On the mountain top, the cold wind howled past.
So people sat, others stood, all with solemn expressions discussing.
Treasure Hunters from other teams also set aside past grudges, forming small groups to join in.
At this mont, all the past sches and struggles seed insignificant.
Everyone was racking their brains, thinking about how to survive and escape from this near-desperate situation.
There was a glimr of hope in soone’s eyes as they whispered:
"Why not wait until dawn? Maybe the mist will disperse on its own by then, and we can see the way out of the mountain."
However, soone imdiately shook their head in disagreent, worriedly saying:
"This mist is very ominous; it won’t disperse so easily. We might not survive until dawn."
Others rummaged through their backpacks for flares or wireless devices, attempting to send rescue signals, hoping for the outside rescue team to send a plane to pick them up.
Everyone voiced their opinions, each with different views, but none felt confident.
Fang Cheng and Lin Chuqiao, along with others, were also gathered together, communicating privately.
"Given the current situation, it seems we are not simply trapped by an array but are in a special space that connects reality and consciousness, known as the ’Inner World’."
Through the Spiritual Link, the Professor’s thoughtful voice sounded in Fang Cheng and the others’ minds.
"Inner World? What’s that?"
Big Hamr and Bai Ling widened their eyes upon hearing this, clearly the first ti they had heard of this novel and unfamiliar term.
"The Inner World is a supernatural dinsion parallel to reality, corresponding to our life in the Outer World."
The Professor patiently explained:
"In this mysterious space, there often appear strange creatures or supernatural phenona that have long disappeared or are impossible in the real world."
"Simply put, if the Outer World shows the superficial consciousness perceivable by people, then the Inner World is the dark hidden corner mapped by the deep consciousness."
"You’ve all heard folklore about mysterious disappearances, right? Those ghost stories where children get lost and taken by mountain spirits are mostly about accidentally entering the Inner World."
After the explanation, Bai Ling blinked and curiously asked:
"Professor, according to what you said, the wall we encountered before was because we accidentally got involved in the mysterious Inner World process? No wonder at the ti everything around felt familiar, yet we couldn’t find our way out. It’s too strange."
"Yes, the Inner World indeed has many eerie aspects."
The Professor responded softly, then continued:
"Once we’re in it, the spatial dinsions subtly change, but our senses are still confined to the familiar surfaces, hence the illusion of being close to a target but unable to reach it."
"This precisely aligns with the Inner World’s characteristics, where it overlays real scenes with supernatural domains, trapping us in chaos without our awareness."
"However..."
At this point, the Professor paused briefly, with a hint of contemplation:
"The existence of the Inner World cannot be directly perceived through our five senses; it must be accessed through special channels like ditation or dreams."
"If one intentionally searches and wants to truly enter it physically, it’s a very elusive endeavor, probably as rare as winning the lottery."
"Ah, did we hit the jackpot?"
Big Hamr’s mouth slightly opened, and he interjected in astonishnt, clearly feeling extrely unlucky.
"In a certain sense, you could say that."
The Professor sighed slightly, with a hint of yearning:
"In ancient tis, powerful supernatural forces filled the world, and their wondrous effects over millions of years gave birth to various parallel dinsions of the Inner World."
"These places are the Cave Heaven Blessed Lands frequently ntioned in Taoist texts, said to contain endless mysteries and opportunities. However, as ti passed, most have hidden away in the river of history, little known."
"As of now, such special spaces are scarce, and even if they still exist, they are mostly controlled or occupied by major families."
"It’s clear that the Mist Mountain still holds supernatural power, and the Lu Family must have orchestrated a secretive plan, using a mysterious array to open this Inner World, trapping us all inside for so undisclosed purpose..."
Upon hearing this, everyone’s heart tightened.
The Professor’s voice continued to resonate:
"In essence, the family inheritance Secret Realm is actually a stable Inner World, yet the current state of the Mist Mountain is extrely turbulent and completely unconventional."
"Could it be that the Lu Family has mastered so unique ans, preparing to establish a second inheritance Secret Realm..."
His tone was full of confusion, pondering for a long ti before helplessly sighing softly:
"No matter what, since the Lu Family has gone to such great lengths, using the Golden Benba Bottle as bait to trap us here, finding a way out won’t be an easy task."
Lin Chuqiao furrowed her eyebrows slightly, then continued the discussion with her views:
"To safely enter and exit the inheritance Secret Realm, we usually need direct bloodline mbers of a family to guide us. Now, we have two options: One is to find the person in charge at the Lu Family Manor and force them to lead us."
"But this thod is very risky. Currently, we are trapped on the mountain, with only the Professor and Crow in the manor, and the Lu Family leader likely possesses unfathomable strength. Any carelessness could lead to a more dangerous situation."
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