Chapter 313: Truth Draws Near

Ao Li, in this unknown dimension's mysterious Inheritance Land, feels the surrounding space warp as her exploration deepens, as if an invisible force twists it; ancient runes flicker faintly on the walls, as if recounting secrets buried by time, and an old, mysterious scent pervades the air, each breath bringing an indescribable heaviness as it slips down her airway.

She knows she is drawing ever closer to the truth, yet as the truth gradually surfaces the surrounding aura grows heavier, as if countless invisible eyes watch her every move in the darkness; Ao Li keenly perceives a massive black shadow of conspiracy behind her, a shadow like a towering iceberg whose hidden submerged part is truly vast and dangerous, but there is no fear in her eyes, only a stronger urge to explore and a resolute determination to resist.

"No matter how deep you hide, I will expose your true face," Ao Li murmurs, her voice small yet resolutely echoing in the silent space; she continues forward, her steps steady and powerful, each step a proclamation of her unyielding defiance to the conspiracy behind her.

Lín Jìn silently guards Ao Li from beside her. He knows Ao Li's nature; she is like a phoenix reborn in fire, the more danger she faces the less she retreats, instead stirring an even stronger fighting spirit within. Lín Jìn quietly follows Ao Li, his gaze vigilant as he scans the surroundings, weapon clenched tightly in hand, ready to meet any sudden danger.

At this moment, an inexplicable unease rises in Lín Jìn's heart, a feeling like an invisible thread coiling tightly around his heart, causing his pulse to quicken involuntarily; his intuition tells him something bad is about to happen, and that it may pose a huge threat to them.

"Ao Li, be careful. I have a feeling something's off," Lín Jìn whispers, his voice tinged with worry.

Ao Li turns her head and gives Lín Jìn a reassuring look, "Don't worry, Lín Jìn. I can sense danger, but I want to know what lies behind it even more." With that, she turns and continues her exploration.

At that instant, the runes that had been flickering weakly erupt in a blinding flash, stinging the eyes; after the light, the ground shakes violently, cracks spreading like a spider's web, and from the fissures a black smoke pours out, rapidly spreading to envelop Ao Li and Lín Jìn.

"What is this?" Lín Jìn swings his weapon, trying to disperse the smoke, but finds the smoke seems alive, constantly evading his attacks.

Ao Li furrows her brows, concentrates, seeking a way to counter the sudden turn of events; suddenly she feels a powerful force surge from deep within the smoke, targeting her. She swiftly sidesteps, the force brushing past her body and leaving a deep scar on the wall.

"Looks like the opponent doesn't want us to keep exploring," Ao Li says, a flash of resolve in her eyes; she again channels her inner power, purple Nirvana Fire blazing brightly, illuminating the surrounding darkness, and in its glow they glimpse vague silhouettes trembling within the smoke.

"Come out, hiding and skulking is no skill!" Ao Li shouts loudly.

As her shout echoes, the silhouettes in the smoke become clearer, revealing a group of mysterious figures clad in black robes, their faces hidden beneath hoods, expressions unreadable, yet exuding a strong and evil aura.

"You shouldn't have come here; the truth here is beyond what you can bear," the leading Black-robed People says coldly.

Ao Li snorts coldly, "Since we've come, we won't leave easily. No matter what conspiracy you have, we will uncover it."

The Black-robed People, seeing this, wave a hand; the other Black-robed People instantly disperse, surrounding Ao Li and Lín Jìn. A fierce battle is about to erupt—can Ao Li and Lín Jìn continue to close in on the truth under this encirclement, and how will they face this sudden crisis? Everything is shrouded in the unknown…