God Slayer: Make Up for the Past

At the end of the cave, not the exit everyone had expected, but a dead, silent empty space. In the center of the clearing, the entrance to an ancient burial complex loomed. The mottled stone door stood ajar, like the fangs of a giant beast, exuding a sinister aura. The entrance was engraved with twisted, bizarre runes, which, illuminated by the flickering firelight, resembled wriggling maggots, a terrifying sight.

Elder Sun stepped forward, squinting his eyes as he carefully deciphered the runes, muttering obscure incantations. His aged face was filled with solemnity, as if he had deciphered some disturbing message. "Sure enough, it's here..." he muttered, a hint of disbelief in his tone.

Chu Feng and Pan Yue exchanged a glance, each seeing shock in the other's eyes. Their previous battle with Chen Xieling had already left them physically and mentally exhausted, and now facing this mysterious ancient tomb, their uneasiness grew even stronger.

At this moment, a discordant voice broke the silence in the cave. "What are you doing here?!"

Everyone turned around and saw Zheng the Night Watchman standing at the cave entrance, glaring at them angrily. Behind him were several other Night Watchmen who had obviously received the news and rushed over to stop them.

"Mr. Zheng, we..." Chu Feng was about to explain when he was rudely interrupted by Mr. Zheng.

"I don't care what you're up to! No one is allowed to enter here!" Zheng Shouren said sternly, his tone unyielding. "This ancient tomb is fraught with danger. Who knows what terrible things are hidden inside? You'll die if you go in!"

His gaze fell on Chu Feng, filled with dissatisfaction and blame. "Especially you, Chu Feng! You always act so recklessly, without regard for the consequences! Haven't you learned your lesson from last time?!"

Chu Feng's face darkened. Last time, while chasing an evil spirit, he accidentally fell into a trap and nearly died. This incident had always been on his mind, and now that Zheng Shouye had brought it up in public, he was even more annoyed.

"Mr. Zheng, I know you care about our safety, but..." Chu Feng tried to explain. He believed that the ancient tomb might contain clues to the source of the evil spirits, which was crucial for them to fight against the evil spirits.

However, Zheng Shouren refused to listen to his explanation and forcefully prevented them from entering the ancient tomb. "I don't care what your excuses are! This is a forbidden area. No one is allowed to enter without permission! If you insist on entering, I will report you to my superiors!"

Zheng Shouye's tone was full of threat. He stared at Chu Feng, his eyes full of warning. Chu Feng took a deep breath and tightened his grip on the sword...

Chu Feng took a deep breath, trying to suppress the rage within him. He gripped his sword tightly, the coldness of the hilt calming him slightly. "Night Watchman Zheng, I know you're worried about our safety, but this situation is different. We suspect the source of this evil spirit incident lies within this ancient tomb. If we can find a clue, perhaps we can prevent a greater disaster!"

"Ridiculous!" Night Watchman Zheng sneered. "You're just a trainee Night Watchman, what do you know about the source of evil spirits? This ancient tomb has been sealed for years, and no one knows what dangers lie within! You're playing with your own life, and you're even disregarding the safety of the other Night Watchmen!"

"But..." Chu Feng was still trying to argue, but was interrupted by Zheng Shouren, "No buts! As the captain of the Night Watch, I order you to leave here immediately! Otherwise, I will report you to my superiors for disobeying orders!"

The atmosphere in the cave suddenly became tense, with both sides on edge, ready to fight. Chu Feng gritted his teeth, unwilling to give up, but also aware of the consequences of disobeying orders.

At this moment, Pan Yue, who had been silent the entire time, stepped forward. He pushed his glasses up and calmly analyzed, "Captain Zheng, Chu Feng's concerns are not unfounded. The scale and intensity of the recent evil spirit incidents far exceed those of previous incidents, which is very unusual. Moreover, these evil spirits seem to carry a certain ancient aura, which aligns with the age of this ancient tomb."

Pan Yue paused and continued, "We're not acting rashly. Instead, we want to explore carefully and search for possible clues. If the ancient tomb truly has nothing to do with the evil spirit incident, we will naturally withdraw immediately. However, if we do find a key clue, it will be of great help in our fight against the evil spirits and may even save more innocent lives."

Pan Yue's analysis was so clear and logical that Zheng Shouye was speechless. Although he was full of prejudice against Chu Feng, he had to admit that Pan Yue's words made sense. He frowned, and his heart began to waver.

At this moment, an old voice came from the back of the crowd: "I am willing to go in with them."

