Chapter 26: Monkey King

The chorus of water monkeys' howls grew louder and closer, sending shivers down our spines. Admitting to fear at this moment would be an understatement. We instinctively halted our discussion, feeling a sudden surge of tension that made even our breaths sound labored.Amidst our concerns about potential torment from the water monkeys, a sudden thunderous "boom" filled the air, causing the entire stone chamber to tremble as loose rocks cascaded from the walls.Surrounded by desolate mountains, our current location is nestled deep within their folds. The stability of this place remained uncertain, and the thought crossed my mind that if a collapse occurred, we wouldn't need to bother with coffins; our final resting place would be right here.Historically, this area had never experienced earthquakes, so the source of these booming sounds was cl