"I don't know. I only saw a beam of silver light suddenly clash with the golden light, and then when I opened my eyes, the statue in front of me was shattered."
Several members of the logistics team were puzzled when they saw the statue turn into powder.
Xu Jintang lowered his head, covered his mouth to clear his throat, and stood silently to the side.
At this moment, several hidden doors on the stone wall activated again, pulling Xu Jintang and the others back into the original passageway.
Miao Ruijia and the others waited for them at the same spot.
Upon seeing Xu Jintang and the others emerge, he asked with a grave expression, "Were you taken to the headquarters? Was anyone injured?"
Chapter 65
Several logistics team members hesitated for a moment before beginning to repeat:
"After we were pulled inside, a statue kept attacking us. Everyone thought we were doomed, but suddenly a beam of silver light appeared out of nowhere and clashed with the statue's attack. The light was too bright at the time, and I couldn't see exactly what happened."
"Anyway, when I opened my eyes again later, I saw that the idol had turned into dust."
Xu Jintang nodded and said in agreement, "Then we were teleported back again."
Miao Ruijia glanced at Xu Jintang, and seeing that she and the others were alright, she didn't pursue the matter further. "It's good that you're alright."
" Captain Miao, the statue in that trap was at least at the Sixth Tier. If we encounter a few more traps like that, we might not be so lucky."
"Should I ask the captain for additional support?"
Xu Jintang fell into deep thought.
The child in Libra just reminded her that she's out of energy, so she must act cautiously now.
Although the Green-Membrane Archaeopteryx is a force to be reckoned with, its identity would be exposed as soon as it made a move, and her secrets would also be revealed.
After thinking for a moment, Xu Jintang voted in agreement. "Yes, it's better if we're cautious."
Miao Ruijia turned to look at the tunnel that still seemed to stretch on endlessly ahead, and replied, "Let's go back first."
Everyone turned around, preparing to return the way they came.
Xu Jintang became the leader at the front, but they hadn't gone far when they saw that the fork in the road ahead was blocked by a pile of huge rocks.
"It's likely that after we got caught in the trap, we triggered the mechanisms and restrictions on these stone piles. The owner of this underground passage doesn't want us to get out." Luo Yingtong's expression turned serious.
"Why don't we work together to break it open?" someone suggested.
"No," Miao Ruijia shook her head. "This underground passage has already collapsed once, proving it's no longer secure. If breaking this boulder causes the entire passage to collapse, we'll all be buried alive."
Everyone fell silent, unsure of what to do.
Xu Jintang suddenly thought of something.
Although her special ability has evolved into the Domain of Ice, its detection effect is still present.
I almost forgot about that.
She tried to channel her spiritual energy, extending it towards the surrounding stone walls.
When the probing force touched the stone wall, it passed through without hindrance and continued to extend forward.
She used all her Peak Third Tier mental power for detection, enough to detect everything within a twenty-meter radius.
Soon, a clear map of most of the underground passage appeared in Xu Jintang's mind.
The entire tunnel is square, with the main hall in the very center surrounded by three divine statues and mechanisms.
The surrounding area is dotted with various hidden mechanisms and chambers.
The road where Xu Jintang and his group are currently located is on the outermost edge.
" Captain Miao, I know the way." Xu Jintang said immediately after confirming the terrain and route.
Miao Ruijia shifted her gaze to her, "You know how to get there?"
Xu Jintang nodded, "My ability has Domain Detection effect. After reaching the Peak Third Tier, my detection range has also expanded. I can detect things within a radius of twenty meters through stone walls."
A hint of surprise appeared in Luo Yingtong's eyes. "You can penetrate the stone wall and detect the situation in other places?"
Xu Jintang agreed, "Yes, I can get a good view of the central hall from here. I have a feeling there might be a mechanism inside that leads to the outside world. Why don't we go check it out?"
The logistics team members also looked over in surprise.
Miao Ruijia pondered for a moment, then her eyes became serious. "Alright, then you lead the way."
Xu Jintang was originally at the back of the line, moved to the front.
After activating the Domain Detection, she put away the light and continued walking forward.
Soon, the group returned to the mechanism that had triggered the statue.
Xu Jintang raised his hand, signaling everyone to stop.
She took out several Attack Inscription from her bracelet and launched them at the stone walls on both sides.
The statue mechanism was triggered again, and the familiar hidden door appeared. However, since everyone was standing outside the mechanism area, the door failed to pull anyone in and closed automatically.
Xu Jintang gestured for them to move forward and quickly led the team through the passageway.
With the detection capabilities, Xu Jintang would be able to detect any hidden mechanisms or secret doors ahead in advance.
With the Green-Membrane Archaeopteryx providing guidance, the group quickly and smoothly passed through the outer passageway and entered the central hall.
