The savage wolf's corpse, which had turned into black water, was once a witness to their fierce battle, but now it has become a new source of mystery, like an unsolvable fog shrouding everyone's minds.

Su Ming frowned, his eyebrows almost forming a knot, his gaze darting anxiously around the square, trying to find a clue in this ancient and mysterious environment to solve their current predicament.

However, as far as the eye could see, apart from broken walls and walls covered with mysterious runes, there was nothing of value to be found.

His palms were slightly sweaty, and his grip on the sword hilt tightened unconsciously, his knuckles turning white. The hilt seemed to be embedded in his palm.

"What's going on? We seem to be stuck in a stalemate again." Baili Pangpang was panting heavily, his fat face full of anxiety and helplessness. Beads of sweat kept popping out of his forehead, sliding down his cheeks, dripping onto the dusty ground, and disappearing instantly, as if they had never existed.

His eyes scanned his surroundings relentlessly, leaving no corner unchecked, trying to find the hidden target, but all his efforts were in vain, and a hint of despair gradually appeared in his eyes.

Lin Qiye stood quietly to the side, his long silver hair shimmering in the dim light, like flowing moonlight.

His eyes were deep and focused, as if he were contemplating the mysteries of the universe.

His arms were crossed over his chest, and his black robe fluttered gently in the breeze, like a mysterious shadow in the night, exuding an elusive aura.

“We can’t give up like this. There must be some details we haven’t noticed.” His voice was deep and steady, like the sound of an ancient bell, giving people a sense of security, as if there were no difficulties that could not be overcome as long as he was there.

Just when everyone was at a loss, the pool of black water suddenly changed.

The once calm, mirror-like surface of the black water began to ripple, as if an invisible hand was gently stirring it.

Then, the black water gradually boiled, the black liquid churning and bubbling like boiling asphalt, making a "gurgling" sound.

Then, something strange happened: the black water suddenly burst into flames, with black flames rising into the air, reaching a height of more than a person, emitting a pungent odor, like the smell of a rotting corpse mixed with charred leather, causing everyone to cover their mouths and noses and frown.

Upon seeing this, Su Ming immediately became alert, his nerves tensed instantly, and he quickly retreated, each step steady and cautious.

As he retreated, his gaze inadvertently swept over the burning black water, and he discovered that a large bronze and iron gate was reflected in the flickering light and shadow of the black water.

The door was ancient and heavy, its surface covered with intricate patterns. These patterns intertwined, like an ancient code, exuding a mysterious and ancient aura, as if they came from the distant end of time and space.

Su Ming was startled, his heart skipped a beat, and he looked up in confusion, trying to find the true location of the door.

However, there was only a dense, oppressive darkness overhead, as thick as ink that couldn't be dissolved, and nothing could be seen.

He rubbed his eyes, thinking he was hallucinating, but when he looked at the black water again, the reflection of the door was still there, and even clearer, as if it were beckoning him mysteriously.

"What's going on?" Su Ming muttered to himself, his voice filled with doubt and curiosity. His heart was beating faster than usual, and a strange premonition told him that this door might be the key to solving all the mysteries.

His eyes gleamed with a searching light, as if he had found a glimmer of dawn in the darkness.

So, Su Ming quickly walked over to Lin Qiye and the others and told them about his doubts and discoveries.

"Look at that black water. It reflects a large bronze and iron gate, but when I look up, I can't see anything." His voice was urgent, and he spoke much faster than usual. His eyes gleamed with a searching light, as if he was hoping his companions could provide an answer.

Baili Pangpang stared wide-eyed, his eyes wide like copper bells, looking at Heishui with surprise, trying to find the reflection of the door.

"Really? I didn't see it." He said, as he tried to get closer to the black water, his eyes wide open, almost touching the surface, as if trying to see through the black water and find the hidden secret.

Lin Qiye also turned his gaze to Heishui, his eyes revealing a strong interest and vigilance, as if he were scrutinizing a potential enemy.

“This door is definitely not simple; it might be closely related to what we’re looking for.” His voice was deep and firm, as if stating an established fact, leaving no room for doubt.

Hongying stood quietly to the side, listening to everyone's conversation.

She was tall and slender, her red dress as vibrant as flames, making her stand out in the gray ruins. The sword at her waist gleamed coldly in the dim light, as if telling of its sharpness and extraordinary nature.

At that moment, she frowned slightly, her eyes revealing a hint of confidence and decisiveness.

"I'll give it a try." Her voice was clear and strong, like a nightingale singing in the silent night sky, breaking the surrounding silence.

Hongying took a few steps forward and stood in front of the Black Water.

She took a deep breath, her chest rising and falling slightly, and slowly raised her hands, palms facing upward. A soft red light emanated from her hands, like the rising sun, warm and bright.

The light gradually converged, forming a red sphere of light that slowly rotated in her palm, like a miniature sun radiating intense energy.

As Hongying moved, the surrounding air seemed to become scorching hot. The heat emanating from the red orb made everyone feel a wave of heat, as if they were in a desert in the middle of summer.

Hongying's gaze was focused and resolute as she stared intently at the burning black water and the bronze and iron gate reflected in it, as if she wanted to pierce through them with her eyes.

Suddenly, Hongying hurled the red ball of light in her hand toward the black water.

The ball of light traced an arc, like a shooting star streaking across the night sky, before disappearing instantly into the black water.

Immediately afterwards, a bright light burst forth from the black water, illuminating the entire square. The light was so bright that it was impossible to open one's eyes, forcing everyone to close their eyes and shield their eyes from the glare.

As the light gradually faded, everyone slowly opened their eyes, and the scene before them stunned them.

The burning black water has disappeared, replaced by a huge bronze and iron gate, which stands quietly in the center of the square.

The gate was several meters high and about ten meters wide, its surface covered with mysterious runes and patterns. These runes and patterns seemed to tell an ancient story, and each line contained endless mysteries, as if they were codes left by time.

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