The Unorthodox Tomb Raider

Upon hearing the voice, the old woman spoke with a mixture of surprise and fear.

Wu Gan was feeling quite smug, but then he realized something was wrong and hurriedly asked, "Mother, what do you mean there's not a single survivor? What are we going to do?"

Wu Gan already felt a pain in his head, and his heart was beating faster.

The old woman sighed softly, "In the eyes of the Left Protector, what are your and our lives? They are not as important as the poisonous spider that he killed. If he can save it, he will do so; if not, so be it. Do you really think he came here specifically to save you and us?"

Wu Gan was shocked upon hearing this and stammered, "Isn't that so... We are the elders of the sect."

As he finished speaking, Wu Gan's voice grew softer and softer, and he couldn't believe his own reasoning. It was like when his fellow disciples were in trouble, had he ever risked his life to save them?

Besides, with the Left Protector's status, why would he care about these two insignificant people?

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Now, even if they wanted to escape, it was too late.

When the Left Protector blew his conch shell, the entire courtyard instantly transformed into a hellish place, filled with the sounds of ghosts wailing and wolves howling. Just trying to move one's feet was unbearable.

"Well, kid, you could have died a quick death, but now, I don't want you to die so easily. I'll turn you into nourishment for my ghost slaves, so you'll live in the ghost realm forever."

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The Left Protector's voice carried a hint of madness, sending chills down one's spine.

Qin Hongmu suddenly stepped forward and handed Fang Yun a piece of ice-blue jade pendant, saying, "This is made from a Qingxin Stone passed down from my ancestors. Wearing it will ensure that you are not affected for the time being. Hurry up and take this opportunity to leave!"

Fang Yun was taken aback and asked, "And what about you?"

"Even if I had this, I couldn't get away. Why are you asking so many questions? Hurry up and leave!" Qin Hongmu stamped his foot impatiently.

"You're so stupid. Aren't you afraid of dying?" Fang Yun asked.

Qin Hongmu was stunned for a moment. Was she really not afraid of death? As this question echoed in her mind, a trace of fear arose in her heart.

Having always lived a life of luxury and comfort, the thought of being asked if she was afraid of death was terrifying.

"I, Qin Hongmu, am not afraid to die! Listen carefully!"

Qin Hongmu didn't know where a huge courage came from. In the past, others had always cared for her. When she suddenly stood in front of the stage, she found a sense of relief in her chest that she had never experienced before.

Chapter 618 Another Battle

"It's over, everything is over. Since the Left Protector has used this move, let's not struggle anymore. If we can see the power of this conch shell one more time before it's gone, we can die without regrets."

When the old woman saw the Left Protector take out the conch shell and blow the soul-sacrificing spell, she knew that he had been truly enraged.

This conch shell was salvaged from a shipwreck at the bottom of the sea by the combined efforts of the entire sect. Originally, the sect leader wanted to keep it for himself, but he still bestowed it upon the Left Protector so that he could become a pillar of the sect.

Therefore, this conch shell not only represents a symbol of power, but also embodies the spiritual power of the Left Protector. Once it is taken out, "907" will definitely draw blood.

"Mother, I don't want to die! Can you please ask the Left Protector to stop and spare our lives?" Wu Gan's face was already deathly pale with fright, like a dried-up corpse, all the blood drained from his face.

Under such circumstances, he felt powerless, unable to escape even if he wanted to, and his whole body was trembling like a leaf, unable to stop even if he wanted to.

"Is this conch shell as powerful as you all say?"

Fang Yun, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but ask.

Chen Xuanfeng hurriedly replied, "It's more than just powerful. It's said that over eight hundred people have died under this conch shell, and all of them have been made to serve the Left Protector as wronged souls within it."

"Oh," Fang Yun replied indifferently. "Then this Left Protector truly deserves to die. If this evil is not eliminated, who knows how many more people he will harm in the future."

