Chapter 140: Conclusion
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The coffin lid slowly slid open, and the first thing that appeared in everyone's eyes was a man with a face like jade, wearing a jade hairpin and sporting a handsome beard.
Although he had a youthful appearance, he exuded a sense of dignity and solemnity that indicated he was not a young man who had not experienced the vicissitudes of life.
Apart from his appearance, the most eye-catching aspect of the man in the coffin was his clothing. He was wearing a long robe with a black base, embroidered with red flames at the hem, while the sleeves and chest were adorned with silver-threaded waves.
In terms of both appearance and quality, it was an extraordinary garment.
In the arms of the corpse, there was a thread-bound book with a yellowed and brittle cover, bearing the elegant handwriting:
"The Record of Dao Cultivation in the Year of Jiazi."
"Who is this?" the queen squinted her eyes, making guesses in her mind but not daring to be certain. She looked at her teammates for confirmation.
"He's the Hermit of Yin and Yang!" Zhang Yuanqing didn't beat around the bush and gave a straightforward answer.
The teammates of the Hermit of Yin and Yang exchanged glances.
So, he really is the Hermit of Yin and Yang. The official guide didn't even mention him. Wasn't the Hermit of Yin and Yang just a background story? By the way, when did Yua Shishi trigger the hidden mission? I've been following him the whole time, and I didn't notice it at all. Is this what it's like to consecutively clear two S-rank geniuses?
In addition to her surprise, the queen's admiration for Yuanshi Tianzun grew even stronger.
The hidden mission was probably discovered when dealing with the Cursed Cat, right? He mentioned conducting an experiment, but how did he discover the hidden mission? Li Chunfeng prided himself on being clever and knowledgeable, but although he could analyze that the hidden mission was related to the Cursed Cat, he couldn't figure out how Yuanshi Tianzun triggered the hidden mission.
How did Yuanshi discover that the Cursed Cat could trigger the hidden mission? He had already ordered the queen to search this area, so he knew the coffin would appear here?
At that time, the coffin should have been in a "hidden" state, and it only "refreshed" after killing the evil mage. Is the hidden mission related to the six characters? How did Yuanshi Tianzun trigger the hidden mission? It doesn't make sense, no matter how you think about it. Guan Ya thought more than anyone else.
Li Li on the side asked, "Where's the item to turn the tide?"
"This robe." Zhang Yuanqing helped the Hermit of Yin and Yang up from the coffin and said, "Help me support him for a moment; I need to take off this robe."
Guan Ya immediately stepped forward, not allowing anyone else to interfere.
Zhang Yuanqing quickly stripped off the Hermit of Yin and Yang's robe, all the while feeling anxious.
He had been traumatized by the old man's tricks.
Soon, Zhang Yuanqing took off the Hermit of Yin and Yang's robe and held the item in his hand. During this process, he remained on edge.
Not because he was worried that Li Xianzong would come to kill him, but because he was concerned that the Hermit of Yin and Yang might be feigning death.
He had been fooled by the old man before.
Finally, Zhang Yuanqing removed the robe from the Hermit of Yin and Yang, and now he could see the full appearance of the item. It had a pitch-black base, red flames embroidered on the hem, silver-threaded water patterns on the sleeves and chest, and a black and white taiji fish on the back.
A few seconds later, the item information appeared:
- Name: Yin and Yang Robe
- Type: Clothing
- Functions: Water and Fire, Formation
- Description: This is a robe worn by a supreme being during a ritual, with flames at the bottom, waves embroidered on the top, and Yin and Yang on the back, known as the Yin and Yang Robe.
- Note 1: It is one of the components of a ritual outfit for worshipping the heavens, with the remaining three pieces being boots, crown, and belt. It is said that when all four pieces are collected, they can unveil the secrets of immortality.
- Note 2: Wearing this robe allows control over water and fire. This robe is nourished by the righteousness of heaven and earth and can resist impurity and curses.
- Note 3: Unfolding the robe creates a formation covering a radius of thirty meters. During the formation's activation, outsiders cannot enter, and the caster and those trapped inside cannot leave. The duration is ten minutes. Within the formation's coverage, the caster becomes immune to physical attacks and takes on a dual water and fire form. Failure to deactivate the formation within ten minutes will make it irreversible for the caster's physical body.
- Note 4: Please control your desire for immortality. Your personality may become slightly erratic, but don't worry; it will only affect you for 24 hours.
