RNP Chapter 443: City of Gold 5
Chapter 443: City of Gold 5
Lin Zhi, Yan Jun, and Zhang Ying have been adventuring in the Zerg world for a long time, and their stories are full of legends. One day, they heard about a mysterious place—the City of Gold—where legend has it that a magical golden leaf grows, possessing incredible power.
Filled with curiosity and anticipation, the three embarked on their journey to the City of Gold. Along the way, they encountered various strange insectoid creatures, including giant insects as large as small mountains, wielding sharp claws and trying to block their path; as well as small, agile flying insects that darted and attacked like lightning, making them difficult to defend against.
"This insectoid world is truly fraught with danger!" Yan Jun shouted as he brandished his sword and slashed at an approaching giant insect.
"Yes, but for that golden leaf, we must brave any hardship!" Lin Zhi's eyes were firm, showing no fear of the danger before her.
Zhang Ying, meanwhile, was casting strange spells, beams of light shooting from his hands to repel the small flying insects.
After a fierce battle, they finally arrived at the City of Gold. The city shimmered with golden light, as if the entire city were cast from gold. The buildings lining the streets were exquisite, every detail adorned with intricate carvings, exuding an aura of mystery.
As soon as they stepped through the city gates, a commotion broke out. A group of Zerg soldiers quickly surrounded them, watching them warily.
"Who are you? Why are you trespassing into the City of Gold?" a soldier leader shouted.
Lin Zhi stepped forward and said politely, "We heard that there are magical golden leaves here, so we came to explore them. We have no ill intentions."
The soldier leader frowned, looked them up and down, and then said, "Golden leaves are not so easy to find. You must pass our test."
The three exchanged a glance, nodded, and indicated their willingness to accept the test.
The challenge involves navigating a maze-like underground cave and finding a hidden golden leaf within a set time. The maze is filled with various traps and mechanisms; a single misstep could be fatal.
The Zerg brothers, Wang Jun and Wang Kai, also appeared at this moment. Having heard that outsiders had come looking for the Golden Leaf, they wanted to join in the fun.
"Hey, you guys look interesting. Let's go find the Golden Leaf together. It'll be great once we find it," Wang Jun said with a smile.
Lin Zhi and the others nodded and entered the maze together with them.
The maze was dark and damp, with eerie lights flickering on the walls. They proceeded cautiously, when suddenly, a huge, bottomless trap appeared on the ground ahead, its bottom covered with sharp spikes.
"Watch out!" Yan Jun shouted, and everyone quickly stopped in their tracks.
Just then, the four Zerg sisters, Li?, Li Ming, Li Hua, and Li Li, appeared. Seeing this scene, they couldn't help but cover their mouths and chuckle.
"Look at the pathetic state you all are in, still dreaming of finding the Golden Leaf!" Li sneered.
Lin Zhi ignored their mockery and calmly observed the area around the trap, trying to find a way to get through.
After some observation, they discovered several loose stones near the trap. Yan Jun and Wang Jun worked together to push the stones into the trap. The stones struck the spikes at the bottom, making a series of sounds. Strangely, the spikes slowly retracted.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, the group carefully stepped over the trap and continued on their way.
Deep within the labyrinth, they encountered a massive stone gate. The gate was covered in strange runes and emanated powerful magical energy.
"How do I open this stone door?" Zhang Ying asked, looking at the stone door with a puzzled expression.
Just when everyone was at a loss, Hua Yuan and Zhang Yuan, two mysterious insectoid women, appeared. They held a crystal ball that emitted a blue light. As the crystal ball approached the stone door, runes began to flash, and the stone door slowly opened.
Excitedly, the group entered through the stone gate, which led to a spacious hall. In the center of the hall stood a huge golden tree, its branches laden with shimmering golden leaves.
"We've finally found it!" Lin Zhi exclaimed excitedly.
Just as they were about to pick the golden leaves, suddenly, a huge figure emerged from the shadows of the hall. It was a colossal insectoid beast, its body radiating a black light, its eyes flashing with ferocity, its gaping maw opening to unleash a furious roar.
The giant beast lunged at the group, and everyone grabbed their weapons, ready to fight.
"Everyone be careful, this giant beast is very powerful!" Yan Jun shouted.
In the fierce battle, Lin Zhi and the others gradually discovered the giant beast's weakness. Lin Zhi seized the opportunity and unleashed his unique swordsmanship; a dazzling light flashed, striking the giant beast's vital point. The giant beast let out a miserable cry and collapsed to the ground.
Taking advantage of the moment, the group rushed forward and picked the golden leaves. However, the instant they held the leaves, they suddenly emitted a blinding light, enveloping them all. When the light faded, they found themselves in a place both strange and familiar, as if they had returned to their original world.
"This golden leaf has such magical power that it can send us back to our original world!" Lin Zhi exclaimed in surprise.
