Chapter 297 Going to the Ancient Fortress 2
Today, their goal is to reach the legendary ancient fortress of Huagui, where ancient wisdom and powerful power are said to be hidden.
Lin Zhi Yanjun is a calm and smart boy, while Zhang Ying is his best friend, straightforward and brave. The two walked side by side in the lush jungle, with the unique chirping of the Zerg in their ears and the fresh fragrance of soil and flowers in the air.
"Yan Jun, are you sure that the magnificent ancient fortress is deep in this forest?" Zhang Ying wiped the sweat from his forehead, his eyes showing both expectation and a little uneasiness.
Lin Zhi nodded sternly, holding a yellowed map in his hand, which they had accidentally obtained during an expedition. The map marked the route to the ancient fortress, although it was blurry, it was enough to guide them forward.
"That's what the map shows, and I heard that there are not only rich treasures there, but there may also be methods hidden to help us return to our original world." Lin Zhi's stern voice was firm and powerful, and his words always gave Zhang Ying confidence.
As the two of them went deeper into the forest, they heard hurried footsteps from behind. They turned around quickly and saw two Zerg brothers, Wang Jun and Wang Kai, rushing over. Wang Jun was tall and strong, while Wang Kai was agile and good at speed. The two were the best among the Zerg and good friends of Lin Zhi Yanjun and Zhang Ying.
"Yan Jun, Zhang Ying, wait for us!" Wang Jun shouted loudly, with a bit of anxiety in his voice.
"What's wrong? Shouldn't you be studying in the academy?" Zhang Ying asked curiously.
"We heard that you were going to look for the ancient fortress Huagui, so we asked our teacher for leave and wanted to go with you," Wang Kai explained, with a gleam of adventure in his eyes.
Lin Zhi Yanjun and Zhang Ying smiled at each other, and a warm current surged in their hearts. In the Zerg world, they not only found new friends, but also felt an unprecedented sense of belonging.
"Okay, let's go together!" Lin Zhi patted Wang Jun's shoulder sternly, and the four of them continued on their journey to the luxurious ancient fortress.
Along the way, they encountered many difficulties, including ferocious beasts, poisonous plants, and unpredictable terrain. However, the four of them overcame these difficulties one by one with their respective strengths and tacit cooperation.
Just as they were about to walk out of the forest, a ruin suddenly appeared in front of them. The broken walls looked particularly desolate in the afterglow of the setting sun, as if telling of the past glory and decline.
"Is this the splendor of an ancient fortress?" Zhang Ying looked at the scene in front of him and couldn't help feeling a little disappointed.
"No, these are just the outer ruins. The real fortress is still inside." Lin Zhi Yanshen studied the map carefully and confirmed his judgment.
The four of them carefully walked through the ruins and came to a hidden entrance. It was a cave covered by vines and weeds, not big, but big enough for one person to pass through.
"Everyone be careful, it might be dangerous in there," Lin Zhi warned sternly.
The four of them entered the cave one by one, with torches in their hands illuminating the unknown darkness ahead. The cave was winding and full of unknowns and dangers. But their hearts were full of courage and determination, because they knew that only by moving forward could they find the answer.
Deep in the cave, they finally found the real location of the ancient fortress. It was a huge underground palace, the interior of the palace was magnificent and full of ancient and mysterious atmosphere. The history and legends of the Zerg were carved on the walls, and each picture seemed to be telling an ancient story.
"There is indeed powerful wisdom and strength hidden here." Lin Zhi exclaimed sternly.
However, just as they were about to explore deeper, a low roar came from deep inside the palace. The sound was deafening and frightening.
"It seems that our real test has just begun." Zhang Ying clenched his fists, his eyes full of determination and courage.
The four of them smiled at each other, and then walked towards the depths of the palace without hesitation. They knew that no matter what was waiting for them ahead, they would face it together and overcome it together.
At the same time, in another corner of the Zerg world, the four Zerg brothers and sisters Li?, Li Ming, Li Hua and Li Li are also preparing for the upcoming adventure. They heard about the deeds of Lin Zhi Yanjun and others, and their hearts were full of admiration and yearning. Hua Yuan and Zhang Yuan silently guarded them and provided them with the necessary support.
