boyutpedia Chapter 242: Secrets in the Mountains (2)
Chapter 242: Secrets in the Mountains (2)
Mysterious Old Man
As soon as they set foot inside the ruins, a mysterious, suffocating odor instantly enveloped Ling Xuan and Yun Mengting. It was as if it were rising from the ground, wafting towards their noses. It exuded an indescribable strangeness and mystery, making them feel creepy, yet unable to resist their curiosity.
They walked slowly along the dark, silent passage, afraid to step hard, fearing any noise would wake the place's "old monster." After a long walk, they finally reached a large hall. The ceiling was so high that it was difficult to even look up. The walls were covered in gaudy paintings. The colors were bright, but they couldn't make out what they were depicting. It felt as if the paintings held some profound secret, watching them intently.
At that moment, I saw an old man sitting in the middle of the hall. His hair was as white as freshly fallen snow, scattered sparsely on his shoulders. His face was wrinkled and full of wrinkles, showing that he had experienced a lot. But his eyes were blue and deep like the sea, and it seemed that they could see through people at a glance, as if nothing could be hidden from him.
When Ling Xuan saw it, he quickly took two steps forward, clasped his hands together, and bowed deeply to the old man. He bent his waist low and said respectfully: "Juniors Ling Xuan and Yun Mengting pay their respects to the senior. We didn't know you were practicing here, and we barged in rashly. We are really sorry. Please don't blame us." His voice boomed in the empty hall, sounding polite and cautious.
The old man's eyelids lifted slightly, and his gaze, like two beams of light, swept over the two of them. It was a powerful glance; Ling Xuan and Yun Mengting felt as if something was pressing down on them. It wasn't uncomfortable, though; they knew this old man was definitely not ordinary. "What are you two doing here?" The old man's voice was hoarse, like the sound of an old wooden door hinge turning, but every word was clear and piercing straight into their ears.
Ling Xuan straightened up, his face serious, and he unloaded the entire story of their battle of wits and courage with the conspiracy group, the life-and-death struggle, and the reasons why they had desperately sought the Secret Codex of Heaven and Earth. His eyes were wide and fiery, and he spoke with such excitement, as if he had already seen the conspiracy group defeated and the world at peace.
The old man listened in silence, his face expressionless. When Ling Xuan finished, he sighed softly. It was a long sigh, as if he had let out all the troubles that had been accumulating for thousands of years. "Oh, that 'Secret Book of Heaven and Earth' is no good. Ever since it appeared, it's been like a wretch, causing trouble everywhere. Countless people have been beaten and bloodied because of it, and countless have died. Now, look, the bad guys in the conspiracy group are targeting it again. If they get their hands on it, the world will be in chaos, and the people will suffer."
When Yun Mengting heard this, she took a step forward anxiously, bent down slightly, stared at the old man, and asked anxiously: "Senior, do you know where this secret book is now?" Her eyes were full of hope, hoping that the old man could show her a clear way.
The old man slowly stood up, his back slightly hunched, yet still eerily majestic. He walked slowly, speaking slowly, "I've sealed this secret tome in a secret room here. But I've set up so many powerful traps and spells around it, like an impenetrable wall, that ordinary people can't get in. You'll have to overcome many obstacles, one by one, before you even have a chance. And, let me tell you, the Cabalists are almost here. Time is running out. If you don't hurry, you'll be finished."
The old man's words were like a bucket of cold water, pouring down on Ling Xuan and Yun Mengting. They exchanged glances, each seeing one word in the other's eyes—"fight!" The situation now felt like being pushed to the edge of a cliff. There was no other way but to forge ahead, overcome the trials quickly, and find the secret code before the conspiracy group did. Otherwise, the world would be in turmoil.