Chapter 640
Dancing Girl
However, what's unsettling is that these images evoke a strange sense of oppression, like the eerie calm before an impending storm.
Chen Ze approached and carefully observed every detail.
He discovered that the figures in the murals appeared to be hosting a banquet, but it was by no means an ordinary banquet.
The food on the table looked both tempting and slightly eerie, and the people's expressions varied: some were happy, some were melancholy, some were angry, and some were indifferent.
What chilled him even more was that some of the figures in the murals seemed to be sneering, or rather, mocking.
Their eyes revealed an unfathomable malice, as if they knew some unknown secret.
What's even more unsettling is a woman in a mural, her smile smug, as if she knows of some danger the team is about to face, or rather, a test.
This reminded Chen Ze of some legendary curses or taboos.
"Everyone be careful, something might be wrong here," Chen Ze warned in a low voice.
The others also sensed this eerie atmosphere.
Chen Ze used a portable analyzer to check the air and the murals, but found nothing unusual.
“Perhaps we should keep going,” Tian Fen’er suggested, her hand unconsciously touching the first aid kit and communicator beside her.
“Okay, but everyone stay alert,” Chen Ze hesitated for a moment, but ultimately decided to continue going deeper.
At that moment, a loud noise suddenly rang out.
The atmosphere inside the stone chamber froze instantly, as if enveloped by some indescribable power.
Chen Ze clenched his fists, frowned, and felt the stone slabs beneath his feet tremble slightly.
Yan Xiaoxiao bit her lower lip, her face pale, and gripped Chen Ze's arm tightly.
Tian Fen'er and Tian Siyao helped each other and carefully hid in a corner of the stone chamber.
A deafening roar, like the collapse of the heavens and the splitting of the earth, echoed in the stone chamber.
The stone chamber began to shake violently, and the ground seemed to transform into surging waves, rolling in.
Dust flew everywhere, and pebbles swirled in the air like leaves whipped up by a whirlwind.
Everyone felt as if they were caught in a huge whirlpool, unable to escape.
Upon seeing this, Chen Ze immediately became alert. He gripped a large rock beside him tightly and tried his best to steady himself.
Yan Xiaoxiao gripped even tighter, almost digging her nails into his skin.
Tian Fen'er and Tian Siyao clung tightly to the protruding stone pillar, struggling to maintain their balance.
Just as everyone felt they were about to be swallowed up by this violent power, everything suddenly stopped.
The stone chamber returned to tranquility, and the ground became stable again, as if the previous turmoil had been nothing but an illusion.
However, this tranquility is even more unsettling.
Chen Ze clenched his fist and felt his palms getting wet.
Yan Xiaoxiao took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down.
Tian Fen'er and Tian Siyao exchanged a glance, their faces filled with doubt and tension.
This unusual sight made the atmosphere inside the stone chamber even more somber.
Everyone was on edge, as if an even greater threat was about to strike.
Everyone's heart is like being suspended on an invisible rope, never knowing when it will break.
This oppressive feeling permeated the stone chamber, making it suffocating.
After the tremors in the stone chamber subsided, the four exchanged glances, still unresolved in their hearts…
Even though the stone chamber had returned to peace, the feeling of unease lingered.
Chen Ze stepped out of the corner first, his gaze sweeping over the murals again, as if the shock and fear he had just felt had left their mark on these patterns.
He wondered if these murals might be some kind of omen or code.
“Everyone be careful,” Chen Ze broke the silence. “These murals are not simple. They may be part of the stone chamber, or they may be related to what we are about to face.”
Yan Xiaoxiao frowned and walked to a mural that caught her eye.
In the painting, a man holding a scepter stands proudly, creating a stark contrast with the people around him.
Yan Xiaoxiao said softly, "This scene evokes memories of power struggles and court intrigues in ancient times."
Tian Fen'er and Tian Siyao also came and kept an eye on the reactions of the others.
Tian Fen'er noticed a mural in a corner, in which a woman was staring at a bottle, seemingly considering whether to open it.
Tian Fen'er felt that the bottle might have some connection to their environment.
Tian Siyao was drawn to another mural, in which a smiling woman held prayer beads in her hand against a chaotic background.
She suddenly had a thought: "Could these be warnings left by our predecessors, or records of some unknown force?"
The three men's gazes finally settled on Chen Ze, whose expression became unusually serious.
He said softly, “Whatever these murals represent, our most important thing now is to remain vigilant.”
Remember, this is not the place for the ordinary; any seemingly insignificant event can have unpredictable consequences.
Suddenly, a faint clicking sound came from deep within the stone chamber, as if some mechanism had been activated.
Everyone's hearts jumped into their throats. Chen Ze clenched his fists, preparing to face the potential challenge.
Yan Xiaoxiao, Tian Fen'er, and Tian Siyao also stood beside Chen Ze, their eyes resolute, as if they were about to face an unknown and dangerous test.
The air seemed to freeze as the four of them nervously awaited the next development.
Surprisingly, nothing unusual happened inside the stone chamber.
The four exchanged glances, realizing that this experience had further enhanced their understanding and trust, but at the same time filled them with more doubts and unease about the mysterious stone chamber and murals.
However, they understood that retreat was not an option; what lay ahead were unknown adventures and challenges.
The atmosphere in the stone chamber instantly reached a point of extreme tension.
Tian Siyao, who was quietly admiring the ancient murals, suddenly screamed, her face turning from curiosity to terror.
The voice seemed to grab Chen Ze's heart, making him feel as if the blood in his body had frozen.
"You mean, you've noticed someone's missing?" Chen Ze's voice was icy, his gaze fixed on Tian Siyao.
"She's a dancer!" Tian Siyao's voice trembled, her hands unconsciously clenching tightly, as if she were holding not only air, but also the last vestiges of her composure.
dancer?
The mural he had seen earlier, and the strange smile of the dancer, immediately came to mind.
In that instant, he felt a chill rise up his spine and rush to his forehead.
His heart pounded, and an indescribable fear gripped the entire stone chamber.
Chen Ze tried to suppress his unease, but his slightly trembling lips betrayed his nervousness.
"I was just counting these people, and suddenly this dancer disappeared!" Tian Siyao looked at Chen Ze, her eyes filled with doubt and fear.
At this moment, the silence inside the stone chamber was so profound that one could almost hear a pin drop.
Chen Ze stared intently at the mural that was missing one of the dancers, his mind filled with countless questions and unease.
"We must leave, leave immediately!" Chen Ze finally spoke, his voice filled with determination.
“Yes!” Tian Siyao nodded quickly. Without needing to say more, the two understood that the situation in this stone chamber was extraordinary.
They quickly packed their gear and prepared to depart. (End of Chapter)