Hearing Fang Guangjun's command, Feng Zaiyu wasted no more time and began to speak quickly.
Li Yan, standing at the back, saw that some of the Feng family disciples also had looks of doubt in their eyes and were looking around. He guessed that this was also their first time participating in a Yin Tomb cleanup.
"Just now we were only cleaning the outer perimeter. Some matters are not clear to the disciples participating for the first time. The powerful ghost creature in this tomb is already dead, so the suppressive aura it once emitted is rapidly fading. Therefore, we must act quickly to prevent the remaining ghost creatures from running around, which will attract more ghost creatures from other places. At that time, we will awaken other powerful ghost creatures that are in slumber, and then we will be in considerable danger. However, the outer area is now stable. The real cleanup begins now."
After Feng Zaiyu said so much in one breath, he caught a glimpse of urgency in Fang Guangjun's eyes from the corner of his eye, and he quickly sped up his speech.
"Now all the ghost creatures in the outer perimeter have been sealed, but their auras are still present. Therefore, the ghost creatures from other areas should not come over before dark, but we don't have much time left. We still have one last tomb in the center of this area to clean up, which is the one in front of us. Foundation Establishment stage ghost creatures already have some spiritual intelligence and a sense of territory, so they will expand their tombs many times over. No matter how small their tomb was before, they will expand it to a range they feel comfortable with, which is about thirty to fifty li. And the ghost creatures in the previous tombs within this range will also be enveloped, becoming the trusted followers of the powerful ghost creature. Usually, a place that can give birth to a powerful ghost creature is a place with excellent feng shui, that is, a place where the Yin energy is most concentrated. After the other originally weak ghost creatures are enveloped by the large tomb, the Yin energy will also spread out. They will benefit from this misfortune and, with the help of the dense Yin energy, their strength will grow rapidly. In the daytime, although we and Senior Fang were attacking from both inside and out at noon, because the types of ghost creatures vary, and some are most afraid of Yang energy, not all of them stayed to attack the Feng family. Many Underworld Ghost Creatures had already retreated in the early morning. They should all be in this tomb at this moment. Please be extremely careful in dealing with them. According to past experience, the weakest ghost creatures in this final tomb should be at the seventh layer of Qi Condensation, and the eighth and ninth layer ones are the most numerous. Even tenth-layer and Great Perfection of Qi Condensation ones will exist. So this is the main reason why we need Senior Fang to come and help us. Later, each family head will lead your own disciples, and Fellow Daoist Tang and the rest of you will form a team. After we enter, we will each choose a direction and immediately start cleaning up. For this cleanup, there is no need to make any more marks until all the ghost creatures inside are killed or sealed. Here, I must remind you that we don't have enough time, and we don't have enough manpower. Try to kill them, not seal them. If you can't go all out, your chances of perishing will not be less than half."
After saying this, Feng Zaiyu immediately closed his mouth and then bowed slightly to Fang Guangjun.
"After you go in, you're on your own. Although this tomb is only a few dozen li, according to what your ancestor told me, the underground passages are spread out like a spider web. Even if I sense that someone is in danger, it's impossible for me to accurately find every passage in the first instance. Please remember this, but I will rush over as fast as I can. Now, I will open the passage to the tomb. You just need to be ready to act at any time."
As he spoke, Fang Guangjun's palm had already been placed on the stone tablet beside him. This stone tablet was about two zhang high and had a faint green glow, making the characters on it unreadable. The moment Fang Guangjun's palm was placed on it, a green light emerged from the originally still stone tablet, and immediately, ferocious ghost faces appeared, opening their mouths to bite at Fang Guangjun's palm.
A circle of white light suddenly emanated from Fang Guangjun's palm. The moment the white light appeared, it quickly covered the entire stone tablet. Then, those ghost faces immediately became terrified and shrill. They opened their mouths wide and let out silent, sharp roars. But in less than a single breath, all of this melted away like ice and snow.
As the ghost faces disappeared one after another in extreme terror, a small semi-circular door appeared on the surface of the stone tablet. Fang Guangjun then withdrew his palm, and without saying much, he had already stepped into the small door. As he entered, a series of explosions and ghost creature hisses immediately came from within the semi-circular small door.
Obviously, a large number of ghost creatures had already appeared at the entrance of this tomb. The moment Fang Guangjun entered, the two sides had already started fighting, with no time for a breather. This made those who were participating in the tomb cleanup for the first time break out in a cold sweat. Many of them, although they had heard Feng Zaiyu say that it was very dangerous inside, had thought in their hearts that it would only be a little more difficult than before at most.
This was also the reason why Fang Guangjun had entered first. The small semi-circular door could only allow one person to enter at a time. If someone else had gone in first, they would probably have been overwhelmed by the ghost creatures by now.
Tang Tian, who had been standing on the side, had a look of anticipation on his face, but now it was a look of gravity. He could sense the fluctuations coming from the semi-circular small door. Just now, at least seven or eight ghost creatures at the ninth layer of Qi Condensation or above had attacked at the same time. If he had been the first to enter, he would probably have been seriously injured, or even perished on the spot, in his haste.
"Junior Sister, stay close behind me later. Don't stray too far, in case I can't help in time."
Tang Tian said in a low voice to Wu Yizhen beside him. He did this, on one hand, because he was really afraid something would happen to Wu Yizhen; on the other hand, he also hoped to have a strong backup behind him. As for Tian Denghu and Zhang Ming, he didn't even consider them.
