dognovel Chapter 1331 Hidden Dragon Tomb
Chapter 1331 Hidden Dragon Tomb
Upon closer inspection, the group consisted of three men and three women...
They wore gray-white jumpsuits made of a special material that blended in with the environment; their figures were well-proportioned, and their movements were precise and uniform.
Each person carries a variety of professional exploration equipment!
A handheld energy scanner emitted a faint blue light, continuously scanning the entrance and the surrounding rock walls; the transmitter of the structural ground-penetrating radar was aimed at the ground; a high-precision environmental parameter recorder was working continuously; and two other people carried heavy drilling equipment and sample collection boxes.
Their movements were efficient and coordinated, without a single unnecessary action, like a precision machine programmed with a set procedure.
It seems that Xiao Dingshan has stopped pretending; these people must be from the Creation Base.
When Xiao Ce's gaze fell on their faces, he immediately understood.
These people actually felt the same way as Xiao Dingshan.
They looked no different from ordinary people, and there was not a trace of human aura about them!
However, what Xiao Dingshan said is probably true... that is, some people in the creation base cannot leave there. He needs to bring people from here, and after their consciousness is translated, the androids can then be commanded.
Without a doubt, this was the exploration team that Xiao Dingshan had deployed here in advance. They had already completed preliminary surface mapping and environmental analysis.
"Owner."
Upon seeing Xiao Dingshan, the lead android immediately stopped working, turned to him, and respectfully reported in a flat, synthesized electronic voice, "Preliminary scan of the entrance is complete. The structure is stable, with no risk of imminent collapse. The space below is vast, with strong interference from an unknown energy field, hindering depth exploration. The first suspected portal structure has been discovered approximately thirty meters below the surface; its material is unknown, and its energy response is abnormal. We recommend proceeding directly to the site for investigation."
The report should be concise and accurate, stating only data and facts.
Xiao Dingshan nodded slightly, his bamboo hat swaying gently: "Prepare to enter."
"Yes!" The six androids immediately sprang into action, their movements swift and silent.
The two men packed up some of their equipment, leaving only a handheld scanner and lighting equipment, and took the lead on the black stone steps, heading into the dimly lit entrance. The other four quickly adjusted their equipment, setting up a makeshift monitoring node near the entrance, clearly responsible for external support and data relay.
As Shahar looked at those efficient, inhuman beings, a hint of fear flashed deep in his eyes.
Rhys instinctively took a half step back, his throat bobbing. The presence of these androids served as a stark reminder of the eerie and terrifying power wielded by Xiao Dingshan.
As Xiao Dingshan spoke, he looked at Ries and Shahar, who had followed him, and said, "It's very dangerous down there. If you try to enter rashly, you will definitely encounter danger. I can't guarantee your safety. Of course, if you want to go in and aren't afraid to die, I naturally have no objection..."
When Shahar and Rhys heard that Xiao Dingshan couldn't guarantee their safety, their faces immediately fell...
They exchanged a glance and said directly, "Then sir...you let us come..."
Xiao Dingshan said calmly, "I sent you here? You must have some misunderstanding... I didn't send you... you wanted to come..."
After hearing Xiao Dingshan's words, the two men were stunned for a moment. They thought about it and it seemed that it was indeed true...
Shahar and Rhys then exchanged a glance, both feeling as if they had been tricked...
However, they didn't dare say anything, and after exchanging glances, they decided not to go in.
Shahar then respectfully said to Xiao Dingshan, "Sir, since we can't be of help, we won't cause you any more trouble..."
Shahar didn't finish speaking to Xiao Dingshan... Xiao Dingshan ignored them and beckoned with his hand.
This prompted the group to take action...
The father and son were left awkwardly stuck in the same spot...
He turned, the hem of his black brocade robe brushing against the snow-covered black rocks, and stepped first onto the black stone steps leading into the dark depths...
Two mannequins carrying powerful lighting equipment immediately followed, one on the left and one on the right, like silent scouts, casting blinding, cold white beams of light down the stone steps.
