The room was filled with a mysterious aura, as if it were alive, slowly drifting through the air and into Shen Jingqi's nostrils, causing his nerves to instantly tense. On the table lay a key emitting a purple glow, which flickered with an eerie and alluring light like the eyes of a ghost.

"Could this be the third key?" Shen Jingqi's heart stirred, beginning to race uncontrollably as if it were about to burst out of his chest. His gaze was locked onto the key, full of desire and tension. He grabbed the key, and the moment his fingers touched it, a chilling sensation spread from his fingertips throughout his body, causing him to shiver involuntarily.

At that moment, a hurried sound of footsteps approached, and then, a knight burst into the room like an enraged bull. The large sword in his hand gleamed with a cold light, slashing fiercely at Shen Jingqi. The sword's wind howled, seeming to tear the air apart.

Shen Jingqi didn't have time to dodge, his mind went blank, and his body was as if it were immobilized.

However, at that critical moment, a dazzling beam of light suddenly shot out from the key, striking the knight like an angry dragon. The knight let out a dreadful scream, a sound both piercing and terrifying, like a wail from Hell. His body began to twist and deform, turning into a cloud of smoke and vanishing without a trace.

Still shaken, Shen Jingqi looked at the key in his hand, his hands trembling slightly. His gaze was filled with joy and disbelief: "This... this key actually has such magical power! At last, I've found the third key." His heartbeat gradually returned to normal, but his excitement lingered for a long time.

He stepped out of the castle, the sunlight outside was somewhat blinding, causing him to squint. He looked at the three keys in his hand, each gleaming with a different light under the sun, as if revealing the secrets behind them. His heart was filled with hope, as if he could see the scene of reuniting with Xu An and Lin Yu: "I can finally open the door to the real world and find Xu An and Lin Yu."

Following the old man's instructions, he found the door to the real world in a desolate valley. The door exuded a mysterious glow, as vibrant as a dream yet carrying an awe-inspiring aura. A thick layer of fog surrounded it, as if the door was guarding its own secret.

Shen Jingqi took a deep breath and slowly approached the door. His hand trembled slightly as he inserted the three keys into the lock on the door. As the last key was inserted, the door emitted a deep rumbling sound, as if a sleeping giant beast had been awakened. Then, the door slowly opened, and a dazzling light shot out from within, as bright as the sun.

Without hesitation, Shen Jingqi stepped into the light. His body seemed to be propelled by an invisible force, swiftly traversing through the light. Everything around became blurred, with the light growing stronger and stronger.

When he opened his eyes again, he found himself back in the real world. The familiar streets and bustling crowds were all so intimately familiar. He searched around for signs of Xu An and Lin Yu, his eyes filled with anticipation. As he weaved through the crowd, he called out their names loudly: "Xu An! Lin Yu! Where are you?"

However, after looking for a long time, his voice hoarse from shouting, he still couldn't find them. A sense of worry surged within him, his brows furrowing tightly: "Could they still be in that mysterious space? Or... have they encountered some danger?" Various terrifying scenes kept flashing in his mind, making him anxious.

"No, I must return to that mysterious space to find Xu An and Lin Yu." Shen Jingqi clenched his fist, his eyes revealing firm determination. Yet, he also knew that returning this time would mean facing more dangers and challenges.

Just as he was preparing to find a way back into the mysterious space, a mysterious figure appeared before him. The person wore a long black robe, a hood obscuring their face, making it impossible to see what they looked like.

"Shen Jingqi, you think finding the three keys can change everything?" The mysterious figure's voice was low and hoarse, as if coming from hell.

Shen Jingqi was startled, cautiously looking at the mysterious figure: "Who are you? How do you know my name? What do you want?"

The mysterious figure let out a cold laugh: "Who I am doesn't matter, what matters is, do you think you can stop our plan? Those three keys were just bait we left for you."

Shen Jingqi widened his eyes, filled with shock and anger: "Bait? What conspiracy do you have?"

The mysterious figure slowly raised their head, revealing a pair of sinister eyes: "Our goal is not just that mysterious space; the entire real world will be under our control. And you, are just a minor episode in our plan."

Shen Jingqi clenched his fist, his heart burning with anger: "You madmen, I won't let you succeed!"

The mysterious figure chuckled coldly once more: "Just you? Do you think you can fight against our mysterious organization? However, since you're so interesting, I'll give you a chance. Join us, and you'll have endless power and wealth."

Shen Jingqi refused without hesitation: "Ha! I'd never associate with evil people like you!"

The mysterious figure's face instantly darkened: "Since you're so ungrateful, don't blame me for being rude." With that, he waved his hand, and a group of Black-clothed Men suddenly appeared, surrounding Shen Jingqi tightly.

Shen Jingqi looked at the Black-clothed Men around him without a trace of fear. He gripped the key in his hand tightly. Although he didn't know if the key would still work, he was ready to fight.

"Come, let me see what you're capable of!" Shen Jingqi shouted, charging first at the Black-clothed Men. His silhouette weaved through the crowd, the key in his hand like a sharp blade, engaging in fierce combat with the Black-clothed Men.

However, there were too many Black-clothed Men, and each of them was highly skilled. Shen Jingqi gradually found himself out of strength, suffering a few injuries. Blood stained his clothes, but he continued to grit his teeth and persist.

"I can't fall, I must find Xu An and Lin Yu, I must stop their plot." Shen Jingqi kept encouraging himself in his heart.

Just as he was about to reach his limit, suddenly, a beam of light shot out from the key in his hand. That light, like the light of a savior, instantly illuminated the entire battlefield. The Black-clothed Men squinted against the bright light, covering their eyes.

Taking this opportunity, Shen Jingqi launched a counterattack, wielding the key to repel all the Black-clothed Men around him one by one. The mysterious figure, seeing this scene, wore an unpleasant expression: "I didn't expect the key to have such power, but this won't change anything."

Saying this, the mysterious figure personally made a move. His speed was extremely fast, instantly reaching Shen Jingqi. He extended his hand, aiming for Shen Jingqi's throat. Shen Jingqi quickly turned sideways to dodge, but the mysterious figure's attacks shadowed him closely, making it difficult for him to counter.

"Shen Jingqi, give up, you can't beat me," the mysterious figure said while attacking.

Shen Jingqi gritted his teeth, holding onto a single belief in his heart: "I can't give up; I must beat him." He focused his mind, feeling the power emanating from the key. Suddenly, a strong force surged into his body, filling him with strength in an instant.

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