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The biggest problem now is that we can't get separated from the group. If we get separated in this devil's forest, it's probably a matter of life and death. Even if we are lucky enough to survive, there is no human habitation here, and we will eventually become wild and die of old age. Not to mention, in such a harsh environment, even getting sick can kill us. Speaking of getting separated, I was a good example yesterday. I was almost eaten by a koala.

Everyone followed closely behind Princess Jenny, so they could help each other if anything happened. It seemed there was nothing unusual today; the sky was clear and there was no chance of rain. The flock of black crows had been severely damaged and wouldn't have a year or two to reproduce or develop any effective attack methods. With our superior numbers and firepower, if they wanted to do anything, well… it would be like throwing an egg against a rock.

Now that it was safe, the large birds were close enough to chat, which helped pass the time. Pheasant was already chatting and laughing with Lucy, while Know-It-All flew ahead and started talking to one of the guards, Sally. The tough guy, seeing Pheasant and Know-It-All with beautiful women, panicked and flew over to talk to Princess Jenny, only to be scolded mercilessly. I chuckled to myself, thinking, "Tough guy! Tough guy, why did you have to talk to the princess? You're just asking for trouble!"

The tough guy got a real slap in the face, and I was about to make fun of him when, to my surprise, he learned his lesson. He flew to the side and started arguing with another guard, Xin. Now, the three old guys were arguing with the three beautiful women endlessly. I was getting bored and had to think of a way to kill time. Although flying in the air allowed me to see countless landscapes, this Devil's Forest didn't seem very interesting. Apart from the towering trees of all heights, the mountains, valleys, and lakes, there was nothing to admire. I couldn't even see a single animal or bird. It was just the ten of us flying aimlessly in the sky, which was utterly boring.

So I flew to the boss's side. His move was really difficult, and I was worried for him. I shouted, "Boss, be careful! That's dangerous!"

The boss seemed to hear me calling him. He turned his head and smiled at me. Damn! He could actually smile. If I wasn't careful, I might fall into this abyss and meet Buddha. The boss said leisurely, "Don't worry, Tenglong. Who am I? This little trick is no problem for me. Besides, it's rare to sleep in the sky. Such a state of mind, with clouds as the curtain and the sky as the earth, is a once-in-a-lifetime experience!"

My boss's words made me both laugh and cry. Even when flying in the sky, you have to be careful. I always held tightly to the big bird's neck and clung to its body, while my boss leisurely leaned against the big bird, facing the sky, with his hands behind his head, his legs crossed, and occasionally humming a little tune. This time, I really admired my boss. If the big bird had made a sharp turn or suddenly flipped over, the scene would probably have been horrific!

The leader seemed to have thought of something, and suddenly jumped up, sitting on the big flying bird. I stared at the leader's actions, speechless. My heart was pounding in my chest, and I almost fell into the abyss with him.

The eldest brother smiled at me and said, "Tenglong, the most important thing when flying in the sky is to maintain your balance..."

My mind went completely blank. When I came to my senses, I realized I had lost my composure and hurriedly said, "Boss... what did you just say? I didn't hear you clearly."

The eldest brother and I were flying at the very back. The others didn't see what we just did. If they had, they would have been as scared as I was. This kind of life-threatening thing might be a matter of life and death on the ground, but in the air, it would be a matter of life and death for us. Anyway, I don't have the courage to do such a thing.

The leader looked at me and said, "Tenglong, the most important thing when flying is to maintain your balance. As long as your body is balanced, you won't fall, whether you're flying or running. That's the law of inertia."

Balance? How can we maintain balance? It sounds simple, but I've been thinking about it for a long time and still can't figure it out.

The eldest brother laughed and said, "To maintain balance, you must make your body part of the moving object. Like now, you are lying on the big bird. The big bird is the main moving object, and you are the objective moving object. You must integrate your body, mood, spirit and consciousness with the main moving object, make it equal to you, and make you equal to it. In this way, you can do whatever you want, just like I am now."

