Chapter 641
Complex Runes
However, at that moment, a faint yet extremely eerie musical sound suddenly came from inside the stone chamber, like the call and wailing of an ancient dancer, transcending time and space and striking the soul of everyone.
Chen Ze and Tian Siyao exchanged a glance, knowing that the situation might be more serious than they had imagined.
They quickened their pace and left the stone chamber, but they couldn't shake the unease of the dancer's strange smile and her sudden disappearance.
The four of them became increasingly tense, like a string on a musical instrument that could snap at any moment.
These passages are like an intricate labyrinth, each showing them the same scene: dim lighting, intricate murals, and bizarre music that never stops.
Chen Ze frowned; his intuition told him that this place held unknown secrets.
Tian Siyao held the small detector tightly in her hand, checking the data from time to time, but everything showed to be normal.
In stark contrast, her inner unease continued to grow.
"Have you noticed that the music seems to be repeating a melody?" Tian Fen'er broke the silence first, her voice echoing in the corridor with a slight tremor.
Tian Fen'er nodded, "Yes, I felt it too."
The melody seemed to be conveying some kind of message, but I couldn't quite put my finger on what it was.
Just then, the music suddenly swelled up and turned into a sharp laugh, as if a cunning fox was secretly watching them with a hint of amusement.
All four felt a jolt in their hearts and quickened their pace without prior arrangement.
However, no matter how fast they rushed, the structure of the passage seemed to remain unchanged, as if trapped in an infinite loop.
Tian Siyao suddenly stopped, scanned her surroundings with the detector, and then turned to Chen Ze: "Impossible. According to the detector, we should have already left that area, but why does everything still look so familiar?"
Chen Ze frowned. He suddenly remembered the mural of the dancer that Tian Siyao had mentioned before, and the dancer's strange smile.
He shook his head vigorously, trying to banish these thoughts from his mind.
There must be something here that we haven't discovered yet.
"We cannot allow ourselves to be misled by these illusions." Chen Ze's tone was firm, but the unease in his eyes was undeniable.
The four of them set off again, knowing that the mysterious labyrinth had not yet revealed its most terrifying side.
That never-ending music, like the wheel of fate, slowly and mercilessly propelled them into an unknown abyss.
Every echo, every shadow, every unidentified sound seemed to be a harbinger, hinting at something even stranger and more dangerous that might happen next.
As they pondered, the dancer's eerie smile kept replaying in their minds, as if telling them that this was just the beginning, and the real climax was about to unfold.
Chen Ze led the way, his gaze resolute, yet a hidden worry lingered in his heart.
Yan Xiaoxiao stood beside him, her skin fair and her features delicate. She gripped his sleeve tightly, as if seeking a moment of comfort.
Tian Siyao and Tian Fen'er followed behind. The two were twins who looked remarkably alike, and only by looking closely could one tell them apart.
The strange music continued, like an invisible chain, imprisoning their minds.
"Have you noticed that we've gone through several passages, but each one is exactly the same, as if we're stuck in an endless loop?" Chen Ze said, frowning.
Yan Xiaoxiao's face was pale, and she answered softly, "Yes, it's like being trapped in a huge maze and not being able to find the exit."
Tian Siyao broke the silence, "I just made a mark on the wall, and now there are the same marks everywhere."
It felt as if something was secretly following us, mimicking our actions. Tian Fen'er nervously looked around. "The things we left behind, like a rag, are all gone."
Moreover, I have a feeling that these passages are not spatial illusions, but rather the work of some kind of force.
Chen Ze took a deep breath, trying to calm his thoughts. He suddenly realized that they might have fallen into some kind of carefully designed trap, or were facing an unknown natural phenomenon.
Panic is of no help at this moment.
“We can’t continue like this; we must try some different approaches,” Chen Ze said firmly, his tone revealing determination.
"For example?" Yan Xiaoxiao asked.
"Perhaps we can try walking counterclockwise, or we can be even bolder and dig a tunnel through, or we can tear our clothes into strips to mark the path," Chen Ze suggested several options.
Tian Siyao and Tian Fen'er exchanged a glance and nodded in unison: "Okay, after all, the current situation is already bad enough, maybe it can't get any worse."
So the four of them decided to try the new method proposed by Chen Ze.
But no matter how hard they tried, they seemed unable to break the restrictions of the mysterious passage.
The strange music still echoed in their ears, as if mocking their powerlessness.
However, just as despair was about to overwhelm them, Chen Ze suddenly stopped, a strange expression appearing on his face.
"Don't you feel that there's some kind of pattern or information hidden in this music?" he asked.
They exchanged glances, a glimmer of hope rising in their hearts.
However, they must keep going, because only through continuous attempts can they find a way out.
Meanwhile, the eerie music continued to linger behind them, like an eternal nightmare.
Based on the rhythmic fluctuations of the music, Chen Ze tried to find patterns and finally succeeded in determining the length and changes of the passage.
Guided by the music, they quickly traversed the passage and entered a brand new stone chamber.
This place is completely different from the previous passage; it's quiet and gives one a sense of peace.
In this stone chamber, everyone's attention was immediately drawn to a huge jade coffin.
The surface of the stone coffin is covered with various complex runes, making it both ancient and mysterious.
These runes exude an ancient aura, as if they carry the secrets of countless years.
Chen Ze stared at the jade coffin, his eyes flashing with curiosity and awe.
They overcame numerous difficulties to finally arrive here; this stone coffin must hold extraordinary significance.
Yan Xiaoxiao also stared intently at the stone coffin, her expression turning solemn.
She was fully aware that this sarcophagus might be key to their expedition, but it could also bring greater challenges and dangers.
Tian Siyao and Tian Fen'er exchanged a smile, their eyes revealing a hint of excitement. This adventure was full of unknowns, and the stone coffin before them was undoubtedly the starting point of a mystery, making them eagerly anticipate their next discovery.
The four walked up to the stone coffin and carefully examined the runes on it.
These runes appear to originate from different cultures and eras, and contain profound meanings.
Although they could not fully understand the meaning of these runes, they could sense the power and information contained within them.
“This stone coffin looks extraordinary; the runes on it might be some kind of revelation or guidance,” Chen Ze said, his brow furrowed, his tone filled with a determination to explore.
Tian Siyao nodded. "I agree."
These runes might be clues to our next step. (End of Chapter)