The Tomb of Qin Shi Huang

Chapter 35

Looking at the boss's strange expression, we wondered what was going on.

The pheasant was greedy and didn't care about any danger. As long as there was treasure ahead, he would go to hell for it. However, he still asked cautiously, "Princess Jenny, is the Heavenly Dragon's treasure inside?"

Princess Jenny nodded and said, "Yes, if the legend is true, the Heavenly Dragon's treasure is in this seven-story demon tower, but..."

Before Princess Jenny could finish speaking, Chicken had already stepped forward, trying to push open the tower door. For him, knowing that there was treasure inside was enough. The leader quickly stepped forward and pulled Chicken back, shouting, "Chicken, I think you're crazy for money. If you go in like this, you'll lose your life here."

Princess Jenny frowned and continued, "According to the Demon Scripture, the Seven-Story Demon Tower is guarded by seven holy spirits: Wind, Flower, Snow, Moon, Water, Clarity, and Brightness. Their power increases with each floor you ascend. To reach the top and obtain the treasure, you must defeat the seven holy spirits inside the tower."

Defeat the seven Holy Spirits? Everyone was shocked. Sure enough, the twists and turns were not simple. "Why is the tower protected by the Holy Spirits called the Seven-Story Demon Tower?" Xin asked, puzzled. In fact, we didn't understand either.

The eldest continued, "The Holy Spirits are immortals abandoned by God, so they were forsaken here to guard the heart of dreams for eternity. Being abandoned means they can only be demons in this world, so the Demon Scripture records it as a seven-story demon tower. The reason they are also called demons is because these seven Holy Spirits are all female."

"A banshee?" Looks like we're going to be dealing with a woman this time. Lian and I exchanged a glance, while Chicken, Know-It-All, and Muscular looked on with lewd expressions. "Boss, is the banshee pretty?"

Princess Jenny, Lucy, Xin, and Sally stared wide-eyed, their faces filled with anger. The eldest sighed, "Absolutely stunning beauty."

The Tomb of Qin Shi Huang (Extra Chapter): The Heavenly Dragon's Treasure - Chapter Seventy-Two

Chapter word count: 2313 Update time: 08-05-07 19:54

Speaking of beauties, needless to say, Chicken, Know-It-All, and Macho Man, the three of them have extremely unpleasant appearances. Xin and Sally pouted and said, "It's easier to change mountains and rivers than to change one's nature."

If it were before I met the courtesan, I believe I would be just like those three, unaware that beauty in this world can be either pure or evil. I shook my head helplessly, stepped forward, and patted their foreheads, reminding them, "Beautiful women are certainly important, but be careful she doesn't bewitch your souls."

The know-it-all swayed his head, completely intoxicated, and said, "To die beneath the peony is to be a romantic ghost."

We looked at each other, ignoring the three infatuated girls. Princess Jenny instructed, "Everyone, check your equipment, food, and water. We're going to enter the tower."

With everything ready, Princess Jenny stepped forward, took out a seal with an image of exorcising evil spirits from her equipment bag, raised it with one hand, and kept chanting in a language we couldn't understand, probably a spell. The eyes of the evil spirit inside the seal lit up black, and the seal was affixed to the thin mist outside the Seven-Story Demon Tower. The transparent mist revealed huge crystals, instantly opening a door.

"Go into the tower."

Princess Jenny was the first to enter. Although she was a little suspicious, she followed. When she got closer to the tower gate, she found that the seven-story demon tower was shrouded in ice mist. The structure was exactly the same as when we encountered the Blood Sword in the tomb. It seemed that this area was cursed and enchanted by forbidden magic. Anyone who didn't know better would be frozen into an ice sculpture if they wandered in.

The tower door was ancient and worn. Princess Jenny gently pushed it open, and it creaked open slowly. We were on edge, wondering who the banshee guarding the first floor was. Would she suddenly attack the moment we opened the door? These questions raced through our minds, but all we saw was calm. We exchanged glances, bewildered. The tower was pitch black, defying the laws of vision. The interior was divided right from the entrance. Was it another dimension inside? If so, we'd brave any danger, even a dragon's den.

Princess Jenny had already stepped inside, followed by Xin and Sally, then Meng Nan, Shan Ji… and finally it was my turn. The moment I stepped into the darkness, I felt the pressure of the air layer, as if I had been pulled in, unable to change my will to move forward. The speed was too fast. My vision blurred, and I felt like I was flying. To be precise, there was an extremely powerful attraction that sent us to some space at an unbelievable speed.

