118: A different world

Chen Ming was still wondering the second before how these zombies could be so quiet.

Could it be that they were just decorations? Or perhaps props to fill the space?

In the very next second, pairs of eyes flashing green light suddenly opened!

For some unknown reason, they were suddenly awakened!

Their stiff arms swept left and right, shaking off the spiderwebs covering their faces.

Some even strode and leaped towards Chen Ming and Bai Yuan, still covered in spiderwebs.

Unlike the low-level zombies outside the tomb chamber, these zombies were more distinctive.

Although their court robes were covered in dust, they were much newer. Their black, curved nails were slightly longer than their fingers, and their sharpness was comparable to blades.

If someone were scratched by them, their skin would surely be torn open, and blood would uncontrollably gush out.

The rank badge pattern on their chests showed a rhinoceros.

If Chen Ming remembered correctly, "This should be the court robe that only eighth-rank military officials were qualified to wear."

He had seen relevant records in a history book.

The ninth rank was the seahorse, the seventh and eighth ranks were the rhinoceros, the sixth rank was the *biao* (a mythical creature), the fifth rank was the bear, the fourth rank was the tiger, the third rank was the leopard, the second rank was the lion, and the first rank was the qilin.

Civil officials had a different system.

"The ones inside are seventh and eighth-rank military officials. The ones outside, judging by their appearance, should be ninth-rank," Chen Ming speculated reasonably.

He wasn't worried at all.

A military official zombie rushing at the forefront, leaping and flying towards Chen Ming, was intercepted by Bai Yuan's controlled flying knives before it could even land, after a few quick slashes.

When it landed again, its limbs and head had already been completely severed, separated from its body.

Four flying knives struck out simultaneously, blocking the zombies trying to attack Chen Ming again and again.

The zombies were clearly unwilling to be unilaterally slaughtered. They swung their arms, and sparks flew when their nails collided with the blades.

Although the setting of the zombies' stiff and incorruptible flesh gave them a significant attribute boost in terms of defense.

However, their attack patterns were also limited by this, far less varied than Bai Yuan's techniques.

When a zombie blocked an attack, Bai Yuan immediately used her telekinesis to control a flying knife, Go around its back, giving it no chance to react, and pierced its chest.

Then, with a fierce upward flick, she caused the zombie's upper body to split open, opening left and right, blooming, and killing it on the spot.

[Successfully killed an eighth-rank military official zombie! Congratulations to the Host for obtaining black iron treasure box +3!]

[Successfully killed an eighth-rank military official zombie! Congratulations to the Host for obtaining black iron treasure box +3!]

...

The black iron treasure box drop rewards refreshed quickly.

Compared to controlling flying knives with her mind, Bai Yuan seemed to prefer holding a knife herself, savoring the tactile feedback transmitted back when she killed an enemy.

Seeing three knives flying rapidly in front of her, killing accurately time after time.

Looking again at Bai Yuan, who was fully immersed in the battle, with a cold expression that showed no joy, anger, sorrow, or happiness.

Chen Ming silently lowered his arms, knowing that he didn't need to lift a finger at all.

This close-quarters bodyguard was invincible! She was more than capable of handling things on her own.

Her strength was undeniable. Most importantly, she also had considerable growth potential. Every battle and kill could bring about significant improvement.

Chen Ming had a premonition that it wouldn't be long before he could raise a great demon king!

On second thought, at this current stage, wasn't Bai Yuan's existence already at the demon king level?

At least Chen Ming couldn't think of anyone, besides himself, who would be her opponent if they faced off.

Those few holders of SS-grade skills?

As her Master, Chen Ming certainly hoped that Bai Yuan would be as strong as possible.

It would be best if she were invincible and undefeated. That way, he wouldn't need to worry about anything and could just enjoy the fruits of her labor.

The next second after thinking this, he decisively decided to find some stronger zombies later, steal their advanced skills, and add them to Bai Yuan.

"Master, I have killed all the enemies, not a single one remains."

While Chen Ming was lost in thought, Bai Yuan, with her blade returned to its sheath, had already returned before him to report.

"Well done." Chen Ming subconsciously raised his hand, lightly stroked Bai Yuan's head twice, and praised her.

"..." Bai Yuan lowered her head, remaining silent.

[Extracting...]

[Extraction successful! Congratulations to the Host for obtaining new Undead Servant: seventh-rank military official zombie +32!]

Without lingering too long, Chen Ming noticed that one of the coffin pits was not completely sealed, hiding a passage.

There was only this one passage in the entire tomb chamber.

Bai Yuan was responsible for clearing the way ahead, while Chen Ming constantly paid attention to his danger perception ability.

The surroundings were completely silent. Besides their breathing and footsteps, not a sound could be heard.

After walking for an unknown amount of time, the narrow passage suddenly became wide.

Unbelievably wide!

It allowed Chen Ming to personally experience what it meant to have a hidden wonder within.

Taking a step forward, he looked down, and small stones fell.

Just one step away was a bottomless abyss, shrouded in mist, making it impossible to see the bottom.

Chen Ming and Bai Yuan were currently on a cliff edge, with an iron chain bridge spanning before them, about a hundred meters long.

And on the other side of the bridge, it seemed to be the entrance to the main tomb chamber.

The complex, grand, and majestic carved patterns on the tomb chamber door, as well as the golden lions and qilins guarding both sides, all highlighted the noble status of the tomb owner.

Chen Ming came before the iron chain bridge, combining it with the countless hidden mechanisms encountered along the way.

He estimated that the bridge would most likely break when he reached the middle.

There was no reason to stubbornly walk forward knowing it was a trap.

Chen Ming, who had previously obtained insect wings from a black iron treasure box in the secret realm dungeon where he killed the Sandworm Empress, and which had been hidden behind him, revealed them.

He went behind Bai Yuan, extended his hands from his sides, and hugged her.

Immediately, accompanied by the sound of flapping wings, the two of them soared into the air.

At an extremely fast speed, without any danger or alarm, they arrived at the opposite side of the cliff.

They easily bypassed the mechanism.

Releasing his hands that were holding Bai Yuan's slender waist, which had no excess flesh, Chen Ming stepped back a few steps and closed the insect wings that emitted a faint seven-colored light.

Hiding them again.

...

Glancing sideways at Bai Yuan, Chen Ming vaguely felt that she had been secretly observing him just now.

When he looked at her, she immediately avoided his gaze and put on a serious expression.

Chen Ming began to wonder if he was overthinking or seeing things.

'Could it be that puppets also simulate emotions?'

Chen Ming remembered that when he created her before, he didn't take it seriously and casually chose a personality for Bai Yuan.

It seemed to be called...

Cold outside, warm inside! Loyal and unwavering!

Chen Ming had always thought that was just a feature to increase the realism and experience of character creation.

He never thought it would actually come true.

His eyes were fixed on Bai Yuan, who showed no flaws.

At least in Chen Ming's impression, he couldn't find anyone more suitable for the description "iceberg beauty" than her.

He shook his head, stopping his wild thoughts.

There would be plenty of time to think about and delve into these matters later.

The immediate priority was to take down the owner of this large tomb!

As he got closer, the luxurious setup before him further strengthened Chen Ming's idea that this was the entrance to the main tomb chamber.

A tomb of this scale was not something an ordinary minor character could enjoy, nor were they qualified to be buried here.

"Whoosh..."

Chen Ming took a deep breath, his heart already prepared to summon the Undead and end the battle quickly.

He lifted his foot and stepped onto the stairs.

Before his foot even landed, his danger perception ability, which had only stopped a short while ago, triggered again!