Chapter 657: Guardians of the Desert: The Lost Crystal Palace and the Sword of Destiny
Lin Xiao's breathing gradually became steady. She stood up from the body of the sand scorpion and looked around. The desert skyline was blurred in the hot air, as if everything was just an illusion. But she knew that this dead sea of sand hid countless unknown dangers and secrets.
Suddenly, a strange wind blew by, bringing with it a scent of flowers that did not belong to the desert. Lin Xiao's heart moved, and this scent seemed to have some mysterious power, leading her to an area she had never set foot on.
Following the scent, Lin Xiao came to a seemingly ordinary sand dune. However, when she reached out to touch it, the dune suddenly rippled like water, revealing a hidden cave.
"This is... the entrance to where?" Lin Xiao muttered to himself, feeling both surprised and happy.
She took a deep breath, adjusted her equipment, and then carefully walked into the cave. It was unexpectedly cool inside, and there were some glowing stones embedded in the walls, lighting the way forward.
After walking for an unknown amount of time, the view suddenly opened up to a huge underground palace. In the center of the palace, there was a spring pool made of pure crystal. The spring water was clear and emitted a faint glow.
"Where is this place? Ancient ruins?" Lin Xiao looked around in surprise.
At this moment, a light voice broke the silence: "Welcome to the Lost Crystal Palace, brave man."
Lin Xiao turned around and saw a woman in ancient costume slowly walking towards him. Her face was extremely beautiful, but there was a hint of sadness in her eyes.
"I am the guardian of this place. I have been waiting for a long time, waiting for someone who can unlock the seal here." The woman's voice was as sweet as the sound of nature.
Lin Xiao became alert: "Seal? What secret is hidden here?"
The guardian smiled and pointed to the center of the crystal spring pool: "There is a sword that can decide the fate of the world - the Sword of Destiny. But it is sealed by a powerful force, and only a true hero can pull it out."
Lin Xiao was excited. If she could get such a magical weapon, it would not only help her escape from this death desert, but also make her an invincible strong person.
She walked towards the spring pool and reached out to touch the hilt of the sword stuck in the water. Suddenly, the entire palace shook, and a huge amount of energy poured into Lin Xiao's body.
"Ah!" Lin Xiao felt an unprecedented power boiling in his body.
The guardian said nervously: "Be careful, this power is very strong, you must feel and control it with your heart."
Lin Xiao closed her eyes and began to try to communicate with this power. She felt her consciousness gradually spread out, connecting with the desert, the sky, and even the entire world.
When she opened her eyes again, the confusion and fear in them were gone, replaced by determination and brightness.
The guardian looked at her approvingly: "You did it, hero. Now, you can do what you want."
Lin Xiao held the sword of destiny and felt its resonance with her soul. She knew that her life would change from then on.
But she doesn't know yet that this is just the beginning of her adventure. In the deeper part of the desert, there are greater challenges and unknown truths waiting for her. And this time, she is no longer alone, because there is a mysterious guardian beside her.
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