Tomb Raider: I Am Hu Bayi's Cousin

Chapter 685 (Six Hundred and Twenty-Nine Chapters): How Long Are You Going to Keep Acting...?

Even though this wasn't the first time the group had been to this area, trekking through the snow-capped mountains covered by glaciers was still not a pleasant experience.

After all, none of Hu Ming and his group knew how to enjoy the natural scenery in such a nearly uninhabited snow-capped mountain range.

Hu Ming, Wu Xie, and Fatty are not pretentious people; they admit that they are just ordinary people.

Rather than lingering in this godforsaken place to admire the so-called natural scenery, they would much rather stay at home, drink a little wine, and chat.

Even just lying in bed or on the sofa daydreaming is much better than this.

However, the two people traveling with him, "His Majesty the First Emperor" and Lan Ting, were in high spirits.

The group did not stay long at the outpost in Yiyingshan Village. After resting for only one night, they rushed to Changbaishan.

The time is almost here...

"arrive."

By this time, it was already the second day deep inside the Changbai Mountains.

The group, all wrapped up like rice dumplings, struggled to trek through the snow-covered mountains.

Arriving at a familiar valley, Hu Ming brushed away the large patch of snow in front of him, revealing the black dragon sculpture that had been hidden below, and smiled.

"Oh, judging from this style, is it a remnant of the kingdom once ruled by the tomb keeper, the Wan Nu King?"

"His Majesty the First Emperor" looked at the dragon sculpture with great interest.

Hu Ming smiled without saying a word; from their conversation along the way, he had roughly understood.

This "First Emperor" had set his sights on this place as early as when the bronze gate began to be cast.

For five thousand years, this "First Emperor" simply watched everything silently, hoping to find the birth of his "kindred spirits," but never intervened.

He gestured for the curious Lan Ting to release his hand from his grasp, then reached his arm into the dragon's mouth, grabbed the cold iron chain, and pulled it slightly.

In an instant, a thunderous roar resounded.

The "small snow hill" in front of them began to shake violently, and large areas of snow and ice cracked open, revealing a dark entrance that was half-hidden by the snow.

A pale white mist, mixed with a faint sulfurous smell, and a warm, invigorating aroma wafted out.

After passing through this secret passage, a natural wonder—a massive underground canyon fissure—comes into view.

In the dim space, the enormous bronze gate that stretched across the end of the canyon was exceptionally conspicuous.

only…

"Uncle Ming, Fatty, have you noticed? Something seems off here..."

Upon arriving here, Wu Xie instinctively noticed something different and frowned in confusion.

"The environment has changed."

"After we entered the secret passage and passed through the hot springs, the temperature here not only did not drop, but continued to rise slowly."

"Now, the temperature here is about the same as that of early summer."

Hu Ming seemed to have expected this. He smiled faintly, took off the cotton coat he was wearing, and casually tossed it aside.

Now, the ten-year period is about to arrive, and a light mist has begun to spread through the canyon, with the melodious sound of horns faintly drifting from afar.

Wu Xie and Fatty, who had seen all of this before, were not surprised by any of it.

However, the two remembered very clearly that although this place was much better than the icy and snowy outside, the temperature was far from as warm as it is now, and was even quite hot!
Undoubtedly, this is not a normal phenomenon. "Because it is the end time, the time when everything returns to nothingness, it is not surprising that some abnormal phenomena occur."

However, the "First Emperor" who came from the future seemed confident, probably because he knew some secrets.

"And look closely over there, that door is glowing!"

Hu Ming pointed to the bronze door and said softly.

Upon closer inspection, it seemed that just now, the bronze door had begun to undergo some unusual changes, with a faint, shimmering light flickering within it.

At the same time, suddenly, the bronze door trembled and opened, revealing a narrow crack, and a figure seemed to float out from the mist.

This guy was an old acquaintance of Hu Ming's; on the previous occasions, it was this guy who led Hu Ming into the world beyond the portal.

This time, however, he did not come from afar, but walked out of the door.

Hu Ming pinched his nose, chuckled, and looked at the soldiers with undisguised malice in his eyes!
This guy…

Not only Hu Ming, but also Xiao Ge, both of them had wanted to kill him for a long time.

"...Come in. That lord and Zhang Qiling have been waiting for you for a long time. The timing is just right. Perhaps you will see a scene that will shock you."

A hint of helplessness appeared on the gaunt faces of the heavily armored soldiers as they spoke softly in an ancient language.

Clearly, he wasn't stupid; at least, he could discern the malice in Hu Ming's eyes.

Before turning to go inside, the soldier's gaze lingered for a long time on the smiling "First Emperor," sensing that something seemed amiss about the man.

but…

It doesn't matter anymore. At this point in time, no matter how wondrous something may be, it can't attract their interest in the slightest.

Inside the door, some incredible changes are taking place.

The familiar dark void passage has now become unrecognizable.

The surrounding area was covered with dense, bronze-colored cracks, and the dim light reflected off people, giving them an ancient and rustic appearance.

Hu Ming could only say that bronze... is ultimately different from emerald green, and that was the only consolation.

“You’ve broken the rules, Hu Ming. Even at the end of the day, you shouldn’t bring in irrelevant people.”

The soldiers walked shoulder to shoulder with Hu Ming at the forefront, their eyes sweeping over Lan Ting and the unfathomable "First Emperor" who followed behind them with curiosity.

As for Wu Xie and Fatty.
The two were tragically abandoned in the canyon outside the door, despite their great curiosity about everything inside.

"Um... I can't really be considered human anymore. Of course, if this causes you any trouble, Hu Ming, then I'll head out now?"

Lan Ting was exceptionally understanding and did not want to cause Hu Ming any trouble.

Although Hu Ming told her that there seemed to be a way to deal with her current awkward situation from inside the door.

“I brought her here, so I will naturally take responsibility for her. As for the rules, or that person’s wishes, I will explain them to him.”

"As for this one..."

Hu Ming grabbed Lan Ting, who wanted to return the way he came, and looked at the leisurely "Emperor Qin Shi Huang".

"How long are you going to keep up this pretense, Zhao Zheng? Now that we're here, it's about time you to tear off that hypocritical mask, isn't it?"

Are you already addicted to role-playing games?

"The First Emperor, as I know him, is not someone who can be replaced by just anyone. He certainly wouldn't have watched the Qin Dynasty perish! Even people like us are not as capable as him!"