Dapeng's Time Travel Life

The illusory figure hovered in mid-air, emanating a chilling aura, its gaze sweeping over Zhang Peng and his companions like a knife. Zhang Peng was not afraid at all, took a step forward, and said loudly, "Senior, we have no intention of offending you. We have only come to seek the Five Elements Spiritual Objects. We hope that you can enlighten us."

The figure let out a low, cold laugh: "Five elemental treasures? Do you think you can just find them as you please? This ruin contains countless treasures, but each one comes with its own dangers. If you can solve the riddle I left behind, perhaps you will have a glimmer of hope."

With that, he flicked his sleeve, and a complex pattern instantly appeared on the stone platform. The pattern was interwoven with symbols of the five elements—metal, wood, water, fire, and earth—and shimmered with a strange light. "This is the Five Elements Spirit Locking Array Diagram. You must find the key to activate the array within half an hour. Otherwise, this ruin will be permanently closed, and you will not be able to leave alive."

Zhang Peng stared at the array diagram, his mind racing. He recalled the records in the "Five Elements Spiritual Technique," trying hard to find clues related to the diagram. Lin Wan'er and Su Yao also gathered around, and the three of them studied it together.

“I’ve seen similar formations in ancient books. It’s said that the five elements interact with each other, and to activate the formation, you need to activate the elemental symbols in a specific order,” Su Yao said, pointing to the formation diagram.

Zhang Peng nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping across the array diagram. Suddenly, he noticed that the light from one of the fire element symbols was slightly dimmer than the others, and a thought struck him: "Could it be that we start with this symbol? Fire generates earth, so let's activate the fire element first, and then activate the other elements in the order of mutual generation."

Without delay, Zhang Peng channeled his spiritual energy and carefully poured it into the fire element symbol. In an instant, the symbol shone brightly, and then the earth element symbol, which was its counterpart, was also illuminated, its light spreading out like ripples.

Seeing this, the three were greatly encouraged and continued to activate the metal, water, and wood element symbols in sequence, following the order of the five elements' mutual generation. As the last wood element symbol was lit up, the entire array shone brightly, and a mysterious power surged from the stone platform, enveloping the three of them.

"Well done!" The illusory figure's voice carried a hint of praise. "It seems you do have some skill." After the light dissipated, the figure slowly said, "The five elemental spirits are deep within these ruins, but there is one last test waiting for you there."

After speaking, his figure vanished, and the box on the stone platform slowly opened, revealing a bead radiating multicolored light. "This is the Five Elements Spirit Bead, which can help you initially balance the five elements of spiritual power." His voice echoed in the stone chamber.

Zhang Peng picked up the spirit pearl, feeling the immense power it contained, and his heart filled with joy. He handed the spirit pearl to Lin Wan'er, asking her to absorb its power to heal her injuries. Lin Wan'er sat cross-legged, placed the spirit pearl in her palm, and began to guide the spiritual energy within it into her body.

Nourished by the spirit pearl, Lin Wan'er's injuries healed rapidly, and her complexion returned to a rosy hue. She opened her eyes and looked at Zhang Peng gratefully: "General, thank you."

Zhang Peng smiled and shook his head: "We are companions, no need for thanks. Now that we have the Five Elements Spirit Pearls, we are one step closer to unlocking the secret of the Five Elements Spirit Roots."

The three continued deeper into the ruins, and as they went, the surrounding environment became increasingly eerie. The runes on the walls flickered with an unsettling light, as if issuing a silent warning. Suddenly, a massive stone gate appeared ahead, its surface covered with grotesque ghost faces, emanating a chilling aura.

"Behind this stone gate lies the final test," Su Yao said solemnly.

Zhang Peng took a deep breath, stepped forward, placed his hands on the stone door, and slowly exerted force. The stone door emitted a muffled rumble and slowly opened, releasing a dense aura of darkness. Inside the stone door, a gigantic figure slowly emerged—a demonic beast the size of a mountain, its entire body radiating darkness, its blood-red eyes revealing boundless brutality.