It was unexpected that by falling unintentionally, they had discovered a valuable tomb chamber!
The black iron crystal stones paving the floor, the murals on the walls, and the lamps along the corridor all indicated that the owner of this place was no ordinary person, making it worth exploring. If they found any divine artifacts or rare burial objects, even if he didn't get the Lotus Glazed Lamp, it would still have been a worthwhile trip.
"White Bone Envoy, you lead the way. We'll search this place."
Fantian glanced at Su Luo and, without consulting her, gave the order, "If you find anything good, I'll tell my father when we return, and you'll be credited with a great achievement."
Bai Gu Tian Mo was also tempted.
Given his cultivation, even if he was injured, it wouldn't be a major problem, as long as he was careful. If he discovered something good left by a Great Emperor, even if most of it had to be handed over, he himself would still benefit.
Soon, Bai Gu Tian Mo, limping, leaned on an iron rod and walked into the corridor, flicking his fingers to light the other lamps.
Fantian followed behind, with Hua Xiang Rong at the very end.
Su Luo did not follow. She helped Lu Jixing rest, letting the three of them enter the corridor first.
Lu Jixing's injuries had eased a little, and he asked, "Junior Sister, aren't we going in?"
Su Luo shook her head. "Third Senior Brother, you should focus on recovering your injuries first. Safety is paramount."
She knew that it would definitely be dangerous inside.
This was because the Divine Eye Mirror showed that this was the tomb of the ancient era.
Seemingly understanding Su Luo's meaning, Lu Jixing frowned. "Junior Sister, is it very dangerous inside? If so, we should leave here quickly... Alas..."
He looked around, feeling a headache. "But we can't get out. I don't know how deep we fell."
"Let them go find death. We'll prepare ourselves; there might be danger later." Su Luo warned.
The Divine Eye Mirror showed that this ancient tomb was over two hundred thousand years old and was the resting place of the Winged Race King, Xieli. Naga. While there might be countless priceless burial objects inside, there were certainly also mechanisms or potential dangers.
If you have the life to take but not to enjoy, it all amounts to zero.
Su Luo absolutely did not want to disturb this Winged Race King. Since he had been sleeping underground for so long, it was best to let him continue sleeping. However, Fantian would not listen to her.
It would be most fortunate if this young master of the Demonic Sect died inside.
Meanwhile, in the corridor.
Bai Gu Tian Mo led the way, continuously using flames to disperse the black mist as he advanced cautiously.
After a while, at the end of the corridor, a stone door carved with exquisite patterns appeared. It was also inlaid with gold threads and various gemstones, making it exceptionally luxurious.
"There must be good things inside. White Bone Envoy, break the door!" Fantian urged.
Bai Gu Tian Mo stepped forward to inspect it. He found no mechanisms and didn't care about the gemstones. He directly unleashed a punch, the violent force exploding like dynamite. With a boom, the magnificent stone door shattered into pieces.
The carvings on the door broke, and gemstones scattered all over the floor. After the dust and smoke dispersed slightly, Bai Gu Tian Mo immediately unleashed a stream of fire to clear the black mist inside. A moment later, he saw a vast space within.
Suddenly, a black shadow flashed. Bai Gu Tian Mo was already on guard and retreated.
It was a man with a human upper body and a snake's lower body. His face and upper body were no different from an ordinary person, heroic and strong, and he wore armor. His lower body was a snake's body covered in silver scales, constantly writhing. In his hand, he held a black-hafted axe, and his tongue, a scarlet red, flickered as he rapidly attacked.
"What monster?" Bai Gu Tian Mo's eyes sharpened, but he was not afraid. He slapped out with his palm.
This man with a human upper body and snake's lower body looked strange, but he couldn't withstand his full-strength palm. He was sent flying backward on the spot, twitched a few times, and died.
But before Bai Gu Tian Mo could ascertain whether this was a monster or a person, movement came from within. Men with human upper bodies and snake's lower bodies, like guards guarding the tomb, darted out holding black-hafted axes, launching attacks at them.
Although Bai Gu Tian Mo was injured, his cultivation was not diminished. Fantian and Hua Xiang Rong were not ordinary people; they had seen things more terrifying than mutated poisonous corpses, so they were naturally not afraid of these monsters and immediately engaged them in battle.
The monsters were numerous, but they were no match for Fantian and the other two. After a full half an hour, they had killed all these snake-tailed guards, and none emerged anymore.
"Their weapons are all magical artifacts; they are incredibly sharp," Hua Xiang Rong picked up a long axe and examined it.
"These strange people might be the guards protecting this place. To be equipped with magical artifacts as weapons, it shows that there are more treasures inside, perhaps even divine artifacts," Fantian became even more eager.
Even his father, the master of the Dark Demon Ridge, wielded only a pseudo-divine artifact as his most powerful weapon.
That was why he had been searching for the Lotus Glazed Lamp for so many years.
If he could obtain a divine artifact...
Fantian became increasingly excited and immediately said, "White Bone Envoy, let's continue searching. There might be good things inside."
"Yes, Young Master."
Bai Gu Tian Mo was also filled with anticipation and charged forward, limping.
Just as he stepped into the inner chamber and before he could clear away all the black mist, a majestic and murderous voice sounded again: "Who dares disturb the long slumber of my King?"
The sound waves rolled, as if substantial, carrying a powerful deterrent force that struck forward.
Bai Gu Tian Mo's heart pounded in alarm. Such immense power! He quickly retreated to the side.
Another man with a human upper body and snake's lower body pierced through the black mist, appearing. He wielded a golden-hafted axe and wore golden armor. His physique, however, was taller. Moreover, compared to the previous monstrous guards, he had a pair of golden bone bat wings on his back.
"Indeed, there's a powerful one! Flower Envoy, go help him." Fantian, having anticipated this, immediately gave the order.
If he were at his peak, he would have acted himself.
But Fantian had now lost his Sand Vein Heart, making him several times weaker than before. Naturally, he wouldn't act rashly.
Although Hua Xiang Rong was somewhat worried, she dared not disobey the order and stepped forward to attack. Tough green vines emerged from her sleeves and lunged towards the mysterious snake-tailed guard. In an instant, his snake body was entangled, and even the wings on his back were bound tightly.
Fantian's eyes lit up. "Good!"
But as soon as he uttered the word, the snake-tailed man roared, and waves of pressure surged, breaking all the green vines. He swung his axe downwards, and a dazzling white light flashed. Bai Gu Tian Mo happened to stumble, and he couldn't dodge, his left arm being severed on the spot, blood flowing profusely.
He cried out in pain and collapsed, almost passing out from the agony.
"Not good, retreat quickly!"
Even the strongest, Bai Gu Tian Mo, couldn't win. It seemed this mysterious guard was very powerful, not comparable to the previous group. Fantian's heart filled with terror. He dared not linger, turning and fleeing.
Hua Xiang Rong was also stunned. Seeing Bai Gu Tian Mo fall to the ground, the snake-tailed man hacked at him with his axe, chopping him into pieces. His intestines and guts spilled out. Terrified, her face changed color, and she turned to flee.
Su Luo had been resting with Lu Jixing the entire time. Before long, she saw Fantian flee back.
He was panting heavily, his face pale. Hua Xiang Rong was also shaken, but Bai Gu Tian Mo was nowhere to be seen. Su Luo's brow furrowed, as if she had guessed something. She asked, "What did you encounter?"