Chapter 2672
The towering bronze gate loomed before them—majestic, ancient, and silent. What lay beyond it might be the legendary Hanging Garden… or a deeper, deadlier trap.
The dark golden vines that wrapped around the door’s cracks appeared withered, yet when touched, they felt like cold metal—unyielding and almost alive.
A faint glow pulsed beneath the cloud-seal talisman carved into the gate, weaving an ancient and powerful enchantment. Breaking it by force wasn’t just difficult—it could trigger unpredictable consequences.
Logan spent several moments probing the seal with his divine sense before finally withdrawing and shaking his head. “This gate’s seal is intact and connected to the earth veins. Forcing it open could cause a major backlash. There might be another entrance—or perhaps a specific key or opportunity to unlock it.”
The hope that had carried them this far wavered. The promise of discovery stood just beyond that massive gate, yet it was unreachable. Grace stared at the fog-laced fissure in the mountains ahead and said thoughtfully, “If this way is blocked for now, we should explore along the edge of this crack. Maybe we’ll find another path. The ‘Yaochi’ mentioned in the murals might be nearby.”
Logan nodded. He sensed faint but active spiritual fluctuations in that direction. With renewed caution, the group continued forward along the cliff’s edge, moving deeper into the island’s heart.
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