Tomb Raiding: The Bloodline of Dragons and Snakes, Starting from the Kunlun Divine Palace

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Wu Tianjiao looked at the system's text prompts in his mind, heard the familiar electronic announcement, and stared at his pitiful 500 gold coins...

For a moment, he had a strange feeling...

The promised defying fate, transmigrating to become a company chairman, marrying a beautiful and wealthy woman, and reaching the pinnacle of life...

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"Hehe! I didn't realize! I misjudged you before! I thought I was the only pillar in the whole team! Now that you're here, I can feel much more at ease!"

"Hmm... what was that again... the two legendary geniuses! [Sleeping Dragon] and [Young Phoenix], I, Fatty, won't be stingy. I've always considered myself a tomb raider, [Sleeping Dragon], but now I'll give that title to you, Brother Yu Tian!"

"No need to thank me..."

Wang Yueban patted Wu Tianjiao on the shoulder with a smug look on his face, feeling happy that he had gained a "hidden dragon" talent by his side!

Unfortunately... he didn't know that on Wu Tianjiao's Blue Star, "Sleeping Dragon" was a derogatory term...

Chapter 238: Black and White Zombies, fearing anger, and fond of meat.

"Ahem! Young friend Wu Tianjiao, please hear me out. I've always had a question: does the Corpse Fiend Eight Trigrams Formation also follow this law? That the most dangerous place is the safest?"

Monk Yuanxin put his hands together and looked at Wu Tianjiao, who was standing on the square steps in the center of the main tomb chamber, and asked with some doubt.

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"You're asking me! Who am I supposed to ask?"

Wu Tianjiao was furious in his heart, but his face remained calm and composed. He was now the de facto leader of the team, and he couldn't afford to lose his composure in order to maintain morale.

Just then, a cry of surprise suddenly rang out from the other side!

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"Cousin! Cousin, what happened to you? You're still alive?"

Everyone was stunned upon hearing this and looked at Kong Zhengye, who had suddenly spoken up behind them!

His expression was excited as his gaze was fixed on the human body lying on the ground not far from the steps of the main tomb chamber. Everyone's eyes almost popped out.

The figure, who had been dead for four days and whose body had remained stiff and motionless, was now slowly twisting its body, struggling, stretching, and convulsing! Perhaps it wouldn't be long before it stood up from the ground!

A sudden sound rang out from the crowd:

"The soul of a person is good while the spirit is evil; the soul of a person is intelligent while the spirit is foolish. The spirit governs the human body. When the spirit leaves the human body, it will become a demon, a monster, or an evil spirit!"

Near the steps of the bronze coffin in the main burial chamber, Kong Zhengye's eyes were bloodshot. He was struggling desperately. Years of pampered life had made it impossible for him to break free from Duan Tao's restraints, even if he tried his best!

Seeing that the other party was emotionally agitated and showed signs of losing control, Duan Tao's eyes flashed with a cold light as he locked onto Kong Zhengye's shoulder blade area. He flipped his palm into a claw, gripped it tightly, and exerted force with his tiger's mouth!

Kong Zhengye gasped in shock and burst into a tirade of curses:

"What nonsense are you spouting, you bald monk? Seeing is believing! My cousin is clearly not dead; he's alive and well! Let go of him so I can go check on him!"

"Don't listen to Yuanxin's slander! Souls, good and evil, demons and monsters—it's all fake!"

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Master Yuanxin clasped his hands together, ignoring Kong Zhengye's angry words; instead, a hint of pity flickered in his eyes.

"Amitabha Buddha, the dead cannot be brought back to life; this is fate. We hope Benefactor Kong will find solace in your grief."

"Your cousin's reaction after his death is something I've seen described in ancient texts! Although it may sound a bit 'weird' and defy common sense, it perfectly explains the current situation!"

As he spoke, he took a step forward from the center of the circle, and the prayer beads in his palm slowly rotated. With each step forward, the following words rang out:

"This humble monk once wandered among the common people and came across a strange book called 'The Silent Stories of the Village,' which contained the following passage!"

[The Neighborhood Remains Silent]

The human soul is benevolent while the spirit is malevolent; the soul is intelligent while the spirit is foolish. The spirit governs the human body; when the spirit leaves the body, it becomes a demon, a monster, or an evil spirit!

The soul is a yang spirit, attached to a person's qi (vital energy), and governs mental and cognitive activities!

The *po* is a yin-type deity, attached to the human form, and governs human physical activities!

At this point, Master Yuanxin stood with his feet planted on the ground, his wrists in a lotus position, and murmured a Buddhist chant:

"Amitabha! In this humble monk's view, the soul and spirit harmonize yin and yang! The 'soul and spirit' here are not ethereal entities; they are merely a metaphor!"

"Specifically refers to the human body's mental and physical activities!"

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Wang Yueban, standing in the crowd, stared wide-eyed. As a tomb raider, this was the first time he had ever heard of such an explanation for what he was seeing!

Could it really prove the legendary saying that "in the eyes of knowledgeable people," there is no such thing as "demons and monsters"? How could Master Yuanxin describe a soon-to-be-mutated corpse, a "zongzi," in such a refined and elegant way?

And what's with this "soul" specifically referring to the human body's mental and physical activities... If Wang Yueban hadn't seen this Master Yuanxin chanting the six-syllable mantra before, he would definitely have thought he was a "brainwashing leader" of a "pyramid scheme"!

