The tomb had been found, and he intended to cross the bridge and demolish it, acting alone.
However, this was understandable, after all, their main purpose for coming here was to seek treasure.
Upon hearing Ye Fan's words, Dong Dabiao let out a cold laugh, "Indeed, the tomb is right before our eyes. Now, you are of no further use to us. Ye Fan, if you know what's good for you, just stand aside and watch. Otherwise, don't blame me for being impolite."
Dong Dabiao's expression grew more and more somber, a cunning smile curling at the corners of his mouth.
"I know you're a capable fighter, but don't forget, everyone here besides you is useless."
The implication was clear: if Ye Fan dared to resist, he would make a move on the others.
It was a blatant threat, yet it was the most effective one at the moment.
Shen Bao, Shen Tianyin, and Elder Lei and the others immediately frowned. How could Dong Dabiao be so shameless?
Ye Fan's face was grim, as if it could drip water.
"I advise you not to seek death. The dangers of opening this stone coffin are unknown. By then, everyone will die."
Ye Fan said coldly, his killing intent growing stronger with each passing moment.
People die for wealth, birds die for food. Dong Dabiao had clearly become a madman at this point.
"Nonsense, Ye Fan! You're still trying to scare me, do you really think I'm an idiot? Let me tell you, I used to be a tomb raider. Forget about a Liao Dynasty general's tomb, I've even dug up emperor's tombs."
As he spoke, he beckoned to the remaining villagers.
"Make your move."
The villagers, their faces beaming with joy, quickly stepped forward and took positions around the main coffin.
Just as they were exerting force to open the coffin, a sudden noise shocked them.
"Bang."
Everyone turned to look back, and saw that the stone statues, which had been still, had suddenly raised their hands.
"Bang, bang, bang."
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The eight stone statues came to life simultaneously, raising their stone swords, and then began to march with heavy steps towards Ye Fan and the others.
"Not good, they're puppets!"
Ye Fan exclaimed, pulling Shen Tianyin and quickly dodging.
The eight stone figures moved faster and faster, their stone swords whistling through the air.
"Quick, retreat from the main tomb!"
Seeing this, Ye Fan quickly shouted, but just as they were about to leave, the previously heavy stone door inexplicably closed on its own.
"Oh no, we're trapped inside!"
Shen Tianyin exclaimed, her brows furrowed.
Dong Dabiao's face contorted with ferocity. He hadn't expected that just as he was about to succeed, he would encounter such a bizarre event.
"Deal with these stone figures and open the coffin as quickly as possible!"
Dong Dabiao roared his command, then charged towards one of the stone figures.
But no matter how they struck the stone figures with their weapons, all they produced were sparks, with no other substantial damage.
On the contrary, the stone figures' attacks made the villagers suffer immensely.
Finally, with the scream of a villager, his body was cut in half by the stone sword held by a stone figure.
Guts, organs, and blood flowed everywhere, creating a scene akin to a hell of Asuras.
"How could this happen?"
Dong Dabiao cried out in shock, but a stone figure swung its stone sword and charged at him.
Helpless, Dong Dabiao could no longer care about anything else and desperately fled.
Ye Fan and Shen Tianyin stood guard at the stone door. After several attempts, the door remained unmoved, so they could only choose to give up.
Elder Lei, Elder Ji, and Shen Bao had all rushed over. Ye Fan and Shen Bao stood in front, protecting the others behind them.
Only Qiao Ping, at this moment, stared coldly at Dong Dabiao, "You deserve to die."
As if hearing Qiao Ping's words, the stone figures suddenly turned and charged towards Dong Dabiao.
"Ye Fan, what should we do now? We can't just wait here to die, can we?"
Seeing that the stone figures were chasing Dong Dabiao, Shen Tianyin asked.
Ye Fan, however, frowned, narrowed his eyes, and stared intently at Qiao Ping.
"Ah."
Just then, a scream was heard, and then Dong Dabiao's head was instantly severed by a stone sword, rolling to Ye Fan and their feet.
"Ah."
Having never witnessed such a bloody scene, Shen Tianyin could no longer hold back, letting out a world-shattering scream.
Ye Fan raised his hand and tightly covered Shen Tianyin's mouth, "Hush, be careful not to attract the stone figures."
These stone figures were too bizarre. Even Ye Fan couldn't come up with a good way to deal with them immediately, so he could only temporarily retreat.
Shen Tianyin obediently shut her mouth, but her face was pale, clearly terrified.
Qiao Ping walked over slowly, his expression still icy.
"You all go."
Looking at Ye Fan, Qiao Ping said coldly.
Ye Fan was suddenly stunned. Qiao Ping wanted them to leave? Then what was he going to do?
"Sister Qiao, the stone door is sealed and cannot be opened. I'm afraid we will all be trapped and die here."
Shen Tianyin said aggrievedly, completely failing to notice that the stone figures had stopped moving.
Qiao Ping narrowed his eyes and said coldly, "I will open the stone door for you, but you must leave immediately, otherwise..."
He didn't finish his sentence, but turned and walked to the stone coffin. He gently caressed the edge of the stone coffin with his hands, and then, the stone figures seemed to be re-animated and moved again.
However, this time they walked directly towards the stone door, and as two stone figures pulled with all their might, the two stone doors were opened once more.
"Rumble."
This scene completely shocked everyone. These stone figures actually obeyed Qiao Ping's commands? How was this possible?
"Sister Qiao, aren't you leaving with us?"
Looking at Qiao Ping, Shen Tianyin couldn't help but ask.
But Qiao Ping did not answer them. Instead, he stared intently at the stone coffin, as if there was some kind of magic within it that captivated him.
This scene caused Ye Fan's brows to furrow deeply.
Ye Fan was extremely perplexed by Qiao Ping's sudden change.
Could it be that the enthusiasm he had shown before was all an act?
But what was his purpose? Was it the same as Dong Dabiao's?
Just then, the villagers of Beicun, who had been knocked unconscious, suddenly stood up. The next moment, they pushed Qiao Ping aside and forcefully pushed the coffin lid.
The stone door was already open. As long as they got the treasure, they could escape immediately. This trip was not in vain.
"Boom."
As several people exerted force, the coffin lid was pried open a crack.
"No..."
Qiao Ping roared, but it was too late to stop them.
However, at this moment, a blood-stained arm shot out from the crack and instantly pierced the throat of one of the villagers.
This sudden turn of events stunned everyone, including Ye Fan.
"What is that?"
Shen Tianyin's voice trembled.
Ye Fan's gaze was fixed on the outstretched arm, his teeth gritted, "Blood corpse."
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