Meng Yue nodded: "Yes, the source crystal is the core of the Lost City, and it is also the source of the power of the hourglass against time. Each source crystal corresponds to a specific energy attribute, and when combined with an inverse hourglass, it can unleash incredible power. For example, the space-time jingu I just used temporarily distorts space-time through the resonance of a counter-temporal hourglass with a specific source crystal. Lin Feng clenched the steering wheel tightly, his gaze firm: "So, as long as we find those source crystals, we can enhance the ability of the hourglass against time and fight against the Shadow Alliance?" Meng Yue smiled bitterly: "In theory, this is the case, but in reality, the source crystal is not so easy to obtain. They are scattered throughout the Lost City, and are often guarded by powerful guardians. What's more, the power of the source crystal is not something that anyone can control, and it must have the corresponding qualifications and cultivation. ”

"Qualifications and cultivation?" Xiaojie frowned,

"So how do we improve ourselves?" Meng Yue pondered for a moment: "Everyone has their own talent and potential, and the key is to explore and stimulate. In the Lost City, there is a ritual called 'Spiritual Awakening' that helps people awaken their inner strength. In addition, by learning and practicing the skills of the Lost City, you can also continue to improve your strength. When they heard this, a new hope was kindled in their hearts.

Despite the difficult and dangerous road ahead, with Meng Yue's guidance, they seemed to see the light of day in defeating the Shadow Alliance.

At this time, the vehicle drove into a dense forest, Lin Feng suddenly lowered his speed and whispered, "Ms. Meng Yue, there is a hidden temporary shelter ahead, which is the secret stronghold of our Extraordinary Affairs Bureau. There, we can temporarily avoid the tracking of Liang Nong and Chu Tiangao, and at the same time, we can also carry out the next plan. Meng Yue nodded in agreement: "Okay, just do as you say." The car quietly drove into the depths of the dense forest, and a small building hidden in the bushes came into view.

Lin Feng and the others quickly got out of the car and entered the stronghold with Meng Yue. It is well equipped and obviously well furnished to cope with the unexpected.

"Ms. Meng Yue, you rest here first, let's go check the security of the surroundings." Lin Feng arranged.

Meng Yue nodded gratefully: "Thank you for your hard work." Lin Feng, Xiao Ya, Xia Jin, and Xiao Jie split up, carefully checking their surroundings to make sure there were no missed trackers.

At the same time, Meng Yue sat alone in the room, staring at the jade pendant in her hand, silently thinking about the next plan of action in her heart.

In the dead of night, Lin Feng and the others returned one after another, and after confirming that they were safe, they sat around the table and began an in-depth discussion.

"Ms. Meng Yue, how do you think we should find the source crystal of the Lost City, and how should we awaken our own spiritual consciousness?" Lin Feng asked straight to the point.

Meng Yue smiled slightly: "First of all, we need to find the exact location of the Lost City. As far as I can remember, it is located in a special area known as the 'Temporal Rift'. To get there, it is necessary to resort to the power of an hourglass against time. Secondly, regarding spiritual awakening, I need some time to prepare the materials required for the ritual. ”

"Temporal rift?" Xiaoya exclaimed,

"Doesn't that mean we're going to use the Hourglass for time travel again?" Meng Yue nodded: "That's right." Before we do, however, we must make sure that your consciousness is awakened, or you may encounter danger in the Lost City. As for the materials, I need some special herbs and rune stones, and perhaps your Transcendental Bureau can help. Lin Feng patted his chest and promised: "No problem, we will prepare as soon as possible." However, can you elaborate on the specifics of the space-time rift? Meng Yue pondered for a moment and slowly spoke: "The space-time rift is an extremely rare spatial phenomenon, and it is an unstable connection point between two or more parallel universes. The Lost City sits in such a rift, maintaining a close relationship with our world. The hourglass serves as a key to guide us through the rift and into the Lost City. Everyone was dumbfounded, looking forward to the upcoming challenges and a little apprehensive.

They understand that it will be an unprecedented adventure, about the fate of the hourglass, the lost city, and the world.

As the night deepened, Lin Feng and the others went back to their rooms to rest, their hearts full of longing and anxiety for the future. Meng Yue was left alone in the room, continuing to study the jade pendant, trying to find out more about the secrets of the Lost City.

The next morning, the sunlight poured into the room through the window, and Lin Feng and the others woke up early and started a busy day.