Our goal this time is very clear, that is, to enter the ancient fortress and look for possible treasures or clues. "Lin Zhi, as the leader of the team, spoke firmly and forcefully. She is a smart and courageous woman. Since she crossed over to the Zerg world, she has quickly adapted to life here and won the respect of her fellow Zerg people with her wisdom and courage.
Yan Jun was a burly warrior, holding his sword tightly in his hand, with a sharp gaze. "I heard that the fortress is full of traps, we have to be careful." There was a hint of caution in his words.
Zhang Yingze is a knowledgeable scholar, wearing a pair of exquisite glasses and holding a worn-out map in his hand. "According to my research, this fortress may contain the wisdom of the ancestors of the Zerg, and we will definitely be able to find useful information from it."
Just as the three were about to set off, the Zerg brothers Wang Jun and Wang Kai hurried over. "Sister Linzhi, Brother Yan Jun, Brother Zhang Ying, we also want to go on an adventure with you!" Wang Jun shouted excitedly.
Lin Zhi smiled and nodded, "Of course, more strength means more protection." She looked at Wang Kai, who also had an expectant look on his face, and continued, "However, you must obey orders and not act on your own."
Wang Jun and Wang Kai nodded repeatedly, indicating that they would definitely abide by the rules.
Later, four Zerg brothers and sisters, Li?, Li Ming, Li Hua and Li Li, also joined the team. They have different personalities, but they are all good friends that Lin Zhi made in the Zerg world. Li? is very smart, Li Ming is very strong, Li Hua is good at medicine, and Li Li is an excellent archer.
As logistical support, Hua Yuan and Zhang Yuan also prepared sufficient supplies and equipment. Although they were not good at fighting, they did a good job in logistical support, allowing the team to move forward without worries.
The group marched towards the ancient fortress in a mighty manner. On the way, they encountered many difficulties and obstacles, but they overcame them one by one with the wisdom and courage of the team.
Finally, as the sun was setting, they arrived at the gate of the ancient fortress. The gate was tall and majestic, with complex patterns carved on it, as if telling the glorious history of the ancestors of the Zerg.
Lin Zhi carefully observed the pattern on the gate, trying to find clues to open it. Yan Jun looked around vigilantly to prevent any accidents. Zhang Ying took out a map and compared it with the real fortress, looking for a possible entrance.
After some effort, Lin Zhi finally found the mechanism on the door. She pressed the mechanism carefully, and with a "click", the door slowly opened, revealing a deep passage.
"Everyone be careful, we are going in." Lin Zhi took a deep breath and walked into the passage first. Others followed closely and stepped into this mysterious ancient fortress.
The passage was dark, with only a faint light occasionally shining through the wall to illuminate their way forward. They walked cautiously, fearing that they would trigger any trap.
Suddenly, there was a low roar in front, as if something was waking up. Lin Zhi immediately stopped and signaled everyone to stay alert. Yan Jun held his sword tightly and stood in front of the team.
"What's that sound?" Zhang Ying asked nervously.
"I'm not sure, but it's definitely not a good thing." Lin Zhi said in a deep voice.
At this moment, the passage in front of them suddenly collapsed, revealing a huge pit. Lin Zhi was quick to grab Zhang Ying beside him and prevent him from falling into the pit. Yan Jun quickly swung his sword and cut off the falling rocks, buying precious time for the team.
"Hurry! We have to leave here!" Lin Zhi shouted loudly.
Everyone worked closely together, thinking and working in the same direction, and everyone exerted their best abilities. They moved swiftly and in an orderly manner, quickly bypassing the huge and bottomless pit.
The road ahead is not smooth, full of unknowns and dangers. However, this did not make them retreat. Along the way, all kinds of complex and sophisticated mechanisms and insidious traps kept appearing, trying to stop them from moving forward.
