Ding Fan examined the Heart-Capturing Zither in his hand, his lips curving slightly, then spoke towards Zhuge Qing:
"No... This matter is far from simple. The reason I was able to subdue this Heart-Capturing Zither was largely due to luck..."
While speaking, Ding Fan gratefully said to Zhuge Qing, "Brother Zhuge, I owe my success in subduing the Heart-Capturing Zither to you. If it werenât for you fending off such a formidable attack earlier, I truly might have no affinity with this zither!"
Zhuge Qing was momentarily taken aback upon hearing Ding Fanâs words. He waved his hand slowly, truth be told, he didnât think he had helped Ding Fan much. The terrifying power earlier was already something Zhuge Qing had regarded lightly. He knew he was convinced that even without him, Ding Fan could easily handle the Heart-Capturing Zither!
After this thought crossed Zhuge Qingâs mind, he shook his head gently twice, then looked helplessly in Ding Fanâs direction.
Xia Ling and the Yuan brothers felt a touch of gratitude in their eyes after hearing Ding Fanâs words, and said gratefully to Zhuge Qing:
"Brother Zhuge, thank you so much. If it werenât for you, Brother Ding might not have easily obtained this Heart-Capturing Zither!"
"Exactly, we thank you on behalf of Brother Ding, Brother Zhuge!"
Zhuge Qingâs eyes showed a trace of helplessness, he shook his head lightly twice and looked at Ding Fan with a hint of grievance.
It was as if Ding Fan didnât even notice Zhuge Qingâs gaze; he turned his head slightly and his eyes glanced to the side.
As his head turned, a playful expression flashed in Ding Fanâs eyes.
Before long, after a brief conversation with Zhuge Qing and the others, Ding Fan decided to continue deeper into the hidden passage. After all, they had journeyed this far, yet they hadnât found the true inheritance in the Sirius Tomb. The surrounding dark passage made everyoneâs mood sink.
Zhuge Qing looked towards Ding Fan, and after a slight hesitation, he said to Ding Fan:
"Brother Ding, what should we do next? Although weâve gained immensely, itâs still nowhere near the importance of the true memory inheritance in the Sirius Tomb!"
Upon hearing Zhuge Qingâs words, Ding Fan pondered briefly and addressed the group beside him:
"Our paramount goal is acquiring the memory inheritance of Sirius. I shall not give it up easily until we obtain the true inheritance!"
After hearing Ding Fanâs words, everyoneâs eyes flickered, hesitated slightly, then slowly said to Ding Fan:
"Brother Ding, rest assured, we will not abandon you no matter what lies ahead!"
"Yes, Brother Ding, we will accompany you in moving forward, whatever it is, we are willing to face it!"
A trace of gratitude welled up in Ding Fanâs eyes as he spoke to those around him:
"Good, thank you all for trusting in me, Ding Fan. I offer my thanks to all here!"
After hearing Ding Fanâs words, everyoneâs eyes showed a resolute expression and said to Ding Fan:
"Brother Ding, we are all willing to accompany you, rest assured and go forth without worries!"
Ding Fanâs eyes also revealed a somber expression, and he nodded slowly to everyone.
After a brief rumination, Ding Fan addressed Xia Ling and the others, "In that case, letâs explore what secrets lie hidden in this passage..."
Xia Ling and others nodded gently after hearing Ding Fanâs words. Observing their reactions, a gleam flashed in Ding Fanâs eyes, and after a brief pause, everyone resumed their hurried journey.
Just as Ding Fan was about to unleash the Dragon-Slaying Demon-Beheading Sword in his hand, a series of violent, bizarre noises suddenly echoed throughout the passage, accompanied by thunderous booms coming from the left side of the passage.
As Ding Fan heard this, his eyes narrowed, and a cold expression shot forth from them.
Ding Fan slowed his pace, while Xia Ling and othersâ eyes all exhibited a somber gleam, as they asked towards Ding Fan:
"Brother Ding, whatâs happening here?"