When we opened our eyes, all we saw was desolation, dry and cracked dust, with no signs of life. All around us stretched endlessly, and the sun was scorching hot.

"Where is this place?" The scorching sun made me want to drink water, and gusts of wind blew by, making my muscles feel like they were being dried out. It was so uncomfortable.

Princess Jenny, panting, said, "This is the first level, the forbidden area of the wind demons. Everyone, hurry up to the second level." As she spoke, she pointed to the stairs not far away.

"A ladder to the heavens?" Sally exclaimed. It was called a ladder to the heavens because it spiraled between heaven and earth. How was this ladder built? It could spiral to the top of the sky and reach into the clouds without any external support. It was too high. People with a fear of heights could forget about taking a single step.

The climate here was too harsh; no one wanted to stay. We dragged our weary bodies, holding onto the railings, and climbed the Heavenly Ladder. Stepping onto the ladder, in a flash, we found ourselves in another world—a world of springtime beauty, birdsong, and fragrant flowers. It was even more beautiful than paradise! It was truly astonishing. The discomfort we felt earlier was completely gone. Just as we were about to ask, Princess Jenny spoke up, saying, "This is the second level, the forbidden land of the flower fairies."

Princess Jenny's words surprised us. How could she know so much, as if she had been here before? Just then, Princess Jenny led us to the third level, which was snow. It had the magnificent atmosphere of a northern landscape with snow falling for thousands of miles. We had no heart to appreciate the scenery. It was as cold as ice, definitely not a place you wanted to stay. Then we went up to the fourth level, which was the moon. It was a moonlit night scene that gave us a romantic feeling. The moonlight was like water, carefree and radiant.

We kept climbing upwards, and the ladder to the top was very close. We went through water and clarity again, and finally reached the seventh floor, "brightness". The light here was soft and bright as ever, giving people a feeling of complete holiness.

Upon reaching this point, the Heavenly Ladder disappears, indicating this is the final level. Strange? We've been climbing all this way, yet we haven't encountered the seven female demons Princess Jenny spoke of. Are they still asleep? Or have they already moved far from the Seven-Story Demon Tower, or perhaps they've died due to the passage of time? It's best if we don't encounter them. As long as we find the treasure smoothly and return with it, it's as if nothing ever happened here—that would be the perfect ending.

Just then, the pheasant shouted, "Treasure!"

Treasure! Those two words signify the success of our hard work. The sound was thrilling and made me tremble. I heard it, and I saw it. The direction the pheasant was pointing was the treasure.

The treasure was only a kilometer away from us, yet it was piled up like a mountain, gleaming with golden light. The dazzling light made us dizzy. There was so much of it that we could hardly believe it was real. Besides gold, there were jade stones and all kinds of ornaments, all of which were enormous. Any one of them was larger than our bodies. Taking even one of these items back would be priceless, let alone a mountain of them. The knowledgeable man shouted, "I'm going to take them back and open a chain of museums all over the world!"

"I want to buy a country, I want to be the emperor!" Chicken shouted, almost insane.

Even the muscular man couldn't resist, "I want to buy all the beauties on the entire Star River Continent, and I also want a super luxurious spaceship."

Everyone's gone crazy! This is a treasure trove! Faced with such a huge treasure, it's a lie to not have ideals. I also want to shout: I've finally become a rich man!

Just then, a series of light laughs rang out, "Hehehe... Greedy humans, your desires are about to be fulfilled, take it! Take as much as you want!"

Her voice was soft and melodious, like a fairy from a dream. Her words were irresistible. Chicken and Manly Man had already rushed towards the treasure. Hope was right in front of them, dreams were right in front of them. What were they waiting for? My heart skipped a beat, and suddenly I shouted, "Stop! This is a dream!"

The sound of love touched everyone's heartstrings, and I quickly suppressed my desires.

"ah-"

"ah-"

Two screams suddenly rang out, and Pheasant and Manly Man lay in pools of blood, struggling incessantly, their faces pale, a sharp sword piercing through their chests and stuck upside down in the ground.

What was going on? I was shocked. The hands of the pheasant and the tough guy were covered in blood. One hand was clutching the sword stuck in their chest, while the other hand kept reaching out to us, struggling to say, "Teng...Long, Boss...I..."

The Tomb of Qin Shi Huang (Side Story): The Dragon's Treasure - Chapter 73: The Final Battle (Ending)

Chapter word count: 3320 Update time: 08-05-07 19:54

"No!" I roared and charged towards the pheasant and the strongman.

