Black Myth: The Legend of Tianpeng Seeking Demons

Zhu Feifei wiped the dust off his face and looked at the three passages that had appeared out of thin air in front of him. He couldn't help but marvel at the ingenious design of the mechanisms in this exquisite ancient tomb, which could be called a "theme park" in the world of tomb raiding.

"Your Majesty, what's going on here now?" he asked, pointing to the three passageways. "Are you going to play some kind of 'multiple-choice question' again? I, Zhu Feifei, am not very well-educated, so please don't test me again!"

The Queen of Jingjue held the Jingjue Stone, which emitted a dark blue light, with a solemn expression: "This is the 'Trial of the Three Realms.' Only by passing the trial can we obtain the key to unlock the final treasure."

"The Trial of the Three Realms? Sounds high-class and impressive!" Zhu Feifei rubbed his hands together, eager to try. "Your Majesty, I, Zhu Feifei, may not be good at much else, but I love challenges! Tell me, how does this trial work?"

Lingxuan shook the bell in her hand; the sound was clear and melodious, yet it carried a faint chill.

"According to the ancient records of Jingjue, these three trials correspond to the three realms of Heaven, Earth, and Man. Each trial presents different challenges and requires the participants to demonstrate different abilities."

"Oh? Different abilities?" Zhu Feifei became interested. "Then, won't I, Old Pig... Zhu Feifei, finally get to show off my skills? Hehe, Your Majesty, just you wait and see!"

Queen Jingjue ignored Zhu Feifei's boasting and carefully observed the three passages.

Each passage entrance shimmered with a different light: crimson flames on the left, pure white ice and snow in the middle, and deep blue on the right, like a vast ocean.

“These three passages correspond to different trials,” Queen Jingjue said, pointing to the fiery passage. “This passage leads to the ‘Molten Hell,’ where trial participants must endure the test of flames to pass.”

She then pointed to the icy passage and said, "This passage leads to the 'Frozen Snowfield,' and the trial participants must withstand the extreme cold to pass through."

Finally, she pointed to the blue passage and said, "This passage leads to the 'Deep Sea Maze.' Trial participants must unravel the mysteries of the maze to pass through."

"So, we're going to split up?" Zhu Feifei asked.

Queen Jingjue nodded: "That's right. Only by collecting all the 'Fragments of Destiny' from the Trials of the Three Realms can we unlock the final treasure."

"Then what are we waiting for? Hurry up!" Zhu Feifei couldn't wait to begin the trial. "Your Majesty, I, Old Pig... Zhu Feifei, choose... um..."

He looked at the fire passage, then at the ice passage, and finally his gaze settled on the blue passage.

"I, Zhu Feifei, choose the Deep Sea Maze! I, Zhu Feifei, have loved playing in the water since I was a child!"

Queen Jingjue and Lingxuan exchanged a glance and shook their heads helplessly. This guy really is... a real headache.

"In that case, let's split up and proceed," said the Queen of Jingjue.

"Remember, no matter what danger you encounter, your safety must come first. We will meet in the square in the center of the ancient city in three days."

“Okay!” Zhu Feifei and Ling Xuan answered in unison.

After saying goodbye to each other, the three went into different passages.

Zhu Feifei's Deep Sea Labyrinth:

Zhu Feifei stepped into the blue passage, and the scenery before him changed; he found himself in a boundless blue ocean.

The seawater was crystal clear, and all sorts of strangely shaped fish swam around him. The coral reefs were colorful and breathtaking.

"Wow! This... this is so beautiful!" Zhu Feifei exclaimed, feeling as if he were in a fairyland.

"You idiot, stop looking at the scenery! Finding the 'Fragment of Fate' is the most important thing!" The voice of the Ringwraith White rang in his mind.

"Oh, right!" Zhu Feifei then remembered his mission and quickly looked around for clues about the "Fragment of Destiny".

"Little White, do you know what a 'Fragment of Fate' looks like?" he asked.

“I don’t know,” Little White Ringwraith replied, “but I guess it should be… bling-bling, very dazzling!”

"Bling-bling? Very dazzling?" Zhu Feifei scratched her head. "This... this is too broad a scope..."

He was wandering aimlessly on the seabed when suddenly he saw a huge crystal palace in the distance, crystal clear and beautiful.

"Wow! The Crystal Palace! Could it be the Dragon King's palace?" Zhu Feifei thought to herself with secret delight. "Maybe the 'Fragment of Destiny' is inside!"

He swam excitedly toward the Crystal Palace, but just as he was about to reach it, he suddenly felt a powerful force pull him in...

Zhu Feifei felt as if he had been sucked into a huge vortex, the world spinning around him, his internal organs churning in a mess. When he opened his eyes again, he found himself in a magnificent, golden palace.

