After their endeavors concluded, the two graveyard guardians transported the silver chest outside and replenished their ranks with an additional 15 men.
Once all was arranged, Ditiga issued further orders to proceed to the third level of the crypt.
"Wait!" Fonhow suddenly called out, halting the advancing party.
He landed directly on Lali's shoulder and inquired, "Lali, are you wellversed in traps?" He recalled that Loli possessed skills pertaining to traps.
"It's manageable," Lui replied.
"Before we descend.
You should scout for any traps.
Be cautious and if you are uncertain, return promptly," Fonghao instructed.
Lui s combat abilities were modest, and her presence in this outing was due to her having reached the ninth tier.
Fong Hao hoped to have her participate in battles to expedite her elevation to the 10th tier, thereby enabling her to undergo the hero trial.
To his surprise, Lali was the first to detect the traps, even ahead of Domiga.
Leave it to me, Lali affirmed confidently.
Be careful.
Don't take unnecessary risks if you're uncertain.
Funhow cautioned from behind.
Rest assured, Lali assured him as she descended to the third level.
Approximately 3 minutes later, she returned, reporting, "I placed a helmet in front of each mechanism.
" "Be cautious as you descend.
" Following the stone steps down, Fonhow discovered four metallic helmets on the ground, indicating that mechanisms lay beyond them.
These helmets were previously worn by the deadly ghouls, which Lali had collected for this purpose.
The hall on the third level appeared notably smaller.
Ahead, three stone coffins stood and one iron helmet rested not far from one of the coffins.
Fonga regarded Lui with surprise.
This girl was impressive.
She was no simpleton.
Based on his prior experiences in the ancient tomb, he knew that approaching would disturb the enemies within the coffins.
Li had managed to navigate below for quite some time without alerting the foes within the coffins.
Demonstrating considerable skill.
Let Es proceed, Fongghow whispered.
Domiga nodded, leading the graveyard guardians to circumvent the traps on the ground and approach the coffins.
Thud, thud, thud.
Upon reaching a certain proximity, the coffins emitted a muffled thumping sound.
The lids flew open and three figures abruptly rose.
Twilight Reveler, 10th tier, had emerged.
Indeed, it was the Twilight Reer.
This was truly in line with the characteristics of the Blood Clan.
Otherwise, Fongghow felt as though he had ventured into the wrong domain.
As the dusk revelers rose from their coffins, their crimson eyes opened wide, filled with rage directed towards Fong How and his entourage.
Yet in the next moment, the dusk revelers emitted agonizing howls.
Their bodies visibly shriveling as their skin contracted, exposing the sharp teeth beneath their lips.
They resembled mummified corpses, a sight most unsettling.
was happening.
Luoli wiped the sweat from his brow.
The temperature here was oppressively high, akin to being trapped in a steamer, dry and stifling.
This must be connected to the sun essence embedded in the walls patterns.
Fong house surmised.
The patterns on the wall bore resemblance to those in the ancient tomb that illuminated the pulsating heart.
It must be due to these formations.
The dusk revelers resembling desiccated corpses slowly emerge from the stone coffins seizing nearby weapons releasing horse roars once more.
Attack eliminate them.
Domiga commanded decisively.
The 15 grave guardians upon receiving the order descended the steps and charged towards the bloodkin.
The battle commenced as the grave guardians clashed with the bloodkin.
Despite their numerical superiority, the disparity in rank was too significant.
Even when several targeted a single foe, achieving results proved challenging.
None wished to prolong the conflict.
Domiga unshathed his long sword and also stepped down the stairs.
Directly ahead stood a tall male bloodkin.
Although his visage was somewhat terrifying, his embroidered black attire still hinted at his aristocratic lineage.
His weapon, a rapier, pierced the skull of a grave guardian before him.
The guardian fell.
Bones and equipment scattered across the ground.
The Blood King's gaze then shifted to the approaching lizard man and the dimminionive beast man behind him, standing merely 1 m tall.
Driven by an insatiable thirst for blood, he instinctively extended his tongue, licking his distorted lower lip.
I have yet to savor the flavors of the lizard man and the beast man.
The blood kin remarked, his voice laced with a tearing sensation that evoked a feeling of nausea.
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The second complete body in response to the bloodclad man's thunderous roar, Domiga remained silent, brandishing his sword as he advanced towards the vampire.
As the distance between them diminished, the vampire could no longer suppress his insatiable thirst for blood.
His pace quickened from a leisurely walk to a frenzied sprint.
a grotesque smile of blood lust curling at the corners of his mouth as he anticipated the sumptuous feast ahead.
The approaching lizard man was of little concern to him.
The weapon in his hand, a rapier known for its speed and versatility, contrasted starkly with a lizardman's imposing stature and the heavy broadsword he wielded.
In this terrain, he held a distinct advantage.
The long-awaited taste of blood was indeed tanalyzing.
As the vampire dashed closer, they halted abruptly just 3 meters apart.
With a swift motion, he thrust his rapier at an acute angle, aiming for the lizard manes jaw, precisely where the armor met the helmet.
A successful strike would pierce through the jaw and into the nape of his neck, ensuring death.
With the tip of the sword nearing its target, the vampire envisioned the blood gushing forth, the sweet nectar filling his mouth.
Suddenly, he sensed resistance against his thrust, frowning.
Terror washed over his face as he beheld the lizard man effortlessly grasping the blade of his rapier.
The sound of metal scraping against the lizard man as armored fingertips filled the air and the weapon was firmly ins snared.
Despite his efforts, the vampire could not extract a sword.
His expression morphed into one of sheer horror.
Bestowed with formidable power by the eternal knight.
He was a 10th tier warrior.
Why did his attack feel as feeble as a woman's gentle touch in the presence of this lizard man? Is this all you can do? The lizard man taunted.
The vampire attempted to respond, but the lizard man s other hand swung the broadsword with lethal grace.
With a sickening thud, the broadsword decapitated the vampire.
Blood spraying forth and rising in a cloud of steam from the heat of the severed flesh.
The vampire s head tumbled and he beheld his own body collapsing to the ground alongside an orc and a skeletal bird standing on the stone steps.
Who are these beings? Why did orcs lizard men? An undead coexist.
His thoughts faded as darkness enveloped him.
Having slain one, Domiga did not pause.
He pressed on with his sword raised, charging towards the next vampire.
With swift strikes, he dispatched the remaining two Dusk revelers.
The battle was concluded swiftly.
Yet Fong Hao's side suffered the loss of 10 graveyard guardians.
Several of whom succumbed to the vampires while others fell victim to traps triggered during skirmish.
Ultimately, the conflict ended in victory for Fongo s faction.