Chapter 387

This old man was the wild warlock that Qian You mentioned?

He seemed to see that Zhong Li was also a warlock. Then, he must know that Zhong Li was the Celestial Commissioner's man. After all, wild warlocks were as rare as pandas. It was impossible for two of them to appear near Xiang City at the same time.

Xu Qi 'an thought.

"The owner of this tomb is not simple. Hehe, it's not good to see something that shouldn't be seen. This is the old man's experience of digging tombs for many years. You Celestial Commissioner warlocks don't do this kind of work. You lack experience. "Ram Su laughed.

Celestial Commissioner warlock?!

The members of the Houtu Gang looked at Zhong Li with astonishment on their faces, as if they were shocked.

So she was the warlock of the Celestial Commissioner … As expected, this kind of silent person was often one of the core figures.

Sick Man Gang Leader thought.

He looked at Xu Qi 'an again and felt that this person's position was the lowest.

First of all, it was difficult for a Warrior to become the core of such a team. Secondly, when they were killing the evil beings, this person was a shield.

It clearly reflected his role.

"Mm-hmm." Zhong Li nodded to show that she understood.

She definitely wouldn't cast any spells or participate in any battles. This was the conclusion of a mature prophet.

Chu Yuanzhen was silent. His eyes sometimes scrutinized Xu Qi 'an, and sometimes he looked at the Jinlian Taoist priest.

Xu Ningyan was very strange. He was not as simple as he looked.

He came to this side room three times. There were only two possibilities. Either Xu Ningyan did it on purpose, or there was some special reason that made him keep coming back here.

"What secret is Xu Ningyan hiding … Hiss, number three is related to Yunlu Academy's Soaring Clear Air, and number three is a Confucian disciple. And his cousin actually has another secret … Daoist priest, oh, Daoist priest, you really hid it well. "

…

Everyone entered the side room with a heavy heart. At the end of the side room was a tunnel that led to the depths of the tomb.

"Erm, erm … Taoist priest, why don't you walk in front? I'm just a kid. "Xu Qi 'an stood at the entrance of the tunnel and looked at the darkness in front of him with some hesitation.

"Do you sense danger?" The Jinlian Taoist priest looked serious.

"No, I'm just a little scared. It reminds me of my childhood horror movies …" Xu Qi 'an answered in his heart. He took a deep breath and walked into the tunnel with a torch.

The tunnel was long and narrow. The stone walls on both sides had traces of being excavated, giving off an orange glow.

Their footsteps echoed in the quiet tunnel. No one spoke, highlighting the nervousness in everyone's hearts.

At the end of the passageway was a tall stone door. It was tightly shut, and no one had visited it yet.

Xu Qi 'an stopped in front of the stone door and pressed his hands on it. He tried to exert force, but he did not use his full strength. After a few seconds of silence, he did not receive any warning from his Divine Instinct.

He withdrew his hand and nodded at Taoist Priest Golden Lotus. "There's no danger. At least I didn't sense anything."

"Taoist priest" said. "Jinlian Taoist priest"

"Zap!"

Amidst the stiff and heavy sounds of friction, the stone door slowly opened.

The light of the torch shone in, but it could only illuminate a few feet. The light was swallowed by the darkness.

Xu Qi 'an saw the torch dim and said hurriedly, "Wait, there's no air inside."

Then he asked Zhong Li, "Do you have any Antidote Pill? Give some to the brothers of the Houtu Faction. "

The dirty white-robed Gong Yangsu said, "You're welcome. We've already taken the Antidote Pill."

After waiting outside for a quarter of an hour, Xu Qi 'an had half of his foot in the tomb. There was no warning of danger and the torch did not dim. He was relieved and said,

"I'll take the lead. You guys follow behind. Remember, don't do anything unnecessary."

The members of the Houtu Faction nodded hard.

Now, not only the sick man faction leader, but also the ordinary members could see the low status of Xu Qi 'an.

Explore the way and take the lead. Danger as a shield.

Warrior was so uncouth.

"I've been in the limelight this time. The Taoist priest and the others have to rely on me …" Xu Qi 'an's mouth twitched.

At the same time, Xu Qi 'an remembered something that he had not noticed before.

"The Jinlian Taoist priest is indeed a remnant soul. I remember. During the Sampo Case, we sneaked into Count Pingyuan's Mansion and encountered Heng Hui who was possessed by a god. The Taoist priest used the Primordial Spirit Python to go up."

"At that time, my 'education level' was not high, so I didn't think anything was wrong. Now that I think about it, it's very strange. What about the magic weapon? What about the spell? Jindan?

"Using the Primordial Spirit Python is equivalent to taking off your pants and using a spear made of flesh to fight with an iron spear. It's purely courting death.

"But if the Taoist priest is a remnant soul, everything can be explained. Even his liking for cats can be explained. Anyway, humans and cats are not his own flesh.