Zhang Yuanqing stared at the item properties in amazement, with only one thought in his mind: This is a jackpot!
This was an item with dual professions of Fire Mage and Water Spirit, and it was also an unheard-of set item.
A single robe was so powerful, and when the complete set was gathered one day, wouldn't it be invincible in the Song Sea, defeating each Elder Dog with a single punch!
However, it also had its drawbacks. It might not be effective against extremely powerful or heavily armored opponents. Besides, this item had elemental affinities that countered the Water Spirit and Fire Mage. But that didn't matter; if the attack power was insufficient, he could use other items instead.
This item contained the secret of immortality. The Hermit of Yin and Yang had built this town, and the town's layout followed the principles of Yin and Yang, corresponding to the Taiji fish on the robe. He probably wanted to mimic the formation inside the robe and set up a larger formation to attempt to achieve immortality.
This plan seemed a bit unreliable, but yes, the Hermit of Yin and Yang's later years were probably heavily influenced by the cost of the item, and he went mad with the desire for immortality.
Furthermore, the Hermit of Yin and Yang's descendants, who were found in the coffin, explained why he died at the hands of mages and a few misfits.
It was because she had never obtained this powerful item. The Yin and Yang Robe had always been worn by her ancestor, and when the mages captured her, they couldn't get their hands on the robe, which led to their anger and killing.
As for Wang Popi's involvement in this matter, he coveted the beauty of the Hermit of Yin and Yang's descendants. As for why Zhao Yuanwai and Wang Tiejiang were involved, Zhang Yuanqing didn't know; that was a subplot on the evil side.
However, it didn't matter now.
"How is it?" Li Chunfeng couldn't wait to ask, "How effective is this item? Can it counter Li Xianzong?"
The queen recalled the terrifying power of the staff and said with a lingering fear, "As long as it can provide some resistance, we have a chance to turn the tide. We have more people, and there are only two members left in the evil camp."
She had the expression of someone about to engage in a fierce battle but with a hint of hope.
Guan Ya and Li Li looked at Zhang Yuanqing and waited for his response.
"If nothing unexpected happens, I should be able to take on Li Xianzong alone. When the time comes, you all retreat and stay away from this area to avoid being affected by curses," Zhang Yuanqing said confidently.
"Really? Can we really turn the tide?" The queen's face, with her smoky makeup, lit up with excitement.
Zhang Yuanqing nodded, giving an affirmative answer.
Guan Ya and the others showed relieved expressions, feeling the weight lifted from their shoulders.
"By the way, give me back my items, and you can leave."
At Zhang Yuanqing's urging, the four of them quickly left with the unconscious E Chou and Fire Mage, fleeing into the distance.
After his teammates' figures disappeared, Zhang Yuanqing looked at the book in the coffin.
"The Record of Dao Cultivation in the Year of Jiazi."
He picked up the book, opened the first page, and quickly glanced at it, revealing a look of astonishment and excitement.
It contained the Hermit of Yin and Yang's journey of cultivation.
This was a precious find, information left behind by a powerful figure from the same era as the old man. It could help him better understand the Spirit Realm and uncover some hidden secrets within reality and history.
"Well, now is not the time to read this. Let's see if I can store it in my inventory."
With a thought, the book in his hand disappeared and appeared in one of the slots in his inventory.
At that moment, Zhang Yuanqing's ears twitched, and he heard the rapid footsteps approaching, coming at a very fast pace.
He turned to look, and at the end of the street paved with blue bricks, two figures appeared: Li Xianzong, holding a pitch-black staff, and the hunched-back rat-man.
Behind them, Red Dancing Shoes followed along, looking dispirited, stubbornly pursuing their prey.
The bewitching demon possessed the skill to "mark" its prey, and once marked, it was difficult to escape.
This was why Li Chunfeng thought that playing a guerrilla war would only prolong their lives for a few moments.
When Zhang Yuanqing saw the enemies, Li Xianzong also saw him. He immediately accelerated his pace, calculating the distance in his mind. As long as he got within fifty meters, he would immediately cast a wide-range curse.
He didn't want to give the opponent any chance or leave any hidden dangers.
"Boss, those guys are gone, there might be an ambush," said the rat-man, his large eyes darting around.
He was always cautious, victory was in sight, but they shouldn't stumble at the finish line.