That's too profound. It's like you're telling me to let go. I wouldn't dare. What if that big bird suddenly makes a sharp turn and flips over? Wouldn't I die unjustly? Although I'm not afraid of death, I'm in the prime of my youth, surrounded by beauties. I can't possibly cross the Bridge of Helplessness as a virgin!

I glanced sideways at the pheasant, the know-it-all, and the hunk in front of me. Damn! They were still chatting and laughing with the beautiful women. Although I'm also a bit of a womanizer, I can't touch the women my brothers have their eyes on. But "hehe," if I don't react, then I'm not a normal man. If she tries to seduce me, then I'll grab them one by one, and take them both.

I was grinning smugly when the boss suddenly threw something at my head, making me howl in pain. Before I could say anything, he looked up and sighed, "Alas! I've raised you all with such care and hardship, hoping you would reform and bring me glory in the future. But I never expected you... Alas! You've broken my heart so much..."

The eldest brother sighed and looked miserable, which made me feel terrible. I felt sorry for him because of his kindness in raising me. Thinking of this, I couldn't help but cry and said, "Elder brother, I'm sorry! We have let you down. Starting tomorrow, we will definitely work hard and bring you glory."

Just as I was bowing my head and shedding tears, the eldest brother chuckled beside me, then said in a serious tone, "Good! Good! The eldest brother is waiting for this day to come!"

The Tomb of Qin Shi Huang (Side Story): The Dragon's Treasure Chapter 20: Ghost Mist

Chapter word count: 2312 Update time: 08-03-09 08:26

Before my boss and I could continue our conversation, we suddenly heard Princess Jenny at the front shout, "Something's wrong! Something's happened!"

There was no way forward; it seemed as if the world had come to an end. The sun hung high in the sky, shining down fiercely. Just as we were marveling at the sight before us, the leader called out, "Everyone, don't go any further. Let's take a look first."

The boss's words made the scene even more mysterious. Could it be that even the boss, with all his knowledge, didn't know what this was? A thought flashed through my mind: whatever powerful thing it is, if something really jumps out, hehe... I'll give it a burst of bullets as a greeting gift.

I saw that Meng Nan, Shan Ji, and Bai Shi Tong also pointed their guns forward, and Jian Shi Lian even frowned. It seemed that we were in trouble. A thousand meters ahead, from the top of the sky to the bottom of the earth, everything was covered by a layer of white clouds. It was as if a white cloth was hanging from the sky to the ground, or like a giant waterfall from the sky, cascading down for thousands of miles. This spectacle was truly breathtaking.

Faced with this strange sight, everyone was stunned. What on earth was this thing? How could it be suspended between heaven and earth? The eldest brother shouted forward, "Princess Jenny, what is this?"

Princess Jenny turned around and replied, "I don't know either, let's see first."

It was more like white fog than white cloth. If you looked closely, you could see that the foreground was a hazy scene, like fog rising and swirling around thousands of mountains and ridges. Because the fog was thin at the front, you could also see the misty forests. But after a while, it was swallowed up by the thick fog behind, like the sea opening its huge mouth, gradually swallowing up everything in heaven and earth.

I took a look and asked, "Boss, do you think this might be miasma?" We had encountered similar fog when we were tomb raiding in the primeval forests of Kachaer before, but it was just a lingering, persistent fog that wouldn't leave the jungle. Miasma, on the other hand, is poisonous. Those who inhale it will either fall into a coma or die instantly. If we really encountered this miasma, we would have to wear a gas mask or change our route and take a detour.

The miasma in the forest is finite, unlike now, where the white fog divides the sky and earth in two. The view in front of you is so vast that you can't see the end on either side. I really don't know how this white fog could be so huge. The Devil Forest it swallowed turned into a white expanse, and then disappeared completely, like a vacuum.

