The guardian stone statues at the bridgehead slowly moved aside, opening a path while solemnly declaring, "Wisdom Bridge has opened. The inheritor of truth may proceed."
"How incredible," Robin marveled, quickly recording the entire process. "The mechanisms left behind by these ancients are so precise that they still function perfectly after a thousand years."
Lin Ye sheathed the Dawn Blade—as though the Ancient Guardian who had set this trial a thousand years ago was speaking to him across the River of Time, guiding him step by step toward the truth.
"Let's keep moving," Lin Ye said, looking toward the other end of the stone bridge. The road there continued upward, leading to the Central Temple at a higher elevation. "The truth is waiting for us ahead."
Hirwa nodded, her expression turning more solemn. "Crossing this Wisdom Bridge means Moonlight Island has acknowledged you as the inheritor. There may be more trials ahead, but the hardest part should already be behind us."
The group stepped onto the glowing bridge and proceeded along the Path of Wisdom. Countless luminous blue particles floated through the deep valley below, like reflections of a starry sky—beautiful and mysterious. As they advanced, the distant Central Temple gradually became clearer.
The secret guarded through generations by the D Clan, the history deemed taboo by the World Government, the truth that could change the fate of the entire world—all of it awaited revelation not far ahead. He could not help recalling that ancient prophecy: "When the three great keys reunite, Truth's Door shall open once more."
After crossing Wisdom Bridge, Lin Ye's group set foot on the final stretch leading to the Central Temple. The road became flatter and broader, while the buildings on both sides grew more magnificent and solemn. This was clearly the core region of