Within this vast, empty hall, sandalwood beams stretched across the vaulted ceiling. Jade walls, carved on every side, shimmered with rosy light. Four enormous pillars stood at the center, each engraved with ancient golden dragons so lifelike they seemed ready to soar, their treasure aura piercing the heavens.
Yet what truly shocked even Bald Bird was the enormous Bronze Coffin placed within the hall. It was as long as two men laid end to end and half a man in height. Countless runes covered its surface, divine beasts guarded its four corners, and the entire coffin exuded a faint, ancient aura. Dim azure light flowed across its top, making it exceedingly eerie.
The several Golden Core experts and more than a dozen Foundation Establishment disciples who had entered the hall first were also gathered before the Bronze Coffin, staring at it thoughtfully.
Only the black-clad old woman sensed Chen Fan and the others arriving first. Upon hearing Bald Bird's cry of alarm, her expression immediately changed. She looked at Bald Bird in astonishment and asked, "You recognize this coffin?"
Chen Fan and Old Yellow Tooth were both slightly taken aback and turned toward Bald Bird. Soon, everyone else glanced over as well. In an instant, Bald Bird became the center of attention.
The white-haired old man and Mu Yunshui of the Immortal Sect both changed expression slightly. Before entering, they had clearly seen the Golden Core monk battle Old Yellow Tooth. Yet now, Old Yellow Tooth and the middle-aged man had entered, while the Golden Core monk and his disciples had vanished without a trace. This startled them both.
"The middle-aged man beside True Person Bai Jing is rather strange. He seems far too powerful, and..." Mu Yunshui transmitted her voice to the white-haired elder.
"And what?" The white-haired old