"They're all dead."
Canossa took a faint look and found no vitality in these "people", so she made a conclusion.
There were hundreds of people under the steps of the altar.
Probably because this temple is sealed, these bones are relatively well preserved. Moreover, judging by their attire, these hundreds of people are not even from the same era.
But their postures were all the same, they were all facing the huge statue not far away, and they were kneeling and worshiping devoutly.
Renn guessed: "This should be the believers of General Morogos..."
"Um."
Hearing this statement, Canosha also nodded.
If you don't know "Monkel", you won't be able to enter this temple. What's more, judging from the appearance of these people, they must be believers.
And at this moment,
Probably because the two Rennes walked in, some airflow was generated. Suddenly, the bones closest to them collapsed, and in a blink of an eye, they became finely divided and dissipated in the air.
Although both of them were startled by this strange sight, after seeing for a while there was no danger, they breathed a sigh of relief.
... ...
Canossa's eyes did not linger on the bones of the believers written here, but looked at the huge stone statue on the steps.
This distance was enough to have a panoramic view of everything on the altar. At this glance, she saw something and exclaimed: "That is..."
At this moment, Ren saw her clenching her fists and her delicate body trembling slightly, obviously extremely excited. This lady, who always had a gentle temperament, suddenly became so emotional that she seemed to be boiling. What on earth did she see
"Crystal of divine power!"
Canossa finally exclaimed.
Isn't that why you took such a big risk to come to the "Forest of Ashes"? !
Now that the legendary crystallization of divine power was right in front of her, how could she not be excited.
"Ah? It really does."
Ren's eyesight was far inferior to that of Canossa. Hearing her exclamation, he looked intently.
The most eye-catching thing is naturally the huge stone statue, about one hundred meters tall, wearing a battle helmet and simple armor, with muscles all over its arms, giving people a feeling of overwhelming strength.
It is a stone sculpture with feet on moiré stone, holding a spear in one hand, and holding a three-headed python with its bloody mouth open and biting ferociously in the other hand.
Renn heard this mythical story from the Coleman tribe. This is the story of the time when God Morogos surrendered the three-headed snake "Banderas" and saved believers from danger.
In front of this giant statue, there is an altar. On the altar, a bloody crystal core the size of a fist is shining.
Legend has it that the ancient demon god would give his most devout believers his own "divine power crystal" to help them understand the power of laws that transcend mortals.
Naturally, Kanosha was so excited after seeing this bloody crystal.
Renn still can't understand how mysterious this thing is, but in Bazel's words, this is a treasure that even the "Top Ten Legends" would risk their lives for!
... ...
Surrounding the statue are eight finely carved stone pillars about two meters in diameter, on which eight "gargoyles" squat.
It was a hell monster from myths and legends. It was as naked as a vampire and had strong and well-developed muscles. And there are huge fleshy wings that look like bats on their backs, and a pair of curved devilish horns on their foreheads.
They are not living beings. Legend has it that they are alchemical products created by high-level demons to protect tombs or temples...
Moreover, not only the crystal, but also an ivory-colored bone spear floating in mid-air on the altar!
Renn glanced at the crystal, and then his eyes fell on the bone spear. After comparing the posture of the statue, he couldn't help but wonder: "Is that bone spear the artifact used by God General Morogos?"
... ... .
Canossa's gaze naturally fell on the blood-colored crystal core, and she could no longer move it.
However, out of caution, she did not step onto the steps immediately.
Because both of them discovered that none of the corpses lying on the ground had stepped up the steps. They didn't know whether it was because of reverence for the gods or some special rules.
But the two of them turned around again and found nothing unusual.
The blood-colored crystal was placed quietly on the altar, seemingly within easy reach.
If you want to get it, you must always step onto the steps. Even if there is danger, you must try.
But Ren always felt that something was wrong with this temple, but he couldn't explain it, so he cautiously reminded: "Mrs. Canossa, be careful. I think there is something weird here..."
"Um."
