Wow!
Birds were flying in the valley.
Li Yan looked to the left and saw a big tree there, so he jumped, landed on the trunk of the tree, and landed with the help of his strength.
He looked above and saw clouds and fog, steep cliffs rising into the sky, and nothing could be seen further up.
Li Yan thought, no wonder it's so hard to find here.
There is a wonder of the sea of clouds on Tianzhufeng Peak. Although the scenery is magnificent and majestic, it just blocks the rift valley below and forms a blind spot with other mountain roads.
Thinking of this, Li Yan pressed the handle of the knife and looked around.
The mountain is too steep. With Wang Dao Xuan's skills, I'm afraid he might lose his footing and fall off the cliff halfway, so he can only stay on top.
It's a pity that Wang Dao Xuan lost the little devil Yinbing. Otherwise, if we set up a forum on it, we can also help remotely.
It seems that if I have time, I want to help Wang Dao Xuan get some secret soldiers.
Throwing away the distracting thoughts in his mind, Li Yan pressed the handle of the knife with one hand and pinched Yang Seal with the other. He took a deep breath, and all the smells in the valley poured into his nose.
Then, he looked at the ground with a shocked expression.
He is now so proficient in using Divine Ability that he can roughly outline the shape of objects with the help of smell.
There are soul bottles buried underground in this entire valley!
The soul bottle is not Wandering Soul Jar, but a funerary vessel, which originated from the Han Dynasty. The bottom is a pottery pot, and the top is a pottery pavilion, flying birds, verandahs, musical instruments, etc. The style is extremely exquisite.
This object was originally a "grain bag" or a "pottery warehouse", which was used to hold grain during burials to prevent the souls of the deceased from starving on their way to the underworld.
Later, they became more and more exquisite, expressing the dream of becoming an immortal after death.
To be honest, this thing is not uncommon.
There are such things buried all over the valley, which makes Li Yan feel chilly in his heart. Could it be some evil formation?
But it seems like I can't smell anything strange.
Moreover, the valley has obviously experienced flash floods and mud siltation, and most of the underground soul bottles are in tatters.
In any case, this is probably the place he is looking for.
Li Yan was alert, and while using Divine Ability, he explored along the valley, and soon discovered something.
On a relatively wide flat land, a field was opened up, and there were even stubbles of wheat that had not been harvested for a long time.
Then, a smell came into my nose.
Li Yan's complexion changed slightly, he rolled over, hid behind a boulder in the canyon, and said loudly, "Senior, I am here under the entrustment of senior Wu Lao Si, please don't misunderstand me."
He could smell that someone was aiming a bow and arrow at him from the upper right side of the canyon wall.
Sure enough, an old female voice sounded, "Senior Brother Wu, is this coward finally dead?"
"Since you are a guest, then come up and have a cup of tea."
Li Yan narrowed his eyes slightly and slowly walked out from behind the rock.
Looking up, I saw a protruding narrow stone path between the cliffs above, which was blocked by a few pine trees, forming a blind spot.
An old woman in black stood above.
She looks quite young, but has a rosy complexion and a cold expression. Her gray hair is neatly combed and tied into a Taoist Topknot.
"Guests, please come up."
The old woman looked calm and raised her hand to invite.
To put it mildly, the piece of Stone Platform is two stories above the ground, but there are no ladders, and the stone walls next to it are steep.
Still testing people?
Li Yan sneered in his heart and rushed towards the stone wall. When he was approaching, his legs Hidden Strength were so strong that he jumped three meters high.
Clang!
The left hand Sleeve Blade suddenly unsheathed and pierced into the crevice of the stone. Li Yan used his arms again and bounced, somersaulting onto Stone Platform.
Seeing this, the old woman frowned slightly and said, "The skill is good, but why are you in a hurry? Come here and I will put down the ladder."
As he spoke, he pointed at his feet.
There is a ladder made of vines and wood. The old woman can lower the ladder with just one kick.
Li Yan: "..."
The old woman shook her head slightly and said, "Come with me. I haven't had a guest in my family for decades."
With that said, he turned around and led the way.
I saw a herringbone-shaped cave passage protruding from the wall of the stone path, which looked extremely small and hidden.
Li Yan and Olfactory Mystical Power naturally already knew about it, and secretly alerted themselves, following the old woman into the cave through the gap.
After walking less than five meters, my eyes suddenly opened up.
Inside, there is actually a rather large cave.
On both sides of the cave, there are stone pillars carved from the rock, and above it is a stone archway connected to the top, with the four characters "Netherworld Holy Domain" written on it.
As the stone pillars go downwards, various patterns are hollowly carved, including Cloud Pattern, as well as legendary scenes such as volcanoes, evil ghosts, hell, and underworld.
Many stone carvings have been blurred, obviously they are very old.
Li Yan was immediately in awe after seeing it.
He has guessed how this cave was formed.
The entrance outside is narrow, and it is located in a deep valley with no roads, so it is naturally impossible to transport it from the outside.
