Chapter 8, Unveiling

The peculiarity lies at the tip of the spear, which is surprisingly suspended in mid-air. Overall, the shape of the spear resembles that of ancient battlefield polearms, with a relatively elongated and proportionally balanced spearhead. Surrounding the tip are eight stone pillars, each over ten meters tall, all of a deep black color, standing abruptly on the ground.

Ignoring how the old man's voice echoed in his ears, Yi Shuihan lifted his leg and ran forward, exerting all his strength. However, he felt that the further he moved ahead, the greater the resistance against him became, as if a force field was repelling him.

The sound of large machinery operating echoed, and Yi Shuihan heard a whistling wind behind him. When Old Master Mu called for Yi Shuihan to stop and he turned around, he saw that a circular hole had already opened in the ground, and that the giant metal spear was sinking.

Every day when Yi Shuihan entered the large coffin for reinforcement, Old Master Mu would go out once. The duration varied; on one occasion, he did not return for even twelve hours. The sudden disappearance of Old Master Mu caused Yi Shuihan great anxiety. It was not until six hours had passed that Old Master Mu staggered back into the tower, his steps somewhat unsteady, with his arm supported in a makeshift metal frame, indicating that he had sustained serious injuries. It was then that Yi Shuihan realized that this grandfather of his had been going out every day to investigate the strange tombstone while he was "sleeping".

A sudden loud noise erupted behind him, followed by a powerful shockwave that propelled Yi Shuihan's body forward. Yi Shuihan felt as if the world was spinning around him, with a constant ringing in his ears. At that moment, a force from behind him pushed him forward even faster.

The distance to Yishui is quite close. Upon closer inspection, the old gentleman is holding a cylindrical object that is over 20 centimeters tall and approximately 5 centimeters in diameter. This item is rather unremarkable, featuring an engraved dark silver hexagram on its cross-section.

The sound of the old man Mu could be heard beside Yi Shui Han: "Child, run forward quickly, with all your strength."

Yishui Han only felt a flash before his eyes, as the space began to distort. That large sphere of light suddenly exploded, bursting forth like a massive firework, with electric sparks falling to the ground, where one could still faintly hear the sound of "crackling." Fortunately, the defense of the Explorer's suit was astonishing; otherwise, even the residual force of that light sphere would have been too much for Yishui Han to withstand.

Old Master Mu's expression was extremely tense, and his body began to spin rapidly, as if forming a green light gyroscope in the air, while the space around him twisted even more violently

The dazzling lights in the sky quickly vanished, replaced by eight luminous dragons.

The fierce wind continued unabated, and just as the tip of the giant spear was about to touch the ground, it came to an abrupt halt. The spear's tail, still five meters high, remained above the surface, while directly ahead, a three-meter-high stone gate adorned with the totem of eight dragons was quietly opening.

Time has passed amidst intense study and high-pressure work; in the blink of an eye, two months have gone by. At this point, Yishuihan is no longer comparable to before, as both physical strength and mental fortitude have reached a terrifying value of 2,150.

When he fell to the ground, Yishui Han finally heard his heart beating violently, his mouth felt dry, and he was drenched in cold sweat

Before me lies a strange sight, as Yishui Han stands beneath a giant metallic spear, looking up but unable to see the top, which is indeed five hundred meters high. According to Old Master Mu's measurements, this object is precisely four hundred and ninety meters tall.

Every day, Yi Shuihan must dedicate two hours to learning the application of force with Old Master Mu. It turns out that merely having a strong body is not sufficient; he has only just begun to grasp the techniques of applying force, and Yi Shuihan realizes that his previous thoughts were so superficial.

The old gentleman was also quite formidable, his body soaring to a height of six meters, and with a sharp shout, he swiftly pointed both hands in the air towards the glowing sphere flying towards him.

Old Master Mu, while fiddling with the instruments at hand, said to Yi Shuihan: "Han'er, do not be surprised by anything you see later; just follow your grandfather and rush in. There are two layers of invisible repulsion and absorption fields ahead. You can only enter the monument during a brief moment of flare eruption. The opportunity is fleeting. If you cannot keep up with my pace, it is not a problem; you can stay inside the pyramid, and I will likely come out in a few days." The bond between the two had grown immensely over the past two months of living and eating together, and their way of addressing each other had changed significantly.

The cold water of the Yi River gives no indication that this place resembles a graveyard. I looked at the old man in confusion and asked, "Grandfather, what shall we do next?"

The old man moved at an exceptionally fast pace, as he floated forward while countless bolts of lightning shot towards him from the surrounding space. Occasionally, one could see the lightning striking against the azure halo, which surged violently. However, the old man remained completely unperturbed by these bolts of lightning, focusing entirely on his forward movement.

