Heroes of Troubled Times: Chronicles of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms

As you go deeper, the underground palace becomes darker and darker, and the surroundings are filled with a mysterious atmosphere.

Danger is everywhere, so please stay vigilant. Zhu Dali reminded everyone that his eyes revealed firmness and determination.

Huang Ying took out a map and studied it carefully. She pointed to one of the areas and said: According to the marks on the map, we need to go to the Desolate Valley. It is said that there is an important secret buried there that may be related to our mission.

Medical officer Bian Yong thought for a moment, and then said: Let's go to the Valley of Desolation. But be aware that there are dangers there, and we must be fully prepared.

Everyone moved forward carefully and followed the directions on the map to the Desolate Valley.

Suddenly, a low rumble came from the underground palace.

Huge rumbling stones fell from the top of the underground palace, blocking their way.

Zhu Dali gasped and said: What should we do? This channel has been completely blocked!

Huang Biao gritted his teeth and suggested: Since the passage ahead is blocked, we can only take a detour to other places. We must find another feasible route as soon as possible.

Medical officer Bian Yong looked around, turned around and said to everyone: I heard that there is a secret passage in the underground palace that leads to an unknown place. Although the danger is unknown, it may be our breakthrough.

Everyone nodded to each other and decided to follow the medical officer's advice and find the secret passage.

They stepped into one wall of the underground palace and observed carefully.

Huang Ying's eyes flashed, pointing to a stone brick on the wall and said: Look, there is an unusual-looking stone brick here. Maybe this is the entrance to a secret passage!

Physician Bian Yong stepped forward and looked at the stone bricks carefully. He said happily: Yes, this is the entrance to the secret passage! But we need to solve some mechanisms and puzzles to enter it.

Everyone brainstormed and began to try different methods to solve the mystery of the secret passage.

With a soft click, the entrance to the passage slowly opened.

They carefully enter the secret passage and start a new adventure.

As you explore deeper, the environment of the secret passage becomes more and more dangerous. The maze-like path has twists and turns that make people disoriented.

Suddenly, a burst of shrill laughter sounded in the passage.

Hahahahaha! You came just in time! An unfamiliar voice echoed in the passage.

Everyone looked around cautiously, holding onto their weapons and preparing to fight any enemies that might appear.

A figure swooped out from the darkness and rushed toward everyone.

Swishing a sharp sword, he had a fierce confrontation with the attacker.

Huang Biao and the man tried their best, and every attack made a harsh metal collision sound in the air.

Medical officer Bian Yong observed the battle with sharp eyes, trying to find the man's weakness.

Hahaha! You are not my opponent yet! The man laughed proudly, and with flexible movement, he attacked everyone with one sword after another.

Zhu Dali was hit hard by his opponent. He tried his best to resist, but the situation was very critical.

Upon seeing this, Huang Ying hurriedly launched a fierce offensive against her opponent. Every move is quick and accurate, trying to seize the initiative.

A hint of wit flashed in medical officer Bian Yong's eyes, and he quietly approached his opponent.

There was a crisp click sound, and the medical officer Bian Yong suddenly took action and broke the opponent's move.

The man looked at the medical officer Bian Yong in astonishment and said in surprise: You... are so strong!

Huang Biao took the opportunity to launch a fatal blow and successfully subdued his opponent.

The three of them won the battle, but the man's identity and purpose remained a mystery.

Zhu Dali rubbed his injured chest and asked: Who are you? Why prevent us from entering the secret passage?

The man sneered and said: I am just a prisoner imprisoned here forever, forced to challenge others. Your arrival is just another trial, but stupid humans, you are destined to be unable to complete the task and unable to leave this underground palace.

After saying that, the man disappeared, and Zhu Wen immediately chased after him!

There seems to be some hidden mechanism here... Huang Ying looked around and pointed at the slightly raised stones on the ground.

Medical officer Bian Yong leaned over and observed carefully, frowning. He said: There is indeed an agency, and we must be careful. If you are not careful, you may fall into a trap.

Huang Biao clenched his fists and said with determination: No matter what difficulties we encounter, we cannot stop, we must find the truth!

Everyone nodded silently, and they began to explore to find the way to the truth.

There was a rapid clicking sound, and cracks appeared in the underground palace. The entangled rocks suddenly separated and retreated to both sides.

Everyone calmly stepped into the crack that had just appeared and continued their adventure.

After walking for a while, they came to a huge stone door. The stone door is engraved with mysterious runes, giving off an aura of majesty and inviolability.

Huang Ying observed the stone door carefully, frowned and said: These runes should be some kind of password, we need to find the correct interpretation method.

Medical officer Bian Yong stared at the runes, thinking about possible clues in his mind. He said: These runes seem to be related to ancient texts. We need to consult some ancient books and information, and maybe we can find the answer.

Zhu Dali patted the medical officer on the shoulder and encouraged: Medical officer, you are the best at investigation and research. I believe you can find the right clues.

Medical officer Bian Yong smiled and nodded, indicating that he accepted Zhu Dali's encouragement. He took out an ancient book and studied it intently.

After a while, medical officer Bian Yong said excitedly: I found it! The runes appear to be related to a record of ancient sacrificial rituals. If you touch these runes in a specific order, the stone door will open!

Huang Biao's eyes flashed with anticipation and asked: Do you know the correct order?

Medical officer Bian Yong carefully recalled the contents of the ancient books, and then said with certainty: I remember that there were four important events in the ancient sacrificial rituals. We need to touch the runes related to these four events in order to open the stone door.

Everyone calmed down a little and listened attentively to the medical officer's instructions.

Medical officer Bian Yong pointed to the first rune and said: This rune represents the sacred power of fire, and it is associated with the burning flame. We need to find the rune related to fire.

Huang Ying quickly checked the runes on the stone door, pointed at a flame pattern and said: That's it!

Medical officer Bian Yong nodded in praise and continued: Next, we need to find the rune that represents the power of water. In ancient rituals, water symbolized life and new beginnings.

Everyone began to look carefully at other runes, trying to find runes related to water.

Whoosh suddenly, a cold wind whistled past. Everyone grabbed their clothes and closed their eyes tightly.

When they opened their eyes again, they found themselves in a vast lake. There is a thin mist on the lake, giving people a mysterious feeling.

Is this a symbol of the power of water? Zhu Dali asked.

Medical officer Bian Yong frowned and said: Maybe this is just another trial? We cannot take it lightly and continue to observe to see if any runes or clues appear.

Everyone began to search around the lake, hoping to find runes related to water.