Immortality Cultivation: I Can increase My Stats Using Clansmen's Qi-Blood-Chapter 1455 - 715: The Uninhabited Ancient City?

The mysterious figure smiled slightly, removing his hood to reveal a young and handsome face.

Wisdom sparkled in his eyes as if he could see through everything.

"I’m just a loose cultivator, here to see if there’s any opportunity to be found."

The mysterious figure’s words carried a calm confidence that piqued Luo Chen and Qing Shuang’s curiosity.

They knew that someone who could move freely in such an underground world was no ordinary person.

"You seem familiar with this place," Qing Shuang asked tentatively.

"Familiar? Perhaps." The mysterious figure replied nonchalantly, his gaze drifting over Luo Chen and Qing Shuang, as if assessing their abilities. "But this place, even if familiar, is full of unknowns."

Luo Chen looked around, seeing the ancient runes carved into the hall’s walls, seemingly telling a distant story. "Do you recognize these runes?" he asked, pointing at the patterns on the wall. free𝑤ebnovel.com

The mysterious figure glanced where Luo Chen pointed, a trace of approval flashing in his eyes.

"These are the writings of the ancient swamp civilization, recording the past glories and secrets of this land."

Qing Shuang’s heart stirred, recalling something from the "Swamp Secret Book" that seemed connected to these runes.

"Can you decipher these runes?"

The mysterious figure smiled slightly, not answering directly, but instead turned to the stone platform, gently brushing the spinning gemstones with his fingers.

"Deciphering these runes requires not just knowledge but also respect for this land."

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang exchanged a glance, realizing that this mysterious figure might be more unfathomable than they had imagined.

Luo Chen stepped forward, deciding to ask directly. "Who are you, really? What’s your purpose here?"

The mysterious figure turned around, his gaze deep.

"My name isn’t important. What’s important is that I’m here to find a legendary treasure, the ’Heart of Swamp’. "

"Heart of Swamp?" Qing Shuang repeated the name, a surge of inexplicable excitement rising within her.

The "Swamp Secret Book" seemed to mention this treasure, believed to be the source of the swamp’s power.

"Yes, the Heart of Swamp." The mysterious figure nodded, his voice carrying a hint of solemnity. "It contains the purest power of this swamp, capable of granting its destined wielder unimaginable strength."

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang felt a shock in their hearts, never expecting such an important secret to be hidden in this empty city.

They understood that the appearance of this mysterious figure might be a part of their destiny.

"So, have you found it?" Luo Chen asked.

The mysterious figure shook his head, a trace of helplessness flickering in his eyes.

"Not yet, this hall is merely an entrance to the ’Heart of Swamp’, the true test lies ahead."

Qing Shuang’s heart stirred, recalling Ze Ling’s words in the cave earlier.

"Ze Ling once said, only those with a pure spirit, great power, and exceptional wisdom can uncover the swamp’s secrets. Could it be that the ’Heart of Swamp’ has a test like this as well?"

The mysterious figure’s eyes flashed with a hint of admiration.

"You’re right. The test of the ’Heart of Swamp’ is indeed a test of spirit, power, and wisdom. Only those who truly meet the criteria can gain its approval."

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang exchanged another glance, understanding that this would be an unprecedented challenge.

But they also realized that only by passing such a test could they gain stronger power to better protect this swamp and everything they cherished.

The mysterious figure looked at their determined eyes and smiled slightly.

"So, are you ready?"

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang nodded, their hearts filled with determination and anticipation.

They knew the upcoming journey would be full of the unknown and danger, but they also believed that as long as they worked together, nothing was impossible.

The mysterious figure turned again, walking towards the stone platform, a rustic key appearing in his hand at some point.

He inserted the key into a groove in the center of the platform, turning it gently, and the entire hall began to quake once more.

With a rumbling sound, the ground in the center of the hall slowly cracked open, revealing a staircase leading underground.

The mysterious figure glanced back at Luo Chen and Qing Shuang before stepping confidently onto the staircase.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang followed closely, knowing that this was not just an adventure but a baptism of their spirits.

They would face not only external tests but also deep challenges within themselves.

As they descended step by step into the depths, the surrounding air grew increasingly damp, and the runes on the walls became more complex.

Their hearts pounded, but their steps remained remarkably steady.

Finally, they reached the end of the staircase, faced with a vast underground lake.

The lake’s waters were crystal clear, and at its center floated a Crystal Ball, "Heart of Swamp," emitting a gentle glow.

The mysterious figure halted and turned to Luo Chen and Qing Shuang, saying, "This is the ’Heart of Swamp’, prepare to take the test."

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang took a deep breath, knowing this would be a test of their fate.

They would face challenges not only of power but of wisdom and spirit as well.

Step by step, they approached the lakeside, their hearts filled with anticipation and resolve.

They knew that regardless of the outcome, this would be an unforgettable experience, a journey of spiritual growth.

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"Nervous?"

Luo Chen looked at Qing Shuang beside him and asked softly.

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