Naturally, Canosha did not dare to be careless, and nodded with a frown.
But having reached this point, it was naturally impossible for her to look back.
"My family has been looking for the magical crystal of this 'God General Morogos' for hundreds of years, and now we finally found one. Even if it means risking my life, I will not give up..."
She changed her previous scornful look and said these words with a serious expression.
Turning her face, she said to Renn again: "Doctor Renn, go to the entrance of the temple. If something happens, you should run away by yourself. I don't want to implicate you."
"..."
When Ren heard this, he also knew that she had made up her mind and it was hard to say anything else.
But he also didn't expect that this lady, who was obviously a wealthy businessman, would be so persistent in the path to transcendence. Knowing that she had been in the pit for two months, Renn guessed that she would never give up, even if her life was really in danger.
That persistence obviously has another story.
Although Renn didn't know how strong Kanosha was, he could surmise that she would not be weak as she said before that she had practiced the secret technique of [Powerful Demon God] to the "Godly Strength Realm".
Before leaving the money, he said one last thing: "Mrs. Canossa, if you have any problems, just withdraw and think about it later."
Canossa nodded lightly: "Okay."
Ren didn't say anything more and retreated.
But he didn't go far, and he stood just outside the bronze door. He could advance or retreat, and he had a choice if anything happened.
... ...
Because several magic light sources were placed in the temple before, now it is no longer pitch black.
Renn watched the delicate figure decisively step up the steps.
Afraid of touching the mechanism, she didn't dare to walk too fast, and took a tentative step up.
But at this moment, several pairs of red eyes suddenly appeared in the darkness!
Sure enough, the expected crisis occurred.
"not good!"
Ren saw clearly that the eight gargoyles he had seen guarding near the statue came to life!
"The legend is actually true?"
Ren's eyes trembled. He really thought those things were dead stone sculptures, but he didn't expect that they were actually living things.
At this moment, it was obvious that Canosha had already noticed this. Making a split second decision, she planned to quickly grab the "divine power crystal" and leave the altar.
At this moment, his feet accelerated and his figure turned into a phantom and flashed past.
But!
The same black shadow is faster than her!
The gargoyle flapped its wings and flew so fast that no shadow could catch it, and it pinned Canossa to the ground with one claw, as fast as a fleeting glimpse of light!
With a "boom", one person and one monster fell heavily to the ground.
Ren saw Canosha being knocked to the ground in one encounter, and he became worried for her: "What a speed! According to legend, the gargoyle is incredibly fast, has an alchemical body that is invulnerable to swords, and can fly... . This is not easy to deal with.”
Moreover, this is just one gargoyle, there are seven more on it!
But obviously, if Canosha dared to explore the ruins of this underground city alone for several months without dying, he must have the strength to save his life.
The moment she was stopped by the gargoyle, Ren suddenly saw her whole body burst out with fighting energy, and a burst of dazzling golden light illuminated most of the temple, like a bright sun, dazzling.
Ren's eyes widened, and he was shocked: "She... actually has such a strong fighting spirit!"
This was the first time he saw fighting spirit exuding from Canosha, and it was also the first time he saw such strong fighting spirit. It was stronger than the fighting spirit of any fifth-level warrior he had seen before!
Looking again, after the fighting spirit broke out, Canosha's whole body was like pouring gold paint, and every inch of skin exposed outside the cheongsam shone with a golden metallic luster.
"It's true! It turns out that this golden body is the 'Godly Realm' of the [Powerful Demon God]'s secret method!"
Ren looked at Canosha's golden body, and before comparing it with Mafa's bronze body, he immediately clicked on it.
He never expected that such a delicate woman would actually take the extraordinary route of violent hand-to-hand combat and be of extremely high rank.
But seeing her golden body emerge, Renn also breathed a sigh of relief. Although Kanosha's skin color is not as dark as Marfa's bronze body, at least it is definitely not something that ordinary fifth-level people can hurt her.
