Ancient tomb excavation traces

A thunderstruck, buzzing sensation swirled in my mind. I didn't know when that venomous snake had set its sights on the Dust-Avoiding Pearl. I had been careless, not carrying that priceless treasure with me. Now, I was filled with regret. But the fact remained that the pearl was gone. Now, I only hoped that the camels who had saved our lives were still alive. But… I said angrily, “You… what are you going to do with the Soul-Stabilizing Pearl and the Dust-Avoiding Pearl?!”

You Chi sneered, not bothering to hide anything: "There are countless treasures in the world. We already know the location of this ancient tomb, and I've explored it for a long time, discovering many priceless items. These can be exchanged for wealth, but to be honest, wealth alone isn't enough for us. The fall of Loulan was due to our weakness. We must become strong, we must have power, and we must change the status quo!"

Hearing this, I laughed contemptuously, "Ha, you're so naive. You think you can change the fate of Loulan with just... just with two beads? Everything depends on human effort... The Demon Slayer and the Demon Lord's delusions will not come true... and neither will yours... This is fate!"

I come from the 21st century and know the course of history better than anyone. Although what I said is true, people like You Chi, who are blinded by their own involvement and deeply entrenched in the situation, will not understand it at all. And no one will believe me if I say I have any predictions about the future; everyone will just think I'm crazy.

As expected, You Chi didn't care about the correct historical developments I described. At this moment, in his ignorant mind, the idea that obtaining the Soul-Stabilizing Pearl and the Dust-Avoiding Pearl would grant him unparalleled power remained. It's like how emperors throughout history have sought immortality, hoping that by relentlessly pursuing it, they could reach the other side of heaven. But reality is cruel, and ignorance breeds folly.

I was being dragged along by him, and I was getting weaker and weaker. I could imagine my pale face at that moment. The three young Taoist priests gradually approached me, probably waiting for an opportunity to act.

Outside, the sky was a deep blue, with piled-up morning clouds. Rays of light shone through the holes, and as the light became more pronounced, I could feel the air outside. The air, which should have been fresh, was now mixed with the smell of blood, dust, and a chill after countless corpses had piled up.

The chill of the early morning made me shiver uncontrollably. At that moment, I tried my best to stay awake and prevent the chaotic consciousness from invading my mind, because I knew that once I closed my eyes, I would not see the light that was about to come.

Not far away, the immortal undead demon saw the morning light streaming into the tomb. The decaying underground feared the scorching sun of the human world. It had wasted too much time and lost too many of its subordinates. As despair enveloped the old witch who had been sleeping for so long, it let out a resentful roar, determined to perish together with its ancestors.

Yu Chi, holding the dagger, whistled loudly. A response came from above the hole; a rope quickly dangled down, and a strong voice, speaking in Loulan, asked Yu Chi something greedily and urgently. Yu Chi replied, then warned the approaching Taoist priest, "Stay away. The dagger on his body isn't poisoned, but the one in my hand is highly poisoned. If you try to stop me from getting out, I'll take him with me."

He yanked me hard, the violent movement tearing at my wounds, the smell of blood filling the air, and the pain shooting through my veins. I groaned involuntarily, trying to struggle, but I had no strength left. I could only watch helplessly as You Chi bound the rough rope around my waist. He tightened it, and the people above pulled the rope up, each pull sending a agonizing scream through me.

I was hoisted to a certain height, like Pigsy being hung upside down by a monster. After I was pulled upside down, You Chi tied his own waist with a rope. This guy wanted to use me as a hostage to escape. A feeling of extreme disgust welled up in my heart. I hated You Chi to the core, but now I had to be used by him.

Swift as an arrow, moving like a shuttle, dealing with a wicked spirit like Tu Xie requires a swift and decisive strike, leaving it no chance to breathe, otherwise its counterattack will be fatal. Although the Ancestor and Chen Tianzhou are young, they have honed their skills in dealing with evil since childhood. The hardships they endured are unknown, but in crucial moments, the sweat shed during those hardships will slowly become visible. This is their skill, a skill that can never be erased from their bodies.

The two legendary figures, renowned for their connections to the underworld, clashed, their swift movements failing to catch Tu Xie's attention. Tu Xie quickly revealed a weakness. For a skilled warrior, such a golden opportunity would not be missed. The crimson scimitar, seemingly glowing ever redder under its master's will, hissed as it slashed towards the spirit sorcerer's throat.

The old Grand Preceptor took a step back, but it seemed not to have been hit by the red copper, so its steps were not unsteady, but rather very stable. However, just as it thought it was unharmed and was preparing to roar again, a deep black crack suddenly appeared in its molten throat. The crack slowly spread, emitting wisps of black smoke. The body of the Demon Slayer began to tremble, and then, with an unexpected "boom," its body instantly shattered into thousands of sparks, scattering into the air.

Seeing this, I smiled with relief. The demons had finally been eliminated. They had gone through tribulations, but in the end, they did not follow the will of Heaven to destroy the world. This was our success. But... in this world, is evil really only the dark forces underground that spy on humanity? I looked at You Chi, who was hanging up from me, not far away. No, perhaps the most terrifying thing in the world is not those who are dead, but those who are alive and harbor evil intentions. If these deformed people are allowed to live in this world, then the lives of ordinary people will still be filled with misery.

I couldn't let myself contribute to the destruction of such a person. At that moment, looking at my companions surrounding me below, who were extremely worried about me, I made up my mind. With my head throbbing and feeling incredibly uncomfortable, I struggled to pull out a lighter and lit the rope separating me and Youchi.

I like tomb raiding.