Indeed, there were hidden places yet to be discovered.

Hey, Jen, we have a situation.

Summon reinforcements, Fongghao commanded, propelling himself forward.

Before him lay a 2-meter wide underground entrance, shrouded in darkness, revealing only the smooth stone walls on either side and a staircase that extended downward.

"My lord, what is it?" Hijin approached briskly, his inquiry faltering as he beheld the entrance to the depths.

"Did you bring the luminous stones?" Fonhow asked.

"I did.

Whenever we venture forth, I ensure ample preparation, especially considering the likelihood of caves or dimly lit areas.

" So I have the heroes carry luminous stones.

Agent produced two luminous stones from his pack.

Let us descend and investigate.

He affixed the stones around the necks of the leading two skeleton warriors and they commenced their descent into the corridor which was only 2 m wide.

With two skeleton warriors at the forefront, Fong Hao and Hian positioned themselves in the third row and began their journey downward.

As they progressed, the corridor grew increasingly dark and the luminous stones shone brighter.

Along the stone walls, recessed lampstands emerged.

Though sadly, they were too corroded to be ignited.

Onward, Fonggho urged.

After approximately 3 minutes of walking, the path suddenly broadened.

They found themselves in a modest chamber or perhaps a prayer room.

In the center lay a decaying hide rug, and the walls bore remnants of where divine statues had hung.

What is the meaning of this? Fonggho pondered, perplexed.

This was indeed a structure of a temple.

Why was there a prayer room established underground? Gurgle, gurgle.

As Fong Ho mused, a sound akin to writhing emanated from the corner of the room.

Even in his skeletal form, he felt a jolt of surprise.

If he had skin, goosebumps would have risen in an instant.

"Hey, Jyn, did you hear that sound?" Fong Hao whispered.

I did from that direction, H Jyn replied, drawing his sword and pointing toward the corner ahead.

The skeleton soldiers swiftly descended the stairs, spreading out within the room, poised for the appearance of their target.

Teacher Adeline, is that you come to fetch us? It is so dark and frightening here.

Suddenly, a voice resembling a nocturnal creature's whale echoed from the corner.

Teacher Adeline, is that you? Teacher Adeline, this place is not fun at all.

Teacher Adeline, have you brought us some meat? We are so hungry.

Sharp.

Piercing voices erupted simultaneously from the corner.

At least a dozen different voices calling out for teacher Adeline.

Damn it.

Funo cursed under his breath.

Questioning how such a multitude could possibly fit within that dim corner.

Who are you? Step forward.

As a being of the undead, the black sword felt no fear.

He pointed his long sword directly at the shadows.

It was not the voice of teacher Adeline.

It was not her voice at all.

It was an outsider.

Teacher Adeline had mentioned that outsiders had entered.

What should we do? Tom slipped away and I had nearly forgotten.

I recall.

I recall.

The teacher said too.

Devour them.

Yes, consume him.

I have always relished human flesh, especially my own.

Devour him quickly.

Quickly.

The murmurss from the corner grew increasingly frantic, soon followed by the sound of writhing approaching swiftly.

In the next moment, behind a stone pillar, a grotesque creature resembling a mass of flesh emerged under the glow of the luminous stone.

Fear devouring entity grade seven.

The fear devouring entity stood nearly 2 m tall.

Its flesh covered in eyes and mouths.

It advanced like a mud creature, relying on several mouths to grip the ground, propelling its corpulent form forward.

What in the world is that? Fon how cursed once more.

The fear devouring entity appeared rapidly but halted its advance.

Where these? Why are they so hideous? They are skeletons.

After we consume those people, they will become like this.

Yet, why are they standing? It's terrifying.

Monsters.

Monsters have invaded on the mass of flesh.

Mouse began to speak.

Chapter 344.

The arm of the fearsome entity.

I have come to understand that these are the undead.

I have encountered them in literature.

They are the deceased and their presence is utterly terrifying.

We must flee.

We cannot run.

Teacher Adeline has instructed us to remain here.

If we leave, she will be displeased.

What shall we do then? These creatures are revoling.

Let us vanquish them just as we did with those who intruded before.

I wonder if their bones are palatable.

Very well, I shall feast upon the bones.

The fearsome entity stood still, its eyes on the flesh, scanning the skeletons while chattering incessantly as though children were engaged in an animated debate.

Ultimately, they reached a consensus to consume these peculiar bones.

Fongo observed with a furoughed brow.

Through the words of the fearsome entity, he gleaned some information.

It appeared that a certain teacher Adeline had hidden this being within the underground chamber.

This temple orphanage was indeed remarkable.

The fearsome entity writhed and began its assault.

Fong How did not hesitate.

He commanded an attack to slay it.

The previously dispersed skeleton soldiers surged forward to confront the fearsome entity.

Spit acid.

One of its mouths exclaimed.

With a sudden burst, the other mouths inhaled deeply and unleashed a spray of viscous green liquid upon the encroaching skeletons.

This was the blinding saliva, a form of attack directed at foes, rendering the afflicted targets temporarily sightless.

In the confines of the subterranean space, this tactic proved exceedingly effective, leaving no room for evasion.

In the blink of an eye, the blinding saliva splattered upon the skeleton soldiers.

However, their advance merely faltered momentarily before they resumed their assault on the fearsome entity.

The undead were inherently immune to such negative effects with no eyes to speak of.