Upon hearing this, Chen Xuanfeng felt a surge of anxiety. Fang Yun was right, but what was the use of saying all this now? If they couldn't even save their lives, all of this was just empty talk.

The old woman on the other side sneered, "As expected, you're still young, uttering such arrogant words. Over the years, how many people has the Left Protector killed, and how many enemies has he made? Let's see who dares to seek revenge against him?"

Fang Yun ignored them and casually took out several fiery red talismans from his pocket. He then scattered one talisman in each of the eight directions: east, south, west, and north. The talismans immediately floated in mid-air, forming an eight-gate, eight-lock divine fire array.

"You're nothing but a bunch of ghosts who can't stand the light of day, aren't you? Today, I'll show you how I burn you all to ashes with heavenly fire!"

Then, Fang Yun suddenly stomped his foot on the ground, and the eight talismans immediately emitted a dazzling light, like a raging fire burning one's eyes.

Then, these fiery red lights gradually solidified, growing stronger and stronger until they almost dyed the entire world red. Under the burning flames, the evil spirits were instantly burned to a crisp, like dry firewood thrown into a stove.

A mournful howl instantly filled the entire ghost realm. Unlike the previous one, this sound was more like a lament and a desperate desire to escape.

"How dare you, Shuzi!"

Upon seeing this scene, the Left Protector was both shocked and furious, as well as heartbroken. These ghosts were all formed from individual living souls; burning one meant the end of them all. Once they were all burned, it would mean that he would never be able to use this formation again.

But you should know that this formation is the culmination of his decades of hard work.

Thinking this, the Left Protector didn't hesitate to point the talisman from his sleeve towards the sky. Instantly, a dark light shot out, attempting to attack Fang Yun's formation.

Fang Yun snorted, and the talisman that had just been burning into fire suddenly transformed into eight fire pillars several meters long. The intense heat emanating from these pillars seemed to be drying out the air, and the pillars formed an impenetrable enclosed space.

The ghosts crashed into the pillar of fire, uttered only a whimper, and turned into ashes.

As for those slightly stronger souls, they only held on for a little longer before finally succumbing to a shrill scream.

The Left Protector was covered in sweat, realizing that he had met his match. However, no matter how much he tried to unleash his true power, it was like throwing a mud ox into the sea, unable to exert any significant effect.

"It seems I underestimated the heroes of the Central Plains. I never expected to meet a young talent like you in Guangling!"

"If it were an ordinary person, they would probably be reduced to ashes under an attack like yours, but unfortunately for you, you've run into me!"

At this moment, the Left Protector shouted loudly and beckoned to the ghosts in the sky, "All ghosts, heed my command!"

Under the influence of this sound, the souls indeed returned to their previous formation. Instead of blindly charging at the pillars of fire, they weaved through each other and changed their course from time to time.

"Boy, my soul could stay here for three days and three nights without any problem, but what about your formation? I'm afraid it will end once the magic power of these talismans is exhausted, right?"

"When that time comes, if you still don't have any talismans, let's see what you do then!"

The Left Protector's wicked laughter brought Chen Xuanfeng and Qin Hongmu, who had just been excited, back to reality.

Chapter 619 Splitting Light and Slaying Shadows

"Yeah, such a big formation probably won't last long. I should have brought more talismans this time."

Chen Xuanfeng stamped his foot in regret, but he had already brought enough with him this time.

Unlike other antique jade artifacts, this talisman is not only expensive but also extremely rare, and not everyone is willing to go to great lengths to make it for you.

"Is there really no other way?" Qin Hongmu worried secretly.

If Fang Yun were to perish here because of this, she would feel extremely guilty, because none of this could have been avoided.

Moreover, Fang Yun originally had such a bright future, and it would be a great injustice if he lost something because of me.

As expected, the Left Protector's prediction was correct. Whether it's a person's magical power or the remaining power on the talisman, it will eventually be exhausted.

