Under the Stars: The Hermit's Path

Chapter 132: Research on Forbidden Techniques

Lin Yi and his companions quietly entered the secret laboratory hidden deep in the mountains. The laboratory was surrounded by dense trees, like a natural barrier, isolating the noise and interference from the outside world.

Once inside, everyone eagerly began their in-depth study of the forbidden techniques contained within the mysterious tome. They lost track of time, completely immersed in a sea of knowledge, perusing day and night through a variety of ancient and precious documents. Some were already tattered and incomplete, their writing blurred; others, eroded by time, had become yellowed and brittle, threatening to crumble to pieces at the slightest touch. Yet, despite the numerous obstacles, they showed no sign of retreat.

Ellie sat quietly at a desk piled high with books and notes. Her beautiful eyes were fixed on a yellowed ancient tome in her hands, her brows furrowed slightly as she read every line with rapt attention. Suddenly, as if she had discovered a crucial clue, she looked up excitedly and said, "I seem to have found some information about the source of forbidden energy in this book, but it's not very clear at the moment. We need to dig deeper into this information; maybe we can solve the mystery behind it!"

Ares, standing nearby, paused polishing the greatsword after hearing Ellie's words. He lowered his head in thought for a moment, then slowly said, "The power contained in this forbidden technique is far too great. If we can't fully master it, the consequences of losing control will be disastrous. So everyone must be careful!" He then picked up the greatsword again and continued polishing it diligently, as if this simple action could bring him peace of mind.

Yingze huddled quietly in a corner of the room, before him lay numerous magical samples he had brought back from the mysterious ruins. They emanated a faint, strange glow, as if they held endless secrets waiting to be revealed. Yingze was completely absorbed, his brow furrowed slightly, his eyes deep and piercing as he silently and meticulously analyzed each of these magical samples.

Time slipped by quietly, and in the blink of an eye, several weeks had already passed. During this time, Lin Yi never gave up his exploration, burying himself in the laboratory day and night, repeatedly repeating various complex and delicate experimental operations. Finally, during a seemingly ordinary experiment that was full of unexpected surprises, he made a shocking discovery - the forbidden technique actually shared many similarities with an extremely ancient magical rune from the continent of Aesera.

"Guys, come and see!" Lin Yi's voice trembled with excitement. He couldn't contain his inner joy and excitement, and shouted to his companions. Hearing his call, everyone gathered together quickly as if hearing a military order, and cast curious eyes towards the place where Lin Yi's finger was pointing.

Ellie's beautiful eyes instantly lit up, sparkling with surprise and anticipation. She couldn't help but say, "If there really is some close connection between the two, then perhaps we can use in-depth research on these ancient runes to uncover the mysterious operating mechanism behind the forbidden technique!"

So, they held their breath and concentrated all their attention on the in-depth study of this ancient magic rune.

However, this path of exploration was fraught with obstacles and arduous. They were astonished to discover the intricate structure of these mysterious magical runes, a dazzling maze. Every detail seemed crucial, and any omission or deviation could drastically alter the effectiveness of the forbidden technique.

Even more problematic was the fact that the power contained in this forbidden technique was beyond imagination, so every experiment was like walking on the edge of a knife, requiring utmost caution. Even the slightest mistake could lead to unpredictable and unmanageable dangers.

Faced with successive setbacks, Ares could no longer suppress his inner anxiety and impatience, and could not help complaining: "We have experienced so many failures. When will we be able to succeed?" As he spoke, his brows were furrowed and beads of sweat oozed out of his forehead.

Seeing this, Lin Yi on the side quickly reached out and gently patted Ares on the shoulder, comforting and encouraging him: "Don't be anxious, brother! Although we have encountered many difficulties, we are actually getting closer and closer to the truth. As long as we grit our teeth and persevere, I firmly believe that we will eventually find the answer we have been dreaming of." After that, his firm and hopeful eyes stared ahead, as if he had seen the dawn of victory waving to them not far away.

Ying also nodded in agreement: "That's right, if we give up now, all our efforts will be wasted."

As they worked hard to overcome the difficulties, mysterious disturbances began to appear in the laboratory: sometimes experimental equipment suddenly malfunctioned, sometimes precious documents mysteriously disappeared.

"This is so strange. Is someone secretly sabotaging our research?" Ellie said worriedly.

Lin Yi began to strengthen the laboratory's protective measures and sent people to secretly investigate the source of the interference.

After some investigation, they discovered that it was a magical organization hidden in the dark, trying to prevent them from mastering the power of forbidden techniques.

Lin Yi decided to take the initiative and engage in a head-on confrontation with this mysterious magic organization. One night, they quietly followed the members of the magic organization and came to their secret base.

"Are you ready?" Lin Yi asked in a low voice.

The companions nodded one after another, their eyes full of determination.

They rushed into the stronghold and started a fierce battle with the members of the magic organization. Magical lights flickered in the darkness and shouts of killing were heard one after another.

After a hard-fought battle, they finally defeated the members of the magic organization and learned a shocking truth from them: the magic organization was under the control of a dark force that had been coveting the resources of the Esera continent and was afraid that Lin Yi and others would destroy their plans after mastering the forbidden technique.

"It seems the threat we face is greater than we thought," said Ares.

Lin Yi clenched his fists: "But this has only strengthened our determination to crack the forbidden technique. Only in this way can we protect the continent."

After returning to the laboratory, Lin Yi and the others returned to their research. After analyzing the information they had obtained from the previous battle, they finally found the key to cracking the forbidden technique.

"That's it! We finally found it!" Ellie shouted excitedly.

There was a happy smile on everyone's face.

They began to make final preparations, ready to use the power of forbidden techniques to protect the continent of Aesera at an appropriate time.