There Really Was Chinese Civilization

The misty mountains rise majestically, a magnificent sight. The mountaintops are shrouded in clouds, seemingly close at hand, yet in reality, they are towering peaks, their distance unknown.

The group arrived at the last ruin, passed through the light curtain and stood in a vast forest, where the wind spun green waves, presenting a desolate and secluded primeval landscape.

Russell gazed at the highest mountain in the distance, rising abruptly like a pillar to the sky. Wisps of mist began to accumulate from the mountainside, growing thicker as he ascended, until finally, a white light completely enveloped the mountain.

Just by looking at the towering mountain pillar, you can tell that his World Quest, escaping from the brink of death, and the true exit hidden in the ruins of civilization, is most likely here.

The reason is simple and straightforward: it's high enough!

Russell was slightly annoyed. Based on the ironclad rule that the boss always appears last, this ruin was definitely the most dangerous. And indeed it was; not a single piece of information about this ruin had been passed out.

He didn't believe that no one had ever explored it; he could only say that everyone who came was dead, and no one could escape.

"Stop looking. This is the last ruin. We have no other choice but to go, no matter how dangerous it is."

Ying Yingying had already taken out her Flying Carpet. However, it was too late to cross the primeval forest on foot, as the saying goes, "Looking at the mountain makes one's horse run itself to death." Moreover, time was precious and could not be wasted.

Once the other four ruins have been explored, the Reincarnator failed to complete their missions will surely gather there. We must hurry over so as not to miss the last train.

The Flying Carpet sped through the sky, below which towering mountains and deep valleys, layer upon layer of peaks, were all covered in greenery, with the occasional glimpse of Beast frolicking and hunting. It looked... no different from any other natural scenic area, at least posing no danger to the Reincarnator.

After flying for about ten minutes, the closer we got to the mountain peak, the more abnormally high it seemed. The mountain ranges stretched on both sides, ending abruptly at the part of the mountainside shrouded in clouds. Further up, the mountain peaks and cliffs were steep and straight, like chimneys.

"I say, could this be Buzhou Mountain?"

"Impossible!" Russell shook his head repeatedly, denying it outright. "Respect the facts before you speak. Buzhou Mountain isn't that detailed."

"Your focus is truly... unique."

As they approached the edge of the mountain range, a desolate plain came into view. Ying Yingying took out her magic wand and silently chanted a spell. Hundreds of scorching white threads emanated from the gem at the tip of the wand, breaking off one by one until only one remained.

Following the path guided by the light, the Flying Carpet flew for a while before landing, where a Reincarnator came into view. To be precise, it was the corpse of a male Reincarnator, only the upper half of his body remained.

The body was severed at the waist, the wound a bloody mess, as if a large Beast had bitten off his lower body. He was not yet dead, crawling towards the forest, leaving mottled blood trails on the ground.

Russell looked down and examined the body, then took out a rainproof cloth and covered it with the corpse. The male Reincarnator's face was distorted, and his eyes, which were wide open in death, were filled with deep fear. It was unclear what he had encountered that had frightened him so much.

An inauspicious start; encountering corpses before even entering the ruins is hardly a good omen.

The group felt heavy-hearted. They split into pairs to search for the entrance to the ruins and soon discovered a cave at the foot of the mountain. The cave was three meters high and wide enough for five people to walk side by side without any problem.

The group took out their weapons and armor, put on their headlamps for illumination, and entered the cave after they were ready. Ying Yingying and Guan Yin walked in front, one using Illumination Spell and the other using the powerful spotlight on their Iron Man Suit, illuminating the dark cave as if it were daytime.

The cave descends downwards, eventually becoming flat. At the end of the cave, a bronze door opens inwards, flanked by two large bronze cauldrons, each as tall as a person.

Russell's face twitched. "Bronze Age, the ancient China civilization before Christ... It's exactly what I feared."

"Yes, the pattern on the door isn't very friendly either!"

Ying Yingying rolled her eyes as she spoke. When Russell analyzed the five ancient ruins, he pointed out that they might be the four ancient civilizations plus the Aegean civilization. However, it was later confirmed that only the ancient Egyptian civilization appeared.

And now, China civilization truly exists!

