Rebirth and Reversal of Fortune

Chapter 128 Mysterious Ruins, Difficult Solution

After subduing the shadowy figure, Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling learned of the existence of the mysterious ruins from him. Filled with trepidation and anticipation, they continued forward in the direction the shadowy figure had indicated.

After passing through a dark canyon, an ancient and mysterious ruin came into view. The ruin's gate was tightly closed, covered with strange runes and patterns, exuding an aura of mystery and majesty.

"This is the mysterious ruin? It doesn't look simple at all." Xiao Ling gripped his sword tightly, his expression solemn.

Su Jinxiu stepped forward and carefully examined the runes on the door: "Husband, these runes seem to conceal some kind of pattern."

Just as they were pondering how to open the door, a low growl suddenly came from all around them.

"Be careful!" Xiao Ling shielded Su Jinxiu behind him.

A group of enormous monsters slowly emerged from the shadows surrounding the ruins. Their eyes were bloodshot, their fangs were sharp, and they exuded a chilling aura.

"What kind of monster is this?" Su Jinxiu was startled.

Xiao Ling drew his sword: "Whatever it is, let's deal with it first!"

Xiao Ling charged at the monsters first, engaging them in a fierce battle. Su Jinxiu was not to be outdone, searching for the monsters' weaknesses to provide support for Xiao Ling.

After a fierce battle, they finally defeated the monster. But before they could even catch their breath, the gate to the ruins slowly opened, and a powerful suction force pulled them inside.

When they regained their footing, they found themselves in a vast maze. The maze walls shimmered with strange light, and the paths were intricate and complex.

"This maze is probably going to be difficult to navigate," Xiao Ling frowned.

Su Jinxiu said calmly, "If we carefully explore, we will definitely find a way out."

They cautiously made their way through the maze, encountering various traps and mechanisms along the way. Poisoned arrows shot out from the walls, the ground suddenly collapsed, and flames rained down from above.

"Husband, be careful!" Su Jinxiu pulled Xiao Ling back just in time, dodging a poisoned arrow.

While struggling to avoid traps, they also had to deal with occasional monster attacks.

“This can’t go on. We need to find a way to discover the pattern in the maze,” Xiao Ling said.

Su Jinxiu observed the surrounding walls and floor: "Husband, look at these patterns and symbols. They seem to be related to the runes we saw outside."

After careful investigation, they finally discovered some clues and successfully avoided one trap after another.

However, just when they thought they were about to escape the maze, a huge figure appeared in front of them...

The enormous figure gradually became clearer; it turned out to be a colossal beast with a body as large as a mountain. Its scales shimmered with an eerie light, and it spewed forth raging flames from its mouth.

"What should we do?" Su Jinxiu's heart tightened.

Xiao Ling took a deep breath and said, "Don't be afraid, we'll figure out a way to deal with it together."

They began to carefully observe the behemoth's behavior patterns and discovered that it would pause briefly after each attack.

"Let's find a breakthrough while it pauses," Xiao Ling said.

In a lull between the giant beast's attacks, Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu rushed towards a nearby passage. However, the passage was riddled with complex traps, filled with poisonous mist, and spikes protruded from the ground.

"Watch your step!" Xiao Ling reminded Su Jinxiu.

Su Jinxiu spotted a pattern on the wall that resembled the runes she had seen before.

"My lord, perhaps this is the key to solving the puzzle."

Xiao Ling carefully studied the pattern and pressed down on several raised stones in a specific order. A miracle occurred: the poisonous fog gradually dissipated, and the spikes retracted into the ground.

They continued on their way and came to another stone gate, on which was engraved a riddle: "Only when the sun and moon shine together, the stars sparkle, the five elements generate each other, and yin and yang are in harmony, can this gate be opened."

Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu fell into deep thought.

“The sun and moon shine together, the stars twinkle… could it be related to time and celestial phenomena?” Su Jinxiu said.

Xiao Ling then thought of the principle of the five elements generating each other: "Perhaps we need to activate certain mechanisms in the order of the five elements."

After some attempts, they finally found the right method, and the stone door slowly opened.

But the path beyond the door is even more difficult, with haphazardly laid stone slabs on the ground. Every step requires careful consideration, or you risk triggering a deadly trap.

“We need to carefully observe the patterns on the stone slab,” Xiao Ling said.

Su Jinxiu nodded, and the two supported each other, tentatively moving forward step by step.

Just as they were about to cross the stone path, a huge stone ball suddenly fell from above.

"Run!" Xiao Ling grabbed Su Jinxiu and desperately tried to dodge.

Having finally avoided the stone ball, they were faced with a complex arithmetic puzzle.

"This is no problem for me." With her clever mind, Su Jinxiu quickly calculated the answer.

As they solved each mechanism and puzzle, they drew ever closer to the heart of the ruins. However, an even greater test awaited them…