Yan Jun and Zhang Ying were also filled with excitement; they had finally realized their wish to return to their hometown. Wang Jun, Wang Kai, Li ?, Li Ming, Li Hua, Li Li, Hua Yuan, and Zhang Yuan, their insectoid companions, had forged a deep friendship with Lin Zhi and the others during this adventure, and now silently offered their blessings.
After returning to their original world, Lin Zhi, Yan Jun, and Zhang Ying experienced tremendous changes in their lives. They used the power of the golden leaves to improve their own lives and those of those around them. Their story spread throughout the world, becoming a legend and inspiring countless people to bravely pursue their dreams and explore the unknown.
That wondrous experience traversing the Zerg world remained forever etched in their hearts, becoming the most precious treasure of their lives. Whenever the night was still and quiet, they would recall every moment spent in the Zerg world—the thrilling battles, the laughter and joy with their companions—all filling them with profound emotion. They knew that no matter what difficulties they faced in the future, that experience would give them courage and strength, enabling them to forge ahead fearlessly.
It exuded a mysterious aura. Suddenly, a commotion arose, and the Zerg brothers Wang Jun and Wang Kai were seen arguing with a group of Zerg.
"What right do you have to occupy this land!" Wang Jun shouted, his face flushed.
"We arrived first, you think you can get away with that?" the Zerg on the other side taunted.
Linzhi and the other two hurriedly stepped forward. Linzhi said, "We are all insectoids, why should we ruin our harmony over such a small piece of land?"
When Wang Jun saw Lin Zhi and the others, it was as if he had seen a savior. "Brother Lin Zhi, please come and judge this. They are bullying us too much."
Yan Jun frowned and said, "Stop arguing, let's talk things over."
At this moment, the four insectoid siblings, Li Yi, Li Ming, Li Hua, and Li Li, also arrived. Li Yi said, "What's going on? Why are you making such a fuss?"
After some explanation, it turned out that the Wang brothers had found a good piece of land and wanted to settle there, but were driven away by the Zerg who had arrived first.
Zhang Ying thought for a moment and said, "How about this, let's work together to develop this land and share resources, so that everyone can benefit."
Everyone thought the suggestion was good and nodded in agreement. Just then, a buzzing sound suddenly came from the sky, and a huge golden tortoise slowly flew over and landed not far away.
"What is that?" Li Li asked in surprise.
"It looks like the guardian beast of the Golden City—the Golden Tortoise." Yan Jun looked at the Golden Tortoise, a hint of vigilance flashing in his eyes.
The appearance of the golden tortoise silenced the surrounding insectoids. It slowly moved its massive body, radiating a golden light.
Suddenly, the golden tortoise opened its mouth and spat out a golden ray of light, which shot towards the territory that Wang Jun and his brother had discovered.
"Oh no!" Wang Jun shouted, and everyone rushed over to check. They saw a huge golden rune appear on the land, shimmering with light and seemingly containing immense power.
"What's going on?" Lin Zhi asked in confusion.
Yan Jun carefully examined the runes and said, "This should be a test left by the golden tortoise. If we can decipher the secret of the runes, we may be able to gain control of this territory."
The group began to study the runes, when Li suddenly said, "I feel like I've seen similar runes somewhere before. The patterns on them look like some kind of ancient insectoid script."
Li Ming nodded and said, "That's right, I have a vague impression of it, but I can't remember the specific meaning."
Just when everyone was at a loss, Hua Yuan and Zhang Yuan, the sisters, ran over. Hua Yuan said excitedly, "I heard that there is a wise man in Jinzhi City. Perhaps he can unlock the secret of this rune."
The group thought this was a good idea, so they decided to go to the City of Gold to find the wise man.
The City of Gold is a mysterious city in the Zerg world, made of gold and radiating a dazzling light. When Lin Zhi and his companions arrived at the city gate, the Zerg soldiers guarding the city stopped them.
"Who are you? What brings you to Golden City?" the soldier asked.
Lin Zhi stepped forward and said, "We have come to seek the help of a wise man, hoping he can unlock the secret of a rune."
The soldier looked them up and down and said, "You can go in, but you have to pass our test first."
As they spoke, the soldiers assumed fighting stances.
Yan Jun snorted coldly, "You think you can stop us?"
Lin Zhi quickly pulled Yan Jun back and said, "Don't be impulsive, let's see what their test is first."
The soldiers took out some strange props and said, "These props can simulate various combat scenarios. You must complete the challenge within the specified time."
Left with no other choice, the group had to accept the test. The prop emitted a light that instantly enveloped them, transforming the scene into a desert with howling winds and swirling sand.
"How do we fight this?" Li Li was at a loss.
Lin Zhi calmly said, "Everyone, don't panic. Look around for any clues."
