The Secret Guarded for Generations

The stone guardian at the bridgehead slowly moved aside, clearing a path as it solemnly declared, "The Wisdom Bridge has opened. The heir to the truth may proceed."

"Incredible," Robin exclaimed, quickly recording the entire process. "The mechanisms the ancients left behind are so precise. They still work after a thousand years."

Lin Ye sheathed the Dawn Blade. It was as though the Ancient Guardians who had set this trial a thousand years ago were speaking to him across time, guiding him step by step toward the truth.

"Let's keep going." Lin Ye looked to the far end of the stone bridge, where the road climbed toward the Central Temple. "The truth is waiting ahead."

Silva nodded, his expression growing solemn. "Crossing the Wisdom Bridge means Moonlight Island has accepted you as the heir. There may be more trials ahead, but the hardest part should be behind us."

They stepped onto the glowing bridge and followed the Wisdom Road. Countless blue particles floated in the deep ravine below, beautiful and mysterious, like a reflection of the stars. As they advanced, the Central Temple came into clearer view.

The secret the Clan of D. had guarded for generations, the history the World Government considered forbidden, the truth that could change the fate of the entire world—all of it waited just ahead. Lin Ye recalled the ancient prophecy: When the Three Great Keys are reunited, the Gate of Truth will open once more.

After crossing the Wisdom Bridge, Lin Ye and the others began the final stretch toward the Central Temple. The road grew broad and level, and the buildings on either side became grander and more ornate. This was clearly the heart of the Ancient Kingdom. The Central Temple stood close before them, its enormous white dome gleaming with a mysterious