A sword beam flew in out of nowhere. I blocked it with my right hand, deflecting the sword and landing on top of the pheasant. Turning to look at the strongman, who had suffered the same fate as the pheasant, I felt a pang of heartache. This... this can't be real, it must be an illusion. I reached out and gripped the hilt tightly, trying to pull it out, but the boss grabbed my hand and said, "Tenglong, are you crazy? If you pull it out, the pheasant and the strongman are doomed."

Seeing the helpless and pained expressions on the faces of the pheasant and the tough guy, I was going crazy.

Princess Jenny walked over and patted my shoulder. I didn't know what to say for a moment. Suddenly, the sword trembled, and with a "whoosh," it was automatically drawn and flew into the sky.

Two streams of blood gushed out. The pheasant and the strongman were cleaved in two from the chest by the sword. I was stunned. Everything that happened before my eyes was just a moment. Looking at the pheasant and the strongman's blank eyes, I roared: "Why! Why!"

"Hehehe... Humans really are emotional creatures. Because of your greed, you wanted to steal the treasure, so you must die."

I reached out and closed the eyes of the pheasant and the muscular man. "Good brothers, don't worry, I, Tenglong, will definitely avenge you." I turned my head and said, "Know-it-all, go to the back with Xin and Sally, and be careful!"

"No! We'll die together, I want to avenge them!" The know-it-all glared at me angrily.

Me, the boss, Princess Jenny, Lucy, Lian, Xin, Sally, and Know-It-All—we all drew our weapons. Seven women dressed in white and blue stripes appeared in the sky. At that moment, we no longer felt their beauty and youth; all we had in our hearts was hatred.

I said coldly, "Seven female demons, you'd better wait to die!"

"Hehehe..." one of them laughed, "Mere humans, how dare you speak so arrogantly. If it weren't for the fact that we seven sisters have been waiting here for countless years, and it was not easy for us to wait for your arrival, how could we have killed you all at once? Wouldn't that be too wasteful? Even if you are going to die, you should still have fun with us seven sisters."

"Is that so?" A chill ran through me. Without any passion, I gathered my true energy and forced it out through the Hand Shaoyin Heart Meridian. I looked up at the female demon floating in the sky and said, "You killed my brothers. You must die."

"Then we'll see if you have the ability," one of the female demons said coldly, her eyes flashing with murderous intent.

Know-It-All couldn't hold back any longer and unleashed a barrage of bullets. The rapid-fire bullets struck three meters away from them, where a faint blue light blocked their attacks—that must have been a protective aura. Know-It-All then fired a grenade launcher, but it had no effect whatsoever and only provoked their killing intent. I could feel a current of air rushing towards Know-It-All at an astonishing speed. I swung my sword, and the current of air struck the wall of blades with a "bang." The seven female monsters were shocked; they hadn't expected someone to be able to block it, especially from a distance.

For the seven fairies, there was only their master, the True God. They didn't care about anything else in the world except for the True God. Unfortunately, they were abandoned by the True God and sent to the mortal world to guard the dream of the Heavenly Dragon. Because of the different realms, they could only fall from noble immortals to monsters in the mortal world. Despite this fall, their true strength did not change. Anyone who could withstand a single move from them was no ordinary person.

Clearly surprised, they quickly regained their composure and rushed towards us at incredible speed. I swung my sword, unleashing a torrent of energy that swirled and filled the air. The seven female demons simultaneously extended their fingers, and streaks of sword light collided with the blade energy. A deafening boom shook my inner energy, causing it to surge. The seven female demons were also forced back dozens of meters by the blade energy, their faces now ashen, completely devoid of their earlier underestimation of me.

One of the female demons frowned and said, "Sixth Sister, Fifth Sister, Fourth Sister, you and I will deal with that boy with the sword aura. Third Sister, Second Sister, Eldest Sister, you deal with the others."

"Yes, Seventh Sister!"

Judging from the tone of the seven female demons, it seems that the seventh sister is the most powerful. So, if their order is reversed, their strength will be greater. There was no time to think about it. Four female demons had already floated over and forced me to stay in place with the force of a sea of swords. They then attacked me at close range with long embroidered ribbons. I unleashed my sword energy and slashed wildly. Even though my true energy was inexhaustible, I couldn't withstand such torment and could only dodge and wait for my true energy to replenish before I could strike again.

Almost simultaneously, the boss, Princess Jenny, Ren, and Lucy also engaged in combat with the other three female demons. In a short while, the situation became extremely dangerous. I was anxious but unable to help. I kept shouting in my mind, "Demon Blade, Demon Blade, come out now!"

