Chapter 362: Entering the forbidden area by mistake, unexpected discovery

After the carnival of the prank night, the academy returned to peace. After a night of laughter and farce, Qin Feng and his partners returned to their daily training life. However, no one expected that the next day, they would mistakenly enter a forbidden area of ​​the academy and discover a hidden secret there.

That morning, Qin Feng and his friends had just finished their morning training and were about to go to the cafeteria for breakfast. While walking on the road, Ye Li suddenly ran over and said to everyone mysteriously: "Have you heard? I heard that a very special place is open today!"

"Special place? What do you mean?" Chu Tian asked while wiping his sweat with a towel.

"Yes, I heard some senior students talking about it. They said that the 'forbidden area' of the academy will be open briefly today, only for a short period of time." Ye Li said mysteriously.

"Forbidden area? There is such a place in the academy?" Zhang Meng seemed a little surprised. "Why have I never heard of it?"

"It is said that students are usually forbidden to enter there, but there are many mysterious things hidden in it. It may be an ancient magic weapon of the academy, or some unsolved magic." Ye Li's tone was full of curiosity.

"Sounds interesting! Let's go and check it out!" Chu Tian immediately became excited when he heard about the possibility of adventure.

Qin Feng thought about it and frowned: "But if it is really a forbidden area, will it be dangerous if we go in rashly?"

"Don't worry, this is just a rumor. Let's go in and take a look. Nothing will happen." Ye Li said with a smile, "Besides, aren't we the best at dealing with various unexpected situations?"

Everyone looked at Qin Feng, their eyes full of anticipation and excitement. Qin Feng thought for a moment, and finally nodded: "Okay, let's go and take a look. But everyone must be careful and try not to touch anything."

"Great! Let's set off now!" Chu Tian said impatiently.

Following the guidance of the rumors, they came to an old building. This building looked like part of the college, but it was located in a remote area and was surrounded by weeds, making it look a bit desolate.

"It looks like no one has been here for a long time." Wang Yue looked around and said in a low voice.

"Yes, it's very quiet here." Zhang Meng nodded, "But it's precisely because of this that there are more likely to be some secrets hidden here."

"Look, there is a door here." Ye Li pointed to a small door on the side of the building. The door was covered with a thick layer of dust and looked like it had not been touched for a long time.

Qin Feng walked forward and gently pushed the door open. The door made a harsh "creak" sound and slowly opened. Behind the door was a dim corridor with some ancient tapestries hanging on the walls on both sides of the corridor, and the ground was covered with thick dust.

"It seems we are the first to arrive here." Chu Tian said with a smile, "I thought there would be a lot of students."

"Maybe they are just talking." Ye Li smiled, "But it's better this way, we can have a good adventure."

They walked along the corridor, going deeper and deeper, and the light became dimmer and dimmer. At the end of the corridor was a heavy stone door, which was engraved with various complex runes.

"These runes look a bit strange." Wang Yue walked forward and studied them carefully. "They don't look like the magic symbols we usually see. They look more like an ancient text."

"Could it be some kind of seal?" Qin Feng guessed, "There may be something important hidden behind this door."

"Since we're here, let's go in and take a look." Zhang Meng said, reaching out to push the stone door.

However, the moment his hand touched the stone door, the runes on the stone door suddenly lit up, and a powerful energy wave came from the door, which pushed Zhang Meng back several steps.

"Wow, this door has a self-defense function!" Zhang Meng touched his hand that was hurt by the shock and said in surprise.

"It seems we can't just go in like this." Qin Feng said, "Everyone be careful, this door may require a specific method to open."

Ye Li walked forward and looked at the runes on the stone door: "These runes seem to be an ancient language, recorded in the Secret History of the Academy. I have seen similar descriptions in the book before."

"Then can you understand these runes?" Chu Tian asked.

"I'll give it a try." Ye Li closed her eyes and began to recall the contents of the book. After a moment, she opened her eyes and said slowly, "These runes seem to be a riddle. Only by solving this riddle can the stone door be opened."

"Riddle?" Qin Feng frowned. "What riddle is it?"

Ye Li pointed at the rune and said, "The power of the four elements converges to reveal the truth, the alternation of yin and yang brings about a balance, and the way to unlock it lies in the mind, not in the form."

"Does this mean that we have to use the power of elements to open this door?" Wang Yue guessed.

"Maybe." Ye Li nodded, "But the most important thing is the last sentence - 'The way to open it is in the heart, not in the form'. This seems to remind us to open it with a certain mentality or state."

"The mind is not in the form... Does it mean that I should use my heart to sense, rather than using strength to push?" Qin Feng said thoughtfully.

"Let me try." Ye Li took a deep breath and walked forward. She closed her eyes and gently pressed her hands on the stone door. Her palms slowly emitted a faint light, which was her soul power flowing.

The others watched quietly, not daring to make a sound to disturb them. After a while, the runes on the stone door gradually became softer, and the light began to flicker, as if responding to Ye Li's soul power.

"Did it succeed?" Zhang Meng asked nervously.

Suddenly, the stone door made a low sound, the rune light flashed, and the stone door slowly opened, revealing a dark room.

"I did it!" Chu Tian shouted excitedly.

"Ye Li, well done!" Qin Feng nodded approvingly.

Everyone walked into the room carefully. The air inside seemed unusually cool. The room was filled with various ancient books and scrolls. In the middle was a huge stone table, on which was placed a gem that emitted a soft glow.

"Wow, what on earth is this place?" Wang Yue exclaimed, "These books look very old."

"What is this gem?" Zhang Meng walked to the stone table curiously and reached out to touch the gem.

"Wait! Don't move!" Ye Li shouted hurriedly, but it was too late.

