Liang Tianxin and I were already tense. When we heard Qiao Sigui's scream, we were shocked.
Liang Tianxin reacted faster than me. A white flute-like magic tool appeared in his hand. It looked pale and seemed to be made of white bones.
After taking out the magic tool, he looked around as if he was looking for an enemy hiding in the dark.
I hurried to look at Qiao Sigui. At first glance, I noticed his right foot.
Only the heel of his right foot was still there. The sole of his foot in front seemed to have been chopped off by a sharp knife.
I turned to look at the dark light screen at the entrance of the cave in surprise. Qiao Sigui had stepped into the light screen with his right foot, which had caused the injury to the sole of his foot.
Could it be that the light screen was filled with some kind of power that attacked people as soon as they entered?
Or was there something wrong with the light screen itself that caused Qiao Sigui's foot to melt after stepping in?
But if that was the case, why was the stone he had thrown in fine?
Moreover, Qiao Sigui was a Heavenly Master with a tough body. When he had braved the danger to enter the cave, he must have gathered his Dao energy and been on guard. If he had been in danger, he would have mobilized his Dao energy to defend himself.
What kind of power was hidden in the light screen, or behind it, that Qiao Sigui had been severely injured before he could react?
Qiao Sigui couldn't enter the light screen, and with my cultivation, I couldn't be much stronger than him. We were in trouble now.
While I stared at the light screen, Liang Tianxin lowered his head to check on Qiao Sigui's injury. "What happened just now?"
Although Qiao Sigui was a Heavenly Master, his face was pale. He shook his head and said, "I didn't find anything strange. I just felt something on my foot, and I was severely injured before I could react.
Fortunately, I reacted quickly. Otherwise, I would have lost my life if I had walked in with my whole body. "
Liang Tianxin's frown deepened when he heard that. He turned to look at the dark entrance of the cave, thinking about something.
At that moment, I had a vague idea.
Judging from the strand of cat hair outside, it was very likely that someone had entered before us.
However, we were in this huge cave, and we couldn't see anything. It was obvious that the person who had entered before us wasn't here.
In that case, there were only two possibilities.
Either that person had already left, or he had entered this small, dark hole.
Judging from the time, it had only been a few hours since the afternoon. No matter what that person did in Chiyou's tomb, he shouldn't have left so quickly. Therefore, the person who came in first was most likely in this small cave.
This light screen was so strange, so how could that person enter?
"No matter who that person is, in terms of cultivation, he can't be much stronger than Qiao Sigui. Even Nangong is only a Heavenly Master. He once told me that he doesn't have a Yang Spirit.
With such a deduction, that person most likely found a way to enter the light screen.
This method did not seem difficult to deduce.
The stone that Qiao Sigui threw away did not show any abnormalities, but he was injured when he went in. From this, it could be concluded that this light screen was able to detect the things that entered.
The stone was an inanimate object, so it was fine to enter. However, Qiao Sigui was a living creature, and he cultivated Daoist Qi, so he was injured.
Combined with the fact that opening the door outside required a small cauldron full of witchcraft energy, this light screen was most likely to screen the people who entered. If it was someone who cultivated witchcraft energy, someone who held a small cauldron full of witchcraft energy, or someone who wrapped themselves in witchcraft energy, they could enter.
As soon as I made this judgment, I heard Liang Tianxin's voice. He said to me without hesitation, "Zhou Yi, go and try. See if you can enter."
I didn't know if he had the same idea as me, or if he just wanted to use me as a meat shield.
I wasn't annoyed, so I nodded and prepared to go and try.
However, Yao Yao, who was behind me, reached out and pulled me. She looked worried, and it was obvious that she didn't want me to take the risk.
I gave her a reassuring look and comforted her with a smile. After she let go of me, I walked toward the light screen.
However, before I went over, I asked for the Qingzhou Cauldron. I said that since the Qingzhou Cauldron was the key to open the door outside, it was very likely to be the key to open this door.
Liang Tianxin felt that it made sense, so he didn't say anything and handed the Qingzhou Cauldron back to me.
I took the Qingzhou Cauldron and walked over. First, I brought the Qingzhou Cauldron close to the light screen. After a part of it went through, I pulled it back. After taking a closer look, I didn't see any damage on it.
I calmed down a little. The Qingzhou Cauldron was different from the previous stone. It was full of witchcraft energy. After experimenting with the Qingzhou Cauldron, it proved that the light screen didn't block witchcraft energy.
Of course, I didn't walk in recklessly. Next, I gathered a strand of witchcraft energy on my fingertip and carefully poked it into the light screen.