The group began searching in the desert. Suddenly, Zhang Ying discovered a stone with some patterns carved on it.
"Come quick, there seems to be a clue here," Zhang Ying shouted.
Everyone gathered around to look, and the image showed that they needed to find a water source in the desert in order to solve the puzzle.
So the group began searching for water in the desert. After much effort, they finally found an ancient well.
When they took water from the ancient well, the scene suddenly changed and turned into a sea of fire.
"This is too difficult!" Li Ming complained.
Yan Jun did not back down. He carefully observed the sea of fire and discovered some hidden passages.
"Follow me!" Yan Jun shouted, and everyone followed him through the passage, successfully passing the test.
The soldiers guarding the city looked surprised. "We didn't expect you guys to be so capable. Come on in."
Lin Zhi and his group entered the City of Gold, where a bustling scene unfolded. The buildings on both sides of the street gleamed with gold, and the insectoids came and went, creating a lively atmosphere.
They inquired everywhere about the wise man's whereabouts and finally found him in a tall tower. The wise man was an old man with white hair and deep eyes, as if he had seen through all things in the world.
"What do you want with me?" the wise man asked.
Lin Zhi explained the matter of the runes in detail, and the wise man nodded slightly after listening.
“I know this rune. It’s a seal on the territory guarded by the golden tortoise. Only with enough courage, wisdom, and unity can it be broken,” the wise man said slowly.
Upon hearing this, hope was rekindled in everyone's hearts.
The wise man continued, “To unlock the runes, you need to collect the power of four elements: metal, wood, water, and fire. The power of metal is in the mines of the City of Gold, the power of wood is in the forest outside the city, the power of water is in the lake south of the city, and the power of fire is in the volcano north of the city.”
After thanking the wise man, everyone went their separate ways.
Wang Jun and Wang Kai went to the mine to search for the power of gold. The mine was dark and damp, with occasional rumbling sounds. They proceeded cautiously, when suddenly, a huge metal insect appeared in front of them.
"Is this the insect that guards the power of gold?" Wang Kai asked nervously.
Wang Jun clenched his fist. "Who cares? Let's go! Defeat it and we'll get the Golden Power."
The two engaged in a fierce battle with the metal bug. The metal bug's hard shell greatly reduced the effectiveness of their attacks, but with their agile movements and tacit cooperation, they finally defeated the metal bug and obtained the power of gold.
The four Li brothers went to the forest outside the city in search of the power of wood. The forest was filled with towering trees and entwined vines, and strange cries could be heard from time to time. They had not been in the forest long when they were blocked by a group of tree people.
“You cannot pass through, this forest is our territory!” the tree people shouted.
Li said, "We are here to find the power of wood, and we will not harm you."
The tree people didn't believe him, and a stalemate ensued. Just then, Li Ming noticed that the tree people seemed very interested in a flower in the forest, so he picked the flower and handed it to them.
"I'm giving you this flower in the hopes that you'll let us through," Li Ming said.
The tree-people accepted the flowers, a satisfied smile spreading across their faces. "Alright, you can go now. Remember, don't damage the forest."
The four Li brothers successfully found the power of wood.
Lin Zhi, Yan Jun, and Zhang Ying went to the lake south of the city to search for the power of water. The lake was crystal clear, and the surrounding aquatic plants swayed. As they approached the lake, a huge water beast emerged from the water.
"This water beast is so powerful, how can we fight it?" Zhang Ying said worriedly.
Yan Jun observed the water beast's movements and said, "We'll use water to attack it."
So, Lin Zhi and Zhang Ying circled around to the water beast from both sides and attacked it with the power of water element, while Yan Jun attracted the water beast's attention from the front. After a fierce battle, the water beast was finally defeated, and they gained the power of water.
Finally, Hua Yuan and Zhang Yuan, the sisters, went to the crater north of the city to search for the power of fire. The crater was steaming hot, with molten lava churning. As soon as they approached the crater, they felt the intense heat emanating from it.
"It's so hot, how can we get in?" Hua Yuan said.
Zhang Yuan suddenly had an idea, "We can use the power of ice elements to create a shield, and then we can get in."
The two used their ice elemental powers to create a shield and cautiously entered the crater. Deep within the crater, they found the source of fire power and successfully obtained it.
The group returned to the territory with the power of the four elements and, following the sage's instructions, infused the elemental power into the runes. The runes shone brightly, slowly rose, and finally disappeared.
They finally gained control of the territory, and everyone cheered with joy.
From then on, Lin Zhi, Yan Jun, Zhang Ying, and others, together with the Wang Jun brothers, the Li siblings, and the Hua Yuan and Zhang Yuan sisters, worked together to build this land, leading a stable yet challenging life, writing their own legendary story in the Zerg world. Their connection with the Golden City's Golden Tortoise...