"But can a remnant soul live for so long? The Taoists are indeed experts in playing with ghosts. "

Although there was a lot of drama in his mind, Xu Qi 'an did not ignore the possible dangers in the surrounding environment.

After entering the main tomb, the five torches dispelled most of the darkness, and the scene in the tomb room was outlined in front of everyone.

The main tomb was huge. If it was compared to a room, then Xu Qi 'an and the others were at the entrance. But even the entrance gave people the illusion that they had entered a temple.

The height of the dome could not be seen, and the distance between the walls on both sides was estimated to be two hundred feet. In other words, the width of the main tomb was two hundred feet (60 meters).

The depth was unknown, and it needed to be explored.

"According to the layout of the tomb, the center must be the coffin of the tomb owner. I suggest that we don't go there first. Let's explore around the walls and estimate the size of the pattern, and see if we can find any valuable information."

The Sickly Man Sect Leader walked to the side of the Jinlian Taoist priest and suggested.

"An old grave robber … but I'm the leader, why didn't you discuss it with me?" Xu Qi 'an muttered in his heart.

"You're right." The Jinlian Taoist priest nodded.

Xu Qi 'an led the group to the left and began to explore. They moved cautiously until they saw a huge mural.

Before the emergence of written language, mural was the only way to record events. Even now, the tradition of using mural to record events was still popular.

Xu Qi 'an and Chu Yuanzhen, one in front and one behind, raised their torches high and illuminated the mural.

The content of the mural was: A terrifying giant snake broke into the human city. When it coiled, its body was taller than the city walls. Its pupils glowed scarlet, and it looked ferocious.

At this moment, a Taoist on a flying sword descended from the sky and killed the giant snake.

The emperor in the city led his courtiers out to welcome the Taoist, and they kowtowed to him. The Taoist stood on the flying sword in mid-air, looking down at the emperor and his courtiers.

"Such a huge snake, is it a demon?" Hengy Yuan frowned.

Chu Yuanzhen shook his head, indicating that he did not know. Although he had traveled around, ever since the Demon-slaying Period of sixty years, demons had gradually disappeared. During the Battle of Shanhai Pass 20 years ago, demons did appear, but Chu Yuanzhen was still a child at that time.

As for Xu Qi 'an … he and the others looked at the Jinlian Taoist priest.

"Indeed, there are some demons with extraordinary talents who have huge bodies. But not to this extent. Besides, if you knew that demons condense their Yaodan when they reach the Fifth Stage, you wouldn't think that the snake on the mural is a demon. "

The Jinlian Taoist priest stood with his hands behind his back, looking like an expert.

The three of them had different thoughts.

Xu Qi 'an thought,' So, the Fifth Stage demons condense their Yaodan. Based on what the Taoist priest said, after condensing their Yaodan, their bodies would shrink? Or is it that the path of demons' cultivation is not about increasing their body size? '

Chu Yuanzhen was thinking, 'If it is not a demon, then what is this snake?' He had a vague guess in his mind.

Hengy Yuan's thoughts were simple. He could not defeat this snake. It was a demon that could not be subdued by the Buddhist dharma.

The Jinlian Taoist priest did not keep them in suspense. He said, "Having a large body is not a good thing. Although it will increase one's strength, it will also expose many weaknesses. In this world, those who are known for their large bodies and powerful strength are the ancient gods and demons.

"However, during the era when the ancient gods and demons were active, humans were still ignorant and in the tribal era. Therefore, the snake on the mural should be the blood of the ancient gods and demons, not a real god or demon. "

Chu Yuanzhen nodded slightly. The Taoist priest's words were exactly what he was thinking.

"Even so, this Taoist priest was able to slay a giant snake. I'm afraid his strength is extraordinary," Chu Zhuangyuan said.

The entire wall was like a scroll. They talked as they walked, and saw the subsequent content.

In order to thank the Taoist priest, the Emperor built a high platform for him and led the officials to worship it.

"Isn't this the mural we saw before?" Xu Qi 'an asked.

The scene of the officials worshiping the high platform was exactly the same as the mural outside.

The subsequent content of the mural shocked everyone. The Taoist priest with a blurry face swung his sword and killed the Emperor. Then, he put on the dragon robe and crown. He usurped the throne.

What kind of godly development is this … Xu Qi 'an was dumbfounded.

Chu Yuanzhen opened his mouth. He was also shocked by the Taoist priest's actions.

Daoist Master Golden Lotus furrowed his brows.

Master Hengy Yuan frowned. "Such an expert should not be reluctant to leave power. What's the point of becoming the Emperor to him? "

As soon as he said that, Xu Qi 'an and Chu Yuanzhen snorted at the same time.

They looked at each other and smiled. They knew that the other was thinking of the Yuanjing Emperor just like them.