After a moment's thought, the eldest brother said to me, "This is definitely not miasma, nor is it poisonous! Look, there are no birds of prey running around in the forest. If it were miasma, the animals in the forest would definitely react first. And look, the big bird we are riding is not afraid or flustered. It seems that this white gas is just a natural phenomenon and should not be a threat."

I nodded in agreement with the boss's analysis. Suddenly, the tough guy said, "Since there's no poison or threat, what are we waiting for? Let's charge in and talk about it." It seems he overheard our conversation and voiced his thoughts.

Princess Jenny seemed to have heard this as well and stopped them, saying, "Everyone, don't move. Putting aside whether this white gas is poisonous or not, even if you go in, it will be like the blind men and the elephant. It's as white as cotton inside, and your eyes won't be able to see any direction. You'll probably get lost in no time. Moreover, the uniform color environment will definitely stimulate your visual nerves and make you hallucinate. At that time, the 'hehe' big flying bird will crash, and both the bird and the people will die."

Hearing Princess Jenny's words, everyone's hearts sank. Luckily, no one made any rash moves, otherwise, as she said, we glared at the muscular man and said, "Muscular man, if you don't understand, then shut up. Are you trying to get us all killed?"

In the instant everyone was speaking, the enormous fog, as vast as the ocean, was already not far from us. Suddenly, the muscular man shouted, "Look, what's that?"

We looked in the direction the muscular man was pointing, and saw that the white mist seemed to be emerging from a ball of fog. The fog was round, like a football, and slowly receded, growing to a diameter of a hundred meters in the blink of an eye. Just as we were wondering what it was trying to do, the white mist suddenly raised its head, and we saw an extremely terrifying face. It was a face that seemed to belong only to a demon from hell. Its two huge, empty eyes were inlaid with a dark, ghostly black color. It had no nose, only two nostrils, and below it was a gaping maw with a blood-red tongue that protruded like a snake. Its mouth was full of sharp teeth, like steel bars, and its face was covered in hair that twisted and turned. It was laughing at us.

"What...what...what is this?" Know-it-all was so frightened that his face turned pale and his voice trembled.

Not only was the know-it-all afraid, but even the usually battle-hardened boss was filled with fear. I could feel the great bird's restlessness and unease. It must be a monster. Without thinking any further, I raised my gun and, regardless of whether the boss or Princess Jenny agreed, pulled the trigger. "Rat-a-tat-tat..." came the continuous "whoosh whoosh whoosh" sound.

A burst of gunfire snapped everyone back to reality. The tough guy, the know-it-all, and Chicken also pulled their triggers, unleashing long tongues of fire as they sprayed bullets at the enormous, demonic face. The guns clicked and clattered as a magazine of bullets filled the face, obliterating its grotesque features. Just as everyone caught their breath, the disintegrating face suddenly began to heal itself again with astonishing speed. Before we could react, it was smiling at us again, a smile that sent chills down my spine. Damn it! What kind of monster is this?

"Run! It's Ghost Mist!" Princess Jenny suddenly cried out, trembling. Everyone quickly turned around and saw Ghost Mist suddenly stretch out its long neck and rush towards us with its blood-red mouth wide open.

With a face a hundred meters in diameter, how big is its mouth? It's so big that even we wouldn't have enough room to lick its teeth. Before we could even say run, the big bird couldn't help but run away first, regardless of whether its owner agreed or not. It seems that it was also terrified by this ghostly mist.

The giant bird was fast, but the ghostly mist was even faster. A huge mouth was already behind us, and we were about to become its meal. The leader hurriedly shouted an incantation, held a red light in his hand, and summoned countless birds to rush towards the ghostly mist. It seemed that the leader wanted these birds to block the mouth of the ghostly mist, so that we could take the opportunity to escape.

I looked back, and oh my god! Thousands upon thousands of birds were swallowed whole by the ghostly mist, leaving not a trace of their bones. The sound of bones being chewed filled the air, a sound that sent chills down my spine, as if I were right there in its mouth, being chewed to dust. This psychological fear far outweighed the physical pain.

