As they delved deeper, the cave expanded, devoid of any forks.

Leading them further in, Fongo scrutinized the orars along the mountain sides.

They bore no resemblance to any valuable minerals and held no worth for extraction.

As they progressed, they soon emerged from the cave into a vast subterranean expanse, revealing a grand palace huned by human hands.

The carvings on the walls were lifelike, and luminous stone lampstand scattered every few meters emitted a gentle glow.

"Surely no one resides here," and Jia murmured beside him.

"It doesn't seem likely.

The chill is palpable, likely causing dampness," Fongo replied.

Even the skeletons living in such an environment would likely develop moss upon their bones.

What is dampness? Oh, nothing.

But there must be something valuable here.

Fongo redirected the conversation.

Indeed, and Jia's expression mirrored a hint of excitement.

Who could resist the allure of impending treasures? Extinguishing their torches, they stepped into the grand hall.

As they entered, a faint crackling sound echoed from both sides.

Under the dim light of the luminous stones for figures detach from the walls moving with a mechanical grace.

Stone golem construct soldiers fifth tier.

Upon seeing the attributes of their adversaries, Fonghouse pupils constricted slightly.

These stone golems differed significantly from ordinary creatures.

Their bodies were encased in stone armor, intricately engraved with elaborate patterns, wielding long blades that bore the marks of decay and rust.

Realizing they were fifth tier beings, Fungho frowned.

This was a new type of monster he had encountered.

He had initially expected stone men or stone spirits, but instead they were identified as stone golem constructs, observing the golems approach with their stiff movements.

Fonghao issued the command to prepare for battle, forming ranks and engaging in combat.

With a clatter, the skeletal armies sprang into action, swiftly forming a battle array.

Their spears pointed towards the approaching stone golems.

Why the tension when there is no threat, and Jia uttered, her foot propelling her forward, transforming into a fleeting shadow as she charged toward a stone golem.

With her right arm slightly bent, she unleashed a powerful punch.

Bang! The force reverberated, and in an instant, the chest of the golem shattered, revealing intricate gears and various metallic components within.

What the heck? A robot, Fongghao exclaimed in astonishment at this revelation.

It turned out that the stone exterior was merely a FA a concealing a complex and precise interior.

While Fong Ha was taken aback, and Jia showed no signs of restraint, the fierce wind from her punches sent the golem reeling backward like a mere sandbag, ultimately reducing it to a pile of debris.

Without pausing, she charged toward another, continuing her relentless assault.

In stark contrast to Injia's overwhelming and brutal approach, Fonho found himself struggling in battle.

The confined space allowed only 100 skeletal soldiers to enter.

Although they still held a numerical advantage for Fongo, it hardly constituted a tactic of overwhelming numbers.

He even muttered under his breath, challenging them to fight him one-on-one outside.

Clang, clang.

The sounds of spears and iron swords clashing against the stone golem echoed, creating a cacophony of metallic impacts.

The skirmish raged on for over 10 minutes with Fongghow's skeletal squad managing to eliminate two golems while inj single-handedly dispatched four.

Here, take a look at this.

And Jia tossed a jade orb transparent and revealing swirling blue and white energy within.

Energy core category energy medium description a small crystallin energy construct containing immense power essential for the operation of constructs.

Chapter 108 the stone sarcophagus with the introduction of the energy core.

Funho has come to comprehend its purpose.

It serves as a battery, a tool that provides a source of energy.

He surveyed the scattered remnants of the constructs on the ground.

Contemplating what might be salvageable.

He gestured towards the debris, prompting the skeletons to spring into action.

In total, they procured six energy cores, 12 metallic components for precision parts, and a rusted metal knife.

This weapon, rather unremarkable, was of white equipment grade, severely corroded by moisture.

Fong Hao possessed blueprints for the metallic components, but had not anticipated acquiring precision parts here.

The last time he obtained blueprints for a firearm, one of the requisite materials was indeed precision parts.

After carefully stowing away all acquired items, the group pressed onward into the depths.

This place resembled a subterranean palace.

Upon reaching the end, they beheld an arched corridor of stone bricks, evidently leading to the next area.

At the corridor's base lay a black iron treasure chest.

Having encountered black iron chests before, Fong Hao felt little stir of excitement.

In the past, he would have offered a brief prayer before opening, greeting various deities of fortune, but now his standards had risen.

He scarcely regarded anything beneath gold quality.

With a swift motion, he opened the chest and a radiant light erupted forth.

Acquired Black Iron Knights sword blueprint, green low-level mental potion, 11 warf fire coins.

The green iron sword had been revealed.

While the skeletal warriors were proficient in sword and shield, their current weapons were mere white iron swords.

The acquisition of the green one-handed sword was timely as it would bestow superior equipment upon soldiers.

Black iron knights sword, green three iron blocks, one hardened wood, one leather.

Remarkably, the black iron knight's sword required two secondary materials among its three components.

For most lords, even with a blueprint in hand, crafting this item would pose a significant challenge.

After reviewing the Black Iron Knight Sword, he turned his attention to the low-level mental potion.

Low-level mental potion category potion effect restores a certain amount of mental energy.

Previously, he had acquired a healing potion which he had traded to Dong Jua when she was injured.

Today, he secured a mental potion for restoring mental energy.

With all spoils safely tucked away in his backpack, he directed his crew through the corridor towards the next level.

The second level bore a resemblance to the first, albeit smaller in scale, adorned with more elaborate decorations.

The walls, in addition to ornate carvings, featured painted patterns depicting various aspects of human life.

This led Fong out to ponder, could this place be a tomb? It certainly bore the semblance of a burial site.

Flanking the walls were still the sculpted forms of stone golem constructs fifth tier.

Stone golem spearman fifth tier and stone golem fire lizards fifth tier.

In comparison to the first level, the number of stone golems had increased to 12.

The fire lizard construct is not a humanoid figure.

Rather, it resembles a colossal lizard akin to a crocodile formed from stone.

As a few individuals entered, the statue construct broke free from its restraints once more, moving its sluggish body towards the intruders with lethal intent.

Prepare for battle, Anja.

Be gentle.

We must not damage the core.

Funha cautioned while raising a shield.

Although he was uncertain of the energy core's precise function, it appeared to be a valuable asset.

Let us try not to damage it.

We should gather some, he added.

Understood, Anjar replied, already unable to contain her eagerness as she charged towards the stone creature.

For a blue tier seventh level hero to confront these fifth level beings was indeed a trivial task.

However, Fong Hao found himself in a more challenging predicament.

His weapon clanged against the stone creature.

Yet, the construct strength was formidable.

Each ordinary strike, even while using his iron shield for defense, caused the second tier skeletons to stagger back several paces.

Suddenly, a fire lizard statue rushed to the front of the line, opening its massive jaws to unleash a stream of flames.

Several skeleton warriors ignited, turning to ashes amidst the inferno.

Scatter and target the fire lizard statue first.

Fong how exclaimed, startled, and promptly commanded the formation to disperse, launching a frenzy assault against the fire lizard constructs.

After 20 minutes, they finally achieved victory.