The boss of a foreign organization called the police, claiming that he was defrauded by me

Meng Yu also looked at the cave entrance in front of him with a puzzled expression.

Could this be the escape route?

Yang Xia asked Meng Yu to bring the phone closer.

He carefully examined the hole in the corner, a strange glint flashing in the depths of his eyes.

The location of this expedition is underground.

It also looks like a tomb.

Therefore, the things inside are even more strange and unpredictable.

If this is indeed a tomb, then they should be in the very center of it.

The room they were in was likely one of the burial items for the tomb's owner.

If Yang Xia's guess is correct, then this matter is much more troublesome than he imagined.

Meng Yu naturally noticed this scene as well.

When Meng Yu saw the cave entrance appear, he was deep in thought.

After thinking for a long time, Meng Yu still couldn't figure out why the hole was in the corner.

Could it be that someone else discovered the hole before them?

If that's the case, then why didn't they take all the gold from the cave and leave so much behind?

Moreover, all this gold is flowing in from the cave entrance. If they go out from here, wouldn't the other side be full of gold?

Thinking of all this, Meng Yu was filled with excitement.

"Your Majesty, all this gold is genuine. Would you like to send someone to meet us and bring all this gold and silver treasure back to the Great Zhou Dynasty?"

These are all priceless treasures.

If they can bring it back, they definitely won't lose out.

Yang Xia glanced at Meng Yu, then at the Imperial Guards beside him.

Seeing the infatuation in their eyes, Yang Xia immediately realized what was going on.

Then he shouted, "Wake up, all of you!"

boom! !

Yang Xia's voice rang out like a thunderclap in everyone's ears.

Upon hearing Yang Xia's voice, the Imperial Guard and Meng Yu opened their eyes simultaneously, looking ahead with bewildered expressions.

At this moment, there was no gold or silver treasure in front of them, only pitch blackness.

When Meng Yu and the Imperial Guards saw what was happening before them, they couldn't help but widen their eyes in surprise.

Where did all the gold and silver treasures they saw go?

How come they've all disappeared?

Meng Yu then came to his senses. He looked at his phone screen blankly, then cautiously looked at Yang Xia.

Yang Xia naturally noticed the expression on Meng Yu's face as well.

Seeing Meng Yu looking at him with such eyes, Yang Xia couldn't help but sigh.

"There's a small illusion array here, probably to prevent tomb raiding. The gold and silver treasures you saw earlier were all an illusion!" Yang Xia explained.

Ok?
Upon hearing Yang Xia's words, Meng Yu's pupils constricted sharply, and he looked around blankly.

They were hallucinating?

How is this possible?
During the Great Zhou Dynasty, Meng Yu was not only skilled in leading troops into battle, but also had some basic knowledge of battle formations.

Ordinary formations are no challenge for him at all.

But when he came in, he didn't notice anything unusual about his surroundings, nor did he find that anyone had set up a formation here.

Every formation has its central point; once you find a way to break it, you can easily deal with it.

They've been here for almost a whole day, but haven't found any trace of the formation. Why would the King say there's an illusion here?

“You must have seen something similar when you left that house!”

"The reason you've been infected is because you've come into contact with the powder in that room!"

"There is something that can cause hallucinations. In a dark environment, the hallucinogenic effect will be fully activated, making people deeply trapped in a hallucination from which they cannot extricate themselves!"

"Luckily you didn't leave the lights on for too long, otherwise you might not have made it to my rescue!"

When Yang Xia said this, he couldn't help but feel a sense of relief.

Although these people are not particularly capable, they are quite vigilant.

At least they know that when danger arises, they should wait for him to make the decision.

Upon hearing Yang Xia's words, Meng Yu and the Imperial Guards broke out in a cold sweat.

This is too terrible.

They came here only to explore this ruined land, but they never expected that there would be an illusion array here.

According to the king, if the generals hadn't received the video call from the king, they might have fallen into a hallucination and died silently.

"Wow, this is terrifying!" a member of the Imperial Guard muttered under his breath.

Seeing their shocked yet somewhat lewd expressions, Yang Xia couldn't help but laugh out loud. He then said calmly, "Although the formation here has some hallucinogenic effects, due to its age, its effectiveness is less than one ten-thousandth of what it was at its peak!"

"You are now in the Death Gate of the Burial Grounds!"

"If you want to escape this desperate situation, you have to go to the dead end of the room. There should be a path leading to the end of the world there, and you can leave from there!"

