Running A Cemetery in North America-Chapter 450 - 321: Xi and Yi

Looking at the Creation Bell and Cauldron, the mysterious person immediately leaped up and held the Creation Bell and Cauldron in his arms.

"I got it, I finally got it!" The mysterious person laughed excitedly.

He was the leader of the Yellow Turban Army during the Three Kingdoms Period, the Great Virtuous Master Zhang Jiao.

The man who shouted that the heavens have died, and the yellow sky shall stand.

But no one knew that Zhang Jiao was actually the disciple of Xu Fu.

Even many famous alchemists and pharmacists in history were disciples of Xu Fu.

Under the hidden guidance of Xu Fu, the Cultivation Technique he developed spread throughout the Jiuzhou Land.

Almost every disciple of Xu Fu, like him, fantasized about becoming immortal.

Yet after the Qin Dynasty, the opportunities for becoming immortal on Jiuzhou Land became increasingly scarce, so much so that after Xu Fu, the number of those achieving immortality could be counted on one hand.

Zhang Jiao was one of those who struggled to become immortal.

Relying on the Cultivation Technique taught by Xu Fu, he managed to sustain his life through various means.

But that was not Zhang Jiao’s goal; he sought immortality.

He wanted to become an immortal like Xu Fu, enjoying eternal life.

Yet the End of Dharma Era offered no such opportunity, thus the Creation Bell and Cauldron became Zhang Jiao’s chance.

This time, he was supposed to come with Xu Fu to the Emperor’s Tomb to steal the Creation Bell and Cauldron, but Xu Fu accidentally ran into trouble in North America, naturally leaving the task to Zhang Jiao to execute alone.

Even if he didn’t obtain the blood essence of the Ying Clan descendant, he was determined to give it a forceful try.

Unexpectedly, things progressed far easier than Zhang Jiao had imagined before coming; he smoothly found the location of the Creation Bell and Cauldron and successfully took the treasure in hand.

"I succeeded, Master Xu, obtaining the Creation Bell and Cauldron wasn’t as difficult as you said." Zhang Jiao said excitedly, holding the Creation Bell and Cauldron, ready to leave.

But just then, the entire Earth Palace in the Emperor’s Tomb suddenly started to shake violently; the ground began to collapse, and Zhang Jiao’s feet sank directly, exposing a pitch-black space leading further underground.

In the darkness, numerous cold, bloodthirsty eyes opened simultaneously, staring at the falling Zhang Jiao.

The bodies of those eyes were shapeless and bodyless, constantly changing.

Just ending a stare, Zhang Jiao immediately felt his body start to twist, consciousness seeming to fall into an unknown space, gradually becoming slow and numb.

Even if Zhang Jiao felt his current state was problematic, he found it difficult to make any resistance.

It was as if he slipped into a void.

"Xi Yi, all of these are Xi Yi, how can there be so many Xi Yi in the Emperor’s Mausoleum!" Zhang Jiao instantly felt desperate.

"Record of the Netherworld" states: "When a person dies, they become a ghost, a ghost dies to become Ni, Ni dies to become Xi, Xi dies to become Yi."

"Dao De Jing" states: "When seen, it’s name is Yi, meaning ’colorless to be Yi, soundless to be Xi’."

Reaching the step of Xi Yi marks a very advanced realm, even immortals would find it troublesome to confront them.

What Zhang Jiao didn’t expect was that there were so many Xi Yi beneath the Emperor’s Mausoleum.

Even immortals couldn’t resist being dragged into the colorless, soundless realm by Xi Yi.

Once trapped in this realm, any living being can only permanently lose consciousness and die of old age.

Zhang Jiao immediately bit his tongue tip to force himself to stay as awake as possible through the pain.

Given the current situation, he must save himself, or he will be doomed to die here.

"I can’t die here; I found the Creation Bell and Cauldron, the path to immortality is right ahead, I must escape!" Zhang Jiao spat out a bean, which transformed into a soldier from ancient times, supporting his body and pushing him upward.

Relying on this method to alleviate his fall, Zhang Jiao found a glimmer of hope and quickly spat out beans one after another.

It was the famous technique of the Great Virtuous Master, Scattering Beans into Soldiers!

A large number of beans turned into Yellow Turban soldiers, lifting Zhang Jiao’s body, granting him the fortunate chance to return to the chamber above.

After leaving the gaze of Xi Yi, his body gradually regained sensation.

However, this safety wouldn’t last long; with Zhang Jiao obtaining the Creation Bell and Cauldron, it was as if he unwittingly opened some kind of seal.

