Shrouding the Sky: The System Arrived Thirty Years Early

"This isn't Mount Tai, where are we?" someone asked in a hoarse, trembling voice.

"Could it be that the rescue workers were afraid of unknown radiation from the Kowloon Coffin Pulling Ceremony, so they moved us to another place?" Some people still held onto a sliver of hope.

But even he himself didn't believe those words when he said them.

The coffin, pulled by nine dragons, is entirely made of metal and its weight is difficult to estimate. It is difficult to move even in ordinary places, let alone move it from Jade Emperor Peak to another location.

Earth's current technology cannot do such a thing.

At this moment, everyone had a bad feeling; the unknown mystery doubled their fear.

Luo Qianqiu watched all this quietly, without any intention of stepping forward to take control of the situation.

Before he began his cultivation, he was just a mortal. When he encountered danger, even the panel couldn't save him. At that time, he couldn't stand out too much, or he would easily become the center of attention.

Of course, when it's time to give it his all, he won't hesitate.

"President Luo, what do you think the situation is like now?" Ye Fan walked up to Luo Qianqiu at some point and asked softly.

He had a gut feeling that Lin Jia's boyfriend was no ordinary person. Although his expression was solemn, his eyes were like a bottomless lake.

Unlike others, she didn't panic or even cry out loud.

"I don't know. There's too little information available to make a judgment," Luo Qianqiu replied, his answer perfectly reasonable.

Ye Fan nodded, and then began to walk around the Nine Dragons Pulling the Coffin, preparing to look for useful clues.

He was accompanied by Pang Bo, Zhou Yi, Wang Ziwen, and others.

Seeing this, Luo Qianqiu followed and pretended to observe.

After a long time, the group realized they couldn't just sit and wait to die, so they decided to leave the ancient coffin and take the initiative.

At this point, the advantages of physical fitness become apparent.

Ye Fan and Pang Bo were simply superhuman. They didn't climb the nearly three-meter-high rock formation; they just took a running start and rushed up it with ease.

The others, especially the better performers like Luo Qianqiu and Jinmao Kaide, needed to find a point of protrusion to smoothly cross over.

Most people, however, have to dawdle for a long time and with the help of others, before they can finally climb the rocky ridge.

Looking at Ye Fan's agile figure, Luo Qianqiu was filled with envy. Even though he worked out regularly and had six-pack abs, he was no match for Ye Fan's talent.

Fortunately, with the panel, one's physique can be improved through hard work, giving one the chance to defy fate.

After crossing the rocky ridge, the road ahead is wide open, with only occasional boulders scattered around. You can simply walk around them without having to climb or climb over them.

The reddish-brown earth looked as if it had been stained with blood. The group walked for an unknown amount of time, but the surroundings remained desolate.

It wasn't until a huge reddish-brown boulder appeared ahead that someone exclaimed, breaking the silence.

"Look, there are words on that boulder. People might live here."

Everyone rushed forward, their faces beaming with joy.

Upon approaching the boulder, everyone saw two powerful characters carved on the tens-of-meters-high rock.

However, it was not a familiar font; it was very complex and must have been carved in ancient times.

"This is ancient bronze inscription. The first character should be '荧' (yíng)." Zhou Yi, with his extensive family knowledge, quickly recognized one of the ancient characters.

Ye Fan frowned and observed carefully for a moment, then let out a long breath and said with some difficulty, "The second character is '惑' (huò), which together form '荧惑' (yínghuò)."

Confused? !

Puzzled, everyone looked at Zhou Yi and Ye Fan. Someone asked, "Yinghuo, what does this mean?"

"The Book of Han, Treatise on Astronomy records that Mars is called the Punishment Star, which governs transgressions, war, and drought," Luo Qianqiu explained.

Some people were puzzled and asked what this meant.

"It means we are no longer on Earth. The name 'Yinghuo' is the ancient name for Mars." Luo Qianqiu's face showed a solemn expression at the right time.

"Boom!"

Like a bolt from the blue, it exploded in everyone's mind.