Ok?
Those around were speechless with astonishment upon hearing the king's words.

Is Your Majesty sending them to their deaths?
Is sending them through the gate of death a way to escape their predicament, or is it to make them disappear completely from this place?
Just as the Imperial Guards were at a loss, Meng Yu understood the King's meaning.

He looked at the king with gratitude, then carefully took out his phone and instructed the people around him to dig open the southwest corner.

After they dug open the southwest corner, they found a large door as tall as a person.

Behind this large door was complete darkness, devoid of any light. Moreover, the gold and silver treasures here did not flow out of this door, but rather flowed in from the side.

"General, is this the 'Gate of Death' that the King spoke of?"

"This door looks creepy. Are we really going to go this way?"

"What kind of hellhole is this? How can there be so many dangers? General, shouldn't we look for another way to survive?"

One of the Imperial Guards suggested in a low voice.

Having finally made it this far, they would be too ashamed to face anyone if they didn't figure out the route.

When they left, they vowed to develop this place and even transport all its treasures back to the Great Zhou Dynasty.

To their surprise, once they arrived, they discovered that the place was fraught with danger and gave them no chance to use their abilities.

The more frequently they move around here, the faster the oxygen is consumed.

Once the oxygen runs out, they will only face death.

The king's words, in addition, sent chills down their spines.

Is it a case of finding a way out of a desperate situation?
Meng Yu also stared blankly at the door in front of him, then looked at Yang Xia with suspicion through the video.

Yang Xia nodded to Meng Yu: "This is your escape route. Draw your route after you get out. You can put the exploration on hold for now!"

"It's not too late to continue exploring after we've figured out the route ahead!"

Meng Yu and the Imperial Guards stared at Yang Xia with puzzled expressions.

Feeling Yang Xia's deep concern for them, everyone felt a surge of warmth in their hearts.

Meng Yu looked at Yang Xia and said respectfully, "The situation here is still unclear. I will report to Your Majesty in detail after I have safely escaped!"

Seeing Yang Xia nod slightly, Meng Yu respectfully hung up the phone.

Then, he turned on his flashlight and carefully examined the door in front of him.

Strangely enough, the door was not open when they first arrived.

The surrounding walls were also airtight.

Upon entering the area, they used flashlights to look around but did not notice anything unusual.

To save their phone battery, they turned off the lights and remained in the pitch-black space. Furthermore, the gold and silver treasures were scattered around them and did not touch their location, so they did not notice anything amiss.

Moreover, the way these gold and silver treasures appeared was extremely strange. Normally, if something were flowing out of a cave, it should make a sound.

However, these things emerged from the cave silently, which was quite eerie.

If Yang Xia hadn't called in time, they would probably have become wandering ghosts in this place long ago.

After hanging up the video call, Meng Yu gestured to the Imperial Guards behind him, and then resolutely stepped into the gate.

Seeing that the general had entered, the Imperial Guards no longer hesitated and followed closely behind, stepping into the cave.

As soon as they entered, a hail of arrows rained down on them like a sudden storm.

"Get out of the way immediately! There's a trap here!"

Upon hearing the general's words, everyone quickly steadied themselves and swiftly dodged the incoming arrows.

The place had been in disrepair for many years, and the mechanisms were not very efficient.

Therefore, Meng Yu and the others were unharmed and escaped the attack unscathed.

After escaping the attack, everyone remained where they were, not daring to move forward rashly.

Meng Yu naturally noticed the expressions on everyone's faces.

Seeing the fear on everyone's faces, Meng Yu looked around and asked, "Who stepped on something they shouldn't have just now?"

"Take a good look at your feet and see if they are any different from the people around you!" Meng Yu ordered.

Upon hearing this, the Imperial Guards immediately looked down to check their feet.

However, they found nothing unusual.

Just as everyone was looking on in confusion, a soldier suddenly said, "General, it seems like I stepped on an extra paving stone!"

Ok?
There was nothing protruding beneath their feet.

Only this Imperial Guard stepped on an extra paving stone, making him stand out conspicuously.

This floor tile must be the mechanism that triggers the rain of arrows.

Meng Yu didn't move, but turned his head to look at the person's feet.

Seeing that the person was standing in the center, Meng Yu's eyes flashed with a hint of understanding, and he said, "Everyone, please do not step on the paving stones in the very center. Walk on the paving stones on both sides in a crisscross pattern, and be careful where you step!"