In some places, the ground would suddenly sink, forming a deep pit; in some walls, sharp arrows would suddenly shoot out; in other cases, huge rocks would fall from overhead. Fortunately, the team members had a high degree of tacit understanding. Whenever someone found an abnormal situation, they would immediately send out a warning signal, and others would take corresponding countermeasures without hesitation.
Facing these endless challenges, they showed no fear. Instead, they aroused stronger courage and determination from deep within their hearts. It was precisely relying on this team spirit and fearless courage that they successfully turned danger into safety time and time again, and easily broke through seemingly insurmountable difficulties.
After a long and difficult journey, they finally arrived at the hidden core area of the fortress. The scene before them was jaw-dropping—a towering, magnificent, and imposing huge altar stood there. This altar seemed to have been formed over countless years, exuding an ancient and solemn atmosphere.
On the altar, quietly placed a gemstone that shone with mysterious light. It was like a dazzling star, attracting everyone's attention. The light emitted by the gemstone was not that kind of dazzling and glaring light, but a soft and warm glow, like the warm sun in spring, gently falling on every corner, illuminating the entire space as bright as day. This light seemed to contain some kind of magical power, which made people feel awe.
"Is that the treasure we are looking for?" Li asked curiously.
Lin Zhi took cautious steps and slowly walked to the gemstone emitting mysterious light. She opened her eyes wide, moved closer, and looked at it carefully and seriously. She saw that the gemstone was crystal clear, like a bright star falling into the earth, shining with charming and dazzling luster.
As his sight gradually focused on the surface of the gem, Lin Zhi was surprised to find that there were some strange and intricate symbols engraved on it. These symbols were like the codes left by ancient civilizations, intertwined in a winding way, as if hiding endless mysteries and powerful forces. Sometimes they were closely connected, and sometimes they were scattered, giving people an elusive feeling.
Lin Zhi couldn't help but reach out her hand, wanting to touch those mysterious symbols, but just as her fingertips were about to touch the gem, an inexplicable chill surged from the bottom of her heart, causing her to retract her hand involuntarily. She thought to herself: Where did this gem come from? What do these strange symbols on it mean? Is there really some unknown huge energy hidden in it? Countless questions came to her mind, making Lin Zhi more curious and eager to explore the gem in front of her.
"This is not just a gem, it may be the crystallization of wisdom left by the ancestors of the Zerg." Zhang Ying explained on the side.
Lin Zhi nodded in agreement. She took a deep breath and carefully took the gem off. At this moment, the entire fortress suddenly shook, as if it was about to collapse.
"Hurry up! We have to leave here quickly!" Yan Jun shouted loudly.
Everyone did not dare to delay and quickly ran towards the exit. Along the way, they encountered many collapsed walls and stones, but they successfully escaped from the fortress with their agility and firm will.
When they finally stood outside the fortress and looked at the ancient building that was gradually collapsing, an indescribable emotion surged in their hearts.
"This expedition was truly thrilling!" Li Hua exclaimed.
"Yes! Although the journey has been full of hardships and challenges, we have indeed gained many valuable things." Lin Zhi raised her head slightly, said softly with a faint smile on her face.
She slowly lowered her eyes and stared at the dazzling gem in her hand. Under the sunlight, the gem emitted colorful light, as charming as a dream. At this moment, Lin Zhi's eyes also flashed with an unwavering light, as if the power contained in the gem had been deeply integrated into her soul.
"Next, we need to plan carefully how to use this gem and the gains from this expedition to make greater contributions to the Zerg world." His stern words revealed some lofty ambitions.
Everyone nodded, with unanimous approval on their faces. They all knew very well that this adventure full of unknowns and dangers had just begun. The road ahead was still long and full of thorns, but it also contained countless exciting challenges and valuable opportunities. However, they firmly believed that as long as they were closely united, thinking in one direction and working in one direction, and bravely rushed forward without fear, there would be no difficulties or obstacles in the world that could stop them from moving forward! No matter how powerful the enemy was or how seemingly insurmountable the difficulties were, they would rely on this indestructible belief and courage to cut through the thorns and open up a smooth road of their own.