"Since the Chu Cang Scroll was stolen, two exceptionally powerful forces have suddenly emerged in the Tomb Raiding world. Strangely, they had never appeared openly before. They were so low-key that no one had ever noticed their existence. However, during subsequent investigations, people gradually discovered traces of these two forces in many places. At first, a few instances didn't seem significant, but once everything was connected, it became clear that they had already infiltrated the entire world! Their vast system left everyone feeling uneasy! It was terrifying!"
"Can you imagine that for hundreds or even thousands of years, a powerful force has existed without ever showing itself to the public? All their activities were conducted in the shadows, their influence permeating various fields. No one knew their origins or their intentions; they lived in darkness until one day they suddenly appeared in the light! And there were two unknown forces! The shock of this is indescribable!"
Hearing this, I was also very shocked. Their sudden emergence and immense power indicated that they had been lurking silently on Earth for a long time! The Chu Cang Scroll is very precious and holds significant History value, but it shouldn't be enough to draw out both forces at once. This suggests that the content recorded on the Chu Cang Scroll is extremely valuable—valuable enough for them to risk exposing their identities to seize it!
"What exactly is recorded on it?" I asked.
Xianxian pointed at the Black Skull Ring in my palm and said, "It records a secret treasure of a Demon Clan, known as The Dead. Legend has it that it can not only Soul-Collecting Ghost Ring but also Heavenly Storage. It is truly a divine artifact! I can't believe it's here, and that it just gave itself to you!" Xianxian laughed in disbelief.
"Soul-Collecting Ghost Ring? Heavenly Storage? Is it really that magical?" I brought The Dead closer to examine it carefully. It sounded incredible and looked impressive too, but could it really be as Xianxian said?
Xianxian shrugged and smiled, "Who knows? I've only heard about it before and never seen it myself. But this does look genuine!"
"You’re right." At that moment, Lime, who had finished organizing things, walked over and glanced at the ring, saying, "This is The Dead."
"I told you!" Xianxian clapped her hands together with a proud expression and exclaimed, "It's just like that saying—'Finding something after searching everywhere is effortless!' So many people have racked their brains and searched tirelessly for something only to find it hidden right here. It's truly blinding to my 24k titanium alloy dog eyes!"
"But..." Xianxian suddenly changed her tone and turned to Lime, asking, "You just gave him such a good thing like this?"
Yeah? You just gave it to me like this? I felt warmth in my palm, even though the The Dead still emanated a coolness.
Lime maintained a calm expression and said without hesitation, "He needs it more."
"I need it very much too!" Xianxian immediately interjected, his eyes sparkling like little stars as he stared intently at Lime. He added, "Are there any other treasures? We're brothers, so don't be stingy!"
Lime helplessly shook his head and smiled, pointing to the Crystal Coffin behind him, saying, "There are treasures inside; take whatever you want."
Xianxian glanced inside and then looked at the ring in my hand, somewhat dissatisfied. He said, "This can't compare at all! But hey, if I can take it for free, why not?" With that, Xianxian ran towards the coffin but turned back after a few steps. I thought he wanted The Dead, so I handed him the ring and said, "How about you try it out?"
"Really?" Xianxian raised an eyebrow and smirked at Lime, saying, "Are you sure some people won't chop off This Lord's finger?"
"They won't... right?" I looked at Lime in confusion, but he still wore a calm expression without any change.
"Tch, how boring. This Lord likes to take what others cherish, but not including Little Phoenix!" Xianxian waved his hand and pointed at me, saying, "Come on, hand over the backpack. Once we grab the stuff, let's get out of here."
"Alright!" I quickly handed the backpack to Xianxian, then turned to Lime and curiously asked, "How do you use The Dead?"
"Drop blood," he replied calmly.
Do I need to form a contract? I thought as I pulled out a dagger. Just as I was about to cut my finger, I suddenly remembered something and worriedly asked, "If I take it out, will someone chop off my finger?" After all, this thing is a treasure, and there are two unknown forces lurking around!
Lime frowned for a moment and then said, "It's fine; they won't recognize it."
"Then how did Xianxian recognize it right away?" I asked.
Lime had not yet spoken when Xianxian, while selecting good items, proudly said, "Who is this Lord? That fiery-eyed gaze is not something ordinary people can compare to! Well, to be honest, I was just guessing. Considering the structure of this place, the bizarre events, and that thing telling you to bleed, do you think I can treat it as an ordinary ring?"
"That's true," I thought for a moment and realized the logic in it. What era are we in? It's the Twenty-First Century! There are all sorts of strange rings out there; wearing this one wouldn't seem out of place at all. So without thinking too much, I made a cut and let a drop of blood fall onto it.
Strangely, as soon as my blood touched the ring, it was instantly absorbed. "Do I need to drop more?" I asked.
Seeing Lime nodding, I squeezed out a few more drops of blood. Each drop was similarly absorbed in an instant. Oddly enough, while my blood disappeared, the ring changed from its initial black color to a dark red hue. It seemed like something was moving inside it, looking very eerie. After a while, the dark red faded away, and the ring returned to its original state.
"Fengfeng, how does it feel?" At some point, Xianxian suddenly jumped over with a curious expression.
I glanced at him; his two backpacks were bulging with who knows what.
But as for how it felt... there didn't seem to be anything significant. I closed my eyes and focused on sensing it. Initially, I felt nothing at all. Just as I was about to give up, a sudden chill rushed from the top of my head down to my feet. At that moment, I realized I was truly standing in darkness; I couldn't see anything or feel anything, as if I had been numbed by anesthesia.
Suddenly, the blackness began to dissipate like smoke. I saw clusters of ghostly black mist swirling around. At the same time, various eerie sounds reached my ears—women crying, babies wailing, and men screaming—all these voices intertwined made me feel as if I were in hell, where those people were undergoing cruel torture. It made my head spin!
I hugged my head and shook it off, trying to reject this oppressive atmosphere. Just then, the scene abruptly shifted. In my hazy vision, I saw a large mountain; upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a very strange statue. As I turned around in place, I discovered that there were actually twelve bizarre statues surrounding me, each towering several dozen meters high. Beyond these strange statues in the southeast and northwest directions lay an endless expanse of trees in four colors: green, red, white, and black—each color occupying its own space. Aside from the sky and the area inside the statues, the entire world was dominated by these colors...
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