After giving his instructions, Meng Yu took the lead and walked towards the other side.

Seeing the general moving forward in a serpentine pattern, the others quickly followed.

The passageway is not long, and there are not many paving stones.

At their current speed, they will reach the other side soon.

The traps and mechanisms in this passage are very likely the arrows that were just shot.

Now that we've dodged one wave, things should be much easier going forward.

Meng Yu's prediction was indeed accurate.

Following the alternating pattern of walking on the paving stones on both sides, they indeed did not encounter a similar situation again.

After figuring out the pattern, Meng Yu called to the people behind him and quickly ran towards the other side.

……

On the Jiaolong warship.

Bai Huai'an knew nothing about what had happened in the secret realm.

They are currently heading towards the Great Zhou Dynasty at full speed.

Inside the Jiaolong warship's prison, the people from the three kingdoms looked at each other, completely bewildered.

They all wanted to cooperate with each other, hoping to take the opportunity to slip away from this place.

After several days of observation, they discovered the flaws in this hidden prison.

With careful attention, you can dodge the attack and emerge unharmed on the ground.

Now, the only thing that can stump them is the lock on the iron gate.

They have been studying it for a long time, but have made no progress.

This lock was neither a common door lock in their lives nor a combination lock for a safe.

"Have you figured out the secrets of this lock?" the people from the Atlan Empire asked, looking at the fields of India.

Upon hearing this, Tianye raised an eyebrow.

They're not locksmiths, how would they know these things?

Besides, even if they had a way to pick the lock, they might not be able to escape.

Are the guards outside just for show?

Tian Ye glanced at the people from the Atlan Empire without warning.

"Haven't you already tried it? Why are you asking when you already know the answer? What do you mean by that?"

"You come from the Atlan Empire, don't you have any tricks up your sleeve to deal with the Dragon Ship?"

Jesse and Tiffany exchanged a glance, a strange look flashing in their eyes, and their expressions toward the Indians also showed slight displeasure.

If they really had that ability, how could they have been so easily detected by the people on the ship?
Since the people from India and the Red Cake Country were captured, they have remained hidden on the Jiaolong ship without revealing any clues.

They were caught off guard and felt very frustrated, wondering what they had done to expose themselves and why the crew had captured them without hesitation.

“The people behind us are quite interested in the whereabouts of the Great Zhou Dynasty and the secrets of the Jiaolong ship. This must be of utmost importance to you as well, right?”

"We've seen your foolish actions before. You coveted the Jiaolong Ship, didn't you? If you can escape from here, we can join forces!"

Ok?
The Indians, who had been silent all along, couldn't help but look at the people of the Atlantean Empire.

Diva and Galava watched Jesse and Tiffany.

"Are you really willing to cooperate with us?"

"The Jiaolong ship is something we are determined to obtain. If we want to cooperate, you must not lay a finger on it!"

"Once we arrive at the Great Zhou Dynasty, you can distribute the treasures there as you see fit!" Diwa and Galawa said calmly, gazing at the people from the two countries before them.

Upon hearing this, Jesse and Tiffany raised their eyebrows.

Then, their gaze turned to the people of Red Cake Country.

Tianye and Ippon-kun naturally had no objections.

This matter is in their own best interest, so why wouldn't they do it?
Moreover, none of the people present were fools; given such a good opportunity, why would they easily give it up?
If the Jiaolong ship can be brought back, the higher-ups may not hold it accountable for the failure of this mission.

This also indirectly saved their current positions.

Therefore, upon hearing what Diwa and Galawa said, they all nodded involuntarily.

"can!"

"Should we discuss how to escape from here?"

“You are all elites selected from various places. This little trick of picking locks should be no problem for you, right?” It was Diva who spoke.

Jesse and Tiffany exchanged a glance and finally nodded.

Then, they took out an acupuncture needle from their sleeves.

Upon seeing this, the people from India and the Red Cake Country both raised their eyebrows.

They actually brought tools.

When they were captured, all their belongings had been confiscated.

Almost nothing that could pose a threat to them was spared.

The people of the Atlantean Empire were so cunning that they hid such a long needle in their sleeves.

This needle is indeed a powerful tool for unlocking locks.

Seeing the people from the Atlantean Empire reach for the iron bars, people from both countries held their breath, their eyes fixed on Jesse.

If they can open the cell doors, they will regain their freedom. (End of Chapter)