The man in black smiled and said, "I originally wanted to wait for you to leave the ruins before I did it, but I didn't expect you to send it to the door yourself." In that case, don't blame my men for being ruthless! ”

As he spoke, his figure flashed, turning into a black shadow and rushing towards everyone.

Zhao Qi reacted quickly, and with a wave of his long sword, he blocked the attack of the man in black. However, the strength of the man in black was beyond his expectations, and he was on par with him.

A fierce battle ensued, and the men in black were agile and ruthless, and each attack hit the point.

And Zhao Qi relied on his extraordinary wisdom and swordsmanship to deal with it. Yi Wuxiao and the others also drew their swords to help, but their strength was not as good as Zhao Qi and the man in black after all, so they could only respond on the sidelines.

The battle went on for a long time, and both sides were exhausted. However, at this moment, the man in black suddenly revealed a flaw.

Zhao Qi's eyes were quick, and a sword stabbed him in the chest. The man in black couldn't dodge and was pierced through his body by the long sword.

"You...... You actually ......" The man in black widened his eyes, his face full of unwillingness and horror. He seemed to want to say something, but all he could say was a "gurgling" sound.

Zhao Qi looked at him coldly and said, "Do you think that only you will sneak attack?" Tell you, this is not the place for you to go wild! ”

The man in black glared at Zhao Qi, and then slowly fell to the ground. His eyes were still wide open, as if he couldn't bare at all.

Everyone looked at the man in black on the ground and breathed a sigh of relief. This sudden battle made them feel the danger and cruelty in the ruins once again.

Zhao Qi put away his long sword and said to everyone: "Don't let your guard down, there may be other enemies here. We're going to take turns keeping vigils tonight to make sure nothing goes wrong. ”

Everyone nodded in agreement. They sat around the campfire again and began a long vigil.

The night is like ink, and the stars are dotted. Zhao Qi, Yi Wuxiao, Zhang Youyuan, Qian Wushuang, Lan Lingling, Chen Yuhe, and Su Ling'er sat around the bonfire in the ruins.

The firelight danced, reflecting everyone's faces in flickering light and dark, like a flowing painting.

"I didn't expect us to be able to escape from that secret room." Yi Wuxiao was the first to break the silence, he wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and sighed.

"Yes, this time it's really thanks to Brother Zhao Qi." Zhang Youyuan echoed, "If you hadn't been in danger, I'm afraid we would have become the ghosts in that secret room." ”

Zhao Qi smiled slightly, waved his hand and said, "Everyone is a brother of the same sect, and they should support each other." Besides, I can't get to where I am today without your help and support. ”

When Qian Wushuang heard this, he smiled and said, "Brother Zhao Qi is right, we are all a family. Although this trip to the ruins was dangerous, it also brought us closer together. ”

Lan Lingling gently knocked a melon seed, and her beautiful eyes flashed with determination.

"Well, I believe that as long as we work together, nothing can stop us."

Chen Yuhe and Su Ling'er also nodded in agreement. Although they are gentle and lovely on weekdays, they are also women who do not let their eyebrows shave at critical moments.

Everyone talked and laughed, and the atmosphere gradually became relaxed. They began to talk about each other's thoughts and plans for the future.

Yi Wuxiao sighed and said, "To be honest, I've always felt like a mediocre talent. No matter how hard you cultivate, you can't break through the bottleneck. Sometimes I really want to give up. ”

Zhao Qi patted him on the shoulder and encouraged: "Brother Yi doesn't have to be inferior. The path of cultivation is already difficult and difficult, and those who do not have great perseverance cannot do it. I believe that as long as you persevere, one day you will be bittersweet. ”

Zhang Youyuan also said: "Yes, Brother Yi." Each of us has our own strengths and weaknesses. You don't have to be too yourself. As long as you do your best, it's already good. ”

Qian Wushuang smiled and teased: "Brother Yi, if you really feel that you can't do it, then use all your cultivation time to make money." You're pretty talented at it anyway. ”

Yi Wuxiao was so amused by him that she couldn't cry or laugh, shook her head and said, "You guy will say cool things." ”

Lan Lingling glanced at Zhao Qi and said softly, "Brother Zhao, you have always been the best among us. I wonder what your plans for the future are? ”

Zhao Qi pondered for a moment and said, "To be honest, I have gained a lot from my trip to the ruins. Not only did he get precious items such as elixir magic weapons, but he also comprehended some profound martial arts methods. I want to wait until I return to the sect and practice in retreat for a period of time, so that I can break through the bottleneck and advance to a higher realm as soon as possible. ”

When Chen Yuhe and Su Ling'er heard this, they both showed envious looks. Although they also have gains, they are still much worse than Zhao Qilai.

