Liang Tian stood before the tightly shut door of the Daoist Temple Hall, his gaze fixed on the runes carved into its surface. These runes emitted an eerie glow, intertwining to form a powerful Restriction that barred everyone from entering the hall. He understood well that this Restriction was far from ordinary; any rash action could lead to dire consequences.
Taking a deep breath, Liang Tian forced himself to calm down. He closed his eyes and began to search his mind for knowledge about rune Restrictions from the celestial realm. Ancient and obscure memories surged forth like a tide, and he struggled to sift through them for information relevant to the Restriction before him.
As time ticked by, beads of sweat gradually appeared on Liang Tian's forehead. Beside him, Chen Xue watched Liang Tian's focused demeanor with a mix of worry and impatience, but she knew better than to disturb him at that moment. Xiao Zhan and the others also waited in silence, afraid to make a sound that might disrupt Liang Tian's train of thought.
Liang Tian carefully observed the arrangement of the runes and noticed they seemed to follow a specific pattern, resembling an ancient formation. He also paid attention to the flickering frequency of the runes' glow, which seemed to convey some kind of message. After repeated comparisons and contemplation, Liang Tian finally uncovered the secret behind it.
This Restriction was built upon the principles of the five elements' mutual generation and restriction, with the arrangement of the runes closely tied to their flow. To break it, he would need to activate the runes in a specific order to disrupt the balance of the Restriction.
Opening his eyes, excitement flickered in Liang Tian's gaze. He addressed the group, "I've found a way to break it, but the process may be dangerous. Everyone step back and stay alert." The others quickly followed Liang Tian's instructions, retreating to a safe distance while keeping their eyes fixed on him and the Restriction.
Liang Tian approached the door and extended his hands toward the runes. Following the sequence he had calculated in his mind, he gently touched one of the runes. As his fingertip made contact with the first rune, its glow intensified dramatically, and a powerful surge of spiritual energy rushed toward him. Liang Tian was prepared; he activated his spiritual power to form a Shield that deflected the impact.
Without hesitation, he swiftly touched the second rune. The second rune resonated with the first, their glows intertwining. As Liang Tian continued touching each rune in succession, the entire Restriction began to shift; its light flickered more violently, and the surrounding air grew restless.
However, just as Liang Tian was about to touch the final rune, the Restriction suddenly retaliated with a fierce backlash. A wave of black energy surged toward him at incredible speed. Liang Tian was caught off guard and was struck by the energy wave, sending him flying backward.
"Liang Tian!" Chen Xue exclaimed in alarm, wanting to rush over to check on him. Xiao Zhan quickly grabbed her arm and said, "Miss Chen Xue, don't act impulsively; it's not over yet. Brother Liang will be fine."
Regaining his footing and wiping blood from his lips, Liang Tian's eyes shone with determination. He knew that if he gave up now, all his previous efforts would be in vain. Gathering his spiritual power once more despite his injuries, he charged toward the Restriction.
This time, Liang Tian was more cautious. He timed his movements perfectly to avoid the backlash from the Restriction and successfully touched the last rune. In an instant, the glow of the runes reached its peak before gradually fading away; with that, the Restriction was broken. The door of the hall slowly creaked open, releasing an ancient aura that rushed out to greet them.
Seeing this, everyone hurried over. Chen Xue anxiously asked, "Liang Tian, are you okay? Did you get hurt?" Liang Tian smiled reassuringly and said, "I'm fine. Everyone, be careful. There might be other dangers in this hall."
With that, Liang Tian led the group cautiously into the hall. The interior was dimly lit, with some worn-out statues scattered around and various mysterious patterns painted on the walls. Liang Tian observed his surroundings vigilantly, pondering the potential dangers they might encounter next. The others tightened their grips on their weapons, ready to respond to any sudden situations. What secrets lay hidden within this Ancient Taoist Temple's hall, and what dangers awaited them? Everything remained uncertain...
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