The Remote-Control Key to the Ancient Tomb's Gate

Ever since this kind of mobile tomb for cultivators was invented by an ancient cultivator, those ancient treasure-hunting cultivators who were skilled in feng shui location have been particularly troubled.

At that time, many treasure-hunting feng shui practitioners had finally located the Ancient Tomb and were preparing to enter it when the Ancient Tomb suddenly disappeared... leaving them feeling particularly frustrated.

However... even if a cultivator's Ancient Tomb is capable of autonomous movement, for it to have ended up in outer space is a bit too far, isn't it?

On one side, Miss Chu Chu was stunned. What had she just heard— the Tomb of Venerable Six Cultivations?

Next, they're going to explore the Ancient Tomb of a Venerable?

This was something Chu Chu would never have dared to even dream of before.

But since she came into contact with Song Shuhang, she has seen several Venerable Ones. Some are alive, and some are dead.

After flying for a long time, the Immortal Ark began to slow down.

The Venerable Seven Cultivations pointed to a meteorite in the distance that shone with a golden light and said, "We're here, it's just ahead. See that big, shining meteorite? That's the location of the 'Tomb of Venerable Six Cultivations'."

Inside the meteorite?

Song Shuhang complained again, "How could a cultivator's Ancient Tomb possibly be moved to end up inside a meteorite in space?!"

Moreover, with its blindingly gaudy gold color, have all the cultivators who have been wandering in space recently gone blind? Has no one noticed this 'Tomb of Venerable Six Cultivations'?

As the Immortal Ark docked beside the meteorite, Song Shuhang realized that the layer of golden light was actually a defensive barrier, preventing the Immortal Ark from entering.

"By the way, young friend Shuhang, you can already use your true energy, right? Before entering the Tomb of Venerable Six Cultivations, I have a little spell to teach you. You'll definitely need this spell in the Ancient Tomb," the Venerable Seven Cultivations said with a smile.

"Senior, what kind of magic is it?" Song Shuhang asked.

"It's what I promised you before. After you defeat the hundred giants, I should teach you the 'Secret Voice Transmission.' Although it's called a spell, Secret Voice Transmission is actually a simple technique for Fortune, which you can learn very quickly," said Venerable Seven Cultivations.

"Huh? But senior, I haven't defeated those hundred giants yet, have I?"

The Venerable Seven Cultivations laughed and said, "Haha, actually, you should have passed when the Four Cultivations adjusted the gravity to five times."

Under three times the gravity, Song Shuhang had already mastered the techniques for fighting giant creatures, and by taking advantage of the terrain, he was able to easily kill giants with 'fatal weaknesses'.

At that time, if Four Cultivations hadn't increased the gravity to five times, Shuhang would indeed have had a chance to kill all one hundred giants.

Therefore, before entering the Tomb of Venerable Six Cultivations, the Venerable Seven Cultivations began to teach Song Shuhang the techniques of using "Secret Voice Transmission".

Secret Voice Transmission involves Fortune into a single thread, directly transmitting what one wants to say to another person's ears through this energy.

It's very discreet and very practical. Especially in space, where sound cannot travel, this skill is simply divine.

As the Venerable said, 'Secret Voice Transmission' is not difficult to learn.

Under the guidance of Venerable Seven Cultivations, Song Shuhang had roughly mastered the technique of 'Secret Voice Transmission' within five minutes.

Although the sound is somewhat intermittent and has a stiff, robotic quality when in use, at least others can understand it.

That's enough.

After Song Shuhang Secret Voice Transmission, the Venerable Seven Cultivations said, "Then next, we need to find a way to break this barrier, otherwise we will not be able to enter the Tomb of Venerable Six Cultivations."

Yu Jiaojiao: "How do I untie it?"

"It's very simple. Stare at that golden barrier. Do you notice anything?" Venerable Seven Cultivations pointed to the golden barrier.

Song Shuhang and the others stared at the gold-plated barrier.

Soon, everyone noticed the difference in the barrier. A window-like shape was faintly visible on the golden barrier. And inside that window, the silhouette of a woman sitting upright could be seen.

"Hiss~~" Song Shuhang suddenly shivered. When he saw the woman's figure, he felt a chill run down his spine.

What's wrong? Just seeing this woman's figure sends chills down my spine?

What is that?

The Venerable Seven Cultivations said, "The Shadow of the Dead is the most common thing in Ancient Tomb of cultivators. When a powerful cultivator dies, the aura of death emanating from his body will connect with the restrictions of his Ancient Tomb, transforming into this Shadow of the Dead. And the first hurdle to overcome in order to enter the Ancient Tomb's barrier is this Shadow of the Dead."

At this moment, Chu Chu also spoke up, "I always feel a chill run down my spine whenever I see the Shadow of the Dead."

Shuhang wasn't the only one feeling a chill run down his spine.

Song Shuhang recalled the "Dream Entry" memory of She Lan, the "master" of the Thousand Hands Sect —it was indeed a memory about a barrier.

However, the barrier in the Dream Entry state was completely pixelated, and in She Lan's memory, when exploring the Tomb of Venerable Six Cultivations, the barrier was broken by force.

Does the Venerable Seven Cultivations mean that this gold-plated barrier isn't meant to be broken by force?

The Immortal Ark came to a stop, and its doors opened.

