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As everyone stood on the rune platform, the surrounding collapsed and distorted space seemed to freeze instantly, returning to calm.

However, this does not mean that safety has arrived.

The platform was covered with intricate runes, as dense as stars, each radiating a soft light that was dazzling to the eye.

Fan Tong took a deep breath, stared at the runes, and frowned.

He sensed a profound power within the runes, as if they were issuing a silent challenge to him.

This power both inspired awe and ignited his fighting spirit.

“These runes…” the gray-robed elder said in a deep and authoritative voice, but also revealed a hint of confusion, “I have never seen their arrangement before, and they seem to contain some kind of unknown code.”

A crowd gathered around, their eyes filled with curiosity and nervousness.

The runes glowed like faint flames, sometimes flickering, sometimes steady, as if throbbing, giving people a strange sense of oppression.

A gentle breeze blew by, and the light of the runes seemed to sway softly, creating ripples.

“We can’t linger here too long.” The purple-haired youth waved his hand heartily. “These runes look powerful, but there’s always a way to break through them. Let’s force our way through!” he suggested, his eyes gleaming with ambition.

However, the old man in the black robe had a particularly scrutinizing gaze.

“These runes are not simple; rash action could trigger even more serious consequences,” he said in a deep voice. “We need to carefully analyze them and find the correct way to break them.”

The two men's opinions immediately sparked disagreement within the team.

The purple-haired youth's supporters believed the risk was worthwhile, while the black-robed elder's followers advocated for caution.

The atmosphere on the platform suddenly became tense, like a taut string that could snap at any moment.

The girl in white stood in the middle, trying to mediate: "Everyone, please calm down. We're all in this together. Whether we force our way through or slowly decipher the runes, the ultimate goal is to unravel these runes and find a way out."

However, her words did not immediately quell the argument; instead, they made the atmosphere even more tense.

Everyone's heart was filled with uncertainty, and the light of the runes seemed to flicker more erratically as they argued, as if subtly responding to the turmoil within.

Just as the argument reached its climax, the red-haired boy suddenly exclaimed and pointed to the edge of the platform: "Look!" Everyone looked in the direction he pointed and saw some runic golems appearing around the platform. Their figures were faintly visible in the light, like ghosts in the dark, silently approaching...

Fan Tong's eyes hardened instantly. He clenched his fists and said in a low voice, "No matter what, we must unite. These puppets are not our target; the runes are the key." Before he finished speaking, the rune puppet had already taken its first step, and the surrounding light grew even brighter, as if foreshadowing a new challenge.

 Rune Codes: The Path to Solving the Mystery

Just as the argument reached its climax, the red-haired boy suddenly exclaimed and pointed to the edge of the platform: "Look!" Everyone looked in the direction he pointed and saw some rune puppets appearing around the platform. Their figures were faintly visible in the light, like ghosts in the dark night, silently approaching.

The rune golems come in all shapes and sizes, some resembling giant spiders and others like coiled snakes. Each step they take is accompanied by the flashing of runes, which is quite eerie.

"Everyone, prepare for battle!" Fan Tong's voice was resolute. He clenched his fists, and the spirit pearl in his hands trembled slightly, as if sensing its master's determination.

Everyone quickly adjusted their positions. The purple-haired youth drew his long sword from his waist, the white-clad girl summoned her jade flute, and the purple-haired youth brandished his long sword, protecting the white-clad girl. The black-robed elder and the gray-robed elder prepared their spells, and the red-haired youth also took out a small flute from his waist and played a series of rapid notes.

The rune golems quickly closed in, and a fierce battle instantly ensued.

Fan Tong charged ahead, his spirit orb transforming into a beam of light that struck a spider puppet head-on.

The puppet's tentacles transformed into countless sharp blades, attacking him, but he nimbly dodged and punched the puppet in the abdomen.

The puppet emitted a series of piercing sounds, but instead of falling, it increased its attack speed.

"The attacks of these puppets will change according to the changes in the runes!" Fan Tong shouted a reminder, his voice standing out clearly amidst the noise of the battle.

Everyone nodded in agreement, adjusting their strategies in an attempt to counter the ever-changing attacks.

The battle intensified, the puppets' attacks grew more ferocious, and the runes shone even brighter.

Just then, the gray-robed elder suddenly calmed down. He carefully observed the arrangement of the runes, and his gaze finally fell on a small rune in the corner of the platform.

He quickly raised his hand and struck the small rune with his palm. The rune shattered instantly, and its light dimmed.

Almost simultaneously, all the puppets stopped attacking and vanished into the air as streaks of light.

Seeing that the crisis was over, everyone breathed a sigh of relief and admired the gray-robed elder's resourcefulness.

The purple-haired youth sheathed his longsword and walked towards the black-robed elder. Fan Tong slowly loosened his clenched fist, his gaze fixed firmly on the runes in the center of the platform, secretly pondering his next plan.

Just then, the girl in white asked softly, "What should we do next?" Rune Inscriptions: The Path to Solving the Puzzle

The purple-haired youth sheathed his longsword and walked towards the black-robed elder. He took a deep breath and said in a low voice, "Sir, I was too impulsive just now and almost caused a disaster. I'm truly sorry." The black-robed elder looked at him and said, "I'm glad you recognize that."

The two shook hands and made peace. At that moment, the power of friendship dissolved the previous tension, and a warm feeling welled up in everyone's hearts.

However, in this harmonious atmosphere, the platform suddenly released a powerful force, throwing everyone into the air and separating them into different areas.

The girl in white and Fan Tong were separated. They called out to each other anxiously, their voices echoing in the air, but they could not reach each other.

The runes shone even brighter, as if mocking their powerlessness.

The surrounding space distorted, the arrangement of the runes became more complex, and a dangerous aura permeated the air, making it suffocating.

Just as everyone was at a loss, the red-haired boy's eyes suddenly lit up. He excitedly shouted, "Look, there's a hidden rune here!" He pointed to a corner of the platform, where an inconspicuous little rune was hidden, its light faint but unusually unique.

Fan Tong reacted quickly, rushing towards the red-haired boy first, followed closely by the others.

Hope was rekindled in their hearts, and a determined look appeared on everyone's face.

“This rune looks complicated, but it’s our only way out.” Fan Tong’s voice was firm and powerful. He clenched his fist and stared intently at the hidden rune.

The red-haired boy nodded, his fingers lightly touching the rune. The rune's light instantly brightened, illuminating the surrounding darkness.

All eyes were on this spot, and the atmosphere became tense again, as if a new challenge would appear at any moment.