The gigantic maw of the ghostly mist lunged forward again. We were already at the edge of its teeth. I looked up and saw the huge, blood-red shadow above biting down with its sharp teeth. It was slowly closing its mouth. This time, it seemed certain to die.

The Tomb of Qin Shi Huang (Side Story): The Dragon's Treasure - Chapter Twenty-One: Pterosaur

Chapter word count: 2269 Update time: 08-03-09 08:26

The gaping maw was like a bottomless abyss, blood-red and viscous. Fear gripped me, and cold sweat poured down my body. I tried to draw my gun, but it was empty. I held the empty gun in one hand and gripped the big bird's neck tightly with the other. I didn't have a third hand to reach for the equipment pack on my back. I looked at Chicken, Manly Man, and Know-It-All; they were all in the same boat as me. It seemed like we were truly doomed this time.

Just as I was praying for my life, I saw the Silver Swordsman, Ren, suddenly stand up, hold the sword in her mouth, close her eyes to rest, cross her arms, and the sword that had been hanging behind her was now in front of her chest. Ren slowly drew the sword, the movement was so slow it was irritating. I almost shouted: "We're about to report to hell, what are you doing posing like that? Hurry up and make your move!"

Thinking of this, I didn't have time to think about whether what the know-it-all said last night was true or false. I instinctively placed my hopes on him. Our lives depended on him. His blood-spraying maw was about to close. I looked up at his upper jaw. Those sharp, steel teeth were about to fall on my head. Then came the sound of our bones being chewed up.

In the blink of an eye, Lian drew her sword, its blade gleaming faintly. Suddenly, she swung it a few times, sending out several arc-shaped beams of light that struck the blood-red mouth. A series of soft "crackling" sounds followed, then complete silence. The mouth, which had been closed, remained still. "Could Guiwu be dead?" I wondered. I glanced at Boss and Lian; they also wore blank expressions.

At this moment, no matter what the situation is, the priority is to fly out of the gaping maw of this ghostly mist.

Thick, sticky saliva kept dripping from above, like a downpour, making us feel sticky all over – it was practically torture before a meal. Just when we thought we were safe after flying into the blood-soaked mouth, a tremendous sound suddenly came from the cave. The sound was deafening, heart-wrenching, like ultrasound waves hitting our hearts. I had already covered my ears with my hands, opened my mouth wide, and screamed out. The stuffiness in my chest finally eased a bit, but even so, the sound still made my blood boil and my head spin.

Just as I was wondering what was going on, I suddenly realized that my body was suspended in the air—no, it should be said that I was falling from a great height. All I could see was the sky, and the feeling of my whole body falling and sinking filled me with extreme fear. Could it be that I had fallen from a giant bird? I quickly reached out and grabbed wildly, only to find that there was nothing around me, and I didn't even know where the giant bird had gone.

Not just me, everyone was like me, wondering why the big flying birds had disappeared. All we heard was the tough guy shouting, "Brothers, boss, goodbye! We'll meet again in hell."

Bai Shitong chimed in, "Good! Good! Good! With a brother like you, we would die without regret."

Was I really going to die this time? A wave of melancholy washed over me. Just as I was about to lament the brevity of life, a sharp scream suddenly rang out. I turned around and saw that the person who had spoken was Princess Jenny's personal bodyguards, Xin and Sally. Although they had undergone devilish training, this was probably their first time falling from such a height of 10,000 meters. Fortunately, I was falling face up and back to the ground. Otherwise, if I had watched myself being smashed into a pulp, the fear of witnessing it firsthand and the hallucinations would have made even me scream like them.

Looking at the ghostly mist, it kept shaking its head, its face full of terror and misery. It simply couldn't believe that the food it was about to eat would resist. It seemed that Lian's swords had hit its vitals. It was in so much pain that its whole body convulsed and it screamed. That super loud sound must have broken Princess Jenny's summoning channel, which caused the disappearance of the big bird and everyone to fall from the sky.

