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The five people were still surrounded by the thick fog, standing under the stone monument, and when Liang Yuan said those words, everyone turned their eyes to the sea of rebirth behind the stone monument, is the legendary skeleton mandala really near here? Maybe it's right under their feet, or not far under the water!

It was Makarov who was the first to break the terrible silence, "Therefore, I have to seriously consider the great mystery mentioned in the inscription, because I have a hunch that we may soon be able to see the huge skull mandala." ”

"I have this hunch too, and it's getting stronger and stronger!" Liang Yuan muttered.

"The Great Mystery?" Tang Feng was also thinking about this problem, he suddenly turned around suddenly, and once again looked carefully at the inscription on the stone tablet, he wanted to find the key to open the so-called great mystery of the Eight Sipa, even if it was just a clue, but he read through the inscription again, but there was no new gain.

Just when Tang Feng racked his brains, raindrops fell in the gray sky, and the raindrops fell on the white sand, on the calm water, on the vicissitudes of life, and on Tang Feng's face, body......

"It's raining!" The rain immediately reminded everyone of the record on the stone tablet.

Tang Feng was still staring at the stele in front of him, his eyes narrowed into a line, he stared at the stele in front of him, suddenly, Tang Feng's eyes lit up, he pointed to this stele that had experienced vicissitudes and said: "Look at it, on the stele!" ”

Everyone turned to the stone tablet together, but they didn't see anything, Liang Yuan wondered: "What are you looking at?" I read it for a long time, but I didn't see anything except the inscription! ”

"Look, the water stains on the monument!" Tang Feng pointed to the stele and said.

After Tang Feng said this, everyone noticed that on the stele of the stele, several pale yellow marks appeared, and Han Jiang nodded, "Yes!" This is a water stain. ”

"That means that the water of the Sea of Death has reached these positions...... Liang Yuan looked up and saw that the water stain on the top was close to the top of the stele, she gasped and exclaimed: "Could it be that the water of the Sea of Rebirth has completely submerged this stele?!" ”

Everyone noticed the water stain at the top of the stele, and Tang Feng couldn't imagine that the water level of the Xiangsheng Sea had ever reached that location. At this time, Makarov said: "Water stains will appear only if the surface of the water has remained there for a long time." ”

"In other words, the water level of the Sea of Death has been there for a long time!" Han Jiang said in a low voice.

Tang Feng thought for a long time and speculated: "I estimate that except for the abnormal changes in the water level of the Dead Sea for a short period of time, such as the one recorded in the inscription, its water level is relatively stable most of the time, but there are changes, and in different historical periods, its water level will stay in different stages. This stele is basically at the water's edge now, and Liu Bingzhong will not stand this stele in the water when he erected this stele, so I think the water level now is about the same as when he erected the stele. But there is a question here, when they first erected the monument, it was about the same water level as we are now, was it before the water level dropped sharply, or after? ”

"Well, this is a problem, according to the inscription, when Kublai Khan's army broke through Micheng, the water level of the sea first rose sharply, and then returned to its original state, and then the water level dropped sharply, revealing the road to Micheng. I think the water level when they erected the monument will never be the state after the rapid rise, but only the two states in the back, and the inscription mentions that the skull mandala built by Ba Si Pa is also on the shore of the sea of the dead, so I speculate that Liu Bingzhong erected this monument is probably on the same level as the skull mandala. Makarov speculated.

"What? That...... That is to say that the Skull Mandala is not under the current level, it is near us! Yelena exclaimed.

Everyone looked around, the rain was getting heavier, the original dense fog not only did not subside, but also mixed with thick rain and fog, could it be that the legendary terrible skeleton mandala is near the stone tablet? Everyone's eyes widened in horror and looked around, but no one dared to take a step away from the stele.

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The five of them are like enemies, but they don't know who they're fighting against? Is it a ghost floating in the Valley of Wild Wolves, or a giant python swimming in the water? Is it the man in black who could burst out of the fog at any time, or is it ...... It's just this thick fog, the thick fog is like an illusory and solid wall, surround them, obstruct their sight and the pace of progress, what kind of world is behind this illusory fog?

