Chapter 287: Experts Gathering


    We found a bush near theke to rest. The vigers hid not far from us and looked at us with fearful eyes. I guessed they were afraid that we would take revenge. I simply ignored them.


    Senior Shu and I were quite bored when an explosion suddenly echoed from theke, causing the water to sh seven or eight meters into the air. It seemed someone was denoting some dynamite underwater.


    The water surged and bubbled. Steam rose.


    Senior Shu and I advanced forward.


    People from the Zhang family had already arranged into a formation. They scattered and circled around the ancient tomb.


    After watching for a moment, the bearded man ordered, Pour the lime!


    The vigers immediately walked toward thekeside and threw bags of lime into theke.


    When the lime met the water, it boiled and bubbled. The steam that burst out was as powerful as an atomic bomb. It rose high in the air and produced a pungent smell that permeated the whole area. When people inhaled, they got headaches.


    The men in the formation were ready to meet the enemy. All of them had their eyes fixed on theke surface.


    Gurgling bubbles appeared on the surface of theke. Then, bones slowly emerged. Most of the skeletons were broken into pieces, while just a few of them were intact. They rose along with the boiling water.


    A high wave rolled forward, and the corpse crystals in theke gathered together, condensing into a column of white crystals. As time ticked by, the column became bigger and taller. In the end, it began to grow a head and limbs.


    Nobody had thought that there would be so many corpse crystals under theke. Perhaps the rebellious workers werent the only ones killed back then. I guessed there were more corpses buried in this ce.


    I took a deep breath. If the corpse crystals could evolve into Corpse Scattered Essence, it would be very difficult to deal with.


    The bearded man walked out of the crowd and thundered, Pour sand!


    The vigers dashed forward. They held dustpans and in wooden boards that contained fine sand. After the bearded mans order, they threw all the sand into theke.


    Unexpectedly, the sand grains didnt sink but swirled together with the crystals and became part of the white column.


    However, they didnt stick to the column like the corpse crystals. Instead, the grains gradually fell starting from the top. As the sand peeled off, more and more of the corpse crystals fell altogether. Shortly after, the white column was only half of its original height.


    "These kids are smart, said Senior Shu. They know how to use sand to get rid of the corpse crystals. If the corpse crystals are allowed to take human form, we wont be able to defeat them.


    I looked pensive. Theres still half of them left. Why didnt they peel off like the others?


    Senior Shu looked at the column and sighed. Im afraid that the chunk of the remaining corpse crystals is where the Corpse Scattered Essence is. Its not easy to deal with the Corpse Scattered Essence.


    I turned and looked at the bearded man. He looked excited. It didnt look like he was worried about the remaining corpse crystals.


    The battle had just begun, and the bearded man was already tasting victory. I had an unlucky premonition<em>.</em>What if he failed?


    Even though only half of the corpse crystals remained, they still wanted to take human form. However, there were too many sand grains mixed within. The corpse crystals couldnt condense and kept falling apart.


    The bearded man and the members of the Zhang family watched the scene with despising looks. They thought that the corpse crystals were done for and that things would be over soon.


    But I didnt dare to be reckless. Although the corpse crystals were copsing, it could just be a farce. Perhaps they would detonate in the next moment and kill us all.


    Sure enough, the corpse crystals seemed to have a mind of their own. When they noticed that they couldnt condense, they stopped. Theke quieted down shortly as the remaining corpse crystals sank back into the water.


    Evil thing, were you trying to show off in front of me? The bearded man sneered. Then, he turned to me with an indifferent expression. All right, its over; you guys can leave. Ill deal with the Longquan Vi someday in the future. If you have a conscience,e and help us, although I know you cant do much.


    <em>You bastard, you arent even trying to hide the fact that youre looking down on us!</em> I threw the bearded man a fierce nce then prepared to leave.


    However, as soon as I turned around, explosions echoed from the bottom of the Heavenly Dragon Lake. The water shot up for dozens of meters. The shining corpse crystals bloomed in midair then slowly fell.


