Fabricating myths, starting with the creation of eight fictional ancient tribes

"My goodness, village guardians really do exist? And they're even more powerful than ghosts?"

"This gives me goosebumps. Is this place really safe to go to?"

Qinling Returnee's speech continues:

[Qinling Returnee]: Later, my dad wouldn't let me go back to that village. My dad told me that my grandfather paid a huge price to move out of there.

[Qinling Returnee]: I don't know the specific price, but I do know that almost all of the older generation who stayed in the village died later, none of them had a good end.

[Qinling Returnee]: So, I want to give everyone a piece of advice. Regardless of whether what Ji Xuanyuan said is true or false, please don't go to that kind of place unless you have to.

[Qinling Returnee]: Some things are better left unsaid.

The firsthand accounts from those who experienced it firsthand have added to the mystique of the deserted village.

The netizens who were initially hesitant are now completely filled with curiosity.

Of course, some people don't believe it.

"This is obviously Ji Xuanyuan's alternate account, isn't it? Is it really interesting to stage this yourself?"

"Exactly, anyone can make up a story! I could say I'm Qin Shi Huang!"

"That teamwork was just too good, I can't believe it's such a coincidence."

Opinions from all sides are arguing endlessly, and the entire internet is in complete chaos.

At that moment, the skeptics were met with a strong rebuttal.

"You bunch of nitpickers, do you really think science can explain everything?"

"Yes, there are many things in this world that cannot be explained. You may not believe them, but you must have reverence for them."

"Do you remember Zuo Yang from Tianya back then? He didn't believe in superstitions and insisted on playing some kind of spirit summoning game. And what was the result?"

He disappeared for several years, and everyone knows how miserable he looked when he came back.

"It's better to believe it exists than not! Some taboos really shouldn't be broken!"

Amidst this atmosphere of fear and curiosity, two bombshell announcements once again ignited the entire internet.

The West, which has been clamoring for "invincibility," has finally taken action.

He posted a location map on Weibo.

【Invincible in the West】: I've arrived at the small town on the outskirts of the Qinling Mountains! The scenery here is nice, but I don't know where that so-called deserted village is.

【Invincible in the West】: I'm heading into the mountains first thing tomorrow morning! Live stream on Douyin the whole time!

【Invincible in the West】: Whether there are ghosts or not, I'm going to expose them to you!

Then, another heavyweight figure spoke out.

Ren Quanxu, a well-known adventure blogger in China with over ten million followers, also posted a message on Toutiao.

[Explorer Ren Quanxu]: Hello everyone, I am Ren Quanxu.

[Explorer Ren Quanxu]: I am also very interested in the Qinling Mountains' ancient forbidden zone that has been making headlines online recently.

[Explorer Ren Quanxu]: To be honest, I have already arrived at the foot of the Qinling Mountains with my professional team.

[Explorer Ren Quanxu]: Over the years, I have descended into the bottomless Horseshoe Sinkhole, dived into the mysterious Changbai Mountain Tianchi, and entered the legendary Dragon King Temple in the Daliang Mountains.

[Explorer Ren Quanxu]: What kind of monsters and demons haven't I seen?

But this is the first time I've heard of something this bizarre.

[Explorer Ren Quanxu]: I want to see what kind of monsters and demons are hiding under the veil of this deserted village!

[Explorer Ren Quanxu]: See you in the live stream tomorrow morning at 8 AM! I'm determined to uncover the truth!

This post caused a huge uproar among netizens.

Who is Ren Quanxu?

He's a leading figure in China's exploration industry! He's known as "China's No. 1 explorer"!

His equipment is extremely professional, his team is very experienced, and every live stream is extremely hardcore; he never does anything gimmicky.

With his participation, this exploration trip is absolutely full of highlights!

"Holy crap! Even Boss Ren went? That's some serious clout!"

"It's safe! With Boss Ren around, all the monsters and demons will have to show their true colors!"

"On one hand, there are Western-worshipping idiots courting disaster, and on the other hand, a professional team is uncovering the truth. This is going to be a good show!"

"Nobody can stop me tomorrow! I'm taking the day off to watch the live stream!"

"Waiting for Ji Xuanyuan to be proven wrong, or... to witness the arrival of a myth!" The mysterious ID [Qinling Guike] did not remain silent after bringing up that chilling childhood memory.

Just as countless netizens were arguing about whether the "abandoned village" existed, he posted another warning at the top of his chat.

[Qinling Returnee]: I'll say it one last time, that's not a tourist attraction, nor is it an adventure destination. It's a cursed land.

[Returning Traveler from Qinling]: Anyone who steps into it will be tainted with misfortune. It can even lead to death!

The already restless comment section instantly exploded.

"A cursed land? That's too far-fetched!"

"I think it's just a scare tactic to prevent us from discovering the truth."

Some people question the authenticity of the curse, believing it to be a lingering influence of feudal superstition.

Some people are simply there to watch the drama unfold.

Some people even started using the overused "safe house" meme.

They flooded the comments section, trying to dispel the inexplicable chill with humor.

However, the online clamor is ultimately just empty talk; the real action-takers have already arrived on the battlefield.

At the foot of the Qinling Mountains, a once quiet and remote town has become unusually noisy.

Ren Quanxu, a top influencer in China's adventure community, is currently standing in the town square, adjusting his live-streaming equipment.

He was wearing a professional windproof jacket, carrying a huge hiking backpack, and his eyes were resolute and sharp.

"Brothers, I've arrived."

Ren Quanxu waved at the camera, his voice steady and powerful.

The background behind him was filled with all sorts of vehicles.

There were off-road vehicles with out-of-town license plates, SUVs with various club logos, and even a few rather shabby bread trucks.

The square was packed with people, and there were live streamers everywhere holding selfie sticks.

They either screamed for attention or posed for the camera, turning what was supposed to be a serious exploration into an absurd carnival.

As soon as Ren Quanxu's live stream started, his popularity skyrocketed.

In just ten minutes, the number of online users exceeded 300,000.

The screen was filled with a dazzling stream of comments.

"Ren Laoda is awesome! It's finally airing!"

"Wow, this is huge! It feels like half of the online influencer world has come."

"Be careful, that Qinling Returnee said something really weird."

Ren Quanxu looked at the comments on the screen and a confident smile appeared on his lips.

He straightened his collar and said firmly, "Don't worry, everyone. I, Ren Quanxu, have been an explorer for so many years. What storms haven't I weathered?"

"I will not return until I find that so-called ancient forbidden land and uncover its true nature!"

These words acted as a reassurance, igniting the excitement of the fans in the live stream.