Upon hearing their voices, a calm voice issued from Ding Fanâs lips:
"I donât know, presumably some accident occurred among others entering here in pursuit of treasure..."
Zhuge Qingâs eyes showed a somber expression after hearing Ding Fanâs words, as he spoke to Ding Fan: "Brother Ding, youâre right, it seems theyâve encountered some trouble..."
Upon hearing the dialogue between Ding Fan and Zhuge Qing, Xia Ling and the Yuan brothersâ eyes all gleamed with somber light as they said to Ding Fan:
"Brother Ding, since thatâs the case, should we lend them a hand?"
After hearing Xia Lingâs question, Ding Fanâs eyes narrowed slightly, and after a momentâs hesitation, he said gently to Xia Ling and others beside him:
"Looks like we should see what trouble theyâve encountered..."
Upon hearing Ding Fanâs words, Zhuge Qingâs eyes also showed a hint of surprise. He hadnât expected Ding Fan to consider helping others solve their trouble upon learning other competitors encountered problems.
After this thought crossed his mind, Zhuge Qingâs gaze towards Ding Fan slightly flickered, his lips trembled slightly, then he nodded slowly towards Ding Fan.
Just as Ding Fanâs words finished, his figure slowly disappeared from the spot. As they saw the direction Ding Fan headed, Xia Ling and others unconsciously hastened their steps.
Upon seeing this, Zhuge Qingâs eyes also showed a hint of surprise and then dashed out following Ding Fanâs direction.
...
In another section of the passage, two figures were scurrying around, sizzling, blazing waves viciously assaulting them.
The terrifying temperatures threatened to turn their bodies to ash regardless of how advanced their cultivation was. Their eyes were full of seriousness, every eye unfalteringly fixed upon the fiery sea before them.
Amid this sea of fire surged a Blood Red snake, several dozen meters long. Intense waves of heat were spewing from its body.
Within the serpentâs eyes, not only could the two divine warriors feel a somber undertone, but faint traces of greed were discernible at the depths of their gazes.
"Boss, the power of this Blazing Flame Serpent is just too formidable. If we arenât careful, we might be reduced to ashes by the heat within this magma!"
The lean, tall man with triangular eyes whispered to the man with a deep Scar on his brow.
After hearing the tall manâs words, the Scar-faced manâs shadowy eyes surged with a malicious glint, then he spoke to the lean tall man in a murmur:
"Impossible! We canât leave now! There must be an Exotic Treasure where the Blazing Flame Serpent resides, only if we take away the Exotic Treasure can this venture to the Sirius Tomb be worthwhile!"
Hearing the Scar-faced manâs words, the tall man frowned deeply, his lips trembled slightly, and he said softly to the Scar-faced man:
"Boss, the Blazing Flame Serpent is too overpowering, with our strength, we stand no chance against it!"
After hearing the lean manâs words, the Scar-faced manâs eyes surged with a somber look, and he spoke slowly to the tall, lean man:
"Such a great opportunity cannot be easily let go of. Today, no matter what obstacle stands in my way, I will take the Supreme Treasure here!"
Hearing the Scar-faced manâs words, the tall manâs eyes flashed slightly, his lips trembled faintly, and his eyes remained glued to the serpentâs body.
The Blazing Flame Serpent was currently flicking its blood-red tongue, a terrifying heat rising from its body.
Its shadowy eyes gazed coldly upon the two divine warriors, blazing waves of fire materializing in its mouth. A devastating wave of heat erupted from the serpentâs open jaws.
When this wave of heat surged forth from the serpentâs mouth, a look of horror appeared in the eyes of the two divine warriors. Barely escaping from the wave.
Upon landing, the eyes of both warriors were filled with a trace of shock, their gaze unfalteringly fixed upon the direction of the Blazing Flame Serpent.