Dimension Paradise, I am a summoning apostle

Chapter 227 The Grudges of the Dragons
The water flowed down gradually, forming a water area recognized by Pulaolongzi.

Everyone present, from Da Bao and Guo Ming to the temporary summons, received a 100% boost to all attributes at the same time.

Upon seeing this, Wu Zhen revealed a hint of satisfaction.

He put in so much effort; if he only improved by a little bit, people would think that Chu Danqing was just a boastful person.

After blocking the water inlet, Wu Zhen finally spoke, "Is there anything else to prepare?"

"If not, my soul will leave my body."

Now that things have come to this, it's time to prepare for a fight.

Chu Danqing nodded, leaving Guo Ming and Yue Lanwu Ying behind, then turned and led Da Bao to escape to a safe area.

At the same time, they began to take out blood-drawing equipment to draw blood and reduce health, in order to increase the percentage bonus of the Blood Sacrifice Demon Blade's attack power.

As for the Son of Heaven and the Vengeful Mother, keep them for protection.

He didn't plan to summon Xiong Zhigang for help either, as the environment inside the dungeon was too complex for cavalry to deal with such a powerful individual.

If they really come, they won't be of any help; in fact, they'll only be a hindrance.

Upon seeing this, Wu Zhen's soul forcibly broke free from the corpse.

The pale green light in the mummified corpse's eyes gradually dimmed, replaced by a menacing glint.

Guo Ming acted immediately, and Chu Danqing simultaneously activated the dragon vein power that had been cooled down within the Nine Cauldrons Diagram.

The sounds of battle erupted. Chu Danqing was well hidden and couldn't see the battle at all, but he witnessed the whole process through the battle log.

"Why don't you go out and help?" Wu Zhen's spirit floated over and asked curiously.

Chu Danqing glanced at the other party; the soul was semi-transparent and looked like it would dissipate with a gust of wind.

Indeed, this is the case; Wu Zhen is now at her last gasp.

If Chu Danqing hadn't come, perhaps in a few more years, his soul would have been completely annihilated.

However, given his methods, he was able to take his own corpse and the dragon monstrosities beneath the Dragon-Slaying Platform with him before he died.

How could such an old monster possibly place all his hopes on outsiders?

It's even less likely that you'd trust a stranger the moment you meet them. They may be weak right now, but they're definitely hiding something.

"I can't help at all, and I'm not good at fighting." Chu Danqing honestly retorted, "What about you? Why don't you go and help?"

“I’m not good at fighting either,” Wu Zhen replied. “The duty of a shaman is to communicate with heaven and earth and with the spirits.”

Chu Danqing simply didn't believe it, so how could the dragon skeleton on the Dragon Slaughtering Platform be explained?

"Alright, then let's stay hidden to avoid getting caught in the crossfire." As soon as Chu Danqing finished speaking, Yue Lan Wu Ying flew over his head.

It slammed onto the dragon skeleton with a thud, then shattered into a bubble-like phantom.

It was obviously killed; its health points were immediately reduced to zero.

"One died, or should I send the one on your chest?" Wu Zhen said, raising an eyebrow.

Clearly, Wu Zhen wasn't there to chat with Chu Danqing, but rather because she realized that Yue Lan Wu Ying was no match for him, and that it would be more appropriate for the Son of Heaven to deal with the fierce corpse.

Chu Danqing knew this, of course, but the reason he didn't let the Son of Heaven go was quite simple.

That is to guard against Wu Zhen.

The Son of Heaven has a restraining effect on evil spirits, and the same applies to the soul of Wu Zhen.

Secondly, even if the Son of Heaven goes, he will only be an assistant; Guo Ming will still be the main force and won't be able to help much.

It's better to keep it for self-defense than to release it.

"It's alright, it's a sports student, it can be resurrected." After saying that, Chu Danqing summoned Yue Lan Wuying once again.

Yue Lan Wu Ying dragged the totem pole and charged forward again.

Wu Zhen remained expressionless, then changed the subject, chatting casually with Chu Danqing while subtly inquiring about the situation outside.

"I said, you're about to die, why are you asking about things outside?" Chu Danqing said bluntly, "Are you planning to save it for your next life?"

“Since you’re just idling around anyway, it won’t hurt you to chat with me,” Wu Zhen said.

"Instead of talking about the outside world, let's talk about the ghostly soldiers," Chu Danqing said immediately. "Before I came here, I encountered ghostly soldiers passing through. What are your thoughts on this, sir?"

Wu Zhen's expression immediately changed, and she retorted, "Impossible!"

"Oh? It seems you do know something, senior." Chu Danqing hadn't expected such an unexpected surprise.

He hadn't expected to gain much; he just wanted to see if he could get any information.

“Let me be frank with you.” Wu Zhen’s face darkened: “The underground palace was not intended to house the Dragon Slaughtering Platform, but rather it was used as such because there was too much empty space.”

"Beneath this underground palace lies a gate to the underworld."

"The living can enter the underworld from here, and the underworld soldiers can also enter the mortal world from here."

"If it is true that ghostly soldiers pass through here, it means that there is a problem with the entrance to the underworld here."

At this point, Wu Zhen said meaningfully, "Then you'd better be careful."

"Me? Be careful?" Chu Danqing didn't quite understand.

