The Rooster, the Crow at Dawn

Losing our sense of direction made it difficult for us to move forward.

Moreover, beneath the shroud of this black mist,

we could no longer hear the sounds of fighting behind us.

After walking forward for some distance, we realized something was wrong.

We were lost...

The sinkhole had vanished, and Blackwood Ghost Forest had vanished as well.

And being in this forbidden zone of life made us realize just how dangerous our situation was.

"Stay close to me!"

Master spoke in a low voice.

No one dared let their guard down, and everyone quickly drew closer.

Then Master said:

"Xiao Zhang, take the rooster out of the bag. It's time for it to be useful."

Zhang Yuchen did not hesitate upon hearing this.

He took the rooster hanging from his body out of the bag.

Talismans were still stuck to it, and the rooster was still alive.

But once it was released, it became extremely agitated.

It kept clucking, struggling as though it were in great discomfort...

"Senior Song, what do we do next?"

Zhang Yuchen held the rooster and asked.

At that moment, Master laid Uncle Yu on the ground.

He took out a wooden plaque he had prepared long ago from inside his clothes.

The plaque seemed to be made of peachwood, with the character "Life" written upon it.

A red string hung from the wooden plaque.

Master then lit a short stick of incense.

Holding it, Master approached the struggling rooster and began to chant:

"When the rooster crows, dawn breaks, guiding the light to drive away the gloom.

May all evil dissipate, bringing health and peace; may fortune and joy know no bounds.

Lord Rooster, Lord Rooster, please accept this incense.

Lead us and guide us home."

After speaking, Master held the incense between his