However, they were not jealous, but were happy for Zhao Qi.

"Brother Zhao is really talented." Chen Yuhe sincerely admired, "We believe that you will be able to succeed." ”

Su Ling'er also nodded and said, "Yes, Brother Zhao, you have always been our role model. ”

After talking for a while, they began to take turns keeping vigil. They knew that in this dangerous ruin, they could not be taken lightly at any time.

As the night deepened, only Zhao Qi was left alone by the bonfire, still awake, guarding everyone's safety. He looked up at the starry sky, his heart full of anticipation and determination for the future.

Sunlight shines through the cracks, dappled on the ancient ruins. After a night's rest, Zhao Qi and the others started a new day's adventure in good spirits.

They weave through the intricate passages, careful with every step, lest they miss any hidden secrets.

"Attention, everyone, there's a stone chamber here!" Yi Wuxiao was sharp-eyed, and first discovered a secret room hidden behind a stone wall.

When everyone heard the sound, they gathered and saw some vague patterns carved on the stone wall, which seemed to be an ancient seal.

"Let me try." Zhao Qi stepped forward and stretched out his palm to stick to the stone wall. He used the True Qi in his body and tried to communicate with the seal. After a few moments, the stone wall shook slightly, and a stone door slowly opened, revealing a deep stone chamber.

"Be careful." Zhao Qi reminded everyone and took the lead in the stone room. The stone interior is simply furnished, with only a stone table and a few stone benches. On the stone table were a yellowed book and a jade slip that radiated a faint light.

"I don't seem to have seen the martial arts mental method recorded in this classic." Zhang Youyuan flipped through the classics, with a look of surprise on his face.

"The secret hidden in this jade slip is probably even more profound." Qian Wushuang rubbed his chin and said thoughtfully.

"Don't act rashly, everyone." Zhao Qi looked around and said with a solemn expression, "Since there are such precious classics and jade slips here, there will definitely be no traps. ”

Hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement. They began to carefully search the stone chamber, trying to find more clues.

After a careful search, they finally found a hidden mechanism in the corner of the stone chamber.

Zhao Qi stepped forward and pressed it lightly, only to see that the pattern on the stone wall began to rotate slowly, making a roaring sound.

"Get out of the way!" Zhao Qi shouted, and quickly retreated to the door of the stone room with everyone. With a loud bang, the stone wall collapsed, revealing a deeper passage.

"Where does this passage lead?" Yi Wuxiao poked her head out curiously to look.

"No matter where it leads, since you've found it, you can't give up halfway." Zhao Qi's eyes flashed with determination, "Let's move on!" ”

Everyone looked at each other and smiled, and then stepped into the passage. They don't know what awaits them, but they are full of anticipation and courage.

The passage twists and turns, as if there is no end. The crowd walked cautiously for fear of touching the mechanism hidden in the shadows.

Suddenly, a cold light flashed through the end of the passage, followed by the sound of hurried footsteps.

"Someone's coming!" Zhao Qi reminded everyone in a low voice, "Everyone get ready!" ”

Hearing this, everyone immediately clenched the weapons in their hands vigilantly and prepared for battle. However, when they saw the faces of the visitors, they were all stunned.

"Is that you?" The people who came also showed surprise when they saw Zhao Qi and the others. It turned out that they were not enemies, but the disciples of the Beast Control Sect, another expedition team they had encountered in the labyrinth before.

"I didn't expect to meet you here." Zhao Qi stepped forward to greet him, "It seems that our two teams are very fateful." ”

"yes, yes." The disciples of the Beast Control Sect also nodded and smiled, "Since we have met, let's explore together, maybe we can help each other find more treasures." ”

In this way, the two teams merged into a more powerful expedition team.

As the morning sun rises, the glow shines on every corner of the ruins, dyeing the ancient stones with a golden glow.

Zhao Qi sat in a corner of the stone room, his eyes closed tightly, and his expression solemn, as if he was cut off from the outside world.