    The white corpse crystals were like snowkes, just heavier. They had the power to harm people''s souls. When I saw them, I suddenly felt dizzy.


    The bearded man red at me then took off his vest and put it on my head. Its just some corpse crystal, how can it hurt your soul? Get lost. Youre just shaming our Zhang family by staying here! Open your eyes and see how your uncles will finish this!


    I wasnt the sort of man that showed off a lot. Although I was angry, I immediately walked aside.


    Senior Shu knew how to take advantage of the situation. He looked at the scene and lurked away. Im old, and I cant help you. Ill step aside and giving you room. Good luck!


    Then, he fled.


    Li Mazi now ran out of the horde of vigers and pulled us to them. He squatted down and said, Just be patient. Those pricks are going to suffer sooner orter.


    Birds of a feather flock together. The three of us were all afraid of dying and eventually ended up together.


    Anyway, I saw a white statue emerge from the bottom of theke.


    After the waves subsided, I carefully observed the white statue. I couldnt tell what it was made of, but it was translucent. It looked like a piece of smooth, high-quality jade.


    The jade was carved into a woman. Her face was calm, and she sat cross-legged, wearing an elegant smile. Although she didnt have a pair of eyes, she looked full of spirit as she looked at the crowd.


    Thats the Corpse Scattered Essence! Senior Shu was so stirred up that his body shivered. God, I finally saw the real Corpse Scattered Essence!


    The bearded man and the others were also excited. They gazed at the jade statue, and their bodies shivered as they said, The real Corpse Scattered Essence! Its really different from ordinary spirits. Brothers, its time to attack! If we can bring the Corpse Scattered Essence back, the Elders will treat us well!


    The Zhang family members were all excited and took out leather whips from their clothes. They began to walk into the water, aiming at the Corpse Scattered Essence.


    I felt somewhat depressed. The leather whips in their hands looked exactly the same as my Sirius Whip.


    <em>Do the descendants of the Zhang family all have a Sirius Whip? My precious Sirius Whip is actually amon tool?!</em> My pride had just received 10,000 points of damage.


    Senior Shu couldnt sit still and whispered, Thats not good.


    Then, he jolted up and tried to stop the group. Dont go in the water! Theke is the Corpse Scattered Essences home ground. If you go there, your formation will be destroyed!


    However, those people didnt listen to Senior Shu. Before leaving, the gold-toothed man turned and shouted at him, Get lost! Its just some Corpse Scattered Essence. I cant believe youre this scared of it. Youre really bringing shame on our family. Later, dont ever say that youre a member of the Zhang family


    While we were talking, those guys had already approached and encircled the Corpse Scattered Essence.


    Senior Shu jumped on thekeside and cursed, Those ignorant fools are going to die! Second Brother, you have to look at the bigger picture. Do not be blinded by instant gratification!


    The bearded man answered coldly, I am prepared. Go, hit it!


    After the bearded man issued his order, the members of the Zhang family wielded their whips andshed at the Corpse Scattered Essence. At the same time, they used their free hand to make hand seals to strengthen the power of their attacks.


    I ran forward and said, Senior Shu, will it work?


    Senior Shu was perplexed and turned to me. From what I can see It should work. Maybe I am too old, and Im worrying for nothing. Ive seen the power of this Demon ying Palm before. Although these young men havent mastered the technique yet, they can fill in the gaps with their numbers.


    I exhaled in relief. If Senior Shu said it could work, then it was almost certain that it would work.


    As they attacked, bloody whip marks appeared on the hovering Corpse Scattered Essence. The smirk on its face also slowly faded.


    It seemed things would be over soon.


    Senior Shu also heaved a sigh of relief. The Corpse Scattered Essence is a fleshly body created by resentful energy, and the Zhang familys Demon ying Palm has the ability to use resentful energy as fuel. It''s basically its nemesis!