The third mural depicted Earth and nine other planets surrounded by a dense cluster of things.
Looking further, the scene was none other than Earth undergoing a cataclysmic war!
Upon seeing this, and comparing it with the information previously provided by the system, scenes similar to those on the mural began to emerge in Fang Er's mind.
Countless Yanhuang tribesmen, piloting spacecraft, engaged in a decisive battle in space against despicable invaders.
Both sides launched their strongest firepower at the enemy, destroying countless spacecraft. Vast amounts of wreckage and the bodies of fallen warriors were cast into space.
The aftershocks of the engagement severed the connections between Earth and the other nine planets. These nine planets were also propelled away from their original positions by unimaginably powerful impacts.
This also brought unprecedented disaster to Earth!
What was originally a single continent was shattered into pieces, with a portion even sinking into the ocean.
Only a few scattered enemy spacecraft managed to escape, pursued by one Yanhuang tribe spacecraft that vanished into the vast expanse of space.
Fang Er couldn't help but shiver. He couldn't fathom the level of technological might possessed by the Yanhuang tribe and the invaders to unleash such world-ending attacks!
"Huh? Duke, look at the writing or symbols carved on this spacecraft?"
Wang Xuance exclaimed in surprise, pointing at one of the spacecraft.
Fang Er followed his gaze and indeed found a pattern no larger than a fingernail, easily overlooked if one wasn't paying attention.
Looking at the other spacecraft, at the same positions, similar patterns were carved. Even the invader spacecraft bore such patterns, though their designs differed.
He took out his phone and photographed these patterns for future study.
The fourth mural depicted the aftermath of the war. Countless Yanhuang tribesmen were gathered together, and in the center of the crowd lay an old man with his eyes closed, seemingly a deceased dignitary.
The fifth and final mural showed the Yanhuang tribespeople leaving Earth. Countless spacecraft carrying them soared into the sky, leaving behind an empty, desolate land!
During this departure, some spacecraft headed towards the nine planets that had been detached from Earth. Moreover, they established camps on each of these planets.
The murals concluded here.
Fang Er sat numbly on the ground, took out a Shi Qu cigarette, lit it, and fell deep into thought.
If these people had left, why would they establish camps on planets strewn with ruins?
"Sun Tzu~ What are the characteristics of the Chinese people?" The system's voice suddenly sounded.
Sister Tong was always reliable; she wouldn't ask such a question without reason. Fang Er quickly searched his mind for answers.
Diligent and simple?
Peace-loving?
Kind and considerate?
Valuing family?
Self-improvement?
Wait a minute~
Four words suddenly appeared in his mind: homesickness!
He seemed to understand why the system had asked the question. Those Yanhuang tribespeople might have harbored a lingering attachment to Earth, thus leaving personnel to establish camps on the ruins of the other nine planets, intending to monitor Earth's changes!
As for why they didn't stay on Earth to monitor, the system had clearly explained earlier that the great war had produced a new substance: oxygen!
Due to the presence of oxygen, the Yanhuang tribespeople could not live past 200 years, and Earth was no longer suitable for their continued survival. This was the fundamental reason for the Yanhuang tribespeople's migration!
These murals allowed Fang Er to gain a deeper understanding of the Yanhuang tribe.
Similarly, by combining the previously seen murals with the current ones, the origin of the pyramids became clear!
These structures must have been built by the remaining Yanhuang tribespeople at some point.
However, after clarifying this one issue, countless other questions arose in his mind.
For instance, according to later scientific verification, Earth has existed for only 4.6 billion years. Why, in the period they described as Earth's nascent stage, was there such a developed Yanhuang civilization?
Furthermore, with later technology, exploring the moon has become a routine agenda for space agencies. Why had no traces left by the Yanhuang tribe been discovered?
Also, what was the purpose of the Yanhuang tribe in building the pyramids?
Where did they go afterward?
What was the significance of leaving these murals?
What did the patterns on those spacecraft mean?
A series of questions like these left Fang Er stumped.
"Sister Tong, when your world's scientists traced back time, did they not discover these things?"
"Are you stupid? How could everything that happened over billions of years be seen?"
Fang Er: ...
That seemed quite logical.
Patting his backside, he stood up and walked towards the last stone chamber, hoping for some other discoveries there.
However, the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment. Besides some titanium alloy products, there was nothing else.
Returning to the main hall on the first floor of the pyramid, he ran into Ku Ha Qiong Cha.
The old fellow smiled obsequiously at Fang Er, "Teacher~ We can't dig anymore outside, why don't you come and take a look?"
Fang Er was in a rather displeased mood, but he merely waved his hand casually and walked outside.
The spot he had indicated for digging was on the east side of the pyramid. Upon arriving at the scene, he saw the Crusaders gathered together, seemingly arguing about something.
Ku Ha Qiong Cha took the lead, shouting towards them, "Readers are the most awesome!"
The Crusader warriors immediately stepped aside, respectfully clearing a path.
The edge of the pyramid had already been dug out into a large, sloping hole.
Ge Luo Yang volunteered to go down and investigate, but he climbed back up within three to five minutes.
"Duke, we've hit stone below."
"Your subordinate knocked on it. It's hollow behind. It should be the wall of that secret chamber!"
They had reached the wall; what else was there to say? With a loud boom, a large hole was blasted open in the stone wall.
After the dust settled, a flashlight beam shone inside, and they immediately saw the golden coffin in the center of the secret chamber.
With the presence of the Armor-Eating Golden Ants, there was no need for explosives to deal with the giant scorpion inside. With a click of the coffin lid opening and closing, the Armor-Eating Golden Ants and countless蛊 ants were thrown inside.
Jia Yin stood by, stunned. In that instant, he had seen the full appearance of the giant scorpion inside.
Fang Er thought he had been scared and was about to speak when he saw Jia Yin suddenly laugh towards the sky.
"Hahaha~~ Opportunity, a grand opportunity~"
With that, he knelt on the ground with a thud and kowtowed three times to Fang Er.
"Thank you, Duke, for the gift. With the scorpion mother inside, the Armor-Eating Golden Ants will surely be improved once again!"
Fang Er: ...
Damn it!
"Sister Tong, are you sure this kid isn't possessed by a game system? How is he like he's leveling up by killing monsters?"
"Sun Tzu, do not expose your ignorance!"
"Evolution in nature happens every moment, what's so strange about that?"
Alright, communication with this sister always requires being prepared to be criticized. He was already used to it.