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Chapter 232: Reminiscent Of Huang Liang
The ghost spirits of Gongmingtianjun's tomb have begun to launch a massacre against the disciples of Langxuan Tiangong who enter the tomb, relying on various mechanisms.
Chu Shen sat calmly in the main hall, drinking the uniquely flavored Yin wine, watching the Yin concubines' dance and chatting with the ghost spirits.
Everything seemed unrelated to him.
Even the ghost spirits were somewhat surprised to see his cold side.
Gong Liusu saw in the water mirror one elite disciple after another with boundless potential dying continuously, and she became somewhat uneasy. Finally, after another disciple died tragically, she grabbed Chu Shen's sleeve and asked, "Is this really necessary?"
Not only her, but at this moment, many surrounding spirits were also paying attention to Shen's answer.
Chu Shen shifted his attention from the dancing Yin concubines and patted her hand, saying, "I'm sorry if it upsets you, but this sacrifice is necessary."
Gong Liusu also understood the importance of successors after breaking away from these old forces. Chu Shen had said it more than once, but when she really saw such a scene, she couldn't help but feel sad. "Can't we find a peaceful resolution?"
Chu Shen sighed, put down his wine glass, and said, "Liusu, this is war, a life-or-death war. It is a war to overthrow the old forces of Langxuan Tiangong, to make these parasites who constantly exploit and suck blood spit out the benefits that everyone deserves. It is a war to allow even the weakest to sleep peacefully and have a safe environment.
It's not a dinner party, it can't be gentle and refined. We may have a soft heart because we still have a conscience, but do you think they will be soft-hearted towards us?"
She had not experienced the tragic and desperate attack on the Chu family estate, nor did she notice the fear and weakness of Yan Shu, the senior sister, when facing these forces. She had not personally witnessed the cunning, cold-blooded, and cruel treatment of grassroots disciples by these old forces, which is why she still held a little goodwill towards them.
But Chu Shen was different. These old forces had always coveted his opportunities. Given the chance, the methods of Yuantao's family and the incident of the Chu family estate being attacked would surely erupt again. Yan Shu, who he couldn't trust, also couldn't find anyone trustworthy enough to withstand these old forces.
Originally, he had another way to find peace of mind, which was to join these old forces. However, these old forces coveted his opportunities and did not want a collaborator who would take more than his fair share. Even the means of forming an alliance had no foundation. What intersection did he have with these old forces that could serve as a safety buffer?
For him, these old forces were like thorns in his side, always making him uneasy. If there was a chance, of course, they had to be removed!
Seeing Gong Liusu still wearing a gloomy expression, he thought for a moment and said, "How about this, let's make a bet."
Gong Liusu looked at him in confusion.
Chu Shen smiled and said, "What do you think the attitude of the forces behind these fallen individuals will be towards us when we finish our journey in Gongming Tianjun Ling and return to the outside world?"
Gong Liusu thought carefully.
Obviously, people outside were unaware of what had happened in the ruins. Even the people in the ruins, because they were separated in different mechanisms, were not aware of what had happened to others.
In this situation of mutual isolation, no one should think that the deaths of so many people were related to Chu Shen.
So she said, "Sad, but they won't pay attention to us?"
Chu Shen confirmed, "Are you saying that they will be sad for losing these disciples, but they won't pay attention to us, right?"
Gong Liusu nodded, a "Isn't that obvious?" expression on her fair and tender face.
But Chu Shen said, "No, you're wrong. I'm sure that even if those people have no evidence, even if the disciples who went out together will inform them of the situation inside the ruins, we will still be suspected and even antagonized by those people."
Gong Liusu was shocked, "That's not reasonable!"
Chu Shen smiled and said, "There's nothing unreasonable about it. For them, their own descendants couldn't leave, but we, on the other hand, did. That's why we are guilty."
Gong Liusu vigorously shook her head and said, "That's impossible!"
Chu Shen laughed and said, "So this is a bet, are you in or out?"
Gong Liusu readily replied, "I'm in!"
Chu Shen slapped the table and said, "Good, remember this bet."
He then turned to the ghostly official of Gongming Tianjun Ling and said, "Mr. Official, it seems we'll need your help. Speed up and eliminate all the people on the list I provided. I'm eager to check the results of my bet with my concubines."
The official was also very happy and said, "But we also hope that our esteemed guest can help us find Gongming Tianjun as soon as possible and complete the task sooner. It's only right!"
Immediately, he nodded to the surrounding ghosts, and someone went down to further operate the mechanisms outside the tomb.
In the water mirror, those who were named by Chu Shen were in a miserable state. The already dangerous traps unexpectedly intensified, and they fell into despair one after another. Only a few powerful Gold Core cultivators were still struggling.
However, it was futile. Gongming Tianjun Ling and the previous relics had a fundamental difference. As an ancient heavenly lord from the Heavenly Court era, the strength of his tomb was incomparable to the relics of ordinary Heavenly Court members.
Even Chu Shen and Gong Liusu were horrified by the chaotic scene that was almost like a "massacre."
Fortunately, unlike the other disciples who intruded into the tomb in search of opportunities, the two of them not only safely entered Gongming Tianjun's underworld palace with the tree leaves and knowledge provided by the Tree Granny, but also signed a contract with the ghostly official here, so they didn't have to experience those extremely dangerous traps again.
The main thing is that Chu Shen is willing to sign a contract to find someone, which shows that he has noticed something different about him, which is why he chose to take a gamble.
After another half an hour, among the disciples who broke into the outer perimeter of the Langxuan Heavenly Palace, almost all of those named by Chu Shen were killed, and it was time to say goodbye.
"Now that things are almost done, thank you for your hospitality, Master. I will do my best to find out the whereabouts of Lord Gongming and complete it as soon as possible."
Master bowed and said, "I apologize for the inadequate hospitality. Please forgive me, and when there is a chance, please come as a guest again."
As he spoke, he waved his hand, and several Yin concubines brought in more than a dozen trays.
"These humble gifts can be considered as a farewell and a deposit. I hope you won't refuse, esteemed guest."
Chu Shen could tell at a glance that these things were valuable, but compared to the reward promised by the master earlier, they were indeed much less.
"I can't accept it. I haven't found Lord Gongming yet. How can I take these?"
The master smiled and said, "Even the emperor doesn't let his soldiers go hungry. Since you have promised to help us find our master, you will need some money. We can't let you pay for it yourself. Please accept it."
Unable to refuse the other party's kindness, and considering that finding someone indeed requires funds, Chu Shen finally accepted the items and bid farewell to the spirits.
Led by the master, the spirits bowed and bid farewell to Chu Shen and Gong Liusu in the Yin Hall.
It wasn't until the doors of the main hall closed and they couldn't see what was inside anymore that Chu Shen and Gong Liusu snapped back to reality and exchanged a glance.
Chu Shen sighed. He didn't expect such an encounter during this mission, but the real challenge was yet to come. "Liusu, it's time for us to go back."