They followed the list provided by Meng Yue and began to prepare the materials needed for the spiritual awakening ceremony, and at the same time contacted the headquarters of the Transcendental Affairs Bureau to ask for help in finding the relevant materials of the space-time rift.

In the afternoon, Lin Feng walked into Meng Yue's room and handed her the collected materials: "Ms. Meng Yue, these are the things you need. In addition, there is news from headquarters that they have found some clues about the space-time rift, which are being further verified. Meng Yue took the material and nodded with satisfaction: "Very good." With that, we can begin to prepare for the Spiritual Awakening Ritual. As night fell, Lin Feng and the others gathered in the open space in the center of the stronghold, surrounding the altar arranged by Meng Yue.

Meng Yue held the jade pendant in her hand, and with words in her mouth, a mysterious energy began to surge in the air.

"Are you ready?" Meng Yue looked at everyone, her eyes flashing with anticipation. Lin Feng, Xiao Ya, Xia Jin and Xiao Jie looked at each other and nodded vigorously.

They understand that this will be an important turning point in their lives, and they are about to awaken the power hidden deep within them to embrace the adventures of the unknown.

"So, let's get started." Meng Yue waved his hand lightly, and the rune stones on the altar lit up, and a powerful ripple of energy spread out, enveloping everyone.

Meng Yue's voice suddenly became low, and the anticipation on her face turned to deep worry. The spiritual awakening energy that should have been released by the rune stone was surging like an out-of-control frenzy at this moment, instantly tearing the space around the altar into cracks.

Lin Feng, Xiao Ya, Xia Jin, and Xiao Jie were staggered by the sudden impact of energy, and they all covered their chests in pain, their faces pale.

Seeing this, Meng Yue quickly mobilized the power of the jade pendant, trying to stabilize the out-of-control energy fluctuations. However, her efforts didn't seem to work, instead fueling the chaotic energy, and the ground around the altar began to shake violently, as if some great being was waking up from underground.

"Ms. Meng Yue, what's going on?" Lin Feng endured the severe pain and asked Meng Yue with difficulty. Meng Yue clenched her teeth, beads of sweat the size of beans oozed from her forehead: "I don't know, it may be that I made a mistake in calculation, which caused the energy of spiritual consciousness awakening to deviate." We must stop the ritual as soon as possible, or the consequences will be devastating! Before he could finish speaking, a blinding light erupted from the center of the altar, forming a huge vortex that swept everyone into it.

They only felt that the world was spinning, as if they were in an endless tunnel of time and space, and countless illusions flashed in front of them.

Suddenly, a strong resistance squeezed in from all directions, and everyone screamed in pain, their consciousness gradually blurring.

I don't know how long it took, Lin Feng and the others woke up from their coma and found themselves lying on a barren land, surrounded by a strong smell of sulfur.

Not far away, a volcanic crater was billowing with smoke, and the red-hot magma shimmered an eerie red glow in the night.

"Where are we?" Xiao Ya struggled to get up and looked around, her face full of confusion. Meng Yue also got up from the ground, her face was pale, and she obviously consumed a lot of physical strength.

She looked at the scene in front of her and frowned: "It seems that due to the failure of the ritual, we have been teleported to an unknown place. Also, the environment here is very harsh, and I am afraid that it will be dangerous. Xia Jin helped Xiaojie to stand up and said worriedly: "We must find a safe place as soon as possible to heal and recover our strength." Moreover, the hourglass is still on Ms. Meng Yue, and we must protect it. ”

"Hourglass?" Meng Yue looked down, but found that the jade pendant was gone. She looked at everyone in astonishment: "Oh no, the hourglass is gone!" Lin Feng's heart tightened: "How come?" It should be around your neck all the time. Meng Yue shook her head bitterly: "I don't know, it may have been lost in the chaos after the failure of the ritual." We must retrieve the hourglass as soon as possible, otherwise not only will we be in danger, but the Shadow Alliance may also take the opportunity to take it. Xiaoya looked around anxiously: "Then what should we do now?" It's so deserted that you can't even tell the direction. Meng Yue condensed for a moment and said firmly: "I feel that the hourglass is nearby, but it is just obscured by some kind of force. We split up and let everyone know as soon as we find a clue. Everyone nodded in agreement, and each chose their own direction, carefully searching the barren land.

