Chapter 763 Shadow Cult?

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang knew that they had to leave here immediately.

They quickly fled the temple, and when they stood safely outside, the entire temple collapsed with a bang, and dust flew.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang smiled at each other, they knew that they had succeeded again this time.

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Luo Chen and Qing Shuang stood on the ruins, watching the temple that was once full of evil turned into rubble, and a complex emotion surged in their hearts.

They knew that although they stopped the conspiracy of the black-robed man this time, the deep-rootedness of this organization was far from being eradicated overnight.

"We have to find a place to rest and then study the secret book carefully."

Luo Chen suggested, his voice revealed a trace of fatigue.

Qing Shuang nodded, and her eyes also revealed a trace of fatigue, "Yes, we need to understand their secrets in order to better fight them."

The two found a relatively safe cave, lit a bonfire, and began to study the shabby book they got from the temple.

The pages of the book were yellowed, and the words on them were ancient and obscure, but Luo Chen and Qing Shuang both had some knowledge, and they began to interpret them word by word.

"Look here," Qing Shuang pointed to one of the pages and said, "This seems to be a summoning ritual, but it requires specific conditions to succeed."

Luo Chen looked closer, frowning, "These conditions look very harsh, and require some extremely rare materials."

They continued to read and found that the book also recorded some history and purpose of the black robe organization.

It turned out that this organization was called "Shadow Cult". They believed in an ancient evil god and attempted to release its power through summoning rituals to change the order of the world.

"They want more than just power," Luo Chen said in a deep voice, "They want chaos in the whole world."

Qing Shuang clenched his fists, "We must stop them, Luo Chen, we can't let them succeed."

Luo Chen nodded, he understood that this was a struggle for the fate of the world, and they could not relax at all.

In the next few days, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang rested while continuing to study the secret book.

They found some possible clues pointing to other bases of the Shadow Cult.

They decided that the next step would be to go to these bases and disrupt their plans as much as possible.

"Let's go to the nearest base first," Luo Chen pointed to a mark on the map and said, "This seems to be an abandoned mine, where they may be conducting secret activities."

Qing Shuang nodded in agreement, and the two packed up their luggage and set off again.

They passed through the dense forest, crossed the rugged mountains, and finally came to the abandoned mine.

The entrance to the mine was blocked by some shabby wooden boards. Luo Chen and Qing Shuang carefully removed the wooden boards and entered the mine.

It was dark and damp inside, and there was a musty smell in the air.

They went deep into the mine and found some simple facilities and some abandoned tools.

Suddenly, Qing Shuang stopped and she heard some faint sounds.

"Someone is talking." Qing Shuang whispered.

Luo Chen motioned her to keep quiet, and the two quietly approached the source of the sound.

They found a small room where several people in black robes were discussing something.

"We must speed up the ceremony," said one of the black-robed men, "the high-ranking members of the cult are getting impatient."

"But we need more sacrifices," replied another black-robed man.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang looked at each other, and they knew that these black-robed men were planning another ceremony.

They had to stop them.

Luo Chen quietly drew out his sword, and Qing Shuang also held the staff tightly.

They were ready, and then suddenly rushed into the room.

"You evil people, today is your doomsday!" Luo Chen shouted and took the lead in launching an attack.

The black-robed men were startled by the sudden attack, but they quickly reacted and began to fight back.

The battle broke out again, and Luo Chen and Qing Shuang fought hard with the black-robed men with tacit cooperation and firm will.

"You can't stop our plan!" A black-robed man screamed wildly, with a ball of dark energy condensed in his hands.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang did not retreat, they knew that this was a challenge they had to face.

They continued to fight, and every attack was full of determination.

Finally, with a clever cooperation, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang successfully defeated all the black-robed men.

The mine returned to peace again.

They checked the bodies of the black-robed men and found some important documents and maps, which were crucial to understanding the full picture of the Shadow Cult.

"We have obtained some more clues," Luo Chen said, "We are one step closer to completely destroying them."

Qing Shuang nodded, with a firm light flashing in her eyes, "Yes, Luo Chen, we can't let them continue to do evil."

They carefully put away the documents and maps and prepared to leave the mine.

Before leaving, Luo Chen noticed that there were some strange symbols engraved on the walls of the mine, and he curiously leaned in to observe.

"These symbols..." Luo Chen whispered to himself, trying to identify their meaning.

Qing Shuang also came over, and she gently touched the symbols with her fingers, feeling their texture.

"These symbols seem to be an ancient text, which may be related to the rituals of the Shadow Cult."

Luochen nodded, "We have to find someone knowledgeable to interpret these symbols. Maybe we can discover more secrets about them."

They decided to leave the mine first and find a safe place before making any plans.

On the way back, Luochen and Qingshuang discussed the next plan.

"We have to be careful," Luo Chen reminded. "The Shadow Order's forces are spread all over the place, and we cannot expose our whereabouts easily."

Qingshuang nodded in agreement, "We can go to the nearby villages first, there should be the clues and help we need."

They arrived at a small village where the villagers seemed to live peacefully.

Luochen and Qingshuang inquired about the news in the village, trying to find someone who could decipher the ancient texts.

In the village, they met an old scholar who claimed to have extensive research on ancient characters.

Luochen and Qingshuang showed him the documents and symbols obtained from the mine.

The scholar studied it carefully, then raised his head with a hint of worry in his eyes.

"The symbols are indeed connected to an ancient ritual designed to summon a being powerful enough to destroy an entire world."

After Luo Chen and Qing Shuang heard this, their hearts sank. They knew that the Order of Shadow's plans were more dangerous than they imagined.