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw a white-haired old man walking slowly towards them with a cane. He was Ma Archaeologist, an expert in ancient tomb research for many years.

"Mr. Ma, you..." Chu Feng was a little surprised. He didn't expect that this highly respected archaeologist would stand up and support them at this time.

Archaeologist Ma smiled and said, "I've studied ancient tombs for many years and have a certain understanding of the traps and runes within them. Although this tomb looks a little strange, I believe that as long as we are careful, there shouldn't be too much danger." He paused and looked at Night Watchman Zheng with a firm gaze. "Captain Zheng, please allow me to accompany them into the tomb. I may be able to provide some assistance."

Zheng Shouye looked at the senior archaeologist in front of him, then looked at Chu Feng and Pan Yue who looked determined, and his heart was even more shaken. He opened his mouth, as if he wanted to say something, but swallowed it back... "This..."

Zheng Shouren frowned. Archaeologist Ma's insistence, along with Chu Feng and Pan Yue's perseverance, had begun to tip the scales in his favor. He knew Mr. Ma's reputation in the archaeological community and understood that his extensive experience might be of real use. Furthermore, the recent surge in demonic activity was truly bizarre. If this ancient tomb could truly provide clues, it would be a significant breakthrough.

"Alright," Zheng Shouren finally relented, his tone carrying a hint of helplessness. "Since Mr. Ma has said so, I'll make an exception this time. However, you must ensure your own safety. If you find something is wrong, withdraw immediately and don't act recklessly!"

"Yes!" Chu Feng and Pan Yue answered in unison, both with delighted smiles on their faces. Mr. Ma also nodded slightly to express his gratitude.

However, just as they were about to set off for the entrance of the ancient tomb, something strange happened!

A chilling gust of wind swept through the burial complex, accompanied by several piercing screams. Immediately afterwards, dozens of small, wolf-like monsters leaped out from behind tombstones, from piles of rocks, and even from underground. Their eyes were bloodshot, and a faint black mist emanated from their bodies. They were clearly creatures under the influence of evil spirits.

"Be careful!" Chu Feng shouted, drawing his sword first and charging towards the oncoming monster. With a flash of sword light, a monster was severed in half, and the black mist instantly dissipated.

But the monsters were so numerous that Chu Feng was quickly surrounded. They were extremely fast, their claws sharp, and they attacked from all angles. Although Chu Feng was agile, he gradually felt overwhelmed.

"Chu Feng, left!" Pan Yue's voice came from the side. He had no weapon in his hands, but he was extremely agile. He used the surrounding tombstones and rocks as cover, constantly changing position to disrupt the monster's attack rhythm.

Chu Feng, upon hearing Pan Yue's warning, immediately dodged to the left, avoiding the attack of one monster. At the same time, he swung his sword back and pierced the throat of another monster.

The two of them worked together in perfect harmony, shielding each other and temporarily holding off the monsters' attack. But the number of monsters continued to increase, and they knew that this was not a solution.

"Mr. Ma, please step back first. It's too dangerous here!" Chu Feng shouted while waving his sword.

Mr. Ma nodded, leaned on his crutches, and retreated to a safe place under the escort of Watchman Zheng and other night watchmen.

After a fierce battle, Chu Feng and Pan Yue finally eliminated all the monsters that besieged them. Both of them were a little out of breath, and their bodies were covered with a lot of black mist.

"These monsters... are stronger than any we've encountered before." Chu Feng wiped the sweat from his forehead and said in a deep voice.

"That's right," Pan Yue pushed his glasses up, a serious look flashing in his eyes, "It seems the evil spirit in this ancient tomb is even more powerful than we imagined."

After a short rest, they arrived at the entrance of the ancient tomb. It was a deep cave, blocked by a heavy stone door, engraved with ancient runes and emitting a disturbing aura.

Zheng Shouye stepped forward and carefully opened the stone door. The heavy stone door slowly opened, and a cold, damp air rushed in, accompanied by a faint smell of decay.

The cave was pitch black, pitch dark. Chu Feng lit a torch, illuminating the path ahead. They walked in cautiously and discovered a vast underground maze, crisscrossed by passages like a giant spider web.

"It seems that our adventure has just begun..." Pan Yue's voice echoed in the empty maze.

The light from the torch danced on the wall, illuminating strange patterns. From time to time, strange lights flickered on the wall, and faint, eerie sounds could be heard, like the whispers of some creature, or the whimpering of the wind... Chu Feng raised the torch and his gaze fell on a deep passage ahead. "Let's go."