234: Chapter 234 The Forbidden Zone Begins!

That display of lightning techniques completely silenced everyone present.

Everyone's eyes almost popped out as they stared in utter shock at the young man bathed in lightning.

Was this some kind of special effect? Or magic?

No! That destructive aura told them this was genuine lightning!!

And at that moment, as if they had all agreed beforehand, they all turned their heads in unison, their gazes fixed tightly on the pale and trembling Xue Xingye standing to the side.

The meaning in their eyes had completely changed.

The original envy and fawning had disappeared, replaced by intense disdain and suspicion.

After all, in this world full of danger, whoever has the strength has the right to speak!

A powerhouse who could grasp lightning was rejected, only to be replaced by a second-generation rich kid who only knew how to use his money?

As long as one wasn't a fool, the shadiness of this situation was clear for all to see!

"This Xue Xingye... he really has some nerve!"

Someone muttered, but it sounded like a loud slap across Xue Xingye's face.

Fei Erfeng, being an old hand at this, immediately stepped forward.

Without any wasted words, after some simple pleasantries, Song Yiqing successfully joined the Flying Tiger Archaeology Team as a special guest member.

"Wooo—!!!"

Just then, the massive loudspeaker of the Forbidden Area department sounded abruptly.

It was the horn of departure!

Accompanied by heavy mechanical roaring, the massive steel gate that separated life from death and civilization slowly opened.

The Forbidden Area was officially open!

Countless expedition teams, already prepared, instantly rushed forward like a swarm of fish, heading deep into the unknown.

The Flying Tiger Archaeology Team naturally followed closely behind.

On the way, the team's only female star, Bai Yao, kept her beautiful eyes fixed on Song Yiqing.

Her curiosity was practically overflowing from her eyes.

She took two quick steps, leaned in close to Song Yiqing, and asked in a low voice,

"Hey, Song Yiqing, what kind of person are you? That lightning trick just now... was that magic too?"

Song Yiqing looked ahead, not stopping his pace, his tone indifferent,

"Me? Just an ordinary college student."

"..."

The corners of Bai Yao's mouth twitched slightly.

A college student?

What kind of college student can conjure lightning with their bare hands! Do you take me for a three-year-old?

She refused to give up and pressed him a few more times, trying to get something out of him.

But Song Yiqing was like a stone that couldn't be penetrated by anything; his lips were sealed tight.

In the end, Bai Yao could only give up resentfully, though her curiosity only grew instead of diminishing.

At the very back of the team, Xue Xingye, who had been publicly exposed and lost all face, was currently staring at Song Yiqing's back with a look of resentment.

He was extremely furious!

If looks could kill, Song Yiqing would have already been torn to shreds by him.

"Damn Song Yiqing!! To think you'd dare to make me lose face in public!!"

"You just wait! Once we're inside the Forbidden Area, I have plenty of ways to get rid of you! By then, even if it's an accidental death, no one will be able to say anything!"

He thought viciously, his mind already conjuring up various sinister methods to torment the other party and strike from the shadows.

However, just as he was deep in thought, Song Yiqing, who was walking in front, suddenly stopped his pace.

Without any warning, he abruptly turned his head!

Those eyes, indifferent to the extreme, stared straight at him.

It was as if he had seen through all the filth and calculations in his heart with a single glance.

In that instant, Xue Xingye felt a chill shoot from the soles of his feet straight to his skull.

Instantly, his nerves tightened!!