binnovel Chapter 370
Chapter 370
At the top of the stone pillars, the lifelike animal sculptures appeared particularly eerie and mysterious in the dim light.
Spiders, snakes, centipedes, toads... each one is a venomous creature in nature that strikes fear into the hearts of many. Their existence is not merely decoration, but more like part of some ancient ritual or mechanism.
Zhang Hao closed his eyes, trying to immerse himself completely in the ancient atmosphere, as if he were one with this space.
Feng shui emphasizes the harmonious coexistence of humans and the natural environment, as well as utilizing the flow of energy in nature to bring good fortune and avoid misfortune.
Zhang Hao knew that to unlock this mechanism, he had to understand the subtle connection between these stone pillars and their surroundings, as well as the complex information they represented, such as the Five Elements, the Eight Trigrams, and the zodiac directions.
After careful observation and reasoning, Zhang Hao's gaze finally settled on the toad statue.
In Feng Shui, toads are often seen as symbols of wealth and good fortune, but in this context, they are more like a guiding light.
Zhang Hao noticed that the toad statue was located in the center of the space, slightly north of it. This corresponds to the "Kan" position in the Bagua (Eight Trigrams) and the "water" attribute in the Five Elements.
In Feng Shui, "water" often represents flow, change, and channels, which coincides with the downward channel they are currently looking for.
So, Zhang Hao slowly walked towards the stone pillar carved with a toad, gently placed his hands on the pillar, and felt the coolness and roughness coming from his fingertips.
He took a deep breath, focused his mind, and prepared to activate the mechanism that could determine their fate.
With a gentle push, the stone pillar unexpectedly did not turn immediately, but seemed to be stuck by some force, which made him feel uneasy and wonder if he had made a mistake in his judgment.
However, just as Zhang Hao was about to try again, a miracle happened.
The stone pillar suddenly emitted a slight cracking sound, and then the toad's mouth slowly opened, from which a smooth, round stone ball slid out and crashed heavily onto the ground.
This strike not only caused the ground to tremble slightly, but also, to everyone's astonishment, opened a portal to an unknown world.
The floor seemed to be torn apart by an invisible force, slowly separating to reveal a deep and dark passage.
At the entrance to the passage, a faint light appeared and disappeared.
"Everyone be careful and follow me closely."
Zhang Hao was the first to step into the passage, followed closely by the others.
As they ventured deeper into the area, the surrounding scenery began to change.
The once cold stone walls gradually became damp, and a faint musty smell and an unknown aura filled the air.
Along the passageway, one can occasionally see some strange plants and glowing minerals.
When they reached the end of the passage, an underground river came into view.
As Zhang Hao and his group stepped into the hidden underground river, a cold and damp atmosphere rushed towards them. The river was swift and shimmering, its surface sparkling with an eerie light in the dim light, like a winding silver dragon.
Zhang Hao stood at the very front of the group, his brows furrowed, his eyes sharp, constantly alert to everything around him.
As they were carefully making their way along the riverbank, a deafening splash suddenly broke the tranquility of the underground river from behind.
Everyone turned around abruptly and saw huge ripples spreading across the water's surface, as if something was suddenly moving underwater.
However, when they looked closely, they found nothing, only the ripples that gradually faded away, making them even more uneasy.
"what is that?"
The fat man was panting heavily, his voice trembling slightly.
His obese body appeared even more clumsy in the narrow passage, making each step seem exceptionally difficult.