Martial Arts? Sorry, I am better at Thunder Spell!-Chapter 428 - 240 Is this what you call impervious to sword and spear? (Please subscribe! Please vote monthly!)
Chapter 428: 240 Is this what you call impervious to sword and spear? (Please subscribe! Please vote monthly!)
Following the passage through the Ancient Tomb, the road ahead led to a descending staircase.
Watching Professor Cao take the lead,
Ye Jiuyun said, "Professor, don’t go so fast, wait for us! This Ancient Tomb is too dangerous!"
If it were a common ancient tomb, that would be one thing.
But there were too many bizarre things inside this particular one.
They had already encountered several poisonous creatures and—who knows—what else might be inside?
Ye Jiuyun urged Professor Cao to slow down and wait for everyone.
After all, Professor Cao was a national treasure-level archeology professor; they could not afford a mishap here.
Professor Cao nodded, "I know, I have it under control."
The first half of the Ancient Tomb had been explored by the previous team, which had already triggered any traps once.
It was actually quite safe for those who came after.
That’s why Professor Cao dared to rush ahead like this.
However, upon reaching the end of the corridor and clearly seeing what was inside,
even the impatient Professor Cao stopped in his tracks and stood still.
Seeing this, Ye Jiuyun and the others quickly caught up.
"Professor, what’s the matter?"
Professor Cao didn’t speak but pointed ahead.
Following his gesture, their gaze turned forward and, in the next second, they saw a huge space at the end of the corridor.
This space was somewhat similar to the previous coffin-filled soluble cave.
Although it wasn’t as large as the cave, the space was still substantial.
The vast Ancient Tomb space was filled with exotic flowers and unusual plants.
There were all sorts of plants that they had never seen outside, thriving luxuriantly and vibrantly beautiful.
Colorful flowers, lush and verdant grass!
And there were towering trees with vines entwined around their trunks and branches.
Even the weeds on the ground seemed to possess a fresh life energy. ƒreewebɳovel.com
This place could be described in one phrase—a paradise on earth!
"Is this really inside a tomb? The scenery is too beautiful."
"Such a lovely place! The plants here are even prettier and more vivid than the ones outside!"
"What plants are these anyway? I’ve never seen them before; they’re stunning!"
"Could all these be new species? That’s just too outrageous! How can there be so many new species here?"
"I just want to know, this Ancient Tomb being underground, without any daylight, how do these plants grow so lushly?"
"This... I seem to have seen this in a very old reference book—the Five Aunt Flower, also known as the hypnotic flower. This flower, upon reaching specific conditions, will automatically release a gas; the pollen disperses with the air, and anyone who smells the scent of its pollen will fall into sleep, said to be better than sleeping pills!
Anyone affected by the hypnotic pollen will sleep for at least 12 hours, and if their health is poor, it could be 24 hours without waking! This kind of deep sleep means that even if you were left in an extremely noisy environment, you wouldn’t wake up.
That is to say, after inhaling the hypnotic flower’s pollen, you’re in a deep sleep—you could be laid bare on a busy street, with people passing by, pointing and talking, and the noise won’t wake you up at all!"
As they listened to one of the research team members share his knowledge about the flower’s name, aliases, and habits,
some members instinctively covered their noses.
If it was really that dangerous, they had better be cautious.
They definitely did not want to fall for one of these flowers’ tricks in this place.
Several Poachers found it especially terrifying.
"Damn, that’s too scary! Just smelling it can put a person to sleep for so long; thankfully these flowers aren’t outside.
If there were such flowers outside, and by accident, you breathe it in the woods, falling asleep for such a long time... it’s like you’re going out to warm up tigers and leopards in the mountains. If you slept like that in the deep forests, you might get eaten by tigers and leopards without ever knowing!"
The Poachers felt a chill in their hearts.
Such a flower was highly dangerous!
Watching many people cover their noses and mouths, the research team member who had spoken continued, "It’s okay, everyone can relax for now, no need to be so tense. These flowers don’t always release hypnotic pollen; it only happens under certain special conditions.
Moreover, logically speaking, these flowers should have gone extinct thousands of years ago—it’s so strange there are so many here."
The Five Aunt Flowers had supposedly been extinct a long time ago.
Who would have thought there would still be so many here?
It was quite unbelievable.
Besides the Five Aunt Flowers, there were many other plants here.
Most had names they couldn’t call to mind.
Even Professor Cao and Professor Hao from the research institute did not know them.
They were here for archaeological research, not plant study.
What plants were extinct or what species they were, they did not know.
They could only take a few photos and later give them to professors who specialized in this field for analysis.
But at that moment, from behind everyone, the Heavenly Master spoke.
Qin Hao’s voice came through, "Supreme Heavenly Venerate, these plants are all very ancient species, most of which have gone extinct. Moreover, as the layman just said, these plants are harmful to the human body.
Releasing hypnotic powder is already considered mild. Several plants here directly emit poisonous gases, and some have leaves that are extremely sharp and toxic. Just attempting a walk through this Plant Forest, it’s impossible to reach the other side."
Qin Hao had spent 1,000 units of Spiritual Fire values a moment before to acquire the skill to identify exotic plants.
Now, with his new skill, there was no plant he could not identify.
At a glance, he could determine the type of plant, its characteristics, and if it had any toxins.
All this information appeared in Qin Hao’s mind.
Upon hearing what the Heavenly Master said, Professor Cao and Professor Hao from the research institute exchanged glances.
They certainly believed the words of the Heavenly Master.
Did the Heavenly Master imply certain death for a common person walking through here?
It was indeed treacherous!
These harmless-looking plants hid great terror within.
But luckily, they had come prepared.
Professor Cao glanced at Ye Jiuyun and the Armed Police Captain.
They promptly signaled for several armed police to take off their backpacks.
They then took out several pieces of specially-made clothing from the backpacks.
These special clothes were designed to cope with extreme environments, a new exploration suit.
Not only did they function as warm clothing, but once put on, they could protect against bullets, knives, and cutting, as well as possessing self-cleaning functions.
They were prepared for precisely this kind of situation.
Professor Cao, the research team, and the armed policemen all changed into the clothes.
While dressing, the Armed Police Captain said, "These clothes are the latest special equipment researched by the authorities. Just a random piece is worth a million; they’re said to be impenetrable, with invincible Defense!
It is impossible for human strength to damage these clothes. With these on, we should have no problem entering this Plant Forest, right?"
He looked at Qin Hao, waiting for his response.
Qin Hao, unruffled, walked over to inspect the remaining special clothes in the armed police backpack.
He casually picked one up, then gripping a corner of the garment, he tested its toughness with a little force.
But the next second,
the clothes ripped apart with a "hissss!" Before Qin Hao even started exerting force, he had already torn the garment in two.
Instantly, Qin Hao froze.
All the armed police and research team members on-site were also stunned.
In an instant, all gazes converged on the Armed Police Captain’s face.
"Hmm? This is what you said was worth a million? This is what you said was impenetrable?"
