The entrance to the Imperial Tomb had already opened, and no one could deny their excitement — even Chu Feng himself was thrilled.
No one knew what kind of dangers lay within, but everyone was eager to discover what treasures and opportunities awaited them.
At that moment, all eyes turned to Chu Feng, waiting for the commander to give the order so they could enter and seek out those long-awaited treasures.
"Swish!" Upon seeing this, Chu Feng said nothing. He really didn't want to imitate that perverted Spirit World Master's lewd voice, so he simply raised his arm slightly and then brought it down sharply.
"Enter!"
Once Chu Feng gave the command, the army of the Qilin Prince's Manor surged forward and charged into the entrance of the Imperial Tomb.
It had to be said that the Qilin Prince's Manor's army was truly well-trained. Every tool was used to perfection, and the once-dark entrance was lit up until it was as bright as day.
Under this orderly advance, the elite force of several thousand soon made its way into the Imperial Tomb. What appeared before them was a vast and deep cavern.
Once inside, everyone grew cautious. Not a single person acted on their own; instead, they followed Chu Feng's commands to the letter as they pressed forward.
"Chu Feng, this entrance to the Imperial Tomb is completely intact. We're very likely the first ones to enter here, so you need to be extremely careful. That means the traps inside are also fully functional — if any are triggered, it'll be you who bears the consequences." After they had been advancing for a while, Eggshell's solemn reminder echoed in his mind.
Chu Feng had already noticed something different about this place. It was absurdly massive. After walking for several hours, they still hadn't reached the end, and the farther they went, the grander it became. Eventually it felt like they had stepped into a boundless underground world. Chu Feng could only rely on the Spirit Realm Compass to discern the direction of their advance, though he had no idea that this was merely the beginning.
Once Chu Feng and his group set off, it was as though they had entered an unfathomable world. They moved with extreme caution, advancing step by step through this enormous realm. Time ticked by, and gradually even the well-trained army of the Qilin Prince's Manor began to feel a creeping sense of despair. They wondered whether this underground world might truly be infinite.
Fortunately, on the tenth day after they entered, a turning point finally appeared. In the vast cavernous world ahead, light emerged — it was a colossal city.
White stone walls, elegant palaces, towering ramparts, and a majestic gate. Such a city had appeared right here in the depths of the underground world.
At that moment, everyone was thrilled beyond measure. In this vast subterranean realm, who could have built such a city? Were people living inside? Or did it conceal treasures?
The thought was enough to make everyone lose control of their excitement. They quickened their pace and rushed toward the city, for after ten days of seemingly endless marching, this city was like a ray of dawn — a beacon of hope.
But as more than a thousand people poured into the city, Chu Feng furrowed his brow. He had a nagging feeling that something was off about this place, though he couldn't quite put his finger on it. Watching so many enter without anything going wrong, he ultimately decided to go in and take a look for himself.
The moment he set foot inside, however, Chu Feng sensed something was wrong. To his shock, the city was shrouded in dense fog, and the path ahead was completely obscured.
And the silence was terrifying. All the people who had flooded into the city moments ago had vanished — not a single soul remained. Yet the sound of their footsteps could still be heard. Most alarming of all, when Chu Feng turned to look back, he discovered that the way out was gone. He was surrounded by fog on every side.
"This is bad — this is a barrier array!"
Chu Feng cursed inwardly, because this barrier array was far too powerful. With his Mental Power, he hadn't even been able to perceive that it was a grand formation. He had genuinely believed it was a real city.
"Ahhhhh~~~~~~~"