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"Not good, it's those things inside the coffins," Xiao Juan exclaimed, her gaze fixed ahead.
I quickly swept the light over, and my face turned pale. The heavy banging sound that suddenly erupted was indeed coming from within those coffins.
At this moment, the coffins, which had been quiet until now, seemed to be stirring restlessly, slightly shaking as if the things inside were trying to break free.
The things inside the coffins—there was no need to think too much about it; they must be the corpses of the dead.
Could it be that the bodies in these coffins had really come back to life?
The thought just flashed through my mind, sending a chill down my spine and causing cold sweat to bead on my forehead.
On either side of us, every few paces stood a dark coffin against the stone wall. If something terrifying were to leap out from each of those coffins...
I couldn't bear to think further.
Clearly, this thought wasn't just in my mind; Xiao Juan and the others were also considering this possibility, their faces turning ashen.
"A Yue, they... they seem like they're about to come out," Jin Zhongyun said nervously beside Mingyue.
Mingyue remained silent. I didn't have time to ponder further because at that moment, as soon as Jin Zhongyun's voice fell, I was horrified to see that the talismans affixed to the coffins had all bizarrely fallen off at once.
"How could this happen?"
I couldn't believe it. Those coffins had all been sealed with talismans, just as Gu Chen had said—they had been preemptively dealt with.
But now, in an instant, they had all dropped simultaneously. It was so strange; how could this be possible?
Mingyue said nothing, standing before us with a cold expression. Her presence offered a slight sense of security, as if no matter what storm might arise in the next moment, she would not retreat even a step.
At that moment, Xiao Juan spoke softly, a hint of uncertainty in her voice, "It seems like someone is manipulating things from behind the scenes."
Someone is manipulating things from behind the scenes? What does that mean?
I looked at Xiao Juan with a puzzled expression.
Xiao Juan furrowed her brows and continued, "Think about it. If no one was controlling things from behind, how could all those talismans suddenly fall at once?"
Her words plunged me into silence.
She was right; her statement made me think even deeper.
And because of that deeper thought, my expression instantly darkened.
If the talismans affixed to the coffin fell all at once due to someone's manipulation, then who was this person pulling the strings?
And who was the one who had placed these talismans on the coffins to suppress the corpses?
All of this was puzzling, or perhaps it was all the work of the same person.
But regardless of whether it was one person or not, one thing was certain.
This individual must be one of us, and their cultivation level was not low.
So what could their purpose be? Was it to deal with us?
I couldn't help but glance around, feeling an increasing sense of fear in my heart.
This person gave me the feeling of a devil lurking in the night, ready to emerge at any moment and potentially swallow us whole.
It was only the hidden enemy that instilled a deeper sense of fear and dread.
But just as I was scanning my surroundings, the coffins, no longer suppressed by the runes, suddenly emitted a series of muffled sounds. In the next moment, the lids of the coffins were flung open, and out jumped bodies that were stiff, with dark faces covered in black fur—terrifying Black-Furred Zombies.
Upon seeing these creatures springing from the coffins, Xiao Juan couldn't help but gasp in shock, her delicate face shifting through various expressions.
As soon as these zombies emerged from their coffins, they turned directly towards us. It was clear that we had become their targets.
"What should we do?" I asked nervously as they fixed their gaze on us.
Xiao Juan replied, "If it were just one Black-Furred Zombie, it wouldn't be too frightening. But there are just too many of them here."
"You can handle one?" Her words surprised me, and I glanced at her.
She nodded firmly and said, "I can. Don't underestimate me; I've been at Upper Clear Academy for quite some time."
I looked at her speechlessly, but her response did nothing to ease my tension. The sheer number of Black-Furred Zombies surrounding us was overwhelming.
As we spoke, they had already begun to close in on us.
In front and behind us were more than twenty of them gathered in an instant. I quickly scanned the area and noticed that there were ominous sounds coming from ahead.
The sounds were clearly those of Black-Furred Zombies breaking free from their coffins, and soon after, I saw shadows swaying as they approached us.
Unlike the previous Cloud Ghost General that transformed into a Jumping Zombie, the Black-Furred Zombies before us were walking. The former Cloud Ghost General had jumped, which meant these Black-Furred Zombies were still a notch weaker compared to the earlier Jumping Zombie and Cloud Ghost General.
However, their numerical advantage was undeniably more terrifying than just one Cloud Ghost General.
As we noticed them getting closer, Mingyue, who had been silent until now, suddenly moved. She kicked back lightly with one foot and then lunged forward, charging directly at the encircling Black-Furred Zombies.