At this time, the gargoyle also attacked again, and one person and one monster instantly fought fiercely.
"Keng", "Keng", "Keng"...
It was not like the muffled sound of a physical hammer, but like the clanking sound of two pure metal statues touching. Renn felt his eardrums trembling violently.
In a head-to-head encounter, Canosha was not afraid at all and did not fall behind.
But... Gargoyles cannot be killed!
Unless you have the ability to smash it, it is impossible to kill it!
And, not one gargoyle, but eight!
At this moment, after watching one gargoyle helplessly "invading", three more ones flew down from the stone pillar.
The situation instantly became one versus four.
Although Canosha still did not lose, he was obviously struggling.
There were four monsters above her head, looking at them eagerly. If she broke through like this, she would have no chance to get the "divine power crystal"!
After Kanosha touched it, he obviously understood that as long as these alchemy monsters, which were made of iron but not iron, could not be destroyed, they would continue to besiege them tirelessly.
In the end, after his fighting spirit is exhausted, he will definitely fall into danger.
At this second thought, she wanted to withdraw first.
But at this moment, two more gargoyles flew down.
This altar is easy to get on but not easy to get off!
The six monsters completely blocked Canossa's escape route and did not give her any chance to get off the altar!
... ...
Looking at the scene in front of him, Ren finally understood the exaggerated combat power of Canosha.
But... that's no use either!
No one expected that the situation would take a turn for the worse and turn into such a dangerous situation in a blink of an eye, leaving no one with the slightest chance to react.
The combat power of each of these gargoyles is not weaker than the top-level fifth-level extraordinary. The key is that they are still immortal and completely tireless.
This kind of enemy, even if the "Top Ten Legends" come, they will probably be killed alive!
... ...
The situation suddenly reached the point of life and death. With one against six, no matter how fast Canossa reacted, it was impossible to completely dodge the attack.
Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang...
Punch after punch sounded like a bell, echoing throughout the entire temple.
Although those gargoyles couldn't break her golden body, the heavy blows they hit on her body still caused her golden fighting spirit armor to vibrate violently.
She knew that if she continued to endure it, she would definitely die!
At this time, Canosha was also extremely decisive. She gave a sweet shout, and suddenly the golden fighting energy in her body doubled again. And if she looked closely, she saw that the golden fighting energy was still mixed with a trace of blood-colored steam.
After being furious, Canosha's strength surged even further. The gargoyle that she had been fighting so hard to defeat before was able to be sent flying dozens of meters upside down by her punches and kicks!
"Is this a desperate secret?"
Renn couldn't tell that Canosha's sudden surge in strength was related to the red steam!
He could smell the strong smell of blood clearly even from such a distance!
But...
The gargoyle that was knocked away quickly stood up again, with its speed, strength, and defense intact as before!
At this time, it was clear that Canossa also felt that there was nothing she could do about it. She had not smashed the gargoyle even after she got angry, and she would definitely die if she continued to use it.
Then she knocked away several gargoyles blocking the way and prepared to rush out towards the bronze door.
Of course Ren En also saw it clearly, and Sayazi was ready to evacuate.
But at this moment, a desperate scene appeared...
Hearing a "click" sound, the giant bronze door slowly closed!
... ... .
Ren secretly said something bad, he knew that if the door was closed, Canossa inside would definitely die!
At this time, without hesitation, he once again said the prayer to open the door in the ancient Monkey language.
But... it didn't stop the bronze door from closing at all.
"Crack!"
The closing speed was several times faster than the opening speed. The giant bronze door closed again in the blink of an eye, sealing it tightly, isolating everything in the temple, and no one could hear any more movement!
"Damn it! Why did this door close suddenly!"
Ren tried many times, but the bronze door seemed to be locked with a password, and the original "password" suddenly became invalid.
what to do
Ren's eyes flashed and his brows furrowed.
Although he is safe for the time being, once the bronze door is closed, Canossa inside cannot escape and will undoubtedly die...