Tang Feng forced himself to calm down, he thought about Makarov's words again, and suddenly said loudly: "No! Old horse, you're not right, do you remember that old legend? Legend has it that Skull City is under the Sea of the Dead! Liu Bingzhong can completely erect the monument on a high place, which refers to the high place at that time, that is, the position higher than the skull mandala. ”

"The legend is not necessarily accurate, from the water stains on the stele, it can be inferred that the water level of the sea has been higher than it is for a long time in history, so it is entirely possible that the legendary skeleton mandala is under the water level." Makarov retorted.

"Whether it's underwater or on the water, that skeleton mandala must be nearby, everyone be careful!" Yelena admonished.

As soon as Yelena's words fell, Liang Yuan suddenly exclaimed again, "Look, look, the water level has risen!" ”

Everyone was even more shocked, Tang Feng saw that the water surface had submerged the base of the stele, if it weren't for this stele as a reference, maybe he wouldn't have been able to find the rise in the water level so quickly!

The rain became heavier and heavier, and the water level in the sea rose rapidly, and everyone had to retreat to the high places behind, Tang Feng retreated while staring at the rising water surface, as if the giant python in the water could burst out of the water at any time and rush towards them!

In just half an hour, the water level of the Dead Life Sea had risen to half of the stone stele, and Tang Feng saw that there was a deep water stain there, which showed that the water level of the Dead Life Sea had been stable here for a long time in history. Tang Feng was thinking wildly, he didn't think that his feet would slip, and a large piece of white sand under him collapsed into the water, Tang Feng was also carried down by the damp white sand, and instantly slipped into the sea of rebirth that was still rising rapidly, and almost at the same time, another figure also disappeared into the water.

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When Tang Feng slipped into the water, he instinctively held his breath, he was surprised to find that the water of the Sea of Death was extremely clear, Tang Feng was surprised, and suddenly a huge black shadow flashed in front of him, what was that? Tang Feng immediately realized that it was the giant python that devoured White, and the instinct for survival prompted him to have no time to think, so he quickly turned around and swam to the shore, in his consciousness, he was not far from the shore, but he felt that every meter of swimming was very difficult, and a huge horror surrounded Tang Feng, he was afraid that he would suddenly cramp or be caught up by the giant python......

Tang Feng felt suffocated, he closed his eyes, repeating the mechanical movements, he wanted to speed up, he felt that he was getting closer and closer to the shore, but he had not yet swam to the shore. Finally, he saw the white sand on the shore, but at the same time, Tang Feng felt a huge force pushing towards him behind him, and the instinct for survival prompted him to swim towards the shore desperately, Tang Feng rushed to the shore with the help of that huge force, and on the shore, a big hand quickly lifted him up, "You're going to scare me to death!" ”

It was Han Jiang's voice, Tang Feng wiped the water traces on his face, and looked back, the water level had exceeded the waist of the stone tablet, at this time, Liang Yuan threw herself into Tang Feng's arms with a crying voice, Tang Feng suddenly remembered that when he fell into the water, there seemed to be a figure that also slipped into the water with him. Thinking of this, Tang Feng was full of excitement, he hurriedly looked at the water, Han Jiang and Makarov rushed into the water, anxiously calling Yelena's name, it was Yelena, Yelena also fell into the water.

Tang Feng and Liang Yuan rushed to the water's edge, in the distance, under the clear water, there were black shadows flashing from time to time, Tang Feng was dizzy, why didn't Yelena come up yet? It stands to reason that her water nature and abilities are far superior to herself...... Could it be that Yelena is entangled by a giant python?! Tang Feng didn't dare to think about it anymore.

Han Jiang had already taken off his shirt, he pulled out his dagger and ordered Tang Feng, Liang Yuan and Makarov categorically: "You all stay on the shore honestly, I'll go find Yelena!" ”

Tang Feng opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but he didn't know what words could comfort Han Jiang at this time, so the three of them had to stay on the shore and wait anxiously for Han Jiang and Yelena.

