Chapter 1117
The Tomb of the Ancient King
He glanced at the murals and noticed that each one contained a completely different subject.
Fang Gu's gaze lingered on the mural depicting wealth for a moment, a hint of greed flashing in his eyes. He subconsciously wanted to reach out and touch it, but was stopped by Fu Ye's cold gaze.
"Stop thinking about it." Fu Ye's voice carried a hint of warning.
Fang Gu shuddered and quickly averted his gaze, a hint of lingering fear on his face. He had almost given in; the wealth depicted in the painting was exactly what he had been dreaming of.
Su Xiaoluo followed closely behind Liu Ru, her eyes resolute, never glancing at the murals on either side.
She knew that to get through this place, she had to stay true to herself and not be swayed by any temptations or fears.
Mo Fan took a deep breath, suppressed the distracting thoughts in his mind, and focused his attention on the road ahead.
Don't get distracted; you must walk past without looking to the side!
"Keep your eyes focused straight ahead and walk in a straight line; looking around aimlessly could cost you your life."
Fu Ye's voice, like a reassuring balm, echoed in the corridor.
He led the way, his steps steady.
Liu Xian and Liu Ru followed closely behind, their eyes alert, dark energy flowing around them, ready to deal with any unexpected situation.
Mo Fan, Zhang Xiaohou, and Su Xiaoluo followed closely behind, their eyes fixed on the back of the person in front of them, not daring to look away even slightly.
The air in the corridor grew increasingly heavy, and the alluring power of the Soul-Snatching Painting grew stronger.
Mo Fan could feel his willpower being eroded, and various tempting images began to appear in his mind.
No! I can't think about these things!
Mo Fan shook his head violently and pinched his palm hard; the pain instantly brought him back to his senses.
He knew that these were all illusions created by the Soul-Hooking Painting, and once he became addicted, there would be no turning back.
Su Xiaoluo's face grew paler and paler, and her forehead was covered in cold sweat.
The tragic scene of Luohua Village being attacked by the spirits of the dead, as well as the images of her deceased relatives and friends, kept flashing through her mind, filling her heart with pain and fear.
But she bit her lip tightly, silently repeating Fu Ye's instructions, and never looked at the murals on either side.
Zhang Xiaohou was in slightly better condition; his mid-level mage strength allowed him to maintain a clear and rational mind.
However, he could also sense that the power contained in those murals was extremely strong, and if one's will was even slightly weak, one would be instantly devoured.
"If you're not leaving now, then stay here."
Fu Ye's voice suddenly came through, carrying a hint of cold warning.
Fang Gu shuddered and instantly regained his senses.
Looking at the backs of the people ahead, he felt a wave of fear and quickly quickened his pace to catch up with the group.
I mustn't be tempted! The inheritance awaits me! Once I obtain it, all this wealth and power will naturally be mine!
Mo Fan keenly sensed Fang Gu's unusual behavior and became secretly on guard.
Fang Gu's will is too weak; sooner or later, something bad will happen in a place like this.
It seems we need to keep a closer eye on him in the future to prevent him from holding us back or even doing anything that could harm everyone.
The corridor seemed short, but the group found it extremely difficult to walk through.
Every step required enduring the allure and corrupting influence of the Soul-Snatching Diagram, a tremendous test of willpower. After an unknown amount of time, a glimmer of light finally appeared ahead.
Mo Fan was overjoyed, knowing that they were about to leave this endless corridor.
As they drew closer, the light grew stronger.
Finally, they walked out of the Endless Corridor and stepped into a completely new space.
After passing through the endless corridor, the scene before you suddenly opens up.
Mo Fan subconsciously looked up, and was instantly speechless with shock at the sight before him.
This is an extremely spacious front palace, the entire palace is carved from warm white jade, the floor is as smooth as a mirror, reflecting the dome above, as if you are in a two-sided world.
The dome is carved with countless stars, each emitting a faint silver light, illuminating the entire palace as if it were daytime, with not a single dark corner.
Dozens of jade pillars with coiled dragons stand on both sides of the palace. Each pillar requires several people to encircle it. The blue dragons carved on the pillars are lifelike, with clearly visible dragon scales and flowing whiskers, as if they are about to break free from the jade pillars and take off into the air at any moment.
Between the jade pillars are several ancient stone statues, all of them warriors clad in armor and wielding weapons, with dignified eyes and exuding a faint aura of protection, clearly statues of the ancient king's personal guards.
What a magnificent palace! Is this the ancient king's outskirts?
Mo Fan was filled with amazement, his gaze involuntarily sweeping across the palace, trying to find clues to resolve the crisis of the Abyss of Fiend, or traces of the legacy left by the ancient king.
Just then, a soft halo of light emanated from the center of the palace, attracting everyone's attention.
Following the light, everyone saw a lotus flower growing abruptly on the white jade floor in the center of the palace.
This lotus is pure white, with layers upon layers of petals, like it was carved from the finest mutton-fat jade, crystal clear and radiating a holy light.
At the center of the petals is a faint golden stamen, radiating life energy of the purest form, completely different from the deathly aura of the Abyss and the ancient energy of the tomb. It is warm and pure, and its aroma invigorates the spirit.
"This is... an immortal lotus?"
Su Xiaoluo gasped in shock, her eyes filled with disbelief.
"I have read in ancient teachings that the Lotus of Immortality is an ancient and wondrous flower that can bring the dead back to life and heal the wounded. It contains endless life energy and is the nemesis of undead creatures, as well as a great tonic for the dead!"
Mo Fan's heart skipped a beat, and he subconsciously touched his chest.
The azure dragon pendant worn close to the body was now slightly warm, emitting a faint suction force, as if it had an extremely strong desire for the eternal lotus.
The Azure Dragon pendant is reacting? Could it be absorbing the energy of this Immortal Lotus?
He instantly recalled the scene of the Azure Dragon pendant absorbing the energy of the Earthly Holy Spring, and felt both surprised and wary.
The secret of the Azure Dragon pendant is too important. If it is exposed, it will surely lead to his death. Especially in front of Fu Ye, he dares not be careless in the slightest.
Fu Ye's gaze fell on the Eternal Lotus, his eyes calm yet carrying a hint of understanding.
Mo Fan keenly sensed that Fu Ye's gaze seemed to linger on his chest for a moment, and his heart tightened instantly.
Has Lord Fu Ye discovered it? He must know the secret of the Azure Dragon Pendant!
As expected, Fu Ye didn't waste any words and simply said...
"The life energy of the Immortal Lotus is extremely pure, making it a deadly nemesis to the undead, but also their top-tier tonic. Once devoured by the undead, their strength will inevitably increase several times over. This thing must have been left here by the ancient king."
"If you don't believe me, you can try to destroy this lotus flower. I estimate that it won't dissipate without a forbidden spell-level energy attack."
Mo Fan had a bad feeling.
Fu Ye was clearly planning to make a move, but if he wanted the Eternal Lotus, he had no way to compete with it, and he dared not reveal the Azure Dragon Pendant. (End of Chapter)