Princess Jenny shouted, "Instructor Henry, quick! Summoning spell!"

Hearing Princess Jenny shout like that, I already guessed most of it. Then I heard the leader chant a spell-like incantation and shout, "In the name of my contract, heed my call, Pterodactyl!"

Pterosaurs? Birds of the Jurassic period. I'd heard my boss mention them before. Could we really see an extinct bird today? Curiosity overcame fear, and I turned my head to see what a pterosaur looked like. Wow! I couldn't help but exclaim. They were huge! Several enormous birds flashed out from the red light my boss had summoned and swooped down on us.

The sheer size of the pterosaur is incredible. It's worlds apart from the giant bird. A single pterosaur can comfortably seat ten people with ample space. It has dark gray feathers, iron claws, a sharp beak, and piercing eyes. Its wings are several times longer than those of a giant bird. It looks almost like an airship. This kind of flying transportation is truly a pleasure. Once we're safe this time, I'll definitely ask my boss to teach me how to summon a pterosaur. Although he explained it before, it was only a few words.

The tough guy, the know-it-all, and the pheasant were all stunned. Not only them, but even Princess Jenny's eyes lit up. Lian and Lucy were even more shocked. Although Lian and Lucy majored in swordsmanship and string music respectively, and had some experience with summoning techniques—their teachers would even perform a skill demonstration at the annual academy skills competition—they had only ever heard of summoning magic from the Jurassic period. Even the academy's summoning teachers couldn't help but exclaim: "Jurassic dinosaurs!" They missed Instructor Henry!

The pterosaurs caught us instantly as we fell. Our leader really went all out this time, summoning ten at once. The pterosaurs were about the same size as the Ghost Mist, their wingspans roughly equal. The pterosaurs roared and pounced on the Ghost Mist. I quickly clung to the pterosaur's back, carefully freeing one hand to reach for my equipment bag, then reloaded the empty magazine. "Hehe," I thought smugly, "Ghost Mist, you're in for it this time. I'm going to make sure you're nothing but dust."

Just as I was feeling smug, the pheasant shouted, "Here it comes!"

I saw that Pheasant, Macho, and Know-It-All had already replaced their magazines. Looks like this is their chance to shine! Damn it! A grudge must be settled, so just as everyone was rushing towards Ghost Mist, Ghost Mist suddenly awoke. A sinister laugh echoed, "Hehehe," it…it was actually talking! The fighting spirit that had just been kindled instantly vanished into an abyss of ice! How…how could this be? Could it be a sentient monster? Didn't Princess Jenny say it was Ghost Mist?

Is it over? We haven't even fully understood what kind of monster the Ghost Mist is, and we're already rushing in like this... isn't this just suicide? I was horrified by my actions just now, my eyes filled with the scent of death, when I heard the Ghost Mist's command, like that of the Grim Reaper: "Come on! Come on! You can't escape, I'm going to eat you!" The voice was long and heavy, like an echo that had been reverberating for thousands of years.

A strange chill suddenly surged from my dantian into my entire body, and my hand holding the gun trembled. I...I...I saw that Ghost Mist's empty eyes suddenly revealed two blood-red pupils, emitting a blood-red light that was staring at us.

The Tomb of Qin Shi Huang (Side Story): The Dragon's Treasure - Chapter Twenty-Two: Between Life and Death

Chapter word count: 2312 Update time: 08-03-09 08:27

Suddenly, the leader shouted loudly from behind, "Hunky, Chicken, Soaring Dragon, Know-It-All, don't go up there, it's dangerous!"

Just as everyone was stunned, I cursed inwardly: Damn it! It's too late to say it now! We're now in a bind. The Ghost Mist is right in front of us. How am I supposed to know it will suddenly mutate? This time, it's hard to avoid becoming a martyr. I gritted my teeth, tightened my grip on the pterosaur, and together with Mighty Man, Know-It-All, and Pheasant, we pounced on the Ghost Mist.

