The sound of the stone chamber collapsing echoed endlessly. Gravel flew through the air, and dust filled the space. Lu Chen pulled Huo Yao behind him, his gaze sharp and piercing as he stared intently at the self-proclaimed archaeologist before them.
"We have no grievance between us. Why are you pushing us to this desperate end?" Lu Chen asked in a deep voice, a trace of anger tinged in his tone.
"No grievance?" The archaeologist laughed aloud, as if hearing the most ridiculous joke in the world. He cast his head back and roared with laughter, his tone dripping with mockery. "Boy, you are too naive! In this world, power is the only truth!"
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