vrcanaries Chapter 193 The Mysterious Palace (Part 1)
Chapter 193 The Mysterious Palace (Part 1)
After Kong Xiangtian finished speaking, his gaze swept over the members of the Kong family.
Everyone was affected by his Grandmaster aura, and none of them dared to have any other thoughts.
"Yes, I will follow the orders of the patriarch."
The fact that everyone echoed in agreement showed Kong Xiangtian's absolute authority in the Kong family.
"Very good. Those above the Grandmaster level can stay. The rest of you may leave."
The next people will discuss door-to-door visits, which is irrelevant to most people, so they don't need to stay here.
Kong Yan followed Kong Wei out.
"You went to see Feng Ruoyan again yesterday? You haven't given up yet. Although our qualifications are not bad outside, we are still far behind your older brother."
Putting aside the age gap, which is insurmountable, he has already broken through to the Grandmaster level, while we have only just entered the Innate realm. The difference between us is simply too great.
Kong Yan knew what his cousin was thinking, and he also admitted that Kong Wei was very smart and had his own shrewdness.
However, in the world of martial arts, intelligence alone is not enough to achieve success.
"I know, and you don't need to try to persuade me. I understand everything. I'm leaving now."
Previously, Kong Wei could only compete in secret, and couldn't even admit to the slightest bit of his thoughts.
But he had witnessed Tian Zhenzhen's prowess, and he remembered that she had taken the initiative to contact him.
Perhaps this meeting is an opportunity for him.
Cooperating with her and promising her benefits is better than having the family allocate some unimportant resources to her.
Having made up his mind, Kong Wei left without saying much.
They were having a heated discussion, unaware that the three gates they were eyeing had already opened their doors to Tian Zhenzhen, reaping the rewards ahead of time.
Tian Zhenzhen's side was also bustling with activity, but they were working with great enthusiasm.
Harvesting robots truly live up to their name; wherever they go, nothing of value is left behind.
They had finished harvesting the outside and were led by Tian Daqiang into the second spatial rift, which was the middle gate that the Kong family had mentioned.
Three harvesting robots raised their mechanical arms and got to work, moving so fast they were almost blurry.
Wherever they pass, it's like a locust invasion; except for some medicinal herbs that are still growing and not yet mature, they pick everything else.
This was something that Tian Zhenzhen noticed was wrong and specifically instructed her to do.
Otherwise, even these immature natural treasures would probably be difficult to preserve.
With so many rare and precious materials, the fact that the four major families still want to come and harvest them suggests that the plan to relocate them for cultivation is not going well.
Tian Zhenzhen didn't use up all her resources at once; of course, she had to leave behind these immature seeds.
This area can be kept busy for a while by the harvesting robots.
She led Tian Daqiang toward the palace.
Unsurprisingly, there was also a spatial barrier here. If Tian Daqiang hadn't forcibly torn through space with her to enter, she probably would have been left only to sigh in vain.
When Tian Daqiang led her into the spatial passage, she opened her eyes to a completely different scene.
The palace was significantly larger than it appeared when she saw it from the foot of the mountain; it was several times larger.
The exterior is built of huge stones, the rough texture bearing witness to the vicissitudes and mystery of history.
The surrounding area was completely empty, with no plants except for yellow soil.
Standing in front of the palace, Tian Zhenzhen had to look up to see it; she really didn't know how such a building had been constructed.
The building is mainly made of stone, but it is carved with exquisite patterns that are lifelike. The mythical beasts carved on it seem as if they could leap out at any moment.
It's easy to overlook its material and become captivated by its exquisite craftsmanship.
I don't know how long ago this palace was built, but you can already see some signs of its age.
Just as Tian Zhenzhen was observing carefully, Tian Daqiang seemed to sense something and turned around to look at the empty ground behind him.
Tian Zhenzhen also noticed that something was wrong with Tian Daqiang.
You have to understand that Tian Daqiang is a robot, and he usually moves in step with her. If there is a sudden change, it means that something is wrong.
Tian Zhenzhen also turned around and looked over, asking a question.
"Daqiang, what's wrong?"
"Something is approaching."
As Tian Daqiang finished speaking, Tian Zhenzhen also saw the pack of wolves rushing towards them in the distance.
The reason Tian Zhenzhen was unsure was that although the animal looked like a wolf, had you ever seen a wolf that was two meters tall?
A massive body, taut muscles, sharp fangs, sharp nails, and fur as black as ink.
Most terrifying of all, the wolf-like creature's eyes, like two will-o'-the-wisps, flickered with a black light that could devour everything, emanating a chilling aura.
Most people would feel as if they had fallen into an ice cave upon encountering this, enveloped in endless fear, causing their souls to tremble, as if they were nailed to the spot and could be torn apart at any moment.
So many wolf-like creatures are coming on strong.
Upon seeing Tian Zhenzhen and the other person, some people even drooled profusely while running.
Clearly, they were being treated like snacks.
However, with Tian Daqiang there, Tian Zhenzhen wasn't too afraid.
Before they could get close, Tian Zhenzhen was separated by Tian Daqiang's energy shield. She could only see Tian Daqiang's mouth wide open, emitting strange frequencies.
After a roar.
Those wolf-like creatures turned into a bloody mist. Those that were leaping in the air, intending to attack Da Qiang, exploded in mid-air and were instantly reduced to dust.
It was as if a rain of blood had fallen, completely irrigating the originally parched, yellow earth, which then flowed into the ground and stained it red.
The scene was spectacular. It was the first time Tian Zhenzhen had ever seen Tian Daqiang's group killing skills. She never expected that so many wolf-like creatures could be killed in one move.
Standing here, she could already smell the stench of blood in the air; it was truly unbearable.
"Daqiang, let's go in." Tian Zhenzhen values her life very much. Her current strength is average, so in such a dangerous place, she naturally needs Tian Daqiang to protect her.
The two walked to the palace gate. The palace gate was tall and heavy. The two stone doors, more than five meters high, were pushed open, causing a cloud of dust, bearing witness to the vicissitudes of time.
The energy shield around Tian Zhenzhen remained in place as she strode inside.
The sound of the stone door being pushed open awakened some monsters that had been sleeping for many years.
Like cats that have smelled blood, they crawled toward the two of them.
Upon entering the palace, one is struck by its vastness, with towering stone pillars, each one like a guardian warrior supporting the palace's sky.
The stone pillars have no complicated patterns; they are simple yet give a sense of heaviness.
There was nothing superfluous in the hall.
In the center of the palace stood a large cauldron, somewhat resembling an ancient furnace used for refining elixirs.
Tian Zhenzhen walked towards the furnace, where there were still medicinal residues, and the bottom was covered with a layer of black.
The surrounding stone walls are carved with many figures.
The people above were all refining pills, with young servants assisting them.
Tian Zhenzhen guessed that this place must have been related to alchemy in the past.
Otherwise, how could so many medicinal herbs be planted in the surrounding area? They have now become rare and precious natural treasures.
As Tian Zhenzhen was carefully examining the mural, she heard a rustling sound coming from the sky above her.
As soon as Tian Zhenzhen looked up, she met the eyes of the monster above her.