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"Enough with the nonsense!" I couldn't quite figure out who he was, but since he had no intention of making a move, I decided to act a bit aloof. There are plenty of people in this world who fear the strong and take advantage of the weak.
"Tsk tsk! You've got some personality... My Boss loves people like you!" His tone was calm and unhurried. "Your Boss? Cut the chatter, what do you want?"
"Hah! We want you to join us!"
"Join you?"
"That's right! You'll be interested, and so will your friends here." He stretched lazily, still showing no intention of standing up.
"I'm not interested!"
"Xia, wait, let him finish..." Big Mouth Lee quickly interrupted me. "You have some standing, don't stoop to his level! What organization is this? Let's hear it..."
"At least this brother knows how to read the room..." With that, he lightly tapped the chair, and it spun one hundred eighty degrees. The moment I saw him, I was taken aback; I felt like I had seen him somewhere before.
"Shibo!" Zhengyang suddenly stood up, clearly shocked. In an instant, his expression changed as if he wanted to say something but stopped short. "Zhengyang, don't you understand your master's difficulties? Alas! Poor Qingyunzi... My heart aches for Qingfengzi's sincere efforts..."
In that moment, I realized who this person was. He was a Taoist from Maoshan Wuyun Peak, Zhou Daming's uncle, and Qingyunzi's senior disciple—Zhengyang's shibo. But how was he also Dong Tong's uncle? I thought to myself, "This is unexpected; things are getting more complicated!"
"There’s much more that will surprise you; you were born extraordinary. So, have you made up your mind? Will you join us?"
"You want me to join Maoshan Dao?"
"Not at all... You don’t need to know that now; just answer yes or no!"
"What happens if I agree? And what if I refuse?"
"If you agree, everything will be settled. If you refuse... well... let's just say your tribulations are not over yet!" Dong Tong raised his head to look at me, seemingly pleading. "Then I won't agree!"
"Very well! You will agree sooner or later... Girl, let's go!"
"Uncle! I'm not going..."
"Be obedient. Uncle promised your grandfather to take care of you!"
"Uncle! I've grown up. Let me face some of my own tribulations; I don't want to drag others down anymore!"
"Sigh! Fortune and misfortune are intertwined. Well, I can save you for a moment, but not for a lifetime!" With that, Qingfengzi used the Wind Escape Technique, disappearing without a trace in a gust of cold wind. After this incident, we all felt wary of Dong Tong; who knows what trouble might arise? She was perceptive and had seen through it long ago.
I had faced countless hardships on my journey, and now I had finally reached the end. Just a moment away from unveiling the truth behind my engagement with Lushan. At that moment, I discovered such a huge secret hidden among my teammates; how could I not feel a mix of emotions?
"You know, whether in life or death, there should be a conclusion!"
"I can't!" Dong Tong bit her lip, refusing to say another word.
"This is the main place within the Taoist Sect!" Dong Tong pointed inside, her eyes red as if filled with dread. "You all go open the door!"
Big Mouth Lee hurried over, excited at the thought of what lay inside. He flashed a big grin, revealing his two prominent front teeth, looking incredibly pleased—who knows what was going on in his head? He approached the stone door and examined it closely. Not only was Big Mouth Lee a charlatan, but he was also a renowned craftsman and an expert locksmith. He scrutinized the gap in the door meticulously.
The stone door was made from solid Han White Jade, completely transparent from top to bottom. If it weren't for the gap, one might suspect it was just a stone wall. Frost began to form along the door seam, densely creeping toward the center; it was evident that the Eerie Energy inside was extremely potent. This frost was quite sinister. Big Mouth Lee pulled out a flashlight and shone it into the gap, exclaiming in surprise. Turning back with a look of terror, he said, "Damn it! This door isn't even locked! The wear marks suggest it opens frequently; there must be someone living inside!"
"Frequently opens!" The phrase replayed in my mind instantly! I froze—could it be that this so-called main entity had already awakened? What did this imply? It was self-evident!
