I, the military god of the Tang Dynasty, have risen since I destroyed the Turks

Chapter 793 Nine Heavens Mystic Sound
The dragging sound of chains from the bottom of the pit grew louder, accompanied by a deep, rhythmic vibration, as if some colossal creature imprisoned for thousands of years was struggling to awaken. Dust fell from the ceiling of the stone chamber, and the light of the luminous pearl flickered uncertainly amidst the tremors.

"We must leave here immediately." Guo Jing, enduring the sharp pain in his chest, reached out to help Yang Guo up. Although Xiaolongnu had quickly bandaged the wounds left by the five wolf claws, blood was still seeping out.

Little Dragon Girl nodded and pointed to the other end of the stone chamber: "There is a secret passage leading to the Ancestral Master's Shrine there, perhaps we can take refuge there for a while."

The three had only taken a few steps when the entire tomb suddenly shook violently, more violently than ever before. The stone walls groaned under the strain, and a crack rapidly spread from the edge of the pit to the floor of the entire stone chamber.

"Watch out!" Guo Jing shouted, pulling Yang Guo back. Right where they had just stood, the ground suddenly collapsed, revealing a bottomless abyss of darkness below. A cold, foul-smelling wind surged up from below, carrying an indescribable ancient aura.

Using the light from a rolling luminous pearl, Yang Guo glimpsed what appeared to be enormous chains moving below, each as thick as an adult man's waist. The chains were covered in ancient runes, which shimmered a dark red in the dim light.

"What is that?" Yang Guo asked hoarsely.

Xiaolongnu's face was as pale as paper: "Ancient books record that the lower level of the ancient tomb suppresses the 'Primordial Blood Demon,' a ferocious creature from ancient times. Its power increases every blood moon, attempting to break through the seal."

As if to confirm her words, a deafening roar came from the depths of the earth, unlike the cry of any known creature, filled with pure malice and a destructive desire. The sound struck their very souls, causing all three to tremble involuntarily.

Worse still, the roars of wild beasts echoed in the distance—the beasts trapped in the upper tomb seemed to be affected by the sound, becoming even more frenzied. The sounds of them crashing against the stone walls rose and fell as they frantically charged at the path leading here.

"The secret passage is blocked," Xiaolongnu said in a deep voice after checking the exit. "The tremor just now deformed the stone door, and it's jammed."

Guo Jing looked around, his gaze finally settling on the patterns carved on the edge of the pit: "Miss Long, did those ancestral warnings mention any methods of suppression?"

Xiaolongnu approached the stone wall, carefully examining the blurred engravings: "It says that Patriarch Lin Chaoying used the 'Nine Heavens Mystic Sound' in conjunction with the 'Black Tortoise Locking Array' to suppress the Blood Demon here. However, at least three highly skilled individuals are needed to activate the three array eyes simultaneously to strengthen the seal."

She pointed to the bronze pillars that were faintly visible in the three corners of the stone chamber: "Those should be the key points of the formation. But they are ancient, so we don't know if they can still function."

Just then, another violent tremor came, accompanied by the ear-piercing sound of chains snapping. Suddenly, a giant claw covered in dark red scales, the size of a millstone, emerged from the pit. Its five fingers, like hooks, gripped the stone wall at the edge of the pit, crushing the stone into powder like tofu.

Even with only a portion of its claws visible, it was already terrifying. It was hard to imagine what a truly terrifying being its true form must be.

"There's no time to hesitate!" Guo Jing made a decisive decision. "Guo'er, you're the most seriously injured, so take charge of the closest point of the formation. Miss Long, you're skilled in music, so you'll guide our internal energy with the sound of your flute. I'll go to the furthest one!"

Without hesitation, the three took their positions. Yang Guo, enduring the pain, pressed his palm against the bronze pillar, feeling its icy coldness. Guo Jing was already in place, his palms pressed against the bronze pillar. Xiaolongnu stood in the center of the stone chamber, her jade flute ready to be played.

"I will play the highest level of the 'Pure Heart and Universal Benevolence Mantra,' the 'Nine Heavens Mysterious Sound,' and you will input your inner strength through the array's core!" Little Dragon Girl shouted, and then the sound of the flute rang out.