Just then, the old man unleashed a magical shield, Princess Jenny summoned evil spirits, Lian unleashed a storm of swords, and Lucy's string music reached the highest level of the Heavenly Eight Tones. Everyone was at the last moment, but the three female monsters did not stop their attacks at all. Instead, they became more and more courageous. I was shocked. If we did not end the battle quickly, we would probably all be lying here in no time.

I channeled my true energy into the demon sword, and I could already sense its aura. I didn't know when it had merged with my own energy. "Tenglong, the Seven Holy Spirits are no ordinary demons. They are favored by the gods. I have already gathered all my sword energy into your body. As for whether you can defeat them, that depends on your fate."

"Demon Blade! Demon Blade!" I kept shouting in my mind, but his voice began to fade away. Lian's screams startled me. I turned my head and saw Lucy, pale-faced, lying on the ground, her helpless eyes smiling at me. The boss was covered in swords, his eyes filled with unwavering determination. Princess Jenny, Xin, Sally, and Baishitong were all lying on the ground, barely alive.

I had never felt such anguish. I roared and gathered my inner energy. Come on! Life and death, success or failure, all depend on this. I saw seven female demons attacking me at the same time.

I did not dodge; the first strike of the Avici Hell struck, causing ghosts to wail and gods to howl.

Blade energy surged, countless evil spirits howled, and the seven female demons, feeling as if they were in hell, paled in shock. They unleashed their purple auras. I did not hesitate; hatred surged within me. With the second strike, the world was filled with desolation and destruction as the blade energy gathered wildly. The purple auras of the seven female demons intensified, and they stepped over the blade energy. With a loud "bang," calm returned in an instant.

The seven female demons, panting heavily, said, "Young man, you are terrifying. Given time, even the gods will not be your match."

My blood was churning, and I was panting heavily. I wanted to speak, but I couldn't open my mouth. Princess Jenny smiled at me, stretched out her hand, and there it was—wasn't that the Evil Spirit Talisman? Suddenly, a bolt of lightning flashed across the sky, the earth shook violently, and the ground cracked open. A divine dragon statue soared into the air, golden light radiating from its mouth. The seven female demons' expressions changed drastically, and they shouted, "The Dragon Source Ring!"

The eldest brother laughed. Before he died, he could still see the legendary Dragon Source Ring of the Heart of Dreams. Lian, Lucy, Xin, Sally, and Baishitong were shining with a bright and different light. I was shocked: Could this be a last gasp of life?

The seven female demons laughed and said, "I didn't expect you to actually come for the Heart of Dreams. Let me tell you! It'll be better if you don't go to hell as confused ghosts. Legend has it that the Heart of Dreams can indeed make a person's dream come true, but this Dragon Source Ring is only one piece of it. To realize your dream, you must collect the entire Dragon Source Set to summon the dragon, and even have nine dragons leaping in the sky. Hehehe... After telling you so much, you should die with your eyes closed."

One of the female monsters flicked her fingers, and with a flash of sword light, blood gushed out. The boss, Xin, Lian, Princess Jenny, Know-It-All, Sally, and Lucy all fell to the ground. The earth fell silent. Lucy waved to me. Before she died, she made a few light strokes on the ground, a peaceful smile on her face.

Unable to contain my inner rage and fury, I gathered all my true energy into the demon blade. I don't know where the power came from, but I swung the demon blade and unleashed the final strike. The black pulse it generated plunged the world into darkness. My body soared into the air, and with the third strike of the Avici Hell, my body and soul were annihilated.

The seven female demons, their faces pale, stretched out their hands in unison and shouted, "Seven Spirit Holy Light!"

The earth was a vast expanse of desolation, for a long, long time...

Everything returned to calm, and I felt a wave of trauma on my body, after which I felt nothing.

The seven female demons' hair, like golden needles, coiled around the heavens and earth, impaling me in the ground. "Six sisters, it's finally over." The seventh sister gasped for breath, unable to hold back any longer, spitting out a mouthful of blood, her face turning pale. The other six female demons were deathly pale, naked, and covered in wounds, their eyes still filled with fear.

"Hehehe..." A cold, sinister laugh rang out, sending a chill down the spines of the seven female demons. Their faces filled with terror, and the seventh sister shouted, "Who?"

I suddenly raised my head, and the seven banshees gasped. "You're not dead! You...you...who are you?" They saw that I was wearing a mask, and my eyes were bloodshot. The sinister laugh I emitted seemed to make the seven banshees see the Grim Reaper. Their eyes twisted in horror. Golden needles and strands of hair pierced my entire body. They tried to struggle, but they couldn't move. I slowly raised my right hand towards the seven banshees and said coldly, "It's over. Whirlwind Moon Slash."

