dognovel Chapter 117 Breaking Out of the Coffin
Chapter 117 Breaking Out of the Coffin
Inside the tomb chamber, the blue brick floor on both sides of the square platform suddenly emitted a low rumbling sound, as if the earth was trembling. From time to time, there could be sporadic sounds of metal clanging.
As the sound of metal clashing intensified, the cracks in the blue bricks seemed to be torn open by some force, revealing a deep darkness.
The sound grew louder and louder, as if it were some ancient call, awakening the guardians sleeping underground.
At the same time, the cracks in the ground began to widen, and accompanied by clouds of dust, two fully armed teams slowly rose from underground.
Clad in black armor, their eyes beneath masks were like stagnant pools, calm and still. The weapons in their hands gleamed coldly in the dim light. Every step they took was steady and powerful, as if announcing their return.
Are these the guardians of the tomb?
Mo Ming stared wide-eyed. Was this... a zombie coming back to life?
In novels I've read before, there are similar situations in some tombs. When certain treasures in the tomb are moved, it's like triggering a switch, waking up the sleeping guards.
Generally speaking, those guards are sealed using some kind of secret method, so even if they have been dead for many years, they can still maintain their strength and the ability to move.
However, its ideology was simplistic; it merely guarded the tomb owner and drove away anyone who entered the tomb.
The arrival of the guards shattered the tranquility of the tomb, and a tense atmosphere filled the air.
As they rose, the surrounding shadows seemed to shift silently, as if holding their breath and watching the impending confrontation.
The cracks in the blue brick floor are like an invisible boundary, marking the intersection of the past and the present. The arrival of the guards seems to foreshadow an inevitable conflict.
"Who has trespassed into the tomb of King Jinling and disturbed his slumber?"
A rough, deep voice came from the guard at the head of the left side.
Mo Ming's heart leaped into his throat. He told Xiong Da to slowly retreat while keeping a close eye on the situation inside the tomb.
At the same time, he gripped the bronze demon-suppressing sword in his hand tightly, not daring to relax for a moment.
Mo Ming was somewhat unsure how those undead guards, who had no senses, could perceive his and Xiong Da's location, which was why their movements were so small.
"You filthy rats, prepare to die!"
Suddenly, the guards all turned to look in Mo Ming's direction, and then a long spear, gleaming coldly, shot straight toward Mo Ming with a whooshing sound.
Mo Ming naturally wouldn't sit idly by and wait to die. He stopped his retreat, steadied himself, and dodged the incoming spear with a sidestep.
Immediately afterwards, the two groups of guards joined together, each holding a long spear, and began to walk towards Mo Ming at the entrance.
The pace was not fast, and the steps were steady, clearly indicating that he had retained the disciplined training he received in his lifetime.
As they approached the iron gate, Xiong Da was unable to maneuver freely in the cramped underground space, and in a real fight, he probably wouldn't even be able to unleash half of his strength.
They will both be dead by then.
In a moment of crisis, Mo Ming had a sudden inspiration and said to the snarling Xiong Da beside him, "Xiong Da, take a few rocks off the wall and block the doorway. Then shrink down and let's hurry out through the passage."
Xiong Da didn't dawdle; it always carried out Mo Ming's orders very actively.
He directly unleashed the power of the heavy rocks, forcefully prying several huge rocks off the wall and throwing them at the entrance, blocking it completely.
Ignoring the commotion inside, he shrank and followed Mo Ming toward the passage.
As soon as the man and the bear entered the passage, the rocks blocking the entrance crumbled, demonstrating the terrifying power of the armored guards.
Just as the guards were about to chase after them through the passage, a muffled groan suddenly came from the golden coffin in the tomb. Then, the guards turned around in unison and returned to the tomb in an orderly fashion.
They all knelt on one knee before the golden coffin, clasped their hands in a gesture of respect, and their voices, like the booming of bells, echoed throughout the entire tomb chamber.
"Golden Guards, pay your respects to our King! We welcome the King from his coffin!"
"Golden Guards, pay your respects to our King! We welcome the King from his coffin!"
"Golden Guards, pay your respects to our King! We welcome the King from his coffin!"
......
Mo Ming, who was in the passage, heard this sound and his heart pounded. Out of...out of the coffin?
Holy crap! The thing inside the golden coffin is about to come out. So it wasn't sealed away after all...?
Golden Spirit Guard! Your Majesty!
Mo Ming secretly sighed, realizing that it was because he had taken their things that they had awakened.
I don't know their stance, or whether they will find me.
Damn it, I don't care anymore. Why would I give back what I've already got?
He'd deal with whatever came his way, but all he wanted now was to get out of there as quickly as possible and get back to the shelter.
Finally, the man and the bear crawled out of the cave. The moment they saw the sunlight, Mo Ming felt much relieved.
"Big Bear, quick, block up the cave!"
boom!
Xiong Da moved swiftly and brutally, charging up his strength before slamming his fist into the cave entrance. The entrance collapsed instantly, and the falling rocks filled the passageway.
Soon, the half-meter-high opening was completely blocked.
Inside the tomb.
As the aura inside the golden coffin intensified, the golden chains that had been tightly binding the outside began to slip off the coffin.
As the last golden chain detached from the golden coffin and landed, a loud bang suddenly shattered the silence, and the lid of the golden coffin sprang open as if pushed open by an invisible force.
As the lid flew off, a dazzling golden light burst forth from the coffin, even brighter than the light emitted by Mo Ming's luminous jade.
In the golden light, a majestic figure leaped out of the golden coffin like a god.
He was tall and strong, with muscles sculpted to perfection, exuding unparalleled power.
His face was resolute and stern, his eyes sharp as a hawk's, exuding an undeniable majesty. His long hair danced in the light, as if telling endless tales of legend and glory.
Unlike the guards below, he exuded boundless vitality.
With his appearance, the golden coffin began to undergo strange changes.
The originally heavy and cold coffin, under the golden light, gradually transformed into a magnificent suit of armor, clinging tightly to his body.
The armor shimmered with a dazzling golden luster, each plate engraved with ancient and mysterious runes, as if containing endless power and wisdom.
Every detail of the armor was flawless, as if crafted by nature itself, adding to his supreme majesty and mystery.
At the same time, four golden iron chains detached from the stone pillar and flew into the air, like four golden dragons circling in the sky.
They intertwined and entwined in the air, seemingly dancing according to his will, and finally transformed into a golden spear.
The spear gleamed dazzlingly in the light, its smooth and elegant shaft seemingly forged from pure gold. Its tip was incredibly sharp, flashing with a cold light, as if capable of piercing any obstacle and reaching the enemy's heart.
He gripped the spear, feeling the familiar power emanating from the weapon. At this moment, he was no longer the ancient soul slumbering in the golden coffin, but a reborn warrior, shouldering a mysterious mission and responsibility.
The air around him grew heavy with his presence, as if holding its breath in anticipation of his upcoming journey.
"I'm back!"