"The legendary illusory space, and the snake god. If I could absorb the snake god's power, wouldn't I..."
Huang Shuliang's mind was already filled with fantasies of absorbing the snake god's power, regaining human form, and then kicking Zhang Tian and punching Zhang Qilin.
A strange smile even curved the corners of its mouth.
"I really want to know what kind of creature this so-called snake god is, and what this illusory space is."
Xiao Guang murmured from the side, filled with curiosity about these things.
"Xiao Guang, you have to believe in science. The snake god is just a spiritual symbol. I speculate it's a legend from the Jingjue ancient city, a manifestation of the people's yearning for a better life."
"That's why it appeared in the form of a snake god."
Professor Li explained it in the most scientific way possible.
Everyone nodded in agreement, especially Professor Chen, who believed no one understood scientific explanations better than Professor Li.
But Professor Chen didn't know how unwilling Professor Li was to say these words.
"Then, Teacher Li, what is the illusory space?"
Xiao Guang asked from the side.
"Based on my years of exploration in unknown territories, I suspect the illusory space is merely a deception used by the queen to frighten people and suppress rebels."
"Its sole purpose is to instill fear."
As Professor Li spoke, Professor Chen nodded, finding it difficult not to believe.
Many emperors and city lords enjoyed using such methods to control their citizens.
Such incidents were not uncommon throughout history.
Huang Shuliang, on the side, was utterly bewildered. If it weren't a demon itself, it might have believed them.
"Ignorant humans."
Huang Shuliang muttered inwardly, but then he reconsidered, "I..."
Given the circumstances, he could only quicken his pace.
Everyone's hearts were already filled with a resolve to die. They looked at Professor Chen.
"Professor Chen, you are right. It's all for contributing to Xia Kingdom. As long as we can retrieve cultural relics and contribute to the nation, what does death matter?"
Xiao Guang's words were righteous, elevating his perspective.
Professor Chen patted Xiao Guang's shoulder.
"Good child, let's find the tomb passage first and enter the main burial chamber."
Professor Chen said, glancing at the map.
"Is that a tomb door ahead of us?"
Xiao Guang exclaimed in surprise.
Everyone's gaze followed, scanning for a long time. It was too dark to see clearly even with flashlights.
After walking a few steps forward, a tomb door indeed appeared before them, and it was already open.
"The door is open. Could it be grave robbers have already arrived?"
Chen Dongping worriedly asked.
"Calm down. It must be our special agent comrades. I didn't expect them to have opened the tomb door for us."
"I wonder if they drank that rat urine earlier."
Professor Li remained calm, then speculated.
"They definitely drank it. There was no water in the desert, only rat urine."
"I didn't expect the mysterious agents to be in the same boat as us, finding psychological balance."
Everyone chuckled, and the atmosphere became much more relaxed.
However, if they knew that Zhang Tian not only didn't drink rat urine but also obtained spiritual water, one could only imagine their thoughts.
"There are no murals here. I wonder what the queen looked like."
Hao Aiguo looked around, his excitement palpable.
"She must have been as beautiful as a celestial being, and the agents must have seen her. Alas, the queen's first time was with the agents."
Xiao Guang chuckled, making a regretful gesture.
Professor Li's forehead broke out in a cold sweat. How could he have brought out such a disciple?
The passage was long, and the group walked for nearly thirty minutes.
They were mainly concerned about traps and mechanisms in the surroundings, so they didn't dare to walk quickly.
"Look! An exit!"
Suddenly, Chen Dongping pointed ahead. After walking for half an hour, his legs were about to give out.
"Have we finally arrived?"
Professor Chen murmured, quickening his pace.
Soon, on the edge of a cliff, Professor Li took out a flare. It was his only one, borrowed from someone else.
He ignited the flare, and its red light illuminated the entire space.
Upon seeing the surrounding scenery, everyone's jaws dropped.