A gust of wind shot out along with the light and shadow, followed by the screams and pitiful cries of seven female demons. After a moment, everything returned to calm.

The mask shattered and vanished instantly. I opened my blurry eyes, utterly powerless. I knew it was my last gasp. I crawled frantically, "Lucy—" The pain throughout my body was temporarily suppressed by my willpower. I don't know how much time passed before I finally grasped Lucy's hand. Three incomplete blood-red characters were scribbled on the ground. I knew those were what she wanted to say to me. I smiled faintly, "Lucy, I love you too. I've come to be with you. I won't let you feel lonely." My vision gradually blurred, and I gently closed my eyes.

The Tomb of Qin Shi Huang (Side Story): Alien Invaders Chapter 1: Crash

Chapter word count: 2429 Update time: 08-05-28 11:54

A spaceship is flying rapidly from space toward Earth. Inside the ship's vast interior, a group of young people are running nonstop, as if something is chasing them.

One of them shouted, "There are only eight of us left. We'll die whether we fight or not, so let's just fight them!"

Two mutated corpses blocked their way ahead, while a large group followed behind. The passage was narrow, but three people could pass through at the same time. There was no time to think. As soon as the words left their mouths, three of them attacked. Judging from their movements, they were close combatants. One kicked, one punched, and one palmed. Their movements were almost simultaneous, indicating that they were perfectly coordinated.

With their powerful kicks, fierce punches, and swift palm strikes, the three men possessed astonishing strength.

"Snap!"

"Bang!"

The sound startled everyone. Two mutated corpses lay on the ground, unable to get up, howling and screaming incessantly. Only then did they realize how easily the mutated corpses could be defeated. Why did they run away from such weak enemies? Why couldn't they stay and wait for them to arrive, and then eliminate them? The crowd looked at each other, seemingly sharing the same thought: their fear and apprehension had led them to misjudge the enemy's strength. But with the results they witnessed, their panic had subsided considerably.

As soon as they paused, a large group of mutated corpses surged forward from behind. Although they had witnessed what had just happened, it only gave them a little courage. When they actually faced dozens of mutated corpses, they still couldn't shake off that terrifying and sinister aura. Moreover, since they were new to this opponent and had no real combat experience, they became even more afraid.

Yamamoto Jiro frowned, knowing that continuing the fight would be disadvantageous for them. Firstly, the space was too small to use their skills effectively, and the enemy had overwhelming numbers. Secondly, they couldn't afford to let these mutated corpses scratch even a little skin, or they would be mutated themselves. Just as he was about to call for a retreat, the three had already rushed forward, using their skills to punch and kick. Although they were defeating the mutated corpses, they overlooked one thing: the mutated corpses were not dead. They were just lying on the ground howling, their claws still scratching wildly. The three students were quickly scratched, and within a minute, they had all become mutated corpses.

Franton dared not hesitate any longer and shouted repeatedly, "Go! Get to the third-level escape pod!" He first kicked away the two mutated corpses lying in front of him, then let Yamamoto Jiro take Akagi Haruko and the other two ahead, while he stayed behind to cover the rear.

Franton majored in paladin at the Moon's Academy of Extraordinary Abilities. Although he was religious and abhorred killing, the situation before him was so dire that even God would be angry. A large group of mutated corpses rushed up from behind. He reached out and grabbed a broad sword, swinging it around to block the three-person-wide passage. The mutated corpses charged forward fearlessly, only to become victims of his sword.

After a short while, Franton was panting heavily and somewhat exhausted. Facing so many mutated corpses, it was already quite impressive for a D-rank character to be able to wield such a broadsword this far. Suddenly, a sharp scream came from the cabin. It was Haruko Akagi's voice. Franton didn't dare to stop, swung his sword, and quickly ran towards the direction of the sound.

The two trainees lay in pools of blood, but unlike the others, their stomachs had large holes torn open. The bloody scene was so horrifying that people gasped. Haruko Akagi screamed with her eyes closed. At this moment, Yamamoto Jiro and Haruko Akagi were surrounded by a large group of mutated corpses, facing great danger but unable to escape.

Franton gritted his teeth and charged in, clearing a path. He grabbed the two men and ran. They were almost at the third level when the escape pods came into view. All the mutated corpses pounced on them. Franton was too exhausted to run anymore and collapsed to the ground. Yamamoto Jiro stepped forward and dragged the two men along, but they were too slow. He grabbed the sword from Franton's hand, frowned, and charged towards the mutated corpses.

"One-Sword Style: Whirlwind Slash!"