"How is this possible!" Everyone felt as if they had fallen into an ice cellar, unable to accept this reality.

How long has it been?! They've already traveled from Earth to Mars!

"Don't overthink it. Just two words don't mean we're really on Mars," Zhou Yi said, stepping forward to reassure everyone.

However, these words were not very effective. Everyone present was a graduate of a prestigious university and had considerable knowledge. After hearing that this was Mars, they all had their own answers based on the terrain and environment.

The crowd was dejected and unable to accept reality. They stood silently for a long time before leaving and continuing on their way into the distance.

Soon, night fell, and people saw a strange celestial phenomenon: two moon-shaped satellites hanging high in the sky.

Their last hope was dashed; they were truly no longer on Earth.

But that's nothing compared to the truly awe-inspiring and speechless sight of the sprawling building complex before us.

At this moment, the shock of being on Mars paled in comparison to the sight of this ruined palace complex.

The appearance of such a building complex on Mars speaks volumes about its significance, and it has completely overturned people's worldviews.

Could there really be other life forms beyond Earth?

While everyone was still reeling from the shock, Luo Qianqiu took the lead, holding Lin Jia's hand, and walked towards the dilapidated building in front of them.

He knew that a bloodbath was about to occur here, and many people would die. To protect himself, he had to rely on the Buddhist artifacts in the Great Thunder Temple.

Therefore, Luo Qianqiu couldn't care less about keeping a low profile and, for the first time, stepped out of the crowd to become the center of attention.

Seeing this, the others also realized what was happening. Many people followed immediately, while some cautious ones shielded the crowd in front of them.

Sometimes fate is like this: if you crave safety too much, you may end up in the abyss of death.

The Buddhist artifacts in the Great Thunder Temple are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. It is impossible for everyone to have one. Those who protect others in front of them will pay a heavy price for their choices at this moment.

The treasure hunt ended quickly, and those who entered the main hall first all received rewards, including a broken incense burner, a ruler, a copper bell, and a fish drum.

Oh, no, perhaps Pang Bo possesses demon blood, or just like in the original story, he took away the plaque of the Great Thunderclap Temple in anger because he couldn't find anything.

At that moment, Luo Qianqiu, with his strong will, suddenly felt a chill, as if he were being watched by some terrifying creature.

He knew that the Crocodile Ancestor was awakening, and those little divine crocodiles were about to burst out of the ground and unleash a frenzied slaughter.

"call out!"

Suddenly, Luo Qianqiu's pupils contracted sharply, and time seemed to slow down. Out of the corner of his eye, he caught a dark shadow that, with lightning speed, pierced through a person's head.

The little crocodile has appeared!

"Pfft!"

The sound of flesh tearing rang out, and a man with a bloody hole in his head fell to the ground with a dull thud.

Luo Qianqiu remembered him; he was the one who had protected everyone in front of him and followed at the very back of the group.

"what……"

A piercing scream rang out, and everyone discovered the man's horrific condition. But before two breaths had passed, another unexpected event occurred.

"when……"

A mighty bell rang out, like a great bell resounding, followed by a burst of golden light that shone in the night sky.

"What's going on?" The series of unexpected events had everyone on edge.

"Be careful, something is lurking in the shadows, it just attacked me." The speaker was Wang Ziwen, who was holding a broken bronze bell in his hand. The grand voice and the dazzling golden light all originated from him.

"Mars is not safe. If we go to the Nine Dragons Coffin, perhaps it will set off again and leave this place of trouble." Luo Qianqiu said quickly, and took Lin Jia's hand and ran back the way he came.

Then Ye Fan, Zhou Yi, Pang Bo, and Wang Ziwen also realized what was happening and quickly followed.

"call out!"

The sense of dread descended once more, and Luo Qianqiu tensed up. Under the threat of life and death, his survival instinct kicked in, and his adrenaline surged.

Then, with his willpower amplified tenfold, Luo Qianqiu forcibly took control of the adrenaline levels.