If there were truly no dangers within, they would have long since occupied and ravaged the place.

Leaving no room for the current magnificent and elegant scene, Fong Hao found this reasoning plausible.

I will assess the situation first, ensure my safety, he remarked before taking a seat nearby.

He opened his backpack and released the skeletal gray sparrow he carried.

invoking divine presence to control it as it soared towards the sacred light cemetery behind the stone door.

Navigating through the slender arched corridor flanked by unmoving stone maidens, he noticed no anomalies.

However, upon ascending into the air and gazing down upon the cemetery, Fong Hao's heart stirred with realization.

There were indeed foes present.

Concealed from view at the entrance of a stone door, a series of humanoid stone statues stood guard.

These figures were not the artistic stone sculptures adorning the entrance.

Rather, they were constructs.

They were stone statue constructs of rank five and spear wielding constructs of rank five.

In the ancient tomb of Xiaoyu, Fonga had previously encountered such mechanical constructs encased in heavy stone armor.

Ordinary skeletal soldiers blades would merely spark against them, revealing their formidable defenses.

After quickly counting, he discerned there were a total of 22 stone construct statues, all in a dormant state, their surfaces coated in dust and vegetation, possibly due to prolonged exposure to the air.

Having conducted a thorough inspection, Fonha did not find the presence of iron statue constructs.

He continued to guide the skeletal gray sparrow deeper into the cemetery.

As he approached a stone tablet, his pupils constricted once more.

On either side of the tablet knelt four female constructs, entirely metallic in form.

They were deemed female not merely by appearance, but because their figures were reminiscent of humans, possessing a distinctly feminine silhouette.

Had he not seen their attributes, he might have mistaken them for four armored women kneeling in repose.

Valkyrie constructs rank 10.

Fongghao inwardly cursed, pondering who might be interred here to warrant the presence of such formidable rank 10 constructs as guardians.

After completing a circuit of the cemetery and discovering no further threats, he returned.

Upon dispelling divine presence, he regained his senses.

How'd it go? And Jia inquired with curiosity.

There is indeed danger.

There are 22 rank five stone constructs and four rank 10 Valkyrie constructs stationed within.

It remains uncertain whether other threats exist.

Fongau recounted his findings to the group.

Upon hearing his report, the two heroes remained largely unfazed.

Yet, the expressions of gray bear and the band of mountain ruffians shifted to one of concern.

Although they were unfamiliar with the nature of constructs, the mention of 22 rank five and rank 10 adversaries rendered their faces pale.

They had come with only 23 individuals, including the two skeletal dragons.

That made for a total of 25.

The number of adversaries signifies that each individual must confront one.

Most of the mountain bandits possess only three or four ranks.

They're no match for these so-called constructs.

In an instant, chaos erupted behind.

Fong Hao was acutely aware of everyone as apprehensions.

One should only undertake endeavors commenurate with their capabilities.

If these few individuals were indeed formidable opponents, he would not risk an assault.

Once the bone army is summoned, not only will those constructs be defeated, but the entire cemetery shall be raised.

Do you believe we can prevail against them or our chances of victory? Fonho turned to the two heroes before him.

We can fight.

And Jiao affirmed, yet offered no rationale.

Dmitri pondered for a moment before responding.

My lord, I concur with Miss and J's assertion.

In this scenario, it remains uncertain whether the constructs can retain their functionality, even if they're all intact.

We can preemptively establish traps and obstacles to diminish their numbers.

Constructs serve as commendable guardians of tombs.

They are devoid of life, eternal sentinels.

However, they are susceptible to environmental factors.

Excessive moisture, accumulated dust, or damage to internal components can lead to their deterioration.

In subrinian ancient tombs like that of Shiau, preservation might be somewhat better.

Yet the current situation reveals flora sprouting from the joints of the constructs.

It is difficult to ascertain how many can still be mobilized.

As Fongo listened and heard Dimmitri mention traps, a sudden thought crosses mind.

He had just acquired a sand trap magic scroll.

Could this be a precaution taken by the dragon scale mercenary corps? After contemplating, he deemed it a viable attempt.

He glanced at the portly Eric who was snoring soundly beside him and said, "Find a complete coffin and conceal him within.

" Chapter 388.

The Valkyrie constructs they were to continue their battle, leaving no time to tend to the portly figure.

The most prudent course of action was to find him a secure refuge until the skirmish concluded, at which point they could escort him away.

Upon hearing Fong how's directive, everyone sprang into action.

They pried open an intact sarcophagus and carefully extracted the corpse within.

Two ventilation holes were heuned into the sides of the sarcophagus, and they placed Eric inside, sealing the lid shut.

To ensure his safety, two layers of sturdy stone slabs were placed at top the sarcophagus.

Even if the white monkeys discovered Eric within, it would be a considerable challenge to breach the fortified coffin.

With Eric settled, the group commenced their preparations for the impending conflict.

They faced 22 statue golems and four Valkyrie constructs.

Although Domiga and Ana had no trouble dealing with the constructs, the others still face peril.

Fortunately, a reasonable distance separated the statue golems from the Valkyrie constructs.

Based on the spacing, it was unlikely that both would activate simultaneously.

They could exploit this advantage, eliminating the statue golems first before turning their attention to the Valkyrie constructs.

After a thorough discussion of strategy with Domiga and the others, they set their plans into motion.

Fongo addressed Danya.

Do not approach the steel.

Draw the statue golems towards you.

I will utilize a magic scroll.

Do not take unnecessary risks.

With no skeleton troops among their ranks and the skeletal gray sparrows having completed a flight without triggering the constructs, the responsibility of luring the enemies fell to Anya.

Given her attributes as a blue hero, activating the statue golems was well within her capabilities.

Understood, Ana replied eagerly since their relationship had deepened.

She had become notably more compliant.

At that moment, several bandit subordinates returned, reporting, "Master, everything is in place.

" Fungho nodded, choosing not to delay further.

He issued a command.

"All right, proceed as planned.

Anya, prioritize your safety.

" "Yes.

" The group responded in unison.

Barely had the words left his lips when Anya dashed into the sacred light cemetery.

She swiftly traversed the arch corridor, making a circuit around the position of the statue golems.

Crack! crack.

As Anna sprinted ahead, a cacophony of grinding stones erupted behind her.

The 22 statue golems stirred to life, their bodies trembling violently as they shook off the dust that had settled upon them.

They tore away the vines that clung to them and grasped the rusted weapons lying nearby.

Crack! Crack! With a somewhat stiff motion, they turned their heads in unison.

fixating on the fleeing intruder not far off.