The Venerable Seven Cultivations cast the 'Turtle-Breathing Technique' and defensive formations on Song Shuhang and the others, ensuring their survival in space without worrying about breathing, pressure, radiation, or other issues.

Chu Chu, Song Shuhang, Yu Jiaojiao, and Li Yinzhu all disembarked from the Immortal Ark and landed at the edge of the Ancient Tomb's barrier.

How do I open this barrier?

"How about we try our clan's secret technique? My father, True Lord Flood Dragon Overlord, is very experienced in breaking seals," Yu Jiaojiao said.

As she spoke, she extended her right claw, and five water spheres appeared on it. "Secret Technique, Water of the Black River!"

Legend has it that in the Ancient Heavenly Palace there was a Black River. Its waters washed away all seals and runes. Even powerful magical artifacts that fell into it would have their runes Water of the Black River, eventually turning them into ordinary utensils.

The secret technique 'Water of the Black River' developed by True Lord Flood Dragon Overlord also possesses the miraculous effect of breaking seals.

Just as Yu Jiaojiao's right claw reached out, the 'Shadow of the Dead' on the gold-plated barrier suddenly seemed to come alive, teleporting from directly above the barrier to directly in front of Yu Jiaojiao.

Then, she stretched out her palm and stroked forward.

Yu Jiaojiao's secret technique Water of the Black River, was broken, and her body was sent flying by the Shadow of the Dead...

The Venerable Seven Cultivations said from behind, "We can't force it. This is a barrier of Ancient Tomb at the Venerable-Tier; it won't be so easily broken."

"So what should we do?" Chu Chu asked.

Venerable Seven Cultivations: "Why not try communicating with the Shadow of the Dead on this golden barrier? Perhaps it will provide some additional clues?"

Song Shuhang: "..."

Why does the Venerable Seven Cultivations always feel like an adventure guide or strategy manual?

Following the instructions of Venerable Seven Cultivations, Chu Chu tried to communicate with the 'Shadow of the Dead' on the golden barrier—and she actually succeeded!

Surprisingly, the Shadow of the Dead was easy to talk to. After offering a Fourth-Grade Spirit Stone as tribute, the Shadow of the Dead gave a hint: [There is a dry well near the Ancient Tomb's barrier. Digging this well will yield a metal piece. That is the key to opening the Ancient Tomb's barrier.]

Song Shuhang stepped forward and handed over a Fourth-Grade Spirit Stone —but after handing over this Spirit Stone, why did he only have ten Spirit Stone left?

Strange, one Spirit Stone is missing?

Could he have misremembered? Impossible. He clearly remembered that there were a total of 12 Fourth-Grade Spirit Stone, one of which had been mostly used.

Where did the missing Spirit Stone go?

Now is not the time to investigate the disappearance of the Spirit Stone.

After thinking for a moment, Song Shuhang took the remaining Spirit Stone out of the 'Inch-Shrinking Bag' and put them into the sealed zippered pocket of his clothes.

Then, I looked at the dry well.

Following the guidance of the Shadow of the Dead, the group dug into the dry well and indeed found a metal plate.

The metal sheet is engraved with two patterns: birds and fish.

"How do I use this key?" Song Shuhang grabbed the metal piece and curiously tapped the bird pattern on it.

Click click click~~

The gold-plated barrier emitted a sickeningly loud sound before finally opening into a three-meter-high passageway. Not only the barrier, but an entrance also appeared on the large meteorite—the entrance to the Ancient Tomb.

Song Shuhang then tried pressing on the 'fish' pattern on the metal plate.

Boom boom boom~~

The barrier gate and meteorite passage that had just opened were closed again.

One button on, one button off.

"..." Song Shuhang: "Remote key?"

Many modern technologies were, however, ruined by ancient cultivators in ancient times.

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Song Shuhang pressed the bird icon again.

The barrier opened, and the Mermaid in.

After passing through the meteorite passage, we soon arrived at the entrance to the actual 'Ancient Tomb'.

A tombstone stands at the entrance, inscribed with six ancient characters: "[Tomb of Venerable Six Cultivations]".

These six ancient characters alone contain a powerful force.

Chu Chu felt a powerful pressure as soon as she got close to the tombstone, and her heart started racing uncontrollably.

It wasn't until they arrived at this location that the surrounding environment connected with the situation in Song Shuhang's 'Dream Entry'.

Next, the real danger began. Song Shuhang clearly remembered that She Lan, the 'master' of the Thousand Hands Sect, used his superb secret skills to avoid traps and delve deep into the Ancient Tomb. However, before he even reached the true area of the 'Ancient Tomb,' he accidentally triggered a trap, and all four of his limbs were cut off, turning him into a human stump.

At this moment, Venerable Seven Cultivations said, "Everyone must be careful from now on. From here on, we truly enter the 'Ancient Tomb of Venerable Six Cultivations,' a place fraught with danger—come on, let's go in. Experience the thrill of a cultivator's Ancient Tomb!"

"Wait, Miss Chu Chu. There's a trap ten centimeters to your right. Don't step on it."

"Young friend Shuhang, please look around carefully. Although this is only the front part of the Ancient Tomb, there are still some very interesting little gadgets hidden around here."

Senior Seven Cultivations... your understanding of this Ancient Tomb has reached the level of 'knowing it like the back of your hand'.