"We must stop them," Luochen said firmly, "We cannot let them complete this ritual."

The scholar nodded, "I can help you interpret these symbols, but you need more helpers. This task is too difficult and cannot be completed by the two of you."

Luochen and Qingshuang accepted the scholar's advice and decided to go to nearby towns to find more allies.

In the town, they met some like-minded practitioners who were willing to join their team to fight against the Shadow Order.

Together they studied the information provided by the scholars and developed a detailed plan.

They know that the next battle will be extremely difficult, but they also understand that this is a responsibility they must bear.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang led the newly joined practitioners on an adventure that went deep into the core of the Shadow Order.

They traveled through forests and over mountains, and finally came to the headquarters of the Order of Shadows, an ancient castle shrouded in darkness.

The entrance to the castle was guarded by a group of men in black robes. Luo Chen and Qing Shuang led the team and launched a fierce battle with the guards.

During the battle, they continued to use tactics and cooperation to gradually weaken the strength of the guards.

Eventually, they succeeded in breaking through the guards and entering the interior of the castle.

In the castle, they encountered more dangerous enemies, including some powerful dark creatures and senior members of the Black Robes.

Every time they fight, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang must be more careful and cautious.

They know that any mistake can lead to the destruction of the entire team.

In a battle with senior members of the black-robed men, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang were almost in a desperate situation.

Just when they were about to be defeated, Qingshuang suddenly remembered an ancient defensive spell taught to them by scholars.

She chanted a spell quickly, and a beam of light shot out from her staff, forming a protective shield that protected them and the rest of the team.

The attack of the senior member of the black robe was successfully resisted, and Luo Chen seized the opportunity and launched a counterattack.

He used his sword skills to cleverly bypass the opponent's defense, and finally defeated the senior members of the black-robed men.

After the battle, they continued deep into the castle, looking for the location of the summoning ceremony.

In the deepest part of the castle, they found a huge altar with some strange objects and symbols placed on it.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang knew that this was the place where the Shadow Order performed its rituals.

They must destroy the altar before the cult can complete the ritual.

They launched a final decisive battle with the remaining men in black robes.

The battle was extremely fierce, and Luo Chen and Qing Shuang relied on their courage and wisdom to finally succeed in destroying the altar.

As the altar collapsed, the entire castle began to shake violently.

Luochen and Qingshuang led the team to evacuate quickly. When they left the castle safely, the entire castle collapsed and turned into ruins.

They stood on the ruins, watching the castle that was once full of evil atmosphere reduced to rubble, and felt the joy of victory in their hearts.

"It's finally over."

Luochen said with a smile.

Qingshuang nodded, her eyes flashing with determination, "What happened this time is really extremely dangerous. Fortunately, there are many practitioners working with us."

Luo Chen looked around at the practitioners fighting alongside them, and his heart was filled with gratitude.

"We have you to thank, without your help we wouldn't have been able to succeed."

The practitioners responded one after another, saying that this was their joint victory and that everyone had credit.

They began to celebrate each other, sharing the joy and relief after the battle.

"We have to find a place to take a good rest," Qingshuang suggested. "After experiencing so much, everyone needs to recover their strength."

Luochen and Qingshuang led the team through the ruins and towards the village in the distance.

They know that although the threat of the Order of Shadows has been neutralized, their mission is not entirely over.

They need to ensure that the village and surrounding areas are no longer infested by any evil forces.

On the way back, Luochen and Qingshuang talked with the practitioners in the team, sharing each other's experiences and stories.

Everyone was exhausted from the adventure, but also filled with a sense of accomplishment.

"Do you know?" A practitioner named Windrunner said, "I once heard the legend of the Shadow Order by chance. At that time, I thought it was just a ridiculous story, but I didn't expect it. It's true."

Qingshuang responded with a smile: "The world is so big and full of wonders. What we have seen and heard is just the tip of the iceberg. It is because of brave people like you that we can defeat evil again and again."

Luo Chen was even more thoughtful: "This victory is only temporary. Although the Shadow Order was defeated by us, their remnants may still be there. We must remain vigilant to prevent them from causing trouble again."

Everyone in the team nodded in agreement.

They know that although this battle is over, their responsibilities and mission are far from over.

When they returned to the village, the villagers gave them a warm welcome.

The village chief came out to greet them personally and thanked them for everything they had done for the village.

"You are our heroes," the village chief said excitedly. "Without you, we may never be able to escape the shadow of the Shadow Order."

Luo Chen responded humbly: "This is what we should do. It is our responsibility as practitioners to protect innocent people."

Qingshuang suggested: "Village Chief, we hope to stay here for a while to help you rebuild your home. At the same time, we can monitor the surrounding movements to ensure that there are no remnants of the Shadow Cult."

The village chief nodded gratefully: "We very much welcome your help. Your arrival has made this village full of hope again."

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang arranged for the practitioners in the team to work separately. Some helped rebuild the houses, while others patrolled around the village to ensure safety.

As for themselves, they began to search for possible clues in the village to prevent the remnants of the Shadow Order from reappearing.

As the days passed, the village gradually returned to its former tranquility and prosperity.

Luochen and Qingshuang also established deep friendship with the villagers.

They discovered that although the practitioners possessed extraordinary powers, they also learned a lot from contact with ordinary people's lives.

One evening, Luochen and Qingshuang were sitting in the village square, watching the children playing in the sunset.

Qingshuang said softly: "Luo Chen, have you ever thought about what it would be like if we were not cultivators, but ordinary people living here?"