He moved and immediately stood beside me, pointing his sword at the terrifying creature.
The light from the fire reflected its outline. It was larger and more ferocious than any wraith we had seen before, like a monster escaping from the depths of hell.
However, what was even more disturbing was that the girl didn't have the slightest fear in this tense atmosphere. She stood up slowly, walked to the fire, and looked straight at the huge cat.
The cat's gaze also turned to the girl, a complicated look flashed in its eyes, as if hesitating.
Qin Wuyan and I looked at each other and had an unusual premonition in our hearts.
"You...who are you?" I asked the girl cautiously.
She turned her head and looked at me with a smile. That smile was pure and pure, but it looked particularly weird in this terrifying environment.
"Me? I'm just a lost child." Her voice came slowly, but after these words, her figure suddenly became blurred, then turned into a breeze and disappeared into the night.
The huge cat looked at the direction where the girl disappeared and let out a low roar. Then its figure began to become blurry and finally disappeared into the darkness.
Qin Wuyan and I stood there, at a loss for a moment.
What just happened was beyond our understanding. Neither the girl nor the giant cat were ordinary beings.
We rekindled the extinguished fire and continued vigil, but the uneasiness in our hearts grew like weeds.
In the dead of night, everything around seemed extremely scary.
Finally, as the sky grew lighter, we decided to embark on the journey again.
Walking on the road of Yanshan, the uneasiness in my heart always follows me.
We know that every step of Yanshan's journey is full of unknowns and dangers, and the mysterious girl adds an inexplicable fear to our journey.
A few days later, at dusk, we came to an ancient temple.
The temple is in dilapidated condition, and the two stone lions in front of the door have been weathered beyond recognition.
When we walked into the temple, we saw that it was filled with dust and cobwebs, and a cold breath hit our faces.
"There seems to be something unusual here." Qin Wuyan's voice was low, and his eyes wandered around the interior of the temple.
I nodded and started looking for clues in the temple.
We slowly walked into the inner hall and saw a wooden statue wearing a Taoist robe enshrined in the hall. The eyes of the statue seemed to shine with a deep light, as if watching our every move.
Suddenly, a powerful force burst out from the statue, knocking both of us back a few steps.
I felt dizzy for a while. When I focused my eyes again, I saw that the eyes of the wooden statue lit up. It slowly stood up from the altar and walked towards us.
Qin Wuyan and I immediately entered a state of alert. The situation in front of us was beyond our common sense.
The wooden statue walked steadily, and every step seemed to shake our hearts.
Its eyes were no longer wooden and dead, but shone with the light of wisdom, as if it had a life of its own.
"What secrets are hidden in this temple?" Qin Wuyan whispered, his eyes flashing with vigilance and curiosity.
I gritted my teeth. Although I felt uneasy, it was more of a desire to explore the unknown.
The two of us stood ready for whatever might happen.
The wooden statue finally stopped in front of us, and its face appeared clearly in front of us - a calm and serious face, with complex runes carved on the robes it wore.
Then, it spoke, its voice like an ancient echo, deep and powerful.
"Confused travelers, welcome to your arrival.
I am the guardian of this temple, you can call me the Temple God. "There is an unquestionable majesty in its words.
"Temple God? Are you the patron saint of this temple?" I asked tentatively.
It nodded and looked at us deeply.
"Exactly.
For hundreds of years, I have guarded this place from outside interference.
However, you are not ordinary people. There must be something extraordinary about being able to break into this place. "
Qin Wuyan and I looked at each other with shock in our hearts.
The resentful spirits and dangers we encountered before seem to be nothing compared to the temple-presiding deity in front of us.
"Since you know that we are extraordinary, please tell us, what is hidden in the depths of Yan Mountain?" Qin Wuyan asked, with uncontrollable curiosity in his tone.
The Temple God was silent for a while, as if he was thinking about something, and then said slowly: "Yan Mountain is a bridge connecting the human world and the underworld, and there are endless secrets and dangers hidden in its depths.
If you insist on moving forward, you will encounter unprecedented challenges. "
"We are ready." I said firmly, and Qin Wuyan nodded.
The temple god looked at us, as if he was evaluating something. After a moment, his eyes gradually softened.
"In that case, I will help you." As it said, a simple scroll appeared in its hand and was handed to us.
"Here are recorded the path leading to the depths of Yan Mountain, as well as some protective formations and Taoist techniques. I hope they can help you."
We took the scroll and were filled with gratitude.
Suddenly, there was a rush of footsteps outside the temple, and then a familiar figure rushed in. It was the girl who mysteriously disappeared before.
With eagerness and fear on her face, she gasped and said: "Oh no, there is a group of resentful spirits outside. It seems they are driven by someone and are approaching quickly this way!"
Our hearts sank, it seemed the danger was far from over.
Qin Wuyan and I immediately picked up the scroll we had just received, ready to face the unknown challenge again.
The temple god stood up slowly, his eyes shining with determination.
"Don't worry, since I have decided to help you, I won't let you fall into danger easily." Its voice was like morning bells and evening drums, firm and powerful.
As the temple god's words fell, we quickly set up a defensive formation. Under the guidance of the scroll, Qin Wuyan skillfully placed the magic weapons and spells.
And I used the Taoist skills I learned to strengthen the surrounding protection.
The entire temple was shrouded in a faint light, like an indestructible fortress.
The girl held on to the hem of my clothes tightly, her eyes showing uneasiness and fear.
I patted her head gently and told her not to worry.
The footsteps outside were getting closer and closer, followed by waves of roars from vengeful spirits.
It seems that the opponents we face this time are not only numerous, but also controlled by some powerful force.
Qin Wuyan stood in front, holding the sword in his hand tightly. His eyes were firm and he was not afraid of the upcoming battle.
I was also prepared. Although I was still a little uneasy, my courage had been greatly enhanced after what I had experienced before.
Suddenly, gloomy resentments emerged from the darkness outside the temple, and then groups of resentful spirits rushed in. Their eyes were empty but full of aggression.
