Chapter 289 Intelligent Life

"We need to find a way to communicate with it effectively."

Feeling the message conveyed by the distorted creature, Gu Yang turned his head and said to Qiangu seriously.

Qiangu nodded in agreement, and he immediately began to organize a team to prepare for this urgent research work.

He knew that this work was crucial for them.

Gu Yang continued to maintain eye contact with the distorted creature, and he tried to touch the unknown mind through his thoughts.

He believed that as long as they had enough patience and wisdom, they would eventually be able to understand the mysteries of this world.

With the joint efforts of Gu Yang and Qiangu, the distorted creature gradually relaxed its vigilance, and it began to walk slowly in the tent, exploring this novel environment.

Outside, the night deepened, and the sea breeze gently blew on the beach, bringing a hint of coolness.

But for Gu Yang and his team, this night was destined to be extraordinary, and a new world was unfolding to them.

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The next day, when the morning light broke and sprinkled on the beach, Gu Yang stood at the edge of the camp, gazing at the blue ocean in the distance.

He knew that there were still too many unknowns waiting for them to explore on this vast continent. He turned around and looked at Qiangu with a firm look in his eyes.

"Qiangu, the distorted creature is in your hands. I believe you can find a way to communicate with it."

Gu Yang patted Qiangu on the shoulder, his trust was beyond words.

Qiangu nodded, and his eyes also flashed with a firm light.

"Don't worry, I will do my best to ensure that we can learn more from it."

Gu Yang nodded with satisfaction, and then turned to the waiting team members, who were ready to embark on another exploration journey.

"Team members, a new day has begun, and we have new goals to achieve."

Gu Yang's voice was clear and powerful, arousing the blood in the hearts of the team members.

The team members responded one after another, their eyes full of expectations and courage.

Gu Yang led the way out of the camp and strode in another direction.

Following Gu Yang's steps, the team followed neatly, crossed the beach and entered the dense jungle.

The sun shone through the gaps in the leaves, sprinkled on their resolute faces, and the mottled light and shadows reflected their figures.

They shuttled through the forest trails, stepped on the soft soil, and occasionally heard the roar of wild beasts in the distance, but this did not stop them.

Gu Yang walked in the front, and he unfolded the map given to him by Qiangu from time to time. Their destination was a mysterious area that was said to contain ancient ruins.

"Be careful, there may be unknown dangers in this area." Gu Yang reminded, with a hint of vigilance in his eyes.

The team members followed closely behind, their eyes scanning the surroundings, and everyone remained highly alert.

Soon after, they came to an open area with sparse vegetation, and some strange-shaped stone pillars could be seen standing on the ground.

"The patterns on these stone pillars look very old." A team member pointed to the carvings on the stone pillars and said.

Gu Yang stepped forward to observe carefully. These patterns seemed to record some epic stories, but they could not interpret the specific content.

"It may be related to the ruins we are looking for." Gu Yang pondered, and he decided to stay here for a while and investigate these stone pillars in detail.

The team members began to work together. Some were responsible for recording the patterns on the stone pillars, while others searched for possible clues around.

Just as they were busy, suddenly, a loud noise broke the silence and the ground began to shake.

"Be alert!" Gu Yang shouted loudly.

The team members quickly gathered together and formed a defensive formation.

Then, a huge creature rushed out of the jungle. It looked like a hybrid of a rhinoceros and a lizard, and its skin was as hard as armor.

Its head was drooping, like a huge rock, and its two eyes were deeply sunken under the rough skin, flashing a faint green light.

The creature's back was covered with dense scales, each of which seemed to be a bronze shield carved by the years.

Its limbs were strong and powerful, and every step it took made people feel that the earth was shaking.

The tail was long and thick, like a huge iron rod, waving in the air, bringing gusts of wind.

The creature's mouth opened, revealing rows of sharp teeth, and it let out a low and powerful roar, the sound echoing on the empty ground, making people palpitate.

Two streams of white air blew out of its nostrils, as if it was a contempt and provocation for the invaders.

"What kind of monster is this?" a team member exclaimed.

"Don't panic, get ready for battle!" Gu Yang waved the long knife in his hand and rushed forward first.

His blade flashed cold light in the sun, and accurately chopped the monster's leg.

The monster let out an angry roar, and its tail swung towards Gu Yang.

But Gu Yang was agile and easily avoided the attack.

The team members were not to be outdone. They used their own weapons and skills to fight fiercely with the monster.

The archers drew their bows and shot arrows, and the arrows carried power and pierced the monster's skin. Although it was difficult to penetrate, it was enough to attract its attention.

The seal masters cast various elemental magics, and fire, frost, and lightning intertwined and bombarded the monster's body.

After a fierce battle, the monster finally fell to the ground and stopped moving.

Gu Yang went forward to check and confirmed that the monster had lost signs of life. He signaled the team members to move on.

"We can't give up because of these small setbacks. The ruins are not far away." Gu Yang encouraged the team members.

The team members reorganized their equipment and continued to follow Gu Yang into the jungle.

Their hearts were full of curiosity about the unknown and desire for victory. Everyone was ready to meet the next challenge.

Behind them, the corpse of the huge monster and the traces of battle on the ground were left, witnessing their brave footprints.

The sun shone through the gaps in the dense forest, bringing a warm and moist breath.

Gu Yang and the team members passed through lush green leaves, and the ground under their feet was sometimes solid and sometimes muddy.

Their clothes were covered with mud and leaves, but these could not stop their pace.

Suddenly, a crisp bird song came from the front of the team, breaking the tranquility of the forest.

Gu Yang raised his hand to signal the team to stop, and he listened attentively, trying to distinguish the source of the sound.

Experience told him that in this unknown jungle, any movement could mean danger or discovery.

