Female Novel
Chatper 1989
Form up!
Upon seeing the various forces closing in, Grace issued a swift command. Her nearly hundred-strong guard team immediatelyshifted their formation, arranging themselves into a charging wedge.
Unlike the ordinary martial artists of the martial world, Grace's guards were well-trained and had seamless coordination.
While they might not be a match for the martial artists in one-on-one combat, they could unleash extraordinary combat strengthon the battlefield.
Especially in their formation, they were an unstoppable force.
As the martial artists advanced, they were violently pushed back by the large formation, unable to withstand the impact.Grace's entire team resembled a gigantic wedge, slicing through the crowd and rapidly approaching the palace gates.Under normal circumstances, Grace's group wouldn't have advanced so smoothly.
Fortunately, most of the factions were engaged in fierce battles with the beasts, diverting their attention away from Grace's team.As a result, their advance was unstoppable.
"This is great! Following them was the right decision!" Sophia, who hid behind the charging formation, observed the nearingpalace gate with growing joy.
She had anticipated fierce resistance, but the situation turned out surprisingly smooth. The chaos had played to her advantage."Break the door!" As they closed in on the palace gate, Grace issued another command.
Several divine-level martial artists stepped forward, channeling their internal energy. Simultaneously, they struck the palacegates with force.
Aloud bang echoed, and the palace gate quivered, shedding layers of dirt and revealing its original bronze hue. It exuded anancient and mysterious aura.
"What?" The divine-level martial artists exchanged bewildered glances as they stared at the seemingly immovable bronze gate.They had strong internal energy with force equivalent to ten thousand pounds.novelbin
However, despite their collective strength concentrated in a single palm strike, the gate remained resolute. Just how sturdy wasthis gate?
"Again!" Grace's determination remained unshaken.
The divine-level martial artists took a deep breath, channeling the internal energy from their entire being, before striking thebronze gate simultaneously with their palms.
Another loud bang echoed, causing the bronze gate to shake more violently with more layers of dirt falling off.However, after the shaking, the bronze gate stood firm, showing no signs of yielding.
Meanwhile, other martial artists had noticed the scene, particularly Yonah and Bran. Their expressions hardened as they realizedGrace's group was attempting to breach the door.
Abandoning their ongoing battles, they and the disciples of their sects swiftly moved toward Grace's group.They would never allow anyone to seize the treasures before they did.
"What a useless bunch! Allow me!" Aidan, who had been standing at the back, grew anxious to see Grace's men fail to break thedoor.
He took large strides forward, gathered his strength, and then threw a powerful punch at the bronze gate.The earth shook as a loud explosion echoed.
The bronze gate began vibrating violently. Cracks started to form from the point of impact, spreading rapidly and soon coveringthe entire gate.
However, the bronze gate didn't shatter.
"It's pretty tough!" Aidan raised an eyebrow, delivering another punch, putting more force this time.
Another resounding explosion echoed, and the robust bronze gate finally cracked, revealing a dim entrance.
"It's breached! It’s finally breached!"
“Aidan is truly formidable!"
Awave of joy swept through the crowd.
The bronze gate was exceptionally robust, and it wouldn't have been breached without the strength of a grandmaster.
“Let's explore the place!" Grace signaled, and a few people in front immediately ignited torches before cautiously entering thepalace.
The palace turned out to be a royal tomb. No one knew what traps might be hidden inside. If they accidentally triggered any ofthem, it could possibly lead to fatal results.
Suddenly, a gust of wind blew out from the depths of the palace. It stirred up dust and smoke, extinguishing the torches held bythose at the forefront.
Simultaneously, a pungent stench, reminiscent of decaying fish and shrimp, filled the air.
"It's foul here! What the hell is this smell? It's so disgusting!" The sudden putrid stench prompted everyone to reflexively shieldtheir mouths and noses.
At that moment, Dustin frowned, sensing imminent danger. He shouted, "This is bad! It's not safe! Retreat!"
Soon after, two red "lanterns" materialized in a dim section at the palace's end. The lanterns hovered eerily in midair, emitting astrange glow.
Asingle glance sent shivers down everyone's spine, instilling a sense of chilling dread.After its appearance, it swiftly advanced toward the group, accompanied by the sound of metal scraping against the ground.
"Fall back! Retreat immediately!" Upon seeing the red lanterns, Grace's expression shifted dramatically, issuing a swift order toretreat.
Despite the uncertainty, her well-trained guards followed her command implicitly.However, before they could make a complete retreat, the two floating red "lanterns" swiftly reached the palace entrance.
Amassive shadow swept by, and several guards who couldn't escape in time were swallowed by the shadow, disappearingwithout a trace.
It was only when the shadow came to a halt that everyone saw its true form—a giant black python, measuring about 70 to 100feet long.
The python had a single horn on its head, boasted a body thicker than a water tank, and sported jetblack, armor-like scales.Beneath its abdomen, two razor-sharp black claws extended.
The red lanterns everyone thought they had seen were, in reality, the eyes of this monstrous black python.
With claws, a horn, and lantern-like eyes, it transcended the mere categorization of a python, resembling more of a legendaryblack serpent!