My heart was pounding. It was just a hair's breadth away. Before the ghostly mist could close its mouth, I fired fiercely into its gaping maw. The gunshot rang out, piercing the sky. The prelude to the battle had finally begun. The sharp bullet pierced the ghostly mist's throat. This time, the ghostly mist was seriously injured. It quickly closed its mouth, shaking its head frantically. It looked like a giant python struggling incessantly. Its speed was astonishing. If we hadn't been riding pterosaurs, the great bird would probably have been smashed into a pulp.

I was secretly sweating bullets. The aerial combat was too unpredictable. It didn't even utilize half of the ground combat capabilities. The pterosaur kept circling around the ghost mist. We cooperated to look for opportunities. As soon as it opened its mouth, we would fire a magazine of bullets at it. Once we knew the ghost mist's weakness, eliminating it wouldn't be difficult.

But we all forgot one thing: high-altitude and high-speed combat is not something that a few ordinary people like us can endure, especially since we have never been exposed to such training before. If it weren't for the first two flights, we would probably be unable to stand still and have already fallen from this altitude of 10,000 meters.

It's really tough now. The pterosaur is flying at high speed and keeps circling. I feel my head is spinning and my vision is blurry. If this continues, I'm afraid I'll really be heading to hell. I looked at Chicken, Manly Man, and Know-It-All. It seems they won't be able to hold on for much longer either.

This was a real miscalculation. I wanted to show off in front of the beautiful woman and win her favor, but now I've completely lost face. Not only am I dizzy, but my stomach is also churning. I knew I was in trouble! I had to get out of the battle quickly. I grabbed the pterosaur and shouted, "Fly out!"

To my surprise, the pterosaur raised its beak and let out a long roar, then charged straight at the ghostly mist. I was completely terrified. I never imagined that pterosaurs were so fierce and aggressive. What's more, the creature perched on its back wasn't its master, so it was completely unruly. Coupled with its previous behavior of only flying without attacking, it had probably already made the pterosaur lose its temper. This time, it was going to attack.

The leader cried out in alarm! He quickly steered the pterosaur beneath his feet toward me. I was about to collide with Ghost Mist in a second. The pterosaur opened its long, sharp beak and claws and viciously clawed at Ghost Mist's terrifying face without hesitation.

I was shocked. The tough guy, the know-it-all, and the pheasant all shouted from the side, "Tenglong!"

I knew it was over. Brothers, it was goodbye forever.

In that mere fraction of a second of consciousness, those blood-red eyes suddenly shot out a sword-like red light that pierced straight through the pterosaur's massive body. I only heard a hissing sound, followed immediately by a burnt smell. The pterosaur died before it could even scream and fell from the sky. As soon as I lost my balance, the ghostly mist suddenly opened its massive jaws and lunged at me.

The speed was too fast, and I was closest to the gaping maw of the ghostly mist. I saw its long, blood-red tongue stick out, trying to roll me in and swallow me whole. That snake-like tongue was truly chilling, so disgusting that I couldn't speak. At that moment, my mind went blank, and I no longer knew to hold the gun and fire. The moment of death was approaching.

The tongue was coming. In that instant, the boss grabbed me from behind and pulled it out from the tip of my tongue. I...I...I didn't know what to say! I collapsed onto the pterosaur, panting heavily. I felt dizzy and my ears went silent. I could only vaguely see the boss leaning down and shaking me while he spoke.

The boss slapped me twice hard, and I felt a burning sensation. I heard my own breathing, and then the boss kept calling my name. I gasped for breath, still shaken, and asked, "Boss! I'm not dead yet?"

The eldest brother didn't reply, but pulled me into a tight embrace and held me tightly. I could see Princess Jenny, Lian, Lucy, Xin, and Sally all catching up. The terrifying scene just now had only happened in the blink of an eye. I had finally been pulled back from the brink of death.

The pterosaur was reduced to nothing in the mouth of the ghost mist after only a bite or two. Now it was full of excitement and even stuck out its tongue to lick its lips. It seemed that it was not satisfied and would not be satisfied until it had eaten us all.