"Wow! This... this is too luxurious!" Zhu Feifei exclaimed in amazement as she looked at the magnificent scene before her.

The walls and dome of the main hall are inlaid with sparkling gems, colorful and dazzling.

The floor was covered with a soft wool carpet, which felt incredibly comfortable underfoot. A faint fragrance filled the air, refreshing and delightful.

"This...is this really the Dragon King's palace?" Zhu Feifei thought to herself with secret delight, "I'm rich!"

He was fantasizing about becoming an incredibly wealthy tycoon when a charming voice suddenly rang in his ear:

"Young master, are you... are you alright?"

Zhu Feifei turned his head and saw a graceful woman dressed in light gauze standing beside him, looking at him with concern.

"Ah... I... I'm fine..." Zhu Feifei was stunned by the woman's beauty, and even stuttered a little when she spoke.

"Young master, how did you get here?" the woman asked curiously.

"I... I am..." Zhu Feifei was about to explain when she suddenly remembered the warning from the Ringwraith Xiaobai: she should not reveal her identity casually.

"I...I'm...lost..." he said, suddenly having a bright idea.

"Lost?" The woman chuckled, covering her mouth. "Young master, you're quite the joker. This is the 'Crystal Palace,' a sacred place for the sea tribes. How could outsiders enter so easily?"

"Crystal Palace? Sea Clan?" Zhu Feifei was startled. It seemed he had guessed wrong. This was not the Sea Dragon King's palace, but the territory of the Sea Clan.

"Then... then who are you, young lady...?" he asked tentatively.

"My name is Coral, and I am a maidservant at the Crystal Palace," the woman introduced herself.

"Miss Coral, it's a pleasure to meet you!" Zhu Feifei quickly bowed and greeted her.

"Young master, what is your name?" Coral asked.

"My name is... Zhu Feifei."

"Young Master Zhu, are you... are you really lost?" Coral asked again, a hint of doubt in her eyes.

Seeing the suspicious look in Shanhu's eyes, Zhu Feifei knew she had to find a way to gain her trust.

He rolled his eyes and figured it out.

“Miss Coral, to be honest, I… I’m here to find the ‘Fragment of Destiny’…” he said mysteriously.

"Fragments of Fate?" Coral's interest was immediately piqued. "You...you also know about 'Fragments of Fate'?"

"Of course! I am... the chosen one!" Zhu Feifei boasted, "I was chosen by fate to find the 'Fragment of Destiny'!"

"The chosen one?!" Coral's eyes widened, her face filled with admiration. "Then... then you must be incredibly amazing!"

"Of course!" Zhu Feifei said proudly, "I, Old Pig... no, I, Zhu Feifei, am omnipotent!"

“Then… do you know where the ‘Fragment of Fate’ is?” Coral asked.

"Well..." Zhu Feifei stroked her chin, "I... I'm looking for..."

“Young Master Zhu, if you can truly find the ‘Fragment of Destiny,’ then… then you will become a hero of the sea race!” Coral exclaimed excitedly. “At that time, the sea race will surely repay you handsomely!”

"Repayment? What kind of repayment?" Zhu Feifei's eyes lit up. "Gold and silver jewelry? Or... a beautiful woman?"

"Cough cough..." Coral choked on his blunt words. "Young Master Zhu, you... you're overthinking it..."

"Hehe, just kidding, just kidding!" Zhu Feifei laughed awkwardly. "I, Old Pig... Zhu Feifei, I... I'm not interested in those material things at all!"

"By the way, Miss Coral, do you know any clues about the 'Fragments of Destiny'?" He quickly changed the subject.

Coral thought for a moment and said, "I've heard... that the 'Fragment of Destiny' might be hidden... in the 'Secret Realm of the Deep Sea'..."

"A hidden realm in the deep sea?" Zhu Feifei's heart skipped a beat. "Then... where is that 'hidden realm in the deep sea'?"

“‘The Deep Sea Secret Realm’ is a forbidden area for the sea creatures; only their elders know its exact location…” Coral said. “However… I… I can help you… ask my master…”

"Your master?" Zhu Feifei's eyes lit up. "Your master is an elder of the sea tribe?!"

“Hmm…” Coral nodded. “My master is the Great Elder of the Sea Clan, he… he must know the location of the ‘Deep Sea Secret Realm’…”

"That's great!" Zhu Feifei said excitedly, "Sister Coral, you must help me! After it's done, I, Old Pig... Zhu Feifei, I will definitely not treat you unfairly!"

"Hmm..." A blush crept onto Coral's face. "Young Master Zhu, you... you're too kind..."

Zhu Feifei looked at Shanhu's shy expression and felt a surge of joy. It seemed that this time, not only would she find the "Fragment of Destiny," but she could also... hehe...