The two bronze doors are open inwards, indicating that Reincarnator have already entered, but this is not the point. The point is the fierce and solemn Taotie pattern on the bronze doors.

The bronze door is crafted with exquisite skill, and the four sides are decorated with animal features such as insects, fish, birds and beasts, creating a rich and mysterious atmosphere.

The center features a relief-carved human face as the main element, with a giant human face on each of the two doors. The eyes are half-closed, the corners of the mouth are slightly upturned, and the smile is ambiguous. The long-buried, dark cave gives people an extremely gloomy feeling.

The group exchanged glances, instinctively sensing something was amiss. They hadn't thought much of the ancient Egyptian pyramids, but upon seeing their own ancient civilization, all sorts of thoughts raced through their minds, and goosebumps rose on their skin.

Just then, a gust of cold wind blew by, producing a sharp, whistling sound as it passed through the bronze door. Coupled with the two malevolent faces, it seemed as if they were smirking.

A chill ran from the soles of their feet straight to their heads, making their scalps tingle. Even though they knew they were just scaring themselves, they still broke out in a cold sweat.

"Let's go, there's nothing to see here. I'll just finish the missions and head back to the Main God Space!"

Ying Yingying coughed lightly, waved her hand, and the Illumination Spell shone brightly, illuminating the entire cave. She took the lead... and carefully walked into the bronze door while holding Guan Yin's hand.

Russell: "..."

Is it really okay to be so cowardly when you're almost 30?

Just then, Duan Xinlan grabbed his hand. She looked around nervously, timidly, and seemed afraid of ghosts.

"What, you're afraid of ghosts too? Aren't your flames supposed to be the best defense against evil spirits?" Russell didn't believe it; Duan Xinlan was definitely taking advantage of him.

"It is precisely because I am afraid of ghosts that I specifically practice the 'Pure Yang Technique,' a martial art that is extremely powerful and yang."

Duan Xinlan's words made a lot of sense, and Russell was speechless.

The group passed through the bronze gate, where a light shone ahead, accompanied by the faint sound of flowing water.

This is a natural underground Cavern, with a chilling underground river flowing through it. The light comes from the stone walls, where a layer of green phosphorescence glows eerily, creating an indescribably sinister and eerie atmosphere.

They walked along the damp slope by the river. Fear was indeed contagious. Russell, who was already somewhat apprehensive, became even more uncomfortable under the influence of the atmosphere.

"This place is eerie, could there really be ghosts?" Duan Xinlan asked in a low voice. Before Russell could answer, she continued, "My childhood trauma was the Spooky Bunch.' After watching it, for several years in a row, I would walk close to the wall when I went to the bathroom at night, and I would turn on all the lights."

"If Chu Renmei appears, you can burn her to death too!" Russell rolled his eyes. "As long as you're bold, you can get Sadako on maternity leave. Haven't you heard that saying? Don't scare yourself."

"Is there such a saying?" Duan Xinlan asked curiously.

"Yes, that's not all! There's also Sadako came to our base area and was moved to join the anti-Japanese forces."

"Huh!?" Duan Xinlan was completely bewildered, feeling that Russell was trying to fool her.

"Now that you mention it, I've also seen a movie where Sadako's Video Tape was watched by aliens, who then attacked Earth, and in the end, the president pushed Sadako back into the well," Kang Xi chimed in.

"That's right, even if Sadako dressed up, she'd still..."

Crash!

The sudden splashing sound interrupted their conversation, and the atmosphere that had just eased became tense again. Russell turned to look at the underground river, his eyes widened in disbelief.

A cold, white-clad figure with long hair emerged from the water. It wasn't Sadako, because beside her was a pale-faced little boy wearing only underwear. The two... ghosts held hands, a harmonious scene of motherly love and filial piety.

It wasn't over yet. The water splashed up again, and a familiar figure, two meters tall, wearing Hockey Mask and wielding Great Cleaver, strode over.

Jason!

"What the hell?" Russell was dumbfounded.

Since Jason knelt in the pyramid, Russell hasn't summoned him, so the Jason in front of him has nothing to do with him.

Russell's surprise wasn't about that, but rather, what were these foreign devils doing here, given that we're talking about ancient China civilization?

Could it be that the technology of counterfeiting in China dates back to before the Common Era?