However, the land is cursed and full of dangers. Lava rivers stretch ahead, poison gas swamps hide beneath your feet, and unidentified creatures watch in the shadows.

Lin Feng and the others relied on their extraordinary abilities to avoid all kinds of traps with difficulty, but the traces of the hourglass against time were never found.

As the night deepened, exhaustion and anxiety enveloped everyone. At this moment, Xiao Ya suddenly stopped and pointed forward nervously: "Look, what is that?" Everyone followed her hope, only to see that in the distance at the crater, an emerald green light was slowly rising, like a bright star illuminating the dark night sky.

In that light, they clearly felt the breath of the hourglass against time.

"Hourglass against time!" A hint of surprise flashed in Meng Yue's eyes,

"It's right in the crater! We have to go right away. Lin Feng and the others glanced at each other, knowing that this trip was extremely dangerous, but they did not flinch.

In order to go against the hourglass, in order to stop the conspiracy of the Shadow Alliance, they resolutely walked towards the crater, their backs looking particularly resolute in the moonlight.

"No matter what the odds lie ahead, we must keep moving forward." Lin Feng clenched his fists, and his voice was firm.

"Because we are the Extraordinary Secretariat, we have a mission to protect the world." Xiao Ya followed, her eyes flashing with determination.

"For the sake of the hourglass, for the sake of our partners, we cannot back down." Xia Jin bit her lip tightly, and her magic wand shimmered in her hand.

"Ms. Meng Yue, we will protect you, and we will also recover the hourglass against time." Although Xiaojie was seriously injured, his eyes were still firm.

Meng Yue stared at the passing night scene outside the window, as if seeing a distant memory through the darkness: "The Lost City, a mysterious realm forgotten by time, its existence is beyond the scope of our cognition. There are all kinds of supernatural powers, including but not limited to magic, technology, martial arts, and even unknown powers that we cannot comprehend. These powers originate from a mysterious ore called 'Source Crystals', which contain powerful energies that have been skillfully integrated into the facilities and utensils of the Lost City. ”

"Yuanjing?" Xia Jin's eyes widened, obviously curious about this brand-new concept. Meng Yue nodded: "Yes, the source crystal is the core of the Lost City, and it is also the source of the power of the hourglass against time. Each source crystal corresponds to a specific energy attribute, and when combined with an inverse hourglass, it can unleash incredible power. For example, the space-time jingu I just used temporarily distorts space-time through the resonance of a counter-temporal hourglass with a specific source crystal. Lin Feng clenched the steering wheel tightly, his gaze firm: "So, as long as we find those source crystals, we can enhance the ability of the hourglass against time and fight against the Shadow Alliance?" Meng Yue smiled bitterly: "In theory, this is the case, but in reality, the source crystal is not so easy to obtain. They are scattered throughout the Lost City, and are often guarded by powerful guardians. What's more, the power of the source crystal is not something that anyone can control, and it must have the corresponding qualifications and cultivation. ”

"Qualifications and cultivation?" Xiaojie frowned,

"So how do we improve ourselves?" Meng Yue pondered for a moment: "Everyone has their own talent and potential, and the key is to explore and stimulate. In the Lost City, there is a ritual called 'Spiritual Awakening' that helps people awaken their inner strength. In addition, by learning and practicing the skills of the Lost City, you can also continue to improve your strength. When they heard this, a new hope was kindled in their hearts.

Despite the difficult and dangerous road ahead, with Meng Yue's guidance, they seemed to see the light of day in defeating the Shadow Alliance.

At this time, the vehicle drove into a dense forest, Lin Feng suddenly lowered his speed and whispered, "Ms. Meng Yue, there is a hidden temporary shelter ahead, which is the secret stronghold of our Extraordinary Affairs Bureau. There, we can temporarily avoid the tracking of Liang Nong and Chu Tiangao, and at the same time, we can also carry out the next plan. Meng Yue nodded in agreement: "Okay, just do as you say." The car quietly drove into the depths of the dense forest, and a small building hidden in the bushes came into view.

Lin Feng and the others quickly got out of the car and entered the stronghold with Meng Yue. It is well equipped and obviously well furnished to cope with the unexpected.

"Ms. Meng Yue, you rest here first, let's go check the security of the surroundings." Lin Feng arranged.

Meng Yue nodded gratefully: "Thank you for your hard work." ”