Just like with the Qingzhou Cauldron, I smoothly went through and brought it out. There was no problem.
Now, I had a rough idea of what to do. I extended my finger and poked it into the light screen.
I didn't feel any pain. I moved my finger, which was hidden behind the light screen, and wasn't restricted. It seemed that my speculation was correct.
I didn't hesitate and walked in.
There was a flash before my eyes, and I was in another space.
After entering, another stone door appeared in front of me. It looked like a smaller version of the stone door at the outermost area. It was about the same size as the light screen, and it was only as tall as a person. However, there was a small gap on this stone door. I didn't know if it was originally like this, or if the person who had entered before hadn't closed it after opening it.
At this moment, the Qingzhou Cauldron was with me. If I didn't go out to receive them, Liang Tianxin and the other person wouldn't be able to enter. However, I hesitated and decided to go out to receive them first.
Firstly, Yaoyao was still outside. Secondly, I wasn't familiar with this place. Liang Tianxin and the other person had been eyeing this place for many years, so they definitely knew something that I didn't. It was only right for them to lead the way.
Thirdly, although this place looked peaceful, it was actually filled with hidden dangers. With the two of them leading the way, I could avoid some risks.
In addition, I couldn't abandon Liang Tianxin before I figured out the truth behind the Twenty-Eight Fiend Yellow Springs Formation.
After some consideration, I passed through the light screen and returned outside. Everyone was delighted to see me come out.
Before they could speak, I handed the Qingzhou Cauldron to Qiao Sigui and told him that he would be able to enter safely with the small cauldron in his hand.
In fact, I wasn't sure if it was the effect of the small cauldron or the shaman energy in my body. However, compared to Liang Tianxin, Qiao Sigui's life wasn't worth much. I would let him explore the way first.
The injury on the sole of his foot was naturally nothing to a Heavenly Master. After receiving the small cauldron, Qiao Sigui didn't say anything and directly walked towards the light screen.
Just like what I had done just now, he held the small cauldron and tested it. After confirming that there was indeed no danger, he directly went in.
After he went in, he obviously observed the situation inside. After about half a minute, he handed the Qingzhou Cauldron over through the light screen.
Liang Tianxin took the small cauldron and followed him in. Yaoyao and I were the last to enter.
After entering, Liang Tianxin and Yaoyao fixed their eyes on the stone door in front of them. They didn't pay attention to me, nor did they ask me for the Qingzhou Cauldron. Naturally, I wouldn't take the initiative to hand it over to them. I directly put it on my body and began to observe the surroundings.
Although I had already entered once, I had only been paying attention to the door in front of me and hadn't paid attention to my surroundings. Now, I began to observe the surroundings carefully.
After observing for a while, I found that there was nothing special about the surroundings. It was almost the same as the big hole outside. Apart from the stones on the walls, there was nothing worth paying attention to.
Soon, Liang Tianxin called us and we walked to the stone door together. Since the stone door was open, we naturally didn't have to worry about opening it.
The only thing we had to worry about was whether there would be hidden dangers behind the stone door like the light screen earlier.
Of course, we also had to consider whether there would be people inside. If someone entered first, would they notice our movements and ambush us inside?
This time, Liang Tianxin didn't use me as a meat shield. He was the first to enter the door. He didn't hurry but stood there and looked inside.
I didn't know what he had found, but he watched for half a minute before entering. At the same time, he waved his hand and asked us to follow him.
Qiao Sigui was the second to enter, and I followed behind them.
After slipping through the crack of the door, I immediately felt a faint red light behind the door.
When I lifted my head to look, I was stunned.
The entrance was also a rather large cave, but this cave was different from the outside. The shape of the cave was roughly the shape of a steamed bun, and the curved walls had very obvious traces of man-made excavation. There were twelve relief sculptures carved into the stone walls in a very orderly manner.
Each relief sculpture was the image of an animal from the twelve zodiac animals. However, the animals in the relief sculptures were huge and very human-like. Their faces were obviously angry, and they all opened their mouths to roar.
What was even stranger was that they were holding something that looked like a weapon in their hands.
What shocked me the most wasn't the twelve relief sculptures, but the giant blood-red sarcophagus in the middle of the cave.
Since this place was called Chiyou's Tomb, it wasn't strange to see a coffin here.
Chiyou was a person from ancient myths and legends. No matter what kind of coffin it was, it wouldn't surprise me. What shocked me the most wasn't the coffin itself but the fact that I had seen this coffin before!