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A foot stepped onto a stone slab, emitting a crisp sound that echoed through the tomb passage.

There was some soil brought in when the window was opened and when personnel descended, but looking ahead, the ground was made of bluish stone slabs, yet there wasn't much dust.

This indicated that the sealing of the tomb chamber was done well, and there wasn't much air movement.

Behind them was the closed tomb chamber door.

A putrid stench permeated the air, so everyone instinctively put on gas masks.

After all, anything could happen in the tomb chamber. Not to mention the poison the tomb owner might have placed inside, just the air quality alone necessitated the use of gas masks.

Yang Chen felt nothing, while Zhang Shaoting and members of the Xiang family appeared very excited, counting with their flashlights shining on the tomb chamber door.

"Such a stone door, such specifications, the identity of the tomb owner is extraordinary!" Xiang Xingyu exclaimed excitedly.

The tomb chamber door was about five meters tall, indeed very high; it looked imposing with intricate carvings on it that appeared exquisite.

The group began to study the stone door.

Yang Chen, however, looked inside the tomb passage, feeling bursts of cold air that made him uneasy.

The Xiang family was aware of the situation's importance and did not immerse themselves in researching the stone door. They photographed the carvings on the door then continued onward.

But the original leader switched from Xiang Xingyu to Xiang Beiwang.

Yang Chen remembered this person as a trap expert.

It seemed the Xiang family truly was specialized, even treating tomb exploration as an industry, detailing professions intricately.

Beside Xiang Beiwang was tomb structure expert Xiang Qianming. The two of them walked while studying the tomb passage's structure, thereby deducing the approximate era it was built, its style, and burial customs.

The Xiang family walked ahead, while Yang Chen and others followed behind.

At moments like this, Yang Chen was glad to have someone take the lead, as any traps surely wouldn't affect those in the back first.

Young Master Zhang leaned towards Yang Chen, whispering, "Brother Chen, we can practically confirm it's King Xiang's Tomb!"

"Oh? How so?" Yang Chen asked.

He was perplexed as to how Young Master Zhang confirmed it right after entering.

Young Master Zhang whispered, "It's the carvings on the tomb door, depicting King Xiang committing suicide at the Wujiang River!"

Upon hearing this, Yang Chen raised an eyebrow.

If that's the case, then the Xiang family had hidden things well.

"Watch your step; this is a Five-element structure. You must walk on plum blossom tiles; don't step on others, or we're done for!" Xiang Beiwang shouted from the front.

Following this, everyone stepped one by one onto the plum blossom tiles moving forward.

Yang Chen followed suit, with no danger occurring.

This proved the Xiang family genuinely had real expertise.

The tomb passage was deep, long; even after walking for about fifteen minutes, they hadn't reached the end.

Yang Chen couldn't help but ask, "Are we still not finished? Did they hollow out the entire mountain?"

Xiang Xingyu calmly replied, "In ancient times, a grand tomb, not to mention hollowing a mountain, even building one was no big deal; this is just the beginning. Shiwa, are we near?"

Shiwa's timid voice emerged, "I…I don't know; I've...never been here..."

Yang Chen frowned instinctively.

Xiang Xingyu remained indifferent, knowing this area was sealed entirely with no exits or entrances, meaning it was impossible for Shiwa to have come here.

"Why not have Shiwa lead us into the tomb directly?" Yang Chen asked.

Xiang Xingyu casually replied, "Compared to others indicating tomb entrance gaps, I trust our own people to find an entrance based on their skills. What we require is merely Shiwa's knowledge of the internal tomb structure."

"I believe you need to discuss with us at least! We're unaware of the current situation!" Young Master Zhang coldly responded.

Xiang Xingyu laughed, "Haha! Once inside the tomb, everything is unknown. If we knew what was inside, we surely wouldn't go down, let alone anyone possessing foresight. Crucially, we must apply our expertise inside; if you're not yet involved, just follow us obediently!"

After entering underground, Xiang Xingyu's demeanor towards them became less friendly.

Yang Chen furrowed his eyebrows.

The Mastiff couldn't stand hearing this; it charged forward to argue with Xiang Xingyu.

Yang Chen restrained the Mastiff, shaking his head slightly; now wasn't the time for conflict.

Xiang Xingyu saw Yang Chen's group remaining silent, allowing a slight cold smile.

Continuing onward.

Very soon, the first tomb chamber appeared before everyone.

It was merely a granary, with various clay jars inside, filled with grains, though they had turned to dust.

The crude clay jars held no value, only a thick historical significance.

Continuing inward.

Suddenly, Shiwa shouted, "I know this place; I've been here!"

"What is it? Burial items?" Xiang Xingyu immediately asked.

"No, no, no!" Shiwa shook his head, voice trembling with fear, "The Mountain God's watchdog, terribly fierce; it can devour a person in one bite, we can't go there! Cannot go!"

At this, Xiang Xingyu was dismissive, leading the group forward.

Soon, a grand door appeared.

On both sides were giant divine beasts resembling Qilin, yet not quite; ferocious appearance with protruding tusks made them terrifying.

Seeing the two tomb-guarding beasts, Shiwa shivered in fright, kneeling before them, chanting incantations.

Xiang Xingyu sneered, stating coolly, "Just a pair of tomb-guarding beasts, what watchdog!"

Xiang Qianming approached to find the door mechanism.

Meanwhile, Shiwa took two buns and two fruits from his satchel, placing them at the tomb beasts' feet.

Yang Chen observed Shiwa's actions, then glanced at the tomb beasts.

He noticed an eerie gleam in the tomb beasts' eyes, seemingly watching him, causing discomfort.

Just then, a series of clicks echoed from the tomb door.

The mechanism was found!

The tomb door opened, with light spilling in, revealing a scene that caused everyone to frown tightly.

Behind the tomb door were six passages!

No traces existed on the six tomb passages; even the bricks were indistinguishable from one another.

"A maze?" Xiang Xingyu remained unconcerned, having encountered these scenarios numerous times before, as some favored building mazes inside tomb passages.

"Nancheng! It's your turn!" Xiang Xingyu instructed.

Xiang Nancheng took out a compass, scrutinizing the tomb passages intently.

"Hiss!" Xiang Nancheng sharply drew a breath, muttering lowly, "This compass!"

No need to look, Yang Chen had already heard the compass needle whirring, seemingly equipped with a small motor.