NOVEL ONLINE FREE Chapter 743: Secret Realm, Stone Giant!
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang listened, becoming even more alert.
They knew that this expedition to the ruins was anything but easy.
After eavesdropping in the warehouse for a while, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang decided to leave.
They had gathered enough information and now needed to plan carefully.
Back at the inn, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang began discussing their plan.
"It seems the ruins do exist, and indeed contain valuable treasures, but we cannot trust Li Daniu blindly; we need to make our own plan," Luo Chen said.
Qing Shuang nodded, she knew Luo Chen was right.
They needed to proceed cautiously and not let greed blind their eyes.
"We can first explore the perimeter of the ruins and see how things stand; if there is real danger, then we'll decide whether to enter," Qing Shuang suggested.
Luo Chen agreed with Qing Shuang's proposal, and they decided to set out early the next day.
...
The next day, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang packed their gear and left the inn.
Following Li Daniu's words about a secret passage, they found the entrance to the ruins.
The entrance to the ruins was shrouded in thick fog, making it look daunting and mysterious.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang exchanged glances, then stepped into the fog together.
Within the fog, they felt a bout of dizziness but soon adapted.
The sight before them was astounding; it was a giant underground cavern with a massive stone gate in the center, covered in ancient runes.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang cautiously approached the stone gate, attempting to decipher the runes engraved on it.
Just then, they heard footsteps behind them.
The two quickly turned around, seeing Li Daniu appear with several other cultivators.
"Fellow friends, it seems we've met again," Li Daniu said with a smile.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang watched them warily, knowing this encounter might mean a battle.
"Li Daniu, what do you mean by this?" Luo Chen asked coldly.
Li Daniu shrugged and said, "Nothing, just wanted to invite the two of you to join our team; after all, more people mean more strength."
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang exchanged a look, understanding now was not the time for conflict.
They needed to first understand Li Daniu's true intentions.
"We can consider joining you, but we need to know your plan," Qing Shuang said.
Li Daniu nodded and began explaining their plan.
It turned out they planned to break the runes on the stone gate together and then enter the interior of the ruins.
After hearing Li Daniu's plan, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang began weighing the pros and cons.
They knew if they could cooperate with Li Daniu's team, entering the ruins might be easier, but it also meant sharing the risks.
"We can join you, but on the condition that we split the treasures in the ruins equally," Luo Chen offered.
Li Daniu considered for a moment and then nodded, agreeing to Luo Chen's condition.
Thus, Luo Chen, Qing Shuang, and Li Daniu's team began to decipher the runes on the stone gate together.
After a great effort, they finally successfully opened the stone gate.
Behind the stone gate was a vast underground palace.
The palace was filled with traps and mechanisms, but also contained various treasures.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang cautiously followed Li Daniu's team, knowing this expedition into the ruins would be a true test.
...
"Let's go inside."
Li Daniu's voice echoed in the empty cavern, carrying an undeniable firmness.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang followed closely behind, each step taken carefully, fearing triggering a deadly trap.
Their eyes searched in the dim light, trying to identify any hidden dangers lurking in the shadows.
"You two, keep close," Li Daniu reminded as he glanced back, his voice carrying a hint of tension.
Qing Shuang gripped her sword's hilt tightly while Luo Chen occasionally surveyed the surroundings, attempting to use his Spiritual Sense to detect potential threats.
They both knew once inside this unknown underground palace, any negligence could have disastrous consequences.
"Look over there," Qing Shuang suddenly whispered, pointing ahead to a stone pillar flickering with dim light.
Li Daniu and his team stopped, their gaze focused on the stone pillar.
The pillar was engraved with intricate patterns, with a gemstone embedded in the center emitting a faint glow.
"This seems to be a trigger mechanism," Luo Chen analyzed in a deep voice, "we must be careful not to touch it indiscriminately."
"Hmm, I agree with Luo Chen's perspective," Qing Shuang nodded in agreement.
Li Daniu frowned, evidently displeased by the unexpected discovery.
He turned and whispered a few words to a cultivator beside him, who then carefully circumvented the pillar, continuing to explore forward.
They continued onward, feeling as if some mysterious force in the depths of the palace was calling to them.
With each step, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang could sense an ancient and powerful aura pervading the air.
"It seems this was once the site of a powerful Immortal Sect," Qing Shuang whispered, her voice tinged with awe.
Luo Chen nodded, his gaze fell upon a massive stone platform ahead, where some ancient-looking scrolls and magic artifacts were displayed.
"We must be cautious; these could be treasures left by the Sect, but they might also be deadly traps," Luo Chen cautioned.
Li Daniu, however, seemed greatly interested in these treasures; he quickly moved towards the platform, reaching out to grab the scrolls.