Han Jiang jumped into the water, five minutes passed, there was no movement on the surface of the water, there was no Yelena, no Han Jiang was seen, Makarov anxiously rushed into the water again, Tang Feng dragged him back; After a while, Tang Feng suddenly found that there was a splash on the water in the distance, the water of the Sea of Life was too clear, and Tang Feng clearly saw that there was a huge black shadow tangled together under the water.

Tang Feng also pulled out his dagger and clenched it tightly in the palm of his hand, ready to plunge into the water at any time to support Han Jiang, but at this moment, a person appeared on the water, it was Yelena! Yelena wanted to swim to the shore in horror, but she seemed to be exhausted, and she floated back and forth on the water, what about Han Jiang? Yelena came out, but Han Jiang was nowhere to be seen......

Tang Feng and Makarov were already holding daggers in their hands and jumped into the water, the two walked to a waist-deep place, Tang Feng suddenly found that the water surface around Yelena in the distance had been dyed red with bright red blood, Tang Feng and Makarov couldn't help but feel nervous, could it be that Han Jiang had suffered an accident?

Tang Feng and Makarov just wanted to swim into the deep water area to save Yelena and Han Jiang, a huge force suddenly set off under the water, Tang Feng was surprised to see Han Jiang and a giant python entangled together, jumped out of the water, Han Jiang was covered in blood and dirt, Tang Feng couldn't tell whether it was Han Jiang's blood or the blood of a giant python!

As soon as Tang Feng and Makarov hesitated, Han Jiang and the giant python disappeared underwater again, and the two exchanged glances with each other, "Yelena was obviously entangled by the giant python just now, so she doesn't have any strength now!" Makarov whispered.

After speaking, Makarov jumped into the water, and Tang Feng was about to jump into the water, when he saw that the water surface on Yelena's side changed again, and Han Jiang miraculously got rid of the giant python, carried Yelena out of the water, and walked to the shore!

Seeing this, Tang Feng hurriedly called Makarov to come up, Makarov fortunately did not swim far, and soon returned to the shore, at this time, Han Jiang also returned to the shore with Yelena, Tang Feng asked with concern, "You are not injured, are you?" ”

Han Jiang grinned, and even spit out a small piece of snake skin from his mouth, "I'm fine, that guy is not my opponent, I made him half dead!" ”

Tang Feng let out a sigh of relief, "You really scared us to death just now." What about Monty Python? ”

"Got injured and ran away!" Han Jiang said and gently put Yelena on the sand, "It's Yelena who began to get entangled in the giant python and almost lost her life!" ”

Yelena also relieved herself at this time, and moved a little, "Who said that my little life was almost lost, when you came, I was fighting with the giant python, who killed the deer, not necessarily?" ”

"Huh!" Han Jiang laughed twice, "That's right! Not necessarily, maybe you can slaughter that python! So we have snake meat to eat today! ”

Unexpectedly, as soon as Han Jiang mentioned snake meat, Yelena was nauseated for a while, and hurriedly waved her hand and said: "Don't mention snakes to me, return snake meat, my biggest wish now is to take a hot bath, that giant python didn't kill me, but I really can't stand the smell!" As she spoke, Yelena was sick again.

Everyone laughed, and the right to be happy in the bitterness. Liang Yuan suddenly said: "Don't laugh, the rain seems to have stopped!" ”

Tang Feng realized that the rain that was still heavy just now had really stopped, of course, Tang Feng was not more concerned about the rain, but about the dense fog and the fickle sea of death. Tang Feng ran to the vicinity of the stone stele, and he was surprised to find that the water level began to drop, and the speed of the decline was very fast, "Is it that everything is like the time when Ba Si Pa and Liu Bingzhong broke through Mi City seven hundred years ago...... Tang Feng looked at the rapidly falling water, and a more magical scene appeared, and the dense fog that had been bothering them began to slowly dissipate......

