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"Are you ready, friends?" Xiao Zhuzi asked softly, taking a deep breath as if to inject herself with courage. She then nodded at Fei Bao and Xi Xi, and the three small figures one by one crawled into the deep tree hollow.
At first, they could only feel the surrounding darkness and dampness. The interior of the tree hollow was more spacious than they had imagined, with moss covering the walls and scattered twigs and fallen leaves on the ground. Xi Xi's antennae quivered continuously, alertly probing the environment around them. The winding passage extended like a maze, forcing the three little ones to proceed cautiously to avoid tripping or losing their way.
As they ventured deeper, the passage gradually narrowed, and the overhead space became lower, requiring them to bend down in some places to pass through. "I think I see light ahead," Fei Bao suddenly whispered.
Indeed, as they continued forward and turned a corner, a faint beam of light gradually became clearer. When they finally emerged from the narrow passage, the sight before them left all three little ones in awe.
They found themselves standing in a vast Underground Cave, with countless glowing Fluorite hanging from above like twinkling stars in the night sky, enveloping the entire cave in a soft yellowish glow. The walls of the cave were thickly covered with Moss, and water droplets occasionally fell from the ceiling. The ground was uneven, strewn with rocks of various sizes, and there were small puddles in some areas.
Amidst this dreamlike interplay of light and shadow stood an Ancient Stone Building in the center of the cave, capturing all their attention. The structure resembled a temple; part of it seemed to have collapsed but still emanated an air of solemnity and grandeur. The surface of the building was covered with signs of age, with thick layers of Moss obscuring much of the stone beneath.
"Is that... the Owl Temple?" Xiao Zhuzi murmured softly, her gaze fixed on the ancient shrine.
At the entrance of the temple stood a Stone Carved Owl on either side, one of which was partially sunk into the ground. Their eyes resembled deep black holes that seemed to pierce through time and space, silently watching every visitor who entered. Bathed in the gentle light of Fluorite, these Stone Sculptures appeared as if they could come to life at any moment. Standing before these two Stone Sculptures, Xiao Zhuzi and her friends felt an indescribable sense of awe swell within them.
"How amazing!" Xi Xi exclaimed softly. "I never imagined such a world could be hidden underground!"
The three friends slowly stepped into the Owl Temple. As Xiao Zhuzi and Xi Xi walked on the ancient stone slabs, each step echoed with a crisp "thud," reverberating throughout the vast Underground Cave and intertwining with their footsteps and breaths, adding an eerie atmosphere to the otherwise silent environment.
The air in the entire Underground Cave was quite humid. As they delved deeper into the temple's interior, the surrounding light gradually dimmed; however, remarkably, some special crystals embedded in the walls began to emit a soft glow. After a short while, Xiao Zhuzi and her companions arrived at a circular plaza surrounded by many stone pillars. In the center stood what appeared to be an altar made from solid blocks of stone.
The surrounding walls were covered with ancient symbols and writings that Xiao Zhuzi could not understand, along with numerous murals. Curiously approaching one mural, she examined it closely. Although these drawings had very simple lines, their content was still recognizable.
"Come look at this!" Xiao Zhuzi called to her two friends. The largest pattern on the wall appeared to be a map of Baihua Island, with their current location—the Owl Temple—at its center surrounded by various insect patterns all facing inward.
Just then, Xi Xi suddenly exclaimed, "Look!" pointing her antennae at another mural. "Aren't these the leaders of Bug World?"
Xiao Zhuzi leaned in for a closer look and indeed found that various insect figures were depicted in the mural—simple strokes yet vividly portrayed. These insects formed a circle as if engaged in some kind of ritual.
"You’re right, Xi Xi," Xiao Zhuzi replied thoughtfully. "These must be representatives from different Bug Families. Moreover..." She examined both ends of this mural closely and continued, "These murals depict a continuous narrative from left to right; it seems to tell a complete story."
"Here," Xiao Zhuzi pointed at the first image and said, "this is where it all begins; it looks like Chong Chongs are building this temple."
Fei Bao also came over to examine the mural seriously and nodded in agreement. "It seems every Bug Family sends representatives here. Look! There are Bees, ants, butterflies, Dragonflies... almost every type of Chong Chong! They seem to be praying for something high above."
Following Fei Bao's pointing direction, Xi Xi suddenly pointed at the top of the stone wall and shouted: "Look! Isn’t that Lonely Cloud Peak?" Indeed, at the very top of the wall was a striking depiction of a towering mountain peak surrounded by a halo of light that made it appear sacred and majestic.
Xiao Zhuzi gazed at Lonely Cloud Peak thoughtfully and said: "It seems that Lonely Cloud Peak is very sacred for all Bug World. Those Insect Chiefs might often gather here at Owl Temple for some special rituals to seek blessings from the mountain god."
"I get it! This temple used to be Bug World’s most important place for worship!" Fei Bao exclaimed excitedly.
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