As soon as Zhang Meng's hand touched the gem, it suddenly emitted a strong light, and then a wave of energy swept across the room. Qin Feng and his companions felt a huge pressure coming towards them, and everyone involuntarily took a few steps back.

"What's going on?" Chu Tian asked loudly, his voice sounding weak amid the deafening buzzing.

The light gradually dissipated, and the room returned to calm. But they found that they were no longer standing in the original place, but in a completely different space.

This space seemed like a huge library, with bookshelves all around the walls, filled with all kinds of books and scrolls. Above each bookshelf hung a glowing crystal lamp, emitting a soft light.

"What is this place? How did we get here?" Wang Yue looked confused.

"I think this might be some kind of teleportation magic." Ye Li guessed, "That gem should be the key to open this space."

"Wow! These books look very interesting!" Chu Tian ran to a bookshelf excitedly, picked up a book and started flipping through it.

"Are you sure we should touch anything here?" Qin Feng frowned and said. He was very wary of this mysterious space.

Just then, an old voice came from behind them: "Who broke into my library without permission?"

Qin Feng and his companions looked back and saw an old man in a simple robe standing in front of them. His hair was gray and his face was kind, but there was a hint of majesty in his eyes.

"I'm sorry, dear old man, we didn't mean to do that." Ye Li apologized quickly, "We just... walked into this place by mistake."

"You got lost?" The old man smiled. "It's not easy to get lost in this place. How did you get in here?"

Qin Feng briefly recounted what happened. After listening, the old man showed a look of surprise: "Oh? You can actually solve that ancient riddle. It seems that you really have some skills."

"Excuse me, are you the guardian of this library?" Wang Yue asked cautiously.

"Yes, I am the guardian of this library. Here are the oldest documents and secrets of the academy." The old man nodded. "But since you are here, there is no need to be nervous. I won't embarrass you."

Hearing the old man's words, Qin Feng and his companions breathed a sigh of relief.

"Since you have strayed into this place, perhaps it is fate." The old man said, turning around and walking to a bookshelf, and took out a book that looked very old, "Do you know what this book is?"

"This looks like an ancient magic book." Ye Li guessed, "but I don't recognize the words written on it."

"This is one of the secret books from when the academy was first founded. It records many long-lost ancient magics and soul skills." The old man said, "But the real secret of this book lies not in its content, but in its origin."

"Source?" Qin Feng asked doubtfully, "What's so special about the source of this book?"

The old man smiled slightly and said, "It was written by the first dean of the academy. That dean was not only a powerful soul master, but also a magic master who mastered ancient secrets."

"This is so cool!" Chu Tian exclaimed, "Does this book contain any unique secret techniques?"

"Indeed." The old man nodded, "But these secret techniques require a destined person to comprehend them, and you may be that destined person."

"Then can we take a look at this book?" Wang Yue couldn't help but ask.

"Of course, but be careful." The old man handed the book to Qin Feng, "Its content may not be as simple as you think."

Qin Feng took the book and opened it carefully. The text in the book looked very complicated, and every page was covered with symbols and patterns. As the pages turned, Qin Feng felt a mysterious force gushing out of the book, as if it was pulling his mind.

"The power of this book should not be underestimated." Ye Li reminded, "We have to be careful."

Qin Feng nodded and continued to flip through the pages. Suddenly, his eyes lit up and he saw a description: "The ultimate form of soul power resonance - soul resonance."

"Is this... a more advanced version of the soul resonance we learned at the seminar?" Qin Feng said in surprise.

"Soul resonance?" Chu Tian also came over, "What is that?"

The old man smiled and explained: "Soul resonance is a technique that can completely merge the soul power of multiple soul masters to form a new and powerful force. This kind of power is not only the superposition of soul power, but also the connection between the depths of each other's souls."

"It sounds powerful, but also dangerous." Ye Li frowned and said, "If it's not controlled well, it might cause a backlash, right?"

"That's right." The old man nodded, "That's why it is called the 'ultimate form' in the book. Only those soul masters with a telepathic connection and a strong will can perform it successfully."

After listening to the old man's explanation, Qin Feng and his companions developed a strong interest in soul resonance.

"Can we learn this soul resonance?" Qin Feng asked, his eyes full of anticipation.

"You can try, but first, you must learn how to completely trust each other and reach a resonance in your hearts." The old man said, "Only in this way can your soul power truly merge."

"We will try our best!" Wang Yue said firmly.

The old man nodded with satisfaction: "Very good, but you must remember that strength is only a tool, and the heart is the foundation. Now, you should leave here and continue your practice."

"Thank you for your teaching, old sir." Ye Li said respectfully.

"Yes, we will remember your words." Qin Feng also nodded.

The old man waved his hand, and a soft light enveloped them. In a flash, they were back in the room of the ancient building.

"It seems we are back again." Chu Tian looked around, "What a wonderful experience."

"Yes, but we have to leave here quickly now." Qin Feng said, "Otherwise, the guards of the academy might find us."

Everyone quickly left the ancient building and returned to the main building of the college. Along the way, they were all thinking back to their experience in the library, their hearts filled with excitement and anticipation.

"Next, we need to study this 'Soul Resonance' carefully." Ye Li suggested, "Perhaps it will become an important force for us to fight against future enemies."

"Yes, we still have a lot to learn." Qin Feng said with a smile, "However, let's take a break today. The Prank Night and today's adventure have kept us busy enough."

Everyone nodded. They knew that there would be many challenges in the future, but as long as they united as one, there would be nothing they could not overcome.

As the night deepened, the lights of the academy flickered in the distance. Qin Feng and his partners were ready to meet all the challenges in the future.