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Under the guidance of the Nine-Tailed Fox, Zhang Jin, Underworld deity, Han Che, and their companions continue to venture into the uncharted territories of the underworld. Their next destination is a place known as The Swamp of Forgetfulness.
This is a swamp perpetually shrouded in thick mist. According to legend, it is inhabited by souls forgotten by time, each one having lost their memories and wandering in search of their own purpose within the swamp.
When Zhang Jin and her companions stepped into the border of The Swamp of Forgetfulness, they could feel a deep and sorrowful atmosphere permeating the air. In the swamp, the water surface was covered with gently glowing water essence grass, emitting a faint light that illuminated their path.
"Every blade of water grass here, every drop of water, seems to carry forgotten memories," Zhang Jin said softly, her eyes filled with sympathy for these lost souls.
As they immersed themselves in this profound atmosphere, a soft and mournful voice sounded in their ears: "Who can help me retrieve my lost memories, and I will repay with the secrets I know."
The voice came from a vague figure, a female soul whose face was blurry, as if any breeze could blow her away. Her eyes were vacant yet longing, as if searching for something. Her presence thickened the atmosphere of the Swamp of Forgetfulness.
"Let us help you," the Underworld deity stepped forward, speaking with determination. "If we can retrieve your memories, perhaps it will aid us in our quest to find ' Thirteen as One'."
Upon hearing this, the female spirit's eyes flashed with surprise, then turned into anticipation. "Thank you, brave travelers. My memories are scattered in this swamp, sealed within the light of the water-imbued grass. Only by finding and unlocking the mysteries within those lights can my memories be pieced back together."
So, Zhang Jin, Underworld deity, Han Che, and their companions began their journey to find the Water Essence Grass.
They weaved through the mist and water grass, encountering a riddle for each illuminated Water Essence Grass they found. Solving these riddles would gradually restore fragments of the female spirit's memory.
With each riddle solved, they not only brought forgotten memories to light, but also gradually revealed the identity of this female soul - she was once a knowledgeable scholar in the underworld, dedicated to researching its secrets and history.
However, an accident caused her to lose all her memories, and she has since been wandering in the Swamp of Forgetfulness.
As the final riddle was solved, all the scattered memories were finally pieced together. The face of the female spirit became clear, and a light reignited in her eyes.
"Thank you, brave travelers," her voice was filled with gratitude. "Now, I remember everything. As a token of my appreciation, I will tell you an important secret: deep in the underworld, there is an ancient altar with the rune 'Thirteen as One' at its center. Only by concentrating the power of the thirteen God of the Underworld artifacts there can the most powerful force be summoned."
"Where is this ancient altar located? Do you know?" Zhang Jin asked urgently.
"I'm not sure, but there is a flame mountain where a divine beast guards important clues about the ancient altar. You can try your luck there, maybe you'll find some information about 'Thirteen as One'," replied the speaker.
This news is undoubtedly a lifeline for Zhang Jin and his team. They bid farewell to the female soul, embarking on a journey to find the ancient altar with anticipation of the unknown.
Guided by the souls of women, Zhang Jin, Underworld deity, Han Che, and their companions journeyed to another mysterious place in the underworld - Flame Mountain.
Flame Mountain is not only an extremely hot forbidden land, but also the habitat of many powerful mythical beasts. Here, one wrong step could mean disaster.
They set foot on the path leading to the mountain peak, and the surrounding temperature gradually increased, with the scorching air becoming suffocating. From the cracks in the ground, billowing lava occasionally spewed out, as if this land was constantly warning of potential danger.
"The heat here is enough to melt any hard substance, we must proceed with caution," the Underworld deity gazed ahead and said solemnly. His black robe fluttered slightly in the scorching air, as if even this powerful God of the Underworld felt the threat of this land.
Zhang Jin Wiping the sweat from his forehead, he nodded firmly, "We have come this far, no matter how difficult it may be ahead, we cannot give up."
Han Che Gripping the weapon tightly, a determined light shone in his eyes, "As long as we stand united, there is nothing we cannot overcome."
As they ventured deeper into Flame Mountain, the environment became increasingly hostile. The flames danced around them like living creatures, requiring great caution and courage with every step.
Finally, they arrived at a vast valley, where the flames seemed even more intense. In the center stood a massive Flame Altar, upon which the Flame Beast—a gigantic phoenix—gazed at them with its sharp eyes.
The phoenix's feathers shimmered with a golden-red light in the flames, each one seeming to contain endless power. It spread its wings and let out a earth-shattering cry, causing the entire Flame Mountain to tremble in that moment.
"Brave travelers, your arrival here proves your courage and determination," echoed the phoenix's voice in the Flame Valley, "But to obtain the ancient altar's map fragment, you must pass my test."
The phoenix spread its flaming wings around the altar, flying with every beat of its wings creating a wave of heat that seemed to ignite the air around it. Its eyes shimmered with ancient wisdom as it spoke in a deep voice: "My trial consists of three stages, each requiring you to demonstrate extraordinary wisdom and courage. First, you must answer my riddle."
Zhang Jin nervously swallowed, knowing that this trial was not only a challenge to their intelligence but also a test of their will. The phoenix's first riddle was: "I am both the end of life and the beginning of new life. I nurture hope in destruction and witness miracles in despair. What am I?"
A group of people formed a circle and began discussing in low voices. The Underworld deity spoke first, "This riddle seems to describe a process, the end of life and the beginning of new life..." His gaze unconsciously fell on the Flame Altar, then his eyes lit up, "It's a phoenix! The phoenix symbolizes rebirth and hope, it turns to ash in flames and is reborn, which fits the description of the riddle perfectly."
Zhang Jin nodded in agreement, then bravely walked towards the phoenix and confidently answered, "The answer is the phoenix." A hint of surprise flashed in the phoenix's eyes, then turned into a satisfied glow, "Correct, your wisdom has passed the first test. Now, let's move on to the second stage."
The second test of the phoenix is a test of courage. It guides everyone to a narrow bridge of flames, with molten lava flowing beneath. One wrong step would lead to falling into the lava. The phoenix solemnly says, "You must cross this bridge of flames one by one. Only those with truly brave hearts can safely reach the other side."
As the first to attempt, he takes a deep breath, tightly grips his weapon, and steps onto the bridge of flames. His steps are firm, and his eyes show unwavering determination. After a difficult attempt, he successfully reaches the other side, setting an example for those who follow.
Next, Zhang Jin, Underworld deity, and other companions also successively took on the challenge. They encouraged each other, overcame their fears, and ultimately all successfully crossed the bridge of flames.
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