Abyss Walker

Chapter 370 Ancient Relics

The two of them lit torches, and the flames danced inside the ruins, dispelling the darkness and illuminating the path ahead.

The firelight illuminated their faces, revealing their determined yet curious expressions.

Inside the ruins is a spacious hall with exquisite murals carved on the walls. Although the colors of these murals have faded, the superb skills of the ancient artists are still evident.

The murals depict scenes of daily life and mythological stories from ancient civilizations. Some depict people farming and hunting, while others depict gods and heroes from mythology. Each painting is lifelike, as if it can transport you to that distant era.

Yun Muhan and You Qiuna were deeply attracted by these murals. They walked and discussed the contents of the paintings, trying to decipher the hidden information within them.

Their eyes lingered on the murals, trying to find clues to understand the history and culture of this ancient civilization.

At the end of the hall is a stone staircase that extends downwards, leading deeper underground.

The stone steps appear ancient and mysterious, each step seemingly leading to an unknown abyss.

Yun Muhan and You Qiuna stood before the stone steps. They knew that this might be the passage to the core of the ruins, or the key to uncovering more secrets.

They took a deep breath, preparing to step onto the stone steps and continue their adventure.

You Qiuna and Yun Muhan's eyes met, both of their gazes gleaming with determination and courage.

The two men gripped their weapons tightly, a symbol of their courage and their reliance in the face of the unknown.

They descended the stone steps carefully, one step at a time, just in case.

The torchlight cast flickering shadows on the stone walls, which changed with the flickering flames, adding a touch of mystery and dynamic beauty to this underground space.

The firelight also provided them with a valuable source of light, illuminating the path beneath their feet and allowing them to see each step clearly.

As they went deeper underground, the air became more humid and cold.

This change made their senses more acute and made them more alert.

They can feel the humidity in the air increasing, and they can feel the coolness of the water vapor when they breathe.

This damp and cold air is unique to the underground world and a challenge that explorers must face.

They heard the sound of water droplets falling, the natural music of the underground space.

The sound echoed clearly in the silent underground space.

The two of them saw water droplets seeping from the stone wall, which shimmered in the firelight like pearls embedded in the stone.

These water droplets are a symbol of the vitality of underground spaces and a natural phenomenon that explorers must confront.

As Yun Muhan and You Qiuna ventured deeper into the underground space, they discovered that the water droplets were increasing in number, gradually forming thin streams that flowed slowly along the stone walls.

The water shimmered silver in the firelight, adding a touch of mystery and vitality to the dim space.

You Qiuna stretched out her finger and gently touched a water droplet, feeling its coolness. "These water droplets may have seeped from deep underground; they bear witness to the long history of this site."

Her voice echoed in the empty underground space, carrying a hint of awe.

Yun Muhan nodded in agreement, his gaze carefully searching the stone wall, trying to find possible clues or mechanisms.

“These water streams might lead us to the core of the ruins,” he speculated, while carefully avoiding getting the torch too close to the damp stone walls to prevent any accidents.

As You Qiuna and Yun Muhan continued down the stone steps, they had to be even more careful with their steps.

The stone slabs underfoot had become slippery due to long-term erosion by moisture, requiring extra caution with each step to avoid slipping.

Their movements became slow and steady, each step carefully calculated to ensure safety.

The torchlight cast long shadows in front of them, which swayed with their movements, as if performing a silent dance on the stone wall.

The firelight not only provided them with illumination, but also became their only source of light in this dark space, guiding them in the right direction.

As they went deeper, the sound of the water gradually became louder, transforming from the initial faint dripping sound into a clearer sound of flowing water.

Soon, they arrived at a huge underground cave.

The cave is breathtaking in its scale, with its high dome appearing and disappearing in the dim light of the torches, giving it a magnificent and mysterious feel.

In the center of the cave was a deep pool of water, its surface as still as a mirror, reflecting the light of the torches and making the entire pool shimmer with golden light, like a treasure hidden underground.

The tranquility of the pool contrasts sharply with its surroundings, adding a touch of serenity and mystery to this underground world.

You Qiuna and Yun Muhan stood by the pool, their gazes drawn to the tranquil surface of the water, a sense of awe for nature welling up within them.

There was a stone platform there, on which sat an ancient stone box. The box was carved with symbols similar to those on the entrance stone gate, giving it a solemn and mysterious appearance.

“It seems that what we’re looking for is in that stone box,” You Qiuna said, pointing to the stone box, her voice tinged with excitement.

Yun Muhan gripped the Dugu Sword tightly; they had to cross the pool to reach the stone platform. He observed the water's surface, searching for possible passages or footholds. "We need to be careful; this pool might not be simple."

Yun Muhan's gaze was sharp and focused as he carefully scanned the pool, trying to catch any possible clues or anomalies.

His experience told him that in such an unknown environment, every detail could be crucial.

Yun Muhan's gaze finally settled on one side of the pool, where several protruding rocks were irregularly distributed along the edge of the pool, as if they had been randomly placed by the skillful hand of nature.

These rocks vary in size, but their location and shape seem to suggest a possibility—that they could serve as natural bridge piers, providing a potential path across the pool.

Yun Muhan carefully observed the rocks, assessing their stability and reliability.

“Look over there,” Yun Muhan pointed to the rocks, “we can use those rocks as springboards to jump to the other side of the stone platform.”

You Qiuna looked in the direction he was pointing and nodded. "That's a good idea, but we must be careful; there may be unknown dangers beneath the pool."

The two approached the pool cautiously, their eyes fixed on the protruding rocks that would become the key to their crossing.

Every step must be precise, because a single misstep could plunge one into a bottomless abyss with unimaginable consequences.

Yun Muhan was in front, his movements steady and powerful, each jump carefully calculated to ensure safety.

You Qiuna followed closely behind, her movements equally coordinated. The two seemed to be performing a meticulously choreographed dance, every movement full of rhythm and beauty.

As they approached the stone platform, the water in the pool seemed to grow even deeper, with ripples occasionally spreading across the surface, as if something was stirring beneath the surface.

This put them on edge, but instead of slowing down, they focused even more intently to ensure that every step was precise.

Finally, they successfully jumped onto the stone platform.

Standing on the stone platform, they felt both excited and nervous, and they could see the symbols carved on the stone box more clearly.

These symbols are similar to those they saw on the stone gate at the entrance, but are more refined and complex.

Yun Muhan gently touched the stone box, feeling the vicissitudes it had endured over the years.

“These symbols may be the key to opening the stone box,” he said in a low voice.

You Qiuna also reached out her hand, her fingers gently tracing the symbols on the stone box.

“We need to find the right order to unlock the secrets of these symbols,” she pondered.

The two began to study the symbols on the stone box, trying to find the connections and patterns between them.

Yun Muhan and You Qiuna carefully examined each symbol on the stone box. They discovered that the symbols seemed to be arranged in a specific order, and each symbol had a subtle connection with the other symbols.

Yun Muhan muttered the possible combinations under his breath, while You Qiuna silently memorized the characteristics of each symbol, trying to find clues to open the stone box.

As time passed, fine beads of sweat appeared on both of their foreheads, but their eyes shone with an indomitable light.

Finally, after countless attempts and deliberations, You Qiuna seemed to have discovered a certain pattern. Her eyes lit up, and she whispered to Yun Muhan, "I may have found the order to activate it. Let's try this."