These fallacies are even more bizarre than rice dumplings!

"Hey! Master Yuanxin, I think we should stop talking now. The situation is not optimistic! This 'body' is clearly exhibiting unscientific phenomena, based on my experience!"

"I still suggest using the tradition of the Great Xia Federation, letting the black donkey hoof wave at this 'zongzi' to make it understand that this is not a place for it to get up, and that lying obediently on the ground is the best option!"

As he spoke, Fatty Wang reached into his backpack, intending to pull out a "dark thing" to show this "zongzi" how powerful he was!

However, Master Yuanxin's attitude this time was somewhat firm. He was not annoyed by the crowd's doubts, and his tone remained calm and composed:

"Everything has a cause and effect. Buddhism emphasizes the concept of predestined relationships. I also believe that when dealing with a person's 'sudden problem,' it's best to understand the root cause and address the problem accordingly!"

"The book I read back then, 【Fang Buyu】, recorded in detail such a case: in the history of the Great Xia Federation, a body that had just died was tainted by the earthly evil energy. During this process, the body also absorbed yang energy, which could potentially turn it into a 'zongzi'!"

"The most crucial and brilliant touch is...!"

When life ends, the soul disperses and the spirit remains.

"Now it all makes sense. The 'soul' controls mental thoughts, and the 'spirit' controls physical movements! This body has been dead for more than four days, which proves that its 'soul' has dissipated and its brain is dead, unable to send mental thoughts and control through the central nervous system. However, the 'spirit' remains and can still control physical movements. This bizarre creature is what you tomb raiders call a 'zombie'..."

"hiss...."

"Oh My God...."

Everyone present gasped in unison. It wasn't that they thought Master Yuanxin was talking nonsense, but rather that what he said made perfect sense. It perfectly explained why someone who had been dead for more than four days was able to move his body and stand up again!

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"Cough cough!"

Wang Yueban's face darkened. He had an urge to run to his ancestor, the tomb raider, and cry out to heaven and earth!

"By the patriarch above... the 'zongzi' you spoke of has actually been explained scientifically by a 'bald monk' today..."

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However, at that moment, the tall young man Jiang Jiaxu in the crowd looked somewhat embarrassed:

"Hey, experts, this isn't the time to discuss the origins of 'zongzi'! If we don't come up with a solution soon, he's about to pounce on us!"

Everyone present retreated in unison, for the scene before them was far too horrific.

The body that had been dead for four days stood up alive. The hair on its body began to grow at a speed visible to the naked eye, turning white and black. At the same time, the fingernails on its five fingers were also extending, turning into sharp blades!

Wang the Fatty in the crowd suddenly exclaimed!

"My goodness, this Nai Nai is actually a 'Black and White Zombie Demon'!"

At the same time, a system notification suddenly sounded in Wu Tianjiao's mind:

[Ding! Emergency mission detected! Xin]

[Black and white zombies, afraid of anger, fond of meat, and craving blood! Please protect everyone present 0/1].

Chapter 239: The Seven Corpse Fist of the Tomb Raider Sect

The scene before him caused Wu Tianjiao's expression to change drastically. He subconsciously focused his attention on the secret technique he had acquired, the Seven Corpse Fist Scroll. If any "strange" changes occurred next, he could not hesitate!

Upon seeing the "strange" creature about to pounce on them, Wu Tianjiao decisively used the secret technique of the Tomb Raiders: the Seven Corpse Fist of the Scroll!

The next instant, a familiar surge of energy rose from his chest and abdomen, extending into his arms! A clear current flowed through his mind, and the same deep male voice rang out:

When a person is born, first essence is formed; from essence, brain marrow develops; bones form the framework; blood vessels provide nourishment; tendons act as steel; flesh forms the walls; skin hardens and hair grows...

The meridians of the five internal organs! Use your hands as a guide! Break!

Neiguan point is the collateral vessel of the Hand Jueyin meridian!

Waiguan point is the Shaoyang collateral meridian of the hand!

On the bluestone steps of the main tomb chamber, Wu Tianjiao felt himself entering an extremely profound state.

This was a feeling that could not be described in words. Wu Tianjiao vaguely sensed that a rugged-looking middle-aged man had appeared in front of him. The man was tall and strong, with bulging muscles all over his body, and he was also vaguely protected by armor!

The figure in his mind became clearer and clearer. Wu Tianjiao had a feeling that the person in front of him must be the legendary General Faqiu!

General Faqiu shuddered and took a step forward! His mouth opened and closed, and the sound had a certain rhythm, directly entering Wu Tianjiao's mind!

The Seven Corpse Fist, a unique secret technique passed down by the Faqiu sect, is extremely ferocious, with each move potentially fatal! It can rip open the liver, shake the brain, crush the spleen, explode the lungs, pierce the heart, twist the intestines, and shatter the gallbladder! Moreover, its murderous aura is so strong that it can easily affect the minds of disciples, and therefore it is now a forbidden technique!

But! Everything has its limits. Forbidden techniques are treasures, and any martial art requires a "person" to use it. A knife is a deadly weapon, but it can also be a life-saving treasure! The Seven Corpse Fist is the same! Martial artists must never wreak havoc on their territory! Otherwise, this forbidden technique will devour lives!

The moment the words fell!

Wu Tianjiao saw the arm of the tomb raider in front of him suddenly swell up as he practiced the moves in his mind, and the sounds he made became faster and faster!