Pheasant, Mighty Man, and Know-It-All all flew back. Ghost Mist was unusually quiet and did not give chase. It just coldly watched its prey, wondering what it was up to this time. Was it thinking of a plan? Since it could speak, it must be conscious. Thinking of this, it could not be treated as a ferocious beast. It was a monster, a conscious spirit.

Princess Jenny pondered for a moment and said, "The Ghost Mist is one of the incarnations of the Night Demon. According to the Demon Scripture, this thing is an extremely evil aura that only appeared once a thousand years ago. I never expected it to appear here."

Whether it was bad luck or good fortune that we encountered a once-in-a-millennium monster, we had no time to study such things. I quickly asked, "Princess Jenny, since the Demon Scripture records it, there must be a way to break it."

When the leader heard my question, he frowned and said, "The ghost mist is formless, a combination of white gases from a vacuum. Since it's formless, it can't be effectively attacked from the outside. As you all tried, the ghost mist has a strong healing ability and can't cause fatal damage. The Demon Scripture records that the ghost mist suddenly disappeared that time, but it doesn't record how it was subdued or suppressed." After he finished speaking, everyone turned their gaze to Princess Jenny, who nodded, indicating that she agreed with the leader's statement.

This is really troublesome. If we don't know how to break this, even if we don't run out of supplies, we'll be exhausted to death and eventually we won't be able to escape the gaping maw of the ghostly mist.

A moment of silence followed, and before we could continue discussing our strategy, the Ghost Mist suddenly moved. Beams of light shot from its blood-red eyes, moving so fast we had no time to dodge. Recalling what had just happened, those beams of light were incredibly powerful weapons; the pterosaur had died silently in that instant without us even noticing. I quickly warned, "That beam of light..."

Before I could finish speaking, the leader understood and immediately chanted incantations and French words, supporting himself with one hand to create a pale red arc-shaped shield in front of us. The blood-red light struck the arc-shaped shield, scattering countless sparks. The scene was like fireworks exploding at night, a breathtaking sight. But at this moment, we had no time to appreciate it. The leader was already panting heavily, clearly having consumed too much of his magic power. If this continued, we would probably not escape our doom.

The Tomb of Qin Shi Huang (Side Story): The Dragon's Treasure - Chapter Twenty-Three: Bloodstained Ice Zither Strings, Torrential Rain of Sword Edges, and the Gate to Another World

Chapter word count: 2221 Update time: 08-03-09 08:27

We need to think of a way. Although the boss's arc-shaped shield blocked the ghost mist's attack, it could only hold out for a moment. If this continued, the boss would be exhausted and die, and we would only follow behind. At this moment, my hands and feet were in a panic, and I cursed in my heart: Tenglong! If you had any skills, you wouldn't be in such a sorry state today. Not only can you not protect your own life, but you can't even protect the people around you. You are such a failure!

The light shooting from the ghostly mist's eyes grew increasingly dense, without the slightest pause, like endless streams of light relentlessly striking the arc-shaped shield created by the leader. The leader was already sweating profusely, his brows furrowed.

Princess Jenny, her face grave, instructed, "Lian, Lucy, you two get ready."

Lian had already drawn her sword. Lucy sat cross-legged, placing the zither flat on her chest and knees. The pale red arc-shaped protective shield was getting weaker and weaker, and it looked like it was about to give way. Princess Jenny hurriedly shouted, "Zither, sword follow!"

Lucy lightly touched the strings, her breathtaking beauty causing a chilling, eerie melody to gather and intensify through the pale red arc-shaped protective barrier. Following the light, it extended towards a scene of ice and snow, the direction from which the light had been drawn solidified into icicles that continuously condensed towards the ghostly mist. What… what is this? I stared in astonishment at the strange sight before me, then turned to see Lucy playing the zither on her lap, her fingers moving incessantly, wisps of cold smoke rising from it.