The Xi Yi sealed in this place were now free to escape, rushing to climb out from underground.

Though he couldn’t see them with the naked eye, Zhang Jiao knew they were there.

If he were to be dragged into the colorless, soundless realm once more, he would have no chance to escape.

Zhang Jiao wasted no time, holding the Creation Bell and Cauldron, fleeing with all his might.

As long as he leaves the Emperor’s Tomb, his goal would be achieved.

Woof! Woof! Woof!

But just as Zhang Jiao was about to escape through the corridor with the Creation Bell and Cauldron, he suddenly heard a dog barking at the end of the corridor.

He saw a pack of black dogs quickly run out from the corner of the corridor and frantically charged at Zhang Jiao.

"It’s you!"

Upon seeing these black dogs appear, Zhang Jiao’s face changed drastically.

He didn’t expect Sun Yan to locate him so quickly, but now wasn’t a time to get tangled with Sun Yan.

Zhang Jiao immediately struck out with a palm, dispersing the black dogs summoned by Sun Yan’s mana, and simultaneously drew out a Copper Coin Sword, slashing forward.

Sun Yan had just walked out from the corridor’s corner and immediately sensed a murderous intent.

Having faced numerous dangers, he swiftly retreated backward, narrowly dodging the rays of light.

"Die."

Zhang Jiao seized the opportunity, approached with large strides, and swung his sword at Sun Yan.

He knew that with Sun Yan’s strength, it was impossible to kill him with one strike, and the situation was urgent.

He had no intention of fighting to the death with Sun Yan; he just wanted to bypass Sun Yan, letting him fend off the pursuing Xi Yi.

"Hmm?"

When Sun Yan saw the Creation Bell and Cauldron in Zhang Jiao’s arms, his expression changed instantly, "Where are you going? Leave the item with me!"

The Creation Bell and Cauldron not only involved the seal placed by the Immortal Family, which could hinder the return of extraterrestrial demons.

It also related to Zhou Mangmang’s God-Enshrinement Task, for no reason would Sun Yan allow Zhang Jiao to take the Creation Bell and Cauldron in front of him.

This item was a must for him!

Sun Yan immediately reached out to grab the Creation Bell and Cauldron from Zhang Jiao’s arms.

"Get lost!" Zhang Jiao bellowed, directing thunder at Sun Yan.

Such Thunder Power would not be regarded by Sun Yan.

With only the Incense Ash Magical Power shielding him, he blocked Zhang Jiao’s thunderous mana, watching how his thunderous mana, which dominated the Three Kingdoms, was nothing before Sun Yan. 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

Shock and disbelief appeared on Zhang Jiao’s face immediately, "How can this be!"

His spell was taught by Xu Fu, truly an Immortal Family legacy, the rightful Thunder Division.

Even Essence Refiners couldn’t resist relying on mana, but Sun Yan accomplished it.

Could he really be an immortal?

While the two exchanged blows, the Xi Yi were already closing in from behind.

Though they were invisible and silent, Sun Yan’s heart inexplicably felt unease, and he hastily swept his Celestial Eye around.

Instantly, numerous eerie shadows emerged in his Celestial Eye, advancing like a tidal wave.

He promptly heard the voice of True Monarch of Pure Origin and Mysterious Dao in his ear, sounding quite urgent.

"Sun Yan, retreat immediately!"

"It’s not good! It’s Xi Yi! Withdraw quickly, or you’re done for."

Not only was True Monarch of Pure Origin and Mysterious Dao urging him, but even the normally silent Monkey King spoke up at this moment.

Sun Yan didn’t hesitate, broke Zhang Jiao’s arm with a palm.

He pulled Zhang Jiao’s arm along with the Creation Bell and Cauldron and swiftly retreated, though he didn’t fully understand how dangerous the situation was.

But since both Tomb Guardians advised him so, there must be no mistake - he simply did as they said.

"Ah!!"

With the Creation Bell and Cauldron robbed and his arm broken, Zhang Jiao couldn’t help but let out a miserable cry.

Yet he had no time to check his injuries, quickly following behind Sun Yan to escape.

If those Xi Yi caught up, he’d have nowhere in heaven or Earth to run.

Even to reclaim the Creation Bell and Cauldron from Sun Yan, he needed to leave the Emperor’s Tomb first.

"How can there be so many Xi Yi in this place? Something’s not right." Monkey King muttered in confusion.

True Monarch of Pure Origin and Mysterious Dao pondered, "Perhaps it’s related to the human emperor buried here."