usatvline Chapter 238 Nine-Headed Snake Cypress
Chapter 238 Nine-Headed Snake Cypress
The space here is rather narrow, and there is a passageway leading out from here on a low wall behind us.
Judging from the decayed bronze arrowheads underfoot, this small space was probably once a spike trap.
It's unclear whether it was destroyed by Wang Zanghai or whether King Lu Shang destroyed it but failed to repair it.
Cheng Feng jumped onto the low wall and then pulled Yang Xueli and A Xiang up one by one.
After everyone escaped the abandoned spike trap, Cheng Feng led them into a narrow passage.
The passageways here should have been covered with colorful murals.
However, due to the passage of time, the pigments have now decayed, leaving only traces of the murals.
However, it is difficult to discern exactly what was drawn on it.
"The layout of the tombs here is quite unique. It doesn't resemble a tomb passage leading to the main burial chamber; rather, it's like a maze?"
After walking for a while, Chen Wenjin shone his flashlight and looked at the several forks in the road behind him.
Led by Cheng Feng, they went uphill without wandering around in the passageway.
"This is actually a kind of anti-theft measure. It would be very dangerous for anyone else to come here."
As they spoke, the group arrived at the third floor.
Huo Ling asked curiously:
"Danger? Did we manage to avoid the traps here?"
Cheng Feng didn't answer, but slowed down and walked to the corner.
There are piles of rubble that have crumbled from the walls in this corner.
Cheng Feng kicked away the clods of dirt, and the girls gathered their flashlights there.
Several palm-sized corpse beetles were lying on the ground, trembling.
"Corpse beetle!"
Huo Ling and Chen Wenjin recognized the item at a glance.
It was the first time Yang Xueli and A Xiang had seen it. Yang Xueli carefully examined the new species with a research mindset.
Ah Xiang was a little disgusted by the insects and hid back a bit.
"This corner is hiding a lot of corpse beetles; the narrow passage is teeming with them."
If someone without the means to control them came here, the best outcome would be to leave behind some flesh.
Huo Ling and Chen Wenjin nodded in deep agreement.
Yang Xueli frowned and said:
"This insect looks somewhat like a water beetle, but it's way too big. Can such a terrifying species really exist in nature?!"
"Of course not, this thing was specially cultivated a long time ago."
With that, Cheng Feng waved his hand, signaling everyone to continue walking.
The four women dared not delay and followed Cheng Feng closely.
As they walked forward, Chen Wenjin explained to Yang Xueli:
"We and Lao Cheng once went down into a monk's tomb, and there were corpse beetles inside."
According to Lao Cheng, this corpse beetle was cultivated by the Queen Mother of the West thousands of years ago as a raw material for making elixirs of immortality.
After listening, Yang Xueli seemed to be thinking about something and said:
"If that's the case, it makes sense. Legend has it that King Mu of Zhou had a romantic relationship with the Queen Mother of the West."
If this corpse beetle is truly related to immortality, then this legend must be true.
Moreover, the Queen Mother of the West should have even given the method of achieving immortality to King Mu of Zhou.
Cheng Feng listened to Yang Xueli's analysis and nodded approvingly.
"Shirley is right. If nothing unexpected happens, King Mu of Zhou will also be one of the immortals."
Unfortunately, others in later generations, also seeking immortality, usurped the throne.
"That's probably why he was lying by the door!"
Soon, they saw light ahead, and Cheng Feng led the women toward the lighted passage.
As they stepped out of the passage, a tree with a massive trunk came into view.
This tree is over ten meters thick and nearly several tens of meters tall.
Countless vines hung from its canopy, and countless human corpses were hung on the canopy like fruits.
The light that Cheng Feng and the others saw was shining down from above the giant tree.
This place should be a crevice in the mountains; you should be able to leave by following the Nine-Headed Serpent Cypress.
Below the Hydra formation is a platform over a meter high.
Two intact corpses lay there, one dressed in armor and wearing a fox-face mask.
A beautiful woman dressed in a plain-colored long dress, her face pale as if she had just fallen asleep.
Besides the two corpses on the platform, there were also some skeletons scattered around the corners, which must have fallen from the trees.
"Don't go over there yet. This tree is called the Nine-Headed Hydra Cypress. It looks somewhat similar to our family's Blood Bait."
It will actively attack any creature that gets close to it.
As he spoke, a glint of fire flashed in Cheng Feng's eyes. For him, the simplest way to deal with the situation was to set it on fire.
But the fire in Cheng Feng's eyes quickly went out.
The coffin of Iron-Faced Man is hidden in the Nine-Headed Cypress, and Cheng Feng is quite interested in some of the things inside.
It's easy to burn it if you put it on fire directly.
"Nine-Headed Hydra Cypress..."
Chen Wenjin thought back carefully; she seemed to have heard of this before.
After a moment, she looked enlightened and said:
"The Nine-Headed Cypress is related to Gutongjing. I once heard my father mention it casually."
"Yes, there's also a Nine-Headed Serpent Cypress in Gutongjing, but the one here isn't as old as the one in Gutongjing."
It wasn't as difficult to deal with as the one in Gutongjing.
As he spoke, Cheng Feng opened his Boundless Demon Eyes and took out the long-lost Fish Intestine Sword.
In order to obtain the treasures in the coffin, Cheng Feng decided to take some extra care to prune the branches of the Hydra Cypress.
"I'll go take care of this tree. You guys rest here for a while."
After thinking for a moment, Cheng Feng took out his handheld item and handed it to Yang Xueli beside him.
"Here you go, keep this safe. No bugs will dare come near you while I'm not around."
Yang Xueli took the Heavenly Official Seal of the Tomb Raider, which had already been polished and patinated.
She had seen Cheng Feng handle and play with this little seal many times. It was a great tomb raiding treasure, but in Cheng Feng's hands, it was only used as a collectible.
"Don't be careless. We've weathered many storms, so don't let yourself capsize in a ditch."
Yang Xueli, fearing that Cheng Feng might underestimate his opponent, gave him a special instruction.
Cheng Feng accepted the offer readily. Although he was confident, he was never arrogant. He would be prepared for even the weakest opponent.
Even a lion uses its full strength to hunt a rabbit; it only has one life. It just won't die naturally, but it's not immortal.
"Don't worry, I'll be careful."
After saying that, Cheng Feng, sword in hand, walked toward the Nine-Headed Serpent Cypress.
As Cheng Feng approached the Hydra Cypress, its vines, hidden on both sides of the wall, began to move slowly.
Soon, like a large net lurking in the shadows, it enveloped Cheng Feng.
Just when it thought its prey had no chance of escape, the slowly moving vines suddenly moved with lightning speed.
The venomous snakes that had transformed from all directions rushed toward Cheng Feng in the center of the tomb.
Swish, swish,
The sword flashed, followed closely by the sound of it cutting through the air.
Several vines twitched and fell to the ground. Throughout this, Cheng Feng continued walking unhurriedly towards the Nine-Headed Cypress.
The nine-headed cypress didn't care at all about losing some minor details.
Two thick vines coiled straight up the ground toward Cheng Feng's legs.
Cheng Feng stomped down, crushing one of the vines into a bloody pulp, and let the vine wrap around his other foot.
But no matter how hard the Nine-Headed Cypress tried, it couldn't budge Cheng Feng in the slightest.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, a large number of vines that had been waiting for the moment rushed up, as if to drown Cheng Feng in the vines.