Feng Zaiyu also didn't hesitate. After gesturing to the four people behind him, he cupped his hands to Tang Tian and the others.
"Fellow Daoists, please be careful later."
As he spoke, he had already led Feng Tao and the other three quickly towards the small door on the stone tablet.
After Feng Zaiyu's arrangement just now, the four of them on Tang Tian's side had also gathered together, but Tian Denghu looked a bit miserable. Earlier, when cleaning up the outer tombs, he had charged forward recklessly. But not long after, he encountered a fifth-layer Qi Condensation ghost creature. Although Tian Denghu's cultivation had reached the sixth layer of Qi Condensation, when faced with a gloomy-looking ghost creature, with no one else around him, the yin wind howling, and the ghost cries piercing his soul, it was different from being in the daytime with many cultivators by his side.
Apart from giving himself some courage by shouting loudly, his legs were already trembling, and his previous bravado was gone. Immediately, the immortal arts he cast were already below his standard. In the exchange, he almost had his neck bitten by the opponent several times. This made Tian Denghu have the thought of turning around and fleeing several times. But fortunately, he had to consider his face, afraid of being looked down upon by Feng Tao afterward, so he actually held on.
In the end, he finally held out until Fang Guangjun came over and took care of the ghost creatures here. Now, his body was covered in mud from the surrounding tombs from dodging everywhere, and he was giving off a rotten and unpleasant smell. This made Tang Tian and Wu Yizhen beside him involuntarily move away a little and hold their breath.
Now, seeing that Feng Tao was not with them, but with the Feng family disciples, Tian Denghu couldn't help but get anxious. He immediately wanted to call out to stop Feng Tao, but was blocked by Tang Tian without leaving a trace. At the same time, Tang Tian's voice sounded in Tian Denghu's mind.
"Junior Brother Tian, don't be reckless. Junior Sister Feng will be better off with her father. They are the ones most familiar with the tomb."
At the same time, Tang Tian was cursing Tian Denghu for being stupid in his heart. Feng Zaiyu had just said that it was very dangerous inside the tomb. Besides, if you're not blind, didn't you see that Martial Uncle Fang was already fighting with the ghost creatures inside as soon as he entered? If he brought Feng Tao with him and something happened, how would he explain it to their master when he got back? From the looks of it, Feng Zaiyu was very familiar with everything here.
With Feng Tao gone, he only needed to take care of Wu Yizhen. His own pressure was reduced by more than half. As for Tian Denghu and Zhang Ming, if he was in a good mood and could conveniently help out, he would. Otherwise, they could only fend for themselves. Zhang Ming had been forced to come by him. This Tian Denghu, he didn't know if he was seeking riches in danger or if he was bewitched by Junior Sister Feng. It was fine for him to follow, but to be so untimely and reckless, this made Tang Tian extremely displeased.
On the other hand, that Zhang Ming surprised Tang Tian a little. Looking at his neat clothes, it seemed he hadn't encountered much danger just now. But his cultivation was the lowest here. Compared to Tian Denghu, this didn't make sense.
'Could it be that he was just wandering around the edge before, and was brought over by Martial Uncle Fang's sweep?'
Tang Tian thought to himself. He felt that his judgment should be correct. That was the only way to explain it.
"Alright, after we enter this tomb, I'll be able to see your true strength."
And at this time, the other family heads of the Feng family had also come over with a few people. After greeting Tang Tian and the others with a smile, they led their people into the small door on the stone tablet one after another.
"Let's go in too. The real opportunity can only be obtained here."
Tang Tian chuckled lightly, turned his head to look at the other three, and then his aura instantly became sharp. He also strode towards the small door on the stone tablet. Wu Yizhen, who was following behind him, turned her head and said softly.
"Junior Brothers, after you enter, be extremely careful. If you are no match, focus on escaping."
Tian Denghu didn't even look at Li Yan and followed sullenly. He really wanted to be with Feng Tao, but this Senior Brother Tang just wouldn't let him. As for this Zhang Ming, whose cultivation was two minor realms lower than his, and who didn't even call him senior brother when they met, he had even less interest in talking to him.
Of course, Li Yan wouldn't bicker with these juniors who had just entered the immortal path. But Tang Tian was right about one thing. "True opportunities are often accompanied by danger. Let's see what good things can be found in the lair of a Foundation Establishment stage ghost creature."
Stepping into the small door on the stone tablet, it was as if the world had changed in an instant. Amidst the shifting stars, the first thing Li Yan and the others saw were Underworld Ghost Creatures pouncing towards them. They were either carrying a bloody aura or drifting towards them like ghosts with a bone-chilling cold.
At this time, the inside of the entire tomb was filled with constant explosions and ghost wails. The yin wind howled piercingly. The light, intertwined with various immortal arts and the dim light of the tomb, appeared even more gloomy and terrifying. The originally white immortal arts turned gray-white, the blue talismans turned purplish-black, and the red spiritual power shot out, turning into a bloody red in the air.
Compared to a moment ago, it was as if they had been transported to two different spaces in an instant. All kinds of shrill howls instantly filled their ears.
Tang Tian was the first to step in. Before he could even steady himself, a Jiangshi with green fur all over its body, its four fangs turned outwards, had already jumped towards him from the side.