"What is she doing?"
Her reckless action left both Xiao Juan and me stunned, exchanging bewildered glances.
There were so many Black-Furred Zombies. Even if they weren't as terrifying as Xiao Juan claimed, being surrounded by such a multitude was still daunting.
Yet at this moment, Mingyue did not retreat; instead, she charged right into their midst, quickly becoming surrounded by a swarm of Black-Furred Zombies. They all regarded her as their sole target, blocking her escape from every direction except for the way we had come.
In an instant, Mingyue's figure vanished from our sight, engulfed by dozens of Black-Furred Zombies.
Xiao Juan and I exchanged anxious looks. I couldn't help but glance at Jin Zhongyun, Mingyue's admirer; he must have been even more worried than we were.
However, he merely furrowed his brow slightly, staring ahead without any intention of rushing to help.
"Watch behind us," Xiao Juan suddenly called out.
I turned around instantly to see several Black-Furred Zombies approaching from behind us. Jin Zhongyun also turned around, his expression serious as he focused on the swaying figures of the Black-Furred Zombies coming our way.
"Drink!"
Suddenly, a sharp voice rang out—it was Mingyue's voice.
The cold snort, though calm, carried an unparalleled aura that made everyone involuntarily shudder.
Immediately following was a dull thud, causing the ground beneath me to tremble slightly. An invisible force emanated from the direction where Mingyue had just been, compelling us to turn and look.
"Presence."
As I turned around, Xiao Juan exclaimed in surprise.
I furrowed my brows and asked, "What do you mean?"
Xiao Juan explained, "I'm not entirely sure either, but there are rumors that the Exiled Ridge Lineage possesses a unique skill that creates a presence formed by their own aura and strength. This presence can intimidate malevolent forces, effectively warding off evil. It's precisely this skill that allows them to retreat effortlessly during Tomb Raiding encounters."
"That's impressive." Although I didn't fully understand Xiao Juan's words, I couldn't help but express my astonishment.
She continued, "However, this skill isn't easy to master. If one doesn't frequently venture into ancient tombs or sinister places, with a heavy Killing Intent and a naturally strong aura, it's difficult to learn. Moreover, one must have exceptional control over their strength."
"You seem to know a lot about her," Jin Zhongyun interjected indifferently from the side.
Xiao Juan glanced at him and shook her head, emphasizing, "I don't know her; I know about the Exiled Ridge Lineage."
Jin Zhongyun ignored her and turned his gaze forward. Meanwhile, the Black-Furred Zombies that had approached us just moments ago strangely retreated when that dull sound echoed.
In fact, it was even more than that; all the Black-Furred Zombies surrounding Mingyue suddenly withdrew as well.
It seemed they were afraid.
In the blink of an eye, all the Black-Furred Zombies swayed unsteadily before returning to their coffins. Mingyue remained half-crouched on the ground with one leg bent, her head slightly lowered.
The posture was as if the dull sound just now was caused by her foot striking the ground.
And in fact, that was exactly the case.
But what surprised me was that just moments ago, we had all worn serious expressions, and yet the seemingly insurmountable crisis was so easily resolved by Mingyue.
This made me regard Mingyue with newfound respect.
However, before we could even breathe a sigh of relief, our hearts once again raced with anxiety.
"Huff."
It sounded like someone was breathing heavily, instantly tightening our nerves once more.
Then, Mingyue, who had been crouching on the ground, suddenly lifted her head, her gaze fixed ahead.
We quickly followed her line of sight and were taken aback, our faces filled with shock.
Before us, a moss-covered Dark Blue Coffin came hurtling through the air.
With a loud crash, it landed straight on the ground, standing upright.
All our eyes turned toward it, tension etched on our faces.
Clearly, this sudden appearance of a Fellow would not be simple; it was nothing like the Black-Furred Zombies that had jumped out of the previous coffins.
The coffin itself was vastly different from those earlier ones; it was a heavy Bronze Ancient Coffin.
The heavy panting sound was emanating from the Bronze Ancient Coffin before me. Sister Suo, the fierce Yin Wife, was nearby.
At the moment the coffin hit the ground, Mingyue had already risen to her feet, her gaze fixed ahead, yet her steps were slowly retreating.
Although I couldn't see the expression on Mingyue's face at that moment, her backward steps clearly conveyed her apprehension towards whatever lay within that coffin.
I couldn't help but feel a sense of shock. What terrifying presence could be inside this coffin?
Was it a living person or a corpse?
Or perhaps a Zombie, or something else entirely?
While fear gripped me, my curiosity surged, urging me to uncover the truth.
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