Reborn and returned, sisters swapped

In the early morning, Gu Jinyan summoned Xiao Li and Hong Yin and briefly mentioned fragments of his dream.

The clues in the dream may be related to things in reality, especially the ancient altar, which may very well exist in reality somewhere.

“Miss, are you referring to the altar in your dream? That seems to be related to some ancient legends.”

Xiao Li frowned and pondered for a moment, then his eyes suddenly lit up. "I've heard that there's an abandoned ancient altar in the western suburbs of the capital."

Legend has it that this was once a place used by a mysterious sect to perform secret arts. Could your dream be related to that altar?

Gu Jinyan's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately asked, "The altar in the western suburbs? Do you know its exact location?"

Xiao Li nodded and said respectfully, "I once saw it when I traveled with an old gentleman. Although the altar has been abandoned for many years, the surrounding environment is still very mysterious."

However, strange phenomena are rumored to occur in that area, and nearby villagers dare not approach it.

After a moment's thought, Gu Jinyan made his decision: "Take me to see it."

She decided to go to the ancient altar in the western suburbs herself, perhaps because everything in the dream was not an illusion, but a guide.

The powerful figures in the dream, the runes on the altar, and the phrase "manipulate emotions, reverse fate"—these fragments all point to a deeper secret.

She had a vague feeling that this journey to the altar might be the beginning of her unraveling all the mysteries.

The next morning, Gu Jinyan, along with Xiao Li and Hong Yin, hurriedly set off for the western suburbs of the capital.

Throughout the journey, her thoughts never ceased; scenes from her dream repeatedly surfaced in her mind, as if a powerful call was leading her toward an unknown destiny.

After several hours of trekking, they finally arrived at the abandoned altar in the western suburbs.

From afar, the altar still stands in that deep valley, surrounded by a faint, dark aura.

The altar was covered with ancient runes, each stroke seemingly recording the sedimentation of time and the power of some kind of secret art.

Gu Jinyan stood before the ancient altar, surrounded by silence, with only the occasional sound of wind whistling through the valley, carrying a touch of desolation.

The altar has been eroded by time, with moss and cracks covering the stones, but the ancient runes are still clear, as if telling the world about its former glory and mystery.

Gu Jinyan carefully examined the runes, a sense of familiarity welling up inside him.

She reached out and gently stroked a stone slab engraved with intricate patterns. Where her fingertips touched, she could vaguely feel a chill and an ancient power.

This power was very similar to what she had felt in her dream, as if there was an invisible thread connecting her to this place.

Xiao Li and Hong Yin followed behind her, cautiously observing their surroundings.

Although they were used to dealing with tricky situations with Gu Jinyan, they couldn't help but feel a little nervous facing this mysterious altar.

“Miss, this place looks like it has been abandoned for many years. Could it really be related to the scene in your dream?” Hongyin asked cautiously, a hint of unease in her eyes.

Gu Jinyan nodded slightly, his gaze never leaving the stone slab, and said in a low voice, "Although dreams are illusory, they can sometimes be a form of guidance."

The atmosphere here is so similar to that in my dream. I have a premonition that this place holds a secret we've never known.

As she was carefully examining the runes, suddenly, the stone slab beneath her feet trembled slightly, followed by a low humming sound.

Gu Jinyan's heart tightened immediately, and she quickly took a step back. Xiao Li and Hong Yin also quickly surrounded her and protected her.

The huge stone slab in the center of the altar began to move slowly, revealing a dark passage, as if it led to a hidden space inside the altar.

A faint chill rose from the passage, carrying a sense of oppressive pressure that sent shivers down one's spine.

Gu Jinyan took a deep breath and said calmly, "It seems that the scene in this dream is not entirely an illusion. There is indeed another mystery beneath the altar."

Xiao Li said worriedly, "Miss, this place is too eerie. Why don't we go back first and then make further plans?"

Gu Jinyan shook his head, his gaze resolute: "This is a rare opportunity, I can't let this clue slip by."

If the secret of this jade pendant is connected to my fate, I must personally uncover the truth behind it.

After saying that, she stepped into the dark passage without hesitation. Although Xiao Li and Hong Yin were uneasy, they could only follow her.

The passage was deep and narrow, filled with an old atmosphere, and some mottled carvings could be seen on the stone walls, as if they were some kind of ancient writing or symbols.

As Gu Jinyan walked, she carefully observed the symbols, feeling that they were somehow connected to the jade pendant in her hand.

After walking about a hundred meters, the passage suddenly opened up, revealing a huge underground stone chamber before them.

In the center of the stone chamber stands a tall stone pillar, entwined with countless ancient vines, and at the top of the pillar floats a piece of ancient jade that emits a faint light.

Gu Jinyan was shocked. The ancient jade was almost identical to the jade pendant in her hand, only much larger and more dazzling.

She slowly walked forward, her gaze fixed on the ancient jade, as if she were deeply attracted by its power.

"This...this is the altar scene from my dream."

Gu Jinyan was amazed; the scene in his dream almost completely overlapped with the scene in reality.

The place where those sages held their ceremonies is the very spot where she is standing right now.

Just then, a deep sound came from all around the stone chamber, as if some ancient incantation was echoing in their ears.

The voice was deep and powerful, carrying an irresistible pressure, as if summoning the awakening of some kind of power.

Gu Jinyan felt dizzy and lightheaded, as if the sound was eroding his consciousness.

She gripped the jade pendant tightly in her hand, trying to stay awake, but the voice seemed to penetrate the depths of her soul, controlling her thoughts and emotions.

"Manipulate emotions...reverse fate..." The words from her dream echoed in her ears again, the voice intertwined with the incantation in the stone chamber, as if revealing some unknown secret.

Suddenly, the ancient jade burst forth with a dazzling light, and that powerful energy instantly impacted the entire stone chamber.

Gu Jinyan felt an invisible force enveloping her, as if her mind was being drawn by this force, and she was in a strange state.