Su Mu slowly pushed open the ancient and heavy stone door, stepping out of the stone house with a slightly heavy gait.
He stood quietly in the center of Tianji Valley, gazing around at the lush and vibrant scenery that surrounded him.
Yet at this moment, his heart was shrouded in endless confusion, much like the bottomless depths of the valley itself.
Tightly gripping Su Changqing's diary in his hand, he found that although it provided some precious clues, these hints were like the twinkling stars in the night sky—seemingly close yet ultimately out of reach, provoking even more perplexing questions in his mind.
He tilted his head slightly upward, looking at the sapphire-blue sky above.
Brilliant sunlight filtered through the layers of dense, interwoven leaves, transforming into countless golden beams that cascaded down, casting dappled spots of light on the ground. Just then, a strange glimmer suddenly caught Su Mu's eye.
Following the light, he noticed a solitary stone standing abruptly in the core of the valley.
The surface of this stone was exceptionally smooth, resembling a meticulously polished bronze mirror. What was even more striking was that it bore an intricately carved symbol that was both peculiar and enigmatic.
This symbol appeared ancient, as if it carried the marks of time's passage.
It resembled an obscure form of writing, with every stroke containing profound meaning; yet it also looked like a beautiful pattern, its flowing lines captivating and awe-inspiring.
Su Mu found himself drawn closer, fixating on the symbol as a sense of familiarity washed over him.
Suddenly, a flash of insight struck him—his jade pendant! Yes, the one he had always worn close to him had an identical symbol engraved on its back!
This astonishing discovery made Su Mu's heart race as a torrent of thoughts surged through his mind.
Could it be that this mysterious symbol had intricate connections to their "Tianji Su family"?
Could it be that there lies an unknown secret between it and the legendary "Heavenly Secrets Medical Codex"?
With this thought in mind, Su Mu quickly reached into his pocket and pulled out the jade pendant, smooth and warm like jade. He carefully placed it in the palm of his hand and began to compare the symbols on the pendant with those on the stone one by one.
After a long period of meticulous comparison and observation, Su Mu couldn't help but widen his eyes, his face filled with disbelief.
To his astonishment, he discovered that the two pendants were strikingly similar in both overall shape and intricate details; they were practically identical, with not a single discernible difference!
What was even more astonishing was that the mysterious symbols carved on the pendant had smooth, natural lines that flowed gracefully, as if crafted by the finest artisans in the world. They appeared exquisitely delicate, a true masterpiece that radiated an intoxicating beauty, truly breathtaking.
Filled with curiosity and anticipation, Su Mu cautiously placed the pendant gently onto the corresponding symbol on the stone's surface. At that moment, a miracle occurred—the previously dull symbols on the pendant began to emit a faint green glow, sparkling like stars twinkling in the night sky.
Simultaneously, the corresponding symbol on the stone seemed to awaken as well, radiating a soft yet bright light. The two lights intertwined and echoed each other, creating a mesmerizing scene that felt dreamlike.
However, this was just the beginning.
Suddenly, accompanied by a deep and heavy rumbling sound, the entire stone began to shake violently.
The earth itself seemed to sense this powerful force, trembling slightly and raising clouds of dust into the air. Faced with such an unexpected turn of events, Su Mu instinctively took several steps back.
He fixed his gaze on everything happening before him, his heart racing uncontrollably.
Before his eyes, the massive stone slowly began to shift as if an invisible giant hand was pushing it aside.
As the stone gradually moved away, an entrance hidden beneath it slowly revealed itself.
The entrance was deep and dark, stretching endlessly into the unknown, evoking a sense of mystery and intrigue.
As Su Mu gazed at this passage leading underground, countless thoughts flashed through his mind: Could this truly be the path to the legendary secret realm of the "Heavenly Mechanism Su family"?
With this thought, his emotions grew increasingly complex, filled with both fear and anxiety about the unknown world ahead, yet also brimming with an uncontrollable excitement and thrill.
After much hesitation, Su Mu took a deep breath to steady his somewhat frantic mind, then resolutely stepped forward, determined to walk toward the dark and profound underground entrance.
The underground entrance was a narrow passage that twisted downward, shrouded in dim light.
Su Mu cautiously made his way along the corridor, his heart filled with anticipation and trepidation. The stone walls on either side were adorned with ancient carvings that seemed to tell a story.
He moved forward carefully, time ticking away. After about a quarter of an hour, the previously narrow and dark passage suddenly widened, and the light gradually brightened.
At last, he arrived in an extraordinarily spacious underground chamber.
The chamber was vast, stretching out so far that it seemed to have no end.
In the center of the chamber stood an enormous stone platform.
On top of the platform floated a pearl emitting a soft glow. The pearl was as captivating as the brightest star in the night sky; its light was not blinding but instead exuded a sense of tranquility and peace.
Surrounding this pearl were numerous oddly shaped stones.
These stones varied in size and shape, arranged in a specific pattern that formed a peculiar formation.
The formation before him appeared mysterious and unfathomable, as if it contained endless secrets.
The walls of the chamber were etched with a dense array of characters and patterns. Su Mu approached the wall, carefully examining the inscriptions.
After some time spent deciphering, he was astonished to discover that these characters bore a striking resemblance to those in the "Heavenly Mechanism Medical Codex" he held in his hands! However, compared to the text in the codex, the inscriptions here seemed more ancient and complex, hinting at deeper secrets.
Could it be that this was the place where the legendary Su family had concealed their significant secrets all along?
At this thought, Su Mu's heart raced with curiosity and anticipation for what lay before him.
With excitement bubbling within him, Su Mu quickly walked to the stone platform, fully focused on observing the floating orb.
As he drew closer to the orb, he could distinctly feel a warm and powerful energy emanating from it. This energy radiated outward continuously, filling the entire chamber with a mysterious and solemn atmosphere.
Unable to resist, Su Mu instinctively reached out his right hand to touch the magical orb.
However, just as his fingertips were about to make contact with it, a moment of hesitation surged within him.
After all, such an enigmatic artifact with unknown origins and potent powers could bring about unforeseen dangers if approached recklessly.
Just as Su Mu was caught in this dilemma, a faint sound suddenly echoed from the entrance of the chamber.
His heart skipped a beat as he quickly turned around to assess the situation. He saw a shadow slowly approaching from that direction…
Comment 0 Comment Count