"Those people are farther away, trying to escape," Li Xianzong sensed the positions of the other marked individuals.
"They're trying to escape?" The rat-man was surprised. He grinned and said, "Did he stay behind to cover for his teammates because he loves playing the hero so much? Well, let's indulge him. Boss, let's finish this quickly. I can't wait to enjoy those two beauties."
As the two sides closed in on each other, they quickly closed the distance to within fifty meters. With sharp eyes and excellent vision, the rat-man suddenly exclaimed, "Hey, what's that kid wearing?"
Li Xianzong didn't waste any words; he raised his staff high.
On the other side, Zhang Yuanqing leaned back and threw a highly compressed fireball toward them.
The fireball whistled through the air and landed between the two groups. With a loud explosion, Zhang Yuanqing's figure was revealed, and the distance between the two groups shortened from over fifty meters to just over twenty.
Fire magic!
At this moment, the staff in Li Xianzong's hand emanated a dark, ominous aura.
Bang! Zhang Yuanqing felt his heart pounding intensely in his chest, and then it stopped. The familiar feeling of pain and suffocation washed over him, but this time, the feeling of heart palpitations and pain lasted less than a second.
The curse was blocked by the Yin-Yang Robe.
Huh? The curse didn't affect him? Li Xianzong's expression changed.
Zhang Yuanqing looked at Li Xianzong, who was not far away, grinned, and revealed a dangerous smile.
Swoosh!
He took off the Yin-Yang Robe and tossed it into the air.
This action made both Li Xianzong and the rat-man stop their mad rush. The rat-man raised a bamboo tube and blew out a poison needle at Zhang Yuanqing.
Puff! The poison needle missed its target, and Zhang Yuanqing's figure disappeared into thin air.
At the same time, the robe that had been thrown into the air suddenly unfurled, with the hem and sleeves extending like they were being pulled by invisible strings, spreading out like a sheet of paper stretched to its limits.
The Taiji fish on the back of the robe spun, and the black fish sprayed clear, ethereal water, while the white fish spewed blazing tongues of fire. Flames and water droplets fell, forming a Taiji fish that covered an area of about thirty meters in diameter.
Fire on the left, water on the right.
"What's going on? What's going on?" The rat-man exclaimed, "What kind of item is this?"
The rat-man was caught within the water-covered area, feeling dark currents pushing him from all sides. It was as if he were floating in a river, requiring considerable effort to stay steady. How could he fight like this?
Li Xianzong's expression darkened, and he immediately retreated, trying to get out of this strange area.
Buzz! An invisible barrier blocked their way.
They couldn't get out?
"Damn, we're trapped!" The rat-man pounded on the invisible barrier, creating ripples on its surface.
Li Xianzong, with a grim expression, swung his butterfly knives at the barrier, creating slow ripples compared to the rapid waves caused by the rat-man's punches, but they were still unable to break the barrier.
Li Xianzong's forehead veins bulged, his arm muscles strained, intensifying the ripples.
After a few seconds of standoff, he reluctantly put away his butterfly knives, his face growing even darker. "We can't get out!"
Hearing this, the rat-man's composure began to crumble. His large, rat-like eyes darted around, and he roared in frustration, "Primordial Heavenly Lord, come out and face us! Do you think you can trap us like this? How long can you keep us trapped?"
Without any response from the others, the rat-man's mentality was starting to break down. His squeaky rat eyes shifted left and right, and he gritted his teeth, shouting, "Elemental Celestial, get out here and give it up. Do you think you can trap us like this?"
At this point, Xin Xin had already regained consciousness. She was slowly regaining her strength and was tending to the unconscious Fire Mage. Li Chunfeng stood guard at the entrance of a nearby alley.
Li Chunfeng was standing watch at the entrance of a nearby alley, keeping an eye out for any signs of danger.
Xin Xin, who had now regained consciousness, was slowly regaining her strength and tending to the unconscious Fire Mage. Guan Ya and the queen were sitting on the ground, taking the opportunity to recover their stamina.
Li Chunfeng's gaze was focused, and his expression remained tense as he stood vigilant. The others were waiting for a certain message, a verdict.
Finally, they received a familiar notification sound in their ears:
[Ding! Congratulations on completing the multiplayer spirit realm mission - Yin and Yang Town, mission number 2273, difficulty level A. Rewards are being calculated.]
(End of this chapter)
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