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Chapter 311: Sealing the Netherworld Mirror

Zhang Wanqing's heart trembled, realizing that Wen Jing's actions might have a deeper motive. She whispered, "Why is your family guarding this bronze mirror? Don't you know how dangerous it is?"

A trace of pain flashed across Wen Jing's eyes. "Of course we know. But the power of the Nether Mirror is too great. Once it falls into the hands of evildoers, the consequences will be disastrous. My ancestors once swore to protect it with their lives until they find a suitable person to use this power for justice."

"Then why are you doing this now?" Zhang Wanqing asked.

A trace of sadness crossed Wen Jing's face. "Because my family has guarded it for too long. We've paid too much, but we still can't escape this curse. And I have decided to end it all. If this power is destined to bring disaster, then let it be released and let the world change forever."

Wen Jing slowly walked towards the bronze mirror, her hand gently touching the mirror surface, as if feeling some powerful force. Zhang Wanqing, Fu Siyuan, and Li Wei quickly surrounded her, trying to stop her.

"Wen Jing, you can't do this!" Zhang Wanqing cried out, "Releasing this kind of power will only cause more people to get hurt!"

Wen Jing raised her head, a look of determination flashing in her eyes: "I have made up my mind. The world needs to change, and I will be the leader of this change."

At this moment, the bronze mirror suddenly emitted a strange light, and the entire exhibition hall began to shake. An invisible force emanated from the mirror, as if to devour everything.

"Stop her!" Li Wei shouted, and the three of them quickly rushed towards Wen Jing. But at this moment, Wen Jing suddenly recited an ancient spell, and her body was surrounded by a layer of faint blue light.

"It's too late for you." Wen Jing's voice was filled with a strange excitement. "The power of the Nether Mirror has been awakened. Everything is too late."

Just when the three were about to catch Wen Jing, a familiar voice came from behind: "Wait!"

The three turned around and saw Dr. Chen and Zhao Mingxuan rushing in with several police officers. Dr. Chen quickly walked towards the bronze mirror, a hint of nervousness in his eyes. "This bronze mirror is indeed powerful, but it also has weaknesses. As long as we find the right solution, we can prevent this disaster."

Wen Jing sneered, "Do you think you can stop me? The power of the Nether Mirror is irreversible!"

Dr. Chen quickly pulled an ancient book from his backpack, flipped to a page, and whispered, "According to ancient records, the power of the Nether Mirror can be sealed through a specific ritual. However, this ritual takes time and must be completed before the power is fully awakened."

Zhao Mingxuan immediately said, "We'll buy some time, and you guys go and complete the ceremony!"

The three quickly dispersed, trying to stop Wen Jing. Fu Siyuan and Li Wei engaged in a fierce battle with Wen Jing, while Zhang Wanqing assisted Dr. Chen and Zhao Mingxuan in preparing for the sealing ceremony.

As Dr. Chen quickly pulled an ancient book from his backpack, the atmosphere in the exhibition hall grew tense. The book looked ancient, its cover engraved with strange symbols, as if imbued with some mysterious power. Dr. Chen flipped to a page, his eyes quickly scanning the text. Then he looked up, his gaze filled with a hint of urgency and determination.

"According to ancient records, the power of the Nether Mirror can be sealed through a specific ritual. But this ritual takes time and must be completed before the power is fully awakened." His voice echoed in the empty exhibition hall, appearing exceptionally clear.

Zhao Mingxuan reacted immediately and shouted, "We'll buy time, you go and complete the ceremony!" He quickly pulled out his pistol and surrounded Wen Jing with Fu Siyuan and Li Wei, trying to delay time and buy a chance for Dr. Chen.

Zhang Wanqing quickly walked to Dr. Chen and asked, "What do you need me to do?" There was a slight tremor in her voice, but her eyes were extremely firm.

Dr. Chen nodded and quickly pulled some strange items from his backpack: several ancient talismans, a bronze compass, and a string of seemingly ordinary beads. He placed these items on the ground around the bronze mirror and whispered, "We need to set up a sealing formation. These talismans and beads will guide and limit the power of the Nether Mirror, while the compass will locate the center of the seal."

Zhang Wanqing immediately squatted down and, following Dr. Chen's instructions, placed the talismans one by one in their designated positions. The talismans were intricately painted, as if each stroke held a special meaning. She meticulously arranged the talismans, fearing any error.

"The talismans must be placed in a specific order, otherwise the seal will be ineffective." There was a hint of nervousness in Dr. Chen's voice, and his eyes were closely watching every detail.

Meanwhile, Fu Siyuan and Li Wei engaged in a fierce battle with Wen Jing. Wen Jing seemed to be influenced by the power of the Nether Mirror, her movements becoming incredibly agile, and each attack imbued with a strange force. Although Fu Siyuan and Li Wei were well-trained, they still struggled under Wen Jing's attacks.

"Hurry up, we can't hold on any longer!" Fu Siyuan shouted loudly, with several blood marks on his arms.

Li Wei gritted his teeth and grabbed Wen Jing's wrist tightly, trying to stop her: "Hold on a little longer, the ceremony will be over soon!"

As the sealing array neared completion, the entire exhibition hall suddenly vibrated more intensely, as if the Nether Mirror's power was desperately struggling to break free. Dr. Chen quickly picked up the beads and placed them one by one at the intersection of the talisman. The beads emitted a faint glow, echoing with the patterns on the talisman, forming a complex light array.

"Are you ready?" Dr. Chen asked in a low voice, with a hint of trembling in his voice.

Zhang Wanqing nodded and held his hand tightly: "I'm ready."

Dr. Chen took a deep breath and began to whisper an ancient incantation. His voice was deep and powerful, each word imbued with a mysterious power. As the incantation continued, the light within the seal gradually grew brighter, and tiny cracks began to appear on the bronze mirror's surface.

"It's resisting!" Dr. Chen exclaimed, beads of sweat beading on his forehead. "We have to speed up!"

Zhang Wanqing felt a powerful force coming from the seal. She gritted her teeth and tried to maintain the stability of the seal. Her body trembled slightly, but her eyes were extremely firm: "We can't give up!"