"Given my current situation, do you think I have any spare capacity to refine the jade seal for you?" Wu Zhen continued, "Of course, I'll borrow the power of this underground palace."

"But the underground palace has stood for so long, and it is now in grave danger."

"Furthermore, without me to maintain it, the day the underground palace collapses will be the day the work is accomplished."

"If there are no problems with the Yin-Yang Gate, then everything will be fine." Wu Zhen didn't say what would happen if there were problems. But Chu Danqing had experienced the terror of the Yin soldiers passing through.

"Then how should we solve this?" Chu Danqing asked again, "What problems will arise if I just leave?"

Wu Zhen was stumped by Chu Danqing's question. He had thought Chu Danqing would ask how to escape.

“It’s very simple. First, divert water from the Yellow River to flow back into the river, then…” This time, Wu Zhen didn’t hide anything and provided a solution.

"In other words, the passage needs to be expanded before the purification is complete." Chu Danqing looked at the blocked passage, where river water was still dripping, but the flow was not large.

The whole process involved flooding the area with water, which, combined with the collapse of the underground palace, triggered the burial.

Forced shutdown via physical means.

As for why Wu Zhen's era did not choose this method but instead used an underground palace for suppression, that remains unknown.

It might not be that they don't want to, but that they can't.

It might not be possible now, but it's the only way.

Wu Zhen is now only a weak soul left, and even if Chu Danqing and his group were all put in, it wouldn't be enough.

This is the only way we can do, even though it's not a solution.

He also offered Chu Danqing a way to escape: once the road is widened, run away as soon as possible; as long as you run fast enough, there's still a chance of survival.

"Okay, I understand." Chu Danqing wasn't worried.

The worst-case scenario is that he fails to escape after widening the waterway and is forced to waste the remaining trial time to return.

This is one of the benefits of completing the trial mission: you always have a way out.

Otherwise, how could Chu Danqing have dared to ask?

"What do you know?" Guo Ming's voice came through, his expression not changing much, but this also meant the battle was over.

[Mission Completed, You Gain: Paradise Points x 20000, Attribute Points +5]

Chu Danqing was about to explain about the underground palace when Wu Zhen spoke first.

“The dragon monster hasn’t been killed yet.” As soon as Wu Zhen finished speaking, numerous cracks appeared in the center of the Dragon Slaughtering Platform.

A sharp, piercing wind roared from the crack, its howl sounding like a dragon's cry.

Chu Danqing peeked out and saw that the cracks in the simple Dragon-Slaying Platform were spreading rapidly and visibly bulging.

It seemed as if something was constantly impacting the Dragon-Slaying Platform, trying to break free.

However, the simple dragon-slaying platform was surprisingly sturdy and did not break immediately.

Since this is the place where Wuzhen dismembered the dragon, and the dragon has been weakened, it's really not possible to get away immediately.

"How much longer until they come out?" Chu Danqing asked. "Can we launch a surprise attack before they come out?"

Keep in mind that the 20% boost to all attributes from the power of the dragon vein lasts for 20 minutes.

"Of course you can, but..." Before Wu Zhen could finish speaking, dense black mist appeared from the crack in the center of the Dragon Slaughtering Platform.

These black energies continuously converged and merged, forming a large, intertwined mass resembling the roots and stems of a tree.

Within the sphere, countless dragon heads, claws, and tails emerged.

They look extremely incongruous, as if they were forcibly integrated into the design, and some are even quite chaotic.

“You might not have time to launch a sneak attack before they come out,” Wu Zhen said.

[Hidden Quest: Slay the Dragon's Vengeance Before Returning]

[Trial Difficulty: S-Rank (Nightmare)]

[Trial Reward: Paradise Points x 20000, Attribute Points +5]

[Trial Failed: Paradise Points -40000, Random Attribute -2]

The mission refreshed, and Chu Danqing accepted it without hesitation. Guo Ming immediately rushed over.

Chu Danqing moved to a different spot to continue hiding, then asked, "Speaking of which, could the Corpse Dragon's Journey be related to this Dragon Demon?"

"Of course there is. The Corpse Dragon is a corpse, not a dragon."

“Normally, dragons go to the sea, but corpse dragons must transform into corpse dragons.” Before Wu Zhen could finish speaking, a violent black aura instantly eroded the dragon skeleton where Chu Danqing was hiding.

Chu Danqing grabbed Wu Zhen and ran outside.

This time, the target is definitely not him, but Wu Zhen, who is only a soul.

Every part of the dragon's foes was a dragon that Wu Zhen had killed, and this hatred naturally continued.

Fortunately, this attack was just an accident. Guo Ming's sword formation immediately blocked the attack, preventing Chu Danqing and Wu Zhen from being further affected.

"What's next?" Chu Danqing asked again after finding a safe place.

"Anyway, I was attracted here by the evil creature under the Dragon-Slaying Platform." Wu Zhen was almost scared, so she lost her mood to continue chatting with Chu Danqing.

He kept his eyes fixed on the battle, ready to act if Guo Ming made a mistake.

Once Long Nie is dead and the deal with Chu Danqing is completed, he can finally rest in peace.

This was nothing like the leisurely time Guo Ming had spent dealing with his own monstrous corpses.

Judging from his tone and expression, Chu Danqing knew that continuing to ask him wouldn't yield any useful information.

(End of this chapter)