The sound of the flute was completely different from before; it was no longer gentle and clear, but filled with solemnity and power. Each note seemed to materialize, echoing and intertwining in the stone chamber, forming a peculiar resonance.

Guo Jing and Yang Guo simultaneously channeled their inner energy into the bronze pillar. At first, there was no reaction, and just when the two thought the formation had failed, the bronze pillar suddenly emitted a faint light, and the ancient runes on it lit up one by one.

The giant claw in the pit seemed to sense the threat and began to swing wildly, trying to widen the pit's exit. More stones were smashed and fell, and the entire stone chamber teetered on the brink of collapse. "Hold on!" Little Dragon Girl shouted, her flute music growing more urgent and intense, "The formation is working!"

Guo Jing felt his internal energy being absorbed by the bronze pillar like a surging river, and the wound on his chest reopened, staining his clothes with blood. But he gritted his teeth and persevered, pouring the internal energy of the Nine Yin Manual and the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms into the array's core without reservation.

Yang Guo's situation was even worse. Already severely injured and with his internal energy almost completely depleted, he was now sustained only by sheer willpower. The young man's face was deathly pale, his body trembling slightly, but his eyes were exceptionally resolute: "Master, Uncle Guo, I won't hold you back!"

Just then, a deafening roar came from the upper passage—the beast had finally broken through the barrier! Several wolves and wild boars with bloodshot eyes rushed into the stone chamber, heading straight for the three people who were practicing their internal energy.

In the critical moment, Guo Jing shouted, his left palm remaining firmly on the bronze pillar while his right palm struck out from mid-air. The force of the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms killed a wolf from a distance, but more wild beasts swarmed in.

The Little Dragon Girl played her flute continuously, her figure flitting like a butterfly among flowers, dodging attacks under the cover of her golden bell rope. However, being distracted caused a momentary disruption to her flute playing, and the giant claw in the pit seized the opportunity to extend several feet further!
Yang Guo was extremely anxious, but suddenly a flash of inspiration struck him. He remembered that the Ancient Tomb Sect's internal energy cultivation method included "Reversing Meridians," which could unleash potential in a short period of time. Ignoring the consequences, he resolutely reversed his meridians, and instantly a surge of powerful internal energy flowed out, flowing into the bronze pillar through his palm.

"Guo'er, no!" Xiaolongnu exclaimed, but it was too late.

The bronze pillar shone brightly, and the three array eyes were finally fully activated. Countless light runes rose from the pillar, weaving into a large net in the air, pressing down on the pit. The giant claw touched the net of light, immediately emitting green smoke, letting out a painful roar, and abruptly retreating into the pit.

The light net continued to press down, sealing off the pit's exit. The tremors gradually subsided, and the chilling roar turned into a muffled howl, seemingly suppressed once more.

At the same time, the beasts that rushed into the stone chamber seemed to lose control. The red light in their eyes faded, and they became confused and fearful, fleeing the stone chamber one after another.

With the crisis temporarily averted, the three collapsed to the ground, utterly exhausted. Yang Guo coughed up a mouthful of blood, his face turning ashen; the consequences of reversing his meridians were beginning to show.

"Guo'er!" Little Dragon Girl rushed forward to heal him with her internal energy, her face full of worry.

Guo Jing also struggled over, placing his palms against Yang Guo's back and using the internal energy of the Nine Yin Manual to help stabilize his disordered internal energy. After a long while, Yang Guo's complexion improved slightly, but his internal energy was almost completely destroyed, and his meridians were severely damaged.

"Silly child, why do this?" Little Dragon Girl said, her voice choked with emotion.

Yang Guo smiled weakly: "We can't always be a burden to Master and Uncle Guo."

Just then, a faint knocking sound came from the sealed pit. The three of them immediately became alert. Listening carefully, the knocking sound was quite rhythmic, seemingly some kind of signal.

"There are people down there?" Guo Jing asked incredulously.

Xiaolongnu listened intently for a moment, then her expression changed slightly: "This rhythm is a distress signal from the Ancient Tomb Sect! But how could that be?"

The knocking resumed, this time more urgent. Accompanying the knocking was a faint human voice from below: "Up there...is that the successor of the Ancient Tomb Sect? Quickly...reinforce the seal, it's about to awaken!"

(End of this chapter)