In the ordinary life of Crayon Shin-chan

Chapter 1310: Calling the Wind and Rain, Journey to the Continent 12

Suddenly, a strange sound came from ahead, as if some huge object was moving. Mingxu immediately stopped, raised the Ruyi Iron in his hand, and stared warily ahead. "Everyone, prepare for battle; danger may be approaching."

As the sound grew closer, a group of enormous, grotesque stone figures slowly emerged from the darkness. These figures wielded sharp blades, their eyes gleaming with ferocity. "Is this one of their traps?" Mingxu gritted his teeth and said.

"Don't panic, let's attack together!" Chen Feng shouted, charging towards the stone terracotta warrior first. The others followed suit, engaging the warrior in fierce combat. The terracotta warrior was incredibly powerful, each strike carrying immense force. Ming Xu wielded his Ruyi Iron, clashing with the warrior's sharp blades, producing a series of metallic clangs.

Although young, Xiao Xin was not to be outdone. He nimbly weaved among the stone figures, searching for an opportunity to attack. Old Zhang, on the other hand, used instruments to analyze the weaknesses of the stone figures, providing combat guidance to everyone. "Attack their leg joints; those are relatively vulnerable," Old Zhang shouted.

With everyone's combined efforts, the stone figures were gradually driven back. However, no one dared to let their guard down, for they knew that countless other dangers lurked within the passage. They continued forward, with only one goal in mind: to intercept Gui Jianyu and his group as quickly as possible and prevent them from obtaining the secrets of the First Emperor's mausoleum.

After a difficult journey, they finally saw a glimmer of light ahead, which seemed to indicate a larger space. Mingxu gestured for everyone to slow down and approach cautiously.

When they entered the space, they were stunned by what they saw. It was a huge circular tomb chamber, its walls covered with various mysterious runes and patterns. In the center stood a massive stone coffin, exuding a solemn and majestic aura. At the other end of the tomb chamber, Gui Jianyu and the others were standing in front of a stone platform, seemingly trying to decipher some kind of mechanism.

"Oh no, they're already working on the mechanism," Mingxu said anxiously. "We have to stop them right away." The group quickly rushed towards Gui Jianyu and the others.

Hearing the commotion, Gui Jianyu turned around and saw Mingxu and the others, a mocking smile appearing on his face. "You've come at the right time. Let's witness together the unlocking of the ultimate secret of the First Emperor's Mausoleum."

"Dream on! We won't let you succeed!" Mingxu roared, brandishing his Ruyi Iron and charging towards Gui Jianyu. Gui Jianyu dodged to the side, easily avoiding Mingxu's attack, and then threw a punch at Mingxu. Mingxu quickly used his Ruyi Iron to block, while Chen Feng rushed over and engaged Gui Jianyu in battle. On the other side, the leader and another person were working on deciphering the mechanism above.

Before Mingxu could even rush up, they had already successfully cracked the code. The stone platform emitted a rumbling sound and then slowly opened, revealing a box radiating a mysterious light.

"It's finally open." Ghost Arrow Feather's eyes gleamed with greed. He wanted to rush over and snatch the box, but was stopped by Mingxu and the others.

“Don’t even think about taking this box away. It belongs to all of humanity and cannot be allowed to fall into the hands of people like you with ill intentions,” Mingxu said firmly.

Just as the two sides were locked in a stalemate, the tomb suddenly began to shake violently, and the runes and patterns around it flashed with dazzling light. A powerful force surged from the ground, shaking everyone to their knees.

"Oh no! The mechanism in the First Emperor's Mausoleum has been triggered, which could lead to even greater danger!" Old Zhang shouted.

Forget about fighting over the boxes, everyone rushed to find cover to avoid the powerful force.

The tremors grew more and more intense, and huge stones began to fall from the ceiling of the tomb, while cracks appeared in the ground.

"Where's the box? Where did the box go?" The three of them ignored the tremors and frantically searched around. The box had vanished the moment the tremors started.

Mingxu and the others also began searching the surrounding area. Just then, Xiaoxin suddenly pointed to a corner of the tomb and shouted, "There! The box is there!" Everyone looked in the direction Xiaoxin was pointing and saw the box floating in a small energy vortex, emitting an even more dazzling light.

“It seems this box possesses an even more mysterious power. We can’t let it fall into the hands of bad guys,” Mingxu said. “Everyone, let’s attack together and take the box back.”

The group rushed toward the box again, engaging in a final battle with the three and their companions.

However, of the three, only the leader and Ghost Arrow Feather had any fighting ability; the other was just a clerk who was captured alive in no time.

The other two also kept trying to rush towards the box, but they were blocked every time. In his excitement, the leader took out the jade seal and threw it at the box. The moment the jade seal touched the box, the box erupted with a strong shockwave.

"Oh ho." The fluctuation made everyone present stop what they were doing, and then they saw the box slowly open, and a phantom figure slowly appeared inside.

"No, impossible! How could it be you! Where is the power! How could it be you! Ying Zheng!" The leader was dumbfounded when he saw the phantom.

Upon hearing the voice, the phantom slowly opened its eyes, grasped the jade seal in its hand, and calmly scanned the crowd before its gaze fell upon the leader: "Zhao Gao, I never expected to see you again."

Upon hearing Ying Zheng's words, the leader, Zhao Gao, nearly collapsed to his knees, his face filled with disbelief and fear: "You... how could you still be alive? This is impossible!"

Ying Zheng's illusory figure smiled slightly, a smile filled with boundless majesty and domineering power: "I am the First Emperor, how could I easily perish? You dare to covet my mausoleum and steal my power, today is your doomsday."