The entire cave was dug bit by bit by humans.
Seeing his expression, the old woman seemed to have guessed something. She shook her head and said, "This place was built in the late Qin Dynasty, when the world was in chaos. The ancestors were determined to seek the truth, so they were able to open caves naturally."
"As time went on, people became more and more dishonest, so naturally no one dug the cave anymore. Now, I am the only one guarding the green lantern."
After saying that, he turned around and glanced, and said calmly, "You brought Senior Brother Lu's Netherworld Fire Musket with you, so he must be dead too."
Li Yan was slightly startled, and his back suddenly became tense.
The old woman said calmly, "There is no need to be careful. He killed his fellow sect members and used evil methods to survive. If you kill him, it will save me the trouble of cleaning up the sect."
Li Yan saw that his appearance did not look like a fake, so he felt a little relieved and asked, "Senior, has Nose Mystical Power passed through too?"
After the warlock surnamed Lu died, Li Yan naturally wanted to search for it.
It's a pity that this guy is a poor man. Apart from a few paper figures and a Mourning Stick, these are these two weird firearms.
This firearm may seem inconspicuous, but in fact it is exquisitely made. It has a bamboo tube on the outside and a copper tube on the inside. It is also divided into several sections. When the copper wire is pulled at the rear, it can spray out phosphorus fire and fierce fire oil.
Li Yan has seen its lethality, so he naturally took it into his pocket.
I didn't expect this thing to be called "Netherworld Fire Musket".
He hid it in his arms, but the other party could find it. It was naturally Nose Mystical Power.
"Hmm."
The old woman nodded casually, as if she was too lazy to say anything more.
The two passed through the stone archway, and a temple hall suddenly appeared in front of them. Like the archway, it was also made of hollow mountain carvings. Many places had been damaged and looked old and dilapidated.
Above the altar, stands a stone statue of an emperor, about one story high, with a simple shape and natural carvings. It is dressed in imperial robes, wearing a crown, with a Fuxi bone head, black beard like a halberd, and a majestic imposing manner.
On the throne in front of you, it is written North Yin Fengdu Emperor!
In front of it, there are five statues of gods, each with the title Five Direction Ghost Emperors, but there is no statue of the god enshrined.
Sure enough, it was this deity who was being worshiped.
Li Yan looked solemn and did not even dare to use Divine Ability to explore. Instead, he lit Three Incense Sticks respectfully, bowed again and again, and placed it on the incense burner.
After the old woman next to her saw it, her cold eyes softened a little, and she nodded and said, "Sit here while I go make tea."
After that, turn around and enter the cave at the back.
Li Yan found a place to sit down and looked around casually.
According to what the old woman said, this dharma lineage probably began to appear in the late Qin Dynasty and has continued to this day. Now there is only one person left.
Qingdeng in the ancient temple. Seeing that there is not even a boy next to this old woman, she probably has no intention of accepting a disciple.
This is strange, doesn't Dharma attach great importance to incense...
Of course, Li Yan is not concerned about the future of this dharma lineage.
I just have a question in my mind:
This Dharma lineage has never been cut off,
Who is Cold Altar Wandering Master?
While he was thinking, the old woman came out of the hole in the back, carrying a tea tray, boiling water and making tea on the small stove. Her movements were not hurried and slow, which made Li Yan a little anxious, but she was too embarrassed to interrupt.
The old woman seemed to be aware of it and continued to make tea. She also roasted three red dates and put them into the cup. She said without raising her head, "Are you anxious?"
Li Yan was stunned for a moment, not knowing how to answer.
The old woman said calmly, "Everyone in the world is practicing cultivation. Just because life is like morning dew, they are anxious, seeking fame and fortune, seeking magic, worshiping gods and Buddhas..."
"A whole life passes by in a hurry, thinking that it is not in vain, but the morning dew is in vain. I don't know that the golden crow has just risen, and the years have not been known."
Li Yan was speechless, "It's useless not to rush. People are bound to die. How many people can achieve immortality?"
The old woman looked out of the cave, her eyes unwavering, "I was like this when I was young. Later, I lived here for a long time, watching the withered vegetation, watching the wind, frost, rain and snow, I vaguely understood something."
"It is precisely because mortal life is short that we have no choice but to ask for help. The torrent of Human Path is rolling forward, but if we practice spiritual practice, we need to extend the time."
"The ancients observed the four seasons of the year, and then they knew the shaoyin and shaoyang, watched the stars move, determined the heavenly stems and earthly branches, and observed the secrets of all things, so that Cangjie could create characters..."
"Sometimes, it's better to go slower."
"Senior is wise!"
Li Yan directly flattered him.
He felt that the old woman had indeed realized something, but maybe she had been alone for too long and wanted to say something when she met people.
The old woman didn't care and continued to make tea. She finally boiled the water, poured the tea and brought it to Li Yan. Then she asked, "Are you entrusted by Senior Brother Wu to return the ultimatum?"