After that, the content of the mural turned into a war. The black-armored army fought against the white-armored army. Behind the white-armored army was the giant-like emperor — the Taoist priest who usurped the throne.

The back of the black-armored army was empty.

The Emperor's army quelled the rebellion. However, he did not seem to want to be a good emperor. He started to play multiplayer sports.

The Emperor held his throne high. A naked woman sat in his arms. He was surrounded by equally naked women.

After that, the number of men and women gradually increased. Countless teams of men and women happily played multiplayer sports.

"Isn't this the mural we saw outside?" Xu Qi 'an said. He felt that what he said was very familiar.

This "multiplayer sports" mural was the same as the one outside. However, there was no diagram of the meridian channel … The meaning of this mural was that the Emperor became addicted to Dual Cultivation. He became a fanatic of Dual Cultivation. He was licentious and tyrannical?

No, he was a Taoist priest. He usurped the throne and became the Emperor!

Many thoughts flashed through Xu Qi 'an's mind. Then, he heard Chu Yuanzhen say in a low voice, "Taoist priest, this Emperor has a deep relationship with Dual Cultivation."

What he really wanted to say was, could this Taoist priest be the founder of that sect?

Chu Zhuangyuan is very smart. I think so too … Xu Qi 'an nodded and looked at the Jinlian Taoist priest.

"I don't know." The Jinlian Taoist priest's answer was concise.

The group walked slowly and continued to look at the mural.

Perhaps the Heavens could not stand the Emperor's muddle-headed behavior. One day, dark clouds suddenly appeared and lightning struck him to death. The Emperor died.

"The Taoist priest usurped the throne and was licentious. So the Heavens struck him to death … This is too much of a brothel." The sick man clan leader shook his head and commented.

The meaning of "too much of a brothel" was similar to "dramatic." The opera of this era was generally performed in the brothel.

The members of the Heaven & Earth Society had a strange expression on their faces. This was because they thought of more things.

From a rational point of view, Xu Qi 'an analyzed, "It's strange. Some parts don't make sense."

Jinlian, Chu Yuanzhen, and the others knew that Xu Qi 'an had an extraordinary talent in solving cases. They restrained their thoughts and listened to him.

"If the owner of this tomb is the Emperor in the mural, who is also a Taoist priest, then this mural is very strange." Xu Qi 'an said in a deep voice.

"Even the wise and mighty Emperor of Daibun knows to change the history books to cover up his stain. And this mural is painted here naked. Is it satire? "

The wise and mighty His Majesty changed the history books to cover up his blemish … Xu Ningyan was too cautious. Even on such an occasion, he didn't leave any evidence of "great disrespect".

Chu Yuanzhen thought.

"The Heavenly Lightning struck him to death. Therefore, this tomb should have been built by the officials and descendants. Isn't it normal to criticize him?" Hengy Yuan said.

"Master, you may build a tomb for your enemy, but others may not." Xu Qi 'an shook his head.

"If his descendants hated him, they wouldn't have built such a grand tomb. Otherwise, they would not have painted such a mural. Unless the content of the mural is very real. "

Everyone nodded and accepted his explanation. Chu Yuanzhen said in a deep voice, "With the strength of the Taoist priest, ordinary lightning would not have killed him. Does the lightning have any other meaning? "

At this moment, the Jinlian Taoist priest spoke. He said word by word, "It's the Heavenly Tribulation."

"Heavenly Tribulation?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Qi 'an and the others looked at the Jinlian Taoist priest. It was a strange term.

The Jinlian Taoist priest nodded slowly. "In the Taoist system, the second stage is called 'Tribulation'. After passing the Heavenly Tribulation, one can become a first-stage Earth Immortal. Haha, this is not something the Celestial Commissioner Prophet's Heavenly Tribulation can compare to. The previous Taoist Master Renzong died in the Heavenly Tribulation. "

So the second stage is called 'Tribulation', and the first stage is called 'Earth Immortal'. The Heaven & Earth Society members noted it down happily.

Xu Qi 'an slapped his head and said, "I remember now. You said that the damned Taoist Master of the Earth Sect failed to pass the Heavenly Tribulation. That was why he was devoured by the demonic nature and became a demon."

After killing Zilian, the Jinlian Taoist priest snuck into Xu Qi 'an's room at night and had a frank conversation with him.

"In other words, the emperor was a second-stage Taoist, and a peak second-stage Taoist at that. He was only a step away from becoming an Earth Immortal," Chu Yuanzhen said.

The Jinlian Taoist priest heaved a sigh of relief. "He died in the Heavenly Tribulation and died. This tomb should be a cenotaph. There shouldn't be too much danger. "

The others also heaved a sigh of relief. Xu Qi 'an teased in a relaxed manner, "Taoist priest, being too sure of your judgment will often lead to the opposite result."

'Taoist priest, don't just stick your flag here.'