It seems that tomb raiding is also a high-risk job. However, Mr. Mu would not risk his life for it. Yi Shuihan sternly advised the old man not to wander aimlessly; otherwise, he would have no choice but to just watch him. Mr. Mu, however, appeared to be quite confident and no longer ventured outside, merely stating that he was waiting for the next eruption of the core flare.

The days underground pass swiftly; Yishui Han is truly overwhelmed with work. He must work ten hours each day, and the intensity is increasing. Although he is not responsible for repairing the broken metal layers in the pyramid, the complex wiring and power system repairs nearly exhaust him to the point of collapse

According to the old gentleman's estimation, the growth of Yishuihan and Shuangshuang would reach a maximum of two thousand at most, but he never expected that Yishuihan's enhancement seemed to be growing without any apparent limit. Although the daily progress percentage has decreased from nearly ten percent to now five percent per day, this is still quite terrifying.

"Good opportunity!" With a loud shout from the old man Mu in front, his whole body trembled a few times, and a large halo of blue light surrounded him, lifting his feet off the ground as he floated forward.

Yishui Han was clearly taken aback by the old man's condition, but he quickly realized that this was not the time for him to be dazed and hurriedly followed after him

The old man walked to the tip of the gun, where there was just enough space for a person to stand. He inserted the cylindrical object in his hand into the ground, at which point Yi Shuihan noticed the mechanism on the ground. After a few twists, the old man hurriedly called Yi Shuihan to run back.

Understood, Grandfather, I will definitely not let you down. In the midst of tension, Yi Shuihan was also filled with a sense of excitement, rubbing his fists together, his eyes fixed intently ahead.

Yishui Han stood behind the old man, unable to see his expression, which caused him concern. When they were still two hundred meters away from the enormous metal spear, the luminous dragon in the sky spun rapidly. Suddenly, a loud "boom" echoed in their ears as a white orb, two meters in diameter and crackling with electric sparks, hurtled towards the two of them.

Old Master Mu stood behind Yi Shuihan, looking as good as ever, with not a single piece of clothing damaged, which made Yi Shuihan envious. The luminous dragon in the sky had disappeared at some point, and the core flare eruption had also come to an end

Old Master Mu felt somewhat uneasy when advising Yi Shuihan, as this individual was growing at an extraordinarily rapid pace. At the age of twenty-one, his ability to strengthen himself so quickly was almost unreasonable. However, Old Master Mu overlooked the growth cycle of elves. For elves, twenty-one years old is roughly equivalent to four or five years old in humans, so Yi Shuihan was by no means 'past his prime.' He was currently in the golden phase of strengthening. The elven race is shrouded in mystery and possesses a strong sense of exclusivity. Therefore, even though Old Master Mu was knowledgeable, his understanding of the elven race was not comprehensive.

The eruption of the core flare came too swiftly; before any preparations could be made, the sky was filled with flames. Yi Shuihan only heard Old Master Mu calling out to him. At the same time, the light mirror fitted to his ears activated, and in an instant, Yi Shuihan could see objects before him. Old Master Mu was waving at him, while the instrument that the old master had just been manipulating emitted a blue beam of traction light forward.

Even if there is only a 1% increase at m.hetushu.com, it will play an indispensable role in future cultivation. Old Master Mu can only sigh that Yi Shuihan's talent is too exceptional. If we compare the potential for enhancement to a container, then others are wine glasses, while Yi Shuihan is at least a wine barrel. At the same time, Old Master Mu also reminds Yi Shuihan not to become complacent and rely solely on his physical advantages, as such enhancements are often carried out during childhood on many planets, meaning he has already fallen behind for a considerable period.

Yishui Han had already activated the Explorer suit on his body and charged forward, following the old man.

The phenomenon has only just begun; in the sky, the luminous dragons, which are encircling the giant spear, simultaneously unleash glowing orbs with a diameter of two meters downwards. These orbs emit a rumbling sound, descending like meteors.

The body enhancement has pleased Yi Shuihan the most, increasing by ten percent every day, causing him to smile so widely that his mouth became crooked. However, both physical strength and mental power grew together like twin siblings; whatever enhancement he received, he also gained in equal measure. This is truly a strange phenomenon, which the old man Mu could only attribute to Yi Shuihan's peculiar DNA.

Today marks the day of the core flare eruption, and Yi Shuihan is indeed feeling somewhat anxious. Old Master Mu originally intended to act alone, stating that Yi Shuihan was not yet qualified to handle a series of unexpected situations, and therefore could not take him along. However, Yi Shuihan insisted on following the old master to gain experience, and in a moment of desperation, he flattered the old master excessively, praising his abilities to the skies. In the end, he could only compromise with this "little fellow".

"Finally, we are inside. We need to enter this gun-shaped monument, follow me!" After saying this, a black cylinder appeared in his hand.