The remaining four androids stood like statues around the entrance, their instruments flashing faintly, waiting for the others to enter before following them in an orderly fashion...
Xiao Ce remained calm and composed, showing no signs of nervousness whatsoever, as if he were simply embarking on an ordinary journey.
He followed a few steps behind Xiao Dingshan, his steps steady. His spiritual perception, like invisible tentacles, had already quietly probed into the darkness ahead, carefully scanning every inch of the stone wall and every step, sensing the flow of air, the subtle fluctuations of energy, and any possible hidden dangers.
Shahar and Rhys followed cautiously at the back, like startled birds, taking each step with utmost care, lest they awaken the being that had been sleeping for thousands of years.
The stone steps are steep and long, stretching downwards as if there is no end.
As they walked, the passage gradually became extremely narrow, barely allowing two people to walk side by side. The cold stone walls were slippery to the touch, covered with a layer of slimy moss, and exuded a musty, damp smell.
The cold beam of light cut through the thick darkness, illuminating the indistinct ancient reliefs on the stone wall.
The rough lines of the reliefs depict some unrecognizable creatures and strange symbols, full of primitive and wild atmosphere, which is completely different from the cultural style of the Slavic Empire and even the Xiao Kingdom, and exudes a desolation and mystery from a distant time and space.
The air grew thinner, carrying a heavy, oppressive feeling. The stone steps beneath their feet were extremely slippery, and one could easily slip and fall. Only the clanging of the automatons' heavy metal boots on the steps and the suppressed breathing of the crowd echoed in the deathly silent passage, adding to the eeriness.
A massive stone gate, or rather, the end of the passage, appeared at the end of the beam of cold light.
Before me lay a magnificent and enormous tomb chamber whose grandeur defies description.
The beam of light stretched forward with all its might, yet it could barely reach the edge of the other end of the tomb chamber, only managing to outline its vast silhouette...
At this moment, the dome of this tomb chamber was incredibly high, as if supporting the weight of the entire mountain range, hidden in the deep darkness beyond the reach of the beam of light.
Beneath our feet lay a vast, smooth stone slab that stretched out in all directions. The slab was also carved with intricate and unfamiliar patterns, like sleeping dragons winding their way through the landscape.
In the center of the tomb chamber, a huge, altar-like square platform can be vaguely seen. It is made of neither gold nor stone and has a dark, restrained matte finish under the cold light.
Several enormous stone pillars, each requiring several people to encircle, stood all around. The pillars were entwined with even larger, more ferocious relief dragons, their eyes inlaid with fist-sized black crystals that had long lost their luster. These dragons stared blankly at the intruders, emanating an invisible spiritual pressure.
The entire space was filled with an indescribable ancient, heavy, and somber atmosphere. It was as if the dust of ten thousand years had been frozen in the air, and every breath carried the dregs of history.
Xiao Ce witnessed these scenes and then looked around the entire tomb. The style here was actually consistent with that of the Xiao Kingdom.
Although it's called the Tsar's Ruins, it's clear that the style here has nothing to do with Slavic countries...
Could it be that this area was once part of the Xiao Kingdom's territory?
Once upon a time, this land also experienced an era of great unification.
As they walked, a huge object blocked their path...
What blocked their way was a stone door at the entrance to the tomb chamber, completely out of place with its surroundings.
It is not embedded in the stone wall, but stands alone in the open area where the passage meets the huge tomb chamber, like an abrupt checkpoint.
The stone door is made of an extremely unique material, resembling neither jade nor stone, exhibiting a warm, translucent quality throughout, with a faint milky-white halo seemingly flowing slowly within. The door frame is covered with fine, nerve-like silver patterns, shimmering with an extremely weak yet remarkably stable energy glow.
Most notably, in the center of the stone gate, at a height of about one person, is a circular device with a diameter of about half a meter.
It is made of a pure, crystal-like material with a smooth, mirror-like surface and a precise and complex internal structure. Countless tiny points of light move slowly and flicker within it according to mysterious trajectories, exuding a sense of technology that transcends time, forming a strong and eerie contrast with the atmosphere of this ancient tomb.