Chapter 24: "Breaking Out of the Cocoon and Striking Back: Lin Xiao's Life and Death Chall
The night was as heavy as thick ink. The stars twinkled in the distant sky, but they seemed to be covered by an invisible haze, unable to bring any light to the earth. Lin Xiao walked alone on the winding and rugged mountain road, surrounded by a creepy silence. The mountain wind whistled past, and the branches swayed wildly in the wind, making a strange creaking sound, as if the devil was grinding its teeth.
Lin Xiao frowned, her face was full of confusion and anxiety, and her eyes revealed deep fear. Her steps were heavy and slow, and every step was like trudging through mud.
"What is going on? Why do I always feel that there is a pair of eerie eyes staring at me in the dark? Is this a nightmare that I can't wake up from?" Lin Xiao muttered to himself, his voice trembling like a fallen leaf in the wind.
Suddenly, a nightingale let out a shrill cry, breaking the deathly silence. The sharp sound pierced Lin Xiao's eardrum like an arrow, frightening her so much that her whole body trembled, and her heart seemed to stop beating instantly.
"Who? Who is playing tricks?" Lin Xiao shouted loudly, her voice echoing in the valley, but only her own voice responded to her. Her forehead was covered with cold sweat, which slid down her cheeks and dripped onto the ground under her feet.
However, there was still deathly silence all around, with only the eerie sound of the wind and the swaying of branches.
Lin Xiao took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down. Her hands unconsciously clenched the corners of her clothes, and her joints turned white from the force.
Continuing to move forward, Lin Xiao's heartbeat was like a dense drumbeat, getting faster and faster. Every step seemed to be towards an unknown abyss.
As he walked, Lin Xiao came to a dilapidated temple. The temple's door was closed, and the paint on the door was peeling, revealing the rotten wood inside. The surrounding weeds almost covered half of the temple, giving people a gloomy and terrifying feeling as if it had been forgotten by the world.
"What the hell is this place? It feels like a scene from a horror movie." Lin Xiao couldn't help but mutter, his voice filled with trembling and fear.
Although his heart was filled with fear, Lin Xiao hesitated for a moment, but finally decided to go in and find out what was going on.
She carefully reached out her hand and gently pushed open the heavy door. With a creak, the sound of the door hinge was particularly harsh in the silent night, as if it was a call from hell.
The temple was filled with an old and decayed smell, which made Lin Xiao cough. The murals on the walls were already mottled and only some vague outlines could be vaguely identified, as if telling of the past glory and vicissitudes.
Lin Xiao walked forward slowly, taking every step carefully, for fear of alarming some unknown existence.
Suddenly, she heard a very light sound of footsteps, and the sound seemed as if someone was deliberately suppressing it.
"Who's there? Come out!" Lin Xiao's voice trembled with a hint of hysteria.
At this moment, a mysterious voice sounded in her ears. The voice seemed to come from a distant void, carrying a creepy chill.
"Lin Xiao, you are finally here."
Lin Xiao turned around in horror, only to find that there was no one behind her. Her eyes widened and her breathing was as rapid as a bellows.
"Who are you? Come out! Don't hide!" Lin Xiao shouted loudly, his voice full of fear and anger.
At this moment, a strange light shot out from the depths of the temple. The light flickered, revealing a mysterious and dangerous aura.
Lin Xiao was attracted by the light and walked towards the depths involuntarily. Her steps were a little staggering, as if she was being pulled by an invisible force.
When she walked to the source of the light, she found an ancient treasure chest lying there quietly. The surface of the treasure chest was engraved with strange runes and patterns, exuding a mysterious atmosphere.
Lin Xiao hesitated for a moment, then slowly stretched out her hand, ready to open the treasure chest. Her heartbeat quickened rapidly, as if it was about to jump out of her throat.
Just as she was about to open the treasure chest, a hand suddenly rested on her shoulder.
"Don't touch it!" A familiar voice came, anxious and nervous.
Lin Xiao looked back and saw that it was Mo Yu.
"Mo Yu, why are you here?" Lin Xiao asked in surprise, his eyes full of confusion and surprise.
Mo Yu looked solemn, with beads of sweat on his forehead.
"This is a trap, there is danger in the treasure chest." Mo Yu said hurriedly.
Lin Xiao widened his eyes, looked at the treasure chest in disbelief, and his hand unconsciously retracted.
"Then what should we do? We can't be trapped here!" Lin Xiao asked anxiously, with a hint of tears in his voice.
Mo Yu pondered for a moment and looked towards the temple gate with a determined gaze.
"We must find a way to leave here, but be careful, there may be countless dangers hidden around here." Mo Yu said.
Just as they were about to leave, the temple door suddenly slammed shut with a dull thud. A strange laugh rang out from all around, so sharp and piercing that it seemed to pierce their eardrums.
"Hahahaha, you can't escape! Today is the day you die!"
Lin Xiao and Mo Yu looked at each other, their eyes full of determination and resoluteness.
"No matter what, we have to get out together!" Lin Xiao said, biting his lips tightly.
Mo Yu nodded and drew his sword from his waist.
"Follow me closely and be careful of your surroundings!" Mo Yu said in a low voice.
They walked cautiously towards the gate, being vigilant with every step.
Suddenly, several dark shadows jumped out from the darkness and pounced towards them.
"Be careful!" Mo Yu shouted loudly and swung his sword towards the dark shadows.
Lin Xiao was not to be outdone. She picked up a wooden stick from the ground and joined the fight.
"Watch me!" Lin Xiao shouted, swinging the wooden stick hard.
For a moment, the temple was filled with the sounds of fierce fighting and shouting.
After a fierce fight, they finally repelled the dark shadows.
"Let's go!" Mo Yu pulled Lin Xiao and rushed towards the gate.
However, when they arrived at the gate, they found that it was locked tightly by a mysterious force and could not be opened.
"Damn it! What the hell is this thing!" Mo Yu pounded the door angrily.
A hint of despair flashed across Lin Xiao's eyes, but he quickly regained his determination.
"There must be a way, let's look for it!" Lin Xiao said.
At this moment, some strange symbols suddenly appeared on the walls of the temple, flashing eerie light.
"What is this? Could it be the clue to solving the mystery?" Lin Xiao said puzzledly.
Mo Yu observed the symbols carefully, his brows furrowed.
"I seem to have some clue, but it will take time to crack it." Mo Yu said.
Lin Xiao nodded and looked around vigilantly to protect Mo Yu.
Time passed minute by minute, Mo Yu's forehead was covered with sweat, and his expression was focused and nervous.
Finally, Mo Yu smiled.
"I solved it!" Mo Yu said excitedly.
As he finished speaking, the door slowly opened and a beam of light shone in from outside.
Lin Xiao and Mo Yu rushed out without hesitation, and what greeted them were unknown challenges and hopes...