The main hall was brightly lit, with a crystal coffin placed in the center, surrounded by densely packed burial chambers. Oil lamps burned eternally on the stone walls on both sides, creating a peaceful and serene atmosphere.
"This is... the main burial chamber?" someone asked hesitantly.
When they arrived, everyone had guessed that the underground passage might be the tomb of a powerful superhuman, and seeing the coffin confirmed this guess.
Miao Ruijia nodded, "The guardian statues we encountered along the way were all at least at the Sixth Tier. The owner of this tomb is probably even stronger."
Xu Jintang's detection ability was still active, and all the burial items inside the treasure chest were clearly visible in her mind.
There are many Fifth Tier- and Sixth Tier magic weapons.
Secondly, there are some precious elixirs, potions, or high-level inscriptions.
But what attracted her even more was the scene inside the crystal coffin.
There were no remains inside, not even ashes.
There was only one token that looked very familiar.
After realizing something, Xu Jintang immediately took out the Tongbao Spirit Realm Token He Yingjie had previously compensated her with from her bracelet space.
The design on the token was exactly the same as the one in the crystal coffin, except that the characters in the center of the two tokens were slightly different.
The words on the piece in her hand are: [Xuanhuang]
The piece inside the crystal coffin represents: [Heaven and Earth]
"Great! There really is a mechanism to get out here!" The logistics team member quickly spotted the mechanism button and shouted as he turned around.
The team member pressed the button without thinking.
With a loud clang, an exit opened in the top of the main hall, and a long ladder slowly extended down from above.
The sunlight outside shone into the cold tomb, bringing a touch of warmth to everyone.
Miao Ruijia breathed a sigh of relief, then glanced at Xu Jintang's location.
Fortunately, they brought Xu Jintang with them this time, otherwise their whole team would probably have been wiped out here.
"Alright, everyone, hurry up and get out of here. We'll report the situation to our superiors first, then send reinforcements."
"Yes!"
Luo Yingtong arrived at a treasure chest, opened it, and the magical treasures and elixirs inside immediately came into view.
" Captain Miao, there are quite a few treasure chests here. Shall we take some back to the army first?"
Miao Ruijia glanced at the contents of the treasure chest, "Okay."
Soon, Xu Jintang was also assigned the task of moving things, and was responsible for working with Luo Yingtong to move a treasure chest.
As Xu Jintang stepped onto the stairs, he glanced out of the corner of his eye at the unnoticed crystal coffin.
Everyone assumed the crystal coffin contained the remains of the tomb's occupant, and out of respect, they walked quietly past it, with no one actually lifting it to check what was inside.
Xu Jintang pursed his lips, withdrew his gaze, and carried the treasure chest out of the passage.
Upon returning to the army, Miao Ruijia immediately reported the situation to the captain.
Xu Jintang was still deep in thought.
These two tokens have different inscriptions; could they also have different functions?
Moreover, the terms "Xuanhuang" and "Tiandi" clearly sound more grand and sophisticated, with "Tiandi" being the more lofty and grandiose one.
Therefore, the token in the crystal coffin might be even more powerful than hers.
No, I need to find a chance to take that token out of the coffin and take a look.
Not long after Miao Ruijia finished her report, she returned to the logistics team and found Xu Jintang resting in a corner. " Xu Jintang, come with us again. Your detection ability is very useful. We need to find the other team members who are still trapped in the tomb."
Xu Jintang immediately stood up, "Yes!"
Half an hour later, Xu Jintang and his group returned to the central hall of the tomb.
She glanced at the crystal coffin without making a sound, then turned and led the group into another passage.
Having just finished fighting the statue, He Yingjie and the others, covered in wounds, leaned against the stone wall to rest.
After separating from Miao Ruijia, they became involved in the idol mechanism.
The statue, comparable to Sixth Tier superhuman, inflicted heavy losses on He Yingjie's team. Although there were no casualties, almost everyone was injured before they managed to shatter the statue together.
Realizing that the place was full of traps and mechanisms, He Yingjie and the others dared not move around recklessly. They could only stay in a safe area to heal their injuries and recover their mental strength.
"Is anyone there? Is anyone there?" Xu Jintang asked, turning on his detector and heading towards where He Yingjie and the others were resting.
Of course she could see He Yingjie ahead, but she was just too nosy to ask him a question.
"Who?!" He Yingjie immediately stood up alertly, channeling his mental energy into his hands.
Xu Jintang crossed his arms and walked up to He Yingjie. "We've come to rescue them."
Miao Ruijia, who had come with the team, caught up and said in a calm tone, " Captain Song sent me and Xu Jintang with the second front-line team to rescue you."
He Yingjie frowned. "How did you get here from over there?"