In his hand, he clutched the ancient book he had found in the stone chamber, while the jade slip lay quietly on the stone table beside him.

After a night's rest, everyone's mental state was back to its best.

Yi Wuxiao, Zhang Youyuan and others were either meditating and cultivating, or talking in a low voice, all waiting for Zhao Qi to comprehend the lost martial arts method from the ancient books.

Lan Lingling and Chen Yuhe were taking care of everyone's diet and daily life on the side, and occasionally sneaked a glance at Zhao Qi, a trace of curiosity and expectation flashed in their eyes.

They knew that this Tianyang Sect disciple, who was usually calm and calm, was immersed in a new world of martial arts at the moment.

Time passed quietly, and it was noon in the blink of an eye. The sunlight shone on Zhao Qi's body through the cracks in the stone room, stretching his figure long.

Suddenly, his closed eyes opened suddenly, and the essence in his eyes burst out, as if an invisible aura exploded in an instant.

"Brother Qi, what's wrong with you?" Yi Wuxiao was the first to notice Zhao Qi's abnormality and hurriedly asked.

"I'm fine." Zhao Qi took a deep breath and slowly stood up. He felt the surging true qi in his body, and a confident smile appeared on his face. "I have comprehended the martial arts method in this ancient book, and now my strength has increased greatly."

When everyone heard this, they all gathered around and looked at Zhao Qi curiously. They felt that the aura on Zhao Qi's body seemed to be different from the past, and that unfathomable feeling made them both surprised and admired.

"Brother Qi, what level of strength have you reached now?" Zhang Youyuan couldn't help but ask.

Zhao Qi smiled slightly, and did not answer his question directly. Instead, he stretched out a palm and waved it lightly in the air.

I saw a ripple of true qi visible to the naked eye instantly cut through the air, cutting a corner of the stone chamber neatly.

"Wow!" Everyone exclaimed in unison, they didn't expect Zhao Qi's strength to improve so quickly. Although that ripple of true qi seemed ordinary, the power contained in it was unimaginable.

"It's just one of my newfound mental tricks."

Zhao Qi put away his palm and said indifferently. "Now I'm going to start studying this jade slip and see what secrets are hidden inside."

As he spoke, he walked over to the stone table and picked up the jade slip. I saw that there were some strange runes and patterns engraved on the jade slip, which seemed to be an ancient seal.

Zhao Qi tried to break the seal with the true qi in his body, but Yu Jian did not react.

"This jade seal seems to be very powerful." Zhao Qi frowned and said. "Looks like I'm going to need some time to unravel it."

"Brother Qi, we are here to protect the Dharma for you." Yi Wuxiao patted his chest and said. "You can rest assured that you can study it."

Zhao Qi nodded in gratitude, and then immersed himself in the world of studying jade slips again.

He knew that there must be a shocking secret hidden in this jade tablet, and this secret was likely related to the purpose of their expedition. Therefore, he had to carefully unravel the meaning behind each rune and pattern.

Seeing this, everyone stopped bothering him, and each returned to their original positions to continue cultivating or talking. The stone chamber fell into silence again, with only the occasional whispered chant and a slight flickering of runes.

The sunlight shines through the cracks in the ruins, sprinkling on everyone, bringing a trace of warmth. Zhao Qi and the others were preparing to leave this secret realm full of mystery and danger, their faces filled with joy to return.

"I'm finally getting out of this hellish place." Yi Wuxiao stretched and sighed.

"yes, this expedition was very rewarding." Zhang Youyuan patted the package in his hand, which was filled with all kinds of rare elixirs and magic weapons.

Just when everyone was talking and laughing, suddenly there was a sound of breaking the air, and then several sword lights fell from the sky, heading straight for Zhao Qi and the others.

"Be careful!" Zhao Qi shouted, his figure flashed, and he dodged the attacking sword light. At the same time, the long sword in his hand was unsheathed, turning into a cold light to meet the enemy.

"It's the boys of Tianyangmen, obediently hand over the treasure in your hands, maybe we can spare your life." A middle-aged man wearing the costume of the Spirit Sword Sect said with a sneer.

"It turned out to be a thief from the Spirit Sword Sect, if you want a treasure, you can take it with your ability!" Yi Wuxiao shouted angrily and rushed towards the enemy with his sword.

(End of chapter)

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