Flames scorched the black snakes crawling out of the mechanism.
For a moment, the entire cliff echoed with that foul smell of burning.
Looking at the cliff completely surrounded by a sea of fire.
Except for Professor Li and the other person, who showed some shock on their faces, everyone else appeared normal.
【Haha, after going back this time, Professor Li will probably have to go into seclusion.】
【Something that shocked Professor Li for a hundred years has happened.】
【If I saw such a bizarre event with my own eyes, I would probably be more shocked than Professor Li.】
【What expression would a research scientist have when encountering a bizarre event? Welcome to this episode of Jiaodian Interview.】
【The one in front, is that an interview advertisement?】
On the scene, watching the flames grow, many people became even more excited.
After all, this was the first time experts had witnessed such a scene, and it was indeed quite amusing.
At this moment, outside the interrogation room, Professor Li and the others watched the scene before them.
Upon seeing his grandfather's shocked expression, Professor Li couldn't help but feel a sense of emotion.
"Alas, if it were me, I'd probably be even more shocked."
Professor Li murmured, glancing at the diary.
To his surprise, the diary contained no record of this event. It was clear that Professor Li had kept his promise and had not revealed Zhang Tian's affairs.
"Alas, what a pity, grandfather didn't record such a thing."
Professor Li sighed.
"Dean Li, such events don't really need to be recorded. Because even if they were, would we believe them?"
Another expert spoke up.
Hearing his words, Professor Li paused for a moment.
Indeed, with just one generation's difference, ideas could change drastically.
Even if such things were written down, future generations would likely not believe them.
"That's true. Perhaps grandfather also considered this reason."
Professor Li mused.
"However, the tomb of King Xian is truly astonishing. It's the most breathtaking tomb I've ever seen."
Professor Li looked at the radiant tomb in the image, his eyes flickering with a hint of light.
"Indeed. In our generation, we only get to excavate Qing Dynasty tombs, and even Ming Dynasty ones are hard to come by, let alone such grand tombs."
"They are basically just legends."
The other professors lamented.
With the disappearance of many large tombs, modern excavations mostly involved smaller mausoleums.
Grand ones were rarely seen.
"Who says not? However, we are already very satisfied to be able to witness Academician Li's research and selfless dedication."
An expert said.
Following this, everyone turned their gaze back to the screen.
Although the sky had darkened,
the picture remained clear.
In the image, as Hu Bayi's flames spread, the surrounding black snakes were gradually scorched to death.
Then, Hu Bayi climbed upwards towards the cliff again.
This time, his speed had increased considerably.
Soon, Hu Bayi encountered the third mechanism, this time involving stone pillars extending outwards.
These would push intruders off the cliff.
With agile movements, they successfully passed through the mechanism again.
Soon, all eight directional mechanisms were overcome.
With a leap, Hu Bayi, Shirley Yang, and Professor Li were the first to stand on the cliff's edge.
Their eyes took in the magnificent imperial tomb spread out before them.
Hu Bayi took a deep breath, for the imperial tomb before him was simply too vast.
And incredibly awe-inspiring.
Eight colossal stone pillars stood before the palace.
They served not only as support but also corresponded to the eight Heavenly Fiends.
Nearly every stone pillar was carved with corresponding star symbols, giving it a solemn and eerie aura.
"Whoa, goodness, Fatty is finally up! This whole journey, Fatty almost puked his guts out."
Fatty patted his chest.
He seemed to still be recovering.
Just now, as Hu Bayi rapidly disarmed the traps, Zhang Tian had also sped up, bringing Fatty along.
Perhaps it was Zhang Tian's excessive speed that Fatty couldn't handle.
"Wait, this palace!"
Suddenly, Professor Li jolted. Seeing the palace clearly, he realized something was amiss. 138 Reading Network
Professor Li was nearsighted and always wore glasses.
Because it had been dim earlier and he was nearsighted, he hadn't seen clearly.
When he finally saw it distinctly, Professor Li trembled all over.
"What's wrong?"
Zhang Tian looked towards Professor Li.
"The layout of this palace is exactly the same as on this map!"
Professor Li exclaimed.
Zhang Tian curiously looked at Professor Li's map.
He saw that behind the main map, there was another one.
And this map's style was essentially the same as this palace.
"This is the Tomb Guarding Diagram."
Hu Bayi glanced at it and said.
"There's a sentence here too."
Shirley Yang pointed to a corner of the map.
It read:
"Unless the heavens collapse, outsiders cannot break through."
Looking at the ominous prophecy before them,
Hu Bayi slowly spoke.
"This Tomb Guarding Diagram is a mechanism formation, referring to the traps we've passed."
"And the tomb's gate, with its eight stone pillars, symbolizes the eight Heavenly Fiend stars."
"Inside the tomb, if there isn't a Heavenly Palace, such magnificent arrangements would be impossible. And a Heavenly Palace embracing the moon implies great danger."
Hu Bayi then shifted his gaze to the surrounding stone pillars.
"What Heavenly Palace?"
Professor Li asked, full of confusion.
"Could it be that this imperial tomb is built in the sky?"
Professor Li's voice was tinged with excitement.
"What we are seeing is merely the entrance to the imperial tomb. Entering through this gate might reveal the true imperial tomb."
Hu Bayi continued.
From the earlier radiant light, combined with the eight formations, all these scenes indicated that there was a Heavenly Palace above the imperial tomb.
"Heavenly Palace? What is that?"
Xiao Guang looked utterly bewildered.
"A concept within the Dragon Vein."
Zhang Tian said at this moment.
"This imperial tomb is built upon a Dragon Vein, and with the presence of Dragon Qi manifesting in various places and abrupt Feng Shui formations, the entire imperial tomb is enveloped by a powerful Dragon Qi."
"Therefore, there will be an aura reminiscent of being in a Heavenly Palace."
After Zhang Tian finished speaking, both Xiao Guang and Professor Li looked somewhat perplexed.
"Boss, these eight stone pillars are also carved with many patterns. They look like the figures of various Star Generals."
Fatty stood before a stone pillar at this moment,
and couldn't help but remark.
"These stone pillars should be similar to the mechanisms below, but these are the pillars of the eight Heavenly Fiend stars."
"Fatty, have you ever heard of the lonely Heavenly Fiend star?"
Zhang Tian asked with a smile.
Fatty nodded vigorously.
"Heard of it, heard of it. Is it like a jinx, a star of misfortune?"
Fatty nodded repeatedly.
Zhang Tian nodded.
"Along with the eight stone pillars, there are eight Star Generals. This tomb should be designed like a celestial palace, extremely intricate."
As Zhang Tian spoke, Professor Li and Xiao Guang were busily taking notes.
Meanwhile, Xiao Guang quickly grabbed his camera to take pictures.
This was a rare firsthand experience, and evidence of a mysterious tomb!
Furthermore, with their teacher lecturing online, the two were ecstatic.
Especially Professor Li, whose old face was flushed with joy.
Normally, he was the one lecturing, but now it was someone else's turn, and he was very pleased.
"Eh, old man, why is your face the color of a monkey's behind?"
Fatty interjected at an inopportune moment.
Professor Li's lips twitched.
He was extremely embarrassed.