"Never mind; if Buddha blocks me, I'll kill Buddha; if demons block me, I'll kill demons. Let's go in!"
Zhengyang said, "Open the door, but be cautious of that layer of frost!"
Big Mouth Lee and Bald Qiang grabbed their Entrenching Shovels and inserted them into the gap of the stone door. With a powerful pry, there was a loud crash as the stone door opened slightly. It turned out to be a frequently used entrance; otherwise, even a thousand years of dust and dirt accumulating in the crevice would have sealed it shut, making it as difficult to pry open as concrete.
As the door creaked open, a thick and violent Shadow Mist rushed out, hitting us like a hurricane and pushing us back several steps. In an instant, all our faces turned pale!
Inside the stone door, both the walls and the floor were covered with frost formed from Eerie Energy, at least several inches thick, which was quite astonishing.
"The Nine-Tiered Corpse Tower truly lives up to its name!"
Big Mouth Lee stared inside and remarked, "Tsk tsk! This is comparable to a freezer; if we go in there, we'll freeze like fish jerky!"
"Big Mouth Li, that's an oven! It's popsicles that belong in a freezer! We'll freeze to death!" Bald Qiang chimed in, still having the energy to bicker.
Freeze to death? You’re being too optimistic!
Without further ado, we hurried inside. Just as we stepped in, there was a loud clang as the stone door slammed shut behind us, an ominous feeling creeping into our hearts!
Cold!
Bone-chilling cold!
That was my first impression after entering. Goosebumps erupted all over my body; this cold was different from the frigid winter chill. It felt like needles piercing through my flesh. Those who were particularly sensitive even felt a twinge of "pain," their bodies tingling as if Eerie Energy was drilling into their bones!
The tomb chamber wasn’t large—about ten square meters. Inside was empty except for a Crystal Coffin placed right in the center. The Crystal Coffin shimmered brilliantly, leaving us momentarily stunned.
To our surprise, just as we were caught off guard, Dong Tong suddenly dashed toward the Crystal Coffin standing in the middle.
I had been observing the Crystal Coffin and hadn’t noticed her actions until I snapped back to reality; she was already standing before it. The Crystal Coffin sparkled even more intensely, radiating light. I felt a surge of alarm and shouted, "Come back!"
Dong Tong ignored my warning and continued toward the Crystal Coffin with a dazed expression. She looked entranced as she walked step by step closer to it, causing our hearts to race with each movement she made. The nearer she got, the faster our hearts pounded…
Who knows the depth of the Crystal Coffin and the Fortune and Misfortune it holds? I couldn't just stand by and watch her jump into the Fire Pit. Gritting my teeth, I prepared to chase after her, but Zhengyang suddenly pulled me back.
"This might be fate!"
Zhengyang sighed and waved to Big Mouth Lee and me, saying, "Come on, let's go take a look too!"
I could hardly wait any longer and quickly walked over in a few strides. I observed Dong Tong closely; her expression was blank, but there seemed to be a heavy sense of foreboding. An uneasy feeling crept into my heart.
The Crystal Coffin resembled a large piece of glass, incredibly transparent, allowing us to see straight to the bottom. However, when we leaned down to look, the coffin was empty—there was nothing inside!
Could it be that something had transformed and was hiding in some corner?
On the bottom padding of the coffin, there was a faint outline of a person pressed into it. It looked like a man, quite robust in build. However, due to the scant information left behind, I couldn't discern his specific situation. The Crystal Coffin emitted a White Mist that grew thicker by the moment, as if it could be grasped with one's hand.
What kind of entity is this? Even the coffin that has held a body exudes such Eerie Energy. I frowned slightly, thinking to myself, "Damn it, if we face off against this thing, will I even stand a chance? I'm not so sure!"
Suddenly, without warning, a burst of maniacal laughter erupted behind us. Following that, a deep male voice came from the direction of the stone chamber's entrance: "Dong Tong, you did well! The Spirit Yang Body is mine... ahahaha!"
As soon as that voice rang out, I felt an overwhelming shock coursing through my entire body!
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