Chapter 345: Side‑by‑Side Exploration

Ao Li and Lín Jìn resolutely decided to fight side by side, jointly uncovering the truth behind the conspiracy and clearing the long‑standing disgrace of the Proud Battle. On this mysterious continent, many ancient and mysterious legends and records about the Measuring Ruler are passed down.

In the various tribes and villages of the mysterious continent, elders often tell the younger generations an ancient story. Legend says that at the birth of the universe, the Creator God created three magical rulers—the Measuring Ruler—to preserve cosmic order and balance. Each ruler contains the supreme law of time, space, or life, making them the most powerful and mysterious divine artifacts in the universe.

One of the Measuring Rulers is said to control the flow of time. Its holder can rewind time to correct past mistakes, or accelerate time to leap across long years in an instant. Legend tells of a great hero who, to save a homeland destroyed by evil forces, used the ruler's temporal power to return to before the disaster, set up defenses early, and saved countless lives.

Another Measuring Ruler governs the mysteries of space. It can freely warp and fold space, enabling instantaneous long‑distance travel, and even create an independent spatial domain. It is said that an ancient sage used the spatial Measuring Ruler to forge a secluded paradise where war‑torn people could recuperate.

The life‑related Measuring Ruler possesses miraculous powers to revive the dead and create life. It can grant vitality to inanimate objects and heal all ailments. An ancient record recounts a terrible plague that ravaged the continent, leaving countless people on the brink of death. A benevolent goddess, wielding the life Measuring Ruler, traversed every inch of land, using its power to dispel the plague and restore vitality to the earth.

In an ancient library on the mysterious continent, more detailed records of the Measuring Ruler are kept. Written in old runes and obscure script, they document the ruler's origin, materials, and usage. The records state that the Measuring Ruler is not a mortal artifact but condensed chaos from the universe's birth; its material is incomparably hard, and no weapon in the world can damage it a single fraction.

Using the Measuring Ruler requires an extremely powerful and pure energy as a conduit; otherwise it cannot unleash its power and the user will be struck back by the overwhelming force. Moreover, a mysterious link exists among the three rulers—only when they gather together and are arranged in a specific order can they unleash truly world‑shattering power, even opening a gateway to a higher‑dimensional space.

Ao Li and Lín Jìn fully understand the importance of these legends and records; they know that to stop the Dark Abyss Society's plot, they must master everything about the Measuring Ruler. After repelling the black‑robed mysterious figure led by Mo Sha, the two pressed on without pause, continuing to hunt for clues about the Measuring Ruler.

They arrived at an ancient temple on the mysterious continent. The temple sits atop a high mountain, shrouded in clouds and exuding a mysterious aura. Its walls are covered with strange carvings that seem to tell the story of the Measuring Ruler.

Ao Li and Lín Jìn examined the wall carvings carefully, trying to decipher useful information. In a relatively hidden corner, they found a depiction showing the three Measuring Rulers placed in three different mysterious locations. Beside the illustration were vague clues hinting at the general directions of those places.

"Lín Jìn, it looks like we have a direction. Those three places might be the key to finding the other two Measuring Rulers," Ao Li said excitedly.

Lín Jìn nodded in agreement: "Exactly, but those three places sound extremely mysterious and will surely be fraught with danger. We must be fully prepared."

Guided by the clues on the illustration, the two began plotting routes to the three mysterious sites. They knew the upcoming journey would be exceptionally arduous, but to expose the conspiracy and clear the Proud Battle's injustice, they felt no fear.

However, the Dark Abyss Society would never stand by while Ao Li and Lín Jìn thwart their plans. After his failure, Mo Sha began gathering more subordinates, devising even more sinister schemes, and preparing to lay countless traps along Ao Li and Lín Jìn's path to the Measuring Ruler.

Will Ao Li and Lín Jìn manage to locate the other two Measuring Rulers? How will they confront the Dark Abyss Society's relentless obstacles? In this battle of good versus evil centered on the Measuring Ruler, who will ultimately triumph? Everything is shrouded in uncertainty and suspense…