Unlike the ghosts he kept, they were just a group of wandering spirits. He could make them attack when he wanted, and when they weren't attacking, they were better used as a deterrent and for rest. They didn't consume much energy.

Then, everyone saw that the flames on the eight pillars of fire that had just illuminated the area were gradually fading, and the heat was slowly disappearing.

Chen Xuanfeng sighed softly. In the end, it was still a little short. If he were stronger, and helped Fang Yun when these pillars of fire were at their strongest, he might have been able to defeat the Left Protector. But now, all of this was just wishful thinking.

"Young Master Fang..."

Chen Xuanfeng glanced at Fang Yun's profile, his heart filled with mixed feelings. What an intelligent young man this was! If given time to grow, Chen Xuanfeng firmly believed that Fang Yun might become one of those who climbed to the top.

"Why be discouraged? My pillar of fire hasn't disappeared yet. It's not certain that it can hold on."

Seeing the bitter and resentful looks on their faces, Fang Yun smiled faintly.

"Young Master Fang, you may not know this, but this conch shell is no ordinary object. When it was disturbed, their sect mobilized many elders to forcibly inject numerous magic arrays into it through their magical power. It can be said that it contains the essence of the magical power of many people in their sect."

"Oh, from what you're saying, you must be pretty good?"

“It’s more than just powerful.” Chen Xuanfeng’s tone became increasingly anxious. “This conch shell is naturally capable of gathering ghosts and searching for souls. Once it is blown towards a person and enhanced with magic, it can shake their soul. If there are other ghosts residing inside, they can be used to their advantage.”

Fang Yun listened and nodded, having to admit that there was something special about this conch shell.

"It's more than just having some tricks up his sleeve! There were rumors that the Left Protector had somehow offended a half-step Celestial Master, who was truly a god-like figure! But it was with this conch shell that the Left Protector was able to trap that half-step Celestial Master in the formation for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, and it was precisely because of this that the Left Protector was able to escape triumphantly."

Upon hearing Chen Xuanfeng's words, the Left Protector chuckled and said, "Chen Xuanfeng, you truly are a renowned figure in the Southwest. You understand me quite well, but your knowledge is of no use in saving you."

The Left Protector looked smug, as if he was very pleased with Chen Xuanfeng's description, and his eyes showed a hint of contempt.

As the flames on the pillar of fire grew dimmer, the arrogance on the left protector's face intensified. He was certain that once this was over, these people would be completely at his mercy.

"Take advantage of these last moments to talk your way out, because I'm going to turn you all into vengeful ghosts within my conch shell!"

The Left Protector's voice made everyone's hearts leap into their throats. The thought of that inhuman, ghostly thing extinguished any courage they had left.

"Oh, really? I don't think that's very likely."

At this moment, Fang Yun still maintained his calm expression, when suddenly a short sword shot out from his sleeve. The short sword gleamed coldly, as if it could cleave the sky.

The Left Protector wore a disdainful smile, not believing that using such a weapon at this time would be of any use.

But soon, his smile froze on his face.

As the short sword swept through the middle of the formation, the ghosts were cleaved in two. The evil spirits that had previously revealed their ugly faces scattered and screamed as soon as they saw the sword, just like seeing sunlight.

"This is impossible!" The Left Protector's eyes flashed with disbelief. "How could your mere iron sword possibly injure a soul? Could it be that your iron sword is a magical artifact, merely in the shape of an iron sword?"

"There are many things you don't know; you're just ignorant."

Fang Yun didn't waste any words and directly activated the short sword, flying left and right, instantly cutting down the ghosts as if they were melons and vegetables, causing a deafening roar. A batch of them had already been burned by the flames earlier.

Chapter 620 Sacrificing the Vessel with Blood

The remaining ones were Fang Yun's flying swords, which they couldn't dodge even if they wanted to. Gradually, the scene of ghosts flying around in the entire formation disappeared, and the black mist that had been covering it also dissipated little by little.

Everyone was finally able to see the moonlight outside again.