Under Xu Qi 'an's guidance, they came to the other side of the main tomb. To their disappointment, there were no murals.

The exploration of the main tomb ended here. Xu Qi 'an held a torch and led the group to the center of the tomb. There, they saw a wide black passage.

The passage led straight to the central platform. On both sides of the passage were shallow puddles with murky water.

"There are candles on both sides …"

Xu Qi 'an moved the torch, and the orange light shone on the edge of the passage. Candlesticks as tall as a person were set up every ten steps, all the way to the platform.

There were candles on the candlesticks that had not been burned out. They were as red as blood, but they were crystal clear like rubies.

"This seems to be the oil extracted from the Red Dragon of the Eastern Sea. This candle can burn for decades." The Jinlian Taoist priest sniffed and identified the material of the candle.

As they spoke, Xu Qi 'an and Chu Yuanzhen lit the candles. Clusters of candles burned quietly, bringing more light to the spacious main tomb.

Xu Qi 'an asked the group to pay attention to the puddles on both sides to prevent evil creatures from hiding in the water. At the same time, he lit the candlesticks at the edge of the passage.

The torches could not be maintained for too long and would eventually be extinguished. They had to replace the task of illumination with something else before they burned out.

As they approached the platform, Xu Qi 'an suddenly stopped. There were two rows of soldiers standing on the steps leading to the platform. They were quietly watching the group of uninvited guests.

"Damn it, you scared me …" Xu Qi 'an cursed as he walked over. He listened carefully to make sure there was no heartbeat. Then, he observed the dried corpses.

"They are just dried corpses. Everyone, don't touch them. Follow behind me."

After warning them, he walked up the steps, passed the 99th step, and reached the platform.

The scene on the platform was first reflected in Xu Qi 'an's eyes. There was a huge bronze coffin in the center, and four tall figures stood at the four corners of the platform.

These figures held different weapons in their hands. They stood silently for thousands of years without falling.

The Jinlian Taoist priest took a look at the bronze coffin and moved his gaze away. He walked to the edge of the platform and examined the dried corpse closest to him.

This dried corpse wore a fish scale armor and held a Purple Gold Hammer. It wore a bronze mask, revealing only a pair of eyes.

Pieces of the fish scale armor were connected by red threads. Each fish scale was engraved with strange runes, which were both evil and exquisite.

"This seems to be a work of Taoism?" Chu Yuanzhen was also observing the dried corpse. However, the corpse he was looking at had a rusty bronze sword in its hand.

The Jinlian Taoist priest looked at the four dried corpses and the armor on them. He muttered, "There are indeed traces of Taoism.

However, I can only make a few guesses about these ancient runes. The one on the west is mainly metal, while the one on the north, south, and east are respectively fire, water, and wood. "

"Where's the soil?" Xu Qi 'an asked.

The Jinlian Taoist priest did not answer. Instead, he looked at the bronze coffin in the center.

"The main soil in the center!" Chu Yuanzhen whispered, "What does this layout mean?"

"Is it reincarnation?" The Wild Warlock, Gong Yangsu, looked at Zhong Li.

Zhong Li nodded and said, "Everything in the world is an illusion of the Five Elements. The ancient people believed that when people die, they are buried in the tomb. The tomb is in the soil. If the Five Elements Formation can be set in the tomb, the dead will one day be reincarnated from the soil."

Everyone listened with great interest. Xu Qi 'an suddenly felt a chill down his spine.

He said, "That's not right. Taoist, didn't you say that you died in the Heavenly Tribulation and turned into ashes? If there's nothing left, how can you reincarnate? What's the use of the Five Elements Formation? "

The Jinlian Taoist priest was stunned at first. Then, his pupils shrank slightly. He said in a low voice, "Let's go. The main tomb has been explored. There's no need to stay any longer."

Xu Qi 'an nodded. Just as he was about to announce the retreat, he suddenly heard a sigh coming from the bronze coffin.

"You're here …"

A chill rose from his tailbone and went straight to his scalp. Xu Qi 'an gulped and swallowed. He turned his head to look at the crowd, only to find that although their faces were serious, there was no fear.

The Jinlian Taoist priest noticed Xu Qi 'an's terrible expression. He asked, "What's wrong with you?"

"I heard it. In the coffin …" Xu Qi 'an's lips moved a few times. He spat out the words through his teeth.

"There's — someone — saying — something."

A chill rose from everyone's tailbone. Their scalps instantly went numb.

Zhong Li slowly shivered. She almost couldn't carry Lina.

Chu Yuanzhen's face was livid. He said in a low and urgent voice, "Go, leave the main tomb. Leave quickly …"

At this moment, everyone showed a strong desire to live. Without any nonsense, they turned around and left.

Crack!

At this moment, everyone heard a jerky and heavy sound of friction coming from behind.

It was the sound of the bronze coffin opening.