Li Yan was not surprised that the other party could smell it, and nodded, "It is true, but now there is some trouble..."
The other party called Wu Lao Si his senior brother and said that he wanted to clean up Taoist Lu, a scumbag. Coupled with his demeanor, Li Yan stopped hiding and told everything.
"Cold Altar Wandering Master?"
Li Yan's words made the old woman a little surprised. She frowned and said, "My lineage of incense has almost reached its end, and I have no intention of recruiting disciples. Where did it come from Cold Altar Wandering Master..."
As he said this, he didn't know what he thought of. His pupils shrank and he asked, "What does Cold Altar Wandering Master look like?"
"Covered in blood, with iron chains piercing the body..."
After Li Yan described it, the old woman fell into silence. Then she looked at Li Yan with a hint of complexity in her eyes, and sighed, "I probably know who you are talking about. It seems that he still doesn't give up."
After a few words, Li Yan was completely confused.
The old woman didn't explain. She sighed, stood up and said, "Just follow me. You'll know when we get there."
After that, he got up and entered the cave at the back.
Li Yan was full of doubts and followed closely.
Coming to the back, there is another large cave, which was dug out with Quiet Room, martial arts arena, kitchen room, Wing Room, etc. It seems that this Dharma lineage was once quite large.
Now, except for a few places, the rest is covered with dust, and it is obvious that no one has lived there for a long time.
The old woman lit the torch and walked inside with Li Yan.
Gradually, primitive caves appeared around them, with no traces of artificial excavation, and there were even drops of mountain spring water.
After walking another hundred meters, a stone gate suddenly appeared in front of us.
There are stone ears on the stone door, and dense copper chains penetrate between the stone ears, sealing the entire stone door.
And on top, there are old Yellow Talisman stickers.
Seeing Li Yan's shocked look, the old woman said calmly, "The answer you want is inside."
"Originally, our master had a destiny and this stone door could never be opened. But since he has turned into Cold Altar Wandering Master, he has probably died."
With that said, he stepped forward and opened the copper lock, tore off Yellow Talisman, and untied the chain layer by layer, pressing it lightly with his palm.
Rumble!
The heavy stone door suddenly opened.
Good guy, he is actually a master of Transformed Strength!
Li Yan was surprised, but soon he was attracted by the scene inside.
Inside is a stone chamber with a Stone Coffin.
Around Stone Coffin, in the direction of Southern Dipper Six Stars, six stone lanterns stand.
Li Yan has seen this arrangement, and it is very similar to Wu Lao Si when it is overcast.
But the difference is that there is a huge copper pillar hanging above Stone Coffin, thick at the top and thin at the bottom, like a sharp thorn, which may fall into the coffin at any time.
Inside Stone Coffin, chains are also criss-crossing, penetrating a skeleton up, down, left and right, as if to prevent it from coming out.
"This... what kind of torture is this?"
Li Yan was shocked in his heart. No wonder Lengtan Wandering Corpse was penetrated by chains all over his body and was actually suffering this kind of punishment.
"It's not torture."
The old woman said calmly, "It's to suppress the corpse!"
"Zombie?" Li Yan was confused.
The old woman shook her head and said, "I don't know much about this matter."
"According to my master, this person's name is Ju Chengshan. He is the most outstanding disciple of their generation. His qualifications are astonishing. Compared with the Tai Xuan Orthodox Sect's peers, he is not inferior at all. He has become Living Underworld Messenger early on."
"Everyone thought that he would be the next leader, but no one thought that he would go further and further on this road, and finally went completely crazy, saying that he had found the ladder to the gods."
Li Yan frowned, "What way?"
The old woman looked at him and said meaningfully, "Living Underworld Messenger, it's just that when the underworld walks in the world, there are taboos on what to do and what not to do."
"But there are always people who want to find out the truth about the underworld, but like a summer insect trying to watch the ice, they will eventually die."
"He is the same, and even more crazy."
"Later, when his life was approaching and he didn't have much time left, he stole the forbidden method of my lineage, Grand Yin Corpse Refinement Art, which he obtained from the Mystical Arts Sect, and turned himself into a zombie to extend his life and harm all living things."
"There were numerous casualties in my sect, so I captured him and used secret techniques to suppress his body and soul, so that he would not come out to cause trouble again."
"His evil method backfired, and he knew he could not escape, so he begged the master to find someone to pass on his method. Of course, the master would not allow it, and directly sealed the place and classified it as a forbidden area."
"There is only one ultimatum in my family. Senior Brother Wu was inherited from him. Perhaps he had already done some tricks at that time. After his death, he turned into Cold Altar Wandering Master to find his successor..."
That's it!
Li Yan had a headache, cupped his hands and said, "Juniors are naturally unwilling to accept this kind of evil method. I would also like to ask seniors for advice on how to break it."
The old woman shook her head and said, "Cracked? It can't be cracked!"