Shen Jingqi left the cave and continued forward as directed by the map.

He moved along a narrow passageway, which was filled with an acrid odor. Suddenly, he heard a strange sound, like someone sobbing softly.

Following the direction of the sound, he discovered a hidden chamber. The room was filled with a thick scent of blood, and there were several corpses lying on the ground. Their bodies were twisted and deformed, with expressions of terror on their faces.

Shen Jingqi's heart jolted; he realized he might have encountered danger once again. He cautiously stepped into the room, trying to find the source of the sound.

Just then, a dark figure leapt out from the corner of the room, attacking him. Shen Jingqi reacted swiftly, dodging the shadow's assault by sidestepping.

As he focused his gaze, he discovered the dark figure was a person. Their eyes were filled with madness and murderous intent, and they held a sharp dagger in their hand.

"Who are you? Why are you attacking me?" Shen Jingqi asked loudly.

The person did not answer but lunged at him frenetically. Shen Jingqi was forced to engage in an intense battle with him.

During the fight, Shen Jingqi found the person extremely agile, and seemed to possess some mysterious power. He was feeling a bit overwhelmed but did not give up.

While they were locked in a fierce struggle, suddenly another person appeared. She was a woman holding a long sword, and swiftly joined the battle.

With the woman's help, Shen Jingqi finally subdued the frenzied attacker. He panted heavily, looking at the woman, filled with gratitude.

"Thank you, you saved my life," he said.

The woman gave a slight smile and said, "You're welcome. I came here looking for that mysterious treasure too. We can journey together and help each other."

Shen Jingqi nodded; he felt that this woman was trustworthy. They started exchanging information to understand each other's situation better.

It turned out the woman's name was Lin Yue, and she was also an adventurer. She had heard that there was a mysterious treasure hidden in this relic, and came to find it.

They decided to continue forward together to seek the mysterious treasure.

As they continued down the passageway, suddenly the ground began to collapse. There wasn't time to react; they both fell down.

When they regained consciousness, they found themselves trapped in a colossal entrapment. The trap's walls were smooth, making climbing impossible.

"What is going on?" Shen Jingqi furrowed his brow, filled with confusion.

Lin Yue carefully observed the trap and said, "It seems we've fallen into a well-designed trap. The owner of this relic doesn't seem to want us to easily find that treasure."

They began searching for a way out of the trap, exploring everywhere for mechanisms or passages.

After some effort, they finally found a hidden button. Shen Jingqi pressed it, and a passage opened on the trap's wall.

They crawled through the passage and continued forward.

Following the map's guidance, they finally arrived at the place where the treasure was located. It was a massive chamber, with a mysterious treasure chest inside.

The chest was engraved with strange symbols, exuding a potent energy. Shen Jingqi and Lin Yue exchanged glances, filled with excitement.

They cautiously approached the chest, trying to open it. However, the chest was sealed by a powerful force, making it impossible for them to open.

"It seems we need to find a way to break the seal," Shen Jingqi said.

They began searching for clues within the chamber, meticulously examining the walls, floor, and chest, leaving no stone unturned.

Finally, they found a line of small text at the bottom of the chest: "Only those with a pure heart can break this seal."

Shen Jingqi and Lin Yue fell into contemplation. They didn't know what a pure heart was, nor how to possess one.

At the brink of despair, Shen Jingqi suddenly thought of the power of the Eighth Consciousness. He focused his mind, using the Eighth Consciousness to try to resonate with the power in the chest.

A miracle happened. The seal on the chest started to glow, gradually dimming. Finally, the seal was lifted.

Inside the chest lay a mysterious treasure, a jewel emitting multicolored light. The gem contained immense power, seemingly able to control the entire world.

Just then, a beam of spectral blue light flashed, and a mysterious figure silently appeared before them. The figure was shrouded in mist, its face blurred, but vaguely visible as an elderly man dressed in ancient robes.

The elder slowly raised his hand and gently tapped with his fingertip, causing the surrounding mist to scatter like living organisms, revealing the original look of the relic.

Shen Jingqi and Lin Yue became instantly alert, their bodies tensed, eyes fiercely fixed on the elder. Shen Jingqi gripped his long sword tightly, its blade slightly vibrating, emitting a faint hum. Lin Yue quietly gathered Spiritual Power around herself, prepared to strike at any moment.

"You have finally found this treasure," the elder's voice was deep and hoarse, as if transmitted from ancient times.

Shen Jingqi furrowed his brows and asked loudly, "Why did you hide this treasure here? What is your purpose?" His eyes were filled with suspicion and vigilance, his heart pounding fiercely in his chest.

Lin Yue also fixed her gaze on the elder, her eyes questioning: "That's right, who exactly are you? Why are you here?" She thought to herself that the elder appeared too suddenly, there must be some unspeakable secret hidden behind.

The elder sighed heavily and slowly said, "This treasure holds immense power and, if it falls into the wrong hands, it would bring great disaster to the world. I hid it here to wait for someone destined to protect it."

Shen Jingqi sneered, "Hmph, what evidence do you have to prove your words are true? Perhaps you are the one trying to use us for some hidden purpose." His eyes were full of distrust, secretly calculating how to deal with potential dangers.

Lin Yue also echoed, "Exactly, who knows if you are lying? Why not protect such an important treasure yourself, why wait for us?" She increasingly felt suspicious of the elder, suspecting he might have intentionally set a trap.

The elder shook his head slightly, a hint of helplessness in his gaze: "I don't wish not to guard it, but I have little time left and no longer possess the strength to protect it. And you are the destined ones." He looked at Shen Jingqi and Lin Yue, gaze filled with anticipation.

"You possess a pure heart and great strength, I believe you can safeguard this treasure." The elder's words carried an undeniable resolve.

Shen Jingqi and Lin Yue exchanged a look, both filled with doubt.

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