of purple light, colliding with Xinghen's purple energy beams and producing a piercing sound.

"Clang! Clang!" The sound of violent collisions echoed throughout the garden, pebbles flew everywhere, and flowers and plants were shaken and bent over.

At the same time, another group of Illusion Moon Sect disciples joined the battle, wielding all sorts of weapons, longswords, short knives, and even some strange magical artifacts, and engaged in fierce combat with Dongfang Yu.

Dongfang Yu remained calm and composed. Utilizing the "Phantom Trail" skill of the Illusionary Moon Heart Sutra, her figure moved erratically, launching counterattacks during the gaps in the enemy's attacks. Each strike carried immense power, making it difficult for her opponent to defend against.

"Roar!" Dongfang Yu roared, and the dagger in his hand transformed into a purple streak of light, piercing Xinghen's throat with pinpoint accuracy. Xinghen groaned, his body flying backward and crashing heavily to the ground, unconscious.

Having dealt with Xinghen, Dongfang Yu continued forward and arrived at the Grand Tutor's mansion storeroom. She discovered that this secret room was riddled with traps and mechanisms, with every corner concealing deadly dangers. The walls were covered with complex runes, as if silently warning anyone who came.

Dongfang Yu thought to himself, "Grand Tutor is indeed a cautious person. It seems that this Nine Nether Profound Iron is not so easy to obtain."

Just then, a dark purple figure slowly emerged from the depths of the secret chamber. It was none other than Imperial Physician Qin Shuang.

"Dongfang Yu, you've come at the right time." Imperial Physician Qin Shuang's voice was deep and magnetic. "The Grand Tutor's plan has been leaked; I must prepare in advance."

"Imperial Physician Qin, are you also a member of the Illusion Moon Sect?" Dongfang Yu asked warily.

"I am just a physician," Imperial Physician Qin Shuang said with a calm smile, "but I know some secrets, including what the Grand Tutor wants."

"You mean... Nine Nether Profound Iron?"

"Indeed." Imperial Physician Qin Shuang nodded. "The Grand Tutor has been trying to use these treasures to gain the help of the Illusion Moon Sect. She even wants to use them to resurrect the ancient demon god and rule the entire Daughter Kingdom!"

He pointed to the ancient well, "The Nine Netherworld Iron is hidden in the ancient well in the back garden. However, it is full of traps and mechanisms, and someone has to solve them."

Dongfang Yu and Imperial Physician Qin Shuang stood side by side in the center of the secret chamber, surrounded by intricate traps and mechanisms, the air thick with an ancient and chilling aura. The floor was covered in exquisite carvings, each stone brick radiating an eerie light, as if alive. The walls were densely covered with runes, which seemed to pulsate with life, emitting low, resonant hums.

"The mechanisms in this secret chamber are truly breathtaking." Imperial Physician Qin Shuang's voice was deep and magnetic, carrying a hint of admiration and a touch of wariness. His eyes swept quickly across the chamber, searching for clues to solve the mechanisms. His dark purple robes made him appear exceptionally mysterious in the dim light.

Dongfang Yu gripped the white jade dagger tightly in her hand. She knew that this Nine Nether Profound Iron was by no means easy to obtain. Using the Illusionary Moon Heart Technique, she sensed the workings of the surrounding mechanisms. The patterns on every stone brick and the trajectory of every rune sketched a complex picture in her mind.

“These mechanisms seem to be related to the Illusion Moon Cult’s ‘Star Orbit Array’,” Dongfang Yu said in a low voice, carefully observing how the mechanisms worked. “It seems we need to find the corresponding ‘Star Orbit Runes’ to break these mechanisms.”

Imperial Physician Qin Shuang nodded. He took out a palm-sized jade slip from his robes, covered with intricate runes—the very method to break the "Star Track Array." He carefully studied the contents of the jade slip, and then, based on its instructions, searched for the "Star Track Runes" in the secret chamber.

"Found it!" Physician Qin Shuang suddenly exclaimed in surprise, his gaze falling on a circular stone slab embedded in the wall. The slab was engraved with twelve stars, arranged in a huge circular pattern. This was the "Star Trail Rune."

“These twelve stars represent the twelve moons,” Dongfang Yu said. “They can only trigger the corresponding mechanisms at specific times.”

Imperial Physician Qin Shuang nodded. Using his medical skills, he sensed the fluctuations in the surrounding space and determined the current time. "It is midnight now, the perfect time to trigger the mechanism," he said.

Dongfang Yu immediately took action, using the "Star and Moon Power" of the Illusionary Moon Heart Technique to activate the twelve stars in a specific order. With each touch of her fingertips, the stone slab emitted bursts of light, and the surrounding mechanisms began to operate, emitting rhythmic sounds.

"Buzzing..." A series of deep buzzing sounds rang out, and the mechanism emitted bursts of light, like twinkling stars, which finally converged on the ancient well in the center.

"Splashing..." The sound of flowing water came from underground, like an ancient melody echoing in the quiet chamber.

The well cover slowly opened, revealing the wellhead. The well water was crystal clear, emitting a chilling aura, and a mysterious atmosphere emanated from the well.

"The Nine Netherworld Iron is at the bottom of the well!" Physician Qin Shuang exclaimed joyfully. "Quick! Watch out for traps!"

The two quickly approached the ancient well. However, as the well cover was opened, a chilling energy fluctuation emanated from the well, and the mechanisms in the secret chamber were activated again, revealing more traps. A heavy, eerie atmosphere filled the air.

"There's probably an even more dangerous trap hidden beneath this ancient well!" Dongfang Yu stared warily at the well opening, his eyes gleaming.

Dongfang Yu and Imperial Physician Qin Shuang carefully used their respective skills, working in perfect harmony. Based on the method for breaking the "Star Orbit Array," they accurately located the steps to trigger the mechanism. They swiftly operated the mechanism, breaking through numerous traps, and finally stabilized the energy within the ancient well, eliminating the dangerous fluctuations at the wellhead.

As the last mechanism was activated, the ancient well slowly opened. A chilling aura surged from the well, carrying a faint, sweet, and slightly fishy smell, filling the air with an air of mystery.

"Nine Netherworld Iron!" Imperial Physician Qin Shuang was overjoyed. He took out a clean white handkerchief from his bosom and carefully took the piece of black iron that emitted a dark, eerie light from the well.

“Alright!” Dongfang Yu’s eyes were firm as she quickly put away the “Nine Nether Profound Iron”.

The two quickly left the secret room and immediately met up with Zhu Xiaoxiao at the agreed location.