At the corridor's end, a golden treasure chest was brought forth, still under orders to be delivered above, reorganizing the team before descending to the fourth level.
Lui took the lead to inspect for traps, marking them as she went.
She descended to the fourth level, but returned within 2 minutes, stating, "The final layer awaits below.
There are neither traps nor enemies, only an immense open stone sarcophagus.
" "The final layer? What lies within that sarcophagus?" Fungho inquired.
"I only saw the sarcophagus without a lid and did not dare to approach too closely," Luoli replied.
It was reasonable to assume that if it harbored any foes.
Getting too close could awaken them.
"Let us descend and investigate," Fong House said, flapping his wings and returning to the shoulder of the grave sentinel.
The group began to navigate the stone steps into the fourth layer.
The area of the fourth layer diminished once again, with no passage leading to a lower level.
If there were no hidden pathways, this must indeed be the final tier of the subterranean tomb.
At its center stood a colossal stone sarcophagus resembling more of a stone-shaped pool.
At top the sarcophagus lay four circular bronze mirrors, each surrounded by intricate carvings of radiant sun patterns inlaid with the essence of sunlight, casting four beams of light upon the sarcophagus below.
This type of bronze mirror and its patterns were identical to those encountered previously in the ancient tomb, which illuminated the heart.
Fungho now firmly believed that what resided within the sarcophagus was the remnant body of the heart.
Yet gazing at the poolsiz sarcophagus.
He pondered the immense size of the occupant.
Could the Blood clan possess giant physiques? That seemed implausible if they were indeed giants.
How could they have formed a romantic bond with the former human city lord? Their anatomical structures would not align.
Funhow found himself perplexed.
Go take a stroll inside.
He instructed the grave sentinel beside him.
Without hesitation, the sentinel descended the steps and circled the grand hall.
No unexpected occurrences or enemies surfaced, assuring that the interior posed no danger.
Exercise caution and retrieve all theerary items, Fong Hao commanded.
While the sarcophagus occupied the majority of space, numerous gold and silver artifacts remained in the corners as burial offerings.
The vigilant grave sentinel commenced the operation, transporting the salvageable items outward.
Funha directed the skeletal gray sparrow to fly above the enormous sarcophagus, landing at top its rim to gaze downward.
Inside the sarcophagus lay a pair of enormous bat wings.
Under the beams of the bronze mirrors, they appeared pale and withered.
Revive bat wings.
Category organ effect.
Batwing transplantation.
Description: The Avaricious Lord severed the bat wings from his beloved, enlisting the finest surgeon in the city in a feudal attempt to transplant them onto himself.
After the 324th failure, the Lord howled in anger and despair beneath the moonlight, forever intombing the bat wings.
Task: Seek the complete body.
Completion 2, three.
Description: The objective is to locate a complete body with a chance of acquiring a dark gold tier hero to join the ranks.
attribute information appeared before Fong Ha.
It seems that what was buried here was not the body of this vampire, but rather bat wings.
The effect is the possibility of implanting these bat wings.
This implies that if he so desires, he could also transplant the bat wings onto himself.
This bears a striking resemblance to the Red Duke mentioned in the description.
However, the Red Duke ultimately failed, and it was only after his 324th failure that the bat wings were sealed away here.
Naturally, despite finding the idea of possessing a pair of grand bat wings appealing, Fonga would not consider such a risky endeavor.
With his bone dragon as a means of transportation, there is no need to take chances with such peculiar artifacts.
As for the task of seeking the complete body, it has progressed to 2/3 completion.
Only the final body remains to be found to complete the quest, which may lead to the dark gold tier hero joining his territory.
He ordered the removal of the copper mirror and the essence of the sun above.
The guardians of the forsaken grave stacked themselves beneath the copper mirror, retrieving all items from the top.
The beam of light from the copper mirror vanished, and the bat wings within the stone coffin began to gradually regain their crimson hue, no longer appearing so withered.
Chapter 275.
The caterpillar contest.
As the copper mirror from the ceiling was removed, the bat wings within the stone sarcophagus began to rapidly regain their crimson hue, no longer appearing desiccated and pallet.
What is this? Luoli leaped onto the sarcophagus, and Dimmitigia approached as well.
They were the last to join, having only heard Fongghao briefly recount the tale of the pulsating heart on their way here.
The bat wings are part of the pulsating heart, Fong Ha responded.
Quite terrifying indeed.
Luoli shivered, clutching her shoulders.
The two bat wings gradually restored their color, intermittently, flapping as if preparing to take flight.
Just adapt, Fonggha reassured.
All the burial items have been transported out.
We will bind the bat wings and take them outside, and the solar essence and luminous stone from the surrounding walls will also be removed, he continued.
The guardians of the desolate tomb resumed their tasks, beginning to detach the solar essence and luminous stones from the walls.
They re-entered the sarcophagus to tie up the flapping bat wings to prevent them from flying away, requiring arrangements for someone to pursue them if they did.
Once the fourth level was fully dealt with, everyone proceeded back to the third level to scour for more items.
Outside the subterranean palace, beneath the shade of a large tree, Fong Hao remained in a state of divine trance, reclining on the grass with his eyes closed.
Behind him stood the bone dragon and the remaining guardians of the desolate tomb, positioned in readiness within the dense forest.
At that moment, Fungha's shirt was lifted high, revealing his delicate, fair abdomen.
And Jia, propping her chin on her hands, lay beside him with an expression full of enthusiasm.
Go, go.
We're almost at the finish line.
Don't lose heart, little green.
There's still a chance for a comeback.
A midst is cheers.
A green and a white caterpillar engaged in an inspiring race across Fong's belly.
The white caterpillar surged ahead, drawing closer to the finish line, while the lagging green caterpillar, having been prodded by a branch twice, rallied in pursuit, nearing the white caterpillar.
The competition had reached its final point.
The white caterpillar maintained its lead with the green caterpillar trailing closely behind.
who would ultimately claim victory just as the two caterpillars approached the finish line in perfect parallel.
The guardians of the desolate tomb emerged from the entrance of the subterranean palace laden with various items.
Meanwhile, Fong Hao, lying on the ground, felt a slight twitch in his eyelids, and Jia, startled, grabbed the two caterpillars and flung them aside.
Fong Ho opened his eyes, sensing a chill on his abdomen, and looked down to find his armor loosened and his shirt lifted high, revealing two damn streaks on his skin.
"What is going on?" Fong Hao inquired with curiosity.
"Huh? What do you mean?" And Ja immediately sat up, figning ignorance.
"Why did you lift my shirt?" Fong Ho also sat up, checking his trousers.
"Oh, it was just so hot and I saw you sweating, so I was worried you might suffer from heat stroke.
" And Jiao explained.
Fong house shot her a glance.
Thinking such words were only for fools to believe.
Tying the garments, it was decided that the affairs of the underground palace had come to an end.
As soon as Domiga and his companions emerged, arrangements were made to seal the entrance, ensuring that no wandering villagers might inadvertently fall in.
Soon enough, Domiga and his entourage emerged, laden with various spoils and burial items, which were meticulously piled on either side.
Anja directed the grave guardians to prepare stones.
Ready to block the entrance once all had exited.
Seizing the opportunity, Fongghao intended to open the treasure chests.
This time he had acquired two chests, one silver and one gold.
Approaching the silver chest first, he opened it to reveal acquired blueprint for a white steel two-handed sword.
Blueprint for a stone courtyard wall, five shadow stones, 12 blood stones, 72 warfire coins.