Chapter 346 The Villain Lady Arrives 175

Chapter 346 The Villain Lady Arrives 175

The moment they left the Church of Light, night had quietly fallen, and the stars dotted the deep sky, as if foreshadowing the beginning of an unknown and challenging journey. Tariq and Alice walked side by side at the front of the team. Although their steps were steady, they could not hide the waves in their hearts. Tariq looked back from time to time at the members from various forces. Everyone's face was filled with complex emotions - both a desire for the unknown and distrust of their companions.

"Alice, are you sure we can trust these people?" Tariq lowered his voice, a hint of worry in his eyes.

Alice shook her head slightly, with a hint of helplessness and determination in her eyes: "Trust may be difficult to establish immediately, but we must try. Our goals are the same, that is to find the remains of the lost civilization and unlock the secrets of the gems. As long as everyone can temporarily put aside their prejudices and face difficulties together, I believe we can do it."

At this time, a young wizard from the Southern School of Magic named Estella quietly approached the dwarf warrior next to him named Bruno. "Hey, Bruno, I heard that you dwarves are good at digging and forging. Don't forget to share the treasures in the ruins with us." Estella's tone was a bit joking, but his eyes were extremely serious.

Bruenor snorted, crossed his strong arms over his chest, and said with a serious expression: "Treasure? We dwarves pursue the ultimate in craftsmanship, not gold and silver treasures. But since we are traveling together, we will naturally abide by the agreement. However, you must also be careful not to play tricks behind your back."

Not far away, a ninja in tights, Leah, was scanning the surroundings with sharp eyes, and every move she made revealed her high alertness. She whispered to her companion, Rek'Sai, a ranger who was good at tracking and stealth, "Rek'Sai, do you feel it? These guys have ulterior motives. We must always be vigilant and ensure our own interests once we have the chance."

Rek'Sai nodded, a faint smile on his face. "Don't worry, Leah. My arrows are always ready for justice and self-preservation. However, before we find the ruins, we still need their power."

The team moved forward slowly in the night, everyone was thinking about their own little tricks in their hearts, but on the surface they maintained a delicate balance. They passed through the dark forest and crossed the steep mountains, and every step was full of unknowns and dangers.

One evening, the team set up camp in a desolate valley. Representatives of various forces sat in a circle around the campfire, and the atmosphere was tense and subtle. Alice stood in the middle, trying to break the deadlock: "Tonight, I think we should discuss the next action plan. According to the records in ancient books, the entrance to the ruins may be hidden somewhere in this valley, but the exact location is still unclear."

“Hmph, since you, the Church of Light, possess so many ancient books, why didn’t you find the ruins earlier?” The old man in black robe said coldly, obviously still harboring a grudge against the Church of Light.

Alice did not refute, but replied calmly: "The clues in the ancient books are not complete, and the opening of the ruins requires specific conditions and time. What we can do now is to work together and search together."

"That sounds good, but you must disclose all known clues." Another dwarf representative from the Frozen Mountains, named Grom, interrupted in a rough voice.

Alice hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded: "Okay, I can tell you, according to ancient records, the entrance to the ruins is related to the arrangement of the stars. Whenever a specific constellation appears, the entrance will appear. And tonight is that special day."

As soon as these words came out, everyone was shocked. They all looked up at the starry sky, and saw a bright moon hanging high in the sky, dotted with several bright stars, arranged in a rare posture.

"Then let's go now!" Bruno stood up impatiently, waving the battle axe in his hand.

Alice shook her head and signaled everyone to be patient. "Don't worry. It will take some time for the entrance to appear, and we must be fully prepared. We need to work in groups. Some people will be responsible for vigilance, and the other people will follow me to find the entrance."

After some discussion, the team was divided into several groups, each of which was composed of members from different forces, supervising and cooperating with each other. Alice, Tariq, Estella, Bruno and Leah were assigned to the same group, responsible for finding the entrance to the ruins directly.

As the night deepened, a layer of light mist filled the valley, and the light of the stars was looming in the mist, adding a bit of mystery. Alice held a yellowed ancient book in her hand and searched carefully in the valley according to the records on it. Her steps were light and firm, and each step seemed to echo the trajectory of the stars.

Suddenly, a page in the ancient book emitted a faint light, guiding her to a dense forest deep in the valley. Everyone followed closely, passed through the dense forest, and came to an open grassland. In the middle of the grassland, a huge stone slab lay quietly, engraved with complex totems and star patterns.

"This is it!" Alice said excitedly. She walked to the stone slab and began to adjust the position of the totem on the stone slab according to the description in the ancient book. As she moved, the air around her seemed to solidify, and the light of the stars became brighter and brighter.

At this moment, the stone slab suddenly made a rumbling sound and slowly sank, revealing a deep cave entrance. A faint light shone through the cave entrance, as if some kind of power was calling them.

"We have found the entrance to the ruins!" Alice turned and looked at everyone, her eyes flashing with expectation and determination. "But please remember, we are here to find peace and wisdom, not greed and plunder. Let us work together to uncover the secrets of this ancient civilization!"

Everyone looked at each other. Although they still had doubts and caution in their hearts, their common goal at the moment made them temporarily put aside their prejudices. They slowly walked into the cave entrance and stepped into the unknown world, feeling both excited and nervous.

Inside the ruins, the light was dim and mysterious, and the walls were engraved with ancient words and patterns, telling the glory and vicissitudes of this civilization. Tariq, Alice and others explored carefully, and every step was full of caution and awe.

As they stepped into the deep cave, an ancient and vicissitudes of life came to them, as if they had traveled through thousands of years and directly touched those long-forgotten memories. The light in the cave was dim, with only the fluorescent moss on the stone wall and the occasional flashing unknown crystals providing a faint light, adding a bit of mystery to this adventure.

Tariq held the long sword tightly in his hand, and the tip of the sword gently scratched the ground, making a subtle and crisp sound, which was particularly loud in this silent space. His eyes were sharp, scanning around, alert for possible dangers. Alice held the yellowed ancient book tightly, and her fingers gently stroked the edge of each page, as if she could draw strength and wisdom from it. Her eyes were firm, and she exchanged glances with Tariq from time to time. There was no need for them to say much, as they already understood each other tacitly.