"Boss, Loulan Ancient City, it shouldn't be as powerful as Jingjue Ancient City," Fatty said from the side. He didn't seem too concerned, as most tales revolved around Jingjue Ancient City, with Loulan Ancient City rarely mentioned.
"Stupid! The unknown is the most terrifying. Besides, we know too little about Loulan Ancient City. Is a hidden enemy the same as an obvious one?" Zhang Tian said seriously. Fatty scratched his head and then looked at the coffin not far away.
"So, Boss, should we open the coffin?" Fatty grinned. "Maybe there are clues to Loulan Ancient City inside." Everyone knew Fatty's intentions.
"We definitely have to open the coffin, but before that, let's make some arrangements," Zhang Tian said. He began to sketch a Kylin formation on the ground. This time, Zhang Tian didn't use Zhang Qilin's blood but his own. Zhang Tian had found Kylin's Bile in the tomb and had consumed some on the way, intending to imbue himself with some Kylin lineage. This way, he wouldn't need Zhang Qilin's blood to set up the formation.
Zhang Qilin said nothing as he watched Zhang Tian use his own blood to set up the formation, his gaze intense.
"Old Hu, ensure the escape route is clear," Zhang Tian instructed. Hu Bayi immediately glanced towards the exit.
"He's so skilled," Shirley Yang remarked.
"Of course, Boss is a master of his craft," Fatty gave a thumbs up.
After the formation was complete, Zhang Tian's gaze fell upon the coffin.
"Item: Prince of Gumo's Coffin! (Semi-awakened)"
"Item Description: After the Prince of Gumo died, he was buried here by a diviner to absorb the auspicious energy of heaven and earth."
A voice echoed in his mind. Zhang Tian looked at the coffin, suspecting that as soon as he opened it, the Prince of Gumo would leap out. Semi-awakened was practically the same as awakened; it was just waiting for him to open the coffin and surprise him. He glanced at his escape route, confident that with the rear secured, he wouldn't fear even the Queen Mother of the West. Even if he couldn't win, he could still escape.
"The design of this coffin is unique, a rectangular nested lid design, typically only used by those with influence in the city," Shirley Yang said, evidently having studied many ancient texts in preparation for their journey to Jingjue Ancient City.
"Boss, the candles are lit, but it's strange. As soon as they were lit, the flames turned green," Fatty reported.
"The Prince of Gumo must be too 'green' with envy! The Princess of Loulan must have eloped with another man, otherwise, why would the candles turn green?" Fatty's mouth spewed forth. The moment he finished speaking, the coffin actually trembled slightly, and dark energy began to seep out.
Zhang Tian was startled. Had Fatty touched a raw nerve for the Prince of Gumo?
"Oh, this..." Zhang Tian looked at the coffin. Corpse qi and a stench of decay began to emanate from within.
"(Awakened)"
At this point, even the Prince of Gumo's status changed to Awakened. Zhang Tian was dumbfounded.
"Fatty, your mouth is truly blessed. If you and An Liman were together, you'd both be invincible," Hu Bayi said, taking a step back. He truly didn't expect Fatty's words to be so potent.
"Uh, Boss, Fatty didn't know. He was really 'cheated on'? Did the Princess of Loulan really get snatched away by someone else?" Fatty stammered. The more he spoke, the more violently the coffin shook.
The next moment, the coffin lid creaked. Simultaneously, the lid of the coffin slowly opened. Dense corpse qi filled the entire tomb. The already small tomb felt even more suffocating with the influx of dark energy.
"Fatty, shut your mouth! You're giving him buffs!" Zhang Tian yelled. Fatty was essentially maxing out the buffs for the Prince of Gumo. How could they fight this? Fatty covered his mouth with his hand, looking innocent. He pulled out the Lu Shang King's sword, which could handle ghosts, but was less effective against zombies or walking corpses unless Zhang Tian had a copper coin sword. Zhang Qilin, meanwhile, had already gripped his Black Gold Ancient Saber. He had sensed something unusual from the coffin upon entering the tomb but had paid it no mind as it remained dormant. Now, it had been awakened by Fatty's chatter.
From within the corpse qi, a withered hand appeared, gripping the edge of the coffin. Then, the corpse slowly began to sit up.
"Chop!" Zhang Tian gave it no chance to fully rise. Why let it get up when he could suppress it? Zhang Tian's Lu Shang King's sword detached from its sheath, and he and Zhang Qilin began a barrage of attacks around the coffin, determined to prevent it from emerging.
"Impressive, Boss! I never thought of such a method. Fatty is in awe," Fatty exclaimed, giving a thumbs up. He then ran over with his broken sword and joined the assault.
"Boss, this guy has armor on his head. It's really tough to deal with," Fatty complained, but his movements were not slow. For a time, the Prince of Gumo was suppressed within the coffin, unable to move.
Outside.
[Amazing, no grand entrance for him!]
[I'm stunned, brilliant! How did I not think of such an idea?]
[Hahaha, it has to be Zhang Tian. He can come up with such ideas, preventing it from even getting out of the coffin.]
[I bet this Prince of Gumo is so angry he could die.]
[Hahaha, angered to death by Fatty, then suppressed by Zhang Tian and the others before he could even sit up.]
[Speaking of which, what did the Princess of Loulan look like to be so unforgettable that he couldn't rest in peace?]
[Is this the true meaning of 'haunting someone even in death'?]
The surrounding crowd became abuzz, especially with the Prince of Gumo being resurrected by Fatty's words, which caused a stir online. The topics of "deeply devoted prince" and "Prince of Gumo" trended online. The Prince of Gumo undoubtedly became the most infatuated prince in history, bar none.
At this moment, both the viewers of the live feed and Shirley Yang, who was present, fell silent.
"Brother Hu, can this work?" Shirley Yang asked Hu Bayi, watching the three continuously attacking.
"Judging by Boss's efforts, it seems to be a bit strenuous. The fact that it wasn't instantly defeated means this Prince of Gumo is not simple," Hu Bayi replied. Indeed, from within the coffin, a surge of corpse qi erupted, a dense black mass that pushed Zhang Tian and the other two away.
Zhang Qilin landed with smooth elegance, while Fatty tumbled several times on the ground. Zhang Tian's feet skidded a long distance on the ground before he managed to regain his balance. Seeing the shadow within the corpse qi, Zhang Tian knew it was about to rise.
"Damn it, Boss, have you ever seen a dead person so stupid, sleeping in battle armor? I'm truly impressed."
"Have we been cursed? Who wears battle armor in death?" Fatty grumbled indignantly. The Prince of Gumo had died, but he was still wearing armor. Zhang Tian was bewildered upon seeing the armor. However, to prevent it from rising, he continued his assault, though it seemed to have little effect.
At this moment, a shadow slowly emerged from the corpse qi.
"Holy cow, a high-level zombie!" Zhang Tian swallowed, looking at the apparition. Zombies came in various types. Mao Shan records alone mention Purple Zombies, White Zombies, Black Zombies, Green Zombies, Hairy Zombies, and Flying Zombies. This creature was likely a Green Zombie, close to a Hairy Zombie, given the green hue of its head. A Green Zombie clad in full armor, Zhang Tian was completely flustered. Was he that unlucky to encounter something like this?