Led by Zhou Yongfu, Wu Chenxi and Hua Xiangyun crossed two mountains before finally arriving at the ancient tomb he had mentioned.
But the spirits on this mountain are more boring than they imagined.
Before they even reached the ancient tomb, the area around it was already densely packed with souls. It was estimated that souls from within a hundred miles had heard the news and rushed over to join the commotion.
Hua Xiangyun, “…” Sure enough, the Chinese people love to make a fuss, even after becoming a ghost.
However, they were still wary of Hua Xiangyun and her fellow Xuan Masters, so when they arrived, they tried to stay as far away as possible.
Seeing their curious yet frightened expressions, Hua Xiangyun couldn't help but smile.
"Masters, please don't be offended," He Zhiyuan said with a smile. "Life in the mountains can be a bit boring, but they have no ill intentions." Nor would they dare to have any ill intentions.
Suddenly, the Nine Lotus Cauldron in Hua Xiangyun's spiritual platform spoke up, "Eh, how come I sensed a spiritual artifact? Master, be careful, this place is unusual."
The main problem is that this magical artifact is shrouded in a thick layer of black mist, making it impossible to discern its true nature.
When did magical artifacts become so depraved, relying on absorbing yin energy to operate?
The Nine Lotus Cauldron can also absorb Yin energy, but because it was specially refined, it has the added function of converting it into spiritual energy.
Other spiritual artifacts all need spiritual energy to be nourished, so what's going on here? Could it be the legendary evil cultivator?
Hua Xiangyun did not respond to the Nine Lotus Cauldron, but instead began to divine on the spot.
Today is a mixed day, "Master?"
Wu Chenxi then slipped another jade pendant into her arms, saying, "It's alright. Keep this close to your body; it can withstand a blow from the Ghost King."
She wasn't sure what was inside the grave either, so giving her apprentice more assurance would ease her worries later.
Hua Xiangyun hung the jade pendant around her neck. She knew her own limitations; with her current abilities, she would only be a hindrance in a real crisis. "Master, is Zhou Yongfu's statement credible?"
Hua Xiangyun used her spiritual energy to transmit her voice, but she always felt that something was wrong, as if everything was going too smoothly.
Now, not only her master, but even she herself doubts whether this ancient tomb is the true burial place of Yuan Tianjing.
Wu Chenxi said, "At least the rune contract on his body is correct. I am quite interested in the formations here, many of which I have only read about in books."
Hua Xiangyun is now somewhat envious of these personally taught disciples with strong backgrounds, deep sect foundations, and broad knowledge.
But they forgot that she is now considered a direct disciple, and they will gradually come into contact with her in the future.
"You'd better study those books I gave you thoroughly, and then I'll bring some back for you." Wu Chenxi saw through her thoughts and smiled as she reminded her.
"But now is not the time to be distracted. Stay close behind me."
Even on the outer perimeter, there were already several interconnected formations, the first of which was a concealment formation.
She had already handed this one over to Hua Xiangyun, so that she could practice and it could also be considered a disguised test.
Hua Xiangyun untied it in no time. Soon, the master and apprentice, along with the soul watching from outside, felt the scene change. The overgrown grave mound disappeared, and in front of them was a wide open plain. Twenty or thirty meters further ahead, an imposing tomb appeared before them.
"Have you seen this before?" He Zhiyuan asked Zhou Yongfu, who was standing next to him.
Zhou Yongfu was also stunned. He shook his head and said, "How could I have such great abilities?"
I suspect that not only I am unaware of this matter, but even my ancestors may not have known about it.
"You guys are really pathetic. You've been guarding this place for generations, and you don't even know what you're guarding," He Zhiyuan said meaningfully, looking at the imposing tomb in front of him. "Making it so mysterious is a bit unethical."
Zhou Yongfu was too preoccupied with other thoughts to care about now; his mind was filled with mixed emotions.
In an instant, I felt that the Zhou family, for more than a dozen generations, had been like fools, guarding this place for hundreds of years, yet they didn't even know its true nature.
No one paid attention to his thoughts; Hua Xiangyun was already following behind Wu Chenxi, breaking through the formation.
Just as they broke through three formations and were less than ten meters from the tomb, Zhou Yongfu involuntarily floated in front of them, his expression turning ferocious. "You can't get any closer. Leave now!"
He didn't know why, but he felt a sharp pain coming from his soul, something he hadn't felt for many years.
But a voice inside him urged him to protect the grave before him, or else his soul would be scattered.
Hua Xiangyun used her spiritual eyes to see that the previously hidden rune contract had now appeared on Zhou Yongfu's face, and was even emanating wisps of black energy.
Because of their long-standing friendship, He Zhiyuan was afraid that he would offend the master, so he tried to pull him away. However, he did not expect that the yin energy on his body would suddenly gather towards him.
He Zhiyuan screamed in agony, but before he could even cry for help, his arm was severed by a sword that Wu Chenxi had somehow produced.
This sudden change caused the onlookers to scatter in all directions, with only the bolder ones secretly observing from afar.
Hua Xiangyun gathered her spiritual energy, grabbed He Zhiyuan with one hand, and threw him far away, saying, "Quickly take all the souls away, leave this mountain, and go as far away as possible."
If I'm not mistaken, the soul power that was just absorbed has now made the Yin energy on Zhou Yongfu's body even more concentrated.
In order to prevent him from becoming stronger, souls like He Zhiyuan and the others are even less suitable to stay here.
He Zhiyuan was shocked by the sudden turn of events. Looking at his missing arm, he didn't even dare to conjure a new one and float towards the distant mountain.
If I were to go through it again, I wouldn't think I'd still have a chance to survive.
Looking at Zhou Yongfu's ferocious expression, Wu Chenxi knew he had lost his mind, so she raised the Five Thunder Talisman in her hand and threw it at him.
Struck by five bolts of lightning, Zhou Yongfu let out a series of screams as his original soul was on the verge of disintegration.
But a cloud of black mist was now emanating from the grave behind him. As it merged with Zhou Yongfu, his soul became more solid, bringing a sense of pressure to the master and disciple.
Hua Xiangyun took out Langtao from the Nine Lotus Cauldron and stared at Zhou Yongfu warily.
She used to go with Master Jiang to take on commissions, but those were all small-scale operations; she had never encountered one of this caliber.
Wu Chenxi also wanted to teach her young apprentice, "There is a fierce battle to be fought today, so stay close behind me."
"No matter the time, protecting me is already a huge help to your teacher."
"Yes, Master." Hua Xiangyun knew what was important and what was urgent; now was not the time for her to show off.
Wu Chenxi naturally wouldn't give the other party a chance to continue growing stronger, and kept throwing out talismans from her hand.
This was all thanks to her having an apprentice who could draw talismans; this time, she really had a blast.
Every time Zhou Yongfu solidified his power, Wu Chenxi immediately shattered it. The ancient tomb behind him seemed to be enraged, and a dense stream of Yin energy rushed directly into Zhou Yongfu's back.
Zhou Yongfu, who was originally a small old man, suddenly grew taller, and a cold wind even surrounded him.
Whenever a talisman was about to be placed near it, it was immediately blown away.
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