Chapter 648
Bad Premonition
After the burial, Chen Ze stood up and glanced at his two companions. "Are you ready? We need to move on." Yan Xiaoxiao and Tian Fen'er nodded, their faces solemn.
"Nobody wants to stay in a place like this any longer," Yan Xiaoxiao said softly, tightly holding Chen Ze and Tian Fen'er's hands.
Chen Ze smiled slightly and led the two deeper into this underground cave, which was full of unknowns and dangers. He knew in his heart that they might face more unpredictable things next.
However, in any case, the three of them were no longer alone, and perhaps that was the reason they were able to find a glimmer of hope in this darkness.
Chen Ze gripped Tian Fen'er's hand tightly, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes.
He took a slow breath, as if trying to dispel the growing gloom in his heart.
"Did I scare you just now? Don't worry, we'll be safer if we stay away from that deep pool."
Chen Ze smiled and said to Tian Fen'er, his voice trembling slightly.
Tian Fen'er looked at Chen Ze, feeling a warmth in her heart.
Although this place is terrifying, with Chen Ze by my side, I always feel that everything will be alright.
She nodded gently, trying to calm herself down.
“There’s a cave entrance over there. Do you think it could be the way out?” Tian Fen’er pointed to a dark cave entrance ahead, a glimmer of hope on her face.
Chen Ze looked around and saw that the area was barren and the air was filled with an unsettling atmosphere.
He clenched his fist tightly, trying to appear more determined.
"Let's go over and take a look."
"But we must be careful, this place is too eerie." After saying that, Chen Ze held Tian Fen'er tightly and slowly walked towards the cave entrance.
Upon reaching the cave entrance, the two stopped simultaneously.
A cold draft wafted out of the cave entrance, sending a chill down one's spine.
Not far away, a strange mark came into their view. The mark looked somewhat like an ancient talisman and exuded an evil aura.
"How are you feeling?" Chen Ze asked softly, noticing that Tian Fen'er's body trembled slightly.
"I don't know, but I always felt that the talisman was something bad, and it made me feel very uncomfortable."
Tian Fen'er tightened her clothes, as if trying to dispel the fear in her heart.
Chen Ze took a deep breath, as if preparing for the challenge to come.
"Whatever it is, we can't stay here any longer."
"Let's go, but be careful." Tian Fen'er nodded gently and gripped Chen Ze's hand tightly.
The two then walked into the dark cave entrance and disappeared into the darkness, leaving only the eerie mark in the shadows, as if mocking everything.
Just then, a strange laugh came from deep within the cave, sending chills down everyone's spine.
His body shuddered.
Chen Ze and Tian Fen'er exchanged a glance, both seeing the wariness and unease in each other's eyes.
But they knew that their retreat was cut off, and their only option was to forge ahead.
Immediately afterwards, Tian Fen'er suddenly felt her foot slip and almost fell.
Chen Ze immediately helped her up, but his eyes remained alert as he observed his surroundings, as if some danger might appear at any moment.
Chen Ze's eyes were instantly drawn to the treasures within the cave. The gold and silver vessels shimmered with a captivating light, as if the traces of history were telling him something. He couldn't resist picking up a pottery jar and gently stroking it, as if trying to feel the ancient stories it held.
Yan Xiaoxiao waved the torch in her hand, illuminating every corner of the cave, and then said to Chen Ze and Tian Fen'er, "This place is truly a treasure trove. I see some ancient books and scrolls over there. I wonder if there are any powerful things there."
Tian Fen'er was also very interested in these cultural relics, especially a silver lotus vase. Its exquisite craftsmanship made it seem more like a work of art than just an object.
She picked up the lotus vase, gently twirling it, and exclaimed, "It's so exquisite, words can't describe it!" Just as the three were immersed in the charm of these precious artifacts, a sudden gust of cold air wafted from the cave entrance, like an invisible hand brushing against their cheeks.
The torch flames seemed to tremble, instantly making the atmosphere in the entire cave oppressive.
Chen Ze's vigilance instantly escalated. He lowered his voice and said to Yan Xiaoxiao and Tian Fen'er, "Everyone be careful, this place might not be simple."
A chilly, damp atmosphere usually means something unusual is going on here.
Tian Fen'er gripped the lotus vase tightly, feeling a chill run down her spine, but she tried her best to remain calm and replied, "Okay, we'll all be careful."
Yan Xiaoxiao carried the torch to the depths of the cave, and then suddenly heard a faint but increasingly close cry. He immediately turned to look at Chen Ze, as if seeking confirmation.
Chen Ze took a deep breath, a sense of unease rising in his heart. He gripped the Yin-Yang Mirror in his pocket tightly, ready to deal with any possible supernatural phenomena at any time.
Suddenly, Tian Fen'er's face turned deathly pale. She pointed to a corner of the cave where a blurry figure seemed to be slowly approaching them.
“Look, there!” Tian Fen’er’s voice was almost trembling.
Chen Ze quickly took out the Yin-Yang Mirror and looked through it, discovering that the figure was actually a ghost.
His heart tightened, and then he said to Yan Xiaoxiao and Tian Fen'er, "Don't panic, it's a ghost."
"Don't scatter, everyone stay together."
The three stood close together, their hearts pounding so fast they could almost hear each other's.
Chen Ze knew that in the face of such an uncertain situation, calmness and courage were their best weapons.
He whispered to Yan Xiaoxiao and Tian Fen'er, "Ready."
Chen Ze's heart raced, and his roar echoed in the darkness of the abyss, as if an invisible hand was tightly gripping his heart.
He glanced at Tian Siyao and Chen Ze beside him; their expressions were equally grave.
"What do you think that sound is?" Tian Siyao gripped the flashlight tightly in her hand, the beam of light flickering in the darkness.
"It's hard to say, but I have a bad feeling."
Chen Ze took out the Yin-Yang Mirror and looked around, but found nothing.
Chen Ze was silent for a moment, then suddenly said, "We can't just stand here like this; we have to find a way out."
"Yes, we can't let those voices influence us."
Tian Siyao added that she tried to keep her voice steady, but it still revealed a hint of nervousness.
The three continued on their way, but Chen Ze had a feeling that something was not right.
He noticed some strange markings on the ground, like some kind of ancient runes, and the surrounding air became even more oppressive.
“Watch your step, these markings might be some kind of warning,” Chen Ze said nervously, feeling a chill creep up his spine.
"The roar is getting closer, we need to hurry." Tian Siyao bit her lip, her hand gripping Chen Ze's arm tightly. (End of Chapter)