The group did not hesitate as they entered the cave before them.
Since Zhang Tian had temporarily disabled the surrounding formations before arriving, it was relatively safe here.
After the Queen Mother of the West's demise, the formations lacked support, making them easier to disable.
As they entered the mountain cave, the group felt a sense of relief from the previous urgency.
Furthermore, with the absence of traps and mechanisms, Zhang Tian and the others moved at a relatively faster pace.
Soon, the scene shifted.
The group had emerged from the so-called mountain cave.
Within the mountaintop, a vast space appeared before their eyes.
The Kunlun Divine Palace was named so not because it was built on the summit of Kunlun Mountain, but because it was located within its interior.
It was constructed into a complex comparable to an imperial palace. Coupled with its astonishing craftsmanship, there were few in existence capable of building such grand mausoleums today.
Hence, it was called the Divine Palace.
The scene revealed a magnificent palace before them.
Despite being inside Kunlun Mountain, light still illuminated the interior.
The entire grand hall appeared exceptionally awe-inspiring.
The majestic hall stood atop a colossal stone platform.
On either side of the main hall were two smaller annexes.
The golden roof of the main hall was strikingly dazzling.
With a single glance, Zhang Tian recognized that the eaves of the main hall were crafted from pure gold.
Every single tile on the eaves was made of gold.
This was evident to the naked eye.
The main hall was generally square-shaped, approximately two hundred meters wide and similarly in diameter.
Its height reached a staggering twenty meters.
Twenty meters was already the height of a small building.
The fact that a main hall could be built to such a height, and that the two red wooden pillars in front of it could support it, indicated that the materials used were extraordinary.
The main hall was before them, with the subordinate halls flanking its sides.
This Heavenly Palace differed significantly from the Cloud Top Heavenly Palace seen previously.
The scale of the Cloud Top Heavenly Palace was not comparable to this place.
Moreover, the Cloud Top Heavenly Palace had only two main halls and a dragon pillar platform, whereas this place had several halls, and in front of the main hall, there was also a platform.
However, the platform here was somewhat different, engraved with statues of the Twenty-Eight Mansions.
"Boss, are those eaves really made of gold?"
Fatty swallowed.
He was skilled in artifact forging, which required familiarity with materials. Fatty recognized pure gold almost at a glance.
"Yes, most likely."
Zhang Tian nodded slightly.
Fatty's eyes lit up.
Although Fatty was wealthy now, old habits died hard.
It was akin to someone who had always craved wealth suddenly acquiring it; they wouldn't abandon their ingrained desire.
"Fatty, don't even think about it. These are national treasures. It's best to leave them here."
"Besides, you're not short of money now."
Zhang Tian waved his hand.
Fatty stroked his chin.
"But when I see these things, I can't help myself. Boss, how much do you think this whole palace would be worth if it were sold?"
Fatty swallowed.
"Priceless."
Zhang Tian replied directly.
"Alright, let's head inside first."
"This place is quite large. I suspect there are more halls behind the main one. This should be a palace complex."
Zhang Tian gestured.
Hu Bayi and Shirley Yang remained silent, following closely behind.
Fatty's eyes, however, kept darting to the golden roof tiles above.
If Zhang Tian weren't watching, Fatty would have probably carried off all those golden tiles.
"Boss, are there any traps on this platform with the statues?"
Fatty looked at the surrounding stone statues.
Having experienced so much, Fatty could discern traps at a glance.
Especially in this place.
He could tell there were traps almost immediately.
Zhang Tian waved his hand.
"The traps here are all powered by formations. Without the formations, these traps are less effective than ordinary ones."
Zhang Tian said, then walked in directly.
As Zhang Tian had said, most of the mechanisms here relied on the giant formation they had encountered earlier to function.
Looking at the statues of the Mansions surrounding them, Zhang Tian felt a sense of awe.
Such large-scale statues would undoubtedly take several years to sculpt.
Furthermore, the methods and materials for creating these statues were extremely demanding.
"Boss, the material of these statues seems unusual. Fatty thinks it resembles artifact forging material."
Fatty ran his hand over a statue, having discerned some insights.
Zhang Tian nodded slightly.
"The materials here are quite good, but the statues are rather large. Let's search inside. If there are no other better materials, taking these back wouldn't be bad either."
Zhang Tian did not want to miss any opportunity to utilize resources.
After all, he had nearly lost his life here.
Zhang Tian was determined to reclaim everything he had lost.
Fatty nodded.
"Then we can place one in front of each of our houses! Wouldn't that be imposing?"
Fatty chuckled. Zhang Tian gave him a wry look.
Were the Mansions something that could be casually displayed? It was a miracle if they didn't affect one's fortune.
Zhang Tian said nothing more and walked towards the main hall.
Zhang Qilin walked alongside him.
"Qilin, have you been here before?"
Zhang Tian looked at Zhang Qilin, asking out of curiosity.
Zhang Qilin shook his head.
"I've only been in the Bronze Gate. I've never been here."
Zhang Tian said.
Zhang Tian was somewhat curious.
How had Zhang Qilin managed to get out originally? And if he was a symbiotic system of the Queen Mother of the West, why would she let him leave?
This was something Zhang Tian had always found perplexing.
Shaking his head, he cast aside these strange thoughts.
Soon, the group passed the massive platform and arrived before an ancient red wooden door.
"This is agarwood, a very good wood for cultivating tranquility. This type of wood is typically used by scholars, and it is very precious. I never expected the door here to be made of red agarwood."
"The Queen Mother of the West was indeed incredibly extravagant."
Zhang Tian looked at the wooden door before him, a faint fragrance wafting towards his nostrils.
This wood emitted a subtle aroma.
It was pleasant, and standing there, Zhang Tian felt his heart calm.
Initially, Zhang Tian had been slightly excited about the treasures, but now he felt no excitement whatsoever, utterly serene.
"Boss, this door smells wonderful. Let's dismantle it."
Fatty spoke again.
His mind was filled with the idea of dismantling this entire palace.
This place was practically a gold mine for treasure hunters.
It was especially suitable for someone like Fatty.
Zhang Tian looked at the hall before him.
It was indeed a place well-suited for tranquil living.
Zhang Tian could not help but feel tempted.
"Perhaps I should move everything here, including this colossal palace, into my illusory space!"
Zhang Tian thought to himself. Once this idea sparked, it lingered in his mind.
However, Zhang Tian immediately shook his head. If he took all of this away, wouldn't it contradict his original intentions?
Zhang Tian's purpose for tomb raiding was not to collect relics, but to find magical artifacts. What would be the point of taking this palace?
Resolutely, Zhang Tian gritted his teeth and abandoned the thought.