Zhao Gao snapped out of his daze, forced himself to stand up straight, and a fierce glint flashed in his eyes: "So what if you are the First Emperor? You are nothing but a phantom now. What can you do to me?" With that, he commanded Ghost Arrow Feather to launch another attack.

Although Gui Jianyu was somewhat afraid, he still forced himself to charge towards Ying Zheng's illusory figure under Zhao Gao's orders. However, before he could even get close, Ying Zheng's illusory figure simply waved his hand, and a powerful force sent him flying, crashing heavily to the ground.

Seeing this, Zhao Gao's face grew even uglier. He knew he was no match for Ying Zheng's illusory form, but he was unwilling to give up so easily. Suddenly, something occurred to him, and a cunning glint flashed in his eyes: "First Emperor, do you think you can control everything just because you've won? There are many traps and mechanisms in this mausoleum. Even though you are the First Emperor, you may not know them all."

The phantom of Ying Zheng sneered, "I know my tomb inside and out. You think you can use traps to threaten me? You're delusional." With that, the phantom waved its hands, and the runes and patterns in the tomb chamber flickered even more intensely, as if it were mobilizing some mysterious power.

Just then, the tremors in the tomb intensified again, the cracks in the ground widened, and the boulders falling from the ceiling became more frequent. Zhao Gao was secretly delighted, thinking his scheme had succeeded, and wanted to take the opportunity to escape.

However, the phantom of Ying Zheng was prepared. He chanted incantations, and the runes and patterns in the tomb suddenly converged into beams of light, trapping Zhao Gao, Gui Jianyu, and the others inside. "Do you think you can escape? Today is the day you pay the price for your greed."

Zhao Gao, Gui Jianyu, and the others struggled desperately, but they could not break free from the shackles of that light.

Mingxu and the others watched this scene with a mixture of shock and admiration. They had never imagined that this phantom possessed such immense power.

Ying Zheng's illusory figure looked at Ming Xu and the others and nodded slightly: "You have guarded my mausoleum and stopped these people with ill intentions, which can be considered as meritorious. Although the power in this box should not be easily passed on, in view of your dedication to the public good, I will grant you an opportunity."

As he spoke, the jade seal in Ying Zheng's phantom hand flashed, and a mysterious power was injected into the box. Then, the box slowly flew towards Mingxu and the others. Mingxu and the others were overjoyed and quickly reached out to catch the box.

Just then, the tremors in the tomb gradually subsided, and the light slowly faded. Under the power of the First Emperor, Zhao Gao and the others aged rapidly and turned into bones.

The phantom of Ying Zheng looked at the shocked crowd and slowly said, "These people have stolen my power and lived to this day, yet they still harbor greed. This box contains my final power, which must be used for the righteous path. I hope that you will uphold justice and protect this land in the future. Everything in this mausoleum is yours to take; do not be greedy." After speaking, the First Emperor looked around, and through the stone walls, he seemed to see the world as it was today. A smile appeared on his face, and he roared to the sky.

"I have unified the six kingdoms, bringing the world under one rule. I have built the Great Wall to guard the dragon veins of the nine provinces, protecting my Great Qin and safeguarding my nation. I hereby swear in the name of the First Emperor! As long as I live, I will defend our land, expand our territory, pacify the barbarians, and establish the foundation for the eternal prosperity of my Great Qin! Even in death, I will transform into a dragon spirit, protecting my China forever! This oath is witnessed by the sun and moon, seen by heaven and earth, and heard by immortals, demons, and gods!" After speaking, Ying Zheng's phantom image transformed into a dragon spirit and soared into the sky, then vanished before everyone's eyes.

"The First Emperor was so majestic and powerful!" Mingxu exclaimed, holding the box and looking at the spot where the First Emperor had disappeared.

Everyone nodded in agreement. Mingxu then handed the box to Lao Zhang, deciding to leave this matter to the authorities. No one else objected.

Just then, a slight noise came from inside the tomb. Everyone looked up warily, and saw the previously sealed tomb door slowly opening. A bright light shone in from outside, illuminating their path.

“It seems it’s time to leave,” Mingxu said. “However, before we leave, there’s one more thing we need to do.”

Everyone looked at Mingxu, wondering what his plans were. Mingxu pointed to the other treasures in the tomb and said, "These treasures are precious, but they are all burial items of the First Emperor. Now that we have obtained this opportunity, we should not covet anything else. We should leave these treasures where they are and let them continue to guard the First Emperor's mausoleum."

Anyway, the rest of the matter was left to the government to handle. After the group left, it gradually got light outside.

"Finally all done." Chen Feng stretched.

“Of course.” Mingxu nodded, but he felt like he had forgotten something.

"Ring ring~" The watch rang.

"Hey?"

"Xiao Xu, have you forgotten that Saki and the others are coming?" Misae's somewhat helpless voice came from behind.

"...Ah! I'll be right back!" Mingxu said, pulling Chen Feng along as they hurriedly headed towards the venue. He'd said he'd forgotten something! Besides, the competition over there was starting today!

"Tsk tsk, youth is wonderful."

"But, they're so young..."

"Forget it, why bother with all this? Does he look like a normal kid?"

"Too."

......

After that, everything was simple. After calming down Shaxi, they continued to compete while sightseeing in Xi'an. As expected, Mingxu won the championship of this competition!

Holding the championship trophy and looking at everyone around him, Mingxu smiled.

"Click~"

A photo, and just like that, it's preserved.

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