Chapter 122: Chapter 122: Going Blind, Oh My! (One More)
As the first group of Jianghu People entered the Stone Gate, more and more people rushed into the Poisonous Miasma.
These poisonous vapors seemed to only linger around the Stone Gate and showed no signs of spreading outward.
Xu Nian, seeing that some people had already gone in, decided not to wait any longer.
"Prepare to enter the Stone Gate!"
Following his command, the Players also readied themselves.
Over three hundred people followed behind Xu Nian, heading straight for the Poisonous Miasma.
Even the Jianghu People who were afraid of death followed behind the Profound Yellow Sect’s group.
After entering the Poisonous Miasma, Xu Nian saw the ground covered in remains, and his expression couldn’t help but change. This time, the Nine Heavens Alliance had truly suffered heavy losses. Eighty percent of the dead here were Disciples of the Nine Heavens Alliance.
Xu Nian couldn’t help but look back at Cui Shengshu, who was healing Outside, and felt a surge of sympathy. This master, ranked Eleventh in the World, had nearly died in front of the Stone Gate.
Upon entering the Stone Gate, they found no poisonous miasma inside. On the contrary, what met their eyes was a long corridor. It stretched as far as they could see and was far wider than anyone had imagined. It was wide enough for five or six people to walk side by side.
On both sides of the corridor walls, fist-sized Luminous Pearls were embedded. Each pearl emitted a soft glow, perfectly illuminating the path under everyone’s feet.
Many of the Jianghu People who had entered earlier were already prying the Luminous Pearls from the walls with Daggers.
"All Luminous Pearls! Selling one outside would make a fortune."
"I knew this trip wouldn’t be in vain; with these Luminous Pearls, who would worry about future expenses?"
"I just want Luminous Pearls; Divine Skill Manuals are irrelevant!"
"It’s definitely more dangerous inside; go and die if you wish, we’ll take the Luminous Pearls and leave!"
"..."
People have their own ambitions. These individuals seemed to have come here solely for treasure; naturally, one had to survive to claim it. Though greedy, they knew their limits and when to stop.
However, with their actions, many Luminous Pearls were taken, and the corridor was instantly plunged into darkness.
Xu Nian, along with the Profound Yellow Sect members, proceeded unhurriedly in the dark. No one knew what lay ahead, but now that they were here, not moving forward would certainly be dull.
At that moment, several dazzling lights shone out from behind Xu Nian.
Turning to look, Little Boss and other Players each held a Powerful Flashlight. With their Powerful Flashlights turned on, the entire corridor was instantly as bright as day.
"Holy shit, Little Boss, you guys were well-prepared."
"A Powerful Flashlight costs Ten Contribution Points each! Aren’t you Life Players supposed to save up Contribution Points?"
"Damn, you guys each have one for something I’d hesitate to buy?"
"Are Life Players in Celestial Realm so wealthy?"
"..."
It had to be said, the Powerful Flashlights Little Boss and his group produced truly shocked the other Players.
While others groped in the dark, many even stopping, too scared to move—what about the Profound Yellow Sect? They had illuminated the entire corridor.
The emitted light was so intense that staring at it for a while made it hard for one’s eyes to adjust back, just like staring at the sun. What exactly were they holding?
Blood Demoness also appeared curious, staring at the Powerful Flashlights in the hands of Little Boss and his group for a long time. Although she knew that the Disciples of the Profound Yellow Sect were not to be judged by common standards, it was truly her first time seeing such magical things.
Little Boss handed the Powerful Flashlight he held to Blood Demoness. He was, among the Players, one of the kindest to Blood Demoness. After all, Blood Demoness, this Female NPC, was not only pleasing to the eye but also occasionally helped the Life Players cook.
Who wouldn’t love such a Female NPC? She could cook! That alone was more than enough!
Blood Demoness took the Powerful Flashlight, looked at it, then pointed it directly at Xu Nian and turned it on.
The glaring light instantly shone on Xu Nian’s face.
It wasn’t for nothing that System products were considered Fine Items; the moment the Powerful Flashlight shone on Xu Nian’s face, he felt he was almost blinded.
"Press the button on the back to turn it off; press it again for a strong flash!" Little Boss explained the operation of the Powerful Flashlight to Blood Demoness from the side.
Blood Demoness held the Powerful Flashlight, turned it off and then on again, directing the strong flash right into Xu Nian’s face.
Unable to withstand it, Xu Nian finally snatched the Powerful Flashlight from her. He raised his hand and delivered a Brain Burst to her forehead.
SNAP!
"This isn’t for playing!" Xu Nian said with a stern face.
Blood Demoness rubbed her aching forehead, giving Xu Nian a look of grievance. Could she be blamed for this? She’d never seen such a divine object before; wasn’t she allowed to be curious and try it out?
However, remembering they were in the Nine Dragons Secret Treasure, a place undoubtedly fraught with danger, she calmed down.
They hadn’t walked much further when Xu Nian suddenly stopped. He directed the Powerful Flashlight toward the ground ahead.
At that moment, in front of them, about a dozen Corpses lay scattered across the ground. The area around the Corpses was full of blood, and the Corpses themselves showed various signs of being torn and mauled. It seemed they had not been dead for long.
Xu Nian walked up to check the Corpses and found that these were the people who had first entered. Judging by their injuries, it seemed they had encountered some creature and been bitten to death.
Could there still be living beings here? What could survive for three hundred years in a place that hadn’t been opened for so long?
CHITTER-CHITTER—
Just then, a strange, hurried noise came from deep within the passage, sounding as if something was calling out.
Xu Nian abruptly raised the Powerful Flashlight and illuminated the area.
The Players also raised their Powerful Flashlights.
In the light, several figures on all fours quickly fled from the center to both sides. It seemed these creatures greatly feared the light.
"What on earth was that? Did anyone see clearly just now?"
"With that speed, who could see clearly—hey, could that have been some kind of Tomb Guardian Beast?"
"Wow, what a setup, a Wuxia Game with a tomb-robbing vibe."
"Now that’s what you call a big production! When do you ever get to experience tomb-robbing like this? Be careful or the authorities might invite you for tea!"
"..."
Seeing those creatures, the Players felt no fear at all.
On the contrary, they actually showed signs of excitement.
Seeing their excitement, Xu Nian couldn’t help but feel his heart sink. Good heavens, were they truly not afraid of death, relying on Reincarnation?
The people following behind also crowded forward, eager to check the situation and see what the Profound Yellow Sect Disciples were using for illumination. They were also very curious about such a wondrous item that could light up the entire passage.
Unfortunately, there were too many from the Profound Yellow Sect, giving them no chance to get close.
That feeling of being so near yet so far was truly frustrating!