Exploring the Ruins, Danger Lurks

Chen Siyu and Chen Ruixuan knew that the ancient ruins had already attracted many people with ill intentions. They decided to leave Lingxi Town as soon as possible and find the location of the ruins. Before leaving, based on her research of ancient symbols, Chen Siyu roughly determined that the ruins were likely located in the mountains northwest of Lingxi Town.

The siblings traveled northwest. After entering the mountains, the surroundings became increasingly serene and tranquil, but their vigilance did not diminish in the slightest. As they ventured deeper, they discovered strange tracks, as if someone had passed through in a hurry. Chen Ruixuan whispered, "Sister, it seems quite a few people are heading for the ruins already. We need to pick up the pace."

Chen Siyu nodded. The two of them used their movement techniques, rapidly advancing along the mountain range. Suddenly, a narrow valley appeared before them. A faint mist permeated the valley, within which faint lights flickered. Chen Siyu frowned, "This mist is a bit strange. Younger brother, let's be careful."

They cautiously stepped into the valley. Not long after, they heard a faint rustling sound. Chen Siyu quickly flicked out the Five-Colored Ribbon, striking towards the source of the sound. The ribbon touched a soft object, and with a strong pull from Chen Siyu, a spirit rat covered in sharp quills was pulled out. The spirit rat squeaked, its eyes flashing fiercely, and lunged at Chen Siyu.

Chen Ruixuan hurriedly took out his slingshot and fired a pellet, repelling the spirit rat. However, the spirit rat's cries attracted more of its kind, and instantly, a swarm of spirit rats surged from all directions. Chen Siyu and Chen Ruixuan stood back-to-back. Chen Siyu controlled the Five-Colored Ribbon to fend off the spirit rats' attacks, while Chen Ruixuan continuously fired pellets. For a time, spiritual energy filled the valley, and the spirit rats' screams were incessant.

Just as they were battling the spirit rats, several ropes suddenly descended from above the valley. The ropes were wrapped with sharp barbs and descended towards their heads. Chen Siyu sensed danger and quickly wrapped the Five-Colored Ribbon around a large rock, pulling Chen Ruixuan behind it to take cover. The ropes struck the rock with dull thuds.

"Sister, it seems besides these spirit rats, someone is ambushing us from the shadows," Chen Ruixuan said angrily.

Chen Siyu calmly analyzed, "That's right. These people must be waiting for us to be weakened by the spirit rats before making their move to snatch the map. We can't stay here long; we need to break through the spirit rat encirclement quickly."

Chen Siyu concentrated, channeling Chaos Power into the Five-Colored Ribbon. The ribbon shone brightly, instantly repelling all the surrounding spirit rats. The siblings seized the brief moment of confusion among the spirit rats and quickly charged towards the depths of the valley.

After breaking free from the spirit rats' encirclement, they arrived before an ancient stone gate. The gate was covered in mysterious runes that flickered with a faint light, seemingly recounting the vicissitudes of time. Chen Ruixuan exclaimed excitedly, "Sister, this must be the entrance to the ruins."

Chen Siyu carefully observed the runes on the stone gate, trying to find a way to open it. Just then, footsteps echoed from the surroundings, and a group of men in black appeared behind them. The leader of the men in black said coldly, "Hand over the map to the ancient ruins, and we'll spare your lives."

Chen Siyu shielded the map behind her and said firmly, "You wish. These ruins do not belong to any one person. Your unscrupulous methods will not succeed."

The leader of the men in black sneered, "Hmph, then don't blame us for being impolite. Attack!" The men in black swarmed forward, attacking Chen Siyu and Chen Ruixuan. Chen Siyu wielded the Five-Colored Ribbon, engaging the men in black in battle, while Chen Ruixuan provided support with his slingshot. However, the men in black were numerous and not weak, and Chen Siyu and Chen Ruixuan gradually found themselves in a difficult situation.

During the fierce battle, Chen Siyu noticed that the men in black moved with a specific rhythm during each attack. A thought struck her, and she shouted to Chen Ruixuan, "Younger brother, pay attention to their attack rhythm. Let's find a weakness and concentrate our strength to break through!" Can Chen Siyu and Chen Ruixuan find the men in black's weakness, successfully break through the encirclement, and open the stone gate to enter the ruins? How will this fierce battle conclude? Everything is full of suspense.