The team members held their breath and waited quietly for Gu Yang's instructions.

After a moment, Gu Yang gently gestured to the bushes on the left, signaling the team members to go around and check.

They moved lightly, fearing to disturb the creatures lurking in the dark.

When they went around to the other side of the bushes, a strange flower bush came into view.

The flowers were light purple, exuding a charming fragrance, with dew on the petals, sparkling with crystal light.

"These flowers are very unusual, maybe some unknown species." A team member said excitedly, he carefully took out the tools and began to collect samples.

Gu Yang continued to lead the other team members to search around, hoping to find more clues about this area.

Just as they dispersed, a team member suddenly found a stone slab half buried in the soil.

The stone slab was covered with moss, but some finely carved patterns could still be vaguely seen.

"Gu Yang, come and see this!" The team member shouted excitedly.

Gu Yang and other team members quickly gathered together, they carefully cleaned the moss on the stone slab, revealing the complete pattern.

The pattern seemed to depict an ancient battle, with a fierce confrontation between humanoid creatures and huge monsters.

"These patterns are very similar to the style we saw on the stone pillars, and they are probably the product of the same civilization." Gu Yang pondered, with a glimmer of excitement in his eyes.

The team members continued to dig around the stone slabs, hoping to find more clues.

After some effort, they found a path paved with stone slabs, which seemed to lead deep into the jungle.

"It seems that we have found the right way." Gu Yang said, with determination and expectation in his voice.

The team members regrouped and continued along the stone slab path.

As they went deeper and deeper, the light in the jungle gradually became dim, but their hearts became brighter.

They knew that every step might be the key to the ancient secrets, and they were willing to do whatever it took to uncover these secrets.

Gu Yang walked in the front, his eyes always vigilantly scanning the surroundings, he knew that the real challenge might have just begun.

Gu Yang and his team members walked along the stone slab path, and the vines and branches of the jungle intertwined into a green sky above their heads.

Suddenly, a strange melody came into their ears, as if something was singing in a low voice.

Gu Yang immediately raised his hand to signal the team to stop. He listened attentively. The melody was melodious and mysterious, like a call from another world.

The team members looked at each other. They had never heard such a beautiful and incredible sound.

"Stay alert, there may be intelligent life." Gu Yang whispered to the team members, and they slowly moved towards the source of the sound.

As they approached, the chanting became clearer and clearer, and they found that the sound came from behind a dense bush.

Gu Yang signaled the team members to disperse and carefully surrounded the area.

Just as they were about to unveil the mystery, a figure walked out of the bush.

It was a slender creature with light blue skin and large, bright eyes that exuded wisdom.

The creature had feather-like decorations on its head, colorful and swaying gently with its movements.

Gu Yang and the team members were stunned. They had never seen such a strange life form.

The creature didn't seem to be afraid. It continued to chant in a soft and rhythmic voice, as if telling a story.

Gu Yang walked forward slowly, trying to signal peace with the friendliest gesture. He stretched out his hands to show that they were not hostile.

The creature stopped chanting, and its big eyes kept scanning Gu Yang and others, curiously observing their actions.

The creature seemed to be studying this group of strangers who suddenly appeared, and its eyes were full of caution and curiosity.

Gu Yang maintained a friendly attitude and greeted softly in various languages, hoping to find a way to communicate with it.

The creature suddenly made a simple gesture with a gesture, as if imitating Gu Yang's previous hand-raising gesture.

The tense atmosphere of the team members eased a little, and they began to believe that the creature might not be hostile.

Gu Yang carefully took out a piece of dry food from his backpack and handed it to the creature as a symbol of friendship.

The creature took the food, touched it gently with its slender fingers, and then put it in its mouth to try.

Its face showed a satisfied expression, and this simple communication made both parties relieved.

The team members slowly gathered around, they were full of curiosity about this intelligent life.

And this intelligent creature did not seem surprised by their arrival.

It began to make continuous syllables in a soft voice. Although no one in the team could understand its language, the intention revealed in the tone seemed to invite them to follow.

Gu Yang nodded, and he and the team members followed the mysterious creature and began to shuttle through the bushes.

They walked through the jungle, crossed the river, and finally came to an open space.

Gu Yang and others saw at a glance that there was a simple altar made of stones in the center of the open space.

At this time, the intelligent creature was standing in front of the altar and began to draw complex patterns on the ground with a wooden stick in his hand. Every stroke was full of ritual.

Gu Yang and the team members watched, trying to find clues from these patterns.

Soon, the creature stopped drawing, inserted the wooden stick in the center of the altar, and then sang a melody with its clear voice.

There seemed to be some kind of magic in the tone, and an indescribable energy began to flow in the air.

Gu Yang felt a strange vibration spread throughout his body, and he saw the stones on the altar began to glow, and the light gradually spread, forming a series of pictures of light and shadow.

The pictures showed the history of this continent, ancient civilizations, wars, peace, and some scenes they had seen on stone pillars and slabs before.

The team members all held their breath and stared, knowing that they were witnessing the secrets of an ancient race.

They saw the heroes who fought the behemoths and saw how they used wisdom and strength to protect this land.

The creature stopped singing, and the light and shadow gradually dissipated.

It turned around and looked at Gu Yang with its deep eyes, as if saying, "You know our story now."

Gu Yang bowed deeply to express his gratitude.

He realized that they had not only found ancient ruins, but also found intelligent life on this continent.

The creature seemed satisfied with Gu Yang's behavior. It pointed to the altar and then to the depths of the jungle, indicating that there were more secrets waiting for them there.

Gu Yang understood its meaning, and he waved to the team members, signaling them to prepare to move on.

Their journey of exploration is far from over, and this mysterious encounter undoubtedly adds more color and expectations to their journey. (End of this chapter)