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Everything is as Liu Bingzhong's inscription says, after the rain, the sky is clear, the thick fog gradually dissipates, and the water level of the sea has almost returned to its original position. A huge and tranquil lake is displayed in front of everyone, completely desert scenery, without the slightest storm just now, and the turbulent waves when fighting to the death with the giant python!

Tang Feng couldn't help but sigh: "Sure enough, as Liu Bingzhong said, I don't know how far the sea of life is!" ”

"yes, you can't see the edge at all!" Han Jiang couldn't help but sigh.

"Have you noticed the mountains and dunes in the distance across there?" Makarov asked, pointing to a distant place.

"That's ......" Tang Feng put his hand on the pergola and looked into the distance.

"If I'm not mistaken, if it's not a mirage, I think it's the other side of the Sea of Death, and Hanhai Mi City is hidden in that mountain range and sand dunes!" Makarov speculated.

"Father, don't talk far, you guessed wrong just now!" Yelena was also looking at the lake in the distance, which was as calm as a mirror, and she couldn't imagine that there was such a ferocious python under the calm lake.

"How did I go wrong?" Makarov asked Yelena rhetorically.

"You said that the Skeleton Mandala should be near this stele, and it should be about the same level as the stele, but now that the fog has dispersed, we only see this stele standing alone on the shore of the sea of the dead, but we don't see the Skull Mandala!"

Yelena's words made Makarov not know how to answer for a while, and Tang Feng became excited, "Everything is consistent with the ancient legend and the record on the stele of the Cowardly Xue Army, only one thing is missing!" ”

"You're saying the water level will go down? Just like the scene that Ba Si Pa and Liu Bingzhong saw back then? Liang Yuan asked Tang Feng rhetorically.

Tang Feng nodded, "I believe that we can also see such a spectacular scene today." ”

"But I don't see any sign of that!" Liang Yuan said and walked to the edge of the stone tablet, "You see, the water level has receded here and is no longer receding. ”

"Yes! I've been observing for more than ten minutes, and the water level has receded to the position of the base of the stele, and basically no longer falls! Han Jiang also said.

"I can't convince you now, just wait, it's going to happen today." Tang Feng was quite confident, he knew that his confidence came from the previous encounters and the corresponding legends and inscriptions, so he was also very confident this time. But what surprised him was that from the afternoon until nightfall, the water level of the sea had not changed, Han Jiang and the others were still standing on the shore and waiting at first, and then they all seized the time to start drying wet clothes and tidying up things, and then they all simply lay down to rest, only Tang Feng was still standing by the stone monument in a daze, waiting to see the miracle appear again.

Fate seems to be deliberately joking with Tang Feng, all the encounters along the way have fulfilled the ancient legends and the records on the stele of the cowardly Xue Army, but this most important scene did not appear, when the night completely covered the sea of death, Tang Feng couldn't help but start to take his heart, "If it's foggy again tomorrow morning, what should I do?" ”

No one could answer this question, after dinner, Han Jiang arranged for Tang Feng, himself and Yelena to be on duty for the night, as the night before, Han Jiang specially advised: "Everyone should be careful, tonight is no better than last night, the general's people have also crossed the Futu Gorge, they are likely to be nearby; And the giant python, although I stabbed him, but even so, that guy is still very difficult to deal with, not to mention, there should be far more than this giant python in this sea of death, so everyone should beware of these terrible guys; As for the other threats! I won't remind you one by one, in short, you have to be 10,000 careful. ”

The five of them cautiously began to sleep as if they were facing a great enemy. The first half of the night was Tang Feng's night, Liang Yuan couldn't sleep, and he also accompanied him, the two leaned together, looking at the beautiful and quiet Haizi, looking forward to a new life after finding Micheng, everything was normal in the first half of the night, the man in black did not appear, the giant python did not rush ashore, and there were no lonely ghosts to harass them, everything was so quiet and peaceful.