Chapter 62 Bronze Kingdom
After passing through a long tunnel, they arrived at an underground plaza.
The square is paved with smooth stone slabs, and huge stone pillars stand all around, each carved with strange patterns, exuding an ancient and mysterious atmosphere.
In the center of the square stands a huge statue with a majestic face and deep eyes, as if guarding this ancient land.
Around the statue, a few dim stone lamps emitted a faint light, adding a touch of mystery to the dark square.
The air was filled with a damp and ancient scent, seemingly mixed with a faint earthy fragrance.
Luo Qing and the others looked around, their hearts filled with curiosity and awe.
Suddenly, a faint sound came from the depths of the square, like some ancient incantation whispering in your ear.
They looked at each other, their eyes shining with determination.
They knew that this underground plaza must be hiding some secret, and they were about to unveil this mystery.
As the incantation grew clearer, Luo Qing and the others held their breath. They cautiously approached the statue in the center of the square, trying to pinpoint the source of the sound.
The statue's eyes seemed to gleam with a ghostly light, the light flickering as if telling a long-forgotten story.
As the incantation continued, the entire square trembled, and the patterns on the stone pillars began to glow, echoing the eyes of the statue.
A mysterious and solemn atmosphere permeated the air, inspiring awe in everyone.
Luo Qing and the others looked up and saw that the top of the plaza was slowly opening, revealing a starry sky.
The starlight, like tiny diamonds, scattered across every corner of the square, reflecting the shimmering light on the ground, as if the entire square were surrounded by starlight.
Luo Qing and the others watched in astonishment as the stones on the statue began to slowly fall off, as if driven by some kind of force.
Each piece of detached stone emitted a faint light. They drifted slowly through the air, eventually landing on the ground, transforming into streaks of light, and disappearing into the air.
As the stones fell away, the statue's face gradually became clearer, revealing a majestic and sacred countenance that seemed to contain boundless power and wisdom.
The entire square was filled with a mysterious and solemn atmosphere, making people involuntarily hold their breath.
Just then, a loud roar rang out, and the statue's chest suddenly cracked open, from which a dazzling light shot out and soared into the sky.
As the dazzling light shone out, the entire plaza seemed to light up. Luo Qing and the others stared in disbelief at the statue, which began to move slowly, as if awakening from a deep sleep.
The statue's chest rose and fell as if it were breathing, and its eyes gradually became bright and intelligent.
As it moved, the surrounding air seemed to vibrate, emitting a deep and solemn sound.
Luo Qing and the others were completely stunned; they couldn't believe their eyes. The statue had actually come to life!
The statue slowly raised its head, its gaze sweeping over the crowd as if it could see into their souls.
The statue slowly extended a huge hand and placed it flat on the smooth stone floor. The hand seemed to be cast from ancient bronze, covered with intricate patterns, exuding the vicissitudes of time.
Its deep and solemn voice echoed in the square: "Distinguished guests who have come from afar, please follow me."
Luo Qing and the others exchanged surprised glances, then cautiously stepped onto the enormous hand. The lines on the hand seemed to have a life of their own, trembling slightly and conveying a warm yet resolute power.
They climbed one by one onto the statue's hands, standing on the huge bronze surface, as if they were on the summit of a majestic mountain, overlooking the entire underground plaza.
Suddenly, the ground began to shake again, as if some enormous force was awakening.
The statue slowly turned around, revealing a huge, hidden stone door behind it, carved with ancient runes and radiating a mysterious light.
As the statue moved, the stone door slowly opened, revealing a deep passage.
The giant statue slowly stepped into the passage behind the stone door.
Luo Qing and the others stood on the giant's palm, feeling the texture of the bronze beneath their feet—cold and hard—and were filled with tension and curiosity.
The passage was dark and mysterious, with only the faint light emanating from the statues illuminating the way ahead. They walked in the giant's shadow, feeling its ancient and powerful energy.
The walls on both sides of the passage are carved with strange patterns, as if telling ancient legends.
A damp and ancient scent permeated the air.
As they ventured deeper, the passage became winding and steep, as if leading to the depths of the earth.
Stepping out of the passage, Luo Qing and the others were immediately struck by the sight of a vast bronze kingdom unfolding before them.
The ground was made up of countless huge bronze stone slabs, the surface of which was covered with intricate patterns and designs, emitting a faint glow.
In the center of the kingdom stands a towering bronze tower, inlaid with various gems that shimmer with iridescent light.
The surrounding area is filled with well-arranged bronze buildings, including palaces, temples, streets, and even small bridges and flowing water, resembling a real bronze world.
A peculiar metallic scent permeated the air, quite different from the previous damp and ancient atmosphere, making it appear more solemn and mysterious.
They stood at the entrance to the Bronze Kingdom, staring in disbelief at the sight before them.
On the street, one after another tall giants walked slowly. They were men and women, old and young, some with robust figures and well-defined muscles, others with graceful figures, but without exception, they were all cast in bronze.
The giants moved with varying paces, some steady, some lively, emanating a faint glow that seemed to blend seamlessly with the entire kingdom.
Soft light shines from the windows of bronze buildings lining both sides of the street, as if life itself dwells within them.
Occasionally, one can see small bronze creatures roaming the streets, running and playing or sitting quietly in corners, adding a touch of liveliness and energy to the entire kingdom.
The giant who had brought Luo Qing and the others had now reached the central tower of the Bronze Kingdom. He stopped, raised the hands he was holding to Luo Qing and the others, and faced them with a solemn yet friendly smile.
He opened his broad chest and said loudly, "Welcome to the Bronze Kingdom. I am one of its guardians, named Tieyue. I will take you to see our Emperor, who has been waiting for you for a long time."
As Tieyue finished speaking, the bells on the bronze tower resonated deeply, and the gems on the tower shone even brighter, as if cheering for the arrival of their guests.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com