Heroes of Troubled Times: Chronicles of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms

Finally, they discovered an ancient altar with an exquisite stone statue sitting on it.

This must be where the core stone is! Zhang Taiyi said excitedly.

They carefully stood in front of the altar and stared at the stone statue. The altar exuded an aura of great solemnity.

It is said that only by passing the test of the altar can one gain control of the Earth Core Stone. Zhang Taiyi said solemnly.

Zhu Wen prayed silently and concentrated on the test of the altar.

Suddenly, there was a flash of light from the altar, and a beam of light enveloped them.

A calm and mysterious voice sounded: Brave men, your courage and unity shock me. Now, accept my test to prove your sincerity and determination.

Everyone faced the altar solemnly, preparing to face the test.

The voice is long and slow: You need to sacrifice in exchange for the power of the Earth Core Stone. What are you willing to sacrifice?

Zhu Wen's eyes were firm and he said without hesitation: We are willing to sacrifice our personal desires and selfish interests and do everything to save the world!

The light in the altar flickered, and the surrounding air became solemn and oppressive.

However, as Zhu Wen answered, the altar gradually calmed down, the light dissipated, and the Earth Core Stone appeared in front of them.

Everyone took a deep breath and felt a mysterious and solemn power emanating from the core stone.

They knew that they had successfully passed the altar test and gained control of the Earth Core Stone.

After Zhu Wen gained control of the Earth Core Stone in the underground palace, they were led into a mysterious secret room by a Taoist priest.

This secret room is covered with ancient mysterious runes, and a huge painting hangs on the wall. The Taoist priest walked to the scroll, touched it gently with his fingers, and muttered something.

Suddenly, a shimmer appeared on the surface of the scroll, as if to reveal the secret inside.

Zhu Wen couldn't help but leaned forward and stared curiously at the patterns in the scroll.

The scroll shows a monarch wearing a dragon robe. His face is solemn and his eyes are like lightning, just like a real dragon king.

This is... Zhu Wen said in surprise.

The Taoist priest turned his head and said mysteriously and solemnly: This monarch is the Dragon King in ancient legends, possessing extremely powerful power and wisdom.

Zhu Wen's eyes flickered and he fell into deep thought. He realizes that this dragon robe may be the key to saving the world.

We must find this dragon robe and understand its meaning and purpose. Zhu Wen said firmly.

The Taoist priest nodded in agreement, and they began to carefully search every corner of the secret room, looking for clues.

The runes on the wall emit a faint light, outlining ancient and magical patterns, as if telling an unknown story.

Zhu Wen touched the runes, trying to understand their meaning. He felt an ancient power, as if someone was imparting wisdom to him.

I see! These runes tell us the whereabouts of the dragon robe. Zhu Wen suddenly said loudly.

Everyone turned to look at Zhu Wen, with expressions of expectation and unity on their faces.

According to the hints of these runes, the dragon robe should be hidden in a secret room in the underground palace. Zhu Wen spoke firmly.

They followed the runes' guidance through the maze-like underground palace until they came to a mysterious cave underneath.

There are many shadows in the cave, giving people a sense of creepy fear.

We have to be careful, there may be traps or guardians. Zhang Taiyi reminded.

Zhu Wen nodded and looked around warily. They explored forward cautiously.

There was a strange and different atmosphere permeating the cave, as if a ghost was wailing in the dark.

Strange noises were heard from time to time, causing everyone to nervously tighten their weapons.

We are here to retrieve the dragon robe, don't be afraid! Zhu Dali shouted loudly to boost everyone's morale.

They continued to move forward, bypassing traps and walking through dark passages.

Suddenly, the atmosphere in the cave became extremely tense. Thick fog filled the front, making it impossible to discern the way forward. careful! There is an ambush! Zhang Taiyi warned hurriedly.

In an instant, several black figures suddenly pounced on them from the thick fog.

Get out of the way! Zhu Wen shouted, quickly dodged the attack, and fought back with everyone.

The clash of swords echoed in the cave, and the aura of violence filled the air.

Everyone was united and cooperated tacitly, holding on to their positions and constantly repelling attacks.

Click! A flash of lightning suddenly illuminated the entire cave, and Zhu Wen's eyes were drawn to a corner of the cave.

In the afterglow of lightning, he saw a door hidden in the darkness.

There! quick! Zhu Wen pointed to the doorway.

Everyone followed his guidance and rushed towards the hidden door. They quickly opened the door and ducked into another room.

The room was bright and spacious, with gems inlaid on the walls and gold and silver treasures scattered all over the floor.

However, the most eye-catching thing is that in the center of the room, lies a gorgeous dragon robe.

That's the dragon robe! Medical officer Bian Yong said excitedly.

They walked towards the dragon robe cautiously, as if they were afraid of breaking the sanctity.

Zhu Wen stretched out his hand and gently touched the dragon robe. He felt the solemnity and power contained in it.

The dragon robe is finally in our hands! Zhu Wen said in shock.

They understand that the dragon robe represents power and responsibility, and only by using it correctly can the world be saved.

Once the dragon robe belongs to the right person, it will unleash infinite power.

Zhu Wen and others successfully obtained the dragon robe in the secret room, but their victory was broken by a sharp scream.

Everyone turned around and saw the Taoist priest pointing to the corner of the cave in horror, his face pale.

Zhu Wen asked nervously: What's wrong? what happened?

The Taoist priest stammered: Tian...tianjing! There is a patio that leads to the ground level!

Everyone looked at each other in silence and followed the Taoist priest's gaze. Sure enough, in a corner of the cave, there was a passage that opened outwards from above, leading to the ground.

That's our way out! Zhu Wen made a quick judgment.

They rushed to the patio one after another, hoping to escape from the underground palace through it and return to the free world.

However, just as they were about to enter the patio, a loud rumbling sound suddenly came from behind.

Zhu Dali looked back and almost broke out in a cold sweat.

Look, there are countless huge triangular monsters behind! Zhu Dali excitedly pointed to the back and exclaimed.

Everyone looked back and saw a group of huge triangular monsters approaching quickly.

We need to get out of here as soon as possible! Zhang Taiyi said nervously.

They quickly quickened their pace, rushed out of the cave, and ran quickly towards the patio.

However, as they approached the patio, the giant triangular monster suddenly let out a heart-rending roar.

Ouch!!

When everyone heard the roar, they couldn't help but feel fear and despair, and the cold air hit them from behind.

Zhu Wen took a deep breath and said calmly: Don't be afraid! These monsters must have a weakness. We must think calmly and find ways to deal with them!

Although everyone was nervous, they still tried their best to find a solution. They instead observed the monsters' movements and characteristics.

These monsters look crazy and ferocious, but they seem to be controlled by some kind of force and have no consciousness of their own. Zhang Taiyi observed the monster's behavior and said.